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 Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:03 pm
{{ ..::We meet you at the crossroads of your imagination, dreams, and worst nightmares::.. }} ~This roleplay covers genres from paranormal activity, action, fantasy, historical, and even sci-fi! Anything is possible! This roleplay is based on my own craziness and...yes...a hint of Inception me thinks!~ ╔══════════════╗
~This rp is open and accepting!~
Moderators: Hoshiko104 & Solais Spade
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:25 pm
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"Mommy! Daddy! I had a bad dream again! But it was so real! It was going to get me this time!"
"Dear, hush, it's alright now. Mommy and Daddy are here now."
"Honey, this is getting out of hand. I think we should give them a call."
"Yes. I think you're right. I hope they can help..."
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:52 pm
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The Dreams
┗━━━━━━━━━┛ There are dreams that you wish you could just wake up from, nightmares that seem much too real to be allowed, and shadows that seem to stalk you when you close your eyes.
When it becomes unbearable' you can only turn to the real experts who can help you wake up and never have the dream again. They are...The Dream Catchers
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:11 pm
 The Dream Catchers Nestled in the bustling city of New York is an building that houses the DreamCatcher business. There you will find a group of people who specialize in dreams. Yes, dreams. They will enter your dream as you sleep and guide your subconscious self through the maze of your mind. There, they will help you confront the root of your sleepless plague. They guarantee it...or your money back. Besides, they definitely want to complete to mission and exit your dreamworld...otherwise they will become stuck within it and their physical body will become a vegetable.How does a Dream Catcher do their job? Dream Catchers usually work in pairs or groups since you never know what they will come across in a dream. When a request comes in, the description of the problem is reviewed by the Chief and the proper team is selected for the job. The selection is usually based on the strengths/weaknesses of the team and how well they would interact with the dreamer. The dreamer comes to the SLEEP Lab and along with the agents, enter into glass covered capsules. Once in the capsule, they all enter a sleep-like state and everyone's stats are monitored by the Dream Scientist and Assistant to ensure safety. Once the dreamer starts to dream, the Dream Catchers Agents will find themselves transported to the dreamscape of the dreamer. First the Dream Catchers must find the dreamer, who can take on a different form, since it's their dream. The scenery can suddenly change and inhabitants both friendly and vicious can appear so the Dream Catchers must stay on their toes, and also be aware that they can bend the dream as well. Give themselves weapons, change forms, and transport to other locations. However they must keep the bending to a minimum as to not overload the dreamer's mind. Overload their brain and it might break, causing the dreamer to lapse into coma. Once the Dream Catchers find the dreamer, they must protect him/her and assist them as they confront the problem. But ultimately, the Dream Catchers can only do so much...it's up to the dreamer to face their fears. Your mind's Guardian Your mind is guarded by a Guardian. That small voice in your head that tries to cheer you up or soothe you and assure that everything is okay...that is your Guardian. Each person has a Guardian who protects their mind from harm...such as Dream Eaters. Your Guardian will fight off a Dream Eater, but if they become overwhelmed by the darkness, then they become consumed by the Eater and nothing will protect your mind from the Dream Eater's destruction unless you get the help from the Dream Catchers. A Gaaurdian can take any form, a mighty beast, a historical figure, or even someone they know in real life.What makes one a qualified Dream Catcher? Dream Catchers are individuals who are deeply connected with their own dreams. They can take control and make anything they wish happen during their dreaming state. Those who can transcend that quality when entering someone else's dream. After extensive training in how to enter/leave another's dreams, bend aspects of the dreamscape to their will, observe safety measures at all time, and show a great deal of responsibility (you are entering someone's dream and might see their secrets which is classified information according to Dream Code: 552-01), one usually becomes a fully qualified Dream Catcher.
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:25 pm
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Dream Catchers HeadQuarters
┗━━━━━━━━━┛ The building is labeled with a bright neon sign saying "DREAM CATCHERS located here!" Just kidding...they are definitely more discreet about their business, yet somehow the customers find them or they find the customers. But just in case...go to the StageView apartment complex on Madison Drive and take the elavator to the 13th floor, that will take you to the receptionist and office floor. Member of the Dream Catchers would get off here and either go to their respected offices or take a separate elevator up to there destination. Members do not have to live at HeadQuarters, though they can take residence here if they desire. Floor 13: Receptionist Desk and Lounge, Dream Catchers Offices, Chief's Office.  - -  - -  - -  Floor 14: SLEEP Laboratory and Training Simulation Room  - -  Floor 15: Bedrooms  (Dominic's Room) - -  (Aisha's Room) - -  (Loretta's Room) - -  (Lillian's Room w/o the cat) - - Floor 16: Amenities for the Employees = Kitchen, Relaxation Quarters, Gym, Gaming Room, Theater,  - -  - -  - -  - -  Floor 17: Official Conference Room and Library  - -  Rooftop: Enclosed Gardens  Dream Catchers own a size-able amount of underground garage space for *ahem* shiny toys 
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:37 pm
  ۩ Beware - The Dream Eaters ۩ There are shadows that thrive on causing terror in their victims dreams, haunting the dark recesses of a mind, and tearing and the fabric of that one's dreamworld...pushing the dreamer into insanity. Dream Eaters are like a viruses that somehow spread from mind to mind. Usually one Dream Eater will infect a mind and slowly destroy the victim’s dream world. The Dreamer’s world becomes darker, more violent, and real. The Dream Eater will fight against the person's Gaurdian, and will soon overpower the protector, consuming the keeper and their powers. When this occurs the Dream Eater assumes a more powerful form. Soon the Dream Eater’s influence shows on the person physical appearance and mentality. Usually they become more aggressive and even cruel. Soon the victim digresses into madness. Since normal diagnosis wouldn’t be able to pinpoint the problem and medications only offer temporary relief (causing addiction), the victim is declared insane and is carted off to the asylum...before they harm themselves and others. It is partly due to these villains that caused The Dream Catchers to develop into a more sophisticated fighting team. And while the cause of the dreamer's distress may not always be due to the Dream Eaters, when it is the Dream Catchers are more weary than ever. Still not much is known about this enemy, but active research is being conducted. Dream Eaters can hide very effectively in the Dreamer's dream world making it hard to really pinpoint their presence until symptoms worsen.
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:49 pm
The Dream Catchers Skeleton
[b]【 Gaian Name 】[/b]
[b]〖 Character's Name 〗[/b]
[b]【Status】[/b] (Dream Catcher Agent / Dreamer )
[b]〖 Rank/Staff Position 〗[/b] (Only applicable if Dream Catcher Agent / examples: [i]Chief/Second In Command/Agent/Rookie/Scientist/Physician/Lab Technician/Psychologist / Evaluator/Receptionist[/i])
[b]【 Agent's Code Name 】[/b] (Only include if character is an agent. Code names are used when working in dreams to protect identity)
[b]〖 Gender 〗[/b]
[b]【 Age 】[/b]
[b]〖 Personality 〗[/b]
[b]✽ These are a few of my favorite things ✽[/b]
[b]✖ My weaknesses and dislikes ✖[/b]
[b]【 History 】[/b]
[b]♫ Character's soundtrack ♫[/b] (If you would like to include a song for the character - url link please)
[b] 〖Character's Text Color 〗[/b] (If you would like to specify)
[b]【 Character Image 】[/b] Can be descriptive, real, or anime. Please include link if latter two.
[b] 〖Character's Own Guardian 〗[/b] (Guardian's name)
[b]【 Guardian's Image 】[/b] (Guardian's image link or description)
*Anyone interested in playing as a Dream Eater down the line please let me know and we can work something out :3 The Dream Catcher Agents 【Chief aka Lucifer】- Dominic Kral ~ played by Hoshiko104
【Second In Command aka Minerva】- (Samantha Herring ) ~ played by darianjames
【 Agent Sparrow 】- Aisha Montoya ~ played by Hoshiko104
【 Agent Animus 】- ( Raanan Thomjir ) - by Solais Spade
【 Agent Aqua】- (Loretta 'Lorie' Lorelei ) ~ played by Xaimee
【 Agent 】- ( == ☠ == ) - played by
【 Agent 】- ( == ☠ == ) - played by
【 Rookie Agent 】- ( == ☠ == ) - played by
【Psychologist / Evaluator】- ( == ☠ == ) - played by
【Dream Scientist 】- ( Lillian 'Lilli' Daeva ) ~ played by Xaimee
【Lab Technician】- ( == ☠ == ) - played by
【Physician】- ( == ☠ == ) - played by
【 Receptionist 】- (Thanial Lorenzo Kari) ~ played by mc2
*More ranks/positions may open depending on demand :3The Dreamers①〖Maggie O'Toole〗~ played by Hoshiko104②〖Beora Chadonnet〗~ played by Solais Spade ③ ④ ⑤
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:10 am
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Rules
┗━━━━━━━━━┛ ( I ) First and foremost I am the boss here. If I point out something in your character profile, roleplaying post context, or technique that I don’t agree with or deem appropriate, I will first discuss it with you, then if needed I will give you a warning, but irk me further and you will be kicked out! Inform me if you have an idea, twist, want to add something unique to your character, or even want to execute them! Not sure if you should discuss it with me, just drop me a line! I'm all up for creative input!
