Board for adventure!
Steamhawke is a steampunk role-playing game set in an original fantasy world.
In the 19th century the nations of Terra are undergoing a second industrial revolution. Steam power is now so advanced that ships can rise from the surface of the ocean. These "sky ships" come in all shapes and sizes, and mankind uses them for trade, for luxury, and for war.
Always getting themselves into trouble are the Sky Pirates. Whether seen as deceitful villains, or noble romantics, these pirates make names for themselves by plundering other vessels and exploring the world in search of treasure.
Members of this site portray the crew members of the pirate ship Steamhawke under the command of Captain Daenelia Bradley.
Ask yourself these questions:
- Do you enjoy writing?
- Do you like pirates, fantasy or steampunk?
- Do you want to roleplay in a brand new fictional setting?
You know you want to join today!
Latest News Items
» Chapter 4 begins, Site is upgraded
Posted on Sat Feb 18th, 2012 @ 8:53pm by Snot Rag Chops McGinty in General News
In Chapter 4 the Steamhawke is travelling through a mysterious alchemical fog in search of the lost treasure which could be hidden inside. It would be a good idea to write posts with a spooky atmosphere. As always you can use the private messaging system to suggest stories to people, or chat with anyone using the shout box. There is still plenty of opportunity for new players to join the game, for example their characters could have came aboard the ship just before it left the port.
The site itself has been upgraded with a new version of the Nova roleplaying system. Several sections of the site have a new look and feel. One of the changes is to joint-posting. Once you start editing a post, a temporary "lock" is placed on the post so that nobody else can unintentionally overwrite your changes. You can then remove the lock once you have saved the post. The lock only lasts five minutes after you finish editing, so even if you forget to remove it, the story can continue!
Please let us know if you encounter any bugs when using the new version of the site. We'll keep doing our best to make Steamhawke the best roleplaying experience you've ever had.
Five & Daenelia.
» Chapter 3 to end
Posted on Sat Feb 11th, 2012 @ 12:25pm by Captain Daenelia Bradley in General News
Remember when I said 'Chapters will last for 2 or 3 weeks' and then we ended up with a chapter running for nearly double that? Well, chapter 3 will end next weekend, on Saturday February 18th. That is officially the last day a post can still go up. You should wrap up any posts you are currently in, or quickly write a post before then if there is something vital you want your character to do.
If you are stuck, please contact me. If you have writer's block or no inspiration, I will join up with you or match you with a partner to finish up your post. You can also pm Five/McGinty of course, or any other player of your choice.
It would also be a good idea, for streamlining chapter 4, if you do get in touch with me about what you'd really like your character to do in the next chapter. Obviously we will be leaving Mypos soon, in whatever way, to go into this mysterious fog where the treasure may be. Your character's story should therefore take place on board the ship or on the exploration of the foggy waters. Your character has as much influence on what happens next as anyone else. Take your chance, make your character shine. If you are unsure, feel free to brainstorm with me or Five/McGinty.
Currently we have 17 members, 15 of which are active, and between us we have written 85 posts. We have a great story going on here, and we will be doing some epic things over the next chapters.
» First Mate and Kitchen Girl
Posted on Tue Feb 7th, 2012 @ 5:19pm by Captain Daenelia Bradley in General News
After a bit of quiet time, we are back with two new members: new kitchen girl Lynae Dewhurst and our first mate Aeolus Quetzalcoatl. Check out ther bio's in the Character list. Please feel free to invite them to post with you anytime.
While you're looking at the Character list, also check out the new NPC's, Carol the War Dog Pack Leader and Scarlett the Gunner. They are tied to the accounts of Ed our handyman and Julian Salazar. You can include them in a joint post, and the respective players will then also be able to write for their NPC's.
Right now we have 18 active members writing for Steamhawke, and we're just four months underway.
Right now there are a couple of important posts being written. One where we determine where we go next, and another where we try to bust our Elphin deckhand Finn out of prison. After that, we will set an end date for Chapter 3, which lasted longer than I anticipated.
If you have any posts you would like to be included in Chapter 3, please let me know, so I can wait for you to post it!
» Another new face!
Posted on Sat Feb 4th, 2012 @ 7:29pm by Captain Daenelia Bradley in General News
First of all, I'd like to welcome the latest addition to the crew: Valmier Blackbar, our Elphin Engineer. This will be the first player-made Elphin, and we are looking forward to see how the Elphins develop with Valmier as a template.
There is one joint post underway where we determine the location of the treasure. I hope to post this somewhere in the next 4 days. We will also start a joint post to rescue Finn, for which we have one volunteer so far. There are several other joint posts in the making, but if you're currently not writing and you want to: just pm me or McGinty/Five.
We've also had to say goodbye to a few members. Nasrin has been put safely ashore, but if she wants to come back at any point, I am sure the Captain can be persuaded to go back to Mypos.
As for how long this chapter will last: it is difficult. I had hoped we could do one chapter ever 2 or 3 weeks, but we (or just me) seem to be taking longer than that. We may need to make each chapter last 4 weeks, to make sure everyone can get a bit of their story in. For now, I am aiming to end this chapter February 15. If you are stuck, or feel you won't be able to complete your post in time, please pm me.
