Introduction
The Fire Nation has brutally attacked and destroyed the Air Nomad home. Fire Lord Sozin is bent on conquering the world, and will not hesitate to do the same thing to any who stand in his way. Avatar Roku - the world's best hope for peace - has vanished. The new Avatar is faced with a decision - will he (or she) run, or stand? Will they attempt to overthrow Sozin? Surely an entire people cannot be so cruel and bloodthirsty - there must be someone who can lead the Fire Nation to peace.
Will they try to convince Sozin to change his evil ways? Perhaps he should be given a chance. Or will the Avatar help him in his cause? Because Lord Sozin will stop at nothing to achieve conquest, and is hunting the Avatar in hopes of exploiting his (or her) power to do so.
Open Roles
Avatar's companions
Earth Kingdom resistance
Bending masters who might teach the Avatar on her journey
Any other bender or non-bender who would fit well in our story
You do not have to take one of the above roles, but those are the ones that need to be filled before we can begin
Reserved
Accepted Characters
Sotaro Yuan - played by Red Soldier
Qin Huang (Firebender) - Played by Roku Mushabuki
Mei Rong (Sozin's primary advisor and military commander) - played by Red Soldier (until someone decides to take over)
Fire Lord Sozin - played by Addrinvan
Jangmu (Avatar) - played by Resurgam
Daichi Madarame (official Earthbender teacher) - played by Alliqua_Dark
Yuzaku Ishida (official Waterbender teacher) - played by Alliqua_Dark
Jin Lee (official Firebender teacher) - played by Gosunkgugi
Zerath Mael (Firebender, Royal Guard) - played by Redred33mer
Character Sheet
Name:
Gender:
Age:
Occupation (or Role):
Bender: (yes/no)/(if yes, which element)
Appearance: (Either a picture or a detailed description. Include any distinguishing marks such as scars, tattoos, birthmarks, etc)
Special Skills:
Personality:
Brief History:
- 27 posts here • Page 2 of 2 • 1, 2
The Story So Far... Write a Post » as written by 7 authors
The eel hounds trampled the undergrowth as they circled him, leaving no useful openings. Jin's eyes darted from one soldier to the next and found - at a glance, at least - no one he knew. That was probably a good thing. For a moment he considered lying, telling them that he was a forward scout or spy, but he was a terrible liar and knew it. He turned back and forth, switching stances in indecision as he stared down the soldiers. Then they were ordered to take him, and Jin's fuse finally burned down. Spinning around again, he shot a short-lived circle of fire between him and the approaching scouts, singing speartips and threatening eyebrows, and as the clearing they caught him in was lit up by the flame, he spotted some tell-tale rank insignia. Jin raised his hands, and bright jets of fire sprouted from his closed fists as he faced the officer, glancing left and right to make sure he wouldn't catch a spear in the back while he talked.
"Captain," he said, "you'll forgive me if I don't bow, but I'm not a member of the army. All I've done is trek peacefully through these woods." He glanced over at the approaching mass of soldiers from the camp, "and maybe stop to help a fallen countryman on the way." Getting out from under dozens of soldiers surrounding him would be virtually impossible - especially as he'd rather not kill any of them. Dragging this out was the worst possible thing he could do. "There really is no call for this."
Sotaro considered. Under usual circumstances he may not have cared if someone decided to live as a huntsman, but this was not peacetime. A firebender trekking through the woods alongside an army looking like an Earth Kingdom hunter during wartime was questionable.
A dispatch of soldiers from the camp caught up to the band. There were perhaps a dozen, weapons drawn.
"Captain," breathed the one in the lead. "This one was caught trespassing after the attack. Lee claims he was trying to take his uniform."
Having no time or patience for needless indecision, Sotaro motioned for his men to close in.
"I don't care much for bowing," said Sotaro simply. "But these days, everyone is in the army. And considering recent events, I can't afford to let you walk."
The unarmed infantrymen surrounded Jin more closely while the spearmen formed a wall behind them to prevent escape.
If this man was telling the truth, Sotaro would have have some explaining to do. If he truly was treacherous, he would be in an even bigger bind. In any case, Sotaro was not about to risk a potential rebel bringing information to the enemy or leading another attack.
- 27 posts here • Page 2 of 2 • 1, 2
View All »Arcs
Arcs are bundles of posts that you can organize on your own. They're useful for telling a story that might span long periods of time or space.
There are no arcs in this roleplay.
View All » Create New » Quests
There are no quests in this roleplay.
