Alright then, lets get this thing movin'.

There is a rhyme, from the old days of the planet Damias, which tells of the beginning of the War of Shadow, though it comes from the Book of Light, which was seized by the Shadow Lord's forces and partially burned at the beginning of the War, so it is incomplete.:

Crystal of Fear,
Forged as steel,
In the fires of chaos,
No one could blame us,
For the Shadow Lord wrought,
From fire and dark brought,
And struck the blow,
And began the War of Shadow.

All we know of the Shadow Lord comes from small, mostly burned passages of the Book of Light. He was once a man, tall and handsome, he was very strong and seemed very innocent. But one day, he found a book with a black cover and gold lettering on it, in a tongue he could not understand. He touched the rusted lock on the cover and jerked his hand back as it crumbled, he opened to the first page, and black and red energy flowed from the book into his eyes. The energy turned his eyes to swirling pools of black and red, and he could control that same energy that went into him, he later found out. He donned a hooded robe and cloak and set out on a long journey to find something, what it was, he didn't know, but he was drawn to it. He later became the Shadow Lord, and had a great span of life, and a great amount of power, and he soon sent his evil forces of undead and dark creatures from the deepest caves and forests of the planet. He had also corrupted many of the fairer races, such as man. He struck fear into all, and killed many. He also travelled with his forces across the land, there is now only one place of refuge, after nine-hundred and thirty-seven years, in the year 1601, that place of refuge is still in exsistance, it is a great wall built in front of the White Mountains, and thought to be impenatrable, but the Dark forces are ever fighting, and never tire. There are rumors that the Shadow Lord was killed in the Battle of Mount Sirran, after being struck in the neck by an arrow, which was shot by Captain Gabriel McRaven of the Mountain Gaurd. Most people still believe he is alive, or the Dark forces would cease to fight, or exsist. There is a black and red crystal that the Shadow Lord possesses, with it he can see the entire planet, and with it he collects the souls of many, and with that crystal, he also draws power.

The Crystal of Shadow must be destroyed in order for the Shadow Lord's power to be destroyed, and the Book of Darkness must be erased from exsistance by the acid rivers of Underworld, the strongest fortress the Shadow Lord possesses, other than the large, dark tower he dwells in.

Your choice of character:
You may either be an undead warrior, a Phantom Warrior (The Elite forces of the Shadow Lord), or a Warrior for the side of good, you may also be an inbetweener, someone who has no true side.

Forces of the Shadow Lord:
Name: (Must sound crude and evil, not common or goofy)
Age: (Unless undead, put an age, which must be over 100 years, but under 500 years)
Gender:
Description: (Unless undead, which look, well...dead. Phantom Warriors all wear the Dark Armor which was crafted by the Shadow Lord himself, I'll tell you about it later, but they have their own looks, they are humans given power, long life, and made larger)
Personality:
Weapon of Choice: (Undead tend to use huge, dented bladed weapons that they have taken, or crude weapons that they make themselves, Phantom Warriors have better weaponry, no more than one weapon of choice)
Other weapons: (Your backup weapons, you can have up to three, Undead don't usually have any, though some have knives)

Be creative, but don't be too powerful, even the Shadow Lord has a weakness or two.

The Forces of the Light:
Name: (Midieval sounding)
Age:
Gender:
Rank: (Available ranks: Private, Private First Class, Corporal, Sergeant, Commander, Captain, and Major)
Description: (Everyone in those ranks has the same armor, but different crests for rank, which I'll list later on)
Personallity:
Weapon of Choice: (Only one)
Other weapons: (Up to three)
Draftee: (Yes or No)
Other:

Inbetweeners:
Name:
'Business' Nickname: (For anyone planning on being an assassin or spy, it isn't required for Mercs but they can have one)
Age:
Gender:
Profession: (Assassin, Spy, Merc, or Rogue--A rogue is someone who travels and doesn't use their name hardly at all, they are basically like the Rangers in Tolkien's books)
Description: (Inbetweeners don't tend to have the best armor or clothing, the money they earn usually goes to weaponry, unless they are spies, who require the art of disguise)
Personallity:
Weapon of Choice: (You know the drill)
Other weapons: (Up to five)
Prefer to fight for: (The Light or the Shadow)
Other:

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If you're a good-guy, I'll give you a fortress somewhere and your mission is to basically protect the fortress, and eventually you need to get to the Shadow Lord's tower, then to the Underworld. If you're a bad-guy, your mission is to attack the fortresses and the Wall, protect the Shadow Lord's towers and fortresses (You'll only protect fortresses if you are a Phantom Warrior). There can only be ten Phantom Warriors. For the good-guys, there can only be one Major per fort, of which there are seven, there can be four Captains in each fort (28 for those that don't remember or are braindead at the moment), remember, if you are a good-guy, you're at a disadvantage, because the Dark Army is much larger than the Army of Light, for every Soldier in the Light Army, there are six undead and three creatures. I will post as the General of the Light Army.

