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Post by Accalia on Dec 22, 2011 10:49:59 GMT -5
SO... basically I wanted a separate thread for ACA pack plots. If the other alphas could reply I'd really like to know pack relations. You know, whether the two packs are friendly/at war/at peace/etc. Some threads between different packs' alphas to establish pack relations might be interesting. Anyone who can be bothered, post ideas for pack plots  Plagues, famines, pack wars, etc, all fun. There'll be some pack threads occasionally too (pack meetings, pack hunts, the Festival etc) which we can discuss here too. Basically, suggestions please. |
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Post by Forte on Dec 22, 2011 17:18:27 GMT -5
I have a pack in the tundra, although since it's located so far away from where Aurora Caeli is, I doubt the Anirniq pack would have heard of them.
As for Yssu, who's AC's heir, I couldn't resist giving her some attributes and a personality that seemed to fit her perfectly, but not her position. I decided to make her completely untactful, undiplomatic and insensitive, although that doesn't mean she's not kind and respectful. She sees things for what they are. Her magic lies in tracking and mapping, so after looking over the ranks again I feel like she's more suited for Cercaethor. I wonder if perhaps I can make her a little older and have her moved to that rank? I was excited about playing an intrepid young princess but that just doesn't fit Yssu now.
Also, her history mentions her sister, who fell and hit her head and hasn't been the same since; perhaps we could find someone to bring her in?
edit: DARN. Now I see that Cercaethor isn't open. That would have been perfect. >_< I'll get back to you on what I want for Yssu. She can remain the Heir for now if that's all right.
edit again: Perhaps, seeing as the pack's just starting out, she could have been given the Heir position since the higher ranks are more important to have filled? I was considering earlier having her find herself at odds with her position, not feeling like it's her right place. I think I'll have her challenge Narra eventually. What does everyone think about Yssu's place in the pack?
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Post by Accalia on Dec 23, 2011 9:06:21 GMT -5
Hmm. There being only four packs in the whole area, I don't know, the Anirniq might have. The Aurora Caeli would make a special effort to know about all the packs - that's the Aezel's job - and so the ACA would probably be aware of the Anirniq, even if the Anirniq weren't aware of the ACA. Later on it might be fun if the two packs met up and had a pack war or something. Any excuse for a pack war (I like pack wars, they're fun). It depends on how much clash/similarity there is between the two packs and their philosophies and leaders. AWESOME PLOT IDEA NUMBER ONE. I'm fine with Yssu being less-than-perfect for Heir. I mean, it makes an interesting plot. Heirs are chosen very young so they can have as much time for training and upbringing as possible, but that does mean there's the chance you get it wrong and choose somebody who, though they may have enormous magical/physical/mental potential, grows up to be a right little madam. It would make quite an interesting plot to have Yssu be really insensitive and untactful, and all the high ranks trying desperately to smooth her out - mostly that'd be Aaliyah's duty, as Diesti - Aaliyah, you there? Reply please - and her wanting to be herself? Seeing things for what they are and telling it like it is could potentially turn out to be useful, too. They could always spend ages trying to train her into being a bit more tactful, and Yssu resisting because she wants to be who she is, and eventually them accepting that she is who she is, and has her own skills, such as seeing things for what they are and her nimbleness and sure-footedness. After all, if she ever becomes Majara, she'll have a Diesti, Consiales and Circle to support her and advise her. She can always leave the diplomacy to the Aezel. AWESOME PLOT IDEA NUMBER TWO. It could also be... interesting if she challenged Narra, as well. Heir is a really privileged position because the holder is 'destined', for want of a better word, to be Majara one day. So whilst challenging for Cercaethor would be a step up in rank, it's also a step down, because she then doesn't have the same opportunity to be Majara one day. The whole pack would be totally shocked that she would give up the Heir position and the opportunity of being Majara one day, even for a Circle-tier rank like Cercaethor. And naturally I'm guessing Narra wouldn't be too happy about being challenged out of her rank, though we'd need to ask KaiNaium on that one - KaiNaium, you there? Reply? - and there could be lots of drama. I'm not sure which way Lyta would go on that one, either. She has a pretty big hand in challenges, 'cause she sets the terms, and she can choose something that one wolf specialises in, or is weak in, if she wants a certain wolf to win (for the good of the pack, of course  ) AWESOME PLOT IDEA NUMBER THREE. Yssu could stay in the Heir position because Lyta has faith that eventually she'll learn a bit of tact. Then Yssu could do something really idiotic - such as say something offensive and start a pack war, or really insult Lyta. Lyta is then furious and throws a hissy fit. Complications and dramas follow and all our characters' lives are ruined. Hooray. Basically there are a whole load of fun situations that could come out of this. Choose whatever sounds most crazy to you |
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Post by KaiNaium on Dec 23, 2011 9:38:43 GMT -5
AWESOME PLOT IDEA NUMBER ONE --
Alright, so I'm kinda a big believer of highly-ranked members balancing each other out and, therefore becoming a large part of how the pack is run (succeeding or not). Yssu could be the unbalance to Lyta's seeming balance of work she's laid out in her newborn pack. As I understand it, although, Lyta isn't as balanced as she appears to be. This could be the beginning of undoing, potentially. Then again, I'm also a big believer and enthusiast of chaos, so... XD
AWESOME PLOT IDEA NUMBER TWO --
Hey, man, Narra's all about proving herself. I'm sure she would be happy to accept your challenge. Only thing she won't do is kill Yssu. If that's what it takes she'll immediately renounce her role. I'm not sure what she'll do if she loses, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
AWESOME PLOT IDEA NUMBER THREE --
It's chaos. Need I say more?
