Ok...thanks, I think I get it. My character will just ride beside or within the caravan on horseback, and I'll try to interact again.

You're not the only one with a horse, and even if you were; most of our group now is Karl's men. And a good deal of those are on horseback... I have prepared a suprise for when you're all in the caravan and we arrive to the next place.

Yay surprises! *claps hands excitedly*

Blech. This is getting migrane-inducingly hard to follow. Too many people. I'm going to bow out, I think.

Well the posting has slowed down considerably. If you need a nudge in the right direction or a summary, the OOC is here for that. Do keep that in mind before you reach a decision (you said you think, if it's definite, say so.) It's good in a way to have a cluttered prologue, the way I'm going with this, it could well branch out into a multi-thread roleplay.

Oh yeah, I wanted to ask you something about that, Saf. I was thinking about how you wanted this to be a multi-thread thing, and I have an idea for one =D

If you would permit, and if it fits into your plans for the grand scheme of things, I was thinking of making a roleplay based in this world that you have created. The general plot would be that Lucard, my mage/wizard person, is seeking out a Master of the Elements to teach him how to better control himself. The only thing is that this Master of the Elements happens to be an Elf.

Lucard and a small band of people, prefferably about 4, would have to journey through Mev'Tok on foot, since it is a rugged, mountainous area, and search for the hidden elves. There would be obstacles and tests set up by the elves, unbeknownst to the adventurers, to see if they are worthy to be allowed within the Elven lands.

I'm thinking like, fight this, or make it through this area, whatever. Plus, it's a good way to introduce Elves to the world...

The adventurers can be a few friends from this thread, or completely new people.

What do you think??

It's perfect: for one, it's interesting. And for another, it embeds into my grand scheme like a puzzle piece. See, I meant to have ongoing campaigns in different continents and join up the bands for grand events. What you're suggesting may need a little tweaking so it doesn't end up an egofest for a single character; it'd end up likely as a magic-user campaign. I'd love to run with that general idea, though. I for one, would love to see Jessica live and gain some more depth by playing on a setting like that one.

Now let us rewind to the beginning... Now fast forward a tad. There. Our current place in the prologue: I'm waiting for strava to get his character in the caravan. If there's no post by tomorrow morning (gmt -8) I'll likely godmod us all into the caravan and get moving. It's vital to advancement we see a town pronto. Am I the only one this excited?

Wow, guys..

I know I asked for things to slow down a little, but Mercenaries has become somewhat of a ghost town...

If you haven't noticed, which I'm sure you have, my character Pandora/Jinx is secretly looking for her daughter in the midst of all of this.

So whatever direction I take my character in after the Prologue, I'd like to incorporate the search for her child into it as well. So like, say if I were to take up on the thread about Lucard's journey, I'd like to be able to add in the own afflictions of my character.

But we can cross that bridge when we get to it

@Eternity: Sure, we can fit that into the storyline nicely. I was considering cutting the prologue a tad shorter than expected in order to go for the actual story's development. Speaking of which, ideas like these are well appreciated for it!

@luke4215: I noticed. Hopefully everyone else will after a prompt PM, particulary those who don't post in a few days. I'll be a tad busier starting tomorrow, so I've looked into (read on please...)

@Everyone: An assistant GM! That's right, I'm looking for somebody who could send reminders of activity when somebody goes inactive. Hopefully one of you will step up to the plate. It's really just that, accepting characters and law enforcement I can still take care of, you'd just need to patrol for activity.

If interested, please send me a PM - if there are none by saturday this week, I'll be sending a message offering the position to somebody.

Regarding storyline development, however, future ideas may be sent by PM if not about the prologue. We'll start official planning when we finish the current IC.

Guys, post. Seriously. I need the crowd acknowleged before we can proceed, lest you want me godmodding you all again... Which I will if there are no posts (from those yet to step out) in about 20 hours.

In the process of them taking the caravan did these "men" also remove me from my horse and take it too?
Just wondering. :p

@ Traziel: I left that up to your pick, feel free to enter the building with a horse (as nonsensical as it may be), leave it at the entrance, have it stolen, have it parked magically in the basement... Your call :O.

@ Giygas: Waiting on that profile to be finished, but it looks good as of now.

@ Everyone :O: I would like to announce, that after thoughtful consideration, I've looked at every PM regarding the position for assistant GM (who am I kidding? One PM. Seriously. Meh...) and a person was accepted into said position; he will be my right-hand when it comes to ensuring activity flows in the game. Drumroll, please.

*Improvised jazz scatting, elevator background music*

*A gorgeous lady in her mid 20s arrives in a long dress with an envelope*

Thank-you... Here we have... luke4215! A round of applause, please, for our assistant GM! *Confetti*

In other matters, we are about halfway through the prologue, which is good and great. The people I PMed due to lack of activity have yet to reply (and I am considering a conversion to npc or other) and your ideas for campaigns in the actual storyline are being received now! PM me with them. Now. At the moment, the only surefire will be Lucard's search for an element master/Jinx looking for her child. I'll likely take care of another one in either Nath or Rweng.

