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The Law of Surprise
HI hello, welcome to a particular plot idea that I have begun to mold into a request. And as the title depicts, it's based off The Witcher series.
Now, hold on to your horses men, this one is a bumpy ride.
The Law of Surprise is an ancient custom where someone saved from death or great peril an offer a reward to their savior that is unknown to either party. It often involves the savior claiming the first thing the rescued person finds upon returning home. Which could be a child, a pet, or some other unexpected item.
Ancient Custom
The Law of Surprise is rooted in ancient traditions, possibly predating recorded history, and is prevalent in Slavic and Polish folklore.
Unexpected Boon
The savior can claim a reward that is unknown to both parties at the time of the agreement.
"Firstborn Child" Element
In many cases, this reward is the firstborn child conceived or born during the father's absence, often becoming a "child of destiny".
Destiny and Choice
The Law of Surprise is intertwined with the concept of destiny, as it brings individuals together in unexpected ways and can determine their fate.
Though this plot idea is based around The Witcher, it does not lay within the tv series itself. But I would love it to stay within that world. Where mages coming into their power can become infertile. Elves are seen as shit although once great and powerful, they are a stain on the world. Humans, draw e's, mages, sorceresses, boards, Rogues, knights, kings, Queen's, prince's, princesses, advisors... Even dragons becoming men or women. Monsters roam the wold and life is both shit and fair. Wars rage on, lives are put through hell for a kingdoms uprising or downfall. Archaeologists uncover ruins of old and share their wisdom to others.
Now I know some of you may have left already, thinking oh this is just a plain old famtasy/dnd/medieval style roleplay plot idea. And yeah, you're right, but I'm wanting it to revolve around the Law of Surprise first and foremost.
And as you read the plot, you'll think that it's directly similar to The Witcher, Geralt and Ciri. Similar yes but we make it our own and can do so much more with it!!!!
Plot idea!
By the law of Surprise a man is given an unexpected rewards for saving the life of another. Little was it known that the fathers life saved was about to be bestowed with a child. A child of destiny is the one thing any father dreads to give up. But as the Law depicts it must be followed.
Tied by fate the child was sent away for protection. For the man who saved her father was not an understood man. War and destruction followed him but on one fateful night and a road less traveled he came across a man in need. (the form of which is not nessesary but a life was saved nonetheless) But this savior was not aware the true nature of his reward. A child? No that year the child was born she was sent to live with relatives far over the mountains. The father in tale found the savior and handed him but a dog. "I couldn't find you when it happened but this is yours by the law of surprise." a lie, but no one needed know the truth.
For lying and cheating the man out of what was rightfully his, years passed and he became deathly ill. He had no one, his wife died during childbirth and his daughter once born was sent away not only for her protection but because he couldn't raise her on his own. As his life now coming to an end, the man saught out for his savior and on his death bed he confessed everything.
The daughter sent away hours after birth grew up in a small mountain village to be raised by her aunt and uncle which she believes are her real parents. What comes with living in the mountains you are never without adventure. Dragons, trolls, monsters from nightmares and creatures of unknown sorts were always making everyday life both hectic and interesting.
Raised to fight, she was pretty good at wielding a sword. Little had she known that her sword skills would come in handy for not just monster slaying but fighting off the one come to claim her. Little was it to be believed that the older man with an age unknown would slowly win the heart of his child of destiny.
The Child of Sjrprise
Name: Aeva
Age: 20
Height: 5'5"
Hair:Black
Eye collr: naturally white, genetic condition. Not blind.
Race: human
Skills: hand to hand combat, sword fighting, hunting, cooking.
Personality: caring, kind hearted, strong willed, stubborn, a little nieve, and fearless to a degree.
Weapons: two swords, one short and one long. A small dagger and some hand made smoke bombs.
Clothing: deep crimson tunic with a light beige under shirt and trousers. Belts a plenty. One thick leather arm brace on left arm for when sword fighting and hunting for protection. Dark leather boots and simple under garments.
