HENWEN

[soulping]

You are the advance guard of the army of the Grand Gurkhani Empire, who came to dominate this land centuries ago. While your people originally came from the east, bringing along with you your religion and culture, ou have since cut off all ties to your old homeland and settled here in Jambudvipa. At this point, you are as much natives as this land as anyone else.

However, recently, a confederation of states made up of peasant rabble and local lords who worship the Devas in opposition to the Holy Emperor, and have staunchly refused the influence of your shining culture have risen up in revolt, spitting in the face of the freedoms and goodwill provided to them.

Your job is to establish a foothold in the jungles of Gangaridai, the easternmost region of the empire. However, the people of the United Empire -- a state from across the seas -- were recently given permission to build a series of trade outposts in this area. It all seemed benign at first, but they've started to seem more armed than merchants ought to be...and there are rumours they've opened negotiations with the rebels, as well.

What are you here for? Riches, knowledge, recognition. Your destiny is to carve a path through these savage lands, and to accomplish something that will make you known. The ascent to glory is never easy, but you're confident you will reach those lofty heights.

You'll reach the top, or die trying.

Before you go on -- decide the name of your regiment.

Comments

HENWEN NAMING

[soulping]

Re: HENWEN NAMING

[wherethewildthingsare]

...Can I take this one guys?

START

[soulping]

You find yourself standing in the foyer of the grand Gurkhani Empire.

Your meeting with the Emperor was less than fruitful...but you can salvage this situation. You'll just have to find your glory elsewhere.

Servants and dignitaries of the court wander to and fro through the gilded halls -- it seems there's a party of some sort going on? In the dining hall cabinets of finely-crafted porcelain dishware and sculptures line the walls, and several of the hallways feature prominent portraits of the royal family.

To the NORTH appears to be the THRONE FOYER.
To the SOUTH is the exit to the CAPITAL CITY OF AGRA.

Re: START

[wherethewildthingsare]

[..We need information.]

I'm going to ask one of the servants what the party is for.

MARKET STREET

[soulping]

Welcome to the Grand City of Angra! You find yourself on the main thoroughfare, markets lining the streets, and beggars and orphans seeking coin loitering about. Everyone is busy, busy, as you should be, right? Unless, of course, you have something you'd like to buy.

To the EAST is the OLD CITY.
To the WEST is the NOBLE QUARTER.
To the NORTHEAST is the PORT QUARTER.
To the NORTH is the PALACE.
To the SOUTHEAST is the EMBASSY.

Re: MARKET STREET

[wherethewildthingsare]

...We don't have any money, best to visit the embassy first.

[He'd say 'don't make eye contact with beggars' BUT SURELY OBSIDIAN KNOWS.]

Re: MARKET STREET

[fairhands]

[ > Head NORTHEAST to the PORT QUARTER ]

EMBASSY

[soulping]

This place is a disgusting swirl of colour. Twelve colours to be exact, all of which resolve themselves solidly on the twelve doors circling the round main chamber of the embassy, each colour representing one of the countries that have made contact with the Gurkhani Empire. (Or, you know, the teams of Kyriakos.)

To the NORTHWEST is MARKET STREET.

Re: EMBASSY

[wherethewildthingsare]

[Ugh, tacky.

Let's attempt to wave down a clerk or something.]

PORT QUARTER

[soulping]

The PORT actually...currently has no ships docked.

There are tons of merchants along the piers, however, peddling their seafood delights and various other wares.

To the SOUTH is the NOBLE QUARTERS.

Re: PORT QUARTER

[fairhands]

[ Time to go ask the merchant if there's any issues within the city or empire. ]

CITY GATES

[soulping]

Welcome to the Grand City of Angra! ...Well, no, not quite yet. These are the gates, the boundary that keeps the rabble out and keeps the grand city so grand.

Guards stand watch at the towers, and on either side of the gates' ground level. Caravans are checked as they pass in and out.

Atop the gates is a gigantic sculpture depicting a vile green monkey, skewered on the tusks of a garish yellow-green boar. It is evidently supposed to symbolize the defeat of the rebellion three years ago, which definitely happened. The rebel scum is no longer a threat, at all.

There is no war in Jambudvipa.

To the WEST is WEST CITY.
To the NORTH is MARKET STREET.
To the SOUTH is the SHRINE OF LIGHT.

