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Introduction
Introduction to Journal-based Roleplay | Map | Premise | About the Hotel | Example of Play
Many thousands of years ago, when the stars were different and the hills were young, a man sought knowledge. He wandered the globe, spoke to those with power and learned magic from all he came across; humans, Guardians, the Fae.
As time passed, and he felt his own body age and begin to fail, he sought out the deep dark places of the world. His desire for knowledge was transmuted into a lust for power and a creeping, hungry fear of death. He learned from demons and from the fallen, and through them discovered the powers of necromancy, using it to prolong his own life. When his original body could no longer hold his spirit, he chose a young man, a Prince of a kingdom, and stole his, dooming the Prince to die in the shell that the Necromancer had left.
With a new Kingdom under his sway, the Necromancer had more power at his disposal than ever. He sent his armies out in search of new knowledge, of different magics, of anything that could bolster his power. He cared not for the Kingdom, and so it withered. The crops failed, the people starved, and the Necromancer fed on their energy. A darkness fell on the Kingdom, and many terrible things emerged from the Necromancer's studies; twisted and ravenous creatures which had once been human and were now monsters.
The Necromancer's power expanded, casting a shadow over even the most distant of lands.
But in the darkness a light shone. Out of the strife, ten emerged, humans who would become heroes. Warriors and thieves, mages and assassins, drawn together by some unknown hand.
On a night when the moon glowed blood red, they faced the Necromancer, and, though it cost them their lives, they struck him down, scorching the Earth in the process. The Necromancer's Kingdom fell, and the world rejoiced.
However, the Necromancer had planned for such things, had made contracts and spells to ensure that he could not fall with the loss of one life, and after a time, he returned, emerging with a new body. Weakened, damaged, defeated, but still dangerous, he set about amassing power once more.
He had not reckoned upon the Heroes. Perhaps it was the bonds that had formed between them. Perhaps it was the Grace of the Stars. Perhaps it was even the Necromancer's own magic, but they returned, born anew, and were drawn together once more to defeat the Necromancer.
This cycle continued for ages untold. The Necromancer arose, grew powerful, and was struck down by the Heroes. Time passed. The scorched Earth became a lake, the empty plain became a farm, then a settlement, then a castle.
And one by one, the Heroes dwindled and vanished, never found by their comrades, going without reincarnation. The battles with the Necromancer became bitterly fought and dearly won, until so few remained that victory seemed a distant prospect. And no-one could say why.
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In the darkness, the Necromancer constructed his plan, bided his time, and gathered his forces. He could not win in an all out battle, that had been proven many times before, but he had learnt subtly over the centuries.
One by one, he hunted the Heroes in their mortal lives, before they could ever awaken to the truth of their souls. He subjected them to the cruelest of tortures and made them suffer before he killed them. And then, at the moment of death, he captured their souls and imprisoned them, lost and without memory, in the place of the Necromancer's first defeat.
Lost to their comrades and to the cycle of death and rebirth, it was only a matter of time before the Heroes bent to his will and became nothing more than his vassals.
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Welcome to Chorus Castle Hotel! This five-star hotel in a historic castle is sure to offer you an unparalleled stay.
Every room is furnished with luxury in mind to make sure that you enjoy the finest night's sleep. Before bed, why not try one of our spa treatments? We offer a wide variety of treatments, including massages, facials, manicures, and other full body treatments. Or maybe just relax in our health centre pool and sauna.
Or, if you're feeling adventurous, why don't you join one of our history tours? The castle has a long and fascinating history, and our tour will tell you about some of the most interesting events. Who knows! You might even see one of the ghosts rumoured to reside within the walls!
