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(A very short) Synopsis:


This is a dark role play about what happens when calamity strikes the earth and humanity struggles to gain control. We are open and accepting, I would like to have about six people including myself. :3


My fellow writers thus far:

bob-comander


Rules:
1. OOC thread: OOC thread. Most planning and such goes here...you can post characters here as well unless you just really want to PM them to me.
2. No Godmoding (duh)
3. No OP characters (of course)
4. No one liners please...
5.um...have fun? smile

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The More...Formal Introduction, History, Setting, and Plot


History
At one point in the history of the world, two kingdoms existed. They fought over land, resources, and anything that seemed worth their attention. The kingdoms of Gailardia and Dystcordia were once great and powerful, not a single tear nor drop of blood was shed on the land. Then the land fell to dust and citizens struggled to survive while the royalty lived in splendor. Citizens began to fight over food, and the uprisings began. Insects plagued the land and animals began hunting people to quench their own hunger. The already dilapidated buildings crumbled and crushed many people. Forests were burned and houses were abandoned. The royals fled from the angry citizens and their castles were pillaged. However, that was about twenty years ago, before the kingdoms were disbanded, before a natural disaster hit, and before chaos took over the world.

Around thirteen years after the rulers fled their kingdoms, people had learned to work together and rule themselves. The rulers were not heard from and no one bothered to find out where they went. The people were filled with hope and joy. It was a time of prosperity and peace...at least until the storm struck. Thirteen years ago, thirteen years after the rulers had fled and peace had reigned, a meteor shower stormed the planet. A few meteors, seven rocks the size of mountains, had come crashing down. They destroyed villages and farms, drained large water sources, and killed many people and animals. The world was once again in ruin, and people were devastated. The land became shrouded in darkness...and yet one ray of light found it's way, a stray strand of hope that would make or break the inhabitants who lived there.

The meteors from space contained an unknown substance that started a chemical reaction with the inhabitants. Many people began to experience enhanced abilities over the course of time. Those with these "abilities" became known by the few who survived the storm as the "Gifted." Some gained the ability to tell what others are thinking, others found they could move things with their mind, and some even gained minor control over specific elements. The people looked to the "Gifted" in hope that they could someday restore the balance and peace. They moved away from the ruined cities in search of a haven where they could start over. New villages were built, but even still it was rare if more than a hundred people were in the same area. It has been seven more years since that time and as the years pass and fade away, so too does the light and hope that the people once had
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Setting: (more of a "here is what the people are up to" type thing)

The planet, that has had no name up until now is known as the planet Atylera (ah tee leh ruh) by the people. It is twenty years after the fall of the kingdoms. The continent on which the kingdoms reigned has been named Asche, an ancient word that means 'remains of the sacred flame.' There is a single mountain range which divides Asche in half and forests scatter across the lands. There are few sources of water left, and the land is mostly covered with barren plains. (I will provide a map or something later maybe...)

Twenty years after the fall of the kingdoms...but where exactly did those rulers go? There were few who survived, even after the storm. Nobles from both kingdoms had founded their own safe haven, a city deep in a dying fortress of trees that plagued the lone mountain range. The young ones who were just born at the fleeing hour are now grown, trained and schooled in their craft of ruling, and ready to take back what was once theirs. As with every group of people, there were those who sought revenge, those who thought that they were stripped of their rights. There were also those who did not share those feelings and simply wanted peace for the nation...and then there were the ones who were sought glory and honor, wishing only to be praised. News of the calamity that had fallen upon their old kingdom was brought by their faithful servants. The time was drawing nigh when they would make a move to reign again, be their intentions noble, or not.

The people of the world had been through a hell of a lot in the last two decades. Food was still scarce though the good neighbors shared with anyone in need. Most people were finding that with their new-found abilities, they were better off and did what they could to help people. They grew crops, repaired and built houses, and even found water sources that were otherwise not available. Others were afraid and ran to the wilderness to escape their abilities, fearful of what they might do. They wanted nothing to do with their power, weary of the destruction it could bring. In some cases, they left to hone their so that they could protect the ones that they loved. Those gifted learned how to hunt and occasionally would provide their findings to their friends, thought rarely went back to living among the people.

There were a few people whose dark thoughts clouded their minds. They were angry and bitter for what had happened. Some lost loved ones, others went from a plush life to having to live in poverty, and some were just tainted from the beginning, always angry at one thing or another. At first they blamed the nobles, then the storm, and now...the Gifted. These villagers soon banned together to go after the gifted. They broke windows of gifted people's shops, burned their stables and crops, and sometimes went as far as chasing them away from towns and cities. Some Gifted fled into the nearby woods or fields to live solitary lives in cottages, away from their persecutors. Others stayed, protected by their neighbors who would not stand for the way their fellow villagers were acting.

