The Gems of Ferden V.2

[XxMystic]

The Land of Ferden
In Ferden, every person is born blessed with a gemstone somewhere on their body. These gemstones are Houses for Magic. The type of gem you were born with dictates the type of Magic you are capable of learning, and the number of gems dictates the amount of Magic your body is able to contain. As you continue to master your element of Magic, your gem will glow brighter and often appear to be filled with swirling, glittering smoke of different colors. These gemstones are known to come in every variety, and some people have been known to have up to six gems on their body. For the people of Ferden, having a gem comes with a deep desire to master the magic, and when they do master it, beautiful tattoos that commonly feature vines or leaves sprout from the gem. But, doing this is dangerous. Over the years, a black market trade system of gems has festered. The gems are painfully removed from their owners, leaving the owners incapable of performing magic and with horrible scars. The Magic is then absorbed by the thief, but if the Magic is not compatible with their gem, the levels of Unhoused Magic will kill them slowly. When a gem is removed, the previous owner feels a sense of loss and emptiness that cannot be described.

All over the land, people search for Masters to train them in Magic. The search could go on for years, and most people never find a Master. However, a select few have been offered the chance to train with the finest instructors in the land: the Masters of the Royal Family. Perhaps you'll train with these Masters, and find a place in the Royal Guard. Or maybe you'll find yourself caught up in the midst of the illegal Gem trading. You may even live peacefully, making a living, falling in love, and settling down.



Types of Gems and their Magic
Most people are born with multiple gems. However, having more than five is incredibly rare.
You will be responsible for finding the type of gem that matches the appropriate coloring and magic type for your character.
BASIC MAGIC:
-Fire - Shades of Red or Orange
-Earth - Shades of Dark Green or Yellow Green
-Light - Colorless ike a Diamond, or Opal color patterns.
-Darkness - Black, typically opaque.
-Water - Shades of Dark Blue or Medium Blue
-Wind- shades of Cyan or Light Blue

ADVANCED MAGIC:
-Ice (cannot learn without water experience)
-Electricity (cannot learn without light experience)
-Plant (cannot learn without water and earth experience)
-Metal (cannot earn without earth experience)
-Storm (cannot learn without darkness and water experience)
-Healing (cannot learn without light and fire experience)



Cities of Ferden
-Ferden High Court Castle - Ferden Castle Town - Ferden Castle Village
-The Grasslands - Arnen Hills- Arnen Market Town
-Swamplands - Fioree
-Jungle Isles - Coria
-Wooded Isle - Hildor Isle
-Thick Forest - Ennen Woods
-Dense Forest - Faren Forest
-Crystal Swamplands - Ancient Village
-Wooded Mountains - Ffern Peaks
-Volcanic Isle - Carenthos Isle
-Tundra Mountains - Whildet Villages - Greater Peaks Village




Rules
-ALL of Tess's rules apply
-No godmodding!
-Make as many characters as you would like.
-Stay active if joining!
-Typical CS rules



Species
The People from Ferden Consist of, but are not limited to:
-Humans
-Kemonomimis (People with animal ears/tails)
-Anthros/Furs
-Angels (Winged People, not the religious sort)
-Elves
-Dwarves
-Centaurs
-Fauns/Satyrs
-Orcs


Character Form

Looks/pic-
Name-
Age-
Type of Gem/Number of Gems-
Species-
Born In/Currently In-
Rank/Occupation-
Brief History/Personality-

Thank you moosecries for Rp!!

[XxMystic]

Looks: Isis has black straight hair, and bright blue eyes. (She kind of matches her gems) She is average built, and wears a black cloak, with boots. She has a belt that she carries her weapons: A few daggers and a sword.
Full Name: Isis Roads
Age: 19
Type of gem/ number: Isis has 2 gems, Black, and blue diamond. They are both on the inside of her palms, she usually wears dark s concealing them.
Species: Elf
Born in/currently in: Isis was born in crystal swamp lands, and now lives in Fioree
Rank/Occupation: Isis doesn't have a set occupation, she usually takes any jobs that find her. She makes most of her money by selling her paintings.
Brief History: Isis lived with her temperamental uncle, when her parents ran off. When she was 15 she learned the truth of her parents disappearance, her uncle wanted to use her gems for power. Long story short, Isis temper got the best of her and she ended up killing her uncle, by flooding the house. Ever since then shes lived with regret in Fioree, and she has no wish to use her powers, in fear of someone getting hurt.
Personality: Isis usually keeps to herself, her fear of her power has gotten the best of her. Once you get to know her she is said to be gentle, and kind person.
Since he's been by herself, she knows how to fight. Really well actually. She's not sure but in the back of her head she wants to be a guard, but isn't sure if she has what it takes.
Other: Isis has a pet black leopard, named Cessna. They are inseparable.

