[OOC] Darkling: The Night War

Darkling: The Night War

My name is Jackson Grey. Before I became a Private Eye for hire, I was a War hero. Before that I was an Old West bounty hunter. Pretty neat, huh? I was turned into a vampire, or as I now know the proper name for, a Darkling, by a bunch of outlaws fiddling with demonic rituals they didn’t understand in the hopes of unlocking infernal power. The demoness they summoned into my body made me a deal. Let her infuse herself with my soul, turning me into a Darkling with access to highly destructive demonic magic and a thirst for blood, or die painfully. You take a guess which option I chose. Now that you know the Who, it’s time to tell you the Why. I’m writing this because I’m going off to War. For some fucking reason there were portions of the Darkworld community (a nice sounding name for what was essentially the supernatural community of the world) decided that they were done playing in the Shadows. They had decided that humanity needed to know that the things that went bump in the night were real and they were tired of hiding.

The Darkworld Council, our leaders, has a firm rule against revealing yourself to a human being. Break that rule and not only do they fucking end you, but they end your bloodline. They actively trace you and your origins and kill everyone related to you, even just a little bit. Of course now there was a War over that, being fought in a city called Meridian. All of the humans have been compelled to take a vacation of sorts, and those that couldn’t manage that were given the resources to leave. There were a few around, of course. Humans who were in the Know, they seemed to have a special talent for seeing through b.s. Or in other words, magic and compulsion didn’t work on them so there was no hiding from them. Fuckers used enchanted steel and silver, found various enchanted objects and decided to use those against us Darkworlders.

Some tended to be on our side though, fighting to keep Darkworld a secret. So anyway, I have to fight in this City because all parties agreed that until the conflict was resolved they keep it strictly secret. Counterproductive to the others side’s wishes, but I guess they figure it’s easier. I don’t fucking know, they’re all idiotic for fighting the Council anyway. Hell, they are idiotic for fighting me. So I’m off now, but I leave this letter just in case my two hundred plus year lifespan comes to an end out there fighting the good fight. I’m not sure what I want to say here, really. I love you Rachel, that needs to be said. Ken, my brother, make sure she’s safe. What else? It’s been real y’all.

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Meridian

Meridian is a city with all human inhabitants compelled to leave. It's a City about the size of Chicago and an active War Zone. It’s separated into sections, they are as follows:

Lycan Section: This is the Northern part of the City, it spans about ten miles in either direction before you start reaching Vampire territory on the Western side or the Magical territory on the eastern side. If you play a Lycan, you’re going to want to stay here unless you go on raids and the like. Stray too far away and you enter dangerous territory.

Vampire Section: This is the Western part of the city, it too spans about ten mils in either direction, it touches on the borders of the Lycan zone and the Wasteland zone. Like with the rest of the sections, this is your home for your character if you’re a vampire. Don’t stray into dangerous territory.

Magic Section: This is the section for Wizards, Druids, Witches, Warlocks, and other magical beings such as those with Talent. If you are one of these, you had better stay here or risk danger. This zone is the eastern part of the city.

Wasteland: This section is to the far south, not bordering any other zones. It used to be where the DarkWorld Council planned their attacks and stockpiled their enchanted objects. But it has since become abandoned, as dark magic seemed to seep into that section, releasing terrible creatures and otherwise dark forces. They tend to stay within the borders of this zone, but get too close or go exploring….

Rebel Section: You’re faction is made up of all kinds. Vampires, Lycans, Magical creatures and even a human or two. You want the Darkworld to go public and you’re doing your best to win, no matter who you have to kill to achieve it. You know that in order to really achieve this, you have to uproot the DarkWorld Council. Starting with Meridian. You’re section of the city resides in the middle, surrounded by enemies, but also the most heavily warded and numerous of the factions. You have more ground in the city than anyone else. You have an HQ and you have recreation areas.*Each Rebel character gains four enchanted objects *Requires Ward Key To Get In.

*Each Section has an HQ. Your sections HQ is hidden from the other factions and this is where you store enchanted objects.

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Races/Classes

Vampire: Vampires are powerful creatures of the night. Turned by Darklings, Vampires possess super strength, speed, and rapid healing. They’re also resistant to the magic of druids and Wizards. They tend to stay clear of Warlocks and Witches, however. Must feed on blood to stay alive. You’re allowed two enchanted objects.

Lycan: Lycans also have super strength and speed. In human form they are slower than a vampire, but much stronger and turned they are stronger still and about equal in speed. Their healing factor in either form isn’t as good as a vampires, but they are resistant to almost every form of magic other than Wizardry and Demonic.

Druid: Druids practice Earth magic. Using this magic they can draw strength from the earth, as well as take on the attributes of animals. As strong as a bear, the vision of an eagle and even make their skin as hard as rock. Touching the earth they can heal themselves and draw upon it for extra strength, they can also manipulate fire and water as long as those elements are present.

