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BestTeaMaker · 03-12-2013, 07:47 PM

Long ago, the Gods of the Celestial Realm lived in harmony with the Men of the Mundus Realm. For centuries, peace resided in the world. But it was not to last, for a creeping darkness soon swept arcross the land. This darkness poisoned the hearts of Men, instilling fear and greed and hatred. Wars ravaged the land as brothers and friends struck each other down. Soon, the darkness sought to spread its chaos beyond the human realm. Struck with fear, the Gods fled the Mundus Realm, powerless against this unknown evil that rendered their powers useless. They sought to seal off their world, preventing the darkness from consuming them.

One, however, decided to stay and fight.

Altea, the Goddess of Light, stayed on the world of Mundus as her brethren fled. With her she brought a sacred ore of the Celestial Sky, and with the common ore of the Mundus Earth, she created a wondrous relic, the Fire Emblem. Under the banner of Altea and the Fire Emblem, men united and rose up against the darkness, striking evil at its heart. Soon, they were victorious, banishing the darkness back to the void from whence it came. The people worshiped Altea, their savior Goddess, and scorned the others who fled in their time of need.

Sensing a growing rift between Men and Gods, Altea decided to seal the pathway between the Realms with the power of the Fire Emblem. She then divided the Fire Emblem into five pieces and presented them to five great heroes of the war, confiding in their abilities to keep the Emblem safe. And so, after her work was done, Altea slept, becoming one with the world and bringing new life to the ravaged lands.

Ages have past as memory turned into history, and history into legend. Now, under the watch of the Five Domains, the world, now named Ala'altea is at peace. But there is a dark murmuring in the shadows, an ancient evil that seeks to once again engulf the world in darkness. Soon, Men will find itself in a great conflict once again, and must turn to the long forgotten deities, the very same who abandoned them so very long ago to their world behind a great seal.

They will seek the Gods of the Celestial Realm

ATTENTION!

The Blades of Altea is now hiring aspiring adventurers, warriors, sellswords and dreamers alike to serve the land of Ala'altea and all the people therein. The Blades are an independent outfit, loyal not to kings and their land, but to the people who reside upon it. We wield our blades not to wage war, but to protect the peoples graced by the goodness of the Goddess Altea. Led by Alabaster the Crucible, we lead an army strong and true, with bases within each of the Five Domains. Recruits who wish to pledge their loyalty to the cause and take up the Blade may read on below to learn how to apply.

-Application-

Applications must be written in the format provided. Failure to do so will cause your application to be skipped over. During the time of review, we will randomly choose a certain number of people to begin actively serving in the band. Those have not been chosen, however, will still be considered in future reviews as more positions and places open within the Blades. If you happen to know a friend or lover, or happen to be related to an applicant or member, by all means mention it. We welcome relationships like these. And please, make sure to only write one Application unless you have decided to change what sort of services you wish to pledge to our cause.

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-Evaluation-

Once you have been accepted to join the ranks of the Blades, we will perform a simple Evaluation on you to determine your abilities and aptitude based on the following statistics.

Hit Points (HP): The amount of health you possess
Attack (STR or MAG): The strength of your attacking abilities
Skill (SKL): Your ability to land accurate hits and critical attacks
Speed (SPD): How swift you are in combat, sometimes leading to an extra attack
Luck (LCK): How lucky you are at dodging attacks
Defense (DEF): Your ability to resist physical attacks
Resistance (RES): Your ability to resist magical attacks
Movement (MOV): The distance you can cover in a round of battle

We will also use this time to predict your potential for growth, known as your Growth Rates. As you grow stronger, you have a certain chance to raise a certain stat. This Evaluated Growth Rate will be added to your Class Growth Rate to determine your full abilities.

You will be given your supplies and munitions at this time as well. You may trade your items with a fellow member at any time after the Evaluation is complete.

We must remind everyone here that the Evaluation will only be done once. You may not complain about your Evaluation or demand a re-Evaluation unless we are certain we have done this in error. Doing so will result in immediate termination from the Blades.

-Classes-

Here are the classes that we are currently accepting. The following list contains two parts: the first is a list of classes that we are currently in need of and encourage these people to participate. The second is a list of classes that we wish to employ, but are currently unable to accommodate due to either lack of positions or just a lack of need. If you are considering applying for a job in the second part, you may still submit an application, but you will not chosen until we are in need of your class. Information on each class will update when that class is needed.

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-Map-

The lands of Ala'altea are steeped in a rich history. Please feel free to familiarize yourself with the Five Domains as we provide a quick guide for where you may possibly be serving.

The Kingdom of Sothesia
Led by the venerable King Graskin, Sothesia finds itself in a rich, fertile land in the southern parts of the world. The Sothesian Army consists of the finest trained cavalry in all of Ala'altea, based in the great capital of Altamea. Peace is Sothesia's creed, and yet they will not hesitate to go meet their enemies head on in the heat of battle, for none is more fierce than the ranks of Sothesia's great army.

The Kingdom of Pelia
The hardy kingdom in the northern mountains of Ala'altea, Pelia is a land ruled by strength and will. From behind the great walled fortress of Peliangarde, Lord Feren leads his great Wyvern Platoon, defending his land from all who dare oppose it. Although the land is barely fertile, the people are full of hope and promise, finding their work in the bustling port towns that dot Pelia's enormous coastal region.

The Republic of Erida
Under the careful watch of the republican leaders and Magistrate Jenison, Erida is a land filled with knowledge and history. The Mage's College is located in the capitol Rorschen, accepting promising pupils from all over Ala'altea. Ruins dot the landscape of Erida, filled with mystery and wonder that drive scholars and dreamers alike to seek answer to questions of ages long past.

The Sovereignty of Altea
As the center of the Altean Worship, Altea is a small domain named for and founded upon the teachings of the Goddess Altea. The Radiant Tissana leads her people in prayer to the Goddess as they spread their teachings of love and kindness to the far corners of Ala'altea. Missionaries train in solitude at the Altean Temple in Eo'altea before embarking on their pilgrimage of peace.

The Protectorate of Rua
Through the prosperity of its bustling trade centers, Rua leads Ala'altea in wealth and riches, despite being located in a far corner of the world. With its headquarters at Rua City, the oligarch, headed by the twins Pannis and Dennis, ensure fair trade within their lands and all they deal with. A powerful navy protects their shores and their tradeships. It is known to all that a ship sailing with the Ruan flag is sure to have the best goods available.

Thank you for taking your time to read this announcement. Remember, we do not turn away anyone who wishes to serve the great peoples of Ala'altea. We are blind to the borders that separate the Five Domains and pledge our might to help the people in their greatest time of need.

May Altea's blessings be upon you all.

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