Kyngdom Survival Guide

Traveler's RP!

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Traveler's RP!

Traveler's RP!

This is intended to be a low-stakes RP that doesn't impact the main plot where people can just jump right into Kyngdom :)

Kyngdom is a sprawling world with tons of people to meet and adventures to be had, from the coastal city of Mer to the frigid coniferous Decoy Forest. Several travelers are embarking on different journeys through it, and I assume they'll eventually meet up with one another, perhaps at an inn or a marketplace or a crossroads. This RP is a way for characters to interact, form relationships, and explore Kyngdom, and for us Kyngdomers to get to know this place as well :)

(Sybill posted a very helpful completed map of Kyngdom here: http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/kyngdom-hoof/node/284773?page=2)

You're free to make as many characters as you'd like (well, as many as you can manage, I suppose), and anyone can join at any time. And if you're reading this and you're hesitant about joining Kyngdom, I encourage you to join :D Don't worry about making mistakes or anything--it's totally cool and we'll help you. Honestly, we're all pretty new here :) (And it's no secret that we need all the Kyngdomers we can get XD)

Here's the charrie form (and I also encourage you to post your character on the Who's Here? thread! :) )~

Name:

Pronouns:

Species:

Age:

Personality:

Appearance:

Home: 

Skills/Abilities:

Background (you can figure this out as you go, too :) ): 

I have some characters that I'll post when this goes up, and the RP can start at any time :) 

submitted by pangolin, age she/they, wherever books are sold
(December 10, 2023 - 7:34 pm)

Yayy!! Tysm again for making this, seriously, awesome idea :)

 

Name: Myint/Mint Phoress

Pronouns: she/her

Species: human with wings but the wings are leaves (kinda like leafwings WoF Ig)?? Idk that's the image that appeared in my mind. Pls tell me if I can do that, if not, I'll change (I think humans can only have wings if experimented on, but she wasn't, unless her parents were and she just inherited??)

Age: 15-21 (honestly don't know)

Personality: extremely friendly, a bit paranoid (linked: can get kinda overdramatic and freaked out and stubborn when paranoia comes over), carefree, fresh, will prob change as this goes (that's what happened to Fau, they got like a complete makeover and I didn't even realize it :) )

Appearance: sharp-eyed, kinda has an intense stare but it's unintentional, she doesn't know that. Kinda short, lithe figure, kinda frizzy blond hair in a ponytail

Home: wherever the wind is blowing

Skills/Abilities: a good, clean fighter, dependable, always carries at least 2 sharp blades on her at all times (1 knife and 1 clothes hanger that she's sharpened with the knife (don't ask)), resourceful, quick on her feet, athletic, eats... a LOT

Background (you can figure this out as you go, too :) ): when she was little her village died of illness. No one knows why she was spared, but she believed it was for a reason, that she was meant to do something. She was always a strange child, and while she mourned the ones she had lost, was exhilarated with her newfound freedom, and set out at once to find her destiny, whatever it is (taking the whole village treasury with her so money's never been an issue for her (not to say it won't become one here). She is still searching. She's not too worried about it though and her main concern right now is enjoying life to the fullest extent :)

Note: she goes by Myint (pronounced either MAI-int or MEE-int, you can decide) or Mint, she doesn't really care. Myint is her "official" name and "Mint" is her childhood nickname, mostly cuz I couldn't decide on one or the other. You might see me switching around but you can use whichever one you'd like (or both!)

 

might make edits later gtg

submitted by CelineBurning Bright, age Yayy!!!, <3 ur location!!
(December 10, 2023 - 8:45 pm)
submitted by top
(December 11, 2023 - 5:31 am)
Name: Starlight Evergreen

Pronouns: she/her

Species: homo lupus (half wolf half human, still thinking of an origin)

Age: 18-21

Personality: bright, thoughtful, a bit of a loner, creative, independent, cold at first

Appearance: as a human, short raven hair, one yellow eye, one blue eye, wears a typical traveler's look of an outfit in shades of green, blue, or black, relatively pale skin, as a wolf, white wolf with blue and yellow eyes

Home: she doesn't necessarily have a home, being more of a traveler, but she tends to reside more near the forest/woodland

Skills/Abilities: can shapeshift into a wolf/human, very good survival skills, good at predictions (not magical), can surprisingly tell good stories

Background (you can figure this out as you go, too :) ): as a child her name was originally Seren but she changed it to Starlight to protect herself and as a traveler name, she's good friends with Kalisse and Celestia, she grew up in a mostly scared childhood due to Catastrophe, her mother used to tell her stories about the old of Kyngdom and other legends, which is how she tells good stories, she despises Nobyls and Catastrophe
submitted by Moon Wolf , age lunaryears, A Celestial Kyngdom
(December 11, 2023 - 11:05 am)

