Note: This roleplay is now closed to new players. Current players making characters or returning players are exempt from this.
GM
Theme: José González - Heartbeats
☆.。.:*・°☆.。.:*・°☆.。.:*・°☆ FANTASY | ROMANCE | TRAGEDY ☆.。.:*・°☆.。.:*・°☆.。.:*・°☆
" ᴳᵒˡᵈᵉⁿ ʰᵉᵃᵈ ᵇʸ ᵍᵒˡᵈᵉⁿ ʰᵉᵃᵈ,
ᴸⁱᵏᵉ ᵗʷᵒ ᵖⁱᵍᵉᵒⁿˢ ⁱⁿ ᵒⁿᵉ ⁿᵉˢᵗ
ᶠᵒˡᵈᵉᵈ ⁱⁿ ᵉᵃᶜʰ ᵒᵗʰᵉʳ’ˢ ʷⁱⁿᵍˢ,
ᵀʰᵉʸ ˡᵃʸ ᵈᵒʷⁿ ⁱⁿ ᵗʰᵉⁱʳ ᶜᵘʳᵗᵃⁱⁿ’ᵈ ᵇᵉᵈ:
ᴸⁱᵏᵉ ᵗʷᵒ ᵇˡᵒˢˢᵒᵐˢ ᵒⁿ ᵒⁿᵉ ˢᵗᵉᵐ,
ᴸⁱᵏᵉ ᵗʷᵒ ᶠˡᵃᵏᵉˢ ᵒᶠ ⁿᵉʷ⁻ᶠᵃˡˡ’ⁿ ˢⁿᵒʷ,
ᴸⁱᵏᵉ ᵗʷᵒ ʷᵃⁿᵈˢ ᵒᶠ ⁱᵛᵒʳʸ
ᵀⁱᵖᵖ’ᵈ ʷⁱᵗʰ ᵍᵒˡᵈ ᶠᵒʳ ᵃʷᶠᵘˡ ᵏⁱⁿᵍˢ.
ᴹᵒᵒⁿ ᵃⁿᵈ ˢᵗᵃʳˢ ᵍᵃᶻ’ᵈ ⁱⁿ ᵃᵗ ᵗʰᵉᵐ,
ᵂⁱⁿᵈ ˢᵃⁿᵍ ᵗᵒ ᵗʰᵉᵐ ˡᵘˡˡᵃᵇʸ,
ᴸᵘᵐᵇᵉʳⁱⁿᵍ ᵒʷˡˢ ᶠᵒʳᵇᵒʳᵉ ᵗᵒ ᶠˡʸ,
ᴺᵒᵗ ᵃ ᵇᵃᵗ ᶠˡᵃᵖᵖ’ᵈ ᵗᵒ ᵃⁿᵈ ᶠʳᵒ
ᴿᵒᵘⁿᵈ ᵗʰᵉⁱʳ ʳᵉˢᵗ:
ᶜʰᵉᵉᵏ ᵗᵒ ᶜʰᵉᵉᵏ ᵃⁿᵈ ᵇʳᵉᵃˢᵗ ᵗᵒ ᵇʳᵉᵃˢᵗ
ᴸᵒᶜᵏ’ᵈ ᵗᵒᵍᵉᵗʰᵉʳ ⁱⁿ ᵒⁿᵉ ⁿᵉˢᵗ. "
ᴸⁱᵏᵉ ᵗʷᵒ ᵖⁱᵍᵉᵒⁿˢ ⁱⁿ ᵒⁿᵉ ⁿᵉˢᵗ
ᶠᵒˡᵈᵉᵈ ⁱⁿ ᵉᵃᶜʰ ᵒᵗʰᵉʳ’ˢ ʷⁱⁿᵍˢ,
ᵀʰᵉʸ ˡᵃʸ ᵈᵒʷⁿ ⁱⁿ ᵗʰᵉⁱʳ ᶜᵘʳᵗᵃⁱⁿ’ᵈ ᵇᵉᵈ:
ᴸⁱᵏᵉ ᵗʷᵒ ᵇˡᵒˢˢᵒᵐˢ ᵒⁿ ᵒⁿᵉ ˢᵗᵉᵐ,
ᴸⁱᵏᵉ ᵗʷᵒ ᶠˡᵃᵏᵉˢ ᵒᶠ ⁿᵉʷ⁻ᶠᵃˡˡ’ⁿ ˢⁿᵒʷ,
ᴸⁱᵏᵉ ᵗʷᵒ ʷᵃⁿᵈˢ ᵒᶠ ⁱᵛᵒʳʸ
ᵀⁱᵖᵖ’ᵈ ʷⁱᵗʰ ᵍᵒˡᵈ ᶠᵒʳ ᵃʷᶠᵘˡ ᵏⁱⁿᵍˢ.
ᴹᵒᵒⁿ ᵃⁿᵈ ˢᵗᵃʳˢ ᵍᵃᶻ’ᵈ ⁱⁿ ᵃᵗ ᵗʰᵉᵐ,
ᵂⁱⁿᵈ ˢᵃⁿᵍ ᵗᵒ ᵗʰᵉᵐ ˡᵘˡˡᵃᵇʸ,
ᴸᵘᵐᵇᵉʳⁱⁿᵍ ᵒʷˡˢ ᶠᵒʳᵇᵒʳᵉ ᵗᵒ ᶠˡʸ,
ᴺᵒᵗ ᵃ ᵇᵃᵗ ᶠˡᵃᵖᵖ’ᵈ ᵗᵒ ᵃⁿᵈ ᶠʳᵒ
ᴿᵒᵘⁿᵈ ᵗʰᵉⁱʳ ʳᵉˢᵗ:
ᶜʰᵉᵉᵏ ᵗᵒ ᶜʰᵉᵉᵏ ᵃⁿᵈ ᵇʳᵉᵃˢᵗ ᵗᵒ ᵇʳᵉᵃˢᵗ
ᴸᵒᶜᵏ’ᵈ ᵗᵒᵍᵉᵗʰᵉʳ ⁱⁿ ᵒⁿᵉ ⁿᵉˢᵗ. "
You were blessed.
You were a god.
And you were in love. Truly in love. Deeply in love.
You hear of starcrossed lovers all the time; but never starkissed. Those rare immortal souls who know them: them, the moon to their sun, the day to their night, the stars to their sky. The Blessed Ones. Their Soulmates.
When one's heart and soul is tied to another by a silver strand of starlight, ordained by destiny.
Starkissed, they call it. Starkissed.
☆.。.:*・°☆.。.:*・°☆.。.:*・°☆
In ancient times, magic abounded, and the sky was full of stars; and the heavens were full of gods. Brooks sang stories of sprites and mermaids; the woods were protected by spriggans and dryads, and love drifted on the breath of the gods as the lifeforce of mortals. The balance of life was blissful, and it was all the more beautiful for the love of the Starkissed.
That world is dying.
They say every soul has a mirror, their one true reflection, a being who is their equal in all regard. Even more true for immortals; whose earthcrumbling power could rearrange the skies if they so chose. To have a mirrored one, a reflection, is to bring balance to all things.
But not all souls found it, and the same was true for the immortal beings. And so, as much prone to jealously then anyone else, the dark gods schemed the demise of the Starkissed. They tricked them and their loved ones; they cursed them with a cruelty far worse then death.
"You shall live in mortal bodies forevermore,
without memories of your immortal life.
You shall have your immortal powers,
but to use them will slowly kill your mortal shell,
bringing misfortune to your Starkissed One,
and in time strike your lover surely dead.
For within your blood is poison,
and your soul carries within this blight
that your mirror will grow tainted,
and all reflections cease to be.
But this will not end your suffering,
for with your death you shall be reborn again
to drown in this misery till the end of days."
☆.。.:*・°☆.。.:*・°☆.。.:*・°☆
☆.。.:*・°☆.。.:*・°☆.。.:*・°☆
+ Warning: This roleplay will feature love triangles, some dark undertones and obviously romance. Your character will also die alot and be reborn. This is NOT optional, in fact it is encouraged and will be rewarded. It is literally part of the plot and will move the roleplay forward. If any of this is not for you, PARTICULARLY the last part, then please look away now :D
+ This roleplay will include a random element to determine events. Your soulmate will be determined prior to the roleplay by the GM. There will also be an optional relationship-rolling system you can participate in for maximum drama :D
Fantasy / Romance / Tragedy
This roleplay will take place across time and space, the immortal and mortal realms across several lifetimes. It is fantasy romance, though the fantasy elements themselves will change throughout depending on the era and actions of the characters.
This is a tragedy - it's generally pretty futile and we'll be exploring the idea of characters trying to escape from a curse that costs them lifetimes. Characters also know little about the situation, though players do. That being said, depending on the actions/events IC, they may eventually break the curse and have a happy ending.
This roleplay will take place across time and space, the immortal and mortal realms across several lifetimes. It is fantasy romance, though the fantasy elements themselves will change throughout depending on the era and actions of the characters.
This is a tragedy - it's generally pretty futile and we'll be exploring the idea of characters trying to escape from a curse that costs them lifetimes. Characters also know little about the situation, though players do. That being said, depending on the actions/events IC, they may eventually break the curse and have a happy ending.
+ Soulmate determined randomly. Of course, your character will be experiencing romances from their mortal lives as well, making things very dramatic.
+ Events and Success chance will be determined mostly by dice.
+ This roleplay will take place across time and space, in the immortal and mortal realms and across several lifetimes. It will be fantasy genre, though fantasy elements will change throughout depending on time period and the level of magic in the world.
