almostinsane
Well-known member
(co-GMs are welcome to inquire via PM or in-thread)
Co-GMs:
Introduction
In the world of Ashariel's infancy, the first beings to emerge are the gods. Powerful beings ruling over the essence of the land itself, over the land itself, over elements such as water, earth, fire, and the air above or even of the vices or virtues of the human heart, the gods emerged into an empty world one after another. Some rose from the depths of the sea, others from the deep places of the earth, and still others amidst young forests, plains, and mountains the formed around them at their "birth". There seemed to be no cause for their existence. One moment, Ashariel was an empty world of stone and sea and the next moment, the gods were there, the first form of life in this world. No one named them or held them as a mother would a child. There are few among mortals who can tell us what they thought or felt in the first moments of their life.
Like any other being, no one god is exactly like another. Some can be benevolent or diabolical and, often, two or more gods embody opposing elements, ideologies, or natures. But, in the beginning, the gods were drawn together, united by their desire to fill the world with new things from their imagination. As the gods created the world, their work culminated into the creation of mortal races, weaker beings with a limited timespan, but with a special connection to the deities. Civilizations built around the worship and ideology and nature of each god flourished among within the world of Ashariel and it was within these mortal races that a new idea was born.
War.
The contradiction between the natures of each deity and the ideals of their followers culminated in the terrible God Wars where deities fought to see their followers dominate the land until, seeing that the very world could be destroyed, the gods were forced to call a ceasefire. It was agreed (with more reluctance than not among certain deities) that the gods could no longer live within the mortal world nor directly lead their followers on the path of conquest and dominance and so the gods withdrew to Tir Nail, the Otherworld, the realm of the gods.
But that did not mean the gods were gone from the world.
Who created the first Avatar is known to few, even among the gods themselves. It is of little consequence now. Each god has an Avatar, one among their followers who channels their god's power and speaks with their god's authority for, although powerful, they are unable to wield the full strength of their master. To try is to risk failure and death.
And thus it is. Within Ashariel, the mortals develop their civilizations, technologies, and culture, spreading the belief in their god and inevitably waging war, the greatest of the mortals' inventions. Meanwhile, the gods watch and eye their rivals warily for old grudges last millennia.
In this age of gods and avatars, magic and monsters, there are many stories to tell. What will be yours?
Dramatis Personae
Earon, God of the Sea, played by almostinsane
God of Willpower/Tenacity reserved for Leepysheepy
Character Sheet
God
God Name: What is the name of your god?
Title: What are you a god of? Keep in mind you can't be something that is already chosen, so be original here.
Gender:....
Alignment: (Good, Evil, neutral, etc. and it is allowed to evolve as time passes).
God Appearance:
Personality:
Opinion of mortals: How do you see mortals? Your own race? Others?
God’s Domain: What is your God’s domain like? Words or pictures can be used.
Avatar Name: What is the name of your immortal leader?
Avatar Appearance:
Personality:
Magic Abilities: does your avatar have any? (Keep them moderate and humble, no superman here!)
Hero(es): (One name and personality per hero; may be left blank initially as the roleplay develops)
Rank/Reason:
Personality:
Terrain Preference: Where is it most likely to find your people?
Name of Kingdom/Empire:
Capital: Just name one.
Major Cities: Give a few major cities in your lands.
Society: (what is it like to live amongst your people? Are they friendly? Hostile? (Give at least 1 paragraph worth of description) you can use the titles below for guidance).
[People]
[Economy]
[Politics]
Other: What else do you want to tell us?
Co-GMs:
Introduction
In the world of Ashariel's infancy, the first beings to emerge are the gods. Powerful beings ruling over the essence of the land itself, over the land itself, over elements such as water, earth, fire, and the air above or even of the vices or virtues of the human heart, the gods emerged into an empty world one after another. Some rose from the depths of the sea, others from the deep places of the earth, and still others amidst young forests, plains, and mountains the formed around them at their "birth". There seemed to be no cause for their existence. One moment, Ashariel was an empty world of stone and sea and the next moment, the gods were there, the first form of life in this world. No one named them or held them as a mother would a child. There are few among mortals who can tell us what they thought or felt in the first moments of their life.
Like any other being, no one god is exactly like another. Some can be benevolent or diabolical and, often, two or more gods embody opposing elements, ideologies, or natures. But, in the beginning, the gods were drawn together, united by their desire to fill the world with new things from their imagination. As the gods created the world, their work culminated into the creation of mortal races, weaker beings with a limited timespan, but with a special connection to the deities. Civilizations built around the worship and ideology and nature of each god flourished among within the world of Ashariel and it was within these mortal races that a new idea was born.
War.
The contradiction between the natures of each deity and the ideals of their followers culminated in the terrible God Wars where deities fought to see their followers dominate the land until, seeing that the very world could be destroyed, the gods were forced to call a ceasefire. It was agreed (with more reluctance than not among certain deities) that the gods could no longer live within the mortal world nor directly lead their followers on the path of conquest and dominance and so the gods withdrew to Tir Nail, the Otherworld, the realm of the gods.
But that did not mean the gods were gone from the world.
Who created the first Avatar is known to few, even among the gods themselves. It is of little consequence now. Each god has an Avatar, one among their followers who channels their god's power and speaks with their god's authority for, although powerful, they are unable to wield the full strength of their master. To try is to risk failure and death.
And thus it is. Within Ashariel, the mortals develop their civilizations, technologies, and culture, spreading the belief in their god and inevitably waging war, the greatest of the mortals' inventions. Meanwhile, the gods watch and eye their rivals warily for old grudges last millennia.
In this age of gods and avatars, magic and monsters, there are many stories to tell. What will be yours?
Dramatis Personae
Earon, God of the Sea, played by almostinsane
God of Willpower/Tenacity reserved for Leepysheepy
Character Sheet
God
God Name: What is the name of your god?
Title: What are you a god of? Keep in mind you can't be something that is already chosen, so be original here.
Gender:....
Alignment: (Good, Evil, neutral, etc. and it is allowed to evolve as time passes).
God Appearance:
Personality:
Opinion of mortals: How do you see mortals? Your own race? Others?
God’s Domain: What is your God’s domain like? Words or pictures can be used.
Avatar Name: What is the name of your immortal leader?
Avatar Appearance:
Personality:
Magic Abilities: does your avatar have any? (Keep them moderate and humble, no superman here!)
Hero(es): (One name and personality per hero; may be left blank initially as the roleplay develops)
Rank/Reason:
Personality:
Terrain Preference: Where is it most likely to find your people?
Name of Kingdom/Empire:
Capital: Just name one.
Major Cities: Give a few major cities in your lands.
Society: (what is it like to live amongst your people? Are they friendly? Hostile? (Give at least 1 paragraph worth of description) you can use the titles below for guidance).
[People]
[Economy]
[Politics]
Other: What else do you want to tell us?
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