[OOC] Charity Beach: Paradise Gone [Semi-Sandbox/Superhuman]

[Mixtape Ghost N]

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"So why should I be afraid of you? You bleed just like I do. And you're gonna die... no different from anyone else that came before you..."

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♦ OVERVIEW ♦

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Welcome to Charity Beach: Paradise Gone an RP that was made to satisfy a craving of mine somewhat inspired by the rise of Superhuman RPs. Apart of the Black Fall Universe, this RP will be a semi-sandbox RP where people create a character of any type and participate in a variety of different storylines that will all lead to the same place. I will attempt to give guidance to everyone, but I encourage everyone to come up with their own storylines and take initiative with the location and the lore. I will provide information on the setting and the city, but what's inside of it is completely up to the players to come up with.

Basically, the setting is a world where people are enhanced by crystals that emit a strange energy and have been granted superhuman abilities, being dubbed "Metahumans." These Metahumans have been exposed to the world at a very early age, and have been quite integrated into the minds of the world as their acts, whether good or bad, often pop up on the news. There are mixed thoughts on Metahumans, some hate them, some love them, and others are on the fence. But, the problem is that, following an incident known only as the Verthaven disaster, they are on the rise, and people are afraid.

Various cities hold high amounts of Metahumans, and one of them is a city in Florida on its west coast. Home to beautiful beaches, women, and weather, Charity Beach naturally draws all sorts of people to its locales. And why wouldn't it? It has plenty of fun activities just waiting for you, so even if you're visiting or living there, you have a near-perfect paradise. Though, there is, naturally, a dark cloud over the city that the pamphlets and brochures tell nothing about. The crime, the factions vying for control, and the law enforcement that's just as bad as the criminals. This formed a balance of sorts, with no faction getting a foothold on the other and keeping their activities under control... but, something else out there is going to throw everything out of wack.

If Superpowers/Superheros/Whatever isn't your fancy, then I suggest just closing the tab and going about your day. If it is, I promise to provide an interesting experience. A deep and complex tale of people getting caught up in the wrong place at the wrong time, with very rich and well-developed lore. Above all else; this won't be a standard superhero romp, but a character-centric look at how Superpowers and whatnot would function in real life. No capes, no gimmicks. The RP will be character driven, and somewhat sandbox-y. I will be providing a storyline, but I'll be giving people free rein on how their characters act within the storyline.

The theme of this story is, essentially, Balance.

And here is a link to our DISCORD SERVER.

♦ STORY ARCS ♦

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♦ HAPPINESS ♦

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A new drug epidemic has hit the nation; Happiness. A super-drug that numbs pain and causes feels of pure ecstasy and pleasure, and it is highly addictive. The drug is being distributed by the gang known as The Boyz and there are already thousands upon thousands of addicts and counting. The addiction isn't the worst part, it's believed to be linked with spontaneous mutations occurring in the city. The drug is quickly tearing the city in half and all the inhabitants are going to be dragged into the war.

♦ RULES & NOTES ♦

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1. OOC Rules

^{⋗ 1 . 1 |} Remember that everybody is here to have fun above all else. We may throw a few flowery jabs at each other, but remember it's all in good fun. The Golden rule is: don't be a dick.

^{⋗ 1 . 2 |} That said, remember that I have the full right to deny anyone access to the RP, and I am not above removing anyone from the RP should they get too unruly. I hope it doesn't come to that, but I'm just putting that out there.

^{⋗ 1 . 3 |} I (And any Co-GMs I may elect) have the final say in all matters - we aren't tyrants, but I will put my foot down. Please make any edits to your character sheet/posts/etc that you were requested to. If you're too unruly, I'll have no choice but to enact ^1.2.

^{⋗ 1 . 4 |} I enforce a policy of not informing people of every time they should post (unless their character is in the middle of interactions). If you go inactive without a peep, I'm not going to babysit you. It's a player's responsibility to keep up with the RP.

^{⋗ 1 . 5 |} Please be respectful towards all other players.

^{⋗ 1 . 6 |} Please do not post a "wip" sheet. I find it very irritating when someone posts an incomplete character sheet. If you want me to read over what you have so far, just PM it to me. If you need a place to work on it just private message the sheet to yourself (or write it on one of many platforms).

^{⋗ 1 . 7 |} This RP will strictly be "first come, first serve." Meaning I will not reserve any powers/character roles/etc, and they will go to whoever finishes their character sheet first. If there's a conflict over it, I will decide the outcome.

