Through the clouds of dust rumors are spread.
Rumors of Death, Greed, Lust, and Outlaws.
Rumors of Indians slaughtering and burning entire towns.
Rumors of the end approaching.
Rumors of a hero.
But through the dust one thing is for certain.
It's gonna be a hell of a year...
Rumors of Death, Greed, Lust, and Outlaws.
Rumors of Indians slaughtering and burning entire towns.
Rumors of the end approaching.
Rumors of a hero.
But through the dust one thing is for certain.
It's gonna be a hell of a year...
[HEADING=1]Damnation: A Western RP[/HEADING]
Setting
Damnation is an Wild West RP set in a small town by the name of Hope Falls located in Nevada territory during the early 1800s. During this time there are two major conflicts going on in the town of Hope Falls. There is a conflict of power between the owner of the bar and the priest of the town. They both feel that they should be the mayor of the town. There is also the problem of Indians. Rumors have it that they have been scourging the Nevada deserts destroying, killing, and pillaging, every town in their way. And word has it they are heading towards Hope Falls. I'm not going to say much else about the story yet, so that I can have a beefy opening post.
Posting Rules and Combat
I want posting to go similar to how it is in my other RP, The Walking Dead [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/jump/362.85217]. I would like it to be that you post a maximum of twice per update. Now if you are having a conversation or PVP combat though, you can post as much as you like to finish the scenario. Now in posts, make it realistic. Make it seem doable. If you have any questions please ask.
Character Sheets
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Appearance:
Occupation:
Bio:
Weapon:
The first four things are self explanatory.
Occupation, everyone has one. Everyone. There are a few Occupations that must be filled, and will be given to who ever wants them. Those are Sheriff, Priest, and Barkeep. Other than that, you can pick any other job you want.
Bio needs to tell of your life in the town, or how you got there, and how you got your job. Make this good to, make us care about your character. Also tell us what he is good at.
Weapon, everyone has one weapon. This has to be reasonable to, you can't have an automatic shotgun.
That's about it I think. Please post your character sheets here and ask me all of the questions you have. Feel free to make suggestions too. We will start when we have enough characters. Have fun.
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Name:John Nyles.
Age:26
Gender:male
Apperance:has short black hair, brown eyes, has scars over his eyes and on his cheek. he has a regular cowboy hat, wears overalls,and a worn out white shirt.
Occupation:works as a travling weapon salesman.
Bio:John was a solider since he was 19. He was part of Andrew Jacksons battle of New Orleans. He saw the end of the war and served until he was 24. He was discharged and given a purple heart after taking a tomahwak to the shoulder. he came to the Hope Falls after he became a weapon salesman. He figured he could make more out here in the west rather then in the east. He is now stuck in Hope Falls after some Ididans killed his horse and stole most of his supplies.
weapon: He is equppied with what he could escape with. basically a musket and a colt 45
Age:26
Gender:male
Apperance:has short black hair, brown eyes, has scars over his eyes and on his cheek. he has a regular cowboy hat, wears overalls,and a worn out white shirt.
Occupation:works as a travling weapon salesman.
Bio:John was a solider since he was 19. He was part of Andrew Jacksons battle of New Orleans. He saw the end of the war and served until he was 24. He was discharged and given a purple heart after taking a tomahwak to the shoulder. he came to the Hope Falls after he became a weapon salesman. He figured he could make more out here in the west rather then in the east. He is now stuck in Hope Falls after some Ididans killed his horse and stole most of his supplies.
weapon: He is equppied with what he could escape with. basically a musket and a colt 45
Name: Amy Reid
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Appearance: Red-gold hair curls in a tumbling mass to her shoulders, framing a beautiful heart-shaped face, however ruined with grime and dust it usually may be. A petite, curving figure compliments the face, along with an evocative, enchanting voice. Bright green eyes, vividly painted nails topping long, delicate fingers, and a bright smile complete her image.
Occupation: Barkeep
Weapon: She carries a small silver-inlaid knife that rests between her breasts, invisible to all but the closest of observers (of which she gets quite a few, working at the local tavern and all!)
Bio: Born to a tart during the first great movement of the Westward Expansion of the Americas, Amy was brought up around debauchery, sexual freedom, swearing, and generally foul conditions. She grew into a spitting image of her mother in appearance, with a personality the polar opposite.
Where her mother was meek, Amy was fiery. Where her mother was a tart, Amy was chaste. Where her mother would break into tears, Amy would break into fisticuffs.
