Aygomen Glenn discussion

[Relent<]

This is just the rough so far for the RP we're trying to get going in the former Tales of Aygomenia section.
Feedback is appreciated.

 

[Inverse]

Mmm~ did you write this Rely? 🙂

 

[Carnivore]

Very interesting, Relent. Not at all what I had imagined. You brought tickling much more into the open of the world rather than it being some shameful thing corrupting our good old morals. The combination of paganism and Victorian settings is also quite intriguing. Due to the Romantic obsessions of the time, I don't think it odd that the town could become enamored with a pantheon. Or, that this is an alternate reality where paganism became universally en vogue. Although, which is it here? Is AG an isolated pagan haven, or is this a pagan world?

I think the tickling as a Romantic obsession is also a pretty good concept. I think you captured the spirit of the time quite well, and twisted it to your use. I really like your "world" section. I'm a bit less certain about your ethereal trinity. As I understand it, the categories are broadly:
-tactile/economic (I want my skin to be soft and sensitive, and will spend accordingly),
-Religious/poetic (less certain of the specifics here, but I think I understand the romantic poetry aspect)
-Scientific/philosophical (experiments, pursuit of truth and knowledge in a time when these categories are blurred into one)

I find the third category very interesting. Since this is a time when phrenology (head-bump-science) was popular and evolution was barely understood, I think this idea perfectly fits the setting. I think there's a lot of ways to merge the concept of the scientific pursuit of knowledge, the poetic search for beauty, and the philosophical search for truth all in your "sedative" category.

But in general, I don't like the nomenclature. I'm hesitant for us to be bogged down in terminology created on the spot. But I think the concepts behind them are good. This is a time of growing urbanism and industrialization. Peasants are coming in from the country, and I think the pagan aspects can tie in there. What traditions and superstitions do these new residents bring? Not so much in gods and spirits, but maybe flesh out the workers' ethos.

There's a lot here, and it's an interesting world. I find myself hard pressed to come up with a character now, there's so many possibilities. A passionate scientist trying to develop a theory? A poetic noble with wealth to burn? A newly urbanized peasant desperate for work? There's a lot here. Bully for you, Relent!

 

[Inverse]

Are we going to be using this thread for character discussion or moving it to the other forum?

 

[Kalamos]

I'm not sure where the "glenn" thing comes from, but it sounds like an interesting new spin on the original idea.

🙂

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By the way, I do not want to sound pedantic - and I earnestly congratulate on you for elaborating on the original setting.
It would be nice if credit were given for the "Aygomen" name and concept.
The RPG didn't work, but I might be resurrecting the background setting some day.

🙂

 

[Relent<]

Wow, I didn't expect anyone to actually look at this thing. {XD I was away for the last few days, but now that I'm back, I'll address the comments

Inverse- Naturally ;p

Carnivore- Have a heart; I just got back from a long weekend XD But to answer your question, the nomenclature itself isnt particularly important; its a sociological analysis of sorts for the world in which this story is to reside. No one really has to know what any of it means, so long as they're aware of the effects these beliefs have on the population. Also, each tier of the "Ethereal" is by no means separate; it permeates all of society at various levels in various combinations. As far as the paganist belief system; think of it more like "Hamlet" rather than "Lord of the Flies". Its simply superstition, to some. In closing, I'm glad that you're having difficulty deciding on which character arc to work with: i intentionally made it as open-ended as possible. I don't want anyone to feel "niched" by something as trivial as writing style: all the world's a stage. ^__^

Kalamos- I fully and willingly extend all credit to you and yours on laying the ground work for this narrative. ^__^ Its not directly derivative, but there is something like an intentional allusion to the original rp. I hope to see Aygomenia up and running again, perhaps contributing to the Glenn's rich history.

 

[Violetta]

The content of the world, the divisions of the thoughts on tickling and such, I must confess initially had me skeptical, especially since the way the description is worded makes it seem like the late medieval period, Renaissance, and Enlightenment didn't occur. It just mentions the Dark Ages and then the Victorian era. As I've thought on it more, though, it does seem an interesting spin and a great way to bridge the slightly more fantastic original RP with this one.

One thing I am curious of is the name, though. The surname Glenn being used in the town's name struck me, or is it supposed to be "Glen" as in a valley?

 

[Carnivore]

I noticed that too, Bella. But I thought it fit in quite well in the transition between Enlightenment and Romantic eras. The enlightenment aspect is this sense of rationalism and science, that the world can be understood. Even if we're only beginning to do that. The Romanticism is the sense of progress. Every day the world is closer to perfection and beauty! If only we could figure it all out, we'd have a paradise! It's the idealism and soul the enlightenment lacked. Of course, there are negative consequences to that, but at the very least is an interesting setting.

Also, I think adding extra letters is just a Celtic liberty. By my wiki-ing, In Gaelic it's "gleann" and "glion" in Manx and "glyn" in Welsh. I don't think we're stepping out of bounds.

 

[Carnivore]

Also, too: There's a character creation thread in the proper section! If you'd like to play, give it a once over and create someone. I'm hoping to get a good handful of players, at least.

 

[Kalamos]

I fully and willingly extend all credit to you and yours on laying the ground work for this narrative.

* nods *

I extend my fondest thanks and wish you guys best of luck.

🙂