The Mad God's Masque and Bellicose Ball (OCC) (Taking New Submissions)

[Cogidubnus]

I'm opening up two slots for new characters. If you are interested, please use the form provided at the bottom (or something roughly approximating it) and submit a character!

The Mad God's Masque and Bellicose Ball


Deep in the wilderness, there is a Castle, that once a year comes to life with lights and costume and revelry to host the Scarlet Masque. A dance attended by Queens and Kings, by dignitaries and notables of all nations and race, it is considered the gala event of the year. Attendance is by invitation only, and to be invited is to receive the greatest of social honors.
This year, invitations have gone out a month early, despite the nation of Belgae, a rather repressively aristocratic country, suffering a paralyzing crop blight the previous summer, stirring the peasantry into blood-soaked revolution. All assumed the caretakers of the castle had fled, but with the invitations still going out, the Masque appears to have survived yet.

How surprised you are to have received such an honorable invitation. Damaske Castle, and a night of revelry and masquerade, surely await you.




I'm planning on starting an RP fairly soon with this as the starting point. Each one of your characters will have received an invitation to the ball, although if you feel like the character you want to use wouldn't ever actually be invited, details can be discussed.

This RP has been inspired by several different things, and as a result, is not strictly canon-furrae. All DMFA character types are welcome, with the exception of Gryphon C and Fae characters. Anything else, including things not strictly DMFA canon, are also welcome.

We see how much interest and how fast things start for this RP. - I'm hoping things should start in about a week or so.

Characters are subject to approval before admission to the RP. I would ask that applicants have a firm grasp of the English language – I'm not a grammar nazi, there are probably grammatical and/or spelling errors in this sheet, but I would ask that you are at least familiar with the basic rules of grammar. This is, after all, a written game. Enjoyment is enhanced when the writing is concise and easily able to be understood.

I also promise that the plot of the RP itself is not a fancy gathering. I also promise that, to the best of my ability, it will be a lot of fun.

Amidst the mists and coldest frosts
With barest wrists and stoutest boasts
He thrusts his fists against the posts
And still insists he sees the ghosts.

-The Mad God's Masque and Bellicose Ball


Character Sheet:

Name:

Race:

Gender:

Species: (if applicable)

Physical Description:

Combat Abilities:

History:

Trivia:


The Cast so Far:

http://llearch.net/misc/rp/MGM/

[Mel Dragonkitty]

Sounds great Cog! <grabs a character sheet and runs off to fill it in>

[Sunblink]

Oookay, I am joining in on this. *snatches an application as well*

~Keaton the Black Jackal

[Boog]

Don't suppose the ball needs someone on staff to go around with a tray of drinks, does it? Know a nice amphibious bloke who's good at being forgettable, might be just what you have in mind. Try to ignore the muttering to himself, we all have our habits... *grabs a character sheet as well*

[lucas marcone]

sadly i do not think Ian will be attending....but maybe a mafioso like dani would be invited?

grabs a sheet

[lucas marcone]

Name: Daniel Atamisk
Nickname(s): Dani
Age: 27
Race: Were
Species: Brown Bear
Family: Boris "Tin Street Killer" Strokemyer (adoptive father)

May "Busty" Strokemyer (adoptive mother)

John "The Don" Marco (decesed)

Timmy Marco (John's son)


Hair:  short and manageable
Eyes:  covered by the ballroom mask
Fur Coloration:  brown
Appearance: Six foot, 200lbs, and heavily muscled, Dani is normally seen in heavy weave work jeans, a dark shirt, a brown suede jacket, and his trademark black designer fedora and sunglasses, and nice Vans. He always has perfect posture and a blank face.

