Lands of Myth and Magic

Welcome to Lands of Myth and Magic!

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Board Owner: Striker

The Enchanted Desert GM: Striker
Land of Ice and Snow GM: Frosty
Imperium Romanum GM: Wuf
Isle of Mist and Fog GM: Striker
The Four Kingdoms GM: Wuf
Godless Wanderings GM: Striker

OOC Board Moderators:
Striker, Frosty, Wuf

Please respect all members of board staff at all times. Also please remember to respect other players!

Long centuries ago the Gods dwelt on Earth. They commanded their mighty magics and called their chosen people to their sides, creating mighty empires that spread out across the surface of the Earth, each ruling in their own era. For awhile each of the Mighty Gods was content with their Earthly Empire, but one by one they slowly lost interest. Earth, even with it's varied peoples, simply couldn't hold their attention.

As their interest waned, one by one the Old Gods abandoned Earth and their Empires faded and crumbled leaving behind only Myth, Legend, and the ruins and artifacts that have so enriched our histories. But the Old Gods did not simply vanish into obscurity.

Each and every one of the Gods sung about in Earth's Mythologies was driven to seek out a new world, one that held the excitement they had been unable to maintain on Earth. They were successful in their search, each setting their sights on a planet that held an abundance not only of varied peoples, but of magical power as well. Each God was thrilled to find the exact object of their wildest dreams! Imagine their horror and disappointment when they realized each and every one of their fellows who had once inhabited the Earth had made the same discovery, and each and every one had the same wish; to command the full power of all the world's people and magic.

Terrible was the war they wrought upon each other, each faction set against all the others with no less than absolute victory their only goal. Alliances were made and broken. But in the end no one faction could win out above all the others. In their immortal power, the Gods found themselves equals, unable to slay the armies of their enemies, unable to claim the greatest treasure that ever they had beheld.

And so the Old Gods of Earth turned their eyes on this new planet, dividing amongst themselves the people, drawing as many as they could to their worship and rebuilding their empires of old. A new war was about to begin, fought not by the Gods themselves but by the worshipers they ensnared.

Welcome to Lands of Myth and Magic, a world of danger and excitement in which the myths of old come to life once again. Kingdoms ruled by different Gods stand on the verge of war, alliances, betrayals and secret plots run rampant. Heathens that refuse to answer to any one God roam the lands stirring up trouble. No one can be certain what the next day will bring. There is adventure to be found for any who go in search of it!

The Rules:

1) Respect! Please respect other players, please respect the Staff/GMs! Everyone is welcome in Lands of Myth and Magic. If you have an outside problem with someone I ask that you please leave it at the door when you enter. The goal here is for everyone to have FUN!

2) No Godmoding! Lands of Myth and Magic defines Godmoding as any In Character (IC) action that puts another player at an unfair disadvantage and/or seizes control of a character that does not belong to the player making the action. Only a character�s creator can declare their character dead! There will be no forced PC deaths in Lands of Myth and Magic!

3) Plagiarism will not be tolerated. All characters must be originals.

4) Please post a character bio for all characters you wish to make PCs. For more information please read the rules for character creation. Please submit your character in the folder for the section to which you wish them to belong (EG: Norse characters are submitted in the Norse section). Character bios for PCs require approval for continuous play; however, you can begin playing a character while awaiting approval (GMs will try to be prompt). Play testing of a character before writing a bio is welcome. Once a character is approved for the section to which they belong, they are not limited to play in that section only. Characters may travel between the sections. Character approval for the home section stands for all sections of play.

5) Lands of Myth and Magic has a PG 13 rating. Swearing, within moderation, is fine. Due to the PG 13 rating and the terms of service for Invision boards, scenes of sexually explicit nature are not allowed to be posted on the boards. Please use good judgment when it comes to blood and gore; if you aren't sure, post a warning as a subtitle to the thread title.

6) No Spamming and no Flooding. Only regulars have standing permission to share links.

Discipline:
I'm a big fan of the Three Strikes System when it comes to rule breaking. You will receive ONE warning only. Please be aware that the GMs of each individual section reserve the right to make decisions that will affect their section. If my name is not listed as the GM of a section, I will NOT over-rule the section GM, so don't bother asking.

Please remember to have FUN! ^_^

~The Management

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Godly Decrees
This is where you will find important announcements about the board. Important updates on current storylines may also be found here. Keep an eye on this folder for important news from the board staff.
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Dec 27 2007, 04:38 PM
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Credit Where Credit Is Due
By: Striker

OOC Lounge
A friendly fire burns on the hearth. The long tables are ladden heavily with food. Pull up a chair and chat with the rest of the land's inhabitants. This folder is for out of character discussions. Anything goes, but please remember to mind your manners.
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Jan 10 2009, 05:25 PM
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Site Banners
By: Striker

The Archives
Here you will find helpful resources about the board as a whole, resources which will help you settle easily into the game and begin to find your way. If you are at a loss as to where you should begin your journey into the lands of myth and magic, here is the best place to start.
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Apr 28 2008, 10:05 AM
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Internet Drama
By: Striker

Petition the Gods
Questions in need of answering? Feel free to ask them here. Please have patience; the staff will respond to your questions as quickly as they possibly can. In the mean time, some helpful veteran players may be able to point you in the right direction.
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Legendary Tales
Only the tales of the greatest heroes and most powerful pharaohs are passed on to future generations. Only those who perform the most spectacular tasks and earn themselves high prestige will be allowed to perform the rituals that will grant them everlasting life. So long as the name survives, eternal life can be yours! Record your travels through the enchanted desert lands here!