On her sixteenth birthday, Amy found an older man, Aczy "Ace" Schuyler, scurrying from Carson City. When she stopped him and asked him his hurry, his worry, Ace cut her off and said he was leaving the city for good. Enlightened, Amy begged him to bring her with him, away from the evils of Carson City.
With his reluctant agreement, Amy stole back home, packing her few belongings and filching a blade that her mother once told her had belonged to her father. She disguised herself as a man, donning rough leather trousers and a thick, billowy shirt in an attempt to hide her sex. With Aczy, she traveled to Hope Falls, where she became his faithful worker; first as a clerk in his general store, then as a barmaid.
Though her and Aczy come to heads occasionally, they tend to be on good terms, although Amy's occasional jests can irritate even the most patient of men.
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Appearance: Red-gold hair curls in a tumbling mass to her shoulders, framing a beautiful heart-shaped face, however ruined with grime and dust it usually may be. A petite, curving figure compliments the face, along with an evocative, enchanting voice. Bright green eyes, vividly painted nails topping long, delicate fingers, and a bright smile complete her image.
Occupation: Barkeep
Weapon: She carries a small silver-inlaid knife that rests between her breasts, invisible to all but the closest of observers (of which she gets quite a few, working at the local tavern and all!)
Bio: Born to a tart during the first great movement of the Westward Expansion of the Americas, Amy was brought up around debauchery, sexual freedom, swearing, and generally foul conditions. She grew into a spitting image of her mother in appearance, with a personality the polar opposite.
Where her mother was meek, Amy was fiery. Where her mother was a tart, Amy was chaste. Where her mother would break into tears, Amy would break into fisticuffs.
On her sixteenth birthday, Amy found an older man, Aczy "Ace" Schuyler, scurrying from Carson City. When she stopped him and asked him his hurry, his worry, Ace cut her off and said he was leaving the city for good. Enlightened, Amy begged him to bring her with him, away from the evils of Carson City.
With his reluctant agreement, Amy stole back home, packing her few belongings and filching a blade that her mother once told her had belonged to her father. She disguised herself as a man, donning rough leather trousers and a thick, billowy shirt in an attempt to hide her sex. With Aczy, she traveled to Hope Falls, where she became his faithful worker; first as a clerk in his general store, then as a barmaid.
Though her and Aczy come to heads occasionally, they tend to be on good terms, although Amy's occasional jests can irritate even the most patient of men.
Name: Rutherford "Stovepipe" Greers
Age: 36
Gender: Male
Appearance: Tall and lanky, good teeth and worn hands of a fellow who knows the pride, cost and reward of an honest days work, and when that work goes to far, evidenced as a missing right ring finger.
Occupation: Stationmaster, Informally the local Mr. Fix-it.
Bio: Born into a loving family on a small farm half way out of nowhere, a young entrepreneur bought his father's farm for a sizable sum and offered work for his father and himself in his newly being built railroad. He has worked hard ever since and ever eager to try new things regardless how dangerous it might be (evidenced as a missing right ring finger). Transferred his small community to Hope Falls nine years ago and long since fit comfortably into the town groove of things. His nickname comes from his reputably not-rich-but-not-poor amount of money that appropriates a top hat on occasion. People also call him that for his fascination with trains, especially ones with tall 'Stovepipe' funnels.
Weapon: Winchester Trench-1887 Shotgun (pump action, kept under the Depot ticket clerk desk with a belt of ammo)
Age: 36
Gender: Male
Appearance: Tall and lanky, good teeth and worn hands of a fellow who knows the pride, cost and reward of an honest days work, and when that work goes to far, evidenced as a missing right ring finger.
Occupation: Stationmaster, Informally the local Mr. Fix-it.
Bio: Born into a loving family on a small farm half way out of nowhere, a young entrepreneur bought his father's farm for a sizable sum and offered work for his father and himself in his newly being built railroad. He has worked hard ever since and ever eager to try new things regardless how dangerous it might be (evidenced as a missing right ring finger). Transferred his small community to Hope Falls nine years ago and long since fit comfortably into the town groove of things. His nickname comes from his reputably not-rich-but-not-poor amount of money that appropriates a top hat on occasion. People also call him that for his fascination with trains, especially ones with tall 'Stovepipe' funnels.
Weapon: Winchester Trench-1887 Shotgun (pump action, kept under the Depot ticket clerk desk with a belt of ammo)
Name: Jon Shannow
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Appearance: Tall and lean, medium length brown hair. Well muscled (for a priest). rarely wears any kind of vestment, preferring casual-smart cloths
Occupation: Priest
Bio:appears in Hope falls on a horse one day, and joins the church the very next day, giving no details as to where he comes form. However, most folk are content, as his zealous and fiery approach to Christianity brings many converts. However, some frown on his non-pacifist views when it comes to the raiding Indians (the Lord says 'smite them hip and thigh'!")
