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Gods of Styricum

OMGF WHAT IS THIS!!!

WHAT IS THIS???!!!!?1?!1ELEVEN!! 8DDDDD

pssssst. issa THREAD!

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This is why Manda should not be allowed in this mule. xd xd

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01. Main Post/Table of Contents
02. Staff/News and Updates
03. Inspiration/Concept Ideas
04. Pet Information
05. Examples of Pets/Certs/Etc
06. Ideas
07. Suggestions
08. Contests
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.Staff Members.

-Gods of Styricum- - Shop mule
.Sephiros Immortal. - Shop owner
Teh Bunnah Ninja - RP Manager and Guest Artist
Manda - RP Manager and Guest Artist
Autumn_Fury - RP Manager
[Alchemist.exe] - RP Manager and Guest Artist
Taro Rae - Guest Artist

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.December 18, 2006. - Setting up the thread! 8D

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Post: 20941209_3 created on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:52:35 +0000
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.Inspiration.

The Sparhawk books, by David Eddings. I stole pieces of his world, but by no means do I claim it as my own. It's influenced by, but definitely different from the original.

.Concept Ideas.

Gods of Styricum…

The setting is ancient…akin to medieval times…kings and queens rule the lands…save in Sarsos…the city of Styrics…where a repressed race can thrive instead of hide from the racism of the nations about them.

There dwells the council…the Thousand…they call them.

Each serves their own deity..the Younger Gods…who sealed away their cruel and domineering Elders in the early ages of the world.

The Younger Gods themselves influence heavily their particular representative…from the time they are born they are destined to portray everything that their god or goddess is. Others around them may or may not know it…and the deity may not choose to visibly manifest themselves to their follower until later in the life of their future priest/priestess/or paladin.

The majority of these chosen will be Styric…but this is not always the case. There are a few rare exceptions to the case…chosen from other races…the races are as following::

Elene:: A culture that very much resembles medieval England…as do its people…Knight, Kings, Queens, and of course…the Church of Chyrellos itself…which has a very Catholic-like mindset.

Tamul:: As the name sounds…this culture is like a strange hybrid of India and China…darker-skinned (sometimes called ‘yellow’ even), they are a rich culture…where loyalty to the emperor has almost replaced their religion…and the caste system is rather rigidly in effect.

Atan:: A race of golden-skinned giants…usually standing seven feet in height at average…both males and females are warriors…in fact…their culture was so warlike that they willingly submitted themselves to the Tamuli in order to prevent racial exctinction due to feuds amongst themselves. They are effectively the army of Tamul.

Thalesia:: An almost Nordic culture…there are ogres and all sorts of strange creatures in this land that is full of mountains and lush valleys. The majority of the people are fair-haired and blue-eyed with a fierce loyalty to their country. Many brave and honorable people have come from this race.

Peloi:: A nomadic culture comprised of a people who roam the plains in tents. They make their living as raiders and deal heavily in the buying and selling and raising of horses. There are many odd customs associated with the Peloi…but they are well-mannered enough…if one can afford to pay them.

There are more races to come…some of them will mostly be your opposition…and there will naturally be rogue Styrics…who ally themselves with deities of a less genteel disposition than the majority of the Younger Gods.

The Styrics:: The Styrics are not a universally loved race. Disliked by almost everyone because they practice magic and are seen as ‘heathens’ especially by the Elenes and the Church of Chyrellos. To try and dispel this racial hatred, the Styric communities in Elenia are impoverished, with their occupants posing as the poorest of the poor and maintaining a façade of utter humility.

In Sarsos, however, the Styrics thrive…they wear bright colors and silks instead of rough homespun and laugh and freely celebrate their holidays and rituals. This is the true nature of the Styric race…and it is one that irks even the most open-minded Elene…even those who have a true love for the people of Styricum.

(( And if you are familiar with the books and the other races and want to do a write-up for them by all means, do so and send them to me and I will love you forever <333 ))

There have been a few instances where Elenes were directly influenced by Styric Gods…and even Dolmant…the Archprelate of the Church itself…is well aware that his God is not the only one…and in fact has met at least two of the Styric gods…the child-goddess Aphrael and her cousin Setras.

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.Pet Information.
The Stages::

There are six possible stages for the followers…and the stages for the deities themselves vary.

The first stage:: Item of Blessing

The only character you can really RP in this stage is your god/goddess. This will be the time when the selection is made…from which race their chosen will be…whether it be male or female…their appearance…essentially…these deities have the pick of the crop…what matters to them: Personality, looks, certain skills in their destiny…that is entirely up to you as the RPer. Once the item of blessing is bestowed upon a child, then the next stage is soon to begin. The item might be anything, but it is usually an article of jewelry.

