An arc for the Fleeting Shadows

[Sean]

Since we have a number of people who wish to be joining the Fleeting Shadows, I originally intended to follow a similar pattern as the Strawhats recruitments process. This was essentially to defeat an NPC boss before a new member is recruited into the crew. Yet that may prove to be somewhat difficult and slow, seeing as the maximum number of threads an individual can be in is three. Given that, I told those who wish to join to go to Nihilus which is where the Fleeting Shadows will be heading; so far this includes me, Apocalyptica and Juli (Though Juli is not officially a member of the crew). So instead of having to recruit people by defeating an enemy, how about we fit this all into one arc?

So just a though. The arc naturally needs a setting and here is an idea for a background plot. There is unrest in Nihilus as the marines camp around the base of the mountains and hills, surrounding the shorelines. The marines are a high number and a mighty presence in the island of Nihilus. Equal to their strength are the revolutionaries who too have a mighty presence, yet their numbers are unclear since they sparsely locate themselves around the mountains, concealed from sight. The mood between the two factions are increadibly low due to the overall threat of war and grim northern winter of the island. Both factions are preparing for a war (well... battle) which will determine the control over the island.

In the middle of this tension is the main city of Nihilus, enjoying its private and economic prosperity. A treaty has been signed between the mayor of Nihilus and the marines known as the Treaty of Nihilus. It states that Nihilus is to remain its sovereign status, independent from the World Government, In return, supplies and resources will be provided for the marines. Little does anyone know, but the mayor has secretly created his own private army in Nihilus that are willing to take on the marines and revolutionaries when both sides are weakened. The mayor is a mysterious person, no one has ever seen him (not even high ranking marines, though he is a popular figure to the people of Nihilus who swallow the patriotism and authoritarian control. The mayor's voice is the colonel, who is also the head of the army, who deals with skirmishes around the city and aiding minor battles in fighting off some small revolutionaries around the outskirts.

So this is the general setting I've had. We can get into some more in depth plot development for this arc soon. But I would like to know overall opinions on this scenario? Also, if you wish to join the crew, what would you like to be doing in this plot?

[Shikoba]

I like the idea ^^

I don't know how I could engage Shikoba in the plot, The only idea I have so far is that Shikoba comes into the town/marinebase/anywhere. Because of his appearance he attracts some attention. Someone recognizes him from his bounty poster and call the marines. The marines come and they start to fight and then someone from the crew comes to join the fight XD

Bleh, I suck at coming up with plots..

[Jackie Estacado]

Sounds good to me

Sure there is a way to fit characters into that plot

[Bear]

Sounds pretty good for me, cept their is a transportation problem for Bear atm. Planning on having him go to jail after the arena fight. Maybe he could transfer to Nihilus because of the number of people in Orange Island's prison, but the chances of that happening are slim in many ways. Anyhow, I'll try to get Bear's thread done ASAP so I can find a way to somehow squeeze into the arc. >_<

[Sean]

Hey Shikoba, how about we make this a bounty hunter? Seeing as if you walk into the city, the public are more inclined to hand you over to their own private authorities rather than the marines. Bounty Hunters simply work for themselves and he could prove to be a pretty cool mid-boss for a thread. Even better, a bounty hunter that works for the Nihilus Army. That could possibly be a first step to gaining their attention. Though it would take effort for my character to take a direct intervention in helping you as he is more likely to leave you to die at first. Maybe the bounty hunter could be able to recognize Sean and thus force him to fight?

Have any ideas in mind Jackie?

As for Bear, I'm thinking of something to reflect upon the marines and revolutionaries conflict. Maybe as you are being transported to a temporary prison holding at a marine camp, the marines are ambushed and you can break out in the middle of marine and revolutionaries fighting? Hopefully some marines can join in this thread too.

[Jackie Estacado]

Hmm well maybe have Jackie get into a skirmish with some marines, someone in the private army witnesses it and recruits Jackie. But Jackie has a alterior motive that shall remain a secret (slaughtering Marines, and Stealing any thing of high value from Nihilus)

Or perhaps make it so that Jackie is just there slaughtering both Marine and Revolutionaries for no reason, besides beli and to increase the tension and making seem as if there killing one another to bring on the battle. So Jackie can steal all the valuable items in the chaos

[FrostDemon]

-raises hand-
If you guys want Marines in this thread, you can count on me.

[Sean]

How about Jackie being hired as a mercenary type figure from the Nihilus army to provoke further tension between the two factions?

Frost that sounds great to me. You're more than welcome to join in.

[Jackie Estacado]

As long as I get to eat and go in a killing Frenzy then so be it =D

[Shikoba]

Yeah, that sounds good. To be honest I don't think Shikoba will like the island too much so he will probably won't be hesitating to try to burn the Bounty Hunter with his bazooka. That'll probably turn some heads but that idea is pretty bad though. If you have any better ones feel free to tell me since. Shikoba doesn't quite understand how to act in the blue seas society he can end up pretty much anywhere..

Btw, If you need a Bounty Hunter involved I volunteer Behram

[Sthyr]

I like it. It's like substituting the boss fight for one big fight against many opponents (if I'm getting it right). I'll be there.

[Sean]

Behram would be a fine addition to his plot. Perhaps he can pursue Shikoba and later identify the bounties of the Fleeting Shadow members.

Indeed it is Sthyr, so something big is about to come down.

As soon as people do find their places. Then I'm willing to work upon the development some more. What I'm thinking of are four major NPC characters. A head figure for the marine faction, a head figure for the revolutionary faction, the colonel for the Nihilus Army and of course the mayor of Nihilus who will remain unseen and out of reach for now.