Also thanks for making this thread, @pangolin!

submitted by Moon Wolf , age lunaryears, A Celestial Kyngdom
(December 11, 2023 - 11:07 am)

Do I need to know anything about Kyngdom to join, or can I just fill out a form? These things sound so cool :)

submitted by Bushy Tail, age 14 moons, In the Kyngdom thicket
(December 15, 2023 - 1:43 pm)

You don't really need to know much, since it is a traveler's RP and the point is to explore Kyngdom and discover more about it (I think). If you're curious about it, feel free to ask any questions! Here's the link to the Ultimate Guide by Hazel C. that you can look at if you have the time: http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/inkwell/node/404640.

So yeah, :) I hope you join!

submitted by Moon Wolf, age lunaryears, A Celestial Sky
(December 15, 2023 - 4:04 pm)

Hey, Bushy Tail! thanks so much for your interest :D

I recommend knowing the basics of Kyngdom (for a general idea of what's going on, Poinsettia posted a super helpful summary here: http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/inkwell/node/543756) just so you can design your character and their backstory appropriately, but knowledge beyond that isn't really necessary. Just jump right in and if you have any questions, feel free to ask :D 

submitted by pangolin@Bushy Tail, age she/they, wherever books are sold
(December 15, 2023 - 4:25 pm)

I'm going to try this… Hopefully I can commit to it but it may take me some time and I'm still sort of confused about Kyngdom. Also I was wondering if I could get some help with my Boarding School RP? Some of you are helping and it's really great; seeing panglin's rp is inspiring me to get mine off the ground. Sorry to advertise it here, pangolin!

Name: George "Georgie" Scarrow

Pronouns: I think they/he? It might change though

Species: human

Age: about 17-19 

Personality: curious and adventurous, Georgie loves to learn about and explore the world around him. They didn't receive a formal education so there's a lot they don't know and he's not very good at reading. They do really like making maps though. He's cheery and talkative.

Appearance: olive skin and curly brown hair with a hat covering some of it. His resting face is cheery and they just look like a friendly person.

Home: he's searching for it

Skills/Abilities: mapmaking; exploring; use of binoculars, compasses, and telescopes; chatting with people

Background (you can figure this out as you go, too :) ):  he was raised in a small, poor village where much of the population was uneducated and did not have enough food. After their mother died from disease he decided it was time to get out of the small hopeless place and discover the world. Now he's searching for friends and possibly a new place to call home. 

Name: Hector Ruth

Pronouns: she/her

Species: human

Age: 17

Personality: quiet, reserved, intelligent, and music-loving

Appearance: tall, with long, straight red hair (it doesn't seem natural, it's like a bright orange-red)

Home: was destroyed 

Skills/Abilities: playing the flute, solving puzzles, remembering things

Background (you can figure this out as you go, too :) ): her hometown was destroyed; she was among the few survivors. Her brother also survived and she is traveling with him. 

Name: Ivan Ruth

Pronouns: he/him

Species: human

Age: 18

Personality: less serious than Hector and has responded to the trauma of losing their village differently. He now seeks more quality time with his sister and to make more connections with others.  

Appearance: a bit taller and bigger than his sister, with short red hair that seems natural. 

Home: was destroyed 

Skills/Abilities: he's physically strong and also pretty smart (probably not smarter than Hector but he can think for himself). 

Background (you can figure this out as you go, too :) ): same as Hector 

submitted by Periwinkle, age Pi, Somewhere in the stars
(December 16, 2023 - 1:05 pm)

Here are my charries, finally :D I'm pretty excited to write with them lol. And thank you guys so much for being interested in this :D Everyone's charries look really cool :) 

Name: Seraphine "Sera" Sprosser

Pronouns: she/her

Species: human

Age: 20

Personality: She’s charismatic, quick-thinking, and witty, with a slightly sarcastic sense of humor. Optimistic, enthusiastic, and adventurous, with a go-getter sort of attitude and a bit of a flair for the dramatic. She’ll willingly throw herself into danger just so she’ll have a good story to tell later. She’s very loyal and protective of her siblings.

Appearance: Short and muscular with a curvier body type, warm brown skin, long curly black hair, dark lively eyes, a dark brown birthmark slightly larger than a quarter on her left cheek. She has a melodic voice and a loud laugh.

Home: with her siblings

Skills/Abilities: She’s a talented artist (particularly skilled in forgery), a nimble thief, charismatic and good at talking her way out of trouble, and has a strong moral compass.

