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- Posted: Sat, 29 May 2010 20:37:18 +0000
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S T O R Y
T H E O V E R W O R L D
S T O R Y
T H E O V E R W O R L D
This is a continuation of bloodred_rose_vampyre's "Heaven's Lost Child", which is now closed. Don't worry, this isn't going to be a "Hell's Lost Prince" or anything like that.
*If, for story purposes you'd like to know what precisely went on during "The war" that's relevant to this RP and story, say something or PM Child of Gehenna, it can either be added here or posted on the end of the original thread.
While the two Realms above and below the conflict were able to heal in relatively short order once Uriel and Sapphire ascended their respective thrones, Purgatory and Earth have remained in dire straights.
Earth, traditionally overseen by the Angels, contains a human population which is fragile, weak, and on the brink of losing hope. The environment is still reeling from nuclear winter and only now making a recovery from the devastation.
Purgatory, the only truly neutral domain of the four, has been almost devoid of souls and spirits for a decade now. A pittance when speaking of eternity, but devastating when those spirits are either trapped wrongfully in the bowels of Hell, enjoying wanton and undeserved joys in Heaven, or are terrorizing the fledgling human survivors looking for a way back home.
Heaven and Hell, Celestia and Sheol, still do not agree on everything and there are still conflicts between angels and demons. Within their own realms there are also many problems; King Uriel has openly advocated and allowed the restoration of Grace to Fallen Angels, something which has outraged many of the higher Seraphim in his court. In Hell, Overlord Sapphire is frequently criticized for taking an angelic mate and the effect of so much holy blood 'tainting' her children.
In truth, the only real difference between life before and after the war now is the mutual focus on restoring Purgatory and thereby restoring Earth. Demons have always plagued the mortal realm, but when its their afterlife at stake they become much easier to manage; if Purgatory isn't restored, where's a poor little archdemon to go after death? How can a Cherubim ask for guidance when the soul they're looking for is wandering lost in the desolate streets of San Diego?
This is the price of peace, so enjoy it while it lasts...
G I S T O F T H E P L O T
Anything underlined is stuff you NEED to know! So read up!
Celestia:
Is the IC name for the Kingdom of Heaven, home of the angels. It is currently ruled over by King Uriel (not to be confused with the Archangels), son of King Almaz and brother of King Ezekiel in Hell. Feel free to design and create new details for Celestia, as currently the only solid features are the general architecture of palaces and towers, Gabriel's Fountain, the constant air of Grace, and the orchards of Ambrosia.
Hell:
Sometimes referred to as Sheol, Tartarus, Netherworld, or whatever you prefer. It's home to the demons and ruled over by the Overlord Sapphire and her Consort/King Ezekiel. Given the nature of the previous RP, Hell has a few more details. It is divided into various levels similar to Dante's Divine Comedy, it includes the Overlord's Palace, the time-warping 'Pit' where various demons test their mettle and endurance, and Lucifer's Prison at the absolute bottom. Taken straight from Dante, Lucifer's prison is an icy wasteland whose blizzards are fed by the monster's beating wings. Close to Lucifer himself is a portal which leads from Hell to Earth (Don't ask me, ask Dante!).
Purgatory: (Read it all!)
A middle realm between Hell and Earth, Purgatory is supposed to house the spirits of the unborn or those awaiting rebirth in the cycle of reincarnation (an opt-in thing for the dead). Unfortunately, it was ravaged terribly by the war 10 years ago, casting said spirits into complete disorder, many were pulled into Hell by accident, but most were shot out into Earth with no idea what in the world was going on. Purgatory's palaces are still being repaired, but it's also quite empty... (I said all of it!)
Earth:
Tsk, tsk, what a big mess. The first major act of the war was the infiltration of demons into the Hearts of Men, particularly those in power. Nuclear war has devastated Human society and crippled the environment, the appearance of real, true-blue demons shattered the hopes of many communities for survival, while the revelation of angels brought salvation for others. After ten years of suffering to survive, most humans think of angels and demons not as true and almighty forces, but more like soft-spoken rumours and queries. No one denies them, but no one openly acknowledges them either.
Ascended Humans:
Not sure if they'll come up or not, but in the last story there were humans who had either Ascended or Fallen depending on their alignment. Essentially, a human in Celestia or Sheol. The thing with these humans is that along with their semi-cursed/divine nature, they were able to compete with Angels and Demons by having one specialized power and then a high aptitude for arcane/elemental magic (Flamethrower/Rock smash/Water gun/Razorleaf/lolpokemon).
Archangels: (Read it all!)
