http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/ 2026-04-16T21:21:07+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/ http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/_media/favicon.ico text/html 2016-03-10T21:25:37+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/aelindis?rev=1457645137&do=diff Before Godstow Aelindis’s mother and father never stay in one place for long; they travel around, sometimes venturing into villages and towns but always setting up camp in the marshes, away from Christians. They are Pagans: her mother is devoted to Ritona and has only ever known the Fens, while her father, originally a physician from London, has chosen to join her in her nomadic existence. Aelindis’s family history is far from fully human, and her parents enjoy a good relationship with the fae.… text/html 2016-03-13T12:21:04+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/aelindis_2?rev=1457871664&do=diff Gerard was, as always, surrounded by small children, and it was just the way he liked it. Arthur, now aged twelve, was reading while George, nine, enthusiastically duelled his eight year old brother Cedric. Mercy was attempting to join in, but at three she was mostly getting in the way. Gerard scooped her up to avoid tears, distracting her by letting her attempt to strangle him with a cuddly sea-serpent. text/html 2015-09-20T22:25:08+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/ancient_rites?rev=1442787908&do=diff Before any God made Light, there was only the Darkness. But in that darkness there was Power. Power over what once was and what may yet be again. ["Summer Solstice Sunrise over Stonehenge 2005". Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Summer_Solstice_Sunrise_over_Stonehenge_2005.jpg#/media/File:Summer_Solstice_Sunrise_over_Stonehenge_2005.jpg] text/html 2016-03-14T21:25:25+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/armour?rev=1457990725&do=diff The apprentice smith wished he could wipe the sweat off his forehead, but he knew his teacher would not allow it. He knew he was truly fortunate to have gotten a job under such an accomplished and legendary smith, but Lahav BenIdan was a merciless instructor. ‘The metal will not halt its cooling for you to wipe your sweat’ he would say. text/html 2016-03-08T17:02:45+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/bestiary?rev=1457456565&do=diff The following list includes a number of the most common or notable monsters that a Knight of St George may expect to encounter. A short description is also included, along with some advice which may be useful when facing these creatures in combat. This list is by no means complete - there are many mysterious things that lurk in the dark corners of the world and a Knight will regularly come face to face with previously unknown adversaries. text/html 2016-03-10T21:35:13+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/blodeuwedd?rev=1457645713&do=diff A knock sounded on the office door, which was immediately pushed open. Gerard put down his quill and looked up. “Gerard, do you have a moment?” Rhydian asked, poking his head through. “Of course, come in - have a seat. Drink?” “No, no thanks,” Rhydian sat on the offered chair, looking decidedly worried. Gerard sat down, coming round the desk to the other armchair in the corner. text/html 2015-10-07T10:53:28+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/character_creation?rev=1444215208&do=diff Summary * 9 points to spend on skills, linear costings, to maximum of 3 at character creation. * Optionally choose a specialisation for at most two skills (ever). * 3 points to spend on quirks. An additional 6 points can be gained by taking a corresponding value in negative quirks. * Specify a patron saint or deity if you wish text/html 2016-01-20T21:17:58+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/characters?rev=1453324678&do=diff text/html 2015-10-06T16:47:35+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/christianity?rev=1444150055&do=diff Twelfth-Century Christianity It is impossible to separate the works of God from the works of man. No earthly affair can take place without God, through the saints, witnessing and approving such an act. Oaths taken by justices are sworn before God. Writs of possession of land are made in the name of the monarch, whose power has been bestowed upon them by God. In all things the Church has the right to adjudicate - and the power to punish. Pope Lucia II. text/html 2015-10-05T02:37:05+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/church?rev=1444012625&do=diff The Catholic Church is the dominant religion across the British Isles, and Europe at large. The Church occupies a central role in society, and news of the construction of Cathedrals, the canonization of Saints and the election of Popes and Cardinals spread quickly across the Kingdom. Nevertheless the Church, with its intrigues, doctrinal squabbles and complex relationship with other religions, can only be fully known to members of its own Priesthood. text/html 2015-10-09T09:17:07+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/college?rev=1444382227&do=diff “Ardua Veritatum” - Unofficial motto of the Collegium Profanum The Collegium Profanum is a small school for those who are trying to discover the mysteries of the Fae; it is a rather informal organisation formed by those who have broken off from the burgeoning University of Oxford. Where traditional thought and contemplation has been sufficient to unravel some detials of the