Weapon: none usually, though he has been seen wielding both pistol and shotgun during raids
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Appearance: Tall and lean, medium length brown hair. Well muscled (for a priest). rarely wears any kind of vestment, preferring casual-smart cloths
Occupation: Priest
Bio:appears in Hope falls on a horse one day, and joins the church the very next day, giving no details as to where he comes form. However, most folk are content, as his zealous and fiery approach to Christianity brings many converts. However, some frown on his non-pacifist views when it comes to the raiding Indians (the Lord says 'smite them hip and thigh'!")
Weapon: none usually, though he has been seen wielding both pistol and shotgun during raids
Name:Edward Oro
Age:21
Gender:Male
Appearance:Lanky, clothed in what seems to be a brown trenchcoat that slightly bulges with what ever is underneath, Hands appear to be covered with black gloves with two rings in each.
Occupation:Mercenary
Bio:A former bank robber he now generally hangs around bars drinking all day or maintaining his equipment. Although competant with his weapons he normally forgets to bring extra ammunition . Dreams of a day when he earns enough to buy his own restraunt and become a chef.
Weapons: One revolver (only two reloads.), one clockwork gun with no reloads (they exist)
Frying pan, spatula,Tinder box, cutting knife (Never uses it for combat for sanitary reasons.)Bottle of cooking oil,plates ,forks ,spoons and Leather water bottle.
Age:21
Gender:Male
Appearance:Lanky, clothed in what seems to be a brown trenchcoat that slightly bulges with what ever is underneath, Hands appear to be covered with black gloves with two rings in each.
Occupation:Mercenary
Bio:A former bank robber he now generally hangs around bars drinking all day or maintaining his equipment. Although competant with his weapons he normally forgets to bring extra ammunition . Dreams of a day when he earns enough to buy his own restraunt and become a chef.
Weapons: One revolver (only two reloads.), one clockwork gun with no reloads (they exist)
Frying pan, spatula,Tinder box, cutting knife (Never uses it for combat for sanitary reasons.)Bottle of cooking oil,plates ,forks ,spoons and Leather water bottle.
Name: Sheriff John "Dead-eye" Drummond
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Appearance: A lawman past his prime. A combination of steak and whiskey has expanded his waistline and his shaved head gives him a look older than his years would suggest. Sunken green eyes betray a man who would prefer his life to be quieter than how he finds it currently.
Occupation: Town Sheriff
Bio: A stern, well-built lawman in his youth, Sheriff Drummond has relaxed into his role in Hope Falls. A former prospector, Drummond became a sheriff after arriving too late on the gold-rush and finding himself with nothing but his late father's pistols. He trained his eye and found himself as a small town deputy in a backwater mining community. Since he arrived in Hope Falls 14 years ago he has made a number of good friends among the town's inhabitants and worked closely with the old mayor to keep the peace. Since the mayor's death, Drummond has watched with concern as the power vacuum opened up. He doesn't want a war and is getting too old to fight, but he is still a mean shot with his pair of .45 Colt revolvers.
Weapon: a pair of .45 Colt revolvers, ammo belt.
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Appearance: A lawman past his prime. A combination of steak and whiskey has expanded his waistline and his shaved head gives him a look older than his years would suggest. Sunken green eyes betray a man who would prefer his life to be quieter than how he finds it currently.
Occupation: Town Sheriff
Bio: A stern, well-built lawman in his youth, Sheriff Drummond has relaxed into his role in Hope Falls. A former prospector, Drummond became a sheriff after arriving too late on the gold-rush and finding himself with nothing but his late father's pistols. He trained his eye and found himself as a small town deputy in a backwater mining community. Since he arrived in Hope Falls 14 years ago he has made a number of good friends among the town's inhabitants and worked closely with the old mayor to keep the peace. Since the mayor's death, Drummond has watched with concern as the power vacuum opened up. He doesn't want a war and is getting too old to fight, but he is still a mean shot with his pair of .45 Colt revolvers.
Weapon: a pair of .45 Colt revolvers, ammo belt.
Name: Ethan West
Age: 19
Gender:Male
Occupation: Town Farmer
Appearance: Ethan's a young man, His short brown curly hair rarely gets in the way of his blue, freindly eyes. He can usually be seen wearing a dark, makeshift Vest, filled with various odd's and end's,along with his deceased fathers Old hat. most of the time, he will be seen around town with a smile on his face, and a star of David around his neck.
