Private/Closed Sensō: War of Conquest [Discussion Thread]

[Grand Master Koop]

She's a criminal, her mindset is that she's unwelcome everywhere, no one wants a criminal by their side, and she's stuck to this for so long she'd rather be alone

Well doesn’t that just sound like the female of some drama romance series.

 

[AceyPie]

As much as it does it's not, far from it actually, the most used stereotype is the cheating wife

 

[Grand Master Koop]

As much as it does it's not, far from it actually, the most used stereotype is the cheating wife

Wait really? I mostly read anime so I thought it was the “discovering your emotions” type characters that are most used.

 

[AceyPie]

Uh-huh, I maybe wrong but its the stereotype I mostly see, especially in netflix

 

[~Rinko~]

Would the backstory still work if I just changed the names?

Yeah, it would~

 

[kyuukestu]

Instead of one big island can it be multiple...?

:/ idk just ignore me

Well, in truth it's a twin-continent, I just didn't want to make the distances too big and the continent the mountain Lord is on wasn't completely done.

Multiple islands is a tad tricky. It's got its own slew of issues.

There isnt much to note off except the ability rework and backstory addition (also need confirmation if the backstory is good with Senso lore)

Name: Cariss "Fya" Amierdal
Gender: Female
Age: somewhere between 23-29
Preferred Element: Fire/Flying
Description:
Cariss grew up in a small group of islands east of Senso, she grew up a Nomad under the care of an old man who'd eventually die and leave her alone as a wanderer, hitching rides on caravans, doing tasks for merchants and the sort just to get by with food and basic necessities, Gelis also has good reason to follow her around, being just a Fletchling back then, Cariss, even though just barely alive, took him in as a partner, they were better together, that was a given, until Cariss couldnt provide for both of them with just petty tasks, they both grew and so did their needs... They needed more... So they took more... Cariss learned to pilfer at the young age of 9, break into houses at 11 and kill for money at 15, her attraction to fire first started in a break-in, late in the night, she knocked down a candle due to her clumsiness and started a fire, she stared at it for quite a while as it grew bigger until Gelis urged her out the house to which she burned down the whole village and the surrounding fields to ash, and the entire time it had happened she stood there in awe in the middle of the flames in the constant cold nights she slept on the grass, the warmth they gave was like a spark to a dead circuit... and Cariss was now alive. She got to Senso by being driven out due to her crimes and by stealing a fisherman's boat and for a week she sailed before stumbling upon the shore of Senso, that was a couple of years ago, but rest assured she hasnt forgotten.
A wandering warrior from another land with a strange attunement to fire, a.k.a Pyromaniac, her constant aimless roaming has rendered her basically immune to nature's weather and a strong sense of direction as well nearly memorizing majority of the land layout the few years she had landed in Senso, along with the ability swiftly travel different types of terrain, while also negating any effects that reduce accuracy and movement.
Appearance: Cariss' hair is chestnut and long, reaching down to the bottom part of her back, the centrepiece of her outfit is a brown cloak, with scorch marks everywhere, her body also sports the same marks, with circular scorch marks around her arms and legs, the majority of the left side of her face is smeared with ash. What she wears under the cloak varies, from a white loose top and a pair of brown shorts to wearing nothing at all, she mainly wears a grey leather garb fading out into black as it goes up, the lack of cloth on her bottom half is covered up by grey loose shorts with multiple pouches while being bare footed, the only constants in her outfit is her fingerless right glove and her brown cloak as well as a worn sheath for her curved dagger on her hip.
Weapon: A worn, yet surprisingly sharp and durable dagger with a curved bump going inwards into the blade for catching bigger swords and snapping them.
Special Ability:

Spoiler: Unnerving Presence

Her infamy across Senso as a dangerous pyromaniac has been heard all across the region, her enemies (and allies if you by dear god you somehow get her on your side) will have decreased movement for 3 turns

Partner Pokemon: Gelis, a Fletchinder that carries around a brown pouch full of bottles of crude oil and cloth, trained by whistling signals to do what Cariss requests
Warlord: No one will control her ever again

Well, you run the risk of people trying to kill you on sight and the various other 'perks' that comes with infamy, but overall that backstory shouldn't be too bad.