+ There will be an optional relationship system you may opt-in/opt out of - this will create relationships between characters for added drama.
+ You will have a maximum of three powers with three levels of potentcy. These powers will drain your Lifeforce which will be represented mechanically by Points. Your most powerful ability at it's highest potentcy level will kill your character shortly after use, ignoring points. Every time your lifeforce is drained by a power, the mark on your body grows. When all your lifeforce has been sapped away, it encompasses your body, and kills you. It is impossible to heal lifeforce drained by the curse.
+ Your Soulmate, known or unknown to you, is a big part of the roleplay. When your lifeforce starts to fade, it poisons your Soulmate as well. They will start to experience more bad luck and get a secret negative modifier to their rolls. This increases substantially when your character of that era dies.
+ Events and Success chance will be determined mostly by dice.
+ This roleplay will take place across time and space, in the immortal and mortal realms and across several lifetimes. It will be fantasy genre, though fantasy elements will change throughout depending on time period and the level of magic in the world.
+ There will be an optional relationship system you may opt-in/opt out of - this will create relationships between characters for added drama.
+ You will have a maximum of three powers with three levels of potentcy. These powers will drain your Lifeforce which will be represented mechanically by Points. Your most powerful ability at it's highest potentcy level will kill your character shortly after use, ignoring points. Every time your lifeforce is drained by a power, the mark on your body grows. When all your lifeforce has been sapped away, it encompasses your body, and kills you. It is impossible to heal lifeforce drained by the curse.
+ Your Soulmate, known or unknown to you, is a big part of the roleplay. When your lifeforce starts to fade, it poisons your Soulmate as well. They will start to experience more bad luck and get a secret negative modifier to their rolls. This increases substantially when your character of that era dies.
+ You are Starkissed - an immortal god who helped create, maintain or nurture the world with your beloved soulmate.
+ The dark gods, envious of your happiness and covetting the power you shared with your loved one, casted you out of the heavens. They tricked you, cursed you, and took away all your memories of your immortal life.
+ You have no recollection of your life prior to becoming mortal - you don't know you have a Soulmate, that you are Starkissed, who did this to you or that you are a God. As far as you know, you are a normal mortal, living a normal life.
+ You have this unnerving feeling at the back of your mind that you're different somehow, that you were meant for more. You bear the mark of your curse somewhere on your body, and you think it is a birthmark, though you cannot deny it is unusual. Looking at it fills you with both a sense foreboding, but also a hope, and a strange wistful nostalgic feeling.
+ As the roleplay progresses, you will be able to retain memories between lives and become more skilled manipulating your powers without dying. As time passes, magic will start to dwindle in the world, as the gods who protected it are now in mortal bodies. The Dark Gods will further their plans to become all powerful. This will not affect your character's personal powers (that magic is within you) but it will affect the world around you.
+ The dark gods, envious of your happiness and covetting the power you shared with your loved one, casted you out of the heavens. They tricked you, cursed you, and took away all your memories of your immortal life.
+ You have no recollection of your life prior to becoming mortal - you don't know you have a Soulmate, that you are Starkissed, who did this to you or that you are a God. As far as you know, you are a normal mortal, living a normal life.
+ You have this unnerving feeling at the back of your mind that you're different somehow, that you were meant for more. You bear the mark of your curse somewhere on your body, and you think it is a birthmark, though you cannot deny it is unusual. Looking at it fills you with both a sense foreboding, but also a hope, and a strange wistful nostalgic feeling.
+ As the roleplay progresses, you will be able to retain memories between lives and become more skilled manipulating your powers without dying. As time passes, magic will start to dwindle in the world, as the gods who protected it are now in mortal bodies. The Dark Gods will further their plans to become all powerful. This will not affect your character's personal powers (that magic is within you) but it will affect the world around you.
These are the enemy, growing more powerful in the heavens as you are trapped in the mortal world.
However some of you may wish to play Dark Gods who have chosen to be cursed among their enemies, to better gain their trust and make sure they stay trapped as mortals till the end times.
Unknowingly, Dark Gods can also be Starkissed - you may be playing as someone who chose to come to the human world in order to make sure your soulmate is safe and stays in power in the heavens. Or, far more likely, you are a Dark God who was envious of the power and love of the Starkissed ones, and do not believe you could be Starkissed.
However, somewhere out there - perhaps even among the gods you have cursed - is your Starkissed. What will you do when you discover you have cursed your love for all eternity?
However some of you may wish to play Dark Gods who have chosen to be cursed among their enemies, to better gain their trust and make sure they stay trapped as mortals till the end times.
Unknowingly, Dark Gods can also be Starkissed - you may be playing as someone who chose to come to the human world in order to make sure your soulmate is safe and stays in power in the heavens. Or, far more likely, you are a Dark God who was envious of the power and love of the Starkissed ones, and do not believe you could be Starkissed.
However, somewhere out there - perhaps even among the gods you have cursed - is your Starkissed. What will you do when you discover you have cursed your love for all eternity?
This roleplay makes use of a system designed by my friend, the lovely @Kore, traditionally called the Random Relationship Assignment, also known as "Reroll." The Reroll system is optional, and you must state your interest in the character sheet in order to be included in the system.
The reroll method helps set up interesting relationships between characters pre-emptively.
Step 1: Determining how many pre-existing relationships a character has
A Dice is rolled to determine how many relationships a character has. Rolling a 1 means one relationship, two means two, three means three, four means four and five means the player can use how many relationships they have (0-4).
Step 2: Determining Relationship Types
Is a person your enemy? Friend? Aquaintance? Do you have a crush on them? Are you in love or have you shared a romantic moment? This Step determines what your actual relationship is.
List of Relationship Types
1. Enemies - A form of hatred or dislike, or any type of negative relation (such as fear, for example) exists between the characters. It does NOT need to be mutual, though it can be, only the player character needs to view the relationship negatively if they so choose.
2. Acquaintances - The two characters are aware of each other and may have interacted before, but they don't really know each other. This DOES need to be a mutual relationship. Aquaintances will have their own list of potential hooks to help them out, as I feel this is one of the less intense items on the RRA you can roll.
3. Friends - There is a positive relationship between the two. This is mostly a mutual relationship, at least usually it is.
4. Crush - A lingering attraction exists within the relationship. This does NOT need to be mutual between the two parties, and only needs to exist on the player's side.
5. Love - At some point, a "romantic" relation existed between both parties. It does not need to be of a sexual nature nor does it need to be dating, it simply implies that some form or romantic or intimate behavior has occurred. This can include innocently dating for a week, or even a one night stand. This DOES need to be a mutual relationship between the two characters, as a romantic event has been shared between them in the past.
6. Player's Choice - The player gets to decide on the relationship value.
Step 3: Determining Who
All participating characters shall be added to a table. After Relationship Type has been determined, a list is put together of potential characters for that particular roll, each with a number assosciated with them. (e.g. rolling love for a heterosexual character would remove all characters of their gender, whereas a bisexual character would have both) To determine who is the other character in the relationship, a dice is rolled.
Lifelines
Lifelines help you customise your result a little to scew it to something you feel suits your character better. For example, a violent character with trust issues may not start with a love interest, and a peaceful non-violent character may not start with any enemies.
Below is a list of Lifelines you can use to change the results of the RRA or just help things along a little.
Opt-out - The entire randomization process is an opt-out system, which means that at any point the player always has the ability to opt-out their character, which includes even after the process has been completed for their character. This erases ALL randomized assignments for the character, it is not meant as a "pick and choose" option.
Veto - This lifeline allows the player to ban any possible relationship value or person from the listing. The veto is best used for banning a relationship that conflicts with a character, or for banning a character that the player would prefer for their character to be a stranger with at the beginning or the roleplay. This life line must be used BEFORE any rolling has occurred, but I also suggest holding on to you veto until you have seen the edited version of the list for your character.
Reroll - Unlike a veto, a reroll is to be used after a character has gone through the randomizing process. A reroll allows a player to choose a relationship that they would like a second chance at. This means that if a character has rolled a "Crush" but the player doesn't like who the crush was on, then the player can choose to reroll it, but it will only be rerolled once. Alternatively, a player can also choose to reroll the relationship value if they want to keep the two characters involved but wish to change the type of relationship between them.
Restart - While Opt-out will remove the character entirely from the RRA process, restarting will simply allow a completely reroll of the entire thing for one character. Be warned that using a Restart will not bring back the Reroll or Veto option if they have already been used for the character.
Revive - This allows you to bring back a previously used lifeline, but the revived lifeline must have originally belonged to your character and not to someone else's. In other words, say used Reroll, but you wind up wanting to use it again then this will allow you to revive it. The Revive is specifically designed to be used after a Restart lifeline has been used, but it can be used whenever.
If-Then Rule - Each character is allowed to have one "if-this-then-that" Rule in place, which will act as a guideline during the relationship value rolling. Examples of Rules would be: If Love was rolled, any and all genders are allowed (useful for characters that might be hiding their sexuality or who may have experimented at some point). Or If Friends is rolled, no goat owners are allowed (perhaps because they are allergic or have a debilitating fear of goats). Rules can only be made if they include/exclude more than two characters, as Rules are specifically meant to include/exclude multiple characters. In other words, no rules that only exclude one character, such as "no characters with unnatural hair colors". If you want to exclude a specific character then use a Veto.
Note that, when listing character options, I will be adding two more options to the lot: NPC and Player's Choice. Player's Choice is self explanatory, as it allows the player to choose who their character has the specified relationship value with. NPC refers to a random character that the player can create to fill the relationship role but is not being played by any members in the roleplay. The NPC option has been included because I believe it has the chance to add some depth and/or drama to the roleplay. However, the NPC option can be DISABLED if you so choose, yay! It's enabled by default, but disabling it is a simple act of letting me know.
