From an abandoned roleplay in a another site. The partner deleted their account unfortunately but it never got started!
Setting:
The Empire of Diluculum
Current year: 1543
Five hundred years ago, humanity discovered they were not alone. Initially, there was fear. For all the things that once were myths and legends were gradually brought into the light. Like all things human do not understand, things that are fear were things that needed to be destroyed. War was inevitable. For the first time in recorded history, humanity set aside their differences to make a united force. The first great emperor rose up, and lay waste to the species of myth. Vampires and werewolves were first to fall. Weaknesses that were easy to exploit, strength that was easily outmatched, and without unity they fell into extinction. Sirens and Merfolk fell shortly after, at least as far as humans knew. Mythical beasts like unicorns and dragons became nothing more than something they hunted for sport. The magic in the world began to die, one after one. One species, unlike the rest, was still obscured. The Fae. They traversed between worlds, saving what they could of the mythos. But the Fae did not want to leave. They had more than just strength, and knew their weaknesses would make them easy to overcome should they try to fight. Instead, they weaved themselves into authority. It is easy to owe a fairy, and when they claim what is owed, often times it is not an equal exchange. When the first emperor died, their plan was already set in motion. The Fae collected their debts, and seized control of the empire, the very world, from human hands with human puppets. And so the tradition began. Instead of bloodline, the laws were shifted. An elected ruler, a king of kings, and always someone who was in their control. In the darkness a separate world was formed. Where the myths stayed myths, where humans forgot their own history, and where the Briar Court ruled above all.
Timelines:
Historical human Timeline
1043
Mythos are revealed to be reality, the how is unknown- even to the Fae.
1045
Survival Accord; Humans unite under a singular front
1046
The first leader, Christopher Vance, appointed to lead
1059
After sixteen years since the mythos revealed themselves, humanity "wins" the war.
1078
Vance killed in "accident" after 32 years of rule, his son - Richard Vance, takes rule.
1082
Bloodline succession overturned, democratic monarchy imposed
1093
Briar Court founded, Edict of Tabula Rasa; histories, mythos, deemed dangerous. Old legends and history is wiped clean.
1095
The great burn: All remaining books burned. No one speaks of the mythos anymore, under penalty of law.
1128
Richard Vance steps down, Gideon Sterling elected
1160
For the most part, no humans alive recall the war. The last human born during the war dies.
1228
Gideon Sterling steps down, Kaelen Voss elected
1312
Kaelen Voss dies after 34 years, Benedict Thorne elected
1362
Benedict Thorne steps down, Gautier Mercier elected
1364
Humans celebrate a great revival of knowledge on discovery of old histories before and about the great war.
1412
Gautier Mercier steps down, Cormac Drake elected
1461
The great plague wipes out multiple towns with no survivors
1462
Cormac Drake steps down, Geoffrey Hayward elected
1512
Geoffrey Hayward steps down, Zephyr Vance elected (Direct descendant of original ruler, though unknown due to wiped bloodline history)
1543
500 years of "peace" celebrated. The war is only referred to as the great war, humanity has forgotten all their legends, and history. In its place is a fabricated history, and a false recounting of events. Human ignorance allows the Fae to control nearly everything them deem important.
Fae Timeline:
1043
King Oberon the elder, 600 years old. Shifts from fought battles to the shadows as losses pile up.
1093
Oberon masterminds Edict of Tabula Rasa using the Fae indebted Richard Vance, founds the Briar Court (Fae masquerading as humans an advisors to the emperor)
1110
The first coup. Tired of outdated methods of rule, Oberon is poisoned with iron. Valerian rises to power. More human methods, like physical debts, abusing addiction, and rigging economics become common for control over humans
1160
Fae kind celebrate the death of the last human who was alive during the war. Using Fae magic, dreams and memories are released as a drug for their kind
1312
Kaelen Voss is the first to attempt to undermine the Fae control. Valerian himself wipes his entire blood line out, and makes his death look like an illness
1350
Valerians' obsession with human methods leads to digust by other Fae, traditionalists organize his assassination. Morvan takes over (The Black Thorn)
1362
Morvan uses Gautier Merceir to rewrite human history books, essentially painting it as a old knowledge discovered.
