Roleplay

[center][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/rp/2424886/1]In Character RP [/url][/center] In the beginning, Hunters and Riders had nothing to do with each other. A Hunter slayed and a Rider tamed, and that was the way of the world. Though in todays time, Hunters and Riders have begun to come together more than ever. A small faction of Riders created a guild alongside that of the Hunters guild, establishing a peace between the two parties, aside form whatever personal squabbles the two parties might have. The world finally seems at a solid peace, but of course peace will never last forever. Monster activity had increased more than ever, something disrupting the balance of nature. There is a darkness beginning to creep over the land, one that may thought was long gone. As the blight returns, both sides must come together in an attempt to push back the dark. That, is where you come in. A letter now rests in your hand, one you decide to open and to heed. It reads: "Hello [Name], If you are reading this letter, it means your talents have caught the attention of the guild and B.E.D. (Blight Eradication Division). You're one of the best, at being a hunter or rider depending on where you hail from. Whether you are with the guild or not, you have been summoned to assist in the pushback against the blight. As of now, you and the other people who have received these letters are the only ones aware of what is to come. I'm sure you are well aware of the increase in monster attacks as of recent. Some of that is owed to a darkness known as 'blight'. This darkness can infect a monster and corrupt it in unnatural ways, something that will show as aa dark aura around the creature. The job of you and your group will be to push back against this threat by any means necessary. Meet each other in Gildegaran-- the city of hunters and home to the guilds-- at 8am sharp. Here you will be prompted and set off on your first mission. Best of luck, The Guildmaster" ----- So the premise is following a team of Hunters and Riders who are both studying the frequent monster attacks, pushing back against said monsters, and trying to eradicate the blight. The end goal is to eradicate the blight, but obviously it'll take a while to get there. Until then the characters are jus going to have to learn to get along and fight together despite their differences. ----- [center][size=5]Members/Characters[/size][/center] [list][*]SuddenShimmer [list][*]Eric Valdis - Rider[/list] [*]GaiaGodess1 [list][*]Aspen Xon - Hunter[/list] [*]Purpleater13 [list][*]Nastere Ospet - Hunter[/list] [*]tarKrieg [list][*]Alvact Vernify - Hunter[/list] [*]EnderAxolotl [list][*]Azu Mare - Rider[/list] [*]Deramadus [list][*]Quartez Venandi - Hunter[/list] [*]CatCr0w [list][*]Treva Kazem - Rider [/list] [/list] ----- [center][size=5]General Rules[/size][/center] [list][*]Please let me know if you're subbed to the thread! I am :) [*]Your character can have a Lynian (Felyne or Melynx) [*]Please don't control other people's characters [*]No one liners please, they're hard to respond to [*]No invincible characters, yes they will all be very strong since they are supposed to be 'the best of the best', but nobody is perfect [*]All companion monsters (monsties) will have saddles so they can be ridden [*]Try and keep Monsties diverse! If someone has a certain monster and you want the same one, maybe try and pick a different sub-species/variant of that monster [*]Please follow the FR rules of rp [*]Feel free to message me if you have an idea/plot-point for your characters! [*]LGBT+ Welcome [*]Romance is allowed [*]Be nice to each other OOC [*]If I forgot anything, i'll update and let everyone know [*]If you have any question feel free to message me/ask [*]Have fun! :D[/list] [center][size=5]Character Creation[/size][/center] [u]Hunter[/u] [list][*]The youngest a Hunter can be is 16, however they would be completely new to it [*]Hunters can have 1 species of monster companion, but can have up to 2 individuals [*]A hunter can only have an Elder Dragon species as their companion if they have been a hunter for at least 15 years. [*]If your companion monster is an Elder dragon species, there can only be 1 individual rather than 2 [*]If you have a 'Great'/'Drome' monster as your companion, you may have up to 15 'prey' monsters/the smaller versions of the same species [*]Their age/size is up to you. Obviously a Juvenile will be smaller than a full grown adult, and a baby about the side of a cat/dog (This will also impact how useful they'll be for battle). [*][url=http://monsterhunterfanon.wikia.com/wiki/Monster_Taming_System]This[/url] is how Hunters traditionally train monsters (although some can be found in their earliest years rather then trained like that)[/list] [u]Rider[/u] [list][*]The youngest a Rider can be is 14, however they will be new to it [*]Riders can have 6 different monsters, unlike Hunters they can put the monsters into a kinship stone for safe keeping rather than just have them out and about constantly [*]Every Rider has a Kinship stone surrounded by 5 smaller ones [*]A Rider can have an Elder Dragon species after being a Rider for 12 years [*]Their age/size is up to you. Obviously a Juvenile will be smaller than a full grown adult, and a baby about the side of a cat/dog (This will also impact how useful they'll be for battle). [*]Rider's monsters can be 'full grown' in power yet be shrunken down to a smaller size that can fit into buildings/on the streets. Similarly, they can be turned back to their full size by their Rider. [*]Riders traditionally obtain monsters as eggs, however some might be found at young age[/list] ----- [center][size=5]Character Profiles[/size][/center] [code] [b]Name:[/b] [b]Age:[/b] [b]Pronouns/Gender:[/b] [b]Affiliation:[/b] (Hunter or Rider) [b]Occupation:[/b] (Free-Lance which would be just taking jobs as they see fit, or whatever their rank is in the guild. This can also be any other occupation they have, such as a Biologist or something) [b]Monsters/Monsties:[/b] (Monster companions) (Please list for each: Name | Species | Gender (optional) | Age (Baby (can't really fight)/Juvenile/Adult) [b]Lynian:[/b] (Optional) [b]Appearance:[/b] (Please include armor and weapon(s)) [b]Personality:[/b] (Optional) [b]History:[/b] [b]Other:[/b][/code]

