[OOC]~Time After Time~

[Asilynne]

After beginning the sign up for my RPG, I realised I would have to describe a few things for people that werent fans of Elfquest (which is nearly everyone ^-^()) I started to describe it all in the sign up topic when I realised all the reading might scare some people away. As Rudy put it, it was "Information Overload" lol Its really not overly complicated but to save everyone a lot of headaches Heres an easy reference guide you can look at at any time to answer your questions.
If you have any more questions about anything I havent thought of, post here and Ill add to this post.

Now on to it!

For those of you who know the story of Elfquest, this RPG is accurate to the main story until the end of "Quests End" and takes place about 25 years after the founding of the Holt in the Forbidden Grove. In this RPG's timeline Ekuar was actually captured by the Mountain Trolls and killed as revenge for the capturing of the Palace, and Rayek had been descending into madness ever since, so no Elfquest fans need bite my head off for taking a few liberties LOL ^v~
If you dont know what Im talking about dont worry about it, everything you need to know has and will be explained ^-~

The original High Ones were talented magic users, and because of that, in almost all of the four tribes some of the high ones old powers have resurfaced in later generations. In this RPG you will play one of Rayeks Chosen, one of the Elves that retain an exceptionally strong magical skill. The call feels like a very strong desire to go home, like being homesick although your character will have never been to the palace before. It is unavoidable, and should you try to resist that call you will become physically ill. Its a need that cant be denied, and it will hit you suddenly so keep in mind your character could be anywhere and doing anything when it comes upon you.

Key Terms:

~Holt The traditional home of the Wolfriders, typically a giant tree whose rooms have been shaped by a treeshaper. If a big enough tree isnt availiable the treeshaper will grow one to the required size.

~Send, Sending Like telepathy, there are open sends(to multiple people at once) and closed sends(in private one on one). Its the most intimate form of communication. All elves have the ability but some may just not develop it or know how. All Wolfriders know how, as well as the Gliders, but there may be some Sun Folk and GoBacks that dont know how. In Sending, there is only truth, you cant tell a lie while your sending because when sending souls touch souls, its pure like that ^-~

~Recognition is when two elves see each other and suddenly their souls are connected. Its not like love at first sight, sometimes two elves who have Recognised each other will not even like each other, but they will have a need to mate that cant be denied, to do so will make both phisically sick and could even cause them to die if they resist long enough. The purpose is to produce an offspring with the best traits from each parent,and in all tribes but one this is the only way children are born. Your character may or may not have recognised someone, if so you will most definately either have children or have one on the way.(Gestation period for elves is 2 years, the woman doesnt start showing til the second year) Most recognised couples only have one child though some continue to have children if they become Lifemates. Twins are a rarity and have only happened once to my knowledge so if you want to be one of a twin PM me and Ill see.
When Recognised, both parties instantly know each others Soul Names.

~Soul Names: A very secret and personal name for elves, it is never given to them, however they instinctively know it, its used mainly by the Wolfriders. It keeps their inner selves secret, and so is only known either through recognition or if someone willingly shares it. Soul Names are never to be spoken aloud, for if someone should overhear it would feel like a violation, and the soul name being used by someone carelessly causes great pain.

~Timmain She was a shapeshifter and when her people went hungry around her, she shifted into the shape of a wolf to hunt for them. But over time she stayed in wolf form longer and longer until she wasnt seen anymore by her elven kin....until one day she returned with a half wolf, half elf child, Timmorn Yellow-Eyes, who became the first chief of what became the Wolfriders.

If you noticed I missed anything yell at me LOL

This will also be an OOC thread for my RPG, since we have an archive for our RPGs now I want my RPG to be strictly In character posts, if you have anything like plot ideas and the like, post it here ^-~

[Asilynne]

I decided to post a couple of pics so you all can see some examples from all of the tribes/species ^v^

Im really tired but Im off tomorrow so I cant sleep lol so forgive me if I type something that doesnt make sense anyway on to it!

