Mordugrad OOC

[Jedi_Khan]

I was actually joking about the "no," but that information is good to know.

 

[Mantra]

Hello all,

I have been kicking around a few thoughts, if you have room for another, but I have a question or two;

It has already been established that a focus can enhance one's abilities, but can a focus be turned inward, enhancing intelligence, perception, concentration or other mental aspects?

What is the level of education more or less? Can the common person still read and write? If technology has fallen by the wayside, what about things like engerneering, chemistry, medicine and the like? Can we be proficient in something like this?

Thank ye.

 

[BiSmiley]

Hello all,

I have been kicking around a few thoughts, if you have room for another, but I have a question or two;

It has already been established that a focus can enhance one's abilities, but can a focus be turned inward, enhancing intelligence, perception, concentration or other mental aspects?

What is the level of education more or less? Can the common person still read and write? If technology has fallen by the wayside, what about things like engerneering, chemistry, medicine and the like? Can we be proficient in something like this?

Thank ye.

That would be an Ink, inks enhance themselves depending on the tattoos they bear, not sure how being the smart kid will help since Keepers are used in a combat sense.

As per tech think of the world Barely enough power to run the water systems, and have no way to import certain materials. Most medicince chemistry and science is controlled by the Council, but it doesn't do much good when any resource needed is unavailable or is very dangerous to get meaning you'd have to leave the city to get the ingredients or parts something.

Sure people can be proficient in intellectual matters but not having the tools or the materials makes them kinda redundant most medicine has been reduced to herbal remedies and scavenge anti-biotics which are hit and miss cause some would be tainted.

The education level depends on the District of the city, generally speaking the closer to the wall you get the poorer and less educated they are all the high society types and important people live in the cities Four Core districts each housing one of the Keeper schools and training grounds

 

[Jedi_Khan]

Hello all

Whoa, now there's a name I haven't seen in a while. How ya doing Mantra?

 

[Mantra]

Whoa, now there's a name I haven't seen in a while. How ya doing Mantra?

Not so bad. I usually lurk about and this story caught my eye so I thought I might give it a try; so here's my entry:


Name: Dietrich Ward
Nickname: Dead Man Walking (not commonly known and often whispered behind his back by his critics.)
Sex: Male
Age: 40
Height: 5’ 8”
Weight: 150 lbs
Build: Slender
Hair color/style: Jet black with just a few strands of silver, short cropped
Eye color: Deep green
Skin tone: Caucasian, often pallid
Type: Ink
Element/Pet: Had a dog once, he didn’t make it

Weapon: hand-made recurve bow/arrows, well worn survival knife, sack of caltrops, spool of wire and numerous odds and ends
Reputation: At 40 years of age, Dietrich has seen a lot and it has made him a bit of an isolationist. Dietrich is not well known even among the other Keepers and to the Council mostly due to his unique fighting style and a trail of insubordination charges. He comes off as sarcastic, grim and is vocal about the Council and the caste system they have created.

Brief description: Dietrich’s largest tattoo covers his scalp which in turn is hidden by his hair. Other focuses are small and obscure, the corners of his eyelids, concealed when open, the back of his ear lobes, the webbing between his fingers, etc. Coupled by his slender form and atypical manner, few even realize that he is a Keeper at all. Something the Dietrich prefers and cultivates. His fighting style is rare even among the Keepers, Dietrich knew that he was at a disadvantage physically, so he turned his focus inward, enhancing his mental acuity and heightened his senses. So prepared, he spent more than two decades studying, analyzing and cataloging the unnatural he destroyed. Now, Dietrich is the stalker as opposed to the hunter, the tactician instead of the brawler, the feint, the shadow, the itch you can’t scratch. Many unnatural met their end never understanding what was actually happening to them.
Aside from all of this, he is best known for another trait; Dietrich is dying. At some point, Dietrich contracted an illness similar to advanced tuberculosis. Be it by dark means, poisoning or just being contaminated, it is slowly killing him. It is not contagious, but neither is it curable. Some days are better than others, but he occasionally has bouts of rasping, sometimes violent coughing fits that leave his kerchief bloody and the man looking sickly.

Friends: Few and far between. Dietrich prefers quiet corners but can often be found wandering the farthest corners of the city, helping the poorest, most neglected and abused citizens. Those easiest to dismiss, forget and take advantage of are Dietrich’s charges and among them, he has a strong standing of support.