[center][size=5]World Map[/size] (All the location names are taken from Monster Hunter: Stories, but this is a new map)[/center] [img]https://78.media.tumblr.com/a9f3beb7ce8a07fce5b676c77f393d0b/tumblr_p7m0bjo4JU1wb70zro2_1280.png[/img] City/Villages/Towns: [list][*]Hakum Village - A village known for the Riders which yield from it. These are the descendants from the first rider who defeated the Black Blight. [*]Gildegaran - The largest city in the continent. This was once known as 'The City of Hunters' but is now home to both Hunters and Riders, even if Hunters are still the predominant resident [*]Oasum - A small camp-like town which resides a the beginning of the desert [*]Albarax - The city built upon the mountainside in the desert. It's bustling with life, some hunters live here but it is better known for its arts and food. At the center of the village is a large oasis. [*]Geo-Fulkright - A village built upon a volcano, best known for their forgery and mining [*]Koapni Village - A village residing between a dense forest and lush beach, both being infested with monsters. This village is mostly home to Lynians, but there are other species living there[/list] Terrain: [list][*]Darj Snowfields - A series of snowy mountains with peeks that surpace even the height of the volcano. There are very few creature that can be found here, aside from generations of humans who have built themsekves to handle the cold and any monsters with thick skin, fur, or fire core to keep them warm. The layout is everchanging due to avalanches and varrying amounts of snowfall depending on the season, but one thing consisent is a hot springs whoch resides at the very middle of the mountain range (If anyone would like descriptions for the other locations let me know)

