Note on Moral Ambiguity:

The world of LIONE and the plots therein are meant to be engaging, challenging, and often, morally gray. With this in mind, it is understandable that players may play a character of moral ambiguity. This is encouraged!

 

However, we do not allow Evil player characters. If you ever play a character that walks a dark path, you may become Evil and your character could become an NPC. For example, seeking and choosing to initiate to a Profane god (Grumach or Zahar) is a path that will likely see your character become an NPC.

 

Staff will communicate with you ahead of time if we see you are heading in this direction.

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Concepts and Histories:

This guide is for everyone, but is written primarily with new LARPers in mind.

​There is no single way to develop a character concept or to write a character history. The most important thing is to design a character that will be fun to play. This guide is just meant to give a starting point, suggesting questions to spur your imagination.
 

Rules and Lore:

It is strongly recommended reading the rules, story, and lore information first. The lorebook provides helps understand the world that your character will be interacting with and the established locations (aka "civs") your character can be from. The rules can help define a character skill set. Both help in shaping how your character looks, dresses, and the tools they use.

 

New to role-playing? You may find it easier to play a character that has similar traits as you do. This helps as the character will react to things that occur In Game more consistently with the way you might. Do what feels fun, and as you gain experience, see what brings you joy.

Lineage and Influence:

Take a look at the costuming requirements for each of the of lineages and which appeals to you most. Are you comfortable wearing face make-up, ears, beards, etc.? Our unique planar influence system allows you to add another layer to your character, that may further inspire costuming or personality types. Are there specific abilities that you envision being helpful and fun? Are there any detriments that seem interesting to navigate around?

Play Style Considerations:

Do you enjoy sparring with boffer weapons or tossing spell packets? Do you want to give support your companions through buffs? Do you enjoy being in the front line of battle, or sneaking through the underbrush to lead a flank? Would you rather be caster throwing offensive spells or healing to keep allies alive in the midst of battle? Perhaps you enjoy casting rituals? Are there any Divine Powers that catch your attention? These are ways the mechanical rules can define a characters a character's behavior.
 

Faith Considerations:

LIONE has a heavy emphasis on faith and it is the main lens through which our stories are told. Many major NPCs are High Priests, and the settings take place on High Holy Days as people gather under the deity that is in celebration - and sometimes initiates of that deity gain special boons to aid them in fulfilling their chosen task. Take a look at our pantheon, and see which speaks to you.

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Background Motivations:

Consider where your character has come from and how this impacts how they approach the world. Are there any cultural touchstones in the civs that seem interesting to portray? Is there something that may have inspired your character to leave home and venture on this campaign? What does your character believe they have to offer in this quest and what do they hope to accomplish?

 

Did your character come from a difficult background they are trying to escape, yet it haunts them? Or from a relatively easy background? Are they trying to prove something to themself or to others? Is your character an adventurous or noble soul? Are they out for themself? Do they wish to discover valuable artifacts that will make them rich and famous? Maybe they are searching for a loved one? What are your character’s goals and dreams, fears and regrets?

Special Skills and Abilities:
What special skills or abilities will your character be good at, both in encounters and roleplay interactions? Will your character be known for their amazing ability to heal in mass melees or to lead the battle? Will your character be known for their ability to solve riddles? What might they be bad at?

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Background Personality:

Is your character easy-going or easily rattled? Is your character out-going or more introverted? Does your character seek to be in the center of attention or let others stand in the limelight? Does your character tend to lead or follow? What instances would cause them to take initiative or shift from their course? Are they loyal to their family or friends or to an ideal embodied by a god or totem? Do they seek initiation to a particular religion?

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History Submission:

Please submit your character history to L8@lionerampant.com. LIONE has an online Character Creator HERE to build your skills and store your character history after it has been approved. If you have any questions regarding histories, concepts, or rules, please email L8@lionerampant.com.
 

The plot team will confirm if a character history has been approved. Preferably send a history prior to game-play in case there are any questions or concerns, they can be ironed out before you play.

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