Combat Abilities: He uses a kickboxing style flavored with streetfighting.
Strengths: Strong, intimidating, good at combat, decent in most casino games (normally gets 1.5:1 for every dollar 3:1 in black jack), likeable person, physical contests, trivia contests, and video games.
Weaknesses: Slow(er than most), loud and obvious (stealth is a no go) loyal to a fault, roulette, aracnophobia, clostrophobia, triskadekaphobia. And a strange fear of stuffed purple gorillias (Don't ask).
Weapon(s):  Dani often carries the typical mobster type guns (two hand guns and a sawn off shot gun),

History: Dani is perfectly suited for the De Marco crime family. He's very strong and surprisingly bright. Raised as a boy by one of the more influential members of the family he enjoys the status of one of their most successful strong men. Though he tries to avoid it he's racked up quite the kill count and has no problem with it.
Disposition: Dani is a man all about duty. He goes in, does his job, then he's out. He respects and values family, friends and livelyhood above all other things. morally ambigious as he is working for the family is the only illicit thing he does. After
Dani took out John and his senile way of running the family things got pretty peaceful around the Marco territory. Dani now enjoys being Timmy's second hand man.

[Shadrok]

I've not RPed too much but I think I'll give it a try.




Name: Aruk Donzah

Race: Being

Gender: Male

Species: Wolf

Physical Description:
   Hair: Black
   Eyes: Blue
   Fur: Brown with a section of pale brown fur running from his muzzle down his torso.
   Height: 5' 8"
   Weight: about 199 Lbs.
   Attire: A dark navy blue suit with a dark blue violet shirt and a silver tie.
   Accessories: He holds a well polished cherry wood cane with a silver ball handle. About a hand's grip down from the ball there is a brass band that is similar to what one mite see on a scabbard.


Combat Abilities: Well schooled in fencing, wrestling, archery, magic, marksmanship, and piloting.

History: Born into the House of Donzah in the Kingdom of Cramot he enjoyed his childhood being attended to and free. Around age 10 he started his schooling and slowly began to see the freedoms of child hood fade. On his 16th birthday he was forced into the Cramot Military where he was taught the art of war and by his 19th was placed in charge of his own squadron, largely this was in part to his family's influence.

Also around this time the kingdom declared war on it's neighbor Geo-ku. Fortunately for Aruk the war was short as his kingdom's forces out numbered and out classed their enemy. After the war Aruk was promoted to commander and is now in control of his own airship and crew, which is currently on shore leave after patrols along the formal Geo-ku border.

Trivia: During the war he was credited with three aerial and eight ground kills. He's currently betrothed to Lady Elza of the house Maraz, whom he's never met.

[Tapewolf]

All DMFA character types are welcome, with the exception of Gryphon C and Fae characters. Anything else, including things not strictly DMFA canon, are also welcome.

To be honest I'm not sure I can spare my attention for a fourth RP, but just out of curiousity - and to highlight a possible hole before someone grabs it - is there a reason why Fae are excluded but Dragons and Tri-wing 'Cubi are not?

[Cogidubnus]

All DMFA character types are welcome, with the exception of Gryphon C and Fae characters. Anything else, including things not strictly DMFA canon, are also welcome.

To be honest I'm not sure I can spare my attention for a fourth RP, but just out of curiousity - and to highlight a possible hole before someone grabs it - is there a reason why Fae are excluded but Dragons and Tri-wing 'Cubi are not?

Well, quite a simple reason. Fae are canon munchkins. It's not fun for anyone when instead of saving the world, they get bored and turn it into a cake instead.
Gryphon C are unplayable. I shall freely admit that if anyone submits a character sheet to me that has an obviously carefully written, considered, and believable Gryphon C as a character, I wouldn't dismiss it out of hand. I will also be very impressed.

As far as Tri-Wings and Dragons - thar will be dragons in the RP. As far as Cubi, if you want to submit a Tri-Wing, anyone is free to do so. All characters are subject to approval, of course, and if I feel the character is too powerful for the RP, I will ask that they be toned down.

Also, joooin uss! We will have cake! 

Dariyl could share notes with other like-minded creatures concerning his ear collection. 