Finally, after a character has undergone the randomizing process, there is a chance that I may eventually remove them from any future relationship value listings (or the mutual ones at least). This is to prevent any one character from having too many assigned relationships. With that, members can officially opt-out at any point they desire (up until the rp starts, that it).
If you have any questions regarding the RRA, feel free to ask!
The reroll method helps set up interesting relationships between characters pre-emptively.
Step 1: Determining how many pre-existing relationships a character has
A Dice is rolled to determine how many relationships a character has. Rolling a 1 means one relationship, two means two, three means three, four means four and five means the player can use how many relationships they have (0-4).
Step 2: Determining Relationship Types
Is a person your enemy? Friend? Aquaintance? Do you have a crush on them? Are you in love or have you shared a romantic moment? This Step determines what your actual relationship is.
List of Relationship Types
1. Enemies - A form of hatred or dislike, or any type of negative relation (such as fear, for example) exists between the characters. It does NOT need to be mutual, though it can be, only the player character needs to view the relationship negatively if they so choose.
2. Acquaintances - The two characters are aware of each other and may have interacted before, but they don't really know each other. This DOES need to be a mutual relationship. Aquaintances will have their own list of potential hooks to help them out, as I feel this is one of the less intense items on the RRA you can roll.
3. Friends - There is a positive relationship between the two. This is mostly a mutual relationship, at least usually it is.
4. Crush - A lingering attraction exists within the relationship. This does NOT need to be mutual between the two parties, and only needs to exist on the player's side.
5. Love - At some point, a "romantic" relation existed between both parties. It does not need to be of a sexual nature nor does it need to be dating, it simply implies that some form or romantic or intimate behavior has occurred. This can include innocently dating for a week, or even a one night stand. This DOES need to be a mutual relationship between the two characters, as a romantic event has been shared between them in the past.
6. Player's Choice - The player gets to decide on the relationship value.
Step 3: Determining Who
All participating characters shall be added to a table. After Relationship Type has been determined, a list is put together of potential characters for that particular roll, each with a number assosciated with them. (e.g. rolling love for a heterosexual character would remove all characters of their gender, whereas a bisexual character would have both) To determine who is the other character in the relationship, a dice is rolled.
Lifelines
Lifelines help you customise your result a little to scew it to something you feel suits your character better. For example, a violent character with trust issues may not start with a love interest, and a peaceful non-violent character may not start with any enemies.
Below is a list of Lifelines you can use to change the results of the RRA or just help things along a little.
Opt-out - The entire randomization process is an opt-out system, which means that at any point the player always has the ability to opt-out their character, which includes even after the process has been completed for their character. This erases ALL randomized assignments for the character, it is not meant as a "pick and choose" option.
Veto - This lifeline allows the player to ban any possible relationship value or person from the listing. The veto is best used for banning a relationship that conflicts with a character, or for banning a character that the player would prefer for their character to be a stranger with at the beginning or the roleplay. This life line must be used BEFORE any rolling has occurred, but I also suggest holding on to you veto until you have seen the edited version of the list for your character.
Reroll - Unlike a veto, a reroll is to be used after a character has gone through the randomizing process. A reroll allows a player to choose a relationship that they would like a second chance at. This means that if a character has rolled a "Crush" but the player doesn't like who the crush was on, then the player can choose to reroll it, but it will only be rerolled once. Alternatively, a player can also choose to reroll the relationship value if they want to keep the two characters involved but wish to change the type of relationship between them.
Restart - While Opt-out will remove the character entirely from the RRA process, restarting will simply allow a completely reroll of the entire thing for one character. Be warned that using a Restart will not bring back the Reroll or Veto option if they have already been used for the character.
Revive - This allows you to bring back a previously used lifeline, but the revived lifeline must have originally belonged to your character and not to someone else's. In other words, say used Reroll, but you wind up wanting to use it again then this will allow you to revive it. The Revive is specifically designed to be used after a Restart lifeline has been used, but it can be used whenever.
If-Then Rule - Each character is allowed to have one "if-this-then-that" Rule in place, which will act as a guideline during the relationship value rolling. Examples of Rules would be: If Love was rolled, any and all genders are allowed (useful for characters that might be hiding their sexuality or who may have experimented at some point). Or If Friends is rolled, no goat owners are allowed (perhaps because they are allergic or have a debilitating fear of goats). Rules can only be made if they include/exclude more than two characters, as Rules are specifically meant to include/exclude multiple characters. In other words, no rules that only exclude one character, such as "no characters with unnatural hair colors". If you want to exclude a specific character then use a Veto.
Note that, when listing character options, I will be adding two more options to the lot: NPC and Player's Choice. Player's Choice is self explanatory, as it allows the player to choose who their character has the specified relationship value with. NPC refers to a random character that the player can create to fill the relationship role but is not being played by any members in the roleplay. The NPC option has been included because I believe it has the chance to add some depth and/or drama to the roleplay. However, the NPC option can be DISABLED if you so choose, yay! It's enabled by default, but disabling it is a simple act of letting me know.
Finally, after a character has undergone the randomizing process, there is a chance that I may eventually remove them from any future relationship value listings (or the mutual ones at least). This is to prevent any one character from having too many assigned relationships. With that, members can officially opt-out at any point they desire (up until the rp starts, that it).
If you have any questions regarding the RRA, feel free to ask!
Character Sheet
Please note that point assignment for the "ability" section will be determined by me and Melo, no need to add point assignments yourself.
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You must include what the mark of your curse looks like, where it is and [b]how it spreads across your body when you use your abilities[/b]. This is very thematically important, as the curse affects everyone differently :D[/color][/indent]
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[indent][color=cccccc]"2 paragraphs minimum, please."[/color][/indent]
[ ⍚ ] [b][color=9999FF][b]B[/b][/color][sub][color=797a9e] I O G R A P H Y[/color][/sub][/b]
[indent][color=cccccc]"Bearing in mind we start in a tribal era: You are most likely part of a small, primitive settlement or maybe a lone wolf. The world is bursting to the brim with powerful magical creatures, many of which would probably like to feast on you. Magic and mystery abound all around you and superstition isn't just a way of life - it can help you survive.
What has your human life been like growing up? What are your family and clan like?"[/color]
[color=9999FF][b]Memories Retained:[/b][/color] [color=cccccc]Ignore for now[/color]
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[h1][color=9999FF]𝔐y ℑmmortal 𝔖[i]𝔬𝔲𝔩[/i][/color][/h1]
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[color=9999FF]⍚ G O D/G O D D E S S N A M E[/color] ⥥ [color=797a9e]G O D C O N C E PT[/color] ⥥ [color=9999FF] GENDER [/color]⥥ [color=797a9e] SEXUALITY ⍚ [/color]
[color=Crimson][sub][b]DARK GOD[remove if not][/b][/sub][/color]
[color=#9999FF][h3][quote=Unknown]<EXCERPT FROM GOD LEGEND>[/quote][/h3][/color][/center]
[ ⍚ ] [b][color=9999FF][b]G[/b][/color][sub][color=797a9e]O D L Y A P P E A R A N C E[/color][/sub][/b]
[indent][color=cccccc][color=cccccc]"What you looked like as an immortal. You can go as mad as you want with this."[/color][/color][/indent]
[ ⍚ ] [b][color=9999FF][b]K[/b][/color][sub][color=797a9e] N O W N F O R[/color][/sub][/b]
[indent][color=cccccc]This can include personality traits, what they are assosciated with ect. This may also include significant events that had impacts on mortals. You may list if you wish. You may add to this as the RP continues as well as you flashback to things you did as a God/Goddess. [/color][/indent]
[ ⍚ ] [b][color=9999FF][b]F[/b][/color][sub][color=797a9e] O R M A T I V E M O M E N T S I N H I S T O R Y[/color][/sub][/b]
[indent][color=cccccc]"What are the notable events in your God's history? Do they come from a "family" (example:zeus is siblings with hades and posseiden in mythology) or how did they come to be? How where they tricked by the Dark Gods? Any particular moments they shared with their Starkissed? You may add to this as the RP continues as well as you flashback to things you did as a God/Goddess. "[/color][/indent]
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[h1][color=9999FF]𝔐y 𝔊ifts 𝔚[i]𝔦𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔫[/i][/color][/h1]
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[ ⍚ ] [b][color=9999FF][b]S[/b][/color][sub][color=797a9e] K I L L S E T[/color][/sub][/b]
[i][color=cccccc]Three General skills to start and up to two combat abilities. Due to the setting you may also have 1 Survival ability.[/color][/i]
[list][*][color=9999FF]Skill 1[/color][*][color=797a9e]Skill 2[/color][*][color=9999FF]Skill 3[/color][/list]
[list][*][color=797a9e]Survival 1[/color][*][color=9999FF]Combat 1[/color][*][color=797a9e]Combat 2[/color][/list]
[ ⍚ ] [b][color=9999FF][b]A[/b][/color][sub][color=797a9e] B I L I T I E S[/color][/sub][/b]
[i][color=cccccc]These will unlock as we continue.[/color][/i]
[color=9999FF][b]Life Force[/b][/color]: [color=cccccc]0/0 (ignore for now)[/color]
[color=9999FF][b]Ability 1: Weakest Ability[/b][/color]
[color=cccccc][i]Description[/i][/color]
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[color=797a9e]Potency 1[/color]
[color=797a9e]Potentcy 2[/color]
[color=797a9e]Potentcy 3[/color][/indent]
[color=9999FF][b]Ability 2: Moderate Ability[/b][/color]
[color=cccccc][i]Description[/i][/color]
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[color=797a9e]Potency 1[/color]
[color=797a9e]Potentcy 2[/color]
[color=797a9e]Potentcy 3[/color][/indent]
[color=9999FF]Ability 3: Strongest Ability[/color]
[color=cccccc][i]Description[/i][/color]
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[color=797a9e]Potency 1[/color]
[color=797a9e]Potentcy 2[/color]
[color=797a9e]Potentcy 3:[/color] [i][color=cccccc]This is your most powerful ability in it's most powerful form. Using this ability at this strength will kill your character shortly afterwards.[/color][/i][/indent]
[ ⍚ ] [b][color=9999FF][b]I[/b][/color][sub][color=797a9e] N V E N T O R Y[/color][/sub][/b]
[i][color=cccccc]What is on your person[/color][/i]
[ ⍚ ] [b][color=9999FF][b]O[/b][/color][sub][color=797a9e] T H E R[/color][/sub][/b]
[i][color=cccccc]Colour Code: other information.[/color][/i]
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[center][b][color=cccccc]Will you participate in the Relationship Assignment?: REQUIRED[/color][/b]
[color=cccccc][i]This section will be replaced with a Relation Sheet.[/i][/color][/center][/hider]Relation Sheet
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Raydon:
Ophelia:
Aürelia Ostelas
Narcissa II Karill:
Floran Cestanz:
Stalana:
Kanza:
Ursine:
Geraldvardis
Anora Roven
Blaine Carrigan
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Nanna:
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Thran:
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Mado:
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Iakobos:
Alexandre Vorst:
Altaira:
Xena:
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Raydon:
Ophelia:
Aürelia Ostelas
Narcissa II Karill:
Floran Cestanz:
Stalana:
Kanza:
Ursine:
Geraldvardis
Anora Roven
Blaine Carrigan
Feir:
Fyldren:
Nanna:
Dryden:
Basilius:
Eilidh Ua Briain:
Kenzie Moraitis:
Thran:
Valerie:
Persephone:
Faela:
Gaia:
Mado:
Taltrus:
Tlalli Iyollo:
Iakobos:
Alexandre Vorst:
Altaira:
Xena:
Cicero:
Shas'ti:
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MiddleEarthRoze The Ultimate Pupper
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@Mae
Whoops, accidentally posted in the char tab! Sorry about that - I was just asking if we could post WIPs in the OOC?