HI hello, welcome to a particular plot idea that I have begun to mold into a request. And as the title depicts, it's based off The Witcher series.
Now, hold on to your horses men, this one is a bumpy ride.
The Law of Surprise is an ancient custom where someone saved from death or great peril an offer a reward to their savior that is unknown to either party. It often involves the savior claiming the first thing the rescued person finds upon returning home. Which could be a child, a pet, or some other unexpected item.
Ancient Custom
The Law of Surprise is rooted in ancient traditions, possibly predating recorded history, and is prevalent in Slavic and Polish folklore.
Unexpected Boon
The savior can claim a reward that is unknown to both parties at the time of the agreement.
"Firstborn Child" Element
In many cases, this reward is the firstborn child conceived or born during the father's absence, often becoming a "child of destiny".
Destiny and Choice
The Law of Surprise is intertwined with the concept of destiny, as it brings individuals together in unexpected ways and can determine their fate.
Though this plot idea is based around The Witcher, it does not lay within the tv series itself. But I would love it to stay within that world. Where mages coming into their power can become infertile. Elves are seen as shit although once great and powerful, they are a stain on the world. Humans, draw e's, mages, sorceresses, boards, Rogues, knights, kings, Queen's, prince's, princesses, advisors... Even dragons becoming men or women. Monsters roam the wold and life is both shit and fair. Wars rage on, lives are put through hell for a kingdoms uprising or downfall. Archaeologists uncover ruins of old and share their wisdom to others.
Now I know some of you may have left already, thinking oh this is just a plain old famtasy/dnd/medieval style roleplay plot idea. And yeah, you're right, but I'm wanting it to revolve around the Law of Surprise first and foremost.
And as you read the plot, you'll think that it's directly similar to The Witcher, Geralt and Ciri. Similar yes but we make it our own and can do so much more with it!!!!
Plot idea!
By the law of Surprise a man is given an unexpected rewards for saving the life of another. Little was it known that the fathers life saved was about to be bestowed with a child. A child of destiny is the one thing any father dreads to give up. But as the Law depicts it must be followed.
Tied by fate the child was sent away for protection. For the man who saved her father was not an understood man. War and destruction followed him but on one fateful night and a road less traveled he came across a man in need. (the form of which is not nessesary but a life was saved nonetheless) But this savior was not aware the true nature of his reward. A child? No that year the child was born she was sent to live with relatives far over the mountains. The father in tale found the savior and handed him but a dog. "I couldn't find you when it happened but this is yours by the law of surprise." a lie, but no one needed know the truth.
For lying and cheating the man out of what was rightfully his, years passed and he became deathly ill. He had no one, his wife died during childbirth and his daughter once born was sent away not only for her protection but because he couldn't raise her on his own. As his life now coming to an end, the man saught out for his savior and on his death bed he confessed everything.
The daughter sent away hours after birth grew up in a small mountain village to be raised by her aunt and uncle which she believes are her real parents. What comes with living in the mountains you are never without adventure. Dragons, trolls, monsters from nightmares and creatures of unknown sorts were always making everyday life both hectic and interesting.
Raised to fight, she was pretty good at wielding a sword. Little had she known that her sword skills would come in handy for not just monster slaying but fighting off the one come to claim her. Little was it to be believed that the older man with an age unknown would slowly win the heart of his child of destiny.
The Child of Sjrprise
Name: Aeva
Age: 20
Height: 5'5"
Hair:Black
Eye collr: naturally white, genetic condition. Not blind.
Race: human
Skills: hand to hand combat, sword fighting, hunting, cooking.
Personality: caring, kind hearted, strong willed, stubborn, a little nieve, and fearless to a degree.
Weapons: two swords, one short and one long. A small dagger and some hand made smoke bombs.
Clothing: deep crimson tunic with a light beige under shirt and trousers. Belts a plenty. One thick leather arm brace on left arm for when sword fighting and hunting for protection. Dark leather boots and simple under garments.
