[OOC] Crestwood Hollow - A Superhuman Roleplay

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^{| ◼ G M: Lord Wraith | ◼ C O - G M ( S ): None | ◼ G E N R E: Superhuman, Modern Fantasy, School, Slice of Life | ◼ T Y P E: Linear with Sandbox Elements |}

G M N E W S & A N N O U N C E M E N T S:

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◼ 2018-10-11: Please note that the Relationship Template will be updated once a cast has been established but anyone who wants to can move ahead with it. It will be updated to include specific characters, colours and images however for ease of use at a later date. Additionally, NPC cast list is currently still in development and will be finished before the start of the IC.

P R E M I S E:

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^{"He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying."}

^{~Friedrich Nietzsche}

Situated along the Eastern Coast of the United States between Hampton and Portsmouth, Crestwood Hollow is a small New Hampshire city originally founded in the 1652, shortly before the infamous Witch Trials. Settled in the fertile Orlaith Valley, the city is home to a large rural area, boasting a very fruitful agricultural industry, with the city's largest export being the Golden Delicious Apple. Beyond the valley lies densely populated forests of oak, maple and cherry trees. This contributes to several lumber mills in the area that provide a secondary industry to the city. A quiet city, Crestwood Hollow has rarely seen a spike in crime although rates have been on a steady rise of recent months. Nothing however has been serious enough to prompt an immediate response from the city's police department or mayoral office.

With summer coming to an end, school is around the corner for many of Crestwood Hollow's youth. The majority of these students will be attending Mather Memorial High School, the largest secondary school in the city which collects the graduates from several elementary schools. Mather Memorial is known for several pioneering programs as it strives to encourage students to involve themselves with the world around them instead of the screen in front of them. Among these programs is a controversial program tailored specifically to Hyperhumans, people born with a mutation that has granted them special abilities. Enrolment in the program is on a volunteer basis and the creation of it has caused a large amount of controversy amongst the community out of fears that it would encourage the use of Hyperhuman abilities due to the focus on helping young Hyperhumans find their path in life and role in society.

Since the emergence of Hyperhumans in the eighties, there has been widespread fear-mongering and propaganda against Hyperhumans leading to the outlawing of the use of all Hyperhuman abilities. Laws were passed that prohibited Hyperhumans from positions of authority on suspicion of using their abilities to gain an advantage. Athletes and other competition driven professions were heavily screened. Due to the mutation involved in the creation of the Hype-Gene, Hyperhumans are by the presence of HZE ions. These ions are more prominent when Hyperhuman abilities are active and can be measured to determine how recently said abilities were used. Due to this, the policing and suppression of Hyperhuman abilities are possible.

The Hyperhuman Social Conscience Program starting this fall at Mather Memorial will be taught by recent staff addition, Jonas Lehrer. A former heavily accredited university professor, Jonas has taught at such prestigious institutes as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Columbia University. Jonas has brought his keen mind and generous ambition to Mather Memorial aiming to help the students find their focus in life, developing a social conscience and setting them on a path to a career they'll succeed in.

Only time will tell if he truly has their best interests at heart.

W E E K L Y D I S C U S S I O N:

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◼ W E E K 0 0 1: The world of Crestwood shows Hyperhuamns as being possibly one of the most oppressed races in history, they're unable to hold positions of authority nor able to use their gifts without fear of punishment. How does this affect your character and their relationship with society both as a whole and within the confines of a highschool social heirarchy? How has discovering that they are a Hyperhuman changed their worldview?

◼ W E E K 0 0 2: With the IC right around the corner, what are your hopes for the plot? What sort of conflicts are you hoping to face, whether external, internal or otherwise? Do you have any plans for your characters, any particular path you want to grow and develop on?

◼ W E E K 0 0 3: If your character was to get 'Freaky Friday'd in the IC, which other character would you want to end up body swapped with? What is your reasoning?

[Lord Wraith]

S E T T I N G:

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Situated along the Eastern Coast of the United States between Hampton and Portsmouth, Crestwood Hollow is a small New Hampshire city originally founded in the 1684, shortly before the infamous Witch Trials. Settled in the fertile Orlaith Valley, the city is home to a large rural area, boasting a very fruitful agricultural industry. The largest export of the city is the Golden Delicious Apple. Beyond the valley lies densely populated forests of oak, maple and cherry trees. This contributes to several lumber mills in the area that provide a secondary industry to the city.

To the North of the Orlaith Valley is the Great Bay Lake. From there, the River Shannon flows South from the lake then East through the center of the valley and right down the middle of the city. The downtown of Crestwood Hollow is split by the river with one street travelling East on the North side of the river, while on the South side the street only travels West. Located every few blocks is a draw bridge which both connects the city and separates it when the need arises for a ship travels upstream. Towering buildings look down on the river ranging from hotels to banks, to white collar firms and apartment complexes. The Northern side of the city is known for being rougher than its Southern Sister. The 'Beau' half of Crestwood Hollow is home to the Mather Park, in the middle of which is an ancient white oak known only as the Hanging Tree. The Southern half of the city, the 'Belle', is newer than the Beau and is home to several more residential areas than the North. The further South one travels in Crestwood Hollow, the more construction they seem to encounter as the city is constantly expanded to accommodate new subdivisions.

Towards the Eastern edge of the city, the Shannon empties into the Atlantic Ocean, flowing through the Crestwood Port before it is swept away by the tides of the Atlantic. Due to its location within the Orlaith, Crestwood Hollow has very few visits via train and does most of its imports through truck and ship. As such, the Port is often a thriving hub of life with new ships visiting each day. Several fisheries dot the piers but have fallen upon hard times in latter years due to over-fishing in the Atlantic. Numerous recreational boats fill the docks and full warehouses litter the boardwalks.

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Mather Memorial High School is Crestwood Hollow's largest secondary school in the city which collects the graduates from several of the city's more populated elementary schools. One of the oldest buildings in all of Crestwood Hollow, Mather Memorial was originally the city's courthouse when it was built in 1654, before being transformed into a county jail for a period of nearly a decade spanning from 1802 until nearly 1869.

Unfortunately, a fire brought down part of the building, resulting in numerous convicts being unleashed on the unsuspecting city proper. Opting not to rebuild a jail in the middle of the city, the building sat empty for nearly thirty years until a young architect wanting to make a name for himself opted to propose the building be revitalized and renewed as a school. In 1902, the school opened its doors under the original name of Mather Memorial Highschool before being rechristened as Eastern Crestwood Secondary School in the late nineties only to have the name reverted in the early 2000s.

Due to the long-standing history of the school, it comes as no surprise that many of the locals consider the building to be haunted. One of the most prominent local urban legends says that the large oak standing in the school's front courtyard was the very tree used to hang the men and women found to be witches during the Witch Trials. As Mather Memorial sits on the edge of Mather Park, this tree is the same white oak refered to as the Hanging Tree.

Due to its history, the building does show it's age. This is especially prominent in its tall architecture with a looming main entrance that casts a shadow on the stairs before it. The inside of the school is often stuffy, the air carrying a heavy musty odor that perforates every hallway. The original gymnasium has been transformed into an auditorium while an addition in the nineties added a proper gymnasium onto the school's west side. Outside this expansion are several basketball courts leading to track surrounding a multi-use field. This field is used for a variety of sports and when an event is held temporary bleachers can be erected on either side of the field.

The athletics facility is not the only recent addition to the school. Several portable units line the back of the school, added during the late nineties in order to increase teachable areas however most of these are used as storage currently. A technology wing was added to the east side of the school in the early 2000's. This wing includes state of the art computer labs along with wood working, welding facilities and even an auto shop. These facilities line the bottom of the wing, however the upper floor of the wing adds several new science classrooms and lecture rooms rendering the aforementioned portables null and void. At the rear of the main building is the cafeteria which looks down onto the park which shares the school's namesake. In order to encourage students to get outside on their lunch breaks, a balcony including an outside seating area was added to the cafeteria in 2013.

Like most secondary schools across North America, Mather Memorial offers a wide variety of teachables to its students outside of the mandatory core subjects. Additionally education is supplied in three levels of learning in order to ensure no student is left behind. This includes an essentials level for students who intend to go directly into the workplace after high school, an applied level for students who wish to attend community college and an academic level for students aiming to attend university. Some courses have no specified level and are open to all students but others require the student have certain prerequisites before they can enroll. Courses such as these often lead to graduates return to Mather Memorial for a fifth year, or as it commonly referred to as, a 'Victory Lap'.

H I S T O R Y:

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On October 18, 1967, Earth was hit with an immense Coronal Mass Ejection. During a total Lunar Eclipse, the sun emitted a massive interplanetary CME which doused the entire globe with high energy particles causing the largest and brightest occurrence of the aurorae ever recorded. Unfortunately, this also brought a geomagnetic storm which ravaged Earth’s electrical transmission lines, causing power outages on a global scale. It was on this day that the Earth nearly stood still, sitting in total darkness for nearly ten minutes before back up systems began to re-activate. Numerous regions around the globe were left in the dark well beyond that. Cities were powerless for nearly a week while some rural areas were forced to survive for nearly a month without power. This event left a death toll numbering in the tens of thousands becoming known as the Dark Eclipse.