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Name: Lilly Caligor
Age: 18
Type of gem/ # of: Total of 3. Red and light one on her wrists, and a green one underneath the light one.
Species: Human
Born in/current: Born in Ferden High Court Castle, and still there today. But she wants to explore.
Rank/occupation: Princess of Ferden
History/personality:Lilly has had a pretty simple life, although being the princess is sometimes annoying, she just want a normal life. She wants to go out and explore the world. Lilly is quiet and shy when shes around a lot of people, but she is really sweet and kind. She has a gentle spirit and loves the outdoors. She loves animals, reading, and adventure. She is curious of almost everything, which can sometimes get her into trouble.Even though shes princess of Ferden, you wouldn't be able to tell. She never puts herself over someone, she has a song belief of equality. She is in the process of learning healing, which puts herself more into her books. She can usually be found outside, either reading or with some sort of animal.



looks: Black hair, green eyes, average built but can tell he is fit. Jay has a grim or almost bored expression on all the time.
Name: Jay Hart
Age:19
Type of gem/# of: 3 gems: Dark Fire and wind all placed in the inside of his wrist vertically.
Species: Human
Born in/Currently: Born in Tundra mountains, no current home. He travels a lot.
Rank/occupation: He takes any 'dark' job. He is a bounty hunter, mercenary etc.
History/personality: He never knew his parents, and grew up pretty much on the streets. He hates the cold and moved from his birth place. He doesn't know of any home, he just travels a lot and usually doesn't stay in one place for too long.Jay is the best qualified for being a bounty hunter, because hes sneaky, quiet, and can easily blend in with the shadows. He is usually well reserved and can have a temper depending on the circumstances. He doesn't know many people, besides those he works for. If anyone gets to know him, he is protective of his friends.(( If anyone wants to be friends with him I'll rp his 'other side' out. He is a really good guy at heart)) he's been in many fights, which have resulted in some scars.
Other: Jay has a dark bay beautiful horse, named Umbra. He has quite the character.


Looks: Alorn has a charming smile, and green eyes. His hair is shaggy blonded is average built. He is a generally handsome man.
Name:Alorn
Age:19
Type of Gem/ # of: Alorn has one Gem and its water, outside of hand.
Species:Elf
Born in/currently: Born in Fioree and he travels
Rank/occupation: Alorn travels around doing theatrical shows, he loves making people laugh, even if they just laugh at him.
History/Personality: Alorn left his home when he was 13 he doesn't have much of a relationship with his parents. Alorn is a charming, outgoing young man. He is charismatic, sometimes hyper, and he loves making people laugh. You rarely see Alorn Upset. He is sometimes seen as flirty, and he is a very kind man.
Other: Alorn has a pet hawk..named hawk.



(My bad guy)
Name: Kale
Age:25
Type of gem/ # of: 4 Dark, Fire, water, and earth. 2 are placed on each of his forearms
Species:Orc
Born in/currently: Kale never knew where he was born, some say his mother gave birth to him on a road just before she was killed. Kale was taken in by his mother's killer where he learned his skills.
Rank/occupation: Their, bounty hunter, assassin. He plans on taking over the high court. Once he's done with that His friend nd him will take over the rest of Ferden.
History/personality:^When his mother was killed, he was taken in by his mother's killer. He learned how to fight, kill, and black magic. He's always been bad, and he is a very ruthless orc. Don't cross his path.
Other: Kale has a pet eagle, named Raid. Like owner like pet.


