[OOC] Spells in the Dark (18+ for Dark and suggestive themes)

[Aerandir]

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Welcome sisters to Castle Bloodrose, this will be your home from now on.

@MeiyukiDeserves most of the credit for the lore of this world.

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In the beginning there was darkness, stone, and Ice. All was silence and still, but for the great dragons. Then came Fire, and with fire came life. Eventually man opened his eyes to the blue sky for the first time. The first flame is long forgotten, Gods and nations have risen and fallen as the sands of time continue to drip. It was said once, long ago in words no one remembers today that Witches and Hunters alike spring up from that first bright blaze. Witches represent the darker nature of fire, destruction, pain, and torment. Hunters take on its potential for light, but both are cut from the same cloth.

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Today hunters hunt witches, and witches practise black and dangerous magics. Castle Bloodrose stands nestled in a mountain shadowing a few small towns. Home to some of the most Dangerous witches in the land. Rumors of its existence has been floating around for hundreds of years. Hunters gather even now in the shadow of that great mountain, For the rumors have never been verified. Those who dared ventured into the forest that surrounds the mountain often never come back. Those lucky few who do return are never the same...but not once could they say they found the castle. Three years ago though that changed...after multiple massive earthquakes and a massive storm never before seen wrecked havoc upon the land surrounding the castle and the towns around it for a few hours. As quick as it appeared, it vanished just as fast.

While fell beast and unholy creatures still pop up often. Witch sightings have suddenly grown almost non existent. Since that day. People grow uneasy as if this doesn’t bode well for the surrounding lands. As if it is a calm before a storm.

As for the castle, It still exist...the witches still live there, learning their craft. However, the original Matron of the castle, Medusa Bloodrose disappeared after what sounded like a massive battle under the castle. Parts of the castle collapsed, but the path to below was sealed by an incredibly powerful barrier. Once the battle was done, the barrier vanished on it’s own.

Not one person in the coven could figure out what exactly happened. The new Matron, Alexina Broadchurch was quite different from her predecessor. More focused on keeping the castle and it’s occupants to themselves while focusing them on mastering their crafts...

Not all is as it seems though. This is not a story of Good versus Evil, or Light against Dark. This is about Fire and Ice. Will hunters and witches alike be able to put aside old hate, old blood debts, to stand against what is coming? Or will the Flame die and return the world to Ice once again?

[Aerandir]

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Hunters

Appearance: Please include a portrait of some kind

Age:

Personality:

History:

Signature Weapon: A hunter's signature weapon is just that, a signature weapon. A hunter can be familiar with a broad array of weapons, but they're at a significant disadvantage when not weilding their signature weapon.

Things they look for in a partner:

Pets/Familiars:

Witches

Appearance: Please include a portrait of some kind

Age: Can look younger than what they really are

Personality:

History:

Special Power: A witch's special power is also just that, you may also assume that your witch is familiar with more basic magic, small divination's, herbalism, or other little things. However their special power is what defines their magic and makes up the bulk of their power, the rest is primarily descriptive.

Things they look for in a partner:

Pets/Familiars:

On Combat

*When creating a CS, rate your character at the bottom of the sheet with one of these Tiers. Ellion and I will approve or make changes to how we see fit.

Tiers of power:

Novice

Hunters: A little luck, a good plan, and the high ground brought you here. The long night is just beginning hunter, wet your blade, hone your instincts, and hope you don't become prey before your time.

Witches: So you've cast a few spells? Have some control over your gift? Well done, but that's just the beginning. Magic is intoxicating isn't it? Find yourself a coven quick sorceress, lest you find yourself alone in the dark.

Acolyte

Hunter: Welcome to the long night, hunter. You can finally number yourself amongst the ranks of those that run towards danger instead of away from it. This is a dangerous road you walk, check your pride boy, if you want to live another night.

Witch: True control is gained here. You're beginning to understand the basics of magical theory, but you're still mostly in the dark. Every old nightmare started here sorceress, but not many made it any further.

Disciple

Hunter: Well done, you've made it to the heights of what most hunters will ever accomplish. If you hung your blade up and started a family no one would blame you, the taverns know your tales by heart anyway. Maybe that's not enough for you? Is it because you're mad? Or does something pull at you? Blaze your way through the blood and dark hunter, you're beginning to understand.