[b]Name:[/b] Eric Valdis [b]Age:[/b] 28 [b]Gender and preferred pronouns:[/b] He/Him [b]Affiliation:[/b] Rider [b]Occupation:[/b] Free Lance (Came to the group upon the guild's calling) [b]Monsters/Monsties:[/b] [center]Rathia | Rathalos | Male | Adult [img]https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/monsterhunter/images/6/60/MHW-Rathalos_Render_001.png[/img] Naru | Nargacuga | Female | Adult [img]https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/monsterhunter/images/7/74/MHGen-Nargacuga_Render_001.png[/img] Bagheera | Great Baggi | Male | Adult [img]https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/monsterhunter/images/8/80/3rdGen-Great_Baggi_Render_001.png[/img] Abby | Abyssal Lagiacrus | Female | Adult [img]https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/monsterhunter/images/c/c0/MH3U-Abyssal_Lagiacrus_Render_001.png[/img] Magar | Shagaru Magala | Unknown | Adult [img]https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/monsterhunter/images/b/be/MH4-Shagaru_Magala_Render_001.png[/img] Devri | Savage Deviljho | Female | Adult [img]https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/monsterhunter/images/8/88/MH4-Savage_Deviljho_and_Great_Jaggi_Render_001.png[/img][/center] [b]Lynian:[/b] [center][u]Jericho[/u] [img]https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/mhfkr/images/0/07/Melynx.jpg[/img] Appears mostly like a typical Melynx, however his ears are solid black instead of white. [img]https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/monsterhunter/images/7/7e/Bone_armor.png[/img][/center] Wears armor instead of the bandana/belt, but doesn't wear the mask of the armor or have the bone. Has a bag/kit which he carries on his back. Jericho has little to no fighting ability. Generally the most he can do what he has to in order to get away from things, but otherwise isn't a real or trained fighter. Instead he is better had hising himself and snatching things unnoticed, but the most major skill he uses regularly is his medical knowledge. While he may not be an expert or official doctor, he carries around a bag/kit of medical supplies which he can use in even stressful situations. That being said, even if he can't help outright he could probably instruct someone on how to help themselves as well as provide some basic medicines or supplies for them. The Melynx isn't always with Eric, sometimes he decides to stay in villages or cities while the rider is off doing things. He generally assists the rider how he can, most specifically in reading things to Eric. [b]Appearance:[/b] [center]Male Set, only without the headband and the chest piece closes over his chest completely rather than leaving parts open: [img]http://img.amiami.jp/images/product/review/152/GAME-0014250_02.jpg[/img] [img]http://images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/dubindoh/monster_hunter/mh4u_equipment/132417ba5bce0b72d1f89e7f60ec8375.png[/img][/center] Armor depicted above with a [url=http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Kinship_Stone] Kinship Stone[/url] clipped to the back of his left hand. Has a strong lean build (almost like an acrobat or gymnast), standing at about 5'10 with light tan skin. Hair is very short and doesn't hang down at all, being a bit messy and a pale brownish ginger color. Has blue eyes which seem slightly clouded if stared at long enough, and what looks like burn scars across the area of his eyes horizontally. His weapon (Rathalos Charge Blade) is normally strapped across his back, but even in battle he has a tendency to leave his shield on his back and use his sword. [b]History:[/b] The village Eric was born and raised in, was not one that was very in touch with the people of the outer world. Even to this day they live in seclusion, a village where everyone is expected to become a rider no matter what. The riders that hailed from the village were silent, cunning, quick, and clean with their work, but that by no means made them invincible. Many times, a rider would leave the village and never return due to finding their end at the claws, teeth, or power of a monster they were sent to handle. That being said, the village was selective in what missions they put their riders out into, given that in some cases it could not be avoided that the job had to be preformed by a hunter. These were the teachings Eric was raised upon. At a very young age Eric was practically blinded by an attacking Iodrome-- attacks to the village not being anything uncommon-- leaving his with acidic burns across his face. Despite this, he was still to become a rider just like everyone else who may or may not have also lost something to a monster. He never knew his mother growing up, and was instead raised by his single father. Until one day came that his father left for a mission and never returned. After that, the head rider of the village ended up 'taking in' Eric (although only considered himself a mentor), deciding to start training Eric earlier than the other riders to be since he did have to learn a bit differently. When the time came and the others became official riders, Eric was amongst them and hatched his first egg which was a Rathalos he would come to trust deeply. After leaving the village for his first mission, he came to realize that the world wasn't the way those in the village had made it out to be. Unlike those of his home, he began interacting with others and even building a bit of a name for himself. Even still, he never joined any official groups or guilds in favour of going where he pleased whenever he wanted, even stepping on the toes of hunters at times by relocating their 'prey' to a more stable environment. Despite that, even he takes times to step back and allow hunters to handle an issue if there really was no other way to handle the monster threat. [b]Other:[/b] [list][*]Bisexual, but has a very heavy male preference [*]Has been given the nickname 'Gore Mangala' which was awarded to him from his viciousness in battle, but also from how he interacts with his surrounding environment considering he has a tendency to hover close to things and not rely on sight [*]Magar wasn't always an Elder Dragon. When Eric befriended Magar, the monster was a Gore Mangala, but eventually he grew up. Because Magar didn’t start out as an Elder Dragon, it was easier to win his friendship and teach him, making him more loyal than most Elder Dragon companions would be. [*]Has a reputation for befriending the more 'frightening' monsters [*]Has what looks like a collapsible staff hooked to the back of his belt constantly unless it's folded out and he's using it. [*]All of the saddles on his monsters-- should he even use them given how he'll move along his monsters-- all have straps/bars on the sides to allow him to hang off of the side should the need arise. [*]Can also use the [url=https://monsterhunterworld.wiki.fextralife.com/file/Monster-Hunter-World/blood-drinker_chainblade.png] Blood-Drinker Chainblades[/url] [*]Been a rider for 14 years, though he might argue he's been one for 17 since he had to start training early[/list] [center][size=1](All images belong to the Monster Hunter series)[/size][/center]

