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Perses, The Mistwarrens, Coppercloud Inn. 
 

Perses idly continued his probing of the Inn. People came and went, and as the day turned to night, a new influx of people began to arrive. No one of particular concern, however. There was a seeker and a pewterarm conversing in the lobby a few hours ago, though their current whereabouts were of little concern to Perses. As he probed, storing most of his other senses, he felt an odd wave of energy go over him. 
 

Searching for the source of the influx of investiture, Perses found a newcomer sweet talking the desk clerk, with the now familiar burn of a lurcher following in toe. However, given the soother’s charm, it seemed to him that the traveler was the one getting swindled. They had a distinctive faint aura to them, with some powerful mass emanating from their body. 
 

“How in the—“ Perses said out loud. He rarely expects Asylum Smedry’s arrival at any point, but the rascal seems to always make an appearance at the least likely times. What are they doing here?

@Ookla of whimsy

2 hours ago, Ookla thePresentParticiple said:

I had wanted to have two characters, and this is an idea that I had for the other one:

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Name: Chefson Corbeau
Appearance: Short with dark black curly hair that he keeps neatly styled. They have a few small wrinkles on their face due to being in their early fifties. He has curved black tattoos around his eyes and up his forehead, stopping at his hairline. His piercing dark eyes are matched by his dark formal Scadrian clothing.
Guild (or intended guild): None currently, but he’d like to be involved in the government.
Personality: He loves power. He thinks himself better than everybody else and more fit to lead than them, and that everybody is dumb compared to him. He is also very intelligent. They do not care or love others. He uses he/they pronouns.
Concept: A power-hungry bureaucratic Obligator 
Motivation (Short & long term goal): Short-term: find a place to live, get involved with the government. Long-term: become mayor of Alleycity
Merits: Major: extremely intelligent 
Medium: Good at acting, can speak legalese fluently Minor: Looks threatening, is a fast walker, good at not offending people and avoiding conflict
Flaws: has even less innate Investiture than normal and no powers, does not care about others and can be corrupt
Relationships (Eg. Family and Friends): Absolutely nobody in Alleycity (they just arrived)
Home Planet: Central Dominance, Scadrial
Current Residence: A hotel in Mistkeep
Backstory: Born in the Central Dominance roughly 70 years before the death of The Lord Ruler, at a young age he displayed an extraordinary affinity for mathematics. This led his parents to sign him up into the Steel Ministry as an Obligator. He worked at the Canton of Finance for many years, until he was transferred to the Canton of Resource and was promoted to a High Prelan around the age of thirty. It was then, on a trip to the Pits of Hathsin, that he found the perpendicularity there and decided to go offworld in search of more power and left Scadrial after about a month. He moved to Obrodai for a short amount of time before relocating to Silverlight. He spent about twenty years in Silverlight, gaining a high position in the government before being arrested on corruption charges, but he managed to escape from prison. He went to Alleycity after that, and arrived on the day of Perses’s attack on Pewter Ironworks.
Loose ends (What is unfinished in their life?): There’s technically still a warrant for his arrest in Silverlight, but the law enforcement there knows that he won’t come back and don’t really care about him.
Links (Eg. Theme song, a spotify playlist, a pinterest mood board): their theme song is Piano Sonata No. 8, Opus 13 in C minor “Pathetique”: Grave - Allegro Di Molto 

 

Well, this sure is interesting! The only thing that I might recommend keeping in the back of your mind is that you are playing a very scholarly character just entering a city with enough lore that I don’t even know most of. So given that it would be in this character’s nature to delve into Alleycity’s past, you would want to get that past right. So by playing this character, you and your character would likely both end up hitting the books on Alleycity’s lore. I’m sure if you have questions that you can ask @Ookla the Glossy, as they would know far more than I.

This is a much more complex character than your other one, which means roleplaying and writing will need to be much more intensive to make the character feel real and fleshed out, especially without any powers.

But so long as you are up to the challenge, this character is approved! I’m excited to see where you can take this!

@Ookla of Ravens, a post is up for ya. I didn’t realize to tag you before I posted, and I’m not sure if editing tags you. So here’s a tag!

