Traitors Of The Black Blade (Dread Knights)

[Augor 142]

        

As of this point we will no longer be accepted Dread Knights, but, if you wish to be a cultist, or associate with us in  some other way, we will be more than happy to have you. If the number fluctuates, and we lose members, I will re-open the DK specific recruiting. If you wish to join as a cultist, go ahead and post on this thread. If you wish to ally with the Dreads is some other fashion, send me a PM on the forums or find me in-game.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   The Traitors of the Black Blade

 

 

Few Dread Knights still live. Where there were once many, there are now few. The armor of the other’s are scattered around Anthos. Their souls bound to decaying suits, to rusted pieces of metal. Nothing more than a shred remains of these former beings, of these Dread Knights.

 

Rawrych enters the room. A dark room, lit with only a small fire place residing in the corners. A massive throne resides within the middle, and a large figure stands before it. The creature looks as Rawrych enters, his metallic body grinding, he greets the other, before beginning with the transfer of knowledge.  

 

Hours may have passed, days? Who knows, aside from the two within the room. The first creature stops, and says a word of farewell to Rawrych. His metal plates grind against itself as he moves to sit upon the throne residing within the room.  That would be the last time the creature moved.

 

Aside the throne, there lay a Black Blade.

 

 

Lore

 

 

 

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.

 

Aelor, then began seeking out new Dread Knights, turning those that he found one by one. The old order then fell to pieces, decaying as they were hunted by Oren, and other assorted nations. As the generation of Dread Knights fell, only one remained.

 

Aelor passed his knowledge to Rawrych, the new Dread Lord. He now plans to bend the world unto his will, and form a new army of out the remains of the old. 

 

-OOC-

 

 

What are these things?

 

Dreadknights are creatures created from the souls of the innocent (or the guilty, for that matter) They carry a terrible burden, a curse that most mortals cannot comprehend. They live a constant life in a state of anger, and in a state of agony. They are heartless, cruel, and do not act well around others. They are bound to the service of the Dread Lord that they follow.

 

How do I become one?

 

All of the roleplay will be done in character. Yet, you can post here with the application format below if you wish to become one. It must be done with the consent of the player, of course. You must be using an already made character. Dread Knights do not appear out of thin air. When turning your character, you must realize that there is no going back. Turning a Dread Knight is a life long thing, realize that. We promise to be fun if you decide to make this new experience fun, though.

 

If I become a Dread Knight, how do I play it?

 

You have to realize that a Dread Knight is a creature that has been cursed horribly, and that they are experiencing more pain constantly than a mortal could imagine. A Dread Knight would be cold, and unloving. You would mostly rely on emotes for playing a Dread Knight, because they are creatures of metal. Stealth does not exist for a Dread Knight, and you must always be fair with the people you are roleplaying with. 

 

Do I need a VA?

 

Yes. A VA is needed for evils 2ab at the minimum. I would go for more, though.

 

If you want to join, fill this app out:

 

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?

 

Can you play nice, and be willing to sit down with someone and explain something politely and cooperatively if something goes wrong, or someone is confused? 

 

Time zone:

 

 

(( Quite a bit of the lore was stolen from princetonlax21's old post concerning DK's. I love you princeton.))

 

 

[Malaise 1569]

MC Name: mthdominator

 

Character name: Matthew "Rivendare"

 

Does this character have a VA?: He does. 2a, 2b, 2c. (These will be updated if accepted!)

 

I want my character to be turned into a Dread Knight: Certainly.

 

I want to become a part of your group because: I've always loved the Dk's, but never had a chance, as  I would arrive to apply FAR too late! Not this time! Fun RP, of course.

 

What can I bring to this group?: High quality, fair RP, as I provide all groups I play with.

 

As for the final question: Most certainly. I tend to place myself in the losing positions to do so, and explain everything others may not understand.  Confusion ruins RP, and so I try to remove it! (Sorry. I read the questions, but didn't bother copying it entirely!)

 

USA, EST.

