Channels
Ok, let me just say this one more time.
Do not place your character in
a channel only cause there are people playing there. Place your character in the
channel he/she would be in. If she prefers the quiet, safe life of Relgard, then
Arennonmist, NOT TwistedBlade Inn. Having your character go to the dangerous
city not only is signing your character's life away but is a breaking of IC/OOC
Seperation.
Now I can start explaining the
channels.
Picking the channel that is right for you
First ask yourself what kind of player are you?
#Arennonmist_Inn - Go here if you are a
social player, want something casual without having to keep track of constant
changes, want to play it safe, or play a very low powered character. Also AMI
Has laws against magic use.
#TwistedBlade_Inn - High power, plenty of
adventure, however you have to keep track of alot. Best for those who want
action, adventure, danger and to get into massive Plots.
#Relgard_Arena - An option for people at
Arennon Mist. A Sparring Arena. Non-Lethal combat (usually).
Imperia Channels
At the time of writing this,
Imperia has 3 OOC Channels and 3 IC Channels. By channels I mean official,
registered with Chanserv, channels. Sometimes role play moves into side-channels
(Such as #Damocles_Castle , #TBI_Upstairs or #Tantallon) however we do not
register them nor should our number of registered channels be used to gauge how
"Big" the group is. If we registered every single channel we ever used
for RP, we would need around a thousand channels. Over registering channels is a
waste of IRC Network resources, so the side channels are open and closed as
needed and as Plot events dictate. Not all Plots occur in the IC Channels,
sometimes moving off to side channels, however the main channels do act as
jumping/starter points. First I'll list the OOC/Out of Character Channels.
#Imperia - The
main OOC Channel and Hub of Imperia. Consider this place like a "front
desk". We ask everyone to be respectful while in here, and this channel is
designed to field any and all questions however "Audience" people are
not welcome, as we only want active players.
#RPSchool - This channel is
our learning center for Role Play, as well as for very new people. Sometimes we
even run lessons here on advanced material of Imperia. The School is ran by
Lyncor.
#Grinding_Stone -
The dispute/mediation channel. We ask all fusses, points, gripes and such be
kept out of #Imperia and put either in message or in GS (Grinding Stone). This
channel is not always attended to, as just hanging out there is really cruising
for a battle.
Now onto the IC/In Character
Channels.
#TwistedBlade_Inn -
This In Character channel is best for medium-skilled players and those looking
for excitement. The average "power-level" of this channel ranges from
medium to high. Located within the south side of Tantallon in the Southern
District, the TBI has a legendary aura about it unlike any other Inn in the
city. Famous heroes, villains, and other awe-inspiring creatures have visited
the Inn, including the Primals, Imperia's gods. The mood of this channel is
typical to that of any Inn within a town that is prosperous, but is plagued with
caution, paranoia, and fear. Travelers and unwelcome outsiders have to keep on
their toes at all times, lest they die in the foreign city.
#ArennonMist_Inn - This
second IC channel is ideal for beginner players, medium to low-level characters,
and those looking for "tamer" roleplaying. The Arennon Mist Inn is
named after the thick fog that rolls in from the ocean each morning. This
building is the oldest and most respected Inn within Relgard, a town known
for its peacefulness, even during the most chaotic periods of war and strife.
Port Arennon's security is due not only to its geography, but to its code of
law, which prohibits portals and practicing magic without a license. Although
there are no world-shattering plots, that is the price paid for the safety AMI
offers.
#Relgard_Arena -
This channel is actually underneath #Arennonmist_Inn , being an official side
channel of it and is used for all of the Tournaments on Mennald Island.
Ok,
say I want to start in Arennonmist Inn. How/Why would my character be there?
Well the character is either
there on the way to Tantallon (#TwistedBlade_Inn) or has decided to come to
Relgard & Mennald for several reasons. But before we cover why, let's cover
how the character got there.
