The Aviary - [Literate | O/A]

[Osiris-Lee]

Welcome


The Aviary.

It’s the venue that everyone talks about, in the elite circles of the exceedingly wealthy. It’s the venue that, if you break their rules, you will be banned from entering no matter who you are. It’s the venue that everyone talks about, but very few have ever been invited to. Exclusive is the only word for the circular building perched among the mountains. Entrance is by invite of the host only, but once inside the guests have their pick of the food, the wines and the entertainments as their leisure. The lights are never dim, and the music never stops.

The guests are here to play a deadly game, though.

Below the Aviary, well hidden the view of any aeroplane, passer-bys or law, lies the Labyrinth. It is here that men and women from all over the world are thrown to pit themselves against its twists and turns. It is here that they will risk their lives to reach the centre, and then to escape again without falling into one of its many traps. It is here that they will become pawns in an elaborate betting game run by the seriously wealthy, to be part of a blood-sport that is strictly illegal, yet incredibly profitable. They are the entertainment, the game. Unfortunately, it is unlikely they will ever know it.


This is the IC thread, please do not ask questions here. All questions please post in the OOC thread.
Profiles May be found: [Here]

introduction | rules | the runners | the guests | the staff | accepted

[Osiris-Lee]

The Rules


o1. Follow all Gaia T.o.S.
o2. This is a literate RP. I expect you to understand what this means. I reserve the right to reject profiles as I see fit. Please don’t b***h at me if this happens.
o3. No godmodding or powerplaying. If I feel you’re doing so, you’ll be told.
o4. If you will be absent for over a week, please leave a message in the OOC thread about it. Otherwise, if there is no contact for a week, your character will be removed from play.
o5. I want roleplayers who can show initiative in this roleplay, not just followers. Unless you're willing to help make the plot as we go, don't bother applying :3
o6. To show you’ve read the rules, please post this at the end of your reservation form: Peaches.
o7. Just a request: Please no fonts below size 9. It hurts my eyes.
o8. Your character may die. Do not kill another's character without their permission, though. If you do kill off your character, feel free to submit another one to take their place. It's a blood sport, people are going to die.
o9. Violence is more than permitted, but please keep the gorey details down. For the T.o.S.
1o. This is my roleplay, my rules. I can change them as I see fit. Otherwise, Jyenna is the only other authority in this roleplay. Please refer to one of us if you have a question, or problem.



How to Join


To express your interest in joining this roleplay, please fill out the ‘Reservation form’ and PM it to me. You can find it below. Once I accept you, please head over to the Profile Thread and fill out the profile format, then post it up there. If there are any problems with it, I’ll let you know via PM.

When filling out your reservation form, please remember these few things:
Firstly, this roleplay takes place in a world similar to our own, technology wise. Concerning magic, you are all human and have none. There are magical creatures and some forms of magic in the world, however, unless we have decided otherwise, you shall not be able to harness them. Weaponry wise, the Guests may hold whatever they wish, however, the Runners will be restricted to whatever I allocate them unless they pick something else up.

Reservation form, to be PMed to me.

[b]Username[/b]:
[b]Character Name[/b]:
[b]Age[/b]:
[b]Gender[/b]:
[b]Runner/Guest/Staff? [/b]:
[b]Appearance[/b]: (Link, please. If you have no picture, please include a very brief description)
[b]Posting colour[/b]:
[b]Assigned Weapon[/b]: (This section ONLY applies if you are a runner. I will fill this out for you. This will be the only weapon your character will begin the roleplay with, and no complaining about what I give you. I'm The Host, after all.)

[b]RP Sample[/b]:

introduction | rules | the runners | the guests | the staff | accepted

[Osiris-Lee]

The Runners

The first thing you see when you open your eyes is the sky. Bright blue, or perhaps grey, your view is unimpeded. There is a slight ache in your head – perhaps you were drugged, or hit there – and consciousness comes slowly. Somewhere nearby a large wall of hedge, too thick to penetrate, looms towards the sky. You are not at home, and the note you find on your person makes little clear.



