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Lately, I've been craving a dark fantasy story and I've come up with an idea I've been shopping for a little while that I would love to do as a long term roleplay. This is very much inspired by Dark Souls and other dark fantasy series in tone and world design, so if that's something you're interested in, I'd love to discuss this concept and story with you.
I do want to preface at the beginning that I am not interested in anything that is strictly smut related. I don't mind if smut is involved but it isn't a priority for me, I want to tell a story and develop characters and if we get to a point where smut fits the story, I'm more than happy to indulge in it.
I can give you multiple paragraphs per reply and I'm flexible with replies, I understand that life happens sometimes, I'm not expecting a reply every day. OoC is also acceptable and encouraged, I'd love to hear how your day has been going and how you feel about the story we're working on.
Alright, here's what I've got. None of this is set in stone, I'm very willing to cooperate to change things or shape this story into something even better.
The backstory:
The kingdom this story takes place in was once a realm of splendor supported by a series of otherworldly crystals which provided the people with a special kind of light known as Lumen. This Lumen is sort of like magic, it became a part of every day life. It nurtured growth of crops and the allowed those with the capability to harness it with the ability to perform basic forms of arcane arts. Lumen, as a powerful source of light, became a means of great conflict which the people of the kingdom battled over. Eventually, when the war was over, a royal family was formed to govern over the crystals and provide the land with peace and stability.
With great light, however, comes greater darkness. Nightmarish creatures from a realm beyond eventually invaded their way into this world, devourers of light who are attracted to the glow of the crystals. These creatures consume this power and grow stronger and larger in number as a result. The first couple of crystals fell too quickly for the kingdom to respond and by the time they had mounted an effort to try and defend their realm, it was too late. One by one, the crystals were sapped of their energy and the nightmare grew stronger, transforming a kingdom of light into one ruled by the dark.
Your character:
Your character is the last surviving member of this kingdom's royal family and the most promising arcane art user the kingdom had seen. When it seemed as though all hope was lost and the kingdom was doomed to fall, your character was trapped within a shrine beneath a cathedral alongside the last remaining crystal. Hidden beneath the surface, your father performed a ritual which merged your body with the essence of the crystal to safe guard it (and you), the result of which has lulled you into a dormant state and sealed the shrine off from the outside world to protect you in hopes that one day, when the spell finished the bonding, you would be able to bring the light of the Lumen back to the kingdom. Your story begins ten years later when your character awakens from her slumber and ventures out into the kingdom only to find that it has been absolutely devastated and the nightmare creatures remain. Furthermore, now that you're out in the open, they sense your light and they're coming to consume it.
My character:
My character has grown up in this world, having been only ten when the nightmares came. The extent of this world has led him to become skilled in defending himself under the guidance of his father, a once mighty knight in the kingdom's armed forces. My father, along with his platoon, were tasked with the unenviable task of watching over the cathedral until your character awoke but you never did. What was hoped to be a couple of weeks at most turned into years and slowly, over time, their numbers dwindled until very few remained alive or willing to continue to stand watch. Now, my character is the final care taker, wielding his father's sword and the knowledge provided to him by the life he has led. He will be arriving at the cathedral to check in on you as was routine but he has given up hope of ever actually seeing you rise from your slumber. On this day, however, he is shocked to see that your character has awoken and is immediately forced into conflict to try and defend her.
The premise:
My character feels a great deal of honor towards your character and defending her. Though they haven't met, he feels responsible for her well-being and as if he's known her for many years. Your character will have little choice, at first, but to rely on him, but will eventually learn how to use the light inside of her to fight back against the nightmare. Together, they make a formidable duo who begin to travel across the kingdom in hopes of reigniting the crystals, eradicating the darkness along the way and helping those fortunate enough to remain alive. Along the way, surely they'll grow closer and eventually develop feelings for each other but along the way, they'll face off against the forces that doomed this world and try to take their kingdom back.
If you think this sounds interesting, I would love to hear from you. Thank you for reading.
I do want to preface at the beginning that I am not interested in anything that is strictly smut related. I don't mind if smut is involved but it isn't a priority for me, I want to tell a story and develop characters and if we get to a point where smut fits the story, I'm more than happy to indulge in it.
I can give you multiple paragraphs per reply and I'm flexible with replies, I understand that life happens sometimes, I'm not expecting a reply every day. OoC is also acceptable and encouraged, I'd love to hear how your day has been going and how you feel about the story we're working on.
Alright, here's what I've got. None of this is set in stone, I'm very willing to cooperate to change things or shape this story into something even better.
The backstory:
The kingdom this story takes place in was once a realm of splendor supported by a series of otherworldly crystals which provided the people with a special kind of light known as Lumen. This Lumen is sort of like magic, it became a part of every day life. It nurtured growth of crops and the allowed those with the capability to harness it with the ability to perform basic forms of arcane arts. Lumen, as a powerful source of light, became a means of great conflict which the people of the kingdom battled over. Eventually, when the war was over, a royal family was formed to govern over the crystals and provide the land with peace and stability.
With great light, however, comes greater darkness. Nightmarish creatures from a realm beyond eventually invaded their way into this world, devourers of light who are attracted to the glow of the crystals. These creatures consume this power and grow stronger and larger in number as a result. The first couple of crystals fell too quickly for the kingdom to respond and by the time they had mounted an effort to try and defend their realm, it was too late. One by one, the crystals were sapped of their energy and the nightmare grew stronger, transforming a kingdom of light into one ruled by the dark.
Your character:
Your character is the last surviving member of this kingdom's royal family and the most promising arcane art user the kingdom had seen. When it seemed as though all hope was lost and the kingdom was doomed to fall, your character was trapped within a shrine beneath a cathedral alongside the last remaining crystal. Hidden beneath the surface, your father performed a ritual which merged your body with the essence of the crystal to safe guard it (and you), the result of which has lulled you into a dormant state and sealed the shrine off from the outside world to protect you in hopes that one day, when the spell finished the bonding, you would be able to bring the light of the Lumen back to the kingdom. Your story begins ten years later when your character awakens from her slumber and ventures out into the kingdom only to find that it has been absolutely devastated and the nightmare creatures remain. Furthermore, now that you're out in the open, they sense your light and they're coming to consume it.
My character:
My character has grown up in this world, having been only ten when the nightmares came. The extent of this world has led him to become skilled in defending himself under the guidance of his father, a once mighty knight in the kingdom's armed forces. My father, along with his platoon, were tasked with the unenviable task of watching over the cathedral until your character awoke but you never did. What was hoped to be a couple of weeks at most turned into years and slowly, over time, their numbers dwindled until very few remained alive or willing to continue to stand watch. Now, my character is the final care taker, wielding his father's sword and the knowledge provided to him by the life he has led. He will be arriving at the cathedral to check in on you as was routine but he has given up hope of ever actually seeing you rise from your slumber. On this day, however, he is shocked to see that your character has awoken and is immediately forced into conflict to try and defend her.
The premise:
My character feels a great deal of honor towards your character and defending her. Though they haven't met, he feels responsible for her well-being and as if he's known her for many years. Your character will have little choice, at first, but to rely on him, but will eventually learn how to use the light inside of her to fight back against the nightmare. Together, they make a formidable duo who begin to travel across the kingdom in hopes of reigniting the crystals, eradicating the darkness along the way and helping those fortunate enough to remain alive. Along the way, surely they'll grow closer and eventually develop feelings for each other but along the way, they'll face off against the forces that doomed this world and try to take their kingdom back.
If you think this sounds interesting, I would love to hear from you. Thank you for reading.