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The tavern, with its high roof and long wings that swooped outward from either side, gave the weary traveler the impression of some great bird perching there along the empty road, just outside the city walls. The effect should have been sinister; but the warm amber lanterns that hung near the gate and blazed from every window beckoned passers-by to come in and enjoy the comfort long after the city gates were closed at dusk. The wooden sign that hung out front bore the faded motif of a snoring dragon breathing flames. It creakily proclaimed the establishment "The Embergate."

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5.9.06 - The Elemental potions series has arrived thanks to Coronaviridae! Expect to see more...

4.4.06 - A belated update. Beat Fu has agreed to be the main artist for Embergate! We're doing our best to get sales rolling.
3.22.06 - First off, STILL LOOKING FOR ARTISTS...but also, a forum sneak peak! Not finished, obviously, but check out the threads that ARE filled in to get an idea of how RP will be. Check it out ::click:: Just please, no posting yet.
2.27.06 - Sarielle desperately needs a lineart editor, and perhaps a colourist. Check the artist search post for details!
01.13.06 - Tamed lineart is here! <3 And yes, they'll have hair/clothes when they're coloured, lol.
01.06.06 - Our artist search is finally closed! Please welcome the new staff, listed in the old artist search post. I'd like to personally thank everyone who applied; many talented artists have shown an interest, I'm pleased to say. Also, keep in mind there will probably be guest colourists and such later on down the road. ^^

Also, you'll find a bit more info filled in already, with more coming over the weekend.
12.09.05 - interest thread begun

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The sun burns long and hot. The earth lies dry and cracked as rivers die and food withers. The people grow weary and restless.

It is a troubled time on Arvus for both man and beast alike. Some seek change through devotion and prayer; others grow determined to carve out hope at the edge of sword and spear and arrow, dart and claw.

The Five Races are ever secretly at odds. And those who Watch know resentment grows with each passing month, as does desperation. They know threads of timeless power tenuously seek an impossible balance. They know the Pieces exist...but they know not where.

The Blooded, those born with the souls of their totems, grow ever more scarce, and the Elementals are all but lost to memory. Creatures of myth seem to have departed and will not return. Magic dries up...or is gathered? as Arvus stumbles toward an inevitable climax and conflict. Who will be able to turn back the tide?

[Still under construction.]

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1. In general, don't PM Sarielle about Embergate questions. If it's a question about RP, price, anything that has to do as a customer/potential customer, then please, just post it in the thread.

2. If you'd like to be a guest artist, then by all means PM Sarielle with samples.

3. Don't join the offsite forums unless you have a character. You can view all threads (saving admin/staff and secret faction threads) as a guest. And registering won't let you see these others anyway.

4. Head on over to the Welcome Forum to get started on the off-site forums once you do acquire a character. It'll walk you through what you need to do (which actually isn't much).

5. Make sure you've read the front page before you post questions. I don't mind clarifying things, but it's irritating when somebody asks questions that are already dealt with.

6. Do point out irregularities in my information, or things that logically don't seem to add up. I will be grateful, not upset. Also feel free to point out typos on the front page. They bother me, too.

7. Don't start drama. I'm not going to bother with "lists" here; cause issues and I'll flame your a** all the way to the mods. A little common sense goes a LONG way with me, so use it, please?

8. Don't steal the art. You will be reported.

9. Information is still under construction. There is still a lot I plan to add to both the offsite forums and to the race information here in the thread. Please bear with me for awhile.

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Are these RP required?
Yes. While some characters will require more RP than others, everyone is expected to RP.

How will I know if a character requires heavy RP?
It will be made clear upon availability with a "ranking" system. More stars mean expect to have to do more RP.

How many can we own?
So far there's no limit; but if extra characters start to get neglected, then I'll rehome and establish a limit.

Where do we RP?
RP will be in the off-site forum.

Can I colour for the shop?
If you're interested, PM Sarielle samples and we'll see if we can work something out.

So if they're only one stage, how are these "changing" pets?
First off, they're not really "pets" at all, but RP characters. Second off, through RP and quests your character can gain clothing and items that will actually be "equipped" onto the existing artwork.

I have a question about familiars/items/RP/factions etc.
Check out the following posts. There's information on all this, as well as a mini-FAQ for each section. If your question still isn't answered, then by all means post!