^{⋗ 1 . 8 |} Character applications will go into the OOC (where we can work things out) until they are accepted. In other words, the character tab is for accepted characters only. Also, do not "reserve" a spot in the Character Tab unless you were given permission to by me.

^{⋗ 1 . 9 |} I am very thorough and critical when judging character sheets. Don't take it as a personal attack, I just have some pretty high (well, unrealistically high) standards.

^{⋗ 1 . 10 |} Try to keep the OOC active as possible. Even chit-chatting about random games is perfectly okay.

2. IC Rules

^{⋗ 2 . 1 |} No Powergaming, God-Modding, Metagaming, etc, etc... You know, the "don't"'s of Roleplaying. You know the dealio.

^{⋗ 2 . 2 |} Let me say now; the story will be pretty slow-paced at times. I have a job and college, so I won't be able to post constantly. If a slower RP is good for you, then go for it.

^{⋗ 2 . 3 |} Adding onto the above, the story will be a little messy with a lot of different storylines running alongside each other - with lots of characters. If you don't think you can handle that, then I don't think you should join.

^{⋗ 2 . 4 |} I prefer that we keep collaborations to a minimum... just preference because many RPs died/slowed to a halt due to too many collabs.

^{⋗ 2 . 5 |} All I ask for is one post a week. If it's been a week since your last post, your character will be placed into the inactive section until they are written off (Either by death or leaving the city). Once a character is inactive however, they are officially an NPC, and can be used freely by the GMs, or the players.

^{⋗ 2 . 6 |} I am not a stickler for post length. I'd rather have a meaningful paragraph, over an essay full of filler.

^{⋗ 2 . 7 |} This RP, at times, will get very dark. I plan for it to be a very mature, and down-to-earth Roleplay. There will be death, drinking, drugs, and tickle fingers.

^{⋗ 2 . 8 |} Character death is a real possibility. By submitting a character, you understand that they have to take responsibility for their actions. They will not be bailed out by me and may get injured or die. I won't jeopardize the story for one character. They can also be killed by other characters. I won't go out of my way to kill off any character - that I like - but I may injure them for the sake of the story.

^{⋗ 2 . 9 |} Romance/Sex/Whatever is allowed in the RP. "Fade to black" is so beaten into your heads by now that there's no point in even repeating it.

^{⋗ 2 . 10 |} To keep things a bit more organized, please say where your post is taking place at the start of your post.

^{⋗ 2 . 11 |} If you're also expecting me to hold your hand every step of the way, then you're going to be disappointed. This is going to be an RP that rewards taking initiative, and starting plotlines of your own. I'll provide a storyline, but I'm not going to be railroading everyone.

3. Character Creation Rules

^{⋗ 3 . 1 |} I expect some moderate detail when writing your character sheet. Remember, this RP is more grounded in realism, and I want each character to feel like a person. Try to give them a believable past, goals, personality, etc.

^{⋗ 3 . 2 |} If your goal is to basically make the strongest/best character, and try to "win" the Roleplay, let me stop you here and say you won't get far. This is a story, not a place for you to wank your OP self-insert. Nothing says "I'm a bad writer" to me than giving your character the strongest abilities (along with an asston of skills). As I said above, I am very critical, and will not hesitate to ask you to change whatever I dislike about your character sheet.

^{⋗ 3 . 3 |} If your character is a sociopath/psychopath, complete badass, perfect character, edgelord, then they're likely not going to get accepted.

^{⋗ 3 . 4 |} You can create a character of any ethnicity, gender, sexuality, background, etc, within the bounds of realism of course. You can definitely get creative here.

^{⋗ 3 . 5 |} "Magic" does not exist in the setting. This RP will be mainly sci-fi with slight paranormal themes here and there. There will a suspension of disbelief for artistic license but let’s not do anything too drastic, please.

^{⋗ 3 . 6 |} There is no character limit, you can, and are encouraged, to make as many characters as you can handle. Just don't get stupid.

^{⋗ 3 . 7 |} I suggest writing a description of your character's appearance to get everyone in that writing mood. If you must, you can use a picture. Just no anime. The pictures have to be of real people, or realistic art (But, let's shy away from A/B List Celebrities).

^{⋗ 3 . 8 |} When creating a character, try to be diverse. Look at the character sheets and try to fulfill a role that no one has. No one wants a million street fighters, or nice girls. You can be pretty creative within the bounds of the lore.

^{⋗ 3 . 9 |} Now, time for the banned powers. The following powers are banned without negotiation: "Instant death" powers, Mind/Character control, Time powers, Anything with "Omni-" attached to it, Reality Warping, Life-force absorption, Complete-Indestructibility/Absolute-Defense, "Bringing art to life," and Probability Manipulation. I will gladly tell you why they are banned if asked.