::Looks: Serena is athletic and well built, she has one of those outward appearances that says she's a BA and doesn't take crap from anyone. Serena has light brown wavy-lightly curly hair. She has green eyes and is average built. She wears a cloak with a hood at all times, mainly for hunting, but it comes in handy when she camps outside...plus works well with sneaking around in the shadows. Serena wears(a lot like Eric's just mainly black, cool gear XD) ..nice fitting black pants with a few straps a long the belt line for hunting catches or just simply added weapons. Her boots are mid leg, close to the knee combat looking boots. They help her feet and legs move around more freely and quieter. Her shirt is just a simple black tank top, but of course you couldn't really tell since her short cloak covers most of her shoulders. Her cloak is a semi long cloak yet again black, it goes to mid thigh. Serena usually keeps her hair in a 'messy' pony tail or braid. You hardly see it down, but when it is its lengthy. Serena wears a silver necklace at all times, with a picture of her family in it. On her upper left arm is a spiral cuff braclet thingy..X3..it's also silver with a bit of gold intwined, this piece of jewelry came from an archery competition that symbolizes she won and got the 'best archer award' lol. It means a lot to her, since it was a big accomplishment for her. Serena over all all has kind a small figure, she doesn't necessarily relay on strength, but tactics and her agility/speed. Side note..She can't use throwing daggers, axes or any other big weapon worth a flying cow. She sticks to her close combat daggers, bow, and a thin light sword. Even though she has those other 2 weapons, she hardly uses them at all, besides small uses of the daggers like preparing food.
::Name: Serena Cove
::Age: 19
::Type/Number of gems: None.
::Species: Human
::Born in/ currently in: Ennen woods,
::Rank/occupation: Serena is an Expert archer She hunts, and sells her catches to make money. She also builds traps,.and sells those as well.
::Brief history/Personality: Serena was born and raised on a farm. Her parents were in poverty, and her father taught her how to ride/break horses and how to shoot a bow since she was just a little girl. When she turned 17 their farm caught on fire by a storm and took everything away. Her parents and her survived, even her horse Pirate. Pirate however got burned and still has the scar patched across his once flawless face. Pirate is a solid black horse, Serena and Pirate were always meant to be, they work as a great team. Pirate is not only fast but agile too. On The far Pirate, and Serena used to jump over logs and fallen trees all the time. However since the fire, Serena and Pirate are terrified of fire. That's their main weakness.When her family's farm burned she left home, as her parents wanted her to for a better life, she took what she learned from her father and is now a successful Hunter/archer. When she turned 18 She found her family in Arnen hills, where they are succeeding more than ever. After that brief visit, she left again to travel. Serena is a tough 'cookie' and certainly knows how to hold her own. She loves hand-hand combat and often likes to take bets at any Taverns to fight. Serena is highly adventurous and is a bit of a loner, however she can be outgoing. She is athletic, and agile as well. If she doesnt know you/doesn't like you she can be a smart butt, and snappy. Bit over all she's a pretty easy going person. Serena is a dare devil, and isn't afraid of much besides the fire^ Which can make her freeze up in fear. She's firey and spirited, and likes to take action. However her anger or eagerness gets her into trouble sometimes.

[Dracowolf]

((I'll probably add a centaur to my team down the line. Typically I'd offer up one of my villains to make things harder, but I don't see a use for another, yet.))

Looks/pic- Talia stands at 5’5. Green eyes cat like eyes and short but thick red hair, Talia has the look to her that shows that she can either choose to stand out or not, just by deciding how she wants to hold herself. She’s strong without a doubt, fast and certainly a skilled fighter mainly from getting into fights all the time. She has a light Russian accent. Where most in her occupation would hide in the shadows, Talia believes in hiding in view of everyone using her looks to get around and slipping into a crowd when she needs to.
Name- Natalia "Talia" Svear
Age- 22
Type of Gem/Number of Gems- 3, Dark is her main one located along her spine. Water which is located at her right shoulder blade. Wind in her left shoulder blade.
Species- Human
Born In/Currently In- Born in Ferden's Castle Town she's returning home with Bane.
Rank/Occupation- She often works as an assassin for hire.
Brief History/Personality- Talia is stubborn, cold and can even come across as cruel if you just meet her. She uses dry humor and sarcasm to avoid most people but really there's a reason she's an "assassin for hire" rather than working for someone. She is loyal to a fault and can have moments where she remembers she's human.