Bio: Ethan lived the jewish farm life, getting up at dawn, milking the cows, taking care of livestock and produce. however, when he was thirteen, Banditos came to town, attacking the West farm,. Ethan was in town at time, both his parents were not so lucky. he returned to find them dead, the farm ransacked. despite this, he continues to live on, tilling the field, raising animals, and most importantly, carrying around his father's old side arm.
Weapon: Colt 45.
Age: 19
Gender:Male
Occupation: Town Farmer
Appearance: Ethan's a young man, His short brown curly hair rarely gets in the way of his blue, freindly eyes. He can usually be seen wearing a dark, makeshift Vest, filled with various odd's and end's,along with his deceased fathers Old hat. most of the time, he will be seen around town with a smile on his face, and a star of David around his neck.
Bio: Ethan lived the jewish farm life, getting up at dawn, milking the cows, taking care of livestock and produce. however, when he was thirteen, Banditos came to town, attacking the West farm,. Ethan was in town at time, both his parents were not so lucky. he returned to find them dead, the farm ransacked. despite this, he continues to live on, tilling the field, raising animals, and most importantly, carrying around his father's old side arm.
Weapon: Colt 45.
Name: Josh Murray
Age: 36
Gender: Male
Appearance: Well kept. middle class. Black hair. Green eyes.
Occupation: Carson City Inn keeper
Bio: Josh grew up in The Carson city Inn. His grandfather built it and ran it. When Josh's grandfather died, his father took control of it. When his father died, Josh inherited the inn. He has been giving a place to stay to passers-by for nearly 16 years now. He always loved to hear the stories of travelers, and hoped that, one day, he could go on one of those adventures as well.
Weapon: Winchester rifle, Bowie knife.
Age: 36
Gender: Male
Appearance: Well kept. middle class. Black hair. Green eyes.
Occupation: Carson City Inn keeper
Bio: Josh grew up in The Carson city Inn. His grandfather built it and ran it. When Josh's grandfather died, his father took control of it. When his father died, Josh inherited the inn. He has been giving a place to stay to passers-by for nearly 16 years now. He always loved to hear the stories of travelers, and hoped that, one day, he could go on one of those adventures as well.
Weapon: Winchester rifle, Bowie knife.
Name: Anthony Johnson
Age: 46
Gender: Male
Appearance: A short, slightly overweight man. His face always seems to be jolly, even though he has a couple of scars. Has a beard. He wears a slightly patched shirt and a pair of trousers held up by suspenders, all of them rather clean as would be proper for his line of work. He normally wears an apron and a union soldiers cap.
Occupation: Baker/Cook.
Bio: He grew up in the far east of the United States - Maine. As soon as he could, he joined the United States army and was sent out along with a few Maine regiments to protect the frontier. After his army duty ended, he didn't have enough money to go back home, so after wandering all through the west, he ended up in Hope Falls, using his natural aptitude for cooking and the lessons from his mother to feed some of the town, as well as provide the populace with fresh bread and baked goods.
Weapon: U.S. Contract rifle, 1792-1794 model (Used) and a Cleaver (Used).
Age: 46
Gender: Male
Appearance: A short, slightly overweight man. His face always seems to be jolly, even though he has a couple of scars. Has a beard. He wears a slightly patched shirt and a pair of trousers held up by suspenders, all of them rather clean as would be proper for his line of work. He normally wears an apron and a union soldiers cap.
Occupation: Baker/Cook.
Bio: He grew up in the far east of the United States - Maine. As soon as he could, he joined the United States army and was sent out along with a few Maine regiments to protect the frontier. After his army duty ended, he didn't have enough money to go back home, so after wandering all through the west, he ended up in Hope Falls, using his natural aptitude for cooking and the lessons from his mother to feed some of the town, as well as provide the populace with fresh bread and baked goods.
Weapon: U.S. Contract rifle, 1792-1794 model (Used) and a Cleaver (Used).
Name: Nathan (Nate) Garrett (played by CadeHolwind)
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Appearance: Blue/grey eyes, brown beard shot through with red. 6'1" tall, with a thick build. He looks weather beaten, and his skin looks a bit leathery. Wears a brown leather cowboy hat, a duster (when it's cool) and a pair of well worn boots, faded britches, and a breasted, double button shirt.
