"Where brilliance is good and madness is better..."
Helovia Info
Helovia opened in February 2012! We are an active fantasy equine RPG
Where once the world narrowed into naught but gray dust and desolation, the gods called for life. Wielding the elements of fire and light, dark and wind, earth and water, spark and time, they have created Helovia. The realm is set within the mythical globe of Loorien, a planet rich with all variety of creatures and blessed with all manner of magic. Originally populated by nomadic, tribal characters, they've since grown into massive empires saturated with culture and history. Separated into four distinct segments of Helovia, called "The Regions," each band of horse strong enough and capable enough, took up the power and responsibility of leadership. Unicorns, old, wise and mysterious, took to the north, hidden in forests of mists and shadows and rarely making themselves known beyond their cliffs of the World's Edge. Equines, vast, organized and militaristic, split into two, one group went north to the Windtossed Foothills and the other group went south to the Dragon's Throat. Pegasus remained nomadic, making their homes in various parts of The Wilds in a migratory manner. For many generations, the land was peaceful and calm, but peace was never the way of the gods. With a clash of argument, war and bloodshed massacred Helovia, and in the aftermath, the realm was eerily quiet. Now, as newcomers sweep into this land, they are met with the lingering bitterness of the gods and the struggle to reclaim what was lost. Nothing remains safe or certain while sorcerers and soldiers alike brood and bide their time for revenge, honor and glory.
Site Wide Plots
Kaos :: The Beginning of the End ☼ - 6/2017 - Kaos placed Helovia in a time-bubble for a short period of time, but the Helovian gods are fighting back. But Kaos is powerful- far more powerful than anyone thought. This may be the beginning of the end of Helovia as we know it.
Kisamoa :: A New Kind of Kaos ☼ - 3/2017 - Kisamoa asks Helovians to help him restore the Spectral Marsh. Which side will you choose?
Invasions :: All Out War ☼ - 5/2/16 - New layout and the brand new invasion rules are up! Thank you for your patience and we look forward to getting started with this new adventure.
The Rift :: Gods Do Die ☼ - 8/2015 - Helovia Gods are saving the Rift from corrupt gods! Can Helovians band together against these foreign deities?
The Literal Ship ☼ - 2/8/15 - Oh no! You have to pair up for Valentine's day!
Sky Island :: Murder ☼ - 10/25/14 - Vesta has been found dead on the island, and the gods have called to you to solve the murder!
Sky Island :: Peace ☼ - 7/7/14 - An island has appeared in the sky! Clouds carry Helovians from the Veins to the sky.
Restoration :: We Welcome the Dawn ☼ - 9/21/13 - The sun has finally risen on this day, giving the land new light, but the Time God and the Sun God have yet to be seen.
Endless Night :: Broken Magic Plot ☼ - 8/30/13 - The earth god has returned and is walking across Helovia to heal the land. Every area can now be considered lush and prosperous, but the sun has still not risen.
☼ - 7/19/13 - The moon has risen in the sky, heralding the return of the Goddess of the moon. Lamp trees which light the paths have grown brighter, moon flowers which grow in dark places have begun to grow and prosper and the world is brighter, filled with a new hope.
Endless Night :: Dead Magic Plot ☼ - 6/22/13 - The gods of Helovia, in order to protect the world, have disappeared into the rift, leaving the world sunless, moonless and magic-less in their absence. Only the herdlands have a source of light, but lamp-trees with glowing leaves and branches sporadically line the popular roads and paths from place to place.
Doppleganger Plot ☼ - 6/20/13 - The God of Time is still struggling to close the rift though which the dopplegangers have come. He has requested that his brothers and sister assist in closing this hole, but without knowing why it opened, the task is proving difficult. Magic still remains faulty and hard to control, but the herdlands continue to be places of refuge for those who are fortunate enough to call these lands home.
ORANGEMOON cools off the lands with a a viscious force. Colder than normal, a sign of things to come during Frostfall, Helovia is bathed in a rich tropical lushness - albiet a cold one. The coastlines of the Dragon's Throat are pelted constantly by tidal waves, and the desert climate is humid but chilly. Ice begins to form early in the Aurora Basin leaving the winding trails slick and dangerous. The mists of the World's Edge coat everything in a glistening crystalline shine which encourages mould to grow everywhere. The Spectral Marsh is the only area which remains fertile, blissfully temperature and lush.
Cotm
Character of the Month for
June, 2017
WEAVER, Corporal of the Aurora Basin, is a relatively recent addition to Helovia and has taken it by storm. Branded with the seal of Death on her chest, intrigue and interest follow both her past and present. Though she is assuredly beautiful, her sometimes sharp personality reveals that there is more to this uni-peg hybrid than meets the eye. Proving herself able on the battlefield in the Basin’s warrior ranks, we can’t wait to see her test her mettle against the looming Kaos happenings! Congratulations!
Helovia RPG was created by Tamme and Blu and coded by Tamme also known as Schwartze. All coding, palettes and imagery are copyrighted to the website and are not for use outside of Helovia. Thank you to our ServerMaster for hosting Helovia. A special thanks goes to Neo for all of her coding help and fixing Tamme's errors, Boom, for her loyal service and creation of the Time God, and to Ali for her consistent contributions and dedication.
