Spiral Knights - Spiral Politics RP

Spiral Politics RP

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Wed, 12/18/2013 - 11:36

Thinslayer

Got your attention, didn't I?

This game is exactly what it says on the tin: it's about the politics behind Spiral Knights.

There should be little to no combat here. Your success or failure will depend almost entirely on your people-skills. Top-ranking characters from many factions, like King Tinkinzar, Archvalkyrie Freya, and Captain Ozlo, will take the center stage. You could be a leader, envoy, or even a spy. Factions within factions may emerge, just like in real life. Since this is my first time seeing (let alone hosting) this kind of RP, I have no idea what might happen or what a strong character entails, so just give it your best shot!

As noted above, I don't know what constitutes a strong character, so this character sheet format will be tentative, at best.

Name:
Gender:
Age:
Appearance:
Race: (human, gremlin, etc.)
Faction: (Spiral vs. Morai, Emberlight vs. Loyalist, etc. Note that these are not the only available factions; they're just examples.)
Equipment: (optional)
Intro: (Who are you and why are you here? What's your mission?)

I wish I could give you guys an intro story to work with, but I don't know where to begin, so I'm counting on you guys to get creative. That's what that intro section of the character sheet is for.

So for those of you who are getting tired of all these combat-centric roleplays, this game is for you. All OOC and IC stuff goes in this thread. I will not be making any separate threads for this game.

Begin!

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 11:45

Thinslayer

Spiral HQ

The political action takes place in each of the following locations:
*Spiral HQ (Spiral Knights)
*Colonial Palace (gremlins)
*White Council (valkyries)
*Black Council (fiends)
*The Network (constructs)
*Snarbolax Den (beasts)
*Royal Jelly Palace (slimes)
*Firestorm Citadel (undead)
*Obsidian Nexus (apocreans)

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 11:58

Thinslayer

First app of the day!

Name: Freya
Gender: female
Age: n/a
Appearance
Race: valkyrie
Faction: Isolationist
Intro: Freya is the current Chief of the White Council. She's best-known for her somewhat ditzy antics, but don't let that fool you; she's a smart politician with a good eye for what works and what doesn't. She was chosen for her "active inaction" policy, in which she actively resists the constant pressure to "do something" with her power and resources. It's hard, but she manages.

Her first order of business is to make sure that the other valkyries don't get the whole race into trouble by starting petty fights.

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 12:44

Robo-Drilldigger

Interesting

Name: Count Bleck

Gender: Male

Age: 52

Appearance

Race: Fiend, Pit Boss

Faction: Fiends vs Knights

Intro: Count Bleck is the Chief of the Black Council and keeps things in control. His power is easy to notice and if anyone disobeys him, they usually get killed. He is usually fair to Fiends and has a great hatred for Knights. Count Bleck was summoned by the Devilites to make them take control since things started to get out of control with the knights constantly rampaging their city's and lots of them dying.

His main mission is to improve the fiend's defense, attack and he constantly tells the other Pit Boss to stop promoting the original devilites to Yesman since they do nothing!

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 12:57

Thinslayer

@Robo-Drilldigger

App accepted! You may begin writing at any time. You are also free to call an audience with any player of your choosing, pretty much whenever you want.

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 13:20

Robo-Drilldigger

So...

This is an example but "Count Bleck calls for all nearby Pit Bosses for an important announcment!" Is that what you mean? Also, something I forgot to mention, Count Bleck talks in 3rd person because he is a bit crazy.

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 13:31

Thinslayer

@Robo-Drilldigger

No, I mean that Count Bleck could call for an audience with Freya, my character. It's intended to facilitate player interaction, so we don't have to rely on random encounters.

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 13:41

Creeperlucario

Do Guardians count?

Name: Giratina

Gender: Unknown (If forced, Male)

Age: Unknown (If forced, 354)

Appearance

Race: Apocrean

Faction: Guardian's

Intro: Giratina was the creator of the whole Apocrean tribe and they wanted him to be the leader but he couldn't cope with making interactions like that. Giratina hid in the shadows and killed anyone who tried to attack his fellow Apocrean's. He was never assigned a main goal but he wanted to protect his ally's. He created a new faction for guardians in the other councils if they wanted to make an agreement.

His main mission is to protect the Apocreans so they don't get killed but at the same time, they don't steal their souls.

