Re: Emoria: World-Building OOC

[Bird of Hermes]

Just making sure. There was a large white space and I wanted to make sure no one else had anything there.

[Gadreille]

Silvone hasn't gotten many responses to his mass email. Because of this, the introduction may not be as detailed as we were hoping. Those of you who responded need not worry, but those who have yet to respond might want to let him know if you are working on something, since he is planning to start writing the introduction as soon as he is able.

I am just posting this here in case you guys missed the PM or disregarded it. We try not to send PM's unless they are important

[Guest]

I have replied to the message.

Important

For those of you who are planning to have someone be kidnapped. Please PM me with information on who will be kidnapped, so I can figure out who/what will be dispatched to do the kidnapping.

Thank you.

[Bird of Hermes]

I sent you a message.

[Gadreille]

Thanks you guys!

[Bird of Hermes]

Also, I am going to try and flesh out some information on the ambassadors for the Elemental Planes. Just to add a bit of history, culture and some description of the main humanoid races on the other three planes like I did for the Ionairus.

I should be able to have the most of it up tomorrow.

[Gadreille]

K, awesome!

I've got Sigh's character linked and it made think of an idea. First off I would like to mention that Kalon is working on Character Icons for all of us (See thread here). On the Character Icon is our name and a title, just a short blurb that describes us (for me, Swampland Sorceress).

My question is...would you like our character names and/or titles featured on the Character Sheet post? Right now it is organized by username (which will remain so) but I thought it might be nice to toss up the character name as well.

Or do you think it will look too messy? Just a thought.

[Bird of Hermes]

My question is...would you like our character names and/or titles featured on the Character Sheet post? Right now it is organized by username (which will remain so) but I thought it might be nice to toss up the character name as well.

I like that idea. My poor character sheet looks so bare compared to everyone's fancy graphics, long character histories and complex work-space descriptions.

[Kathryn Lacey]

Do you mean that you'd have the character sheet linked under the reverse signatures instead of having the text linked? I think that could look really cool, personally.

[Gadreille]

Well, I was thinking just the words, but linking the actual Icons would be quite pretty!

[Kalon Ordona II]

Can I second that idea? or Third it, or Fourth it? Can I? Can I?


Also, everyone please please please let me know if you have a preference for your titles, for your character icon, so that I can start pumping these out. I'd hate to have to re-do them, even though it's easy.
(wow, that sounded really lazy just then.... )
Seriously, though, if I have a whole lot, I can do them all at once very quickly.

[Bird of Hermes]

Also, everyone please please please let me know if you have a preference for your titles, for your character icon, so that I can start pumping these out. I'd hate to have to re-do them, even though it's easy.

"Portal Guardian" would be a nice, short and simple one for Ventuex.

[Buzzwulf]

I'm thinking "Quendi traitor" for mine.

[Kathryn Lacey]

It would be better if you have it be "Quendë Traitor" because he's only one elf. =3

[Buzzwulf]

I was actually thinking more along the lines of "traitor to the Quendi". But I suppose in this case, either of them would work.

[Kalon Ordona II]

hmmm.... yeah, tough choice for buzzwulf's....
Either one could work just as well, I guess, and personally I kinda think Quendi Traitor sounds a tad bit cooler. Maybe Quendi is more easily a modifying noun than Quendë.

Just had a great idea. How about I (or Kathryn) find the elvish word for 'traitor,' and say _________ Quendë. THAT... would be awesome. Kinda like my early thendári being called the Unfaithful, which is Avari.

[Dax]

Yes, gold would indeed be the shade for Vatienne.

As for my title... Jean is a Priest and a Senator... so

A Prestari Senatarum? I dont know, I just made that up.

[Kathryn Lacey]

I can't find a Quenya word for traitor, apostate, cross ((as in to double-cross)), or betray from my "legit" source which is Council of Elrond. It seems... off to try to use Sindarin when Quenya is the language used for Taurë Arda.

[Kalon Ordona II]

I did a quick search. /querna/ is an adjective isolated from /nuquerna/. /nuquerna/ means "under-turned" or "reversed" or "turned upside-down." /querna/ has been isolated from this word to mean "turned." I figure this would be the perfect word we need. Watch how cool it sounds. xD

Querna Quendë



almost literally: The Turned Elf.

