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Caw Caw! (John Smih)
What sort of authorization do you want?
Background Contacts, Faction Relationship, Lore Information, Other
Which background contacts would you like to request authorization for?
I cannot deny my character's Crow roots any longer--despite them being incredibly shallow.
More or less, been improv RPing in the woods to get a better handle on this character. And I don't want to improv over any lines and muck shiz up by accidentally RP-talking about Crowish things which I know nothing of--and which, ultimately, would just be bawwwwlshiiit.
I've accidentally done this, already, during a fun event with Tyler. Apologies about that, too, because I completely forgot to...well, you know...Ask for permission like a reasonable and respectful human being.
So, to pivot from that, I'm going to shoot myself in the foot by asking for ten miles more.
(Sincerely, though: Thank you tons for any consideration on these ideas. I really like them, but I totally understand that there likely isn't room for background requests the size of a small village.
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To the prompt:--background contacts:
Ideally The Crows sect in Pennsylvania, if this exists (fingers crossed.) And, if this exists--or if it fits within the pre-existing lore framework logic--:a capital Crow's spot roundabouts...
Lake Erie!
This said, I'm kind of pushing for this character to be a Crow outcast of sorts. He isn't a Hawk by any means, but--if it is allowed--it'd be cool if he sort of, uhh. 'left the Pennsylvania Crows sect in,' ahh. Well--flames, to put it bluntly.
(More on that request below--I know this is sort of a lot.)
Which faction would you like to be authorized to have an established relationship with?
-Background 'affiliations' with the Pennsylvania Crows. Those still of the Erie sect ('nother request below), who travel, might consider John Smith to be a Hawk, a traitor, and the murderer of the Lake Erie flock's 'Ma,' (not Mother; lesser flock-leader version.)--as well as one of her closest confidants. (this, too, breaches into the last prompt on the form. sozzy-sozzy--attempting to section this stuff off, somehow.
-On the other hand: Possible affiliations with those of the Erie Lake flock who'd give utmost respects to John Smith: Those 'in the know' about the chaotic events which led to the near destruction of the entire Erie Lake flock (suppositional; request below.) More or less: This particular flock's Crow leader, 'Maude Ma,' was actually betrayed and murdered by the above-mentioned confidant--not John Smith. John Smith was framed by said confidant and two of said confidant's lackies.
What lore information would you like to be authorized to know?
Anything of Pennsylvania Crows, really. Or anything which y'all think would be relevant / interesting.
Is there something not listed that you'd like to be authorized for?
In this particular hypothetical tale schemed, John Smith eventually managed to get to the bottom of things--confronting them. Naturally, all hell broke loose--and John Smith ended up killing the traitor Crow (who, by now, had gained control over the Flock), mostly in self-defense. It was the only life John Smith has ever taken--and it haunts him to this day (despite the traitor Crow being a real sonofabitch.)
Ultimately, the Erie Flock was ripped asunder by its own inner turmoil--as many, of course, believed in--and followed staunchly--Maude Ma's murderer. John Smith, being more of a temporary, fledgling, (honorary?) Crow didn't have much sway in things. When all the dust settled? I'd fancy (fingers crossed) that only a handful of Crows who knew the truth were still around to pick up the pieces.
In high hopes, it'd be a sort of "ashes to ashes" deal--wherein any rumors on the Crows' roads would simply amount to that: Rumors. But, hey, if Hawk-hunting bounty hunters showed up, or something, I'll totally eat dust and die in the dirt with honor--as I understand all of this is a little extreme, and that extreme ramifications could realistically follow.
Oh--and:
The traitor Crow, Maude Ma's murderer (who John Smith ultimately killed, himself) was pretty wise in who he'd trusted: His two lackies, certainly not unwise themselves, are still out there, somewhere. Maybe they starved to death? Dunno. Maybe they turned over a new feather? Laid low? I'yunno. I'd imagine they'd likely lack the resources needed to lay hate to road rumors in an attempt to get their talons on John--as their attempt to overthrow the Erie Lake Crows was, basically, a complete disaster.
