Tenebris and the Void Acolytes
Lord Tenebris is the leader of the Anlite [an-lahyt] alien race that discovered immortality three million years ago. They use technology to permanently change their form from matter to a hybrid anti-matter that (rather than annihilate both sides into energy) converts matter to energy that the antimatter uses to sustain itself.
They need a continual supply of matter, and for millions of years, they have slowly devoured stars. Lord Tenebris sends its acolytes to scout out suitable stars. Depending on the size, stars take anywhere from 1000 to 10,000 years to disappear.
Sol, our sun, is next on their agenda.
Roleplay Style
(Rated PG-13.) Welcome to a gritty, modern, magical realism & sci-fi story full of flawed characters and opposing views. Petty criminal behaviour is encouraged. Minor profanity is allowed. We will be split into three teams as the fate of our sun is decided. This focuses on character interaction and development, plot twists, and choices.
SETTING
Chicago, US., Year 2016
What’s Chicago like?
Chicago Map
In this alternate reality, all is the same save for the birth of metahumans — people gifted with strange and otherworldly powers. Science has determined that metahumans are, in fact, they’re own species (Homo Novus). The political powers have been slow in creating new legislation for superpowers. With no direction, there is a rise 'metacrimes' (criminal behaviour by those with superpowers). Media has pushed the general public to be fearful of metahumans. For the most part, the two groups are delicately tense with one another.
The Anlite view metahumans as the only intelligence on the planet, and will soon approach them with a proposal in regards to taking the sun.
There will be three ideologies amongst the metahumans:
- Those who believe in the Gaia Legend
- Those who believe in Power
- Those who believe in the Anlite
1) Legend says that the Earth is alive; its ancient name is Gaia. With access to billions of years of knowledge hidden in galactic databases, Gaia knows how to defeat the Anlite.
Those who wish to commune with Gaia must have three keys. Two are physical, one is energetic. Clues about these keys will be revealed.
2) Great power is needed in dire times. There is a metahuman that will receive a weapon of mass destruction to wipe out the Anlite, but it will require the energy of most, if not all, metahumans (pyro or stellar capabilities are most effective). The machine will amplify all the power it's given threefold, but will leave a permanent Weak Status on all metahumans that participate.
Those in this ideology would prefer taking power from another metahuman rather than sacrifice themselves.
3) The Anlite offer immortality to all metahumans that do not wish to die with the consumption of Sol. The procedure is painless, and being a hybrid of anti-matter has its own perks. Never worry about being hurt by matter (shot, burned, cut) ever again. Overcome all sickness, ailments, and status effects. Be welcomed into a family of knowledgeable beings. All you have to do is swear absolute obedience to Lord Tenebris. To reject their offer is to die.
WEAK STATUS
Power and movement speed is halved.
Example: At your peak, you could throw a wall of fire. Now you are reduced to throwing a fireball. If you’re an excellent runner, now you become winded with ease.
Roleplay Specifics
This roleplay will focus on character interaction and development. To have an active part, it’s recommended you play as a metahuman. Plot ideas are encouraged. If you want something to happen or have a sweet idea, PM the GM. Our goal is to have lots of delicious conflict bouncing between the three ideologies, plus other parties.
We have space for 6-8 skilful and dedicated writers, maximum two in the Anlite ideology, and the remainder evenly spread between the Legend and Power ideologies.
There is a unique opening for 1-2 players who would like to play as metahuman police. This will be their occupation (and may affect their ideology). They will be the main tie between metahumans and regular people, and the Law breathing down on all metahumans’ necks. Their role will become more prevalent later in the story.
Rules:
- Be willing to post twice a week within High Casual standards, minimum 300 words per post.
- For repeated posting between two players (like a fight), keep it in the PMs and post in the IC as a single, joint megapost.
- To play in either Legend or Power, there is a risk you’ll receive a Weak Status, and you’ll need to play accordingly.
- Listen to the GM.
- Have fun and try something new.~
Apply with a CS below, and I’ll review it. I may ask for a writing sample.
CHARACTER SKELLIE