So what about flying? I know there no way to calculate that in real life medieval time since that didn’t exist yet but in a pokemon world traveling via flying Pokémon should be quite common.

A flying pokemon should be able to get just about anywhere within 3-5 days.

In terms of moving an army though, it's very unlikely you'll be able to field an entire unit of aerial mountain troops, and flying types are unsuited for carrying any heavy load.

Yeah I see, there are a lot of different Pokémon who are suited for different terrains so taking these modifiers in mind the travel time can vary quite a bit. Like a Rhyhorn would have an easier time scaling the mountain range than a Rapidash.

What was this about anyway?

Yes, but a Rapidash is far faster than a Rhyhorn over land so the Mountain slowing it down would only be enough time for the Rhyhorn to catch up.

This is for giving a sense of distance to the region, it was a question asked earlier.

Also pokemon speeds vary way more than horses as they’re a huge collection of species.

Are you talking about the second continent?

Horse speeds vary immensely as well. A primed Racehorse can more than double the speed I've quoted, but they're bred differently.

 

[AceyPie]

Well, you run the risk of people trying to kill you on sight and the various other 'perks' that comes with infamy, but overall that backstory shouldn't be too bad.

Exactly

 

[Red Gallade]

Alright, making my post now, should I have Ren be told by a guard about this approaching wanderer or shall I give that honor to my retainer? (@kyuukestu)

 

[AceyPie]

I think ill be starting Cariss like three squares up and one square left from Moryurei, I'll figure out where she goes next as I read what the others have in plan

 

[Grand Master Koop]

Let’s see, what can be good to write in an opening post.

 

[AceyPie]

Well Kriede already has something to do, I just need to think of Cariss' intro

 

[Grand Master Koop]

Horse speeds vary immensely as well. A primed Racehorse can more than double the speed I've quoted, but they're bred differently.

But with pokemon we have flaming horses, lightning zebras, grass goats, rock snakes and ground hippos to name a few. Not all are equally given speed.

 

[kyuukestu]

Alright, making my post now, should I have Ren be told by a guard about this approaching wanderer or shall I give that honor to my retainer? (@kyuukestu)

Well, how leery would Zen'barr be of armed visitors?

If its nothing out of the ordinary I don't think it'd be reported to the Warlord. I don't mind having Fūrin meet up with our little visitor though~

 

[Red Gallade]

They'll be cautious of course, they're not the kind of people to immediately jump to conclusions, Ren's too kind for that.

 

[Grand Master Koop]

I think ill be starting Cariss like three squares up and one square left from Moryurei, I'll figure out where she goes next as I read what the others have in plan

If my calculations are correct you’d be quite close to Chisana Niwa.

 

[Grand Master Koop]

If my calculations are correct you’d be quite close to Chisana Niwa.

No actually you’re closer to Moku village.

 

[~Rinko~]

If my calculations are correct you’d be quite close to Chisana Niwa.

No? I think it's too far-

No actually you’re closer to Moku village.

Oh, yeah kinda, I'm almost certain that it'd be overall closer to Raithean Castle than anywhere else.

 

[kyuukestu]

But with pokemon we have flaming horses, lightning zebras, grass goats, rock snakes and ground hippos to name a few. Not all are equally given speed.

They're not, you're right about that. However, there's a limit to their stamina and no creature moves at full-speed for a long-distance journey. I'm treating them all as having relative maintainable travel speed and while I don't know about Hippowdon, Hippos are actually pretty fast on land. They can easily reach speeds comparable to a horse.

Simply put;

Regardless of the Land-based Pokemon you're using, it will only be able to travel roughly 40 miles in a day before it needs to rest, drink, eat, sleep, etc. You're allowed to stretch the limits of that a bit as the situation calls for.

