SortedJarhead 811 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Keldrith, Lord of the Sun, began his story like any of the rest of us mortals. He was the son of a king, king Celetiman of Celestiran, a kingdom in what is now known as Asulon, the current city of Arethor, and thereby prince and heir to the throne. At the time the story begins, Keldrith was but a thirteen year old boy. Thousands of villagers dwelt in the kingdom, and all of them loved Keldrith, for he was simply a kind and charismatic person. As time went on, despite his young age, Keldrith fell in love with a princess. Keldrith’s love was the princess Rellenia of a small city-state outside of the kingdom’s borders. He noticed her one day when she was not at a political debate, like his father was most hours, but out at the markets, purchasing some wheat from a poor farmer and paying him twice its worth. He was enthralled by a maiden that could be so beautiful, yet so kind. He would go on and on about her, and strangely, King Celetiman noticed this, despite his ignorance of informal matters. He went to the king of the city-state, Taron, and offered an arranged marriage between the two. Taron approved his proposition, and a marriage was planned between Rellenia and Keldrith. Now one might think that Rellenia would be unhappy about an arranged marriage, but quite the contrary, she had loved Keldrith from the moment she met him. They were happily wed, and when Celetiman passed on, Keldrith took over as king. When time saw fit, they went out into the world, leaving the general of the military in charge of the kingdom. Time went on, and Keldrith, twenty-six, and Rellenia, twenty-four, arrived at a small hamlet known as Flowershire. In Flowershire lived a young man known as Tariel, a kind farmer who the two liked instantly. Keldrith, Relenia, and Tariel became the greatest of friends, and when they left the hamlet, Tariel came with them. They explored all of Asulon, cherishing each others’ friendship, and having many adventures. Sadly, their joy could not last. It was said that they came to a wasteland in Asulon, nothing was there except for scorched rocky mountains. Not much is known about what occurred within the valley, except a farmer a few leagues away said he saw a bright flash of light from that direction soon after they entered. In truth, they were murdered in this place. Their bodies faded into the earth, as death does, and their belongings vanished as well, all except for one each. It was said that, upon their deaths, the Creator took pity upon their souls and bound them to three minerals, Rellenia, a diamond, Keldrith, a bar of gold, and Tariel, a gem of Lapis Lazuli. He then waited, for he knew what would happen to the three friends. The stones stayed upon the ground for centuries, and all around them, the wasteland transformed into a paradise, water flowing from the mountain peaks reformed the land into a valley of grass, forming a pool in the center, the stones laying on the shore. Such a paradise could not go unihabited, so the Creator chose a single woman and a single man to discover it. The man, William Alerus, and the woman, Vera Alerus, set up a home their, not knowing the stones the lied upon the shore, until one day, their child went down and explored. Amanda Alerus, their child, discovered the stones, and called her parents. They admired them, but something prevented both William and Vera from touching the stones, so Amanda went up and gathered them in her arms. The second she touched them, bright lights shot out, the colors of the stones, and they flew into the sky, the gold to the sun, the lapis to the stars, and the diamond to the moon. The Creator admired the friendship of the original three, and left knowledge upon the new three mortals living upon the shore. He told them the story of the stones, and instructed them to build a Temple in their honor. They trained a messenger bird, sending him home to their friends and extended family, speaking of the paradise and the small price to pay. They brought with them all the materials they could carry and departed for the soon-to-be Temple of the Triumvirate. Work progressed quickly, an immense library going up and the Temple itself a sight to behold. These were the original Monks of the Triumvirate. The Celestial Triumvirate, as Keldrith, Rellenia, and Tariel came to be called, became deities in their own right, demigods of the sun, moon, and stars. They granted their followers the ability to heal those who needed it by invoking their name in prayer, but the most powerful monks were able to do it through sheer mental focus upon them. They blessed the Temple when it was complete, that it would be forever void of any illnesses or disease of the outside world, and that it would ever be a safe haven. As time went on, the monks forgot the old ways, becoming lazy and not helping those other than themselves. The Triumvirate saw this and were angry, so angry in fact that they banished the monks from the Temple, magical wards preventing any from entering the paradise as long as they lived, and longer. In fact, they did not allow anyone through until the adventurer