”My dear Runner,
We apologise for the rude circumstances of your arrival, however your participation is not up for questioning. You shall make your way to the centre of our labyrinth and retrieve the item you find there. Once acquired, you shall then make your way back to this spot. Only then shall you be permitted to return to whence you came.

Be forewarned, though: our labyrinth is a treacherous thing. She may snap at your heels or offer you meadows of flowers. Do not trust her, nor anyone you may meet within her boundaries. To do so may be your downfall. Eliminate yourself of all foreign threats.

We are watching,
Your Host. “


No mentions of why you’re here, or what you may be facing. All you know is that somehow, you have to make your way through this labyrinth and find the centre. And then get back again.


The labyrinth is almost entirely set outdoors. On your travels you may pass through your stereotypical hedge maze paths, through courtyards with moving walls and have to pass over waterfalls, rivers and ravines. There are puzzle walls, sphinxes with riddles and physical challenges you may have to face, all the while watching out for other players who may be there to harm or help you. Perhaps, though, they are not even players at all…

You will begin your journey with only one weapon, which shall be allocated to you on submitting your reservation form.

introduction | rules | the runners | the guests | the staff | accepted

[Osiris-Lee]

The Guests


”My dear guest,

We cordially invite you to a few days entertainment up at our humble holdings in the Gambier mountains. All meals and beverages are included, but we simply insist you participate in The Game while you are staying with us. Other entertainment shall be provided, of course, but The Game will be the highlight of your visit, we assure you. Please répondez s'il vous plait as soon as you are able, for the entertainment shall begin two weeks from now.

Yours sincerely,
Your Host. “


There are no two ways about it, you were almost quivering with excitement on receiving this letter. It came on thick paper, written in a rich green ink and with this in hand, you are guaranteed entrance to The Aviary, an honour many in your elite circle would kill to attain. Perhaps you are a regular there, so the excitement is not so crisp on the mind, but whoever you are you are wealthy. It’s not an invitation you will refuse. After all, The Game is something that your circle has whispered about since forever, and to actually be privy to it… well, it will give you gloating rights for the next few years.


The Aviary is a circular building perched high up in the Gambier mountains. It is the home of The Host – a mysterious benefactor whom none of met face to face – and the home of ‘The Game’, a vicious blood sport where the rich place bets on ‘Runners’ in the Aviary’s vast labyrinth. Bets on who will survive the longest, on who will kill who and, of course, on the highest stakes: on who might just make their way back out alive.

The Aviary itself is decorated with every luxury this spoilt crowd could wish for. The floor is carpeted with a material so thick one almost feels as though they are sinking into it, and the kitchen and staff are always there to cater for the guests’ every whim. The rooms are decorated in heavy colours and woods, oozing a traditional luxury designed to offend no-one. Aside from The Game, there are several forms of entertainment such as live performances, pool tables and a vast garden outside for guests to roam through. Of course, with so many rich, spoilt people in one place, tensions and rivalries are bound to boil over from time to time. Perhaps the Aviary is an even less safe place to be than in the Labyrinth below…

You are there as a guest of The Host. Your character shall be expected to behave as one, lest they suffer The Host’s wrath…

introduction | rules | the runners | the guests | the staff | accepted

[Osiris-Lee]

The Staff


”Most valued employee,

Once again we am holding The Game, and wish to remind you of our contract. Your services will be required between the dates enclosed, and the pay your usual fair. As always, meals are included and you shall be compensated for whatever you may be leaving at the time.

You will find your lodgings and uniforms in their normal places.

- The Host. “


It’s likely you’ve been trapped in this job for a long time, though you may be some of the fresh blood The Host has recruited to keep his aviary looking fresh. It’s not a full time job, but the pay is substantial and likely enough to keep you quiet. Perhaps you are an entertainer, banging away on the piano while tittering guests hardly pay you attention. Maybe you’re a maid, avoiding some of the more lecherous types while maintaining The Aviary’s spotless visage. There are many roles that keep The Aviary running smoothly, and your opinion on The Game hardly matters. You’re paid well enough to keep your mouth shut.