Keep in mind that it will be carrying you and whatever load you've got, which is going to be roughly 100+ pounds, and you also need to keep in mind that your character does not have infinite stamina to horseback for hundreds of miles unending. The characters themselves will still need to eat, sleep, rest, etc.

 

[Grand Master Koop]

Oh this reminds me, what about the sea?

 

[kyuukestu]

They'll be cautious of course, they're not the kind of people to immediately jump to conclusions, Ren's too kind for that.

Then how about she simply keep an eye on him for now? If anything develops she'll immediately alert Ren.

 

[kyuukestu]

Oh this reminds me, what about the sea?

You'd need ships or a suitable water-type Pokemon. None of our nations has that much reason to have ships, but it's certainly within the realm of possibility that they have one. I'd first point out that traveling by ocean in the dead of winter is near suicidal, especially if you get wet. You'd probably freeze to death before you got anywhere.

If you're traveling by Pokemon then the general rules about horseback still apply and...its unadvised unless you're going to take very frequent breaks. For a Pokemon to swim a continuous 100 miles or so with a human on its back and possibly against the current is...a bit unreasonable.

As for a ship, assuming favorable conditions you can hit about 5-8 knots or 6 - 9 miles per hour. Going by Land would generally be faster, but that advantage of ships is their ability to carry a pretty hefty load, and very conveniently at that.

You'd likely be able to travel 70-80 miles in a day...if you're lucky and don't get blown off-course, hindered by weather etc.

 

[AceyPie]

I think I've got a good series of events here, just lemme know if I need to change anything in my introduction post

 

[Mechanist Gamma]

I won't be making a post for a bit. I need Hanwon to do things before Astra can post, and my other characters are a mercenary and the one big villain we have in the RP. All of them need large posts, and I can't focus on that - need to memorise my lines for an audition.

 

[Mango137]

Wait so I don’t have Gaius anymore?

 

[Grand Master Koop]

Just wrote with my Warrior character for now in the time I figure out what to write with Chisana Niwa.

 

[~Rinko~]

...Sometimes I wish I could not constantly be reminded of anime...
Anyways, I can't really be bothered to make a post right now, I've dried up most of my creativity already today.

Wait so I don’t have Gaius anymore?

Well, I think Astra needed a warlord, so the idea is to shuffle a few around a bit.
Though, if you don't agree to it then someone can find another way to sort out which kingdom he's in.

 

[Mechanist Gamma]

We already figured out the situation with Astra - he's staying with Hanwon.

 

[Mango137]

I don’t remember coming to that conclusion but alright

 

[kyuukestu]

I don’t remember coming to that conclusion but alright

The resolution was implied after you said:

I mean if you have too, though I really liked Gaius.

and since all other parties involved were willing to go with it, it was chosen as the course of action.

 

[~Rinko~]

I don’t remember coming to that conclusion but alright

Oh, yeah I must've forgotten about that post, it was the one right before the one saying that the RP is up, you said-

The resolution was implied after you said:



and since all other parties involved were willing to go with it, it was chosen as the course of action.

...Aand sniped again, yeah.

 

[Grand Master Koop]

Snucks suggested this idea earlier and most parties involved were agreeing with it. You can give your opinion on the matter now if you have any objections.

 

[Mango137]

Oop okay, I have no objections I just didn’t know if we had reached a definitive conclusion.

@Mechanist Gamma could you send me the info regarding Astra’s backstory, like the Salamence quest you mentioned? There may be a problem with it since Komu Village is generally against harming Pokémon.

Also, it was stated that Ryuji is the descendant of the previous retainer... and if Astra was the previous retainer that could cause a conflict in backstories.

 

[Mechanist Gamma]

could you send me the info regarding Astra’s backstory, like the Salamence quest you mentioned? There may be a problem with it since Komu Village is generally against harming Pokémon.

What I posted is there. What I'm thinking is the Salamence was too dangerous to reason with, and the previous lord authorized it to be hunted and defeated, otherwise it could have destroyed the village. Maybe there was some history with it and the lord?