( II ) Please follow all Gaian ToS otherwise you will be dropped
( III ) No godmodding or overdoing your character with powers especially in the dream world. Everyone's character has weaknesses.
( IV ) Be literate, use proper grammar, utilize spell checkers. Mistakes can duck under the radar from time to time, but try to improve your roleplaying skills! Flex those creative muscles!
( V ) If you are going to be away or MIA for an extended period of time, please let me know so we can work something out! If you are inactive for more than 3 weeks and do not give me a notice, your character will be taken over by me to do with as I see fit. If feel that is very disrespectful to leave me and your fellow rp members hanging, so you will not be re-admitted to the rp.
( VI ) Please be respectful to all your fellow roleplay members
( VII ) Pm me your completed character profile with the title, "I am in the Dreaming", so I know it is for this thread. Once I will review your profile, accept, ask for corrections, or deny it. Finally I will give you the green light to post, don’t post until then.Hangout Thread If you have any questions, concerns, or want to chat send me pm or even better post here on THE HANGOUT THREAD for our dear roleplaying gems guild!
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:11 am
Layout of the SLEEP Lab The Equip and Training Simulation Room Down the Left Tunnel, before you hit a massive storage room, with practically any part and tool you need, there is a door when that will lead you to the Training Equip room, a small locker like room where you can leave your belongings and change into you suit (color coded suits that resemble wetsuits but are much more comfier) training room. There are also color coded eyeware and gloves for each agent. These items are for: Suit: The suit has sensors that not only monitor your health stats, but will project any attack move so that you WILL SENSE THE PAIN. Once entering the Training Room you can decide to change the look of you suit and change into various costumes ex: Samurai war garbs to dapper double O agent suits. Glasses: Once you enter the Training Room the glasses will activate. Not only will they project the environment, disguise/costume of your sparring partner or computer sparring partner, they will also help you keep track of your health stats and warn you when t o take a drink or break. Nifty huh! Gloves: These are not only protective ware, they will make you feel the weight and response of the weapon or item you are holding! You progress forwards to the training room. The room is completely white, but after a chat with the mainframe, your glasses will let you view whatever you want to see. Request the theme of your environment and weapons you want. Set a time or go freestyle when you begin your fight. There is even an anti-gravity mode! Please note that the room shouldn't have too many people. The fire Marshall recommended up to 4 people at one time.
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:14 am
~ FAQ ~ Have a question? Ask me! Others might be wondering the same thing :3 Q: How do Dreamers who need help find the Dream Catchers?
It's true that the organization is pretty discreet. This is mainly due to their technological advancement and proprietary. Can't let it fall into the wrong hands. I haven't worked out all the possibilities myself. But here are a few ways Dreamers and Dream Catchers find one another:
-The Dream Catchers do have a little ad in the newspaper about "Dream/Sleep Therapy. Plagued by sleepless nights due to dreams? Connect the Dream Catchers at this number". The receptionist at Dream Catchers handles the incoming calls and filters through the request that don't connect with the business's aim. She/he sets up a meeting to interview the patient (family members can accompany the Dreamer.)
-The group has contacts all over the place that keep an ear out for potential Dream patients. These are usually people Dominic has associated with.
-Sometimes Dominic is really attuned to disturbances when he sleeps. Hence why he sleeps alot and sleepwalks! Sometimes he can pinpoint a trouble spot and send agents to scout the area for the troubled individual. Q: Guardians?
A: Here are some facts. (I'll make a more informative post about them later. Also, these are subjected to change based on the storyline.)
1) Guardians only protect their human's mind. They are actually the psychosis manifestation of their owner who creates the Guardian to protect their mind. Hence only they can talk with their own Guardian.
2) Guardians cannot cross into other Dreamer's Dream World. There are boundaries and Dream Eaters are the only ones that can cross it, hence why they are deemed so dangerous.
3) Even if you could bring you Guardian into another Dreamer's world, Guardians are one of the most powerful beings in the Dreamer's world (hence why Dream Eaters really want to attack and consume a Guardian's power!). So bringing your own Guardian in would warp the Dreamers Dream Scape drastically.
*) These are instated to prevent powerplaying and to remove Agents from their comfort zone.
**) Agents can still conjure up powers, weapons, and other abilities to fight the Dream Eaters.
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:16 am
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:54 pm
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:16 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:06 pm
How The Dreaming Began...