I've not RPed too much but I think I'll give it a try.

Character approved. Welcome to the RP, Turn. 

[Angel]

Rrrgh. I wanna do it, but with my own RP and two others, it may be a bit hard. And I don't have a character. More importantly, I have nothing to wear.

But this has grabbed my curiosity. I'll be considering it all night.

[Tapewolf]

Well, quite a simple reason. Fae are canon munchkins. It's not fun for anyone when instead of saving the world, they get bored and turn it into a cake instead.

Well, yes, but Dragons are just as powerful (if not more so).  That's why I'm a little surprised at the omission.  Though they seem to be less whimsical, which may make the difference.

As far as Tri-Wings and Dragons - thar will be dragons in the RP. As far as Cubi, if you want to submit a Tri-Wing, anyone is free to do so. All characters are subject to approval, of course, and if I feel the character is too powerful for the RP, I will ask that they be toned down.

True.  Though I have trouble enough in Rains keeping Cross in check in a believable manner... Daryil would be horrific!

Also, joooin uss! We will have cake! 

I'd love to, but three is pushing it, IMHO...

[Cogidubnus]

Well, quite a simple reason. Fae are canon munchkins. It's not fun for anyone when instead of saving the world, they get bored and turn it into a cake instead.

Well, yes, but Dragons are just as powerful (if not more so).  That's why I'm a little surprised at the omission.  Though they seem to be less whimsical, which may make the difference.

I've never thought of the dragons as having the ability to turn the world into cake, while I think it's been stated the Fae probably could if they wanted to. In this RP, anyway, we're operating under the assumption that Dragons aren't quite on the same level of power.

As far as Tri-Wings and Dragons - thar will be dragons in the RP. As far as Cubi, if you want to submit a Tri-Wing, anyone is free to do so. All characters are subject to approval, of course, and if I feel the character is too powerful for the RP, I will ask that they be toned down.

True.  Though I have trouble enough in Rains keeping Cross in check in a believable manner... Daryil would be horrific!

Ahaha. From a pure power perspective, probably. The name of my RP is not incidental, however. Dariyl doesn't seem like the most mentally stable Tri-Wing either...

Also, joooin uss! We will have cake! 

I'd love to, but three is pushing it, IMHO...

No pressure, sir. This one is something I rather think you might enjoy, however.

[Sunblink]

True.  Though I have trouble enough in Rains keeping Cross in check in a believable manner... Daryil would be horrific!

Not necessarily. If the RP occurs at the same time as the comic, that means Daryil will, at least, not be a tri-wing, since Future History of Jakob Pettersohn takes place 800 to 900 years after 0 A.C.

...But granted, that's me pulling a Phoenix Wright and turning the situation on its head. Logical Keaton is logical and whatnot.

I'm going to be using Elizabeth in this RP, so if you do end up joining, somehow, then Daryil and Elizabeth can drink tea, eat crumpets, and discuss being thousands of years old together.

~Keaton the Black Jackal

[llearch n'n'daCorna]

Now I'm tempted to write up a Gryphon C char. Just for the challenge. :-/

[techmaster-glitch]

Hmmm...I'm not sure whether to join this or not. There hasn't been much explanation on what this RP is actually going to involve...and I don't know what character I should use, Mechangel, Karazkt, or make up something new...

While I certainly trust you when you say you will do your best to make this fun, Cog, I could better choose a character if I had some idea of what this RP wil involve and be like. What is, at least, going to be the basic tone and theme, if you're willing to divulge?

[Cogidubnus]

Hmmm...I'm not sure whether to join this or not. There hasn't been much explanation on what this RP is actually going to involve...and I don't know what character I should use, Mechangel, Karazkt, or make up something new...

While I certainly trust you when you say you will do your best to make this fun, Cog, I could better choose a character if I had some idea of what this RP wil involve and be like. What is, at least, going to be the basic tone and theme, if you're willing to divulge?

