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− | A play-by-post game of [http://www.7skies.net/ Swashbucklers of the 7 Skies] hosted at rpg.net. | + | A play-by-post game of [http://www.7skies.net/ Swashbucklers of the 7 Skies] hosted at rpg.net. A link will be placed as soon as the in-character and out-of-character threads are posted. The recruitment thread is [http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?611217-Interest-Swashbucklers-of-the-7-Skies-Anyone-for-swashing-and-buckling here]. |
[[Category:Swashbucklers of the 7 Skies]] | [[Category:Swashbucklers of the 7 Skies]] | ||
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==Players== | ==Players== | ||
− | + | So far, we have the following interested players: | |
− | * [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php? | + | * [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?6427-Gilbetron Gilbetron] playing [http://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/The_Crimson_Markiz#Ietan_Longwalker Ietan Longwalker] |
* [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?23463-Glyptodont Glyptodont] playing [http://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/The_Crimson_Markiz#Zafiri_Kitab Zafiri Kitab] | * [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?23463-Glyptodont Glyptodont] playing [http://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/The_Crimson_Markiz#Zafiri_Kitab Zafiri Kitab] | ||
+ | * [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?76470-Danny_K Danny K] | ||
* [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?71321-Insertname Insertname] playing [http://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/The_Crimson_Markiz#Izolda_the_Free Izolda] | * [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?71321-Insertname Insertname] playing [http://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/The_Crimson_Markiz#Izolda_the_Free Izolda] | ||
The game will be GM'd by [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?62042-roryb roryb] | The game will be GM'd by [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?62042-roryb roryb] | ||
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==Player Characters== | ==Player Characters== | ||
− | Below | + | Below, feel free to jot your preliminary character notes and stats so we can tweak them here and refer to them by link. Below is a sample character. He will not be featured in this game, but feel free to copy and paste his entry template to make things faster or more uniform if you like. |
===Ietan Longwalker=== | ===Ietan Longwalker=== | ||
− | ''played by [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php? | + | ''played by [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?6427-Gilbetron Gilbetron]'' |
− | :'''Foible:''' '' | + | :'''Foible:''' ''“Temper not quite tamed”'' |
− | :'''Motivation:''' Good [+2] Atone for his Past | + | :'''Motivation:''' Good [+2] Atone for his Past |
:'''Nationality:''' Good [+2] Viridese | :'''Nationality:''' Good [+2] Viridese | ||
− | :'''Past:''' Good [+2] | + | :'''Past:''' Good [+2] Almost a Warmaster |
:'''SWASHBUCKLING FORTE:''' Expert [+4] Fencing | :'''SWASHBUCKLING FORTE:''' Expert [+4] Fencing | ||
:*'''Techniques:''' ''Unexpected (idiom), Port and strike (maneuver), Saber (weapon), Crowded (situation), Nothing but air (maneuver)'' | :*'''Techniques:''' ''Unexpected (idiom), Port and strike (maneuver), Saber (weapon), Crowded (situation), Nothing but air (maneuver)'' | ||
:'''Other Forte:''' Good [+2] Gift: Qilin | :'''Other Forte:''' Good [+2] Gift: Qilin | ||
− | :'''Other Forte:''' Good [+2] Sidekick | + | :'''Other Forte:''' Good [+2] Gift: Sidekick |
:'''Training Points:''' 0 | :'''Training Points:''' 0 | ||
− | :'''Style Die:''' | + | :'''Style Die:''' 1 |
− | :'''Story Hooks:''' | + | :'''Story Hooks:''' None |
===Izolda the Free=== | ===Izolda the Free=== | ||
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:'''Foible:''' Less Than No Etiquette | :'''Foible:''' Less Than No Etiquette | ||
− | :'''Motivation:''' Expert [+4] | + | :'''Motivation:''' Expert [+4] Respect |
− | :'''Nationality:''' Good [+2] Ilwuzi | + | :'''Nationality:''' Good [+2] Ilwuzi |
:'''Past:''' Good [+2] Peasant | :'''Past:''' Good [+2] Peasant | ||
:'''SWASHBUCKLING FORTE:''' Good [+2] Repartee | :'''SWASHBUCKLING FORTE:''' Good [+2] Repartee | ||
− | :* | + | :*'''Vulgar (idiom), Bars (location), Distraction (maneuver), Vulgar Hand Gesture, Taunt (Maneuver)'' |
:'''Other Forte:''' Good [+2] Brawl | :'''Other Forte:''' Good [+2] Brawl | ||
− | :'''Other Forte:''' Good [+2] Pirate | + | :'''Other Forte:''' Good [+2] Pirate |
− | :'''Training Points:''' | + | :'''Training Points:''' 0 |
− | :'''Style Die:''' | + | :'''Style Die:''' 1 |
− | :'''Story Hooks:''' | + | :'''Story Hooks:''' None |
===Zafiri Kitab=== | ===Zafiri Kitab=== | ||
''played by [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?23463-Glyptodont Glyptodont]'' | ''played by [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?23463-Glyptodont Glyptodont]'' | ||
− | :'''Foible:''' | + | :'''Foible:''' Exiled Zultanate Koldun |
:'''Motivation:''' Good [+2] Revenge for the Death of His Master | :'''Motivation:''' Good [+2] Revenge for the Death of His Master | ||
− | :'''Nationality:''' Good [+2] Zultanate | + | :'''Nationality:''' Good [+2] Zultanate |