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Mennald Island (The
red dot) is 40 miles south of Tantallon (The blue dot) and exists within
the bay leading out towards the Sea of Eradina. Ships coming in from the
Sea (The blue/purple arrow) sail for a day, moving past Damocles held
Spearon Archipelago, and come to Mennald Island which is a stopping
point and where ships frequently supply up before making the last
approach to Tantallon or sometimes wait here if Tantallon is in danger
or the port in Tantallon is full. Cause Mennald Island is an island, the
only way to get there is to sail. So logically your character would be
sailing in from the Sea of Eradina, bound from either Dantania, Northern
Damocles, Southern/Western Axius or other lands and nations of Verdania. |
Normally ships stop at Port
Arennon, but Relgard is attracting people cause it's a new quiet town, and it's
where the Relgard Arena is located. The Arena is the hosting place for all
Tournaments and Events, the "Superdome" of Verdania. While the town of
Relgard is small (2,000-4,000 people) it is attracting several tourists,
travelers, or people wanting to sign up for the next events to occur.
Your character is either
here, on the way to Tantallon, or deciding to settle down here for various
reasons. When going to Tantallon, only way in from Relgard is a Ferry costing 40
silver and taking three hours so a character just cannot hop back and forth
instantly however they are allowed to move inbetween channels within reason.
Channel Comparision
Below is a comparision of
all of our channels (#TwistedBlade_Inn, #Arennonmist_Inn and #Relgard_Arena which can help you decide where to RP at. If you don't want
to miss out on any of the role-playing in Imperia, make up another character to
fit another channel. Also remember your choice of channel is not necessarily
permanent.
Each channel is listed,
then described based on the terms of Channel Purpose, OOC Restrictions, OOC
Management, Ops, Helpers, Location, Ruling Government, Town Population, Current
Ruler, Race Restrictions, Technology Level, IC Management, Typical Atmosphere,
Danger Level, Job Oppertunities, Basic Character Power Level, Why you should
come here, why you should not come here, Movement Restrictions on going from
this channel to (Other channel Name), Travel Time and Distance from this channel
to (Other Channel Name) and Closing Notes.
Channel Comparision List
| #TwistedBlade_Inn |
| Channel "Purpose" |
TBI was not really made with a purpose
as it has been our oldest channel in the group, started back in 1996. It
is where a great deal of RP occurs, however the RP is of high plot,
danger and action content. TBI is
dangerous, fast-paced and action packed. A new character could wind up
dead here on their first day. |
| OOC Restrictions |
None, but playing here you accept the
fact that your character could very easily die at any given moment. |
| OOC Management |
N/A |
| Ops |
N/A |
| Helpers |
N/A |
| Location |
Tantallon |
| Ruling Government |
Axius Kingdom |
| Town Population |
100,000-150,000 |
| Current Ruler |
The Axius Royal Council |
| Race Restrictions |
None. All Approved Characters Allowed.
Races of levels 1-4 on the Bestiary Scale. Dragons not bearing the
proper paperwork from Axius are attacked on sight. |
| Technology Level |
Medium magical technology presence,
airships dock at local station and a few guards possess magi-tech
weaponry. |
| IC Management |
Zarak Scythe |
| Typical Atmosphere |
TBI is located in what is considered
the "slums" of the city of Tantallon. The city is beleaguered
and a hotly contested spot and is a target of hostile forces such as
Aelvius, the Dorandus Cult and the Shadow Knight Empire. This is truly a
city under siege. Anyone looking to make a name or reputation for
themselves come here, and the City Guard is having a hard time
maintaining order. |
| Danger Level |
High. The streets and countryside are
unsafe at night as Illithids, Rogues, Vampires and other beast roam the
dark alleyways and sewers. Monsters have been known to attack either for
political or personal reasons, and the city is also a target of hostile
nations and attempted coups. Your character's safety is *NOT*
guaranteed and if they find themselves facing a powerful beast such as a
Beholder, then they have a fair chance of winding up dead. |
| Job opportunities |
High but competitive. Each day a
merchant's fair occurs, called the Trade Fair, in the town square. Here
merchants compete for business, just as other stores and craftsman also
compete for business and customers. Usually any trade skill there is,
you have a surplus of as Tantallon has a lot of road, air and sea
traffic coming in and out. Goods here are
either normally priced or sometimes %10 less than normal if there is an
overly abundant supply. However theft and crime is high, and the chances
of being robbed while walking in the city streets at night are %60. Due
to the very high presence of Rhemult's Rogues, the strain on the
Tantallon City Guard, and a minor amount of corruption within the
Tantallon City Guard, any such thieve is bound to escape and not be
captured. |
| Basic Character "Power" Level |
Medium to High. Some powerful
characters walk around, and the local guard is ill equipped to really
stop them. Every now and then disasters occur and usually the cost of
life is very high, such as an Elemental Mage setting houses on fire, a
Necromancer pillaging the local graveyard or a Shadow Knight Terrorist
planting an explosive into a packed Tantallon Hospital. Characters have
no magic restrictions on them, however if they step out of line the
Tantallon Guard is bound to respond with equal force. Good and Evil both
have power here. |
| Why your character would come
here |
The big city, a place of opportunity,
excitement, danger and a chance to prove yourself. You heard the legends
of grand heroes and villains being made here, climatic battles, and
large sums of money to be made on dangerous tasks and missions. You want
to make it here and make a name for yourself. That is however, if you
survive. You don't want to be in some sleepy town. You would rather be
fighting it out with whatever beast is coming to come up next, meet
dangerous and exotic races and have a chance to be among legends or
become a legend just like Kal Olden, Sidian Silverhawke and Baiganx
Windfire. |
| Why you should
role play here |
Plots are always running here and high
danger equals high reward. Evil is always around the corner, dark forces
gather on the horizon and you want to be at the very forefront of this
grand battle. TBI is high action, excitement and adventure and Plots are
always running ALL the time and some of truly epic caliber. |
| Why you should not
role play here |
Make one boneheaded move and you die.
