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[center]The fundamental law that keeps the universe in balance. Without it, the world as we know it would end. We are born. We live. We die. What more is there to it then that? But not all things abide by the balance. Every so often, there are disruptions in the natural order of all things. Hiccups in the cycle that can result in miraculous events, causing amazing...or horrendous things. We are a product of this universe, subject to the world we are born into and the cycle it provides for us. Some would have it no other way, adhering to the guidelines of life and death. But others push against the bonds of reality, creating change all around them. Now you are born onto this world, living and dying as a apart of this endless cycle. What you make of you destiny is in your hands. Destiny itself is in the hands of all of us, as is the fate of the world, as is the fate of the cycle and all things. Forge your path as you face the many challenges that arise before you. Find your purpose and pick your role wisely. Acquire allies and face enemies. Protect those you care for and/or destroy those you hate. Whatever the story, whatever the outcome, make it your own.[/center]

Here in katakura town their are many mysterious things. The city is protected by people known as soul reapers (shinigami or death gods) and their duty is to protect the world of the living from hollows, souls which have become tainted and as a result have a hole in their chest and have an unquenchable desire to eat human souls. The thing is that the soul reapers aren't the only spirit beings living that are in katakura town, like us the visors or rather soul reapers that have pushed the boundaries and as a result gained the power of a hollow. They are powerful but because they have the power of the hollow they are also outcasts and are the last ones that the soul reapers would turn to for help. This story will show the amazing progress made by the gotei 13 and the outcasts they wouldn't want to partner with. 

this will explain each characters situation should they choose to be these specific class of character:
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Soul Reaper - The spiritual guardians of souls, soul reapers are tasked with safe guarding the passage of souls into the soul society through purifying hollows and performing Konsō on Pluses with their specialized weapons known as Zanpakutō. They are also responsible for protecting the order of the soul society from any dangers to it's organization. Soul reapers make up the entirety of Gōtie 13(The 13 Court Guard Squads) which keeps them disciplined through training as well as dispenses a salary just like any other profession. It is the proverbial military of the afterlife, mobilizing in the event of an invasion or attack. Through the honing of their own unique abilities as well as communication with the spirit inside of their Zanpakutō, Soul reapers are able to attain higher levels of spiritual power and can potentially gain higher ranks within Gōtie 13 up to the level of Captain of a squad. At the highest level of strength, A soul reaper is able to manifest their Zanpakutō's power in short ritual called Bankai(Final Release.) This ability is unique for each soul reaper.

Visored - Previously soul reapers, Visoreds have, through various means, acquired hollow powers causing their original soul reaper powers to become augmented as well as giving them access to the rudimentary hollow abilities. These abilities become accessible through summoning a hollow mask for short periods of time, blending hollow riestu into their own and dramatically increasing their basic abilities including speed and strength. Being that this power comes from hollows, Visoreds are treated as criminals among the Soul Society and are considered outcasts and traitors never to return. Because of this, most Visoreds return to the human world and live as humans, honing their abilities and/or fighting hollows.
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and these are the classes of hollows in case in the future we are forced to fight in hueco mundo or if someone tries to be "different" then all hollows
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Hollow - When a human soul that has passed from it's mortal form remains in the world of the living for too long and doesn't cross into the soul society, its chain of fate wares away leaving a hole of emptiness in their heart that corrupts and transforms them into a hollow, a monstrous creature who wears a white mask. Hollows reside for the most part within a dimension of vast white desserts and eternal night known as Heuco Mundo, though they do cross into the human world to feed. Hollows eat the souls of the dead and occasionally those of the living in a futile effort to fill the emptiness in their soul, as well to gain more power. The more souls a hollow devours, the more powerful it becomes, and the more of it's humanity it loses. Hollows have various strengths and abilities based on how much spiritual power they had in life and how much they accumulate. 