Too much?

 

[Jedi_Khan]

When and if Noira puts up her character, I'd say we're full. Would you think so Bi?

 

[BiSmiley]

When and if Noira puts up her character, I'd say we're full. Would you think so Bi?

Id agree with that anymore and it'd be a little hard to keep track of

an I hope you realize that taking on two Beastial's is a very bad idea

 

[DeathsKnight]

That is why I had Brosk sneak off and run for his life, he is bound to be killed by Keepers so why risk it.

And Mantra, I just feel that I saw your name somewhere...but where exactly I can't remember. But if Master Jedi knows you I'm sure it will be great to work with you

 

[Mantra]

That is why I had Brosk sneak off and run for his life, he is bound to be killed by Keepers so why risk it.

And Mantra, I just feel that I saw your name somewhere...but where exactly I can't remember. But if Master Jedi knows you I'm sure it will be great to work with you

If my character is approved, then Brosk might run into me along the way? Dietrich isn't so... brutish. ;p

I've been around for awhile and remember when Jedi came on board here. I lurk mostly nowadays but turn up here and there. Nice to meet you if we haven't before.

 

[DeathsKnight]

Hey I actually like that idea, at least if there is a Keeper willing to listen before executing it may just turn out good for poor old Brosk who had bitten off more than he could chew when melding with that tiger

 

[BiSmiley]

If my character is approved, then Brosk might run into me along the way? Dietrich isn't so... brutish. ;p

I've been around for awhile and remember when Jedi came on board here. I lurk mostly nowadays but turn up here and there. Nice to meet you if we haven't before.

who said you couldn't join?
I said okay but you and Noira will be the last ones accepted

and jedi's the brutish one looking for fights everywhere

 

[Jedi_Khan]

That is why I had Brosk sneak off and run for his life, he is bound to be killed by Keepers so why risk it.

That pendant was the only thing keeping Brosk safe from the Keepers. Why the hell would he ditch it and run? Now it's guaranteed that John will attack at the next opportunity, whereas before, there was the chance that John would eventually figure that Brosk was worth keeping alive.

I'm very tempted in my next post to have John interrupt Brosk's attempt to escape, thus rendering most of your last post, DK, null. John had placed himself so he could keep an eye on Brosk, so there is no chance of him escaping unnoticed.

 

[BiSmiley]

That pendant was the only thing keeping Brosk safe from the Keepers. Why the hell would he ditch it and run? Now it's guaranteed that John will attack at the next opportunity, whereas before, there was the chance that John would eventually figure that Brosk was worth keeping alive.

I'm very tempted in my next post to have John interrupt Brosk's attempt to escape, thus rendering most of your last post, DK, null. John had placed himself so he could keep an eye on Brosk, so there is no chance of him escaping unnoticed.

Its a good reason for Erik and John to get into a scrap, Erik wanting to let the big guy go

 

[Jedi_Khan]

Its a good reason for Erik and John to get into a scrap, Erik wanting to let the big guy go

Which would leave John asking why Erik is defending a Rogue, knowing full well that the practice of magic outside of the Keeper profession is illegal.

 

[BiSmiley]

Which would leave John asking why Erik is defending a Rogue, knowing full well that the practice of magic outside of the Keeper profession is illegal.

Erik's been working alone in a neglected district ever since he became a Keeper he doesn't see the point in causing trouble without a reason, like his vampire informant(he should by all rights kill him too but doesn't). He's learned that not every rule needs to be followed and on a side note mainly to be a pain in the council's ass (his father is a bishop on the council)

Besides Erik's nature is that of a Dog Eldermoore is 'his' territory so its 'his' rules thats why he went ape-shit on the guard captain too.

 

[Mantra]

Alright guys, Dietrich's intro post is up.

You guys are welcome to encounter him as you wish or he'll eventually cross paths with you.

 

[DeathsKnight]

Well as was stated master Jedi, when it is revealed that the pendant is not his, he is gone already and he left after greeting the Keepers, OK it was a nod, but Brosk is clearly not the talking kind. John of course can attack Brosk the next time they meet for the only thing Brosk had was the pendant, he had no Keeper knowlege at all so if his bluff would be called the illusion will collapse and he will have toi fight anyway. So I took him out of the Inn before there would be any other questions directed towards him.