Wilven Adonan. Wilven Adonan, a young human adventurer, was among the first to originally came to the land through the portal. Upon seeing the people become afflicted with the devastating curse, Wilven set out to find some way to cure or dispel it. He traveled long through swamps, mountains, and forests and eventually came to a grand mountain range. At the base of the mountains, he found a partially collapsed tunnel that seemed to cut through the mountain, so he made his way through it. On the other side, he discovered a marvelous sight. This place that he had found was not like the world outside it. It seemed the curse did not affect this place. Lush trees and vibrant grass covered the place and clear waterfalls streamed down the sides of the mountains. The structures, although collapsed in some places, were beautiful as well. Another strange thing Wilven noticed about this place is that he felt healthier while inside the valley. Exploring some more, Wilven came upon a large structure with several arches. He made his way inside and eventually came upon a hidden tunnel back behind a collapsed wall. He made his way through hallways and down staircases and found himself inside a large library. Amazingly, the library was intact and untouched by nature. After looking over several tomes and manuscripts, Wilven was able to discover that this place was built long ago in order to serve as a place of worship for three beings of power, Keldrith, Rellenia, and Tariel. Together, these three beings formed the Celestial Triumvirate which watched over the sky and all below. Wilven wished to discover more, but he first had to bring others to this sacred place where the curse did not reside. By the time he returned to the humans, many of them had fallen to the effects of the curse. He collected those whom were still well enough to travel and brought them back to the sacred valley. Once they recovered enough, Wilven sent three messengers to send word to the Orcs, Elves, and Dwarfs that there was a place free from the taint of the curse. When the messengers returned, however, they brought with them only a handfull of people. Unfortunately, many of the other races’ people had fallen to either the curse or other unfortunate circumstances. Feeling reinvigorated by the day, the few remaining people set to work making for themselves a new home in this sacred place. For many years, the survivors worked hard to restore the sacred valley to its original form. When Wilven was very old, he called the people together and told them all that he had learned of the Celestial Triumvirate. The people consecrated themselves to the Celestial Triumvirate and constructed a shrine to allow worship to all three beings. They formed themselves into monastic order and cloistered themselves from the rest of the world. They chose Wilven as their Abbott and, together, the monks continued to live on in peace taking care of the sacred valley, giving praise to the Triumvirate, and praying for the curse to be cleansed from all the land. Upon Abbott Wilven’s death, the monks wished to pay honor to his life by naming the sacred valley after him. From that day forward, the place was known as Wilven Sanctuary. [Credit to Escharian, ikeyman232, shiftnative, and countjuno88] OOC Information on Healing Healing Monk magic is done via the Triumvirate always. If one does not believe in the Triumvirate, one cannot heal via those means. Prayer is the easiest and most common way to invoke the magic, and is usually done by praising the three entities, then asking for their assistance. There are other means, however, but they require more energy. A chant of the three names in succession would require twice as much energy, but less thought. The most difficult form, a silent evocation, is done mentally be focusing one’s will power upon the Triumvirate and directing their energy into the target, which would require ten-times as much energy as a casual prayer. The healing energy shows up in the form of sparks and glows the color of the Triumvirate the caster is dedicated to. Ressurection An obscure branch of magic, monk resurrection is passively occurring within the Sanctuary to revive many who have met their end. When a monk has achieved the ability to invoke healing without voice, they begin to notice the ebb and flow of the souls around the Temple, and can revive one of them if they see fit. Outside of the Temple, it is much harder, requiring vast amounts of strength and energy. It is done via a prayer, as with monk healing, and can be done in the degrees of monk healing, with a similar amount of difficulty in comparison to the base requirement for resurrection. Passive Healing Usually around the time a monk has achieved silent healing, or resurrection, they will begin to passively heal themselves. Normally monks will not notice this, unless their wounds are grievous, and their energy will drop more drastically depending on the injury it is healing. It occurs in the form of sparks jumping to the wound or wounds that are the color of their Triumvirate dedication. Ranks of the Wilven Monks Initiate Haven't received robes yet and are potential