Yssen

This is mostly a flavor thing. I say run with it. Accents and dialects tend to stem from cultural differences, or the refinement/meshing as two languages merge together (for example Occitan. Though there is debate as to whether this is a dialect or a separate language). This is particularly true when several geographical areas all share a common language. A scottish style accent would hardly be out of the norm. From a game perspective, there are plenty of NPCs that speak in varied dialects or forms of speech. These NPCs are even located in the same area or even city-state. The naming conventions on the Lodestone Lore forums even point to there being racial languages (or at least there having been racial specific languages at one time). This would also have an effect on a character's speech patterns. Heck, when I RP Yssen he often uses different accents and even slang from various real world sources. I have even had him quote latin sayings such as "Sic Semper Tyrannis" and "In Vino Veritas" from time to time. Does Latin exist in game? Probably not, but it would be silly to say that there is no form of scholarly dead language used almost exclusively scholars, priests, and other learned folk. Such a thing has always existed in our own culture, and using the real world Latin is a bit of a place holder for that. At least, that is how I view it. Other bits of food for thought, never underestimate the power of speaking differently than normal as a tool to conceal one's identity. Borrowing and mixing various bits of dialect and such also makes it more difficult for other to tell where a character is from. In short, I highly doubt anyone is going to scream "lore break" on you for adding a bit of flavorful flair to your character's speech. Me, I say more power to you, keep it up.

Yay! More Duskwights! Welcome to the community, I look forward to seeing you in game. Out of random curiosity, what server were you on in XI? Also, feel free to ask many many questions, we are a friendly bunch here. ^ ^

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welcome to the community. looking forward to seeing you in the game. yar!

welcome back and stuff.

[align=center]"One never reaches home, but where friendly paths intersect the whole world looks like home for a time." - Anonymous Vagrant[/align] Wanderers, Vagrants, Vagabonds, Ne'er-do-wells, Teachers, Thieves, Explorers. Many fall under the Wander's Shadow, and there are those that are bound in a fraternity underneath that shadow. At least, that is the rumor. No one knows for certain, but there are stories. Tales about a secret group dedicated to Oschon, that wander the through every nook and cranny of the world, and share what they find there with each other. Some say they take action, depending on what they find. No one really knows for sure. OOC - This is a cross LS shell, designed specifically to intersect linkshell lines and involve characters throughout the community. It is an IC method for information of all sorts to be distributed through out the RP community. It should be noted that from an IC standpoint this is a secret society. A basic rule, unless your character is in it, your character has most likely never heard of it. If you are interested in having your character be a current or new member of the Wanderer's Shadows, please drop a PM to Yssen Van or Zesiro Ghalib. [align=center]"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." - Anonymous Vagrant[/align] [[tab 2]] From an IC standpoint, this shell is a secret society. A fraternity of like minded individuals that gather information and share what they find with one another. The entire concept is to try and help bind the community together through the IC flow of information. In that spirit, players are encouraged to be participants or members in other link shells. All the better to have the IC information flow about ICly through the Wanderer's Shadows chatter. While this participation in other LS's in encouraged, it must be stated that it is by no means a requirement. Freelancers are just as welcome as those with a "home LS." [[tab 3]] The network of the Wanderer's Shadows has suffered a bit in the five years since the Calamity, mostly as a direct result of Linkshells being rendered useless in the wake Dalamud's impact. Those members who have remained active in the past five years have had to adapt to using the mail system put into place by the Moogles. Coded language and ciphers were created, and became common place among the fraternity. Now, with Linkshells once again being able to be used, the Wanderer's Shadows have put their focus on distributing Linkpearls to current, new, and potential members of the fraternity. They are pouring their current efforts into re-establishing a faster method of communication and information flow, while at the same time making sure that the information they are currently sitting on is quickly supplemented with the newer information their membership is able to glean. They are keenly interested in monitoring the current threats facing Eorzea (the Empire, the Primals, the Beast Tribes, etc.), and ensuring that there are no threats that have managed to slip under the fraternity's radar during the past five years. They are also continuing to push effort into their constant initiative to explore and gather information about the people, phenomena, and hidden mysteries of the lands of Eorzea herself. * A small note. The above has been presented for informative purposes only, please do not take it as something your character would know ICly. (Unless your character is a member of the Wanderer's Shadows of course. ;p)

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My understanding is that it will start with Vampires. We know the Camarilla clans are in, possibly the Indepenents and the Sabbat. If not at launch that content is supposed to follow shortly in patches. Werewolves are going to be in at some point and we here rumors of the Mages showing up. That stated, they have said that they are going to get the Vampire content done right first. The assumption is that the other supernaturals will be released in roughly the same order as the table top releases. Vamp>Wolf>Mage. There is perma-death, but it is under a specific set of circumstances. If you character is "bloodhunted" (however that happens) and gets killed, that is all she wrote for that character, forever. The actual mechanic of getting bloodhunted is unknown at this time, but it seems to involve what is said to be the VERY political and social endgame content. There seem to be a lot of unique and very different concepts going into the MMO. I am curious to see how it all works out in the end, but I am not sure it is going to be your average MMO gamer's cup of tea. It should be very interesting to say the least, just hoping they get the execution down. My hesitation is that the main themes of the World Of Darkness (personal horror, morality, etc.) just don't translate well to the MMO experience, but then crazier things have happened. That said, RPers will always take such things and run with them, and they seem to be interested in turning the game into a bit of an RPer paradise.

I have actually been following this for a while, being a Cammie (MES now I thinks) they all but made us. ;p It does have some very interesting concepts and systems put into it. Permanent (or is it more accurately Final ;p) death is one of them. I am also curious as to how the politics will be implemented. I am very much a fan of the material, though I have my doubts as to how well an MMO will really capture the feel of it all. At least the lore bits will be rich, well detailed, and widely available. Still, I watch it with interest and curiosity. In particular I wait for details on the implementation of the Sabbat and a certain Clan that calls the sect home. Morte Ascendo. ^ ^

Welcome welcome. Nice to meet you.

Hello! Welcome! We are glad you found us, too.

Welcome welcome. Don't be shy, we are all friendly and junk stuffs. Wheee.

I am unsure of how to define a bandit's economic stability.

Welcome to the RPC! Always happy to see new people. Feel free to ask any questions you might have. Yar. ^ ^

MYAL!!! Hi. Welcome welcome and stuffs. ^ ^

My immediate thoughts

It was figured out that Yssen and Ysa FULL Elezen names would be Yssengrimont and Ysette, respectively. It was also figure out that there is almost no way for the characters to figure out that those are there given names. ; ; At least, for now. Sad. Yssengrimont is such a neat sounding name too. Ah well.

Welcome, welcome! ^ ^ Feel free to ask questions and such. Always happy to have another RPer join the community!

Dun be jealous Deir, just remember... "The Elezen came from the Nooorth." ^ ^

Welcome. Welcome. Looking forward to seeing ya in game. ^ ^

Willkommen! We are glad you joined us!

Hi! Welcome! Feel free to ask questions if you have any, we are zee warm and zee friendly. Yar!

Welcome! We are always excited to have more RPers! Yar!

Welcome. Agreed. Let us be friends and cling together, Tactic's Ogre style. I am sorry to hear of your strange experiences in other MMOs. I suppose it serves as living example of "to each their own." You will find a diverse, friendly group here, and I you will find something that fits what you are looking for. If you have questions, ask away! Looking forward to seeing you in game. ^ ^