ooc Against the Crown OOC [Closed]

[Torrent505 370]

Against the Crown

RP thread: http://mlpforums.com/topic/95229-against-the-crown-rp-darkbetrayal/

 

'Princess' Celestia has banished her sister Luna to the moon, she claims she did this out of necessity but her next action was to claim sole rulership of Equestria and is demanding a castle be built for her to rule from in the heart of Canterlot, instead of the princesses formally distant castle in the Everfree forest. These are not the actions of a noble and kind leader, but of a greedy tyrant; at least those are the rumblings among the Equestrian elite.

 

This RP is based on treachery and subterfuge; subtly and details are paramount. You are one of the pony elite during this time of perilous transition and the moment is perfect for a good old fashion power grab.

 

The first blow has already been struck, the former Commander of the Royal Guard, who oversaw both the captains of the Day and Night Guard, has gone rogue and declared that under the circumstances of her recent actions Celestia is unfit to rule and the government should be in the hooves of the citizens. His actions split the royal guard and has formed a rebel army that strikes from hiding in the Everfree Forest.

 

On top of that rumors circulate of a pony who calls itself 'The Raven', or maybe it is a group of ponies hiding behind a single identity. The Raven seems to be flitting about causing unrest wherever it goes.

 

Still popular opinion of the public remains with Celestia, the majority of the royal guard supports her and the undercover agency called the Sunrise Inquisition seek out her enemies to bring them to light.

 

What I'm looking for:

 

I'm seeking 7 RPers to form a group that is looking to discredit, embarrass, break, cripple - mentally or physically, or even kill Celestia to gain their own power and position as a ruler/rulers of Equestria. You're OC will be one of the rich, elite and most ambitious of Equestria. This RP will require the best players who can make carefully thought out and detailed posts, any mistakes or forgotten details could doom your OC.

 

No Alicorns. No super powered OC's or Mary Sues.

 

DETAILS AND FORWARD THINKING. It's not enough to make a plan, you must be ready to cover your tracks from making those plans.

 

This is not a normal RP, most of the RP will take place in the thread but secret meetings and conversations will take place in PM's involving myself and the parties conversing.

 

Greed. It's not enough for you all to be working to double cross and bring down Celestia, you don't want to share power and should make plans to betray your fellow players and to protect yourself against their betrayals too.

 

Approved Players:

1. as Jade Heart

2. as Tempest

3. @Lady as Lady

4. @Scribblegroove as Moros 'Merdyn' Obrimos'

5. @Demirari as Cryptical Code

6. @Marathon as Lila Fireheart

7. as Unholy Justice

(I had side conversations going while figuring this out so I'm going with 9 instead of 7)

8. @Tricksters Pride as Persistent Patience

9. as Radiance

Edited April 21, 2014 by Torrent505

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

Much as I despise the whole 'Celestia is an even tyrant' movement that is so popular with bronies... This is too good to pass up.

 

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/jade-heart-r4166

 

(Also, see http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/emerald-gaze-r3772 for more info.)

[Torrent505 370]

Much as I despise the whole 'Celestia is an even tyrant' movement that is so popular with bronies... This is too good to pass up.

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/jade-heart-r4166

(Also, see http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/emerald-gaze-r3772 for more info.)

I'm glad you like the concept, and Celestia is going to be her truely just and kind self in the RP. It's just the fallout from the fight between her and Luna and her actions, which are to try make sure she'll even be able to lead Equestria. Nopony is sure on all the details and her enemies/those that don't trust her (the players) get to manipulate that uncertainty; along with whatever other devious plots they can come up with.

 

Jade Heart is definately approved, she sounds perfect for this

Edited April 18, 2014 by Torrent505

[Drago Ryder 641]

Sign Tempest up. He's ready to fight for what's right, and to get Luna back in Equestria. The link to his character is in my signature.

[Torrent505 370]

Sign Tempest up. He's ready to fight for what's right, and to get Luna back in Equestria. The link to his character is in my signature.

