05-27-2024, 10:36 PM
DESCENDANTS OF THE DEPARTED
Meteor, the new pharaoh of the Descendants, is looking to fill out the ranks! The vice-leader (vizier) and religious mouthpiece (inquisitor) ranks are not available for sign-up, but these ranks are often chosen from the ranks which are available for sign-up.
When you fill out the form, you can post it here, in your character's Discord channel, or DMing me directly on Discord or here on BoB. This is not auto-acceptance or first come first serve, as I (and in character Meteor) will be looking for personality fit. The group is a bit... weird, and not all characters would be a good fit for Meteor's trust.
FULL GUIDE HERE You should probably read it before you apply. (:
INTRODUCTION
Upon this volcanic island three kilometers off the mainland lives a carnivorous society. Mainlanders call them cannibals. They call themselves the Descendants of the Departed.
The Descendants of the Departed embrace the cyclical nature of existence. Death is but a gateway to rebirth. Destruction paves the way for creation. Birth ends in death. And nothing created, no matter how lovely the art form, is eternal. Thus, their two deities, Requiem of Creation and Vayu of Destruction, represent this duality.
Mainlanders call them cannibals because they devour their dead. This ritualistic act is believed to transfer the karma of the departed to the living. By ingesting the bodies of their loved ones, friends, and worthy individuals, they ensure a favorable reincarnation. To allow a worthy individual to rot wastes this karma and, possibly, means their loved one or friend may reincarnate as a not-sentient coconut crab. Thus, the Descendants of the Departed believe in an eternal cycle of souls and the act of cannibalism assists in this cycle.
However, they also recognize the power of Vayu, the destroyer. When one of their own is deemed unworthy of rebirth, they perform a solemn ceremony, casting the body into the molten magma. This act symbolizes the soul's annihilation, freeing it from the constraints of the physical realm and granting it a final release.
The Descendants of the Departed believe in the interconnectedness of life and death, of creation and destruction, of the ebb and flow of energy which shapes the world. The Descendants view themselves as guardians of this delicate balance and strive for harmony between Requiem and Vayu.
LAWS OF THE LAND
— The Pharaoh's word is absolute. Disobeying their word is under punishment of death.
— Raids can be led by any Descendant, but requires Meteor's approval. Don't be shy! Meteor likes approving raids.
— All acts of violence are on the table. Cannibalism, slavery, maiming, killing, and more.
— With prior grievance and mutual disrespect, Descendants themselves are up for slaughter. However! Senseless violence, like maiming or killing in the seasonal tournament, is not permitted. Descendants can do whatever they want to captured npcs and not-allies
— All BoB rules apply OOCly and ICly.
AVAILABLE RANKS
DOCTORS — Doctors are the medics, therapists, mediators, and useful noncombatans. Mainly, they heal the wounded and are expected to to be mediators of conflict within the Descendants of the Departed. If there are too many Doctors during lean times, the least valuable of their rank might be cannibalized—or, commonly, volunteer themselves to be cannibalized for the wellbeing of their fellow Descendants. Viziers and Inquisitors often start as Doctors or Templars.
(unlimited number)
TEMPLARS — Templars are the senior combatants of the group. Members may be promoted to this rank after success in the fight pits, success in raids, or other demonstrations of courage, loyalty, and combat skill. Viziers and Inquisitors often start as Templars or Doctors.
(unlimited number)
MILITIA — The base rank. Everyone willing and able to participate in combat and the daily struggles of staying alive are automatically part of the Militia.
unlisted, unlimited number
DOCTOR FORM
Code:
Character Name:
How long has your character lived in DotD? Were they born here?
What is your character's public opinion on DotD's gods, cannibalism practices, and other rituals? (This can definitely differ from their private opinion!)
What "specialty" does your character hold? There can be multiple doctors with the same specialty (especially important ones like healing).
How does your character impact DotD? (ex -- do they like hunting coconut crabs, do they regularly clean the meeting caves, ect ect)TEMPLAR FORM
Code:
Character Name:
How long has your character lived in DotD? Were they born here?
What is your character's public opinion on DotD's gods, cannibalism practices, and other rituals? (This can definitely differ from their private opinion!)
Has your character participated in the fight pits as part of their background?
Do you plan on your character participating in future fight pit events? How about future raids?
How does your character impact DotD? (ex -- do they like hunting coconut crabs, do they regularly clean the meeting caves, ect ect)