Will you just give me one? You gave so-and-so one!
No. While I am not denying I am likely to flat out give characters to friends (this is not a gold-making venture for me), don't ask for one. I will offer if I want you to have one. By the same token, I will NOT use flatsales, contests, etc. to give characters to friends, as I fear the tendency is in some shops. Gifting will be outright and above-board.

Why are some classes labeled RESTRICTED?
These are character classes that I see as potentially easy to abuse, or classes that, from my perspective as DM and for plot purposes, I wish to maintain some control over. It doesn't mean that it's impossible to convince me, with both stellar RP and a willingness to cooperate with me, to allow a character with these classes. Just don't hold your breath.

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This is not a breedable that starts out as a child and requires a guardian, and we ain't got no playdates. Characters start out as adults. You RP as the character. All characters begin roleplay at The Embergate. This is to increase character interaction. You will need a plausible backstory for why your character has left his or her territory, and why they travel now.

With that said, you do not need to keep journals for them. You may, if you so choose, type up an honest-to-god, first-person, journal entry and post it on your character-sheet thread in the off-site forums, but I don't expect you to.

What I do expect is lots of interactive RP and quests. This isn't to say your character won't ever be off on their own (I'll be more than happy to DM in this case). But the idea is that the setting will be dynamic enough so that no one has to struggle to make things happen or to come up with RP ideas.

There is an RP requirement. ALL characters, whether RP heavy or not, are required at least 4 decent-sized (no one little paragraph deals) RP posts per month. This averages out to 1 a week. This is not unreasonable.

Keep in mind, I'd love to see more. As in, there will be perks for more RP.

To keep the Gaia side of things active, I will sometimes post random item drops [credit here goes to Samee and her Chrysthalls] in the thread, to be claimed by the first owner to see them.

Also in the Welcome Forum there will be a bit more info on how the forums themselves are set up, if you're curious. If you have a character, I DO expect you to read it.








[RP FAQ]



+ May we begin our own threads?
Definitely! But if you do, be sure to give a full description of where your character is, and take into account descriptions already given for the territory. Actually, I would love to see player-created plots!

+ May we create other locations within cities as well?
Of course.

+ May we have private RPs?
Yes. Just be sure to label them with [PRIVATE] so there's no confusion.

+ How about RPing our character in multiple places at once? Is that okay?
NO. It isn't physically possible for someone to be in two places at once. By the same token, if your character decides they want to visit the Embergate Tavern and they're currently located on the other side of the continent, you need to RP at least a bit of their journey. I'm not going to be a Nazi about it and expect grueling detail of every day, but c'mon...throw me a bone.

+ Well...how do horses enter into the equation then?
If two characters leave from the same place at the same time, the one with the horse will arrive twice as fast at the destination, unless he or she chooses to wait on the other person.

+ Why are some threads in the off-site forum labeled "invite only"?
Some NPCs like their privacy. The Phoenix Lord, for instance, is one. This isn't to say you can't enter these places anyway; but be prepared for IC consequences if you do.

+ How do we get an invite?
You will be PMed an invite (both on Gaia and on the forums) from Sarielle and the Embergate account.

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So far there are two known factions (beyond legitemate kingdoms) active in the world of Embergate. This does not mean there aren't any others (or that more won't develop) but these are ranks your character may be a part of.




[GRIGORI]


Taken from a legend of beings sent to watch over the races, "The Watchers" are probably the most wide-spread secret faction. They have agents everywhere, from all walks of life. They hold both knowledge and secrecy in equal esteem. They can be classified as neither "good" nor "evil;" they seek above all things balance of power.

The collective memory of The Watchers stretches into eons past, as does the use of the one symbol that has marked them: the eye. Peacocks are a favorite, for the supposed "evil eye" that marks the feathers on their tails.

Members bear no charm or markings on their flesh that mark them as such. Many never know the names of fellow members they communicate with...they recognize each other only by the single Rune that each member signs.

While a few trusted may aid the Grigori, only members are taught the ancient language forgotten by all but The Watch.

[More information on The Watch will soon be located in "The Library" on the forums.]




[INDOMITUS]


The Indomitus are "the Untamed." So far its members are only Feline. They rebel against the passive teachings, determined to win not only safe borders but a bit of plunder while they're at it.