Add Group » View All » 0 Factions to align with
Here's the current leaderboard.
There are no groups in this roleplay!
Game Master Controls
Welcome home, Promethean. Here, you can manage your universe.
Arcs
Arcs are bundles of posts from any location, allowing you to easily capture sub-plots which might be spread out across multiple locations.
Add Quest » Quests
You can create Quests with various rewards, encouraging your players to engage with specific plot lines.
Add Setting » 13 Settings for your players to play in
Settings are the backdrop for the characters in your universe, giving meaning and context to their existence. By creating a number of well-written locations, you can organize your universe into areas and regions.
Navigation
While not required, locations can be organized onto a map. More information soon!
Add Group » 0 Factions to align with
There are no groups in this roleplay!
Collectibles
By creating Collectibles, you can reward your players with unique items that accentuate their character sheets.
Once an Item has been created, it can be spawned in the IC using /spawn Item Name
(case-sensitive, as usual) — this can be followed with /take Item Name
to retrieve the item into the current character's inventory.
Mobs
Give your Universe life by adding a Mob, which are auto-replenishing NPCs your players can interact with. Useful for some quick hack-and-slash fun!
Mobs can be automated spawns, like rats and bats, or full-on NPCs complete with conversation menus. Use them to enhance your player experience!
Current Mobs
No mobs have been created yet.
Spawns
Locations where Mobs and Items might appear.
Events
You can schedule events for your players to create notifications and schedule times for everyone to plan around.
The Forge
Use your INK to craft new artifacts in Another Way. Once created, Items cannot be changed, but they can be bought and sold in the marketplace.
Notable Items
No items have been created yet!
The Market
Buy, sell, and even craft your own items in this universe.
Market DataMarket conditions are Quick Buy (Items Most Recently Listed for Sale) |
Open Stores
View All » Add Character » 9 Characters to follow in this universe
Newest
Zerath Mael
"Where there is darkness, fire sheds light."
Jin Lee
"I'm not the only soldier with a conscience, just the only one with a backbone."
Jangmu
"But when you move amidst the world of sense/From both attachment and aversion freed, There comes the peace in which all sorrows end/And you live in the wisdom of the Self." - Bhagavad Gita
Fire Lord Sozin
"I can't help but think of a time when everything was so much brighter ..."
Mei Rong
"The great secret of power is never to will to do more than you can accomplish." - Henrik Ibsen
Qin Huang
"If you ever face an enemy who is stronger than yourself, he can not be defeated by honorable means. The only way is to decieve him then crush him."
Sotaro Yuan
"A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory." - Memoirs of the Geisha
Trending
Mei Rong
"The great secret of power is never to will to do more than you can accomplish." - Henrik Ibsen
Jin Lee
"I'm not the only soldier with a conscience, just the only one with a backbone."
Fire Lord Sozin
"I can't help but think of a time when everything was so much brighter ..."
Qin Huang
"If you ever face an enemy who is stronger than yourself, he can not be defeated by honorable means. The only way is to decieve him then crush him."
Sotaro Yuan
"A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory." - Memoirs of the Geisha
Zerath Mael
"Where there is darkness, fire sheds light."
Jangmu
"But when you move amidst the world of sense/From both attachment and aversion freed, There comes the peace in which all sorrows end/And you live in the wisdom of the Self." - Bhagavad Gita
Most Followed
Jin Lee
"I'm not the only soldier with a conscience, just the only one with a backbone."
Qin Huang
"If you ever face an enemy who is stronger than yourself, he can not be defeated by honorable means. The only way is to decieve him then crush him."
Sotaro Yuan
"A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory." - Memoirs of the Geisha
Fire Lord Sozin
"I can't help but think of a time when everything was so much brighter ..."
Zerath Mael
"Where there is darkness, fire sheds light."
Mei Rong
"The great secret of power is never to will to do more than you can accomplish." - Henrik Ibsen
Jangmu
"But when you move amidst the world of sense/From both attachment and aversion freed, There comes the peace in which all sorrows end/And you live in the wisdom of the Self." - Bhagavad Gita
View All » Places
14 posts · 6 characters present · last post 2015-02-14 23:47:57 »
One of the four nations. It is the largest and most population nation with a balanced climate.
10 posts · 3 characters present · last post 2015-01-28 14:42:26 »
NoneThe Avatar world is a fantastic, epic place of elemental bending and adventure.
3 posts · 0 characters present · last post 2015-01-16 09:36:44 »
Earth Kingdom ↪ Yu Dao Owner: Red Soldier
The first colony established by the Earth Kingdom, located on the western Earth Kingdom.
