[Early] The Red Crusade
12-13-2008, 10:05 AM
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Kenneth Leonard Wrote:What man is a man who does not make the world better...I figured I'd post this for the millionth time on Universe/rmvxp.com. This project has been in development for nearly 3 years now, some of you may know of it. I know, VERY long time. I've been hunting for resources and people to help for god knows how long. Anyways, demo should be out by Febuary - March. Keep your eyes peeled kiddies.
Next Update: More pic's, update on features, more character images, Clean-up.
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In here
It is said that deep under the Arabian Sea, lies a series of islands in which a great Crusade for land took place in the years of 1182 through 1188. These islands came to be known as Ryllum, Kakasta, and Bella. Alakmed Mesuma, ruler of the desert city of Anteox located on the northern-most part of Kakasta, felt he needed to expand his empire and led a mighty Crusade against a small port town named Kergum. But little did he know, Kergum had one of the most fearful military forces known to man at the time. The small city fought back, crushing Anteoxâs military forces to a mear 15,000 soldiers for what was a total of 40,000. Alakmed thought of a way to weaken the cities forces then attack head on. First, Alakmed would attack his enemy head-on and take them by surprise. Next, he would burn, kill and pillage any crops, livestock, and steal their technology for his own use. It was as if he wanted them gone forever
Kergum fell into utter chaos as Alakmedâs plan was set into action. He watched as the small cities warriors suffered from starvation and illness. His final step was to flank them from both sides eventually meeting up with his other patrol then scatter throughout the city and take anything that was left. Alakmed call his plan Cut, Clear, and Conquer. Over time, Anteoxâs forces grew and Alakmed became a more popular ruler and well-trusted king.
In the year of 1172, Alakmed wanted to claim yet another small port city to use as a military checkpoint. He saw that his neighboring city, Tyress was at Civil War and figured it was the perfect opportunity. Anteox forces joined the Shasten (south) side of the war and fought the north which was the stronger of the two at the time. Soon, the war was over and the North had been defeated. With the South weak and weary, Alakmed decided it was time. He soon declared war on the South, a battle in which he only lost a handful of soldiers an easy victory for Alakmed. Nations all around soon began to worry and fear the man named Alakmed Mesuma.
Years later, 1175 in fact, Alakmedâs campaign was in full force. He had control over more than 20 cities and 7 port towns making him the biggest force possible. Alakmed soon decided to take the war to the furthest city. This way he could bring the forces to Anteox at the same time. He decided to take out the strongest nations first. These three cities named Cidel, Lithocris, and Loxlee all fought back nearly destroying Anteox once and for all. Cidel and Lithocris fell but Loxlee delivered the final blow and pushed Alakmed back to Anteox.
Bruised and broken from war, Loxlee suffered more than just a violent raid to the city. Their king, Martin was slain leaving Loxlee without an heir to the throne. Martin's oldest son would have been king, if he was not taken as a Prisoner of War. Alakmed swore that in seven years, he would be back to finish his Crusade and claim every city to himself. This, was the violent war known as The Red Crusade[/size]
Kergum fell into utter chaos as Alakmedâs plan was set into action. He watched as the small cities warriors suffered from starvation and illness. His final step was to flank them from both sides eventually meeting up with his other patrol then scatter throughout the city and take anything that was left. Alakmed call his plan Cut, Clear, and Conquer. Over time, Anteoxâs forces grew and Alakmed became a more popular ruler and well-trusted king.
In the year of 1172, Alakmed wanted to claim yet another small port city to use as a military checkpoint. He saw that his neighboring city, Tyress was at Civil War and figured it was the perfect opportunity. Anteox forces joined the Shasten (south) side of the war and fought the north which was the stronger of the two at the time. Soon, the war was over and the North had been defeated. With the South weak and weary, Alakmed decided it was time. He soon declared war on the South, a battle in which he only lost a handful of soldiers an easy victory for Alakmed. Nations all around soon began to worry and fear the man named Alakmed Mesuma.
Years later, 1175 in fact, Alakmedâs campaign was in full force. He had control over more than 20 cities and 7 port towns making him the biggest force possible. Alakmed soon decided to take the war to the furthest city. This way he could bring the forces to Anteox at the same time. He decided to take out the strongest nations first. These three cities named Cidel, Lithocris, and Loxlee all fought back nearly destroying Anteox once and for all. Cidel and Lithocris fell but Loxlee delivered the final blow and pushed Alakmed back to Anteox.
Bruised and broken from war, Loxlee suffered more than just a violent raid to the city. Their king, Martin was slain leaving Loxlee without an heir to the throne. Martin's oldest son would have been king, if he was not taken as a Prisoner of War. Alakmed swore that in seven years, he would be back to finish his Crusade and claim every city to himself. This, was the violent war known as The Red Crusade[/size]
In Here
Itâs been seven years since that day and Loxlee has made a full recovery. Everyone has left the attack behind them and began their new lives.
Our hero, a young boy by the name of Kenneth Leonard has just celebrated his 16th birthday. Kent watched the dreadful attack on his city that day and watched his father, Martin die at his feet. For his birthday, Kent receives his first weapon, an actual Longbow. Thrilled by his new present, he travels to Darrel Woods with his best friend Rehia, a young adventurous girl with a knack for exploration.
The two soon find themselves lost and begin to wander. Minutes later, they stumble upon a lost church that was attacked during the raid. Curiously searching the building, Kent finds a charred piece of parchment. It stated that Alakmed would return with an even larger army to finish his campaign. Later on, Kent begins to hears voices coming from his village and the two rush back home leaving Kentâs arrows behind.
The two stop at the forest edge and overhear a Cidelin Messenger speaking about new leadership for Loxlee. The man says that whoever is the son of Martin shall be king in other words, Adam. The messenger soon finds that Adam was taken and appoints Kent as the new King. 16 years is old enough to rule. He also stated that Cidel would lend Loxlee their entire army is they agree to fight along side them and finish Alakmedâs crusade for good. They agree as much as Kentâs mother hates the idea. Kent will set out for Cidel first thing in the morning, according to his motherâ¦
Later that night, Kent and Rehia sneak out to Darrel forest again to find more evidence of the raid seven years ago. Kent leaves a note that he has already left for Cidel in search of training on his kitchen table for his mother to see. The two sneak out of their quiet town without saying goodbye. This will be their greatest journey ever...
Our hero, a young boy by the name of Kenneth Leonard has just celebrated his 16th birthday. Kent watched the dreadful attack on his city that day and watched his father, Martin die at his feet. For his birthday, Kent receives his first weapon, an actual Longbow. Thrilled by his new present, he travels to Darrel Woods with his best friend Rehia, a young adventurous girl with a knack for exploration.
The two soon find themselves lost and begin to wander. Minutes later, they stumble upon a lost church that was attacked during the raid. Curiously searching the building, Kent finds a charred piece of parchment. It stated that Alakmed would return with an even larger army to finish his campaign. Later on, Kent begins to hears voices coming from his village and the two rush back home leaving Kentâs arrows behind.
The two stop at the forest edge and overhear a Cidelin Messenger speaking about new leadership for Loxlee. The man says that whoever is the son of Martin shall be king in other words, Adam. The messenger soon finds that Adam was taken and appoints Kent as the new King. 16 years is old enough to rule. He also stated that Cidel would lend Loxlee their entire army is they agree to fight along side them and finish Alakmedâs crusade for good. They agree as much as Kentâs mother hates the idea. Kent will set out for Cidel first thing in the morning, according to his motherâ¦
Later that night, Kent and Rehia sneak out to Darrel forest again to find more evidence of the raid seven years ago. Kent leaves a note that he has already left for Cidel in search of training on his kitchen table for his mother to see. The two sneak out of their quiet town without saying goodbye. This will be their greatest journey ever...
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In Here
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Kenneth Leonard
Age: 16-19
Profession: Loxleen Crusader/Knight - King
Bio: Son of Martin and present king of Loxlee. Because of his brother's capture seven years ago, Kent must become king at an early age of 16 by order of the Cidelian government to help fight Alakmed and end his Crusade. Kent is supposed to travel to Cidel but runs into Balian along the way. It is Balian who will teach him all he needs to know in order to become a soldier.
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Balian Riley
Age: 24-27
Profession: Loxleen Crusader/Knight - Duke of Loxlee
Bio: Former knight for the Loxleen/Cidelian military, Balian served along side Martin till the end. Not only did he lose a great friend, but his wife and daughter Ellen were killed during the raid as well. Balian was banished from Loxlee and Cidel for murder, hoping to get revenge for his loved ones. Instead, he killed a civilian by mistake and was forced to live on his own. No one has seen him since...
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Rehia Camoran
Age: 15-18
Profession: Loxleen citizen - Arcanist
Bio: Rehia Camoran is a cheerful, carefree girl who just loves adventure IF her father allows it. Daughter of the best damn Blacksmith in Loxlee, Rehia was born for adventure. Best friends with Kenneth since an early age, Rehia has developed a crush on Kent over the years as a teen.
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Adam Leonard
Age: 26-29
Profession: Loxleen Crossbowman - Knight
Bio: Taken as a POW by Alakmed during the raid, Adam once served along side his father in the field of war. Adam is also brother to Kent, who has taken his place on the throne as king of Loxlee.
In Here
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Alakmed Mesuma
Age: 30-33
Profession: King (dictator) of Anteox - Cashalla(Antexian Knight)
Bio: Known by all as the most ruthless man ever to be born on earth. Some say that he is the son of Satan himself. Alakmed leads his army yet again to take Loxlee and any other nation he desires.
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Antexian Militia
Age: 12 to ---
Profession: Calvary - Archers - Infantry - Siege units - (Slaves)
Bio:The Antexian army consists of a grand total of half a million warriors. 90% of these so called warriors were once or are slaves under Alakmedâs rule. Alakmed promises freedom to the men and women if they capture every city on the Rallus Iles. These people will never get their freedom while Alakmed is aliveâ¦
Alakmed Mesuma
Age: 30-33
Profession: King (dictator) of Anteox - Cashalla(Antexian Knight)
Bio: Known by all as the most ruthless man ever to be born on earth. Some say that he is the son of Satan himself. Alakmed leads his army yet again to take Loxlee and any other nation he desires.
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Antexian Militia
Age: 12 to ---
Profession: Calvary - Archers - Infantry - Siege units - (Slaves)
Bio:The Antexian army consists of a grand total of half a million warriors. 90% of these so called warriors were once or are slaves under Alakmedâs rule. Alakmed promises freedom to the men and women if they capture every city on the Rallus Iles. These people will never get their freedom while Alakmed is aliveâ¦
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Darrel Forest - Map 1
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Soon to be replaced with an even better map! More detailed.
Lake Bellows
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This is Lake Bellows located directly north of Darrel Forest. Very good fishing spot!
Loxleen Chruch Remains
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This is the remains of the Loxleen Church attacked during the raid. Kent and Rehia investigate here where they find a "Will" that tell them that Alakmed will return. He said so himself...
Balian's Camp
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This is Balian's camp after finding Kenneth. Kenneth and Rehia both sleep while Balian packs for their trip to Cidel. The man that is awake is not Balian's Sprite, he is just a back-up untill I can find a spriter.
Map of the Rallus Iles
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This is a map I made of the Rallus Iles. As you can see Loxlee is on the island of Rylumm and Anteox is on the desert wasteland of Chasata. Took me only about 3 hours to make this. Few errors but those will be fixed soon!
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Features - In Demo and Not in demo
In the demo V.1
- Lockpicking Minigame to unlock certin doors and chests. Very fun!
Skill to level up
- Pickpocket citizens and reap their goods but don't get caught!
Skill to level up
- Swimming allows you to, well; go swimming!
- Fishing will allow you to catch fish from any body of water. Sea or freshwater sources.
- Unique quests (5 in demo) will allow you to have some fun instead of following the storyline.
- Crafting system will let you make Arrows with stronger tips, potions, cures, medication, food, and many more!
Skill to level up
- Interactive Enviroment allows you to take food, herbs, search logs, cut certin trees, Pick locked doors, search bodies, etc...
- No Battle system (yet) I have not found a working ABS to fit the game. Demo V1.2 should have an ABS.
The Red Crusade Wants you!
I am currently looking for anyone will to help out in the project! The current positions are as follows...
2 - Spriters
1 - Character Artist
Unfortunately, I am not allowed to have a PayPal account or able to spend money online, butâ¦I will either Map, Create Graphics, or make a world map for your game as payment for your help. If you would like to help, please feel free to post in this thread or P.M or E-mail me at Neonfire13@AOL.com
Thanks! Hope you have enjoyed everything here!