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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:10 pm
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I had a thought today that might appeal to both sides -and- make for an interesting metaplot that would expand into the pride’s culture and allow for some drama, tension, and interesting rolaplay later on. Looking over this thread (and some not so happy pm’s XD) most of you are wanting some way to keep the insanity and give those who are still stricken with it to have a role within the pride. While no one has been shunned (yet) for their insane state, they are the minority now.
First, a little explanation (Since I over-think things a lot but I want there to be some sense in the setting. XD)
The Oracle Delphi is a popular figure in history and mythology. The oracle would sit in a cave or near to one where, it’s said, a ‘strange but pleasant’ smell would sometimes drift in on the winds. The oracle would have ‘visions’ and pass them along to the people who sought them out. There are rumors that these visions were hallucinations provoked by fumes released from cracks in the caves leading deeper underground.
So here’s my idea-
A wandering rogue (male or female, I may save some money to custom a new character for this role) knows of this cave and hears tell of the pride’s strife. This can be because some members (or a member) go seeking their muses on the edges of the pride’s territory. The idea, in short, is that this lion claims himself or herself as an oracle of the pride’s former goddess, and that they alone can bring back the muses. Pride members gather within the cave and begin seeing their muses through these hallucinations and in time this becomes something of a cult following to the oracle. This might have long term effects such as deeper insanity or death (depending on what everyone decides they want for their character, I’m leaving this open for discussion!). This could create some strife within the pride if the oracle (another point open for discussion) decides to encourage his followers to make an attempt on the new ways and the members that support it. It could cause some suspicion among the gypsies and force them to expand their territory so they have a place to put these ‘muse-bound’ individuals and their strange prophet and religion.
Conrad has also suggested a cubnapping plot. The gypsies are in low number and this rise of a division could drive the gypsies to go out seeking to increase their numbers. Cubnapping hasn’t been a practice within the pride but some of the newcomers (Shandor Riddlemouth included) won’t discourage it, especially if the cubs are unwanted and orphaned rogues. This would help actually fill out the ‘prince’ rank and boost the numbers of those growing into gypsies.
So thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions?
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:42 pm
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Tisiphone Said to not be afraid to speak up about something, that it's supposed to be fun and enjoyable. I am extremely disappointed in the direction the Kiz'a have gone in. I don't believe it was fair, or right to change the pride so drastically, so many characters left because of this and their lives no longer make sense/are no longer playable for their characters. Going back to what Kiz'a originally was obviously isn't an option, but I feel it just needed to be stated in the open. Going to have to agree with this, and add a note or two of my own. The boy rehomed to me was fairly blank-slate so I could meld him into the new, but Raka was devastated by the double whammy of the loss of his parents and Insanity's blessing. Despite being close to sane himself (his muse was a serval that remains his closest friend), I simply could not find a reason for him to remain without twisting his character beyond what I was comfortable with. Not to mention that it seems Shandor looks down on those that were insane? IDK, that's just the vibe I've gotten...which feels really wierd to have one of the leaders be :/ over the former/current insanity of many of the members when almost their entire culture has been yanked out from beneath their feet.
Oracle idea...is a start, at least. 'Tis too late to put things the way they were (a unique pride where YOU--the lion's player--decided the extent of the insanity...one could be so close to sane as to have no difference! Raka's mother was one such), but it could turn into something interesting nonetheless.
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:05 pm
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The lifting of the curse is a dead horse that's been beaten to a pulp. XD I will not reverse the decision and I've explained why we made the change. I am very sorry that there are so many that are unhappy with it but things do tend to change, especially when half the pride and nearly all of the royal family simply vanishes when people leave gaia. It was the best way to explain why the goddess was gone, why so many members left, and honestly the pride barely had activity when the change was implicated. The biggest complaint that Shinos and I got (from various people) was that the insanity was a turn off. People would breed for the lines and leave.
The issue is over. The curse is gone forever, insanity as a goddess is gone. She took her curse with her. Please let that be the end of it. Bringing it up over and over will only hurt feelings and cause tension. We're trying to move on and bring new ideas to the pride, not dwell on the drama of the past.
I myself have a character that is still insane. Shandor saw his own insanity as a blight and thus has reason not to like the idea of embracing insanity. Shinos' girl, however, was a native that actually saw the good side of the insanity, Shandor did not. It makes sense for them both to be the way they are and Shinos and I agreed it made an interesting contrast in leadership between the old ways and the new ways. In-character behavior shouldn't be confused with ooc intentions or opinion.
If you don't like the idea presented, or if you have something you'd like to add, please do! I really don't want this open discussion to become an open complaint forum. XD; The point is to collaborate on fun ideas for everyone.
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