divine world, it has proven much less successful at understanding the inner workings of the world of Faerie. As such it ha… text/html 2016-03-10T21:21:27+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/coming_home?rev=1457644887&do=diff In this place, the land itself is trickery. It coils around her feet, shifting and reshaping and willing her to slip. It is a place between places, not water nor solid ground, never one thing or another. It is dependable only in its treachery. This is her home. text/html 2016-03-08T17:54:27+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/conflict?rev=1457459667&do=diff After the merging of the worlds and the signing of the Seelie Pact, humans and fae learned to live with each other side by side, as neighbours, allies, and friends. Or at least, most of them did. While the opinion of the general population lay somewhere in the middle, there were always a few hardliners - on both sides - who wanted change. Some wished to see the whole world turned fae, either to strip the gods and saints of their power or simply for their own ideals. Others saw the fae as an unna… text/html 2017-08-04T13:10:07+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/contents?rev=1501852207&do=diff Eternities Home Page Introduction When and Where News Characters NPCs Equality and Acceptable Themes FAQs By Order of the Queen Regent History Culture The Matter of Britain Southern England Northern England France Scotland Wales Ireland The Wilds text/html 2016-03-10T21:31:57+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/crusade?rev=1457645517&do=diff It’s rather clear the hounds of war are barking, It’s time to mount your steed and grab your sword, For if you make a play for lands afar, king, Your victory is very much assured. I’m certain you’ll be imminently larking Around a nice impressive golden horde, text/html 2015-09-22T23:27:30+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/culture?rev=1442964450&do=diff Feudalism The fall of the Roman Empire severed the political links between many of the European states. In Venice and Sicily, trades in luxury goods with the East continued to some extent, but on the rest of the continent towns were too few and too small for a consumer market to take off as it did in the Ayyubid and Seljuk territories to the south, or the Byzantine Empire. Even when the Holy Roman Empire came to most of Europe (excepting the Scandinavian countries who mostly traded with each ot… text/html 2016-03-08T17:04:39+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/demiurges?rev=1457456679&do=diff [ "Firebird" - by A. Borkowska] [ "Patience" - by R. Moore] Above Left: The Firebird, one of Maryushka's several forms. Above Right: The Lady Patience with her flesh-puppet, created for the purpose of keeping the humans at ease. Her real self hovers just behind or above it, pulling on the thin silver strings, cloaked in faerie glamour and hidden from sight. Below Left: Chrysalis, as a chair. Below Right: Group Photo! Left to right: Chrysalis, the Firebird, Dythaem, Etzen, Merlyn, Lady Pati… text/html 2015-10-05T18:53:15+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/druidism?rev=1444071195&do=diff The druids were the ancient priestly class of the Celts. They took upon themselves the role of relating to the Gods upon behalf of their people, thanking them for their benevolence or bringing down their wrath as the situation warranted. Famed for their innate understanding of nature, they have been cast as archetypal nature worshippers, though this is far from the truth in most cases --- unless such is demanded by the local God. It is said that the Celtic Gods loved their internal politics, and… text/html 2015-10-09T08:03:47+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/equality?rev=1444377827&do=diff Please read this page in conjunction with the Equality and Acceptable Themes page, that provides a list of forbidden topics. Gender In the world of Misrule, patriarchy never happened. Not even in the past. If you suggested it, most people would consider you crazy, and possibly report you to the church as a troubled individual. Whilst a very few families have a tradition of either patriarchy or matriarchy, it is very much the exception and usually based in some unusual history that very much do… text/html 2015-10-04T01:03:23+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/equality_and_acceptable_themes?rev=1443920603&do=diff Equality and Acceptable Themes You may wish to read this page in conjunction with the setting-related Equality page that covers many of the same topics from a more IC perspective. All games run under the auspices of Oxford University Role-Playing Games Society are subject to the Conduct and Acceptable Themes Policy which can be found on the OURPGSoc website. It is expected that all GMs and players will have read and be familiar with this policy and will act accordingly during Misrule. text/html 2016-03-15T14:48:19+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/eternities?rev=1458053299&do=diff Life goes on * Short Term News * Of Two Worlds In Unison * Of Gods and Saints * Of the Empire, most Holy and Roman * Of Commerce and Trading * Of Conflict between Fae and Faith Those who changed the world * Saint Adela * Adelise of Aquitaine * Aelga the Ruinous * Aelindis Kingslayer * Aleyn Fair * Lady Alyson of Barnesdale * Andris Peleks * Averill of Forthwick * Braith, Goddess of Vengeance * The Sainted Pope Celeste * Demetrius Khages 'Rhinotmetus' of Abde… text/html 