The standard armor for the good-guys is a field-plate suit of armor (Or segmented, better for movement). The helmet is always a great helm, but people customize those. The crests are:
Crest of the Kestrel (Private)
Crest of the Falcon (Private First Class)
Crest of the Eagle (Corporal)
Crest of the Axe (Sergeant)
Crest of the Shield (Commander)
Crest of the Sword (Captain)
Crest of the Hammer (Major)

Here is a list of forts for the good-guys, just so you know what they are called, I'll try and make a map soon, plus we'll move over to the new vB.

Fort Jarin
Fort Grogheve
Fort Valor
Fort Fear (It looks evil even though it's the good-guys)
Fort Shield
Fort Axe
Fort of the Mountain (On Mount Sirran)

Only soldiers below the rank of Captain can pick the fort they go to.

Here's information on each fort:
Jarin-Used to be a prison camp, isn't in the best shape, Jarin means death in one dead language and doomed in another. It is out in the middle of the Dark Territory.
Grogheve-It used to be a town, but during war, it was fortified. It is probably in the best shape of any of the forts. It is a few miles into Dark Territory, but the mountains aren't very far away. Join this if you don't want the brunt of attacks, it's in a crater and a majority of the Shadow Lord's forces go around it.
Valor-Worse off than Fort Jarin. It is in a canyon even farther into the Dark Territory, it is always being bombarded by the Shadow Lord's forces, the rations are very, very small, stores are running low, the fort is practically falling apart. If you want a challenge and want to show your valor, pick this fort.
Fear-Is actually a castle, it has huge, spikey spires and many spikes on the walls. It was acutally made of white stone, but it has been tainted black and gray since the beginning of the War.
Shield-Very important fort. Shield protects the Mountain Pass, which is the one way into the Land of Light. Shield is large and takes the heaviest attacks, but also gets a lot of supplies from the Land of Light. This is where the enemy catapults and balistas go, along with three Phantom Warriors.
Axe-This is a triangle-shaped fort a few miles in front of Shield, it splits up the enemy's forces and helps stop them, Axe is the only fort that has what can only be described as napalm.
Fort of the Mountain-This is the legendary for that Gabriel McRaven shot the Shadow Lord from. It's actually on a plateau that sticks out from Mount Sirran and has a good vantage point of the oncoming attackers, Mount Sirran is part of a chain of four small volcanoes very deep in the Dark Territory. This fort used to be a temple, it's white walls are scarred and blackened, but not broken, and neither are the spirits of the men there. They can function on little food, little water, and little sleep, and do so happily. They, therefor, have quite a supply of food, but don't expect to get much of it. This fort has the most powerful weapon of all--the Tower of Light. A mage enters the tower and climbs the 478 stairs to the top. The top floor is made entirely of a huge white crystal, in the middle of the room is a smaller red stone. The mage places their hands on the red stone and launches almost all of their energy into the stone, which then blasts light in the direction the mage was facing. The mage falls to the ground then, drained of all energy not required to keep living. This weapon has occasionally killed a mage or two, and the more mages the stronger the weapon, and all the more dangerous, but it is the strongest weapon the Forces of Light Possess. If you want to see what is coming before everyone else, and want to pass on pride to your family, go here.

Just so you know, you can be a Vampire, but I have restrictions on them, you can't turn into a bat, first of all, second of all, there will be no silver or stakes, Vamps here can only work during the night, as sunlight will make there blood boil and explode. Vamps die by the sun, lopping of their heads, or by burning them.


The bad-guys standard armor is regular chest plate. The Phantom Warriors have Full-Plate Armor with chain mail underneath. The Phantom Warriors have Skull Helms.
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These are the sign-ups so far.


Mine:
The Forces of Light
Name: Kagemusha Ikagaide
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Rank: General of the Army
Description: 7' tall, strong, youthful for his age, long black hair tied in a braid, brown eyes, tanned, has many battle scars, one distinctive one is over his left eye, which is also slightly scarred. He wears full plate armor with the Forge Crest, symbolizing that he is a General, that's only when he is in battle, out of battle he wears a light gray hooded cloak and light gray casual clothes.
Personality: Good-hearted and good-natured, he will defend the Light with his life, and will fight with his troops quite often.
Weapon of Choice: A Glaive
Other Weapons: A long sword, a one-handed battle axe, and a throwing dagger.