However, the aftermath of the Dark Eclipse reached far further than anyone could have ever anticipated. The resulting effect of the high energy particles is a mutation appearing in one of every hundred thousand people. While public knowledge of the mutation remains vague, selected sects in the scientific community are aware of it and have dubbed the emergence of the mutation ‘Viriumosis’. In the more common jargon, the possession of a mutation is referred to as the ‘Hype-Factor’ or ‘Hype-Gene’. Collectively, these mutants are referred to as ‘Hyperhumans’.

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As the Cold War came to a close, humanity’s attention was turned to a new threat. One that was already in their homes, teaching their children and running their governments. As word of Hyperhumans became public knowledge a perpetual state of fear and paranoia took hold of the world. Neighbor was turned against neighbor and mother against her child as humanity’s pattern of fearing that which they didn’t understand continued.

Propaganda against Hyperhumans was widespread, especially in North America. Laws were passed that prohibited Hyperhumans from positions of authority on suspicion of using their abilities to gain an advantage. Athletes and other competition driven professions were heavily screened. Although there were those who chose to use Hyperhumans to their own advantage and more than one man or woman desperate to make a living allowed themselves to be drawn into the shadier side of things.

Activism and social conscious was pushed to an all-time high during this period as people fought to be treated as equals no matter their colour, sexuality, and abilities. Technology took leaps and bounds during this period as Hyperhumans with more subtle abilities were able to integrate into society and excel through their education and in their careers.

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Due to the emergence of Hyperhumans during the late 80’s, technology advanced at a rapid rate. The majority of Earth’s power is based upon nuclear fusion with coal-based energy completely phased out greatly reducing the amount of pollution present in Earth’s atmosphere. Roughly sixty-five percent of power is supplied by nuclear fusion while other clean energies make up the remaining thirty-five percent. Solar power makes up the majority of the secondary energy sources clocking in at twenty-five percent while wind makes up only five percent. The last five percent of energy sources is mixed between nuclear fission, hydroelectric and geothermal power.

Other advances in technology are rather notable among society. As of 2010, three-dimensional screens or holographic displays have become commonplace among consumer homes while the self-driving car has been made available to the public market as of 2015. Despite the original fear of Hyperhumans, advances in both law and peacekeeping technology have thus far kept any major superpowered crime at bay. Robotic K9 units along with autonomous patrol cars and synthetic officers have become the standard, especially among large cities.

Leniency towards Hyperhumans taking positions of authority has come a long way however still requires a lot of sacrifice on the part of the Hyperhuman. Hyperhumans who advance to such positions, be it a teacher or a manager are required to register themselves as a Hyperhuman and wear an ability suppression device while working. Additionally, they will be assigned a handler to monitor and report on their activities.

Special allowances are made when abilities enhance an individual's ability to perform their job to the betterment of their fellow man. This is with the reservation that the ability does not exert an unnatural influence over other people or harm them in any way. For example, advances in technology have been made possible due to Hyperhumans possessing enhanced intelligence and technopathy. Those with these abilities have often been both allowed and encouraged to use them in order to better perform their jobs.

B A C K G R O U N D:

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Hyperhumans are humans who have undergone a mutation process known as Viriumosis which leads to the creation of a ‘Hype-Gene’ and development of extranormal abilities. Viriumosis occurs when the high energy particles create an insertion and add one or more extra nucleotides into the host DNA. As insertions in the coding region of a gene may alter splicing of the mRNA, or cause a shift in the reading frame, this almost always leads to a significant alteration in the gene product. These alterations lead to a wide variety of effects which are often looked upon as super-human abilities.

While Viriumosis was only able to occur in the individuals who were alive during the Dark Eclipse, the Hype-Gene is able to be passed along through reproduction. This is a cumulative result of high energy particles stored within the donating parent's chromosomes. A portion of these particles is replicated and passed along to through genetic material resulting in the offspring going through Viriumosis in utero. Naturally, this leads to the creation of the 'Hype-Gene' in the offspring allowing them to display abilities akin to those of their parent(s).

A human born without a 'Hype-Gene' will not display, nor gain Hyperhuman abilities unless subjected to Viriumosis. Due to the technological constraints and the rarity of high energy particles, there is currently no way to artificially replicate the process which created the ‘Hype-Gene’ during the Dark Eclipse.

The 'Hype-Gene' isn't exclusively carried within either sex but is a dominant gene within both exponentially increasing the chances that the child of a Hyperhuman will be one themselves. However, due to a lack of willing subjects, there are no studies as to whether powers levels are greater or equal within children who have two Hyperhuman parents compared to those who only have one.

Hyperhuman abilities are incredibly diverse and more often than not allow the host to accomplish superhuman abilities. When a Hyperhuman is born, they have an unlimited potential as to what abilities they will develop. Hyperhuman abilities are not predetermined by parents but instead are developed during puberty in the majority of hosts. It is possible for those subjected to extreme trauma at a younger age to prematurely develop their abilities. Environment and circumstance surrounding the time of ability development will contribute to determining the host’s abilities. Due to the nature of Viriumosis, Hyperhuman abilities are closely linked to Earth’s Electromagnetic Spheres and could be considered to be strengthened through them. The more of these 'Hyperhumans' that are in close proximity, the weaker they become as they fight to draw from the same EM spheres.

Hyperhumans are discernable from regular humans through the presence of HZE ions in their body. These HZEs or 'hazies' fluctuate with the usage of the Hype-Gene meaning that the usage of Hyperhuman Abilities can be detected and residual HZEs can be tested to determine how recently abilities have been used. As Hyperhuman Abilities require HZEs, abilities can also be suppressed through electron overloading or irradiation. Enforcement agencies implore weapons and restraints which bombard the body with electrons in order to keep Hyperhumans suppressed and under control.

Many of these 'Hyperhumans' live their lives without knowing about their abilities, a few odd occurrences happening in times of heightened adrenaline. But there are the few who learn to embrace their nature and use their abilities to accomplish extraordinary feats.

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[Lord Wraith]

R U L E S A N D R E G U L A T I O N S:

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[1.1.0.] - As the GM, I reserve the right to deny, veto or otherwise reject any character application based on any number of factors that I find make the character unfit for this roleplay. This can include player history, perceived literacy, lack of understanding of the game's concept, unruly behavior in the iCheck/OOC or towards the GM, other players or simply a generally poor attitude. Other reasons for application denial will be listed in the following rules.

[1.2.0.] - All Character Sheets must be submitted to the GMs using the provided skeleton. Character Sheets which do not use the provided skeleton will be rejected and asked to comply with the set standard.

[1.2.1.] - Incomplete or in progress sheets should not be posted in the OOC nor should they be posted in the character tab. Completed sheets ready for review are the only character sheets which should be posted in the OOC.

[1.2.2.] - Completed sheets are to be posted in the Out of Character Thread for review until approved. Once approved you may move your sheet into the Character Thread for storage.

[1.3.0.] - You can create any superhuman mold you want with tact, but do not make your character well rounded. Give them weaknesses, flaws, and limitations in their skills and abilities, reasons to make them need a team or allies to support them. Additionally, give your character room to grow and develop. It's always fun to have a new power show up down the line, just give the GM a heads up first so it doesn't look like you're godmodding.

[1.4.0.] - Failure to adhere to any of the character creation rules will lead to rejection of the application with a citation of the broken rule(s). Critique will be given on Character Sheets which don't break any rules but aren't quite up to an acceptable standard. Please be willing to work with the GM in the event of this.

[1.5.0.] - A Discord will only be created for this RP if all players are willing and able to participate within it. In the event that this is not the case, the OOC will remain the primary medium for discussion and game announcements. Any player is welcome to reach out to me through my Discord found in my signature in the event that this is easier for than using the OOC or PMs.

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[2.1.0.] - Respect the Game Masters. The GM's words are to be adhered, don't argue or disregard them unnecessarily. If a GM asks you to stop doing something please do it. Likewise if a GM asks you to change something in your post please do it. Failure to adhere to any GM or Moderator requests will result in expulsion from the game.

[2.2.0.] - Respect the other players. Constructive criticism is fine, but flaming or trying to run players off just because you don't like the way they do things is not okay. Remember, it's the GM's job, not yours, to point out if there's a problem. If you feel that there is a problem, then contact a GM directly.

[2.3.0.] - Likewise any quarrels will be dealt with by the GMs. Don't take them out in the OOC, arguments should be dealt with between the two parties through private messaging. If the involved parties truly can't solve their issues a GM can act as an arbiter upon request.

[2.4.0.] - This is a thread for discussion of the roleplay, its characters and plots. This is not a Spam Thread but I do encourage you to have fun. Chat is allowed and encouraged but please try not to fill the OOC with numerous pages that have little to nothing to do with the roleplay itself. An active OOC generally means an active roleplay so feel free to chat up your fellow players about characters and events in the RP.

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[3.1.0.] - Absolutely no 'OOC' chatter in the In Character Thread. If you have a question or anything to explain there is an Out Of Character Thread provided. You have no excuse to make an 'OOC' comment in the IC and if done it will be heavily frowned upon.

[3.2.0.] - You are your character, so act like them. Create or portray their mannerisms, powers, and ideals to how they have been established in the game. BE the character, not just yourself with the character's powers. The notes section of your CS has been provided for such a reason, use it to help yourself remain consistent in character portrayals.

