Graterras: Dark Destinies Interest Check.

[Raindrop Valkyrie]

A seedy dock, it smells of fish, sweat and grease. The Ships sway in the habour blown by the winds created by the fair Goddess Aelia. Sailors mingle and bustle, doing their jobs and making entertainment for themselves while they toil away. Some of the sailors aren't payed so well, and they find other means to work a wage.

We see a man, his name unimportant, what he looks like much the same. It could be anyone, anything in his place. A Shadowed figure greets him, a sack of gold in his hand. He hands it to him and congratulates him for a job well done. "Thanks for doing the dirty work, as you see I like to keep my hands clean." the shadow whispered, a sinister smile on his lips. "Aye, if you need me fer anythin', ye know where you can find me." the man said. He turned his gold now in hand. The Shadow snickered, picking a wicked blade out from under his waistcoat. He looked at his pocket watch. "Sadly, you won't be leaving friend, your time is up. And lucky you, it is just the time for me to get my hands bloody too!"

"Has the target been eliminated without bringing suspicion?" asked a man, sitting a regal library. There were rows and rows of books. They rested in bookcases embellished with gold and black velvet. The Shadowed Figure from before bows his head. "Yes, Lord Rivenholt, I had that Pesky politian handled quite handily. Luckily the Dockhands are easy to trick since they make little money. Even if he had botched the job I never gave him a name, or showed my face. But now he lies in a puddle of his own blood in a backalley. and lucky us......dead men tell no tales." the Shadowed snickered at his last remark. "Good, Nevermore comes closer to my grasp, one day I shall rule this city and all of the Shadowed Isles."

Hello and welcome everyone, My name is Hukuna, and I would like to welcome you to something new I cooked up. This is what I will be calling an In-City Fantasy RP. This will be an RP centered around a single place, that being Nevermore in my world of Graterras. This won't be your typical RP however. There won't be Adventurers, but instead there will be agents of intrigue and makers of chaos. Politicians, Assassins, Corrupt Lords and many more foes of a seemingly mundune nature await in this RP. Your foe could be any person at anytime, your greatest foes could always be lurking around you, pretending to be your friend, or a contact.

This RP will be focused around the Noble Families of Nevermore, and their struggle for Power in the world. Set, 200 Years in the past in accordance to The Shadowed Isles Campaign, this RP will not have much effect on that Campaign. Players will take the role of servants and people in the employ of the Royal Families. Are you a Guard, who protects your Liege with your life? Are you Someone of a shady type, removing targets from your employers hitlist? Or are you a court Wizard, hired to teach your Lord of the Magics of the world, so he may better understand them?

Needless to say there will not be many traditional classes here for the PCs, they will be more of offshoots, or specialists instead of the adventuring types.

Some of them Include: (not finished.)

Court Wizard

Hitman/Assassin

Silvertongue(Swindler)

Manor Guard

Thief

Politician(Corrupt or pure of heart your choice.)

Diviner (Information Mage.)

Smuggler

(anything else you guys would like to play? What would you think is too mundune?)

Some of the Families.

Rivenholts: Ravens of the Black Star

Head of Family: Lord Baldric Rivenholt

Coat of Arms: 2 Black Ravens in flight from a Background of a Starry Sky.

The Rivenholts are one of the most powerful and influential families in Nevermore, having the most wealth and readily available cash. They can hire the utmost of experts for tasks, lobby in politics to win the court to their favor. This power however leads them to being enemies with all but their most loyal allies, they are frequently targets of the other families trying to climb the social ladder. The Rivenholts largely made their Fortune in the Fishing Markets have the most successful Fishery In Nevermore, the Raven's Catch. They have private rights too a special fish that lives only in the Nevermore Bay, named the Raven's Cod. It has a similar black coloring to a Raven. Other noteworthy things is the Persistence of the Rivenholts. They will not rest until they have what they want, and won't let anything get in their way.