Arges, The Mistwarrens, Coppercloud inn

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This is a made up side character, and will have no bearing on the plot of Era 7

Arges, recieving the man’s books, took the stack, carefully trying to hide his glee. Though the scrawny fellow had trouble carrying them, with a bit of pewter, Arges lifted the pile with ease.

With that out of the way, Arges sauntered over to an open table. Ignoring the quiet, but still audible, snickers from the rest of the crew, he began to browse his goods.

The books he acquired were vintage; from Rapiers of the Cosmere to The Extensive and Certainly Comprehensible History of Crystalian Blades.

However, the crown jewel of his antique blacksmithing collection was…

It was……

Arges stood up. Where did that delivery man go? Quickly glaring at everyone around to back off from the merchandise, he dashed out the door.

”Wait! I’m missing a book!”

@Ookla of Ravens

1 minute ago, Ookla of Ravens said:

yeah, i would like that.

Well, what would be a good reason for your character to stick around?

@Ookla of Ravens what's your plan? Perses is planning on waiting til night falls to make his move. If you want to somehow be involved or witness to it, you should figure out some way to stick around. If you want, I could RP a side character to give you some sort of reason to stay, but you would know best as to what that reason would be.

@Ookla of Ravens and anyone that wonders: if there is a side character, and you need to interact with them, if it’s for a short period of time, you are free to crew that character for a bit. However, you can also ask someone else to RP that side character if you particularly want to.

The things a DM would normally do, such as describe the scene, guide the plot, and RP side characters, are all done by us, the players. You are all more than allowed to make up details about a room, and establish side characters in a place. 
 

Raven, if you want me to roleplay the person that you are handing books to, I am more than happy to. You can also roleplay it themselves, if you so choose. Obviously if you want more than a single exchange with a side character, you might want someone else to roleplay. However, as you’ve seen with @Ookla of whimsy’s Not Tim, you can also just roleplay a brief exchange yourself. 

3 minutes ago, Ookla the Resolute said:

Would having a pre-final empire character work?

Sure!! Don’t see why not!

11 hours ago, Lunamor said:

Sounds great! So long as Eza doesn't think she is hurting anyone (to her, stealing doesn't really count unless she deems it mean), she could definitely be won over. She'd need to be paid in something other than money since she doesn't really care about it, but I've come up with an idea to circumnavigate that pretty easily. In what area would Asylum be?

Currently, the main plot is taking place in the Mistwarrens

10 hours ago, Ookla the Resolute said:

Question: Can the character be from anywhere in time? 

Yes!! The “lore” of the Alleyverse is that there are some sort of gateways (it’s intentionally quite vague) that appear all throughout space and time in all of the Brando Sando worlds that lead to the Alleyverse. So Era 1 Mistborn characters can very much interact with Era 2 Mistborn characters, for example.

33 minutes ago, OokIa the Believer said:

Before I answer, I have to ask: 

Is this necessary? I am just trying to join the rp cause I think it would be fun. I like the idea of a thieving crew like mist born that operates on a larger scale.

So here’s my thoughts. While there’s a lot of words, it still feels two-dimensional. Their motivation is money. Why? They killed people. Why? They want revenge. Against who, and why? What’s their redeeming qualities? Why would someone want to work with them?

A radiant that’s manipulating their spren is interesting, but I need way more details as to why and how. How did they get to that position?

Also, you have a character that is certainly traumatized by many things. How do you plan on addressing that? How do they cope? Perses has trauma, and the way that he deals with that is channeling his anger onto others, but I make sure to address it. He has anger issues, and has auditory hallucinations. He is, in the end, a broken person. Are you interested in roleplaying that, or do plan on just sidelining that? The choice is yours, but it is something to consider.

Also, they’re a lightweaver. What are their strengths? Do they do disguises? Can they soulcast? Do they solely use visual hallucinations? How did they learn to use their powers?

There is a lot of gaps to fill in with such a character, and that’s why I wanted do ask you where you are planning on going with this character. If you have a clear goal in mind, these hundreds of questions can be a lot easier to answer, as you have clear direction. As of now, I have no idea if you do.

TL;DR: this is an interesting character, and I’m excited to see where it goes, but there are many gaps that need to be filled before I can approve it. You’re making a complex character, and that requires complex character building.

If you want any help, my DMs are always open. You can also contact me via discord (TheCosmerian) if that works better for ya. If you are having trouble solidifying personality, I can totally roleplay through DMs to give you a sense of a character!

Just now, OokIa the Believer said:

I was thinking he would come into the to pretty open minded. He is going around looking and listening for opportunities for the next job of his thriving crew. The other members are out doing the same.

Well, I’m mostly asking what’s your motivations for the character? Why did you make them? What inspired you? I can’t give advice on character direction if I don’t have a clear idea of what you are looking for in a character. 

15 hours ago, Lunamor said:

I would like to submit my character Eza for approval.

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Name: Eza

 

Appearance: A 15-year-old girl with long dark brown hair, a very pale complexion, and dark green eyes. She is short (4’10”) and skinny, making her look younger than she is. She wears old, well-kept clothing that is simple but hides jewelry underneath. She has both costume and regular jewelry. Her coat has a hood, which she normally keeps up to hide a large, poorly healed scar stretching from her chin to her temple. She has several small bags on her person, concealed well.

 

Guild: None

 

Personality: Eza genuinely tries her best to be kind, but has a skewed sense of right and wrong (ex. it’s ok to steal something if you want it more). She adores anything shiny and will go out of her way to obtain it. She is skittish around anyone with a higher social standing, which is generally most people. If she is speaking with someone she trusts, she becomes talkative. Eza will try and help people if they seem nice or are younger than her. She aims to have a positive outlook on life, but occasionally slips into paranoia. She hates birds. If startled or angry, she may become violent, but this is very rare.

 

Concept: A well-meaning thief

 

Motivation: 

 

Short term goals- She is perpetually trying to collect anything shiny through any means necessary short of violence. She is also trying to find a place to hide from the strangers she thinks are pursuing her.

 

Long term goal- She is trying to find out what happened to her mother and why.

 

Merits: 

 

Minor- Knows magic tricks, has two daggers and a basic ability to use them, is able to prepare Allomantic solutions

 

Normal- Adept liar and thief

 

Major- Is a Lurcher

 

Flaws: A skewed sense of right and wrong that gets her into trouble and alienates others (along with an overwhelming compulsion to steal anything shiny), illiterate

 

Relationships: She has a beloved mother whose fate is unknown. Father is unknown. She is being pursued by enemy strangers, but hasn’t figured out why.

 

Home Planet: Scadrial

 

Current Residence: On the streets of the Mistwarrens

 

Backstory: When Eza was little, her mother was her best friend. They were very poor, but she did her best to make her daughter happy, often bringing trinkets she could find. Her mother was also a Lurcher, and taught her how to pull metal without anyone noticing to aid in thievery. Sometimes strangers that worried her mother would come near, and they either hid or relocated whenever that happened. Her mother never explained who they were. Because they relocated so often, her mother had trouble finding work, so they survived by thieving. When Eza was six, her mother disappeared. She thinks that the strangers took her, but has no idea why. Eza attempted to search for her, but was spotted by one of the strangers. He attacked her and slashed her face, so she was forced to flee. Ever since then, she has lived on the streets and continued to steal everything she needs/wants, careful not to stay in one place for too long. This recently led her to the Alleycity, which she knows little about.

 

Loose ends: Eza is unsure what happened to her mother or why the strangers decided to pursue them.

 

Most certainly approved!

1 hour ago, OokIa the Believer said:

Edited. @Ookla the Windwhisperer & @Ookla the Glossy

So what are you looking to do with this character? I assume you want another enemy about, but what other than that? I have thoughts, but I first need to know what you’re going for with this character.

11 hours ago, Lunamor said:

I am making a character, and would please like some feedback. Advice on how to ensure my character fits within the Alleyverse setting would be especially helpful.

