Beyond the Boundary
“ In recent times, the word 'magic' has been met with scoffs and ire. The thought that such a thing exists in this day and age is beyond human comprehension, a figment of madmen and lunatics. Understand though, that what I saw in the depths of the frozen north was not some hallucination or nightmare, but something just as real as you and I. To go beyond the boundary of perceived reality is a frightening task, one I would not abide the average person to attempt, but any that could experience such a thing and remain sane would surely receive insight far beyond his peers. Truly, what I have seen was not meant for the eyes of mortals. I still cannot quite explain what it was I met in that temple. It was something beyond human existence and comprehension, yet it seemed familiar. I do not know that it spoke, but I could understand it. I understood it with all of my senses, a truth not known by men, but buried within all of us. I will attempt, with utmost effort, to describe the being that I contacted within that temple. This figure beyond reality and material existence: The Abnormal.”
-Prof. Vaann Tikkis 'The Abnormal'
Those words had been, just as predicted, mocked relentlessly by the community at large when they were published. To the average person, they were the ramblings of a madman, little more than a fairy tale. However, for those beyond the realm of 'normal' thought, it garnered a very different brand of attention. Those with an interest in the occult, those who had spent their lives studying the works of 'madmen' were intrigued by the work of the modern philosopher, and sought out the legitimacy of his claim. Others were pulled in by the mystique of it all, and still more saw the value in a bastion of ancient knowledge. Unfortunately for these few, Tikkis, by all accounts, vanished merely a week after the publication of his work, leaving only one option to investigate his claims. The few brave, interested, or mad enough to seek out the truth headed north to Gris. From there, they traveled even farther north, until they finally reached the Vulture's Roost. This city was the final bastion of civilization before a nearly endless sprawl of ice and snow. Tikkis' temple was supposed to be somewhere far beyond the reach of humanity. If rumors were to be believed, many other secrets hid themselves in the snow as well. For those seeking The Abnormal, this was the threshold, the boundary that needed to be crossed. But once they had committed to this journey, there was no coming back, not without answers.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hey there everyone. Welcome to the Interest Check for Beyond the Boundary. As you can probably gather from reading above, this thread will center around a group of adventurers who have traveled to the frozen north to investigate claims of an ancient temple, and the supposed magical power the lies within. While this is a fantasy thread, it will likely contain elements of mystery and survival. I don't really have a preference on group size, but the more the merrier and all that. If you have any questions, I'll be glad to answer them.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Below is the format for a character sheet, if anyone decides to go ahead and begin working on a character. If examples are needed I can post my own characters. Again, if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask, I'll be glad to help.
CS Format:
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Appearance:
Weapons/Belongings:
Magic:(if any)
Personality:
Short History:
