Forest Guard I

Forest Guard One

Background and Circumstances

Inspired by Ted Dekker’s Circle Trilogy, this RPG is currently a year before the first chapter in Red(the second book) and fourteen years after the ending of Black(the first one). There are two separate races of people…The Horde: who are desert dwellers, inflicted a with a painful disease of their skin, because of their refusal to bathe in Elyon, the Creator’s, lake. And then there are the forest people, Elyon’s beloved, who live in seven scattered forests across the desert. Each forest has its own lake, to which this people are faithfully required to bathe every day lest they turn into scabs themselves. Both races are passionately apposed to one another. The Horde’s desire the forests’ lumber to build their cities, and they hate the forest people for their loyal obedience to the Creator, Elyon. The forest people in return hate the Horde (or scabs as they call them because of their flaky skin) for their violent brutality and filthy skin. Only someone cursed of Elyon would turn their back on him, some would say.
The army of the forest people is called the Forest Guard, made up of every person over the age of sixteen who can wield a sword and ride horse. They are the defenders of the forests, keeping their growing tribes of children alive and safe. And every year they hold a huge Gathering of all the people in the center forest, to celebrate the life they have with Elyon. This is Thomas’s forest. Thomas of Hunter is the leader of the forest dwellers, their general. But this is a dangerous time for forest people, as their homes are left with only slim amount of guards. And Horde attacks over the last three years have become more frequented and deadly.
At present, the annual Gathering has just ended. The tribes are returning to their forests, under the watchful and vigilant eye of the Forest Guard. The Southern forest is the home of nearly all current pcs at the moment. And everyone is just arriving after their long journey from the north. Pcs can range from children, to Forest Guard scouts, to army commanders or the enemy’s side…scabs.
It would be helpful if everyone who writes on this rpg has read the books, or has basic knowledge of the story. And as for just basic knowledge, the forest army is only called the Guard at this present time. The events in Red have not happened, Justin has not declared peace, or given his life, or claimed his people as the Circle. As of norm, most scabs are adamantly apposed to bathing, because the process is painful. The forest people are strongly against it as well, because of their growing population and the danger it presents of bringing in their hated enemies. Justin’s unconditional love for the Horde is not yet known and the Guard holds strictly to their rules upheld by the elders, the leaders of the tribes…the Horde is to be avoided and killed at every cost.

Recent Events

- Rachelle, a sixteen-year-old scout from the Southern Forest, rescues a wounded scab officer, Jared. The Guard was escorting the southern tribe home across the desert when attacked by small detachment under this scab’s command. Her fellow partner, Tristan, refuses to kill him when ordered, after experiencing a strange vision of a little boy. Jared is then taken prisoner, and his wounds attended to. Meanwhile Brian, the major, commanding officer of the Guard Rachelle and Tristan are under, has secretly been working with someone everyone thought was dead…Jason. To everyone’s shock Jason reappears, and joins the Guard once more. Once everyone reaches the forest, Rachelle must face the family, and the mother she left behind. She dreads telling them the news that her oldest sister, Valerie, is now dead. Not to mention that she’s discovered her real father and another sister…who also dead.
Everyone else rejoices in the homecoming, except the scab, Jared, who secretly plots revenge in his prisoner cell. Brian in return plans on getting information out of the scab…who he doesn’t realize is an officer.

Character Outlines

Rachelle of Southern ~ Rachelle
Forest Guard - Scout - Dark hair, green eyes, sixteen-years-old. 5’6”

When she was fifteen Rachelle ran away from home to follow in her older sister’s footsteps and join the Guard. Stationed in one of the northernmost forests, she immediately was thrown into conflict and battle. Despite her youth she managed to stay alive, thanks to the instruction and protection of an older scout, Jason, who has become nearly a brother to her. Unfortunately, during the first week of training, a mark was discovered on her left shoulder. The brand of one chosen for sacrifice by the scabs to their heathen god, Teelah. Despite everyone’s best efforts she was eventually kidnapped and nearly killed, until her scouting partner, Tristan, rescued her. The mark was erased and she was free.
Rachelle endured many adventures over the next year. Her real father, a scab general was discovered by her sister Valerie. Then to their shock, they discover they had an older scab sister as well, Keira. Their sister is saved and becomes one of them, but their father, blinded by rage and hate, escapes and returns to his people.
Later Keira is unexplainable assassinated.
The Guard fights more battles and Valerie is abducted and left for dead. Rachelle sets out on a brief journey to save her with Jason, but soon discovers another has rescued her…and Valerie, suffering a blow to the head, has lost all memory of her past.
The annual Gathering begins as Rachelle must cope with her sister’s confusion and the diverting attentions of Tristan, who is beginning to care for her more deeply than just a friend.
Then on the first leg of the journey home, Rachelle faces a devastating blow. Both Valerie and Jason have been killed. Just returning from a brief trip at the nearby forest to gather volunteers, Rachelle must swallow her grief and prepare for yet another battle, when their tribe and the Guard are attacked.
Strangely after the battle is over, she has mercy on a wounded scab. When they return home, Rachelle thinks nothing of it, as he locked away as a prisoner. She has bigger problems, like explaining to her blind and mentally ill mother that Valerie is dead.
Shockingly, Jason is no longer dead having appeared right after the battle in the desert. Rachelle will have more time to mull over this after the tension and pressure of returning home has abated.