Wizard/Sorceress: Wizards use their inner willpower to do some impressive things. They can summon forth the elements, manipulate energy into shields, or blast it forth into a destructive blast, enchant objects and even use it to heal themselves. You’re allowed one enchanted object.

Witch/Warlock: Witches and Warlocks use the power of runes. Basically enchanted writing. Their clothing is often customized with magical runes that give them a healing factor to rival vampires, or strength and speed to rival a Lycans. They also tend to carry around books filled with runes that allow them to cast various spells like shields, wardings, telekinesis, and others. Some even tattoo themselves with runes, all capable of doing various things. Unfortunately this requires proper preparation and forethought at times to effective. If they haven’t thought of the situation they are in, they’ll likely be vulnerable. They can only power one spell at a time with their magic. Do not let Witches or Warlocks get a hold of a piece of your DNA, or they can use their magic to do horrible things to you that you have no chance of avoiding. Allowed one enchanted object.

Human: Just a vanilla mortal, most count you as weak and pathetic when compared to the beings surrounding you. As a human being you will be proficient in modern combat. Firearms, hand to hand, tactics, etc. You’ll also have access to four enchanted objects.

Note: Humans are guaranteed an enchanted silver/steel weapon. They can choose to not have one, but if they do take one, they only get three more enchanted objects.

Darkling: Darklings are the original vampire and far more powerful. Each one is made by a demon fusing themselves with their soul or consciousness. This gives them access to demonic magic and powers beyond most. Faster than any vampire,with a healing factor that outstrips them too, they are strong, though not as strong as a Lycan. They can be affected by all types of magic, though their own demonic magic is generally enough to take care of most magical threats. They can even break down enchanted steel given enough time. Allowed one enchanted object.

*Demonic Magic: Demonic Magic allows Darklings and demons alike to summon destructive energy. This energy can be turned into shields, destructive blasts, or even rip open a portal to any destination they wish. It cuts through most other magic and can even break down enchanted steel.

*GM AND CO-GM's SPOT ONLY

Enchanted Silver/Steel: This material is magically enhanced to be lethal to every supernatural being in existence. It cuts through magic like butter even. Incredibly rare, weapons made from this material are considered enchanted objects

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Points System

So how do you win? You win via Raids and collecting enchanted objects. You gain enchanted objects by raiding the Wasteland. Raids from your faction on the Rebels will gain you a point if successful. Successful Raid on the DarkWorld Faction will gain the rebels two points. Both factions gain two points from collecting enchanted objects.

The first to 100 points in a session wins that session. There will be a total of 5 sessions in this RP.

Raids: Raids work fairly simply. You need to have three people interested in Raiding and three people interested in defending. Then you must ask for GM approval to raid a faction. If you’re a Rebel you must say which area you’re raiding. The DarkWorld Faction only needs to Raid the Rebels, so they do not have to specify an area as there is only one rebel area.

A GM will then set the stage for you. Once that is done, each of the participants will have two posts each. Once that is done, the GM’s will go over it and judge. We will judge based on the posts and who we believe has the upper hand. Quality doesn’t necessarily matter here as much as how your teams seem to be handing the battle. Once we make a judgement, the winners of the Raid will get to write a finishing post driving off the enemy team.

IMPORTANT RAID RULES:

1. All judgements are absolutely FINAL. Arguing with a judgement will result in being asked to leave the RP, or your character being banned from Raids and Enchanted Object Hunts.

2. No killing PC’s or otherwise Godmodding. If a PC wants their character to be killed they may approach a GM about it. Otherwise the losers of a Raid are simply driven off.

3. Raids will have assigned posting order as to keep things organized!

Enchanted Object Hunt: This involves four people from a faction, Rebel or DarkWorld. Once you have four, you must ask for GM permission. Your characters will then enter the Wasteland where a GM will set the stage for you. Once all NPC’s are defeated, your faction will gain an Enchanted Object and a point.

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Enchanted Objects

Enchanted Objects are objects that grant the user an additional powerful ability. Below is a list of them and what they can do. Please note that some have special actions that when used have benefits for your faction. Such as gaining a point. No one knows how these objects came to be as creating them is a lost art. They are valuable and some can be very rare.

Trench Coat of Healing: Grants the wearer a healing factor equal to a Vampire. Or increases a Vampire’s healing factor to heal even major wounds in seconds.  *Two available

Invisibility Cloak: The wearer is invisible. *One Available
Sphere of Mystery: Breaking this does something good for you. *See GM. Five available

Enchanted Silver/Steel Weapon: A weapon of your choice made of Enchanted Steel/Silver. *Three available.

Necklace of Strength: Increases Strength to that of Lycan level. Or increases strength slightly past that if already a Lycan or Vampire. *One available.