[3.3.0.] - Writing expectations for this roleplay are at least two (2) well developed paragraphs as a minimum per post. Three (3) to five (5) paragraph posts however would be awesome so long as you're not simply chewing the scenery. Proper spelling and grammar is also expected but small mistakes here and there are understandable. Blatant offenses will be called out.

[3.3.0.] - You are required to post at least once within ten (10) days after the GM Plot Post advances the RP. Extensions will only be given in extenuating circumstances. Please recognize your limitations before joining the RP, if you are unable to post once every ten days, then it's highly likely that you do not have enough time to keep up with the RP.

[3.3.1.] - In the event that you do miss the ten day deadline, your character will be listed as 'inactive'. After a further week (7 Days) of inactivity, your character will be expelled, and dealt with as necessary in the IC, whether killed or used as needed and then discarded. This whole process is simply easier if you just let the GM know if you're unable to keep up or simply have lost interest in the RP.

[3.3.2.] - If you find yourself in a plot with another player and they disappear, do your best to move on without them and quickly finish the arc to the best of your ability, or ask for the help of a GM.

[3.4.0.] - No God-Modding or metagaming. This refers to controlling or manipulating another player's character in way that is completely self-beneficial and not pre-approved by the other player. This also includes being untouchable against NPC characters as well as being all knowing. Keep your character humanized or risk being expelled from the RP.

[3.5.0.] - This is a Character Driven RP, and as such you are encouraged and expected to take charge of your character's sub-plots and storylines. This is a favourite rule of mine, and that said, there will be a heavy emphasis on collaborative activities and team building as well. The GMs will be leading the RP in the traditional sense with a driving plot and will ensure the RP keeps moving however we do want to see you develop your characters and produce your own plots. However we don't want to see you lock your character out of interaction and focus solely on your character and their 'world'. No one enjoys watching you play with yourself, it's always better to let someone else join in on the fun.

[3.5.1.] - Player Character's are not to be killed without permission nor that player's supporting cast members. It is fine to kill nameless NPC's, but PC's or important NPC's will require authorization by their creator except in the event of a GM event.

[3.6.0.] - Plots should not be completed in one or two posts. Your character should not be able to stop an entire robbery by themselves or put out a city block on fire with relative ease. That said obviously different power levels do apply so if you do manage to put out the fire, solve the cause of it. If you stop the robbery find out who hired the gang or what their motives were. If all else fails do some character development or show us some ‘Slice of Life’ moments for you character if you do solve a plot quickly.

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In this RP, I realize that relationships are a part of this. While I have no problem with this, I do want it kept a specific way to avoid breaking any rules. As part of RPG's rule, mature content is forbidden on the forums. You may however use the standard fade-to-black technique if you desire and that will be fine, just keep it PG-13/14A (May contain: violence, coarse language and/or sexually suggestive scenes.) both leading and following up. Please use your common sense if you're going to seek a relationship within the RP. You have been warned of my expectations on this matter and should you fail to follow through you will be asked to leave the roleplay and reported for breaking site rules.

F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S:

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_{0 0 1 || I S T H I S A N O R I G I N A L U N I V E R S E ?}

Yes, it is a hard reboot and adaption of my previous original universe RPs.

_{0 0 2 || D O R E A L W O R L D L O C A T I O N S E X I S T ?}

Simply yes, while Crestwood Hollow itself is a fictitious city, it is still set inside the very real state of New Hampshire and country known as the United States of America. Real world cities such as New York, San Francisco, all exist with no changes outside of the technological advancements made in the lore.

_{0 0 3 || C A N I M A K E A N O R I G I N A L C H A R A C T E R ?}

Yes, in fact, that would be preferable to adapting a character originally conceived for another RP. However, there is no penalty for re-using a character and it won't slow or affect your acceptance. I just prefer fresh ideas, especially with the Hyperhuman concept.

_{0 0 4 || H O W M A N Y P L A Y E R S W I L L T H E R E B E ?}

The aim is to gather four to six reliable players who will make up the group.

_{0 0 5 || W H A T K I N D O F P O W E R S C A N I U S E ?}

The ideal powersets will be those which allow the character to affect the world around them. Powers which leave the character with physical deformities will be given a low priority in acceptance as the RP is based on the players attending a public school. Throughout the RP, the character's abilities will grow so they should be written with development in mind.

_{0 0 6 || C A N I U S E M A G I C ?}

No, characters in this RP are required to be Hyperhumans only.

_{0 0 7 || C A N I U S E M O R E T H A N O N E C H A R A C T E R ?}

No. However, in the event that your character died in the IC, you may create a replacement player provided you weren't removed from the RP.

_{0 0 8 || C A N M Y C H A R A C T E R B E A N A N T A G O N I S T ?}

Your character should struggle with morality, after all suddenly being gifted with powers above those of mere mortals could lead to some overwhelming temptation whether to get revenge or use them for self-gain. But that said, your character should not spiral out of control, or at least the group should step in before then. The overall idea is that our characters do become heroes in the end.

_{0 0 9 || W H A T W I L L T H E P L O T B E L I K E ?}

The plot will follow a group of students who are being taught to embrace their Hyperhuman nature and learn to use their abilities. The group will ideally bond and grow together eventually leaving the classroom behind to protect their home from both others like them and forces no one has ever seen before.

[Harlequ]

It’s up and it looks great! CS will be done soon :)

[RoccanIronclad]

this isn't full yet is it?

[Lord Wraith]

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@RoccanIronclad

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[Almalthia]

Yay Character!!!!

Tempest

Tempest

_______________________________________________ Jocelyn Victoria Beatrice Harmon _______________________________________________ Age 16 | ♀ | Heterosexual _______________________________________________ Physical Profile ___________________________________ [+] //Basics: • Height | 5' 10" • Weight | 150 lbs. • Caucasian | Porcelain • Hair Colour | Auburn chestnut • Eye Colour | Grey //Piercings/Tattoos/Scars: None • Example | Description Abilities, Skills and Resources ___________________________________ [+] //Abiliites: • Meteorological Manipulation | Joss can sense, create, shape and manipulate weather, i.e. the meteorological patterns, creating rain, wind, hail, lightning, snow, sleet, fog and temperature changes. This includes the ability to generate various natural phenomena or control the intensity of the weather in highly concentrated (inside room) or vastly extended (continental) areas. There are four main factors of Weather manipulation: Air Manipulation - for wind and related effects. Electricity Manipulation - lightning in all variations. Thermal Manipulation - make it cold or hot. Water Manipulation - rain, snow, fog etc. • Limitation(s) | Joss' power is emotion-based, and therefore it becomes unstable if she gets emotional. At present she is not able to control the weather after she cause the effects to manifest, she is able to use the effects but not cancel them as of yet. She can use effects present already but as of yet is unable to cancel them. • Weakness(es) | Joss is a teenager and hormones are wonky. Her perception of life is skewed as with all teenagers. She has a temper problem and mood swings for her result in weather changes. She loses it if you threaten her friends and family. She also has an overdeveloped sense of justice and any perceived slight to justice, her or a stranger, gets her temper going. //Skills: • Tai Chi | Tai chi (taiji), short for T'ai chi ch'üan, or Taijiquan (pinyin: tàijíquán; 太极拳), is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. The term taiji refers to a philosophy of the forces of yin and yang, related to the moves. Though originally conceived as a martial art, it is also typically practiced for a variety of other personal reasons: competitive wrestling in the format of pushing hands (tui shou), demonstration competitions and achieving greater longevity. As a result, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims with differing emphasis. Some training forms of tàijíquán are especially known for being practiced with relatively slow movements. //Paraphenalia: • Cell phone | HTC One

Appearance Details ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Joss is tall and lithe but not without curves (36-22-36). She has freckles. She is most often seen in skin tight leggings, graphic tees, crop tops, boots or tennis shoes. Character Synopsis ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Joss is a little town country girl from Pilot Grove, MO. Her family owned a farm and she joked that she was probably related to half the town. It was a sleepy little town that really only had a corner store a church and a pool. She was the oldest of four with two brothers behind her, two years and four years younger, and a sister seven years younger than her. Her powers manifested at the age of thirteen when one of the boys in her class wouldn't leave her alone. For weeks he had teased her about her hair, being the only redhead for generations she got a lot of attention, and she'd had enough. After school walking home he finally got under her skin. He knocked her brother over and the sky darkened as she vented her rage verbally. Lightning struck a nearby old silo and the kids scattered. This incident was followed by more. She was pulled out of school when one incident of a microburst blew in windows and she was yet again in a rage. She was recommended to take a martial art and she chose Tai Chi due to the movements. Unfortunately things did not get better. Joss' parents looked into what would help their daughter and they decided to join the Hyperhuman Social Conscience Program. Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Joss is the protector of the underdog. She has a heart of gold. She's outgoing and likes to make friends. She's quick to her temper but is making progress with the Tai Chi. She loves to read and likes to make people laugh. Miscellaneous ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Father: James Harmon-38 Living. Mother: Olivia Harmon-36 Living. Brother: Raymond Harmon-14 Living. Nicholas Harmon-12 Living. Sister: Daphne Harmon-9 Living.