Lastly, there is a secret organization that came into existence right after the storm. The organization consists of people who study science and are all but obsessed in finding the way the world works. These people have dedicated their lives to researching the storm. What caused it, where the rocks are large as mountains came from, what they are made of, and most importantly- how the Gifted came to be. At first the scientists focused mostly on the composition of the rocks, but then it was not enough. They thirsted for knowledge and hunted the Gifted. Moving from town to town, the organization captured anyone who expressed any sort of strengthened ability. There are many facilities hiding along the vast plains where Gifted have been captured and studied. The facilities are hidden fortresses, impenetrable and nearly impossible to find. No one knows what goes on there because of all the Gifted that have gone in, not one has come out alive.


Plot:
Well....as you can probably tell, my dear readers, there is a lot going on right now. The poor gifted (who were once ordinary people!!!) are suddenly given these powers. Some people worship them, others hate them and want to kill them, and then there are those creepy dudes who want to study them!! Whoa! I wonder what those science dudes are planning...sure sounds scary! And not only that, but then we have these people who used to be nobles off in some weird forest land who want to take over the world? What in the world is going on here?!?!?! Well my friends, if you think you have any idea what is going to happen, I can assure you that you are dead wrong...but why don't you read to find out?
Love,
Your servants, the writers of this role play.

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Characters!!!
(The fun stuff)


There are going to be three types of main characters controlled by our writers in this story. There are:
Gifted (who live in villages, or one their own..just trying to live life...need at least 3)
Nobles (those who live in that place in the woods...they can be gifted or non gifted. need at least 3)
Scientists (those creepy people who are....well....yeah....we need at least 2 of these dudes)

I might try and play one of each...it would be nice if everyone could try and double up and do about two characters each. Is that manageable? If you need a template, here you go:

Gaia name:
Character name:
Character type: (scientist, gifted, noble)
Background: (how they grew up or some interesting facts that have made them who they are today)
Personality:
Power/Ability: (primarily for gifted characters, but for non gifted you could list any proficiency with weapons or...some sort of hobby/knowledge maybe?)
Description: (This can be a picture (usually anime...) or you can hand write one if you like...)

*Also, you can post your character profiles in OOC thread and I will post them here


GIFTED
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Gaia name: bob-comander
Character name: Shoto Rei
Character type: gifted
Background: Shoto
Personality: Shoto is the kind of guy you don't want to get mad. It is hard to anger him, but when he does he goes all out on whoever, or whatever, pissed him off. In addition, he is a quiet moody fellow who rarely finds joy in things, and sees each new event as more work to be done.
Power/Ability: Shoto has the ability to warp steel to an extent. His ability of control have given him the power to wield a sword sharper than humanly possible, because of his ability to line up the broken or chipped edges into a single line.
Description:
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NOBLE
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Gaia name: Svet_Bessmertnaya
Character name: Artemisia Gailardia
Character type: Noble
Background: Artemisia was three when her family fled to the forest. Her parents were the King and Queen and have been schooling her since then to take back the land, but she has no particular interest in what they have in mind. Still, when required, she will walk, talk, and quack like the princess she is.
Personality: Artemisia is quiet, but not shy. If she has something to say she will say it. Due to her parents constantly trying to train her to be a princess, she enjoys the peace and quiet of the surrounding woods. She has not had the opportunity to meet new people and is always curious, but instead of asking questions and being open like most, she sits back and observes instead.
Power/Ability: Artemisia has the power to read people's minds. She can hear what they are thinking and project her thoughts in to someone's head, so long as they are not too far away. (usually less than a mile distance only) The downside to her power is that on top of her ability, she also experiences the emotions of the person through their subconscious. She also can not tune out people's pain or voices no matter what she does. Her only escape is distance.
Description:
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SCIENTIST
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Gaia name: bob-comander
Character name: Arri Sharpe
Character type: scientist
Background: Allan was one of a very few select people who survived the blast of the Seven Impacts. At first he was horribly depressed, and attempted to kill himself on several occasions. Now, he has come to terms with it, and seeks to understand it.
Personality: Slightly out of touch with the world as if he isn't always paying attention. That being said, he tries to show compassion anywhere it wont interfere with his research.
Power/Ability: He is smart, but that's about it. His skills at chemistry, particularly with this new element are unmatched.
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