Staff of Power: Gives magic users a bit of extra power behind their offensive spells. Each one will hit just a little harder. *One Available.

Levitation Cloak: Allows the user to levitate 20 feet off the ground.

GM Note: Enchanted Objects are added occasionally. You do not have to pick your characters objects right away, you're allowed to wait until something is added that you like.

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FAQ

FAQ

I will add any questions I get to the FAQ. I will point people here if I or another GM have already answered a question.

Their goal is revealing supernatural life to humans right?

Yep, but that’s what the War is for. To decide whether or not they get to do that. This War allows them to settle their differences without humans interfering en mass.

Are the rebels human friendly or no? Is that why they want to reveal themselves?

They don’t really hate humans. They’re just tired of hiding themselves. I view the mentality as them not wanting to be ashamed about who they are and what they are. Think about it this way, some of these folks have human friends, some even have human family and they can’t tell them who they really are because if they do, the Council will straight up murder them and their family. Others do believe they are superior and should not have to hide. They all have different reasons for wanting to fight, but essentially want the same thing.

Is there a hierarchy in each species and fraction? Are Enchanted Objects assigned or chosen?

Little of both on the assigned/chosen part. I'm going to edit this in as I forgot, but every human character is guaranteed an Enchanted Steel/Silver weapon as one of their enchanted objects. It doesn't take one of the ones available, and they do not have to take it. If they do, however, they only get three other enchanted objects. The ones found in the Wasteland give your faction an enchanted object. Those are then put up in the Enchanted Object list for choosing. This is why I encourage people to wait before picking all of the enchanted objects available to their character as one might come along that they really like. I may also decide to give your character an enchanted object if you write a particularly fantastic post in the Wasteland. It depends. Also, keep an eye on those spheres people, they are better than they seem.

No, not really. The DarkWorld faction and the larger world answers to the DarkWorld Council. The rebels have their own council. It’s just called The Council, but most decisions are made via vote. Outside of that, they don’t really have much in the way of War Leaders. It’s mostly just random raids and battles. No real tactics involved.

How are Darklings usually seen by other species? More specifically, other vampires and demons?

Darklings are rare, there are only a few of them in existence. They can create Vampires and Vampires can then create other Vampires. Demons are rarely seen

What are specific differences between what sorcerers and warlocks can and can't do? What obstructs a warlock from simply making a ton of enchanted items with their runic magic? Also, how quickly does a warlock prepare and cast a spell whilst completely unprepared?

There is nothing preventing the Warlock making a ton of enchanted items, but he can't activate them all at once. He has to power the specific spell he needs. For example if he has a ring with a rune on it that allows him to release a blast of energy and a ring that allows him to blast forth a fire ball, he can only power one of those spells at a time. You're also limited to what you can carry of course. You can haul a backpack full of magic items if you want but you're going to have to go looking for the specific one you need for its specific spell.

As for how quickly he can make a spell unprepared, it's about as fast as you can draw a rune. In other words you're probably dead if you're unprepared for that situation. Sorecerers are Wizards basically and they do everything a Wizard can do. They can also cast multiple spells at once.

First off, are we controlling factions, groups within the factions, or single characters? It's implied that the answer is single characters, but I'd just thought I'd check.

Secondly, the three defending, three raiding rule - is that a firm rule? It's just, I can imagine 6 people actively trying to "win" would get hectic quickly. Will there be a posting order for each group. And what limitations are there for magic? Could A warlock have a different rune on each fingertip for example, and activate each in turn? Can a Sorcerer incapacitate a foe by trapping them inside a nightmare? Will a spell list have to be put forth and approval given for each spell known??

1. Single characters. Your characters and NPCs make up the factions.

2. This is a good point. It isn't a firm rule, I knew how I wanted this to work, with a winner I did not know. Raids though can get hectic. I will assign a posting order after people approach me to do a Raid. I am open to suggestions if you think there's a better way, but I thought about it a lot and I think this way works.

3. I have a storyline for both the Rebel Faction and DarkWorld Faction. There's also something that happens once there's a winner that will launch a mini storyline. So yes, plenty of RP downtime.

4. A Warlock can only activate one spell at a time. He could do that, yes, but he could only activate one at a time and usually within a second. Sorcerers are Wizards. Just another name for them and no they don't have that magic. Just elemental magic, telekinesis, wards and force magic. They can do cool things with that, but not illusions and dreamlike magic. That's touching on what I call High Mages and High magic. Which won't be in the RP.

5. As for the limitations, there aren't many. Wizards use their will and that can tire them out. Takes a while though. Warlocks and Witches are limited by the spells they prepare, needing to cast one at a time and that's about it. Other than some resisting their magic.