Witch: How many sacrifices did it take to get here? Do you control your own little coven now? Maybe you've retired from black magic and became a medicine woman? Old tomes no longer have anything of value for you, words are not power after all. Seek the old ways, the dark ways. Close your eyes against the bitter wind, push on witch.

Adept

Hunter: Your form is nearly peerless, and you know more about the beasts that stalk the night than most hunters alive. People recoil from you in fear. Why? Is your killer instinct really so obvious? False friends fade, and tavern tales turn to dark whispers. Did you really think you were just human? Maybe you still do, hopefully you'll never live long enough to find out.

Witch: You're a walking nightmare. Spells pile up at the back of your long memory as quickly as the bodies of rivals and hunters do in your wake. You bloodline's gift speaks to you, offering up even more power readily. The outer planes echo with your power. No one makes it this far without delving into the dark arts, and they're called dark for a reason witch. Can you really stand any more?

Master

Hunter: Welcome scion of the hunter's moon. You're among the most powerful killers in the world. How does it feel at the top? Knowing you have more in common with the beasts you hunt than your mortal counterparts? Somewhere along the line something inside you spread its terrible wings, pushing you to transcend mortal capacities for violence. Are you awaited in heaven? Valhalla? Or does the pit eagerly watch for your fall? Stand alone against the deep dark hunter, no one else can.

Witch: When did you leave your humanity behind? When did it become so easy to sell yourself for power? Welcome bringer of the great dark. Your descent is now complete, you've completed your magnum opus and left the world behind. Or did you? Why do you still linger here Wise One? Did you leave something behind? Maybe you didn't like what awaited you at the end of your long journey. Reality buckles against the weight of your transcendent will, what great work awaits you next?

[Aerandir]

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*W.W.W.D.

To even the playing field a bit.

Wolfsbane:
Weakens Witches
Gold:
Weakens Witches
Crosses:
Can hurt Witches if pressed on skin
Silver:
Burns Witches
Iron:
Disperses Ghosts
Lavender:
Is poisonous to Witches if consumed
Bloodmoon Stone:
Cousin of the Ruby it can be used as a lure but if the Witch gets it and escapes the trap you're a goner as it amplifies a Witch’s power ten fold
Holy water:
Hurts Demons and unholy creatures
Holy Oil:
More powerful version, verity of uses. Very rare. VERY few hunters even know about it, Church doesn't use it at all.
Salt:
Keeps evil spirits/Demons away and Purifies ghost and witches souls when used with fire on their bodies.

[Aerandir]

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Castle Bloodrose

A fortress on the outside and a palace on the inside, this is what the Bloodrose Coven call home. Your witch has a room, there are libraries, ritual chambers, and experimentation facilities. As well as a fully stocked pantry and kitchen. Get comfortable ladies.

Seren's Folly

The place where hunters will be resting their heads between hunts. The small village of Seren's folly has everything a hunter could need. A loud tavern, a backup loud tavern if you get kicked out of the first one, smithy, ample witch hunting supplies on sale, and several churches and temples for those with a faithful bent. Get comfortable gentlemen.

Witches Paradise

The bigger of the two taverns, and is the main spot for Hunters to visit. Owned by Bobby, a Famous old hunter that retired after taking an 'arrow the knee.'

The Forest

The mountain is surrounded by a large forest. As we all know forest's contain supplies that witches and hunters alike need. From food to herbs it teems with the lifeblood of the village and castle alike. So be wary lest you happen upon a fight you're not ready for.

The Glow Wood

One of the most beautiful sights anywhere in the world. The Glow Wood is as old as the mountain, maybe older. It teems with magical reagents and spirits. Witches enjoy a healthy increase in power here, as the land is so soaked with magic. One of the better kept secrets of the Bloodrose Coven, this is the reason this mountain was chosen.

And More

You've got a general idea for the terrain. If you need a romantic field of roses or some such, make it up! Don't go too crazy though, and remember when in doubt hit me with a PM.

