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Introduction:

It is a dark time for the people of Yusoilk. In a world only vaguely like the one we know, there is a massive split among the people. The Long War has been taking place for a millenia, with neither side knowing why they continue to fight. On one side are the Elves, Dwarves, Elementals, Beastfolk, and other magical creatures. On the other, are the humans, masters of progress and technology. The war has progressed constantly long past anyone can remember, with no memorable cause. The war continues because of an inherent mistrust between both sides. The magical creatures, known collectively as Xenians, because of their strange nature, believe that the humans persecuted them until they were forced to rebel. The humans remember it differently: the Xenians rose up and tried to exterminate them form existence, and they fought back.

You are a soldier on the warfront in this conflict. Perhaps you are a simple foot soldier, or a powerful mage, or a genius general. All you have in common is that your lives are defined around this conflict, whether you hold a vehement hatred for the other side or are simply a pawn in the conflict. What will you do?

Guidelines:
1. My word is law.
2. Forum rules apply and I will uphold them.
3. No auto-hitting, godmoding, unless there is a worthy plot-related reason; I will determine if such a reason is valid.
4. I will alter these rules as I see fit.

Human-specific information:
The human half of the plane of Yusoilk is a sprawling city, some of it a slum, and some of it a metropolis. Some live in squalor and others live in luxury. The Human Liberation Army is the main goverment establishment, and the Grand General of the Liberation Army is also the leader of the Conclave, the governing legislature of the Human Dominion. There are some vestiges of the previous monarchical structure, in the form of noble families and a figurehead monarch, but t is primarily a militaristic state, and military service is mandatory for both men and women from the ages of 18 to 21.

Important names:
Aennan Uali - Queen of The Human Dominion (NPC)
Tossa Dielu - Grand General of the Human Liberation Army (NPC)
(List will be continually updated.)

Important places:
Sylfonis - Capital City and home to the Platinum Palace.
Antiva - Current field base of operations for the Human Liberation Army; the starting point for any Human PC's.

Technological guidelines:
There are few things that I will give a flat "no" to. Nothing too cyberpunk, though. Mostly conventional weaponry should be used; no LAZORZZ. The best bet is to use modified versions of current technology, and you will be fine. There are no aircraft, however; only ground and sea transport should be used. If there are any further issues, they will be addressed as they come, and this post will be updated accordingly. Oh, one other thing, please don't unnecessarily "futurize" everyday life. It makes suspension of disbelief harder to come by.

Xenian-specific information:
The Xenian territories are characterized by sparse villages, vast forests and plains, and the occasional city. The cities are the centers of commerce and business; most Xenians actually live in small villages and make their various ways to the cities on journeys. The Xenian territories are ruled by the Conclave, an oligarchical ruling body made that is basically a council of elders, with representatives of the various races and cities. The Xenian "army" is more like a militia, just a loose confederation of fighters who band together to defend themselves against human attacks or make raids on human settlements near the border.

Important names:
Dacari Hyndir - High Elder of the Conclave

Important places:
Arctandeos - City of the Conclave
Ursea - Militia Encampment ; starting point for Xenian PC's

Racial guidelines:
I'm not going to exclude any fantasy races, but please, no "half-elf, half werebear, daywalking vampire who is every elemental" or things like that. Also, please please PLEASE, if you are going to play a half-Xenian, half Human...consider them a weaker version of a Xenian in terms of magic. Humans would not under any circumstances allow a half-Xenian in their midst, so all hybrids belong on the Xenian side of the war. I won't allow a character like this to be played unless I am sufficiently convinced that the player is trustworthy to play it right.

Magical guidelines:
Not much to say here. Just be aware that the balance in this war is even; human technology has advanced to the point that it can compete at an even level with Xenian magic. And do try to be creative in your use of magic, don't just limit yourself to elementalism.

Post a character profile here, mine is following shortly, and then we will begin once I think we have enough players to get off to a good start and I've approved every profile.

Are positions on the Conclave available?

Anything is a possibility, but obviously, that entails a much greater dedication to the RP. If you can guarantee me that you'll be a dedicated member of the RP, I would be much more comfortable giving you an important role in the RP.

Also, my profile:

Name: Durand Ealer

Age: 25

Gender: Male

Personality: Durand is a very reclusive figure. He has no love for bloodshed, but he does what he feels is necessary to keep the Xenians from killing his people. He would prefer not to fight at all, but knows that he is able to do what many others cannot, and so he owes it to the rest of his race to fight. This aversion to fighting, however, has led him to make mistakes in the past, letting dangerous enemies escape because of merciful treatment.

Bio: Durand is the current field leader of the most elite wing of the Human army. Rather than simply commanding the grunts, he is in charge of the most tactically skilled humans that are available. His entire unit is comprised of many different specialists, and between all of them, he has effective answers for most threats by the Xenian magic.

