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[align=center]Sworn Swords of Ul'Dah,[/align] [align=center]We would like to remind you that[/align] [align=center]You are not Ul'Dahn Law Enforcement[/align] [align=center]You are not Brass Blades.[/align] [align=center]If you attempt to subdue or detain Citizens Outside your Jurisdiction[/align] [align=center]We will alert the proper authorities.[/align] [align=center]You are Glorified Bodyguards.[/align] [align=center]That is all.[/align] [align=center]Dear Citizenry, should you see a Sultansworn impersonating Ul'Dahn Law Enforcement, please inform your local Brass Blades.[/align] [align=center]DO NOT ENGAGE THEM YOURSELVES[/align] [align=center]SULTANSWORN ARE DERANGED AND DANGEROUS [/align] [align=center]This letter addressed to[/align] [align=center]The Sworn Swords of Ul'Dah[/align] [align=center]on behalf of[/align] [align=center]Our Constabulary[/align] [align=center]and[/align] [align=center]Our Military[/align]

:lol: Good thing that question mark is there. Said law enforcement is majorly hit-or-miss. Dear Sultansworn, if you want to roleplay the law that badly, roll a Brass Blade.

CHECK THIS SHIT OUT, I'M GOING TO BE A FUCKING CRABBY DRAGONBORN RANGER FROM THE PIRATE INFESTED ISLES OF WOE WHO ALWAYS NEEDS TO BE THE CENTRE OF ATTENTION ...I think it's trying to tell me to fantasia Osric into an Au Ra.

Yes there is. =3

Fire away, either here in this thread or through Private Message. :thumbsup:

This is never the case. The only instance where you are locked out of content is if you haven't purchased an expansion. Expansion isn't until 3.0, so you're fine.

I will be poking you next time we're both in-game, to see if I can't hook you up with some good roleplay and good folks who roleplay. <3

Tentatively signing up for event #1 as Haruko Kokojo. I still need to write up a Fate sheet for her. I'll have it ready in time.

Murrrrrrrrrrr.

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Careful C, she's a Keeper. You know, this almost word-for-word what my FC says, though the clans are flipped. Seekers... yeah, no.

Da na na na na na na na na na na na BATMAAAAAAAAAN! Cue very confused children who grew up on the Nolan films.

Alternatively a blade grip, is pretty useful for anyone fighting with a European style great sword. The first 1/3 or so of the blade is likely dull, so you can grab it, and increase your power for close quarters fighting. I didn't know that actually. . Neat! I've showed this before, the sword fighting starts around the halfway mark. If your opponent is in armor, and/or a shield, swinging isn't going to do anything but tire you out. However if you shorten your grip, your ineffective slashing thing is now a shield, staff, stabby spike, leverage, and everything in between. Now I got something to look into lol this is actually pretty cool. See image below for reference. The blade is actually wrapped just above the main guard so that you can grip it there.

Most inspirations and references for Osric are drawn from sources so far removed from the real thing that it would be more appropriate to call it third-hand information rather than second-hand (read: I draw on historical fiction, sword-and-sandal fantasy, and countless historical accounts and practical video sources). The character's philosophy when it comes to close quarters combat is more or less informed and influenced quite heavily by Krav Maga: put the other guy down as fast and as soon as possible, even if it means resorting to inflicting serious injury or fatal wounds, then haul ass to get the hell out of there. Holds even more true for a character who engages you at distances of arm's reach or less: he has to close the distance, and then keep it closed, else he's screwed. The closest I've ever come was two month's worth of Wushu, but that's exhibition sport and as far from practical martial arts as modern fencing is from practical, historical swordsmanship. That said, if I ever find myself near a HEMA academy for an extended period of time, I'll be attending classes for rapier. Translation: idk wtf I'm doing, send help.

Thank you both. /bow

Added you all. There's money. There will be connections. This might revolve around Big Scary Expatriate Figures and the People They Hate.

Shhhh! You'll give everything away!