2015-10-07T20:32:43+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/example_characters?rev=1444249963&do=diff Mother Grissel * Name: Mother Grissel * Residence: The Abbey of Saint Arnold of the Holy Spirit, near York * Factions: The Catholic Church, links to The Mercantile Guild Skills * Craft 3, specialization in Brewing (it's her passion) * Faith 3, specialization in devotion to Saint Arnold (patron saint of brewers) * Investigation 3 (stopping Father Tisseur's schemes) text/html 2015-10-13T14:59:43+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/faqs?rev=1444748383&do=diff Character Creation Can I play one of the Fae? No, you cannot play a Fae at game start. However, do consider the fey-touched quirk. This rule may be relaxed for players whose characters are killed later in the game. Can I play a real-life person or a mythological figure, like Prince John or Robin Hood? No, though you are welcome to play a character based on them. You could take the quirk Of Noble Blood and make a character loosely related to the Plantagenets, though fallen on hard times, or … text/html 2015-10-06T16:11:22+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/fey?rev=1444147882&do=diff The Faerie Arrival and the Pact of Charlemagne ["Eruzione dell'Etna del 1766, incisione colorata di Alessandro D'Anna" by Alessandro D'Anna (1746-1810) - Collezione privada, Roma, tratta dal volume De Aetna, Sellerio Editore, Palermo, 1981.. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eruzione_dell%27Etna_del_1766,_incisione_colorata_di_Alessandro_D%27Anna.jpg#/media/File:Eruzione_dell%27Etna_del_1766,_incisione_colorata_di_Alessandro_D%27Anna.jpg] text/html 2016-03-13T12:25:24+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/flowergirl?rev=1457871924&do=diff “Are you mad? She's one of the SEOL ELIE. Haven't you heard the stories?” “Exactly. She's precisely the kind of fae we want on our side” “Her lover is Rhydian Coedwig! You know, the ENFORCER!” “And yet, she is still unseelie. It seems to me she might be more sympathetic to our cause than most. But don't worry, even if she refuses, I know how to deal with her...” text/html 2016-03-10T21:18:01+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/fluff?rev=1457644681&do=diff What’s Yours is Mine It was not so long ago that Aleyn and Adelise had married and moved in together, and Aleyn liked to think that he knew his wife fairly well. He knew a number of her favourite dishes, although learning to cook them was still slow going. She had graciously accepted his blaming Summer on last night’s failure, and told him it was the thought that counted. He knew that when they went walking for long periods, her feet tended to get sore, and that she greatly appreciated foot … text/html 2015-10-05T09:52:48+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/france?rev=1444038768&do=diff It's complicated. Firstly, about a quarter to a third of the France we know (the most eastern bits) are part of the Holy Roman Empire. Secondly, although the king is technically the overlord of the entire country, he only directly controls a very small area (Paris and roughly the equivalent of the modern Parisian suburbs). The rest are held by lords, counts, and dukes---the equivalent of the unruly barons of England, and if they are not as contumacious as the English barons, it can easily be arg… text/html 2016-03-08T16:50:44+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/gatekeepers?rev=1457455844&do=diff There is a small chapel-like building near the Aachen University, built of grey marble and ironwood, with a peaked roof that never seems to catch any snow, even in the coldest of winters. There are gothic, arced windows of dark, lead-lined glass that make it impossible to look inside and a row of small buttresses along each side. There are no symbols of faith or worship, beside a small statue of the Quattro Coronati in a discreet alcove and no student-scribbled graffiti, dirt or climbing ivy mar… text/html 2016-03-08T18:27:25+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/guild?rev=1457461645&do=diff The Mercantile Guild has been through some rough times at the beginning of the 13th century. Lorenzo Contarini has held the office of the Guildmaster for over thirty years, and his death was followed by chaos, when other organisations tried to rise next to the well-established Guild. text/html 2016-01-08T16:02:47+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/history?rev=1452268967&do=diff History Charlemagne, Arthur and the Coming of the Fae AD 747. Philippa the Short, a Frankish queen, defeats the Merovingian line and becomes ruler of France. The Merovingians call upon the Old Gods for support and only by allying herself with the Pope in Rome does Philippa achieve her victory. text/html 2016-03-13T22:54:21+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/inevitable?rev=1457909661&do=diff This is a sequel of sorts to Rosie’s and Tom’s fics about Rhydian and Blodeuwedd, and to all the Knights fic. The date is sometime in the early 21st century. It was morning, but none of them had slept and instead of bullying Lahav into cooking, Samuel and Gerard just stared dismally at the dying fire. Lahav and Lahav Junior – Gerard’s youngest descendant, seventeen and generally considered worse than his namesake – were trying to pretend they were playing Angry Birds on their phones and not rea… text/html 2015-10-07T10:51:29+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/inheritors?rev=1444215089&do=diff The Inheritors of the Old