^{⋗ 3 . 10 |} The following powers are restricted, but negotiable: Blood Manipulation, Darkness Manipulation, Power Replication, Gravity Manipulation, Power Nullification, Suggestion, and Memory Manipulation. Message me for more details.

^{⋗ 3 . 11 |} Please refrain from tacking skills/powers onto characters. Try to make everything feel natural to your character.

^{⋗ 3 . 12 |} This is optional, but I can choose a power for your character. It'll be a fun little thing for both of us.

♦ SPONSORS ♦

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| LOCATION: West Florida. | SIZE: 176.9 mi² | POPULATION: 296,643 | CRIME: High |

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Plucked in the middle of Western Florida is the near perfect paradise that is Charity City. It started out as a small resort town before it quickly expanded after World War II and became a major metropolis in the state. Geographically, the city has a variety of different rivers running through it that lead to lakes and beautiful waterfalls. The primary river of the city is known as the Dog River, which leads into the, you guessed, dog lake. The rivers and lakes have expensive and beautiful houses running alongside them with scenic palm trees and rocks. A majority of the communities are suburbs of some type, and the city is largely middle-class - but there's, of course, a sizable lower class area. Charity Beach has a variety of different activities from the beach the city is named after with a variety of different amusement parks, restaurants, and such and such. Thus, it is a huge tourist attraction. The city is, naturally, large enough to be split into a variety of different districts and communities, which is mainly because the city is quite diverse. It has a large Caucasian community, but an almost as big Spanish community (a majority of which is Cuban). It has plenty of African Americans, but a less than an ignorable amount of Asians and Native Americans.

♦ MAJOR FIGURES ♦

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Coming soon... as in soon as you fuckers come up with some.

♦ LOCATIONS ♦

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♦ Districts ♦

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♦ Central Charity ♦

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Downtown Charity:

The most touristy part of town, Downtown Charity is located north of the Dog River and bordering the beach. Here, you can find an assortment of nice restaurants, amusement parks, night clubs, hotels, and plenty of tacky gift shops. The famous Charity Beach boardwalk extends long the beach here. The boardwalk contains high-rise hotels, amusement parks, dozens of arcades, casual dining options, and the Charity Beach Aquarium, a massive cylindrical glass building extending five stories up. The police presence here is heaviest, and crime is met with extreme prejudice (nobody wants to disturb the tourists).

The Bank District:

Found to the east of Downtown Charity is the Bank District, a modern-looking economic area filled with glass and metal skyscrapers. The Bank District is relatively new, only about twenty years old. Before its construction, the area was mostly beach houses and mobile homes, but due to changes in property laws in the early 2000s, a number of businesses, several national banks included, began rushing into the area and buying up land to put main branches and corporate headquarters. Not much in the way of attractions can be found in the Bank District, save a few high-rise hotels and single-story shops or restaurants, but much of the city’s middle and high-class workers commute here each day. The border along the Dog River is dotted with yacht clubs and marinas (this is where that lovely picture in the OP was taken). As there are barely any residents here, gang activity is very low (no one to sell to).

College Village:

Charity University lies to the east of Downtown Charity, bordering Dog Lake to the south and the Seminole River to the north. It is a mid-sized college campus, with around 25,000 students. The buildings here are mostly modern, with tall glass windows and stone exterior. All around Charity U are tons of apartment buildings and row homes mostly frequented by students. Most of the businesses around here also cater to students, with lots of pizza shops, cheap bars, and nightclubs. Crime in College Village is moderate, with Boyz influence beginning to enter the area, as students have begun to try Happiness.

Amapola Village:

Just before the Dog River runs into Dog Lake, a smaller tributary breaks off and skirts southeast in towards central Florida. It runs just around Little Italy and just north of Los Costas. In between Dog Lake and this river (the Amapola River) lies Amapola Village, the richest part of town. This area is quite large and is filled with enormous houses and green lawns. Lots of parks dot the area, as well as residential plazas with fountains and palm trees. The Charity Reservoir marks the center of Amapola Village, a massive artificial lake of crystal clean water. The houses here are very modern, with wood paneling and lots of glass and metal. Several private schools with old stone walls around their lush green campuses dot the area, as well as the St.Anne Seminary, a massive and ancient-looking stone building. Crime here is very low, though some of the neighborhood’s citizens still get drugs from the mafia or the Boyz (only the younger citizens trust the Boyz though).

