Whispers in the Dark
Status:
Slots: None Open
Co-GM: SoleAccord
RP Post Size: 4-5 paragraphs on average
RP Post Frequency: A post every 8-10 days
Setting:
The year is 1997 and our heroes currently reside in the humble town of Tamashini. It is a sweet spring evening in which our heroes face their first of many tests, the first one being how to undo the damages of death.
Tamashini is a very small Japanese town nestled against lush mountains which overlook the seaside. It has a population of around 2,500. Tamashini has been untouched by the recent bustle of tourism. There is a daily bus that takes residents to other major cities. Tokyo is reached by a bus to a train station and then after nine hours on the train, only will one have reached the noisy city of Tokyo. Tamashini is very respectful of nature and as such, most homes are built into the landscape, unwilling to uproot and disturb the life around the area. The majority of families have been living in Tamashini for centuries but there are some that have recently moved from bigger cities, craving a more peaceful lifestyle. Most families export goods (paintings, baked goods, fish, etc) to other towns, villages and cities in order to make a living, other people teach in one of the local schools, practice medicine or commute to other towns to find work.
The School: A large wooden schoolhouse by the coastal part of town, surrounded by green rice fields. A great view of the ocean is provided. The school has two floors, the first dedicated to the children of Tamashini and the second for teenagers. Class sizes are always very small with each class having around six to seven students at most, per grade. Due to the small population of the town itself, everyone tends to know everyone and that familiarity starts at the school.
The Marketplace: A row of shops that supply the town with supplies and necessary items. There are a few fish stalls, a few places to grab street snacks, a grocery store, a bookstore which also doubles as the town's hub for news and local events around the mountainside. The marketplace spans a long strip starting from the bottom of the hill which works its way up into the suburban area of town where most folks live. Those who own shops live above them while others have places either at sea-level or tucked away on a shady hill leading into the more dense mountains and forest.
The Police Box: Located on a major road in Tamashini, the police have a small station where they can keep an eye on the town. The police box is located right by the train tracks though the nearest station is still a great distance away and best reached by bus.
The Bus Station: Located across from the police, the bus station hs daily buses going to other towns and larger areas.
The Forest of Silence: Many old myths revolve around the forest that surrounds most of the seaside town of Tamashini. The Forest of Silence is where most festivals are held. The forest is known for being very quiet and tranquil, leading many kids to come up with a myriad of dark scary rumors. There are wildlife living inside but notably is a local shrine owned by a famed recluse by the name of Genkai.
Premise:
Our four characters will be in their final year of high school before deciding how the next chapter of their life will start. Will they move to the big city and leave Tamashini behind? Or will they stay like their family has always done? Do they enjoy an unknown adventure or do they enjoy a quiet life where they are surrounded by familiar faces and routine? On a spur of the moment dare, they all decide to go into the woods at night to go to a secluded shrine. They have all grown up with one another and have decided to end their mandatory years of education on a thrilling note. They dare one another to go into the Forest of Silence to steal something from Genkai.
While in the woods, the four friends stumble upon the shrine they've sought out. One foolish soul decides to steal a small mysterious red bell found inside the old shrine. Before the four can retreat back home, pleased with their bravery, they find themselves pursued by a dark figure. The four make a hasty wrong turn and fall down a ravine, their skulls cracking upon impact. The dark figure vanishes and before they can consider the events that have just taken place, they are floating in the summer sky, able to see their beautiful town from the mountain. An elderly woman can be heard laughing below as she peers up at them, lamenting that the ghosts have disturbed her slumber and that they need to decide to stay as they are or to overcome a great task in order to have another chance at life.
Guideline:
Your character will be in their final year of high school, making them 17 or 18. Keep in mind teenagers may be a bit aimless but they do need to have some level of maturity. Losers don't get second chances at life, these young adults should have some redeemable quality about them.
Your character should be one who works well in a team, lone wolves will be denied.
Your character needs to have a level of either: spirit awareness, spirit strength or spirit adaptation. Spirit awareness allows someone to have a high intuition as to the presence of spirits. Spirit strength allows someone to channel their energy into a force, and it does not matter if someone is physically strong. And spirit adaptation allows someone to morph and use their energy for unique purposes like barriers or physical weapons.
Your character shouldn't be the unluckiest person in the room who has suffered unspeakable tragedy. Nor should they shit sunshine and rainbows, make them balanced and not overly cliche.
Your character sheet must include an anime picture, as this is an anime-based RP, visualization is very key.
Lastly, this is about having fun but this is also a commitment, don't apply if you're unsure of your availability. Respect my word as well as SoleAccord's. We have the first three arcs planned and we're looking forward to getting things rolling. Post here and once approved, you'll be allowed to post in the CS Tab. If you have questions, let us know. Please pick a good quality image so we can make you a banner. Also try and pick a pastel/light color-code for your character's dialog in the IC, include your choice in your CS response as I have in the CS Tab's example.
Overall the below sheet is very minimal though. Have fun!
Story:
Chapter One: Death Lurks in the Shadows
