Morgoth
Ol' Bastard
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In the beginning, there were only the Gods. They breathed life into the trees, and they became Elves. They hewed forms from the stones, and they became the Dwarves. They molded the very elements together and gave birth to Humanity. They shattered the Great Diamond, a precious gem larger than a mountain, and from its shards sprang the Gnomes. They took the flames of Imluan, flowing deep under the surface, and forged them into the Dragons. They even molded the deepest darkness of the cosmos into the Demons.
The Gods handed to the mortal races the gift of Civilization. The Gods bestowed upon them the blade of Magic.
Over the Ages (6 of them), the races evolved, generating countless sub-races. The powerful magic of the Cataclysms (each marked the passing of an Age), helped to alter the very form of Imluan, and those who dwelt upon it.
In the year 3,678 of the 6th Age, the Human inventor, Alfred Kiston developed a startling and breath-taking new technology, steam power. His discovery ignited five-hundred years of relative peace as the scientists and engineers of Imluan joined together to further the cause of Science.
Gunpowder, dynamite, locomotion, and iron sailing-ships now joined with arrows, catapaults, and the magical spells that three millenia of spell-casters had developed.
Once again, Imluan changed with the birth of Garothos (4,178). A man with mad dreams of power who built an army. An army that built him an empire (4,214). An empire that he would use to build a new world order.
With the construction of the Prelven ("The Destined," in the tongue of the Dragons) Empire, the startling technological progress that had come before screeched to a halt, and changed direction in a sudden series of days.
Both the kingdoms of Imluan, and the Prelven Empire hired the services of countless scientists, but unlike the clandestine technologies of the past, they were ordered to set their minds to ideas of war.
And so, the nations of the world built up unique, and often terrible technologies and armies for three thousand years. No Great War emerged- no aggression came from the Prelven Empire. The rulers of the world aged, and died. All but Garothos...
The Emperor had found immortality, its secrets torn from the very stars by his top scientific minds. He waited, patiently allowing the years to slip away and his Empire to come to the forefront of the world's powers.
Then, in the year 7, 994, Garothos declared a War of Domination upon the remaining nations of Imluan. His armies marched forwards, supplemented by both Steam and Arcana. Fireballs rained from the skies as enormous metal constructs trampled over the soft earth.
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The year is 7,998, and the War of Domination rages on. The nations of Imluan stand divided, slowly giving way to the Prelven juggernaut.
The nations of Imluan are as follows:
Telkor, the Kingdom of Gnomes
Capital City: Coppermount
Ruled by: The Grand Creator, Berko Blozwist
Ulvire, the Kindom of Men
Capital City: Eliorne
Ruled by: The King, Letrel Profiel, and The Lord Advisor, Ustel Mursore
Stronleg, the Kingdom of Dwarves
Capital City: Irongate
Ruled by: The King, Gordrin Fortindorl
Firanal, the Kingdom of Elves
Capital City: Tarlonel
Ruled by: The Eldest, Marielanor Ovinterath
Mordien, the Kingdom of Demons
Capital City: Dir
Ruled by: The Lord General, Ustivel Stringoral
Livrotolgaren, the Kingdom of Dragons
Capital City: Dragonmount
Ruled by: The Council of Wyrms
Prelven Empire, the Kingdom of Garothos
Capital City: Sordinla
Ruled by: The Emperor, Garothos
Note: The Prelven Empire is made up of all races, its citizens all following Garothos with a blind, desperate zeal.
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The source of the races is detailed above, but the races themselves are detailed below. Moreover, all the races have spread to all other kingdoms, and while they don't come close to making up the majority in those nations, they are often a vocal, and powerful minorities:
Elves- While incrediby long-lived (1,000+), the Elves are not immortal. They stand tall, with the average height being 6'5". Skilled woodsmen, elves are noted for the often methodical and patient way they approach problems. Elves are often difficult to form relationships with, since they view most other races as either too short-lived and impetuous, or simply, below them.
Dwarves- Living as long as the Elves, the Dwarves are most comfortable under the ground, with the stones from whence they came. Mighty warriors, the Dwarves have a long tradition of military excellence. They resemble Humans, but are shorter, with the average Dwarf standing 4'5", and are much stockier. While not as difficult to bond with as Elves, Dwarves are often brash and proud of their heritage.
Humans- Err, yeah, you know.
Gnomes- The Gnomes have the life-span of an average human (80 years), and like many humans, seek to accomplish something in their lives. Noted engineers, the Gnomes are renowned for their often insane inventions. Short in stature, the average Gnome is 3'5".
Dragons- Massive beasts, well-versed in arcana, they can live to be over 4,000 years old. The Dragons also created for themselves a number of Servitor races, all of draconic descent, but much smaller in both size and power. These Servitor races evolved from their originally primitive states, and now, while respected by the dragons and often even looked upon as equals, are often regared as second-class by all other races. The average dragon is nearly 20' in height, and 40' in length. The draconic race only has 2,457 surviving dragons. The rest of Livrotolgaren is made up of the Servitors, a considerable amount. The Servitors are the size of a Human, and all have distinctly draconic features. Despite the respect and attitude of equality expressed by the Dragons, the Servitors still choose to serve them, regarding their creators in an almost deific light.
