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"But at the same time we can’t help but feel that with all this potential, the city and culture somehow disappoint us."
Carey McWilliams




Welcome to The Black Fall: The Ghosts of LA. An RP that was an experiment of mine that I really want to see through. Basically the RP will have a very heavy player involvement on how it should go and the plot and all that. And I, as the GM, make it happen. I want every character to have their own story arcs and heavy involvement in the RP itself.

Basically, the setting is a world where people are enhanced by crystals that emit strange energy and have been granted superhuman abilities, being dubbed "Deltahumans." These Deltahumans have been exposed to the world at a very early age, and have been quite integrated into the minds of the world as their acts, whether good or bad, often pop up on the news. There are mixed thoughts on Deltahumans, some hate them, some love them, and others are on the fence.

In this particular storyline, it takes place in Los Angeles (as the name implies) except it has been ravaged and ruined by a horrible event known as the "Incident". It was where two Deltahumans on the run were cornered and cause three massive Earthquakes that destroyed a majority of California. In response, Southern California has been deemed an Exclusion Zone, including Los Angeles. Which has trapped millions there for months as the city descends into outright chaos. One gang, known as the Phoenixes, rise from the ashes of the city and become a major player. However, the situation is a lot deeper than one anticipated.

If Superpowers/Superheros/Whatever aren't your fancy, then I suggest just closing the tab and going about your day. If it is, I promise to provide an interesting experience. A deep and complex tale of students, with a very rich and well-developed lore. Above all else; this won't be a standard superhero romp, but a character-centric look at how Superpowers and whatnot would function in real life. No capes, no gimmicks. The RP will be character-driven, and somewhat sandbox-y. I will be providing a storyline, but I'll be giving people free rein on how their characters act within the storyline.

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Deltahumans (sometimes called Metahumans) are humans that were exposed to the Delta-Point Energy, or a Delta-Crystal, and had undergone a Manifestation Event. These Deltahumans have gained abilities that defy the laws of nature, men with super-strength, children that can control ice, and women that can teleport are the tip of the iceberg. This manifestation event only occurs after a human being has developed a sufficient amount of Delta-Point energy within their body. The rate which this energy develops depends on how much a person is exposed to (Codenamed their Exposure Event) and if a person touches a crystal for a prolonged amount of time their energy will develop at a much faster rate than somebody who was briefly exposed. In a lot of cases, exposure to this energy will not cause a manifestation to occur, but 15% of humans are compatible with the energy and can manifest a power. It's unknown what causes a person to manifest as anyone of any sex, of any gender, is capable of manifesting, it's widely believed to be just chance. After many of them were covered, destroyed, or drained of all of their energy, it's fairly difficult to get exposed to the crystals and most are exposed to it by other Deltahumans. There are two ways to manifest: Naturally, or Under High-Stress. If manifesting naturally, it can take over years for a Deltahuman to manifest their powers. There seems to be a correlation between high-stress situations and the rapid growth of powers as many Deltahumans who manifested.

Upon manifesting the Delta-Point Energy will completely flow within a person's being from their skin, all the way to their bones. It is normally invisible to the regular human eye, but when a Deltahuman is straining themselves or using their power a great deal, their energy will show. When a Deltahuman use their power on the outside world, a small amount of the meta-human energy gets projected and focused in that area. Such as a Water-Elemental controlling a cup of water will get some of the energy projected into it, allowing them to manipulate the water inside of it until they cease to control and the energy returns to their body. However, this still leaves the energy in the area and can possibly cause others to manifest who are compatible.

There are four types of Delta-Crystals/Delta-Point Energy that exist in the world: Type-Yellow (for those that have developed physical powers), Type-Red (for those who have gained an ability that pertains to manipulating the environment), Type-Blue (For those who have manifested a mental ability of some kind), Type-Green (for those who can alter the properties of other powers), and Type-White (those that have powers that don't fit the other categories). Depending on what kind of energy somebody is exposed to will dictate which type of power a Deltahuman will develop. From either gaining the ability to manipulate the earth when exposed to red energy, read minds with Blue energy and so on. However, it's possible for these categories to blend together as it's also possible to get exposed to multiple different types of energy and will end up with a power that spans multiple categories. This is a rare type of Deltahuman but these kinds of Deltahumans are known as Type-Chromatic.

