OOC - Seeking players for a Highlander Themed thread

[stalwartone]

OOC - I'm looking at starting a storyline based upon the Highlander movies and series. None of the Name immortals, but unknowns as characters. This will take place in a remote section of Bolivia for the primary setting. We're looking for writers willing to put some effort into this, and not simply make it a "hack and slash, rape the maidens, behead everybody" type story. There will combat and sex, but in the proper text, and not only with permissions of the players involved.

I'll be posting more info later, on this particular thread, including background and characters, and such.

Please PM myself or Maid of Marvels if interested.

Thanks,

Stalwartone.

 

[intriguess]

Immortal

Character (current name) Gem Fleming

Background French, knew Joan of Arc, deadly with blades, very agile, and has charmed the pants and the sword off more than one nasty young or old immortal. Prefers not to fight has had few mortal or immortal lovers. Sometimes feels as if being immortal has ruined her chance at life.

Areas of expertise, languages, fighting, French History, writing poetry, has served as a body guard in past, currently is enjoying her money.

Query are we going to deal with watchers?

 

[stalwartone]

There is a group of people following the immortals, but they won't necessarily be the same Watchers as seen in the series/movies. (At least, they won't be using the same tactics.)

 

[stalwartone]

My character:

Thomas Shining Turtle (Current name)

Shoshone Indian
Athletic build, mahogony skin. Prefers fighting with lance or a tomahawk. Tends to dress in utilitarian clothing.

Appears in his thirties, actually pushing around ten times that.

Thomas has attempted to distance himself from mortals to a certain extent, but does find himself getting drawn back to them. Recently, a mysterious package arrived for him, and his life has drastically changed.

 

[stalwartone]

OOC- Okay, here's the low down. As you can see, the quest will take place in Bolivia. I chose this region for several reasons, most notably remoteness, a mixture of modern world and ancient culture, a seriously capitalist society (in equally serious financial trouble), the availability of virtually any vice you can imagine, and the fact that I've been there.

I'll be using a fictional gathering point and ruined city, but the gathering point will be based upon Potosi. This is a small city located at 14,000 feet above sea level in the Andes. Sporadic vegetation, little formal education despite a local university, a love of the American dollar, and groups of drug lords using local labor. For those seeking realism, the best way for arrival is through the La Paz International Airport, then a train ride of about twelve hours. The local military is primarily conscripted youths of about 14 years of age. Bolivia has had a history of making money through various mining projects, but the deposits are now playing out. For all intents and purposes, the primary money comes from natural gas rights and drug running. (cocaine)

All characters will recieve some token from their past, and an invitation to a treasure hunt in this remote locale. The hint is that the prize will be a sword of not only incredible quality, but also of some importance to immortals.

 

[Maid of Marvels]

Samantha "Sam" Curtis

Sam owns an antique shop -- keeps her from having to avoid answering how she came to own so many.

Just another day in the Village -- well, until she receives a mysterious and very tempting invitation... An offer she cannot resist.

And so her part in the adventure begins.

 

[captainb]

Jean-Claude Jones

A while back, he reached an introspective point in his long life and moved to a cabin in Saskatchewan to work as a lumberjack. It gave him an excuse for little interaction with other people and time to think over what he's done. Years went by, and the comforting numbness of his existence was only vaguely beginning to bother him. One evening, however, he arrived home to find.....


Thanks, Maid, for the invite

 

[Maid of Marvels]

As always...

the pleasure is mine.

Welcome cap and intriguess.

 

[Why]

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[Maid of Marvels]

Welcome, Why.

Fasten your seatbelt, it's going to be a bumpy ride.

Oh... I have some more notes on Potosi if anyone is interested. Or can post them here?

 

[voyager102]

Oops. Please ignore.