[Aerandir]

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1: Guild Rules apply. This one should be obvious, but there it is.
2: Character sheets should be sent to me by PM. I'll approve it or share some concerns. When approved they, of course, go in the CS tab.
3: Limited Artistic License. If the character is named, don't puppet them without their owner's permission. Don't declare you've found the secret to infinite power. However, if needed, feel free to make someone up to interact with, bartenders, less notable witches and hunters, bears, etc. I call them extras and they're there for your needs.
4: Keep it PG-13. Blood, Violence, Suggestive content. I don't mind some kissing or touching or whatever, but if it gets sexual, fade to black it, or take it to PM's. For my sanity if nothing else.
5: When in doubt PM me or @Ellion. This goes for any questions, concerns, or ideas you might have. My inbox is open and I welcome player input. However, my word is final.
6: Be cool like Fonz
7: Have Fun!

My discord user name if you have any questions!
Aer#4493

[Kitty]

I promise my writing is less jumbley when I am not writing at 3 in the morning 😁

Rowyn Kieron

Age
23

Personality
Rowyn can come across as quite emotionless and unfriendly to most but once one gets to know her or is just on the receiving end of her healing, it will be clear that she is genuinely a caring person. She just wants to help others and make sure everyone is okay and is actually quite outgoing and friendly. First appearance just makes her seem differently.

But as soon as anyone tries to ask her any questions about herself, that's when it is realized there is much more to the friendly, caring girl. Rowyn is mysterious and never talks about herself, always pushing those questions away. If she ever seems to be losing control of her emotions, she leaves, disappearing quickly. Some even believe she may be slightly crazy, as she can sometimes be heard talking to herself under her breath. Of course she plays it off, but only crazy people talk to themselves... right?

History
Rowyn's life started when she was but a twinkle in her mother's eye. Her mother and father had been trying to conceive and carry a child fully but so far had been unsuccessful. All the two had wanted was a child and well it was breaking them both with each failure. After yet another sorrowful loss, Rowyn's mother turned to the dark magic she had once sworn to never use again many years back.

With the magic she was able to summon a demon, a demon she made a deal with. 10 months later Rowyn was born. As Rowyn grew, her father noticed that she had a very particular imaginary friend. One that after a few years of watching his daughter interact with, had him very concerned. When he suggested to his wife that they ask the pastor to bless the home she immediately turned the idea down without missing a beat. Her father knew something was up and confronted her about it and Rowyn's mother broke, the details spilling out of the deal with the demon she made.

Her husband comforted her at the time but that night, he killed her in her sleep before going and attempting to kill his daughter. Not wanting the life for her that her mother had forced upon her. The demon took possession of the 9-year-old Rowyn and in turn killed her father before having the girl run away.

The possessed child was found by a hunter as she ran through the woods, running quite literally into him. Being a skilled hunter, he was able to secure the child so she couldn't run and at the mere sight of the man pulling out a bottle of holy oil the demon left Rowyn's body. The hunter took Rowyn in from that day on, training her as a hunter and trying to help her understand her dilemma better as well as look for a way to fix it. Not only that but his wife, an amazing healer(non-witch kind), taught her how to be a healer until the woman died of an incurable illness when Rowyn was 14.

When she was 17 the man was killed by a few witches the two of them were hunting. Through Rowyn's intense spike in emotion the demon possessed her and killed the witches although it wore itself out and left her injured when he left her body, but the witches were dead. Rowyn cleaned and patched her wounds before hoisting up the man who was practically now her father. She carried/dragged his dead body all the way to the town so he could have a proper funeral.

Since then Rowyn has kept to herself, the demon taking it upon himself to make her life harder as the years countdown to the day the rest of the deal finally kicks in. She works on controlling her emotions and keeping a wall up internally as if she isn't focused and her emotions get too out of control, the demon will possess her body. If she has to work with other hunters she has to work even harder to not let her little secret spill as she doesn't believe most would be open to her 'friend' that is attached to her.

Due to this she also doesn't do much hunter work, instead sticking to Seren's Folley where she offers her services as a healer to the other hunters and huntresses. Selling herbal remedies and even just wandering through the taverns to find the hunters who are 'too tough' to get help and helping them anyways. Rowyn has pretty much perfected the 'shut up and let me (insert healing need ie stich, bandage, etc.) this up or else you are gonna have another wound' look.