Aren’t you?

introduction | rules | the runners | the guests | the staff | accepted

[Osiris-Lee]

Accepted Players

Runners:


Username: Osiris-Lee
Character Name: Zachary Grant
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Runner or Guest? : Runner
Appearance: Appearance Pending
Posting colour: #336 699
Assigned Weapon: A Hatchet

Username: ...Jyenna? I think it's Jyenna
Character name: Mattie de'Medici
Age: 18
Gender: p***s. Male.
Runner or Guest?: Runner
Appearance: Appearance Pending
Posting colour: Dark Blue.
Assigned Weapon: A spork

Username: OMG Explosions Hurt
Character Name: Jordan Faith Jones
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Runner/Guest/Staff?: Runner
Appearance: Jordan is below average height, standing around 5'5", slim and in shape without being "athletic". Her wavy, hot pink hair is almost long enough for her to sit on but she generally keeps it in a high ponytail with a few stray hairs framing her face. Her skin is tanned, but not unnaturally so, and her medium brown eyes are rather large. If her head were any smaller they would look strangely out of proportion, but they manage to be wide without being obnoxiously so. Various piercings are scattered across her body: bellybutton, tongue, left eyebrow. Not to mention two in each ear lobe and one in the upper part of each ear. Her tattoos, however, are hidden beneath her clothes in more intimate places. They're fairly simple, colorful flower designs meant for the eyes of her lover only.
Posting colour: DarkOrchid
Assigned Weapon: Switchblade

Username: Yllibb
Character Name: Billy Maize
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Runner/Guest/Staff? : Runner
Appearance: Billy Maize
Posting colour: Steelblue
Assigned Weapon: Rubber Hand on a Stick

Username: Weeping_Crimson_Roses
Character Name: Aerin Tenpo
Age:Twenty years, five months, and 4 days to be exact.
Gender:Elle est une femme. (Female)
Runner/Guest/Staff? : Runner
Appearance: [X]
Posting colour: lightsteelblue for speech. Grey for everything else.
Assigned Weapon: Metal Flamingo



Guests:


Username: Osiris-Lee
Character Name: Arvia el’Douay
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Runner or Guest?: Guest
Appearance: Arvia
Posting colour: #668E86

Username: Jyenna
Character Name: Isaiah Sterling
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Runner or Guest? : Guest
Appearance: Appearance pending
Posting colour: Black

Username: xRian
Character Name:Amelia Elyse Vidaime
Age:21
Gender:Female
Runner or Guest?:Guest
Appearance: Appearance pending.
Posting colour: Seagreen.



The Staff:

Username: xRian
Character Name: Loraine Lockeheart
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Runner/Guest/Staff? : Staff.
Appearance: [X]
Posting colour: Deeppink.

Username: Osiris-Lee
Character Name: Candace “Candy” MIller
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Runner/Guest/Staff? : Staff
Appearance: [Eye Candy]
Posting colour: #80b85e

Username: Jyenna
Character Name: Tina Dale
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Runner/Guest/Staff? : Staff
Appearance: Tina’s something of an athlete. She works out frequently, lifting weights, boxing, you name it. So she’s in fantastic shape. In fact, she’s not one to get into a fight with. She’ll knock you on your a** so fast, your head (and hers) would spin. So as
So as far as build goes, she’s slender, but built. Her skin is a dark olive, and a mass of slightly curly black hair sits unwaveringly on top of her head, reaching down a few inches past her shoulders. She’s got big black eyes, and kind of a deer-in-headlights look to her.
Posting colour: Violet

Username: Weeping_Crimson_Roses
Character Name: Gabrielle (Brie) Jones
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Runner/Guest/Staff? : Staff
Appearance: [x]
Posting colour: #d2164f

introduction | rules | the runners | the guests | the staff | accepted

[Osiris-Lee]

Reserved

[Osiris-Lee]

Reserved