*A little background story I'm writing up to help explain a few things about the Dream Catchers...and for fun!*
*Aisha is 17 years old when this sequence of events happened!*
*Please do not post yet!*  PART I: Aisha in WonderlandAisha was in her late teens and looking for a part time after school job. She didn’t want just any ole’cruddy teenager job, Aisha wanted something adventurous and exciting. But such a job seemed nonexistent and she was about to turn in a job application at a hot dog stand when she stumbled across a flyer reading, “Test Subjects Needed! Help us reach the forefront of SLEEP Science! We will feed you and cover any medical expenses that...are required during and after testing.” 'Help push forward science?!? Sign me up!' Thought Aisha, who was doing her undergraduate studies in biology and could think nothing better to do as her part time job. Besides there are rules and regulations established to protect testing subjects...right?
Aisha ran all the way to the Dream Catcher Building that same day and leaned over the receptionist desk as she clutched a stitch in her side while breathing heavily. “Sign me up! Aisha cheered to the serious batty old women who must be the receptionist. The receptionist surveyed the young girl over severely, before she allowed herself to smile kindly and reply“Fantastic, you are our first tester! Consider yourself accepted after filling out these series of personal, employment, medical and experimental agreement forms.” She handed a bulky stack to Aisha. “Wow...that’s alot of forms...almost like signing my soul away...ha ha” Aisha chuckled nervously. “Essentially” calmly, though seriously, replied the receptionist. With a sigh, Aisha sat down and read through each form before signing, though she had to agree...she was signing her soul away. After what seemed like hours, she was done and dropped off the stack on the receptionists desk. “There you go! So when do I start?” ”Right now!” cheered the receptionist...though instead of the kind old lady voice, this voice was deep and...definitely masculine! The receptionist stood up and her hands groped for her hair and face. Suddenly she tugged with her arms. In doing so, she revealed that the hair turned out to be a wig, while her face seemed to peel right off...uncovering...”You're a guy!” Aisha screamed as she pointing to a definitely male face. ”What is this! Some kind of sick prank tv show! GASP! Am I going to be kidnapped!” Aisha whipped around with alarm, expecting a tv crew to pop out. “Um, I can explain...we are a little bit tight on personnel so...” the man began to clarify...as he started taking of the old granny dress. “Ahhh! Don’t undress yourself in front of me! Plus I’m a minor so that could be considered a capital offense!” Aisha screeched and began to sprint for the door. ”Wait! I’m the owner of Dream Catcher Inc. Dominic Kral! I just haven’t hired actually any staff yet, so it has been just me playing out all the roles!” Said the man, who revealed that he was wearing a white t-shirt and jeans under the costume. His hand was outstretched signalling for her to stop and his face had a pleading and sincere expression. He had a scruffiness to him, as if he only took basic care of himself...or had been pouring over studies...and not getting enough sunlight. But his eyes were a deep green and held truth, as well as an sense of knowing in them.
After some more reassuring proof, Aisha calmed down enough to allow herself to be taken on tour through the lab. Not being able to contain her amazement or excitement, the teenager gasped and awed at everything. “Well!” Dominic said as he clasped his hands together and rung them in a maniacal fashion. “Would you like a test drive in a capsule?” “Would I! Course I would!” Aisha said eagerly. She walked up to one of the glass covered domes and peered at the lone chair waiting innocently inside for her. “Okay dokey” Dominic said as he cracked his knuckles “...well I enter the test trial code in this monitor” He began entering a complex set of code onto one of the monitors mounted on the glass dome, which signaled two glass panels to slide apart and let Aisha in. She bounded to the chair and found it, “Wow! It’s really comfortable...almost like an Easy-Boy armchair just without the bulk and cup holder!” She remarked excitedly as she nestled herself on it and peered about. ”They are costumed designed and actually filled with high tuned sensory detectors that not only project the neural signalling in your brain, but record all vital health stats that can be viewed on the monitors and even projected onto the large screens. Once we are in the dream state I will be able to project what I’m seeing in your dream world to the large monitors as well. My ever so brilliant plan, is that when a team is in place and in the dream world, we can still watch their progress on the lab’s large screen and check their vitals on the monitors in real time. I’m working on a two way trans-communication system that will allow communication with the team to the lab techs. But anywho, how about we start this test. You’ll want to get yourself comfy because once I press this button...opps.” Suddenly restraints tightly wrapped themselves around Aisha’s arms and legs; there would be no escape. “What the-!” “Ah, yes well restraints are needed just in case the Dreamer goes into convulsions or has an seizure. But it is very rare! I’ve had a good track record...so far. Dominic said in an attempt to console her. “Now make yourself extra comfortable because here comes the gas.” “GAS!?!” Aisha had been able to ease her nerves...but gas?? “Good good, the monitor is picking up your vital signs very nicely and showing...um...a high spike in heart beat, an elevated amount of cortisol, and sweat production. Ah! Is this about the gas? Oh it must be, look at that! Your amygdala center in the brain is firing like mad! Did you know that is the area that controls fear? Oh yes...well you need not fear about the gas. It's my own special concoction that helps ease you into slumber, deep enough to allow dreaming, but mixed with a light enough sedative that should allow you to awake when you feel physical pain, like someone pinching you! Which, I will do to wake you up after the trial run. So, no need to worry, right! Good I see that your sympathetic nervous system response is stabilizing, that system controls the flight vs fight response. Well, now close you eyes and think of a meadow. A stretch of green long stemmed grass and patches of wildflowers. Some red, yellow, and pink. Think of the fragrant smell they would release.” Dominic's voice seemed to fade as Aisha concentrated on the meadow. She was soon able to smell the sweet scent of the wildflowers...‘could this be the gas Dominic had been talking about?’ Aisha tried to think, but soon she found herself actually standing in the middle of a lush meadow brightened by a summery sun. However the flowers seemed much larger than normal, some were half her height. ‘At least they aren’t freakishly huge like in Alice in Wonderland and talking to me...’