Ways I have often felt that the Inquisition and the Inheritors are but two sides of the same coin. Both zealous in their faith. Both driven to succeed at any cost. Both committed to the absolute destruction of the other. Can we not have peace in our time? --Reported words of Archdruid Sven Oakfist on his death bed text/html 2015-10-07T22:43:09+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/inquisition?rev=1444257789&do=diff “Light Conquers All” - Inquisitor Errant Theodora Beringar, commenting on the burning of the Staffordshire Warlocks. The Inquisition is a Catholic religious order that has been banned by the Pope. It is composed of the most zealous of the faithful, Christians who will brook no compromise with unholy forces; be they Fey or Pagan. It is their doctrine that the Fey are agents of corruption that has put them in direct contention with papal edict. Whilst the majority of the Church condemn them for … text/html 2015-10-09T07:58:31+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/ireland?rev=1444377511&do=diff Ireland Politics The Pale Populated primarily by Christian English settlers, the borders of the Pale demarcate the seat of Norman control on the Island; and arguably its limit. Beyond the palisade fence from which it draws its name lies the private domains of marauding Knights and the untamed wilds of Pagan Lands; within there is a measure of security and civilisation. But with the death of Henry II the inhabitants of Dublin shelter behind their city walls and wonder how much longer their… text/html 2015-10-09T08:02:27+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/italy?rev=1444377747&do=diff Italy is, during the 12th century, a patchwork of regions, independent kingdoms, lingering bits of the Holy Roman Empire, and city-states such as Venice. For the purpose of Misrule, northern-to-central Italy (wildest Piedmont, bits of Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany) is the region of Etruria. The wild places heavily outnumber the tame. text/html 2016-03-08T17:07:17+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/knights?rev=1457456837&do=diff The Knights of St George Gerard shifted comfortably on the large sofa, his head resting in his wife’s lap. One of her four arms lay across him, the others scrolling through something on her tablet; she had long since given up on hiding her form. There was little point when generations of soldiers had seen her flying into battle. Rhydian and Samuel lounged on their usual armchairs, sipping wine and watching the traffic below the balcony, the speeding lights gold against the darkness. text/html 2016-03-14T22:43:45+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/knights2?rev=1457995425&do=diff Gerard downed the last of his whisky and glared blearily in the direction of the other Knights. The glass hit the polished surface with a thud that interrupted the quiet chatter and turned all three heads to face him. “Fine. FINE. You want sex on the Round Table? Sick of you all. Bunchvperverts. FINE. Get your trousers off. This is what you want, this’s what you get,” he slurred, attempting to pull his shirt off and getting his head caught in the tight collar. He tugged futilely, overbalanced, … text/html 2015-09-28T20:24:30+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/law_and_justice?rev=1443471870&do=diff Law after the Norman Conquest The Normans inherited a well-ruled and orderly country in which tradition focused on the king as protector of the realm and righter of wrong. Law was either the law of rights over land or criminal law concerned with theft, murder or violent robbery or attack resulting in permanent injury or mutilation. text/html 2015-09-28T20:25:40+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/local_deities?rev=1443471940&do=diff Many rivers, forests and other notable features of the land have their own local deities. Worship of these deities is not unusual from either followers of the old Gods, or undereducated peasants. Feel free to suggest one for your own local area, the below are just a collection of examples. Legend suggests that local deities do not have much reach beyond their locality, but only the foolish or very powerful would try to challenge their followers within it. text/html 2015-10-17T17:40:46+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/magic?rev=1445103646&do=diff In the world of Misrule, supernatural abilities come from one of two sources: * Willpower-based magic comes from the Fae: The fae are known for making bargains, and their magic is certainly on the table. Magicians have demonstrated such wide ranging powers as the ability to spy on people through their dreams, to walk through walls or to manipulate objects at a distance. Magicians bargain with the fae to learn new spells, and all spells have a very specific and rigid effect. The ability to fin… text/html 2015-10-07T17:39:34+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/masons?rev=1444239574&do=diff [With kind permission of the copyright holder, http://www.ngw.nl/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=File:Lon-masons.jpg] When addressing a mason, be careful to remember that they have spent years mastering their craft. They are no mere peasant labourer, to consider them such is a grave insult. This is doubly true of a Master Mason who might oversee construction projects that would beggar most noblemen. text/html 2015-10-15T20:09:41+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/merchants?rev=1444939781&do=diff [ by Agata