1461
The Briar Court organizes a plague began with fae magic to wipe out a town and its neighbors that uncovered relics that contradicted the written history.
1512
Morvan, as a joke among the Briar court and other Fae, organizes Zephyr Vance to be elected for the upcoming 500 year anniversary of Fae control.
1543
While humanity celebrates peace, Morvan celebrates control. The Fae are more prosperous than ever before, living among humans without any suspicion. All above the law, resulting in rampant corruption even among his own people, with magical drug use, slavery, murder, and other violent crimes at all time high.
Plot:
This can actually go many different ways depending on who you want your character to be! Originally meant to be a human who "owed" my Fae something (and was under their control essentially) but there are SOOO many different options.
My character:
FULL NAME
Evander Thorne - True name of Fell
NICKNAME(S)
Bird
GENDER
Cismale
PRONOUNS
He/Him
Species
Fae - A changeling that was raised by humans
AGE
146
BIRTHDAY
June 21st (Born on the summer solstice)
SEXUALITY
Pansexual
PARTNER(S)
None, married to his work really
RELATIONSHIP(S)
Friendly with members of the Briar Court. Current Fae king, Morvan (The Black Thorn) has taken a liking to him
CLASS
Middle Upper
OCCUPATION
Head accountant for the Briar Court
HEALTH NOTES
Has an addiction the the Fae Drug, Wisterium. A powerful drink made from the wisteria plant that causes vivid dreams and helps Fae sleep
HEIGHT
5'9"
BODY TYPE
Very lithe, almost to skinny body. Very little muscle tone, slightly slouched near constantly
HAIR
Pitch black hair with a few grays, particularly visible on the hair line of his forehead and behind the ears
EYES
Very narrow eyes, extremely almond shaped with bags under them and almost always half lidded/tired looking, a very dark brown that is almost black
SKIN DETAILS
Moderately tanned skin, though the skin isn't quite dark enough to hide veins and those are still visible as if his skin is slightly opaque
EXTRA FEATURES
Sports a tattoo of branching leaves that travels from his left thigh, up his side and back across his shoulder and up his neck. His ears are pointed and have black metallic cuff piercings on them. The point is normally obscured by illusion magic when around humans.
PERSONALITY
Methodical || Hyper-Focused || Polite || Evasive || Observant || Exhausted || Compartmentalized || Pragmatic || Private || Anxious || Cultured || Subtle || Strained || Cynical || Meticulous || Patient || Resigned
LIKES
His Binoculars || Morning mist || Quiet Forests || Smell of ink || Heavy Blankets || Wisterium || Bird-watching || Feathers || Coffee, lots and lots of coffee || Soft clothing || Twilight hour || Balance || Anonymity || Sensation of flying (often dreams of it) || Solidarity || Puzzles || Nostalgia || Unbothered progression of nature || Relief of sleep
DISLIKES
Bright sunlight || Sweets || Loud jewelry || Empty inkwells || Uncomfortable chairs || Birdcages || Mirrors || Strong perfumes || Sudden noises when working || Coffee going cold || Unexpected results or variables || When work says "you're family" || Arrogance || Pity || Small talk || Violent threats || Being touched || Ultimatums || Unearned luxury || Waking up
STRENGTHS
Financial Genius || Flawless composure || Avian Knoweldge || Discretion || High pain tolerance || Master of illusion || Slips in and out of rooms unnoticed easily || Deep political literacy || Unwavering patience || Hyper-perceptive
WEAKNESSES
Severe substance dependency || Physical Frailty || Chronic sleep deprivation || Workaholic tunnel vision || Fear of vulnerability || Imposter Syndrome || Paranoia || Avoidant conflict style || Physical stamina highly limited || Over-compartmentalization
Setting:
The Empire of Diluculum
Current year: 1543