[Eleatic 1033]

MC Name: borgtrek7
 
Character name: Verin Etitlan, former nickname: "Sixstrings"
 
Does this character have a VA?: Yeparooni, neighborino! 2a, 2b, 2c. Albeit for purposes different from what this would entail, I am willing to make a mini-va.
 
I want my character to be turned into a Dread Knight: Yup!
 
I want to become a part of your group because: Princetonlax, a former DK, told me about your guys' RP, and the fun it was. Applications were closed then, and I still wanted in: So here I am now!, I'm looking for a new source of RP, and a way to provide it to others: and this seems to be a fantastic way to do so.
 
What can I bring to this group?: I'm a writer, first and foremost. My previous moronic behaviors on LOTC, before I matured up may come as your first impression of me, but that would be false. I can bring my own style of RP, and my own writing abilities: As well as my knowledge of how to do some basic GFX work.

 

Can you play nice, and be willing to sit down with someone and explain something politely and cooperatively if something goes wrong, or someone is confused? :  Yes, I can. In truth, before a few months ago: I could not. I have a good deal of patience, and I'd be absolutely willing to sit down, and aid someone if they were confused  I've had to do so before, and I'd be willing too again. Playing nice? Yes, I can, being an innkeep for the last few months has taught me some things about being nice to people OOC, luckily, and I am now more than willing to lose.

 
Time zone: I live in the united states, and I currently reside in Eastern Time.

[Augor 142]

     Both are accepted. We'll meet in game some time to arrange the RP. 

I'll probably send you a forum within the next day.

[iseemoosego 97]

I just would like to say Dread Knight RP is some of the best I have seen. If you are stuck in a rut in RP you could become a DreadKnight which changes a whole spin on them. Augor is a really cool guy also.I would highly recommend becoming one but for me I feel being a DK is not for me!

[spqrSancus 173]

MC Name: spqrSancus

Character Name: Elsil Llumn'iheiu

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

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

I want to become apart of your group because: I've fallen into a bit of a rut in RP. I never properly PK'd Elsil, as I wasn't certain if I would at some point bring him back, and I've decided I might. It sounds like becoming a DK would fit this character quite well. Also, I've seen Dread Knights RP before, and it looks, quite simply, amazing.

What can I bring to this group? I can bring some fair, good RP to the group, as I have done before with others. I'm able to play nice, and willing to attempt to resolve arguments. I can offer a mix of fantastical and realistic RP. I am also able to RP attempting some moves which are unlikely to actually succeed (without powergaming) by, well, RPing them as exactly that; Unlikely to succeed. 

Can you play nice, and be willing to sit down with someone and explain something politely and cooperatively if something goes wrong, or someone is confused? I have done so before, and often, sometimes to newbies who have just joined the server, and sometimes to vets who don't understand my actions completely. 

Time zone: EST

[Bucky_24 132]

MC Name:

Bucky_24

Character Name:

Vuln'Igne Lanncaster

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

Yes, he is accepted for 1abc, 2abc, and 4

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

Yes, I think that will help enhance my RP with others. The Darkie Dread Knight, loved by none, hated by all. It would make for an interesting villain.

I want to become apart of your group because:

I was the first cultist of Lord Rawr! That, and because I have been very bored when it comes to RP lately. I figure this will help jump start the RP and renew my love for the server.

What can I bring to this group?

Undying love, a quick wit, and unusual shenanigans.

Can you play nice, and be willing to sit down with someone and explain something politely and cooperatively if something goes wrong, or someone is confused? 

I do that on a regular basis. People just don't like dying to villains anymore...

Time zone:

EST

[Hydra 513]

MC Name:

Hydra98

Character Name:

Raidrair

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

Yep for 1a/b/c, 2a, 4 !

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

Nope((Its a no atm I wish to ask more questions about DK's and such)) Welp its a maybe!

I want to become apart of your group because:

I wish to join the DK’s to RP with some cultist xD and to study the dread knights

What can I bring to this group?