Also, if you have a story or plot idea for your character, I'd appreciate a simple message as well. It is up to me to coordinate storylines and if I know what everyone has planned. Who knows, I may be able to tie some of your storylines together, and bring characters closer. Don't be shy with shooting me a pm.
And lastly: we have a Steamhawke Tumblr. Feel free to follow us, and pm me if you have something about Steamhawke you'd like to see re-blogged or mentioned.
» General Chapter 3 News
Posted on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 @ 7:23pm by Snot Rag Chops McGinty in General News
If you're looking for story ideas, there's a couple of things you could join in with.
Captain Daenelia is visiting the royal library to search for clues to decipher the treasure map. If you join her in this quest you get to help decide where to take the story next. Reply to her on the forum or send a message to her on here.
If you've read the post Fish out of water you will know that the NPC Herring Finn has been arrested and thrown in the high court dungeons. Maybe it's time for a jail break?
We've added new postions for War Dogs - a vicious attack unit to lead the charge when boarding ships or assaulting land targets. If you have any friends you think might be interested in becoming a war dog, or taking any of the other open positions on the ship, tell them about Steamhawke! We are also open to ideas for new positions to add to the game. If you think your existing character would be better suited to another position, you can also request a transfer.
Remember that you can use the forum to talk about stories or to chat with other members.
Latest Mission Posts
» Letter from a friend
Mission: Storm Brewing
Posted on Wed Feb 22nd, 2012 @ 8:52pm by Snot Rag Chops McGinty
My dearest Daenelia,
McGinty informed me that you were heading towards Seaport, which is how I knew to have this letter delivered to our old room at Barnacle's Bar. I trust that you will open it immediately, instead of putting it aside and only remembering to read it weeks later.…
» Into the mist
Mission: Storm Brewing
Posted on Sat Feb 18th, 2012 @ 8:42pm by Snot Rag Chops McGinty & Captain Daenelia Bradley
A dense fog was situated ten miles north of the island of Mypos, one of the many islands of the nation known as Elladia. The fog had been around as long as anyone could remember, as if no wind could disturb it. The sky ship Steamhawke had flown into the…
» Unfurl the sails!
Mission: Mypos or Bust
Posted on Sat Feb 18th, 2012 @ 7:49pm by Snot Rag Chops McGinty
The mornings in Myposia were always calm. Men setting off to work, women tending children, shopkeepers opening up their shops. And Kristos, Mypos' Chosen King, enjoyed watching his subjects going about their business. Particularly the business of a young Myposian woman, who was taking a bath right now. Always at…
» Taking the scenic route
Mission: Mypos or Bust
Posted on Sat Feb 18th, 2012 @ 5:20am by Mate Isaak Alkaev & Master Ashrieda Sjaarda
It was early evening when the newly-hired helmsman, Isaak Alkaev, went to pay the Steamhawke his very first visit. The graying man paused before it to look over it, taking in his new home before walking up to board, apparently unconcerned with the fact that the Captain wasn't around to…
» Escape
Mission: Mypos or Bust
Posted on Fri Feb 17th, 2012 @ 8:45pm by Master Brem de Berg & Captain Daenelia Bradley & Lieutenant Aeolus Quetzalcoatl
He had somehow gotten stuck. Brem de Berg, the chief engineer on the Steamharke, master of the clockwork device had tried to get through the hole in the corner of his cage and somehow had found himself to large around the waist to get fully through. That wasn't his only…
Latest Personal Logs
» The 'Anti'-grav glove.
Posted on Tue Feb 7th, 2012 @ 11:58pm by Sailor Valmier Blackbar
I've been in Mypos for about 3 weeks now. Doing engine repairs for the ships down the water docks isn't good money but it's enough.
I've been working on an 'Anti-gravity' devise in the form of a glove, to day I completed it!! I cannot tell you how happy I…
» Playing with matches
Posted on Sun Feb 5th, 2012 @ 5:40pm by Sailor Valmier Blackbar
Today I found a box of matches on the floor, they were in good condition and made from a mixture potassium and magnesium, weather proof and bright.
Out of curiosity I lighted one just to see how the faired with the ones I normally used. Low and behold it ignited…
» Trapped
Posted on Wed Jan 25th, 2012 @ 9:43pm by Master Brem de Berg
Well thats another fine mess you've gotten yourself in, isn't it! How could you think that you'd get some sort of discount for delivering such a small box to these people. Trapped in a sodding cage with so many things close to hand but just out of reach.
I mean,…
» Cannon Reinforcement Notes
Posted on Sun Jan 1st, 2012 @ 1:08pm by Sailor Edward Marketh 2nd
Ran a fourth test on dextrocite spring cannon. Better than expected. Suffered minor forehead lacerations from flying shrapnel. Injury rate improved over previous firings. Reminder: Get bandages from ship doctor. Reminder #2: Hide behind boxes when firing cannons.
Had some success making supports with dextrocite alloy. Appears stronger. Difficult to…
» The last biscuit
Posted on Mon Dec 19th, 2011 @ 8:36pm by Captain Daenelia Bradley
McGinty just told me we ra out of biscuits. He gave me the last one, with my hot chocolate. Thankfully it was the cook who made the hot chocolate. Maybe I can ask him to bake a few cookies before we land. Just for the girls, obviously. Not that I…