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Post by Accalia on Dec 23, 2011 9:48:46 GMT -5
I believe in chaos too. Chaos is interesting, and interesting is fun. Lyta's pretty unbalanced. But if you're looking for high ranks to balance each other out - something I also believe in - we might need to introduce some tact pretty fast. Lyta is aloof and dignified and reserved, but if she loses her temper she's anything but tactful. She can be quite cutting and sharp when angry. We might be in for some trouble if all our pack members are untactful. We could start pack wars. That would be chaos. I think none of us would have much of a problem with that. Our characters might, though. I don't know who would win if Yssu challenged Narra. It would depend on lots of stuff. I don't know what Yssu would do if Yssu lost - forte? What would Yssu do if she lost? Hey, that could be fun. Trapped in a position she doesn't like with no way to challenge her way out of it and Lyta mad at her. Just a suggestion. I don't want the pack to fall apart too much at this early stage, though. So let's not start a pack war until the pack's settled in a bit more. |
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Post by KaiNaium on Dec 23, 2011 9:52:27 GMT -5
HAHA!
I agree. We should probably get more roleplaying in before all hell breaks loose.
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Post by Forte on Dec 23, 2011 14:15:17 GMT -5
I like plot number two the most, it's pretty much what I've had in mind for her since I gave her a personality and magic. I love the idea of her causing a stir by taking a step down from her current position. I'd love to combine it with number one; Yssu's the rebellious type when it comes to being forced to be someone she's not. I have a feeling that if her uppers were to try to change her she would end up trying to escape pack life (not the pack itself) by leaving camp at the crack of dawn and not returning until late. If that were the case I would like her to have a friend her own age, a Scirion, preferable male (  ), who is happy on his chosen path. He could understand Yssu's plight although disapprove of her evasion tactics and perhaps try to convince her to accept her fate. As for plot number three, I have a hard time seeing Yssu as someone who would do anything that would start a war or make Lyta mad at her, although I'd love to hear some ideas from you guys about that. I think Yssu's reaction to losing a challenge to Narra would depend on the kind of challenge. A real fight might result in her becoming sullen and irritable, whereas a more friendly challenge such as a race or riddle would leave her more good-natured. I think she would stay in the pack either way, but I have no intention of keeping her the Heir for good. If she loses the challenge I think she would rather become a Venata Dicapi, perhaps becoming Narra's personal apprentice and forging a friendship with her. And about the Anirniq pack, I might be assuming where AC is located. Based on the descriptions of the sub-boards (located in the steppe and also near mountains where mountain goats live), I've gathered that AC's territory is located around the Washington/Montana border, which is around 2300 km from the Anirniq pack. And since Anirniq is basically composed of only one wolf who has lived there her entire life with few visitors, I doubt Nunavik would have heard of Aurora Caeli, especially seeing as AC is new. Maybe, though, the wolf now joining Anirniq has heard of them. |
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Post by KaiNaium on Dec 24, 2011 0:19:27 GMT -5
She's good with all of them, but Narra's all cool on plot 2! Problem is, she would probably prefer a battle or riddle or race -- I mean, a little blood never hurt nobody!
Wow, well that's just not true... But, you get the point.