[Kathryn Lacey]

I think that seems absolutely perfect because Buzz's characters ((his main and the main's sister)) are the only true Moriquendi in all of Emoria, but they didn't begin as dark elves.

[Buzzwulf]

I like it, I like it!

Honestly, Kalon, you are an awesome person.

[Kathryn Lacey]

If you want to specifically say "the" the word is "i."

I Querna Quendë would be The Turned Elf.

Of course, stating "the" isn't necessary.

[Kalon Ordona II]

*sigh* yes, I knew about the /i/. That's why I said almost literally. Still, if I hadn't known, I would have been glad to learn. ^^

Aaaaand I probably would have done the same thing in your position.
So, you're fine.
Correcting grammar in any and all languages! Woot! xD

[Loki]

@ Hermes: Color Kvatch in the closest shade of red you have that looks of blood. Sanguine perhaps.

@ Kalon: My character's title is the same as the one I have for my FoG profile.

[Guest]

Thank you for all of your responses. I will try to get back to you with any other questions you brought up.

As of now, I'm going to start working on the introduction post. It may take me a day or two, or even longer, depending on how it flows. I'm going to have to do a lot of research and reread a lot of PM's and stuff, and I may need to make some sort of outline before hand. Hopefully it will be up before the end of the week, at the very longest.

If there is anything you want addressed in the intro post, please let me know here.

[Bird of Hermes]

I look forward to it. Take your time. No need to rush.

[Bird of Hermes]

Everything written thus far about my world-space in-case it is lost in the shuffle:

Spoiler:

[Buzzwulf]

Kalon, I almost hesitate to ask, but would it be possible to create a different character icon for my character's sister? I have a sheet drafted up for her, and I'd feel kind of stupid if she was the only character to not have an icon when I eventually get to writing for her.

[Gadreille]

buzzwulf, do you want the same girl that is in your current avatar? It would be easy enough for me to seperate the two into two different icons.

[Shadow Moonseye]

AND NOW! The moment you've all been waiting for!

*cue drumroll*

I'd like to present my character sheet! Sorry for keeping everyone waiting, she only just started talking to me. But, now that this is out of the way, I can get the history of the I'nak done, along with the species of the southern continent. Anywho, here's the sheet! I'll go throw it up in the Information thread in a second.

Username: Shadow Moonseye
Character Name: Zahiik Tusohe
Species/Race: I’nak
Physical Description: Tusohe is an excellent specimen of an I’nak, coming in at an impressive 8’1”. Her muscles are lean and well-defined, with not an once of fat on her. The sides of her head are shaved, and her hair is a deep shade of ebony; worn is braids of various sizes that just brush the middle of her back. Beads of bone, stone and occasionally gold are woven into her hair, decorating the braids. One long cloth is woven into her hair; she uses it to tie her hair back into a primitive ponytail when fighting or hunting. The cloth is a deep shade of red with the faintest decorative stitching in gold.

Her dark olive skin is criss-crossed with scars, each borne proudly from worthy foes. The stripes on her face and shoulders are tattooed black with the fainted hint of red diffusing through the middle of each marking. Her right ear is missing a few chunks, looking as though something took a bite out of it. (For ear shape and description, see the I’nak description) Her eyes are a surprisingly serene amber color(for detail regarding the eye coloration, refer to the I’nak description) with the characteristic horizontally slit pupils of her people.

On the bicep of both arms she has three bands. The top and bottom bands on both arms are plain woven hide from past kills and the middle bands are made of bronze. Her neck is graced with three necklaces; the top necklace is a choker with three stones, the center being made of jade and the two side stones being made of onyx. The second necklace is another choker, this one made of long beads of bone and bronze. The third necklace is longer, just a leather thong with the teeth of a Tzuacal decorating it. At times, she will wear the skull of a Karzonon atop her head, with the lower jaw tied to the top and coming around to cradle her own lower jaw. This gives it the appearance that her face is within the jaws of the skull.

She wears a sleeveless shirt that is deep red with black detailing, her lower half is covered by a long loincloth, the flap of fabric in the front and back reaching to just above her knees. The flap has a sizable stripe of black that runs down the middle, while the rest of the fabric is red with the faintest decorative stitching in gold. Hanging from the strap that the two flaps are attached to are long, thin strips of fabric, leather, and strings of beads. This makes the loincloth appear to be a skirt; at least until she moves.

