Phoenixshot3

Sat upon the rooftops of a quant and distant shore town it seems a pest of birds has claimed the red shingles painting them black and white. The flock caws and croaks in a bothersome band, barking bafflingly baritone ballads as they bolster a band. “Yes my friends… the time has come.” A suit of armour hums within, clouded by feathers and bird excrement as he ties the last letter to the last rook. The birds grow anxious, having been terrorising the neighbourhood for the better part of a day until suddenly the hermit arises, hand pointing land inwards as he speaks to his messengers. “Onwards my boys and girls! Fly and find my brethren in every tavern, inn and theatre! Bring them word of new tidings, an era to be born!” The already chaotic flock turns into a cacophony on screeches, avians flying in a whirring blaze of feathers through the air as they disperse into the evening sky. Days later pamphlets are dispersed around the continent addressed to those daring enough to read them. “Men and women of song I beckon thee! The tide of art must be changed! Step forth into the light with me- During the time I have arranged. Many years I’ve ached for a festival for our kin, So high time it be for us to feast, barter and sin. Are you an artist of your people and bring happiness where you can? Are you a rambling rover or perhaps Vailu Valmiran? Come to the Hyspian bullring and wear thy finest dress, Masters bring thy pupils- art is for everyone to express. Can you sing, dance, write, paint or sew? Become part of the committee and set up a show!” The lower part of the pamphlet holds a less artistic piece of writing, handing the needed information to those interested. “I summon all willing artists from any and all vocations to a council so that we may erect a custom that could span across all nations. We can build a day for us all to enjoy our wondrous gifts and extend them to those willing to join us. In two elven days at central nightfall shall we muster. I would like to extend my personal invitations to all, especially the artistic academy aforementioned in the poem. Let me plead with you a story, a dream of an old man that you may now finally get to live. Fealty to the fallen, Liquor for the living. -Un Ami de la Fontaine” OOC Information: Date: 1/3/2023 (First of march) Time: 11 PM GMT Place: Bullring in Hyspia

Aerilith was drawn to the encampment a final time, he had spent days looking for his bard brother though when he found the lad it was already too late. With tears in his eyes the Mali would set himself next to the tent and look at the shell of Timothee’s undying spirit. He wept and groaned while grasping onto the grass around him. For the one man that changed his life had departed from his side. “Timo.. ami….merde I-I’ll miss you…” Several moments passed him weeping before in a shaking tone he’d sing for the golden bard. “In a time long forgotten, we were scared and alone. With beasts cold and rotten, made of magic and bone. There was one man amongst many who I’d never forget, The bard of Adreo… sang without pain or regret. Now the path is dark and I must let you go. Though you did leave your mark, and I hope that you know. When the time will come for a new age of song. We’ll never forget you, your memory stays strong.” And so the hunter continued to cry over his lost friend, clutching on his own bottle of wine as soft reminder of this legendary man.

You’ve got a valid point there, I always saw LoTC magic like something that could be countered by being smart, using different types of weapons or just smacking a mage before they did cast something. My general question now is how do you counter a rifle regardless of what type it is? How can a non-magical or non-rifleman oppose it?

My question for this is how is LoTC going to keep that from happening, sure we dont have to spend years training ourselves because its just rp but what WILL keep us from going down that same path? having the knowledge or useage of it for a select group of people like some magics circlejerked before?

Of course I knew there was a period where they coexisted, my concern is merely that if we let guns come through now it might evolve into the era where they do go extinct. Once the step is taken some people will just continue to fight over it until it will become like the colonial ages.

I personally am not a big fan of the idea of gunpowder or handheld firearms in LoTC due to the fact that it could be exploited so easily. Imagine someone walking around with ten flintlock pistols strapped onto their body and just starting to fire in any direction. Of course the debate here is what types of firearms would be allowed and how they’d work. Firearms are cool and I get that but they are the exact reason why plate armour became useless in history. So yes we would be able to make new characters based on gunpowder but at the same time you’d make people such as knights useless. I am not that big of a history person so I don’t know how strong the weapons exactly were but the concern is still there.