Background: She grew up with her siblings in a relatively wealthy area near the Grasplands, where their mother painted portraits for Nobyls and their father was a skilled artisan. Because they were so close to the Grasplands and could see first hand all the horrible things Catastrophe was doing, her family despised him and his army. They were openly against Catastrophe, so once the conflict escalated, no Nobyls would hire their mother, and their father was also out of work. When Sera was twelve, her father joined the Resistance but several months later, he went MIA (though he’s presumed dead). A few years later, their mother and Jaspar fell ill (neither Sera nor Arah caught it) and while Jaspar recovered, their mother died. The siblings turned to thievery in order to feed themselves, which eventually turned into a whole operation: Sera would forge masterpieces to sell to unsuspecting buyers at the marketplace, Jaspar would plot complicated heists of Nobyls’ mansions, and Arah would perform on street corners, scamming passersby. They’re constantly on the move, never staying in one place for long enough to form connections with others, so they rely solely on each other.

Name: Jaspar Sprosser

Pronouns: they/he

Species: human

Age: 17

Personality: They’re quiet, reserved, and self-reliant, though not necessarily shy—he just chooses to withdraw from the people around him. They’re sarcastic and moody, and he puts on an apathetic front, although really, they care a lot about those around them. He’s intelligent and cautious, and they tend to overthink and worry about things, and he has at least seven different back up plans at any given time. 

Appearance: He’s tall and wiry, with warm brown skin and a mess of unruly black curls slightly longer than chin length, inquisitive eyes beneath relatively thick and expressive eyebrows, and a sharp nose. They typically wear loose comfortable dark clothing. His voice tends to crack when he’s nervous/embarrassed/flustered.

Home: with their siblings

Skills/Abilities: They’re very intelligent, logical, and good at planning and problem solving. He’s also talented at picking locks and getting into places he shouldn’t. 

Background: same as Sera’s

Name: Arah Sprosser

Pronouns: she/her

Species: human

Age: 8? haven’t totally decided

Personality: She’s cheerful, energetic, and curious, and she’s always looking to learn more about the world around her. She’s kind, empathetic, and very loyal to her friends and siblings. She can be a bit feisty and stubborn at times. She’s a quick learner and easily influenced by the people around her.

Appearance: She’s slightly shorter than your average eight year old and skinny, with warm brown skin, bright eyes, and straight black that ends just above her shoulder blades. She’s always finding colorful ribbons and things to put in her hair. 

Home: with her siblings 

Skills/Abilities: She’s observant, empathetic, a quick learner, a good storyteller, and can play several instruments by ear (she can’t read music). 

Background: same as Sera’s

I'll post my characters' POV either later this weekend or early next week, but you guys can start whenever :)  

submitted by pangolin, age she/they, wherever books are sold
(December 16, 2023 - 6:45 pm)

Just one more-

Name: Filain "Fil" Phoress

Pronouns: he/him

Species: human

Age: same as Myint

Personality: confident, a bit impulsive/reckless, doesn't really care what others think and is proudly himself, loves to sing + dance and though he isn't particularly good at either, his enthusiasm makes up for it :)

Appearance: messy brown hair, dark eyes, always smiling/giggling/laughing, also a bit of an intense-unintentional stare

Home: village is gone. He doesn't like to talk about it.

Skills/Abilities: he's good at making everyone feel included, and good at fashion/design (haha how am I supposed to write a character like this when I don't know a thing about fashion/design? Oh well)

Background (you can figure this out as you go, too :) ): when he was little his village died of illness. He ran away, thinking everyone was dead, including his sister Myint (Myint stayed for longer and salvaged stuff). In this, they don't recognize each other, having been at least a decade since they last saw each other. Idk yet if they'll ever find out who the other really is... or if I want them to. Besides the last name, I doubt they'll compare notes/even talk much about their backstory. Myint cuz she wouldn't she the point, Fil bc he's trying to forget. Also Fil may be transgender.

submitted by CelineBurning Bright, age Traversing, Traveling Kyngdom
(December 16, 2023 - 8:13 pm)

Btw, prev post Feiya said IFUXO :)

now she says KNOHE 

submitted by CelineBurning Bright, age Traveling?, Traversing Kyngdom
(December 16, 2023 - 8:14 pm)

-/~Myint~\-

It was a good day for berry-picking, thought Myint, even though she didn't know the first thing about telling if a berry was poisonous or not. She would've liked to learn, but her siblings had died before they could teach her. It was a pity, too. Her family had been the best berry-pickers in the village, winning the berry-picking contest year after year - except for that one time all the berries hadn't ripened enough, and tasted more like lemons than sweets, but no one counted that one. Mostly because that was the year no one was around to count that one. The year the drought had come and they had to use the water from the rivers, the water with the strange chemicals they had used to grow the berries the village had been famous for...

