growingivy

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An elf, one who removed herself from Haelun'or half a century ago now, stared at the missive. Her daughter? Her youngest? That could not be had, not for long. She wouldn't have it.

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Flyers are posted around the Azuras, a letter penned to those who choose to read. Hello. For many years I have been without a master, left to roam the lands with no one left to serve. I know not where my master has gone, nor where his kin are left. My purpose is to seek knowledge, yet I have none to seek out knowledge for. Please, write to me should you seek me out. I am of use. - Book Seeker

Cresence, a mage, crinkled her nose when she read the missive. She looked over at her student and held the parchment out with but a single request; "Mavrick, mon cher, burn this please." @FISHBALL

goodbye my friend thank you for trying to stab me that one time lmao

Scasine Origin The Scasine is a creature of odd variety, which can be found with two names: Scasine Ferox and Scasine Domare, denoting the two separate varieties you may find. They are a recent discovery on the continent of Azuras. These creatures are strictly carnivorous scavengers; however, the Scasine can, and will hunt should the need arise and food be scarce enough. Scasine can be found in many locations, with varying coat thickness and coloring depending on their native area. Scasine Ferox will lodge themselves in caves, while Scasine Domare will dig interconnecting burrows. The most striking fact about Scasine is the skulls they wear over their oddly shaped, slender heads. Summary Anatomy & Uses The general anatomy of a Scasine is almost the same between both species, being stocky, muscular creatures. The Scasine has a small, bird-like head with a pointed snout and a dog-like nose, perfect for sniffing out rotting carcasses from a distance of upwards of a mile. All Scasine have sharp teeth meant to tear flesh from bone. Their necks are long and well-muscled, compensating for this, and connect to the broadest point of their bodies, the chest. Scasine are quadrupedal, walking on four legs, with the front legs being talon-like and sharp, while the back legs are most like the paws of a large cat, similarly clawed but retractable. To balance their bodies due to their long necks, Scasine have thick tails that taper down into a tuft at the end. The primary characteristic of the Scasine that makes them an interesting creature is what they wear on their heads. Like some form of intimidation, Scasine will take the skulls from carcasses they consume to wear over their small heads. Scasine come in a variety of pelt colors and may be hunted for their pelts. Scasine Ferox may also be hunted for their talons; sharp things between 3-4 inches that never seem to lose their edge. From the talons, weapons can be crafted; most often, daggers and spearheads. Scasine teeth have also been used as a good luck charm. Scasine Ferox Specifics Scasine Ferox, the larger of the two species, is dangerous and volatile should they feel threatened. They will not go out of their way to attack a descendant or another animal, for that matter, but are easily spooked and may lash out as a chance to escape. A grown Ferox ranges between the sizes of an adult wolf and an adult brown bear, with females being larger than the males. Ferox most often reside within caves, and only leave the general location of their cave for scavenging. The lifespan of a Scasine Ferox ranges between 5-7 years. Scasine Ferox make a deep, guttural noise from their throats when feeling threatened. Scasine Domare Specifics Scasine Domare, the smaller of the two species, are friendly, curious creatures compared to their larger kin. The most a Domare could do is nip; yet their jaws are not even capable of crushing bone. A grown Domare is at max 35lbs, but many end up about the size of your average housecat. Female Domares are larger than males. Domares, being pack creatures, dig interconnecting burrows for safety and warmth. In the wild, a Domares’ lifespan can range from 6-8 years, yet in captivity have been known to live upwards of 20. Scasine Domare make small cat-like chirrups whenever curious. Pelt Colors & Their Locations Scasine can be found with four different pelts. These are location-dependent. Black Black pelted Scasine can be found in thick, temperate, wooded regions. Black pelted Scasine can be found throughout nearly the entire continent, being the most common of the four. Their pelt is medium length, easily breathable yet just warm enough for slightly colder locations. Grey Grey pelted Scasine are found throughout the continent, similar to Black pelted Scasine. Grey pelted Scasine, while found throughout, are somewhat less common. Their grey coat can be easily seen in many biomes, causing them to be the ones most often hunted for sport. White White pelted Scasine can be found in snowy, cold locations. That includes the Northern region of the continent, the Tundra, and atop wind-chilled mountains. Their coats are thicker, and white Scasine tend to carry more fat compared to other Scasine to make up for their more barren home. Tan Tan pelted Scasine are found in warm, dry climates. This includes the South, deserts, mesas, and nearby beaches. Their coat is shorter and coarser than that of their kin, with breathability for temperature control. The coarseness of their fur blocks most sand from reaching their skin. Behavioral Dynamics Scasine Ferox are independent creatures, living on their own for the majority of their years. Ferox are born in litters of 3-5, with the runt of the group often left behind for the survival of the healthiest in mind. Juvenile Ferox stay with their mothers until the end of their 1st year, in which they are then sent off to fend for themselves in the wild. Ferox are generally about halfway grown at this point in their lives, not adults until their 2nd year. Scasine Domares are pack animals, residing in groups of 10-20. Raising young is a communal effort, with mothers raising one another's young like their own. In rare cases, Domares may come across an abandoned Ferox runt and take them in until they can scavenge for themselves. These runts may grow up to eventually leave the pack, but at times, a grown Ferox may be found among or near a Domere pack, guarding them. A common trait between the Scasine species is that a male Scasine will attempt to court a female Scasine by gifting her a skull. Taming The Scasine Domare, being the small, curious thing that it is, may be domesticated with raw meat. While the sort of meat does not matter, it has been noted that these creatures find raw, bloodied steak to be their favorite delicacy. Being food motivated, these creatures may even learn small tricks akin to dogs should the reward be deemed sufficient. The domesticated nature of a Domare is something between that of a cat or a dog; it can be roleplayed however a player wishes to, depending on the personality of the animal. Tragically, Domares have a taste for leather. Boots left unattended may find themselves with teeth marks. Red Lines - The Scasine Domare cannot be used in CRP. Domare will flee from combat. - The Scasine Ferox cannot be tamed under any circumstances. - The Scasine Ferox may be used in Player/DIY Events, and should be roleplayed with the mechanics of a Brown Bear. - The Scasine Ferox may be dissected for purposes such as conjuration. - Scasine Ferox Talons are mechanically the same strength as iron. Purpose The Scasine Domare is yet another cute, flavorful pet for the SOL RPers (Me). They’re Little Guys. The Scasine Ferox, on the other hand, I believe could be an interesting Player/DIY Event creature when it comes to hunts and things of a similar nature. It is a flavorful replacement for the monotonous wolf and bear hunts I often see. Being similar to a bear mechanically, I believe the Ferox can be a good creature for newer, interested players to do their own events without it being too far out there or confusing. Credits Writing - growingivy Art/Ideas - FISHBALLSOUPP Spiritual Advisor - Nooblius OOC Note The current art is mostly concept art, but it will be updated soon! The inspiration pieces are credited below.