Underestimate a foe, go wandering out into dangerous parts or fall for
an ambush but you shall die. This high chance of death, where a
character's life can end in a heartbeat may not appeal to you. Also it's
hard to have a conversation when the bar is on fire and Shadow Knight
airships are blasting at the city from above. |
| Movement Restrictions on going
from this channel to Arennonmist Inn? |
High. You can reach Relgard (#Arennonmist_Inn) by either portal, flight or sea however the sea is
the most advised route. Any characters portaling or teleporting in will
be intercepted by the Robed Sentinels, any odd creatures flying in will
be issued a fine by the Protectorate. Also your high powered character
may not even CARE to go to some small town. By sea, you can reach
Relgard via a ferry that costs around 40 silver and can reach the town
in three hours. |
| Movement Restrictions on going
from this channel to Relgard Arena? |
See Above |
| Travel time & distance from
TwistedBlade Inn to Arennonmist Inn? |
A ferry by sea is the only route,
taking 4-5 hours to cross 43 miles of ocean from Mennald Island to the
coast of Tantallon. The ferry costs 43 silver. |
| Travel time & distance from
TwistedBlade Inn to Relgard Arena? |
See above. |
| Closing Notes |
N/A |
| Back to
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| #Arennonmist_Inn |
| Channel "Purpose" |
AMI was made with a purpose to be a more social and peaceful alternative to TBI and appeal
to the low power characters as well as players who don't want to
endanger their characters in TBI. AMI is more a first step and safe
channel, also featuring the Tournaments of Relgard. New people are
suggested to begin at AMI to learn the ropes of RP and Imperia RP. While
TBI has action, AMI is meant for more social RP and Plots. |
| OOC Restrictions |
None. This channel is entirely safe. |
| OOC Management |
N/A |
| Ops |
N/A |
| Helpers |
N/A |
| Location |
Relgard |
| Ruling Government |
Mennald Kingdom |
| Town Population |
3,000-5,000 |
| Current Ruler |
Baron Gandrews Yontither under the
authority of King Githeran Suhlmar residing in Mennald City |
| Race Restrictions |
Low Power Characters, races of levels
1-2 unless special permission given. No magically strong characters.
Races of levels 1-2 on the Bestiary Scale. Anything unusual looking is
treated with fear and dragons are a cause of great alarm. |
| Technology Level |
Medieval level. No magical technology
presence, no airships enter the area nor allowed entry by royal mandate
unless situation is dire. Guards possess normal weaponry (Pikes,
Daggers, Swords) |
| IC Management |
Richtous Bale |
| Typical Atmosphere |
AMI is located in Relgard Keep,
near the Arena in the south edge of the town of Relgard. The town is relaxed, if not rather quaint and simple. People come here
to escape the horrors of war and the bigger cities and to settle down.