Demons- Living in a strict, military state, the Demons are aggressive creatures that range widely in form. The smallest of the Demons stand 5', while the largest can stand 20'. Demons are long-lived, with the average demon living 800 years. Demons are born into their class, based on which form their parent (and so, the child) held. Some are hideous beasts, while others appear as impossibly beautiful. No two Demons are absolutely identical, but all are highly-trained in the arts of war, as well as the proper military hierarchy.
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Only thing I'm recycling is the religion, since I'm too lazy (and busy!)to try and create a solid, substantive religion at the moment.
Devdrel: God of Life, Valor, Courage, and Nobility(in deed, not birth)
Estruviel: Goddess of Balance, Nature, the Mortal Races
Holvidrien: God of Chaos, Death, the Afterlife(none are necessarily evil)
Together, the Three form the Pantheon. The Three look down with as much benevolence as immortals can gather, performing their duties dilligently.
When a mortal dies, his soul is judged by Holvidrien. If the soul has lived a normal, unremarkable life, it is reincarnated as a mortal of the same race. If the soul has performed great evil (in the eyes of Holvidrien, not other mortals), that soul is dissipated- a process that completely eradicates that soul. If the soul has performed great good (in the eyes of Holvidrien, not other mortals), it is allowed to pass into the Afterlife, an unending, untroubled paradise where no one, not even the Three, can enter.
The Pantheon has a temple in every major city all across the world (Yes, even in the Prelven Empire). The temples are quite places, where worshippers can go to pray, as well as to give praise, to the Three. The Three rarely grant wishes or prayers, but at times, they have been known to.
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Each of the mortal nations occupies a different continent, this intersting geographic feature a product of war, 5 Cataclysms, and immensely powerful magic. The names of the continents have long been forgotten, and they are only referred to by their nation's name anymore.
(If someone can help me out with how to upload images, I'll be glad to post a map)
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This is a general casting call, going out to anyone interested. If you are interested, please post your desired character (requirements are below). If you intend on playing a Dragon or Demon, please PM first so we can ensure that your character will fit in. I plan to be a general moderator, and I'll be filling in the role of various characters. I may also have my own personal character, but that decision is far from made. In any case, here is a small character bio that, if you're interested in writing, you can fill out:
Name:
Sex:
Ranks:
Race:
Place of Birth:
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Eyes:
Hair:
Skin color:
Physique:
Weapons:
Background:
Description:
Thanks for reading so far, and I hope to see you in the IC!
The Gods handed to the mortal races the gift of Civilization. The Gods bestowed upon them the blade of Magic.
Over the Ages (6 of them), the races evolved, generating countless sub-races. The powerful magic of the Cataclysms (each marked the passing of an Age), helped to alter the very form of Imluan, and those who dwelt upon it.
In the year 3,678 of the 6th Age, the Human inventor, Alfred Kiston developed a startling and breath-taking new technology, steam power. His discovery ignited five-hundred years of relative peace as the scientists and engineers of Imluan joined together to further the cause of Science.
Gunpowder, dynamite, locomotion, and iron sailing-ships now joined with arrows, catapaults, and the magical spells that three millenia of spell-casters had developed.
Once again, Imluan changed with the birth of Garothos (4,178). A man with mad dreams of power who built an army. An army that built him an empire (4,214). An empire that he would use to build a new world order.
With the construction of the Prelven ("The Destined," in the tongue of the Dragons) Empire, the startling technological progress that had come before screeched to a halt, and changed direction in a sudden series of days.
Both the kingdoms of Imluan, and the Prelven Empire hired the services of countless scientists, but unlike the clandestine technologies of the past, they were ordered to set their minds to ideas of war.
And so, the nations of the world built up unique, and often terrible technologies and armies for three thousand years. No Great War emerged- no aggression came from the Prelven Empire. The rulers of the world aged, and died. All but Garothos...
The Emperor had found immortality, its secrets torn from the very stars by his top scientific minds. He waited, patiently allowing the years to slip away and his Empire to come to the forefront of the world's powers.
Then, in the year 7, 994, Garothos declared a War of Domination upon the remaining nations of Imluan. His armies marched forwards, supplemented by both Steam and Arcana. Fireballs rained from the skies as enormous metal constructs trampled over the soft earth.
-----------------------------------------
The year is 7,998, and the War of Domination rages on. The nations of Imluan stand divided, slowly giving way to the Prelven juggernaut.