Character Bio: Born as the second daughter of Enu’nat, the Liel of her Nimiak, great things were expected of her. No one could have guess that she would be a Zahiik. Five years younger than her sister, they were close and shared a sibling rivalry that was seldom seen among the Nimiak. They spent their childhood together; fighting, sharing, trying to outdo one another, and overall enjoying life in Wyluutaan Jerigg. When it came time for Tusohe to take the coming of age rite, speculation flew through the camp, wondering what sort of beast she would take down as she set off on her own. Days turned to weeks and weeks turned to months and it was thought that Tusohe had died in her hunt. Only her sister, her mother, and the Amon’nakai thought that she would return.

And after seven months, she did. She returned triumphant, bearing the skin and skull of a Vyantai, a beast rarely seen and killed on even rarer occasions. With the scars of her battle to prove it, she was heralded as a Zahiik. Tattooed and armed, she forsake her Nimiak and kin to roam Wyluutaan Jerigg and live out her life hunting and fighting.

Over the years she has killed many beasts and bested many foes. A few warrant special note; she fought and killed a fearsome Karzonon, whose skull she now proudly wears. Seven years ago a Tzuacal got the better of her, catching her off guard. And though the fight was long and hard, she eventually won. The Tzuacal was a mother, and its child soon came into view after the battle. Tusohe, seeing an opportunity, caught the young creature with the intention to tame it and make it hers. It nearly took her ear off the second she laid her hands on it. She didn’t let it get away easily though, and after several weeks of struggle, she gained the creatures trust. Naming him Rou’nak, she worked with him and the pair became nigh inseparable. They were partners, companions, friends even; hunting and living together. To this day, Rou’nak is still with her.

Not long ago, she returned to her Nimiak for a visit, only to find her mother sick with little hope for recovery, and her elder sister not two weeks dead. Her mother, having kept in close contact with the Tynir, knew of an upcoming meeting between the races of the world. She believed that the I’nak needed to join the world, and leave behind their isolationistic ways. She bid Tusohe to go, and represent the I’nak to the world. Tusohe accepted, eager to see what the world had to offer.

Her mother sent her to her friend amongst the Tynir, knowing that he would see to it that her daughter would reach the meeting and teach her of the world and its ways. Only time will tell what Tusohe takes to heart, and what she comes to learn.

Age: 125
Gender: Female
Occupation: Zahiik
Skills: Tusohe is a Zahiik, making her first and foremost a warrior and hunter. She possess great skill with her bow, out matched by few in her forest home. With her stone club, she is matched by none, and she possess considerable skill with her obsidian knife, though she doesn’t use it for combat often. If it has to do with fighting, generally, she picks it up pretty quick. She is extraordinarily good at moving undetected, and is an excellent hunter, complete with outstanding tracking skills. She’s pretty good at intimidating people, and in general tends to lack people skills.

Weapons: Her bow, the arrows with obsidian arrowheads, two obsidian knives about the size of a human’s forearm, and her last weapon is a short club made of solid jade (Think of it like the Mere that Maori warriors wielded.)

World-space: Tusohe lives in Wyluutaan Jerigg, the vast interconnected rainforests that make up the majority of the southern continent. She comes from a Nimiak deep within the forest, towards the center of the continent. Wyluutaan Jerigg is a land of thick foliage, towering trees, clean waters, and untold beauty. It is also a land of hidden dangers. The most beautiful of flowers are poisonous to the touch, and a fall from the trees could easily cause broken bones, or death. In the shadows of the trees, deadly predators lurk, stalking their prey, waiting for the slightest sign of weakness. It is a land that kills the weak, and breeds the strong.
(Note: I have included the I’nak information here, because there have been important updates made to it.)

Spoiler:

Allies: Tynir
Enemies:
Friendly: Kvatch
Hostile: Vatienne
Religion/Deity(s): Mwan’tsu, the Hunter. Noea’xii, the Warrior. Veanor’aal, the Prey. Aeose’cen, the Mother. (For more, see the religion section of the I’nak.)
[b]Governing Body:[/b[ Each Nimiak is ruled over by a Liel. In times of great crisis or need the Liels of the Nimiaks across Wyluutaan Jerigg may gather in a Eyktan and figure out what needs to be done.

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