Forces of the Shadow Lord:
Name: Drago Recnamorcen
Age: 422
Gender: Male
Description: 7'8" tall, short spiky black hair, black eyes with red flecks, wears black Full-Plate Armor that is decorated with gold engravings and has black 200,000,000-ring chain mail underneath. Wears a large black hooded cloak over his armor. Has a Great-Skull Helm, which is the skull of a Great Horned Demon that has been plated with black steel.
Personality: Hates the side of the Light, and doesn't like natural light either. He doesn't talk much except to give orders. He speaks in a deep, commanding, and evil sounding voice and he demands respect by his men and his enemies.
Weapon of Choice: He carries a large, heavy, 8 foot long sword called the Dragonblade. Its hilt looks like a dragon with spread wings and the blade looks like flames shooting from the dragon's mouth.
Other weapons: Four throwing daggers (One in each gauntlet and to on his belt) and two Katanas.

GCtCR:
Forces of the Shadow Lord:
Name: Vauramir
Age: Undead... And doesn't know how long
Gender: Male
Description: About 6'3", with a dignified yet almost lanky figure. Skin is obviously not too good looking... It's a pale gray color, yay. Faded gray eyes that become crimson red when he feeds or falls into battle frenzy. Black, dirty/dead-looking hair parted down the center. Doesn't like to wear armor, as it makes too much noise, but will at times.
Personality: Obviously prefers to work at night, though he can go out in the day... he just prefers the night. He works and likes by stealth and surprise. Loyal to that which he has been called to, and feels that to further the good of the cause is imperative. Sadistic, twisted, all of that fun sh*t...
Weapon of Choice: A dagger. Not in terrible shape...

Inbetweeners:
Name: Rush Sherrimon
'Business' Nickname: Lone Wolf
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Profession: Assassin
Description: About 6'1". Build is about average, somewhat agile-looking, but not overly so. Muscular, but not to an extent that become really visible; he's stronger than he appears to be. Skin is slightly tanned, not much. Eyes are a navy blue with small, bright blue flecks. Usually wears a thin bullet proof vest sort of thing under dark clothing, usually black, usually with a coat. Also wears black combat boots, yay.
Personallity: Tends to make hismelf appear to be completely unfeeling, and succeeds in coveying that idea. He tries to push any feeligns away, rationalizing that they don't matter,t hat nothing matters. He's darkly romantic, and finds much interest in his work... He sees murder as being darkly romantic, as he sees his job. A bit of a paranoiac, but he hides this from his employers. He checks up and finds everything he can about them. If he thinks it'll be all right, he'll work for the person. If not, he'll either break off all contatcs or kill the person. Kills without much thought... Most of the time.
Weapon of Choice: Dagger
Other weapons: Bow with arrows; switchblade; throwing knives; a fairly long sword
Prefer to fight for: Doesn't really care... He doesn't completely trust either. Will work for either until he feels that one of them is out to kill him.

CyndiquilTrainer:
The Forces of the Light:
Name: Hiro
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Rank: Private First Class
Description: A Very Kind Man. His Mother and Father were killed by the evil shadow lord and was left with his brother to fend for them selves. His brother was then captured by the undead. Hiro then began to train. In the process he was promoted to Private First Class by The General of the Light. He knows he and the light are out numberd but he will not give up.
Personallity: Very Nice and Loyal and brave. He doesn't get cocky but sometimes he rushes into things without thinking sometimes.
Weapon of Choice: Carries 2 Swords (1 in each hand.)
Other weapons: Claws like Wolverine
Draftee: Um.. I guess... Yes

Anjana's Halo:
Inbetweeners:
Name: Karuko Pygo
'Business' Nickname: She only goes as "Vid" (Veed) to those that aren't close, which would be everyone.
Age: Looks twenty-five
Gender: F
Profession: At best, a rouge. She'll accept assassination jobs, if you can find her...
Description: Near white hair in a long ponytail, with bangs that cover half of her face. Light blue eyes. Usually wears off-white baggy shirt and pants with a hood. On the side of her face you can't see, there are dark scars.
Personality: Quiet and introverted. Once she gives you her word, she won't betray you, but she hardly gives her word
Weapon of Choice: A sword she calls Thorn.
Other weapons: Dagger, staff, and a rope (good for strangling)
Prefer to fight for: Light, but Shadow isn't beyond her grasp.
Other: She isn't human. She doesn't know what race she is, but it ain't human.

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Forces of the Shadow Lord:
Name: Vulcan
Age: 400 years
Gender: Male
Description: Hairy, tall and muscular. Distinctive Blue eyes. Smells.
Personality: Vulcan is bright, crafty and dangerous. He is also very unpredictable. And may often burst into anger. He does have a soft side, especially with attractive women.
Weapon of Choice: Spear
Other weapons: Poisonous Toadstools that look like mushrooms.

