[OOC] Pitch of the Night

[NuttsnBolts]

_{Roleplay Style: Guided Sandbox
Inspiration: Supernatural / It / Silent Hill / Bloodborne
Genre: Gothic Horror / Apocalyptic / Mystery
Time Period: Modern / 1990's
Writing Style: Casual - Advance
Party Size: 4-6 players
Discord: Link
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_{S T O R Y P R E M I S E}

Pitch of the Night is a cooperative narrative of darkness and delirium. A tale set within the boundaries of a forsaken, desolate town known as Brier Hill.

Established in the early 19th century on the east coast of America and heavily influenced by the English Victorian era, Brier Hill began its lingering life as bustling, coal mining village; a prosperous supplier of the raven black fuel to the western world in return for valuable supplies and stockfeed. With a local tavern, a corner grocery store, and a motel for those pesky travelling tourist, the town at one stage held all the attractions that you would expect in any country estate. And yet at almost two hundred years after the initial settlement there feels as though something has fallen amiss. Like an irritating itch at the back of one's throat — scratchable, sensitive, but unable to be physically removed.

The prosperous lifestyle Brier Hill once had slowly bleached into a grey filter, exchanging the once warm summer glow for a consuming, wet, hazy fog; a world soaked by the mystic seeds of taint, inhospitable emotions, and a creeping cold who nestled themselves into the roots of the town culture. Many family trips would end early as visitors returned to their lives with teary eyes and sickly pale skin, and onlooker could only ask if the feared rumours were true...

_{T H E C U R S E}

Every so often a child is born, a child with an elucidate fate which connects them to the world of the supernatural and paranormal. To be an occult of an affliction for which others cannot understand is but a malison that torments these individuals forevermore. The tainted are often branded with the mark of a three pointed star from the age of childhood forgetfulness, abandoned by heartbroken families to the clawing abyss of social outcast, and even hunted by those who view them as a worldly abomination. They do their best to hide within the unsympathetic shadows as they are the myths once portrayed as villains in folklore tales; but do they really deserve such a harrowing title?

_{Y O U R C H A R A C T E R S}

This is where you play your part as your journey has drawn you into the den of Brier Hill, to seek answers you most desperately need. Perhaps you are a simpleton hunting for money, or you yourself are on the run from your past misdeeds? You bear the mark of that accursed malady and you are lead to follow a journey which is sometimes lonesome, filled with distrust, and copious amounts of scepticism. On the rare occasion you may form a bond in the with the most unlikely of kinds, if it means that you can sleep safe for one extra night.

Keep your answers true, but your secrets safe, for you do not know who may be the predator or who may be the prey. Remember why it is that you have come here, and what answers you may seek. Discover the past of your hexed heritage and the route meaning behind the three pointed branding; that is before mania festers and consumes your sanity. This town holds many secrets, if you can brave the ebony of the night.

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_{T H E M E S O F T H E R P}

Pitch of the Night has been designed with a vision for exploration in a world of horror and mystery, tapping into the elements of psychological and physical hardship in a specific way which creates a series of challenges for the characters. Many inspirations for this RP — such as the TV series Supernatural, the movie It, or the game Silent Hill — offer inspiration for the overall world design that I wish to build with my players; while the game Bloodborne has offered heavy inspiration with some of the ideas, tones, concepts, and themes that I feel are worth exploring.

For the most part the Roleplay will be shying away from any unecessary, action based conflict as I feel that the moment you empower your protagonist with excessive heroism you run the risk of undermining the foundations of what may be at stake. These are normal people caught up in a world they are struggling to survive within.

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_{R U L E S}

Rules, requirements and important details. Please ensure that you read through carefully and understand what is required of this roleplay.

