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Here I will elaborate on locations and NPCs, as necessary.

• Theoclea
  • Ruins of a once-prosperous island-city in Gaios
  • Whereas most city-states claimed a single patron god, Theoclea was a center for the entire Olympian Pantheon
  • The Olympian Temple lies here, around which the city was built
    • While most of Theoclea has been ruined by war, the Temple is untouched
    • In the past, the faithful would undertake pilgrimages to this place in droves, begging to ask questions of the Oracles
  • The dormant volcano Incendi dominates the island
  • Theoclea Harbor is the easiest place to land a ship
    • Because the island was neutral in all Gaios military affairs, the harbor was once one of the largest trading hubs in the continent. Even merchants from as far away as Varlund and Horakht peddled their wares here, before the war.
  • Theoclea was considered sacred, and thus no Gaios tyrant would ever make attempt to claim it. It had its own standing army for defense; the gold-clad Myrmidons, warriors culled from the best swordsmen, spearmen, and archers across the region. Their duty was considered holy, and they were idolized and envied for their position by many.
    
    Then the gods vanished, in the event known locally as The Deafening. Maddened warlords became desperate to gain their favor that had suddenly been lost, and so in numbers unheard of, soldiers of several armies landed on the island city almost simultaneously. What was known as The Desecration War raged for three years, and the city burned. The temple, spared for capture, was heroically defended to the last man.
    
    However, it was all for naught. Upon entering the temple, Draclius, the Polemarchos who claimed final victory over the island, found no evidence of the absent gods. The Oracles could not speak on the gods' behalf, and their silence was perceived as defiance toward the warlord, earning them a swift death.

• Orichalcos
  • Undersea civilization far off the west coast of Gaios.
  • No more than legend to most land-dwellers.
  • Initially inhabited by Poseidon-worshipping humans, the large island-nation was named for the green metal Orichalcum found in great quantities in its mines, and seemingly nowhere else.
    • Their walls were reinforced with the incredibly durable material, making their cities impregnable.
    • Orichalcos became rich due to the great demand for its natural resource, but the Orichalcum sold in the past is extremely rare during these times.
  • A catastrophic event, likely caused by the gods, sunk the vast majority of the island below the sea in time immemorial.
  • The Merfolk claimed these ruins, and rebuilt the nation's cities to a measure of their former glory undersea.
  • With the vanishing of Poseidon, their protector, the marauding Icthian tribes were able to overcome their defenses, and the nation has fallen to ruin yet again.

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NPCs:

• Draclius, an Arachnos Plague-Herald

If there is anything else you think this first post should contain, let me know.

edited 8th Jun '14 1:32:14 PM by StygianEmperor

Flesh is a design flaw.

Well, I bit the bullet and posted first. Onwards, brave RP, onwards!

Posted, let's hope this goes well.

@Nman: Since they're both from the north and both have to have arrived by boat, any problem with Bylwif and Chereen having arrived on the same boat?

Trump delenda est

You mean Eachiunn?

I don't have any objections.

Never mind, I have a better idea.

Trump delenda est

Btw, Zak-thaael got to the island by walking the whole way. Even along the bottom of the ocean.

That's the only way to travel across water if you're a skeleton.

At least, the coolest way.

edited 23rd Apr '14 3:17:06 PM by StygianEmperor

Flesh is a design flaw.

Going to wait a bit to give Gladonost a chance to show up, and for the other two to post.

Also, Tricksterson, OOC things go here.

edited 23rd Apr '14 3:18:51 PM by StygianEmperor

Flesh is a design flaw.

Okay. I figure yelling and probably dropping Speed of the Deer are free actions yes? Btw, just how fast does that allow me to run anyway?

edited 23rd Apr '14 3:51:03 PM by tricksterson

Trump delenda est

How fast? I figure the speed of a typical deer. Like, nearly horse-fast, but with the agility to move through the woods.

Edit: Yeah, your post was fine.

edited 23rd Apr '14 7:44:23 PM by StygianEmperor

Flesh is a design flaw.

Would Chereen be able to see the other crossbow zombies from where he is?

Trump delenda est

Posted, your question is answered.

Flesh is a design flaw.

Was waiting for Buliwyf's action but I'll try to post today regardless. I'm sick with something, so that's not going to help.

Flesh is a design flaw.

Y'know you don't have to wait for everybody to post.

GIVE ME YOUR FACE

Sorry, I'll get around to posting some time soon. Real life's gotten in the way of my online stuff.

Okay, a break in the fighting. Some of the enemies are still alive but they're in worse shape than Melqarth for the most part. Nman, I swear to Ra if you take off again I'm taking out your other arm.

This could also serve as a lull in which to bring Sethos into the party.

edited 25th Apr '14 10:58:05 PM by StygianEmperor

Flesh is a design flaw.

Poor Melqarth.

Those stains from the black Gore are never going to wash out of his nice plain toga.

Although out of curiosity- you mentioned this was inspired by Age of Mythology.

Does this mean Atlantis exists somewhere in this setting?

edited 26th Apr '14 6:30:09 AM by RegularDefender

1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this post

I'd say that the myth of Atlantis exists, but there's no ocean-dwellers in the party to confirm or deny it. Also I might give it a different name.

edited 26th Apr '14 10:39:33 AM by StygianEmperor

Flesh is a design flaw.

The Lost City of Atlanta!

GIVE ME YOUR FACE

Fair enough.

1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this post

With any luck this game will last a long time, we will have multiple story arcs and Stygian will get to it in his own good time.

Trump delenda est

@ Nman: I figured you didn't actually pull the entire bolt out, since that's really painful and causes a good deal of bleeding. Usually you break the shaft if you're mid-battle so it doesn't get in the way, and take care of the rest afterward.

edited 26th Apr '14 3:50:48 PM by StygianEmperor

Flesh is a design flaw.

I figured it was like that, him going like: "Arghghg, shit, get out"
*Accidentally presses too hard and snaps it*
"Arghghg".

edited 26th Apr '14 3:51:19 PM by nman