Profits of War

The year is 700 AD, and kingdoms are scattered throughout the land. England is in turmoil, as there is no true ruler. Many self claimed kings rule over counties through the area, and wars are waged like birds fly. The times are very profitable for warriors for hire, and many of the kings jostle for the rights to have the best.

The kingdoms that vie for control of the land are: Leham, Tira, Cunnington, Belard, and Teliyard. Leham and Tira sit upon the rocky coasts of the Islands, and great walls sit, holding towers overlooking the rushing sea. Cunnington is at the border of Wales, and they constantly deal with sieges from the neighboring Saxons. Belard rests on the edge of Scotland, blocking the uprising of the Scottish peasants, and Teliyard rests in the middle of the warring counties.

With so many wars covering the nation, warriors are in high need, but usually the counties' peasants and knights are too weak and number too few. Mercenaries are a somewhat nomadic breed of warrior that travel the land, looking for the kingdom in most want, and their goal is to profit off the pain and suffering of their bidder's foes.

Many people are under the weight of the kings' taxes, but the mercenaries are a lucky few that are exempt from such a price. Leham and Tira are a fair and balanced set of kingdoms that trade between on another, but they are under constant barrage from their neighbors, trying to conquer the land. Cunnington is ruled by a greedy king whos only goal is conquest and riches. Belard is governed by a tyranical leader who killed the previous king, taking his place as his own, and now his bloodlust makes him crave for power over the land. Teliyard, the center of religion, contains the holy city of Nebal, abstaining from conquest, but they fight to protect their doctrine and peaceful ways.

It is your place to decide who you battle for. Will you take up the blade for the kind rulers of Leham, Tira, or Teliyard, protecting the peaceful ways of the rulers? Or will you take up your stance for the evil whims of Cunnington or Belard? Is it your place to abstain from the wars of the region, watching the land buckle under the constant rage, or will you take a stand, fighting for no lord only gaining from the battles? Were you a born into a poor farm of one of the ruling kings that pay tribute to your lords, or are you noble born, seeking your own fame and fortune?

If you choose to be a mercenary and you stay with your chosen kingdom, the rewards of conquest and victory will be splendid, ranging from concubines and riches to armies that obey your every command. You will be able to take what you will from the conquered lands and towns, giving only a small portion to your chosen king or none at all.

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This is a medieval based rp, and your weapons have to act accordingly. It is a mix of fiction and fantasy, leaving room for some magics, but they have to have some religious explanation, ranging from White Magic(God based) to Black Magic(Satan based) and anything in between. You can be from a neighboring country or from a foreign land, but if you are supposed to be from a foreign land---such as China. The weapons have to be from the respective land.

The rules are:
*No Godmodding or Powerplaying, Powerplaying may be permitted with an okay from the User of the character.

*This is a Rated-R rp, and the action may be reflected that way, but by no means is there to be "over" detail of gore or sexual scenes(if any) **This is not a porn or snuff rp.

*Like the site rules for Casual Roleplaying, there is a two paragraph minimum for each post, excluding some because I know sometimes the description is just not there.

*No L337 5P34K(Leet Speak or Text typing)

*OOC is for the OOC Thread(That's why I made it.)

*Have fun, which means no flaming or trolling, because it keeps others from having fun.

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Four people can make kings. I will take the first king spot as well as a mercenary, but these positions are first come first serve. After at least the four kings spots are filled, I will begin the IC.

Character Profile:

Code:

Name:

Age:

Date of Birth:

Home County/Country:

Appearance: (Image or Description, Civilian and Combat Appearance)

Weapon:

Armor:

Occupation:(Mercenary, Farmer, Duke, Servent, or King)

Magic:

Bio:(At least 2 to 3 paragraphs)

Extra Information:

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Name: King David Leham

Age: 45

Date of Birth: 655 AD May, 12

Home County: Leham

Appearance: Although by our standards 45 is a young age, in the old times 45 years of age was pushing the boundaries of elderly. A thin golden ring sits atop the his head, making his shoulder length grey hair run under it. The wirey strands always frame the wrinkled visage of the elderly king, and his dark green eyes radiate wisdom and knowledge. A grey goatee sits about his face, keeping in a constant trimmed state.

His chin bears a well shaped goatee, and his face exhudes wrinkles of caring and concern. He is thin from elderly age, but he usually has no trouble moving about, needing help from a servant very rarely. The years of gravity have given a slight slouch to his spine, and he usually needs a cane to stay without help.

The lavish silk coat that drapes his fragile frame is stained the color of his eyes. The other silken garments that wrap around his body are colored the same Leham royal color of forest green. Around the collar of his robe sits a trim of white rabbit fur, that lines down the inside edges as well.

Weapon: The Leham Royal Blade: A three foot claymore with a gold lined white hilt, leading to the gleaming silver blade sheathed in the white cover. The name of Leham is inscribed along the front of the noble blade, but along the back the family motto is inscribed, saying "hunig sy godian brisct aeced be loccian fleohcynn"(Honey is better than vinegar to attract flies)

Armor: He wears a thin layer of chainmail under his clothes at all times, but he does not go into battle, so he does not need battlements.

Occupation: King of Leham

Bio: He was born in the middle of spring, nearing the middle of his father's reign. His life was one luxury after the next, breeding him for the life of royalty. His youthful days were spent training in the art of swordplay, and his nights were used in training him in chivalrous and royal actions. From the day he was born, he was meant to gain the kingdom of Leham.

He spent many years training, being hidden away from treason and assassination, but at the age of 16 he was sent into his mandatory battle on the frontlines of the Leham expanse. After his successful tour of duty, he came back to hear of his father's death and his rise to king, but this was not happy news for him. The former king and his young son were very close, spending much time together, but now he has lost his closest friend, and he never had a mother.

The Queen soon died from blood lost after giving birth to the young prince, but the King has found a wife of his own, taking the princess of Tira's hand in marriage. Although these are happy times for the elderly king and his now elderly wife, war is on the horizon, beconing the coming of the greedy and murderous kings of Cunnington and Belard. He has to find help from passing mercenaries, hoping to sway the tide of battle to his favor.

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