The Indomitus bring Silent Death. Many have died at their hands without ever catching the briefest glimmer of an assailant. They are swift, they are cunning, and they are deadly.

They use three white clawmarks as their symbol. As with the Grigori, no one seems to know who leads this disgrace to Feline doctrine. Several raids on Avian caravans have left merchants swearing if High Priestess An can't do anything about the rebel group, they will.

[As with the Grigori, more information will soon be up in "The Library" on the off-site forums.]

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All items will be purchased with RP points. Not Gaia gold or anything else. Potions by Coronaviridae. <3




POTIONS:

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Sleep:
Knock your enemies out cold for a few minutes with this. Must be administered orally.

Fear:
Send your enemies running with overwhelming fear. Gaseous. No lasting effect - must be actively breathed.



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Berserker: When drunk, this potion drives the user into a frenzy, and to an appearance of invincibility. User feels no pain and is immune to fear effects. Rational thought diminished. Characters may and probably will sustain injuries in this state. Effect lasts up to 5 minutes.

Speed: When drunk, the drinker of this potion experiences greatly enhanced footspeed and reflexes. User is difficult to strike in hand to hand combat, or catch in a chase. Effect lasts up to 15 minutes.

Stealth: When drunk, this potion silences the user's step. It also grants an additional ability to blend in with surroundings. Effect lasts up to 15 minutes.

Strength: When drunk, this potion grants the user herculean strength. Effect lasts up to 15 minutes.



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Earth:
Drinking this potion temporarily gives the drinker powers of an Earth Elemental. The endurance of the effect is relative to the amount of energy it uses for a task. May also be broken over the earth for massive, if unpredicable, effects.

Fire:
Drinking this potion temporarily gives the drinker powers of a Fire Elemental. The endurance of the effect is relative to the amount of energy it uses for a task. May also be broken over flammable objects for an explosive, uncontrollable effect.

Water:
Drinking this potion temporarily gives the drinker powers of a Water Elemental. The endurance of the effect is relative to the amount of energy it uses for a task. May also be broken and used to douse fires, both magical and non.

Wind:
Drinking this potion temporarily gives the drinker powers of a Wind Elemental. The endurance of the effect is relative to the amount of energy it uses for a task. May also be broken to create tornado-like conditions.

Ice:
Drinking this potion temporarily gives the drinker powers of an Ice Elemental. The endurance of the effect is relative to the amount of energy it uses for a task. May also be broken over bodies of water to freeze them solid for a time.

Light:
Drinking this potion temporarily gives the drinker powers of a Light Elemental. The endurance of the effect is relative to the amount of energy it uses for a task. The corked bottle may be used in place of a lantern. Broken, it will create a blinding, sunburst effect.

Shadow:
Drinking this potion temporarily gives the drinker powers of Shadowweaver. The endurance of the effect is relative to the amount of energy it uses for a task. May also be broken to leave a sizeable area covered in darkness, but the user will be blinded as well.



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Lust: Would it be useful to have someone under your spell? Just ugly and can't get laid? This potion is for you. A few drops in someone's food or drink and before long they'll be begging for it.

???: Nobody's quite sure what this potion will do - not even the creator. Strangely enough, it seems to have a different effect every time. Are you willing to give it a shot?

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There will be sales/raffles/etc. for companions and familiars from time to time, separate from character sales. They will be announced in "updates" and previewed in this post.

The person who owns a character canNOT own the familiar/companion for that character. This does not mean, however, that they may not own a familiar for someone else's character. RP should be more interesting this way. (:

Once we get the lineart done, here's what will be up for grabs:


//Birds: Able to soar to great heights at their masters' bidding, these animals are cherished as messengers. Many sport jeweled collars as signs of their owner's devotion - and wealth.


//Snakes: Fluid and hypnotic, these are the familiars of the Serpent clan. Owners often paint colourful designs on their glistening scales, and wear them on their arms or around the neck, almost like jewelery.


//Cats: These are definitely no housecats; large and agile, they track their masters with silent steps, a formidable aid in times of need.


//Wolves: Creatures of the night, these familiars share probably a stronger bond than any of the others; their masters' very basic, animalistic and instinctive behavior make them unusually attuned to their wishes. Often no verbal communication is necessary between master and familiar.


