A long time ago, Mankind was united for a single shining moment
when they made contact with a being calling itself Father.
Father was from beyond the farthest reaches.
A being of power so vast, it broke the laws of science.
And thus we found out its first terrible truth,
Gods Exist...
when they made contact with a being calling itself Father.
Father was from beyond the farthest reaches.
A being of power so vast, it broke the laws of science.
And thus we found out its first terrible truth,
Gods Exist...
Father gave gifts of knowledge of power to mankind
and for the treasured gifts mankind received, they worshiped it
They could never have known what Father really was.
And what Father had done to others before.
And thus we found out its second terrible truth,
Demons Exist...
and for the treasured gifts mankind received, they worshiped it
They could never have known what Father really was.
And what Father had done to others before.
And thus we found out its second terrible truth,
Demons Exist...
Following from deep space came a fleet so vast, a hate so deep, and a desire so strong
that it descended on the Earth as an all consuming storm.
The Earth, shattered. Mankind, shattered. Father's gifts could not prevent this.
Instead, Father took the survivors of this children into himself, bringing them to another place.
And thus we found out its third terrible truth,
Heaven Exists...
that it descended on the Earth as an all consuming storm.
The Earth, shattered. Mankind, shattered. Father's gifts could not prevent this.
Instead, Father took the survivors of this children into himself, bringing them to another place.
And thus we found out its third terrible truth,
Heaven Exists...
The survivors on their broken world came to a place that was new.
A place where planets, moons, stars all floated impossibly close to each other.
Between them, typhoon winds, miasma's of gas, seas of hanging waters, and monsters from out of nightmares
Above them all, other Titanic gods flew with uncaring, nebulous purpose,
and they brought with them their own worshipers on their own worlds. They hold similar stories.
And thus learned the final terrible truth,
We are trapped with them...
A place where planets, moons, stars all floated impossibly close to each other.
Between them, typhoon winds, miasma's of gas, seas of hanging waters, and monsters from out of nightmares
Above them all, other Titanic gods flew with uncaring, nebulous purpose,
and they brought with them their own worshipers on their own worlds. They hold similar stories.
And thus learned the final terrible truth,
We are trapped with them...
Welcome to Elysia
The Place where the Gods dwell,
Where all that remains of Creation resides within on a thousand worlds,
And nothing but Darkness, Chaos and Oblivion lie beyond those worlds.
Science and magic walk hand in hand in this mystical Realm
while a hundred petty mortal empires strive for dominance over each other.
Like it or not, you are chosen to be its Defenders,
Its Heroes.
Its necessary villains.
You have been EXALTED and you will defend Elysia.
You need only find a way to fly.
The Skies await you.
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Themes and Play-style
This is a Sci-Fi RP that holds elements of High Fantasy. I wanted to have a unique setting that follows aspects of Star Wars, Treasure Planet, Studio Ghibli Movies, Stellaris, Exalted Table Top Games, and numerous other sources. The theme is adventure, exploration, and danger. The Setting is designed so that a million dramas can occur, from Romance of Royals, the Swash-buckling Sky Pirates, to Military Companies meant to dispatch planet eating behemoths. Elysia is not a static or safe place. Chaos and change are ever present, almost as if the fate of the billions living within were at the whims of the gods that lord over them.
This Interest check is to not only give you the introduction to the setting and offer information about Elysia, but to see who would be interested in playing a story in this world. We wont be using systems to determine pass or fail, but it is my hope that those who join this RP will engage in collaboration and work together to discuss the most entertaining end. Everyone should have a chance to be a hero, a chance to stand out, after all that's what the Exalted are (Full Description Incoming). I'm looking for a few to start with, and if it works more will be invited. We shall see if we get there.
I picked a steam punk theme because I wanted a universe where EVERYTHING IS VIABLE. An arrow harms just as well as a gun, and a gun just as well as a lazer/ plasma/ whatever. While each type of technology is uniquely different, its aesthetic choices and themes that should be focused on rather than raw fire power. Additionally, magic is something that is ever present. It is a force in Elysia, a force that can be harassed in a hundred different ways to power artifacts that allow a million ton ships to fly, or teleport across Elysia. Those that have a way to do, use magic throughout their lives, those that do not make do with whatever science, grit, or reason they can come up with. And in all other cases, where magic fails, technology takes up the slack. While a mage and scientist have their differences in philosophy, neither can deny that magic can perform what science cant, and science offers an easier alternative when it can.
Science and magic uplift each other in Elysia. Sailships that ride the currents between planets fly next to rocket powered cruisers. It all just 'works' in Elysia.
Additionally, you do not have to play humans. There are hundreds of species in Elysia, and all of them different in form, function, or culture. Some of them are purists, others federation builders, others still are raiders. Elysia is designed to be a place lived in with discoveries around every corner. One species was once a race of mouse like creatures, whom have decided to surgically implant their brains into robot bodies. Another aquatic species wears suits filled with water, so they walk on land. Another species are merely walking piles of fungus, detecting the world only through smells. Dragons wearing power-armor. Hive-mind entities whose individuals all think as one. They live, fight, love, conquer, enslave, enlighten, entertain, and exist with eachother. I'd like to see how different races would react to each other.
A final note. Flying is going to be a major theme. Flying to other planets, flying over continents, dog fights, civilizations in massive city ships, flying is the way to travel in Elysia, and you will have that freedom too. No doubt the story will start on an airship or will quickly do so. Additionally you can have your own if you so desire, and this could be anything. Even mecha robots are fair game. But bare in mind, something that advanced is no doubt quite expensive to maintain. Again, the world has to feel lived in, and bigger ships require more crew.
There is two things that ARE NOT allowed in any form in this universe.
TIME TRAVEL! There could be powers involving time, looking into the past or trying to predict the future, but this is sketchy and unreliable at the best of times.
DEAD IS DEAD! There is no way to bring anyone back from the dead. Once they are gone, that's it. Legendary Heroes have tried, and it's considered a capital offense and the gravest of acts to try and do so.
Will add more as I make discords and put in lore notes below. For now, please show your interest and ask any questions of me.
Thank you for looking at this.
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Know the places you tread and prepare.
WIP