This'll be a school-type roleplay set in an original universe which combines human's with modern age tech and Elves, and Beastkin with magic. The following is background information on the universe, just the important bits, however I am constantly adding to the expanded lore as I go. Anyway, have a read through what I've got so far and let me know if this is something you are interested in.
Creation and the Fairies
At the beginning of time, when the Goddess of Creation breathed life into the world, she was aided by the Fae, each of them magic personified, commonly known as Fairies. The Goddess created the Beastkin and the Humans and, for a time all was in balance, under the watchful guidance of the immortal Fae. But then the Humans, driven by their lust for power began to enslave the Beastkin, believing them to be less than Human. But it wasn't until the Humans began to dabble in forbidden dark magics that allowed them to corrupt the Fae to steal their power and immortality that the Goddess herself stepped in. She gave birth to a new race, beings born from the very trees of the forest, that would come to be known as the Elves. The first of the Elves were bonded to chosen Fairies to share in their power and immortality, becoming the first of the Guardians.
The 1000 Year War
The Elves and those Beastkin that had avoided or escaped slavery, lead by the Guardians, made war on the Humans in an attempt to restore balance to the world. It was a costly war that lasted a thousand years and left a scar on the world that would never truly heal. As powerful as the Guardians were, the Humans wielded dark and corrupt magics powered by the stolen energy of the captive Fairies. But finally the Guardians stood victorious and, for their crimes, the Humans were stripped of their magic and banished from the Forests for all eternity. Those Immortal Guardians, with their bonded Fairies settled down to watch over the world as it slowly healed and found it's balance once more.
The Guardian Academy
Three hundred years have passed since the end of The 1000 Year War and the world has settled into an era of peace, a tenuous peace, but peace none-the-less. Without magic to rely on, the Humans have built cities of metal and glass, based on technology. There they live in relative harmony with one another and the Beastkin who are descended from those who chose to remain among the humans after being freed from slavery. In the great forests the Elves and remaining Beastkin have remained unchanged by time.
But the state of the world has not rested well on the mind of the first and oldest of the Guardians. He believed that the world could only find true balance once all the races united in peace. He came to believe that the Guardians were the key and, with the blessing of the Fae created a place deep in the forest where chosen young people of all races, even humans, would be brought to be bonded with Fairies and taught the ways of the Guardians. It is to this new, united generation of Guardians that the First hopes to entrust the peace of the world.
Character Info
Races:
Elves: Created by the Goddess to answer the threat of humans, the Elves have settled into a peaceful existence since the end of the war. They live in tight-nit villages inside the forest and are the only race of which every member is innately capable of learning to use magic.
Beastkin: Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! The Beastkin are the half animal half human races of the world. As varied as they are they all share several similar traits. Firstly, even in human form they retain some indication of their animal nature such as horns, ears, tails, etc. Secondly, they are also able to transform completely into their animal form. Few of this race are born able to use magic, however. The Beastkin races are widespread, living in deserts, forests, mountains, swamps, seas and even in Human cities.
Humans: After being exiled from the forests and stripped of their magic, the industrious Humans went on to build great cities and develop a society based on technology. In these cities they live alongside the Beastkin and, despite their inability to use magic, they prosper.
Fairies: Creatures of pure magic, the Fae are able to take any form they wish, though their natural form is that of a small winged humanoid, While not physically strong the Fairies are capable of great magic and are the only race capable of forming a life-bond with other races.
Guardians
The Guardians are those chosen by a fairy to be bonded to them for life. This bond comes with many perks and one great responsibility. Guardians share their Fairy's immortality, but may still fall in battle. They have increased physical strength and speed and the ability to use powerful magic, regardless of their race. In return for these perks a Guardian is tasked with protecting all of Fae kind and preserving the balance of the world. A Guardian is chosen the moment they first make contact with their Fairy. A permanent mental connection is formed between them and a unique symbol is magically branded onto the Guardian's body to symbolize their bond.
Magic
Magic comes in two forms, Fairy Magic is magic in it's purest form and while very powerful it is unpredictable. The Magic used by the other races is based on an individual's Elemental Affinity. There are six known affinities: Fire, Water, Earth, Air and the two rarer affinities of Light and Darkness. The four common affinities encompass simple elemental magic while those of Light are able to learn advanced Healing spells. Dark magic is considered taboo if not outright forbidden, as it was Darkness magic that allowed the humans to corrupt and siphon the power of the Fae during The 1000 Year War.
