Discuss Of Humans and Dragons - Underground HQ [PG-VL]

[TheResplendent]

[FONT=Tahoma]Heh, I was going to save the creation of the underground thread for announcing the acceptances and start of the RP, but i've received quite a number of questions already so I figured i'd open this up any more.

A few things concerning everybody I thought i'd clear up:

-All of the dragons can breathe fire, it's common between them. They can all fly, swim, etc. They are able to talk aloud, as well as directly with their rider in private...how often they talk, who they talk to, or what they talk about is completely up to you.

-The way things are looking so far is great, we're more then half way toward having the 8 slots filled. If they do get filled, then i'd gladly entertain as many more sign-ups that come in as possible, since i know that there will be a garaunteed 8. As i've said, it is not first come first serve.

Any further questions/comments can be asked here.

[b]Edit:[/b] Some information about the bond between the dragons and their riders (you). It is mentioned in the chapter I posted for the anthology, but there is something called the Ouroboros Scroll which contains the magic used for humans to be able to communicate with dragons if the spell is enchanted correctly, and if the dragon's will favors the human that has been chosen.

The dragon's willingness is more instinctive, but once the initial contact has been made in terms of the rider being able to understand the dragon and vice-versa, the bond between them must grow like any other relationship. The dragon must come to trust it's rider, and vice-versa. So when taking into consideration your relationship with your dragon, think in terms of how far you've come since that first point of contact after using the Ouroboros Scroll.

Also, understanding the dragon is not as complex as there being many different languages. The dragons can understand one another, and the riders can understand any dragon that chooses to speak to them once they are able to understand their own. Contact between dragons and those who are not riders is most difficult however, as the dragon will be understood only in roars and other sounds. Though the dragons understand english well, they will not make sense to the person they are speaking to unless it is a rider.[/FONT]

[Engel]

[color=seagreen][size=1]Is it possible to change the element of the breath attack? For example, in my sample post, I had Eranikus spraying corrosive acid instead of fire because he's a nature / green / swamp dragon.

Just wondering. If not, I'll change it.

Danke.[/color][/size]

[TheResplendent]

[FONT=Tahoma]Lets just say I don't want things to get too out of hand with what the dragon's are capable of spewing forth from their mouths. I don't mind the corrosive acid in place of the fire, as my dear Adria will be capable of breathing out blue fire. Let's try to keep this capability within the reasonable range of what they should be. Take liberties with types of fire breathe if you guys want, or if you want to replace it make sure it isnt something like giant thunderbolts or a barrage of knives or what not :animestun [/FONT]

[4815162342]

[COLOR=DarkSlateBlue][SIZE=1][quote name='BKstyles][FONT=Tahoma]Lets just say I don't want things to get too out of hand with what the dragon's are capable of spewing forth from their mouths. I don't mind the corrosive acid in place of the fire, as my dear Adria will be capable of breathing out blue fire. Let's try to keep this capability within the reasonable range of what they should be. Take liberties with types of fire breathe if you guys want, or if you want to replace it make sure it isnt something like [B]giant thunderbolts or a barrage of knives or what not :animestun[/B'] [/FONT][/quote]

Darn. I take it that double-headed axes aren't permitted either, then? 9_9

Well, guess I'm out, then! >(

....no, actually, I did have a normal question. XD Does this world have many different terrains such as island/desert/foresty/snowy/volcanic/[spoiler]radiaaaaation[/spoiler]?

...okay maybe not the last one.

This question is just for curiosities sake, really. I like to know about the world and whatnot.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[TheResplendent]

[QUOTE=4815162342][COLOR=DarkSlateBlue][SIZE=1]

Darn. I take it that double-headed axes aren't permitted either, then? 9_9

Well, guess I'm out, then! >(

....no, actually, I did have a normal question. XD Does this world have many different terrains such as island/desert/foresty/snowy/volcanic/[spoiler]radiaaaaation[/spoiler]?

...okay maybe not the last one.

This question is just for curiosities sake, really. I like to know about the world and whatnot.[/SIZE][/COLOR][/QUOTE]
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One of the larger points I wanted concerning the world, was that you have the freedom to shape it any way you want within the believeability of the era.

Here's the concrete information on the state of the world:

-Two very large continents: Nidorram on the west / Kythira on the east. In between are various sets of Islands and about a half a days boat trip in between continents depending on the route taken.

-The Sapiens HQ is located within a large mountain range, and the Validus within a deep forest.

-The two capital cities on Nidorram (now under Empire control) are/were Pharesh and Khardock.