MC name: Phoenixshot3 Discord: Phoenixshot3#8669 Character: Aerilith Oakenarrow Age: 170 Race: Wood Elf Reason for joining: Create potions that prove valuable in the protection and recovery of friends. Experiment with brews to aid in hunts.

To me, a BAD mage rper is someone who uses magic towards every slight inconvenience he/she can find…. “Oh....you said something that I don’t approve upon, EAT FLAMES!” for example. magic is something very nuanced and therefor not only meant for combat. Of course there are mages that use their magics for bad ends which is just fine, its rp after all and without evil there is no good but its slightly demoralising if you see every mage around you turn into terminators that kill for fun. The misconception of many rpers is that magic can be used for constructive things as well. I have seen excellent mages that enjoy working together to create wonderful items or even moments of awe. THIS is what i see as a good mage rper, someone that uses his magics for combat but tries to be creative both in and outside of combat. someone who tends to test new tricks to bring the people around them something new then just the regular fireballs and iceshards flying around their ears.

I accept this person into my family.

I agree on this person joining my family. (I am the person that plays Aerilith Oakenarrow)

Thanks, That means A lot to me

The Hand Of Justice was created to follow three guidelines: protect the innocent and good, hunt the darkness, rebuild what was lost. To achieve maximum success the HOJ is split into three groups. The Arali are fearless knight who train to become master protectors as they train in hand to hand combat and a bit of archery if preffered. Outer circle ranks: -hooded squire -Squire captain Inner circle ranks: -Knight of justice -Enlightened The Rami are hunters who Focus on archery and A little bit of hand to hand, they take their target out before it can cause Harm. Outer circle ranks: -hooded yeoman -yeoman captain Inner circle ranks: -birch hawk -oaken hawk The samirians are the backbone of the order, they use workshops and stores to keep the guild alive. Some Samirians will help in combat or establish trade routes as side job. Outer circle ranks: -Gatherer -Artisan worker Inner circle ranks: -Artisan master -quartermaster The Inner circle are the ones leading the order as they keep track of every recruit, while they are allowed to join gatherings and help decide the fate of HOJ. Wish to join? msg Phoenixjump3 (char name: Aerilith Oakenarrow)

I have been on the server for a couple of weeks no, and this is the First time I wrote any lore So no Need to be sorry. I was Just experimenting on it however I would like to know what “kind” of things you mean. so I can work on it for when I post anything else.