No one of any name really comes here, as this town is a mere speck on
the map. |
| Danger Level |
Low. The Robed Sentinels maintain the
peace by policing magic and the town benefits from it's overall
obscurity. Any threats here are minimal and no other nation really
covets Mennald Island nor Relgard. Mennald has, in it's entire
history, never been attacked. |
| Job opportunities |
Medium. While Relgard does not
have the booming trade that Tantallon has, it is a way station for ships
passing from the south and heading north for either Vulzanix, Tantallon
or Dawnist as well as boats heading east to Damocles's port of Norcon or
west to Cylion and further inland of Axius. Craftsmen are not overly
plentiful, so some goods are more expensive than others. However goods here are usually 10-20% higher than in
Tantallon. Crime here is low, with the chances of being robbed while
walking in the city streets at night at %20. Due to the high presence of
the Robed Sentinels, any such thieve is bound to be captured. |
| Basic Character "Power" Level |
Low to Medium. Any unauthorized magic
use is automatically responded to by the Robed Sentinels who issue fines
if you do not have a magic use license (Purchasable at the Robed
Sentinels Guildhall for 5,000 silver) and will attack if the user
resists. While this may seem overly strict, Relgard can easily brag
that huge disasters do NOT occur here. Characters are advised to be of
low magic, or simply not USE their magic as this small town can be
overly cautious. |
| Why your character would come
here |
War, danger, living in fear - Others
may desire that but you do not. You see no reason to live in a city that's
either always being attacked, people always dieing, monsters always
wanting to come and wreck havoc or finding that while you where out
shopping your entire house has burned down and your those of your family
and friends are all dead. You want peace, relaxation and stability
within your life. The horrors of war and the squabbling of national
politics do not appeal to you and you are content with yourself - not
feeling a suicidal desire to go down in a blaze of glory fighting
Illithid only to have your brain turned into a snack and your body a
corpse. Also there exists the Relgard Arena and Tournament, a safe
sparring ground and spot where a character can earn a legend for
themselves as a great warrior or gladiator. |
| Why you should
role play here |
You want to focus on the more social
aspects of role play, not the combative aspects of it. Your character
has a deeply complex personality and you want to explore it. Also it's
rather nice you can sit down and enjoy a fine drink and a good
conversation and not have to worry about dieing within the next few
minutes. Also Relgard has the advantage of being the hosting town of the
Tournament. |
| Why you should not
role play here |
You might find it dull and boring, and
wish for some great excitement or something. AMI is meant as a safe and
more social alternative and that is bound to appeal to the more seasoned
and relaxed role player than anything else. |
| Movement Restrictions on going
from this channel to TwistedBlade Inn? |
None. Sometimes people want to visit
Tantallon to take advantage of the great shopping opportunities there or
enjoy a brief dive into the danger area. People cannot fly out of
Relgard, but can portal out if they have the proper license for it. By
sea, you can reach Tantallon via a ferry that costs around 40 silver and
can reach the town in three hours. |
| Movement Restrictions on going
from this channel to Relgard Arena? |
None. |
| Travel time & distance from
Arennonmist Inn to TwistedBlade Inn? |
A ferry by sea is the only route,
taking 4-5 hours to cross 43 miles of ocean from Mennald Island to the
coast of Tantallon. The ferry costs 43 silver. |
| Travel time & distance from
Arennonmist Inn to Relgard Arena? |
The Arena is just a few feet from the
Inn. 2-3 minutes. |
| Closing Notes |
N/A |
| Back to
List |
#Relgard_Arena
(Because Relgard Arena is just a few
feet from Arennonmist Inn, refer to information for Arennonmist Inn for
fields not listed.) |
| Channel "Purpose" |
Relgard Arena is a large Arena just in
front of the Arennonmist Inn, and made as a way for characters to spar
(After paying the sparring fee). Also Tournaments are held here
regularly. |
| OOC Restrictions |
Your character must be an AMI-Suitable
Character and have frequented the Inn. No TBI->Arena ones unless it's
for the Tournament. |
| OOC Management |
N/A |
| Ops |
N/A |
| Helpers |
N/A |
| IC Management |
Zarak Scythe & Grak |
| Typical Atmosphere |
The Arena is usually hosting sparring
warriors, and well guarded to prevent any foul business from occurring.
Also refer to this same field under AMI. |
| Why your character would come
here |
The chance to spar or train, however
only works if you are also an AMI-Player. Also refer to this same field
under AMI. |
| Why you should
role play here |
A good and safe place to spar for a
cheap fee. Also the Grand Tournament is a famous sporting event. |
| Why you should not
role play here |
You might not like non-lethal combat,
or don't want to meet the AMI Prerequisite. |
| Closing Notes |
N/A |
| Back to
List |