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[BoyMom69035]

Airmed

AIRMED

_______________________________________________ Ivy Marie Harper _______________________________________________ 17 |♀ | Heterosexual _______________________________________________ Physical Profile ___________________________________ [+] //Basics: • Height | 5’4” • Weight | 120 lbs. • Ethnicity | Ivory • Hair Colour | Ginger • Eye Colour | Forest Green //Piercings/Tattoos/Scars: • None Abilities, Skills and Resources ___________________________________ [+] //Abiliites: • Hyperhuman Ability | Ivy has the ability to restore biotic organisms to optimal health. This means that she can heal damaged or withered organisms, wounds, broken bones, low vitality, and diseases/poisoning. However, the afflicted must be alive, even if just barely, for her ability to work. If the afflicted is, or has died, it would transcend healing and require resurrection. • Limitation(s) | There are several limitations to Ivy’s ability. Though she can heal others relatively quick, when it comes to healing herself, it takes a little more time. Though it is possible. In order for her ability to work, she has to have some sort of physical contact with the afflicted. She cannot heal someone that has died. • Weakness(es) | Any wound/damage she heals from others, transfers into/onto her. //Skills: • Cooking | Having parents who worked constantly, Ivy's grandmother taught her how to cook. She can make quick easy things, as well as harder, more time consuming things. Ivy also love to bake. As a girl with a constant sweet tooth, she can make cakes, pies, cookie and the like. //Paraphenalia: • Cell Phone | A Samsung Galaxy 7

Appearance Details ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Ivy stands at roughly 5'4" and weighs 120 lbs. Her skin is the color of Ivory, sprinkled with a healthy dose of freckles. Her eyes are a forest green with random nrown spots in them, and her hair is a natural ginger, falling to her mid back. She has a bit of a pear shaped figure, small feet (a size 6 in womens), and has a healthy muscle mass for her size. Her nose is narrow, but fits her heart shaped face perfectly. Character Synopsis ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Ivy practically grew up in Crestwood, her family having moved there when she was 3 or 4. Her mother, Irene, worked long hours at the hospital as an OR Nurse. Her father, Logan, was a firefighter, also working long hours. Needles to say, her grandmother, Joan, watched after her most of the time. Teaching her how to cook, how to sew, helping her with her homework. The woman was practically a second mother to Ivy. Despite that, she often felt alone, having no siblings and no friends. At least, not until she met Noah, the boy that lived next door to them. The pair quickly became inseparable, and we're hardly ever seen apart. They could always be found playing in the rain, running around the yard, or just about anything kids did. Unfortunately, their fun didn't last. The pair slowly started to drift apart. Increasingly so, when Ivy discovered she wasn't quite as normal as she thought she was. Around the time Ivy was in middle school, Ivy discovered that she had the ability to heal wounds. It happened, when her grandmother had gotten into a nearly fatal car accident on her way home from the store. A younger man had swerved to avoid hitting a cat that had ran into the middke of the road, and ended up hitting Joan head on. She had spent months in the hospital, Ivy visiting her everyday she could. On one such day, Ivy had been sitting beside her grandmother, holding her hand while she slept. Her eyes kept glancing at a particularly bad bruise around her eye. It was terribly dark, and when her eyes were open, the white, was red. Eventually, Ivy’s eyes rested on the bruise, thinking, wishing it would go away. Seconds later, Ivy felt a sharp pain in her eye. She reached her hand up to touch around it, but immediately pulled her hand back. It was extremely sensitive to the touch. When she looked back at her grandmother, she noticed that the bruise was slowly disappearing. In disbelief, Ivy looked closer, and sure enough, it continued to fade. But the pain in her own eye got worse. She immediately released her grandmother's hand and raced to the bathroom, examining herself in the mirror. Sure enough, her own eye was bruised, while her grandmother's was nearly gone. Of course, questions rose at home and school, and unable to lie, Ivy told people what had happened. Some of them thought she was full of shit and asked if her dad had beat her, while others left her company completely, knowing what she told them was true. It was out now. She was one of the Hypers, and she lost friends left and right. Until one particular day after school. Ivy had been in a sour mood, having been sick of the kids at school. People she had been friends with for years, suddenly just decide to abandon her because she has some special ability. They were acting as if she never existed now. She was out for a walk, when a dog crossed paths with her. At first, she was cautious of him. He was beautiful, no doubt, but a strange nonetheless. When she realized he was as friendly as could be, and didn't seem to have a home (As he always seemed to come and visit her), she named him Shadow, for his dark fur. Day after day, the dog would come sit with her, or walk with her, and she would talk to him as if he were a human. She began smiling more and dismissing the way things at school went, something easier said than done. Nearly out of high school, a new program came along. The Hyperhuman Social Conscience Program. It was mostly out of curiosity that she decided to join. Ivy was skeptical that there was anyone that would/could help people like her, but she joined anyways, filled with the slightest bit of hope. Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Ivy is normally a quiet, reserved individual around people that she doesn't know. However, around those that she does know, she is lively and spunky. She loves to laugh and let loose when appropriate, and loves a cheesey joke as much as the next person. Ivy hates confrontation, but will try her best to handle things in a peaceful manner before resorting to any violence. Despite that, she's the sort of person that always tries to find the good in everyone, even when they've given her reason after reason to believe there Jan any. Miscellaneous ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Any other information or notes you wish to add or find relevant.

[Aeolian]

Benjamin

Passover

_______________________________________________ Benjamin Samuelle Hope _______________________________________________ 17 | ♂ | Homosexual _______________________________________________ Physical Profile ___________________________________ [+] //Basics: • Height | 5'-10" • Weight | 165 lbs • Ethnicity | Afro-Jewish British • Hair Colour | Black • Eye Colour | Light-Brown //Piercings/Tattoos/Scars: • Example | His ears are pierced, he has a scar on his left temple, and he has a tattoo of the number 9764 on the back of his neck. This was his late father's birthday(September 7, 1964). Abilities, Skills and Resources ___________________________________ [+] //Abiliites: • Hyperhuman Ability | Intangibility • Capabilities | Benjamin possesses the ability to pass through solid matter and objects by passing his atoms through the spaces between the atoms of the object through which he is moving. In this way, he and the object through which he is passing can temporarily merge without interacting and each is unharmed when he has finished passing through the object. He can share his intangibility with other objects and even people by maintaining physical contact with them through the duration. • Limitations and Weakness(es) | Since he is unable to breathe while intangible, he can only continuously phase through solid objects for as long as he can hold his breath. As he is still relatively new to his powers, denser materials are more difficult for him to phase through, sometimes causing him pain during the process. Solidifying while in an object could cause serious injury if not death. As it is an active ability, if he can't see an attack coming, he can't phase through it. Aside from HZE suppression technology, he is especially susceptible to electricity, as it tends to bridge the molecules back together, disrupting and stopping his ability in the process. //Skills: • Gardening | He finds gardening therapeutic and relatable. There's an appeal to cultivating something from one's bare hands and continued dedication, watching it grow and develop into something magnificent and beneficial. Gardening represents his philosophy on life. You cultivate an idea and watch it flourish over time through hard work and perseverance. "From a seed, to a rose", he likes to say. //Paraphenalia: • Flip Phone | He doesn't see the need for anything beyond that. • A Book | Benjamin can almost always be found with a book in his hands. Currently, he is reading a self-growth book called "The Beast Within" by Babs Caplan.

Appearance Details ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Benjamin is a handsome young man with sandy tan skin and brown hair, often kept short. His eyes are light brown and almond, with a resting look of contemplation and longing. He has full lips, an oval face, prominent eyebrows, and a bulbed nose notably inherited from his father. His protruding ears and bright face give him a somewhat elf-like appearance. He is of an average height, and his body is slim and toned like a swimmer, though notably missing the muscle definition of someone who actually exercises. He generally wears clean attire, a polo and khakis is usually his go to, though sometimes sweaters as well. Character Synopsis ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Born and raised for most of his life in the UK by a British mother and a Jewish father, Benjamin is the second oldest of 4, having one older brother and two younger brothers, Solomon Jr.(20), Danior(15) and Malachai(9). His mother worked as a psychotherapist and his father was in the military. Because of this, he didn't get to see his father very often. Despite this, Benjamin had always admired his parents, but especially his father, who had always taught him the value of knowledge, continued growth, and how to be a responsible man. However, it wasn't until his father died in duty, that his powers activated. The day after the funeral, he was plagued by a haunting nightmare and when he woke up, he found himself on the basement floor with a gash on his temple and a broken ankle. Once he recovered, every night he would use his newfound ability to quietly sneak out the house in order to visit his father's grave, talking and ranting to him as though he had never departed. This nightly ritual went on for months. But unfortunately, his mother had no such solace. Unable to bury the pain of her husband's death and in much dire need of a fresh start, Benjamin's mother moved them to Crestwood Hollow after an extensive search for a new school lead to the discovery of the The Hyperhuman Social Conscience Program. Though voluntary, she made Benjamin's participation mandatory. Furthermore, it was here that she was finally able to live her life long dream of opening her own psychotherapy practice. But in the end, she is hoping that Benjamin can start over as well and become a happier individual. He probably took the death of his father the hardest. Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Composed, soft-spoken, practical, and no-nonsense, Benjamin is an insightful and pensive individual who puts education and hard-work above all else. He is incredibly pragmatic and sensible, and is the type to get things done right the first time, as he can become very impatient and hates wasting his time. To him, knowledge and self-growth is power, and anything else that might subvert from that is a waste of time and effort. Though his eyes are sparkling and seem warm and inviting, in actuality, he is rather shy, cold, and distant. Benjamin has a hard time expressing his emotions to others and prefers to remain studious and nose deep in his studies. He sometimes does his peers homework for pay, as he is not completely opposed to stepping outside the box. Though he generally sees himself to be more intelligent than his peers, he does see the potential in them and can become frustrated when they do not seize it or realize it themselves. In this regard, he can become rather imperious and controlling, as he does not tolerate failure, especially for himself, and is willing to jeopardize his morality in order to achieve his goals. For the rare few who have managed to penetrate his icy outer exterior, he is very sensitive, gentle, and loyal to them, probably to a fault. Benjamin continues to think dearly of his departed father and wants to follow in his will in order to exert himself for the remainder of his living family. He will stand up against anyone who dare speak ill of his father. Miscellaneous ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ He is openly gay, though makes no effort to make it a point or topic of discussion. He has never had a boyfriend or even been kissed yet. Speaks with a British accent. Following in his father's jewish heritage, he prays three times a day(morning, afternoon, and evening). Benjamin's Family - Father (Deceased) - Solomon Hope Sr. (Former military lieutenant) - Mother - Georgette Hope nee Okonedo (Psychotherapy practitioner) - Older Brother - Solomon Hope Jr (20) (College student. Living on campus) - Younger Brother - Danior Hope (15) (New student at Mather Memorial High School) - Youngest Brother - Malachi Hope (9) (School student)