Five hundred years ago, humanity discovered they were not alone. Initially, there was fear. For all the things that once were myths and legends were gradually brought into the light. Like all things human do not understand, things that are fear were things that needed to be destroyed. War was inevitable. For the first time in recorded history, humanity set aside their differences to make a united force. The first great emperor rose up, and lay waste to the species of myth. Vampires and werewolves were first to fall. Weaknesses that were easy to exploit, strength that was easily outmatched, and without unity they fell into extinction. Sirens and Merfolk fell shortly after, at least as far as humans knew. Mythical beasts like unicorns and dragons became nothing more than something they hunted for sport. The magic in the world began to die, one after one. One species, unlike the rest, was still obscured. The Fae. They traversed between worlds, saving what they could of the mythos. But the Fae did not want to leave. They had more than just strength, and knew their weaknesses would make them easy to overcome should they try to fight. Instead, they weaved themselves into authority. It is easy to owe a fairy, and when they claim what is owed, often times it is not an equal exchange. When the first emperor died, their plan was already set in motion. The Fae collected their debts, and seized control of the empire, the very world, from human hands with human puppets. And so the tradition began. Instead of bloodline, the laws were shifted. An elected ruler, a king of kings, and always someone who was in their control. In the darkness a separate world was formed. Where the myths stayed myths, where humans forgot their own history, and where the Briar Court ruled above all.
Timelines:
Historical human Timeline
1043
Mythos are revealed to be reality, the how is unknown- even to the Fae.
1045
Survival Accord; Humans unite under a singular front
1046
The first leader, Christopher Vance, appointed to lead
1059
After sixteen years since the mythos revealed themselves, humanity "wins" the war.
1078
Vance killed in "accident" after 32 years of rule, his son - Richard Vance, takes rule.
1082
Bloodline succession overturned, democratic monarchy imposed
1093
Briar Court founded, Edict of Tabula Rasa; histories, mythos, deemed dangerous. Old legends and history is wiped clean.
1095
The great burn: All remaining books burned. No one speaks of the mythos anymore, under penalty of law.
1128
Richard Vance steps down, Gideon Sterling elected
1160
For the most part, no humans alive recall the war. The last human born during the war dies.
1228
Gideon Sterling steps down, Kaelen Voss elected
1312
Kaelen Voss dies after 34 years, Benedict Thorne elected
1362
Benedict Thorne steps down, Gautier Mercier elected
1364
Humans celebrate a great revival of knowledge on discovery of old histories before and about the great war.
1412
Gautier Mercier steps down, Cormac Drake elected
1461
The great plague wipes out multiple towns with no survivors
1462
Cormac Drake steps down, Geoffrey Hayward elected
1512
Geoffrey Hayward steps down, Zephyr Vance elected (Direct descendant of original ruler, though unknown due to wiped bloodline history)
1543
500 years of "peace" celebrated. The war is only referred to as the great war, humanity has forgotten all their legends, and history. In its place is a fabricated history, and a false recounting of events. Human ignorance allows the Fae to control nearly everything them deem important.
Fae Timeline:
1043
King Oberon the elder, 600 years old. Shifts from fought battles to the shadows as losses pile up.
1093
Oberon masterminds Edict of Tabula Rasa using the Fae indebted Richard Vance, founds the Briar Court (Fae masquerading as humans an advisors to the emperor)
1110
The first coup. Tired of outdated methods of rule, Oberon is poisoned with iron. Valerian rises to power. More human methods, like physical debts, abusing addiction, and rigging economics become common for control over humans
1160
Fae kind celebrate the death of the last human who was alive during the war. Using Fae magic, dreams and memories are released as a drug for their kind
1312
Kaelen Voss is the first to attempt to undermine the Fae control. Valerian himself wipes his entire blood line out, and makes his death look like an illness
1350
Valerians' obsession with human methods leads to digust by other Fae, traditionalists organize his assassination. Morvan takes over (The Black Thorn)
1362
Morvan uses Gautier Merceir to rewrite human history books, essentially painting it as a old knowledge discovered.