This RP is going to be very grey on what is 'right', it also may be a bit difficult for your character as the goals of your fellow conspirators will mostly be to take power for themselves or at least for the small council of traitors that they are forming. It will probably be best to have your OC keep his personal goals (to return Luna) to himself and he will have to be okay with seeking to remove Celestia from the throne as 'justice' for how she removed Luna. One benefit he will have though is access to support from any ponies that are still loyal to Luna.

 

As for his backstory there are a couple things that will need to be changed for him to be approved. First, I'll allow him to have his aura magic but it will have to come from an enchanted item, like a pendant, and he would not have the ancient spirit in him or his beast form; he would be a normal Pegasus but on top of the aura magic the item can be the reason he has batwings when he wears it. Second, he can no longer be a royal guard, my suggestion is he resigned as he was unwilling to serve Celestia and did not join the rebel army because their focus is to give the public power and they have no interest in returning Luna from the moon, however that's just a suggestion if you have other ideas I'm all ears

 

Does all that sound okay to you?

Edited April 18, 2014 by Torrent505

[Drago Ryder 641]

This RP is going to be very grey on what is 'right', it also may be a bit difficult for your character as the goals of your fellow conspirators will mostly be to take power for themselves or at least for the small council of traitors that they are forming. It will probably be best to have your OC keep his personal goals (to return Luna) to himself and he will have to be okay with seeking to remove Celestia from the throne as 'justice' for how she removed Luna. One benefit he will have though is access to support from any ponies that are still loyal to Luna.

As for his backstory there are a couple things that will need to be changed for him to be approved. First, I'll allow him to have his aura magic but it will have to come from an enchanted item, like a pendant, and he would not have the ancient spirit in him or his beast form; he would be a normal Pegasus but on top of the aura magic the item can be the reason he has batwings when he wears it. Second, he can no longer be a royal guard, my suggestion is he resigned as he was unwilling to serve Celestia and did not join the rebel army because their focus is to give the public power and they have no interest in returning Luna from the moon, however that's just a suggestion if you have other ideas I'm all ears

Does all that sound okay to you?

You, my friend, have blown my mind. I'm fine with these ideas, and will make the correct changes to Tempest's character. I assume that he is accepted, though. Right?

[Torrent505 370]

 

Yup since you're okay with those changes he is definitely approved and I'm really looking forward to him in the RP his point of view will be fun and interesting and I look forward to seeing how you handle him around the dark and dangerous dealings of the traitors and just how far into the dark the 'noble' ex-guard will be willing to go to see Princess Luna returned.

Edited April 18, 2014 by Torrent505

[Lady 55]

This seems like a really good RP.

Can I join using my changeling OC Lady?

[Torrent505 370]

This seems like a really good RP.

Can I join using my changeling OC Lady?

I wasn't planning on using any non-ponies in this RP though I didn't expressly say it because I'm always willing to make exceptions for OC's that are sufficiently interesting and appropriate for the RP. Lady has a strong backstory and you've obviously put a lot of work into her, I without a doubt find her interesting enough to make an exception for her. A changeling could be every useful to the traitors cause, however she like Tempest should probably keep that little secret to herself as well as any changeling based motives she might have.

 

That being said, no matter how much I might like your OC, I do have to question you. I don't want to sound harsh it's just me being protective of the RP quality and the simple fact that you are a user that joined yesterday, which makes me unable to judge if you'll stick around and be active for the RP. But since it is pretty obvious that you enjoy Roleplays and put effort into your characters I willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. I just want to check with you that you do plan to stay active and to stick around on the site. I'm not certain how fast this RP will move or how long it might last. As long as your fine with that and think you're able to commit then I'm willing to welcome lady to the RP and see just how much fun adding her can be.

[Lady 55]

I wasn't planning on using any non-ponies in this RP though I didn't expressly say it because I'm always willing to make exceptions for OC's that are sufficiently interesting and appropriate for the RP. Lady has a strong backstory and you've obviously put a lot of work into her, I without a doubt find her interesting enough to make an exception for her. A changeling could be every useful to the traitors cause, however she like Tempest should probably keep that little secret to herself as well as any changeling based motives she might have.