Gillian - Most hollows only hunger for the souls of humans. However there are a few occasions when hollows gain a taste for their own kind. When this happens, these hollows will attack and devour each other, gaining the accumulated power from those they've eaten until they meld together into one giant mass which takes the shape of a single towering hollow. This beast is known as a Menos Grande and have three different forms. Gillian are the first and lowest form of menos and also most common, wading through the emptiness of Heuco Mundo in packs like walking black forests. These gargantuan hollows are capable of using energy blasts known as cero which are capable of massive destruction. Having lost most of their individuality, Gillian class menos tend to look the same, though on rare occasions, one will differ from the rest, maintaining the individuality of the most powerful soul within itself and even retain it's cannibalistic tenancies, driving it to continue to grow and change.

Adjuchas - Gillian who have devoured their own kind may enter another transformation, taking on more unique properties and gaining more powerful and intricate abilities. They become Adjuchas, the second and more powerful form of Menos. While very few Adjuchas retain the size of their former Gillian bodies, they do gain back some of their sanity as well as more potent powers and a better understanding of their hollow nature, becoming intelligent and capable of planning. At this stage, these hollows are strong enough to be a challenge for soul reapers and can even be deadly if not dealt with carefully. Other then their individual powers, Adjuchas may gain the ability to open a Garganta(Gate to Hueco Mundo) to the world of the living along with the traditional cero. Adjuchas must continue to devour Hollows, or their minds will be absorbed by the many other Hollows comprising their reverting into a Gillian. 

Vasto Lorde - The rarest and most powerful of all Menos, Vasto Lordes are the rare final evolutions of hollows who have devoured their own kind. Along with the continued appetite for hollows, Vasto Lordes hold immense powers, contestable and even potentially greater then that of soul reapers. Unlike their many brethren, Vasto Lordes are the smallest of their kind, not counting hollowed animal souls, and often resemble humans in their general shape. Despite their size, Vasto Lordes posses highly destructive power and great intelligence. For the most part, these rare hollows live solitary lives in Hueco Mundo.

Arrancar - When a hollow at any stage removes it's own mask, it gains soul reaper like powers including a Zanpakutō, and takes on a more humaniod form. This also returns most of their sanity though none of their human memories. Arrancar possess far more power then their hollow counterparts, with Gillian level Arrancar matching up to Vasto Lorde Menos. However once the mask is removed, their power can no longer increase. All Arrancar retain a hole in them somewhere, as well as fragments of their hollow form, most often remnants of their hollow mask. While having no particularly prevalent goals, Arrancar do still posses the instincts they developed as a hollow including the urge to devour powerful souls as well as a natural dislike for soul reapers. Just like soul reapers however, an Arrancar can access the powers of it's Zanpakutō in combination with hollow powers to achieve Resurrección which reawakens their hollow abilities, returning the essence of their hollow form to their human bodies. This is the equivalent to a soul reapers Bankai.
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Name - Hollows often take on names different from their previous human existence. 
Appearance - Pictures are preferred however a detailed description is acceptable in it's place. Multiple pictures of a single character or extra large pictures should be placed in hiders.
Age - 10,000 years of age is the absolute extreme limit. Nobody is that old here. Otherwise just list as unknown.
Gender - Some hollows, are genderless. List as N/A.
Class - See Character Classes listed above.
Powers - Soul Reapers should include Zanpakutō abilities including Shikai and Bankai if they have one. Hollows should list unique abilities. Arrancar should list unique abilities as well as their Resurrección if they have one. Any commonly held abilities such as Kido or Cero and so forth do not need to be listed unless they have been modified, refined, or enhanced.
History - A brief or detailed back story behind your character such as how they came to exist, how they attained their powers if they have any, and/or any past lives if they are a spiritual being. 
Details - Any additional information that would be helpful toward the development of your character.
Evolution - Big changes to your character or newly acquired forms and/or powers achieved during the progression of this thread should be listed here. For example a lieutenant becoming a captain or a soul reaper becoming a visor.
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[*] while I appreciate all input make sure that if you wish to criticize make sure that it be constructive I wont allow anyone to attack anyone else with things like "your post is bad" or "your an idiot"
[*] if you are not active for more than 1 weeks I will say that you have died and if you want back into the rp you will need to create a new character from scratch.
[*] no overpowering characters, this is about development just as much as it is about action. 
[*] if you have ideas about moving through the story then by all means share I am open to suggestions. however I do have the last say as the GM
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I will make characters for both the soul reapers and visors, both will be leader roles so that you have someone to get jobs and missions from.