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Jian Ya (played by Maelstrom)

The Phoenix Crown. A priceless treasure that has been stolen from the royal court long ago. Though it wasn't too devastating of a loss, years would pass and it would become apparent that the Emperor was growing more desperate to reclaim the crown. From this, he has sent forth messengers bearing the message that the Emperor was seeking adventurers to reclaim the stolen possession and return it in return for priceless treasures and untold powers.

One of these messages somehow crosses into your hands, and has perked your interest. Will you answer the call?

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Set in an alternate universe where China has taken over Japan and Korea, uniting the oriental nations and creating a larger empire known as the "Greater Middle Kingdom". Thus, the cultures have melded with each other, though they are still relatively distinct. Any kind of character is accepted. We already have 2 people, and are looking for 1 more currently.
Magic 60%
Magic may be accepted as truth but is not common. It might be harnessed only by specific beings. Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones.
Technology 30%
Renaissance
Combat 40%
Unrest may be part of the setting, but any scenes that happen to involve combat may be summarized.

Details: Freeform, paragraphs required, long-term RP partner preferred.

Sycha (played by Sunlitzen)

Sycha is one of the 2 who answeres the call. If you want to play with this lovely wanderer, answer below!
Does the character have to be of eastern orient as well?
Jian Ya (played by Maelstrom) Topic Starter

Raider-jack29 wrote:
Does the character have to be of eastern orient as well?

It's preferred to be. This takes place in ancient China. Isolation is one of the very big policies, thus foreigners weren't there lest they were merchants or traders of sorts, but even then they don't play a very big role.
That might be hard...I'm not exactly knowledgeable on creatures of the eastern mythologies or legends that also carry a human form.
(I know I can just be human but that's no fun)
Jian Ya (played by Maelstrom) Topic Starter

Perhaps this might not be the roleplay for you in that case. I don't want to deter you or turn you away, but not knowing anything about Eastern Asian cultures and mythos as well as how they impact the setting might end up in making it a less pleasurable experience for the others.

Maybe take out a lot of books or search up information on the web, then make a decision.
The strange thing is that I truly do admire the east and its philosophies, and history however my knowledge of eastern mythologies centers around mostly Japan and a few Chinese gods I also have a very wide bridge of knowledge upon the Japanese kami but as far as creatures go I've only heard of the kitsune and various demon like creatures.
Thank you for understanding though...best of wishes!
Jian Ya (played by Maelstrom) Topic Starter

Still open, though we did start.
Sycha (played by Sunlitzen)

Raider-jack29 wrote:
The strange thing is that I truly do admire the east and its philosophies, and history however my knowledge of eastern mythologies centers around mostly Japan and a few Chinese gods I also have a very wide bridge of knowledge upon the Japanese kami but as far as creatures go I've only heard of the kitsune and various demon like creatures.
Thank you for understanding though...best of wishes!

Raider, if you still want to join, I have a few suggestions for characters. Tengu can be considered very humanoid. They are bird/crow demons and usually depicted more bird-like but can also have a more angel-like apperance these days. Oni can be taken many different creative ways, there are a few dragon types in eastern mythology that can take human form... For inspiration I often turn to anime like Inuyasha (ok maybe a bit derpy, but whatever works, right?) or the Dungeons and Dragons Oriental Adventures book. There are free PDF's of that book online. Take a look around and see if anything grabs your interest.
Jian Ya (played by Maelstrom) Topic Starter

Sycha wrote:
Raider-jack29 wrote:
The strange thing is that I truly do admire the east and its philosophies, and history however my knowledge of eastern mythologies centers around mostly Japan and a few Chinese gods I also have a very wide bridge of knowledge upon the Japanese kami but as far as creatures go I've only heard of the kitsune and various demon like creatures.
Thank you for understanding though...best of wishes!

Raider, if you still want to join, I have a few suggestions for characters. Tengu can be considered very humanoid. They are bird/crow demons and usually depicted more bird-like but can also have a more angel-like apperance these days. Oni can be taken many different creative ways, there are a few dragon types in eastern mythology that can take human form... For inspiration I often turn to anime like Inuyasha (ok maybe a bit derpy, but whatever works, right?) or the Dungeons and Dragons Oriental Adventures book. There are free PDF's of that book online. Take a look around and see if anything grabs your interest.

Like I said, do a little research and put some thought into it. Maybe you will change your mind, but either way for the time being we are still open.
If you are still accepting people. I wouldn't mind joining in.

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