» The Behaviour of the Roleplayers:

^{Any player who wishes to join my roleplays must remain on their best behaviour at all times. You are to respect your fellow roleplayers and understand that this project will only work if we focus on having a good time. If any problems should occur they are to be raised with me immediately.}

» The Common Rules of Roleplaying:

^{Do not metagame, powerplay, or godmod the characters. Your characters will only know what they have discovered along their journey, not what may have been discussed within the OOC. You will only control your own character and any interactions with other players must be discuss prior to the submission of your post. In some situations collaboration posts may be an option for those more important scenes however they are to be used sparingly, ie: the majority of your posts should be about your own characters. Keep in mind that your characters are still human and thus they are someone who can be injured, make mistakes, and may occasionally fail.}

» Post Length and Dedication:

^{This is a Casual to Advance level roleplay, meaning that each post will have a requirement of at least a few paragraphs or enough information to depict a short scene. Narration, actions, dialogue and emotion are all important features that should be considered as you construct your post. By joining this roleplay you are making a commitment to try to post on a somewhat regular basis, while additionally making an effort to remain engaged with your fellow players. Any inability to commit to this RP may result in the player's complete removal from the roleplay, at which point said player and character may be replaced by another entrant.}

» Be Creative and Have Fun:

^{This is a character driven roleplay that will progress and develop thanks to the decisions that you choose. Keep in mind that the GM plot will act as a secondary long term driving force for the characters and thus you can use elements of it to your advantage. I am open to ideas and thoughts, scenarios and scenes, however I will always have the last and final say in what I will accept into my world.}

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_{C H A R A C T E R S H E E T}

There will be a Character Sheet Template in the Char tab of the RP, available to use if you look at the Raw page of that particular post. Please use this template when writing up your CS and only fill out any sections marked with *****. I would like to keep uniformity in the posts where possible so please do not edit the layout aside from adding or removing listed points in Character Traits and Dark Hungers.

» Name/Age/Gender:

^{Pretty standard stuff.}

» Profession:

^{A character's profession will not only act as their role in the story, but also an indication to their acquired skill set. A simple title on what their profession may be is more than enough.}

» Physical Appearance:

^{List attributes that help to describe the appearance of your character. Include aspects such as size, colour complexion, hair style, clothing, facial appearance, quirks, and anything else worth noting.}

» Inherited Curse:

^{List your character's affliction here. Check with the GM if you are curious about a particular curse's limitations or have any possible ideas.}

» Character Traits:

^{These are the unique attributes that help to set your character apart from another. Remember to balance them so they are believable, while allowing for any future character growth.}

» Dark Hungers (Personal Challenges):

^{These are what your character struggles against, what they may fear, and their inevitable weaknesses. Attributes that should weigh in pretty heavily into personality and characteristics so match them up with the theme of your character. For a suggestion, a hunger or challenge that goes against their core beliefs will help to add interesting depth.}

» Aspirations/Personal Motivation:

^{This is the main motivation for your character in the story. While there is an overarching narrative that the GM will run, the core of the players time will be in resolving elements of their own personal mystery or prying into the lives of others.}

[NuttsnBolts]

Please place your applications in the OOC tab of the RP. I have two characters in the character tab that can act as a rough reference to what I will be looking for.

When your application is posted I will look over it before it is accepted. If anything is not right I may ask you to make the adjustments to align it with the style of the roleplay.

Take your time. Being first in does not guarantee it will be accepted straight away. Any questions can be asked, but I am always on Discord if you want a quick answer.

[Polyphemus]

Here's my character. Let me know if any changes or rewrites are needed.

Edward Donahue

_{Name: Edward Donahue
Age: Forty-seven
Gender: Male
Profession: Private Investigator}

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_{P H Y S I C A L A P P E A R A N C E}

Donahue is a dour, stolid middle-aged white man of unremarkable appearance. His attire is conservative and professional while still being cheap and unambitious.

He's in good shape for his age, though he is rarely called upon to do anything physical and concerned he's losing the athleticism of his youth

_{I N H E R I T E D C U R S E}

True Sight

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» The World Unmasked: Ever since he was a child, Donahue has been privy to a terrifying truth- some of the people around us are not people but instead clever imitations. Somehow, in some way, he is able to see through these disguises and see the creatures beneath them.
» Investigator: Perhaps stemming from the above, Donahue has a compulsive need to understand and solve mysteries. He spent several years as a detective for the Providence, Rhode Island police department and now works as a private investigator on retainer with several law firms. He is fairly skilled in detecting and sniffing out clues after a few decades of practice.
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» The World Masked: In spite of being able to see past the human faces of creatures around him, Donahue rarely if ever acts on this knowledge. He is frightened by what he sees and reasons that letting on to his ability will endanger him. Accordingly, he has developed an admirable poker face.
» Functional Alcoholic: Part of it is police culture and peer pressure, part of it stems from a lifetime of pretending everything is fine. While he never is impaired at work, Donahue needs a moderate amount of alcohol in order to relax and fall asleep at night. His consumption is usually proportionate to the amount of stress he is feeling.

_{A S P I R A T I O N S / P E R S O N A L M O T I V A T I O N S}

Edward Donahue has been brought to Brier Hill for purely professional reasons- collecting evidence of a man's infidelity to his wife for a juicy divorce case. He just wants to finish up, head back to Providence, and collect his paycheck.

[Voltus_Ventus]

To whom it may concern,

Submitted for your approval: (1) character sheet, of decent quality, and readily altered. Sent by (1) Voltus_Ventus.

Dave Davies

_{Name: Dave Davies}

_{Age: 32}

_{Gender: Male}

_{Profession:"I sell computers."}

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_{P H Y S I C A L A P P E A R A N C E}

Davey is a tall, barrel-chested man, perhaps not what one might think of when they imagine a computer salesman. He lumbers around quite literally, in a slow, deliberate, long strided manner, always transporting a case of pamphlets and brochures of his available merchandise. He wears a face of earnest, innocence, usually looking as if something somewhat concerning is on his mind, his voice and his posture reflect this in turn.

Davies is never caught out in the cold, always wearing something warm, ranging from sweaters to large winter jackets, and never anything but a shirt and tie underneath. Though he keeps his hair tidy, he isn't as keen when it comes to grooming his beard, keeping it trimmed but not necessarily tidy.

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Morbid Dreams

_{C H A R A C T E R T R A I T S}

» Well-Rested: Every night Dave is visited by dreams of his death in sharp detail, the thing is, they're not just dreams. They are precise predictions, telling him how he will die the next day. As a result, like wanting to get home to catch your favourite show, he takes steps to not be caught awake after midnight even if it means having to sleep in his car. Because his dreams don't have reruns, and if he can't have them, he can't prepare.
» Just In Case: Dave is never seen without his case, a leather affair something similar to what doctors-on-call might have used back when that was popular. Quick to open and innocuous, it's filled with his sales materials, along with whatever else he may need to survive the day. But tucked at the bottom is a small, .22 pistol, as a travelling salesman life is fraught with danger, coupled with his dreams, they necessitate packing heat.
» Moment's Notice: However, his dreams do have their benefits, they also reveal to him the minutes leading up to and proceeding his death, which functions as a small glimpse into the future. Sometimes it means he has to wake up earlier or later, or pack more bullets than he usually does, but it has resulted in gains as well, as seeing the future usually does.

_{D A R K H U N G E R S ( P E R S O N A L C H A L L E N G E S )}

» Lost in Thought: At various times of day, under various circumstances, Davies isn't always quite there. He stares off into space, eyes expressing the whirring of the cogs in his mind as he plans around that day's possible death. Dave understands that he lives on a knife's edge, and that he needs to plan carefully, because he only has one shot at getting it right.
» Collateral Damage: Sometimes the sites of fate aren't so accurate, and whatever it may have to through at him might hit the world around his as well. Car crashes, gas leaks, liquor store robberies, stray bullets and stray animals. If he doesn't disarm the situation others might be hurt, or by surviving, others might not. This has to lead him to live a life of imposed solitude, and to be ever vigilant. Culminating in a few moments of erratic behaviour and paranoia, only to lapse once the danger is past.

_{A S P I R A T I O N S / P E R S O N A L M O T I V A T I O N S}

He hopes that one day fate will decide to leave him be, understanding that it cannot best this mortal. Or perhaps to come face-to-face with the power that sends death his way and makes it stop. Ultimately though, he dreams of being an average Joe, remarkable in the little ways, and of course to outlive the curse right on his heels.

_{**Delivered By: Royal Mail PLC, London, England**}

[NuttsnBolts]

@Polyphemus Accepted

@Voltus_Ventus Accepted

Post them in the Character tab when you're ready

[Voltus_Ventus]

@NuttsnBolts Ayyyy, thank you very much, Nutts!

