Chosen
Nov 23, 2013 10:39:21 GMT -8
Post by arcanius on Nov 23, 2013 10:39:21 GMT -8
Welcome to this warhammer fantasy roleplay. As you probably guessed by the name - you'll be playing as the barbarians from the Hordes of Chaos.
THE CHOSEN OF CHAOS
Northmen are the barbaric tribes of the Chaos Wastes and Norsca. They are human, though far surpassing the peoples of the more civilised south in strength and vigor. Living in the shadow of Chaos, the people of the north are practicaly born into the worship of the Gods of Chaos. Northmen who feel the pull of Chaos more strongly than others may become Chosen of Chaos and if they prove themselves highly worthy even attain the highly revered position of Everchosen, the great leader of the hordes of chaos.
Those who have been especially favoured, the strongest and most powerful members of a tribe, are deemed worthy to submit themselves to the judgement of the gods. By travelling far to the north, these tribal champions may cross into the Realm of Chaos proper, and experience something of the infinity in which the gods reside. Those who survive this ordeal are judged to have been found worthy of their god’s service and of their tribe’s respect. They are the "chosen", the mark of their patron god is branded into their skin, and often gain formidable power.
In the eyes of the Northmen there is a natural and progressive distinction between the mass of roving warriors, those few favoured by the gods, and the very few whose extraordinary gifts mark them out as the leaders and most powerful of their tribe.
ETHNIC GROUPS(due to lack of a race other than human)
Kurgan
The Kurgan are a black-haired, olive skinned people who inhabit the Eastern Steppes north of the Dark Lands and Kislev and east of Norsca. The Kurgans are the most numerous race of northmen, and are highly nomadic being equally capable fighters and travellers on horseback and on foot. Due to their mobility and nomadic lifestlye, they are often the quickest to join a major Chaos incursion, usually as scouts and outriders. They're based off mongols
Hung
The Hung are an oriental race, shorter and squatter than the people of Cathay but otherwise resembling them. The Hung inhabit the Chaos Wastes to the north of Cathay and Naggaroth in the New World. The Hung are horsemen par excellence, and they breed tough, small horses on their cold mountain slopes which would survive where larger southern warhorses would starve. They ride these into battle when they attack the more civilised (if such can be said in the case of the Dark Elves) lands to the south. Based off the huns
Norse
The Norse are a fierce race who inhabit Norsca to the north of the Old World. The Norse are an exceptionally tall and powerfully built race of warriors. They are considered to be the very epitome of the followers of Chaos and sail the Oceans of the world in dark longships, raiding and pillaging in the names of the Chaos Gods and for their own wealth. They are the most likely Chaos Warriors to be found attacking the Empire due to their close proximity to it. They are also driven by an ancient ancestral hatred of all southern races that dates back to the Age of Sigmar. Based off vikings
THE GODS OF CHAOS
There exist four gods of chaos
Khorne - the god of war, rage, hatred, honor, blood and murder.
Tzeentch - the god of change, knowledge(especialy forbidden knowledge), magic, lies, fate and manipulation.
Nurgle - the god of destruction, entropy, despair, disease, life, death and rot.
Slaanesh - the god of pleasure, passion, lust, greed, art and decadence.
WHERE AND WHEN
This RP, takes place in the warhammer fantasy world, mostly in Norsca and Kislev(Though it's relatively open world). At the year 2302, soon after Everchosen Asavar Kul's demise, meaning the northmen are scattered and weak, bringing us to our plot in the next point
But first, location:
Because I'm lazy - here are links to some maps
Norsca - www.freewebs.com/kalevalahammer/Norsca_Own.jpg
Kislev - maitre.du.monde.free.fr/Jdr/Warhammer/Kislev.jpg
HOW TO CREATE YOUR CHARACTER
Name: Must fit character's "race"
"Race":
Patron God: Basicaly who's "Chosen" are you
Class/Occupation/Or whatever you'd name it: In the warhammer world there's pretty much everything you'd expect of a generic fantasy universe, alchemists, sorcerers, warriors, archers, thieves, and so forth
Discription:
Personality:
Anything Else?(If something of the character doesn't fit the other parts of the sheet - slap it here):
Side notes:
- I'd suggest a relatively young character, pretty much all northmen gain some form of chaos gifts, and it(usualy) starts when they are still relatively young.
- Different gods have different opinions on what makes you a hero, and deserves to be rewarded. Also:
Khorne and Slaanesh hate each other's guts, as do Nurgle and Tzeentch. Being favoured by one, you'll get a dislike on your wall by the other.