Ooc explanation: This idea came from me and A friend who wanted to start our own order, as we thought about special features for the order when we came up with this. Story: As the darkness consumed the ruins and the moon was covered by a thick curtain of clouds a Dark silhouet arose in front of the stone table. The three adventurers, slightly surprised, made their move on the Dark figure. As they surrounded the man while muttering prayers the shadow started to laugh. The three heroes were pinned to the ground as Old rotten hands grasped their feet. While the black figure opened his arms as he set one foot towards A trapped human. The woman screamed as the hands started tearing the flesh from her bones. “You will serve me Well.” It said while the hands started grabbing their upper legs. A screech answered the painful screaming. As something started circle around the Old Temple with an incredible speed. Then all of a sudden it stopped and looked straight at the Dark sorcerer. Two Sulfur tinted eyes stared straight through the night, as if it saw through the Dark figure’s soul. The sorcerer fired dozens of spells at the Unknown beast but missed every time. It started screaming into the night, threatening the monster when it showed its eyes again. Everyone could see That the long black robes started shivering as the undead flesh slowly started to lose strenght. The creature screamed once more, but the man couldn’t answer this intimidating sound as another Shape fell from the skies and stuck A Spear straight through his skull, all the way down into his stumach. The adventurers watched the corpse hit the ground in fear. The beast would look around the ruins from under his cowl and spread its huge wings once more. It flew back into the dark night, and the two eyes dissapeared in the woods. Creation: The Aarakocra were not always birdlike humanoids, First they were men and women from all other races. Most of them were exiles looking for a place to stay, as they were found by one elf ranger who wished to do good for others. As he gathered more men he decided to create his own order. He trained the exiles So they could help him protect the innocents, revealing their intentions to the people. One day they found A strange white stag with silver horns that would cassualy walk into their gardens and wander around. When the creature entered the garden however, all the plants around him started to blossom. The elven hunter was fascinated by the creature and when the stag would walk up to the garden he would carefully watch it walk around. He started to place down small offerings for the majestic creature, it was clearly satisfied with the attention and kept playing visits every month. However one of the younger hunters wanted to trap the creature So the plants would stay in blossom. But when the stag was captured, it started to smash its cage on every side. The proud boy presented its prey in their guild hall but Everyone looked in despair as the animal tried to fight its way out of the cage. The boy was banished for what he did but he demanded the skin of its prey. when he cut the stag and the blood started flowing over the town halls the Horns catched fire. As of then, al the people started to turn into feathered monsters. Their feathers would grow out of their skin and their mouths would turn into big beaks. The spirit of the stag stood over his body and spoke to the people. “You took my body as a trophy, like animals. Then I will turn you into animals. From now on only the hunt will silene your soul.” Since then the Aarakocra became the feral hunters of A nature spirit, as they must exterminate the darkness to apease their master. After A few years the spirit was satisfied by the deeds his minions have done and decided to forfeit their contract as eternal hunters. Now Some still worship the nature spirit as A sign of loyalty to their creator. Appearance: Most of these creatures are wingless as they aren’t seen as true hunters, Most of their leaders however are blessed with this gift and are allowed to pass it over to the worthy. Aarakocra can be sorted in four differen types: -The Acoro Is blessed with the knowledge and wisdom of an owl, they tend to wear robes as most of them are either mages, priests or scholars. These Aarakocra are not very strong and Sometimes tend to get too attached to their books. -The Analoi are the fiercest of them all, as they share characteristics with a strong eagle, these creatures are the strongest so most of them dedicate themselves to combat. As they may be strong they have a lot of pride So if they Get angry they are most likely to pick A fight. -The Nulac tends to turn his mind to money as their black raven feathers are perfect for sneaking around at night or show of in performances, they make good performers, traders and Thieves. But their obsession for gold is often very unhealthy. -Icirai are agile and precise, their keen hawk eyes make them perfect archers, Icirai Also have a fair amount of strength. Lots of hawkfolk live between other races as they love a good Conversation. However they hate to be alone and often put faith in the wrong people. Language: While there are different types of featherfolk, they all speak the same language. The only difference lies in the way they speak it: -Analoi and Icirai speak very screeching as the letter “A” is most common in their Dialect. -Acoro have a more polite way of speech as they use common language A lot but instead of “O” they use “OE”. -Nulac often drops the letter “E” At the end of a word and add“Aah” to it. Other traits: -All Aarakocra have Sharp nails on their toes and hands which do grow back if they would ever break. -Featherfolk communicate with eachother by either screeching or using the dialects mentioned before. -Men are often darker colored while women are more likely to have light feathers. -As predators they like to eat meat and fish but they won’t say no to any fruits or vegtables. -They can communicate with birds of their own species. Procreation: As featherfolk shares the characteristics of both birds and zoatier you could argue about How A baby is Born. Featherfolk lay eggs as it is in their primal genes. Red lines: -Wings can only be granted By the inner circle, as Aarakocra aren’t Born with them. -Featherfolk are unable to perform any type of Dark magic as their kind is sword against it. -They can ONLY communicate with birds of their own kind, no other animals. -Their feathers reach over their whole body (so no half human nudist stuff) -Featherfolk CAN procreate with other races but That child will either be fully Aarakocra Or fully human (for example). -The colors of An Aarakocra are natural, unless the player is an Icirai and takes A blood oath for the inner circle, then he may change into A bloodhawk.

I forgot to add that Aerilith doesn't believe in any gods due to his losses in life.