@SuddenShimmer (I hope this is open to post, if not just tell me and I'll delete my post)

Hello again! This sounds super awesome and interesting! I love MH, but I've never RPed it before, so it sounds like it'll be fun. Can I get a ping when you're all done setting up?

@SuddenShimmer

*Wall Explodes*

Hi there yes friend, I would love to do a MH rp!

@Deramadus @EnderAxolotl @Purplearter13

Glad to see this got attention! :D

I've finished set up and will be adding my own character shortly. If you have any questions feel free to ask ^^!

(Almost pinged you whoops!)

Yay! This looks great now to decide between hunter or rider. I'll start making my sheet tonight, but I'll probably finish it sometime tomorrow. I never knew that hunters could train monsters! I never played that game, so I guess I missed the memo. Pretty cool though! And that gave me an idea for my character...

Edit: @SuddenShimmer, sorry for the double ping! But I just had a quick question. I'm guessing this takes place after the story of MH4U and MHS? And if so, approximately how long after? And if not, approximately how long before?

~I DO NOT OWN THESE IMAGES THEY BELONG TO THOSE THAT CREATED THEM [b]Name:[/b] Aspen Xon (z-on) [b]Age:[/b] 35 [b]Gender and preferred pronouns:[/b] Female she/her [b]Monsters/Monsties:[/b] (Monster companions) Odin | Kirin - Elder Dragon | Male | Adult [img]http://ebunny3k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/93498-thumb.jpg[/img] [b]Lynian:[/b] (Optional [b]Occupation:[/b] head hunter and tracker [b]Affiliation (Hunter or Rider):[/b] Hunter [b]Armor choice:[/b] female option [img]http://oyster.ignimgs.com/mediawiki/apis.ign.com/monster-hunter-world/thumb/5/5f/31_Kirin.jpg/468px-31_Kirin.jpg[/img] [b]Appearance:[/b] [img]https://pre00.deviantart.net/3c27/th/pre/i/2018/116/0/5/full_body_mh_oc__by_themermaidariel-dc9xlxn.jpg[/img] straight white hair that is cut in a long bob style she also has mod bangs that end just below her white eyebrows, she has dark ocean blue eyes, tan skin, she stands at 5’9 and has a muscular yet curved body type, she has a small bust with wide hips. She wears the female armor above, A grotesque scare running from her chin across her neck and ending at her collar bone. [b]History:[/b] She grew up in the colder regions of the land and her family are renowned in the hunter world, she was left as last of her blood line after a monster on a rampage caught her family off guard while they slept and were killed. Luckily she was left with her life unlike her mother and father but now holds the scar from the attack. She was old enough to fend for herself but it was difficult since she was still just a child in many eyes but she dealt with horrible pain from the wound left by the monster. But she grew from it, she hunted the monster down it took years to find the same one but after killing each one she came across she found it, she knew she did because it had the same slash mark on it eye when it attacked her along ago and she held no mercy for the beast, she took it down and now has part of the skin of it as a reminder of what happened as a rug so even after death she can walk over the beast as she did when she slayed it everyday. Due to her skills she was offered the job of Head Hunter and she accepted only because the other contender was kill during a mission and she was the only one left on the list. It was after this that she met a young Kirin during a quest, a rare sight, and it fought hard but she trapped it successfully and took her many a time in the arena to tame the monster but she was victorious and the beast finally trusted her enough for her to claim it. [b]Extra:[/b] - battle theme song: https://youtu.be/O0M5D5OA-d4 > Her weapon is a Kirin Thunderpeal [img]https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/monsterhunter/images/f/fa/MH4-Switch_Axe_Render_035.png[/img] - she’s been a hunter for 19 years - she grew up in Darj mountains and built cabins for when she visits or for friends to use during quests.