Jackson Row:

Located south of the downtown area, across the Dog River, Jackson Row is the bougie part of town. The houses here are all narrow row homes with brick and limestone facades. This part of town contains the Charity Beach Museum of Modern Art as well as several other museums. The main branch of the Charity Beach library can also be found here, a large, palatial building with glass domes in the ceiling and limestone walls. The area along the Dog River is known as Dog Run, and contains a string of popular trendy bars and fashion boutiques. The property value is high here, as it's become a trendy place for young well-off people to live. Crime in Jackson Row is moderate, with many of the city's newcomers looking for more high-brow drugs (cocaine, marijuana). Happiness has begun to become trendy among the druggies of Jackson Row however, and the police have begun to become concerned that Boyz presence in the area will grow over time.

Little Italy:

To the east of Jackson Row is the idyllic neighborhood of Little Italy, a small and charming area with lots of greenery and nice, well-kept buildings. Here, strips of fine restaurants and high-class bars can be found along small parks and beautiful stone churches. The houses here range from upscale limestone row homes to moderately-sized single-family homes the farther east you go. As one could expect from the name and description, Little Italy is protected by the Italian Mafia themselves, and crime here (besides their own trading of drugs) is near zero. None of the city’s gangs dare step foot in Little Italy and those who commit crimes there usually disappear within a week.

♦ South Charity ♦

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Las Costas:

Located to the south-west of Jackson Row, Las Costas is a large, poor area of the city, populated mostly by people of Latin American and Cuban descent. The houses here are mostly brick-front row homes and overcrowded projects. The property value is low, with boarded up windows, busted sidewalks, empty vacant lots, and many condemned buildings. Las Costas contains many churches, including La Catedral De La Caridad, a large, beautiful church near the beach. The people of Las Costas are at odds with the police, who often act with prejudice towards them. As such, The Boyz have formed a strong foothold here and Happiness runs rampant.

Whitesand Village:

About twenty-five years ago, a conglomerate of real estate investors bought up all of the beachfront property in Las Costas. They paid the vulnerable citizens dirt for their homes and then immediately bulldozed them, erecting a long strip of nice beach houses and hotels which they sold for dazzling profit margins. Whitesand is a cheaper alternative to Downtown Charity for many beachgoers, who rent or buy the stilted pastel-colored homes and condos there. Few businesses can be found there save a mini-golf course or two (it’s a resort town, of course, there’s mini-golf) and an occasional kitschy beach supply store or pizza shop. The Boyz have a foothold in Whitesand Village, where they sell drugs to young tourists visiting the city for beach weeks or fraternity celebrations.

The Industrial District:

Located south of Las Costas is the Industrial District, a series of warehouses and factories where many of Charity’s lower-middle class and poor workers find jobs. The area is very old, and it shows, with many of the smokestacks and aluminum-sided warehouses showing signs of rust and decay. Found here is the Charity Power Plant, an enormous natural gas-fired plant which provides the city with much of its power. About a quarter-mile south of it is the old Carl Mendoza Power Plant, a coal-fired plant that was abandoned in the 90s when Charity Power was built. The old plant is heavily decayed and rusted (the city meant to implode it but a political battle broke out due to a discrepancy in some old zoning paperwork and it was then forgotten about). Many of south Charity’s homeless live in the Mendoza Plant, and the police mostly leave them alone. The Industrial District also contains the headquarters of The Boyz, a series of old abandoned warehouses covered in graffiti. Many of The Boyz live in these warehouses in makeshift bunks in the upper levels, and inside the places are basically the equivalent of if Peter Pan’s Lost Boys had access to amphetamines and Happiness.

Port of Charity:

The Port of Charity can be found to the west of the Industrial District. It consists of a long strip of the manmade harbor which bows in from the rest of the coast. Dozens of enormous cranes and seaport piers work to unload cargo ships here. Past the piers and cranes are piles of shipping crates as far as the eye can see, as well as car lots filled with imported vehicles and surrounded by electrified fences. The Port of Charity is the primary smuggling route of the Boyz and provides them with crack cocaine, ecstasy, and other drugs from Mexico and Cuba. The port authority struck a deal with The Boyz agreeing to turn the other way when drug deals take place so long as The Boyz stay away from the car lots (long story short, a Boy tried to hijack a freshly-imported Mercedes Benz and it didn’t end well for anybody).