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Post by Accalia on Dec 28, 2011 13:01:02 GMT -5
Haha. So we have the high ranks trying to change Yssu, Yssu resisting and trying to escape pack life, a nice male Scirion friend, and then Yssu challenging Narra for the Cercaethorship. Of course then you'll need a male Scirion. I could create one, if you like? I was thinking of making a second char anyway, and I was going to do a super-stealthy winged female Cirrara Scirion, with Aezel ambitions. But I could just as easily make him/her male. That's if you want me to. Seeing as it's the hunting-path Circle rank, Cercaethor, in question, any challenge would probably be something hunting-related like a race or hunting contest or maybe something to do with stealth. I really like this. When shall we start threading it? Um... I have very little idea where Montana is, but 2300 km is a long way. I agree. ACA and Anirniq will stay unaware of each other XD. |
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Post by Forte on Dec 28, 2011 14:06:35 GMT -5
Sounds awesome! I think Yssu would get along great with a Cirrara. I'd like her not to have any doubts until her first lesson, or whatever, with Lyta and Aaliyah (so not in the current thread), preferably a lesson about something more leader-y like diplomacy instead of something she'd be good at, since as future Diesti or Majara she would be expected to expected to manage relations with other packs.
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Post by KaiNaium on Dec 28, 2011 18:35:43 GMT -5
Epic. Then Lyta would be the judge of this contest?
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Post by Accalia on Dec 29, 2011 11:23:20 GMT -5
Yes. Lyta's the Majara, so if there's a challenge, she chooses the contest and judges it. Unless it's something that doesn't need judging - like a race, that doesn't need judging, that's just first person across the line. At some point, once Aaliyah gets around to replying here, we can organise a nice thread where Aaliyah and Lyta train Yssu and Yssu has doubts. One Cirrara-Scirion coming up. Edit; here he is, all done. Corin the Cirrara-Scirion. Imma gonna go add him to the pack member lists. I like him. I have a personality and history all tucked away in my devious little brain. Mwahahahaha. This one should be interesting. |
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Post by Forte on Dec 29, 2011 12:06:48 GMT -5
Yaaaaay
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Post by KaiNaium on Dec 29, 2011 20:12:53 GMT -5
*taps fingers together deviously*
This'll be fun.
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Post by Accalia on Jan 17, 2012 14:32:56 GMT -5
Corin is sitting there ready and waiting whenever you're ready. I really need some threads for him... |
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Post by Forte on Jan 17, 2012 23:58:22 GMT -5
How about an exploring thread?
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Post by Accalia on Jan 18, 2012 16:14:20 GMT -5
Exploring sounds great. As he's a Cirrara-Scirion it's his duty to familiarise himself with the territory anyway. And it'll be fun to have them running around the place looking at fun things, especially Ae'chi. D'you wanna start or shall I?
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Post by Forte on Jan 18, 2012 23:13:31 GMT -5
I can't right now. If you want to, go ahead, and let me know; otherwise I'll do it when I have the time and tell you here |
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Post by Accalia on Feb 4, 2012 15:17:09 GMT -5
I've been looking at Narra's plot and it sounds intriguing. Though I turned down the characters, it'll still definitely affect Lyta and the ACA. After all, Lyta will probably end up finding out that her Cercaethor is half evil-immortal-devil-thing and this will freak her out a little. And when Narra leaves the ACA, if that happens, Lyta will feel very deeply betrayed. She's the kind of wolf who really values loyalty - she'll see that as a betrayal from somebody she trusts. I get the feeling that, especially since Narra's Cercaethor, she'd order the Alliance to be hostile towards her. I don't know how Narra would feel about that. Probably not happy. This also gives us an element of hurry with Yssu's plot because the challenge needs to happen before Narra leaves the ACA. Otherwise it isn't half so interesting. And Lyta has a secret awesome plot too that I'm still working on that might come into play Oh, and with the fire, I'm going to make a Corin thread in there when I get around to it. Don't know if you'd be interested in involving Yssu in that... |
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Post by Forte on Feb 4, 2012 19:51:17 GMT -5
This is getting interesting.
Perhaps we could have the fire (or a different fire) sweep though ACA territory, and everyone has to shelter somewhere, perhaps in Ae'chi.
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Plagues, famines, pack wars, etc, all fun.
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), who is happy on his chosen path. He could understand Yssu's plight although disapprove of her evasion tactics and perhaps try to convince her to accept her fate.