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[phillipdelaney-blog]

An Ally in Dark Places || Farryn&Phillip || SWP

@farryn-of-athoria SWP

“How much? This is inflated robbery!”

The frustrated words followed the wind until they met his ears. Phillip was already in a sad mood. Which, to someone ordinary would have found it appropriate to keep their heartbroken vibe elsewhere, but Phillip was ever for the dramatics, and it showcased his attire impeccably. The item he had on had been specialty crafted years ago as a mourning outfit, for the off chance he needed one. It was appropriate now, after so many years filled with relative happiness that he would find a reason to pull it out of storage.

The shoulders puffed up into points and formed tightly over his biceps and laid rigid over a corset he had tied up his back. It cinched his already thin waist into an hourglass shape, not needing breath nor having to worry about the bones of his ribs puncturing anything; he had his companions pull strings tighter than a human could stand. The item was heavy, layers upon layers of fabrics circled long near his ankles but was difficult to tell where it started or ended with the thin veil draped over his face. The heels of his boots gave him an additional three inches, and right now, he was towering over everyone, and currently surrounded by a hoard of old ladies from Miervaldis who had far too many questions.

“What is that man whining about,” Phillip asked, lifting the veil up with the back of his left hand so the lite cigarette could meet his lips. The light brought to life how pale he was, almost sickly and bruised in tones that mocked his continuous issue with wanting to feed appropriately. His eyes darted to the man not causing too much of a scene to be kicked out, but enough of one to draw his attention.

“People think they can afford enchanted items like it doesn’t take a witch a decade of practice to be able to create the item to begin with,” a kind witch said near him, even pulling a bronze broach from her chest to aid to tuck the veil to his circlet for him. He nodded in thanks.

“I see, maybe I’ll buy it just so the woman knows her craft is well appreciated,” he chuckled, glancing once more into the crowds. 

[athoriaevents]

                           ✛ THE CAULDRON IS READY ✛

Location: Countryside & Western Beaches Occurring During: Autumn SWP: Cauldron Event following Nathaniel’s Speech

It is time. The Magic Guild has taken the prepared Cauldron to perform the last pieces of the spell. Every year the collection of added items have created new possibilities and discoveries in all areas of magic, but this particular year is rumored to be unique. With everyone in the country allowed to attend and also participate, the Guild is anticipating something truly spectacular.

With a low rumble from the cauldron, the same sound is responding deep within the mountains. Everyone turns to peer up at Verasova, wondering if they were connected and if something horrible will happen. The potion bubbles, turning a dark red until it hisses into a transformation of lava. A shriek belts overhead; an unseen shadow descends upon the mountain, drawing attention to Mt. Kairo in the far distance. A crash is followed by a groan from the very mountain, and the penetrating silence afterwards puts everyone on edge.  

The cauldron erupts into flames. A tiny squawk comes from deep within the center, and then...a head pops out of it. Everyone close by is shocked and the emotions of the patrons escalates as a newborn Phoenix spreads its tiny wings and claws its way to the rim of the cauldron. Its second screech is stronger and it seems to grow within the flames until its wings unfurl and it takes off into the sky.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please Note: Seeing the Phoenix upon its birth is a rarity, and often when one sees this process, they are blessed with a vision. The vision will reveal a path that the onlooker will have to choose that leads to either a situation of destruction or rebirth.  

The Phoenix is now a Legend of Athoria and can be utilized by our members for plotting purposes. 

Check out the country blog for inspiration on the Phoenix. Also visit the MYTHS AND LEGENDS page for more information.

Miervaldis is now an official part of the Athorian Kingdom! You will find this move on our SETTINGS PAGE. You can read King Nathaniel’s speech about the merge HERE.

[derekryder]

Derek & Phillip || Try A Little Harder || FB: 3 Years Ago

@phillipdelaney​ Northeast Varasova Mountains, King’s Road

“You are far from your luxury,”

Derek Ryder cared little for the mundane vampires that got themselves in trouble on the northern side of the Varasova Mountains. Too often he would pull them from their pikes after the hunters displayed them for a valiant sunrise. He’d strip them clean, sprinkle their ashes along the King’s Road as a sort of strange sentiment, and forget about them. They were foolish. And with Brailston City so close, it was a waste for them to be lingering in the mountains at all. Why not take your chances with the undead of The Ivory Tower? Why not attempt to parade through the contemporary city that Franco Athor and his son had built so bravely? To be fed humans as if they were simple, tasty treats? Yet instead, some caved to their inner, demonic monsters too easily that they were beyond saving. It was these fledglings that caused the most damage against the prejudice. 

It was these fledglings that Derek could care less for.

