The War Council Casting Call (open)

[Paendragon]

"The War Council" Casting Call (open)

Here's the story.

Fictional kingdom of Ilia is at the brink of war.

King William IV (played by myself) has called a War Council to his capital, The Council will consist of his most trusted Miltary Leader, several Captains, and various powerful nobles.

Ilia is a relatively new kingdom, carved from the older kingdome of Arkon by one of Williams ancestors.

Arkon has always wanted to reclaim the lands stolen from them, and as such, the kingdoms have been in a state of nearly constant war, with a few periods of peace thrown in. As such, most of the populace has served with the military in some capacity of other.

The last campaign was ten years previous, and ended with the annexation of several large chunks of land along the borders by Ilia, and the death of Arkon's King.

Some background on the castle: The King is a widower, and has a son, He also has a rather extensive harem (although all is not what it seems there).

You can play any of the miltary men (man or woman), the nobility (again, man or woman), the harem girls (hell, even a harem guy. I'm sure the King would keep one around for his female visitors), or various servants working in the castle.

One more thing, since this is an open thread, I'd appreciate it if you made an attempt to stay with it. Otherwise, I reserve the right to have your character killed off for some reason.

King William IV
40 years old
Black hair, graying at the temples.
Muscular build
Green eyes.
6'2"

William is a war King. He fights on the battlefield for his kingdom, and has the scars to prove it. But lately he is being advised against it.

The neighboring kingdom of Arkon has been raiding the borders in recent weeks, and the landowners have asked the King to intercede. He has agreed, and called this War Council.

Rules

If you're writing a scene with another writer, work things out in PM beforehand so there is no conflict (everyone pretty much knows where they want their character to go, and writing yourself into one of their scenes without asking them and the other person their currently with only irritates things), and no leaving anyone standing alone in scene so you can get the better of them (example: I slapped him in the face, looked at him threateningly and walked out).

One-strike policy on 'god mode' crap. You go crazy with the 'I'm the best at everything' garbage, and you're out. Period.

As I've said, I reserve the right to kill your character if you break the rules.

Otherwise, have fun.

 

[Paendragon]

Please post al bios, and do all OOC coversation here.

 

[Paendragon]

Link to the story thread.

If someone what's to write fot the woman servicing the King, go for it. If not . . . no worries.

Have fun.

 

[Sweetp4u]

hmm

Interesting.. What's the general idea of the story P?

 

[Paendragon]

I was hoping to leave most of the plot points up to the writers. But I can do some basics.. Ilia is a relatively new kingdom, carved from the older kingdome of Arkon by one of Williams ancestors.

Arkon has always wanted to reclaim the lands stolen from them, and as such, the kingdoms have been in a state of nearly constant war, with a few periods of peace thrown in. As such, most of the populace has served with the military in some capacity of other.

The last campaign was ten years previous, and ended with the annexation of several large chunks of land along the borders by Ilia, and the death of Arkon's King.

But this will be a SRP with a plot . . . so if people are looking to go running from one crotch to the next, they might want to look someplace else.

Right now, I want the cast to come together, if there is anyone intereseted.

I need a Prince (between 18 and 22)

A General

Captains

Nobles

Servants

Harem

And all characters can be either male or female.

Also, if you wish, you can play an Arkonian noble/diplomat. Someone trying to forestall the war.

Use your imaginations. You can be a loyalist to the King, or a peacemaker (that goes for both sides.

I hope someone is interested.

You thinking about joining Sweet?

 

[thegibe]

I'll join as the prince, if you don't mind.

 

[Paendragon]

I'll join as the prince, if you don't mind.

Go ahead. Post a bio, so we know what he looks like, and whether he likes his dad, etc. lol.

 

[thegibe]

Go ahead. Post a bio, so we know what he looks like, and whether he likes his dad, etc. lol.

^^ Will do.

Prince Scott, only son of the esteemed King William IV, has seen twenty years. Like his father, he is quite tall, standing at about one inch over six feet, and has dark hair. However, he has clear blue eyes, a trait from his dead mother. From his constant training, he has a rather impressive built.

Like his father, he has a love of battle, and is most skilled with the halberd weapon. He is affectionate of his father, although somewhat detached, as royal families often are. He is by no means a serious man, and enjoys spending much of his time in leasure - especially with women.