Thekmara | The Pharaoh's Palace | The Temple of Amun-Ra | The Temple of Isis | Tekmara�s Open Market | Abydos | Samuut | The Scroll and Wineskin Tavern and Inn | Amentet | Amenti
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Apr 22 2009, 02:51 PM
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A Viper In Their Midst
By: King Monkey

Thoth's Record
Scribe of the Gods, Ibis headed Thoth inscribes the names of every mortal born onto his divine scrolls. When the time of death comes he will record the weighing of each mortal's soul. Only wise Thoth knows which mortal names shall be etched in eternity. Travelers seeking to journey the Enchanted Desert should be listed within.
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Jan 2 2008, 09:35 PM
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Kestrel
By: Wufti

The Alexandria Scrolls
Among the dusty shelves full of musty old scrolls in library, the information on every living person, every time memorable, and every place known to the world can be found. Anything you could ever need to know about this Egyptian setting can be found on the scrolls within this folder. If you are looking for a place to begin your journey into the Enchanted Desert, look no further!
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Dec 27 2007, 01:31 AM
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Egyptian Creatures
By: Striker

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Songs and Sagas
The exploits of great men and women are forever remembered in the songs of skalds and in the ancient sagas. Perhaps, if you are strong enough and brave enough, your deeds will be recorded for all time as well.
[Roleplaying Threads]

Wyrmsfell | Sagas of the Northern Sea | The World Tree
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Nov 6 2009, 12:22 PM
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Voyage To A New World
By: King Monkey

The Hall of Heroes
Lo, there do I see my father, there do I see my mother and my sisters and my brothers,
Lo, there do I see the line of my people back to the beginning,
Lo, they do call to me and bid me take my place among them in the Halls of Valhalla,
Where the brave may live forever.

[Character Application]
Forum Led by: Frosty

Oct 11 2007, 01:40 AM
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Unnamed One
By: shevabree

The Well of Urd
Deep under the earth, in the domain of the Norns, flows the wellspring of all life and death: the Well of Urd. It is said in the old songs that any being who drinks of its waters shall gain all the knowledge of the past, present and future. What the songs don't mention, however, is the price of such wisdom...

[Resources and Information]
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Nov 18 2008, 01:40 PM
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The Land Of Ice And Snow
By: Frosty

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Epikos Mythos
Poets recite tales at the fireside and thespians dramatize story in the theater, songs of heroes and gods and monsters. Some say the only true way to immortality is through the tale. Not even the gods know who will bring about the composition of the next great epic and perhaps find their likenesses set among the stars themselves.
Forum Led by: Wuf

Apr 25 2009, 11:35 AM
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Seeking Higher Wisdom
By: Lachesis

The Totalis Regesta
A pair of scrolls residing in Olympus itself. Every god and mortal, human and nonhuman are set down at their birth upon the first scroll and moved to the second upon death. Created and maintained by the goddess of childbirth and the god of death, the register is never truly complete.
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Dec 17 2007, 09:41 PM
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Crescent
By: Wuf

The Templum Archivum
Immaculate, revered, sacred. All knowledge of the Hellenic past and present is gathered in the great archives. Patroned by the goddess of wisdom, many have found themselves willingly lost among the shelves. Each new ruler tends to its growth and health as they would a living being. For what is a land and people without a history?
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Dec 10 2007, 02:24 PM
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Important People
By: Wuf

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Jun 2 2009, 09:31 PM
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The Ghostly Rider
By: Lady Morgaine

The Book of the Heavens
Only those truly worthy of notice from the gods are recorded in the Book of the Heavens, from which only the gods can read, and in which only they can write. Brave knights are not the only ones the gods find worthy of their notice. Travelers of the Celtic lands should be listed within.
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Feb 19 2009, 01:27 PM
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Haillaer
By: King Monkey

The Cauldron of Knowledge
For one year and one day is the cauldron of knowledge stirred by the great Goddess Ceridwen. The potion within contains all the knowledge and wisdom of the world; what is, what was, what will be. All knowledge you require for your journeys in the Celtic lands can be found within.
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Dec 30 2007, 06:50 PM
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People Of Importance
By: Striker

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A Long Tale for an Autumns Night
While the chill wind blows sit and hear the sage spin tales of warriors and lovers, emperors and wanderers. Perhaps, someday, your own tale will be told upon an autumns night just as this. [RP]
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Sep 5 2008, 08:59 AM
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The First Son's Will
By: Captivelight

Divine Scroll of Heaven and Earth
The great scroll, held in hand by the august dragon Tianlong. All creatures from the simplest to the greatest are represented there in the celestial tally. [Bios]
Forum Led by: Wuf

Apr 23 2009, 03:03 PM
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Ishida Ryuuji
By: Ryuuji

The Spring & Autumn Annals of the Four Kingdoms
The sages book lies open for any that are willing or wanting to learn all that is possible of the world around them. [Resources]
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Dec 10 2007, 02:29 PM
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Most August Personages
By: Wuf

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Forgotten Tales
Those not of the Gods have few halls in which to tell their tales, and appear in few scrolls reserved for the keeping of tales of their own people. There are those, however, who bow to no God who have made names for themselves by accomplishing impossible tasks and mighty deeds. Here then, are their tales.
[Role Playing Threads]

Etasoru Badlands | Klehuf | Pontavini Cluster | Bythatreos
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Lost Souls
There is no record of those who are not blessed by the Gods. Only those who make great names for themselves will be remembered.
[Bios]
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Sep 11 2007, 09:39 PM
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Domerin Lorcasf
By: Domerin

Forbidden Tomes
The knowledge of the heathens is forbidden by the Gods. The tomes of godless, heathen wanderers holds forbidden secrets of great power. Read at your own risk!
[Resources]
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Aug 17 2007, 12:43 PM
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Places Of Note
By: Striker

The Rules Character Creation Rules Bio Template The Board Setting Board Sections

The Rules
Character Creation Rules
Bio Template
The Board Setting
Board Sections