0 posts · 0 characters present · last post 1970-01-01 00:00:00 »
One of the four Air Nomad Temples, located within a mountain range southeast of the Earth Kingdom.
0 posts · 0 characters present · last post 1970-01-01 00:00:00 »
One of the four Air Temples, located off the northern coast of the Earth Kingdom.
0 posts · 0 characters present · last post 1970-01-01 00:00:00 »
Earth Kingdom ↪ Omashu Owner: Red Soldier
The second largest city within the Earth Kingdom, located in the southwestern region.
0 posts · 0 characters present · last post 1970-01-01 00:00:00 »
One of the four Air Nomad Temples, located within a mountain range north of the Fire Nation.
0 posts · 0 characters present · last post 1970-01-01 00:00:00 »
The second major stronghold of the waterbenders, located in the South Pole.
0 posts · 0 characters present · last post 1970-01-01 00:00:00 »
One of the four nations. A volcanic archipelago with a warm, humid climate. It's season is summer.
0 posts · 0 characters present · last post 1970-01-01 00:00:00 »
The Fire Nation Capital and seat of power.
0 posts · 0 characters present · last post 1970-01-01 00:00:00 »
The Earth Kingdom Capital, also known as the Impenetrable City.
0 posts · 0 characters present · last post 1970-01-01 00:00:00 »
One of the two main water tribes, located in the North Pole.
0 posts · 0 characters present · last post 1970-01-01 00:00:00 »
One of four air temples that are home to the Air Nomads.
Fullscreen Chat » Create Topic » Another Way: Out of Character
Discussions
-
- Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
-
Another Way
1, 2, 3, 4by Red Soldier on Thu Jan 01, 2015 8:25 pm
- 64 Replies
- 2440 Views
- Last post by Red Soldier
on Sat Feb 14, 2015 6:53 pm
-
Another Way
Most recent OOC posts in Another Way
Re: Another Way
Re: Another Way
Re: Another Way
As for Azulon and Zerath, Redred, I can get Mei Rong (my second character) to send reinforcements or otherwise stir up trouble. I haven't done much with her since we started because she's currently with Sozin, who is played by Addrinvan. Addrinvan, if you post a response, I'll continue. Or, I could just make my next post with Mei, and you could follow.
Re: Another Way
Re: Another Way
Otherwise, the game will go wherever we take it. As GM, I take into account everyone's suggestions and sometimes try to guide the roleplay in one direction or another for the purposes of a linear story. However, since this is an open world type of roleplay, no one is obliged to go with it. We're rewriting history, after all.
Re: Another Way
I'm fine with that too, though, although I'd like all of this to get me in contact with the avatar and friends in the end.
Re: Another Way
My hope is to actually get the army moving again. Presuming that Jin remains captured, do you want to have Qin infiltrate the camp at Fei Long as the troops are getting across the basin? There would be enough time, considering that they have heavy machinery and some are injured. This would move the timeline to early the following day.
I'm not sure how far away you want Jangmu and company to be, Alligua and Resurgam. They can be camped close enough for any or all to intercept now, or at Fei Long.
Re: Another Way
Re: Another Way
Re: Another Way
In any case, it seems like Jin arrived at the camp before Sotaro went off to run Qin down. We have a few options - Sotaro can return to camp and track Jin down once he sees the uproar (this would require a bit of a stretch in terms of timeframe if Jin arrived shortly before Sotaro went after Qin, but you said that an indeterminate amount of time has passed), or the two could cross paths on his way back.
Alliqua, if you're up for it, we can have Jangmu and Sotaro intercept Jin near the Fire Nation camp.
Re: Another Way
Re: Another Way
I'm also thinking that maybe we should write our next post together through PM's so we can post the whole conversation that determines what Jangmu and Yuzaku do with Daichi at once instead of it being spread out over several posts.
Re: Another Way
Re: Another Way
Aside from that, Azulon's landed in already conquered territories. His presence and movement right now has no real impact to what's happening with everyone else; Roku should be able to catch up time-wise anyways. I was just making a post, keeping up with the time you're in so I can introduce my character into the RP.
Re: Another Way
The end of my last post was intended to allow Roku the opportunity to allow his characters to gather themselves, and for the Avatar and her crew to catch up time-wise. The plan is to meet up around Omashu, where there will hopefully be more action.
Re: Another Way
Also, I have tagged my posts accordingly. The tagging option on this site has not been cooperating very well with m computers recently.