Precious time is wasted as we rest alongside our own subconscious, dreaming away and only to wake and barely remember any of the world of our own creation.
But what if it wasn't?
Our hopes and fears are what makes dreams seem so intense, and yet they are surreal, to a point that if it didn't come from our own thoughts, we would all become unstable and lose our sanity. Humans are simple creatures, who take comfort in their own knowledge. That is why I am here...
As the Sandman, I regulate your sleep, so that you may rest with ease.
In the present year, five students who hardly interact all share a common ailment; They are affected by a lack of sleep for their own personal reasons. After the last class of a brutal week, each of them are ready to welcome the weekend. But not without facing the one and only hurdle stopping them from reaching Saturday: Sleeping. How they try to sleep does not matter. For eventually, they'll notice how eerily quiet it has gotten. A step out into the street shows cars parked in the middle of the street, with their drivers absent, and almost everything seems abandoned - The only light in this ghost town emits from the flickering orange street lamps.
Now it's become an effort for these five to find what has become of their little town. In the desperate search to find someone, anyone, these students will have to defend themselves from unknown horrors, find each other and face the cause of their insomnia.
And that's my interest check! For this Roleplay, I'll need at least five others to control the students (As I will be playing the Sandman). However, once these spots are full, the RP will be closed.
Rules
1. I want this to be a fun roleplay, so anyone who isn't following the rules will get two warnings before they are removed from the roleplay.
2. Please try to treat everyone with the same respect you would desire. Listen to each other's ideas so we can unfold the plot together. No one likes a control freak, but no one likes a layabout who doesn't contribute.
3. Romance between characters is accepted, but please do not make it all about the lovey dovey stuff, try to remember this is a group RP. Everything in moderation. Also, don't force the other person into the relationship with your character - Ask before doing so.
4. No God-Modding. I know this is obvious, but don't try to instant one hit everything. And on the subject, no killing each other.
5. Make your character interesting. I will not accept any character sheets that look half-assed. On that note, please make don't make any Mary Sues or Gary Stus. I will reject CS that I see are Mary Sues/Gary Stus as well as Half-Assed CS.
6. Write enough for someone to respond to. A well written paragraph or two with enough detail for us to respond to IC is better than nothing. Make an effort to write as much as you can manage. And try to include everyone. This links back to the romance post, but try to focus on everyone if everyone is the same spot. Do not always make it about yourself and one other person, just as a common courtesy so we're all involved.
7. If you are inactive, please let me and the other players know. We won't bite. Even I will be inactive at time due to Work Experience.
8. Have fun!
Students
The Day Dreamer: Simon Pagliaro controlled by TalijaKey
Status: Alive
The Imaginative One, who when he/she finally does get to sleep, is able to remember what happens within his/her dream quite vividly.
The Haunted Mind: Open
The Dark One, whose disturbed mind has leaked into his/her subconscious, often causing quite violent dreams.
The Devoid of Dreams: Gavin Mckenzie controlled by Zombehs
Status: Alive
The Intellect, after finally drifting to sleep, will not dream. However, they are aware, almost half awake as he/she has lucid dreams of nothing.
The Paranoid Outcast: Atlas Hargrave controlled by Renny.
Status: Leaving the RP - Atlas will be removed sometime during the RP. Feel free to use character just for now.
Socially awkward, this Insomniac's paranoid attitude to life has sinked into his/her subconscious, causing his/her terror to spawn horrifying creatures into his/her dreams.
The Rebellious Heart: Kai Grant controlled by Gareth
Status: Alive
The Wild One, The Rebel's fears of being in a caged prison all his/her life are brought to life at night within his/her mind.
Creatures
The Spirit of the Night: "Jackson" controlled by Snaketicus
Status: Alive
A foul creature of the night taken from the darkest depths of the spirit realm, he/she is truly terrifying, even to most beings of the Spirit Realm. He/She serves the Sandman for unknown reasons.
The Ethereal Phantom: Mytchell controlled by Obscene Symphony
Status: Alive
The Phantom's job is but one - To stay by the side of the Sandman, no matter what. He/She may have concerns about Sandman's actions, but will voice his/her concerns if he is liable to be hurt.
The Backstabbing Beast: Controlled by Major Ursa
Status: Alive
A traitorous fool, the Beast was cast aside from his/her home many eons ago and eventually, his/her rotting body failed on him/her, allowing him/her to ascend to Spirit Form. The Sandman took him/her in regardless of his/her past, and now he/she lives in the home of the spirit who saved him/her from eternal wandering. His/Her motives are unknown, as of now.
The Sweet Shape-Shifter: Kit / Ayame Tamamao controlled by Guardian Angel Haruki
Status: Alive
Unusually hyperactive, but dutiful, this spirit is able to imitate most life from both realms, excluding other spirits and humans. He/She often does not think on the consequence of his/her actions.
The Enforcer: Arguis controlled by LokiLeo789
Status: Alive
Rules are made to be broken - And if anyone breaks a rule, The Enforcer is likely to resort to breaking you. He/She is honorable, but can be a little reckless and slow at times. Nevertheless, they are loyal to the creatures of the Spirit Realm.
The Sandman: Controlled by Kyrianei
Status: Alive
GM: Kyrianei
CO-GM: Obscene Symphony
If you have to be inactive for a while, please let us all know in OOC, but if something pops up out of the blue, I can understand and relate to it. If you have any questions about this RP, please contact me through PM or ask Obscene Symphony if I am unavailable. We both don't bite. That being said, we aren't going to take any nonsense or rule-breakers. If you have a problem with another player, then please contact us. We can sort it out like adults~
Lastly, have fun!
But what if it wasn't?
Our hopes and fears are what makes dreams seem so intense, and yet they are surreal, to a point that if it didn't come from our own thoughts, we would all become unstable and lose our sanity. Humans are simple creatures, who take comfort in their own knowledge. That is why I am here...
As the Sandman, I regulate your sleep, so that you may rest with ease.
In the present year, five students who hardly interact all share a common ailment; They are affected by a lack of sleep for their own personal reasons. After the last class of a brutal week, each of them are ready to welcome the weekend. But not without facing the one and only hurdle stopping them from reaching Saturday: Sleeping. How they try to sleep does not matter. For eventually, they'll notice how eerily quiet it has gotten. A step out into the street shows cars parked in the middle of the street, with their drivers absent, and almost everything seems abandoned - The only light in this ghost town emits from the flickering orange street lamps.
Now it's become an effort for these five to find what has become of their little town. In the desperate search to find someone, anyone, these students will have to defend themselves from unknown horrors, find each other and face the cause of their insomnia.
And that's my interest check! For this Roleplay, I'll need at least five others to control the students (As I will be playing the Sandman). However, once these spots are full, the RP will be closed.
Rules
1. I want this to be a fun roleplay, so anyone who isn't following the rules will get two warnings before they are removed from the roleplay.
2. Please try to treat everyone with the same respect you would desire. Listen to each other's ideas so we can unfold the plot together. No one likes a control freak, but no one likes a layabout who doesn't contribute.
3. Romance between characters is accepted, but please do not make it all about the lovey dovey stuff, try to remember this is a group RP. Everything in moderation. Also, don't force the other person into the relationship with your character - Ask before doing so.
4. No God-Modding. I know this is obvious, but don't try to instant one hit everything. And on the subject, no killing each other.
5. Make your character interesting. I will not accept any character sheets that look half-assed. On that note, please make don't make any Mary Sues or Gary Stus. I will reject CS that I see are Mary Sues/Gary Stus as well as Half-Assed CS.
6. Write enough for someone to respond to. A well written paragraph or two with enough detail for us to respond to IC is better than nothing. Make an effort to write as much as you can manage. And try to include everyone. This links back to the romance post, but try to focus on everyone if everyone is the same spot. Do not always make it about yourself and one other person, just as a common courtesy so we're all involved.
7. If you are inactive, please let me and the other players know. We won't bite. Even I will be inactive at time due to Work Experience.
8. Have fun!
Students
The Day Dreamer: Simon Pagliaro controlled by TalijaKey
Status: Alive
The Imaginative One, who when he/she finally does get to sleep, is able to remember what happens within his/her dream quite vividly.
The Haunted Mind: Open
The Dark One, whose disturbed mind has leaked into his/her subconscious, often causing quite violent dreams.
The Devoid of Dreams: Gavin Mckenzie controlled by Zombehs
Status: Alive
The Intellect, after finally drifting to sleep, will not dream. However, they are aware, almost half awake as he/she has lucid dreams of nothing.
The Paranoid Outcast: Atlas Hargrave controlled by Renny.
Status: Leaving the RP - Atlas will be removed sometime during the RP. Feel free to use character just for now.
Socially awkward, this Insomniac's paranoid attitude to life has sinked into his/her subconscious, causing his/her terror to spawn horrifying creatures into his/her dreams.
The Rebellious Heart: Kai Grant controlled by Gareth
Status: Alive
The Wild One, The Rebel's fears of being in a caged prison all his/her life are brought to life at night within his/her mind.
Creatures
The Spirit of the Night: "Jackson" controlled by Snaketicus
Status: Alive
A foul creature of the night taken from the darkest depths of the spirit realm, he/she is truly terrifying, even to most beings of the Spirit Realm. He/She serves the Sandman for unknown reasons.
The Ethereal Phantom: Mytchell controlled by Obscene Symphony
Status: Alive
The Phantom's job is but one - To stay by the side of the Sandman, no matter what. He/She may have concerns about Sandman's actions, but will voice his/her concerns if he is liable to be hurt.
The Backstabbing Beast: Controlled by Major Ursa
Status: Alive
A traitorous fool, the Beast was cast aside from his/her home many eons ago and eventually, his/her rotting body failed on him/her, allowing him/her to ascend to Spirit Form. The Sandman took him/her in regardless of his/her past, and now he/she lives in the home of the spirit who saved him/her from eternal wandering. His/Her motives are unknown, as of now.
The Sweet Shape-Shifter: Kit / Ayame Tamamao controlled by Guardian Angel Haruki
Status: Alive
Unusually hyperactive, but dutiful, this spirit is able to imitate most life from both realms, excluding other spirits and humans. He/She often does not think on the consequence of his/her actions.
The Enforcer: Arguis controlled by LokiLeo789
Status: Alive
Rules are made to be broken - And if anyone breaks a rule, The Enforcer is likely to resort to breaking you. He/She is honorable, but can be a little reckless and slow at times. Nevertheless, they are loyal to the creatures of the Spirit Realm.
The Sandman: Controlled by Kyrianei
Status: Alive
GM: Kyrianei
CO-GM: Obscene Symphony
If you have to be inactive for a while, please let us all know in OOC, but if something pops up out of the blue, I can understand and relate to it. If you have any questions about this RP, please contact me through PM or ask Obscene Symphony if I am unavailable. We both don't bite. That being said, we aren't going to take any nonsense or rule-breakers. If you have a problem with another player, then please contact us. We can sort it out like adults~
Lastly, have fun!