Whoops, accidentally posted in the char tab! Sorry about that - I was just asking if we could post WIPs in the OOC?
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@MiddleEarthRozeyep feel free!
Leos Klien A gun to kill the past.
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@MaeHey I forgot to ask you, are Dark Gods aware that they are what they are? Or like everyone else, are their memories claimed as well, unaware of what their purpose is.
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@McHaggis ok cool :D Look forward to seeing what you decide!
@Leos KlienDark Gods are subject to memory loss as well :D They do recover quicker then normal Starkissed, however.
@Leos KlienDark Gods are subject to memory loss as well :D They do recover quicker then normal Starkissed, however.
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Melo I am a hedgehog!
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Narcissa is back up, gonna tinker around with Floran a bit before he returns in all his heroic glory :P
Framing A Moose Overshare Extraordinaire
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@Mae
Hey, quick question: should I put Demora into the OC tab directly since she was accepted in the previous RP?
Hey, quick question: should I put Demora into the OC tab directly since she was accepted in the previous RP?
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@Framing A Moose Characters previously accepted can go straight into the CS tab :D
Leos Klien A gun to kill the past.
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@MeloJust a question about Geass, the ability your Dark God has (cracking anime by the way) this can't effect player characters right?
A cornerstone of roleplaying is that you always maintain comtrol of your own character unless you give explicit permission to do so, doesn't seem right for someone to have an ability that is capable of depriving control from your character.
A cornerstone of roleplaying is that you always maintain comtrol of your own character unless you give explicit permission to do so, doesn't seem right for someone to have an ability that is capable of depriving control from your character.
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@Leos Klien oh misread sorry xD Thought you meant Raydon
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Melo I am a hedgehog!
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@Leos Klien Geas actually find its origin in English and Irish mythos, and is also featured as a D&D spell with a similar effect to the anime. The anime is definitely cool though.
It can affect other players, yes. And that may indeed seem like very jarring. Do mind that we haven't assigned costs to the abilities yet. Geas in the first iteration of this RP had a relatively high cost associated with it as far as dark gods go. This is an ability that naturally has to be used sparingly.
Naturally, my character only gives the order. Even though your character might do that against his/her will, it will still be in your character's hands to carry it out. Also, the consequences of having performed that action are still on your character's plate, and can lead to interesting roleplay opportunities. (Narcissa forced you to kill an important friend of yours, how does your character react?)
Lastly, I did build in the "no suicide" rule for obvious reasons, I very much agree that that would be the most anticlimactic death possible.
The major abilities are meant to be powerful, and Geas is definitely high up there. But I don't think it'll become as problematic as you might believe it is.
It can affect other players, yes. And that may indeed seem like very jarring. Do mind that we haven't assigned costs to the abilities yet. Geas in the first iteration of this RP had a relatively high cost associated with it as far as dark gods go. This is an ability that naturally has to be used sparingly.
Naturally, my character only gives the order. Even though your character might do that against his/her will, it will still be in your character's hands to carry it out. Also, the consequences of having performed that action are still on your character's plate, and can lead to interesting roleplay opportunities. (Narcissa forced you to kill an important friend of yours, how does your character react?)
Lastly, I did build in the "no suicide" rule for obvious reasons, I very much agree that that would be the most anticlimactic death possible.
The major abilities are meant to be powerful, and Geas is definitely high up there. But I don't think it'll become as problematic as you might believe it is.
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⍚ Aürelia Ostelas ⥥ 21 ⥥ Female ⥥ Bisexual ⍚
"Sometimes the ocean gives. Sometimes it takes away."
𝔐y 𝔐ortal ℭ𝔬𝔦𝔩
[ ⍚ ] A P P E A R A N C E
"At first glance, one may use the term delicate to describe Aürelia, thanks to her diminutive stature and somewhat plump body. Paired with girlish features, and a cloud of shoulder-length, white-blond curls, from afar, many have underestimated her in the past. Until they got a better look at her, that is.
Upon closer inspection, her ample figure lends itself more to lean muscle than fat; although her limbs still retain a pleasant softness about them, it is clear that she is no stranger to exerting – or protecting – herself. Her 4’11” frame often appears taller than it is, due to her tendency to hold herself up in a relatively superior manner amongst others. Not in a purposefully condescending way, but it is simply the way she is.
Any more softness is lost when looking upon Aürelia’s face, which usually holds an apathetic – or haughty – expression. Her amber eyes are akin to stones, beautiful to look upon, but also cold and hard; this unfriendliness is only built upon by her angled facial features and sharp gaze. While it would be both unfair and untrue to state that she lacks any form of physical attractiveness, her shrewd stares give her a sense of distance; of icy inhospitality, and a false sense of safety despite how calm she may truly look. This has caused more than a few to steer away from her presence.
Despite all this, it is not impossible to see her smile; it is often a feeble one, if it should appear at all, but it is evidence enough that she is not without humour or happiness. During these instances, her coldness seems to disappear, and one can truly see the young woman beneath.
In terms of clothing, Aürelia tends to wear light, flowing outfits. The coast generally has decent weather and a warm climate, so thick or protective clothing isn't really necessary. More often than not she'll have either a dress or skirt of varying lengths, made of a a graceful, semi-sheer material. Pastel colours make up her entire wardrobe, but her favourites remain teal or blue. When in her home, she usually goes barefoot, or wears light-weight sandals. In less favourable climates, Aürelia also has sturdier clothing, with moccasin boots, and various furs (which she doesn't like wearing). As the daughter of the Chieftain of the tribe, she wears a delicate circlet, crafted from silver and adorned with a pearl.
Aürelia’s skin and complexion is best described as sandy; a natural tan colour that doesn’t seem to change throughout the seasons, sunlight only bringing forth golden freckles across her nose, back and shoulders. Pale, silvery scars stand out here and there, but nothing overly serious. No, the largest “blemish” to her skin would be that of her birthmark. Placed on her midriff, just in the middle of her breastbone, is a small, non-descript line. Upon using her powers, this line grows longer, becoming more crooked and asymmetrical. Eventually cracks issue from this line, and like waves constantly battering away at a cliff, the cracks will become fissures, and she will crumble away, becoming nothing more than sand on the shore. Prior to this, these cracks will shine with an ethereal light as she uses her powers, as will her eyes – the light is shimmering and distorted, like sunrays beneath the surf.”
Upon closer inspection, her ample figure lends itself more to lean muscle than fat; although her limbs still retain a pleasant softness about them, it is clear that she is no stranger to exerting – or protecting – herself. Her 4’11” frame often appears taller than it is, due to her tendency to hold herself up in a relatively superior manner amongst others. Not in a purposefully condescending way, but it is simply the way she is.
Any more softness is lost when looking upon Aürelia’s face, which usually holds an apathetic – or haughty – expression. Her amber eyes are akin to stones, beautiful to look upon, but also cold and hard; this unfriendliness is only built upon by her angled facial features and sharp gaze. While it would be both unfair and untrue to state that she lacks any form of physical attractiveness, her shrewd stares give her a sense of distance; of icy inhospitality, and a false sense of safety despite how calm she may truly look. This has caused more than a few to steer away from her presence.
