So took a break for a bit and now I am back and getting ready to write my butt off. I feel inspired..thanks to looking at this again and some friends nudging me..well flat out kicking me to get back into it. WoW has eaten a huge amount of my time when I am home not working. Since my scanner died I can't really load any new art. Maybe I will get one for my birthday. That would be nice. ^_^
Disiraet is the fifth planet in the Naxarius solar system. This planet is similar to that of Earth in many ways...the main being it can support life and has breathable air. Unlike Earth however Disiraet has three moons. The planet of Disiraet is a lush oasis that although inhabited, has hardly been spoiled by mankind. The majority of the planet is covered in lush forest and water covers only 60% of the planet, as opposed to the 80% that covers Earth’s surface. Discovered nearly 800 years ago the first colonist’s did not settle on the planet immediately. Disiraet was only to be used as a last resort in the event that Earth could not be saved. Irreparable pollution damage and nuclear wars had taken their toll on the Earth’s atmosphere and it was no longer able to support human life. Space craft’s were sent out in different directions as humans decided to settle on several habitable planets in nearby solar systems. In the beginning there were only 2000 colonists to settle on Disiraet. They formed the Kingdom of Talaneasia and lived together peacefully for nearly 300 years. Over time they began to notice changes amongst themselves and soon they were able to discern very real changes in their offspring. The first mutations were quickly shunned and as panic spread of viral infections, people began to dispose of the ‘infected’.
Most of the now evolving colonists fled to different uninhabited portions of the planet. Those that required blood to sustain life learned to curb their urges to kill humans and animals alike, and sanctioned themselves a leader. Vampires, as they became known as, were the first known Immortal clan to try and coexist with the human colonists. An uneasy truce existed for nearly 50 years, the other clans began to emerge and trade with the colonists. Elvin people emerged from deep within the woods sharing their magical gifts with the populace. They were peaceful and very quiet…mostly keeping to themselves except to use their healing abilities. The Syl’verth, as they became known as, were more readily accepted by the Talarnians. Talarnians is the name give to the original human colonists by the Immortals. They are named after their first established kingdom. Magi not having fled far because they still carried humanistic traits also found more acceptance from the Talarnians. Shapeshifter’s were the longest immortal clan to reside amongst the humans. Being cast out last they too had taken to the forests and mountain ranges. It was there they honed their abilities and with their communal skills with other life forms they became well revered over time as dragon callers.
The first war now known as the War of the Forsaken was a war created as a diversion to kill the Immortal’s. Some religious fanatical’s couldn’t tolerate the notion that Immortals and Talarnians could coexist. The Immortal’s were seen as an abomination…a curse that needed to be eradicated from the planet. One of the main religious organizations, known as the Rosengrant’s, sent out an operative hired to assassinate the ruler of the Talarnians. The assassin was successful in his mission and evidence was planted indicating that Vampire nobility had been the culprit. Vampires, claiming innocence tried to reason with the Talarnians...but were thwarted when the Rosengrant took control of the government. Without an apparent heir to the throne the Church was able to seize the throne and assume control. In killing the Talarnian monarch the Rosengrant, was able to focus its attention on the genocide of the Immortal’s. Displeased with the former government’s acceptance of the Immortals, they easily took out one problem with the assassination and used its outrage to front a full scale war against the clans.
Over time, the Talarnian military managed to push the surviving Immortals back as far as the largest and most dangerous mountain chain on the planet; Khaos Derge. Khaos Derge a semi extinct chain of volcanoes is home to violent lightning storms and seismic activity. It stretches around a fairly large peninsula in a crescent shape. It surrounds the peninsula on three sides and is backed by the Sea of Woes. The Valley below Khaos Derge, is called the Valley of Echoes, and believed by many of the planet’s inhabitants to be haunted. Strange cries and wails are often heard carried on the wind and most people stayed away from the peninsula due to fright and rampant superstition. It turned out to be in fact a blessing in disguise for the fleeing exiles. The Immortals fled into the valley escaping the might of the Talarnian forces and began anew. To the west along the step like cliff formations the Shapeshifter’s took refuge building their fortress into the surrounding mountain walls. Huge building structures can be seen etched into the face of the mountains near where they dwell and massive statues carved of rock depict dragons and birds of prey in various stages of flight. Dragons learning of the shapeshifters exile into the Valley of Echoes soon gathered together and claimed the mountains there as their home as well. Thus the Shapeshifters home became known as Draconia. Dragons are a beneficial species to the Shapeshifters and to Nocturne March as a whole. They are the main source of flight transportation into and about Nocturne March. Not wanting to make the same grave error as their human counterparts, the Immortals did not force the dragons into bondage to be used as weapons of war. Instead they were asked to join Nocturne March and several sit in the High Council as government officials. Dragons swearing allegiance to Nocturne March have in turn offered assistance during times of war if requested by the people of Nocturne March. Given free will...they have become a strong and dependable ally to the Immortal clans.
To the North building their own refuge, the Vampires built huge castles out of black volcanic rock and crystals. Raven’s Keep is the oldest of these building’s and is where the first family of the Vampire clan resides. The huge collection of structures is known as the Obsidian Fortress. Vampires were believed to be the first discovered of the evolving colonists and therefore are revered by the other clans as the Elder’s. It is here that the High Council members meet and court is held. Technologically advanced they have shielded themselves from the sun’s harmful rays and are able to move about in daylight hours, but they prefer the night and conduct most of their business and socializing in the twilight hours. Still as a precaution the windows in and about the Vampire stronghold are pretreated to allow the viewer to look out at the world but let’s none of the sun’s ray’s to enter the buildings. Vampires are sensitive to sunlight but it is not fatal unless they are in it for long periods of time. Sunlight weakens them and leaves them horribly fatigued therefore leaving them virtually defenseless. They learned how to harness the energy of sea water and created huge generators which bring electricity to all the buildings in and around the clan’s stronghold.