 

That being said, no matter how much I might like your OC, I do have to question you. I don't want to sound harsh it's just me being protective of the RP quality and the simple fact that you are a user that joined yesterday, which makes me unable to judge if you'll stick around and be active for the RP. But since it is pretty obvious that you enjoy Roleplays and put effort into your characters I willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. I just want to check with you that you do plan to stay active and to stick around on the site. I'm not certain how fast this RP will move or how long it might last. As long as your fine with that and think you're able to commit then I'm willing to welcome lady to the RP and see just how much fun adding her can be.

Of course! The only reason I joined this site is to roleplay anyways. I have my own laptop and I have plenty of time for roleplays like this one. I really like this place so far and I am going to be fairly active. Visiting at least four times a day.

[Torrent505 370]

@Lady

 

Okay cool that's what your profile made it sound like haha just wanted to ask point blank and hear it from you. Lady is approved welcome to the RP.

 

Also just so you know and to and as well, I'll be starting the RP later tonight, probably in around 4 hours from this post. Hopefully the roster will keep filling up nicely like this, even if it's not complete the beginning is taking place in such away that others can still join easily and since this is to be a well thought out and detailed RP responses are expected to take time and the story shouldn't move too quickly to be any problem.

Edited April 18, 2014 by Torrent505

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

In four hours time will be 2:40 am - I'll be awake, but not for much longer after that, so expect a slow start from me

[Lightwing 12,967]

Can I join in?

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/lightwing-r5670

[Torrent505 370]

In four hours time will be 2:40 am - I'll be awake, but not for much longer after that, so expect a slow start from me

That's fine, I don't really know if the 7 slots will even be filled by then and I definitely don't expect to have everyone post today. I just figure it will be good to start so the meet and greet can begin, since it tends to take a lot of time anyways. But hey maybe everyone will be very guarded on there personalities and it will be quick haha.

 

Can I join in?

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/lightwing-r5670

From what I've seen in Firestorm and also just generally who she is from the database entry, Lightwing isn't really cut out for this RP, she's too genuinely good and kind to be involved with a group like these traitors. That of course isn't a bad thing, she's been great in FS but I can't see her motivation or evil in is RP. Sorry if I'm letting my other RP color my perception of her Edited April 18, 2014 by Torrent505

[Anon In Equestria 57]

May I join

 

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/unholy-justice-r6269

[Torrent505 370]

May I join

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/unholy-justice-r6269

He sounds interesting we'll have to nail down his backstory for the RP. Also just how obsessed with making others suffer is he? Is he still able to make long term plans to bring about greater suffering and can he still see the benefit of gaining power to bring greater pain on a larger scale? Or does it dominate him enough that it will give him pause to choose between his plans and his twisted desires?

[Marathon 562]

Hello, it's been a while since I've last joined an RP and this one looks pretty interesting. I'd like to use my character Lila Fireheart (her link is in the sig). Any problems with her character you don't like I'm willing to change for the RP (though note that her being a Queen and or princess is more for conflict rps like "Equestria Divided" because that adds to her character in those types of RPs). 

[Anon In Equestria 57]

Well he will make plans if they help him cause more suffering, but he might just lose himself every now and then.

[Torrent505 370]

Hello, it's been a while since I've last joined an RP and this one looks pretty interesting. I'd like to use my character Lila Fireheart (her link is in the sig). Any problems with her character you don't like I'm willing to change for the RP (though note that her being a Queen and or princess is more for conflict rps like "Equestria Divided" because that adds to her character in those types of RPs).

 

She seems like a good character, has kind of a lot going on in terms of powers though, with potions, necromancy and fire magic. I'd ask that you remove the necromancy for the most part, though I would allow her to have a fire spell where she can draw out spirits into the flame and speak with them through it. In a RP were betrayal and murder are supposed to be common speaking with the dead could be pretty beneficial

Well he will make plans if they help him cause more suffering, but he might just lose himself every now and then.

Hmmm okay just try not to let his madness get too debilitating or to make his dark magic OP, I've seen some players who treat dark magic like it's limitless and can do anything. You'll still need to give me a backstory for him in this RP, I'd suggest that he be from a noble family. Money could be important in this game.