Borkowska, published under Creative Commons] Do you want a bale of silk? Or a barrel of the finest African honey? Yes, we have that. Do you want to know where you can sell it? We can tell you this as well. Do you want to hire mercenaries to protect your shipment? Come right through. Your rival is getting on your nerves? Let's talk in the back room. If you have the right coin, of course. text/html 2016-03-11T16:43:32+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/mimic_one?rev=1457714612&do=diff They could hear the echoes of their footsteps bouncing off every wall as they crept down the slimy passageway. The light of the lantern barely reached the walls on either side, and with every step the darkness seemed to press in closer. Still, it had been worse in Byzantium, hadn’t it? Gerard shook away the worries, and marched forward, determined to get to the bottom of this. text/html 2016-03-11T16:45:33+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/mimic_two?rev=1457714733&do=diff Samuel Attaway was having the best day ever. He had been awoken by an unknown but incredibly beautiful woman walking into his room and closing the door behind her; without saying a word, she had let her dress fall to the floor and walked over to him with a smile. He asked her name, but she responded by pulling aside the blankets and giving him a look that stopped every thought in his head save one. Her long black hair framed her naked body, her pale, flawless skin illuminated in the moonlight th… text/html 2015-11-16T23:42:46+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/new_to_roleplaying?rev=1447717366&do=diff Welcome Hi, and welcome to Misrule, the Michaelmas 2015 / Hilary 2016 freeform game for the Oxford University Roleplaying Games Society. If you've never played any sort of roleplaying game before, hopefully this quick introduction will answer a few questions. If you're a seasoned player, a lot of this should be familiar to you. text/html 2016-02-29T13:49:55+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/news?rev=1456753795&do=diff General News * Turn 1 * Turn 2 * Turn 3 * Turn 4 * Turn 5 * Turn 6 * Turn 7 * Turn 8 * Turn 9 * Turn 10 * Turn 11 * Turn 12 * Turn 13 * Turn 14 text/html 2015-10-09T18:54:56+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/northern_england?rev=1444416896&do=diff Northern England Yellow indicates areas under dispute between England and Scotland. History * North Yorkshire plays host to numerous untouched barrows, although many have faded into the land over time. In the Pennines and away from the valleys, it’s not uncommon to find strange stone circles or signs of inhabitation by something long-since forgotten. text/html 2015-10-17T17:49:44+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/notable_saints?rev=1445104184&do=diff Notable Saints This is not a complete list of all saints mentioned on this wiki, just an overview of some of the saints whose cults are currently most active. Saint Andrew ["Martyrdom of andrew" by Crucifixion - http://mariannedorman.homestead.com/files/martyrdom_of_andrew.jpg. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Martyrdom_of_andrew.jpg#/media/File:Martyrdom_of_andrew.jpg] Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and battles. Legend says that… text/html 2016-03-01T14:38:48+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/npcs?rev=1456843128&do=diff This is a list of all the NPCs played by each GM, and is updated after each session. In order to contact these NPCs, please send an email to the GM playing them. Pronouns have been included for each of the NPCs. Please note that “they” will be singular unless stated as otherwise. text/html 2016-03-08T17:02:21+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/pagan_gods?rev=1457456541&do=diff Below is the secret brief that the pagan players received Druids ["An Arch Druid in His Judicial Habit" by S.R. Meyrick and C.H. Smith. - from "The Costume of the Original Inhabitants of the British Islands". Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:An_Arch_Druid_in_His_Judicial_Habit.jpg#/media/File:An_Arch_Druid_in_His_Judicial_Habit.jpg] The Druids are a separate class in true celtic society. Whilst leaders are there to direct the actions of their p… text/html 2016-03-08T17:53:58+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/politics?rev=1457459638&do=diff And so it came to pass, after the joining of the Two Worlds into the One World, that the Holy Roman Empire did pass from its patron Saint, and then immortal Saint-Emperor, Gavin I to Hector Mallory who was at that time King of Sicily. This was a time of great peace, and seemingly boundless growth. Hector's assumption to the Imperial Throne brought in the Kingdom of Sicily to the Empire; across the sea the sacrifices of territory to the Sultan Salah al-Din Yusuf Ibn Ayyub bound the ties of the on… text/html 2016-03-10T23:41:18+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/pregnancy?rev=1457653278&do=diff Gerard patiently spooned the broth into his wife’s mouth and massaged her throat to make her swallow. Her vacant eyes stared at the wall behind him, not acknowledging his present. Not acknowledging anything. He wiped her chin clean and brought up another spoonful of the lukewarm liquid, catching a drip before it could spatter on her swollen belly. The door opened and he looked up as Patience stooped to enter the room. text/html 2015-10-08T17:58:22+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/quirks?rev=1444327102&do=diff The following