D20:Modern. Dark City Explorers Company. [OOC/Full]
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Mordane76
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Okay --
Perhaps we might want to start working on figuring out initial understandings of one another before we get into the story.
From the characters up so far, Finneas and Father Mallory have the highest starting Reputations, probably because we're both vocal fanatics about our respective fields. Andrew is probably more recognizable as a Rider than an individual at this point in his career, but we've probably seen him around town.
Gen is another matter -- at this point in her life, we've probably SEEN here, but might not know her.
Do any of the locals (Gen, Andrew, Finneas, Uriel, and Tokiwong) want to work out some backstory between their characters for before we start? Does Father Mallory want to work out anything in particular of what he's been doing since his recent arrival that might involve the other characters?
Sorry if I seem a bit eager... I just so itching to play! I haven't gamed (as a player) in almost a year. I haven't gamed at all in about two months... HELP!
Perhaps we might want to start working on figuring out initial understandings of one another before we get into the story.
From the characters up so far, Finneas and Father Mallory have the highest starting Reputations, probably because we're both vocal fanatics about our respective fields. Andrew is probably more recognizable as a Rider than an individual at this point in his career, but we've probably seen him around town.
Gen is another matter -- at this point in her life, we've probably SEEN here, but might not know her.
Do any of the locals (Gen, Andrew, Finneas, Uriel, and Tokiwong) want to work out some backstory between their characters for before we start? Does Father Mallory want to work out anything in particular of what he's been doing since his recent arrival that might involve the other characters?
Sorry if I seem a bit eager... I just so itching to play! I haven't gamed (as a player) in almost a year. I haven't gamed at all in about two months... HELP!
Mordane76 said:
This is a very good idea. A little more about Heolster City - the population is about 500, there are also a number of scavanger gangs in the area and a few hermit-types who live near the city (about another 100 people). There are several smaller communities in the area, none nearer than a three day journey by horse-back (about 100-120 miles). There is an organized public school system for children aged 6-10; once they can read & do basic arithmetic they're not required to attend. Any education beyond that needs to be aquired through an apprenticship or tutorial relationship with someone who posesses the desired knowledge. There is a mayor who is often easily controlled by a small group of 'wealthy' families. The Riders function as both a police force and military unit; protecting the city and enforcing it's laws. {If that's okay with Jarval.}
Mordane76 said:
Sorry if I seem a bit eager... I just so itching to play! I haven't gamed (as a player) in almost a year. I haven't gamed at all in about two months... HELP!
Me, too... I have had an itch for a game of this type for a while. Also, I'm just about the least patient person I know... but we'll probably get going shortly after Tokiwong returns from vacation.
Mordane76
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About Helostor City...
Are we using standard North American Geography? If so, whereabouts is Helostor City located (if that knowledge isn't privileged)? Also -- what's the climate like in Helostor City? I keep refering to Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome for climate and whatnot -- so that hot, desert-like climate (so Southwest North America)...
Are we using standard North American Geography? If so, whereabouts is Helostor City located (if that knowledge isn't privileged)? Also -- what's the climate like in Helostor City? I keep refering to Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome for climate and whatnot -- so that hot, desert-like climate (so Southwest North America)...
Orochi
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Okay, Father William is posted in the Rogue's gallery. I filled in the last two skill points to read and write Hebrew and Ancient Greek, tacked on some ammo for his pistol and a "poor box", and tweaked the background very slighty, adding his tendency to get rid of most of his reward money.
As far as what Father William's doing, he really only does three things as a rule: eat, preach, and kill. He could have met Andrew while tracking down a fugitive, or he has the option to meet just about anyone if they come into one of his services (he'll preach in hotel lobbies if he has to, or wherever he can get space, though God help anyone who doesn't put money in the poor box!)
As far as what Father William's doing, he really only does three things as a rule: eat, preach, and kill. He could have met Andrew while tracking down a fugitive, or he has the option to meet just about anyone if they come into one of his services (he'll preach in hotel lobbies if he has to, or wherever he can get space, though God help anyone who doesn't put money in the poor box!)
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Mordane76 said:
Terrain has been shifted a bit by earthquakes and such... and the Earth in general is a bit warmer than it used to be with slightly higher oceans (barely noticeable - nothing approaching Waterworld terrain). I had intended to put Helostor in the former Great Lakes region but can easily re-locate it to a more rugged terrain... say near present-day Phoenix.
Lots of rocky desert with a few lush valleys. Heolster is located in one of these valleys. Three sides of the commmunity are protected by natural rock walls, sentry posts have been placed at key points. The fourth (North) side of the city has a man-made wall.
Between the wall and the open desert is a no-man's-land filled with piles of scrap and ramshackle huts. It is almost safe during the daylight hours, but very deadly at night. The good citizens of Heolster are split: some see the slums as an extra layer of protection between Heolster and the Outlands (these tend to be the individuals who never leave the city & therefore don't need to pass through the area) the rest of Heolster's population sees the slums as a blight on their town & would like to get rid of them entirely - some by peaceful methods, some by force or fire. Bringing up this debate is a sure-fire way to start an argument or all-out brawl.
How does that sound to everyone?
Note: these ideas (the above geographical stuff) are just off the top of my head and is not set in stone, I thought it would take longer to get players for the game & get stats, ect. together, so I'm still world-building. Feel free to offer ideas or suggestions; I'll consider them all and will try to include any that are particularly relavent to your character's history.
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