"From these depths are all hearts born. Even yours."
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Introduction
For centuries, the bottom of the Abyss has been shrouded in mystery, fear, and superstition. Built on the ancient bones of the once fledgling start of man, the Abyss is said to house the strangest and most vile creatures. Long has legend passed of its murky depths to the unknown, when now the darkness below serves as a prison for beings small and large who dare to commit heinous crimes against man. Ages passed, the great kingdom of man expanded, and soon it was the continent of Altfare that saw host to reside above the Abyss’ deep cages of imprisonment.
Even now the people go about their days in the light, happy and ignorant, as they waged their blood wars amongst each other. But the Abyss has waited in patience, welcoming those cast down and locked up to damnation with soothing arms only the darkness can provide. There is no law, no jurisdiction in the Abyss. None are innocent, but all seek a way to escape, be it by power, schemes, or debauchery. Long have the denizens in the deep depths plotted, and long have they lived.
Their long exile would not go unanswered. Something is stirring on the surface. A great power or perhaps war has shaken the very earth above the Abyss. Less and less prisoners are brought in and whatever guards dared to safeguard these ports of hellish intent have all but fled or been disposed of. The prisons are opening. The inmates are escaping. And the nightmares are festering back to the surface in a strange new world rocked by the Catastrophe. Revenge is infectious.
All those cursed for eternity within the Abyss seek nothing less than to conquer the world above. Factions are forming, allies, cutthroat as they may be, are gathering, and the promise of becoming Alfare’s new overlord is enough to entice and seduce those who’ve suffered far enough. To what ends will revenge and hatred for the kingdom of man carry? To what shall be conquered before they reach the top? Questions abound in the coming days but one indistinguishable truth is known both to the Abyss and to the hapless victims above.
Even now the people go about their days in the light, happy and ignorant, as they waged their blood wars amongst each other. But the Abyss has waited in patience, welcoming those cast down and locked up to damnation with soothing arms only the darkness can provide. There is no law, no jurisdiction in the Abyss. None are innocent, but all seek a way to escape, be it by power, schemes, or debauchery. Long have the denizens in the deep depths plotted, and long have they lived.
Their long exile would not go unanswered. Something is stirring on the surface. A great power or perhaps war has shaken the very earth above the Abyss. Less and less prisoners are brought in and whatever guards dared to safeguard these ports of hellish intent have all but fled or been disposed of. The prisons are opening. The inmates are escaping. And the nightmares are festering back to the surface in a strange new world rocked by the Catastrophe. Revenge is infectious.
All those cursed for eternity within the Abyss seek nothing less than to conquer the world above. Factions are forming, allies, cutthroat as they may be, are gathering, and the promise of becoming Alfare’s new overlord is enough to entice and seduce those who’ve suffered far enough. To what ends will revenge and hatred for the kingdom of man carry? To what shall be conquered before they reach the top? Questions abound in the coming days but one indistinguishable truth is known both to the Abyss and to the hapless victims above.
It’s a long climb up from the deep, dark depths.
Setting
Within the RP, players will be in control of such foul nightmares as they journey from the depths of the Abyss to the top and reach the land of Altfare. There are many trials to overcome, monsters to face, and legions to take command over as the very Abyss itself becomes your grounds for conquering. These depths attract all sorts of personalities, but all share the simple hatred of those who imprisoned them, and it is this darkness that drives them toward the surface.
As each segment of the Abyss falls to your gathering forces, your number will grow into a new force, a singular faction based upon the human concept of guilds in mockery; one unseen by the world waiting to be unleashed. Will you breech the surface ready to take what is rightfully yours? Or are you destined to be slain as you stand, body and soul cast back into the Abyss that desires to claim you again? Whatever may befall you, whatever faction you build in your rise to power, there is no doubt only mayhem lies in your presence.
You are the monsters who go bump in the night.
TL:DR: It's basically Overlord+Fire Emblem.
Characters
CHARACTER SHEET TEMPLATE
• Appearance: Self-explanatory. As ex-prisoners to the Abyss, you are monsters that come in all shapes and forms. You may have a true appearance and a casual one if you intend to disguise yourself in interaction among humans.
• Title: Self-explanatory. What title do the humans use as they curse and fear you?
• True Name: Self-explanatory. What name do you reveal only to your closest associates and allies?
• Age: Self-explanatory. The Abyss has remained for eons and so too has some of its inhabits.
• Species: Only monsters are cast into the pits of the Abyss; the range of which to be is endless, but the rule is no humans for obvious reasons.
• Weapons: What weaponry adorns your form? What do you use to strike your enemies?
• Species Traits: As different species reside within the Abyss, so too do they have special powers inherited only by their species. Two each are allowed to each player for now.
• Special Abilities: Magic has existed in the world just as long as the Abyss. If you've learned the arcane arts over the years, then this is where to make it known. One brand of magic is allowed to each player for now with two special abilities to them if you so choose.
• Inventory: Any items that's aren't mentioned prior you may be carrying. They may come in handy at any time.
• Background: A quick summary of your character thus far. Why were they imprisoned in the Abyss? What drives them towards revenge? What plans do they have for future conquering? These are points that should be addressed in your background.
• Other: Optional. Anything else not mentioned above that you may wish to add goes here.
• Title: Self-explanatory. What title do the humans use as they curse and fear you?
• True Name: Self-explanatory. What name do you reveal only to your closest associates and allies?
• Age: Self-explanatory. The Abyss has remained for eons and so too has some of its inhabits.
• Species: Only monsters are cast into the pits of the Abyss; the range of which to be is endless, but the rule is no humans for obvious reasons.
• Weapons: What weaponry adorns your form? What do you use to strike your enemies?
• Species Traits: As different species reside within the Abyss, so too do they have special powers inherited only by their species. Two each are allowed to each player for now.
• Special Abilities: Magic has existed in the world just as long as the Abyss. If you've learned the arcane arts over the years, then this is where to make it known. One brand of magic is allowed to each player for now with two special abilities to them if you so choose.
• Inventory: Any items that's aren't mentioned prior you may be carrying. They may come in handy at any time.
• Background: A quick summary of your character thus far. Why were they imprisoned in the Abyss? What drives them towards revenge? What plans do they have for future conquering? These are points that should be addressed in your background.
• Other: Optional. Anything else not mentioned above that you may wish to add goes here.
