[Online] [40k] [PbP] DH2e — The Hunts of Aurliria

The world of Aurliria stands proud in its loyalty to the Imperium. Its noble dynasties rule through ancient bloodlines, their prestige earned on the hunting fields and battlefields alike. To outsiders, Aurliria is a frozen jewel of tradition and faith — a place where the Emperor’s will is honoured in all things.

But even the most loyal worlds draw the Inquisition’s gaze. Rumours have reached them of traditions twisted into cruelty, of hunts where the prey is not beast but man, and of dynasties whose secrets are darker than they claim.

A cell of fresh acolytes has been dispatched to one of Aurliria’s great houses. Their charge: to learn the truth behind these whispers, and to root out whatever corruption hides in the snows and forests of this devout world. Yet in a land where nobles rule with iron pride and every tradition carries the weight of centuries, even the Inquisition treads carefully.

The hunt is on — and what the acolytes discover here may prove only the beginning of a far greater shadow yet to come.

System: Dark Heresy 2nd Edition, it's similar to the other FFG 40k systems such as Only War, Black Crusade, Rogue Trader, etc.

Players: None currently, but I'm searching for five/six

Method of Play: We will be using Discord along with a Dicebot, and no battlemaps. Combat will be theatre of mind

Notes: This is going to — ideally — be a short to medium length investigation on the world of Aurliria. Your acolytes will be freshly recruited into this Inquisitorial retinue, but will likely be proficient in their own fields, as you'll be starting with some bonus XP. My plan is to get a group of players together, at which point we'll work on creating the Inquisitor's demeanour and personality, which will influence the types of characters that could be within their retinues.

My intent is that at the end of this investigation, we will have a ~10 year timeskip. We will go over what your characters have done in those years, and how they have grown, and then they will return as a group and delve into the next investigation together.

While the setting of 40k is a grim and dark place, and one that I enjoy writing about, the server will be LGBTQ friendly, and you should be too.

Feel free to ask general questions in this thread as other potential players may also have the same questions, but if you are interested in applying, please send me a DM with the following questions:

1. Why do you want to join this game?
2. Tell me about another character you've played, something interesting that they've done.
3. Please provide an RP sample, either freshly made, or a screenshot of another game you've been in.
4. What kind of character would you like to see alongside you in the Inquisitorial retinue?
5. What kind of character would you NOT like to see alongside you in the Inquisitorial retinue?