Let them be berated on the King’s Road and hung to burn. What did they mean to Derek, the one who had survived these long decades without so much as a bother? 

Come evening Derek had gotten word from other havens inside the mountains that two more young, desirable vampires had suffered at the stakes. With rage and a speckle of annoyance, he traveled to the destination to take care of the mess, as usual. The last thing the fancy people of Athoria needed were to see crispy corpses dangling on their traveling road to Grimsby. Who could imagine the horrors and nightmares to follow?

Tonight, however, he was not alone. Derek only glanced at the important looking carriage and the neat, lean vampire standing on the road as if waiting for the older to show. They reeked of freedom, and pride. And Derek only wished to rip that smug expression off of the Midnight’s face.

“It’s a little late to pay your respects. They’ve been rotting in the sun all day. It’s best just to get this over with,” Derek moved towards the stakes, keeping an eye on the fancy gentleman. “Unless you have another agenda? Do I know you?”

[guardiansaura-blog]

On the road (Saura & Lailah)

SWP - United We Stand

The call to arms hadn’t surprised Saura even one bit. Her informant in Athoria had sent her as much information as they could, given the circumstances. At war. Never would she have imagined something like this to happen. Part of her had expected it, ever since all of the things in Athoria had happened, but being confronted with the call made it all the more real. Not for a second had she hesitated to follow the King’s summons. For one, she could only imagine what the consequences of not following would be, and what she imagined she didn’t like. Besides, even if there were no downsides to staying out of it, she would have rallied her pack anyway. This was their home; the home she had built up for herself after fleeing from the hell she had been born in. There was no way she’d let it be taken and dyed red in blood.

They weren’t the only ones on the King’s Road. For some time, she had stayed with her pack, leading those who shared her sentiment to the Harbour. The rest had remained in Richmond. She’d never force anyone into fighting, into something like this, but having all of her wolves with her would have helped her feel better about the situation, if only a bit. After some time, she had run forward, shifting into her fastest form to cover more ground. The sooner she arrived, the better. Hours could make the difference between being taken unprepared, by surprise, and being at least somewhat ready.

She doubted one could truly be ready for war, no matter what.

The werewolf stopped in her tracks upon stumbling upon another person. She shifted into a form that allowed speech and stepped closer. “Do you need help?” Saura asked.

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afterdaltonrp - AfterDaltonRP is a Warbler-centric roleplay set five years after many of the boys would have graduated. Everyone's come together on a new social network page moderated by a past class President, where they can stay up to date on Alumni events and reconnect with old friends and classmates. We accept canon Warblers and male OCs for now - and in the future we hope to open it up to other original characters as well!

childrenofathoria-rp - Children of Athoria has been an established multi-para roleplay since 2012 & are proud to announce the relaunch of our newest plot in Season Five! Athoria is a supernatural medieval based game that follows our young King Nathaniel as he journeys through life in his fathers footsteps. We are opening for our fifth season on March 26th & are currently open for auditions! We are looking for dedicated and unique writers to aid us in plot development & story telling!            

[killian-ravenswood-blog]

Cursed || Part One || 7 Years Ago

“Don’t go in there alone, Killian. Wait until I get back from Leeds. All I need for you is to guard the door and guard the camp. Can you do that, son?”

Sure.

“Don’t ‘sure’ me. I’m serious. Based on the lore of this place, we’ll both need to be prepared. I need you to wait here, protect the camp, guard the door. That’s all,”

Yeah, got it. No big deal.

It was two days at camp before Killian became nervous that something had gone wrong. Normally it wouldn’t have been a concern; Diane Ravenswood was a powerful witch who thrived in the art of manipulation and enhancing abilities, an added pairing that made her near deadly. They separated only sometimes during their treasure hunts, mostly to follow leads regarding the same items, and Killian would send Sofie ahead of him to scout the terrain and roads to keep them out of trouble. A simple trip to Leeds for ingredients would not have taken this long.

Tucked somewhere outside of the Varasova mountains and the Hallowed Oak, Killian and Diane had set up camp outside of a once abandoned quarry shaft that was claimed to be haunted. The entrance had been covered by twisting vines and trees of the expanding Hallowed Oak and only recently discovered by a traveler. Word of this cave reached the Ravenswood library first, as the dynamic duo were known to search the country for these types of adventures. The traveler had sent for them, and when the team got there, Killian paid him heavily with both Athoria coins and special tokens from Miervaldis that he could use at the upcoming fairs and events.