Actually, instead of just posting the pictures, heres a good site for everyone to learn more about their tribe. (though if you want you can ignore the characters because they wont be in this RPG)
http://www.elfquest.com/pubs/WhosWho.html

Also since I dont know if they have pics of perservers, Ill post some of those (they are so awesome lol)

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Cutter and Petalwing lol

Ah yes and as for how the preservers talk, first of all they never say I or me, they always say their name instead. Example: Petalwing MUCH vexed!!!
Second they have words for everything, like an elf is called a "highthing", a human a "bigthing", Trolls are digdigs, wolves are growlers etc. Most preservers will 'name' their highthings based on their appearance or behaivior, like "busyhead highthing", "sharpdark Highthing" "softpretty highthing" etc. Im working on a complete dictionary in case anyone wants to be one, if not then youll find out through my posts ^-~

[Asilynne]

The preserver dictionary:
http://us.geocities.com/mossrockholt/PerserverG.html

Only beesweets=flowers, not honey ^-~

[Asilynne]

Sorry for the delay in starting this, unforseen events happened lol ^-^() My weekend was kinda busy so since I dont want to rush the start topic and make it look crappy, Im going to have it up by Tuesday at the latest. In the meantime I need you guys to tell me whether or not your character can send, Id like to have that info before I started the RPG. If you were raised by the wolfriders and/or are all wolfrider you will most likely be able to, same with gliders. Gobacks may or may not and Sun Folk may or may not. Please post with that info so I can more accurately make the start topic, thanks!

Also, me and Shaka are going to draw all of the characters for this RPG if wanted, so post your request here, and if you can draw no matter how good or otherwise, please draw your character and show us! Im sure we all like to see everyones drawing styles, plus it helps to write in something if you can picture it ^,-,^

Heres my character, drawn by me and clothing help by Shaka: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...w/frostfur.jpg

[Shaka]

Ok this is what the wolf part of Epidor looks like. I will color it later and draw her elf side.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...law/epidor.jpg

oh and my character can send but she likes to howl and talk more. she doesnt talk loud just wisper

[kawaiispinel]

Alain can send, but he likes to be ambiguous about things and so he doesn't do it often. It would have to be a special sort of situation to make him actually want to send.

As for the drawings... Well, I'm pretty bad, so anyone who wants to can draw my character. I get all "squee"-ish when people draw my characters. It makes me happy. ^__^

[Shaka]

Ohh! I wanna draw your character! please? lol

[Bulbasaur4]

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My Elven character can send... and like I said before to both you and Shaka- love your drawings! If anyone wants to draw either of my two characters... go right ahead! I will attempt to draw them perhaps, but I rather dislike my style of art and I'd rather have someone better draw. ^^;;

[Tyler and Hobbes]

(Just wonderin') - would it be possible for my character to be able to send but not receive? Or maybe the otherway around? If not, than Tausa won't be able to send. But, as far as drawing him goes....^^; Usually whenever I draw anything, it always turns into tracing over an album. So, yeah....

[Asilynne]

Yeah thats perfectly fine, Cutters lifemate's sister could recieve her sends but not send herself, and Im sure its possible to be able to send and not recieve too so whichever one you prefer you can do ^-~

Steph has more time on her hands than I do so shed probably be the ones to draw your characters though I do want to eventually draw the preserver on the page my character is on so Ill get to that lol. Heck Steph has a 3 hour class devoted to drawing so for her drawing everyones characters is candy LOL

Sorry for those that dont know Steph=Shaka lol
Once I get off work tomorrow I will set up the preperations for it to begin so keep an eye on your PM box around 4PM est ^-~

[Bulbasaur4]

A THREE HOUR DRAWING CLASS?! *cries in shame* You're so lucky.... so lucky...