 

[Nightsworn]

if there is room i would like to join

Yung Jo
guess on age about about 27ish

master of the katana, wakasazhi, tonto, polearm and above average on most other japanese weapons.

he was born of the assassin caste and was very good at it. his skills were beyond belief. He was thought to be killed upon a self sacrifice to kill a fief lord, but found himself alive hanging on a wall. he was able to escape but left Japan to be free. He worked his way across the horn as a cook and now finds himself here, in Europe.

ooc-if this is ok for me to join let me know sounds like it has lots of potential.


Here we are, born to be kings, we're the princes of the universe.

 

[Maid of Marvels]

Welcome, Nightsworn.

 

[stalwartone]

Welcome to all the players. Glad to have you. I'll start the regular thread, under the title Highlander: The Immortal Gathering.

And Maid, if you would, feel free to post the info on Potosi.

Thanks, all.

Stalwartone.

 

[Why]

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[Maid of Marvels]

Potosi

This isn't meant to be intellectual, just some notes I took on the city and the surrounding area without any particular order.

• There is a working mine within Cerro Rico, the mountain which dominates the city.
• Three hours south from Sucre, first descending into a river valley before the steep climb up to a high plateau and the historic mining city of Potosí (13,350’). In its heyday in the seventeenth century, Potosí was the wealthiest city in the New World, with the wealth of its silver mines the focal point of the Spanish colonies in the New World.
• Casa de la Moneda, formerly the Royal Mint is now a museum evoking that boom period.
• Landlocked between Peru on the west, Chilé to the south, and Brazil on the east, Bolivia has an incredible variety of cultures and ecosystems.
• From Sucre toward Uyuni head towards the Salt Desert, and to Isla Pescado (Fish Island also called Incahuasi). This island is located in the heart of the Flats and is the largest of a group of islands that represents an isolated ecosystem. The island is covered in a cactus species that reaches an astounding height of up to 8 meters / 9 yards provides an impressive landscape.
• Visitors mostly arrived in Potosí by road. The trip from La Paz is excessively long and tiring which is why most take a flight to the city of Sucre, constitutional capital of Bolivia. The flight doesn't last more than one hour and there are daily departures.
• The trip from Sucre - a small and welcoming city - to Potosí, lasts approximately 3 hours. The route is a constant ascent, in which cultivated fields and immense mountains can be observed.
• The highway is in acceptable conditions, except in the rainy season (December-March) when constant collapses that block the road occur.
• Any time of the year that you decide to visit Potosí, you will feel the cold wind that descends from the mountains. Coats and smoky cups of maté de coca, will be good enough to stave off the frozen temperatures and will allow you to know the streets and architectural monuments of the city.
• A good time to visit Potosí is between the months of April and May, when the rains - that are not very frequent - have concluded and the cold is not that bad yet. Plus, on May the 3rd the party of the Tinku, in which an indigenous combat is simulated, is celebrated.
• In the narrow and colonial streets of Potosí there is an interesting variety of restaurants that mainly offer typical pottages; on the other hand, they are only very few specialized on international food. So keep this in mind and get ready for the fascinating experience of feeling the aromas and try the flavors of the land of the silver.
• Typical food -- the cazuela, a soup made with peanuts and served with potatoes, meat, fish, rice or noodles; the ají de pataskha, made with peeled corn and pepper and served with pork meat; and the chambergos, flour rolls decorated with milled sugar
• There is a great quantity of taxi units, that are not yellow and do not have a taximeter -- one has to agree on the price with the driver before boarding the vehicle. Another option you will have is to hire a taxi at an hourly rate.
• By Plane, the airport in Potosí was not operational. The nearest airport is in Sucre. From there, you can take a taxi or bus for the 100-mile (161km) ride to Potosí.
• The Potosí bus station is on the edge of town at the end of Avenida Universitaria (near the intersection of Av. Sevilla). The 12-hour ride from La Paz costs 40Bs ($6) for a normal bus, 80Bs ($12) for a bus cama. Buses from Santa Cruz go through Cochabamba or Sucre. The 2-hour ride from Cochabamba costs 30Bs ($4.50). Buses depart from Sucre in the morning, midafternoon, and early evening (around 5pm). The 2 1/2- to 3-hour ride costs 15Bs ($2.25). Buses depart from Uyuni at 10am and 7pm. The 5-hour ride costs 30Bs ($4.50).
• You can also take a taxi from Sucre for 120Bs ($18) for four people. Contact Expreso Infinito
• You can exchange money and traveler's checks at Casa Fernández on Pasaje Boulevard 10. (It's on the pedestrian street that passes by Plaza 6 de Agosto.) Casa Fernández is an all-purpose store, not a bank, but it will indeed change traveler's checks. The city's most reliable ATM is connected to the Banco de Crédito on the corner of Bolívar and Sucre. Hospital Daniel Bracamonte, Avenida Japón (tel. 0102/6243-928), is the best hospital in Potosí. If you need a pharmacy, try Farmacia Nazareth, Bolívar 900 (tel. 0102/6225-854), or Farmacia Copacabana, Bolívar 712 (tel. 0102/6222-347). The post office is located at Calle Lanza 3 between Cobija and Chuquisaca. You can take care of all your laundry needs at Limpieza La Veloz on Calle Quijarro at the corner of Matos. You'll find Internet cafes on all the side streets that lead off the plaza. My favorite is Ciberblue on Pasaje Boulevard (the pedestrian street) and the corner of Linares.