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Name: Eza

 

Appearance: A 15-year-old girl with long dark brown hair, a very pale complexion, and dark green eyes. She is short (4’10”) and skinny, making her look younger than she is. She wears old, well-kept clothing that is simple but hides jewelry underneath. She has both costume and regular jewelry. Her coat has a hood, which she normally keeps up to hide a large, poorly healed scar stretching from her chin to her temple. She has several small bags on her person, concealed well.

 

Guild: None

 

Personality: Eza genuinely tries her best to be kind, but has a skewed sense of right and wrong (ex. it’s ok to steal something if you want it more). She adores anything shiny and will go out of her way to obtain it. She is skittish around anyone with a higher social standing, which is generally most people. If she is speaking with someone she trusts, she becomes talkative. Eza will try and help people if they seem nice or are younger than her. She aims to have a positive outlook on life, but occasionally slips into paranoia. She hates birds. If startled or angry, she may become violent, but this is very rare.

 

Concept: A well-meaning thief

 

Motivation: 

 

Short term goals- She is perpetually trying to collect anything shiny through any means necessary short of violence. She is also trying to find a place to hide from the strangers she thinks are pursuing her.

 

Long term goal- She is trying to find out what happened to her mother and why.

 

Merits: 

 

Minor- Knows magic tricks, has two daggers and a basic ability to use them, is able to prepare Allomantic solutions

 

Normal- Adept liar and thief

 

Major- Is a Lurcher

 

Flaws: A skewed sense of right and wrong that gets her into trouble and alienates others (along with an overwhelming compulsion to steal anything shiny), illiterate

 

Relationships: She has a beloved mother whose fate is unknown. Father is unknown. She is being pursued by enemy strangers, but hasn’t figured out why.

 

Home Planet: Scadrial

 

Current Residence: On the streets of the Mistwarrens

 

Backstory: When Eza was little, her mother was her best friend. They were very poor, but she did her best to make her daughter happy, often bringing trinkets she could find. Her mother was also a Lurcher, and taught her how to pull metal without anyone noticing to aid in thievery. Sometimes strangers that worried her mother would come near, and they either hid or relocated whenever that happened. Her mother never explained who they were. Because they relocated so often, her mother had trouble finding work, so they survived by thieving. When Eza was six, her mother disappeared. She thinks that the strangers took her, but has no idea why. Eza attempted to search for her, but was spotted by one of the strangers. He attacked her and slashed her face, so she was forced to flee. Ever since then, she has lived on the streets and continued to steal everything she needs/wants, careful not to stay in one place for too long. This recently led her to the Alleycity, which she knows little about.

 

Loose ends: Eza is unsure what happened to her mother or why the strangers decided to pursue them.

 

This looks really good! I honestly think this would fit right in. They are the type of character that could easily be wrapped into a plot, and it looks like you put a lot of care into her, making her seem very lively and interesting. Is there anything in particular you feel shaky on? Because to me, this looks awesome!

14 hours ago, OokIa the Believer said:

Thanks. @Ookla the Windwhisperer

Edited. 

hmmmmm. What role do you want this character to do? What are they doing here in the Alleyverse? What revenge does he seek? Additionally, I feel that you can explore their merits a bit more. Of course they have their main magics as things they are good at, but what else?

Perses, The Mistwarrens, Coppercloud Inn.

After a few hours at the Inn, Perses had learned a great deal. This was certainly a gang owned territory, with various transactions happening at any given time. There were currently 30 people in the building, with at least ten metalborn present, one of which being a twinborn. There also appeared to be some other magic user, but Perses didn't know of what. They weren't a radiant, but that was all he knew. The safe itself did not seem to be guarded. In fact, Perses suspected that he was the only one in the building that knew about it. He supposed that it wouldn't need to be guarded if nobody knew it was there.

Now all he needed to do was wait. The irritating buzz of the streetlamps had not yet begun, but once they do, he will begin his heist. Though he doesn't care, others tend to find it quite a bit more difficult to find a criminal at night.

12 minutes ago, DoomslugTD said:

Sorry I dont know how I missed that, that makes more sense now. I also read earlier on in the thread that we could keep posting about earlier topics, but if thats changed or im not quite understanding I would love to know, I dont want to bring up dead conversations.