The nations of Imluan are as follows:
Telkor, the Kingdom of Gnomes
Capital City: Coppermount
Ruled by: The Grand Creator, Berko Blozwist
Ulvire, the Kindom of Men
Capital City: Eliorne
Ruled by: The King, Letrel Profiel, and The Lord Advisor, Ustel Mursore
Stronleg, the Kingdom of Dwarves
Capital City: Irongate
Ruled by: The King, Gordrin Fortindorl
Firanal, the Kingdom of Elves
Capital City: Tarlonel
Ruled by: The Eldest, Marielanor Ovinterath
Mordien, the Kingdom of Demons
Capital City: Dir
Ruled by: The Lord General, Ustivel Stringoral
Livrotolgaren, the Kingdom of Dragons
Capital City: Dragonmount
Ruled by: The Council of Wyrms
Prelven Empire, the Kingdom of Garothos
Capital City: Sordinla
Ruled by: The Emperor, Garothos
Note: The Prelven Empire is made up of all races, its citizens all following Garothos with a blind, desperate zeal.
-------------------------------------------
The source of the races is detailed above, but the races themselves are detailed below. Moreover, all the races have spread to all other kingdoms, and while they don't come close to making up the majority in those nations, they are often a vocal, and powerful minorities:
Elves- While incrediby long-lived (1,000+), the Elves are not immortal. They stand tall, with the average height being 6'5". Skilled woodsmen, elves are noted for the often methodical and patient way they approach problems. Elves are often difficult to form relationships with, since they view most other races as either too short-lived and impetuous, or simply, below them.
Dwarves- Living as long as the Elves, the Dwarves are most comfortable under the ground, with the stones from whence they came. Mighty warriors, the Dwarves have a long tradition of military excellence. They resemble Humans, but are shorter, with the average Dwarf standing 4'5", and are much stockier. While not as difficult to bond with as Elves, Dwarves are often brash and proud of their heritage.
Humans- Err, yeah, you know.
Gnomes- The Gnomes have the life-span of an average human (80 years), and like many humans, seek to accomplish something in their lives. Noted engineers, the Gnomes are renowned for their often insane inventions. Short in stature, the average Gnome is 3'5".
Dragons- Massive beasts, well-versed in arcana, they can live to be over 4,000 years old. The Dragons also created for themselves a number of Servitor races, all of draconic descent, but much smaller in both size and power. These Servitor races evolved from their originally primitive states, and now, while respected by the dragons and often even looked upon as equals, are often regared as second-class by all other races. The average dragon is nearly 20' in height, and 40' in length. The draconic race only has 2,457 surviving dragons. The rest of Livrotolgaren is made up of the Servitors, a considerable amount. The Servitors are the size of a Human, and all have distinctly draconic features. Despite the respect and attitude of equality expressed by the Dragons, the Servitors still choose to serve them, regarding their creators in an almost deific light.
Demons- Living in a strict, military state, the Demons are aggressive creatures that range widely in form. The smallest of the Demons stand 5', while the largest can stand 20'. Demons are long-lived, with the average demon living 800 years. Demons are born into their class, based on which form their parent (and so, the child) held. Some are hideous beasts, while others appear as impossibly beautiful. No two Demons are absolutely identical, but all are highly-trained in the arts of war, as well as the proper military hierarchy.
---------------------------
Only thing I'm recycling is the religion, since I'm too lazy (and busy!)to try and create a solid, substantive religion at the moment.
Devdrel: God of Life, Valor, Courage, and Nobility(in deed, not birth)
Estruviel: Goddess of Balance, Nature, the Mortal Races
Holvidrien: God of Chaos, Death, the Afterlife(none are necessarily evil)
Together, the Three form the Pantheon. The Three look down with as much benevolence as immortals can gather, performing their duties dilligently.
When a mortal dies, his soul is judged by Holvidrien. If the soul has lived a normal, unremarkable life, it is reincarnated as a mortal of the same race. If the soul has performed great evil (in the eyes of Holvidrien, not other mortals), that soul is dissipated- a process that completely eradicates that soul. If the soul has performed great good (in the eyes of Holvidrien, not other mortals), it is allowed to pass into the Afterlife, an unending, untroubled paradise where no one, not even the Three, can enter.
The Pantheon has a temple in every major city all across the world (Yes, even in the Prelven Empire). The temples are quite places, where worshippers can go to pray, as well as to give praise, to the Three. The Three rarely grant wishes or prayers, but at times, they have been known to.
--------------------------------
Each of the mortal nations occupies a different continent, this intersting geographic feature a product of war, 5 Cataclysms, and immensely powerful magic. The names of the continents have long been forgotten, and they are only referred to by their nation's name anymore.
(If someone can help me out with how to upload images, I'll be glad to post a map)
---------------------------------
This is a general casting call, going out to anyone interested. If you are interested, please post your desired character (requirements are below). If you intend on playing a Dragon or Demon, please PM first so we can ensure that your character will fit in. I plan to be a general moderator, and I'll be filling in the role of various characters. I may also have my own personal character, but that decision is far from made. In any case, here is a small character bio that, if you're interested in writing, you can fill out:
Name:
Sex:
Ranks:
Race:
Place of Birth:
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Eyes:
Hair:
Skin color:
Physique:
Weapons:
Background:
Description:
Thanks for reading so far, and I hope to see you in the IC!
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