-On Kythira, there is a Isthmus toward the southern end that connects to a smaller mass of land (still part of the continent) that is where Garai's castle is located.

-Ports on each continent are typically under the jurisdiction and watch of the Empire, but the Resistances have private ports that they run behind the Empire's backs.

So part of the RP will be your shaping of the world in addition to these things, so yes there will be Islands, deserts, forests, snow, etc etc. You decide where to put em =).[/font]

[Engel]

[color=seagreen][size=1]Hey, do we all have to be human? I had an interesting idea. Just a fleeting one, but if we don't have to be just human, I can grab that fleeting thought. ;D[/color][/size]

[TheResplendent]

[quote name='Engel][color=seagreen][size=1]Hey, do we all have to be human? I had an interesting idea. Just a fleeting one, but if we don't have to be just human, I can grab that fleeting thought. ;D[/color'][/size][/quote]


[font=tahoma]One of the strongest themes of the story is that dragons only allow humans to be their riders. I won't get too much into that now as I'd hopefully like to get to that point once the RP starts up. But yes, humans only please.[/font]

[Allamorph]

[FONT=Arial]Right, I have some follow-up questions/thoughts regarding Grateus's geography. First:
[quote name='BKstyles']-Two very large continents: Nidorram on the west / Kythira on the east. In between are various sets of Islands and about a half a days boat trip in between continents depending on the route taken.[/quote]
Only half a day, even with sails? So then these continents are [I]very[/I] large. (O_O) Either that or no one has bothered sailing west from Nidorram / east from Kythira. Or both. This also means that one could probably fly between continents easily on a well-rested dragon.

Lots of ideas come forth from these thoughts....
[quote name='BKstyles]-The Sapiens HQ is located within a large mountain range, [U']and the Validus within a deep forest.[/U][/quote]
Dragons being large and what, would there happen to be a cavern system underneath the Validus stronghold so the beasts could have at least a surrogate wyr? If possible, I can see the system abutting a canyon river so that the caverns open from a cliff. Of course, the dragons could launch from ground level, but it would be significantly more awkward, I think, especially given the trees and what. Besides, flying out of a canyon wall seems cooler, no?
[QUOTE=BKstyles]-The two capital cities on Nidorram (now under Empire control) are/were Pharesh and Khardock.

-On Kythira, there is a Isthmus toward the southern end that connects to a smaller mass of land (still part of the continent) that is where Garai's castle is located.[/QUOTE]
Approximately where are the capitals on Nidorram? I don't really think specific locations are necessary, just a general North-east or South-west or such. Also, is Garai's castle the only major city of interest on Kythira, or is there another Empire stronghold we can focus on? The more, the merrier....[/FONT]

[TheResplendent]

[FONT=Tahoma]Well first, it goes without saying that travel anywhere on dragonback is quicker then a ship. Also, ja...very large continents. Ya believe me now, eh? =P. But in any case, there is not always a direct correlation between the size of the continents and the distance between them via water. These continents are much larger parallel to longitude, and hence the distance between them can be quite close horizontally. I specifically said the estimated distance between the two, literally (as in literally between them, on Nidorram's east coast and Kythira's west coast) and I also said dependent on the route taken.

Both HQs have areas located close to each location called "Nests" that the dragons typically dwell when their riders are on other business. It's a mix of a large body of water (river size) with waterfalls and hidden cavern type areas (as you mentioned), though i referred to them more as secret hideouts ;P. However for the most part, you as the riders decide where your dragon stays since it isn't unheard of to hang out with your dragons on a normal basis pending what kind of relationship you have with him/her. But the dragons are not meant to be like horses, kept in an area until they are needed for battle. They are our companions, and in some cases even more. They can have the favorite spots to be, they can hang out in a nest, etc etc. Use your imagination, but remember that they should be accesible at all times.

About the cities, actually Pharesh is a port city located around the center and Khardock is located more north and more west, it's the largest city on the continent. I had those in mind but neglected to mention I guess. Also, I've alread said that a lot of this will be under your control to create. I said in addition to the already stated geographical areas, you can take liberties and use your imagination. So obviously the castle won't be the only noteworthy city/hold/place on Kythira. Also remember that much of both continents are still under Empire control, including Pharesh and Khardock, so when you ask about other Empire strongholds, it's completely conceivable for them to be plentiful around the continents considering how much of them they control.

Anything important toward the story's progression involving geographical locations I already have in mind, so there's no need to worry about that. Other then those, you are free to use your imaginations.