Before leaving, the traveler turned to Killian with a suspicious eye, only addressing the young teenager when his mother was not looking. “I thought it was the wind last night, but I swear I heard something down in that shaft. Sounded like a whisper, tried to get me to go down there. Maybe if I had some sort of magic like you then I’d have gone. But I’m just a simple man, you know, I can’t really defend myself from the mysteries of these types of caves,”

Diane lit the fire and set up her tarp and supplies, but quickly realized that the herbs she had brought had dried out unexpectedly, and she’d need to go into Leeds to fetch more. “It’s only a day's ride west. Stay here, guard the door. Can you do that, Killian?”

A daunting breeze flowed from the busted cracks of the door to the shaft, and its stench was so powerful that it made Killian retract in disgust. He covered his nose from the smell but relentlessly stepped towards the door unafraid. To his dismay, a smoky substance emerged from the shaft in hues of dark grey. Ever curious, Killian opened the door, ignoring the hectic creak that should have proved as warning. But when he did, the whispers stopped, the smoke retreated back into the blackness of the downward shaft as if he had been sucked in. And all was silent.

“Well that’s not terrifying at all…”

Killian made several clicks with his tongue to signal for Sofie, wherever she may be she would hear. Killian warded the small camp area with a heavy fog, an illusion just in case anyone were to walk by. His wand was at the ready now, and the glass crystal at the end of it ignited in beautiful arrays of multi colored hues at his command, offering him easy light. He knew he should wait for his mother as she commanded, but something told him that whatever he found, whatever was down there, was not for her. He could handle it. He’d prove it to her.

As he entered the shaft that immediately descended downwards, the rickety door slammed shut behind him.

[athoriaevents]

Citizens from far and wide sought victory and fought for glory.

Where: Dragon’s Lair, Athorian Region When: July 2nd - July 31st

The King of Athoria is welcoming all people of the country to participate in the annual Fighting & Games Tournament in Dragon’s Lair! Nathaniel sends his finest vessels and carriages into the country with hopes of gathering the winner of these events, as the King’s Road floods with visitors from afar. Dragon’s Lair is anticipated to host over a thousand citizens and accurate preparation has been made. The taverns and inns of Dragos open, tents and vendors spring to life among the fertile fields in order to accommodate all who wish to participate. 

Nathaniel encourages his friends to bring wares for the market and to set up shop during these events.The Fighting & Games Tournament will consist of several games, all taking place in Dragon’s Lair. Fighters may bring their own weapons if they choose. The winner of each event will advance to the next round of events, which will then advance to the grand winner. This is not only a weapons competition but a test of wit and smarts. Enjoy drinking games and other party favors scattered around the city. Nathaniel hopes to crown the victor of this tournament as someone who is well-rounded in all areas of the competition.

FIRST PRIZE: a choice between one of three large, beautifully sculpted treasure chests, each containing a hefty amount of gold Athorian coins plus a very rare and unique item that can be used in-game. Winner will be allowed to pick from one of the King’s finest stallions. Title of Greatest Competitor in Athoria will be awarded, allowing them stays at the castle upon request during their travels, as well as sitting besides the King at the Winner’s Feast following the tournament. 

SECOND PRIZE: a choice between one of three smaller chests, each containing a fair amount of Athorian coin plus a somewhat rare and unique item that can be used in-game.

THIRD PRIZE: a choice between one of three small boxes, each containing a smaller amount of Athorian coin plus a piece of jewelry.

How The Competition Works:

Each participant will choose one game from each list of events, starting with the Sporting Competition. After winning they will advance to the Gaming Competition, where a chosen event is picked as well. And finally to the Weapons Competition. When there are two players that remain standing after the weapons competition, they will both participate in the Final Competition against one another and the winner will be named the victor.

Please note: King Nathaniel has assigned his mage councils from Miervaldis to aid in the competition in forms of judging and eliminating those that are found to be cheating by use of mental magic. Furthermore, enchanted weapons are not to be used for the weapons competition.

Events:

➤ Sporting Competition:

Jousting

Archery

Arm wrestling

Hammer-Throwing

➤ Gaming Competition:

Darts

Chess

Checkers

Tug-of-War

➤ Weapons Competition:

One-handed + shield

One-handed + one-handed (two small weapons)

Two-handed (one large weapon)

➤ Final Competition:

King’s choice!

Important Information

You may write your characters participating in the events either by thread or self-para, meaning you do not have to necessarily write with another member for each game (this would be time consuming). Please communicate with your admins about how far you plan on advancing your character. You will be responsible for picking your own partners UNLESS you would like the admins to pick for you. Let us know!

King Nathaniel will be available to speak with via ask and will be actively watching and enjoying the games. Queen Athalia, members of the Church, Ol’Milly Athor and other NPC’s will also be at the games so feel free to interact with them.

Characters are able to bring their marketable items to Dragon’s Lair and sell them as vendors. Remember that selling your wares in Athoria requires Athorian Coins and will be taxed. 

