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| Author: | Tulak ForgeArm [ October 25th, 2016, 3:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Application for vassalage - Tulak Forgearm |
Greetings and Salutations Noble Citizens of the Empire! LORE "They call me Tulak, discarded son of Tabor Forgearm from the Under-Mountain clan. I cringe most notably as I scribe this, as recollecting the recent past has left many scars upon my grey matter that have yet to, and probably never will, heal. My once-father is a respected crafter of all things iron. I was raised, as the eldest son, to learn his trade and then work alongside him until such a time came that he could no longer create the great spark upon the anvil, and then take his place as master of the clan. A remembrance of a now dashed dream turned nightmare. It all began, as most tragedies do, by falling in love. She was wonderful. Darsus' hair a lovely shade of red, with brown highlights (I often teased her about how they were simply a sign that the Mountain had blessed her) that she kept up in a ponytail. After we had our two beautiful daughters, she would let them swing on it as she played with them...The memory still causes me to tear up and smile at the same time.... One afternoon, we had all decided to go for a family picnic deep within the caves, near a stream that I had noticed a few weeks prior. A perfect opportunity for the Children (Maya and Griela) to get some time playing in shallow water, and for myself and Darsus to just relax from the hectic lives we were now leading and spend some quality time together. (We were still deeply in love, but children and work can take the opportunity for romance away rather quickly and unceremoniously.) When we arrived at the cave, we found a nice flat area within a few feet of the cave wall and the stream to lay out a blanket and set up the meal. After eating, and teasing Griela about how the young lad from Clan Diorite had a crush on her, we let the girls run off to play. I can still smell Darsus hair, and almost feel the tickle of her slight beard on my chest where she nestled her head, and I drifted off to sleep. Then the scream, a scream I still hear in my sleep over and over again. It was Maya.. And it wasn't a scream of play, it was sheer terror. I scrambled for my axe, and rolled/leapt up into a dead run. On the other side of the stream there was a crack in cave wall. The girls and Darsus must have thought it would be fun to explore it.... As I got within ten feet of the crack, I felt it... the Mountain was shifting... the crack was compressing... My girls, My Darsus, would be crushed.... I ran and lept with all I had, driving my axe handle in sideways to help create a wedge support and hold the crack open just a little longer.... but as I entered the crack, I saw Darsus running towards me, Griela in hand, absolute fear in her eyes as the walls of the narrow passage were closing in faster and faster. "Hurry!" I screamed... "The axe handle is splintering!".... as she drew closer to me, I could see all hope now gone from her eyes as she flung Griela forward in my direction.... and then all of my world came to an abrupt end.... I sat there, surrounded by rubble and falling rock, the blood of my Griela pooling at my feet, and the look of lost hope on the eyes of my Darsus permanently etched within my mind... All of my reason for living, taken from me by the Mountain I had given my life to... I left the Clan, and that damned Mountain, the very next day, never to return. Looking for a fresh start, I wandered aimlessly for several months, taking odd jobs where I could, and acclimating myself to the surface world. And here today, I find myself on the shores of the Mercurian Empire. Perhaps here, in this place, I can find peace. Start anew, and give time it's shot at healing these old wounds, and easing my painful memories." About myself I am a 48 year old that began playing Minecraft right after the Beta of Version 1.2 was released in early 2011. I am an avid fantasy nut, and have played Dungeons and Dragons (tabletop) since it was still called ChainMail. I have been looking for a server that I can get involved in that has a back story and allows for real RPG. I came upon this website and it seemed to fit the bill of just what I was looking for. I live on the East Coast of the USA, and would play at various times and days, depending on my work schedule. I sincerely hope you will accept me, and look forward to getting to know many of you in game. Please, if I have omitted anything you would like to know, or would like to see my lore/backstory altered, just let me know... I can be very flexible. PlayerName: Azathoth68 |
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| Author: | Cerdic Accynnafon [ October 25th, 2016, 3:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Application for vassalage - Tulak Forgearm |
Welcome to the Mercurian Empire! I am very excited to see this quality of writing. This is really great stuff. I don't see anything that conflicts whatsoever. Here are a few more questions for you: * Would you mind posting some build pictures, even if they are new builds/done in creative? * What would you do if you had a territory dispute where it was contested? * If you had to pick a few biomes to build in, which would you choose? * Our system relies on a liege-vassal system. Have you read our FAQ to understand how this system works? * We use Discord, a voice program to talk while we are playing. Would you be open to joining our voice program? Thanks for posting, and I look forward to your responses! |
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| Author: | Rowan [ October 25th, 2016, 3:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Application for vassalage - Tulak Forgearm |
greetings! Your story is one of great sorrow, the lost of a loved one can't be surpassed. I hope you have found healing in your journeys, ready to start a new life in our great empire. |
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| Author: | Tulak ForgeArm [ October 25th, 2016, 4:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Application for vassalage - Tulak Forgearm |
Quote: Would you mind posting some build pictures, even if they are new builds/done in creative? Thank you very much for the compliment. http://imgur.com/a/SRQ3p Quote: What would you do if you had a territory dispute where it was contested? I would attempt to resolve it peacefully with the individual(s) involved first, and then, if necessary, seek the assistance of the local constabulary. Quote: If you had to pick a few biomes to build in, which would you choose? For RPG purposes, any Biome but Mountains. But I like the colder Biomes, and Plains the most. Quote: Our system relies on a liege-vassal system. Have you read our FAQ to understand how this system works? Yes, I read and understand how that Hierarchical system works. I foresee no issues with it. Quote: We use Discord, a voice program to talk while we are playing. Would you be open to joining our voice program? I currently find myself without a working headset, but I intend to remedy that soon, and would have no issues using that Voice Program. |
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| Author: | Celestine [ October 25th, 2016, 4:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Application for vassalage - Tulak Forgearm |
Amazing lore, sir! I'm sure your application will go smoothly |
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| Author: | Joren [ October 25th, 2016, 4:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Application for vassalage - Tulak Forgearm |
This is an incredibly impressive application, and you seem like the exact type of applicant we are seeking. You have my kingly vote! |
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| Author: | Arcel [ October 25th, 2016, 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Application for vassalage - Tulak Forgearm |
Some fantastic lore already! Seems to me like you'd be a great fit for the server. |
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| Author: | King Erastil [ October 25th, 2016, 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Application for vassalage - Tulak Forgearm |
You have my vote as well |
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| Author: | Petra Ravnikaar [ October 25th, 2016, 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Application for vassalage - Tulak Forgearm |
Well written. I'd like to see where your story takes you. There has been significant loss, grief, and pain for all residents of the Mercurian Empire throughout their long history, but there is also joy, happiness and safety to be found. My own people have gone through a significant transition, becoming united under one leader after decades of failed negotiations, peace talks and violence, so I know full well the loss and pain it causes. You have my Royal Vote, this is a great application. See you in game when you get all your votes (which you will swiftly!) Keep checking this application every day! |
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| Author: | Cerdic Accynnafon [ October 26th, 2016, 1:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Application for vassalage - Tulak Forgearm |
You now have three royal votes! You only need one more royal vote, or a passed bill from the house of dukes before you get in! |
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