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[align=center]Hiring![/align] [align=center]Looking for [/align] [align=center]~Able-bodied Adventurers~[/align] [align=center]&[/align] [align=center]Experienced Individuals![/align] [align=center]~Must be Willing to Travel~[/align] [align=center]Play Courier,[/align] [align=center]Carry Large Loads,[/align] [align=center]Escort Damsels,[/align] [align=center]Bewitch Gentlemen,[/align] [align=center]Engage in Espionage,[/align] [align=center]Slay Monsters,[/align] [align=center]&[/align] [align=center]More![/align] [align=center]Six Moon Contract[/align] [align=center]Paid by Commission[/align] [align=center]Bonus for Individuals with Initiative[/align] [align=center]~Earn Up to a Dozen Allagan Platinums in Gil~[/align] [align=center]Terms & Conditions Non-Negotiable[/align] [align=center]Scrupulous Souls will be Turned Away[/align] [align=center]Ask for [/align] [align=center]~Thekla Raske~[/align] [align=center]Room Twelve[/align] [align=center]at the[/align] [align=center]Carline Canopy,[/align] [align=center]New Gridania.[/align] [align=center]~~~---------------------------------------------------------~~~[/align] OoC: New Plot, New Events! Continuation of the "Saga of the Wind Swept Sands," "Blood on the Sands," and "In the Shadow of Death's Wings" narratives! * The intention here is to encourage and foster in-game roleplay in rarely-frequented locales while simultaneously advancing the personal stories of the participants. This will be done through a long-running series of events comprised of myriad tasks assigned to new hires. Perhaps your newfound employer will require you to deliver a message, or recover a priceless artifact, or track down a certain individual... and mayhap along the way you'll succeed, or be thwarted, or sidetracked by a fascinating encounter with the impossible. Rest assured, it's all connected! The game's afoot, as they say! This is an excellent opportunity to meet new faces and gather with old friends. Furthermore, it's up to you how much and how long you're involved. Since the plot is structured to accommodate both low and high attendance for the events, there's no pressure. Missed a week or several? No problem, jump right in whenever. Not for you? Feel free to bow out. Due to fallout from previous events and the hard lessons taken from the resulting controversies, this plot is written and its encounters designed to purposefully avoid any medium-to-large scale impacts on the general RP community. There will be no explosives rigged to blow up half a city-state, no poisoning of water sources, none of that. Instead, think of this as an opportunity to play James Bond or the like, as the narrative consists mainly of behind-the-scenes scheming and near-constant small-scale conflicts between antagonistic and rival parties. Minor Warning: As a consequence of further developing existing narratives, this plot will involve a number of characters whose inherent natures fall under lore-bending, if not outright lore-breaking. Appearances by, impact from, and interaction with these characters will be kept to a minimum as much as possible, allowing you to choose exactly how much exposure to such and how much adherence to lore you'd prefer. That said, despite the overall seriousness of this tale (as opposed to more outlandish and/or carefree events) we're aiming for fun fun fun! Please look forward to it. Starting Date: Sunday, January 18th 2015 Times: Various (General Weekly Availability for Thekla Raske is 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST, Saturdays) Signing Up: If you would like to participate, please post in this thread expressing interest and the character you denote shall be added to the Sign Up Sheet below. Method of Contact: In-character messages will be delivered to you by the employer, either through in-game mail or via forum PMs here at RPC. Interested parties: We welcome assistance (as in, assistants in organizing)! 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Overthinking, I think! See the bolded bit for relevance. The law enforcement people exchanging ideas and information...doesn't really have a thing to do with what you're talking about here. It's just cops gathering, exchanging ideas, and trading information. That's it, really. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. No doom and gloom. Just cops. Talkin'. Eorzea has no donuts. We have coffee but no donuts. I expect the convention to be full of grumpy sourpusses. I also expect at least one brawl.

UNF YEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS \o/ My fists cannot possibly rise any higher without serious injury.

OMG. That Butterfree episode where Ash lets him go. The feels. Why would you remind, you bastard?! ; A ;

Very common misconception. I'm guessing it went/goes something like this. 1. Prevalence of Balmung roleplayers here on RPC, which has been compounded by... 2. Gilgamesh roleplayers feeling they're unwelcome/unwanted here, which was a result of... 3. A history of controversial forum topics that devolved from debates into pissing contests, e.g. "my server is better than your server!", that mostly arose from... 4. A smaller population on Gilgamesh from the get-go, compared to Balmung's legacy status (see: Fabul and Besaid server merger).

( SABLE IS FRENCH FOR SAND. SAB- LEH ) ( -I- KNOW THAT. OSRIC DOESN'T. )