The second stage:: Child

Well well well…what have we here? The deity has now chosen their follower and begun the subtle coaching that will ease them into their future as the loyal and faithful ally and worshipper of the god/goddess as well as the influence of their particular domain. Most gods will only talk mentally to their ‘children’, but a very select few will actually manifest themselves at this stage and take personal charge of their chosen’s lives.

The third stage:: Adolescent

Oh dear god… the teenage years…at this point, the spiritual bond between deity and chosen will be stronger, and the growing youngster will now be able to see the source of that voice that has been talking to him or her all this time. However, they will be insubstantial, and for the most part, the chosen will be the only one who can see their god or goddess. But now the teen will begin to learn spells by which they can call on their deity and request their assistance. All spells must mentally (and audibly, if spoken) be in Styric, so that’s an essential part of their education. The deity may choose not to answer the spell, if they do not deem it fit…it isn’t like magic of other worlds. Sorry kids, but you’d better be in good favor with your deity if you want to save your skin.

It is in this period that in dreams your chosen might be yanked into the realm of the gods for further instruction, and perhaps even meet the chosen of other deities there that they might not otherwise.

The fourth stage:: Adult

Now the chosen has reached adulthood…but their spiritual maturity has a ways to go yet. Still but a student, they are now delving even further into the skills that are particular to the domain of their deity. The deity will more than likely, if they haven’t before, manifest on an almost regular basis and become even more of a mentor…and even…a friend to their chosen. The relationship is always personal…occasionally intimate, and always an adventure. The god/goddess has always been able to read their chosen’s mind…but now the chosen can, to some extent, tell the mind of their god as well…though they might not realize that they have this ability until they reach the next stage. They have truly begun to reflect their deity and their domain in their actions and appearance by now.

The fifth stage:: Priest/Priestess/Paladin

Ah…the fifth and often final stage for your Chosen. They wield magic flawlessly…they have become an expert in their domain and renowned among their peers. Able to talk to their god/goddess at any time and rarely refused a spell or request…they have become all that their deity (and you, of course), have molded them into.

The sixth stage:: Deus (Optional)

This stage can only be reached one of three ways. The first…it can be reached by faithful and intense RP, but you will always be asked before this happens. The second, by bribing me when you initially receive the Item of Blessing (this is primarily for customs and bribes), and third, if I think you deserve it. Yes. I might just give it at random…I am the ultimate goddess in this place. XD

What this stage is…is a melding of soul and a connecting of minds. Your Chosen will now effectively become immortal and sprout a pair of great wings from their shoulders…these wings will be, again, an embodiment of their element. ( For instance, the God of Rogues will have a pair entirely comprised of blades, and the God of Water will have water-like, semi-transparent wings)The Deity will in essence join with their Chosen…and the Chosen will wield the power of their god or goddess at will.

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Post: 20941209_5 created on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:57:09 +0000
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.Examples.

Here are some examples of the art that is going to be done for the pets!

Item of Blessing:: Water God

Child stage:: Chosen of the Rogue

Here are some examples of the cert!

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Post: 20941209_6 created on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:58:40 +0000
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.Ideas.

This is the place for ideas we've taken a liking to, but are currently trying to hammer out!

The Idea Fairy

Twinkle twinkle, my little stars,
What was yours must become ours!
Before I can write down my little rhymes
You must dedicate effort and time!
This idea fairy cannot do it on her own
So please, let your talent be shown!
Give us ideas when we're in a fix!
If you do, I promise you chicks! 8D

Buns :: >> << *shimmies out of the Idea Fairy costume* What I do for love. DD8

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Post: 20941209_7 created on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:00:44 +0000
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.Suggestion Box.

This is where we put legitimate suggestions to help the shop!

The Suggestion Wench

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Post: 20941209_8 created on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:04:38 +0000
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.Contests.

Once we decide what we're having, this will become filled. Until then.. let's watch Buns degrade herself as the Idea Fairy again! 8D

Buns :: ... you guys suck. *sighs and climbs into the Idea Fairy costume*

The Idea Fairy

I'm here again so don't you fret
(You little bastards, I'll get you yet)
I'm here to entertain, young and small
(You'll find your head low in a stall)
I dance with my pretty fairy dress
(You'll only dance with fiery distress)
So smile your brightest and look your best
(If I were you, I'd watch my chest.)
So we can be merry and have lots of fun!
(G-D it. Where is my gun?)