Traitors Of The Iron Crown (Dread Knights)

[Princeton 395]

(( Note: Dread Knight lore has already been previously accepted. I want to thank Blundermore for allowing me to carry on the group. ))

 

[[ No more actual Dread Knights will be accepted. However, we do need cultists and mortals! ]]

 

 

 

 

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A sense of death and despair has surrounded the dwarven city of Vaerhaven. Children and adults feel the sharp sense of death clutching the town in it’s tight embrace. It is not noticeable on initial sight, but the eerie feeling stays all the same.  A city once beautiful and mighty now has been plagued with something 

lurking within.

 

 

For within the city now lies the damned, the betrayed, the forgotten, the cursed... and the dead.

 

 

To those who have witness such, they've seen only their handy work behind them. Mutilated bodies and flesh strewn city floors tell tales of bouts of cruelty beyond normal measure. Others have seen warriors clad in armour of black, with soulless glares move out of sight at a mere instance within the mountains mist.

 

 

 

 

 

(( Now the part you can not meta. ))

 

 

Lore:
This enemy though is an enemy that has been seen in the midsts of time before, back in the earlier years when strife was more abundant. A group of mages are to blame in their quest for power. "Blood mages" they were called, taking and forcing, they attacked the free peoples of Asulon with their assortment of magical abilities.

 

 

It was not before too long that they created one of their most diabolical servants of yet.

 

 

The Dread knights.

 

 

The Dread Knights… out of all the creatures, beasts and malcontemplations that plague the halls of Lythien and its’ surrounding landscapes, these barren and gaunt men and women of zeal were the very form of what a soul becomes when it has been trapped and tortured for many years.

 

 

Their creation came near to the beginning , after the first emergence of the Bloodmages. These men and women were one of the first few to make their stand, like many against the Bloodmages. Unfortunately for them... they got more than they bargained for. They were rash, some. Even going as far as to challenge Bloodmages in single combat. Going even as far as accepting the terms of combat that the mages gave... “If I was to so win this bout... Your soul will be forfeited to me until release.” So sure were these men and women of their own combat prowess that they accepted without hesitation, and the duel of fates ensued.

 

Apon loosing the combat, the Bloodmage performed a rite of sealing apon the unfortunate near death warrior, binding his/her soul to the Bloodmage’s whim and freezing the warrior in place. A gaunt face overtakes their once proud looks as they become living statues. Doomed to watch over the Altars of the creator until needed.
In all retrospect, this is a fate worse than death itself. The unfortunate Warrior is allowed to effectively “die” a slow and painful death within its’ own sealing’s. Flesh and bone allowing to decay as they stand dormant. But due to the sealings place upon them in life... they do not escape their fate in death. Their souls become bound to the armour they once wore. Even as it rusts and stains with age. Until effectively the Dread knight becomes the armour. The process is a form of “breaking” within its’ own right as well. Turning them till they are nothing more than harsh, life hating drones; “The perfect soldier “it seems.

 

They hate and, love life with a passion. For they are not truly evil, just lost. They hate those that they once called kin out of jealously, that they should be able to live out their lives to the fullest whilst the Dread knight must live a submissive life as a slave. Bidden to do whatever his/hers masters tell it. But love it also, for they know that deep down, behind all the torment and bloodshed. They know that one day... it shall be life that sets it free from its’ shackles. It shall be life that challenges it to single combat, and it shall be life that slays it.

 

They are relentless warriors, much like that of the fabled Paladins. Some even say that they are, or at least were paladins. Pushed into service as warriors of undeath. They will make up the main stay of militarian officer might within the Order of blood’s armed forces. Making blunt, horrific decisions that most right minded people would not. For the Bloodmages are still of our kind after all... they still feel emotion of all kinds. Granted there are some among them that have different ideas and morals, but that comes with individuality.

 

As said before, the Dread Knight is a suit of armour. A walking suit of armour. Hollow within it walks this world as doom driven servants of the Order. So they do not take damage as how any normal person might. They will still feel the pain deep inside of them, that instinctive feeling of still being whole ever so mocks them. To the better part though, they cannot truly be killed by having their helmet taken off through decapitations or being stabbed with sword lunges etc… For if disassembled only slightly, but allowed to endure, the knight, with relentless zeal to carry out its’ master’s orders, shall rise again, rebuilding itself slowly, re-gathering the pieces of armour that make up its’ body and soul. Until it is finally again renewed.

 

It stands to reason then that the only real effective way to “kill” a Dread Knight is to disable and separate each piece of the Knight. Until you are left with but a pile of broken armour. Allowing you time to escape, but slowly, and over time, it shall reform again anew... and ready to kill once again.