The four Archangels are: Gabriel, The Messenger. Michael, The Warrior. Azrael, The Angel of Death. And Uriel, The Judge. Each Archangel then has his own corresponding Order: Messengers, Warriors, Death, and Judgement. Typically angels of Gabriel fill the role of Guardians, or Ascended Humans, but since the Catastrophe on Earth more angels from all Orders have been taking up the mantle.
The Archangels themselves are NPCs, and you MUST have GM Permission to adopt the role of one for however long! These four characters are AS CLOSE TO GOD AND SATAN as this RP gets, they are not your friends, they are not chatty, and they're not all that interested in your petty problems. On that note:
God/Satan:
Do they exist? IC, yes. Are they in this? NO! Mentioned, many, many times. "Oh for the love of Lucifer."/"Oh dear God."
Grace:
This is what makes Angels Angelic, when an angel falls they lose their Grace. It's like a blessing, or if you wanna be really Christian "The Holy Spirit"
Evility:
Evililty is demonic power. It's what makes a demon have the willpower to actually vandalize and torture. Without this, they would be "just as bad as the angels". It's basically their willpower and strength.
Anything underlined is stuff you NEED to know! So read up!
Celestia:
Is the IC name for the Kingdom of Heaven, home of the angels. It is currently ruled over by King Uriel (not to be confused with the Archangels), son of King Almaz and brother of King Ezekiel in Hell. Feel free to design and create new details for Celestia, as currently the only solid features are the general architecture of palaces and towers, Gabriel's Fountain, the constant air of Grace, and the orchards of Ambrosia.
Hell:
Sometimes referred to as Sheol, Tartarus, Netherworld, or whatever you prefer. It's home to the demons and ruled over by the Overlord Sapphire and her Consort/King Ezekiel. Given the nature of the previous RP, Hell has a few more details. It is divided into various levels similar to Dante's Divine Comedy, it includes the Overlord's Palace, the time-warping 'Pit' where various demons test their mettle and endurance, and Lucifer's Prison at the absolute bottom. Taken straight from Dante, Lucifer's prison is an icy wasteland whose blizzards are fed by the monster's beating wings. Close to Lucifer himself is a portal which leads from Hell to Earth (Don't ask me, ask Dante!).
Purgatory: (Read it all!)
A middle realm between Hell and Earth, Purgatory is supposed to house the spirits of the unborn or those awaiting rebirth in the cycle of reincarnation (an opt-in thing for the dead). Unfortunately, it was ravaged terribly by the war 10 years ago, casting said spirits into complete disorder, many were pulled into Hell by accident, but most were shot out into Earth with no idea what in the world was going on. Purgatory's palaces are still being repaired, but it's also quite empty... (I said all of it!)
Earth:
Tsk, tsk, what a big mess. The first major act of the war was the infiltration of demons into the Hearts of Men, particularly those in power. Nuclear war has devastated Human society and crippled the environment, the appearance of real, true-blue demons shattered the hopes of many communities for survival, while the revelation of angels brought salvation for others. After ten years of suffering to survive, most humans think of angels and demons not as true and almighty forces, but more like soft-spoken rumours and queries. No one denies them, but no one openly acknowledges them either.
Ascended Humans:
Not sure if they'll come up or not, but in the last story there were humans who had either Ascended or Fallen depending on their alignment. Essentially, a human in Celestia or Sheol. The thing with these humans is that along with their semi-cursed/divine nature, they were able to compete with Angels and Demons by having one specialized power and then a high aptitude for arcane/elemental magic (Flamethrower/Rock smash/Water gun/Razorleaf/lolpokemon).
Archangels: (Read it all!)
The four Archangels are: Gabriel, The Messenger. Michael, The Warrior. Azrael, The Angel of Death. And Uriel, The Judge. Each Archangel then has his own corresponding Order: Messengers, Warriors, Death, and Judgement. Typically angels of Gabriel fill the role of Guardians, or Ascended Humans, but since the Catastrophe on Earth more angels from all Orders have been taking up the mantle.
The Archangels themselves are NPCs, and you MUST have GM Permission to adopt the role of one for however long! These four characters are AS CLOSE TO GOD AND SATAN as this RP gets, they are not your friends, they are not chatty, and they're not all that interested in your petty problems. On that note:
God/Satan:
Do they exist? IC, yes. Are they in this? NO! Mentioned, many, many times. "Oh for the love of Lucifer."/"Oh dear God."
Grace:
This is what makes Angels Angelic, when an angel falls they lose their Grace. It's like a blessing, or if you wanna be really Christian "The Holy Spirit"
Evility:
Evililty is demonic power. It's what makes a demon have the willpower to actually vandalize and torture. Without this, they would be "just as bad as the angels". It's basically their willpower and strength.
Post by Child of Gehenna.