Signature Weapon
It depends who is in charge of her body at the time.
For the demon posessing her, the one-handed sword that she can wield in either hand is her signature weapon. The sword is 37.5 inches, the blade being 32 inches and the grip 5.5 inches.
But when she is in full control, it is her throwing blades of pure silver.

Hider

Things they look for in a partner
Someone that won't mind her demons, literal and figurative, And that will be willing to help her figure out how to get rid of the literal demon. Because if she doesn't well. No point in a partner when ones mom sold them and their body to a demon once they turn 25 in exchange for their protection from conception.

Rank
Acolyte

Celosia Paratyl

Age
28

Personality
Celosia is a bit like her magic if you have the chance of getting to know her that is, she can be feisty and fiery and short tempered. She can be just the opposite though, having quite the cold shoulder and is quite good at keeping people pushed far away. Observing her though, it is obvious this mysterious witch does care quite a lot and is loyal to those she deems fit as is seen in her protection of the towns people who helped her despite them now sending hunters after her.

On the deepest side of her, she is a bit broken. Her manifestation murdered her family and made her own father hate her. She hates herself and partly who and what she is for it. But she would rather spend her life in isolation trying to save as many others as she can, than let herself die before she can make up for her sins.

History
Celosia was born the youngest of seven children, her parents just some farmers, or so she thought. Her life was pretty simple and boring until the age of eight. At eight Celosia was looking for something in the attic her mother had sent her up there for when she came across an odd book, later she found out to be a spell book. Not wanting to get in trouble for having it, but also wanting to know more about it as she felt drawn to it, Celosia went and hid it under her pillow. Later that night she used a candle and attempted to read the book. Confused by the words of a page she opened it up to she attempted to read the words outloud. That is when things went wrong.

Celosia felt tired all of a sudden and fell asleep with the book in front of her. The flame of the candle jumped from the candle and appeared to dance around, trailing fire behind it. It wasn't until the morning when Celosia woke up to the charred remains of her house and family with the book in tact in front of her and her angry father beside her that she found out what had happened.

Celosia's magic had come out at the worst time and she had been exploring with her bloodline's spell book. Apparently she came from a long line of witches that specialized in fire magic. The bloodline becoming more and more immune to fire as time went by. Her father was a witch himself but wanted nothing to do with it after he was taught the basics. So he taught Celosia the basics and then left her to fend for herself in the middle of the woods.

Celosia learned to adapt, using the spell book to grow. Learning more about magic from traveling witches who would teach her. Eventually one day she was looking for a place to get out of a torrential down poor, being about 13 at the time, she found a cave at the base of the mountain and used a basic spell to light a small fire in her palm to light the way as she followed the cave down. It was a long walk but it lead to a cavern with lava in it. The warmth, the extreme heat to be exact. It was home. Being surrounded by the lava allowed her to better her magic and grow stronger.

When she was experimenting with her magic one night, a spell backfired and her hair turned to lava. She feared it would last forever but it left come morning light. Unfortunately it returned come night fall and the cycle continued. Her hair changing to lava with every night that came and only returning to normal with daylight.

During her time living in the lava cavern, she noticed the town nearby was a target by werewolves, vampires, and even some lone witches. Seeing as when she traveled into town before learning the easy fishing way, the townspeople were always so nice, she wanted to protect them. So she did. At night she would occasionally watch over the town from the mountain, a glowing dot in the distance sometimes. And when needed she make an appearance, fight off the attackers and disappear. Despite helping, the townspeople are scared of her and she has heard that hunters will be coming her way soon.

Special Power
Fire and Lava Magic
Can control and summon fire, but only has minor control over lava in the cavern. The lava of her hair just drips and does what it wants.

Things they look for in a partner
Anyone who can put up with lava at night and constant heat in more ways than one ;)

Rank
Disciple

[blackdragon]

Hey there! It's the artist formerly known as Shagranoz! You and I both know that Rebecca, Phagora, and my other lovely lasses are back!

[Aerandir]

@blackdragonWelcome back!

Didn't know you changed your SN XD I sent you a pm about this rp.

I'm glad you found it anyways!

[Penny]

This is majorly cool sounding...