Also if its OK with everybody I'd like Mantra's character to meet Brosk and have a little chat with him

 

[Jedi_Khan]

Yeah, DK, about that "gone already" bit, it seems that Libertine (owner of Silas) had included Brosk in the group conversation. And like I said, John was watching Brosk, and this is something I had thought about and should have put in my post, would have somehow prevented Brosk's escape in a nonviolent manner. In fact, I can still do that, which would mean that Brosk would not have given the barmaid the pendant and note.

Oh, and it's fine that Brosk and Mantra's guy meet, but until after I've decided whether or not to prevent Brosk's escape.

 

[DeathsKnight]

Hahaha John really likes to fight hey? Well if you do decide to attack Brosk, you will have to catch the large kitty kat first. He is out in the streets and know the dark alleyways and dark holes better than the back of his own hands

Unless you bring the Wind elemental along, then Brosk is toast as the elemental can follow his scent no matter where he goes. As for being included into the speech, Brosk can not be part of the party as he remained at his table and the Keepers did not join him, so...yeah kinda hard to be part of a discussion if you are not there.

But if you want I can write out the part of the pendant and scroll and just have him leave with a much more courtous farewell. He can give the pendant to Deich after explaining how he came to find it.

 

[BiSmiley]

Make up your minds Or I'll post and ruin everyone's plans

and the pendant should go to a Beastial to be returned to the Beastial academy, the other keepers aren't allowed into a school which isnt their own

 

[Jedi_Khan]

Hmm...it seems that we have a translation issue taking place here. In order to prevent Brosk's escape, John wouldn't chase after him through the streets. He'd engage Brosk in direct conversation even as he stood up to leave his table, long before Brosk could make it to the streets.

As I had said in my IC post, John had placed himself so he could engage either Brosk or Erik in conversation with ease while keeping an eye on the other person. I visualize this as having Erik and Silas on John's right and Brosk on John's left, placing John between and off to one side of everyone involved.

Ever had a conversation with someone who wasn't sitting at your table? It is possible to do, especially if the tables are near each other.


We're in the process of doing just that, Bi. Just takes a bit of discussion. I think we're coming close to an understanding.

 

[DeathsKnight]

Hahaha hold up Bi, the Master and I will get to a conclusion right now.

Right let me write it this way, Brosk finishes his meal and gets up to leave, if John gets too aggresive Brosk will flee as he does not wish to fight anybody. John can either follow or get restrained.

How about that?

Edit: On a side note, no I haven't spoken with people sitting at another table, so I can't really imagine it happening. And is the tables close enough? Seeing that John had to walk to Brosk's table? Just curious, I will write like you think the tables are flanking each other.

 

[Jedi_Khan]

Why does everyone assume that John wants to fight right now? Last I checked, there was nothing in my posts that indicated he was looking for a fight.

Geez.

As for the issue at hand, I had it in mind that John wouldn't get aggressive, he'd simply address Brosk when he got up to leave, ask him to come join the conversation, and not accept "no" for an answer, in a non-violent manner. As far as John is concerned, Brosk is a Keeper until proven otherwise, and it would be foolish of Brosk to give himself up by running or ditching the pendant until the charade has been busted up.


Oh, and in case you're wondering why I'm making this difficult for you, DK, it's because I feel like making you think a bit more than normal...and also because I can.

 

[DeathsKnight]

Because up until now John has been a very volatile character master.

Right, so I'll edit my post then, but Brosk would want to leave. There is no use of him trying his luck because if it fails he will have three Keepers on him. Remember he lives in fear for Keepers and he does not know that the Undying Hound knows about him or his bluff. So he just feels that he should get away as soon as possible, could state that he was hunting and the smell got lost in the aroma of the pig or something like that.

Right Edit coming up for my last IC post

Oh and just on another side note, the pendant was placed on the table by Doria, not given to anybody, but that point is moot, but just an observation I wanted to make.

 

[Jedi_Khan]

An edit to your last post? Hmmm...run it by me in a PM first so I don't end up complaining about it in OOC again, okay? I'm sure we can come up with something acceptable in private.

Edit: Never mind. That works.

And sorry to do this to ya, Bi, but I don't have time to do my post tonight, so I'll have it up tomorrow. Good night.