6. As best as I can put the spell approval list, if I feel you've used a spell that doesn't work with your character class, I will tell you.

Since I'm tempted most by a Warlock, could you tell me if their runes are one-time use or would they need recharging, and if it is the latter, is the time taken similar to switching spells, longer, or shorter?

1. Switching spells doesn't take long, about as long as it takes to decide to switch and put power into it. A second, maybe two. Kinda depends on how long it takes for you to focus on that specific rune.

2. Use it as long as you like. As long as the rune is visible and clearly drawn, it will work. If it's on paper and it is torn up, it won't work. If it's a tattoo on your skin and it's disfigured some how, it won't work.

What degree of segregation is there between factions in the non-rebel areas? Are all lycans going to be living in the lycan area? I ask because I have this idea that my character could have adopted a child of an opposing faction after their parents were killed in a raid, with this character's help, unbeknown to the child. I just wanted to know how risky this would be for him to do.

None really in the non rebel areas. There are border houses and guards, but that's about it. Rebels have a ward like forcefield around them, but those with keys can get it. Those are magically linked objects that allow people to pass through the wards safely.

All those factions are DarkWorlders and allies. It's them and the Rebels. So you could reasonably adopt a kid from them in that scenerio and people wouldn't care. Even if you adopted a child from the rebel faction. Most of these people aren't heartless.

So raiding requires a key?

I think you mentioned the war has been going on from 2008-2014, so how much devasation has been caused by the fighting in this time? Is it very guerrilla based, or have there been large scale battles that all our characters would have heard of?

1. Raiding requires a key, but it's common and I'll give your characters one when you raid.

2. Not as much as you'd think. Anything destroyed can be easily fixed by magic. There are some sections of the city that are fairly destroyed though. Especially the Wasteland.

3. It's a mixture. People have heard about large scale battles. But they don't have specific names. Not like "The battle of such and such." They're just battles. Mostly it's little skirmishes and raids now.

Right, okay. I'm just wanting to build a picture of what it's like to live there. So, what is the most noticeable affect of the war on the day-to-day lives of the citizens? Are there lots of guards patrolling? A curfew? Is there propaganda/war-effort posters about the place? Are there places visible reinforced?

And how about the city itself? Is it a modern city, or was it established by the Darkworlders long ago? What is the architecture like? I'm imagining grand gothic and mannerist buildings, but it is also set in the modern day, so are there skyscrapers and tramlines and the sort? How do you envision this city? I picture it as a European city, perhaps Ghent. You compared it in size to Chicago, but is it actually in America?

Then I suppose there's the politics. What's the attitude towards the war? Who makes up the Council and how do they work? Is it a regime or a democracy? Are they vindictive? Tolerant? Is religion allowed? I imagine there's also some sort of racism, it's just how people are, so are tensions increasingly high due to the war? Any supremacist movements, groups that see this as an opportunity to try and push their doctrine and grow their numbers?

1. Most of the human citizans were compelled by magic or other means to leave the city. Most of the life there consists of fortifying their territory, or waiting until the next battle. There are families and such, but they tend to be fairly protected and try to do their best to stay out of it. Stuff happens though.

2. It's in America. It's a human city that's just been commandeered by the DarkWorld. People forced to leave, pretty much by compulsion. Humans who drive there or visit are either immediately compelled to forget and or eaten. xD As for how it looks, it's mostly like a regular city. There are buildings, small communities, houses, churches, etc. Looks fairly normal except for being overrun by Supernatural creatures. The city is also reinforced with magic. It's like a big "Keep away" field around it. People generally forget it's there or just don't notice it.

3. No propaganda or anything. They've set this place as their warzone and they are there to fight. The DarkWorld Council sends in troups as needed. It's pretty much a global council and the soldiers are from all over. There's a leader for each major city and an ambassy for smaller cities. They don't have many rules, and everything they do involves keeping the peace between humans and the supernatural. So, generally keeping it a secret.

4. Politics. I really didn't want to complicate this RP too much. So I didn't plan for politics to be apart of this. The Council has its own inner politics that can be deadly, but the War is pretty straight forward. They want the Rebels dead and they want to do it without open warfare if they can help it. So both sides agreed to fight within the city, whomever is left standing wins. The problem is that both sides have a lot of supporters and troupes. Some humans are even turned to send in. So basically you have a constant stream of new recruits for both sides. The council has one rule. Don't reveal yourself to humanity. Do so, and they wipe you and your bloodline out. That's all they care about.

5. Racial slurs do exist and yes there is the occasional fight between factions, some Vampires have a hatred for Lycans and vice versa but it isn't an open thing. It won't really be addressed to much or feature prominently in this story. Unless I get a cool idea for it.