I will bring Fun and Fair Rp to the DK’s and I believe it will be a tad odd having a non Dread knight be in the guild to add to the RP.
Lastly I have a permed region which I might be able to use for the DK’s

Can you play nice, and be willing to sit down with someone and explain something politely and cooperatively if something goes wrong, or someone is confused?

Of corse!

Time zone:

EST

[Augor 142]

All accepted. Hydra, I will indoctrinate you into the cult ICly. 

 

I will be turning the lot of you soon enough. It takes time. 

 

 

If you can, add me on skype.

 

My skype name is augor2.0

[Bawd 222]

MC Name: _cnrhgrty

Character Name: Elbent Marelle

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N): Yes. 1b and 1c.

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

I want to become apart of your group because: I believe I am capable of providing enjoyable roleplay to all parties involved, I love this lore, and Tavari got me interested. Seriously, though, I think this would be fun for myself and those around me.

What can I bring to this group? I've been polishing my roleplay skills for the last year and a half and feel that they have improved sufficiently for me to call myself "not that bad". I have a sense of humour and enjoy both serious and light roleplay, and I don't care if I win or lose, it's how that happens that matters. I love trying out new types of character, and I think this would be a great experience for myself, so I would have quite some enthusiasm.

Can you play nice, and be willing to sit down with someone and explain something politely and cooperatively if something goes wrong, or someone is confused? Of course. I'm sure most people I've roleplayed with quite a bit will agree that I'm calm and mature, and I'm happy to explain things to people. I'm always polite.

Time zone: GMT, Dublin/London etc.

[gam 386]

MC Name:

Deckolo

 

Character Name:

Calur Taves

 

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

Nope, but it would be no problem to write one up if this is accepted. :)

 

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

Aye-aye, cap'n.

 

I want to become apart of your group because:

I have heard some cool things about the Dread Knights, both IC and OOC. My character, Calur, used to be quite the honorable fellow IC, and was actually about to be a knight of Oren, until a few bad things happened to him in RP that have caused him to turn on everything he used to love, and his former honor/morals. I feel like this would be a great and interesting RP twist for him. 

 

What can I bring to this group?

Some good RP, an interesting character who is not your stereotypical knight, and hopefully some good fun OOC as well. :)

 

Can you play nice, and be willing to sit down with someone and explain something politely and cooperatively if something goes wrong, or someone is confused? 

Yup, being a mage on my other character, I have to do this quite often already. It's a pleasure.

 

Time zone:

Mountain Time Zone

[TheBreadmannn 110]

 

MC Name: assassinmaster56

 

Character Name: Corvo Dracaena

 

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N): Nay, not yet.

 

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

 

I want to become apart of your group because: I have witnessed quite alot of Dread Knight RP, and it seems to be very interesting and fun.

 

What can I bring to this group? I believe that I can bring good RP. I am not afraid to lose a fight, and i'm fine with D20ing when I have to,

 

Can you play nice, and be willing to sit down with someone and explain something politely and cooperatively if something goes wrong, or someone is confused? Yes, of course.

 

Time zone: EST

[Augor 142]

MC Name: _cnrhgrty

Character Name: Elbent Marelle

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N): Yes. 1b and 1c.

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

I want to become apart of your group because: I believe I am capable of providing enjoyable roleplay to all parties involved, I love this lore, and Tavari got me interested. Seriously, though, I think this would be fun for myself and those around me.

What can I bring to this group? I've been polishing my roleplay skills for the last year and a half and feel that they have improved sufficiently for me to call myself "not that bad". I have a sense of humour and enjoy both serious and light roleplay, and I don't care if I win or lose, it's how that happens that matters. I love trying out new types of character, and I think this would be a great experience for myself, so I would have quite some enthusiasm.

Can you play nice, and be willing to sit down with someone and explain something politely and cooperatively if something goes wrong, or someone is confused? Of course. I'm sure most people I've roleplayed with quite a bit will agree that I'm calm and mature, and I'm happy to explain things to people. I'm always polite.

Time zone: GMT, Dublin/London etc.

 

 

Accepted.