Or, (i'yunno), maybe they're assholes. Shrug. (& thank you, in advance, for reading all this jazz--I don't mean for it to sound over-presumptuous, or anything. I know the Crows lore stuff is likely written in stone, as it is--but I just got excited about these ideas. So if there's any wiggle room to fit any morsel of this stuff in, in any way, shape, or form, it'd be amazing. But, if not, would it be okay to seek admin guidance to see if there's any corner-pocket in macro-lore to possibly tinker on a little local tale, or some sort?
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As for Monroe County's flock leader, Mmmmmister Rook!
I'm not sure how well-connected the dude is, but some form of distant heard-through-the-grapevine thing could be cool.
Although I do humbly request this:
In all likelihood, John Smith would indeed know of Rook's existence--as he's lived in the area for most of his life. I'd imagine the first thing he'd ask any Crow roost, here, there, or over the hill, somewhere, would be about any Crows near Rochester / Monroe. If he was in decent standing with said over-the-hill Crows, mayhaps they'd mention Rook's flock? (I have zero idea how the Crows hierarchy, communications, vetting, and coordinations work. I'm just BSing. But--aye, any lines thrown would be rad.
And—just for side reference, and hopefully to party the whole ‘left a lake in flames’ bit:
I’d imagined the Erie Crows to be incredibly peaceful—very similar to Rook’s flock. John, himself, is supposed to be a pacifist-type—even viewing Red Eyes as human, in the end. (Figure maybe the Erie Crows had such a ruckus because the aspiring triumvirate traitors, basically, had idealized more mobilized and violent approaches to dispersion across the country. Figure ‘Maude Ma’ was an herbal healer, or something.
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I have a couple of other Lore Authorization submissions, too, but I have to get ready for work twenty minutes ago. Monsters, concoctions, Wolfmen, stuff like that: Hopeful utilities of the mind's eye--those a traveling Banisher relies upon.
('Banisher,' too. Got to sub a request app for that one. Can't not lean into Van Hellsing vibes with monsters afoot. Got to make up for what my WWB-Part I old man character was supposed to be. Stoked as fire.
Wishing you all a nice weekend,
Devon
Caw Caw! (John Smih)
What sort of authorization do you want?
Background Contacts, Faction Relationship, Lore Information, Other
Which background contacts would you like to request authorization for?
I cannot deny my character's Crow roots any longer--despite them being incredibly shallow.
More or less, been improv RPing in the woods to get a better handle on this character. And I don't want to improv over any lines and muck shiz up by accidentally RP-talking about Crowish things which I know nothing of--and which, ultimately, would just be bawwwwlshiiit.
I've accidentally done this, already, during a fun event with Tyler. Apologies about that, too, because I completely forgot to...well, you know...Ask for permission like a reasonable and respectful human being.
So, to pivot from that, I'm going to shoot myself in the foot by asking for ten miles more.
(Sincerely, though: Thank you tons for any consideration on these ideas. I really like them, but I totally understand that there likely isn't room for background requests the size of a small village.
-------------------
To the prompt:--background contacts:
Ideally The Crows sect in Pennsylvania, if this exists (fingers crossed.) And, if this exists--or if it fits within the pre-existing lore framework logic--:a capital Crow's spot roundabouts...
Lake Erie!
This said, I'm kind of pushing for this character to be a Crow outcast of sorts. He isn't a Hawk by any means, but--if it is allowed--it'd be cool if he sort of, uhh. 'left the Pennsylvania Crows sect in,' ahh. Well--flames, to put it bluntly.
(More on that request below--I know this is sort of a lot.)
Which faction would you like to be authorized to have an established relationship with?
-Background 'affiliations' with the Pennsylvania Crows. Those still of the Erie sect ('nother request below), who travel, might consider John Smith to be a Hawk, a traitor, and the murderer of the Lake Erie flock's 'Ma,' (not Mother; lesser flock-leader version.)--as well as one of her closest confidants. (this, too, breaches into the last prompt on the form. sozzy-sozzy--attempting to section this stuff off, somehow.