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 14:01

Hazardous-Anomaly

Chance?

Name: Morrick Kessla

Gender: Male

Age: ???

Appearance: Time has obviously been a hard factor on these old bones, however, he keeps himself together through the use of various adornments and fastens. A regally decorated, large black cloak does manage to cover most of his body, however, his face isn't as well kept; Missing many teeth, glowing orbs where eyes should be, all topped with the crown of the dead. Picture

Race: Undead

Faction: Dead Vrs. All (Intruders)

Equipment: Equipped a family straight sword at his waist, a fire resistant cloak, and the crown of the dead.

Intro: One of the Elders of the Undead council, he is entrusted with one task. Keep all intruders out of sacred lands, such as FSC or the graveyard, or make sure they never leave. That said, he is one of the most hated "politicians" due to the several unsuccessful attempts made at a middle ground, and a plethera of "Missing" members from other factions. However, he does have mutual ground with most factions, in that, he is needed to allow access into graveyard to allow those wishing to bury their dead to pass.

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 13:50

Robo-Drilldigger

Oh, okay

Count Bleck was thinking what to do as he was watching the fiends training. He thought he could try and make a deal with the White Council so that they don't attack us, but we don't attack them. Count Bleck asked for an audience with Freya, the leader of the White Council. He moved towards a darkened screen and tried to get Freya on the call.

((OOC: This is Count Bleck's text for when Freya comes is "Count Bleck welcomes Freya. I wonder if we could make a deal here? Count Bleck said. Also, I am not sure how councils work as well...))

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 14:42

#10

Thinslayer

About dem apps

@Creeperlucario: Your character does not seem to have sufficient connectivity to the higher-ups in order to participate. Combat is nigh-useless in this game.

@Blessid-Bombardier: I like him. App accepted!

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 15:15

#11

Trolololololololoe

Hm...

I have a bad feeling this won't be accepted but, better to take a risk...

Name: Metal Sonic

Gender: Male

Age: 2 years being built

Appearance

Race: Construct

Faction: Robot allies

Intro: Metal Sonic was created by other constructs after an idiotic assualt on knights when the roarmulus twins where out. They lost over 200 mecha knights because they had no strategy. They made him the leader of The Network so because he was smart. Metal Sonic was only created to plan strategies for them unless they wanted to lose 200 mecha knights every day. Metal Sonic has 3 aggression chips but they don't affect him because he doesn't want to harm anyone and kills any constructs who defy him...

There main missions is to get rid of knights and Valkyries (preferably without violence unless they defy him).

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 15:50

#12

Thinslayer

@Deadly-Sin-Revenge

You're right, it won't be accepted. Your time would be better-spent making an app you think has a better chance of acceptance, instead of hoping against hope that I'll let you use a rule-violating character you really want.

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 16:17

#13

Hazardous-Anomaly

An Invoice from death

"Awaken" Morrick whispered to the hallowed ground laying before him. And sure enough, a zombie bellhop rose from the ground. "Take this letter to the Valkerie Comand, let them know that their tresspasses will not be toleratated. Seek out Freya, the one of peace. Let her know that there are those who have broken her words, turned them to lies. That, if these transgressions should go on, we will be forced to break the treaty of Necropolis." The Zombie obiediantly bowed and began shuffling towards the doorway. "Hark! Lest you forget, grant this woman one crest, so that she may enter the Citadel unscathed". And with that, the bellhop began his journey, acoompanied by two Almirian royal guards as an escort.

[P.S. This is a choice for you, you can choose to smooth things over with the undead, or strengthen your ties with the devilites. Neither of them will enjoy being ignored. However, it's not doomsday if you choose the devilites, it'll just mean another undead convoy, with angerier words this time (-Reputation)]