Also, it was stated that Ryuji is the descendant of the previous retainer... and if Astra was the previous retainer that could cause a conflict in backstories.

I mean I'd be up for Astra being a dad lol. But FE Fates says there's two retainers for most Lords.

 

[Grand Master Koop]

I mean I'd be up for Astra being a dad lol. But FE Fates says there's two retainers for most Lords.

Was Corrin the only exception with having I don’t know how many retainers?

 

[~Rinko~]

Was Corrin the only exception wit having I don’t know how many retainers?

Azura doesn't have any.
And Corrin has Felicia, Jakob, Flora and possibly Kaze that are confirmed to be their retainers, though Gunter and Silas might be considered retainers too, I'm not sure if it was mentioned or not though.

 

[Mango137]

What I posted is there. What I'm thinking is the Salamence was too dangerous to reason with, and the previous lord authorized it to be hunted and defeated, otherwise it could have destroyed the village. Maybe there was some history with it and the lord?

I mean I'd be up for Astra being a dad lol. But FE Fates says there's two retainers for most Lords.

Ohhh alright, I never played FE so I wouldn’t know. It can be a cool dynamic, Hanwon and Ryuji act like cousins, while Astra is the older generation uncle figure to both of them. Roughly what page is the Salamence backstory? I must’ve missed it and I didn’t see it on the character sheet.

It looks like we’ll be interacting a lot in this rp, especially since I was planning on Hanwon requesting the assistance of Snowe xD. I loved the idea of a Zorua master and I thought it would fit in well with the “mystical” aspect of Komu.

 

[Nukas]

Wait so I don’t have Gaius anymore?

Yeah sorry I’m changing the bio soon, but I thought it would be the easiest course of action.

Oop okay, I have no objections I just didn’t know if we had reached a definitive conclusion.

@Mechanist Gamma could you send me the info regarding Astra’s backstory, like the Salamence quest you mentioned? There may be a problem with it since Komu Village is generally against harming Pokémon.

Also, it was stated that Ryuji is the descendant of the previous retainer... and if Astra was the previous retainer that could cause a conflict in backstories.

The previous lord most likely had another retainer besides Astra so he could be a descendant of that one.

 

[Merciless Medic]

Hopefully what I posted was alright. A kingdom had oils (I think) and because the denizens of Pyrus Village have to know about the people of other kingdoms (and that includes Aether), they will start wondering who gave Cariss oils or if Cariss was from that nation.

 

[Mechanist Gamma]

Was Corrin the only exception with having I don’t know how many retainers?

As far as I’m concerned Kaze and Silas are the only ones who deserve to be called retainers

Ohhh alright, I never played FE so I wouldn’t know. It can be a cool dynamic, Hanwon and Ryuji act like cousins, while Astra is the older generation uncle figure to both of them. Roughly what page is the Salamence backstory? I must’ve missed it and I didn’t see it on the character sheet.

It looks like we’ll be interacting a lot in this rp, especially since I was planning on Hanwon requesting the assistance of Snowe xD. I loved the idea of a Zorua master and I thought it would fit in well with the “mystical” aspect of Komu.

Was it not on the sheet? Odd. I’ll get it from the private conversation when I get home.
Really? xD I’m glad Snowe took your interest.

Speaking of Snowe... @Merciless Medic perhaps he could be part of that group of mercenaries in your post, bought for a mission? I’ll reread it when I get home but it could be a good way to have him in the scene.

 

[Merciless Medic]

Yea. Pretty sure the mayor and the contract dealer in Pyrus got some mercs to escort. If Snowe wants to be a part of that, then go right ahead.

Also, I hope the Arcanine thing wasn't too fast. Arcanine are said to travel the world in a day and night (I think the Pokedex is bollocks here) and they have more stamina than Rapidash when booking it and can grip terrain better. So hopefully that's alright. Poor Aether is gonna have a sore bum though XD