Mint pushed a few tree branches out of her way, enjoying the walk. The wind caressed her shoulders, playing with a few frizzy strands of straw-colored hair that had escaped her ponytail. She leaned into it, feeling the power that pushed against her as she did so. Someday, she would find a way to harness that power, the power of the wind, the power of nature. Someday, she would achieve her destiny, and take what was her, what she knew had been hers from the start, just waiting for her to claim it. But, for now, she was exploring this random forest she had just stumbled upon, randomly (and redundantly), and having fun. After all, who cared about destiny when there was an interestingly-shaped root by your foot just begging to be prodded?

 

/-Fil-/

Filain "Fil" Phoress was not having a good day. First, there had been the stubborn shopkeeper, then the intolerable magically-untying-shoelaces, then the pile of poo that - ugh, he didn't want to think about it. He stopped by the village shop - located in a town called Dasin, which he had only been staying in for a few days now, but which was already getting to bore him - hoping for a snack, maybe one of those bars of chocolatey goodness that always made everything better, but no such luck. He sighed. His stomach grumbled. He sighed again, and popped a leaf in his mouth to chew. Not particularly filling or nutritious, but it did the trick.

and gtg now bye sorry! Feiya says TAGRA

submitted by CelineBurning Bright, age she/they(?, Traversing Kyngdom
(December 17, 2023 - 9:08 pm)

I hope its okay if I post another charrie.

Name: Winter Aderaine


Pronouns: he/him


Species: homo lupus


Age: 17


Personality: calm, collected, smart


Appearance: short messy silvery white hair, piercing ice blue eyes, pale skin, typical traveler's clothes in shades of blue or white, dark boots


Home: none


Skills/Abilities: very good at combat, fighting, surviving in the wilderness and cold


Background (you can figure this out as you go, too :) ): his sister is Leskie Aderaine, who goes to the BIG boarding school, they haven't seen each other in eleven years, he travels to find adventure and as a means of survival

submitted by Moon Wolf , age lunaryears, A Celestial Sky
(December 17, 2023 - 11:29 pm)

*Starlight*

Starlight's eyes darted around, scanning for dangers, specifically any of Catastrophe's soldiers. None. She emerged from the forest branches and into the clear grassy meadows. She quickly stole a glance to make sure that her scroll was inside her satchel slung around her neck.

Starlight took it out, along with a quill dipped in a little ink. She unrolled her scroll and began to draw. She was making a map of Kyngdom, essential for every traveler. Starlight didn't trust any of the shops in town. There were unmapped places sometimes that Kyngdomers didn't want visitors to see. She, in all technicality, was a Kygndomer, but she wasn't born in Kyngdom, instead, on a nearby land. 

She finished drawing the meadow area and forest border before tucking her map into her satchel and heading off. Up ahead, she saw a village. Unfprtunstely, as much as she'd like to avoid it, she was running low on supplies. She would have to stop by the village.

 

#Winter#

Winter was wandering in a village, thinking. He was mostly thinking about Leskie, his younger sister who was enrolled in the BIG boarding school. She probably didn't even remember him anymore. He sighed, still wandering.

Suddenly, Winter saw a young woman dressed in a blue traveler's cloak walking through the village. She had short white hair, and wherever she was headed, she was in a hurry. For some reason, she caught his eye. Who exactly was she?

submitted by Moon Wolf , age lunaryears, A Celestial Sky
(December 19, 2023 - 1:12 am)

I'm gonna post here bc I don't want this to die and I still haven't posted (sorry) but the writing won't be amazing because I'm tired and having a bit of writer's block.

-Ivan-

It'd been about a week since the Ruth siblings had arrived at Blue Jay Inn, and they'd decided it was probably time to keep moving. Where they were headed, they were unsure. Perhaps they'd come back someday. 

So tonight was their last night. After breakfast tomorrow, they were gone. Ivan packed his bag, which was an easy task considering how little he possessed anymore. The same applied to Hector, who had finished packing and now sat in a chair on the other side of the room, practicing her flute. Ivan recognized the melody and sighed just a tad. It was an old song their mother had loved to hear Hector play.

Hector talked much less these days, sometimes ignoring things Ivan said to her. Ivan understood why, of course. But it still hurt. His sister, all he had left, would hardly speak to him. 

"I'm going downstairs, to the restaurant," Ivan said, no longer wanting to sit with his sister and his thoughts and the music that was a ghost of things they'd lost. He gave a tired smile. "Come get dinner with me?"

submitted by Periwinkle, age Pi, Somewhere in the stars
(January 5, 2024 - 9:29 pm)