Post by Rhyldrin Ken'rae on Dec 7, 2014 0:24:49 GMT -5
Welcome to the Underdark’s Shinies Cartel Storyline! This Storyline will focus on the inception, adventures and growth of the Shinies Cartel of the Underdark. Rivals will be fought, treasures will be stolen, long forgotten paths will be traveled, and shinies will be found! For the Shinies! For the Shinies! For the Shinies!
The Underdark’s Shinies Cartel storyline is, just like Gypsy Caravan and Zorcan SLs, a themed storyline for like minded characters. This storyline will focus almost exclusively in the Underdark of Arith so character designs need to take that into account. A lot of research will be used to make the quests, adventures, missions, etc., feel authenticate to the subterranean world of RPGs. To closely follow OH’s goal of player freedom there will only be a few governing factors in regard to characters played as part of the Cartel storyline and they are as follows.
- Regardless of how Cartel members feel about each other they are loyal to the Cartel and the goals of the Cartel. The reasons for the loyalty can vary wildly and unless they are illogical will be accepted. Some examples are: loyal to those who pay enough (which the Cartel does), is allowed to dissect all of the dead monsters to learn more, follows the strongest to remain safe (Cartel would be the strongest), saved by the Cartel during a raid so a favor is owed, some kind of past connection to the leaders, promise of power as the Cartel’s power grows, or you are just traveling between town decide to tag along as the caravan passes you and then just don’t leave. This rule is paramount as it allows for a RP SL where infighting, disputes or interpersonal dislikes don’t take away from the story.
- When the character is created and the SL Bonus is used then it is to be assumed that in any SL quest or event that follows your character is already loyal to the Cartel. A mission, quest where the character shows up at the end, a RP session, etc., can be done to cover your character’s “initial entry” into the Cartel, but in all SL quests or events it is to played that your character is already loyal to it.
- At this time, due to the location of the SL (the Underdark) and then timeframe of the SL, there isn’t any connection between the IC OH Guild and the Cartel. This means that save for SL based reasons (such as the Cartel going to Navahlia for some reason or if OH members go to the Underdark for a quest) Cartel characters won’t be allowed to go on general quests or take part in IC OH Guild activities. The OH message boards & AOL Chatrooms can be used at anytime. Just make sure they are Underdark related.
- Please direct any questions to iyieldtonone and/or tradeprincess.
Now here are the OH game conditions for this type of SL:
All Cartel Characters Start With The Following:
- 200 XP - Sapphire Adept Rank*
- Primary Class, Primary Profession, Secondary Class
- 15 Rep**
- 16,000gp
- 30 Crafting Points
- 1 Weapon (no enchants)
- 1 Maxed Full Armor (Light, Medium or Heavy)
- 2 potions of full heal
- Free Language: Drow/Undercommon
*If you join the Cartel SL with an existing character you will only receive enough EXP to reach Sapphire Defender. If you character is at or beyond Sapphire Defender you will not receive any additional EXP.
**Same as the EXP situation, characters will only receive enough free Rep that will take them to 15. If 15 or higher has already been achieved additional REP won't be given.
1) If you decide to get rid of your character at any point, or transfer their earnings into another character you will NOT be able to transfer the 200xp and 16,000gp I've given to you to start off with. That will be subtracted since it was a gift to you for this storyline. You may transfer any XP or GP you've earned beyond the starting bonus amounts.
2) You own this character. If at any time you wish to pull from the Cartel storyline and do not wish to interact with us or attend our missions and quests anymore, you can do that. You will lose the 200XP and 16,000gp you were given to be a part of our group but I won't delete your character, remove your character or force you to get rid of YOUR character. I will also pull any magical items I feel pertain only to our storyline and you cannot take those with you.
3) This is not going to be something that is going to take up a lot of time, it is a side story. Any member is welcome to get involved with the Cartel, such as their own missions and storylines. My goal is to offer SOMETHING even if just roleplay, once every two weeks.
4) If your schedule does not mesh with ours, please feel free to still join the Cartel. We will do some of our roleplay on the message board, so that we can include as many people as possible. You are also welcome to ask other members of the SL to rp with you on your own.
5) You are given ONE boosted character in this storyline. If for some reason you wish to create another character to play in the Cartel storyline, then you will not receive any of the boosts that your first character was given, they are your own personal character that you can play with the Cartel.
