Dromui

Azel stares silently at the gates that had refused him entry so many times as he passes by them. The aged Mali'ker hums to himself as he travels through the city, a thin smile across his angular face. The ranger's long hair is pulled back into a tight ponytail, falling only slightly past his shoulders, brushing against his darkwood bow and quiver of arrows, which are worn above his long green cloak. He pulls it tight about himself as he nears the inn. Azel knocks a few times, hoping to gain entry.

Azel silently studies these posters. He takes one down and stuffs it into his bag.

Skale dances around as he has convinced so many to fill out forms to join the guild!

Character name: Skale Gender: Male Race: Human Colors?: Yes please! Skin: What should they be doing?: Just have some red glow around the hands, kinda like my profile picture/avatar. Did you pay me? Say so here when I'm done with your art: I will gladly pay you once it's done! I will gladly tip you one hundred or so Mina for this as well! So once it's done, I'll be sending you one hundred and fifty, if that's alright.

Yeah, I'm EST. I have two children that need roleplaying, I can give you details on them both whenever you get back to me.

You mind playing a Dark Elf kid? Well, have Dark Elf, quarter Human, and Quarter Wood Elf.

(( Lol xD it isn't the same, but I laughed when I saw the name because it was close. )) http://mtg.wikia.com/wiki/Ravnica_(plane)

(( I ALSO LOVE MAGIC THE GATHERING ))

+1 from meh

Are they really being regulated? People wander in groups of two's and three's to pvp one guy for his item. Until the plague, people were running rampant to conquer and kill people in the war... Everything doesn't need regulation, a bit of guidance is all the server needs. And the staff give more than that, asking for teams and apps for every situation will make Rp limited, stagnant, and boring.

Your Name: Skale Bloodseeker Your Age: 19 Your Race: Human If joining as a mage, clarify on who has originally taught you, and for how long you’ve been learning: Originally I was self teaching myself earth evocation, but I realized I am not one to use magic in a violent fashion, well, not unless necessary. So I thought to myself, why no try a magic that isn't directly violent? I've been training for five years in evocation, and only just recently began my studies in mental magic. I have bee able to connect to the void due to my training in evocation, but that is it. What affinity of magic are you skilled in?: Nothing other than connecting to the void. -OOC- MC Name: Drone414 Skype: nikoli.araya.bargas When did you join the server?: June 20, 2012 If applying as a mage, list your magic type and state when you have begun learning it: Currently applying as a student.

Magic in every fantasy world ever, has always been dangerous. It's been open to everything, the thing that made it less appealing in say Warhammer or Dungeons and Dragons, is anyone can pick up a spell book and attempt the spell. The thing is, magic is dangerous and even mispronouncing a syllable could get you killed. On this server, magic isn't as dangerous, nor is it special. As much as a magic team might help, you need to keep in mind the general populace who could never get a magic application accepted, would be somewhat upset if all of a sudden, a group of people came into the picture and limited their magic roleplay. Especially if it were those who can handle magic maturely and fairly.

All hail the floating god that is Alan

I believe when he made his earlier post, he did not mean every single player and magic user does this. As some magic users and a good amount of players do tend to just stick around their friends, which is in no way a bad thing, unless it prohibits roleplay. Also, what magic are you teaching (sorry to go off topic)?