− | :'''Past:''' | + | :'''Past:''' ??? |
:'''SWASHBUCKLING FORTE:''' Expert [+4] Koldun | :'''SWASHBUCKLING FORTE:''' Expert [+4] Koldun | ||
− | :*'''Techniques: | + | :*'''Techniques:''' Dragon, Thunderbird, Chimera, Foci (rapier for Dragon & Thunderbird, physical contact for Chimera), one additional |
:'''Other Forte:''' Good [+2] Fencing | :'''Other Forte:''' Good [+2] Fencing | ||
− | :'''Other Forte:''' Good [+2] Organization (Fraternity of Kolduns) | + | :'''Other Forte:''' Good [+2] Organization (Fraternity of Kolduns) |
:'''Training Points:''' 0 | :'''Training Points:''' 0 | ||
− | :'''Style Die:''' | + | :'''Style Die:''' 1 |
− | :'''Story Hooks:''' | + | :'''Story Hooks:''' None |
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===Character Damage Ranks & Story Hooks Key=== | ===Character Damage Ranks & Story Hooks Key=== | ||
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==Style Dice== | ==Style Dice== | ||
− | :'''Dice in Circulation:''' | + | :'''Dice in Circulation:''' 14 |
− | :'''Bowl:''' | + | :'''Bowl:''' 10 |
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When the GM awards a Style Die for ''Feeding the Plot'', or ''Good Form!'', add a style die to your character's record. Also, don't forget to subtract one from the bowl. Likewise, when you spend a Style Die for something in the game, return it to the bowl. The bowl can never have more than the total number in circulation. | When the GM awards a Style Die for ''Feeding the Plot'', or ''Good Form!'', add a style die to your character's record. Also, don't forget to subtract one from the bowl. Likewise, when you spend a Style Die for something in the game, return it to the bowl. The bowl can never have more than the total number in circulation. | ||
− | If you get a Style Die for any reason (which comes from the “Box”), the total number of dice in circulation increases. Usually, the GM will do this; but if you happen to | + | If you get a Style Die for any reason (which comes from the “Box”), the total number of dice in circulation increases. Usually, the GM will do this; but if you happen to remind the GM that you are playing to your character's Foible, then you may do this yourself. Just remember to increase the total number in circulation. Don't forget that you can ''Good Form!'' Gift one another. Doing so will pump another die into the circulation. |
− | Every five scenes will constitute a “session”, and thus reset the bowl and amount in circulation. So...use what you have by scene five. | + | Every five scenes will constitute a “session”, and thus reset the bowl and amount in circulation. So...use what you have by scene five. Create the World―often! Create NPCs and dictate facts. |
− | For clarity, everyone who makes a change in Style | + | For clarity, everyone who makes a change in their Style Die, both to the character record and the bowl, should note such in your spoiler block IC notes, or out-of-character post. |
==Format== | ==Format== | ||
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==Setting the Dials== | ==Setting the Dials== | ||
− | + | :'''Aesthetics:''' I’m thinking Action with a good dose of Villainy for the bad guys, and whatever themes the players want to bring into it. This will be a one-off episode. | |
− | + | :'''Firearms:''' Just another weapon. | |
− | + | :'''Good Guy vs. Bad Guy Islands:''' No decision here until all players have submitted their characters. I ''like'' a good bad guy nation. Barathi machinations always seem sinister to me! | |
− | + | :'''Justify Why PCs are Together:''' ??? | |
− | + | :'''Mysticism:''' A cost of 1 Style Die whenever a big effect is desired (treated as a Challenge). TN is variable according to the magnitude of the effect required. MOD used for basic Challenges and Duels. | |
− | + | :'''Poison:''' A variety of uses, depending on the strength of the poison. | |
− | + | :'''Team Sanctum or Team Vehicle:''' If everyone likes the idea, then sure! | |
==PC Backstories and Story Hooks== | ==PC Backstories and Story Hooks== | ||
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===Ietan=== | ===Ietan=== | ||
− | + | He was originally raised to be a Warmaster, but in his teenage years his ego and arrogance overwhelmed him and he killed a man in an unfair fight. As punishment he was sent to be a year-slave in one of the hellmines. The experience tempered him and he emerged stronger, although deeply regretful for leaving a family bereft of a father. His path probably would have ended in the criminal world were it not for meeting a Koldun that helped him find a new route in life. However, after years of tutelage, he still never felt comfortable living with the Viridese, and now travels around seeking to atone for the mistakes of his youth. | |
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===Izolda=== | ===Izolda=== | ||
− | A young peasant girl, | + | A young peasant girl, Izolda ran away from home when she was only thirteen, escaping the oppression, the hardship, but mostly the boredom. She stowed away on a merchant ship. Naturally, she was caught and thrown in the brig, but when then the ship was attacked by Captain Rhawl, an ambitious pirate captain. After subduing the ship, Rhawl offered the surviving sailors a chance to join him, always looking to build up his crew. Izolda (who had heard form the brig) volunteered, loud enough for them to hear her up above. Rhawl laughed out loud at this young girl trying to join his crew of felons, but something in her determined eyes warmed his old heart, and he had her hauled up to join the ranks, as the cabin girl. |