♦ North Charity ♦

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Seminole Hill:

North of College Village, across the polluted and green Seminole River, lies Seminole Hill, known to law enforcement and criminals by the grisly nickname “Crown Town”. Seminole Hill is the poorest area of town, characterized by row upon row of identical brick projects heavily marked up with graffiti. Boarded up windows and dilapidated shutters are common sights. Homelessness is high here, and shopping carts filled with all of a person’s belongings are common. A shockingly high amount of the area’s youth, especially young men, have become involved with the Red Crowns and the drug trade, and the CBPD has basically given up on trying to remedy the situation.

Spaniard Town:

On the west coast of North Charity is Spaniard Town, a large area which, as its name suggests, has a very high Spanish population (ie, from Spain). This is a typical city neighborhood with a lot of cultural pride. Light posts here have Spanish flags hanging from them along with kitschy mottos about cultural unity. Most of Spaniard Town is lower-middle class, with more high-end homes and restaurants to the South along the Seminole River (closes to Downtown Charity). A few of the restaurants here are known as some of the best in Florida. The Red Crowns hold a little bit of territory in the northeast of Spaniard Town, but for the most part, have trouble dealing with this region due to its heavy police presence and security-minded citizens. To the north of Spaniard Town lies Odyssey Stadium, where Charity Beach’s own major-league baseball team, the Charity Matadors, play. Their colors are red, yellow, and black, and their symbol is the front half of a charging bull.

Charles Village:

To the east of Spaniard Town is Charles Village, an economically-mixed area of Charity that becomes poorer the farther east you get. This area has a high African-American population and has been historically instrumental in many civil rights issues in Florida. The area along the Seminole River contains several art museums, as well as Charles College, a historic black college. Jazz clubs can be found here as well, several of which are fairly famous in the area. Unfortunately, much of South Charles Village’s opulence depends on North Charles Village’s poverty, and many of those same Jazz club owners are lieutenants in the Red Crowns. Not unlike Las Costas in the south, Charles Village’s citizens distrust the police, though the Red Crowns are much less concerned with outreach than The Boyz are and thus aren’t trusted either.

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The Boardwalk:

Spanning the beach side of Charity Beach is the world famous Board Walk. It's a miles wide location that has hundreds of different shops, restaurants, and more on it. It's merely a few feet above the beach itself, so it's easy to access to the beach. You can find all sorts of people from tourists to inhabitants, riding bikes, eating ice cream, and so forth.

St. Mercer's Hospital:

The famous hospital in the Bank District of Charity Beach. It's a massive hospital that is comprised of several smaller buildings with the main building being dozens of floors tall. It's staffed by the best of the best, plucked from all over the nation. It's, naturally, a very busy and hectic hospital with hundreds of nurses and doctors running around trying to make sure everything's in order. Ever since the Happiness craze, the drug has sent hundreds of people to St. Mercer's, and everything is falling apart.

The Emperor Motel & The Lucky Scale:

Apart of the Valos Family's foray into Charity Beach, they first purchased the Emperor Motel, the largest and most illustrious motel in the city. Then they created the Lucky Scale, a massive casino, not too far away. The Lucky Scale is the premier casino in Florida and has people from all over going there specifically just to gamble. The Grand Scale is staffed by an excellent and diverse array of people carrying the Valos' signature V on their uniform.

Charity Mall:

One of the largest malls in the southernmost United States, Charity Mall is a massive building that can be seen from miles away, packed with thousands of different stores. The mall is three stories tall, and every inch of it is a business of some sort. It's a beautiful and scenic mall that has rivers built around it and people from all over visiting it.

♦ FACTIONS ♦

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♦ FAMA ♦

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Check organizations in the Metahuman section for more information.

Due to the high amount of Metahumans in Charity Beach, there is a FAMA department set up in the city. It's particularly large and their regional headquarters is set up on the beach, with various outposts all over the city. The Charity Beach branch has a small amount of Metahuman agents in their ranks, but many agents are getting transferred to the department to account for the growing Metahuman gangs that are appearing in the city. However, the department is gaining notoriety for their corruption as crooked agents are being outed left and right and the department has a major shortage at the moment. Rumor has it that the branch is gearing up for war against the various groups.

♦ The Boyz ♦

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A gang of outcasts and freaks that the city didn't want, forming their own gang. The Boyz are a gang of drug dealers and other petty criminals that have a pretty large presence in Charity Beach. They are not racist in their recruitment as they have people from all races in their ranks and their leader wants outcasts, whatever they are. Their gang is primarily comprised of crazy drug addicts but some teenagers and other folks have taken to their philosophy and joined their gang. Their gang symbol is a smiley face a big toothy grin and the eyes crossed out with Xs. The Boys modus operandi is to get rich by selling drugs and become the biggest force in the city for the downtrodden. Their leader is Joy-Boy, a Metahuman with an unknown ability, and he maintains a loose leadership through his three generals (or "Dragons" as he calls them). He asserts that every member of the Boyz proves themselves before they may join, and once they are an official and trusted member they get a mask of their own creation - usually a smiley face. They were a pretty small-time gang/fad until they started distributing the Happiness drug and were able to quickly expand territory. The Boyz now have a large chunk of the city under their control and it's getting larger with more Metahumans joining their ranks. FAMA, the CPPD, and other law enforcement are preparing to move in on The Boyz, but Joyboy has prepared for war.