Before I share my opinion with everyone, I would like to point out a few things. First and foremost, I read the entirety if this forum post, from page one to page eleven. Now with that being said, a lot of what I have to say more than likely has already been said, but that doesn't mean I want to remain quiet on this topic, since magic roleplay has always interested me. I hated books when I was younger. I absolutely hated them. I hated books because to me, I could watch television and get the same effect... I was horribly wrong and to this day, consider myself an idiot for thinking that. When I found the subject of high fantasy, I think it was the first time I truly fell in love with anything that didn't come from a fast food restaurant. The two things that have always interested me most about high fantasy, were the aspects of magic and combat. With that being said, I am going to break down my opinion into two different categories, so everyone honestly understands what I'm trying to say. I am going to begin with physical combat (swords, bows, and the like). My Minecraft name is Drone414 but as you can see, on the forums I go by Azel Bloodseeker. Azel was my first main character on this server, he was the first character I've put over four hundred hours of excessive, detailed, and breathtaking rp into. He's grown from a young fool, to a wise, skilled warrior. I would have to disagree with what many constantly say when it comes to the topic of locking magic. What would that be? Well, it would be what everyone says about picking up a sword and swinging it, that it's easy, when it truthfully isn't. Everyone who argues magic being free will always say that if you can swing a sword, why shouldn't you be able to do magic? I agree with that. If you can claim to be a master swordsman or archer after being a part of the server for twenty minutes, why shouldn't you be able to do the same with magic? Because it's stupid, but there truthfully is no way to monitor it. If you've ever roleplayed with me as Azel when I am actually in combat, you would see how hard I work to make it a fun fight for not only myself, but the other person. Azel has been training for centuries, I have been training him for that long, but in fights, I realize it can always go either way, so I do my best to make it fun for the other people being a part of it. Combat Rp can be as deep as magic Rp. Every weapon is different, there are thousands of styles, and more being made. Hell, I've created three different forms of sword fighting with Azel in Rp, and I've taught it to a select group of people who Azel found worthy to be trained. Does that mean it should be locked? Nope. I am not locking it, if anyone came to me about learning how to sword fight, I'd teach them how to be a badass. Why would I do that? Because without guidance, you get newbies and even players who have been around long enough, powergaming and metagaming. Does that mean physical combat should be locked? Nope. Does that mean a teacher should be necessary? Nope. It's honestly the same thing with magic. If you have the capability to log on and say "I am a master pyromancer as of this day," and actually Rp it properly, you deserve it, plain and simple. If my best friend applied to this server and wanted to be a master I'd advise them to find a teacher. But if they can roleplay it right, without powergaming and annoying other people, I would see no reason for them to find a teacher. Why take months of time to learn something from others, others who might not even want to help you. As stated before, this can cause segregation or elitism (whatever you prefer, they are both different but both suck). The point of an Rp server is to have fun, to roleplay with others, to create an environment everyone can enjoy, but also to keep it in order and not too crazy. With that being said, though it can be crazy at times due to magic being free to everyone, it's still somewhat in check. Sure here or there people run into the jerk who claims to be a tier 5 pyromancer, who can barely Rp, who can barely even speak English, but that doesn't mean everyone is going to be that way. I've met more people who Rp magic amazingly than I have those who don't. As stated before, and will be stated again, guidance is keep. Yes Ahri, I get it, you can't always guide everyone in magic. I also get that magic is so in depth, that you might not be able to guide the person the way they need to be done so, but that doesn't mean people can't try. I'm doing my best to make my human character a master mind mage. I just found a teacher, and I'm going to put my whole heart in soul into him learning from a teacher, because I agree with others, the journey is sometimes more valuable than the goal, but that doesn't mean others feel that way. Locking magic is not the answer, leaving it free, all of it, is a good idea. It sucks that the only way to actually maintain stability for the server may be ban reports, but maybe some players need to have a good ban to understand this is a privilege and not a right.

Earlier today I was at a small event in a clinic near the Halfling town (if there is more than one, sorry) where we were being cured. Suddenly, a horrible stench overtook the inside, causing everyone who was within, other than one person, to become sick. At the time though, the plague seemed to be stronger. Everyone within simply got it by breathing the air, hell, two people became walking biohazards.

I myself have been searching the minds of plague victims, as well as just trying to research it. Honestly, there hasn't really been any hints other than you get it by being near those who have it. So more than likely, it's by air.

Skale sits silently, leaning against a fence post of some abandoned farm, panting heavily as he writes his note. "Greetings Alchemist, I'm Skale, practitioner of mind magics and traveler of no renowned. Like many others, I have been stricken of the plague while attempting to help those who have also been made sick. The feeling... It is terrible. At first, it seems as if you develop a normal cough. You clearly cough, at times you begin to feel woozy, but overall you can still go about your daily activities. Next comes an increase in the coughing. You begin to feel tired more often, resulting in your eventual crashing, stumbling, falling, and coughing. The coughing becomes worse and worse, you begin to bleed from your throat as it is torn and bloodied from the continuous strain. It is horrible, it is painful, it truthfully feels like everything within you explodes and spills your precious life blood and other fluids all about your body. Your bones seem to turn to paper, becoming brittle and barely able to hold your body up. As for your other questions. Carrots can sate your hunger, giving you enough energy to carry yourself through the day. Milk makes me sick, and at times I puke, but it eases the burden of the plague slightly. I can't even go near meat, it's just... Stomach turning to say the least. All I eat at this point is carrots and all I drink is water to keep me through the day. Please, I beg of you, for not only myself but all others whom are plagued... Please find a cure." -Skale As Skale finishes the letter, a bird takes it off quickly and leaves him alone. He coughs violently, his entire body convulsing before he falls over and shivers harshly. "Damn this sickness..." He mutters to himself, blood leaking from his mouth and tears running down his face. Skale covers himself in a blanket and fights the cold away.

Azel travels in silence among the newer, Dark Elvish city. It had taken him a long time, but he finally convinced himself to give up his weapons for entrance, even though it was against his better judgement. He laughs to himself as his daggers remain hidden though, better to keep some form of self defense, than none at all. As he turns a corner of a home, he finds himself face to face with a familiar person. "Mikael?" He asks no one in particular before tearing down the poster, folding it up, and placing it into his pack. "Better talk to him about this one..." Azel says to himself before turning and heading towards the gate.