Imo, you’re good. However, folks appreciate not reanimating dead threads, but I don’t know how that stands with this thread. 

35 minutes ago, Ookla of Ravens said:

anyone, why not, and its past a butcher shop.

You might want to put this in the collaboration thread if you’re looking to RP with someone. I’d advise giving them some idea of your character and what they would be interested in. If there’s someone else that wants to converse with you, you folks can coordinate how that will go down.

6 minutes ago, Ookla the Prehistoric said:

He's decently powerful, it's basically all he's been studying for the last... lots of years.

They aren't universal, that one is specific for the building, but he didn't spend much time on it so it won't stay for long (I noted it would be an hour. I don't wanna be too OP). I figured that the building would see itself as a single entity, and since the attack was yesterday all he'd have to do is rewrite it so the attacker went to a different building instead of this one. 

Ohhhhh gotcha. He’s just good at fashioning stamps, but isn’t pushing the boundaries on the theory. Gotcha gotcha. Thatnks for the clarification!

Also, @Ookla the Prehistoric, that is some powerful soul stamping you got there. Are those universal soul stamps? How powerful is your forger?

9 minutes ago, Ookla of Ravens said:

Come visit me in the hidden library

Who? And why? And how?

@Ookla of Ravens reminder to put name, general location, and exact location on your first post or so, just so folks have an idea where you are.

Hmmmmmmm. It is certainly an interesting theory! I’m not sure there’s a whole lot of evidence for it, but it would make some degree of sense! I mean, Duralumin stores Connection, and Aluminum stores Identity, so I don’t see why there can’t be a metalmind that stores Intent. However, it would be a bit odd that it would be in a different section than those two. Though, I suppose Intent is a bit more of a cognitive thing.
 

However, F-Electrum is a hybrid metal. Now admittedly, we don’t really know what exactly constitutes a hybrid metal, past being a mix of two realms. So it’s certainly not out of the question!

Just now, Ookla of Ravens said:

im good with random character roleplays

I’m not exactly sure what you mean by that, but as long as your character is interesting and complex, you won’t be hearing complaints from me.

Putting care and detail into your character is really the foundation of what makes the Alleyverse tick. Given that there is rarely a central goal or guided plot for the characters to maneuver, a whole lot of the roleplaying comes from character interactions. And if there is a cookie cutter boring character, it will be hard to have a good experience.

Best of luck! If you are wondering how to join in on the fun, feel free to ask in the chat thread or collaboration thread.

On 11/28/2023 at 9:27 AM, Ookla of Ravens said:

@Ookla the Glossy fixed it! kinda. for some reason, i like to flesh out a character during rp, so thats partly why its so sparse.

Hmmmmmm. Well, how about this? This character doesn’t look to be particularly problematic in any sense, so all in all, I don’t have much to worry about when it comes to power level. It seems you are persistent, and quite set on this character. My only concern is that if you don’t have a very fleshed out character, you are more likely to give up on it. Which isn’t the worst thing, but it does get awkward if you are RPing with someone, and all of a sudden, you stop using that character. However, you said that you came from Sanderson Elimination RPGs, yeah? If that’s the case, I trust that you have the roleplaying experience to make it work.

Sonyr is approved, with the stipulation that I want to see them be more than just a personality, and actually get some complexity in there when you get down to roleplaying.

On 11/28/2023 at 5:11 PM, OokIa the Believer said:

 

Edited. @Ookla the Windwhisperer

This seems a whole heck of a lot more detailed than it was before. However, I still wonder about how they got to bond a spren, and how they seemed to fit the spren’s ideals. What is the spren like? And what happened to their brother? Now, some of these might be an intentional mystery, and I totally get that. However, a bit of detail can go a long way. I just need you to get thinking about this character and what they are like. They seem to be quite a wreck of emotions, and are likely holding on to a whole lot of trauma, about a whole lot of various things. How do you plan on factoring that into playing your character? Will those emotional scars hinder their relationships with others, and to what extent? Does his spren lessen or accentuate those problems?

Once you give me a little bio on their spren, with name, history, personality, and how they met and bonded your character (none of these things need to be particularly long), I will almost certainly approve it.