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 17:18

#14

Isisdelltion

Fun

Name: Aesculos le Biscia
Gender: Male
Age: ??? (Pretty old)
Appearance: A very old and weathered skeleton, Aesculos is barely held together by the ghostly chains of the dead. His face is hardly more than a smooth distorted ivory ball, and his facial expression is locked in one poker face that he is literally unable to change. He wears nothing but a long cloak, and has not used the traditional crown of the dead worn by most Undead council members.
Race: Undead
Faction: Undead vs. Fiends and Valkyries, Peace with Knights
Equipment: Gnarled cane, and an ancient, unrecognizable "Lucky Coin"
Intro: Aesculos is known for two things, being stubborn, and having been the most unpopular Undead on their council since the time before Almirians. Having held the same anti-Fiend and Valkyrie sentiment long since it was advantageous, or even viable, has led many daggers to his door. Few of these knives go anywhere, however, for Aesculos is a devilishly clever and crooked man, manipulating and disposing of enemies and supporters alike to obtain his goals. As the Knights became introduced to the playing field, Aesculos realized the danger and futility of facing up to them, but saw, like the rest of his kind, no other option but war when they rampaged the Graveyards and abandoned Citadels that flew the Undead banner. He has since then, however, attempted to negotiate with the warmongering Order, to little success.

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 17:50

#15

Feline-Grenadier

Here we go...

Name : Fergus Clement

Gender : Male

Age : 64...decades.

Appearance : What you'd expect a Tiefling to look like : Red-skinned, tall and lanky in stature, thin-faced, horns and a whip-like tail, some barbs protruding out of their chin as a substitute for a beard, dark red eyes, white slicked-back hair etc. He just likes wearing blue suits. Tiefling, you ask? What, you don't D&D?

Race : Devilite

Faction : Federal Labor's Union (Party with Black Council)

Equipment : Fierce Flamberge

Intro :

"Sir, the circle is ready."

"...thank you for notifying me. Do you work on Sundays?"

"Yessir. I've had no vacation time since my first century as a Devilite worker."

"Good. I'll trust you with managing the federation while I'm gone, right?"

"Yessir."

A silhouette exits the room, leaving the smaller silhouette alone. A pair of feet easily, artfully navigates down the polished granite stairs, cleaned and refurbished shoes leaving not even a speck of dirt on the sterile surface. Soon, the shoes hit asphalt, and they continue to move on until they begin to gingerly twist and dance. Underneath their feet now are the intricate markings of a summoning circle.

The feet, once done with their promenade, click together at the center of a square, and the circle erupts in light.

With a bright flash, Mr. Clement has arrived at the front door of the Black Council building. Though he holds no official title in the Black Council, he was nominated as a member for his prominent position as the head of the Federal Laborer's Union. What events would transpire soon will be resting on his and his cohorts shoulders soon...

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 21:18

#16

Duskfinder

Lets sea

Name: Xibalba

Gender" Male

Age: 1460 years

Appearance: An immense treant said to be the guardian of the forest. However, his large size and shape leaves him unable to move freely. He is covered in moss and has large branches extending from his body, two of which he uses as arms. His eyes are bright blue but he rarely opens them due to his ability to sense his surroundings.

Race: Beast/Plant

Faction: Beast vs Knight

Intro: Xibalba slowly opens his eyes, waking from a century-long slumber. "It seems a new force has emerged to conquer my great forest. I should renew my alliances with the other creatures of this land to rid ourselves of this threat." After a moment of focusing his energy, he calls out to the nearest beast. When it appears, Xibalba touches its forehead and mutters a few ancient incantations. " I have planted the Seed of Thought into your body and thus you have risen past your brethren, gaining the knowledge and abilities needed to fulfill the task I am about to present to you..."

Basically he uses this beast to communicate with the other characters in places outside of his forest.
Appearance (Beast): A beast with the ability to travel at moderately high speeds. His appearance is a muscular humanoid/wolf-like figure with black fur sprouting from most of his body.

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 20:21

#17

Thinslayer

All apps accepted!

@Isisdelltion, Vinnydime & Duskfinder: apps accepted! I particularly like your intro, Vin.
__________

The story begins.

The messenger places Morrick's message underneath Freya's door.

But Freya is pretty busy talking with Count Bleck. "Hi! What do you want, Mr. Bleck?"

Thu, 12/19/2013 - 16:37

#18

Archemiday-Thebard

Poof

Ne'er mind

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 22:22

#19

Thinslayer

@Archemiday-Thebard

Your character must be a leader of some kind.

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 22:58

#20

Feline-Grenadier

Hm...

OOC : I think I got Ruthless Eli's options down now. I'll make a third branch that'll go WAAAAAAAAAAY far-fetched from what you'd normally have. Hm, Nephilim doesn't sound like a good word...I'll find another race name for him.

BIC :

Polyester heels clicked rhythmically as Mr. Clement passed by halls, wings, restrooms, lobbies, and so forth. His eyes were laser-focused on the monolithic doors ahead of him, unwavering in determination.