♦ The Red Crowns ♦

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The self-proclaimed "Kings" of Charity Beach, compared to the Crips, and the Bloods, The Red Crowns are the newest part of the "gangster" craze (Fueled by bad rap music). They are mainly comprised of African-American and Hispanic males (With some Asians) who were forced into a life of crime by circumstance. The Red Crowns were originally two smaller gangs, the Reds, and the Spanish Crowns. They united because of a mutual agreement of the leaders of the groups, and eventually formed an alliance, and that alliance quickly became a combination of the two factions, and they quickly grew from there. Gathering people that were abused by the other groups, they became a massive threat within Charity Beach. Despite having a bit of infighting, and rivalries within the members, they can be a force to be reckoned with when you get them together. They distribute drugs to the community and do things you'd expect such a gang to do (Rob people, break up stores, and etc). They have a very small percentage of Metahumans among their ranks and several of which are leaders of the Crowns, but they have been known to attempt to force other Metahumans to join them. Their members are denoted by red colors and symbols of royalty. It's not uncommon for them to spray-paint their territory with Crowns, or Thrones. It's best not to cross the Red Crowns, as they are very numerous and dangerous.

♦ The Tyrants ♦

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Check organizations in the Metahuman section for more information.

The Tyrants have been making moves into Charity Beach in order to establish a foothold in the town. They have many members in the city peddling drugs straight from Stadium City and they wish to drive out other criminal organizations.

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Metahumans (sometimes called Deltahumans) are humans that were exposed to the Delta-Point Energy, or a Delta-Crystal, and had undergone a Manifestation Event. These Metahumans have gained abilities that defy the laws of nature, men with super strength, children that can control ice, and women that can teleport are the tip of the iceberg. This manifestation event only occurs after a human being has developed a sufficient amount of Delta-Point energy within their body. The rate which this energy develops depends on how much a person is exposed to (Codenamed their Exposure Event) and if a person touches a crystal for a prolonged amount of time their energy will develop at a much faster rate than somebody who was briefly exposed. In a lot of cases, exposure to this energy will not cause a manifestation to occur, but 15% of humans are compatible with the energy and can manifest a power. It's unknown what causes a person to manifest as anyone of any sex, of any gender, is capable of manifesting, it's widely believed to be just chance. After many of them were covered, destroyed, or drained of all of their energy, it's fairly difficult to get exposed to the crystals and most are exposed to it by other Metahumans. There are two ways to manifest: Naturally, or Under High-Stress. If manifesting naturally, it can take over years for a Metahuman to manifest their powers. There seems to be a correlation between high-stress situations and the rapid growth of powers as many Metahumans who manifested.

Upon manifesting the Delta-Point Energy will completely flow within a person's being from their skin, all the way to their bones. It is normally invisible to the regular human eye, but when a Metahuman is straining themselves or using their power a great deal, their energy will show. When a Metahuman uses their power on the outside world, a small amount of the meta-human energy gets projected and focused in that area. Such as a Water-Elemental controlling a cup of water will get some of the energy projected into it, allowing them to manipulate the water inside of it until they cease to control and the energy returns to their body. However, this still leaves the energy in the area and can possibly cause others to manifest who are compatible.

There are four types of Delta-Crystals/Delta-Point Energy that exist in the world: Type-Yellow (for those that have developed physical powers), Type-Red (for those who have gained an ability that pertains to manipulating the environment), Type-Blue (For those who have manifested a mental ability of some kind), Type-Green (for those who can alter the properties of other powers), and Type-White (those that have powers that don't fit the other categories). Depending on what kind of energy somebody is exposed to will dictate which type of power a Metahuman will develop. From either gaining the ability to manipulate the earth when exposed to red energy, read minds with Blue energy and so on. However, it's possible for these categories to blend together as it's also possible to get exposed to multiple different types of energy and will end up with a power that spans multiple categories. This is a rare type of Metahuman but these kinds of Metahumans are known as Type-Chromatic.