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Hope some of this helps (if you're interested). I'm sure you can find more in searches online as I did a while back -- and there is no hard, fast rule to coming in from Sucre. La Paz is also good. (I did mention some alternate routes above). Nor do you really need to go into detail about how you arrive... Just that we all will end up in Potosi before long.

I'd share the sites I got this from, but it was so long ago that I really can't remember where. Sorry.

 

[Why]

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[Apollo Wilde]

Sorry if I’m joining a bit late…

Kama Previtera

She comes from everywhere and nowhere at once.

A liar by trade, Kama runs a small incense and bookstore. How she got the job is anyone’s guess – she’s notorious for blowing off work, using the merchandise, and scaring off potential customers.

And strangest thing of all, they keep coming back.

 

[stalwartone]

Welcome, welcome.

Very glad to have you.

Stalwartone.

 

[LongshanksSierra]

Would like to join up...

Aidan

Came out of Ireland before it was actually Ireland. He isn't exactly sure how old he is, but claims he once fought with the Spartans, with the Roman Legions, and also against them. A warrior by default he has tuned into a bit of a mercenary of late hiring out his abilities. He's more than adept at modern warfare but claims "the discipline of steel" is the only form of combat that retains its "purity." A bit of a rogue with a loose definition of the term "truth" and a flair for the melodramatic which makes most people somewhat skeptic of his stories about being an advisor to Richard Leoncoeur, Frederich Barborossa, and Napolean Bonaparte.

Keeps his light brown hair slightly long. He tends to dress nondescript, although has been known to be a clotheshorse when the occasion demands.

 

[Maid of Marvels]

Hello, and welcome, LongshanksSierra! Jump right in.

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Henri Duvalier

While you wouldn't think of it when you look at him, Henri is a very wealthy man. Nothing about his barely running motorcycle or faded clothes and dusty duffle says "rich man". He is never without his motorcycle. In fact, if a road leads there, he will ride there. He shocks more than one hotel consierge (sp?) when he produces a platinum credit card. He pays for first class accomodations wherever he stays. It begs the question, "Why doesn't he buy better clothes with that sort of money?" In any case, his skill with the Italian Backsword is unquestioned. He's taken a few notable heads already and, like other Immortals, he is looking for more.

 

[Maid of Marvels]

Hello and welcome, such_a_bad_man. Find a spot and jump right in.

 

[Why]

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[kitsuke]

tres interessante

Maid of Marvels has invited me to this thread, so if no one minds I will be playing the part of a thousand and some-odd year old Chinese man named Lao Jun. He is a character I portrayed in an earlier attempt at this theme and I am quite eager to see how he plays out.

Ciao for now.