For visual inspiration: Dragos, market, shops, tavern, entertainment. Also be sure to visit the SETTINGS AND LIFE page for detailed information on Dragon’s Lair and Dragos. Remember that the city of Dragos has recently been impacted by the receding tide that came early this year in June’s Event.

This is a four day event in Athoria in-game. Each “day” will be a new competition. Use this general timeframe as markers in your character's timeline. It’s important to keep track of where your character is currently in game.

You may advance your character as far as you wish. The winner will be chosen by the admins as threads and self-paras continue to roll out. There is the possibility of doing a “live” event of the final competition, so if you are planning on having your character advance, please keep in touch with admins so we can make plans accordingly.

Make sure you are following the #athoria swp tag on tumblr for updates. Chat about your plots in the #questbuilding channel on Discord.

This event is a little more hefty than other SWP’s we’ve done so far this season so we recommend starting on your self-paras and threads right away. 

[billieeilsih]

Hello! Can we have a shoutout? Children of Athoria has been an established multi-para roleplay since 2012 & are proud to announce the relaunch of our newest plot in Season Five! Athoria is a supernatural medieval based game that follows our young King Nathaniel as he journeys through life in his fathers footsteps. We are opening for our fifth season on March 26th & are currently open for auditions! We are looking for dedicated and unique writers to aid us in plot development & story telling!

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[athoriaevents]

“they had always told stories about fearing the blood moon”

Where: World Event When: May 4th - May 31st Type: Required Site-Wide Plot

An enchanting cloud of red fairy lights surfaces above the Hallowed Oak. The Three Witches can be heard cackling, proving they are up to something mischievous. The Coven of the Mighty Oak has been attempting to find them before nightfall without success. When the full moon rises, it undergoes a transformation as the red lights shoot skyward to force it into an unnatural blood red.

The magical change corrupts the werewolves under Rahu. A dangerous, bloodthirsty hunger surfaces. Instincts take over as they completely lose themselves to a primal wolves mind. Fights break out between packmembers of Anshega and even those innocents at Southwind Fortress and The Outposts along the Ancient Forest. In thirsty rages they sprint through the forests with obnoxious howls, searching for anyone or anything to attack.

But the wolves aren’t the only ones impacted by this magical Blood Moon. The vampire’s close connection with night has them undergoing a similar predicament. Their demonic markup shifts their eyes to red while a gluttonous instinct to feed and murder overpower their training of control. They submit to the urges, feeding on anyone nearby.

Both theses species are taking out small gatherings of people outside any protections. It is a challenge to sedate them, and it seems to any outsider that they are completely out of control. Guards in the cities of Athoria are attacking and aiming to kill. People are fleeing, unsure what is happening. Witches from all over the country are warding and trapping these frenzied supernaturals in magical bindings. Other cities like Crescent Grove and Grimsby are taking shelter, hoping to ride out the attack.

Important Information:

See our MEMBER INFORMATION page for more information on how SWP’s will work in game. Last month we did not do pair ups or plot suggestions since we were just getting started with the new season, but this SWP we will do so. Please pair yourselves up with a writing partner and tell the admins by Sunday 5/7 who you are writing with. Anyone who does not pair up by Sunday will get tossed in a randomizer and assigned a partner. You can post it in Discord (tag the admins pls) or send it to the main. If you want a plot suggestion, just ask the admins and we’ll help you out.

Remember that SWP’s are REQUIRED for gameplay.

For more information on The Three Witches, go to the MYTHS AND LEGENDS page.

Remember to talk about your plots in the #questbuilding channel on Discord.

Every werewolf and vampire are impacted by the blood moon. Their powers are significantly overpowered from the magic, so be wary! Hybrids are impacted as well but more on an emotional level as they do not physically shift. See specie information HERE.

It is highly suggested you work out exactly how your character will deal with getting into trouble for their actions. There will be repercussions if you are not careful! Jail and death are very real consequences! If you are another specie that is not directly impacted by the blood moon, think about your surroundings and situations, or if your character has any friends or allies that will be having a rough night. Especially if you are with the Coven of the Mighty Oak! 

We will post a SWP UPDATE via the Events blog about halfway through the month that will talk about how this event ends. In addition, there will be a follow up on King Nathaniel’s blog regarding the significant events. 

[wednesdayrpt-blog]

Hello! Can we have a shoutout? Children of Athoria has been an established multi-para roleplay since 2012 & are proud to announce the relaunch of our newest plot in Season Five! Athoria is a supernatural medieval based game that follows our young King Nathaniel as he journeys through life in his fathers footsteps. We are opening for our fifth season on March 26th & are currently open for auditions! We are looking for dedicated and unique writers to aid us in plot development & story telling!

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