There is such a thing as powers being hereditary, but it is very rare within the Metahuman communities. When Metahumans have children, that child has a 95% higher chance to manifest an ability than anybody else. This is because, when a child is in the womb, the child is bathed with the energy and will grow and develop a similar power to their parents. However, the child will always take after the mother power-wise as they will be exposed to maternal energy more than paternal energy. This is why, if only one parent is a Metahuman, it's far more likely that the child will manifest if the mother possesses the powers. Even if the power is hereditary, the power will be different in certain ways, as nobody has the same one power. If the parents of a Metahuman are different types, there is a higher chance that the child will end up being a Type-Chromatic. Metahumans have a very particular effect attached to them: the Black Fall Effect. This has two main effects on the Metahuman population: firstly, all Meta-humans are subconsciously attracted to each other whether they want to or not. So subtly that it's next to impossible to even notice. It causes the shyest people to head out and interact or draws Metahuman to one location. The more Meta-humans that are around, the more intense this "flocking" effect will get.

Metahumans have an interesting relationship with the Delta-Crystals, as when in contact with a Delta-Crystal, a Metahuman receives a boost to their power as long as they remain in contact. This boost depends on which type of crystal a Metahuman is holding - as if they are a Type-Red holding a Type-Yellow, it'd be an incredibly minor boost to their ability. However, if the crystals are compatible, it'd be an insane upgrade to their powers. With one Metahuman being capable of doing city-changing feats while in contact with a crystal. Though, it will be an insane strain on the Metahuman and will increase their risk for ashing.

However, while powers are truly incredible, they come at a price, powers have a toll on the body and mind. Excessive and unrestrained use would cause what could be described as physical overexertion, and the Metahuman body gets strained from overuse. Pushing powers beyond their limits in high-stress situations cause even worse problems, and at it's most extreme, it may cause an effect known as "Ashing". This is basically an extremely deadly ailment where a Meta-human self-destructs, and their powers shut off, and all their cells will die at an alarmingly fast rate. Their cells will literally drop off their body like specs of ash, and this process will continue until there is absolutely nothing left of a Meta-human. This state is extremely deadly, and there's a mere 4% chance of survival - Even if an ashing victim does survive, there are some permanent physical damage (Amputation, Brain damage, loss of powers, etc, etc - Are a few to note) so it's considered a fate worse than death. Ashing is what Meta-humans truly fear, as any meta-human can ash if they are not careful.

It's possible for regular humans to ash if exposed to large amounts of Delta-Point Energy, and they are among the few that don't or can't manifest a power. This will largely occur if a person is in prolonged contact with the Delta-Point energy as it would take a large amount of energy for this to be possible. However, this can occur with the smallest amount of Delta-Point energy, and anyone who's not capable of manifesting can die from ashing.

Through the study of the crystals and the Delta-Point energy, there has been technology developed from them. They were noted to be a very potent energy source, and the energy can be harnessed in different ways. Most notably, by studying the energy, many organizations have created devices that can detect the energy within people and the crystals in the wild. Of course, these devices are considered to be a huge violation of privacy and are rarely employed. Then there are the simple Suppressant-Collars which are metal devices made to be wrapped around somebody's next that completely disables the usage of activation powers - for those whose powers are permanent changes, they have no effect on them. On the more insidious side, a shady organization has figured out means to give people powers: Serums. These serums are full of a glowing green liquid that infuses a person's body with the Metahuman energy and after the process is complete, they'll gain a superpower that corresponds with the color of the energy. These serums are usually sold to the highest bidder but are only capable of being purchased by those with a hefty chunk of change, but some people are just given the serums. It's unknown where these serums are coming from, or who are making them, but authorities are doing their best to find out.

In the summers of 1963, there was a sudden and abrupt meteor shower that wrought havoc over the skies of Earth, spreading bizarre crystals across the world wherever their debris made landfall. These crystals were infused with strange radiation that would "infect" living beings that either came in contact with the crystals themselves or were in proximity and got infected with the crystal's energy. This gave rise to the "First Generation" of Metahumans as the first of few individuals with such abilities found their place in the world. While this first generation proved to be relative unknowns, rumors or bogeymen to all but a handful of informed figures, their presence in the world would gradually increase over the coming decades, eventually causing mass hysteria as rumors were proven true and sightings impossible to cover up. By the 1980s, this had led to waves of rioting, protests and even mass displays of religious fervor as the public digested the knowledge of their existence in various ways. Eventually, the governments of the world attempted to manage their Metahuman populations through regulation and incorporation into newly established government agencies, but even so great unrest had and still continues to persist even to the modern day. This manifestation of Metahumans would eventually be known as the Delta-Storm and many theorize that it has happened before, and could happen again. After Delta-Storm, almost all the crystals were taken into government custody, but a few remained at large and it is theorized that they're growing in number.