5. No supremacy groups in the war right now.

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Your Role

Your role in the RP is simple, pick a race, pick a faction, Rebel or DarkWorld and fight for that faction. Either you believe that the Supernatural should be public knowledge world wide, or you don’t. You could have various reasons for believing what you do. Maybe you hate the DarkWorld Council, maybe you believe in staying in the shadows. Whatever your reasons, you’re fighting in this War.

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Important Rules

1. Do Not Be Difficult! I don't mind questions, but if you challenge everything I say or do at every turn, I'm going to be frustrated. If I must I will ask you to leave the RP. Don't make me do that.

2. Be Civil! Be Civil to everyone in this RP. If you aren't, you'll be asked to leave.

3. Do not under any circumstances, Godmod.

4. READ THE FAQ. No, seriously, if you have a question there is a decent chance I have answered it there.

GM: Override

Co GMs: Regitnui, Old Amsterdam, Ever*Unofficial.

[Override]

Welcome to The OOC Folks. Submit your CS here for approval, asks questions, and join.

[Tackytaff]

Forgot to ask this, how does aging work for species other than darklings/vampires?

[Override]

Lycans: Age very slowly. 50 years is like 10 years. Usually a life span of about 350 years

Beings with Magic: Acess to their magic lengthens their life considerably. There's a Warlock out there who dates back to Ancient Egypt. He's on life support though. Might die soon. So they can be pretty old.

[Carnic]

How does the Darkworld Council feel about those who use magic to further business in the human realm?

[Override]

As long as you don't tell any human being that you are doing it and or they don't discover that it is you doing it, it's fair game. It's actually pretty gross how many businesses do just this. There's a radical group out there that goes after them magically speaking. xD

Won't be in this RP though. If you have a character with that in his background PM me and I'll happily tell you about them. That group can be a part of your history.

Edit: They don't care what you do moral wise as long as you don't reveal anything to them unintentionally or intentionally.

[jdh97]

Name: Dylan Stroud
Age: 400+
Race: Vampire
Faction: Darkworld

Appearance: A wiry whipcord of a man, with gaunt cheeks and high cheekbones. Perhaps most noticeable are the large saucers of blue-grey, like the sea after a storm, that gaze out from underneath thick, black, expressive eyebrows. Incredibly fine wrinkles and creases dance upon his face, by his lips, brow, and eyes. They make any guess at age difficult, but hint of haunting smiles, the ghosts of anger, and the resting place of sorrow. Unlike his dark brows and goatee, the straggled mop upon his head is straw, and reaches down at his shoulders with teasing stalks and locks.

Personality: A selfish, yet easy-going romantic searching for a muse to displace his growing existential and epistemological nihilism.

Background:
Tracing “Dylan” back through history would be a feat deserving of its own epic. Changing names and appearances frequently, you would only chase the shadows of rumours.

Life whilst he was human has been long since forgotten, not least by himself.

After came an indulgent parade of hedonism spanning centuries. Often the centre of attention and the recipient of many a lustful gaze everywhere between the courts of Europe to the dingiest of waterfront inns, there was no social circle he did not permeate, no sin he did not partake, and no vulgarity he spared himself.

Eventually this flaming desire guttered, and the pursuit of the sweet secrets of pleasure became vapid, and all of Europe lost a marvellous centrepiece, though many knew him by different names, and, as is the way with such frivolous folk who exist on the fine edge of fashion, they fast forgot him.

During the following years he was rarely seen by anybody, his religious journey towards enlightenment often requiring the walking of paths of solitude. The soul searching seemed to be in vain though, and he did not feel any closer to what he was searching for than when he started. After almost a century of pilgrimage and learning, he turned to the arts, trying to find meaning in poetry.

That is when an old friend contacted him, a friend he owed a favour. It was requested he fight in a war, and not just a human war, a war between DarkWorlders. The very idea struck a bolt deep inside, and Dylan found that he was eager to oblige this request, wanting to use this sombre and destructive event as inspiration for his creative mind.

Skills/Equipment: Nothing beyond what might be expected of a normal Darkworld fighter.

[Override]

Awesome sheet man. You're approved to put it up. If you come across an Enchanted Object you want later, let me know. You can edit it in. I'll usually put objects in the first post under that section if I think of good ones or a Wasteland event finishes.

[Carnic]

I studied runes for two hours i'm obviously a professional

Zeiss Calavan

Name: Zeiss Calavan

Age: 24

Race: Witch

Faction: Rebel, but is more Neutral if anything

Appearance: Zeiss has a height of 5 feet, 8 inches, weighs about 160 pounds, and has a BWH measurement of 43-36-39 inches. She has messy orange hair that goes down to just below her trapezius. A streak of ultramarine blue across her bangs was caused by a follicle experiment in her school days, in which one of her sorceress friends accidentally created a new pigment gene. Her round, usually half-closed eyes are hazel, and they seem speckled in gold when they are in direct sunlight. Her round, black-rimmed eye glasses stop that most of the time, though she doesn’t need them other than for reading. She doesn’t have a very athletic build but can run a marathon if she feels like it; lots of stamina but not a lot of physical strength. Her tan skin is emblazoned with the pale blue rune of ‘Isa’ on her left shoulder, glowing when she uses her brand of magic.

