I dreamt I was a butterfly,
I couldn't tell I was dreaming,
but when I woke,
I was and I was not a butterfly.
Was I dreaming that I was the butterfly,
or was the butterfly dreaming it was me?
Even if there's a difference between the butterfly and I,
the distinction isn't absolute.
And there is no relationship of cause and effect....
-Soshi
Persona, what does it mean? Is it really me, is it really you? Can this Persona be nothing more than a different aspect of a shared soul? Are all we are is a mask of the same being? a different image that contains the same soul within. Or are we all merely fractured parts of that same mirror? each piece fitting together to form a whole that would not be visible until it is all done? Which reality is the 'true' reality? Does such a thing exist? or are we all less than complete, even the world we live in is nothing more than a fractured element incomplete and destitute?
The answers to these questions exists if you seek them, this world exists as long as you will it. Welcome weary traveler, which face shall you wear? Which side of the coin shall you fall upon? Light or dark, good or evil, all things are open if you will it to be so. Life and death are yours to control and the fate of everything balances on your actions. If something fires ones soul all impossibilities vanish and are turned to ash.
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A golden butterfly passes your vision in the darkness, is this an dream? There is only black except for the golden form. The butterfly pauses before your eyes and the image flickers the golden aura spreading out from it as it resolves into the form of a man in a white suit with a mask covering his face
“Greetings, my name is Philemon. I exist between consciousness and unconsciousness, that land that exists in between worlds but is almost never seen. I am the ruler over the ego, revealer of truth, and creator of all unconscious actions. Your powers are hidden, deep within your heart. Like a god or devil, it is "another self." Like a god filled with love, like a demon, merciless. Humans go through life with many faces, your current appearance is just another face, and so is your Persona one of many. Realize this, a human's heart possess the power to change the flow of reality. Your strong will and action have the energy to change reality. Even the power that created the cosmos you live in is the same as yours. In this collective unconsciousness, it is possible. The spectre has returned to the deep corners of the subconscious, so too has her love, retreated to a world beyond her reach. The city is showing signs of recovery...but many will never know the truth of what happened. Nonetheless, what Tatsuya left behind will live on in the hearts of the people. At least that's what I want to believe...I want to see his fire in their hearts... It is time for new heroes to emerge, darkness looms once more and only the Chosen few can stand against it… or if they choose, to aid it in it’s schemes. You are one of those chosen, and I shall grant you the power of Persona, all you must do is bare your soul to me.”
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Questions (fm me the answers so I can decide your persona and it’s powers. Note: that as the RP progresses your persona will grow in power, but you will also find other persona’s as well and you can only use one at a time)
1. You are standing in front of a mirror that shows your best attribute what does the mirror show?
A. Physical Strength
B. Mental Strength
C. Moral Strength
2. A messenger from the gods has appeared before you. What does this messenger look like?
A. An Old man with a staff
B. An ill-dressed youth
C. A beautiful girl
3. The night before graduation, you drink a parting toast with your comerades. How full is your glass?
A. Filled to the brim
B. About half full
C. Barely any
4. Because of a mistake you made, your team lost. What do you do?
A. Lament your mistake
B. Quit the team
C. Shrug your shoulders
5. What above all other things do you think is the greatest crime against your fellow man?
A. To deceive someone
B. To sacrifice someone
C. To steal from someone
6. Fate can be cruel. If you could only save one person from the flames of a battle, who would it be?
A. Your decrepit mother
B. Your beautiful lover
C. Your child
7. What do you think is the most important ability trait, which must be found in a successful ruler?
A. Action
B. Leadership
C. Conquest
8. It’s almost impossible to find a perfect mate. Which of the following do you most look for in a partner?
A. Tenderness
B. Purity
C. Physical Beauty
9. It is sometimes said that victory is only luck. What do you think luck is?
A. Luck is something you create
B. Luck is inescapable
C. Bad luck can be good.
10. It is difficult to lead those with ideas different from your own. What do you yourself look most for in a leader?
A. Compassion
B. Self respect
C. A sense of justice
11. what do you think is the most important thing to remember when walking the path of the warrior?