[Bee]

Mei

Mei

_______________________________________________ Chan Kai Mei _______________________________________________ 17 | ♂ | Pansexual _______________________________________________ Physical Profile ___________________________________ [+] //Basics: • Height | 5'08" • Weight | 130 lbs • Ethnicity | Chinese (Fair-Yellow) • Hair Colour | Black • Eye Colour | Brown //Piercings/Tattoos/Scars • Example | N/A (despite the faceclaim) Abilities, Skills and Resources ___________________________________ [+] //Abiliites: • Hyperhuman Ability | Pyrokinesis, also known as the fire manipulation. Mei has the power to manipulate fire with a touch of her fingertips. So long as there is a source of fire within her vicinity, whether it'd be a mere barrel fire or a full on inferno, she is able to bend it to her will and have do anything she wishes, up to but not limited to incinerating everything in her path. The fire that she manipulates is able to take on many forms, shapes, and sizes, however she is not as adept with certain forms as she is with others. • Limitation(s) | As previously stated, Mei requires some sort of fire near her of adequate size to do something effective. A measly match may not be able to help her take out a target. However, even with a sufficient source, accuracy and control is also not guaranteed. There is a chance that she may lose control of the fire and be unable to have it do what she wants to do. The bigger the source, the higher her chances of losing control there is. Additionally, she cannot uphold her pyrokinesis for too long. It doesn't take long for her to tire. Luckily, her stamina and endurance have been steadily increasing as she gets used to her skills and more adept to it. Whether she is ready for an rigorous engagement, however, is yet to be tested. • Weakness(es) | As per the laws of nature, water is Mei's biggest weakness. Drenching her in water is the fastest way to neutralize her and render her useless until she dries off. She has to be perfectly dried out in order to use her abilities to their highest potential. Using her fire skill also leaves her incredibly vulnerable from the rear. She needs someone to watch her back otherwise it is very easy to take her out when isolated. //Skills: • Wing Chun | Growing up in Hong Kong, martial arts were incredibly common no matter where you looked. Whether it'd be the television and film industry or random gangsters getting into fights on the streets. Hand to hand combat was the norm where she grew up. As a result, her parents put her into Wing Chun knowing that it would help her out, as well as be a way to dump her for a few hours while her parents spent some time alone. She has not practiced the martial art for a while, but rest assured that she still remembers a thing or two. • Computers | Mei has quite the ability with computers. It isn't on the level where she can hack anything and everything she wishes, but she is able to maneuver her way through various interfaces and figure out what it is she needs to press to get something to work. Mei also has a knack for fixing them, so long as the issue is software-based and not hardware-based. //Paraphenalia: • iPhone XS Max | Don't judge. The later the better. • Backpack | Mei typically carries things like her laptop (a 2017 Space Gray MacBook Pro) and a few items that may or may not be related to personal upkeep and hygiene.

Appearance Details ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Mei's most iconic feature is her lithe figure. It is stemmed from the rather harsh beauty standards she was upheld to as a child, where she was berated for being fat despite being a healthy weight. Additionally, much like her fellow exchange students, she often wears the most expensive streetwear brands. Colors and material don't matter as much as the brand and style do. She owns a few shirts that have a phrase that she does not know the meaning of, sometimes they end up being quite vulgar. it plays well into her general attitude and demeanor, making it easier for her to play off the fact that she just straight up doesn't know what it means. Character Synopsis ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Born and raised in Kowloon, Hong Kong, Mei was the child of a government executive and a member of the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption. The immediate conflict between her parents' occupations meant that relations at home weren't really that good. Fighting was the norm back then as her parents tried to word things in a way that would not incriminate themselves or anyone else. The tension had been so bad that if her parents weren't fighting then there was nothing but silence and other forms of emotional abuse going on. It was hard for Mei to get the attention of her parents as they were more focused on not tipping off each other rather than tending to the needs of their daughter. That was why as Mei grew up, they usually dumped her off at whatever activity they could. Camps, extra classes, martial arts, whatever to get her out of the house and out of the noxious environment her parents had created. But as she had gotten older, it had become harder to find things to put her in, compounded with her growing rebellious attitude, she had become yet another thorn in her parents' side as they still snaked around and made sure nothing that they didn't need to know slip out of their mouths. It was starting to become dangerous as the majority of Mei's peers had caught wind of her parents' relationship due to the overzealous Hong Kong paparazzi industry. To make things worse, Mei's pyrokinesis powers were discovered sometime during primary education after an accident involving a bunsen burner and a marshmallow. The paparazzi was soon on the Chan family, and more pressure was created on the family, creating more and more cracks within their already weak foundation as tensions got worse between her parents. It was soon decided that it was better for the whole family to ship Mei off somewhere else, which was what landed her in the hyperhuman program as that was the best course of action for her. Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Mei has one of the worst cases of resting bitch face anyone has ever seen. Rightfully so, since she is most known for her rather cattish disposition. It mostly comes from her disdain for the rather artificial environment that is most prevalent in places such as this. Needless to say, Mei doesn't mesh well with how fake everyone tends to be. She keeps it real, and she makes it clear she doesn't like you. You can count the people she is actually fond of on one hand, mostly consisting of people in her "clique" as that is where she is most comfortable. Her demeanor knows no bounds, either. Whether it'd be the school administration, her teachers, or even her peers. If she doesn't like what you're doing, she'll call you out on it. This has created a rather unsavory reputation among the school staff, considering her to be one of the biggest delinquents around, despite her not actually stirring much trouble outside of class.

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[Dion]

Jiao-long Wenrong

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Alternative 1, alternative 2. _______________________________________________ Jiao-long (Jiao) Wenrong _______________________________________________ 17 | ♂ | Heterosexual _______________________________________________ Physical Profile ___________________________________ [+] //Basics: • Height | 5'8" • Weight | 155 lbs • Ethnicity | Chinese • Hair Colour | Black • Eye Colour | Brown //Piercings/Tattoos/Scars: • Industrial snake | An industrial-style piercing stylized after a serpent. Abilities, Skills and Resources ___________________________________ [+] //Abilities: • Hyperhuman Ability | Osteokinesis Osteokinesis is, as the name implies, the manipulation of bone material within the body of the host. Applications vary ranging from the violent (the use of bones for weaponry) to the helpful (utilizing knowledge of bones in hospitals). This works through the unique control the host has over the growth of bonecells and thus allows them to control to a very fine level the growth of bones in general within their own body. Osteokinesis has an easy and a difficult side. The creation of bonecells and, thus, bones is considered easy, as the process occurs naturally in those who have not yet realized their power and can result in growths occurring even if the host is not actively utilizing their power consciously (i.e. a child could grow bones without realizing it). This is relatively unproblematic until the bone pierces the skin. It is much harder to decelerate, or even completely stop the growth of bones, which requires more practice and awareness of the process that is osteokinesis. Once this process is mastered, however, a user can control the growth of their bones and completely pause it, stop it, or create more bones at will. Secondarily, a user has a control over the density of their bones through the amount of bonecells used within the bone as well as the structure. This allows them to create weak, strong, light, or heavy bones. Of course, this is relative to the actual bone being created -- bones as strong as reinforced steel will most likely not be an occurence. • Limitation(s) | The creation of bones, while not directly exhausting, is draining in the long term. The constant creation of bonecells puts a strain on the body as the bonecells have to be created from something -- they cannot be materialized from literal nothing, and as such, require a resource. Luckily this resource is available within the body and those who live a decently healthy lifestyle are likely to experience no real problems with this unless they really strain themselves. That said, a user that is engaged in, say, a prolonged fight or training session will likely feel themselves drained of energy and will need to rest to regain their strength in the same way one would need to rest to regain their energy after a marathon -- only osteokinesis is much more tiring in a shorter term. • Weakness(es) | In the end bone is just bone and while bone is naturally quite strong (it has to be) there are limitations to this strength. Resistance to cutting/piercing motions are quite good -- bone is sturdy and hard and not easy to cut or pierce with, say, a knife. Blunt forces are much better equipped to deal with bones and could, with enough force, shatter it. While normal sources of vibration are likely not enough to do any damages to the bones, particularly high-powered sources (such as that of a hyperpower, for example) might be able to crack or even completely shatter the bone too. //Skills: • Economics | While Jiao is not really that amazing at it, his family background in the steel-production in Hong-Kong and the ownership of a variety of factories related to that business required him (if familial pressures can be seen as 'requirements') to take classes in economics. Frankly, he hated it, and doesn't really understand it on a grander scale (such as macro-economics), but if one were to say name a random theory or formula, it might be very well possible he'd understand it. His lack of actual mastery of this skill begins to explain his transfer to a hyper-human oriented program. • Shotokan Karate | Stereotypes aside Jiao was actually quite proficient at Shotokan karate, but it was most likely not his talent that brought him to his 2nd Dan before leaving -- it was probably his family name and wealth. Like with most things, he quickly got bored and decided to leave after his 2nd dan, and pursue another martial art -- one that he followed a similar process in, before leaving again. His actual skill in the martial art has most likely rusted since then. • Dissimulation | Essentially, the ability to lie and conceal his true thoughts, emotions, or character. Coming from a family like Jiao-long requires you to be able to either be a perfect son, or a perfect liar. Lacking the personality or desire to be a perfect son, Jiao instead opted to become a good liar. Hiding his true thoughts, emotions, and his miscreant character has since become second nature to him. Mind you, this does not mean he lies a lot, or at all -- his presence in a new country with people he honestly cares very little for has emboldened him to be himself if anything. //Paraphenalia: • iPhone X | His papa is rich and he's not afraid to flaunt it. • Clothing | Expensive designer streetwear, probably.