When she doesn’t plan on doing anything, her clothes tend to be very basic if she’s wearing them at all. To look decent around the house, she wears pink bunny slippers, some big t-shirt, and a grey cardigan, while only wearing underwear to bed.

During work, she’s much more serious. Here usual outfit consists of a white button-up shirt, a blue sweater vest, a copper watch on her left wrist, two gold earrings on each ear, chocolate chip pinstripe pants with a gold buckle on a braided black leather belt, long white socks with black dress shoes, and a covert green overcoat. Her usually messy hair is either put into a bun and tucked under a baseball cap, or braided under her overcoat to keep it out of the way.

With friends or simple going outs, she loves to dress up. She has a wide array of clothing in her apartment, from tank tops to cut jeans to simple dresses. She also has a few cosplay sets, particularly witch types as she finds the irony cute.

Personality: At a surface level, Zeiss comes off as a young, confident woman. She’s very bright and open to other’s ideas on the state of magic, and very willing to have fun when she has free time. She loves to dance and drink on the weekends, and enjoys playing with other girls in particular. She’s a little more soft-spoken during her time at work, but you can still imagine the fire that burn in her eyes for the passion she has in her work. Because of the type of work she is in, she has a strong amount of patience and fortitude, willing to play the long game if she has to do so as long as there is a solid stream of progress. However, she doesn’t take to refusals well, and generally takes an aggressive stance on how much the person could gain from accepting her offers.

Delving deeper into her character Zeiss is a bit of loon, but who isn’t when magic saturates your very being. She considers herself a genius in the runic magic that she practices, constantly rewriting the languages in her studies as to create deviations and interesting combinations of spells and enchantments. Because of her inquisitive nature, her scores were nearly perfect and she could’ve been Valedictorian of her class if not for her constant isolated study and pushing of runic norms. Having been considered a genius at a young age has made her arrogant and narcissistic, believing herself to be the one on the forefront of all magic.

Rather than focusing on an array of different types of rune sets (though she has done that plenty during her school days), she works in pursuit of one in particular: Statis Runic Magic; an unknown rune style that causes an item or person to be locked in place or time. She works for it tirelessly, seeking to put it on display to the world so they could evolve said magic and further its evolution. She wants humanity to know of the Darkworld, not out of a belief that the Council is wrong, but looking at the ideal in the intellectual transparency of knowledge. If everyone knew of magic and the creatures of this world, then it would further intellectual globalization and allow progress to flourish where it would otherwise be barren. It would allow both Darkworld and humanity to evolve beyond what they are now, and allow magic to dig its claws deeper into everyday life. She would then showcase her Statis Magic to the world, get known for her advances, and live life happily under the duration of its patented knowledge, all the while knowing once it expires, the chaotic nature of the magic will make humanity stronger from its own ashes. Her magic might even evolve to the point of a type of immortality.

She dislikes the Rebel Faction’s methods of violence, and how disruptive they are given the war; she’d rather work in the world that they would create rather than have any part in its creation. Still, she wants them to do the best they can do so that she can do the best she could do. Zeiss discusses her ideals fervently with others around her, causing them to believe her part of the Rebels. Reluctantly, she moved her workshop into the central part of Meridian as to have protection from those who would try to harm her and her work. Even so, she has no problem walking back into the Magic Section to talk and hang out with friends who understand her, ensuring those within her circle of associates that she’s still fairly harmless even as a “Rebel”.

Skills/Abilities: While she had basic training in other runic magic, Zeiss’ specialty lies in Stasis Magic, the one she is currently researching. Summarizing runes as simply a part of an old language, her style of runic follows a templated format: first is to invoke the power of the gods via their permission, to equate the magic of the rune to something within the physical plane, and to executing using the powers of the words by adding the infinite ability of thought. The basis of the magic relies completely on the rune of ‘Isa’, as without the idea of freezing there is no runic phenomenon of stopping. This type of magic proves itself to be difficult, as the ability to freeze something in spatial place is a power that belongs to higher beings. Usually someone of Zeiss' caliber shouldn’t be able to use Stasis Magic as much as she does, but she has reformatted a majority of her mana preserves to be only used for Stasis Magic via the rune on her shoulder. Because of this, normal magic is extremely taxing on her body. But in the end that didn’t matter; as long as she can further her research she was fine with the outcome. She’s doesn’t have all the kinks out in terms of the writing of the runes, but it has led her to finding new spells that are within the category of Stasis Magic:

•‘er pao Runum Ansuz Eihwas Pethro Uruz spyrr Uruz Algiz opendi nam er Ehwaz Isa’ is the basics of basics with Stasis magic. In its base form, it allows for an object to be suspended in space, unmoving from its position in the Earth’s rotation. Zeiss isn’t sure why it wouldn’t just stay in one set location within the universe, but she speculates that it is because the gods that she drew the power from exist solely on Earth. The suspended object cannot be moved in any way shape or form as a fixed point in time. The object cannot be damaged nor can it do any damage. The incantation has to be written on the object in question (or placed on its surface with an adhesive like tape), physical contact has to be made with the object, and the user has to give it a constant feed of mana or it will not work. The shortened version of this incantation is ‘Rae Isa’; it would then only work for one second and takes as much mana as if it was a thirty second span but it’s faster to spell. With her mana reserves, the maximum time she can keep it steady is half an hour.

•‘Ek opandi thá hefir hann bazt, ef hann thegir Nauthiz er Isa, er pao Runum Ansuz Eihwas Pethro Uruz spyrr Uruz Algiz opendi nam er Ehwaz Isa’ is a weaponized version of Stasis Magic, which Zeiss feels it is a major step up from the original enchantment since it is the least taxing on her body. Unlike the original incantation, this one must be filled beforehand, though it takes up a whole day of mana transference to actually be viable. It must be written on an object that can be used to pierce the target, usually directly on the blade or wrapped around the grip with a cloth or tape (though Zeiss finds it is most efficient with it on the blade). Stabbing the object into a target causes the target to be put in stasis, for the maximum of an hour if no other additions are placed on the enchantment. Same rules apply as the original; the target cannot be harmed or damaged, they move with the Earth’s rotation, and cannot move. Once the release command is used and the piercing object is removed from the target, all the mana in the object is lost regardless of the time it was piercing and has to recharge for another 24 hours. If the piercing object is not enchanted steel or silver, the weapon will dissolve into dust.

•‘Thurisaz uruz Thorn, Fehu er Wunjo, Laguz er nysta Laguz Mannaz, fell ek aptr thaoan, er pao Runum Ansuz Eihwas Pethro Uruz spyrr Uruz Algiz opendi nam er Ehwaz Isa’ is the only type of mental stasis magic that Zeiss currently has in her arsenal of tricks. This type does not have to be written on the target or does it have to be pierced into the target, a simple touch of this will suffice. However, Zeiss feels reluctant to use it due to it being more of a Disorientation Magic rather than Stasis and how much it drains her for that day. Written onto an object with the ability of ‘reaching out and touching’ (like a glove or a hand) the user must inject the target with a large amount of mana. This causes their target’s thought processes to stop altogether, being unable to conjure up a plan or even recognize what is in front of them. Even their identity becomes unknown to them, and they forget what they were supposed to do for the duration of the magic. This effect lasts for as much mana is put into them, but with Zeiss’ mana reserves it usually lasts for about five minutes at best. She has this magic on a glove that she brings with her to the Wastelands if she happens to need it.

•These runes can be edited to set a different time limit than the default using the ‘Jera’ and ‘Eihwas’ runes, but Zeiss can’t go beyond the limits that are in the spells due to her actual lack of mana reserves. Doing so causes her reserves to overload and put a large mental strain on her brain, causing migraines for at least a few days.

•For all stasis magic, the release command is ‘Dagaz Othala Mannaz’ on a humanoid and ‘Dagaz Othala Fehu’ on animals. The words for Lycans in particular is ‘Dagaz Othala Ulfheoinn’ and for vampire/undead it is ‘Dagaz Othala Draugr’. Inanimate objects simply need the first two words. As Zeiss does not believe she will ever meet a Darkling in her life, she hasn’t put much research into how to release them if the time comes.

Enchanted Objects/Equipment: She has a handbag filled with stuff, though what I’m not sure yet. Most of it is likely tape with magical runes placed across its surface for the usage of quick casting. She probably has something to defend herself (Likely an Enchanted Steel Weapon), and an assortment of normal knives as expendable weapons for her Offensive Stasis Magic. Maybe a Sphere of Mystery I'll have to figure something out.

Background: Even at a young age, Zeiss was a girl who got all that she wanted. While her father is German, her mother was English, and they lived up in Maine where the sea could be seen from their patio. Her mother was wealthy and an experienced stock broker that kept the family running at a consistent rate. Her father worked down in the fishing industry, and happily made acquaintances with all the locals. Her life is one of economic privilege, and she no trouble having a good amount of friends in the private schools she went to. She became knowledgeable of magic at the young age of 8, having her father read her scriptures of the Old Norse language. Turns out she came from a long line of witches and warlocks, her father using his Norse runic magic to further his fishing business while her mother had a basic grasp of charisma-based Celtic rune magic. She became friends with Darkworld and Human denizens alike, seeing both as equals from a young age. Her parents were strict in their way of teaching her not to divulge their magic secrets, but in the back of her mind she always wanted to be open about it.