 

[Sweetp4u]

Uh huh..

Always a pleasure to play with ya P Let me see....

I have created a twice widowed lady whom is a social climber, holds lands for the little heir but in search for the next step up in the ranking system Always fun to write the wicked wench. Let me see..

Lady Lana Loughery Corvain (twice widowed remember? lol)

medium height, build etc. Blonde hair, hazel eyes. schemer but it's not to hurt it's to retain the lands she's fought to gain. Anyway she's at the Palace currently, and has been there for a few months.. man hunting Will have to figure out at some point how loyal she is. About sums her up.. Oh she is trying to stay in the King's favor so that she can pick her next husband.. who isn't old, ugly or about to die

If you wish I can also write a second character if need be. But she'd be a harem gal/ spy There it is for you to decide P.

xox Sp

 

[thegibe]

How many characters do these types of threads usually get? I'm new around here and was wondering... I was also bored and though I might spark some conversation. ^^

 

[Sweetp4u]

Understand boredom. P will be back in a few, he had an errand or something to do. These threads can go from 2 people up to well.. as much as 25? Its not common but it's an open thread with many roles. So there is no set number of people who can join. No one else may join as well, just depends on how much they like the story idea and those writing in the thread already.

There is a 'how-to srp' at the top of the SRP main page that explains the guidelines we all RP by if you haven't read it already. Ins and outs basicly. Welcome to lit

 

[thegibe]

I've read it. ^^ Don't think I'm a newbie to this, by the way. I've been doing roleplaying on roleplaying sites for many years, writing fiction for many years (including erotic), and I do sexual roleplaying on instant messengers.

Very much looking forward to being active around here.

 

[Sweetp4u]

Well then you're all set. Have you thought of making your own thread? Some go slowly and some fly faster than you can think. But generally it isn't overly fast paced so you have time to join in more than one thread. You can also just create your own to suit your mood.

There is also the ooc clubs where you can go social with other lit rp'ers and flirt. I sound like a damned moderator... shoot me. lol

hmmm you can also PM ppl from user cp and be social there too. I am not very social myself, other than co-writers and plotting out a story, so it's up to you to take the advice of an anti-social

 

[thegibe]

Haha, I'll take that into consideration. (Am I the only one who feels stupid writing out "ha-ha"? ) I thought I'd hang around for a big and get aquainted with the way it goes before I made my own, so that's what I'm doing.

 

[caela]

Would anyone mind another woman in the mix?

 

[Sweetp4u]

Very welcome Caela Just post a bio of your character here or general idea which ever you like. All are welcome (unless they cant type in english lol)

 

[thegibe]

I certainly wouldn't mind either. ^^

 

[caela]

Well thank you for the welcome, I am pretty sure I can manage to type in english. At least most days.

Bio: ( I like detail so here's the backstory on my character. )

Lady Ysandra Verriuel scared most of the men on her father's estare witless when she wanted to. She stood taller then most at 5'10 and could best most of them with a sword as well. Her mother had died giving birth to her and as her father's only child he had doted on her...he'd also raised her the way he would raise a son. She'd known how to ride almost before she could walk and had been practicing swordplay with the estate lads for as long as she could remember. By the age of 11 she'd realized that the boys were stronger then her and had asked her father to weight her practice sword. She couldn't think of a day he'd been prouder then when he'd giver her a brand new practice sword that was double the weight of the ones the boys used. It made her awkward at first but soon she could weild it as easily as they did theirs and when a real sword was placed in her hand it nearly lived as an extension of her will.

As she grew into womanhood her body changed only a little. Her limbs were long and lean, her stomach taut and flat. Those on her father's estates were used to seeing the soft curve of a heart shaped ass because the young woman had a penchant of breeches instead of skirts and the large billowing shirts she wore were good at concealing the soft curve of small but firm breasts. Her midnight tresses were usually held in a tight braid but soft curls always managed to escape to frame a face that was open and friendly with snapping sapphire eyes and a mouth that she never realized was made for kissing. When her father called her into his study and told her they had to make a trip to the palace so he could join the War Council she nearly threw a tantrum. What did she know about palace's and courts? Hell what did she know about being female.

None of it seemed real until the day the seamstress showed up and her father steared her against her will up the stairs to her room. "You'll learn just like you've always learned Ysandre." he'd said when she'd protested that she didn't know how to be a lady. That she knew was the end of it.