//Horses: While the "tamed" lack familiars, they certainly are not lacking in companions. Horses are extremely skittish and unruly around the Forest kin. Of the four totems, the Avians tend to have the best luck, but even they come nowhere near to equaling the equestrian skill of the ordinary human. Thus under ordinary circumstances, horses will only be available to regular humans.

//Special: ??? Special familiars with unique lineart may be offered from time to time.

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Check this portion to see if any characters are for sale. They'll be up for grabs in several ways:

FLATSALES:
Next Date: tba
Cost: 15K
The Low-Down:
//: Flatsales will be newbie-only.
//: We can work out a payment plan should you win but don't have the immediate funds.
//: While any race may appear in a flatsale, generally Blooded will not.
//: No Elementals will be from flatsales.
//: Flatsales will be prompt based. That is the point of the shop, after all.
//: Characters up for grabs will be ranked on a "star" system. More stars mean the character will be central to the plot; owners of these should be able to devote a LOT of time to RP and be willing to work closely with Sarielle. Less stars are for more relaxed RPers; through frequent RP the character could become central, but RP for these characters would be more lax.
Flatsale Previews:
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AUCTIONS:
Next Date: tba
Starting Bid: flatsale price
The Low-Down:
//: Auctions are reserved for custom Blooded or special characters - say, an NPC gone PC.
//: Elementals (or other magic weilders) may occasionally be offered this way.

EVENTS:
Next Date: tba
Cost: unknown
The Low-Down:
//: Events could be anything from a Flaffle to a Writing Contest to something as-yet unheard of.
//: Each event has its own rules.
//: Blooded, Elementals and special characters will be available this way.

CUSTOMS:
see next post

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CUSTOMS:
Status: closed
Cost: ??? for regular and ??? for Blooded
The Low-Down:
//: With a custom character, you get to pick hair/clothing colour and style, as well as race, etc.
//: You may create a custom Blooded.
//: You may NOT create a custom Elemental (or any other type of magic-weilder).
//: Keep in mind, if the outfit you give your character is too elaborate, some items may not be equippable.
//: Please don't be rediculously detailed. If it gets out of hand, the price may be raised. C'mon, give the artist some artistic freedom.
//: To request a custom, fill out the custom form at the bottom of the page and PM it to Sarielle after you have completed the trade. All fields pertain to the character, not you.


[CHARACTER CREATION FORM]


Please do not fill in the custom form if you did not purchase a custom. Flatsale characters will use basically the same form, but some of the information will already be filled in/determined.


[size=9][color=orange][b]CUSTOM CHARACTER SHEET[/b]
//:
//:
[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Totem:[/b]
[b]Blooded?[/b] (y/n)
[b]Hair Style/Colour:[/b]
[b]Eyecolour:[/b]
[b]Skintone:[/b]
[b]Clothing Style/Colour:[/b]
[b]Distinguishing Marks:[/b] (remember, tattoos are for Serpents only)
[b]Occupation and/or Class:[/b]
[b]Weapon:[/b] (customs begin with generic weapons)
[b]Right or Lefthanded?[/b]
[b]Current Residence:[/b]
[b]Personality:[/b]
[b]Likes:[/b]
[b]Dislikes:[/b]
[b]History:[/b][/color][/size]
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Embergate concepts, background info and all NPCs are copyright Sarielle.

Original Character Lineart copyright Spork Ninja.

Coloring and Lineart Edits copyright Beat Fu and Sayuri_Nitta.

Potions copyright Coronaviridae.

Characters copyright their creators.

NPCs are copyright Sarielle.

Place Names (save for those with symbolic value) are taken from actual people/places Sarielle has seen. Sometimes you can't make up anything better than reality. ;D

Quest System / Equippage While it's been done many times over, I first saw the concept of base art with equippable items in Samee's Chrysthalls. If you want awesome RP and thought-provoking issues and discussions, be sure to head that way!

Maps are copyright Sarielle.



Note: Embergate is based on a novel begun by me, Sarielle. Thus place names and characters of her creation will appear in the novel. However, no characters created by others will be used in the book without express written consent by the creator. So unless you volunteer, your characters will never be used by me.
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