While she had the natural talent at the inscriptions, her abilities were limited. Unlike her parents, she was born with limited mana reserves, and grew tired easily from even the simplest of spells. This was her first obstacle, and like many others she brute forced her way through with intellect and natural prowess. She trained every day to expand them, fill them with mana, stabilize it, and expand them again until her mana reserves were just above her parents. It was painful at first, but the grit and determination continued when she entered the educational institute for magic, where her abilities were put to the test. The second obstacle came from the fact that while her mana reserves were fine, her stamina to use it waned. Still, it didn’t stop her; again and again she pushed through, crawling through the dirt to make it to each landmark until she reached the top, nearly becoming Valedictorian if not for all the loops she had to jump through to become average. Still, it gave a sense of accomplishment to say that despite it all, she was able to vanquish her problems.

She learned about the war from her parents, and left Maine to be at the epicenter of all the hustle and bustle, Meridian. There, she found a wide, diverse amount of people to converse with, both open and close minded. Stil, she found a majority of them stuck in their old ways and resolved to revolutionize the system. At 22, she got a grant from the Council to continue studying the Stasis rune magic as long as it could further their goals. A year later, she was branded a “traitorous Rebel” for even arguing the idea of sharing magic beyond the Darkworld. Her family wasn’t hunted down by the Council though; after all, they didn’t actually divulge any information to humanity. Still, she was kept on watch. Finally, when she couldn’t take the annoyances of radicals trying to kill her and her family for her ideas, she moved into the Rebel Sector and continued her work there, with her funding now coming from the fortune that her parents amassed due to how restrictive her contract with the Council actually was. Again, the Council by its own laws didn’t have any account of her divulging her information outside of the Darkworld, and it has been that way since. And so she works in the center of Meridian, waiting for the day when she can expose her knowledge to the world, Dark and human alike, while technically joining neither side. But she will have to choose and join the fight, one of these days…

Other Information: While she is proud of her tanned skin (due to it being a product of her constant use of magic affecting her melatonin), she is a big uncomfortable with her bust size. She’d rather be more functional when it comes to both her work and leisure time, so it’s problematic even if it allows her to attract attention.

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I'm not sure about the whole stasis magic thing. However, I haven't actually done a lot of thought into what you're talking about with it. So, with that being said, I'm going to allow it for this RP because it's actually rather interesting and I think it works well in my world.

As for your enchnated steel weapon, it can pretty much ve anything you like. Knife, dagger, sword, broadsword, mace, etc.

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Cool, I'll add her equipment once I place this in the Character Section

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Awesome. Enioy the IC guys. If you need some help thinking of something to do I can set something up for you.

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I should say that she can't extend that dagger. The spells on that are meant to cut through and negate magic. It would eat your manna and you'd feel tired due to the effort.

[Carnic]

Gotcha, also, what are the ways one can replenish their mana?

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It's natural. Usually while you sleep or rest for a solid while.

Also, I know I approved you but not sure how I missed it.

"Reluctantly, she moved her workshop into the central part of Meridian as to have protection from those who would try to harm her and her work. Even so, she has no problem walking back into the Magic Section to talk and hang out with friends who understand her, ensuring those within her circle of associates that she’s still fairly harmless even as a “Rebel”."

That's gotta change. She'd be killed so fast it's not even funny. She could probably pose as a non rebel by sneaking through the wards. As a rebel she'd have the needed acess key (see raiding rules) but no one would see her as anything less than a rebel. The entire city is a War zone. Both sides are there to straight up kill eachother.

Just look at my Jackson Grey post. He's literally slaughtered like ten Warlocks there.

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Yeah don't worry about the whole approval thing; if it need changing, it needs changing.

As for the IC post; yeah, no idea what Zeiss would be doing at the battlefield. The closest thing she would do is organize a Raid on the Wastelands, but otherwise she's in her workshop toiling away or out at a bar scribbling down notes.

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That's fine. You just have to specify that she gets in via key and just doesn't tell people she's a rebel. Could even be cool if you had good friends over there who learned about it and maybe they don't know whether or not to turn you in.

It's possible for her to reasonably hide it.

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You're welcome to interact with Lance or throw up a sort of intro post and there is going to be a storyline starting soon.

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Also, if anyone wants a more personal storyline I'll happily make one for you. Your sections have times where no battle is happening. Market places, recreation, magical libraries, etc.

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Alright, edited the sheet and thinking I'll just make an introductory post at some point.

[Carnic]

Alright, Zeiss' is out and about, added a few things after the initial post to cement her location as much as I wanted to.