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| Edgar_Golham | Feb 18 2014, 01:10 AM Post #1 |
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There is a wide variety of characters you can select from. Here are basic suggestions to help you getting started. If you have any other idea, don’t hesitate to submit it to an op. Note that you are allowed to play more than one character. Free people Citizens from Thornbury, or elsewhere, who can be merchants or artisans (jewelers, bakers, apothecary, etc.), outlaws, travelers, merchants, minstrels, pilgrims, people of the cloth, officials (sheriff, provost, etc.), guards, knights, nobles, employees or guests at the bishop’s palace; in Redstone there can be a cook, a healer, guards, peasants, foresters, etc. Redstone Slaves Deprived of any personal belongings, they receive a steel collar with a letter “thorn” engraved on it. That letter stands for “thrall”, which is the Old Norse term for “slave”. It also is the origin of the name Thornbury, as its early commerce had been of prisoners of war later sold into slavery by Vikings. Redstone slaves are also branded, more exactly primitively tattooed, on their thigh with a reddish letter “thorn”, the same letter that Edgar Golham is bearing on his forehead (in black) and is among those things that have earned him evil reputation. The male slaves are submitted to harsh physical labor and the females, to domestic chores and work, as well as to a strict training which is provided either by the trainer in charge, by Edgar Golham himself or by any other competent authority. They are provided with basic needs in terms of food and general care. Each slave is given one non-dyed homespun cloth tunic, linen undergarment and a pair of tree-bark sandals. If they are require to go out in he cold, they are expected to share among themselves a few woolen cloaks, laced britches and pairs of old leather shoes. They may be subjected to harsh treatment, torture, humiliation, hard or boring work and, if so wished by superiors, sexual abuse. If you are interested in playing a slave character, please keep in mind that SM-oriented subbie behavior, or begging to be treated as such, doesn’t fit with the medieval context of this channel. A captive is normally terrified and/or unwilling. Note that extreme, brattiness or other such totally irrational behavior doesn’t necessarily lead your character to enslavement or torture; at best, it can very well put her in situations that might upset you; at worst, it can get her killed… even if we do allow ourselves some creative license in making our characters heal faster and better from certain harsh punishments. Personal Slaves As long as they bring their owner with them! Praetorian Guards They are a feared elite personal guard recruited by Edgar Golham among the best outlaw knights, mercenaries, men at arms or even skilled commoners. To become one, they must get through an initiation in which they are tested for the three qualities that are the most expected of them: physical strength and endurance, loyalty and insensitivity. If they are successful, they are officially welcome in the ranks: after taking oath, they are given the Redstone Hill guard uniform which consists of a dark red tabard and a black cloak to put over their own armor; they are also required to paint their shield black, with a red thorn letter on it. A feast is then given in their honor, and games are played. Episcopal Palace Guards Lay or clerical Municipal Militia Often recruited among Thornbury adult males. Other ideas are welcome! Edited by Edgar_Golham, Feb 18 2014, 01:11 AM.
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