"Ahem!"
A chill ran down Aisha's spine.'You've got to be kidding me!"
"We can hear you young lady!” "Talking like that about us as if we don't have feelings" "How rude!" "Indeed!"
Aisha couldn't believe her eyes... 
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:49 am
PART II: Wandering in Wonderland
The flowers may have not been freakishly huge, but upon closer inspection they did indeed have human faces at the center...faces that were of Aisha’s old private school teachers. “I thought we had instilled better manners in you young lady!” Said one large fiery colored California poppy. “Mrs Crumpypop?” Aisha said in aghast. ”Indeed it is,” the flower said as it peered up at Aisha. ”Which reminds me that you never turned in your essay on the Scientific classification of plants Miss Montoya!” The other flowers shook their heads and tut-tutted under their breaths.
“Um yes about that…well you see I’ve got a...a tea party to get to! Please excuse me! Going to be late.” Aisha quickly turned around and it occurred to her that she wasn’t wearing her basic t-shirt and jeans, but was now wearing the dress Alice had worn in the Disney classical she watched last night. Could her brain be dreaming about the movie? It was bizzare and interesting, but Aisha would have felt much better if Dominic was guiding her through this. Speaking of him…where was he? Didn’t he say that he would be joining her in her dream once she was dreaming? Aisha looked around, ignoring the mutinous mutterings of the flowers behind her. Ahead, she could make out a little knoll that had a yellow brick path paved upon it. “Now I’m channeling Wizard of Oz? Weird…” Aisha said aloud but began to jog towards the road.
The path seemed twist and wind up and down smaller grassy knolls until a forest lumbered into view. The path had headed straight into the forest. The forest was a collection of tall trees that were so densely packed together that the yellow road disappeared from view into its dark shadows. Aisha slowed down her pace and was apprehensive in entering the forest, but she had nothing else to follow since there seemed like nothing but an expanse of grassy meadows. Maybe…maybe this would lead her deeper inside her mind? Aisha couldn’t help but feel a little excited as she drew closer to the forest and walked under the shade and into the dark forest.
The air seemed dense, the forest was quiet, and light filtered through the canopy. It was weird that Aisha didn’t notice it at first, but now she pondered about it. Everything in this dreamworld seemed so real…maybe even “Ouch!” Aisha let out when she stubbed her toe on an exposed tree root that broke through the bricks. Aisha was going to pinch herself, but her toe proved what she was wondering…you can feel pain here. 'I guess feeling pain here is good. Alerts you to bodily troubles, but what if something attacked her…what if you really hurt yourself here?' Aisha shook herself out of her thoughts, she needed to pay attention to where she was going and her surroundings, but even though she was still following the path, she couldn’t see the entrance anymore and was surely deep within the forest by now.
Suddenly, she heard scuttled and scurrying sounds from overhead that made the leaves shift. Aisha looked above into the canopy, her fists clench and her stance in a fighting position. She had taken defense classes and practiced Tae Kwon Do after school. Aisha would try to protect herself if needed, but hopefully she wouldn’t have to…
THUNK!
Something large, heavy, and seemingly round fell down on her. Aisha crumpled to the ground and could feel her shoulder sparking in pain. Whatever it was it had collided with her shoulder. Aisha looked around to see the face of…
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