Patrick Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 It's here. The 25th (if 20 was cool, then how cool is 25? a full quarter of a century!) werewolf game! Now you might be wondering that if you know nothing about Frank Herbert's Dune, or it has been a long time since you have read the books, that playing in this game would be hard. Well, I have decided to base this Werewolf game only very loosely on the events in Dune, and even then only base the events on the first and best known Dune book. Therefore if you played the game, or saw the David Lynch film you already know most of what you need! If not then I shall offer a minimalistic explanation, which is all you shall need so as to be able to play in the game. Dune presents the conflict between two Great Houses, the Atreides and the Harkonnen (think about the Atreides as the good guys, and the Harkonnen the baddies). In our present game we shall be following a group of Atreides, who got seperated from the rest of their House. Unfortunately some Harkonnen (wolves) have managed to infiltrate the group. The group, after not being able to rejoin the main body of House Atreides has taken shelter in a cave, contained in one of the rocky outcroppings of the desert. Which brings us to a quite short description of the physical setting of the game. The planet called Dune, or Arrakis, is a desert planet, where the only things which break the monotony of the endless sands are the rocky outcroppings. Another essential part of the planet are the giant sandworms (possibly several kilometers/miles long), who make prolonged presence among the sands of the desert quite perilous. In the cave complex, which seems to have been a small settlement before, but is now abandoned there is a large water cistern, which is the only source of water for the group, since rain does not fall on Dune. The seer would be a member of the group, who upon arrival in the cave complex found a small container of liquid, which turned out to be spice wine (spice is a material, which is found among the sands of Dune, is quite valuable, and the worms protect it. It is used in food and drinks, and has a life-prolonging effect), which causes visions after being drunk. The baner would be someone, who had received special training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuchan Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I'm in. Character to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akallabeth Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Count me in. I'll think a character up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetcherrie Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Sorry, totally not my theme....will be reading though, I might learn about it and be able to play next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuchan Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Sorry, totally not my theme....will be reading though, I might learn about it and be able to play next time Sweet, the theme's not hard. I can help you, if you want to play Tomorrow I'll be putting a link with some info... *hugs* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azuran Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Despite my complete lack of knowledge about Dune (I did see the movie at some point years and years ago, but remeber just about nothing) I'm gonna try this one out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetcherrie Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I would love to join Tanny, but there's a couple of things joining up that prevent me from posting daily at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuchan Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I hope Patrick doesn't mind - I'm adding two Wikipedia links, I think they'll help a bit. Dune House Atreides And a glossary, should someone need it. Dune glossary of terms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillow Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I'll play. Give me a bit to get a character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katzaniel Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I, too, shall have to sit this one out. University is tightening its rein on me. Take heart, though; this is my last semester! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillow Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I, too, shall have to sit this one out. University is tightening its rein on me. Take heart, though; this is my last semester! Then we can have you all to ourselves! Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted January 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Seems I have forgotten to add the rules. To rectify that here they are. PM alliances are not allowed (except between wolves of course), pm-ing for roleplay purposes is allowed and encouraged, I just ask that you add me as cc for the PM, or if discussion is done through MSN, IRC or something similar that I get a copy of the chat log. And another thing. Please don't state roles IC or OOC, you are more than welcome to do so in roleplay though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammeez Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 (edited) I wasn't going to play again, but I just might have to for this theme. I read the first book in junior high (probably 9th grade/14-yrs-old) and was fascinated with the old movie, although it was very trippy. Matrix: Reloaded's big cavern scene reminded me of the big cavern in Dune. I'll refresh my memory and be back with a character...probably a Bene Gesserit witch... ~Jamz Edited January 29, 2006 by Jammeez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanTheAdequate Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 THe swordsmaster Ibis Ginray shall sign on to aid the fallen house in thier flight from thier enemies. (Hi all, hiope you didn't miss me too bad.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammeez Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 That's six...any more takers?? Come on! http://www.themightypen.net/public/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif um...anybody...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venefyxatu Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 (edited) Edi, slumped against the wall, looks up with that absent smile of his, his eyes unfocussed. His clothes, once fine linens, are well underway to becoming rags and seem to be carelessly draped about his gaunt body. He runs an unsteady hand through his hair, a matted, greasy, brown mess of tangles and speaks in his customary slurred way. "Heehh ... I'll ... hmm ... " He stops speaking for a few moments, then sighs and resumes what he was saying. "... play." Edit : purple ninja edit to add a physical description Edited February 1, 2006 by Venefyxatu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynx Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Would love to, but work just piled up on me and as it was I had barely enough time to write for the last game. I have to sit this one out sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammeez Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 *sigh* That's seven, which is minimum. How long you going to give it, Patrick? I'll be out-of-town - though probably able to check in briefly each day - over the President's Day weekend, Feb 16-19th. OTOH, I'm still researching/refreshing my memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 (edited) I was thinking of starting the free rp phase during the weekend, and having the first NPC kill happen on Tuesday evening (CET). Sign ups shall be accepted until roles are sent out, which means about an hour before the first NPC kill on Tuesday. Oh and about being away. If you can't be here for some reason or other for a few days, I can extend phases (I already know that I won't be able to keep as tight a schedule as Tanny did anyway, evening shall be as precise as I would guess my phase ending posts right now). Edit: there shall be a baner if 9 participants are reached. So far we have: Tanuchan - character to come Akallabeth - character to come Azuran - character to come Pillow - character to come Jammeez - probably a Bene Gesserit witch DeanTheAdequate - Ibis Ginray, swordmaster Venefyxatu - Edi, drunkard Sweetcherrie - Fleur, beautiful, but naive Edited February 1, 2006 by Patrick Durham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetcherrie Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Must….resist….temptation…..AAAARGGGGHHHH…..I can’t…. Fine! I’m in! (Patrick promised me not to start any killing before Monday ) I’ll be playing Fleur, a rare beauty, but oh so naive. The sweetest thing you’ve ever seen, but you can tell her that grass is red and only disguised as green and she’d believe it. Then again, she’s not stupid….just believes in the good will of people (and boy is she wrong most of the time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akallabeth Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 *Attempts to change one of the "Character to come"s to something more specific* I'll be Warren, one of the Atreides soldiers. He's a heavyset guy, generally silent and glowering from the sidelines. He is always quite ready and willing to fight for his Duke, no matter what he may say or how he may appear. Also, as he is from the cool, water rich planet of Caladan, he is quite uncomfortable on Dune, though he is doing his best to adapt to his new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwaihir Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Okay, okay, stop twisting my finger, I'll play! I'll be a jaded Fremen who comes into the settlements to trade. He (I'll pick a name after I check Fremen naming conventions, I can't remember) is more used to off-worlders than most Fremen are, but is still a bit horrified at some of their water wasting habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuchan Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Still have to work on the whats and whys, but throw me in as a fremen woman. Probably Azuran's daughter or granddaughter (as he's thinking of a fremen, too). More to come when I catch my "dad" online Oh, I'll find a name later, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted February 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Woot! We have 9 people. Means that there shall be 2 wolves, seer and baner. Updated list: Tanuchan - fremen woman, details to come, probably Azuran's daughter or granddaughter Akallabeth - Warren, Atreides soldier Azuran - fremen, details to come Pillow - character to come Jammeez - probably a Bene Gesserit witch DeanTheAdequate - Ibis Ginray, swordmaster Venefyxatu - Edi, drunkard Sweetcherrie - Fleur, beautiful, but naive Gwaihir - jaded fremen, name to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyBuddha Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Err, I'm not interested in RPing a character from Dune. But I'll be reading the WW and eagerly following the action :-) There's a chance I'll join the next WW we hold, depending on what the next topic is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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