There is such a thing as powers being hereditary, but it is very rare within the Deltahuman communities. When Deltahumans have children, that child has a 95% higher chance to manifest an ability than anybody else. This is because, when a child is in the womb, the child is bathed with the energy and will grow and develop a similar power to their parents. However, the child will always take after the mother power-wise as they will be exposed to maternal energy more than paternal energy. This is why, if only one parent is a Deltahuman, it's far more likely that the child will manifest if the mother possesses the powers. Even if the power is hereditary, the power will be different in certain ways, as nobody has the same one power. If the parents of a Deltahuman are different types, there is a higher chance that the child will end up being a Type-Chromatic. Deltahumans have a very particular effect attached to them: the Black Fall Effect. This has two main effects on the Deltahuman population: firstly, all Deltahumans are subconsciously attracted to each other whether they want to or not. So subtly that it's next to impossible to even notice. It causes the shyest people to head out and interact or draws Deltahuman to one location. The more Deltahumans that are around, the more intense this "flocking" effect will get.

Deltahumans have an interesting relationship with the Delta-Crystals, as when in contact with a Delta-Crystal, a Deltahuman receives a boost to their power as long as they remain in contact. This boost depends on which type of crystal a Deltahuman is holding - as if they are a Type-Red holding a Type-Yellow, it'd be an incredibly minor boost to their ability. However, if the crystals are compatible, it'd be an insane upgrade to their powers. With one Deltahuman being capable of doing city-changing feats while in contact with a crystal. Though, it will be an insane strain on the Deltahuman and will increase their risk for ashing.

However, while powers are truly incredible, they come at a price, powers have a toll on the body and mind. Excessive and unrestrained use would cause what could be described as physical overexertion, and the Deltahuman body gets strained from overuse. Pushing powers beyond their limits in high-stress situations cause even worse problems, and at it's most extreme, it may cause an effect known as "Ashing". This is basically an extremely deadly ailment where a Deltahuman self-destructs, and their powers shut off, and all their cells will die at an alarmingly fast rate. Their cells will literally drop off their body like specs of ash, and this process will continue until there is absolutely nothing left of a Deltahuman. This state is extremely deadly, and there's a mere 4% chance of survival - Even if an ashing victim does survive, there are some permanent physical damage (Amputation, Brain damage, loss of powers, etc, etc - Are a few to note) so it's considered a fate worse than death. Ashing is what Deltahumans truly fear, as any Deltahuman can ash if they are not careful.

It's possible for regular humans to ash if exposed to large amounts of Delta-Point Energy, and they are among the few that don't or can't manifest a power. This will largely occur if a person is in prolonged contact with the Delta-Point energy as it would take a large amount of energy for this to be possible. However, this can occur with the smallest amount of Delta-Point energy, and anyone who's not capable of manifesting can die from ashing.

There's also a second, more horrific side effect of Deltahumans that requires a section of its own.

Through the study of the crystals and the Delta-Point energy, there has been technology developed from them. They were noted to be a very potent energy source, and the energy can be harnessed in different ways. Most notably, by studying the energy, many organizations have created devices that can detect the energy within people and the crystals in the wild. Of course, these devices are considered to be a huge violation of privacy and are rarely employed. Then there are the simple Suppressant-Collars which are metal devices made to be wrapped around somebody's neck that completely disables the usage of activation powers - for those whose powers are permanent changes, they have no effect on them. On the more insidious side, a shady organization has figured out means to give people powers: Serums. These serums are full of a glowing green liquid that infuses a person's body with the Deltahuman energy and after the process is complete, they'll gain a superpower that corresponds with the color of the energy. These serums are usually sold to the highest bidder but are only capable of being purchased by those with a hefty chunk of change, but some people are just given the serums. It's unknown where these serums are coming from, or who are making them, but authorities are doing their best to find out.