- Khorne despises sorcerers - you may not play a direct magic user if he's your patron. However The Blood God has nothing against magic used to enchance objects or things like that.
Story shal begin... Sometime
THE CHOSEN OF CHAOS
Northmen are the barbaric tribes of the Chaos Wastes and Norsca. They are human, though far surpassing the peoples of the more civilised south in strength and vigor. Living in the shadow of Chaos, the people of the north are practicaly born into the worship of the Gods of Chaos. Northmen who feel the pull of Chaos more strongly than others may become Chosen of Chaos and if they prove themselves highly worthy even attain the highly revered position of Everchosen, the great leader of the hordes of chaos.
Those who have been especially favoured, the strongest and most powerful members of a tribe, are deemed worthy to submit themselves to the judgement of the gods. By travelling far to the north, these tribal champions may cross into the Realm of Chaos proper, and experience something of the infinity in which the gods reside. Those who survive this ordeal are judged to have been found worthy of their god’s service and of their tribe’s respect. They are the "chosen", the mark of their patron god is branded into their skin, and often gain formidable power.
In the eyes of the Northmen there is a natural and progressive distinction between the mass of roving warriors, those few favoured by the gods, and the very few whose extraordinary gifts mark them out as the leaders and most powerful of their tribe.
ETHNIC GROUPS(due to lack of a race other than human)
Kurgan
The Kurgan are a black-haired, olive skinned people who inhabit the Eastern Steppes north of the Dark Lands and Kislev and east of Norsca. The Kurgans are the most numerous race of northmen, and are highly nomadic being equally capable fighters and travellers on horseback and on foot. Due to their mobility and nomadic lifestlye, they are often the quickest to join a major Chaos incursion, usually as scouts and outriders. They're based off mongols
Hung
The Hung are an oriental race, shorter and squatter than the people of Cathay but otherwise resembling them. The Hung inhabit the Chaos Wastes to the north of Cathay and Naggaroth in the New World. The Hung are horsemen par excellence, and they breed tough, small horses on their cold mountain slopes which would survive where larger southern warhorses would starve. They ride these into battle when they attack the more civilised (if such can be said in the case of the Dark Elves) lands to the south. Based off the huns
Norse
The Norse are a fierce race who inhabit Norsca to the north of the Old World. The Norse are an exceptionally tall and powerfully built race of warriors. They are considered to be the very epitome of the followers of Chaos and sail the Oceans of the world in dark longships, raiding and pillaging in the names of the Chaos Gods and for their own wealth. They are the most likely Chaos Warriors to be found attacking the Empire due to their close proximity to it. They are also driven by an ancient ancestral hatred of all southern races that dates back to the Age of Sigmar. Based off vikings
THE GODS OF CHAOS
There exist four gods of chaos
Khorne - the god of war, rage, hatred, honor, blood and murder.
Tzeentch - the god of change, knowledge(especialy forbidden knowledge), magic, lies, fate and manipulation.
Nurgle - the god of destruction, entropy, despair, disease, life, death and rot.
Slaanesh - the god of pleasure, passion, lust, greed, art and decadence.
WHERE AND WHEN
This RP, takes place in the warhammer fantasy world, mostly in Norsca and Kislev(Though it's relatively open world). At the year 2302, soon after Everchosen Asavar Kul's demise, meaning the northmen are scattered and weak, bringing us to our plot in the next point
But first, location:
Because I'm lazy - here are links to some maps
Norsca - www.freewebs.com/kalevalahammer/Norsca_Own.jpg
Kislev - maitre.du.monde.free.fr/Jdr/Warhammer/Kislev.jpg
HOW TO CREATE YOUR CHARACTER
Name: Must fit character's "race"
"Race":
Patron God: Basicaly who's "Chosen" are you
Class/Occupation/Or whatever you'd name it: In the warhammer world there's pretty much everything you'd expect of a generic fantasy universe, alchemists, sorcerers, warriors, archers, thieves, and so forth
Discription:
Personality:
Anything Else?(If something of the character doesn't fit the other parts of the sheet - slap it here):
Side notes:
- I'd suggest a relatively young character, pretty much all northmen gain some form of chaos gifts, and it(usualy) starts when they are still relatively young.
- Different gods have different opinions on what makes you a hero, and deserves to be rewarded. Also:
Khorne and Slaanesh hate each other's guts, as do Nurgle and Tzeentch. Being favoured by one, you'll get a dislike on your wall by the other.
- Khorne despises sorcerers - you may not play a direct magic user if he's your patron. However The Blood God has nothing against magic used to enchance objects or things like that.
Story shal begin... Sometime