[Notorious Guy]

I'm interested if there's room!

(This is a new account, I have RP experience)

[Voltus_Ventus]

@Notorious Guy I suppose you just gotta plonk down a CS for review and see what's happens! :)

[NuttsnBolts]

I'm interested if there's room!

(This is a new account, I have RP experience)

@Notorious Guy

I've only got 2 entrants, so plenty of room.

Like I mentioned, copy the template over and start filling out the ***** parts. I made it easy that way so you only gotta focus on the info. while these two are using cognitive abilities, I am allowing a sorry of twisted fairy-tale aspect as well.

[Notorious Guy]

_{Name: Adam Reynolds
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Profession: Supernatural Hunter}

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_{P H Y S I C A L A P P E A R A N C E}

Adam is a young, athletic man with a short, trimmed beard and brown swept back hair. He stands at 6 ft, and his body is littered with many various scars from men and monsters alike. He has the typical bad boy look, always wearing his black leather jacket, a white t-shirt and typically dark blue or black denim jeans, with work boots to match his jacket. His deep blue eyes can bore into anyone's soul, or glare a threat. His eyes are his most expressive feature.

_{I N H E R I T E D C U R S E}

Made completely mute.

_{C H A R A C T E R T R A I T S}

» Hunter's sense: Adam can smell when something supernatural is afoot. Depending on the smell, Adam can sometimes even identify the target in question. He can pick up tracks and evidence of supernatural well. The only problem is that he cannot communicate his findings through speech, so Adam mostly gets on with it.

» Loreteller: With several years of experience, Adam can call upon his vast knowledge to remember weaknesses of certain creatures of the night. His Katana is gilded in silver, and can recount many "folktales" made by those who thought they saw something go bump in the night. In the trunk of his car is a case filled with all sorts of gear like holy water, wooden stakes, etc.

» Combat Ready: Physically capable, Adam works out almost everyday, as well as training and practising fighting techniques such as boxing and mixed martial arts in particular. As well as this, Adam learnt the art of Kenjutsu to wield his katana with deadly, almost surgical precision.

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» Bloodlust: Adam sometimes loses himself in the flow of fighting. While he prefers a merciful approach, he'd be lying if he said he didn't like to fight. However, whatever stole his voice is looking to take more. A violent, vulnerable soul is much easier to obtain than a resistant one. Adam has to keep himself in check, but sometimes he can't help himself, and his violent tendencies can get the better of him sometimes.
» Solitary Confinement: Without the power of speech, Adam learnt sign language. However, he understands that very few people feel the need to learn it. Therefore, Adam keeps himself distant and often stand-offish. While it's self-inflicted, Adam wants to keep himself alone, because he doesn't want to burden anyone with his ailment, and it makes it hard for him to get close to people or maintain relationships.

_{A S P I R A T I O N S / P E R S O N A L M O T I V A T I O N S}

Adam believes that his voice was taken by something. The dark shadows that seem to only be visible to him. The world of the Occult could break apart the fabrication of normal life, so he feels a duty to protect people from an unseen threat. Adam makes his ways to Brier Hill, hearing the tales of the locale. Could whatever inhabits here be a threat, or even something that could point him in the direction of how to get a voice?

[NuttsnBolts]

@Notorious Guy

Hey and welcome.

I do have to give some feedback to help explain why I haven't accepted your sheet, but I'm just not convinced that being a mute falls under the same category as a curse, or in the way you have presented it.

The curse is tied to the character in such a way that it shapes them beyond what is natural. Sienna is plagued with an addiction to Witchcraft and an otherly world, Mathias is a Werewolf, Edward can see more of the horrors of the world than Sienna, and Dave has constant premonitions of his own demise. If you look at them in this way you can begin to see how they can struggle with real life and socialisation — something I don't believe being a vocal mute could really match _{(To be unfairly blunt, it's really a disability)}.

Tying into that, I don't see the connection to an increase in sensorary abilities like smell; I'm sorry, but I'm not a fan of Japanese katanas in a 90's American horror story; or the combat focus with Combat Ready and Bloodlust. Adam just seems like like an action hero in a noir murder mystery style setting.