Non Player Characters
Creation and the Fairies
At the beginning of time, when the Goddess of Creation breathed life into the world, she was aided by the Fae, each of them magic personified, commonly known as Fairies. The Goddess created the Beastkin and the Humans and, for a time all was in balance, under the watchful guidance of the immortal Fae. But then the Humans, driven by their lust for power began to enslave the Beastkin, believing them to be less than Human. But it wasn't until the Humans began to dabble in forbidden dark magics that allowed them to corrupt the Fae to steal their power and immortality that the Goddess herself stepped in. She gave birth to a new race, beings born from the very trees of the forest, that would come to be known as the Elves. The first of the Elves were bonded to chosen Fairies to share in their power and immortality, becoming the first of the Guardians.
The 1000 Year War
The Elves and those Beastkin that had avoided or escaped slavery, lead by the Guardians, made war on the Humans in an attempt to restore balance to the world. It was a costly war that lasted a thousand years and left a scar on the world that would never truly heal. As powerful as the Guardians were, the Humans wielded dark and corrupt magics powered by the stolen energy of the captive Fairies. But finally the Guardians stood victorious and, for their crimes, the Humans were stripped of their magic and banished from the Forests for all eternity. Those Immortal Guardians, with their bonded Fairies settled down to watch over the world as it slowly healed and found it's balance once more.
The Guardian Academy
Three hundred years have passed since the end of The 1000 Year War and the world has settled into an era of peace, a tenuous peace, but peace none-the-less. Without magic to rely on, the Humans have built cities of metal and glass, based on technology. There they live in relative harmony with one another and the Beastkin who are descended from those who chose to remain among the humans after being freed from slavery. In the great forests the Elves and remaining Beastkin have remained unchanged by time.
But the state of the world has not rested well on the mind of the first and oldest of the Guardians. He believed that the world could only find true balance once all the races united in peace. He came to believe that the Guardians were the key and, with the blessing of the Fae created a place deep in the forest where chosen young people of all races, even humans, would be brought to be bonded with Fairies and taught the ways of the Guardians. It is to this new, united generation of Guardians that the First hopes to entrust the peace of the world.
Character Info
Races:
Elves: Created by the Goddess to answer the threat of humans, the Elves have settled into a peaceful existence since the end of the war. They live in tight-nit villages inside the forest and are the only race of which every member is innately capable of learning to use magic.
Beastkin: Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! The Beastkin are the half animal half human races of the world. As varied as they are they all share several similar traits. Firstly, even in human form they retain some indication of their animal nature such as horns, ears, tails, etc. Secondly, they are also able to transform completely into their animal form. Few of this race are born able to use magic, however. The Beastkin races are widespread, living in deserts, forests, mountains, swamps, seas and even in Human cities.
Humans: After being exiled from the forests and stripped of their magic, the industrious Humans went on to build great cities and develop a society based on technology. In these cities they live alongside the Beastkin and, despite their inability to use magic, they prosper.
Fairies: Creatures of pure magic, the Fae are able to take any form they wish, though their natural form is that of a small winged humanoid, While not physically strong the Fairies are capable of great magic and are the only race capable of forming a life-bond with other races.
Guardians
The Guardians are those chosen by a fairy to be bonded to them for life. This bond comes with many perks and one great responsibility. Guardians share their Fairy's immortality, but may still fall in battle. They have increased physical strength and speed and the ability to use powerful magic, regardless of their race. In return for these perks a Guardian is tasked with protecting all of Fae kind and preserving the balance of the world. A Guardian is chosen the moment they first make contact with their Fairy. A permanent mental connection is formed between them and a unique symbol is magically branded onto the Guardian's body to symbolize their bond.
Magic
Magic comes in two forms, Fairy Magic is magic in it's purest form and while very powerful it is unpredictable. The Magic used by the other races is based on an individual's Elemental Affinity. There are six known affinities: Fire, Water, Earth, Air and the two rarer affinities of Light and Darkness. The four common affinities encompass simple elemental magic while those of Light are able to learn advanced Healing spells. Dark magic is considered taboo if not outright forbidden, as it was Darkness magic that allowed the humans to corrupt and siphon the power of the Fae during The 1000 Year War.
Non Player Characters