Monks. They spend their time farming and studying within the Cloud Temple. Monk The majority of Monks are this rank. They are taught healing as well have access to most of the Cloud Temple. Are allowed to do and study anything independently as long as they fulfil their Monk duties. Elder Monk This is the veteran and most determined Monks. They have access to the entire Cloud Temple, as well run the logistics of the Wilven Monks. Robes Initiates do not have robes. Credit to Cmack Roster Elder Monk Argyll Monk Keldrish Monk Jea Monk Vallei Initiate Quinn Initiate Lorian [Vacant] [Vacant] Becoming a Monk A simple application is in order to become a Monk. If accepted as an initiate, you will receive a IG book looking over the duties of a monk as well as the history and magic in more detail. It also doubles as a tome to teach magic! Application OOC: IG Name Forum Name How long have you been apart of LotC? Why do you want to become a Monk? IC: What is your name? How old are you? What race are you? Why do you wish to become a Monk? Do you believe you have the traits to be a good Monk? More information is coming soon, this is the basic outline. I will be adding the Principles of being a Monk as well the IC and OOC rules. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pum! 106 Share Posted October 28, 2013 OOC IG Name: BadPumkin987 Forum Name: Since this may change, just look above my picture on the left! <3 How long have you been apart of LotC?: More than a year, almost two. Why do you want to become a Monk?: Because I have taken an interest in it. Simple as that. IC What is your name?: Quinn Joyce How old are you?: 29 What race are you?: Human Why do you wish to become a Monk?: It'd be a good experience, especially since I haven't been as nice as I could have in the past. This'd be a good thing to try. Do you believe you have the traits to be a good Monk?: Of course! I can be nice.. sometimes.. I think I would be very efficient at being a monk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SortedJarhead 811 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 snipp Accepted. A room has been prepared for you underneath the Cloud Temple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankaar 166 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Here it is! OOC: IG Name: Tharoon_The_Blue Forum Name: The Bearded Ghost How long have you been apart of LotC? Since Aegis Why do you want to become a Monk? I have role played as a monk in the past but there were little of them apart of the server at the time. It seems like a great time to become a monk, I miss role playing one! IC: What is your name? Do’Kizara How old are you? 36 What race are you? Kharajyr Why do you wish to become a Monk? My people are scattered, I do not have a real home or place to stay. I wish to help the peoples of Anthos recover from past disasters. I trust in my god and simply wish to help who I can. Do you believe you have the traits to be a good Monk? Yes I believe I do, my people and I have suffered and worked together in trying situations. I know some minor healing remedies and hold no grudge towards any of the races allowing me flexibility in assisting others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lita 677 Share Posted October 28, 2013 << Good luck with this Jarhead. I may pop by now and again in Lucian to check up, if I decide to unfreeze him. >> 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukester 120 Share Posted October 28, 2013 OOC: IG Name XxDukesterxX Forum Name Dukester How long have you been apart of LotC? Since 8th August 2011 Why do you want to become a Monk? Their lore, habits and general lifestyle have somewhat intrigued me. I hope to revive my very first character on Lord of the Craft, Lorian Whisperleaf, as his stories, adventures and memories would be an applaudable asset towards the monk archives. IC: What is your name? Lorian Winterleaf How old are you? 984 What race are you? Elf, a simply wood elf at that. Why do you wish to become a Monk? The days have numbered my existence and my body withered feeble. My inevitable fate is among me, I merely must conduct my final days into a state of utility, and aid those of the Anthos inhabitants. Do you believe you have the traits to be a good Monk? Oh should believe so. My intellect and experience in knowledge ranges to a considerable state, memories stained on the interiors of my mind that no mere mortal can wash. It is my time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SortedJarhead 811 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 -Snip- Accepted. You're room has been prepared. Find Monk Argyll at the temple for further instructions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankaar 166 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Application posted, sorry it took so long! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SortedJarhead 811 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Here it is! OOC: IG Name: Tharoon_The_Blue Forum Name: The Bearded Ghost How long have you been apart of LotC? Since Aegis Why do you want to become a Monk? I have role played as a monk in the past but there were little of them apart of the server at the time. It seems like a great time to become a monk, I miss role playing one! IC: What is your name? Do’Kizara How old are you? 36 What race are you? Kharajyr Why do you wish to become a Monk? My people are scattered, I do not have a real home or place to stay. I wish to help the peoples of Anthos recover from past disasters. I trust in my god and simply wish to help who I can. Do you believe you have the traits to be a good Monk? Yes I believe I do, my people and I have suffered and worked together in trying situations. I know some minor healing remedies and hold no grudge towards any of the races allowing me flexibility in assisting others. Accepted. A room is being set up for you, find Monk Argyll for further instructions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorsand 1750 Share Posted October 30, 2013 ((Why do all the magical healing related things require you to be hyper-pious? Its nonsensical to have to pray to help someone. If you have the altruistic and fully good-natured intention of aiding people, then the powers should still be bestowed to the healer.. /rant)) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SortedJarhead 811 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 ((Why do all the magical healing related things require you to be hyper-pious? Its nonsensical to have to pray to help someone. If you have the altruistic and fully good-natured intention of aiding people, then the powers should still be bestowed to the healer.. /rant)) (( The Monks were the first!!1 Also, makes for good RP!!1 But really, we pray to get 'power' from the monks, and then we push that power into the one needing to be healed. Theres no 'official' lore or anything on how Monk Magic works or any of that, so... )) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky 0 Share Posted October 30, 2013 OOC: IG Name Xiryks Forum Name Sky~{Xiryks} How long have you been apart of LotC? I remember joining late 2011, going inactive and rejoining September 2012 Why do you want to become a Monk? I just really want to RP as one, I have other reason apart from it IC: What is your name? Adasser How old are you? 79 What race are you? Elf Why do you wish to become a Monk? Over my young life, I have already seen misery and death. I wish to be helpful to the world, I wish to choose the side which helps those and not the side which harms those. Do you believe you have the traits to be a good Monk? I believe I have the ability to have the traits, and would very much love to learn the ways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lita 677 Share Posted October 30, 2013 ((Why do all the magical healing related things require you to be hyper-pious? Its nonsensical to have to pray to help someone. If you have the altruistic and fully good-natured intention of aiding people, then the powers should still be bestowed to the healer.. /rant)) << Healing is generally a clerical-associated skill, in almost all forms of RPGs, MMOs, tabletops, and roleplays. It's to do with the whole divine aspect of healing; a purification of the body. The monks heal first the soul, repairing the damage, and then they move on to the body to seal the wound. Without divine intervention, it wouldn't technically be possible. >> 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SortedJarhead 811 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 OOC: IG Name Xiryks Forum Name Sky~{Xiryks} How long have you been apart of LotC? I remember joining late 2011, going inactive and rejoining September 2012 Why do you want to become a Monk? I just really want to RP as one, I have other reason apart from it IC: What is your name? Adasser How old are you? 79 What race are you? Elf Why do you wish to become a Monk? Over my young life, I have already seen misery and death. I wish to be helpful to the world, I wish to choose the side which helps those and not the side which harms those. Do you believe you have the traits to be a good Monk? I believe I have the ability to have the traits, and would very much love to learn the ways. Accepted. A room is being set up for you in the underbelly of the Temple. Find Monk Argyll for further instructions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
~ Fiend ~ 610 Share Posted November 2, 2013 OOC: IG Name TheEpicFiend Forum Name ~ Fiend ~ How long have you been a part of LotC? Like... two years? A long... too long... time. >w> Why do you want to become a Monk? It's where I've actually wanted to take this character for a long time. I think it would give her more depth, and she would be a good way to create RP. IC: What is your name? Cecelia How old are you? 300-an'-somethin' What race are you? Elfy Why do you wish to become a Monk? T'ink i's nice bein' able ter heal folks, 'specially when th' north's such a pro-... pro... I's bad. And Oi wanna 'elp any way Oi can. Do you believe you have the traits to be a good Monk? Guess so. Oi go' me two workin' legs an' Oi troiy ter do good wiv 'em. Guess Oi 'ave a lo' ter learn, bu' 'ho don'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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