He is a descendant of a noble family that originally founded the capital city and defended it during the original Xenian conflict, and it was only due to their efforts that they were able to contain the Xenians, rather than being overrun by them. Because of this lineage, he is considered a high ranking noble for being involved in the original line of protectors, and it is due to this lineage that he finds himself in the high-ranking position in the military, though that doesn't mean he is unfit for the job.

Abilities/Gear: He is clad in light carbon-fiber armor that offers a great deal of protection without impairing movement much. He also carries a powerful sub-machinegun that can be alternated between conventional bullets and fletched, bladed bullets, the latter being used to maim but not kill targets that are needed alive. The gun is linked to a visor that he wears disguised as simple sunglasses, but they actually are a readout for a extremely accurate and powerful targeting system. This allows him to view the targets and where his gun is aimed without having to use a scope or gun sight. The visor also has a night vision mode and a light filtering mode. In sheaths at his belt behind his back, he wears a pair of foot long blades that release electric current on contact, that will both shock those they cut and electrocute another blade that they come in contact with. He carries flash, smoke, and frag grenades. All his gear is powered by removable and replaceable power supplies. Each one lasts for about a day in standby mode, or 8 hours in combat mode. He carries 5 backups, in addition to the one that would normally be worn with it, but these backups cannot be changed in the heat of battle.

I can guarantee being on here for today through Tuesday, but I'm in California from Wednesday to Sunday, and will be back on Monday. There, I might be able to get on and RP, if I'm lucky.

Well, I think that we can work around that. As long as you'll be able to continue in a long-term capacity once you've returned, I it would be fine for you to create a character that was a conclave member.

I can guarantee commitment afterwards, so I'll just make my charry now...

Yes, please do!

Name: Shortsnout XI

Race: Rattius

Age: 45

Gender: Male

Position: Representative of the city of Maize, arts and education capital of the Xenians, for the Conclave

Personality and Bio: Will be revealed in RP (surprises are always good :3)

Abilities/Gear: When part of hte Conclave, he wears a purple cape with the city's insignia on it (an open book). Otherwise, he does not wear clothing, and simply clips on a katana for battle. He can use illusion magic, as well as a variety of small spells. His main crux in battle is his agility, which is unmatched by any so far.

Appearance: Take this picture: http://mapleartistaeros.deviantart.com/art...sketch-81095132 and color in the body with light brown fur, and the eyes dark brown.

Vyrwolf, I'd like to see you flesh out your description of your magical abilities a bit more, like I did with my character's weaponry. I always require a specific description of a person's powers, because by making the profiles more specific, it makes it easier to prevent powerplayers from dominating the game. Once you've done that, you'll be fully accepted.

Yeah, it's kinda short. >> I'll give a little more description, but a lot of Shortsnout's magic is just drawing upon energy and using it in various ways. Nothing really specific.

Name: Owen Ramsey

Race: Human

Age: 28

Gender: Male

Position: Captain (Tank Commander)

Personality and Bio: To be seen.

Weapons:

[M2007 Battle Rifle]

[M2007 Pistol]

[AAV-H2007 Main Battle Tank]
Based on the T-90 chassis, the H2007 is an updated tank for the future of combat.

The armor is composed of ERA plating over a composite Ceramic-Titanium sheeting, and measures roughly 22mm thick on a vertical slope, and much thicker on sloped plating and the frontal plating on the tank.

The main guns are two 80mm Naval Guns, fitting for tank useage, and equipped a dual autoloader. But due to the design, the guns cannot fire at once, making the setup a way to minimize overheating and barrel wear, by extending the effort over two barrels instead of rate, and also increasing the rate of fire in the process.

There is also a 7.2mm Machine Gun mounted on the turrent, and two 70mm Rocket launchers bolted to the turret's side. Under the chassis, there is rack of five 40mm smoke grenades, and a rack of normal fragmentation grenades facing to the sides of the tank.


Equipment:

[WITS]
Weapons Integrated Targeting System, this allows for Owen to use the visor of his Helmet as a Joint HUD and Tactical Command Node. It connects to his visor, and uses a Helmet integrated sensor suit and transparent LCD HUD to capture and display information.

[M2010 Combat Armor]
The latest in a long line of Armor made for the Human Empire, the M2010 uses a Layer of Titanium and Ceramic plating over a Kevlar and Hydroflex weave, to provide a standard of protection unrivaled by all but powered armor, which was deemed too expensive to produce in any large amount.
Among other systems included in this armor, a modular armor plate system, and an anti-magic dispersal ward are included, allowing the wearer to shift armor types quickly, and to have to slight protection against magic abilities.

Appearance: Owen is a clean cut, athletic man, with green eyes, dark brown hair cut down to his ears, and a nondescript face. He a wears a Green and Brown Camouflaged BDU.

Kronos, if you could include specs for the Battle Tank, that would be appreciative.