The Jade Empire - OOC Thread

Whiskii said:
My entry is up!
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Fantastic. It really ups the drama. Interesting new characters!

To all players - just a reminder that it's best to run big character changes by the character's creators in a PM before posting. :)

(I mention this because while Locke has been mentioned, we've not yet seen him.)

@ellekaldwin - possibly could you do a character profile for Locke, for posting to the character index thread?
 
Louanne Learning said:
Fantastic. It really ups the drama. Interesting new characters!

To all players - just a reminder that it's best to run big character changes by the character's creators in a PM before posting. :)

(I mention this because while Locke has been mentioned, we've not yet seen him.)

@ellekaldwin - possibly could you do a character profile for Locke, for posting to the character index thread?
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Sure! I'll get right on it.
 
I am thrilled to announce the official entry of our antagonist Tobias Locke into the roleplay!

@ellekaldwin did a magnificent job drawing him for us!!

Louanne Learning

Post in thread 'The Jade Empire - Character Index'

Created by @ellekaldwin

Name: Tobias Locke

Male or female: Male

Age: 33

Chinese, British, American or French? American

Physical appearance:
Tall and sharply built, Locke carries himself with the measured grace of a man who has learned how to command a room without ever raising his voice. His dark hair is streaked with silver, usually combed back with an almost military neatness. Pale eyes (gray, nearly colorless) scan and calculate more than they rest. His clothes are functional but elegant: fitted coats, dark waistcoats, precise gloves to hide...
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New post made!

Louanne Learning

Post in thread 'The Jade Empire - Official story'

The ruins of the fortress made an adequate shelter for the night. A silver moonbeam shone in through an open stone archway, and Daiyu watched as Rennie walked out by way of it, into the night.

He seemed a man who preferred to be alone. Daiyu couldn’t help but wonder what had happened in his life to turn him away from people. She sat forward, as if she would get up, but then returned to her lounging position. No, she would not follow him.

She’d always had a sixth sense about loneliness. Perhaps, her heightened awareness of it stemmed from her own sometimes-sad feelings. Was she like...
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@ellekaldwin - you're up!
 
New entry is up! It's mostly just a flashback, but I got a sudden rush of inspiration for Jian's backstory and how she got her own echo machine. Left the ending open so the next entries can steer the story (I also had no clue where to go next lol) anyway! I hope y'all like it!
 
ellekaldwin said:
New entry is up!
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It's incredible! Wow, what a fantastic storyteller you are. We've got Jiàn's backstory!! – including Locke’s betrayal!

There was so much depth in this entry - just a few of the lines that made me pause and consider:

He had once said that the true measure of a life was not brilliance but balance.

To mend a machine,” he told her once, “you must first still the soul within.”

In that instant, she realized the truth of the echo-machine: it was not merely a tool, nor a weapon, but a living fragment of something far greater, a spirit waiting for a hand capable of understanding and guiding it.

Also - the sky pirates!

Fantastic! Thanks so much.
 
Done!

Dug a little bit deeper into Shaohua's heart this time around. Loverboy finally has a name! Hooray!

I originally planned on having him find something connected to the echo machines somehow, but I figured it'd be best saved for later.

The group's headed west under the assumption they're still going to the Jixi wilderness. Should we try to establish a general idea of what they'll come across there, or is that gonna be entirely go-with-the-flow?

You're next, @Whiskii!
 
buttercream said:
Done!

Dug a little bit deeper into Shaohua's heart this time around. Loverboy finally has a name! Hooray!
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What a perfectly lovely read! I enjoyed it so much, and it moved me for Shaohua.

Are you thinking about bringing Jun in as a character?

buttercream said:
The group's headed west under the assumption they're still going to the Jixi wilderness. Should we try to establish a general idea of what they'll come across there, or is that gonna be entirely go-with-the-flow?
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Well, if anyone has general ideas, they can share them here. But if we want to leave it all up to surprises, that's okay with me too!

Have to add how thrilled I am with our story. You are all such fantastic story-tellers!!
 
Louanne Learning said:
Well, if anyone has general ideas, they can share them here. But if we want to leave it all up to surprises, that's okay with me too!
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This is just a general inquiry for everyone. But I've wanted to involve Bertrand in Locke's plan somewhat via the digging machines I brought up in my last entry. I was of the impression that the machines were underground.

I think it would be interesting if Bertrand appeared to be on Locke's side early on. I'd like to know everyone's thoughts?
 
Whiskii said:
This is just a general inquiry for everyone. But I've wanted to involve Bertrand in Locke's plan somewhat via the digging machines I brought up in my last entry. I was of the impression that the machines were underground.

I think it would be interesting if Bertrand appeared to be on Locke's side early on. I'd like to know everyone's thoughts?
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Here is Bertrand's character profile:

Louanne Learning

Post in thread 'The Jade Empire - Character Index'

Character created by @Whiskii

Name: Bertrand Veltheim

Male or female: Male

Age: 23

Chinese, British, American or French? German

Physical appearance:
Bertrand is quite tall and well-built, standing at around 5’11 (180cm). His hair is light brown and wavy, worn medium-length. His eyes are a darker shade. He has a well-groomed thin moustache above his upper lip. In terms of dress, he is characterised by tailored frock coats, trousers and waistcoats. He is inclined to tweed and wools. But in humid Shanghai, he dresses in lighter cottons and indulges...
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Louanne Learning said:
Are you thinking about bringing Jun in as a character?
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As of right now, I'd prefer to keep him in the background, as his absence is important for much of Shaohua's character arc. I might consider a brief appearance once we get into the thick of things. Or maybe a touching reunion at the end? We'll see!

Whiskii said:
I've wanted to involve Bertrand in Locke's plan somewhat via the digging machines I brought up in my last entry. I was of the impression that the machines were underground.

I think it would be interesting if Bertrand appeared to be on Locke's side early on. I'd like to know everyone's thoughts?
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I like this idea! It'd be strange for Bertrand to immediately side with the group given what we've seen of him so far. Working with Locke or in his interest somehow makes the most sense for him. That gives lots of potential for character development! Excited to see what you do with it!
 
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