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*And a critique. Definitely also a critique. We DO NOT hate the Empire. We just want to see it better than what it is. There is so much potential in having a large portion of the server under the same leader. What does it mean to be an Imperial? We asked in our friend broadcast what it means to be imperial, no one could give a non sarcastic answer with a theme that the empire feels hollow. The empire has nothing thematically or narratively uniting all of the vassals it controls beyond “you’re part of the empire, we control you, answer to the crown” which leads it to feeling like a bunch of vassals in a trench coat. There’s hardly any sense of community or collaboration between all of the groups under the empire. The Empire has little to no cultural identity when it comes down to it. While we hear about a clothing post pertaining to the Capital, there still lacks a cuisine, a cultural language or accent like The Haeseni or Reinmaren have, and it feels like there’s no aspect that screams “This is the Empire. This is how we are different”. The Vassals have different, individual identities (Illatian, Auvergenian, Reinmaren, Haeseni, Norlandic (we know, not a Vassal exactly, but it stands)) that make them an interesting aspect and bring a whole thing to the table when it comes to developing those identities and continuing the traditions. While having little to no identity is an interesting ordeal in of itself, what identity the Empire does have is limited to ‘Racist Human’ from an outsiders perspective. What makes you different and sets this empire apart from its predecessors? Where is the pride in the Empire Identity? Noble lines are uncelebrated, yet the majority of players in the Empire are of noble lines (an issue of itself in our opinion), yet when some are more notable or longstanding than others, there is nothing to really show for that. Where is the pride in the noble lines? The aspect of drawing back lineages and having an “I am the great-great-grandniece/nephew of so-and-so” being shown as an aspect of pride. We have a human family tree. Use it to its full potential! Write an edict that puts an emphasis on nobility! Make nobility matter. What is the Empire name? You have the Kingdom of Burgandy, Capital, yet are simply the Empire of Man? The Renatian Empire came before, which may as well have been the Empire of Man, yet calling yourselves the Empire of Man only feels like bringing back a name for nostalgia's sake. How can this be carved out as a new, fresh dynasty? Where is the aspect of colonization? If over half the server is to be a vassal or protectorate or some other term, how is that affecting these cities beyond “No spooks”. If all these places are forced to integrate, to acclimate, where are the aspects of the Empire being sprinkled throughout the cultural roleplay without desecrating the cultures in of themselves? Vassalization of itself should feel interesting, not like something you have to do just to keep your city alive from an OOC standpoint. Why is there no fun in the Empire? The stupid edicts, the memorable, interesting things. Have an edict to wear pink on Wednesdays. Take bits from IRL history, like the Anti-armor law in England from 1313, banning armor in the Houses of Parliament to prevent members from intimidating one another. Or our favorite, the ‘Pointy shoe regulations’ from a 1463 English statute limiting the length of shoes due to the pointy nature at the time. Have fun with it! It’s a roleplay server! Make all the vassals have to have statues of the Emperor's favorite horse! Then hire someone to talk about how awesome and mythical and how valiant, courageous and fantastic this horse was! There’s material here to work with! Prompt some roleplay through something.. A little less serious, less grim. Give us petty noble tea. We just need something to talk about!! Something to remember when we look back on this empire. Part of this discussion is to encourage the leadership of the empire to interact with the other parts of its playerbase. They hold the power to help prompt some fun silly stuff that everyone can follow along with. Creating an empire culture is a two way street that depends on players collaborating with one another as well. If there is no culture to the Empire, the day it falls it will be a footnote in the past. No stories to tell, nothing worth remembering in the end. What legacy do you want the Empire to have beyond "Unifying Man?” Hire us. We want to play here. We want to help! - @growingivy and @kuebiko

after a 5ish month hiatus and only coming back as the one place i rped in getting nuked, i dont know where to go. i fear the whimsical niche i crave to fill (eccentric mortician) might crash and burn depending on where i go due to chronic spook allegations pitch me in these times of server turmoil, i promise to bring interesting things to the table (too much? idk)