 

Time went slowly in lythien, the plotting of the Bloodmages and the toil of their servants continued onwards, it was not until the Dread knights started to regain control of themselves that the tide changed.

Rising up, they broke free of their shackles, a great battle rouse up within lythien as all things were put to the slaughter. Once the dust and fires died down, the remained but a few knights left standing, and no mages to be seen. Corpses littered the landscape around and little life was left to be seen.

 

It was then that the knights departed back to their home land within the south of Asulon.

It was not to be though, they were cast out by their kin, named "traitors" and "Heretics" and "unclean" by the new Religion of this Empire called "Oren". With a roar of rage they left the sounds of the life that was Oren. Left it far behind before coming across the forest path into Greywise.

 

They vowed their revenge upon Oren, and swore upon themselves they would gain vengeance upon the simple beauty of life itself. The three existing Dread Knights made the trip to Anthos, and gathered slaves of mortal men to build a base of dread. It was there “Dread Lord Vladius Bile” passed on the sacred information of the Dread Knight ritual to the new Emissary of Dread, Aelor Dread. They are now in the rebuilding process, looking to form a small army of Dread Knights.

 

-OOC-

 

 

What does it mean to BE a Dread Knight?

 

A dread knight is a victim of many cruel events in his or her life. Driven insane from the breaking process that is a dread knight. They are heavy, cumbersome creatures with souls as black as the void now and filled with hate.

Notable attributes would be that they cannot swim, they are crude, they are not subtle in the slightest, that they still feel pain , rust can affect them and they are slow. However, they cannot be killed through normal means, they are very strong and they cause fear to those who look upon them.

 

How do I join?

 

The only way is to be taken in RP (with the approval of you of course) and to turn your character into one then. Note of course if you do become one there is no turning back, your character WILL be scarred forever and remain a Dread knight until release. (Basically think about if you really do want to become one, because this is a choice that you OOC'ly should not make lightly). What you must realise is the fact that becoming a Dread knight nearly always is more of a curse than a gift that any normal thinking person will want. The process will take at least a week or two OOC'ly to account for the time of transition between your character to dread knight.

 

Do I need a VA?

 

Yes, you do need a va and a VERY strong stomach because a few of the things we do are very gruesome to say the least. A VA of at least 2A,B and 3 will do. Any others are just extra fluff for your character.

 

What are my personality traits going to be after I become one?

 

A Dread knight's personality reflects the person who became one plus the revengeful hatred that comes with it. When RP'ing as one it is best to think of your character before, then apply those points to him.

 

What is the RP like for a Dread Knight?

 

Now, this is a big point, Dread knights are very heavy on the emotes and do not talk a lot such emotes as "Heavy foot falls stop as the lumbering knight comes to a halt" or "The Dread knight stares at you and you feel fear run down your spine at his very vigil". We are more of a theatrical group than a large conversational group. (What do you have to say really when you are what they are?)

 

Do I have to be a dread knight?

 

No, you do not have to be, we are a group that are all outcasts now, taking in the likes of liches, rogue mages, villains, the lot.

 

I want to join:

 

If so fill out this small app -

 

MC Name:

 

Character Name:

 

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N):

 

I want my character to be turned into a Dread Knight (Y/N):

 

I want to become apart of your group because:

 

What can I bring to this group?

 

Time zone:

 

-Members-

Lord of Dread Aelor (Active)

Dread Knight Magnus (Active)

JtPv (Active)

Octavian (Active)

MrGreene (To be converted)

Sindri n' Dukavari (Active)

Myst (Active)

Tsuyose (Active)

Watyll (Active)

Garrett Moore (Active)

[Kickstarted and Running 965]

[[Also keep in mind, we need more than jsut Dread Knights, and after we reach a certain number, we will no longer be accepting people as Dread Knights]]

[JtPv 140]

MC Name: _JtPv_

 

Character Name:  Tremor Formido

 

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N): A minor one for theft and conning (It's Malicor, except he lost his memory, for those VAT out there)

 

I want my character to be turned into a Dread Knight (Y/N): Yes.

 

I want to become apart of your group because: I've been looking for a new roleplaying experience, and this seems fun. 

 

What can I bring to this group?  ...A cheery personality? I dunno. A new person, I guess....don't judge me.But, seriously, I like to think I'm a good Rp'er, and a generally happy person....kinda.  IC ly, Tremor is a Dark Elf who doesn't know who he is. He's basically very depressed right now since he can't remember any of his family, past,  friends, or even possible wife and children. He doesn't know if his family is waiting for him at home or not.