Appearance Details ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Jiao-long is a quite recognizable person -- most likely because he always looks indifferent or angry, and wears flashy brands and color combinations that normally belong on some kind of streetwear fashion event where hypebeasts gather to see the latest version of the Supreme redbox logo shirt. He is not typically handsome, he is not tall (well, not for an American) and doesn't look body-builder buff. Quite the opposite, really. This is a complete juxtaposition to the way he carries himself, as he walks around like he owns the place. Overly confident, in a nonchalant 'I don't care' type of way, like he knows he's better than you and doesn't care whether you realize it or not. Of course, whether he truly feels this way or is just putting up a façade is up in the air -- however, given his background, it is not unlikely he truly believes it. Character Synopsis ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Jia-long Wenrong was born to two upstanding members of Hong Kong society. His father worked for his uncle in the steel business, on which their family had a firm steel grip which came quite close to the definition of a monopoly. His mother was from another upstanding family that dealt in soy sauce -- a business that did not seem particularly glamorous, but had raked in millions. Neither of his parents were close to the family fortune, having been second or even third in line to take over as family head. Perhaps it was for the best, as they were removed from the limelight to some degree. Jiao thus grew up in a rich family where he was expected to follow in his fathers footsteps and become part of the business, doing whatever his father did (which was, frankly, a whole lot of nothing and a few meetings to break up the monotony of doing nothing). That included a foreign education, since saying you were from Harvard was a bit more prestigious than saying you were from a local university, and facing the truth, these families cared more about prestige than the actual knowledge you obtained here. He was sent to an international school at a young age and enrolled in an international highschool, but complications involving his hyper-human ability made this process more difficult than it had to be. He was 'a late bloomer' when it came to his power, courtesy of the insane overpopulation in Hong Kong and the Asian region in general, however, the complications threw mud in the face of his enrolment in the international highschool. It was instead decided that he'd be shipped off to America to enrol in a highschool in the middle of nowhere which just so happened to be one of the first to have an actual hyperhuman program of sorts. The details didn't stick out to him so much, but escaping his family and Hong Kong was a welcome change. So, he shipped out. Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Jiao is quite confident to the point to where it might be (mis)construed as arrogance. Whether it truly is arrogance is up to the beholder -- Jiao certainly seems to think he's the shit. This also means he thinks he doesn't have to put up with anyone, or anything. What this means in practice is that he cliques up with those 'like him,' namely the rich and, well, the Chinese, especially those from mainland China rather than American-born Chinese people. They have to have money after all. Anyone else is a peasant to him. He's also not particularly good at keeping up with housework and the like, doing it when he feels like it, much less when he has to. Even the courtesy of copying someone elses homework is something he considers below him, and he expects the teachers to just put up with him not doing it. ("Do you know who my dad is? I don't need to do homework!")

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[Hillan]

Marcus Weston

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_______________________________________________ Marcus Nathaniel Weston _______________________________________________ 17 | ♂ | Heterosexual _______________________________________________ Physical Profile ___________________________________ [+] //Basics: • Height | 6 foot, 1 inch. • Weight | 176 lbs • Ethnicity | Caucasian • Hair Colour | Brown • Eye Colour | Green Abilities, Skills and Resources ___________________________________ [+] //Abiliites: • Hyperhuman Ability | Gravity Manipulation: Marcus is able to manipulate the force of gravity on himself and in areas around him. This means lowering the local gravity or increasing it for desired effects. More notably, though, Marcus is able to change the direction of the gravity in a more central area around himself, allowing him to for instance make Gravity pull you upwards - away from the planet, rather than to the ground. He does this by supercharging the Graviton in the air and clustering them together, each of these clusters causes a greater gravitational pull than that of the planets. This can for instance be used to feign a simpler, less agile form of telekinesis, as he can move things by moving the cluster the thing is moving towards. Marcus has an internal gravoscope that protects him largely from the negative affects of altering gravity on the human body, by internalizing gravitons he's able to subvert most of the organ-crushing, spine-shattering aspects of changing the hold of gravity on the human body. • Limitation(s) | Marcus has only ever displayed increasing gravity slightly, having more success in moving it's hold, or loosening it. His powers are always entirely centralized on himself, making him able to manipulate how gravity affects him, and a small area around him naturally, generating clusters to move other things is a lot harder and requires intense concentration, making his powers not particularly fit for offensive capabilities at this time. • Weakness(es) | While Marcus's body's resistance to the dangers of gravity's enhanced, he's far from immune. Odds are, his powers are gonna hurt him a lot more than they would hurt anyone else. His powers offers him no superhuman attributes, he's just as vulnerable to getting shot, burned, stabbed, crushed, smacked or humiliated as anyone else. //Skills: • Science: | Physics in particular. Marcus has a natural fascination with physics and math, probably due to how vital it is to his life and everyday living. Science is his strongest subject amongst a whole pile of A+'s. Soccer: | Marcus has played soccer for as long as he can remember - his father took him to Europe a lot as a kid, and that's where he initially learned to love the sport. Politics: | Marcus is, and has been for 3 years straight, the Class Rep and with this year looks like he's going to become student body president. His father's big into politics, and so was his mom, so it's always been important to him. Hyperhuman weaponry: | Marcus's father - Nathan is one of the leaders in anti-Hype weaponry and was one of the first to mass manufacture the Restriction Collars and incubation holding cells that today have become the standard in fighting Hyperhuman dissidents. Marcus certainly doesn't know the entirety of the inner workings of these tools, but he knows more about them than the average 17 year old. Judo: | Marcus has studied Judo in his free time for the past eight years. He's a brown belt. //Paraphenalia: • Phone | Latest model Smartphone. • Mustang GT 2014 | A couple year old model Mustang GT. • Inhibitor Bracelet | Electron bracelet that suppresses his abilities that he's worn for the past four years. Of his father's company's design. Looks like a smartwatch.

Appearance Details ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Marcus is tall, well built and fairly handsome in a boyscout kind of way. Nobody would think that Marcus is a bad boy, and they'd be right for doing so. His life's been pretty good. He comes from good money, his father is incredibly successful and he's a driven, well taken care off young man. It's plain to see all of these things in the way he carries himself, the way he talks and the way he dresses. His style's comprised of good brand clothes, nothing too fancy but nothing shabby, either. Jeans, T-shirt, hoodie, jacket. He doesn't wear any piercings and has no tattoos currently. Character Synopsis ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Marcus is a rather straight forward, popular and morally upstanding young man. People call him 'boyscout' on occasion. He is by the book and very responsible and reliable. This is kind of contradictory to his background in the top 1 percent, his father a billionaire and his mother a lawyer before her death when Marcus was a child. Marcus isn't a particularly spoiled young man, perhaps due to the humble pie he's been served more than once. His father's job makes Marcus's identity as a Hyperhuman quite the issue and reflects poorly on his father's work and stature. Marcus is a Straight A student, captain of the soccer team and class president for all of his years in a row and this year is hoping to become Student body president. Well, that was before this summer when his bracelet broke and he accidentally used his powers during judo practice. No one was hurt, so his only punishment was a fine for doing so. Him quickly being outed as a hyperhuman has started a chain reaction of negative events on his life that's only started. He's joining the class because he wants to build a support network of other Hypes. He's in a position of power, financially and socially where him outing himself as a Hype has a lesser effect than it would have on others in less fortunate situations. He's trying to become a pillar in a community his family's directly opposed to and wants to work for Hyperhuman rights in society - thinking this is a good place to start. Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Simply put, Marcus is a friendly, helpful and kind young man. He's got little intention of hurting anyone and cares about other people in a genuine, non fabricated way. He's a bit childish and playful and isn't above pulling pranks on people in good spirits. His one downfall is social situations is perhaps that he's too nice. His non partisan way of thinking and ideas of truth and justice might make him seem bland in a world of edgy people with very polarized opinions. He believes in protecting the weak, helping those who are down and doing everything in his power to make tomorrow a little better than today. Miscellaneous ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ His fur allergy makes him not much of an animal lover. Plays quite a bit of Super Smash Melee, well, Project M, technically.