[Scribblegroove 565]

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/moros-merdyn-obrimos-r6275

 

I don't like making OC's... I don't know if I'll actually roleplay his personality like I described it here. I don't like restriciting myself. But whatever, for the sake of documentation! Here's Moros 'Merdyn' Obrimos' OC page!

 

I have to warn you, he is bloody awesome. Just look at his slick mane and his groovy horn... LOOK AT IT!

[Demirari 454]

May I join with Cryptical Code? 

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/cryptical-code-r5187

 

This type of RP sounds rather fun and time-consuming. All the more better to slaughter my boredom with. 

 

And this RP gave me the incentive to revise Cryptical Code.

 

And if you need a back story about Cryptical Code in this RP, then:

 

Cryptical Code is a fairly rich pony that had gained his wealth through illegal and dark means. From these means, he had built up a network of connection and from these connections, he had a villa constructed in a secluded area.

From these connections and a personnel villa, he had created a small team, his specialist as he calls them. They are his eyes, they are his weapons, they are the ones who act as he hides away from the world. 

 

Note: If there is anything you would like me to remove, I'll do it. Like the small team of specialist. 

 

Good day! 

[Torrent505 370]

Hey guys sorry for a slow update day, it was a pretty long and busy day for me.

 

@Scribblegroove thanks for making a database entry for him, Moros 'Merdyn' Obrimos' is approved

 

@Demirari Cryptical Code sounds like he wold fit into this RP perfectly, and the small team of specialist is fine; it will be interesting to see how the different OC's handle working towards the goal and using others to do it is perfectly acceptable. He's approved.

[Convergence 83]

Hmmm very interesting RP torrent. Seeing as I now have quite a bit of free time, my finals just ended, I would like to apply. However, I have a couple questions before I do so. The first, can my character have fairly close ties to Celestia? I am thinking of a character that is  and has been employed by Celestia for a long time. So he would have the benefits and downsides of that relationship while plotting. Second, you mention greed as being really important. Is it okay if my character does not want to share power for reasons other than greed? Thirdly, does my character have to act like a pompous upper class elite citizen or can he be more down to earth and only adopt formality when it is required of him? 

[Torrent505 370]

Hmmm very interesting RP torrent. Seeing as I now have quite a bit of free time, my finals just ended, I would like to apply. However, I have a couple questions before I do so. The first, can my character have fairly close ties to Celestia? I am thinking of a character that is  and has been employed by Celestia for a long time. So he would have the benefits and downsides of that relationship while plotting. Second, you mention greed as being really important. Is it okay if my character does not want to share power for reasons other than greed? Thirdly, does my character have to act like a pompous upper class elite citizen or can he be more down to earth and only adopt formality when it is required of him?

 

Thanks Golden Shield, and I'm happy to answer your questions and any questions that anyone might have. I'll have to hear what you're thinking for the relationship and position of your OC to Celestia before I agree to it, I'm playing it as a time period when the Princesses remained mostly aloof from the common ponies. (Though I will refuse to have to try and have her speak in the royal speech).

To the two other questions, of course you can have your own reasons and personality! I only want for alliances to be made and broken throughout the RP, this RP is just survival of the cleverest, I want people to know when it's best for their OC to work with others or to throw them aside. Personality wise I want all sorts, the only reasons I suggest nobles is because it takes a lot of bits in the right hooves to overthrow a kingdom.

[Anon In Equestria 57]

Ok here is my back story.

 

Justice was born to a family of nobles in canterlot, who loved to bring joy and love to the people. Justice however didn't grow up sharing his families beliefs, instead he went down a darker path, he choose to cause pain and suffering via torture and political manipulation.

 

When he came of age he left canterlot and went to the griffin kingdom, and the wolf empire to train himself in combat, politics, torture and speechcraft.

 

When he returned to canterlot many years later he learned that his family had been killed in a incident involving another noble family, a year later that noble family would be living on the street and also would have lost half its members.

 

Justice now runs most of the metal and smithing businesses around equestria, he also has good ties to the wolves and the griffins as he trades weapons and armors with them, he also deals with the criminal underworld as well.