 

Time zone: PST

[PtahWithin 1318]

MC Name: PtahWithin

 

Character Name: Briarspoken

 

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N): No

 

I want my character to be turned into a Dread Knight (Y/N): Yes

 

I want to become apart of your group because: The whole idea of the Dread Knight I find fascinating: a living suit of armor that has an unquenchable desire to slaughter and burn. In contrast to the standard fantasy monsters of say zombies or skeletons, a Dread Knight has an amount of free will. That they so willingly commit themselves to such terrible acts makes them all the more malevolent.

 

What can I bring to this group?

In terms of RP, Briarspoken is my viking/celtic-ish human who has a deep love of life. Despite his brawn he is a pacifist, and to see him transform into such a hideous, soulless thing would be very interesting to see.

 

In terms of me, I am an experienced RPer and have been here since the first day of Aegis. I am familiar with combat roleplay, as another of my characters was the former Major of the Alrasian Order - as well as many other spheres of roleplay, as I have played a variety of characters since.

 

Time zone: EST (GMT -5)

[Princeton 395]

Both accepted. PM me your skype names and we will find a suitable place for our characters to meet.

[Octavion 16]

MC Name: Octovian10

 

Character Name: Torian Buldrey

 

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N): Yes, I'm currently an accepted villain for 1a, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 4a, and 4b.

 

I want my character to be turned into a Dread Knight (Y/N): Yes, I want my character to be converted in to a Dread Knight.

 

I want to become apart of your group because: I knew of the Dread Knights back in Asulon, but unfortunately I came a bit late to the party and was unable to join. The idea always interested me, being a walking suit of armour that is full of malice and anger.

 

What can I bring to this group? I've been role-playing as a villain since the early days of Aegis, so I'm quite experienced in that regard. I feel as though I can be an asset to the group, and provide fun, interesting role-play to all those involved with the Dread Knights. 

 

Time zone: UTC -5 (EST)

[Princeton 395]

Accepted. PM me your skype name and I'll add you to the group.

[IrishPerson 693]

 

MC Name:

 

MrGreene_HD

 

Character Name:

 

Libido Mortis

 

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N):

 

Yes, My character is accepted for 2abc, 3b,4a and 5. Of course, if made into a dread knight, I understand that I shall have to make a mini VA.

 

I want my character to be turned into a Dread Knight (Y/N):

 

Yes, very much so.

 

I want to become apart of your group because:

 

There are many reasons why I want to join the group. The first reason being that I love the idea of the dread knight. When I first roleplayed with one, quite some time ago, I enjoyed it so much. Due to this I would like to be apart of the group in order to give others some of the great roleplay I have experenced with some of the dread knights. Another reason why I would like to join would be the fact that I would love the chance to get some new roleplay that I have never tried before.

 

What can I bring to this group?

 

I believe that I can bring some more good roleplay to the group as I have been on the server for about a year now, and during that time I have done a lot of combat roleplay. All of my characters are villains and have some sort of accepted VA's thus giving me quite a good amount of experence with villainous roleplay.

 

Time zone:

 

GMT +0

 

P.S. 

I'm already in the skype group, I just wanted to make this app to clear some things up. If you would like to know more about Libido, I would suggest reading his VA. 

http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/85822-acceptedlibidos-first-va-55/?view=getnewpost

[Mankaar 166]

MC Name:

Picklesickel

 

 

Character Name:

Shammer Hassildor/Sindri Myr

 

 

 

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N):

Yes I do, I have...

 

Minor Va:

http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/79340-picklesickels-minor-va/?hl=%2Bshameer+%2Bhassildor

Full Va:

http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/79963-shameer-hassildors-va/?hl=%2Bshameer+%2Bhassildor

Mini Va:

http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/86986-mini-va-sindri-myr-1c-55-refs-can-be-reviewed/

Please note I am working on a mini Va for  2b and 2c, Sadly I had no Idea +1's stacked.. So now I have to write one final mini Va to be completely satisfyed with all of my evils. It should be up this friday :)

 

 

 

I want my character to be turned into a Dread Knight (Y/N):

yes I do want to be converted!

 

 

 

I want to become apart of your group because:

I have spent loads of time role-playing as a villian character, I belive it is time to take my role play up a notch and join a larger group of villianus people like yours. The lore and role-play everyone can get out of such a group is amayzing to say the least and to be apart of this would mean the world to me! The whole concept is just plain awsome, The role-play possibilites are almost endless! I cant even start to describe how interested I am in joining.. I mean the lore, the history the role-play possobilities! it would just be an honor to join. Octavian has told me a few things about this group and after some research I know this is somthing that would both improve my role-play and bring Roleplay to others, Something I am quite found of.