Despite all this, it is not impossible to see her smile; it is often a feeble one, if it should appear at all, but it is evidence enough that she is not without humour or happiness. During these instances, her coldness seems to disappear, and one can truly see the young woman beneath.
In terms of clothing, Aürelia tends to wear light, flowing outfits. The coast generally has decent weather and a warm climate, so thick or protective clothing isn't really necessary. More often than not she'll have either a dress or skirt of varying lengths, made of a a graceful, semi-sheer material. Pastel colours make up her entire wardrobe, but her favourites remain teal or blue. When in her home, she usually goes barefoot, or wears light-weight sandals. In less favourable climates, Aürelia also has sturdier clothing, with moccasin boots, and various furs (which she doesn't like wearing). As the daughter of the Chieftain of the tribe, she wears a delicate circlet, crafted from silver and adorned with a pearl.
Aürelia’s skin and complexion is best described as sandy; a natural tan colour that doesn’t seem to change throughout the seasons, sunlight only bringing forth golden freckles across her nose, back and shoulders. Pale, silvery scars stand out here and there, but nothing overly serious. No, the largest “blemish” to her skin would be that of her birthmark. Placed on her midriff, just in the middle of her breastbone, is a small, non-descript line. Upon using her powers, this line grows longer, becoming more crooked and asymmetrical. Eventually cracks issue from this line, and like waves constantly battering away at a cliff, the cracks will become fissures, and she will crumble away, becoming nothing more than sand on the shore. Prior to this, these cracks will shine with an ethereal light as she uses her powers, as will her eyes – the light is shimmering and distorted, like sunrays beneath the surf.”
[ ⍚ ] P E R S O N A L I T Y
"As mentioned, Aürelia is a very apathetic person. She doesn’t concern herself with petty troubles or pointless arguing, because it’s a futile thing, in her eyes. As such, she isn’t one to complain herself, regardless of the situation she finds herself in. Sympathy will rarely be given to others, but at the same time, she demands none for herself. However, if there is one thing Aürelia does consider important, it is respect. There are many things in this world that should be respected, regardless of one’s opinion of them. The same applies to people; while respect should certainly be earned, to some degree, Aürelia retains a respectful and polite manner around most, particularly acquaintances. First impressions matter, after all – and while she isn’t one to worry over accidentally offending someone, she does like others to respect her as well. The best way to do that is to treat them as she would like to be treated.
Amongst friends, Aürelia’s cold exterior seems to relax somewhat. Her frostiness isn’t a façade of any kind, but it warms up considerably while around those she cares for. A dry wit and sarcastic sense of humour can come forth in the way of deadpan remarks and quips – usually said with a straight face, but definitely with the intention of getting some laughter out of others. Caring remarks are often said bluntly and without tact, and she will be particularly vocal if a friend of hers is planning on doing something foolish. Aürelia never promises to be there for her foolish friends, and will often scoff at whatever silly thing they are doing… but she will tend to be there to help them when things go wrong.
Amongst enemies, respect still remains. One can dislike another but still act civil with each other. However, if somebody steps over a line, Aürelia will be there immediately to correct it. Seeing her temper arise is a rare occasion, as she prefers to deal with things in a calm and collected manner… due to this, an explosion of her anger is no small thing. It can be over in seconds after much damage has been caused (Be it metaphorical or physical damage), or it can steam away for days, as she waits for the right moment to release her rage."
Amongst friends, Aürelia’s cold exterior seems to relax somewhat. Her frostiness isn’t a façade of any kind, but it warms up considerably while around those she cares for. A dry wit and sarcastic sense of humour can come forth in the way of deadpan remarks and quips – usually said with a straight face, but definitely with the intention of getting some laughter out of others. Caring remarks are often said bluntly and without tact, and she will be particularly vocal if a friend of hers is planning on doing something foolish. Aürelia never promises to be there for her foolish friends, and will often scoff at whatever silly thing they are doing… but she will tend to be there to help them when things go wrong.
Amongst enemies, respect still remains. One can dislike another but still act civil with each other. However, if somebody steps over a line, Aürelia will be there immediately to correct it. Seeing her temper arise is a rare occasion, as she prefers to deal with things in a calm and collected manner… due to this, an explosion of her anger is no small thing. It can be over in seconds after much damage has been caused (Be it metaphorical or physical damage), or it can steam away for days, as she waits for the right moment to release her rage."
[ ⍚ ] B I O G R A P H Y
"Aürelia was born as the second child and first daughter of the Vatten Tribe, along the southern coastline. Her family had been Chieftain's of the tribe for as long as anyone could remember, and so, they were treated with great respect. Being in this situation, Aürelia never wanted for anything - the food was farmed for them, the fish already caught to eat, and she didn't have to start working at a young age to provide for her family like some other girls in the village would - but that did not mean she intended to live a lazy life. Her parents encouraged work and independence, and so she often had the same lessons as her brother. They both learnt their letters, both learned how to swim, fish, boat, and even fight, to some small degree. With plenty of dangerous creatures in the sea, it was important that anyone treading in the water knew how to defend themselves.
Thanks to her upbringing, Aürelia had a very uneventful childhood. She learnt things, her parents had more children, and suddenly she was a teenager... and, of marrying age. Aürelia knows that an arranged marriage to someone outside of her tribe means she'll likely have to leave the coast, and that is the one thing she dreads the most. Secretly, of course - she's learnt not to complain in her life, especially with many of her childhood friends being lowly farmers or fishermen. The troubles of the rich and powerful were nothing to people who worked the land to live. The only thing that has prevented an arranged marriage so far was the untimely death of her father, and the subsequent troubles of a new Chieftian; her older brother, Fanari. Although things have settled down now, he seems quite interested in changing things around the village... and not for the better. Aürelia would prefer to stay and keep an eye on what he is planning on doing, but she can tell he wants rid of her. And with the gathering of Clans approaching, she silently fears of what he may do."
Memories Retained: Ignore for now
Thanks to her upbringing, Aürelia had a very uneventful childhood. She learnt things, her parents had more children, and suddenly she was a teenager... and, of marrying age. Aürelia knows that an arranged marriage to someone outside of her tribe means she'll likely have to leave the coast, and that is the one thing she dreads the most. Secretly, of course - she's learnt not to complain in her life, especially with many of her childhood friends being lowly farmers or fishermen. The troubles of the rich and powerful were nothing to people who worked the land to live. The only thing that has prevented an arranged marriage so far was the untimely death of her father, and the subsequent troubles of a new Chieftian; her older brother, Fanari. Although things have settled down now, he seems quite interested in changing things around the village... and not for the better. Aürelia would prefer to stay and keep an eye on what he is planning on doing, but she can tell he wants rid of her. And with the gathering of Clans approaching, she silently fears of what he may do."
Memories Retained: Ignore for now
𝔐y ℑmmortal 𝔖𝔬𝔲𝔩
⍚ Lorena ⥥ Goddess of the Oceans & Seas, Wrath, and Mercy ⥥ Female ⥥ Bisexual ⍚
<“Don’t forget to hoist the sails!
Make sure you learn how to swim!
Don’t forget to check your hull,
Or the sea will fill to brim!
Don’t forget to row your oars!
Make sure you pay respects!
Or the ocean will make sure Lorena will know,
And then you’ll all be wrecked!
And into the briny sea you’ll sink!
Seeing monsters as you go
You’ve earned your fate, in Lorena’s eyes
In your watery grave down below.”>
[ ⍚ ] GO D L Y A P P E A R A N C E
"Being a Goddess, Lorena had the ability to take multiple forms, but the most common of these was when she was seen in the water. More often that not, she looked vaguely fish like, with scales upon her skin in beautiful, iridescent colours; fins that shimmered with the water and looked almost transparent; flowing black hair with hints of blues and greens, and pitch black eyes flecked with teal. When coming on shore, she adopted a more land-friendly form, with two human-like legs, less scales, and eyes better suited to dealing with the bright sunlight. Typically, she was far more carefree and joyous when in the water, but unfortunately, such free emotion brought with it negativity, leading to terrible storms and natural disasters."
[ ⍚ ] K N O W N F O R
- The Ocean and Seas
- Water
- Mercy
- Mariners, Sailing, etc.
- Wrath
- Neutrality
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Victims of Drowning
- Simple marine life, such as fish, dolphins and sharks.
- Magic marine life, such as Merpeople, Hippocampi and sea monsters.
[ ⍚ ] F O R M A T I V E M O M E N T S I N H I S T O R Y
"There are several versions of the story surrounding Lorena and the Ocean; much like the chicken and the egg question, the people can't seem to decide whether Lorena created the water of their planet, or if she herself was born from it. Even Lorena couldn't tell you the answer; one day, she simply was, as was her domain. Since then, her time as a Goddess has been fairly unremarkable. The petty squabbles of the other Gods did not concern her, as long as they didn't drag her - or her ocean - into it. As such, Lorena didn't have much in the way of mortal enemies... but at the same, she did not have any best friends, or anyone to call family.
Until her Starkissed, that is. A surprising event, finding a soulmate and falling in love; and it seemed to have an effect on her. Emotion came more freely, and her mercy was being noticed more and more. A child falling from a cliff washing up on the shore, untouched; a fishing expedition gone wrong as a storm riled the water - but the fishermen's boat did not overturn; those who worshipped Lorena rejoiced in her actions, glad to be able to trust the ocean's wildness at last. But stories began to spread of those who took advantage of this.