[Asilynne]

Yeah she doesnt even need to work, she gets paid to drive our sister to work and clean me and Rudys apt XD Butch has the easy life Oh well lol Im going to college this fall hopefully so itll be all good ^,-,^

Anyway Ill start sending the PMs out now ^-~

[Asilynne]

The RPG has now begun. You can find it here. Feel free to use this topic to discuss anything you want about the RPG whether its yelling at me for getting your character wrong (lol) or if you feel like making a connection with someones character in game you can address that person here. Or if you just want to discuss OOC elements of the story like drawings of characters, soundtracks for certain scenes etc, thats what this topic is here for ^-~
If your talking to a specific person or people, put (TAT) and then their names in the subject line of your replies, that way the targeted person will get the hint quicker ^-~
Ok everyone, have fun! ^v^

[Outlaw JT]

I would love to see my character(s) drawn. Also, Jonas can send but his range in sending is fairly limited (about 100 yards). He can receive as well as anyone, however. Also, while his range is very limited with most people he was once able to send to his lifemate and children over a vast distance. He never understood why but it could have something to do with how strong his connection was to them which also helps explain why he still hasn't moved on from their death.

Also, I am planning a human character that I will post in the sign-up topic sometime this week. I need to talk to Asi about it first, though.

[Asilynne]

Ok good we need some humans lol Jennie said she might make one too so hopefully she will
Once everyones characters are drawn I also want to make banners of the characters for fun ^v^ Also a big group pic. Ill get Rudy to post in the RPG tonight since hes off work tomorrow ^v~

[Mystic_clown]

I'd love to see Geiste drawn.

Hmm, should Geiste be able to send? Alright, he can, but since he hasn't done it for so long (he's had noone to send to), he's a bit rusty at it. He can recieve, but not send (not at the moment anyway).

[Asilynne]

Steph took down the descriptions of Jonas, Alain and Geiste so far, and shell be drawing them first. Ill draw Kalahs character but first since I know she can draw I want her to draw her. Come on!!!! Lets see it! LOL

[Asilynne]

LOL Your post was damn awesome XD I love how he just laid it all out like that lol
About the religion thing, The humans worship "Gotara" the great spirit (or at least one tribe of humans did), the elves tend to worship their ancestors the high ones although they dont like go to church for it or anything. So, I guess not really, theres no real establishment of religion in the elfquest world.

[Outlaw JT]

Well, there is one bit of flawed logic. If they are certain Rayek won't help them then there's no logical reason not to kill him as him being alive or dead won't change their chances of getting back home. The only two reasons not to kill Rayek are morality and a belief that he can be persuaded to help them get home. Right now morality isn't playing into Jonas' mind so that leaves one. Convinving him Rayek won't help them regardless is a swift way to get him to let his arrow fly.

[Gladiator]

Well, Grendal's common sense/ability to reason is only average at best, so even at his most brilliant he forgets about something or other. That's something he got from me.

And the logic is only so flawed because Grendal doesn't know your character that well.

Actually, there's kind of interesting little dilemma in that A) Rayek's likely not to help and B) he's the best shot anyone has of getting back.

I editted my post a bit to clear up grammar and fix stuff.

[Ultimate Charizard]

Apologies for not posting yet. Ill post when i see an opening. Im mainly getting a feeling for the RPG style (Like i said im not familiar with elfquest). Id love to see an attempt at Ragnar though if thats ok Asi.

[Asilynne]

No problem Gavvy lol Just dont wait too long like what happened with the Psi, I want to see what your character would do given his past ^-~ Also it seems pokemon4eva is having a hard time with ideas, can everyone help him out? I included his character in my post but try to give him a little something to work with so he can get in there ^-~ Same with Fireguardian, I know the RPGs going pretty fast right now and I dont want to leave anyone behind.
Ill get Steph your description Gav lol Ive been lazy when it comes to drawing lately ^-^()

[Asilynne]

I would post to go with Suntop looking for JTs character but I have a plan that Im going to do so anyone else feel free to go along ^-~

[Asilynne]

Ok guys Im back from being away for a week, but seeing as Ive just had thesingle most horrible day of my life Ill have to post later...
To give you an idea, day long thunderstorms, a hole in your convertable roof, and being on the road for two hours incredibly lost because your BOYFRIEND cant write directions to save his hrdugteuyruwgfgwehkhu life!