Tristan ~ Rachelle
Forest Guard - Lieutenant scout - Blonde hair, blue eyes, nineteen-years-old , 5’11”

A member of the Guard since sixteen, he is a dependable fighter and an excellent rider. At random times strange visions of a little boy appear to him. Like when he and Rachelle are both taken captive, during the time of her marked shoulder. The night intended for her sacrifice he encounters a child, who tells Tristan to write in the book next to him and change the future. (Unknowingly he finds the tent where the ‘books of history’ are stored). He writes, throwing the entire enemy camp into a deep sleep, while Rachelle escapes. But then mysteriously he is knocked in the head and forgets everything when he wakes up and is shockingly surprised to find her safe and well.
Then when Rachelle demands that the Guard show mercy to a wounded scab, he finds himself ordered to execute, the boy appears again. He tells Tristan that the scab, Jared cannot die. Tristan does as he says, suddenly overwhelmed with the desire not to.
Now he has returned home to the Southern Forest, eager to return to his regular Guard duties of patrolling the forest.

Mark ~ Rachelle
Forest Guard - Swordsman - Dark hair, green eyes, dark skinned, 6’

A recent volunteer of the Southern Forest Guard, he is strong fighter and a loyal companion. Currently his past is unknown, expect that he is acquainted with Rachelle.
He is in the Southern Forest.

Jason ~ CW
Forest Guard - Swordsman/scout - dark hair, green eyes, around 26

Holding the memories of a tragic past, Jason is an extremely bent on destroying all scabs in his path. Close friends with both Tristan and Rachelle, he grieves the death of his former Guard companions, Anna and Valerie. Recently thought dead, he returns to shock everyone. (he actually did die, but Elyon sent him back) Intent on a new goal in penetrating the enemy’s lines, he and Brian seem to keep a few secrets from the others.
Currently within the Southern Forest.

Brian ~ Intrepid
Forest Guard- Major/Swordsman - 29-years-old, large build, 6’3”

After losing his father and brother to the Horde, Brian joins the Guard to avenge their deaths. Commanding leader of his patrol in the Southern Guard, he is willing to break rules to get things done. Including allowing a wound scab prisoner to live.
Good friend with Andres and "boyfriend" of Kayla. He is fearless and not afraid of the Horde. Though small compared to the Horde, he believes the Guard can win against the Horde and he will follow Thomas of Hunter’s orders to the end.
Currently at home in the Southern Forest.

Andres ~ SG
Forest Guard - Captain – 26-years-old

Andres is an officer under Brian’s command. Grieving the recent death of his wife Anna, Andres has taken under his wing a young boy he rescued from scabs not long ago. Currently within the Southern Forest.

Matt ~ SG
Forest Guard - Raw recruit – 16-years-old.

After being rescued by Andres, when his entire family is murdered by scabs, Matt makes the Southern Guard his new family. He proves his bravery, though recklessly, during the recent battle in the desert. He is in the Southern Forest.

Liv ~ Tanya
Forest Guard - Captain – 21-years-old

Newest officer in the Southern Guard, Liv has taken the place of the late Ana, Andres’s deceased wife. Novice fighter looking to be accepted in a new leadership role. Lives in the Southern Forest.

Kayla ~ Kate
Forest Guard - Scout/Nurse.

"Girlfriend" of Brian. After undergoing an adventure with a couple friends out in the desert, she has returned none the worse for wear. Currently within the Southern Forest.

Jared ~ Seth
Captain/Swordsman – 19-years-old, 6’

He was taken by the Shataiki as a child when Tanis ate the fruit. Both parents and younger sister are dead. Taken prisoner after a miraculous act of mercy on the part of the Guard. Appears to have mysterious motives of vengeance or perhaps desire to prove himself. Currently a prisoner within the Southern forest.

Tera ~ Sam
Forest Guard - Archer

Newly acquired to the guard. Her history is unknown, but she is member of Rachelle’s group of volunteers along with Mark. Lives in the Southern Forest.

Livia ~ Sam
Forest Guard - Archer

Newly acquired to the guard. Her history is unknown, but she is member of Rachelle’s group of volunteers along with Mark. Lives in the Southern Forest.

EP ~ Greta
Forest Guard - Scout

She is in the Southern Forest.

PM ~ Aria
Forest Guard - Scout/Nurse

She is in the Southern Forest

Sonlight ~ Meg
Scout/Nurse

She is in the Southern Forest

Deceased PCs

Valerie ~ Tanya
Forest Guard - Lieutenant scout – 19-years-old

Second oldest sister to Rachelle, she was known for her loyalty and brave deeds. Was killed of an infection, inflicted by battle wounds.

Keira ~ Sam
Forest Guard – 21-years-old

Recently discovered and changed into a forest dweller, Keira is killed by an unknown assassin. So far she is presumed dead, by her only surviving sister, Rachelle. But Rachelle never saw the evidence.

Anna ~ SG
Forest Guard – Captain

Beloved wife, best friend and seasoned fighter. She dies from her wounds not to long before Valerie does. Her husband is still grieving her sudden death.