I do like how you've created a hunter, but to take an example from DnD, focus more on the rogue archetype as opposed to the fighter or barbarian, and tie in a curse that may affect their emotional or sensorary stability. Perhaps even an aura of effect around them when they get angry and frustrated (just throwing out some snapshot ideas).

[Karkinos]

(wip) i'll have the silent hill 1 with extra bacon

_{Full Name: Michael Welhan Kellogg
Age: Thirty-four.
Gender: Male.
Profession: CEO of High Ground, LLC, a vegan dairy alternatives production company.}

“ Stoked to see our east coast schools taking action for #TTHG2018 ! Our future is in good hands. ”

tweeted by @Michael_Kellog 2 WEEKS prior

_{P H Y S I C A L A P P E A R A N C E}

Primed and groomed and ill-prepared -- the Plastic Man stalks stock-stiff, patently uncomfortable in casual wear, blonde hair slicked back regardless, adamantly. The rain settles on his black sports jacket, zipped to the nape, the folded corners of a dress shirt underneath. The man’s eyes flit through the inclimate, presenting varying impressions, that of the lost, unaccustomed, wealthy tourist and of one riding high on suspicion. He couldn’t possibly be carrying anything but the clothes on his back, his wedding band, and the bare necessities in the pockets of his slacks. A lanky, otherwise ordinary, man with a conscious keep of posture that stands him up taller -- he exudes modernity, he exudes business -- he is the baseline in both regards -- and projects no sense of personality. Is it possible to be well-known and workaday at once?

Kellogg crosses the parking lot in long strides. He is looking behind him; he catches the door being held for him at the last moment before breaking into a stride to oblige. The pleasantries pass, fortuitously fast as the storeowner senses a concernment. He gives his cue, a question, and Kellogg recites, “Have you seen my daughter? Five feet, dirty-blonde? About fifteen? She was just with me.”

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*****

^{“Why would she walk into Brier Hill? You’re sure that was her?”
She fit your description.}

_{C H A R A C T E R T R A I T S}

» *****: (On/about his curse.)
» Puppet Master: A father of two and C-Executive of a mega-corporation’s purchased derivative, Kellogg understands dominance, compromise, and discipline. He has the components of a learned leader.
» Apple of the Public Eye: Kellogg maintains a personable presence through social media, interviews, and public events, albeit not as the next Zuckerberg -- yet. He has his finger on the contemporary pulse though has been reputed to be far more stringent, “awkward,” in person. Nonetheless, he makes do as a decent conversationalist and his image is a well-maintained and positive one.

^{Should I call the cops?
“I-- sure. I’m going after her.”}

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» Convictionless; drifting through life in an incessant state of apathy and self-ignorance, where everything is alright or will show itself to be, in time. Kellogg finds emotional displays difficult even to fabricate, empathy in its most basal forms impossible to replicate, and morals... optional in big business anyway, thereby impractical to address.
» Conceptually, a Family Man: A family man without attachment -- frankly, without a family. Without a wife to do the ‘kids’ thing for him; he thought he could manage through imitation. This has not gone as planned.

^{Wait, Mister-- Want us to call anyone else? Your wife?
“Oh, my wife isn’t with me.”
I’m sorry--
“No, at the moment, she isn’t. But-- well, everything should right itself out.”}

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The plan was to pass through en route to Connecticut, site of some ostentatious gala recognizing middle-school students apart of the ‘Taking the High Ground’ initiative -- he’s long forgotten what the initiative was for, likely environmental. There was only so many movements they could ally with as the “pigs,” in company parlance, of Tuscany Meat Packaging tended to shrink conservatively from social activism.

That was neither here nor there now. The kids were only with him at this point for practicality; they had nowhere else to go. Of course, he’d left Theo in the motel room anyway after the boy’s insistence of “not being hungry.” Chloe and him went to dinner alone, and it would be dashed to just him after thirty minutes waiting in the car only for her to never emerge, no context. And now he acts on the implication that she up and walked into town, alone. So, alone, he wanders into the heart of Brier Hill in pursuit, failing to understand anything but his own obligation to protect her, obstinate to hold some length of control over the situation all the same.