Few turned to so much as look at him; among the few that did, none held it for long. Mr. Clement was known for his strict business-only demeanor...except for the one secretary he'd have some little talks with.

Regardless, he strode straight into the council room. He had no time for little talks, no time to even take a restroom break. He was scheduled to follow the proceeds in five minutes sharp and counting.

One, two, three, four steps more and he was into the Council Room. Gone were his elongated mandibles, gone was his slicked back platinum hair. Now he was younger, paler. His hair was long, brown, and flowing. His face, once reddened with age splotches, was now back to its pale salmon tone. Less foreign he looked; more Isoran he became.

This was Fergus of old, an old husk revived to discuss politics with the most ambitious of Fiends.

He wondered how Freya, mischievous and fickle as he had known her, was doing.

But he doubted if he'd end this meeting on friendlier terms.

Thu, 12/19/2013 - 11:58

#21

Robo-Drilldigger

Let's see if we can make a deal?

((OOC: Since Count Bleck talks in 3rd person, if this * happens, that means he is thinking or doing an action))

*Count Bleck might want to think about a different offer, espcially with all these awkward shells.* Count Bleck wonders if we could make a deal Freya? You see, *Picks up a small shell and shows it to Freya* we have lots of these shells which are just cramping up the city Count Bleck said. Count Bleck also says, we have a crisis here, our Dark Matter supply was stolen because of knights and Count Bleck was wondering if we could trade these useless shells for some Dark Matter? Also, Count Bleck will make the area safe so you can collect the shells but be warned, some of them are heavy.

((OOC 2: The shells will be the tortodrones shield but they need to be crafted with other materials.))

Thu, 12/19/2013 - 06:18

#22

Kao-Kao

My app!

Name:Kaotik
Gender:Male
Age:24
Appearance:short,Yellow eyes,Armor(top),black pants,winter boots
Race: Half gremlin,Half human(but looks more human)
Faction: Spiral Order(Banned),Legion of Almire(outcast)(so practically no faction....)
Equipment:All Cobalt-ish stuff
Intro: Since he was half-Gremlin life was hard for him. No money No jobs all was left for him was
to join the spiral Order. Again he was labeled as a half breed no one got near him. His only talent was assembling things together
which got him high ranks in most of the weapon assembling tests. After finished with training he set out with his first mission
with his first party it was almost a success until they split up. He was the first one to the elevator up he waited and waited
the never came. then he set out for them he knew they were still alive. but he couldn't be more wrong There lay the remains of his former team
lay in the ground. He was horrified by what he saw then...................He broke into a smile laughing hysterically until he couldnt breath
then he spoke "So This is what awaits all of us" in the most Gremlin like voice he has ever said. Then he walked into the Forest never looking back Waiting for all These Factions all these wars to Fall and burn like ashes on the ground

Thu, 12/19/2013 - 08:07

#23

Skayeth

App!

Name: Defion
Gender: Male
Age: 75
Appearance: An old figure wrapped in a toga-style like clothing, with gauntlets that are made to give him a better grip on stuff.
Race: gremlin
Faction: Gremlin vs Knight
Equipment: Wears an famous old toga that everyone knows about. Traditional gremlin Senate goggles that glow with an intensity when he speaks.
Intro: Defion has always been against violence. He has served under the command of the Crimson Order for years now. Since he was an elite, he got to see their faces. He was famous in the Great Colony, but not for his fighting skills, but his diplomatic skills. He would always plead not to cause wars and battles that would lose innocent gremlins their lives and hopes for the Spiral Order to see this way of passivity. He serves in the great Council of Gears, in which he earned his fame as a ambassador and a negotiator of sorts with the Almirians, the Jelly and even the savage Beast Tribes in the past. Now he has to face his greatest challenge: To persuade the Spiral Order of no violence.

Fri, 12/20/2013 - 04:59

#24

Alphacommando

Application!

Name: Knell
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Appearance: Tall, fair skin, green eyes, short dark hair, generally wears Azure Guardian Armor
Race: Isoran (Human...?)
Faction: Spiral vs. Gremlin
Equipment: Lionheart Honor Blade, mostly for ceremonial purposes
Intro: A weathered Knight with decades of battlefield experience, Knell retired to politics at age fifty. He has tired of head-to-head fighting and would rather see a end to the rivalry between two warring factions, the Spiral Order and gremlins, through any means - peaceful or otherwise. He has become cunning and somewhat ruthless after his years of combat, and is willing to approve the destruction of the Spiral Order's enemies if he sees it necessary.

