New Continent Idea: Elim

[Tenjou, Utena]

Jun 13, 2012 7:42:44 GMT -6 Sparda said:

Having played a hell of a lot of Dark Souls recently, I had the idea of expanding on Arix's notion of a smaller council of deities of equal standing, drawing inspiration from the ancient Lords of DS.

Gwyn, Lord of Sunlight; perhaps a god of light, prosperity and other such ideals, inhabiting an Olympus-like domain surrounded by guards and his elite black knights.

Nito, First of the Dead; Elim's potential god of death, a lich of nigh-absolute power who resides in its deepest catacombs.

The Witch of Izalith, the first pyromancer along with her Daughters of Chaos; perhaps a goddess of fire and the cycle of natural life.

As for the ruler of the elves we seem to be agreeing on, I suggest elvish Planeswalker, Nissa Revane.

Arix and I entertained the idea of a continental conflict of some kind, into which our foreigners are drawn amidst much suspicion and xenophobia. I thought that the elves might be facing encroachment on their territories by tribes of belligerent fire elementals coming down from the volcanic regions, who burn swathes of forest and process the charred wood into a strong metal analogue for use in their advancing tools and weapons.

Also thrown between us was the idea of a free-radical faction that no one else dares approach; a dead city, inhabited by thieves, outlaws and loosely ruled by a sect of necromancers.

Ooh! We could put the goblins, orcs and other earth-based creature in with the elves, have a bunch of awesome undead creatures in the death god's region and then introduce fire-base creatures in the volcanic regions. This is going to be so much fun! ;D

[DC Comics]

Jun 14, 2012 5:12:12 GMT -6 Ayen said:

Jun 14, 2012 5:01:15 GMT -6 Kragen said:

Are we keeping Gaia on as the lead of this council or somebody else?

We can keep Gaia, seeing as Gaia has to do with Nature and the council that's been suggested fall under that theme.

I was thinking the council would have no true leader, that they'd make decisions as a group while governing their individual regions. Their history could even be unique in that the Creator found the four equally as worthy of godhood and decided to make a council as opposed to a single leader.

[Garrus Vakarian]

Jun 13, 2012 10:11:09 GMT -6 Alex said:

Jun 13, 2012 10:05:01 GMT -6 @ said:

In that case I see Jherrazad, Aircano and Kari getting the axe.

Aircano and Kari are just getting back on their feet.

I know, but even when Kari was Crystal Expanse and Aircano was Crystal City they never did get a lot of attention compared to Isafaro, Moon Valley or Hallowton. I'm just making a guess though.

[.:Amilia:.]

Jun 14, 2012 6:03:03 GMT -6 DC Comics said:

Jun 14, 2012 5:12:12 GMT -6 Ayen said:

We can keep Gaia, seeing as Gaia has to do with Nature and the council that's been suggested fall under that theme.

I was thinking the council would have no true leader, that they'd make decisions as a group while governing their individual regions. Their history could even be unique in that the Creator found the four equally as worthy of godhood and decided to make a council as opposed to a single leader.

Gods should have power depending on the faith of their people, not by being elected like politicians. So I kinda agree with DC here. In the game Black and White one could only do things within their influence, they were weaker outside of it only able to use their powers so long as their influence grew or their people migrated. Thus the gods would aim war at one another and missionaries to spread their influence strengthening them. Or if you're me, you threw fireballs and rocks at the closest village from your influence ring until they believed in you.

[Chloe/Kat]

Jun 14, 2012 8:43:18 GMT -6 .:Amilia:. said:

Jun 14, 2012 6:03:03 GMT -6 DC Comics said:

I was thinking the council would have no true leader, that they'd make decisions as a group while governing their individual regions. Their history could even be unique in that the Creator found the four equally as worthy of godhood and decided to make a council as opposed to a single leader.

Gods should have power depending on the faith of their people, not by being elected like politicians. So I kinda agree with DC here. In the game Black and White one could only do things within their influence, they were weaker outside of it only able to use their powers so long as their influence grew or their people migrated. Thus the gods would aim war at one another and missionaries to spread their influence strengthening them. Or if you're me, you threw fireballs and rocks at the closest village from your influence ring until they believed in you.

Not disagreeing but ToriJ already has it set up where Genesis gods are chosen by the Creator through their characteristics and given the choice to become gods. If they agree their influence is limited to what they've been appointed to rule. It's a bit too late to change how that works.

[.:Amilia:.]

Jun 14, 2012 8:55:14 GMT -6 Chloe/Kat said:

Jun 14, 2012 8:43:18 GMT -6 .:Amilia:. said:

Gods should have power depending on the faith of their people, not by being elected like politicians. So I kinda agree with DC here. In the game Black and White one could only do things within their influence, they were weaker outside of it only able to use their powers so long as their influence grew or their people migrated. Thus the gods would aim war at one another and missionaries to spread their influence strengthening them. Or if you're me, you threw fireballs and rocks at the closest village from your influence ring until they believed in you.

Not disagreeing but ToriJ already has it set up where Genesis gods are chosen by the Creator through their characteristics and given the choice to become gods. If they agree their influence is limited to what they've been appointed to rule. It's a bit too late to change how that works.

Not saying change it, just throwing out ideas to be picked apart for the parts that can be used for lore.

[Alex]

Every continent is said to have a god as its ruler, but not every continent ruler has to be limited to one god. I like DC's suggestion.

[Zira Firestone]

I don't think having Gaia would make a lot of sense. Gaia means earth and we aren't on earth. I fourth DC's suggestion.

[Aminee Starlight]

So, have we decided on anything yet? Besides the elves.

[Ayen]

Jun 13, 2012 9:17:18 GMT -6 Kara said:

If we're going to have more people playing Genesis gods it might be a good idea to write up an info thread for the Life Force.

Way ahead of you

Jun 14, 2012 6:03:03 GMT -6 DC Comics said:

Jun 14, 2012 5:12:12 GMT -6 Ayen said:

We can keep Gaia, seeing as Gaia has to do with Nature and the council that's been suggested fall under that theme.

I was thinking the council would have no true leader, that they'd make decisions as a group while governing their individual regions. Their history could even be unique in that the Creator found the four equally as worthy of godhood and decided to make a council as opposed to a single leader.

Whichever you guys want to do. I'm just saying if there's a demand for Gaia then we can do Gaia.

[Gabrielle]

Jun 14, 2012 9:54:42 GMT -6 Aminee Starlight said:

So, have we decided on anything yet? Besides the elves.

Not that I can see, but I'm backing the council of gods and DC's suggestion of making them leaderless.

[Sincara]

If we have to yay or nay every suggestion made we're going to be at this forever. It's probably best if the staff look at the suggestions and vote on them.

But while I'm here, nay Gaia, yay council and yay throwing rocks.

[Hotaru]

Council.

[Kara]

Considering Jherra already has a single god as its lead, I think a council would be a nice change of pace. Nothing is known about Genesis outside of Jherra so there should be plenty of room to play around.

[Elena]

Jun 14, 2012 10:51:44 GMT -6 Sincara said:

If we have to yay or nay every suggestion made we're going to be at this forever. It's probably best if the staff look at the suggestions and vote on them.

This.