How To Rp: An Assassin

[RK9ify 86]

How to RP:

An Assassin

 

 

Note: Hey guys! I'm RK9, better known as Helrin or Derik, on the server, and this is my first guide on the forums! I'm new to this kind of stuff, so go easy on me if I make a mistake, or something. :) And also, no, none of my characters are assassins.

 

Taking out your target

 

What do you guys think taking out your target is like? Walking towards your target, stabbing him with a dagger or something, and walking away, scott-free? It's not. It's MUCH harder than that. If you're contract is someone important, or rich, they'll probably have bodyguards or something, to defend them. There may also be other players, who would've witnessed the kill. Word with spread about you, and you'll be a wanted man/woman.

 

Acting like a proper assassin

People often have the misconception that assassins are always quite. They're complete badasses all the time. THIS IS NOT THE CASE. Assassins are supposed to fit in with everyone else! You're normal, just like everyone else! You talk, drink, flirt, help the community out, etc. Don't go around, climbing up houses and such. Don't show off your powers. You wear normal clothes. But, when the time comes, you put on your apparel and go for your target. Also, if you want, don't tell people you're an assassin OOC. This just makes the whole RP experience more enjoyable, due to the suspense.

 

Your clients

Don't talk to much to your clients. They've hired you to kill someone. That's it. You don't talk to them about anything else. Only the target. Don't ask them how the day is, how their life is going or anything. Your client IS NOT YOUR FRIEND. It's just business. Your client could turn on you at any time.

 

Different techniques to take out your target

Here is a list of a few techniques you can use to kill your target, without being noticed.

• If your target is alone, and no one is around to witness the kill, you go in, kill them, and get out. Hide the body, if you have time, but you don't want to be seen anywhere close to the scene for the next few days. Remember, a true assassin NEVER returns to the scene.
• You would usually find people hanging out in a tavern. Even your targets. This makes it harder to take out your target without being seen. Although, there is a way you could kill your target, without being noticed. Poison your targets drink or food. Maybe you're talking to your target, trying to befriend him so that he trusts you just a little bit, and you offer to buy him a drink, or maybe some food, and he or she accepts. You go buy the drink or food, poison it, and give it to them. They drink it, and die. During all the commotion, you try to blend in, or just leave. Stay away from that tavern for a few days, until things have died down.
• You could always try to make the death seem like an accident... Say, you're target is sitting on the top of a cliff, drawing a picture of the scenery. Walk up to him, and push him down, killing him. Rather simple, yes?

 

Alright, now that that's done with, let's go through all the no-no's as an assassin.

 

​Ye Old List of the big No-No's

• Don't be seen doing the deed.
• Don't linger in the area for very long.
• Don't act suspicious. Be like everyone else. Ask them how the day is. Blah blah blah.
• This is probably the most obvious, but, don't tell people you're an assassin. OOC, or IC. There's a high chance that someone may MG if you tell anyone OOC.
• Don't return to the scene. 
• Don't 'Get to know' your client.

That's about it, guys! I hope you found my guide helpful, and again, I apologize if I made any mistakes in my guide. As I said, I'm new to the whole guide making thing. I will be posting more guides for a bunch of types of people. Farmers, mercenary's, etc. So, watch out for more!

[Draeris 3124]

Good guide, basicly shows the different light of assasins. +1!

[bungo 3965]

This makes me really want to become an assassin!

[Slic3man 484]

     While I think that a guide shouldn't be made for a profession as much, since the assassin job can be often dynamic, it's good to see someone who's not one himself making note of what may make things enjoyable and their view. Make sure you note they shouldn't be too obvious and act like a Gary-Stu or Mary Sue all the time, lol.

[Ford 1996]

dont tell me what to do >:(((((((

[monkeypoacher 8055]

+1

 

These things needed to be said.

[Moot 1719]

One of my favorite interpretation of an Assassin-like character is that from the book series "The Night Angels". The concept of a Wetboy is amazing. I suggest reading the series! The main character eventually does become god-like, but the beginning of the book is a good example of how I feel LotC Assassins should be.

[Demotheus 651]

Assassins are overall a pointless type of character to play in this "realm" of Lord of the Craft.

 

It's common knowledge that it's unlikely that killing someone will ever amount to anything.

 

mercenaries are the way to go. Get payed to do something specific, like rough a guy up, or kidnap/imprison him.

[argonian 14254]

No. Assassins need to be dark and mysterious or else Mish might never notice them. The whole point of being an assassin is to be noticed by people and join every assassin guild.

[RK9ify 86]

Thanks for all the comments guys. I really do appreciate it. :)

[DruinsBane 240]

The guide is as good as any if not more so, but the concept of an assassin is mute on LOTC. Ignoring the resurrection via the Willven Monks. The very theme of an assassin is to end a characters life, it almost seems rude and imply a perma-kill to be in order. I give credit where credit is due, and this has merit. for all my opinion's worth people will still play assassins and they might as-well do it right.

[RK9ify 86]

 

The guide is as good as any if not more so, but the concept of an assassin is mute on LOTC. Ignoring the resurrection via the Willven Monks. The very theme of an assassin is to end a characters life, it almost seems rude and imply a perma-kill to be in order. I give credit where credit is due, and this has merit. for all my opinion's worth people will still play assassins and they might as-well do it right.

 

Yeah, you're right about the perma-kill thing. I can't see a way around it. Then again, assassins should be expensive to hire. Not everyone would be able to afford to hire an assassin. And, it's quite hard to take out your target, as an assassin. 

[RK9ify 86]

 

One of my favorite interpretation of an Assassin-like character is that from the book series "The Night Angels". The concept of a Wetboy is amazing. I suggest reading the series! The main character eventually does become god-like, but the beginning of the book is a good example of how I feel LotC Assassins should be.

 

Sounds like an interesting book. Might just read it. 

[Wyvernbane 252]

+1

This has really helped me better understand my new assassin character! I really enjoyed reading this and I look forward to more of your work!

[Samson Option 9652]

I will be frank and honest. If you actually ask kindly and try to persuade your "target" - you can easily achieve either PKs or "time-span injuries". An example is when porkchopp2, Voidsoldier, and I wanted to reign terror and assassinated Aron Bedevere [sugaryhobgoblin] of Salvus which was a complete PK, Craftprime's character of the Arcane Delvers, and then Taufirewarrior's King of Oren which was sidelined for two IRL weeks. It can occur.