Fri, 12/20/2013 - 07:11

#25

Viorayne

Name: Nimbolt

Gender: Male

Age: 60

Appearance: Greyed/Red Fur, Thick Eye-glasses (still cant see those eyes), Long, curled Fur extends from his chin & upper lip (Beard & Stache), bandage wrapped around paws & feet.

Race: Gremlin

Faction: CSPAB (Cradle Society for the Protection Against Beasts).

Equipment: Custom Wrench Wand with a Bronze Silkwing atop of it. Modest Beige Robes, with a Dark Brown/Grey Trench Coat over the top.

Intro: An aged Gremlin who has seen more than his fair share of conflict, Nimbolt has turned his attention to the reidents of cradle who do not attack or war with the Spiral Order, but more so, defend themselves and their family groups as to not die in their crusade. Nimbolt has fought for those who cannot voice their own complaints by speaking up for them and making their lives far less stressful and dangerous. Alpha Wolver & Dust Bunny alike.

Fri, 12/20/2013 - 13:13

#26

Robo-Drilldigger

Out of Dark Matter

Count Bleck was waiting for Freya's response until the screen cut out. Count Bleck got angry and rushed towards the Dark Generator and saw it run out of Dark Matter. "Why did the stupid generator run out, seems Count Bleck needs to get more Dark Matter." Count Bleck goes back to the room he was in before and pulled out a map.

"Let's see, the nearest place that has Dark Matter is Firestorm Citadel. Bleh, Count Bleck knows they hate us so we need to sneak around." Count Bleck goes into the training room and asks for the 2 fastest devilites to see him. When they entered Count Bleck said "We need you 2 to sneak into Firestorm Citadel and steal their Dark Matter."

The 2 devilites agreed and rushed towards Firestorm Citadel and he noticed Clement was in the Black Council room. Count Bleck didn't know if Clement could spot Count Bleck but he started to think...

((OOC: Since Thin didn't response, I just did this...))

Fri, 12/20/2013 - 16:13

#27

Hazardous-Anomaly

Rage!

Morrick was not a paitent man, and with the lack of response from Freya fresh in his mind, he was about to make a second envoy to send to her estate, when 2 dreadnaughts walked in with a chained devilite. After some explination of how the other had escaped with minor amounts of dark matter, Morrick became infuriated. And then, an idea...."Bind his arms, and cover his mouth" an example had to be made, but within reaon of course. The mark of the undead, an elder rite, passed down within the undead ranks. In life, it meant nothing but a simple mark, a tatto if you will. But in death, the marked one would never slumber, it would become a part of the undead ranks. Morrick had claimed this one...in time. On his mouth gag, Morrick added a small bundle of dark matter, and a note. The note read "We should talk old friend". If the Valkerie would not take responsibility for it's actions, perhaps it was time to mend an age old hatred...with those filthy, descrating, thieves.

Sat, 12/21/2013 - 03:12

#28

Robo-Drilldigger

Why is Dark Matter so rare?

Count Bleck sees the 2 devilites coming back but one had a letter in his mouth and seemed to be affected. Count Bleck cut the devilite freed and started to read the note and looked at the Dark Matter they already collected. The Dark Generator would only work for 1 minute and the note said "We should talk old friend, Signed by Morrick."

*Sigh* Seems Count Bleck needs to get some trojan guards to make sure he is safe. Count Bleck walks into the same room as before but asks for 4 trojans. Count Bleck and the trojans walk towards Firestorm Citadel but stop just before the entrance. Count Bleck shouted "Morrick, what and why do you want to talk about?!"

Sat, 12/21/2013 - 13:17

#29

Creeperlucario

Well, Robo is having bad luck

Robo has been waiting for Thin, Blessid or even Vinny but none of them have posted. Poor Robo!

Sat, 12/21/2013 - 14:58

#30

Malkalack

Swag IS a virtue

Name: Horus Lupercal
Age: 67
Faction: Enberlight vs. Colony (Emberlight)
Race: Gremlin
Gear: clothes, small concealable knife

Intro: A "Revokutionary" who intends to sell out Enberlight to the Crimson Order.

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