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[Lord Wraith]

Great looking sheets everyone! Roman and I will begin reviewing them ASAP! Since today is Friday, I only have a half day so I should have plenty of time to look the sheets over, create my own and answer any questions you may have.

[Mirandae]

Esther

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_______________________________________________ Esther Helena Whäner _______________________________________________ 15 | ♀ | Uncertain _______________________________________________ Physical Profile ___________________________________ [+] //Basics: • Height | 4'-11" • Weight | 105 lbs • Ethnicity | German (White) • Hair Colour | Dark • Eye Colour | Dark //Piercings/Tattoos/Scars: • None | None Abilities, Skills and Resources ___________________________________ [+] //Abiliites: • Hyperhuman Ability | TELEPATHY Esther is a telepath. The initial stages and development has shown typical proficiencies such as mind reading, profound empathy, and direct thought communication. Experiments with her still in development abilities has been conducted with mixed results. These include aspects such as memory alteration, hallucinations, and shadowing—the latter involves perception denial in various forms. • Limitation(s) | Esther cannot hear the thoughts of or manipulate animals. She is unable to manipulate those with mental immunity or psychic resistance. The range at which her ability will work is sporadic. Certain helmets will block her ability. She is susceptible to psychic ‘overload’, which causes her to faint. Mind reading is restricted by language. Most individuals will feel that she is inside their head. • Weakness(es) | Esther has aphonia. It is the inability to produce voiced sound due to nerve damage linked to the larynx. It is unclear if she was born with this disability or if it happened in early infanthood. However, she understands spoken language, as her hearing is intact. Esther also knowns sign language. Most of them time she will communicate through physical action, drawing pictures, or writing. The girl is also frail. She has a meek stature that is easily shaken and disrupted. It is possible that she has hyperalgesia, which is increased sensitivity to pain. Esther is also a heavy sleeper and easily becomes sick. //Skills: • Drawing | Esther is not particularly artistic. However, years of practice with drawing pictures in order to express herself has developed some manner of aesthetic sense. Most of her drawings are quick sketches mainly used for communication, but she does have plenty of ‘complete’ works littering her room and workspace. //Paraphenalia: • Galaxy s8 | Obviously for texting and video conversations. • Notebook | Trusty pieces of paper for writing and drawing.

Appearance Details ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Various braids, glasses to see, oversized sweaters, tight jeans and leggings, brightly colored sneakers, lots of ink stains on hands, wide thighs, tiny chest, plump features. Most of Esther’s glow will follow from her expressions. Smiles and frowns, sadness and bewilderment—all of it carries their own extremes that eliminates all sense of observer interpretation. She is an open book with a font large enough for the blind. Esther does not shy away from happy returns, physical or otherwise. Character Synopsis ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Esther was born in Dresden, Germany on May the 4th. Her father was Sebastian Hermann Whäner and her mother was Lieselotte Hilde Whäner. Esther was named after her great-grandmother. Esther’s story begins with her father, Sebastian Hermann Whäner. He was born somewhere in Germany, 1955. That household slumbered upon a peculiar past and a patriarchal figure interested in experiments of the mind and human behavior. Sebastian was twelve years old in 1967, when everything changed. The following years are shadowed by strange interpretation and fractured memories, but it sparked in Sebastian a similar interest that his father had, only many times as destructive. Sebastian graduated with honors and dedicated his life to research and experimentation. Some of his pursuits and methods were rather extreme and frowned upon by colleagues. He eventually got himself ejected from that esteemed community after having exposed his terrifying ‘gift’. Years of unemployment and misery followed. Eventually, he and his wife was able to leave Germany for North America, having secured a similar line of work without previous shame. By the time Sebastian’s daughter had reached a young age, his gift had grown beyond his understanding. He had become obsessed with his own ‘legacy’ and research, convinced that his daughter carried an identical ambition. Between Esther’s seventh and thirteenth birthdays, Sebastian subjected her to a series of what has later been labeled ‘Mental Abuses’. He entered her dreams and created vast spaces of his own altered memories and visions of the future. He subjected her to daily hallucinations that were designed to change her way of thinking and feeling. Esther was never directly harmed, but her mother seems to think so, and all those who have analyzed the account concurs. Eventually, Esther’s mother severed all contacts with Sebastian through divorce and law enforcement. Esther and her mother were relocated to Crestwood Hollow after Sebastian failed to show up in court, and subsequently deemed dangerous. Esther was originally submitted to the Program for ‘memory therapy’, but she decided to stay for other reasons. Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Esther communicates primarily through physical action. If it is not through sign language, it is through facial expressions, touch, and drawing and writing. This mode of communication instills the illusion of an exaggerated individual. One might even think of actors at the theatre and their overt testimonies. It used to be tiresome for Esther, but she has grown to enjoy it at times. She personally prefers communication through physical touch, especially with friends. It is one of those things that seems to have been lost in the modern age. People are so distant, so cold, so robotic—at least to Esther. Sometimes she deliberately ‘forgets’ her notebook, so that she cannot write or draw, but is forced to communication through either sign or touch. If there is anything about her ability that has affected her the most, then it is empathy. It is the one part of her extra sensory input that she does not ignore. Esther dreams of being able to work with people in the future, where she can put that part of her ability, empathy, to good use. Esther’s way of being has come to be directed by how those around her feel, their state of mind. It is almost as if she is an ‘emotional support animal’, short and cute, but a bit more complex and a bit more dangerous. Esther hopes to train herself to be able to enter other people’s dreams or create hallucinations of alternate realities in which she and another person can tackle emotional demons and regain happiness, as a form of therapy. Seeing as she cannot speak, Esther has ruled out the option of becoming a psychologist. Due to what her father did, Esther has a strict code of conduct when it comes to ‘invasive’ telepathy. She knows when a person’s sense of integrity is broken, where the line is drawn. She has never felt herself ‘power hungry’ or ‘villainous’ in the sense of wanting to know secrets about people, or to know what they think. As she does not randomly hear peoples’ thoughts, it is quite easy for her to be ‘normal’, and to communicate by other means. However, Esther does promote the use of her empathic ability, but she considers it to be non-invasive—normal people can have great empathy as well. But, when it comes to the still developing aspects of her ability, such as creating hallucinations or perception denial (shadowing), she will only test it on people who are clearly hostile. Miscellaneous ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Esther will always ‘ask’ if she can telepathically speak with a friend. If the friend agrees, that friend will hear a voice from Esther as if she was speaking, but her mouth will not move. The voice Esther uses is usually whatever female voice she likes, but never the voice of who she is speaking to. Esther is very careful when it comes to ‘invasive’ telepathy. One would have to be a diehard enemy for Esther to force herself into the mind. Esther reads and watches a lot of horror books and films. While it is mostly personal preference and interest, it is a useful abstraction to have when inserting images into someone’s mind or creating nightmare visions for the plain eye. Also, Halloween is Esther’s favorite thing ever. Everything—absolutely everything—has to be perfect and included during that time of the year. Due to her expressive nature, it can be difficult for Esther to show that she likes someone in particular without bluntly stating it through writing. To most people it will seem as if she loves them at first glance, but, of course, that is not the case. Esther has troubles with distinguishing between genuine and non-genuine affection, as she is always affectionate as a form of communication. If someone likes her, they might have to bluntly state it, just as she has to, in order for Esther to understand—unless they allow her to enter their mind and find out. Esther’s favorite sweet is Chocolate Pudding.

[Lord Wraith]

Lets get some conversation going in here:

◼ W E E K 0 0 1: The world of Crestwood shows Hyperhuamns as being possibly one of the most oppressed races in history, they're unable to hold positions of authority nor able to use their gifts without fear of punishment. How does this affect your character and their relationship with society both as a whole and within the confines of a highschool social heirarchy? How has discovering that they are a Hyperhuman changed their worldview?

[Hillan]

◼ W E E K 0 0 1: The world of Crestwood shows Hyperhuamns as being possibly one of the most oppressed races in history, they're unable to hold positions of authority nor able to use their gifts without fear of punishment. How does this affect your character and their relationship with society both as a whole and within the confines of a highschool social heirarchy? How has discovering that they are a Hyperhuman changed their worldview?

Marcus has spent his entire life as a popular kid - the head honcho. He's been the quarterback, team captain, first seat in the debate club and prom king. Ever since he was a child, he's been fostered into seeing Hyperhumans as a danger, and a way to make a profit. His father's been very forthcoming in teaching Marcus about the workings of his company's tech, painting the Hypes not as an evil, but as an uncontrollable threat.

This obviously clashes pretty harshly with Marcus, who at age 13, discovered he was a Hyperhuman. Much to his father, Nathan's sorrow. While it certainly strained their relationship, Nathan didn't start hating his son - because at the end of the day, Marcus is still his son, his only family and a loving reminder of his one true love, Marcus's mother, Irene.