*shadow*:
Name: Salmarai Halmandori
'Business' Nickname: Shadow Fox
Age: 26
Gender: female
Profession: Assassin/Merc/Thief
Description: Slim of build and stature, at 5'2, she has black bangs that reach just elow her shoulders,with at white lock at her forehead. Musuclar, but not so much that you'd notice. Agile and supple, with a dancers phsyiche. Wears long flowing black cloak, with lots of deep pockets, long black leather pants, and a V necked long sleeved shirt that flairs at the wrists. Cloak has a large hood. Black supple leather calf boots.
Personality: Cold, cynical and uncaring. Dispassionate, and merciless when on the job. Has a dry sarcastic sense of humour, and likes to let loose. When she is in assasin mode, she differs greatly from when she's off the job. When she has assasinated someone, she carves the shape of a fox in shadows onto her victim, and relieves them of any 'unwanted' possesions.
Weapon of Choice: Throwing knives
Other weapons: Horse bow, small short sword, two thin daggers.
Prefer to fight for: doesn't really care, would prefer light, but sees more opportunity for money with shadow.

DarkTemplarZero:
Inbetweener-
Name: Khayame Thuriya
'Business' Nickname: Stalker
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Proffesion: Namely an assassin, also a mercenary and somewhat a rogue.
Description: Tall, thin, and dark-looking, long thin black hair, rather stray, hangs down his back. light colored skin, black eyes, wears a loose black clothes, with a black leather vest, while traveling he wears a long black cloak with a large hood that entirely masks his features, tight black boots, and the inside of his cloak has a lot of pockets and sleeves, which hide most of his weapons.
Personality: like he looks, dark, detached, and determined while he's on the job. When he's not out to kill somebody, he has a decent sense of humor and is semi-sociable.
Weapon of Choice: Double-Sided dagger
Other Weapons: 2 Solid black Katanas, throwing stars, small bow & arrow.
Prefers to fight for: no preference, although light has been giving him more jobs lately...

Mystic_clown:
Forces of the Shadow Lord
Name: Spectre
Age: 450
Gender: Male
Looks: Looks like Seto Kaiba from Yu-gi-oh but has pale skin, purple, emotionless eyes and usually has a creepy grin on his face.
Personality: Insane, evil and Ruthless
Weapon: a broad sword giving off a purple light.
Secondary Weapon: 3 knives

Forces of Light
Name: Squall Leonheart
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Fort: Fort Valor
Rank: Major
Looks: Looks like Squall from Final Fantasy 8. He has silver armor but rarely ever wears it.
Personality: not very social but does care about his comrades. He's very brave and is a born leader.
Weapon of choice: A sword giving off a white light.
Secondry weapon: n/a
Draftee: no
Other: He is Spectre's brother.

Count Von Dark:
Name: Navaiaka Jazumizu Hunnirien, Nicknamed Raging Wind
A member of the Light Army
Age: 31
Gender: Male
Fort: Fort Fear
Rank: Corporal
Weapon of choice: arch, arrows
Other weapons: dagger, shield, and blade sword
Description: Dark and short haired, without very strong build but sleek and fast. Although is a merciless on the battlefield, is actually humorous and is a smart aleck. Very cunning and quite wise, his skin is also of a white color, growing to be somewhat attracting. Already married, has a dead son and a daughter. Very experienced and skilled archer, also skilled at wielding the dagger. Blade sword only for scaring off opponents, very stupid looking when using the sword but still can survive with just it.

Out wear: Not much armor, just a long white cape embroidered with the stars and moon. Boots made of oxhide, very strong.

Name: Jhammia Ginial Onnihami
A member of the Light Army
Private
Age: 34
Gender: Female
Personality: Cheerful. VERY CHEERFUL. Good at wielding the blade sword, but idiots at everything else. A very normal woman that had just attended the Light Army. Low in rank, but high in spirits. Hasn't looks, neither any knowledge of what she had just bumped into
Outwear: Simple chain armor, plus blade sword and small dagger.
Other: Has a little brother and takes good care of him

Nabooru23:
~Name: Arnen Alzena
~A member of the Light Army
~Age: 23
~Gender: Female
~Fort: Fort Jarin (it sounds cool )
~Rank: Sargeant(sp?)
~Draftee:
~Weapon of choice: A double-helixed sword, silver hilt with an amethyst set into it. If you want general, then just swords.
~Other weapons: A silver shield, a bow with silver arrows, about twenty throwing daggers hidden about her person.
~Description: Gonna split this up to make it easier on myself:
-Looks: 5'7", 120 lbs. Light brown hair, blue-grey eyes. Wears a purple tunic and blue pants under her jointed silver armor.
-Personality: Usually very quiet, but with her friends she can be hyper and funny. Laughs very easilly. And, um, she's afraid of spiders.