Their Head Lord Baldric is known for his Aloofness and Stand-offishness. He is a cold, cruel and harsh man. He doesn't care much for conversation and isn't much off one for politics. He is commonly thought an ambitious and callous man. He holds little love of anything other than his goals, and what he seeks to do. He has Jet-Black Hair he always slicks back. His eyes are a deep Purple in color almost seeming as if they were fully black. It is said the Rivenholts are so wealthy Baldric had his iris's encrusted in Jetstone and his hair replaced with it too. Some even say he is so rich his shits are encrusted in them too. Though don't let him hear that, for he is surely an enemy you don't want to make.

Family Motto: There isn't anything in this world money can't buy.

The Rockwells: The Stone Canaries

Head of Family:Lord Leonardo Rockwell the 5th

Coat of Arms: A Brown Castle on a field of Silver. In front of the Castle is a yellow Canary.

The Rockwells are one of the oldest families still in Nevermore, being just as old as the Rivenholts. They however are one of the Poorer families not having as much money to their name. They are seen as a flighty bunch, that go where the wind takes them, but are rock solid in their traditions. It is not surprising they are a tad strange, since they are mainly comprised of Painters, Writers and Artists of some kind. They generally keep to themselves so they have few enemies in the City. However, they still have high favor in the Courts of Nevermore, due to the many People that still recognize them as the Founders of the City. It was their money that originally started this place, and they won't soon let you forget it. As a result, they are always in the favor of the court, sometimes even the officials other Families have bribed.

Leonardo Rockwell the 5th is a quiet man. He doesn't speak when he doesn't have to and likes to keep to himself. He is an avid painter, and commonly takes breaks in his study to paint during the day. He is an ancient old man, having lived to 103 it is soon his time to depart. The family is in a lof of unrest as tou who will take over the household, and siblings rivalries are bound to explode. Leonardo has Kind Blue Eyes, a distinct trait of the Rockwells, and a full head of Silver hair. He typically Dresses in Yellow as opposed to the Silvers or Browns most of the rest of his family will wear.

Family Motto: Fly from your coop, but don't forget your Roots.

The Ironclads: The Iron Knights

Head of Family: General Bernard Ironclad

Coat of Arms: An Armoured Arm on a Field of Maroon. It holds in its hand a Grey Knight (the Chess-piece.)

The Ironclads are a military Family through and through. They pay their allegiance to the Home Island, Pandora in service of the King of all Humankind. They are more recent to the City of Nevermore, but always have the support of those that share their allegiance to the Grand King's royal military. They are known for their patience and their ability to plan ahead. Many of their heads have been general's in the Grand King's Armies and are very well known war heros.

Bernard Ironclad is a grizzled War Veteran. Sometimes known as the Bear of the East, he was one of the top General's in the King's army. He was known for his Bold strategy, and seemingly inabilty to ever make a mistake. It seemed he was always one step ahead of his foes, and he led them to glory many a time in the wars with the enemies of the Kingdom. Now in a time of peace he has retired. He commonly wears fancy Maroon waistcoats and a giant wrought Iron Pocket watch. It was a symbol of his station in the military and was specially made for him. (good like trying to steal it by the way......it weighs A LOT for a watch, not the easiest thing to slip out of a pocket without him noticing XD.).

Family Motto: Always be 3 steps ahead.

The Wickwickets : The Lily Badgers

Head of Family: Lord Bartholomew Jachobim (Yak-co-bim) Wickwicket the 3rd

Coat of Arms: A Badger on a field of yellow. There are 2 purple Lilies either side of it.

The Wickwickets are an odd family to say the least. They will have you know they aren't a joke, they mean serious business. They acquired their fortune through Wickwicket Winery, an establishment that sells inly the finest Wines brewed by the Wickwicket Family. They also own the the orphanage The Purple Lily in Nevermore, giving a place for the abandoned children to sleep and live. It is run entirely on their own money and makes no profit for them. This makes them enemies with the Rivenholts, as they don't take them serouisly. They are have a Feud with the Ironclads, since they don't agree with them, commonly referring to the lot as blood mongering barbarians. They are Great friends with the Rockwells,the two of the families being closer than any other. As if cut from the same chord of wood, they have gotten along ever since the Wickwickets arrived in Nevermore. The Wickwickets are well know for their tenacity, their lively spirits, and not knowing when to shut up. Never get into an argument with one, as they will either talk your ear off, or keep yapping until they win, which ever comes first.