A. Justice
B. Glory
C. Faith
12. As a person wishing to lead the world, what personality trait do you feel you most lack?
A. Expansionism
B. Efficiency
C. Putting things into action
13. What do you think is the best way to pull together and lead people with different hopes and ideals?
A. Military Force
B. Religion
C. Leadership and Charisma
14. You want to be sure that your comerades abstain from disgraceful behavior. What do you warn them most about?
A. Obey the law
B. Don’t make empty promises
C. Be kind to all you meet
15. The night before a big game you see several falling stars heading for the east. What do you wish for?
A. Luck for your team
B. Bravery for your team
C. Victory for your team
16. A loan shark you have owed money to comes to you and demands your most precious possession for your debt. What does he demand?
A. Your money
B. Your life
C. Your family
17. After a difficult game, the team you lead was unfortunately defeated. What was the cause of your defeat?
A. A lack of strength
B. A lack of leadership
C. Destiny
18. After a long and difficult game, your team has finally achieved victory. What do you credit your victory too?
A. Your personal luck
B. Those who stood with you
C. The gods blessing
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Setting
A small city in Japan known as Lunarvale. There are a few malls in the city, a couple arcades and casinos, basically your generic city. At least for now it is^^ Most of the characters will be attending St. Hermelin High School, or possibly work for SEBEC the major corporation that basically runs the city.
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Story
A new game has hit the streets, one known as Persona and the kids think it’s all the rave. In it you take on a different version of yourself and explore a world that is not your own. The thing they do not know is that Persona is based on actual events that happened in the past, and the past shall now repeat itself once more. Dark undercurrents are starting and those chosen by Philimon shall hold the weight of reality on their shoulders. Can the lurking darkness be banished? Can the demons be defeated? Or will mankind be enslaved forever more?
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Character Profile:
Name:
Age:
Height/Weight:
Appearance:
Personality:
Persona:
Equipment:
Weapons:
Background:
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Character Profile:
Name: Eiichi Yoshida
Age: 17
Height/Weight: 5’11”/170 lbs
Appearance:
Personality: he is a very quiet person by nature, but has a very strong will that drives him. He believes in honor and in the older ways of the Japanese people. He has a kind soul but does not know how to express it at times.
Persona: Bishamon (Samurai spirit: who uses his sword in a skill called Iaijutsu to do physical damage to his enemies)
Equipment: school clothing to start
Weapons: none to start, preferences are swords for normal weapon and .45 calibur gun for his gun
Background: Eiichi is a descendant of samurai and was raised that way. From an early age he was taught tradition and honor, his young hands can turn even a simple piece of wood into a deadly weapon. He has become the head of the kendo club at St. Hermelin High School, but he does not interact with others outside his close knit circle of friends very often. Even among them he is generally quiet letting his actions speak for him rather than wasting words.
Character Profile:
Name: Sakura Musashi
Age: 17
Height/Weight: 5’1”/98 lbs
Appearance:
Personality: she's a kind and caring person who is always trying to help others, she is very self sacrificing but can have a temper at times too. She is highly competitive at times and is too stubborn to ever give up.
Persona: Mazu (a goddess of china that embodies the sea. She uses her power over the elements to attack her foes with water and ice)
Equipment: school clothing to start
Weapons: none to start, preferences are bows for a normal weapon, and dual 9 mm glocks for guns.
Background: Sakura is a childhood friend of Eiichi’s she too is from samurai descent but is not very skilled with a sword, instead she took to the bow and is head of the archery club her daikyu having almost flaweless accuracy. That is when she is not sick, since childhood she has always had a weak constitution and was in and out of hospitals most of her life. She loves her friends that have stayed by her side through everything and sometimes she feels like such a burden to them all.