Anyway Ill probably post tomorrow if Im up to it x.x

[Asilynne]

Ok in my last post Epidor has defenately accompanied Frostfur in search of a camp, but I left it open if anyone else wanted to come along, so feel free to be in the party if your character isnt already doing something ^-~

[Shaka]

Hmmm.... where is everyone! Lets keep this RPG going! Oh yeah if anyone wants to make any human Chars. that would be great. ^,^

[kawaiispinel]

I'm here, sadly. ^^;; I'm just not inspired to act right now seeing as we never really resolved the whole Jonas thing. (Did we even leave?)

But I want this RPG to liiiiive so badly so I'll post if I need to if no one posts after awhile. I just really don't want to screw anything up, seeing as I'm one of the few who doesn't know much about Elfquest and is merely playing by ear. *Whistles innocently*

I'll shape up. ^^;;

[Mystic_clown]

Sorry for not posting. I'm just waiting for Bulbi to post, since Gieste's currently with her right now.

[Ultimate Charizard]

....and im waiting on Rudy, again for this whole Jonas thing.

[Asilynne]

Nobody has to worry about messing anything up, we re in a new world (its not the elfquest planet) new characters that everyone made up themselves (except for Rudys but you know lol) and its a new plot so pretty much you know everything you need to to be able to post. I really dont want anyone being too afraid to post because theyre afriad Im going to be like NOO thats not how it is in Elfquest gdksghkjdbghj cause its only BASED on EQ, we re making this story our own ^-~

And yeah I need to get Rudys ass on here when he gets home so he can post, but from now on, unless someone asks someone specifically to wait, you dont have to wait for anyone, cause its an RPG lol Back when I was running Dawn no one knew about Vampire Hunter D but they didnt need to cause it was our story, lets make this one like that ^-~

[kawaiispinel]

Woot! That makes me feel muuuuuch better.

Thanks, Asi! ^__^

Though I think I'll wait just a bit rather than usurp the Jonas plot from Rudy.

[Asilynne]

No problem lol *gets out whip and cracks it* Rudy will post tonight to move the Jonas thing along ^,-,^ LOL
Or else........XD

[Master Rudy]

I guess Brandy better get the whip and the handcuffs ready. I've been rather busy with my new job among other things but I know for a fact I can get something done this weekend.

[Ultimate Charizard]

I knew she had a whip

[Shaka]

oh Hey about those characters you guys wanted me to draw i need detail on their hair styles. Thats pretty much thats left. Thanks

[kawaiispinel]

oh Hey about those characters you guys wanted me to draw i need detail on their hair styles. Thats pretty much thats left. Thanks

Lesse... Alain's hair reaches about to the nape of his neck and is very thick and fluffy (almost curly, but not quite... More like very wavy). And, just to reiterate form my sign-up, is brownish-black.

[Ultimate Charizard]

Just standard shaggy hair really. Shoulder Length, deep brown but messy

[Mystic_clown]

Shortish (just about to his chin), wild, tangled and a dirty platnum blonde.

[Tyler and Hobbes]

Wow.... I have no idea of what's going on....O_o Either way, Tausa's hair is midnight black, wavy, getting into his eyes while still beingshort in the back. And....um....I'll try to post...or something....^^;

[Asilynne]

Wow.... I have no idea of what's going on....O_o Either way, Tausa's hair is midnight black, wavy, getting into his eyes while still beingshort in the back. And....um....I'll try to post...or something....^^;

I PMed you a summary man, hopefully that help you a bit ^-~