Talia was raised to be an assassin for a specific group, those who would do anything if the coin offered was right. During a job Talia had enough, she had been treated like a weapon for her entire life and she couldn't take it any more. That's when she met Bane, cowering in an alley and being chased off for the way he was. She got involved chased everyone off, at first they just laughed at her but then she decided to show off. Ever since she's been around Bane who makes her feel human and she treats like a little brother. She has standards of who she works for but that being said she's very good at her job.

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Looks/pic- Bane stands at 6'5" tall and is covered in a deep brown fur, he looks like a slender humanoid wolf with kind brown eyes but there's more to him than that. At his weakest he for some reason becomes humanoid and stands only at 5'4" with a mess of brown hair and even the need for glasses, looking rather average. At his strongest his eyes become a fierce green and take on a vicious look to them, his muscles get somewhat thicker during these times.
Name- Bruce "Bane" Swiftstride - Call him Bane
Age- 21
Type of Gem/Number of Gems- None - He once had two light ones but they were removed.
Species- It's Complicated, believed he was just an Anthro or Human before, now he refers to himself as a lycan.
Born In/Currently In- Born in The Grasslands, he travels with Talia.
Rank/Occupation- The best term to fit him is a scholar, as he spends most of his time reading and knows a lot. The term most people use to define his occupation is "Talia's Dog", a term he doesn't care about and that she hates.
Brief History/Personality- Bane is a split personality, believed to have developed after that experimentation on him, the abuse and the removal of his gems his mind split to let him cope. Bane is a very kind young man who couldn't hurt a fly, the polar opposite of Talia.

Nightbane is his other half, a cruel beast that only wants destruction and pain and will use his enhanced body to get it.

Bane's father was abusive to him, to the point that it's believed that the reason Bane doesn't have any gems is that his father sold them so he could buy more drinks after the death of Bane's mother (who was killed by Bane's father). Bane's father was later arrested and charged with murder but Bane slipped through the system and found himself in worse and worse situation eventually landing in the lands of a cruel man who had a theory about anthros and humans, really all the races. He wanted to make an army, one that could be unstoppable. He used magic to experiment and turned Bane into what he is today. Due to Bane's intellect though, Bane was able to escape.

He was chased off of most places and eventually found by Talia. It was never clear why Talia took pity on him and looked out for him, even standing up against others for him but Bane never questioned it. He's given her complete loyalty and sees her as his sister.

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Looks/pic- Torquil stands at 8 feet tall, and is rather bulky and muscular. His skin is a stone grey and he tends to stand on the balls of his feet which are clawed, he honestly resembles a humanoid bat almost only with no fur, only rough skin which seems to almost always be cold. He has wings but he can at best glide if there’s enough of an updraft. He also has a tail but it’s relatively short, barely touching the ground when he’s standing. His hands are clawed, like his feet, and the hair he does have on his head is short and black. He resembles that of an old gargoyle one could find decorating a castle wall. He only wears a thin pair of grey shorts most of the time due to his way of regenerating, he doesn’t want to call more attention to himself. He has a slightly fanged overbite
Name- Torquil
Age- Estimated to be 25, though he is older (explained his history)
Type of Gem/Number of Gems- Two Wind - Located on shins. near his feet.
Species- Very complicated, let's go with Gargoyle though
Born In/Currently In- Born in the Faren Forest, he now uses the castle as his hiding place.
Rank/Occupation- He's a statue that steals food.
Brief History/Personality- Torquil is the strong silent type, but he's also very strong. His endurance and strength are his greatest skills. He's gullible and isn't the brightest one out there but he hasn't exactly been alive that long.

Torquil was a statue before, a gargoyle that was supposed to ward off evil spirits and such but the someone had to go tampering with nature, just to see if they could. Torquil is the result. Gems embedded into his shins because they were the easiest to reach when he was an immovable statue, he is now flesh and blood. Ever since the man who created him died, Torquil has done his best to stay out of sight, to just survive. He found his way to the castle and hid there as a statue. He used to deal with thieves when he found them but would take food when he was hungry, a bit of a hypocrite he supposed but he was trying to survive. He just doesn't know any better.