That is all for now, thank-you. *Puts down microphone*

Safisan, the Profile for Alessandro is complete. I am thinking of taking it easy with Andrew Roanoake's profile. He's just some whisky priest guardian for him and what not.

And sooner or later, Alessandro would have to use his radicalism Spec. Oh how sad he would be when he sees the pile of dead for that day...

Giygas, I think your profile is that of Dungeons & Dragons. Great job on the detail and on the skills!

And that was meant as a compliment, incase you get any other impressions from that

@ Giygas: Accepted, but as was said, it sounds more like a character for a session of D&D than a roleplay. I'd appreciate you make little emphasis on attributes and variables (read: equipment and conditions for spells) during the game; it's really based more on your own criteria than a set system. By the way, if you're going to keep something blank for a less detailed character, delete it from the profile, okay? Make way to the IC now ^^.

Andrew Blaise Roanoake's profile is complete. And the part 'Rockfeld' is an alteration on his last name on two things: one, it sounds cool. And two, he feels he is unable to wear the name given to him by the Clergy after what he had witnessed a long time ago. He tries to convince people that Rockfeld is his true name.

And in accordance to your word, I won't list any skills for him. He's just any other brawler who uses his Book (Nicknamed The Throwing Bible) as a ranged attack at some times. Think of it like a holy boomerang the size of a Novel.

Okey-doke, you'll want to read the third page of the IC at least; it indicates just how we got to Alt-Neh. Any questions, comments, suggestions, etcetera, may be presented here. Run along now, child, the prologue awaits.

Name: Leon De'Monte; Sir, Lord, Nobleman, Knight (Each followed by his family surname)

Age: 27

Place of birth: Silia, the bustling town of Port Kreed (pronounced like Creed).

Port Kreed is a medium sized town with a bustling population due to the many ships that come and go. Carge comes in, cargo goes out, and there are plenty of jobs for the hardworking men of Port Kreed. The town was mostly made of gray stone, giving it a sense of a high-class town. Ships are almost always filling up the harbor, and the cold air is almost always dropping large flakes of snow into the stone streets...

Apperance: Leon is the perfect picture of the perfect son. Tall; around six foot three. Handsome, muscular, long, wavy black hair. His blue eyes are like sapphires, his teeth white like the snow of his hometown...

Being born in and spending most of his time in a practically frozen town naturally made Leon bigger and more durable. His muscles are big and cut, though not so large as to look like a savage. His straight nose, firm lips, and strong chin give him a very handsome face. His hair falls in length to the top of his neck, black and wavy.

Skilled in: In being a Knight, Leon is generally skilled in all types of weapons. From bows to swords, he knows them all. His real preference in combat, however, is for blades. He chooses this as his main area of expertise due to his families one and only treasure: The large, two-handed sword made for the High Lord De'Monte in the days of old.

Fighting style: Leon is a man who can brawl with the best of them. His training in Knighthood has granted him the ability to experience and train with almost every type of weapon. Spears, Polearms, Pykes, Bows, Crossbows, Swords, Daggers, Axes. Anything that can be physically used as a weapon. This "Jack-of-all-Trades" style of weapon preference gives him the ability to adapt to any situation, often-times finding a makeshift weapon nearby...

Equipment: He carries on him almost a full set of armor. He has pauldrons (shoulders), Gauntlets, Cuirass, Grieves, and Boots.

All of his armor is made of steel platemail, the steel slightly darkened from it's often silver hue, with a chainmail underlay of each piece of armor, excluding the pauldrons and boots. The boots have in them thick, cushioned leather for comfort to the wearer. Around each piece of armor is a fine and intricate trim of dark purple stained metal.

Draping from his shoulders and reaching down to the ground is a very lush and luxurious purple cape. This dark purple cape seems to be a little battle-worn, but for the most part kept in good condition.

Strapped to his back is a sheath containing the large De'Monte family sword. The sheath and sword lays under the forementioned cape, the hilt of the sword sticking above the cape so that Leon can easily pull it into a battle position.

The sword itself is somewhat less extravagant than the rest of his equipment. A long, sharp blade extends out from a beautifully crafted handle. The handle is wrapped in comfortable to hold leather, stained dark purple, and in the bottom of the hilt is a beautiful Amethyst gem.

Notes: The older brother of Lucard De'Monte. Granted title of Lord De'Monte upon recieving De'Monte Manor, his family's large castle and surrounding lands.

P.S. If anyone has ever read the DragonLance series, kind of think of his armor as kind of like Sturms. Not how it looks, but it's ceremonial purposes and how it shows his rank

P.S.S. The reason for all of the purple is because that is the De'Monte family color, in case you couldn't tell.

@ luke4215: Okay, Lucard's older brother is accepted! There's something I'd like to discuss with you on the Mev'Tok campaign, and the others if you'd be willing. Expect a PM soon, mate.

@ The lot of us: And as if you all wanted to hear it... Post. The plot needs you to. Nobody's replied to my PMs (nobody being Iced Fire, archangel and strava) and I'm afraid those characters will go ignored for the time being, please avoid interaction with them; the guys better have a decent reason for this unexpected (and unmentioned) leave.