− | For three years | + | For three years Izolda served loyally under Captain Rhawl. He was a good captain, as far as murderous pirate scum go, treated her kindly and kept the men from doing anything too uncouth to her. But, Izolda wanted to move up in the world, she was sick of being cabin girl, and Rhawl wasn't willing to put her in harms way, or help her on making foolish choices. |
− | So, | + | So, Izolda left Rhawl and settled in Ilwuzia. For the past two years she's worked as a barmaid, apprentice to any number of dull jobs, a pickpocket, and, during one extremely bad week, a midwife. Most proper employment gets cut off not long after she punches a customer in the face. |
− | Throughout it all, | + | Throughout it all, Izolda tried to find her way back to sea, but not many pirate crews have much use for a girl whose never fired a gun, doesn't know how to hold a sword properly and, worst of all, doesn't show the captain proper respect. |
− | So, these days she's mostly known for hanging around | + | So, these days she's mostly known for hanging around "The Tilted Ruq" cussing out everyone with three miles, telling dirty jokes, singing bawdy songs, gambling, selling merchandise that "fell off a boat", and losing fights almost as often as she loses drinking matches. |
Physically, she's less than impressive. She's still rather small, getting in at 5'4". If you could get her to take a bath, put on a proper dress, and managed to get makeup on her face without her biting your finger off, she might pass for plain. She's tough and wiry, and unfemininely proud of both the bulge of her biceps (a misplaced pride, at that) and her many scars. Despite having short cropped mousy brown hair, she's earned the nickname red because of her ability to be almost completely sunburned, practically constantly, even under a layer of dirt. It doesn't help that, proud as she is of her scars, she displays them quite openly, meaning she's dressed down enough to sometimes get mistaken for a discount harlot. | Physically, she's less than impressive. She's still rather small, getting in at 5'4". If you could get her to take a bath, put on a proper dress, and managed to get makeup on her face without her biting your finger off, she might pass for plain. She's tough and wiry, and unfemininely proud of both the bulge of her biceps (a misplaced pride, at that) and her many scars. Despite having short cropped mousy brown hair, she's earned the nickname red because of her ability to be almost completely sunburned, practically constantly, even under a layer of dirt. It doesn't help that, proud as she is of her scars, she displays them quite openly, meaning she's dressed down enough to sometimes get mistaken for a discount harlot. | ||
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But, for all her terrible manners, bravado, and blue language, is a girl just trying to get the scumbags around her to show her some Respect, and take her for more than an off island bumpkin. | But, for all her terrible manners, bravado, and blue language, is a girl just trying to get the scumbags around her to show her some Respect, and take her for more than an off island bumpkin. | ||
− | :'''Story Hook:''' Captain Rhawl, his crew, and his ship have gone missing. No one seems to know what happened, save that, before the disappearance, Captain Rhawl was reportedly working for someone called the Crimson Markiz. | + | :'''Story Hook:''' |
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+ | :Captain Rhawl, his crew, and his ship have gone missing. No one seems to know what happened, save that, before the disappearance, Captain Rhawl was reportedly working for someone called the Crimson Markiz. Izolda is filled with a new resolve and determination to find out what happened to her former captain, and old friend. | ||
===Zafiri=== | ===Zafiri=== | ||
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+ | :Zafiri was discovered by an underground group of unfettered kolduns who work to restore the honor of Koldun magic in the eyes of the Zultanate. Zafiri was recruited into their ranks and was a promising student. One day while returning from a visit to his family, Zafiri found his master murdered and their secret kolduncraft laboratory burnt. The only clue was a burnt scrap of parchment that his master still clutched that had the words "The Crimson Markiz" written on it. Zafiri fled before the Zultanista Sandmen arrived to investigate and with the aid of the Fraternity of Kolduns was smuggled out of the Zultanate. | ||
==NPCs== | ==NPCs== | ||
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===The Crimson Markiz=== | ===The Crimson Markiz=== | ||
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==Setting Notes== | ==Setting Notes== | ||
Below will be the game’s gazetteer with a few notes on locations, personages, and items. Everyone should feel free to update this for everyone’s benefit. | Below will be the game’s gazetteer with a few notes on locations, personages, and items. Everyone should feel free to update this for everyone’s benefit. |