D A W N O F H E R O E S
A NEW GOLDEN AGE
Rumours of heroes have been around since the Second World War, where a group known as the Invaders fought with the allies against Axis forces. Eventually these stories would become nothing but popular fiction through the work of Marvel Comics Group. Superheroes fell into myth, a popular thing for people to look up to solely for entertainment purposes. TV Shows, Games and Movies all played with the heroic element, and the concept of people with super-powers.
The early 1970s brought with it the public knowledge of the existence of Mutants. For decades people with strange abilities had surfaced, but these tended to appear like hearsay and rumour, usually people in such situations would disappear rather quickly. However in the 1970s the Brotherhood formed under the council of three Mutants: Charles Xavier, Erik Lensherr, and Raven Darkholme. These mutants were public about their abilities and what they could do, and announced that they would help usher in a new age for Humanity and Mutants together.
However the Brotherhood disbanded in the 1980s after an altercation between the Brotherhood and the US.Government. Mutants were rallying for better treatment, as there was an increase in police brutality towards their kind as they were seen as not human and thus did not have human rights under the constitution. During this rally protestors who felt that Mutants should be registered and regulated arrived at the rally and violence ensued. After this Xavier went on to found the Xavier Institute of Higher learning in order to promote humans and mutants living side by side and also founded the X-Men, a secret group of mutants who would work against the efforts of Erik Lensherrs reformed Brotherhood who acted in the efforts of mutant supremacy. The Governments of the world all take different stances, but there is still a strong divide in many countries including the United States on whether Mutants should be treated fairly, or registered.
The world continued to turn, till in the early 2000s Superheroes began to emerge in different shapes or forms. Unlike mutants who just existed these people worked to benefit the populace, usually remaining anonymous for fear of retribution towards their families. This became an increasing problem with the emergence of super villains also increased. They took on identities such as Iron Man, Thor, Spider-man, Wasp and some even worked in pairs such as Ant-man and the Wasp. In the coming years they gained more and more popularity while also equally ggaining some notoriety. At a time when their purpose was being questioned by the government, Galactus arrived.
A giant being that tore landed in the centre of Kansas tearing through everything it came across threatening to consume the entire world. A group of Earths Mightiest Heroes came together in order to fight back this scourge. This group would later be called the Avengers, naming themselves after the heroes that fell on that fateful day.
Though as the world returns to it's now normality something stirs in the shadows of New York.
|| Major Events ||
Also known as TL;DR
1941: America joins the Second World War, the Invaders are supposedly formed following Captain America.
1952: Marvel Comics Groups releases the first Captain America comic book, many now accept that Captain America was a propaganda piece.
1975: The Brotherhood of Mutants forms, Mutants become common public knowledge. The Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division (S.H.I.E.L.D) is formed to try and control these threats.
1980: Fights break out at a peaceful rally between the Brotherhood and a group of protestors. The Brotherhood disbands.
1981: The Xavier Institute for Higher Learning opens it's doors.
1985: The X-Men are formed to combat 'Magnetos' reformed Brotherhood.
2000s: Heroes begin to crawl out of the woodwork, sadly they also bring with them a new strain of villains.
2009: U.S. Government discusses the prospect of Mutant Registration.
2015: Galactus attacks, the Avengers form.
S.H.I.E.L.D is still a secret organisation.
|| Rules ||
- 1.1 - Although I am the GM, this game is both yours and mine. If everyone takes ownership of this game and cares for it, hopefully we can make sure it thrives.
- 2.1 - No taking legacies/villains without the person playing the originals consent. Any/all legacies and villains being applied for without their title character present will be carefully examined.
- 2.2 - Only Marvel Comics characters can be played, edits can be made to their history but the character should stay somewhat true to the source material.
- 2.3 - If you want to edit a characters backstory please keep it true to all that has been established so far. If you really want to do something that changes someone's CS feel free to PM them.
- 2.4 - Any OC's should be minor characters.
- 3.1 - Gamewide events should be discussed first.
- 3.2 - Always make sure you check with someone before you collaborate, collaboration should help tell the story not tell the story.
- 4.1 - Time travel without reasonable cause is forbidden.
- 5.1 - Introductory Arcs must not be major arcs (that change the characters life forever), and must be completed before interaction or a second character is applied for. This is to minimize retconning if someone drops out.
|| Character Sheet ||
Your Name:
Character Name: Real Name
Character Alias: Superhero/villain handle
Character Allignment: Where does their moral compass point? Hero, Walking the Line, or Villain?
Character Appearance: Picture or description is fine.
Characters Abilities: Super-powers etc. Go here.
Characters Skills: What are they good at, that isn't a result of their abilities?
Origin Story: At least include backstory if your initial story arc is the character's origin story.
Story Arcs: List the Arcs you have planned with a (brief) explanation.
Supporting Cast: What NPCs are you going to be using? This can include Allies, Friends, Enemies, Family, Lovers, Pets.
Sample Post: Alternatively you can link to previous work. Important, doesn't need to tie into your first Arc but can if you want.
|| Have fun. ||
Or Else!!!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
