A Magical Boy Roleplay inspired by Madoka Magica. GM'd by Leslie Hall.
This is a Casual/High-Casual level modern fantasy roleplay. This roleplay may contain dark themes. Discretion is advised.
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The world is not perfect. It never was. Every minute of the day, each individual person is suffering from their own demons. Regret, anger, jealousy and hate. Humanity unwillingly sows the seeds of their own grief by letting these negative emotions consume their hearts. The collective malice of all that pain and suffering is powerful enough to manifest itself in the form of Shadows. Horrible creatures born from the negativity inside the hearts of every living person, Shadows roam the earth spreading disaster and chaos wherever they go. Left alone, a Shadow will feast off of the despair of their victims and grow stronger. That's where you come in.
Thousands of years ago, a group of heroes had a great power bestowed upon them. Using their newfound magical abilities, these valiant defenders of humanity were able to fight back against the Shadows. They were known as the Cosmic Princes, young adolescent boys with the power to transform into a magical being with extraordinary abilities. For years they protected the earth from Shadows, helping to keep people safe from their own malicious feelings. Yet even they were mortal.
When the Cosmic Princes met their end, usually in battle, there was no one left to defend the Earth. That was until a new group of Princes arose in the next generation of young boys. Reincarnations of their original Prince, these new Magical Boys picked up where their previous lives left off; fighting Shadows until they could no longer. Their plight would continue for centuries to come, though as time went by it became apparent that their was a divide in philosophies between the group of Magical Boys.
Unable to settle their differences, the Cosmic Princes split into two groups so that they could pursue their own goals. The Sun Princes turned fighting Shadows into more of a sport. Their group became much more focused on the power of an individual and the spectacle of the hunt. They are proud warriors who judge a Magical Boys worth by their prowess in combat. They are only interested in a challenge, tending to ignore smaller, less significant shadows while only seeking out the biggest threats to claim as their trophies.
This ideology clashes with that of the Moon Princes who remain true to their original purpose as Cosmic Princes. They are righteous defenders of the innocent who work to eradicate Shadows purely to protect humanity. No hunt is too small, no threat deemed insignificant. The Moon Princes would gladly give their life to keep the world safe from Shadows. Even throughout their various reincarnations, the feud between these two groups has remained strong. It is not uncommon for these two factions to argue and clash with each other, but when you get down to it they both have the same goals; destroy Shadows.
And right now, the world is in need of them more than ever.
and their Familiars.
"I can't wait to watch this world burn."
In almost all incarnations of Cosmic Princes, there has always been Chaos Witches. These enigmatic beings are more or less considered to be female counterparts to the Princes. Unfortunately, their intent is much more malicious. A Witch is a being who gains power from negative emotions. They have the ability to spread despair to humanity, forcing innocent people to create more Shadows. To make them even more of a threat, there is no way to determine if a person is a Witch unless they are transformed; the same with the Princes. Your sister, classmate or girlfriend could be a Witch and you would be none the wiser.
In addition to their Dark Magic, Witches are also able to create and control Familiars. A Familiar is an incredibly powerful Shadow that is formed from a Witches own negative emotions. While most Shadows are more animal like in behaviour, acting purely on instinct, a Familiar is capable of much more intelligent thought. This alone makes them a high priority target to both the Sun and Moon Princes. All of these aspects combined make Witches the largest threat to humanity. A fully fledged Witch is far too powerful for a Prince to take on by himself, usually calling for a combined effort just to defeat one Witch.
Over the millennia, the Cosmic Princes have never been able to determine the exact goals of the Chaos Witches. The only thing they're certain of is that they're a threat to humanity and must be eliminated.
and surrounding areas.
All locations mentioned are fictional, any relation to an actual place in Japan is purely coincidental.
Our story takes place in Tanzaku City, a large metropolitan city with a population of about two million located about an hour inland along the south-western coast of Japan. This bustling city is known for it's tall sky scrapers and livid night life. There's always something to do in Tanzaku City, from the beautiful city gardens and quaint cafe strips to the large shopping complexes and recreational centers. With a large amount of Witch activity recently being discovered at the heart of Tanzaku City, more and more Cosmic Princes are making their way to the town to help stop the Witches from consuming the city.
With Tanzaku City's excellent public transport system, it only takes a short twenty minute train ride South out of the city for you to reach Umiko Port, a small fishing town known for it's incredibly popular beach culture. In the summertime, many of the young residents of Tanzaku city like to spend their breaks enjoying the sunshine and crystal clear ocean. There are also various festivals held here annually, particularly at the large Shrine located just in the forests right on the outskirts of town.
There are also various residential areas that surround Tanzaku City. These suburbs are pretty quiet, sporting a few schools here and there. However the main school the local Cosmic Princes attend is Yagami High, located just outside the bustling city and easily accessible by bus, train or even in walking distance if you live in the heart of the city. The school has various culture and sports clubs which students can be a part of, as well as various facilities such as a science lab, theater, gymnasium and indoor swimming pool. The Cosmic Princes spend their days attending Yagami High while at night they hunt Shadows, hidden from view by regular humans.
Cosmic Princes: Transform!
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