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Looks/pic- A young man , standing at 6'7, with long neatly kept black hair that reaches to between his shoulder blades. There are very few features of his face that stand out, a charismatic smile from his general kind and relaxed state as well as very kind green eyes. He’s thin but not to a point where it would seem unhealthy, rather he has a decent muscle build on his arms and legs. He always stands straight, rarely caught slouching and is very light on his feet. His skin is a healthy tan showing that he spends his time outside a lot. He used to always be seen in silver plate armor and still carries it with him.
Name- Dereth Wolfheart
Age- 22
Type of Gem/Number of Gems- Two, Fire in his right hand. Light in right bicep.
Species- Human
Born In/Currently In- Born in the Ferden Castle Town he's on his way home to the castle.
Rank/Occupation- Royal Guard
Brief History/Personality- Dereth is a generally kind and open guy who loves a good joke. He's loyal and brave as someone would expect a knight to be holding a strong love of honor. He’s often is willing to offer his help against anything and anyone. He's as loyal as possible but can be tricked into doing something he shouldn't when someone gives him a good sob story.

Dereth always wanted to be a knight, ever since he was a kid. It was his dream so when he was old enough and was chosen to train to become a member of the royal guard, he couldn't be happier. Dereth's training focused heavily on his use of two swords, feeling at home when he dual wields above all else. There's no doubt in how much pride Dereth shows and how loyal he is to the royal family. Of course that might end badly for him. He is recently returning from a hunting break, and likely isn't going to be happy with what he finds.

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Looks/pic- Short blond, slightly messy hair though never so much that it seems like he didn't put any work into it, rather it seems to just be his natural look. Hawk stands at 6'3" with kind blue eyes. He's generally got a arrogant smile on his face. He's well built in muscle, and very fit and flexible though is built more for speed and skill than strength. His wings look like that of a red hawk's and he is very, very proud of them.
Name- Damion "Hawk" Raynor
Age- 20
Type of Gem/Number of Gems- 2 - Wind in left wing, earth in his right
Species- Angel
Born In/Currently In- Born in the Ffern Peaks, Hawk moved to the Ferden castle and is returning there.
Rank/Occupation- Archer, ranged guard and occasional scout for the castle.
Brief History/Personality- Hawk is arrogant but is always good for a joke if nothing else. He does his job well but can come across as lazy when he's not given instruction. He likes to sing and joke most than anything else and tends to get along with nearly anyone he meets. However, never make fun of his aim.

Hawk is a great archer and a great flyer, but he never really settled in his home at the Ffern Peaks. As such when he was old enough he left for the Ferden Castle and met Dereth there. He soon had a chance to show off his skills and got a job working along side his new best friend. Hawk left with Dereth for a few days off of work and is returning with him, though is unsure what to do now.

[Shellpepper]

Character Form
---Looks/pic---
Cole is tall and has a lean build. His hair is nearly as yellow as corn and shaggy. Bright green eyes. He's always smiling about something.
--Name--
Cole Spade
--Age--
21
--Type of Gem/Number of Gems--
#3
In a line down his sternum
Top: Earth
Middle: Wind
Bottom: Fire
--Species--
He's merely human, doll
--Born In/Currently In--
Born in the thick woods, he has since become something of a drifter. He's never had a "home" necessarily, but he's the kind of person that can make any place his home.
Rank/Occupation--
He's a gambling con-man/entertainer. His best childhood friend Meg would always tell him he was born to make people happy to let him rob them blind. He earns his money at odd jobs- from a stint as a deck hand to a singer/magician in a bar to thief, etc. Name a job and he's probably tried it.
Brief History/Personality--
Born to irresponsible, flighty parents, Cole never really had a "childhood" per stay. He had two periods: the time when people were eager and willing to let the cute little kid batty the night on the hearth, and the time when people smile at him in passing but no longer offer the sofa. He never minded, however. From an early age he put his long, dexterous fingers to good use learning card tricks and other slight of hand. In a world full of actual magic, making a card or a quarter or a puppy disappear behind a kids ear may seem like a silly thing to learn, but Cole doesn't mind. Much like a sponge, he'll absorb any knowledge he can find. He's happy go lucky, confident, and flirty. Very charming.

Looks/pic-
Ara is about 5'8" and has a strong build- not particularly curvaceous or feminine. Her hair is mostly black, except her bangs are white blonde. The blonde, she thinks, is only there because of her light gem.
Name-
Arabella Ivy Fairchild
Age-
17
Type of Gem/Number of Gems-
#3
In a row from just below her left ear down to her collar bone that same side, wind, water, light
Species-
Elf
Born In/Currently In-
Born in Fioree, that's usually where she is to this day
Rank/Occupation-
She's a singer/ dancer by her evenings, in the Day she runs a supply shop. She's self - sustaining.
Brief History/Personality-
She's friendly and like able, if a bit Stoic at times. She's got a good sense of humor but has a strong apprecision for people who have the strength to keep it to themselves. Still, though she admires strength, she'll always be there for a close friend who needs an ear to fill with troubles

--Appearance--
Tall, Swarthy, Black hair and brown eyes, thoroughly filled out and tough- looking. His jaw is usually covered in 5 o'clock stubble. Black clothes, and a constant "back off" expression.
--Name--
Lucas James Daemonn
--Age--
20
--Type/Number of Gems--
#4
Earth and Fire in one forearm
Darkness and Water in other
--Species--
Human- roughly 25% orc due to a grandparent, but as far as he knows, all that gave him was his height and stout build and a nasty temper. Physically, he's just a sturdy looking man.

Born in Wooded Mountain, he kinda wanders now and then but usually ends up back there or in the Castle Town.
--Rank/Occupation--
He occasionally is a body guard, thinking of becoming a soldier.
--History/personality--
He's BA... That covers it for now. Very defensive.
JK.
Luke is pretty dark and private, but he’s a real sweet heart once you get past the darkness that acts as a self defense mechanism. He’s not as quiet and “go with the flow” as others, in fact he’s kind of a rebel. Luke is a bit of a counter culture in and of himself. He likes his weapons sharp and his friends loud so he can hide out in the trees or sit in the corner of a party (quietly judging the people around him) for a few hours and not be noticed if he feels like it.

Looks/pic-
Aria is roughly 5'5" and although she's fairly lean due to her lifestyle, her body was built curvy and she has a good amount of muscle mass due to her job and lifestyle. Long golden blonde hair, tan skin, and blue eyes.
Name-
Aria Rae Wick
Age-
18
Type of Gem/Number of Gems-
#4
Water, Light, Earth, Fire
In a row beneath her right collar bone
Species-
Half elf, half human
Born In/Currently In-
Born in Arnen Market town
However Now she travels.
Rank/Occupation-
Warrior
Brief History/Personality-
Um... see her reference in my siggie? I'll play her out if it's okay

Merp so those are nearly exact copies... May need some edit here soon.

[Shellpepper]

[Shellpepper]

LOL great start everybody

[XxMystic]

Yea maybe it's not meant to be

[Dracowolf]

Perhaps, the better suggestion is to start fresh, or figure a better starting point. Let's be honest it's been a while since we really touched it. So, the better options are either:
A: We edit the posts we have, possibly use the same universe but a different plot starting out.
B: Alter the universe, if not have a different style altogether, start a RP from scratch just because we all (hopefully) enjoy RPing with each other.
C: Stick with the original plan but alter our starting point. It's a little hard to just pick up right where we left off. But, what if we have the major events still happen but we restart from there and try again, maybe it takes a different path, maybe it doesn't.

[XxMystic]

I'm up to trying anything really. I had figured once characters were posted I could copy and paste the last posts over to here and go from there. I do see how it would be difficult to pick back up where we left off at. I re read some posts to jog my memory on what was going on but if this is going to be started up again we need to do better with posting if possible.

[Shellpepper]

In the interest of honesty, I obviously don't get on here a ton anymore... Also, to my defense, for the last several months my computer has been broken haha