A medium-sized village to the south had noticed the absence of Lorena's usual wrath when it came to the treatment of her waters. The people grew greedy and lazy; over-fishing the local marine life, and polluting the waters with their litter and human waste. When Lorena finally discovered the bay the village sat upon, it was empty of life, and the water looked and smelled akin to a stagnant pond. With her emotions already running high, her temper exploded - the villagers watched on as a tidal wave rushed towards them, standing 50 feet high, and at it's head, their incandescent Goddess. The water washed away everything of the village, with no life being spared.
Unbeknown to her, the Dark Ones were watching. They were aware of her stance of neutrality between the Gods, but could not trust that she would stay out of their affairs permanently. Witnessing her great fury, they chose to use this against her; sending a message one day that they had taken her Starkissed, Lorena's temper snapped once again. With a tempest like no other accompanying her, she stormed the beach where the Dark Ones had said her beloved lay... but they were not there. Instead, her enemies, blocking her from the ocean and finalising their plan. The curse struck her in the chest like a spear of lightning, and she began to fade, cried out her soulmate's name, having no idea if they had been taken too.
After moments of darkness, she was reborn as Aürelia."
Until her Starkissed, that is. A surprising event, finding a soulmate and falling in love; and it seemed to have an effect on her. Emotion came more freely, and her mercy was being noticed more and more. A child falling from a cliff washing up on the shore, untouched; a fishing expedition gone wrong as a storm riled the water - but the fishermen's boat did not overturn; those who worshipped Lorena rejoiced in her actions, glad to be able to trust the ocean's wildness at last. But stories began to spread of those who took advantage of this.
A medium-sized village to the south had noticed the absence of Lorena's usual wrath when it came to the treatment of her waters. The people grew greedy and lazy; over-fishing the local marine life, and polluting the waters with their litter and human waste. When Lorena finally discovered the bay the village sat upon, it was empty of life, and the water looked and smelled akin to a stagnant pond. With her emotions already running high, her temper exploded - the villagers watched on as a tidal wave rushed towards them, standing 50 feet high, and at it's head, their incandescent Goddess. The water washed away everything of the village, with no life being spared.
Unbeknown to her, the Dark Ones were watching. They were aware of her stance of neutrality between the Gods, but could not trust that she would stay out of their affairs permanently. Witnessing her great fury, they chose to use this against her; sending a message one day that they had taken her Starkissed, Lorena's temper snapped once again. With a tempest like no other accompanying her, she stormed the beach where the Dark Ones had said her beloved lay... but they were not there. Instead, her enemies, blocking her from the ocean and finalising their plan. The curse struck her in the chest like a spear of lightning, and she began to fade, cried out her soulmate's name, having no idea if they had been taken too.
After moments of darkness, she was reborn as Aürelia."
𝔐y 𝔊ifts 𝔚𝔦𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔫
[ ⍚ ] S K I L L S E T
Three General skills to start and up to two combat abilities. Due to the setting you may also have 1 Survival ability.
- Reading & Writing: Thanks to her family's importance, Aürelia learnt to read and write as a young girl.
- Sailing: A staple skill for those in her Tribe; she can steer even the most complicated boats her Tribe creates.
- Swimming: If one can't swim, they shouldn't sail. That's what her father thought,
anyway. Aürelia can swim quite fast, and is capable of holding her breath for a good long time while doing so.
- Fishing: While more of an amusing past-time for herself and her siblings as a child, it is still an invaluable skill to learn. Even inland, there are lakes and rivers filled with fish to be eaten.
- Spears: Spear-fishing was the most favoured technique in her village, beyond using nets. One has to be quick, and be able to gauge where your prey is going. Thankfully, this skill with a spear can be used on land animals... and other, more dangerous foes.
- Speed: Blessed with a natural agility, Aürelia's speed has only helped her in terms of fishing and swimming. It is not just a physical speed either; her mind is sharp, and has often come in handy when making split-second decisions.
[ ⍚ ] A B I L I T I E S
These will unlock as we continue.
Life Force: 0/0 (ignore for now)
Ability 1: Lorena's Mercy
The Ocean is not completely without it's gifts, and Aürelia reflects this in her powers - they aid both herself, and those she believes deserve it.
Ocean's Breath: Aürelia uses her ability to control the water to breathe beneath it; this power can also be used on others to save from drowning.
Purify: Aürelia is able to purify water of salt, poisons and general waste, making most sources (stagnant or otherwise) drinkable.
Ocean's Kiss: The water around you suddenly eases your aches and pains, with minor injuries and exhaustion being washed away, leaving you rejuvenated.
Purify: Aürelia is able to purify water of salt, poisons and general waste, making most sources (stagnant or otherwise) drinkable.
Ocean's Kiss: The water around you suddenly eases your aches and pains, with minor injuries and exhaustion being washed away, leaving you rejuvenated.
Ability 2: Beasts of the Deep
Many creatures dwell below the waves, and they are not without respect for their Goddess; when called, all manners of monsters will beckon to Aürelia's call.
Fish are Friends: There are a lot of fish in the sea, and many of them have teeth. Aürelia can use her marine friends for many different tasks, including eating those who dare to face her.
Siren's Song: Merpeople distract foes with their ghostly songs; and then attack with their spears.
Release the Kraken: The further down the monster dwells, the bigger it will be. Aürelia can summon forth a leviathan of terrifying size to give her a greater advantage in a fight.
Siren's Song: Merpeople distract foes with their ghostly songs; and then attack with their spears.
Release the Kraken: The further down the monster dwells, the bigger it will be. Aürelia can summon forth a leviathan of terrifying size to give her a greater advantage in a fight.
Ability 3: Wrath of the Oceans
The Ocean is not something to be taken lightly, and neither is Aürelia - these powers will cause even the most fearless of men to beg for her mercy.
Waterfall: Nearby water bends to Aürelia's will, forming whatever shape she chooses; this can be used usefully in putting out fires, but more often than not, a blast of water is more effective in bringing down her enemies. If the sheer pressure doesn't kill them, the water in their lungs will.
Boil and Toil: Blood may be thicker than water, but there's still plenty of the latter to be found in a body. Controlling the very molecules of a person's body, Aürelia vibrates the water within, causing it to heat up. Her foe collapses and dies, boiling in their own fluids.
Cataclysm: With her rage running untamed, Aürelia brings forth the true power of the ocean; a giant wave, bringing with it tempests to shake the world. Her wave crashes down on the earth, shattering the land and wiping out everything in it's wake. Once the storm passes, the landscape of the world is forever changed, and Aürelia herself, is gone.
Boil and Toil: Blood may be thicker than water, but there's still plenty of the latter to be found in a body. Controlling the very molecules of a person's body, Aürelia vibrates the water within, causing it to heat up. Her foe collapses and dies, boiling in their own fluids.
Cataclysm: With her rage running untamed, Aürelia brings forth the true power of the ocean; a giant wave, bringing with it tempests to shake the world. Her wave crashes down on the earth, shattering the land and wiping out everything in it's wake. Once the storm passes, the landscape of the world is forever changed, and Aürelia herself, is gone.
[ ⍚ ] I N V E N T O R Y
- 6-foot wooden spear
- Sea-Salt
- Cheesecloth, for keeping fish good on the road
- Filleting knife
- Twine
- Small coil of hemp rope
[ ⍚ ] O T H E R
Colour Code: (Will add later)
The Vatten Tribe: Known for it's skill in boat-making and fishing, it resides on the Coast to the south. With the recent death of their previous Chieftain, Florian, his son Fanari now rules with an iron fist. He has commission larger and more powerful boats to be built by their carpenters, but nobody knows why. Some fear war, while others hopes for new trade deals with the other Clans.
[ ⍚ ] R E L A T I O N S H I P S
Will you participate in the Relationship Assignment?: Yes
This section will be replaced with a Relation Sheet.
This section will be replaced with a Relation Sheet.
Just a WIP that I can update as I can go - if you read through it and see a problem, please let me know! @Mae@Melo
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@MeloIt's a very slippery slope in terms of compulsion and control over another players character, as Co-gm, I don't doubt that you'll use the ability within reasonable grounds, that being said it would be far better to not even have the possibility for an argument or the prospect of this arising.
Ylonia is about love, emotion, and these are very compelling, but not controlling, or at the very least you have the ability to overcome them, would it not be better to have the ability remodelled a bit to compel them to do it, and if they don't they suffer as a result of this, like hiding you emotions and burying them do in real life, rather than just having an ability that is basically, an order that you must fulfil.
I'm of the position that control of ones character should never be in dispute, it saves a lot of trouble, but ultimately, it's your decision, I just hope you give it some thought.
Ylonia is about love, emotion, and these are very compelling, but not controlling, or at the very least you have the ability to overcome them, would it not be better to have the ability remodelled a bit to compel them to do it, and if they don't they suffer as a result of this, like hiding you emotions and burying them do in real life, rather than just having an ability that is basically, an order that you must fulfil.
I'm of the position that control of ones character should never be in dispute, it saves a lot of trouble, but ultimately, it's your decision, I just hope you give it some thought.
1x Thank
Woops! Lurking revealed!
@Leos Klien
Accidental like there, sorry, I was just looking at the thread on mobile and my thumb slipped!
@Leos Klien
Accidental like there, sorry, I was just looking at the thread on mobile and my thumb slipped!
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@LockhartAwh ;-; I thought I made a friend :/
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What I have so far, should be done by tonight.