1461
The Briar Court organizes a plague began with fae magic to wipe out a town and its neighbors that uncovered relics that contradicted the written history.
1512
Morvan, as a joke among the Briar court and other Fae, organizes Zephyr Vance to be elected for the upcoming 500 year anniversary of Fae control.
1543
While humanity celebrates peace, Morvan celebrates control. The Fae are more prosperous than ever before, living among humans without any suspicion. All above the law, resulting in rampant corruption even among his own people, with magical drug use, slavery, murder, and other violent crimes at all time high.
Plot:
This can actually go many different ways depending on who you want your character to be! Originally meant to be a human who "owed" my Fae something (and was under their control essentially) but there are SOOO many different options.
My character:
FULL NAME
Evander Thorne - True name of Fell
NICKNAME(S)
Bird
GENDER
Cismale
PRONOUNS
He/Him
Species
Fae - A changeling that was raised by humans
AGE
146
BIRTHDAY
June 21st (Born on the summer solstice)
SEXUALITY
Pansexual
PARTNER(S)
None, married to his work really
RELATIONSHIP(S)
Friendly with members of the Briar Court. Current Fae king, Morvan (The Black Thorn) has taken a liking to him
CLASS
Middle Upper
OCCUPATION
Head accountant for the Briar Court
HEALTH NOTES
Has an addiction the the Fae Drug, Wisterium. A powerful drink made from the wisteria plant that causes vivid dreams and helps Fae sleep
HEIGHT
5'9"
BODY TYPE
Very lithe, almost to skinny body. Very little muscle tone, slightly slouched near constantly
HAIR
Pitch black hair with a few grays, particularly visible on the hair line of his forehead and behind the ears
EYES
Very narrow eyes, extremely almond shaped with bags under them and almost always half lidded/tired looking, a very dark brown that is almost black
SKIN DETAILS
Moderately tanned skin, though the skin isn't quite dark enough to hide veins and those are still visible as if his skin is slightly opaque
EXTRA FEATURES
Sports a tattoo of branching leaves that travels from his left thigh, up his side and back across his shoulder and up his neck. His ears are pointed and have black metallic cuff piercings on them. The point is normally obscured by illusion magic when around humans.
PERSONALITY
Methodical || Hyper-Focused || Polite || Evasive || Observant || Exhausted || Compartmentalized || Pragmatic || Private || Anxious || Cultured || Subtle || Strained || Cynical || Meticulous || Patient || Resigned
LIKES
His Binoculars || Morning mist || Quiet Forests || Smell of ink || Heavy Blankets || Wisterium || Bird-watching || Feathers || Coffee, lots and lots of coffee || Soft clothing || Twilight hour || Balance || Anonymity || Sensation of flying (often dreams of it) || Solidarity || Puzzles || Nostalgia || Unbothered progression of nature || Relief of sleep
DISLIKES
Bright sunlight || Sweets || Loud jewelry || Empty inkwells || Uncomfortable chairs || Birdcages || Mirrors || Strong perfumes || Sudden noises when working || Coffee going cold || Unexpected results or variables || When work says "you're family" || Arrogance || Pity || Small talk || Violent threats || Being touched || Ultimatums || Unearned luxury || Waking up
STRENGTHS
Financial Genius || Flawless composure || Avian Knoweldge || Discretion || High pain tolerance || Master of illusion || Slips in and out of rooms unnoticed easily || Deep political literacy || Unwavering patience || Hyper-perceptive
WEAKNESSES
Severe substance dependency || Physical Frailty || Chronic sleep deprivation || Workaholic tunnel vision || Fear of vulnerability || Imposter Syndrome || Paranoia || Avoidant conflict style || Physical stamina highly limited || Over-compartmentalization