[Aerandir]

@Pennyit only get's cooler

[Naive1]

Appropriately enough, I had a witch character planned, will need to read up on all the information you have here but I already have a general idea for a character. Will also need to read up on what all everybody has for characters already. @Aerandir

[Aerandir]

@Naive1awesome! I can't wait to see it

Aer#4493

is my discord user name if you have any questions

[Aerandir]

@Pennyuh I hope that was a mistake by posting it in the accepted CS section?

as for the Character, It sounds good, can be used to bring some major Drama into play with her powers.

what do you think would be her rank *Points to "On Combat" on second post

[Penny]

Whoops yes my bad I thought I was in OOC but I went to the Character section to get some inspiration.

I'm thinking Adept for abilities as she is kind of star cursed.

Cassilda

Appearance:



Age: 33

Personality:

Cassilda is a vivacious woman who enjoys the pleasures of the world without letting them distract her from her ultimate goal of transcending it. She has a dark and grim humor when it suits her but can be cruel and callous when irked.

She is fascinated and fixated with death of all kinds, particularly random or unlooked for deaths. This trait is, understandably, not one which endears her to many people. Cassilda respects power in all its forms though ultimately only as an instruction for her own.

History:

Cassilda’s mother and twin sister died in child birth, her father overcome by the loss of his beloved wife, took his own life. The newborn girl lay among the dead for two days before a kindly traveler stumbled across the horrible scene, wraping the girl up in his cloak he nursed her back to health as best he could, though it might have been kinder to leave the child to perish from hunger or cold.

The early brush with death seemed to mark the child as weird and somehow unnatural. Her hair grew a strange shade and her playmates complained of dark and strange dreams after spending long periods of time with her. Strange and unexplained events began to take place around her.

When she reached the age of sixteen her fae and uncanny nature took an even more sinister turn. Her foster father, a wise scholarly man, recognized the witch for what she was and, loving the child despite all, wanted to send her away to study. Cassilda, then infatuated with a local boy and not wanting to be separated from him ran off with him. The pair were married by a defrocked priest and spent their wedding night in a bower in the forest. When Cassilda awoke in the morning her new groom was dead.

Fearing she would be blamed she fled her home and traveled the world as a wanderer. Falling in with a band of gypsies she learned some basic arcane lore and began to suspect something of what she was. The traveling folk welcomed her, respecting her skills and overlooking her odd and fearful aspect. These were happy times for Cassilda but when yet another lover died in her bed she was forced to flee the camp. Armed with the gypsy stories she made her way to Castle Bloodrose where her education truly began.

Working in a field that few touch by choice, Cassilda has been a steady but quiet fixture at the castle for the last decade. Her lair is deep in the castle amongst ancient crypts where she practices her dark arts. Despite what might seem like very good reasons to avoid her, many witches have sought her out over the years when they wish to converse with the spirits of the dead or for one reason or another, peer beyond the veil of life. Cassilda is happy to oblige, provided an appropriate bargain can be struck...
Special Power:

Death Magic - Borne under a cursed moon and thrice cursed with the blood of mother, father and child (her twin sister was the younger twin of the mitosis) Cassilda is blessed (?) with the rare gift of death magic. SHe can summon and bind the dead to her will and wield the entropic energies of death and decay.

Things they look for in a partner: Cassilda will work with anyone though she has an eerie fascination with people who have had brushes with death or labor under strange dooms. She covets power and seeks to subtly use all she encounters for her own designs.

Pets/Familiars:

Mckite the raven. This began as an attempt to call the raven Midnight, but ‘Mckite’ is as close as the bird was able to caw. She lives in the crypts with Cassilda though she is not infrequently scene flying from the castle on some errand better not thought about.

Adept

[Aerandir]

no worries if it's an accident.

So what about her sleeping with people and dying whats your thought process with that?

[Penny]

She dosen't really understand what is happening, but something about the exchange of intimacy contaminates the other person. It kind of seeps into their soul while all their guards are down. Given her course of study it is intriguing to her...

[Aerandir]

@Pennyalright, I Like it, you're accepted!

[PokimKyOshi]

Yooo, I'm really interested in this one!
Hopefully, you're still accepting?

[Aerandir]

@PokimKyOshiyes we are!

[TheCoRgiGaL]

This looks really cool! Forgive me if I mess up or ask a question where the answer is hella obvious, but I'm new and I just want to be as clear as possible! First, you're still accepting, yes? If so, I just fill out a character sheet and send it to you through PM?