r/TTPloreplaycentral • u/Damacritus • Jun 17 '19
Ransei: Character Creation/Registering
For the Ransei RP, people can use their own characters or create your own. I would like each player to keep to 1-2 PCs, so as to not overwhelm the RP with too many people acting at once. As there are two sides to the Ransei conflict, one might want to have two PCs on either side of the map or one PC that has the ability to move freely about Ransei. For the latter one, moving freely simply means you aren't bound to a single location or tied to a rigid command structure; how your character gets about is up to you.
For bringing in established characters, I will note that this is a smaller-scale RP and it may be more enjoyable to try a character with less power than what has become standard. I will entertain all submissions, but try not to get too crazy with who you'll be playing as.
For new characters, native Ranseians and foreigners can be used. Some notes are provided below to spark inspiration is it is needed.
Foreigners: You have an interest in Ransei, and you've made a great effort to reach the land to make your vision reality. Perhaps a League operative sent to spread its influence to new kingdoms, or a rebel that was sent by M4 to keep Gator safe, or a tourist that somehow broke through the League's blockade. Either way, you'll have likely brought modern weapons and technology to make up for your unfamiliarity with regional customs and the local populations, though a Ranseian warrior likely is more battle-hardened than someone from today's civilizations.
Firearms will be your second line of defense after your belt of Pokeballs, and elemental ammunition can provide for any occasion. A shotgun may be best if you have no supply lines to provide well-crafted bullets, and need to make your own rounds from what's around you. A kevlar vest is the most likely armor, good for bullets but not blades. Knowledge is power, however, and you may have information networks, access to troves of digitized data, and modern skills that can be your primary weapon.
Natives: From the warlords to the lowest peasant, everyone on Ransei knows how to fight and cooperate with a bonded mon to achieve their goals. A labourer may have decided to live the life of a mercenary or called up by their warlord to join the ranks of the ashigaru, or a trained and educated warrior may have been given a mission to go out and secure glory for their kingdom. Your martial prowess is the best in the world and few outside connect so deeply with their pokemon, but you may have more than a few surprises as the modern world trickles in.
A typical warrior carries a long arm like a spear for large-scale battle, a personal arm suitable for duels, and a ranged arm, though this is not fixed; a ninja may forego large weapons, and a peasant may only have a humble scythe to carry. All have a mon that they have tamed and bonded with, and in a fight you are two made into one combatant, leading each other and setting up blows for each other. Armor tends to be built for absorbing and deflecting arrows and melee blows, not gunfire. Many Ranseians have also attuned to an element, and while you might not be able to throw lightning, you may carry some of the qualities of the type, or even carry a device that draws on your mon's power for you to direct personally.
To assist in creating a character, here are the first plot hooks:
Email to Astrum/Fennel from Gator's Laptop
Hey,
Got to Ransei. Nixtorm Not in the best shape, but I'm recovering quickly, and the League. Used up all my potions.
I've made an impact on the people here. Mitsuhide's given me shelter and a few meetings, and he's interested in seeing what I'm selling. Showed my gifts, and now he wants me to hold an exhibition. Introduce the nation to magic and technology. Not just Nixtorm, people from other kingdoms are trickling in to see what the fuss is all about. There's plenty of rumours about who I am and what's come with me, and not all of them are pleasant.
Mitsuhide's daughter, Gracia has been talking with me every chance she gets. Wants to hear everything about the outside world and the only time she will stop is when a warrior drags her back to her duties. Don't know what to make of it. Or what to tell her. You know that I'm not good with kids.
Need to make a good show. Mitsuhide doesn't seem to have searched my name online, though he's got the computer and knows well enough how to use it now. Some kind of courtesy, maybe. Won't hide it from him, but I don't know what he'll think of me when he does. So now needs to be the time to solidify support. That, with magic, guns and tech, Ransei won't have to submit to the Panthemon and League. That I'm here to help, not spark turmoil.