Bartolomew Jachobim Wickwicket the 3rd........that name is a mouth full. And that should set the tone for the rest of this description.....Bartolomew is a strange fellow, and a rather silly man. He insists you always use his full name when referring to him by name. "No point in using my name if you don't use the whole thing." he has been quoting saying on occasion. He is very short, around 4'9". He is a lively fellow, and seems to be every at once. He is never not doing something, whether he is interrupting Congress for the 3rd time this week, or shouting at children for stepping on his beloved Lilies, he is always somewhere making somebodies day a heck of a lot more interesting.

Family Motto: When the going gets tough, the Wickwickets get going!

(More families coming, I had to get to sleep, but trust me there are more.)

[Ragnar]

some sort of war between mafia families with magic in it ey? well im interested. cant wait for the other families and classes to be added.

[Arkhi]

This sounds kickass. I'm game.
One question, though: can a PC play as two classes? I'm interested in being both a "manor guard" and a thief. I'm sure you catch my drift, sensai.

[Zephyrus the Priestess]

HITMAAAAAAN-- /shot

I like this spinoff idea. C:

[Sutoratosu]

One question, will there be levels in this RP?

because if not, then I'll definitely consider joining this, even if it might or might not have a steep D&D Learning curve like the main story of Graterras seems to have.

[Raindrop Valkyrie]

There will not be levels. This is more of a story Focused RP, there will be some combat, but most things are the interactions with characters and the Seedy underbelly of Nevermore. Therefore, levels aren't very necessary, and imo would hold it back if I put them in place. Classes also aren't going to be strictly enforced, but rather they are packages to let people get an idea for what kind of character you are. (I will even allow some mixing and matching, so long as you don't go overboard.).

[Sutoratosu]

alrighty then, I'll Definitely consider joining up

[Raindrop Valkyrie]

Added another Family and the Diviner Class, putting together the blurbs for the other Families now. Probably won't release to many of the other families until I get them all prepped.

Classes are also definitely more free form in G:DD, so even if a class is not listed ask me it about it, I may consider it. There won't be very many Combat oriented classes however, so don't get your hopes up for that. (even assassins aren't, since they will usually take out a target without much hassle. If the job goes bad than maybe they would be.)

[Raindrop Valkyrie]

I would also say this is probably more Game of Thrones, Song of Fire and Ice then it will be Hitman Reborn-esque. Though there is a bit of Hitman Reborn in there for good measure. It will be more clear as I get some of the stuff rolling. Now that I know there is interest there it is definitely worth putting some time into this to get it rolling. Keep in mind this project is always second to Graterras: A World in Peril.

[Flux]

This sounds really interesting and unique. You can count me in, with my shady mage.

[Rosesong]

I think I'll join this Graterras, Kuna! I loved reading the other. Plus, court wizard sounds like a fun gig

[Raindrop Valkyrie]

I am glad you guys seemed pretty stoked about this. I wasn't sure if this Would just bomb cause people thought it might be a bit dry or maybe would be a bit boring. So glad to see people are digging the idea. AM totally trying to get to up the rest of the Families in a good amount of time. They are going to range a few archetypes. There will also be a Thieves Guild some Neutral Parties in the conflict, but they won't be going up now.

[Raindrop Valkyrie]

Added 2 more families, the Ironclads and the Wickwickets. I have a feeling you guys will either love the Wickwickets, or be endlessly annoyed by them. I don't think there is much in-between with them to be honest XD.

And that ends the preview Families etc. I am going to get to work on the OOC now. Hope to see you guys then!

[Ragnar]

can we play other races other than humans?

[Raindrop Valkyrie]

Yea Players can play all the same races as in regular Graterras. It is just all the families are all Human. As this is a primarliy Human city as well, races that aren't considered normal. (So basically if you aren't a Dwarf, Elf [other than Drows, they are hated.] Halfing, or Gnome, you won't be treated all that well, unless you are SUPER good at your trade and nobody is starting as a well known person, in like any job.)

Should note, some families won't hire certain races, but a lot of this will be under the Extra Family information in the OOC. As I will be tracking Feuds (which Families hate each other and are currently Feuding) and which are in Alliances. And those will actually matter in the overall RP.