⍚ Geraldvardis ⥥ AGE: 28 ⥥ GENDER: Male ⥥ SEXUALITY: Heterosexual ⍚
[ ⍚ ] A P P E A R A N C E
[ ⍚ ] P E R S O N A L I T Y
[ ⍚ ] B I O G R A P H Y
⍚ Voriskimaar ⥥ The eternal follower, The Shadow God. ⥥ Male ⥥ Asexual ⍚
DARK GOD
[ ⍚ ] GO D L Y A P P E A R A N C E
[ ⍚ ] K N O W N F O R
[ ⍚ ] F O R M A T I V E M O M E N T S I N H I S T O R Y
[ ⍚ ] S K I L L S E T
Three General skills to start and up to two combat abilities. Due to the setting you may also have 1 Survival ability.
[ ⍚ ] A B I L I T I E S
These will unlock as we continue.
Life Force: 0/0 (ignore for now)
Ability 1: Weakest Ability- One with the Shadows.
Description: Various utility and stealth based abilities that allow Voriskimaar .
Ability 2: Moderate Ability: Embrace the Shadows
Description: Allows Voriskimaar to manipulate the shadows around him to various things, manipulating a shadow to keep it's form, whilst may seem simple from afar, is a complex and difficult task, and requires a great deal of effort on Voriskimaar's behalf.
Ability 3: Strongest Ability: Eclipse.
Description: Forces an Eclipse, the final level of potency carries with it an extra effect, whenever an Eclipse is in affect all of Voriskimaar's abilities gain increased potency and cost less to perform.
[ ⍚ ] I N V E N T O R Y
What is on your person
[ ⍚ ] O T H E R
Colour Code: other information.
[ ⍚ ] R E L A T I O N S H I P S
⍚ Geraldvardis ⥥ AGE: 28 ⥥ GENDER: Male ⥥ SEXUALITY: Heterosexual ⍚
"Without light, we are nought but lost sheep"
𝔐y 𝔐ortal ℭ𝔬𝔦𝔩
[ ⍚ ] A P P E A R A N C E
"What your character looks like. Please include things like: height, build, hair style: colour and length, eyecolour, facial features, posture, tattoos, scars, wounds, piercings, clothing style, and anything else you believe is important."
You must include what the mark of your curse looks like, where it is and how it spreads across your body when you use your abilities. This is very thematically important, as the curse affects everyone differently :D
You must include what the mark of your curse looks like, where it is and how it spreads across your body when you use your abilities. This is very thematically important, as the curse affects everyone differently :D
[ ⍚ ] P E R S O N A L I T Y
Geraldvardis, or Gerald to those who know him is typically a quiet person, he prefers to observe and watch rather than act or perform in any form of activity.
This is mostly down to his upbringing and where he grew up in the world, regarded as "different" even amongst the witches of the Altose he has been kept at arms reach for most of his life, close, but not too close, even to his parents.
As such Geraldvardis prefers to stay away from people but is more than aware that many customs do not allow such a thing to happen, he begrudgingly, and with a strained smile partakes in anything that requires excessive human interaction, the main exception to this rule is when interacting with a woman, he will typically obey most commands given to him if it from a woman because of the matriarchal society that he grew up in, to disobey an order given by a matriarch was... not wise, nor healthy if the tales that circulated were true.
When before a Lord and Lady, he will address the woman first and act as if she was the one who actually ruled, in place of the man, where in many places that is not usually the case.
Other than that Geraldvardis takes a while to get "close" to, but he will open up when you do, trust is a difficult thing to form when you've looked at with a suspicious eye for your entire life.
This is mostly down to his upbringing and where he grew up in the world, regarded as "different" even amongst the witches of the Altose he has been kept at arms reach for most of his life, close, but not too close, even to his parents.
As such Geraldvardis prefers to stay away from people but is more than aware that many customs do not allow such a thing to happen, he begrudgingly, and with a strained smile partakes in anything that requires excessive human interaction, the main exception to this rule is when interacting with a woman, he will typically obey most commands given to him if it from a woman because of the matriarchal society that he grew up in, to disobey an order given by a matriarch was... not wise, nor healthy if the tales that circulated were true.
When before a Lord and Lady, he will address the woman first and act as if she was the one who actually ruled, in place of the man, where in many places that is not usually the case.
Other than that Geraldvardis takes a while to get "close" to, but he will open up when you do, trust is a difficult thing to form when you've looked at with a suspicious eye for your entire life.
[ ⍚ ] B I O G R A P H Y
Geraldvardis was born to the Altose clan, and explains a lot for how he acts in today's world, whilst he has travelled the surrounding areas extensively he has never actually
Memories Retained: Ignore for now
Memories Retained: Ignore for now
𝔐y ℑmmortal 𝔖𝔬𝔲𝔩
⍚ Voriskimaar ⥥ The eternal follower, The Shadow God. ⥥ Male ⥥ Asexual ⍚
DARK GOD
"Have you ever had that glance around the camp fire, off into the darkness and suspect you're being watched? Ever had that double take when you think a shadow moves? Shout out into the darkness for the coward hiding out there to appear, but to no avail? That.. That is the Shadow God, stalking you, teasing you,
watching and waiting for madness to consume your mind, for fear to set in and control your fevered mind and when you drop your light, and break into a delirious sprint 'away' from him, it's then he gets you, when your Shadow is magnified by the light you just left behind, without a sound you vanish from this world.
We use fire to to feel safe at night, but little do we realise, that we merely create a new danger for him to come. Light is his friend and ally, without it he cannot manifest, the joke is that we think light keeps him at bay,
when instead we open the door for him.
The God of Shadows, the eternal follower...
[ ⍚ ] GO D L Y A P P E A R A N C E
Shawdos are formless, and yet they cannot exist without an entity to form from,
no two shadows are alike, and yet they all appear the same if coming from a similar object.
How can a being that embodies the very shadows itself have a form? In this case, the fact that he is a God allows him the power to manifest as a perpetual darkness, a shroud that is both a shadow and is not, his formless form absorbs light just as those Stars that perish from their own strength do.
His voice is spectral and ominous, it sounds as if it is carried upon a cold wind.
This being, if you could call it such, is a misnomer, a paradox, a being that exists but should not, for no light creates his form, he exists without it, and yet his power lies within the very thing that he absorbs.
no two shadows are alike, and yet they all appear the same if coming from a similar object.
How can a being that embodies the very shadows itself have a form? In this case, the fact that he is a God allows him the power to manifest as a perpetual darkness, a shroud that is both a shadow and is not, his formless form absorbs light just as those Stars that perish from their own strength do.
His voice is spectral and ominous, it sounds as if it is carried upon a cold wind.
This being, if you could call it such, is a misnomer, a paradox, a being that exists but should not, for no light creates his form, he exists without it, and yet his power lies within the very thing that he absorbs.
[ ⍚ ] K N O W N F O R
In the mortal lands, he is most associated with the rare event of an Eclipse, the very moment when the world that should be bathed in light is consumed in an eerie half darkness, a shadow.
It is in these brief moments that are attributed to him as his attempt to consume the very world into shadow,
and end everything in the mortal realm, it is not entirely the case. An eclipse is his strongest moment, the peak of his power and influence on the world.
He is typically associated with paranoia, disappearances, that inescapable feeling that you're being watched, "that movement in the corner of your eye", figures in the dark, dark omens... He is regarded as a harbinger and never regarded as a good sign if anything of this sort happens to you.
It is in these brief moments that are attributed to him as his attempt to consume the very world into shadow,
and end everything in the mortal realm, it is not entirely the case. An eclipse is his strongest moment, the peak of his power and influence on the world.
He is typically associated with paranoia, disappearances, that inescapable feeling that you're being watched, "that movement in the corner of your eye", figures in the dark, dark omens... He is regarded as a harbinger and never regarded as a good sign if anything of this sort happens to you.
[ ⍚ ] F O R M A T I V E M O M E N T S I N H I S T O R Y
The origins of Voriskimaar is disputed, some say he existed when Light first bloomed, the first moment the cold void lit up was the moment he was born, always hiding from the light, but also dependent on it for his existence, others say that he formed from the soul of a dead god, some believe he was once a extremely powerful mage who ascended to god hood from a ritual that went wrong, others believe that he represents the duality of man, bad and good, that he is nothing more than myth used to represent good and bad.
So many different stories, so many different tales and beliefs of who he is and how he came to be, that is something alone that backs up just how ancient he is.
Light, is something of a anomaly with Voriskimaar, he needs it to exist, without it he will eventually dissipate into nothingness, but despite that he can never touch it.
He must always hide from it, that is how he exists that is how he came to being, he has always had a lust for light, he wants it badly, but alas, he can never have it.
Always just out of reach, he is barely able to grab a glimpse of it before his shadowy form is dispelled and he must reform where there is shadow.
As such, both the Moon and the Sun (light) both hold dear places in his 'heart', as they provide, in part the very thing he seeks.
It is thought that he voluntarily cursed himself so he could walk the land and drink in the sun without being cast away like he normally would, or so he could finally meet the God/Goddess that represented Light and the Moon.
So many different stories, so many different tales and beliefs of who he is and how he came to be, that is something alone that backs up just how ancient he is.
Light, is something of a anomaly with Voriskimaar, he needs it to exist, without it he will eventually dissipate into nothingness, but despite that he can never touch it.
He must always hide from it, that is how he exists that is how he came to being, he has always had a lust for light, he wants it badly, but alas, he can never have it.
Always just out of reach, he is barely able to grab a glimpse of it before his shadowy form is dispelled and he must reform where there is shadow.
As such, both the Moon and the Sun (light) both hold dear places in his 'heart', as they provide, in part the very thing he seeks.