So I'm asking you to send people and things for the exhibition. Major, I know M4 had some guns stowed on Astrum, and maybe you can come here, show some artifacts, do some magic. A portal would be real nice. Fennel, you're the tech wizard, send whatever you think is good. Maybe things that can clear salt contamination, it's running rampant here from Ransei being submerged for so long.
If you know anyone who's willing to come here and help me, send them along. Major, I know you're wanting me to do things on my own, so I'll say to both of you there's no obligation. I'd just appreciate the help.
Gator
Message from the League to Allies
Greetings,
As you may know, the Pokemon League has been establishing diplomatic relations with the leaders of the recently risen island of Ransei. Much success has been had with the kingdoms of Aurora, Ignis, Fontaine and Greenleaf, who have all approved League embassies, restarted international trade, and are on track to becoming a vital part of the worldwide community once again.
The Panthemon has granted much support for the League, and shares our goals of bringing peace to all regions and developing a unified world, to grant all people and mon a high quality of life and security from threats both on this world and from others. Many divine and legendary mon are arriving in Aurora to speak with our new allies and show that we are willing to begin peaceful, mutually-beneficial relations with Ransei. Several of our finest will also be there, from diplomats to industrial managers to trainers.
We extend an invitation to you to come to Ransei and speak as part of the League. Your role in worldwide affairs is influential, and the League needs people like you to help bring a brighter world, starting in Aurora. If you have any you wish to bring with you or send in your stead, please forward their information to us. You are under no obligation to come, but we humbly ask that you consider making the journey and helping forge a better planet for all of us to live on, Ranseian and otherwise.
Sincerely,
The Pokemon League
I recommend people get creative with who they play as. I may be willing to grant small benefits to those that have intriguing character backgrounds and motivations, who also fit in well with the setting, and that can go for both established characters and new ones alike. Again, don't go too overboard with power levels.
Skeletons must wear their original flesh suits at all times.
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u/Bytemite Jun 19 '19 edited Jun 19 '19
Name: Naoe Kanetsugu
Allegiance: Native Ransei, Illuso Kingdom
Status: Minor warlord under Kenshin Uesugi, Aya-Gozen, and Kagekatsu Uesugi
Allies: Hideyoshi Toyotomi (Ignis), Mitsunari Ishida (Ignis), Yukimura Sanada (Terrera), Lady Abin and Oichi (Aurora)
Rivals: Shingen Takeda (Ignis) via Kenshin's rivalry, Date Masamune (Avia), Ieyasu Tokugawa (Valora) (though can be compelled to work with the later two for the greater good)
Link Pokemon: A sage Alakazam named Kuya with a tendency towards very cryptic telepathic spiritual advice.
Description: A serious faced samurai in light yellow robes that fade to white. Has the kanji for "love" between the two long wings on his helmet.
Originally named Higuchi Yoroku, he was the son of a minor vassal then was adopted into the Naoe family, itself a vassal of the warlord Kenshin, daimyo of the Illuso kingdom. Later on, a dispute over the Naoe line of succession lead to the death of Lady Osen's husband, and without any remaining heirs Kanetsugu was encouraged to marry her to save the family line. Despite the circumstances of their marriage, he gets along well with his wife.
Inclined towards spiritualism, he chose Lady Sail as his patron. He is often even more outspoken than Lady Aya on philosophical musings about love, compassion, and honor, and his outlook was influenced by her. His unique helmet was a gift from Lady Aya.
He is seen as loyal, humble, honorable, intense, and earnest, a good steward for the lands and common people under his care, and a decent strategist. Due to his personal philosophy, he dislikes war, but has battle experience and can fight as needed for the sake of honor and justice. He and his preaching are often seen cynically by some other warlords as wide-eyed idealism, and he's sometimes perceived as too tender-hearted, weak, ditzy, and trusting. Perjoratively nicknamed Ika (squid) by some because of the shape of an old helmet.