Occupation: Horse Trader
Weapon: Twin Colt .45 Peacemakers
M1866 Lever Action (Yellow Boy)
Character Sheets
Name: Abigail (Abby) Garrett (Played by Sungryphon)
Age: 32
Gender: Female
Appearance: Abby is pretty, but she's also got a hard, weathered look to her. She's much shorter than her twin brother, but she has the same blue/gray eyes. She's got brown hair that's been mostly bleached by the sun. Her hair is usually bound up in a pony tail, or tucked up under her hat. She's got a few lines around her mouth, but they only set off her pretty features. She's usually wearing faded britches, a double button shirt, and a duster (when it's windy or cold) she has a wide brimmed, flat crowned hat that she keeps on a string, so that she can toss it back behind her.
Occupation: Horse Trader
Weapon: M1873 Lever Action Rifle. Single Colt .45 Peacekeeper. Mares Leg, lever action rifle (Sawed off rifle)
Bio: Nate and Abby are the children of Gold Rushers. Ever since the gold ran out their family has tended to horses. Their livestock is some of the most reputable on the West Coast. Their parents tend to the ranch, while Nate and Abby go abroad herding the horses wherever they fetch the best dollar. Having spent many years out in the open Nate and Abby have honed certain skills. Nate is a crack shot with pistol and only passable with a rifle. While Abby is a master of the long range shot, and only passable with her Peacemaker. Both of them have learned how to track, since a lot of the food they eat they hunt for. The twins are slow to anger, but quick to defend one another. The two would rather walk away as opposed to fighting. Since their mother was a teacher, before moving to California, they've had some formal education and can read and write.
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Appearance: Blue/grey eyes, brown beard shot through with red. 6'1" tall, with a thick build. He looks weather beaten, and his skin looks a bit leathery. Wears a brown leather cowboy hat, a duster (when it's cool) and a pair of well worn boots, faded britches, and a breasted, double button shirt.
Occupation: Horse Trader
Weapon: Twin Colt .45 Peacemakers
M1866 Lever Action (Yellow Boy)
Character Sheets
Name: Abigail (Abby) Garrett (Played by Sungryphon)
Age: 32
Gender: Female
Appearance: Abby is pretty, but she's also got a hard, weathered look to her. She's much shorter than her twin brother, but she has the same blue/gray eyes. She's got brown hair that's been mostly bleached by the sun. Her hair is usually bound up in a pony tail, or tucked up under her hat. She's got a few lines around her mouth, but they only set off her pretty features. She's usually wearing faded britches, a double button shirt, and a duster (when it's windy or cold) she has a wide brimmed, flat crowned hat that she keeps on a string, so that she can toss it back behind her.
Occupation: Horse Trader
Weapon: M1873 Lever Action Rifle. Single Colt .45 Peacekeeper. Mares Leg, lever action rifle (Sawed off rifle)
Bio: Nate and Abby are the children of Gold Rushers. Ever since the gold ran out their family has tended to horses. Their livestock is some of the most reputable on the West Coast. Their parents tend to the ranch, while Nate and Abby go abroad herding the horses wherever they fetch the best dollar. Having spent many years out in the open Nate and Abby have honed certain skills. Nate is a crack shot with pistol and only passable with a rifle. While Abby is a master of the long range shot, and only passable with her Peacemaker. Both of them have learned how to track, since a lot of the food they eat they hunt for. The twins are slow to anger, but quick to defend one another. The two would rather walk away as opposed to fighting. Since their mother was a teacher, before moving to California, they've had some formal education and can read and write.
11 Total Players
This is a list of who is In or Out.
Maddawg=Unknown
Flying-Emu=Yes
Anarchemitis=No
ThreeWords=Yes
freebiewitz=Yes
Lucas113=Unknown
Kelethor=Yes
ThePoodonkis=Unknown
CadeHolwind=Yes
SunGryphon=Unknown
For people who have confirmed they no longer want in, their character will be auctioned off to whoever wants it.
Maddawg=Unknown
Flying-Emu=Yes
Anarchemitis=No
ThreeWords=Yes
freebiewitz=Yes
Lucas113=Unknown
Kelethor=Yes
ThePoodonkis=Unknown
CadeHolwind=Yes
SunGryphon=Unknown
For people who have confirmed they no longer want in, their character will be auctioned off to whoever wants it.
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Story Progression
Prologue: Something Wicked This Way Comes [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/jump/362.93665.1475917]
Chapter 1: Payment [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/jump/362.93665.1529030]
Chapter 2: The Times They Are A Changin' [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/jump/362.93665.1782923]
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