-On the other hand: Possible affiliations with those of the Erie Lake flock who'd give utmost respects to John Smith: Those 'in the know' about the chaotic events which led to the near destruction of the entire Erie Lake flock (suppositional; request below.) More or less: This particular flock's Crow leader, 'Maude Ma,' was actually betrayed and murdered by the above-mentioned confidant--not John Smith. John Smith was framed by said confidant and two of said confidant's lackies.
What lore information would you like to be authorized to know?
Anything of Pennsylvania Crows, really. Or anything which y'all think would be relevant / interesting.
Is there something not listed that you'd like to be authorized for?
In this particular hypothetical tale schemed, John Smith eventually managed to get to the bottom of things--confronting them. Naturally, all hell broke loose--and John Smith ended up killing the traitor Crow (who, by now, had gained control over the Flock), mostly in self-defense. It was the only life John Smith has ever taken--and it haunts him to this day (despite the traitor Crow being a real sonofabitch.)
Ultimately, the Erie Flock was ripped asunder by its own inner turmoil--as many, of course, believed in--and followed staunchly--Maude Ma's murderer. John Smith, being more of a temporary, fledgling, (honorary?) Crow didn't have much sway in things. When all the dust settled? I'd fancy (fingers crossed) that only a handful of Crows who knew the truth were still around to pick up the pieces.
In high hopes, it'd be a sort of "ashes to ashes" deal--wherein any rumors on the Crows' roads would simply amount to that: Rumors. But, hey, if Hawk-hunting bounty hunters showed up, or something, I'll totally eat dust and die in the dirt with honor--as I understand all of this is a little extreme, and that extreme ramifications could realistically follow.
Oh--and:
The traitor Crow, Maude Ma's murderer (who John Smith ultimately killed, himself) was pretty wise in who he'd trusted: His two lackies, certainly not unwise themselves, are still out there, somewhere. Maybe they starved to death? Dunno. Maybe they turned over a new feather? Laid low? I'yunno. I'd imagine they'd likely lack the resources needed to lay hate to road rumors in an attempt to get their talons on John--as their attempt to overthrow the Erie Lake Crows was, basically, a complete disaster.
Or, (i'yunno), maybe they're assholes. Shrug. (& thank you, in advance, for reading all this jazz--I don't mean for it to sound over-presumptuous, or anything. I know the Crows lore stuff is likely written in stone, as it is--but I just got excited about these ideas. So if there's any wiggle room to fit any morsel of this stuff in, in any way, shape, or form, it'd be amazing. But, if not, would it be okay to seek admin guidance to see if there's any corner-pocket in macro-lore to possibly tinker on a little local tale, or some sort?
-----------
As for Monroe County's flock leader, Mmmmmister Rook!
I'm not sure how well-connected the dude is, but some form of distant heard-through-the-grapevine thing could be cool.
Although I do humbly request this:
In all likelihood, John Smith would indeed know of Rook's existence--as he's lived in the area for most of his life. I'd imagine the first thing he'd ask any Crow roost, here, there, or over the hill, somewhere, would be about any Crows near Rochester / Monroe. If he was in decent standing with said over-the-hill Crows, mayhaps they'd mention Rook's flock? (I have zero idea how the Crows hierarchy, communications, vetting, and coordinations work. I'm just BSing. But--aye, any lines thrown would be rad.
And—just for side reference, and hopefully to party the whole ‘left a lake in flames’ bit:
I’d imagined the Erie Crows to be incredibly peaceful—very similar to Rook’s flock. John, himself, is supposed to be a pacifist-type—even viewing Red Eyes as human, in the end. (Figure maybe the Erie Crows had such a ruckus because the aspiring triumvirate traitors, basically, had idealized more mobilized and violent approaches to dispersion across the country. Figure ‘Maude Ma’ was an herbal healer, or something.
-----------
I have a couple of other Lore Authorization submissions, too, but I have to get ready for work twenty minutes ago. Monsters, concoctions, Wolfmen, stuff like that: Hopeful utilities of the mind's eye--those a traveling Banisher relies upon.
('Banisher,' too. Got to sub a request app for that one. Can't not lean into Van Hellsing vibes with monsters afoot. Got to make up for what my WWB-Part I old man character was supposed to be. Stoked as fire.
Wishing you all a nice weekend,
Devon
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