Obsidian Fortress sits against the Khaos Derge Mountains and is guarded closely by the Falken. Falken are elite guards of the 3 families. Assassins and warriors, they are genetically enhanced to serve as military to protect the occupants of Nocturne March. Falken are tested vigorously before acceptance and they volunteer to be genetically altered by the government. Chosen from the three ruling families these guards are stationed throughout Nocturne March in huge numbers. Each Section of Nocturne March has its own set of 5 regiments. Also each of the main families has their own personal guards. To the east of it's brethren lies the kingdom of Alkrith'ra. This is where the noble and peaceful Elven clan resides. Much like the vampire in looks, the Elven people have eloganted ears and etheral qualities but, they are easily discernable by several dominating traits. The main being that the elven race of Disiraet glow. Their skin sparkles softly like diamond dust when touched by either sunlight or moonlight. Building their homes in the massive trees of the forests the Syl’verth's empire is the largest of the three oldest clans. Their homes are built into the massive trunks and branches of the trees wich they protect and commune with. Massive walkways built by hanging bridges connect the Elven people together and provides shelter from intruders. Completely one with Nature the Syl’verth use magic to bring light into their homes and relatively shun without malice the use of mechanics within their section of the realm. They are able to commune with the animals and the plants and are gifted with the abilities to heal and to forsee into the future. Initially not wanting to take sides in the war the Syl’verth simply stayed to the Talarnian forest's only emerging when help was requested..the Rosengrant took it as a threat and sent mercanaries and large armies to wipe out the peaceful clan. Turning to the other Immortal's for protection they to fled into the Valley of Echoes and have formed an alliance with the other Immortal clans. They took refuge amongst the denser forest's in the valley and the forest that became their home became known as the Forest of the Angel's.
Ok I added some stuff and redited the Welcome to Our World posting on the side column. There is a bit more history so people can get a feel of what they are walking into. I am going to sepia tone the images on the far column..I think it would blend in a bit better with the overall design. I will be doing a massive history post explaining ranks, military..government and transporatation of Nocturne March. I will aslo be providing information on The Faction War and the War of the Forsaken. Also information will be provided on the Cult known as the Rosengrant. Alot of thought has gone into the making of the storyline to this RPG. I have had the story working in my head for years now with notes and small writings regarding character's and story development. Until now I really haven't had neone truely interested in the story until Freak. Or he could just be interested because I still have his bucket..this has yet to be confirmed or denied..we shall see. Also I will be drawing the family crests, the character design for Locke is also soon to be up. And I will prob begin to do Landscape portraits. (Draw parts of the town Mountain range maybe a map or 2. ) Well that's it from me for now. Have a goodnight!
~Fae
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~Fae
Ok so the last three weeks have been quite busy for me. At least artistically speaking. I have all three of my female, RPG character's drawn. One is even colored already and has been entered into a contest on deviantART. I also have on my slate of things to do..my three male character's and also Locke another male character made by Freak, the other writer of this rpg , and a really good friend of mine. I am enjoying this immensely but this last week really took a toll on me. I have been sick for 2 month's straight now with a persistent cough that comes and goes as it pleases. When I cough it sounds like I have a severe case of bronchitis. Because I put in close to 6 hours a day on the colored version of Obsidian and Onyx, my sleeping pattern has changed drastically and in the end the result is me being quite worse off than I was before. O well, what can you do? Well that's it for me for right now. I will work on this some more and then maybe post some more later ^_^
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Ha! First post. I am new to this Blogger thing so please be patient with me, I am still learning how this all works. I am mainly using this particular blog to advertise my RPG and to share my original character's with friends and family, and the general public. Basically this is for the love of my character's and to be able to have a venue to show off my creative writing skill's. Not the most fantastic skills ever, but I have been told I write fairly well. We shall see ^_^' As soon as I figure out how, I will begin displaying my artwork..copyrighted of course. (because I HATE art thieves with a passion. )
Well that's going to be it for now..I am going to go and play with this a bit more. ~Fae
Welcome to our World...
Nocturne March was originally created as a haven for the Immortal races as some of thier numbers were hunted down by other immortal clans and fanatical religious sect's. It soon became one of the largest empires the planet of Desiraet had ever seen. Dangerous but alluring it draws in all manner of trade and business. Protected on three sides by the dangerous mountain range called Khaos Derge, Nocturne March can only be reached by boat..flight or it's only bridge. It is heavily guarded by magic and by elite sentinels knows as the Falken. Nocturne March is ruled by three leading Immortal families. Vampires ..Elven and Shapeshifter. No single Monarchy to rule the kingdom it was long ago decided that all would have an equal say...So the three founding families were each asked to rule, and as the kingdom grew so did the families.
Nocturne March has seen it's share of unrest. Two wars and smaller skirmishes leave the the citizens with no sense of peace. The Noble families have deployed assassins and spies in the hopes of gleaning information to their newest threat. A coven of Cultist's known as the Rosengrant have wheedled they're way into the kingdom bent on destroying the Immortal's once and for all. Our story begins here..
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Video game addict, watches LOST religiously, and will CUT YOU if you get too close to his bucket. ^_^
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- Fae (aiwarnfae)
- I am a freelance artist by profession and avid lover of books and writing. I am the owner and creator of Nocturne March. I am a huge WOW addict and love stealing Freak's bucket.