Re: CITY GATES

[wherethewildthingsare]

[Why are we killing Vanara.]

...That's sure a statue.

Re: CITY GATES

[wherethewildthingsare]

Let's go south, to the shrines.

[OFF WE GO.]

WEST CITY

[soulping]

This is the generic middle class part of the city.

There is literally nothing of interest here, probably.

To the NORTH is the OLD CITY.
To the EAST are the CITY GATES.

Re: WEST CITY

[wherethewildthingsare]

[Wait what.]

...Wasn't there supposed to be a Guild of Heroes here?

GUILD OF HEROES

[soulping]

The Guild of Heroes! A place to honour the greatest individuals known to the world, as well as for new would-be heroes to begin their careers in general awesomeness.

Some of them are up for hire -- there is a noticeboard listing them, if you'd care to look. The guildmaster is nearby, lounging behind the counter.

And also a gnoll, apparently.

The noticeboard currently has the following advertisements:

Hi, my name's Aoko and I'm a pacifist.
A bard seeking a song to sing~!
I'll help get your hooks into anything.
I... can guarantee a fun time for all?
I will burn it all.

To the EAST is the WEST QUARTER.

Re: GUILD OF HEROES

[wherethewildthingsare]

[...Aoko...]

...We should do some of these.

SHRINE OF LIGHT

[soulping]

The SHRINE OF LIGHT is dedicated to Suirya Pratyuisha, the Light of Dawn. At the center of the shrine is a gigantic glass sphere set in a marble base, and surrounding it are several mirrors.

It'd probably look beautiful if light were shining through the sphere, but the canopy is pretty thick here.

To the SOUTH is the SHRINE OF FIRE.
To the EAST is the SHRINE OF THE SKY.
To the NORTH are the CITY GATES.
To the EAST is...a LEOPARD COLONY? You think you heard that wrong. Maybe it's LEPER COLONY? Who can even really tell. You can probably try to go to either and it won't even matter, at all. They're basically the same thing.

Re: SHRINE OF LIGHT

[wherethewildthingsare]

We are never.

Ever.

Ever.

Going East.

Ever.

[Examining the mirrors.

Can they be moved or rotated?]

Re: SHRINE OF LIGHT

[wherethewildthingsare]

[AND NOW I'M BACK HERE AND HEADING FOR SHRINE OF THE SKY, SOB.]

SHRINE OF FIRE

[soulping]

This shrine is dedicated to Tvaistar, god of the forge. At its center lies a massive anvil, runes inscribed around its base. The attendants of this shrine are busy at work pounding away at the miniature forges located all around the edges of the shrine.

Magma seems to be bubbling up from beneath the anvil.

To the NORTH is the SHRINE OF LIGHT.
To the WEST is the SHRINE OF THE EARTH.
To the EAST are the SOUTHERN BEAST TRIBE VILLAGES.

Re: SHRINE OF FIRE

[wherethewildthingsare]

[THIS IS THE WORST PAIN EVER

HOW DO I MAKE THIS STOP

FUCK

OW.]

SHRINE OF THE SKY

[soulping]

This shrine is dedicated to the deva, Vaiyu -- overseer of the skies. A series of propellers surrounds the center, concealing what appears to be a gilded cage. The propellers seem like they should move, but they aren't...

To the SOUTH is the SHRINE OF THE EARTH.
To the NORTHEAST are the CITY GATES.
To the EAST is the SHRINE OF LIGHT.
To the WEST is the SHRINE OF DARKNESS.

CONTRACT

[soulping]

You happen upon a CONTRACT. It reads:

Will serve Justice.

Do you sign it?

SHRINE OF DARKNESS

[soulping]

This shrine is dedicated to Antariksha, the deva of Naught.

Appropriately, the shrine consists only of a raised stone plaform.

You feel a bit uncomfortable being here. There doesn't appear to be anyone else.

To the SOUTH is the SHRINE OF THE SEAS.

Re: SHRINE OF DARKNESS

[wherethewildthingsare]

....

Hello?

REALM OF DARKNESS

[soulping]

There is nothing.

Re: REALM OF DARKNESS

[wherethewildthingsare]

[AT LEAST IT DOESN'T FUCKIN' BURN.]

...Hey.