 

 

As of this point we will no longer be accepted Dread Knights, but, if you wish to be a cultist, or associate with us in  some other way, we will be more than happy to have you. If the number fluctuates, and we lose members, I will re-open the DK specific recruiting. If you wish to join as a cultist, go ahead and post on this thread. If you wish to ally with the Dreads is some other fashion, send me a PM on the forums or find me in-game.

[ChonGojDragonski 317]

MC Name: ChonGojDragonski

 

Character Name: Reese

 

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N): Nope, though I'd be willing to get one if this was accepted.

 

I want my character to be turned into a Dread Knight (Y/N): My character will begin as an Accolyte if accepted, whos only goal is to become a Dread Knight. Reese is willing to dedicate his life to the order for no other reason then the fact that he wants to have power over others. Reese is a small, sickly, and disugsting creature. He's been pushed around and commanded by better men his all life. He wants to bring a portion, well, a lot more than a portion, of pain and suffering to those who seeked to bully and belittle him. Even if it means suffering endlessly in pain, though he doesn't quite understand what being a Dread Knight will do to him, he will pursue this goal relentlessly in a quest to overcome his own insecurities and lacking in everything both physical and mental.

 

I want to become apart of your group because: Playing as a Smith often gives a different style of RP, and while I love it, I also want to experience different things as a RPer; and being a Dread Knights ***** seems really fun.

 

What can I bring to this group?: Great Roleplaying, decent writing, and an open to anything OOC attitude. I'm never a crybaby about anything because it just ruins great Roleplay, so I won't be afraid to admit death/defeat, and I believe that my Roleplaying is above average at the least. (God I'm so Egotistical.) When it comes to Smithing anyway. I believe I can apply that skill when it comes to drama and interesting Roleplay fights.

 

Can you play nice, and be willing to sit down with someone and explain something politely and cooperatively if something goes wrong, or someone is confused?: No doubt, I enjoy clean and crisp Roleplay, and I abore slopiness/confusion. I'd be more than willing to help someone out if they're having trouble with something, it's what I'd want someone to do for me.

 

 

Time zone: Pacific Standard Time. PST

 

Edit: Just wanted to be clear, trying out for Acolyte possision.

[Augor 142]

MC Name: ChonGojDragonski

 

Character Name: Reese

 

Does this character already have a VA (Y/N): Nope, though I'd be willing to get one if this was accepted.

 

I want my character to be turned into a Dread Knight (Y/N): My character will begin as an Accolyte if accepted, whos only goal is to become a Dread Knight. Reese is willing to dedicate his life to the order for no other reason then the fact that he wants to have power over others. Reese is a small, sickly, and disugsting creature. He's been pushed around and commanded by better men his all life. He wants to bring a portion, well, a lot more than a portion, of pain and suffering to those who seeked to bully and belittle him. Even if it means suffering endlessly in pain, though he doesn't quite understand what being a Dread Knight will do to him, he will pursue this goal relentlessly in a quest to overcome his own insecurities and lacking in everything both physical and mental.

 

I want to become apart of your group because: Playing as a Smith often gives a different style of RP, and while I love it, I also want to experience different things as a RPer; and being a Dread Knights ***** seems really fun.

 

What can I bring to this group?: Great Roleplaying, decent writing, and an open to anything OOC attitude. I'm never a crybaby about anything because it just ruins great Roleplay, so I won't be afraid to admit death/defeat, and I believe that my Roleplaying is above average at the least. (God I'm so Egotistical.) When it comes to Smithing anyway. I believe I can apply that skill when it comes to drama and interesting Roleplay fights.

 

Can you play nice, and be willing to sit down with someone and explain something politely and cooperatively if something goes wrong, or someone is confused?: No doubt, I enjoy clean and crisp Roleplay, and I abore slopiness/confusion. I'd be more than willing to help someone out if they're having trouble with something, it's what I'd want someone to do for me.

 

 

Time zone: Pacific Standard Time. PST

 

Edit: Just wanted to be clear, trying out for Acolyte possision.

Accepted

 

 

I will find you in-game.