 

 

What can I bring to this group?

What can I bring? Well I have been on this server since Aegis so I do know quite allot about both the Ic and ooc history of the server. I have proven to  myself that I am a worthy Villian and belive I can bring quallity role-play to anyone. I never powergame or anything of the sort, I am always as fair and eqal as I can be, I just try to bring the best possible role-play I can to the server and (hopefully soon) to the Dread Knights. I really dislike non villian role-play so almost every one of my characters have been villians in there own right. ( Back in Aegis I would rp as villianus characters with the ooc content of the people I rp'd with). All in all I belive I can bring high quality role-play to the group and maybe teach you guys (or learn) a thing or two!

 

Time zone

Gmt-5

[Wobbajack 119]

MC Name:

 

Black_myst

Character Name:

 

Orias

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N):

 

Yes...

 

Minor VA's for 3, 41, 4b, 3b, and 1a respectively:

http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/79483-black-mysts-minor-va/

http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/80694-black-mysts-2nd-minor-va/#entry688702

http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/83577-black-mysts-third-minor-va/

 

VA for 2a:

http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/83260-black-mysts-va/#entry717918

 

I also have a pending VA for 1c, and plan on making a VA for 2b and 2c sometime in the near future.

I want my character to be turned into a Dread Knight (Y/N):

 

Yes. Of course I do.

I want to become apart of your group because:

 

What this group does seems perfect for my character. I am extremely excited to join this and hope I get accepted. I would try my best to deliver good RP to everyone who I encounter. One of my jobs as a villain is to provide great RP for all parties and I believe that this group would make that job a bit more easier and fun for all those involved. Both Sindri and Octavian have been talking about this group and I believe it would be a great experience to be a part of it.

What can I bring to this group?

 

I would like to consider myself as a good RP'er and a good villain. I know when I cannot win, and know that I cannot win every battle I take part in. Many a time have I walked away from a battle, having not slain who I was hoping to slay...but you know what? It was worth it due to the great RP that came from it. I am interested in giving the best RP experience possible to everyone, and I believe that one of the ways I can do that is with the help of a few evils. I believe that if I am accepted to the Dread Knight that I can bring good villain RP and provide a good time for all those involved.

Time zone:

 

GMT -5

[Princeton 395]

All three accepted. PM me your skype names to be added!

[Tsuyose 3283]

MC Name: Tsuyose

 

Character Name: Crusty Ferrett (Halfling!)

 

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N): Nay. But I'm willing to write one!

 

I want my character to be turned into a Dread Knight (Y/N): I do, yes.

 

I want to become apart of your group because: I want to become apart of the Dread Knights because I believe it would be a fun and great RP expierence for me, and hopefully I would be able to give other people good RP. I also believe that if my character became a Dread Knight, I could also offer people some fun, unique and exiciting RP.

 

What can I bring to this group? I would try my best to bring good RP to the group, not saying that the others won't, but I'd sure try my best to help. I'm also a very expierenced Role-player, I've been on the server since Aegis, and I know how to RP a villian pretty well, since most of my characters have a VA.

 

Time zone: GMT. (England)

[Princeton 395]

Accepted.

[Garrett 62]

MC Name: TrooperX40

 

Character Name: Tance Nikkelsen

 

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N):

 Yes, for 1 abc and 2 a+c, I'd be willing to write yet another mini VA to expand the evils as needed.

 http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/87135-tance-nikkelsens-third-mini-va-one-minor-evil-55/?hl=tance

 

I want my character to be turned into a Dread Knight (Y/N): Absolutely.

 

I want to become apart of your group because: 

I wish to play a dread knight because this character would fit the grim role well (As his life has been a downward spiral), I am pretty sure I could play the role well OOC-ly,  I find the very idea intensely fascinating,  and I think I'll be able to muster good RP for both myself and those around, with, or against me.

 

What can I bring to this group? 

While I'm not immune to making the occasional fool of myself or having off nights the general consensus from those I know is that I am a 'good' RP-er and fun to RP with, I'd also like to think that I'm a fairly level headed individual. So I hope to bring both good RP, fun, and maintain positive OOC relations with those I interact with as well.

 

Time zone: Pacific Standard Time.

[Acornlad 206]

[A question on the goal of the guild- The Dread Knights just want to kill and destroy all that is living?]