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[Allamorph]

[FONT=Arial][quote name='BKstyles']...though i referred to them more as secret hideouts ;P.[/quote]
Yeah, somehow I just got it lodged in my head that dragon nests/roosts were referred to as wyrs (or weyrs). (Rhymes with sphere.) Personally, I think it looks much more 'dragony', if you will. But I'll go with the consensus on that one.

And while I'm having my brainstorming day, I think at some point the river should be stopped somewhat so the dragons have a nearby lake to bathe themselves in. Underground lakes work just as well; the image I have there is of the lake in [U][I]LOTR: The Two Towers[/I][/U] that Gandalf and the Balrog fell into. I was very much taken with that cavern.
[quote name='BKstyles']But the dragons are not meant to be like horses, kept in an area until they are needed for battle.[/quote]
Of course not. To do so would almost be sacrilege. Dragons are sentient, and so free to do as they please when not with their rider. Just so you know we're in agreement. (^_^).

Thank you. I have a decent picture of Grateus in my head now. I think I shall go now?my sister's dog is almost miaowing from behind her door, and I'm a little creeped out.[/FONT]

[TheResplendent]

[FONT=Tahoma]With the closing of the sign-ups, I shall list the accepted here. For the choices that were made between the spots that were being contested for, i made the decisions based on quite a few criterias and I have to say that a couple of them were really hard to make.

So on we go:

[center][b][color=blue]Sapiens Resistance[/color][/b]:
Donovan & Adriana - BKstyles
Eden & Cinder - Kitty
Persephone & Ciela - Strwpoptart
Alek & Era - Eclipse
Evangeline & Dryoga - Sakura

[b][color=blue]Validus Resistance[/color][/b]:
Samarkan & Sadalbari - Ozymandius Jones
Dionne & Meshuggener - 4815162342
Tristan & Lethe - Allamorph
Lethon & Eranikus - Engel[/center]

I should have the thread up in the square by tomorrow evening the latest (will probably do it when I get back from classes).[/FONT]

[Allamorph]

[FONT=Arial]Just to let you guys know, I'll be out of commission until Monday. Not sure if it'll matter, but eh. Better safe....[/FONT]

[4815162342]

[SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkOrange]I should be able to reply either tomorrow or Monday, I promise. ^^ Just wanted to let you know I wasn't bailing on the RP before even posting once, I just need to think on my post. [/COLOR][/SIZE]

[Allamorph]

[FONT=Arial]So, will [COLOR=DarkRed]Engel[/COLOR] and [COLOR=DarkRed]Sakura[/COLOR] be joining us soon? I can post anytime, and would like to shortly, but I'd much rather wait for them to jump in first.[/FONT]

[Kitty]

[size=1]I'd be willing to post again, also, but I'm not a hundred percent clear as to what the Sapiens are doing. If that could be cleared up, I'd be glad to write up another post. ^__^[/size]

[Sakura]

[SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy]Sorry I haven't been able to post in the main thread or even an excuse in this thread.
I haven't had time to do much with anything OB-wise lately because Uni's starting to pile on the assignments and assessments. Matt knows my predicament, but I am sorry. I was really excited about this RP.

I'll try to get in a post ASAP but I'm still really busy with assignments, and I'll be going away all of next week without internet. [B]I'll be absent from Tuesday the 10th to Saturday the 14th of April[/B].

If you guys want to post, you can use my character if you so wish. But at the present time I don't know when I'll have time to make a post.[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[TheResplendent]

[quote name='Kitty][size=1']I'd be willing to post again, also, but I'm not a hundred percent clear as to what the Sapiens are doing. If that could be cleared up, I'd be glad to write up another post. ^__^[/size][/quote]
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I appreciate the fact that there is still somewhat of an interest here, lol. In any case, I'll try to find the time to make another post and move things a long a bit to see how things progress. No hard feelings to those who have not posted though.

Also the Sapiens are simply engaged in a battle/defense at this time, simply to ensure none of the Legion breach the gate to the city.[/font]

[Allamorph]

[FONT=Arial]I'll be trying to throw something up later tonight. I just have a few things to take care of first (such as re-inserting my mind into Tristan).

Next week will be simpler. (But then, I said that [U]last[/U] week....)

[B]Edit:[/B] And by "tonight", I mean Friday. My mind is cloudy, and I cannot see events connect as I am used to doing. And the accurséd campus heaters are making me lightheaded. I must sleep.

Many apologies.[/FONT]