^{“I’m leaving. This is not good. Not good at all.”}

Something I whipped up so far. I'm only wholly undecided on the curse since the original idea was for a Deadpool healing factor but I don't know how many setting-befitting situations it'd actually be relevant in. But I wanted to include a more "successful" personage based off a classic literature anti-hero model (Ellison, Bradbury -- that stuff), so here's what I have so far. I'll build more based on a curse and what you think of it so far?

[NuttsnBolts]

@Karkinos Some aspects of the Character sheet are interesting, but remember, the setting is the mid 1990s, ie: no social media or twitter, and mobile phones were very rare. Michael may have one, but it would not be the most classiest of things and it would only be for phone calls. (Change Zuckerberg for Bill Gates as well)

As for curses, he could have the healing factors as that's not outside the scope of the RP. You could play with something like his luck too. Where he may have become successful but the more he achieves the more the world tries to balance things out.

You have some good ideas so far. Think about where you wanna take the story and what ways he may struggle.

[Voltus_Ventus]

Maybe he could be cursed to never leave the vicinity of his business? XD

[Karkinos]

Yo I had a feeling I misinterpreted the setting — I’ll fix all that first. I really like that luck manipulation idea...

He is the business. The world around him just gradually turns into a meat packing plant lol

[Stitches]

A super interesting concept. Mind if I give it a shot?

Abigail Dubois

_{Name: Abigail Dubois
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Profession: Waitress at the Briar Hill Inn}

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_{P H Y S I C A L A P P E A R A N C E}

The image above is a mere approximation of Abigail’s appearance.
A short and bony waif of a girl with a crop of lanky, thin blonde hair and noticeably large ears. Abigail has pasty skin which is almost always covered in grime, scars, bruises and a couple of spots, an upturned nose and a smattering of freckles (or incredibly stubborn specks of dirt) under her bulbous, watery eyes. Despite her age, she carries herself with the twitchy restlessness of an energetic child. Despite her experience, her gaze brightens with the insatiable curiosity of a shut-in.

Abigail does as much as she can to bulk herself up against the frigid chill of the fogs in Briar Hill, often wearing multiple layers, oversized jackets and dark coloured beanies. She wears fairly neutral and dark colours to try and retain her inconspicuousness at the expense of the dull hues bringing out her sickly pallor. The wardrobe is meagre, well-worn and clearly second hand. She only owns two pairs of shoes - a pair of tattered running trainers and oversized hiking boots.

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Curse of Servitude

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» Obedient: From dawn to sundown, Abigail must follow every direct command she is given - be it vocal or written. All commands and their effects are immediately nullified at night. The only mode of resistance is finding loopholes in the phrasing of the order. The only exception to the rule are orders to physically harm herself or others, and orders to stop following orders.
» Dropout: For obvious reasons, Abigail left school quite early on. She does not have the necessary qualifications for any high-income jobs and instead works for her keep. On the bright side, her work ethic is phenomenal, as one would expect with almost two decades of practice. She is methodical and efficient in most of the chores she unwillingly undertakes.
» Crafty: With little else to do aside from her shift jobs, and no real friends to talk to, Abigail has taken up a whole host of creative hobbies to keep herself occupied - she knits, sews, and bakes on a regular basis. An inquisitive sprite at heart, Abigail is quick to pick up new skills and enjoys learning new things.

_{D A R K H U N G E R S ( P E R S O N A L C H A L L E N G E S )}

» At Your Service: Being manipulated (intentionally or otherwise) by a great deal of the people you meet brings about an intense disgust and wariness towards other people. Abigail’s fears of being forced into another chore by a stranger has developed into a somewhat standoffish nature that only makes it all the harder for her to fit in.
» Through Rain or Snow: Some of Abigail’s commands, though not directly dangerous to her wellbeing, have dealt blows to her immune system - primarily through exposure. To this day, she is quick to fall ill and slow to recover. Though she combats this with a rigourous exercise routine and healthy eating, the damage has already been done...

_{A S P I R A T I O N S / P E R S O N A L M O T I V A T I O N S}

Abigail is simply looking for a way to offset the effects of the curse - even if it requires constant reapplication every day. Aside from the blindingly obvious, Abigail is also looking for a way to become fully independent, even with her curse.