And so now she sulked as the carriage carried both her and her father closer to what she could only think of as hell.

 

[Sweetp4u]

ok..

Wrote this up earlier and was going to post it into the main thread but decided to put it here and just start off current in the thread. here goes intro.. (no throwing anything )

IC:
Lady Lana Loughery Corvain

A blacksmith’s daughter, she had gotten lucky with her first match, having caught the eye of a low and somewhat poor baron. Married, she had only four months of his clumsy pawing before he passed away. Ever the social climber, she then managed to gain the King’s favor to land her self a Lord and King's general. He too died within six months, but she, this time, provided the last of the family tree with a little heir. While the King’s men guarded her home and son, she once again has taken herself to court where she will stay until she has found a suitable man to take over her holding, or merge their lands, of higher status… if not the royal family themselves. Two eligible men haunted the castle, the King and his son. Of course she had many options, and this time she was not going to settle for some old man who was at death’s door.

Tired of being called the Death Bringer, she snubbed those who snubbed her and arrived only two short months ago. With her cream complexion and sun kissed hair, she made herself a favorite of the King. It did not hurt she had the right curves, and the demeanor of a proper Lady. But it was merely a façade to gain her what she needed to survive. It was either come and select or wait for the King to send a man to control her and her lands. This way she stood a better chance at getting a ‘better pick of the litter’.

It vexed the King, however slight, to play host to a man-hunter but much like a game of wits or chess, she never failed to entertain the man. She knew this and used it to keep in his good graces. With war at a constant, it was never too certain whom the spoils of war would go to, but she was safer where she was than lurking on the edges of the Ilia with no Lord or army to defend her home.

 

[TheScarletBlade]

Is it to late to join? I know like everything you have more than enough men but not a lot of women but might I be able to slip in somewhere? anywhere...just put a sword in my hand and I will give you some good writing.

 

[CollegeCutie]

I would like to play the part of a servant girl. If that's fine with everyone then I'll come up with something more specific tomorrow and post it, but right now I'm off to bed (classes in the morning).

 

[Paendragon]

Welcome aboard everyone.

I was getting a bit concerned that no one would join.

Post your bios here (and you can post a bit of background here as well, like the ladies have done . . . it was a good idea, ladies. ) and then feel free to post to the main thread..

The link is above.

 

[MrWolf]

I'd like to join in the fun as well.

I'd like to play a noble, but could also turn into a general or a diplomat in the course of play.

Bio: Khael Keiros, age 26

A younger noble who was born and raised in the interior of the kingdom. During his youth, he didn't demonstrate a particular fondness for knightly practice and never learned more than basic sword play and riding.

Instead, Khael managed to convince his parents to send him away to a foreign university where he studied politics, finance, and military strategy and tactics.

Returning to the Kingdom after his parents death, an intelligent and educated man, he made what many considered a foolish move when he arranged to trade his family's agricultural estates in the interior of the nation for a a mountain town near the border. However, within two years of taking control of his new estates, he revealed his new town sat on one of the richest iron deposits in the kingdom and took a dominant position in the iron trade along the border.

Khael is particularly cold blooded and ruthless. He looks on the war as an opportunity.. Border nobles who are killed or flee from the enemy vacate estates which he can annex to expand his own holdings.

He's coming to the War Council to make sure his properous holdings will be defended, and so that he can be aware of any political maneuveuring he can use to his own advantage.

 

[CollegeCutie]

Annora Ruairc

Nineteen years of age, Annora is the illegitimate child of a Scottish diplomat. Her mother was a servant of the King's household at the time, and the two had a fleeting affair while he was staying at the castle. Though her father never officially claimed her as an heir her Scottish heritage is apparent to all who view her copper red curls, ivory skin, and bright, forest green eyes. She was practically born and raised inside the castle walls, and when her mother died a few years ago Annora was allowed to stay and take her mother's place as a servant. Though polite and reserved when meeting someone new or serving a castle guest, the other servants of the house know her to be a very fiery and free-spirited young woman. In contrast, she is also extremely innocent when it comes to knowledge of the ways of men and women.

 

[Elayne]

I'd be interested in playing... i could play a noble or a harem girl as needed.