07-06-2014, 12:10 PM (This post was last modified: 07-07-2014, 09:03 PM by Rei.)
Rei
"That sounds very terrible." Rei looked to the stallion hoping that she had not offended him with her story. She stumbled over her own tongue that suddenly felt as if it was made of lead for the next few lines before getting lost in the story.
The story may start heavy and dark, but in the end it leaves you lighthearted. She thought to herself. And he looks as if he could need some lightening of his load.
Rei wove the tale dreamily imagining the towering dragon with smoke curling from his nostrils while his teeth gleamed with he opened his gaping mouth to speak. The two healers must have been brave to have stood so casually before such a creature. Or had they trembled in the shadow of the dragon?
A surge of protectiveness washed over Rei when she was broken from her story by the fear that she saw to suddenly make its way across the stallion's features. With Rei's status due to her mother and her father's occupation she had been taught to fight by both her father and her few close guards. But she knew there was a difference in sparring with your doting father or your friends who adore you and fighting a stranger who meant harm. Spinning lightly on her hooves she moving to face the direction that the newcomer was coming from. Rei planted her feet and spread her wings in order to make herself appear larger. Before she had fully spread them she caught sight of the filly making her way towards them and changed her stance into one of welcome.
The stallion behind her also softened his stance but still seemed to be a nervous wreck. He was no longer a foal and could most likely handle himself if needed but Rei still found herself wanting to take him under her wing. Turning back to him she continued her story hoping to make him feel more comfortable.
The pegasus, the unicorn, and the equine stood in their section of the bitter tundra. Three very different creatures, apparently in both appearance and personality; but there was the desire that Rei had for them all to be friends. The filly seemed like one who would be easy to befriend, but the stallion seemed as if he would be more difficult. Her mother had told her once that those who were the most difficult to love were the ones that sometimes needed it the most. With that ingrained into her mind she would work hard to be a friend to the pale unicorn.
While shifting her weight her hooves had slid on a spot of ice. Catching herself she glanced at the other two blushing slightly seeing that she had startled them both. Trying to break the tense moment she commented on the cloven hooves that belonged to the stallion and how they must be great for keeping balance in the surrounding environment.
"Careful. I guess so."
It was with a measure of guilt in which she absorbed a handful of words that left the stallion's mouth. With her own words Rei had taken his chance at getting any out. With the resolve of a devoted soldier she commanded herself to talk less and to listen much more.
"If I get to talking too much you can tell me to shush at any moment." She briefly entertained the idea of making a playful nudge to his shoulder but decided against it after considering the way in which he had reacted to her stumble. Instead she winked at him, "As a filly I was extremely shy and withdrawn. My father used to joke that in breaking out of my shell my words also broke from the dam they had been stopped up with."
It was a voice that once heard echoes around in your head as you ponder the beauty that is able to be held in a thing as simple as another's voice. Rei flashed her brilliant smile at the filly.
"I am delighted that you liked the story!" Rei stood a little taller at the copper colored filly's words.
"You know, I think that it is true. Lytninia had to have gotten up there somehow. What would life be if we all didn't have some tall tales filled with magic, adventure, and impossible things to believe in?"
"Have you ever given singing a go? Your voice is lovely! I would just my left wing to have a voice like yours." Re's last statement was made in jest in light of the ache she had wishing that she could sing. Although the mare had feathers and the bright character of a song bird the similarities ended at that point. When it came to her singing Rei was much more similar to a cawing, coughing crow.
“When I was little, my grandfather told me stories are important. They light up the paths we’re meant to walk."
As any lover of words knows; you can fall for words the same way in which you will find yourself falling for another being. Rei loved the words that the stallion had passed onto her from his grandfather. She felt a friendliness towards the stallion grow. He seemed like one who used few words so him sharing must have meant that the words meant something profound to him also.
"Those are very wise words. I think that your grandfather and mine may have gotten along quite well! Goodness knows, mine would be having a field day here in Helovia. He is an avid learner and there is much to learn here in Helovia."
"Speaking of learning, may I ask your names?" Looking to the sunny colored filly she continued, "And who is your friend?" She grinned at the little creature resting on her back.
"I heard you venting about wishing to go home. I wasn't eavesdropping I just happened to be walking by, but anyways, is there a way that I can help you with that?" With the earnest desire to help she cast her gaze back upon the unicorn. Although she had originally planned to act as if she hadn't heard his words that were meant simply for himself Rei was unable to ignore them any longer. The mare was unable to go from someone who may need help without first offering to do whatever she possibly could.
OOC:
To start with I am sorry for the wait. I am working like crazy and the past two nights I have came in and crashed hard. All responses after this will be so much quicker. And better, the quality of this post bothers me. Both of you have writing styles that are to die for.
Kae: It was a wonderful post. I really enjoyed reading it, wasn't boring at all. Not even close.
@[Tandavi]
Magic usage is okay.
Just ask before doing any actions that may cause a great deal of damage first.
I am also okay with being tagged.
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