In the summers of 1963, there was a sudden and abrupt meteor shower that wrought havoc over the skies of Earth, spreading bizarre crystals across the world wherever their debris made landfall. These crystals were infused with strange radiation that would "infect" living beings that either came in contact with the crystals themselves or were in proximity and got infected with the crystal's energy. This gave rise to the "First Generation" of Deltahumans as the first of few individuals with such abilities found their place in the world. While this first generation proved to be relative unknowns, rumors or bogeymen to all but a handful of informed figures, their presence in the world would gradually increase over the coming decades, eventually causing mass hysteria as rumors were proven true and sightings impossible to cover up. By the 1980s, this had led to waves of rioting, protests and even mass displays of religious fervor as the public digested the knowledge of their existence in various ways. Eventually, the governments of the world attempted to manage their Deltahuman populations through regulation and incorporation into newly established government agencies, but even so great unrest had and still continues to persist even to the modern-day. This manifestation of Deltahumans would eventually be known as the Delta-Storm and many theorize that it has happened before, and could happen again. After Delta-Storm, almost all the crystals were taken into government custody, but a few remained at large and it is theorized that they're growing in number.


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The City of Angels has many names. You've seen it all before on TV and movies with all of its cliches. Hollywood, The Skyline, Washed Up Actors and Sunny Beaches. All of it has a strange air of normal except not. Eccentric is the right word for it. Each of its neighborhoods carries a special culture and air about it that's unique to it. You can go anywhere in the world but yet... you'll never find another Los Angeles, or the people in it. The most populous city in California and the second-most populous in the United States. Los Angeles is the cultural, financial, and commercial center of Southern California. The city was known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, the entertainment industry, and its sprawling metropolis. Was, as in it was all of these things. All before the incident that occurred that triggered the massive series of earthquakes that ravaged Southern California. Now, LA is considered to be the heart of the California Exclusion Zone and all hell has broken loose in the once peaceful city. LA has been almost completely destroyed with buildings that have been collapsed, dead bodies littering the streets and lawlessness taking over as it's difficult to leave the city due to the exclusion zone.

Now, LA is a hot war zone between the various gangs and factions that have staked a claim to the city. All have their own cultures, doctrines, and goals, however only one will rule over all of LA. With civilians in between the chaos as the military attempts to evacuate civilians once a month.


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Hey there! I'm interested in joining this as well. Should I join the discord server?
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Can chromatic types be created via long term crystal exposure? And is it possible for abilities to change appearance aesthetically (outside of Type-Yellow)? Like how Jean Grey's eyes change and she gets lines on her face, but it doesn't affect how her power is used.
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Hello! This RP sounds really cool. Is this still open? I'd like to join!
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@Pink KhioneIf you want.

@ImAMushie yus we're open until I say otherwise.

Can chromatic types be created via long term crystal exposure? And is it possible for abilities to change appearance aesthetically (outside of Type-Yellow)? Like how Jean Grey's eyes change and she gets lines on her face, but it doesn't affect how her power is used.


I'm not entirely sure what you mean by long term exposure but any type of exposure to two types of energy can create a chromatic. But definitely yes to other question.
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@Pink Khione She seems a little blase about being abused. lol

My only stipulation about power negation is that it shouldn't be able to reverse permanent transformations.
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@Pink Khione She seems a little blase about being abused. lol

My only stipulation about power negation is that it shouldn't be able to reverse permanent transformations.


I kinda glossed over it yeah lol

What would be considered a permanent transformation, if you have any examples? I'm assuming Yoko's wyvern ability is not permanent since she can morph, but would a power like someone who can fly because they have wings be considered permanent?
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What would be considered a permanent transformation, if you have any examples? I'm assuming Yoko's wyvern ability is not permanent since she can morph, but would a power like someone who can fly because they have wings be considered permanent?


So if the power like causes someone to grow wings they can't retract then that's yeah a permanent transform. There was one character I had that was basically half-frog and she couldn't transform back so yeah that'd be a permanent transformation. I'm just adding that stipulation because we had a lot of those characters and there's a bunch of logistics and bickering that result from it so I figured it'd be easier to just say she can't force them to change back (that sounds like a completely separate power!).
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So if the power like causes someone to grow wings they can't retract then that's yeah a permanent transform. There was one character I had that was basically half-frog and she couldn't transform back so yeah that'd be a permanent transformation. I'm just adding that stipulation because we had a lot of those characters and there's a bunch of logistics and bickering that result from it so I figured it'd be easier to just say she can't force them to change back (that sounds like a completely separate power!).


This makes a lot of sense. Thank you for clarifying! I will add that as a limitation.
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