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The World in Progress
A 19th Century Political Role-Play
(with dragons)
The world was changing.
It was the year 1798, and Krönprinzessin Pandora Latinate had just been crowned Queen Pandora I of the Latinate Empire. The powerful yet war ravaged nation had been very unstable in the decades before, due to the erratic leadership of the previous monarch, King Schönder IX, who had brought misery and suffering to his citizens for the entire 37 years that he was in power.
Now, however, he was dead, and the whole of Europe bit their lips, anticipating the new Queen's first commands, in the hope that she would undo all the evil that her predecessor had done to everyone…
It's the late 1790s. You are a nation in Europe of your own choosing, real or otherwise. The coronation of Pandora I of Latinate has created quite a commotion, and it is your duty to decide what to do, whether to endorse the new monarch or condemn him. You are able to declare war on another nation, forge alliances, and make a perspective showing how your decisions affect the civilian life, what's going on in the government, along with any battles you wish to conjure up with another nation.
Dragons are a part of the world and are able to be used at your disposal. Depending on the different parts of Europe your nation is situated in, the species and types of dragons will vary greatly.
-A map will be added ASAP-
To join the RP, simply copy and paste the application below, and fill in the details of your nation accordingly.
Application:
Name of Nation:
Gov't Structure:
Leader(s):
Regarding Dragon Species Dragons are a class of reptiles classified under the genus Draconis. They are one of the most diverse forms of reptiles known to Man, and often very greatly in different regions, to the extent that some may not recognise dragons of another region at all.
An effort has been made to classify the dragons of Europe here. The list is not exhaustive.
Britain and Ireland
British dragons are usually of a very streamlined yet muscular build, and often have very high maximum flying speeds. As such, they are very popular to use as riding animals and as beasts of labour.
Draconis Britannia Aurum "Divine Dragon"
Found primarily in Wales and England, this dragon is enormous, characterised by its glimmering golden scales. It is primarily left undomesticated, and sightings are extremely rare. Typical lifespan ranges from 140 to 200 years.
Draconis Britannia Aevi "Timberjack"
The Timberjack is a large dragon, but slightly smaller than the Divine Dragon. However, it has been shown to have a much longer lifespan, at an average of 400 years. This is the longest of any dragon.
Iceland and the Faroe Islands
Icelandic and Faroese dragons are generally more stocky than their British counterparts, but what they lack for in aerodynamics, they make up in their sheer brute strength. Species like the Gronckle are native to this region.
Regardless of whether they are from Iceland or the Faroe Islands, all dragons from this region have the specific name "Insulae".
Draconis Insulae Nervus "Gronckle"
A large and bulky dragon, the Gronckle is often bred for war, though a few peaceable groups breed it for agricultural purposes. Its tiny wings make it very impractical for flying long distances, though there have been instances of Gronckles making pan-Atlantic flights, albeit much slower than other dragons.
Draconis Insulae Corni "Rumblehorn"
A larger and more heavily armoured cousin of the Gronckle. Unlike the Gronckle, it has much larger wings, allowing it to fly long distances and manoeuvre more difficult obstacles. As such, it is considered extremely useful in battle situations.
Draconis Insulae Spinamus "Whispering Death"
A long and stony dragon with many protruding spikes, the Whispering Death is virtually untameable. Little is known about it as of now, aside from the fact that it mainly lives underground.
German dragons
Most German dragons, being descendants of both Icelandic and British dragons, tend to be both muscular and slender. They are most popular as hunting dragons among aristocrats, as they are very quiet compared to other dragons. Their relatively small size, however, makes them less useful in combat situations.
Draconis Germanicus Nachtmahr "Monstrous Nightmare"
A fearsome dragon with unusually heat resistant skin (even for a dragon), the Monstrous Nightmare is also one of the most common dragons, with many aristocratic families owning up to 3 at any one time. When angered, it has been known to set itself on fire and destroy vegetation and wooden structures.
Draconis Germanicus Nihilus "Berlin Worm"
A rare species, found mostly in rural parts of Hesse, contrary to the name. While it has rarely been domesticated, a particular French butcher was able to break one in, though it killed him just three months later.
It somewhat resembles a Monstrous nightmare, except that it is jet black and significantly less scaly.
Finnish dragons
Finnish dragons are some of the most elusive of all dragons, many of which are never seen save for carcasses and a few live sightings. Many of them are nocturnal, and the few that do appear in the daytime are rarely seen.
Draconis Finlandia Fortuna "Majestic Red Serpent"
Of all the dragons from Finland, this is probably the most common, though sightings are still twelve times less common than German dragons. From what is known about it, it is a long and elegant dragon with the ability to change its colour like a chameleon.
Draconis Finlandia Deus "Night Fury"
Possibly the most elusive of all dragons in existence. much of what is known about it comes from an ancient Norse record written by one Hiccup III about 900 years ago.
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Seeing as this is a collaboration between Pillow and I, I'll post the forms. I'll also be partaking in the rp. I've made the first nation and acting monarch.
Spoiler: click to toggle Dragons within Nations
Nations The Letinate Empire, rped most likely by MC_Oceans
Government Figures within Nations Pandora Letinate- Acting Monarch of the Letinate Empire, rped by MC_Oceans
Other People within Nations
Forms Nations Name:
Government Structure:
Leaders [May need a form for at some point]:
Persons within a Nation Name:
Nation of residence:
Occupation:
Age:
Gender:
Significant Other [optional]:
Family [optional]:
Other [backstory, personality, etc.]:
Dragons within a Nation Species:
Name:
Nation of Residence:
Age:
Rider [optional]:
Other [personality, backstory, etc.]:
Current Relations between Nations
Spoiler: click to toggle Name: Pandora Letinate
Nation of residence: The Letinate Empire
Occupation: acting monarch
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Significant Other [optional]: none
Family [optional]: mother, younger sister and younger brother
Other [backstory, personality, etc.]: Pandora accepted the throne after her father died. She felt ready to take on the challenges she would have to face due to her father's rather horrid ruling when he was in power. As with the family policy, she was groomed for the throne starting at age ten and her brother was born three years later. She was ready for the throne when she was 20 but her father didn't want to step down. He felt that the empire wasn't ready for another girl to take the throne. She waited until her father died and then started preparing for her coronation.
The Letinate Empire Name: The Letinate Empire
Government Structure: Monarchy
Leader: Queen Pandora Letinate I
I hope everyone has fun while participating in this rp. Please feel free to PM either I or Pillow if you have any questions.
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