Amidst the mists and coldest frosts
With barest wrists and stoutest boasts
He thrusts his fists against the posts
And still insists he sees the ghosts.

It's a funhouse, a madhouse, a palace of magical sin
But beware you leave nothing behind
For if you go back through the way you came in
The dam dog will swallow your mind.

-The Mad God's Masque and Bellicose Ball

To quote, thematically, I couldn't put it better. Your characters are going to a ball that's taking place a month early, against all odds. There will be dragons. There will be dancing. There will be a big dam dog.

The RP will start with your characters receiving the invitation, and then arriving at the castle. Surely dancing and delight await?

Karazkt might work well, actually. Emissary from the Insectis queen and all that.

Now I'm tempted to write up a Gryphon C char. Just for the challenge. :-/

Yeah, you would. 

[techmaster-glitch]

Karazkt might work well, actually. Emissary from the Insectis queen and all that.

Well, certainly not from the Insectis Queen, but possibly from the queen of his own hive-city, as I have the setup with the idea that there is one central mother-queen for the central hive, and then many queens for their own hives, which is implied to be possible in the Insectis Demo101 page.

Hmm...but I guess something like that could work, although there's the question of why he would be sent and not someone more formal and official (unless the invitation somehow was for him specifically), but I'm probably thinking to hard about it already

[Cogidubnus]

Karazkt might work well, actually. Emissary from the Insectis queen and all that.

Well, certainly not from the Insectis Queen, but possibly from the queen of his own hive-city, as I have the setup with the idea that there is one central mother-queen for the central hive, and then many queens for their own hives, which is implied to be possible in the Insectis Demo101 page.

Hmm...but I guess something like that could work, although there's the question of why he would be sent and not someone more formal and official (unless the invitation somehow was for him specifically), but I'm probably thinking to hard about it already

Yeah, you don't get sent, you get invited. - So if he's wanted there, he gets to go.

[llearch n'n'daCorna]

Now I'm tempted to write up a Gryphon C char. Just for the challenge. :-/

Yeah, you would. 

*cough* You asked for it.

Name: Rover

Race: Gryphon C

Gender: Probably male. Heck, are _you_ going to ask to see? What would you do if he showed you?

Physical Description: He's a big fluffy ball of feathers and claws and beak. Mostly the feathers. Nice brown pattern, with dark shadings, making him fairly invisible in shadows. Of course, finding something big enough to cast a shadow enough to hide him is a problem, but with his head tucked under his wing he can make a reasonable credible rock. Some grey-white streaks across his back and flanks.
Bearing in mind he's a good 30 feet tall when seated, that's more like Ayer's Rock than your average garden pebble, but we digress. A fair wingspan, in proportion to his size (ie, about 80-120ft across, when stretched - obviously innate magic is involved in getting off the ground, but let's not quibble about details), and your usual, brilliant, sparkling wit.
*cough*
Associated is a small Gryphon B named Tim, who follows Rover around making sure he doesn't cause a diplomatic incident; carries messages, gets into places he can't reach to grab things for him, that sort of thing. She's mostly grey-white (oddly enough, matching the grey-white streaks, although that's coincidental) with blue-green feathers on her head. She wears a loose, flowing, covering grey robe, that disguises any sort of distinguishing features. She carries a staff sheath on her back, but instead of a staff, it contains a rolled up newspaper; she uses this for directing Rover.

Combat Abilities: Tim is reasonable capable, and fairly bright; has a few small magic tricks up her sleeves, so to speak, and has the mental attitude to kick someone in the fork and run like the wind if necessary. Rover is more likely to lick them to death accidentally, unless command... er... direc... er, _requested_ to by Tim. In which case, he'll likely bite them in half, or stomp them flat. Rover has some small magical resistance; not a huge amount, but enough to cause the first attack to fail, usually. The second might succeed, if the spellcaster is on his or her toes; if within range, he or she will need to be, as Rover responds to being spelled without prompting.
Obviously, this causes some problems with _favourable_ spellcasting...