The discovery that Marcus was a Hype lead to two avenues for their relationship. Nathan almost entirely stopped grooming Marcus to follow in his footsteps. While they did try to keep Marcus's Hyperhuman status a secret, they both understood that it wasn't gonna be a secret for long. Fire and brimstone would start raining down on their lives the moment it got out. Secondly, Nathan started testing less harsh tech on Marcus, with his full permission. Such as the inhibition bracelet Marcus wears.

This summer, the bracelet malfunctioned and Marcus lost control of his powers, using them during practice. Sure, it was just a levitating ball, not really a big deal. But the hundreds of reports that have been living on their front porch, the headlines, the threats and the stocks taking a 17% dip in two months. Life's been different ever since, and Marcus has spent most of the summer abroad in a summer house in Italy, far from all of these troubles. His father wanted him to switch schools, but he refused.

Marcus is going to face the full fallout of what it's like going from being the top of the social totem pole to being an outcast over night. The people he's called friends for years, will abandon him either out of hatred, fear, or pressure from their peers. How is it gonna change him as a person, and how is it gonna further strain his relationship with his father? These are the prime themes that I'm going to explore with Marcus and I think they provide some pretty solid groundwork for a heap of interesting interactions with everyone else's character.

[Mirandae]

◼ W E E K 0 0 1: The world of Crestwood shows Hyperhuamns as being possibly one of the most oppressed races in history, they're unable to hold positions of authority nor able to use their gifts without fear of punishment. How does this affect your character and their relationship with society both as a whole and within the confines of a highschool social heirarchy? How has discovering that they are a Hyperhuman changed their worldview?

Worldview is the problem for Esther. The primary issue isn’t the discovery itself, but the mode of discovery through her father’s constructed illusions and dream worlds. She has no recollection of when it began, just that it began at some point during memories that might be fabricated. Knowing which parts of her past that are real and not is a struggle that consumes plenty of energy, but eventually she will feel the cracks of this reality and its cruelties concerning those who are different. When it dawns on her that what she wants for her life might not be possible, Esther might feel a bit lost. The danger lies in the possibility of that disappointment radicalizing her in the same way it did her father, which means that he will have the last laugh.

Esther knows that she can hide her ability unlike others. She feels for those who bring upon the world destructive impulses that causes fearful reaction. However, Esther has a strange relationship with the laws of nature, things of the mind, and action and reaction—all of it is but mud ready to be shaped by someone. Her father once convinced her that she was a cat, but Esther did not realize until after he released her from that perception. The point is that she believes that anyone can be persuaded, and that some kind of agreement can be reached. She forgave her father, whereas nobody else ever did, but that doesn’t mean that what he did was moral.

However, Esther has issues with the fact that she and those like her are considered a separate ‘race’. She knows, through shared memories with her father, what her great grandfather meddled in during the devastating war that Europe suffered at that time, and their view on ‘race’. Esther is strictly against radicals that speak for or against Hyperhumans as being separate, superior, or inferior. She will not bear the Great shame that comes with her name and ethnic history.

[Almalthia]

The world of Crestwood shows Hyperhuamns as being possibly one of the most oppressed races in history, they're unable to hold positions of authority nor able to use their gifts without fear of punishment. How does this affect your character and their relationship with society both as a whole and within the confines of a highschool social heirarchy? How has discovering that they are a Hyperhuman changed their worldview?

Within the first week Jocelyn would realize that she couldn't go back home. Country people aren't dumb. They can put two and two together and come up with four. The weather in turn would be foggy and wet. Eventually Jocelyn would be upset enough that there would be some thunder and as soon as she realized that she could be punished for her emotions since her outbursts cause weather issues she'd try her best to leash her emotions. Tai Chi morning and night. The meditative movements would help calm and focus her.

Jocelyn is not one to think on obtaining positions of authority but this would make her think. Quickly she'd realize that if that is the case then she no longer has a voice. Control of her life has been taken away. This frightens her as well as angers her. She wonders if they will be listed like sex offenders are or if they'd be gathered up and executed soon. This sours her view on Non-hypers, as she likes to think of them, and makes her act differently toward them. She becomes closed off and brittle around Non-hyped. Cautious and quiet she keeps to herself around Non-hyped.

At first Jocelyn is withdrawn and as she comes to realize that they are all the same a feeling of protectiveness surfaces. She realizes that they are the underdog. That they should be afforded the same rights of any human. But they'd also need protection. In between classes and when her attention is not otherwise engaged Jocelyn has taken to making a walk around the grounds or just keeping a wary eye out for people who don't belong.

The change in Jocelyn is present in her withdrawn attitude of anyone that is Non-hyper. Likewise in her attitude of overprotective mother hen. Currently she does not see the world kindly. Injustice is in everything and this sets her on edge and she can potentially be dangerous. She will continue to watch her moods and try to compensate to even out the weather. At this point it doesn't take much to set her off.

[Dion]

◼ W E E K 0 0 1: The world of Crestwood shows Hyperhuamns as being possibly one of the most oppressed races in history, they're unable to hold positions of authority nor able to use their gifts without fear of punishment. How does this affect your character and their relationship with society both as a whole and within the confines of a highschool social heirarchy? How has discovering that they are a Hyperhuman changed their worldview?

In psychology and criminology there is a widespread theory called the theory of the self-fulfilling prophecy of which the application is quite widespread and, honestly, applies to most things if not all. It is one of the major social influences that we put infants, children, teens and even adults through without realization -- this in itself is not neccessarily a bad thing as this 'power' can be harnessed for good, such as forcing someone to become a better person through imprinting it on them through 'prophecy.'

It can also be bad -- tell a child that they are good for nothing, useless, or criminal often enough and they will in turn start believing it and, eventually, begin acting like it too. Through this methodology you can essentially condition someone to become a criminal, an emotionless husk of a person or a robot.

To think that this was, and is, not the case for hyperhumans would be missing the point.

Jiao-long has gone through extensive imprinting during his childhood, like most other children, whether he realizes it or not. The decision to study finances was not his and, before he realized his power, the decision to 'take over the family business' like he was expected to was also not his. They were imprinted on him like a prophecy and eventually he began believing that this was what he was meant to do.

After the discovery of his dormant powers as a hyperhuman, Jiao-long was regarded differently. Not neccessarily a threat, as his powers were relatively 'low' on the actual danger scale given how many people occupied the area, and the effect of this on the electromagnetic fields in the area. Rather, he was regarded as a curiosity, a 'thing' much less a 'human,' much less a teenage child trying to find himself.

His power meant that he could not reasonably take a seat on the board in the family company any longer (something that he resented at first, since his 'destiny' or 'prophecy' was taken from him -- something he later began to enjoy as he realized he never truly wanted to spend time there anyway, a direct effect of the self-fulfilling prophecy he had been subjected to). His power also meant that he was 'special,' and while this meant a wild variety of things, it also meant he was not like the others, and in a society driven by prestige and wealth, he now possessed both of these.

Yes, being regarded with fear and a mistrusting eye everywhere you go was not always positive. But fear is a form of power too. And being able to grasp that power was, in turn, empowering.

He grew out of this mindset eventually, particularly after he realized that people seemed to generally mistrust him more and more, especially his own family who had originally taken great care to meticulously groom him and had now cast him aside -- a failed project -- and replaced him with another cousin of his, or something to that degree. Fear was empowering in a way but it also shuns people.

Well, if they said he was dangerous, he might as well become it right?

[Aeolian]

◼ W E E K 0 0 1: The world of Crestwood shows Hyperhuamns as being possibly one of the most oppressed races in history, they're unable to hold positions of authority nor able to use their gifts without fear of punishment. How does this affect your character and their relationship with society both as a whole and within the confines of a highschool social heirarchy? How has discovering that they are a Hyperhuman changed their worldview?

While some found the abrupt manifestation of their powers detrimental to the livelihood of themselves and others, Benjamin found quite the opposite. In fact, he not only was unaware that his power was actually a power during its initial manifestation, but it actually brought him a great deal of solace. A blessing if you will. What he had believed to be nothing but a dream, or perhaps the residual energy of his father reaching out to him, he did not shy away from that first night that he astral projected to his father's grave. Under the moonlight, he'd speak to him and cry, and relinquish all the emotions he had kept stifled and repressed throughout those weary days.

And then he moved. And the one thing in this world that had brought him peace, hope, and some semblance of comfort, had suddenly been stripped away from him. Maybe it was the distance. Or perhaps it was some other force driving a wedge between. Either way, he soon realized that he was no longer able to visit his father every night. And his power was no longer a blessing. It'd had felt like such a lie. Ephemeral visitations he was no longer given access to. And for what?

Why?

His existence was exactly what society was trying to tell him all along. It didn't matter that he had a mother that loved him and brothers that stood up for him. His power was nothing more than a nuisance. An abnormality in the grand design of humanity.

Why did I have to be this way? he often wondered. Not that it'd do him any good anyways. Even if he were to find some kind of acceptable philosophy, would it matter? He knows the science behind his mutation, but the knowledge does little. Though maybe a day will come when they can eventually remove the Hype-gene. That curse of a chromosome. What it'd be like to be normal again. It's hard enough being a teenager. And yet, the most frustrating part of it all isn't that he has this power. It's that non-hyperhumans have no idea how good they have it. Being simple. Being normal. To live just by living. They say our powers are an aberration. And they're right. They were always right.

Take it then! Take it away. Take it far away...