The Jade Empire - OOC Thread

[Louanne Learning]

Please welcome new character Zǐhuǒ to the roleplay! - created by @Username: required

Post in thread 'The Jade Empire - Character Index'

Feb 23, 2026

character created by @Username: required

Name: Zǐhuǒ

Male or female: Male

Age: 72 years

Chinese, British, American or French?: Human-echo-machine hybrid

Physical appearance:

He has elongated limbs and the like, because he has adapted to the belief that unnatural and bizarre things strike fear of the unknown into the hearts of humans, and therefore he uses that to his advantage. His frame is tall and unnervingly thin, joints bending just a little too far, fingers a little too long, movements just slightly delayed. He has several clockwork...

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[Louanne Learning]

Welcome @Username: required to the story! You're up next in the official story rotation.

Since you have a bit to catch up on, we'll extend your window for your entry a couple of days, as you get familiar with the story and the characters.

If you have any questions, you can ask them here, and we're all here to support you as you join us!

 

[Louanne Learning]

Since @Username: required is expected to be out for a bit (Get better soon!) it might be a good idea that he skip his turn this time.

I'll go ahead and begin the next entry in the story.

 

[Louanne Learning]

New post made!

Post in thread 'The Jade Empire - Official story'

Mar 12, 2026

Nervous about what he might uncover, Shan hurried through the forest. He kept a steady pace, but it was more like wading through a stream in winter—propelled forward but affected by the chill. He might meet great favor, or he might meet great calamity. But he could not worry about consequences now. He only knew he had to take possession of the clockwork heart.

He emerged to the clearing centered by the pyramidal stone cairn that hid the polished brass timepiece which had been ticking for God knows how long. He stopped short, as he was not alone. Two old men stood there. With implacable...

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[Louanne Learning]

Just a quick recap of some of the things my post outlined -

We have our triad -

Shan (Chinese) = Great Earth … has the mechanical heart (related to hidden wisdom)

Tala (American Indigenous) = Voice of the Salt Sea … has the mechanical owl (related to depth/memory)

Rennie (Scottish) = Storm Wind … has the mechanical gun (related to movement/action)

They will have to somehow work together to accomplish/create “The One” that can prevail over Tobias Locke

They will be assisted by the Immortal Brothers of the Mountains -

Gyatso (Chinese)

Alto Mesioq (American Indigenous)

Liath (Pictish – Scottish)

 

[Louanne Learning]

@ellekaldwin - just a friendly reminder that your turn is due. If you need a couple of more days, that is no problem.

 

[ellekaldwin]

@ellekaldwin - just a friendly reminder that your turn is due. If you need a couple of more days, that is no problem.

Hey I just posted! I knew I was on the clock lol

 

[ellekaldwin]

New entry is posted! A bit long, but I wanted to focus on Tala's inner world and her frustration and fearfulness with the possibility of losing Cedarheart. She feels helpless and homesick and wants nothing more than for her friend to be healed and herself again.

Then a surprise visit from a certain Scottish immortal boyband member at the end.

Hope y'all like it!

 

[Louanne Learning]

New entry is posted! A bit long, but I wanted to focus on Tala's inner world and her frustration and fearfulness with the possibility of losing Cedarheart. She feels helpless and homesick and wants nothing more than for her friend to be healed and herself again.

Then a surprise visit from a certain Scottish immortal boyband member at the end.

Hope y'all like it!

Absolutely beautiful! I was completely absorbed in the prose and loved the close up with Tala! And the new visitor!!

So exciting!

What fantastic storytelling!!

 

[buttercream]

Gotta keep on keeping on.

@Username: required, are you still interested? Want to go next?

 

[ps102]

Username said he had Covid weeks ago, and has not communicated anywhere here since then. So, for now, I suggest his turn is skipped. If he is still interested, he can write next round, so it's not a big deal.

Louanne goes after Username. But she also won't be here for the next six days so I suggest you swap her with @ellekaldwin. The idea is writing continues while she's unable to write.

Then after Louanne's turn, everything can go back to normal. I can't know what will happen with Username but Louanne can handle it when she returns. I'm just offering advise here because stalling is not ideal. The best thing to do though is agree among the two of you since your GM isn't here atm.