Most of these curses seem to have a bunch of benefits to go with them, which seems like a darn shame. Give me a genuine curse any day. I do have a question though - if all these cursed children are branded, who does the branding? Where is it placed? How can people tell when someone is afflicted - or is it like a birth mark, showing up on the skin at random places? Is it easy to cover? I'm very interested in it, because it's probably the sole identifying feature for the cursed characters to find each other.

[NuttsnBolts]

@Stitches Really do like the character and the curse you have chosen. Add it to the Char tab when you're ready.

As for the questions, the ones who brand the cursed they find is something you will have to discover in the RP as it would be before the age that most people would remember. The location can vary, but typical locations like wrists, necks and back are an easy enough spot to position them.

In appearance they would appear like a red scar, something scorched into the skin, about an inch in diameter.

@Notorious Guy@Karkinos how are you two going with your CS adjustments?

[NightMind]

If you're still accepting then,
Submitted for the approval of the midnight society-

Cassidy Kane

_{Name: Cassidy Kane
Age: Twenty Two
Gender: Female
Profession: Singer}

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_{P H Y S I C A L A P P E A R A N C E}

This is the girl your mamma warned you about! A young temptress adorned with a modest crown of raven hair, styled and kept short to her liking. She stands taller than the average girl her age at just under six foot with a proportionally sized body. Her face delicately made up, always paying special attention to the contours of her eyes as if to elicit something more primal inside of her.

When she walks on stage she commands a presence, the lights always seem to shine on her just right, showing off exactly what she wants others to see. Opting to wear anything that will get a look but never willing to show her skin, making sure to stay far away from dresses, shorts, and skirts. Beneath her rock star fashion facade is nothing but torment. The signs of her anguish take the form of several hundred self inflicted wounds, scars to remind her that he's always there.

_{I N H E R I T E D C U R S E}

Violent Specter

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» Incessant Chatter: Almost all children have had an imaginary friend in their life but they tend to grow up and realize that it's just a silly game. Cassidy however was not so lucky. As she got older the voice simply became stronger and more prevalent. Chiding and coaxing her to start fires, get into fights, and eventually cut herself. The echo in her young mind had finally revealed itself to be a prolific yet unidentified serial killer. He refuses to give his name but constantly begs her for blood. She often comes off as rather odd or manic when others catch her talking to the spirit that is seemingly linked with her.
» Tortured Artist: She chooses to use the violence and hate inside her to write powerful music with her renowned rock band. Her lyrics never fail to speak to the disenfranchised youths of world, making her a somewhat competent orator as well. While the carnage inside of her is immense, she never lost her creative edge. She doesn't travel far without her notebook, never knowing when the urge to write a song will sneak up on her. Often caught whistling or humming to calm herself down when the voice becomes overbearing.
» Fame: Cassidy isn't very modest when it comes to her stardom. Prone to lash out or offend others when she doesn't get her way. She's lost touch with a large portion of her old life simply because of the money and lifestyle that comes with being a famous singer. She's an avid drinker and partier, often choosing the most expensive items to aid her debauchery.

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» Bloodletting: Cassidy can only quell the tired screams of the spirit by opening her own flesh. When all is said and done the specter is satisfied enough with the act and briefly leaves her be. While it seems to keep his ministrations satisfied she fears for the day when her own blood is not enough.
» Letting him in:When she isn't mentally paying attention she often finds herself giving control to her passenger. It's usually extremely brief but in those delicate moments she is completely gone, giving the killer the freedom to do as he pleases, even if it's just for a moment. The act feels almost like a blackout for her, waking up groggy and confused about what just occurred. While she isn't fully aware of her surroundings she knows what and who is causing it.

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Ridding herself of the dark passenger and all the demonic urges he harbors is her ultimate goal. To live a life without the voice of that abhorrent man talking about the pleasures of murder and desecration every day. Her wish is to somehow exorcise the lingering soul or even destroy him.

If you don't think she'll work out or the curse doesn't fit then let me know, I'll workshop it some.

[Karkinos]

@NuttsnBolts Working on it! Should be up by the weekend.