History: Tim and Rover have been knocking about for a fair few years, now. They've been sent out on various, ah, diplomatic missions, to represent the Gryphon races. They haven't really been all that good at it, but they're better than most of the alternatives, for all their flaws. Despite this, or possibly because of this, they've been invited to show up here. Rover thinks (in so far as he thinks at all) this is a treat. Tim thinks this might be punishment, but is at a loss to explain why. Sooner or later, she'll get an answer. She'll probably regret it.

Trivia:
- Do not ask Tim about her gender, or she will sic Rover on you. And not in a good way.
- Despite, or perhaps because of, appearances, Tim is actually a girl. Her papa was so sure she was a boy that he named her without looking. Don't ask her about this, either; it's a bit of a sore subject.
- Rover plays a mean game of fetch. His accuracy with the target is a bit lacking, though; someone once threw a stick for him, he came back with a funeral barge...

[Cogidubnus]

... 

Right. Llearch is approved.

Damn players, think they're so smart... *muttermutter*   

[Pagan]

Remember the chicken who got voted village elder in CVRPG? Don't let people on the internet have power, they abuse it.

I think I'll enter a character for this game. Let me think for awhile...

[Mel Dragonkitty]

Name:  P. Melodie Icewing (don't ask what the P stands for)
Nickname(s): Mel
Race:   dragon
Species   ice with just a bit of lightning
Family and Association(s): Grandmother L.L.; Grandfather Howell; brothers Barron and Rage

Physical description

A rather small thin dragon with pearlescent white scales and bright blue eyes. Often seen as a snow leopard.

  Biographical and general information

History: Youngest grandchild of the leader of the Icewing clan, famous/infamous as information brokers, she was raised to work in the family business. Had as normal a childhood as anyone could while being raised by her grandmother.

Abilities:  Strong magical abilities with ice and lightning. Excellent shot with a crossbow (taught by her rather fearsome grandmother) Has some technological knowledge to help make up for her physical limitations

Weaknesses:  Poor against earth magic due to an almost obsessive hatred of being dirty. Getting any type of spot or stain on her will drive her to distraction once noticed.

Trivia:  Trying to escape the family business she ran away from home and trained as a jeweler and actually still owns a jewelry store although she seldom has time to visit it. She's quite a good jeweler, specializing in enchanted objects. Was on the championship obstacle racing team at University over her grandmother's protests due to the fact that her father died while racing.

[Cogidubnus]

The Mel is most definitely approved.

Remember the chicken who got voted village elder in CVRPG? Don't let people on the internet have power, they abuse it.

I think I'll enter a character for this game. Let me think for awhile...

I shall look forward to it then, sir.

[e_voyager]

sounds fun i want in. and this time for a change i think i'll be a living feline of some sort. picks up a character sheet. i can't be robot all the time and well being undead it very challenging so far.

[Azlan]

I am inclined to agree with Cog, Fae are most definitely far too likely to give in to the winds of whimsy to be a viable, playable race in any game.

However, from what I know of power, the dragon's age would play into their magical and physical might.  A younger dragon could do nicely, but an ancient matron may not be so good.

Despite Tape's obvious expertise in this area, I would have to say that a tri-winged cubi is far... far... too powerful for anyone to play.  The scope is just too high for anyone, and they are far too rare to be playable anyways.  It might be more reasonable to ask if you could play Bahamut the platinum dragon.  Even in my near infinite audacity, never did I think I should be so special as to rate playing my own tri-wing.

Tis my take on that.  Dun worry I won't be playing here... I know that is not wanted.

[Tapewolf]

Despite Tape's obvious expertise in this area, I would have to say that a tri-winged cubi is far... far... too powerful for anyone to play.

I think you may have misunderstood my posts.  Personally, I think allowing Tri-Wings is a mistake, which is why I questioned it.  If you ever read the early OOC thread of Rains you may remember that Keaton went apeshit because someone (who will remain nameless) did try to use a Tri-Wing character.