represent particular special aspects of your character. They cannot be purchased using advancement points, but may be gained or lost through in game actions. At character creation you start with 3 points to spend on quirks, and may gain up to a further 6 (for 9 total) by taking negative quirks. text/html 2016-03-15T14:49:59+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/reflections?rev=1458053399&do=diff Aelindis curses under her breath. She *knows* to watch her step, especially in places like this. She’s becoming careless. She lifts her foot, winces as she pulls the piece of glass free. Wiping away the mud and blood, she snorts abruptly, letting a grin flicker across her face. “Joke’s on you, mirror. There’s no way I’ve got a whole seven years left.” text/html 2016-03-08T17:27:25+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/rituals?rev=1457458045&do=diff The below rituals were all given out to at least one player, or mentioned as example rituals in that god's brief. Interesting facts: * Several rituals are given out by different gods in modified forms. * Some rituals called upon no god in particular, but are instead described as Ancient Rites. These were given out by the sleepers and Dythaem, and were somewhat dodgy ;). * Some were created by PC gods. * St Edith was not a real god. She was a fae Dythaem forced to become dangerously un… text/html 2016-03-08T17:02:02+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/round_table?rev=1457456522&do=diff The Knights of St George: Official Rules as pertaining to the Round Table By Order of Lady Patience and Sir Gerard: Nobody is to have sex on the Round Table. It is made of polished wood and therefore liquids are liable to cause stains. The tablecloth is there to protect the Round Table from stains, not to provide privacy or a modesty blanket. text/html 2015-10-03T17:22:01+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/scandinavia_and_the_baltic_states?rev=1443892921&do=diff [Map of Scandinavia] Scandinavia History Norway [Norwegian flag via Wikimedia Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg] The conquest and exploration of the Viking age spread the Scandinavian people far and wide, introducing them to the cultures of the rest of Europe and beyond. They formed relations with Christian monarchies and the church, and When they returned to their homelands, many of the Vikings brought Christianity back with them. This included most of the… text/html 2015-10-02T23:19:21+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/scotland?rev=1443827961&do=diff [Map of Scotland] Area marked in pink is under heavy dispute with England. Politics Kingdom of Alba [Royal Standard of Scotland] The largest and most powerful of the northern Kingdoms, the Kingdom of Alba would eventually consume the other Kingdoms and form modern-day Scotland. The current King of Scotland is William I, who rules these lands directly from the Royal Palace at Scone. The decades preceding the death of Henry II saw much conflict along the southern border, with the lands there … text/html 2015-10-04T14:02:56+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/session?rev=1443967376&do=diff The King's mistress Rosamund Clifford has summoned you to Godstow Abbey, near Oxford. Whilst the summons is not widely discussed, those in the know seem to be calling the assembled personnel The Order of the Queen Regent, though some prefer The Queen Regent's Vassals, or if they are of a less complementary persuasion That Upstart's Peasant Mercenaries. text/html 2015-10-07T08:58:48+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/skills?rev=1444208328&do=diff Skills run from 0 to 5, the higher the better: without spending any points on that skill you have a skill level of 0. They represent your abilities, both magical and mundane. You may choose to take a specialisation in any skill for up to two of your skills. Specialisations give you a bonus in situations where they are applicable, but a penalty in situations where they are clearly not. For example the specialisation Combat(duelling) will give you a bonus if you are fighting one on one, but a pen… text/html 2016-03-15T14:51:27+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/slashy?rev=1458053487&do=diff The warmth of the tavern was extremely welcome after the February damp; the assault on the senses on opening the door a familiar welcome. Loud voices, singing, laughing, arguing; the smell of cheap beer, cheap candles, burnt meat, and people who had been working hard all day; the stinging caress of smoke on eyes and throat. It didn't matter where in the land one travelled; taverns were always much the same. Gerard found an empty corner and sat; moments later, Aelindis joined him, carrying drinks… text/html 2015-10-07T20:39:47+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/slavs?rev=1444250387&do=diff Eastern Europe is a harsh region, where men fight men and beast, where kingdoms rise, treaties are broken, and horrors haunt those who dare stay outside the urban areas at night. For over five hundred years, the Slavs were forming a culture distinct from the rest of Europe or from their neighbours to the East. text/html 2015-10-07T11:40:21+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/southern_england?rev=1444218021&do=diff England History See history All law and all property ownership in England stem from the person of the monarch. With Henry II dead leaving no named heir, and no obvious candidate still in England to claim the throne and be officially