It is thought that he voluntarily cursed himself so he could walk the land and drink in the sun without being cast away like he normally would, or so he could finally meet the God/Goddess that represented Light and the Moon.
𝔐y 𝔊ifts 𝔚𝔦𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔫
[ ⍚ ] S K I L L S E T
Three General skills to start and up to two combat abilities. Due to the setting you may also have 1 Survival ability.
- Skill 1:
- Skill 2:
- Skill 3:
- Survival 1:
- Combat 1
- Combat 2
[ ⍚ ] A B I L I T I E S
These will unlock as we continue.
Life Force: 0/0 (ignore for now)
Ability 1: Weakest Ability- One with the Shadows.
Description: Various utility and stealth based abilities that allow Voriskimaar .
Shadow Sight: Any shadow within a 10 meter radius confers vision to Voriskimaar, lasts for 10 minutes, but it doesn't cost a lot of energy to perform so more often that not (at least when it's needed) he has almost complete vision around him.
Shadow Form: Allows him to dissipate into nothingness and reform from a shadow that he has direct sight of.
Shadow Fiends: A low number of large domineering soldiers rise from the shadows, these are capable and powerful, but other than a concussion or a a bad bruising they are incapable of really harming anyone, they work mainly as bruisers to get heavy work done, or to form a wall in front or around someone, used mainly as defence and to escape from engagements.
Shadow Form: Allows him to dissipate into nothingness and reform from a shadow that he has direct sight of.
Shadow Fiends: A low number of large domineering soldiers rise from the shadows, these are capable and powerful, but other than a concussion or a a bad bruising they are incapable of really harming anyone, they work mainly as bruisers to get heavy work done, or to form a wall in front or around someone, used mainly as defence and to escape from engagements.
Ability 2: Moderate Ability: Embrace the Shadows
Description: Allows Voriskimaar to manipulate the shadows around him to various things, manipulating a shadow to keep it's form, whilst may seem simple from afar, is a complex and difficult task, and requires a great deal of effort on Voriskimaar's behalf.
Shadow Blade: Allows Voriskimaar to arm himself with a blade made from shadows, a blade on itself may seem a bit weak for it to take so much energy out of him, but this weapon is far superior to any blade that mortals can create, or magic for that matter, it's lighter than the wind and is sharper than steel, swift and powerful.
Shadow Lance: Fires a bolt of shadow energy at high speed,
Potentcy 3: Many medium sized explosions from every shadow in a 10 meter radius from Voriskimaar
Shadow Lance: Fires a bolt of shadow energy at high speed,
Potentcy 3: Many medium sized explosions from every shadow in a 10 meter radius from Voriskimaar
Ability 3: Strongest Ability: Eclipse.
Description: Forces an Eclipse, the final level of potency carries with it an extra effect, whenever an Eclipse is in affect all of Voriskimaar's abilities gain increased potency and cost less to perform.
A shadow upon the land: Eclipse takes 2 hours to occur, lasts for 1 hour.
The passing of the Moon: Eclipse takes 5 minutes to occur, last for 15 minutes.
Blighted Winter Night: Eclipse lasts for one week, however within 10 minutes of the eclipse occurring Voriskimaar gains a special ability called "Collapse of the Void" creating a small contained Black hole of shadowy energy that can easily decimate anything nearby before ending in a violent explosion releasing a number of "Shadowkin" that is dependant on the number killed by the black hole, these Shadowkin last until they are killed or the Eclipse ends - Voriskimaar dies shortly after the explosion, a last ditch attack when all is lost, he will not leave the world without his influence tainting it for years to come. [color=cccccc][/color]
The passing of the Moon: Eclipse takes 5 minutes to occur, last for 15 minutes.
Blighted Winter Night: Eclipse lasts for one week, however within 10 minutes of the eclipse occurring Voriskimaar gains a special ability called "Collapse of the Void" creating a small contained Black hole of shadowy energy that can easily decimate anything nearby before ending in a violent explosion releasing a number of "Shadowkin" that is dependant on the number killed by the black hole, these Shadowkin last until they are killed or the Eclipse ends - Voriskimaar dies shortly after the explosion, a last ditch attack when all is lost, he will not leave the world without his influence tainting it for years to come. [color=cccccc][/color]
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@Leos Klien Hi Leos, I appreciate your concern. Narcissa's ability has been looked over and accepted in the previous iteration of Starkissed. There are a few things I want to go over to make you feel comfortable with why I made that decision.
Firstly as Melo mentioned, the ability is not powerplaying. I can honestly appreciate how in other roleplays an ability like this could be wrongly used, but that is not the case in this instance. As Melo stated the ability is similar to a goal rather then directly manipulating a character. Arguably Raydark's Soultear ability is worse than Narcissa's Geas as another person is attracted or terrified by him rather then having a time limit of a goal that they can carry out their own way. Furthermore, there is a natural system in place that prevents overuse and abuse of powerful abilities.
One thing that needs to be understood is that in this roleplay unlike others, using abilities that powerful literally kills off your character. The Potency 8 ability slot, while not instantly guarenteed death like the final slot is, comes very close. In most cases using that slot is going to kill you or shorten your life considerably. If you have used so much as 1 medium potency ability, or 1 low potency but costly ability previously, your character is going to die from using that potentcy level of ability. Killing your character off using an ability that compels a character, aka they can choose shake it off and move on, in this instance just isn't worth the cost/result of that slot.
The reason I allow some forms of ability that might be considered overpowered in other roleplays is a. this is a roleplay about gods so the abilities of increased potency do get very powerful, and b. there is a system in place here to keep things in check. Furthermore, I wholeheartedly encourage people to explore playing more creative type powers. One of the reasons powers like Narcissa's are accepted is because of the potential I can see for creating interesting situations IC.
This roleplay is a tragedy, it is dangerous and characters will be put in situations - sometimes created by other characters - that are not the sort of situations they want to be in. Furthermore we do have two factions of "Dark Gods vs Starkissed" that the roleplay is spinning around. In the previous incarnation of the game - and likely to be this one too - there were not nearly as many "bad guys" as "good guys". At one point looking at the CS's, the evil characters could easily just get overwhelmed by sheer number and abilities. For this reason Dark Gods are given A. slightly more powerful abilities overall, and b. slightly more leeway working with the memory loss and willpower aspects of the game.
I know it might be considered unfair in other places to allow these powers but I honestly think it does encourage interesting situations and creative thinking. The idea of a good character having to struggle with their morals over a command like this is honestly well within the thematic tone of the roleplay and something I would enjoy reading and writing should it happen to one of my characters. Please be aware there will also be dice-related incidents where things will not always go to plan for characters involved in the RP.
At the end of the day I hope you will trust my ability to make decisions regarding character powers. Trust between GMs and players is very very important. I know it can be very hard to imagine from my saying so alone without the experience of working with me, but believe me when I say every ability is and will be carefully weighed and examined to ensure the best possible balance between all characters.
Anyway yeah :D I'd thought I'd let you know I respect your opinion and give a little insight into why I made the decisions I did ^^
Firstly as Melo mentioned, the ability is not powerplaying. I can honestly appreciate how in other roleplays an ability like this could be wrongly used, but that is not the case in this instance. As Melo stated the ability is similar to a goal rather then directly manipulating a character. Arguably Raydark's Soultear ability is worse than Narcissa's Geas as another person is attracted or terrified by him rather then having a time limit of a goal that they can carry out their own way. Furthermore, there is a natural system in place that prevents overuse and abuse of powerful abilities.
One thing that needs to be understood is that in this roleplay unlike others, using abilities that powerful literally kills off your character. The Potency 8 ability slot, while not instantly guarenteed death like the final slot is, comes very close. In most cases using that slot is going to kill you or shorten your life considerably. If you have used so much as 1 medium potency ability, or 1 low potency but costly ability previously, your character is going to die from using that potentcy level of ability. Killing your character off using an ability that compels a character, aka they can choose shake it off and move on, in this instance just isn't worth the cost/result of that slot.
The reason I allow some forms of ability that might be considered overpowered in other roleplays is a. this is a roleplay about gods so the abilities of increased potency do get very powerful, and b. there is a system in place here to keep things in check. Furthermore, I wholeheartedly encourage people to explore playing more creative type powers. One of the reasons powers like Narcissa's are accepted is because of the potential I can see for creating interesting situations IC.
This roleplay is a tragedy, it is dangerous and characters will be put in situations - sometimes created by other characters - that are not the sort of situations they want to be in. Furthermore we do have two factions of "Dark Gods vs Starkissed" that the roleplay is spinning around. In the previous incarnation of the game - and likely to be this one too - there were not nearly as many "bad guys" as "good guys". At one point looking at the CS's, the evil characters could easily just get overwhelmed by sheer number and abilities. For this reason Dark Gods are given A. slightly more powerful abilities overall, and b. slightly more leeway working with the memory loss and willpower aspects of the game.
I know it might be considered unfair in other places to allow these powers but I honestly think it does encourage interesting situations and creative thinking. The idea of a good character having to struggle with their morals over a command like this is honestly well within the thematic tone of the roleplay and something I would enjoy reading and writing should it happen to one of my characters. Please be aware there will also be dice-related incidents where things will not always go to plan for characters involved in the RP.
At the end of the day I hope you will trust my ability to make decisions regarding character powers. Trust between GMs and players is very very important. I know it can be very hard to imagine from my saying so alone without the experience of working with me, but believe me when I say every ability is and will be carefully weighed and examined to ensure the best possible balance between all characters.
Anyway yeah :D I'd thought I'd let you know I respect your opinion and give a little insight into why I made the decisions I did ^^
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