If Cog thinks he can keep them in check, more power to him.  If I were to play as Daryil (which was Cog's suggestion, not mine), it would not be in his ascended form.

[llearch n'n'daCorna]

... 

Right. Llearch is approved.

Damn players, think they're so smart... *muttermutter*  

I'm sorry, I couldn't quite hear that last bit there.... ;-]


(sorry, Cog. A challenge like that, though? My muse leaped up and belted me one. :-/ )

[Cogidubnus]

 It might be more reasonable to ask if you could play Bahamut the platinum dragon.

*adds to the list of banned characters*

Tis my take on that.  Dun worry I won't be playing here... I know that is not wanted.

I don't know where you got that idea, sir. You may do as you like, however.

I think you may have misunderstood my posts.  Personally, I think allowing Tri-Wings is a mistake, which is why I questioned it.  If you ever read the early OOC thread of Rains you may remember that Keaton went apeshit because someone (who will remain nameless) did try to use a Tri-Wing character.

If Cog thinks he can keep them in check, more power to him.  If I were to play as Daryil (which was Cog's suggestion, not mine), it would not be in his ascended form.

Aww. No ear collection? 

Under certain circumstances, I feel it might be possible to play a good Tri-Wing character. I'd allow it at my discretion, of course, and it would also depend on what player is asking, but I think that it could be done. That said, I think that if one wanted to play a Cubi character, it could probably be done better as a normal two-winged one.

I'm sorry, I couldn't quite hear that last bit there.... ;-]


(sorry, Cog. A challenge like that, though? My muse leaped up and belted me one. :-/ )

Quite understandable, good sir. I'm well familiar with your muse and her tendancy to to be Too Smart For Her Own Good.
I mean, you're in the RP now, right? 

[SpottedKitty]

<gets smacked upside the head by muse with a wet haddock>  Oh yes, I think I can do this...

WTH, what's one more RP?  <picks up a character sheet>

[Pagan]

Hooo. Had trouble deciding what I wanted this character to be, then my muse refused to work. I showed her who's boss. The following is my application.

Name: Nak Treein
Race: Demon
Gender: Male
Species: (if applicable) Sheep

Physical Description: Fur of deep green kept short and neatly groomed covers the ovine; white hair cut into an unassuming style tops his head. Small, green, oval eyes sit behind the brow, but not cavernous. The horns above his mane nearly loop around long ears, the left of which holds two studs. A black robe, tailored to be worn open and remain fitting, flows to mid-shin. An oxford, dark blue, tucks into black slacks, held by an ebon belt. Thin, light blue gloves grasp his hands and a grey-on-black spotted tie hangs from his collar. Jet socks and shoes complete his attire.

Combat Abilities: Demonic herritage lends itself to a quick body and mind. Nak, however, found that magic was to be his style. Dark magics come quite naturally to him, though if that fails, a sudden stab through the heart with hardened claws finishes the job well enough, even if it does require a new set of gloves.

History: Even while a young boy, Nak strongly believed in the demon custom of gaining power and long life. In order to get a jump on things, he killed his older brother and ate his soul in his thirtieth year. Though Nak nearly doubled his strength, the fraticide led him to believe that cold murder was not the best method. So the study of magic filled his days and eventually led him to search for potent artifacts. In this effort he has worked diligently for his past four-hundred-so years. Using the objects to add to himself, then selling them to museums or collectors has gained him noticible prowress, wealth, and a bit of prestige among certian communities.

Trivia: At four-hundred ninety-three, Nak looks forward to celebrating his first semi-millennial soon.
Nak's collection and his willingness to sell to Being museums has put him into a fair-liked status amongst Beings.
While Nak only wears two studs in his left ear, he does have quite the jewelery hoard.
Nak views Beings as useful workers instead of food and thus has partnered with them in numerous ventures.