crowned, the country has fallen into mayhem. The only law now is that of armed might and the petty knights and remaining barons are arming themselves and fortifying their lands against their neighbours. The Welsh and Scottish have started raiding the border land… text/html 2015-10-04T23:22:43+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/spain?rev=1444000963&do=diff It's complicated. In summary: * Divided into North and South. * About 450 years ago, the Almohads invaded, founding the caliphate of Andalusia * About 70 years ago internal divisions resulted in the fracturing of Andalusia into several smaller kingdoms. * The northern kingdoms of Navarre, Castile, Aragon and newly created Portugal are engaged in the Reconquista, reclaiming European lands long lost to the Almohad Empire. * As such, the cultures of north and south are very different. text/html 2016-03-08T17:01:46+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/spells?rev=1457456506&do=diff The below spells were all given out to at least one player. Oathbindings * of Gwen: will never enjoy food or drink again: milk turns sour in their mouth, meat desicates upon their tongue and bread fresh from the oven tastes of ash. * of Jack: will suffer from insomnia, never able to get a good night's sleep. While they do sleep, they have a tendency to mumble their secrets aloud for anyone nearby to hear. text/html 2015-10-03T11:08:03+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/st_george?rev=1443870483&do=diff ["Flag of England". Licensed under Public Domain via Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg#/media/File:Flag_of_England.svg] The Knights of St George From the north to the south, from the west to the east we will fight ev'ry monster and slay ev'ry beast Over hill, over vale, on the sea or land not a serpent nor wyrm shall be spared our hand For every man and woman we strive to protect them all we pledge our lives All creatures foul shall know our might Righte… text/html 2015-10-07T11:40:06+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/start?rev=1444218006&do=diff Our great nation of England lies in peril. My King, Henry Plantagenet, is dead. His Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine is absent waging her holy crusade in the holy lands, taking much of our armed might with her. A rebellion is stirring in the North. Thieves and cut-throats plague the roads, and dark beasts continue to emerge from the wilds. text/html 2015-01-15T13:56:34+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/system_overview?rev=1421330194&do=diff Misrule system overview * A page for thoughts and ideas on all parts of the system, until we can get this properly codified text/html 2016-03-08T18:27:10+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/the_church?rev=1457461630&do=diff “She came through the door! Yes, just like that! I couldn't stop her” " Peter, a guard at Godstow" “Uhh, Agrona, that one gave me the creeps” " Simon, another guard" “Blew all the bloody candles out and caused a lot of extra work!” text/html 2016-03-10T21:41:02+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/the_fae?rev=1457646062&do=diff Being the history of the human world called Earth and the fae world called Tia N'Aill and the events which led to their joining and the great deeds done by the peoples of this time, chronicled by your most humble author Edythe of London. Draft copy for proof reading by the Collegium Profanum and the Knights of St George. text/html 2015-09-24T21:08:06+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/the_holy_roman_empire?rev=1443128886&do=diff The Holy Roman Empire [ Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BlankEurope.png#/media/File:BlankEurope.png, Cropped and coloured to highlight the Holy Roman Empire] History [By David Liuzzo, eagle by N3MO (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons] After the sack of Rome and the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire, centralised Roman power in Europe lay dormant for almost 400 yea… text/html 2015-10-06T23:27:30+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/the_matter_of_britain?rev=1444174050&do=diff The Matter of Britain The stories of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table are familiar to almost all Britons, of any nation, at this time, passed down through oral traditions as well as written works. The debate centers on whether or not Arthur and the rest ever existed, and if so, who they were and what they did, and, most importantly, how their legacy (real or fictitious) can be used to benefit causes and inviduals today. text/html 2015-09-27T19:19:39+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/the_mediterranean?rev=1443381579&do=diff The Kingdom of Sicily History ["Blason sicile famille Hauteville" by S@mImage created for the Blazon Project of the French Wikipedia - Own workiThe source code of this SVG is valid.This vector image was created with Inkscape by S@m.. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blason_sicile_famille_Hauteville.svg#/media/File:Blason_sicile_famille_Hauteville.svg] Even though it happened hundreds of years before, Sicily is still marked by the scars of the … text/html 2015-10-07T10:54:28+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/the_old_ways?rev=1444215268&do=diff ["Stonehenge Closeup". Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stonehenge_Closeup.jpg#/media/File:Stonehenge_Closeup.jpg] OOC Note: The majority of these Gods only borrow bits from history, and much is made up wholesale. Do not rely on any OOC knowledge you may have! text/html 2015-10-09T20:03:53+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/the_wilds?rev=1444421033&do=diff Stay on the path. Do not leave it for any reason. Summary * Large areas of England are still wild. * You or someone you are working with will need the Wilderness Lore quirk to successfully traverse these areas. * The wilds conceal a large number of dangerous creatures twisted by or created from fae magicks. No one knows where they come from. * The wilds are also a popular location for heathen cults, outlaw bands and other ne'er-do-wells. text/html 2015-10-04T16:38:36+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/travel?rev=1443976716&do=diff Personal Travel In Feudal Europe most of the populace live an insular existence, working the land for their local lords, occasionally making the trip to the nearest town to buy tools and sell what little excess produce they make. Often the boundary of their lives is marked by a scarce few days of travel, or - if they are bold and pious - the nearest of the great holy sites of their faith. But for those with the will and gold to travel, there is most certainly a way. Merchants ply the roads in l… text/html 2015-10-04T21:53:10+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/ts_sample?rev=1443995590&do=diff Summary * Investigate the Black Hound sightings at Peterborough Abbey * Participate in the Archery Contest at Dunmore * Hunt down the Notorious Outlaw “Black Hand” and claim the bounty. Hunting the Black Hound Aim Investigate the Black Hound Sightings at Peterborough Abbey. If possible tame the beast, if not, kill it. Rescue the abbot or his remains if I come across them. text/html 2015-10-04T21:51:43+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/turnsheeting?rev=1443995503&do=diff Summary * A turnsheet period represents six months of in game time. * You have three major actions during this time. * Actions with a plan are more likely to go according to said plan, though what really matters is your skills, quirks, and any other advantages you have in achieving your aim. * The deadline for turnsheeting each week is Midnight Thursday Evening (that is, midnight between Thursday and Friday). Deadlines are strict - GMs start processing responses on Friday. * A list of… text/html 2016-03-14T21:24:23+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/unfolding_events?rev=1457990663&do=diff Gerard paused in his work as he heard a knock on his door. “Come in.” The figure that stepped into his office appeared deceptively human. Tanned skin, mildly lighter than what one would expect from a human of Mediterranean origins, covered muscles that showed his line of work as a warrior. His dark, curly brown hair was tied in a warrior’s braid, which Gerard had thought impractical until he witnessed the fate of those who made the mistake of grabbing it. Today it was adorned with a bright pink… text/html 2015-10-15T20:25:57+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/venice?rev=1444940757&do=diff City of art, city of colour, city of magic. Located on the Northern coast of the Adriatic Sea, it is famous for its beauty and architecture, but first and foremost as the Europe's most prominent centre of trade, housing the Headquarters of the Mercantile Guild. text/html 2015-10-07T20:06:17+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/wales?rev=1444248377&do=diff Wales [Based on http://d-maps.com/carte.php?num_car=15908&lang=en] Politics Kingdoms of Wales The Welsh have always been a fiercely independent people, their Lords quick to take up arms against both foreign invasions, and one another. But in the bloody century after the Norman conquest, three kingdoms have risen to prominence, absorbing the petty fiefdoms of their neighbours by force, alliance, or marriage. text/html 2015-10-19T23:50:23+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/when_and_where?rev=1445298623&do=diff Sessions will be held in The Cooper Dean Room at St Hugh's College. See below for details. First Session on Tuesday 13th October at 7.30pm will be character creation, with lots of help on hand for new players. Come along to discuss character ideas, flesh out characters already sent in, and to meet the current members of RPGsoc. text/html 2015-10-04T14:38:26+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/wiki?rev=1443969506&do=diff For those of you who are new to OURPGsoc Society Games, this page is here to serve as a primer to the wikis and how we are using them for the game. As always, if you have any questions regarding any of this, don't hesitate to email the GMs. The Wiki The wiki is used primarily to keep all the information you need to know about the game's setting in one place (at game start anyway; as the game progresses the information may become out of date, and you will need to find in-game sources to keep u… text/html 2015-10-04T23:50:15+00:00 http://misrule.chaosdeathfish.com/wolves_and_outlaws?rev=1444002615&do=diff For those who find themselves declared outlaw, whether for just or unjust reasons, the forests of Britain have historically provided some cover while they decide what to do with their lives. Some escape to Wales, Scotland or Ireland, where lords will sometimes accept a capable fighter, magician or healer willing to swear oaths of loyalty and provide capable and unfailing service, in return for shelter, support and no questions about their past. Some die at the hands of mercenary hunters who will…