Hello! I know it may seem strange that this is my first post, but I've been playing the game since launch and have generally been around for a while. I've had an idea for a cross-FC RP linkshell for a couple of months now, and I wanted to poke around and see if anyone else would be drawn to it.
It's a somewhat ambitious project, but I'm not someone who likes doing things halfway. I think that FFXIV has an incredible and potentially immersive world to play in. I'd need a couple of people to help me with setting it up, although I've gotten pretty far on my own already.
Eh, before babbling any more, I'll just post a couple of the tidbits I have written for it:
![[Image: tumblr_n39hkkBMZ21smm21jo1_1280.jpg]](https://31.media.tumblr.com/4f7b96404122a81cf8b3d5fd2ad7c4db/tumblr_n39hkkBMZ21smm21jo1_1280.jpg)
As you look up at the lonely darkness of the nighttime sky, a scarcity of stars twinkle down to offer comfort. Yet one such star catches your gaze, glimmering its distant hope onto the sleeping earth. In that moment, you are strangely reassured that you are not alone - but, rather, connected to all the other sparkling lights that hang above.
Soon you discover a symbol: a stylized mark on your skin that certainly wasn't there before. It is a character in an unfamiliar language, and no amount of scrubbing or magic seems to remove it. Staring at the design for long periods of time gives you the same feeling as that fated night, despite its enigmatic origin.
As you walk through the busy marketplace, a sudden spike of recognition bombards you as you pass an individual. You feel as though you've just stepped past someone you've always known, though when you look, they are a stranger to your eyes. Continuing your gait, the sensation nags at you, feeling as though the two of you were intended to meet.
Then come the dreams. You walk amongst a landscape that is not your own, glimpsing the experiences of an unknown personage. You witness memories both joyous and dark, from a wedding in a glade to the death of that same love.
Slowly and surely, whether by fortune's blessing or an afflicted curse, you know that you are not alone.
((The purpose of this linkshell is to provide a cross-FC RP concept that can bring our characters together, regardless of alignment or occupation. Anyone who wishes to be involved in this 'entwined fate' plot chooses a star to represent their character, which coincides with their mark. (There will be a "Stars" link on the website for more info on which are taken, and which are available.)
After the experience above happens to a character, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to their fellows. While strong, this supernatural allure is purely platonic in nature, and does not denote romantic involvement. The odd paradox of the curse is that these people are drawn together by a firm strand of fate, but it does not control their personal opinions toward the individual in question. As such, someone may be reflexively compelled to defend someone from their undoing, while possessing nothing but the greatest ire toward them. Feel free to explore how your character might react to this sudden occurrence happening to them.
So as not to arouse suspicion, the denizens afflicted by the mark gather under the guise of a functional Host Club, which opens twice a month to the public. More specifically, the establishment is titled "The Eorzean Society's High-Etiquette Host (and Hostess) Club." Details and layout of the club will be determined ICly by the first few members, as this whole plotline begins and evolves.))
Soooo, there you have it. You may have noticed some inspiration from a couple of different things (Suikoden and OHSHC), but I'm wanting to make it our own concept as opposed to a carbon copy of either thing. I'd like for it to morph and grow by our whims, and nestle within the lovely landscape that FFXIV:ARR has provided for us.
If you're interested in helping, please send me a PM and we can collaborate on Skype and such. I'd be happy to answer any questions as well. We're working on a website, but I may also need some help with that, heh. (As in, I can do graphics, as shown above, but I just don't know how to lay it all out in a pretty and cohesive way.)
Even still, before moving forward, I just wanted to peek in and see if there was any general interest in a concept like this. No harm if not, but it also doesn't hurt to check?
It's a somewhat ambitious project, but I'm not someone who likes doing things halfway. I think that FFXIV has an incredible and potentially immersive world to play in. I'd need a couple of people to help me with setting it up, although I've gotten pretty far on my own already.
Eh, before babbling any more, I'll just post a couple of the tidbits I have written for it:
As you look up at the lonely darkness of the nighttime sky, a scarcity of stars twinkle down to offer comfort. Yet one such star catches your gaze, glimmering its distant hope onto the sleeping earth. In that moment, you are strangely reassured that you are not alone - but, rather, connected to all the other sparkling lights that hang above.
Soon you discover a symbol: a stylized mark on your skin that certainly wasn't there before. It is a character in an unfamiliar language, and no amount of scrubbing or magic seems to remove it. Staring at the design for long periods of time gives you the same feeling as that fated night, despite its enigmatic origin.
As you walk through the busy marketplace, a sudden spike of recognition bombards you as you pass an individual. You feel as though you've just stepped past someone you've always known, though when you look, they are a stranger to your eyes. Continuing your gait, the sensation nags at you, feeling as though the two of you were intended to meet.
Then come the dreams. You walk amongst a landscape that is not your own, glimpsing the experiences of an unknown personage. You witness memories both joyous and dark, from a wedding in a glade to the death of that same love.
Slowly and surely, whether by fortune's blessing or an afflicted curse, you know that you are not alone.
ﾟ･:*:･｡☆｡･:*:･ﾟ
((The purpose of this linkshell is to provide a cross-FC RP concept that can bring our characters together, regardless of alignment or occupation. Anyone who wishes to be involved in this 'entwined fate' plot chooses a star to represent their character, which coincides with their mark. (There will be a "Stars" link on the website for more info on which are taken, and which are available.)
After the experience above happens to a character, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to their fellows. While strong, this supernatural allure is purely platonic in nature, and does not denote romantic involvement. The odd paradox of the curse is that these people are drawn together by a firm strand of fate, but it does not control their personal opinions toward the individual in question. As such, someone may be reflexively compelled to defend someone from their undoing, while possessing nothing but the greatest ire toward them. Feel free to explore how your character might react to this sudden occurrence happening to them.
So as not to arouse suspicion, the denizens afflicted by the mark gather under the guise of a functional Host Club, which opens twice a month to the public. More specifically, the establishment is titled "The Eorzean Society's High-Etiquette Host (and Hostess) Club." Details and layout of the club will be determined ICly by the first few members, as this whole plotline begins and evolves.))
Soooo, there you have it. You may have noticed some inspiration from a couple of different things (Suikoden and OHSHC), but I'm wanting to make it our own concept as opposed to a carbon copy of either thing. I'd like for it to morph and grow by our whims, and nestle within the lovely landscape that FFXIV:ARR has provided for us.
If you're interested in helping, please send me a PM and we can collaborate on Skype and such. I'd be happy to answer any questions as well. We're working on a website, but I may also need some help with that, heh. (As in, I can do graphics, as shown above, but I just don't know how to lay it all out in a pretty and cohesive way.)
Even still, before moving forward, I just wanted to peek in and see if there was any general interest in a concept like this. No harm if not, but it also doesn't hurt to check?
![[Image: gKS4HZT.png]](http://i.imgur.com/gKS4HZT.png)
Always great to meet fellow Suikoden fans as well!
 *tosses hat into ring*
Right now my lowest I'm leveling is Taiga Jakkya so feel free to add her as I'll be on with her until at least four or so. ^^