♦ TYPES OF METAHUMANS ♦

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♦ TYPE-YELLOW ♦

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Nicknamed "Super-Systems", Type-Yellow Metahumans have been infected with the yellow form of the Delta-Point Energy. These Metahumans have abilities that affect the bodies of either themselves or people around them via highly specific reality warping. Type-Yellow Metahumans are easily the most diverse, and most common type of Metahuman out there, with a good half of all Metahumans being some type of Type-Yellow. There are two main types; Personal and Impersonal. Personal Type-Yellows ability is only on a personal level, and their power changes their biology or allows them to, and they are the more common type. Impersonal Type-Yellows are the opposite; their power allows them to alter the bodies of other people, and they are somewhat less common. They can range from transformations to enhanced physical abilities, healing and regeneration, flight, and so forth.

♦ TYPE-RED ♦

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Known as "Elementals", the Type-Red crystals grant Metahumans the ability to control matter, most of the time a specific element. Type-Reds are the second most common type of Metahuman out there, but those of this type usually have the most versatile and potential out of any kind of Metahuman. Many of them are fairly straightforward; they have the ability to control and/or create a specific type of element. Usually, it's one, but there are a few that can control many different elements that are either related. However, it's rare, but it's possible when a child is the product of two Type-Red that they would get the ability to use both of the elements. While many Type-Reds are straightforward, there are many that have more complex and unique forms of manipulation. Type-Reds are fairly diverse as it is likely one type red out there for each type of matter there is. Type-Reds can manipulate fire, water, earth, air, electricity, light, sound, and so forth.

♦ TYPE-BLUE ♦

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Labelled "Cerebral", the Type-Blue crystals were fairly uncommon and thus not a lot of Metahumans out there are Type-Blues. However, the few that fall under this category are among the most feared, as Type-Blues are Metahumans that have a mental ability of some kind. A majority of Type-Blues have some type of mind reading or telekinesis, but some have abilities such as clairvoyance, foresight, and so on. They are easily the opposite of Type-Yellows as their powers are the least diverse, with a few exceptions. Type-Blues are feared because a majority of them have an ability that gathers information, and that's considered a huge breach of privacy. However, there's a type that's even worse; those that have been nicknamed "Domination-Types." These Domination types have the ability to exert their will on other lifeforms in some way, from controlling animals to possibly mind and emotional control. The direct ability to control the human mind is incredibly rare, but not unheard of. Very few of them directly affect the environment except telekinetics, but there are some capable of weaponizing their mental power, and so forth. Powers that fall under Type-Blue would be Telekinesis, Telepathy, Retro and Precognition, Astral Projection, Mind Control, Enhanced Intelligence, etc.

♦ TYPE-GREEN ♦

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Nicknamed "Power" types out of all of the Metahuman Types, you'd be hardpressed to come across a Type-Green as they are the second rarest type of Metahuman out there. Their abilities allow them to directly interact with the abilities of others or otherwise are a limited control of the Delta-Point energy itself. These Metahumans are easily the least predictable and are the most situational. Their abilities require coming in contact with another Metahuman, either direct or indirect, and otherwise a majority of them are powerless. However, there are very rare instances where a Power-Type has the ability to grant others with superpowers. Type-Greens are the most sought after by relevant groups - and have the largest targets on them with only Type-Blues being second. It's very rare, but some Type-Greens have the ability to give normal people powers. Abilities that fall under Type-Green are power charging, negating, replication, and other abilities that revolve around the manipulation of superpowers.

♦ TYPE-WHITE ♦

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The white Delta-Point Crystals are a mystery and are rarely sighted, but Type-White Metahumans are those that have abilities that do not fit into the above category. They are nicknamed "Wild-card" types, as they have the strangest and most abstract of all abilities, and some of which have control over time and space itself. Because of this, it's very difficult to classify them and very few Metahumans out there are Type-Whites.

♦ TYPE-CHROMATIC ♦

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Chromatic, or "Hybrid" types are the rare result when a Metahuman is exposed to two (or possibly more) different types of Delta-Point energy and are a very rare phenomenon. These Metahumans will manifest with a blend of the two types or will have one different power of each type. For an example of the former; a pyrokinetic may have flames that can burn the mind. For an example of the latter; a Tiger Metahuman may be able to produce lightning. It's completely random what kind of end result these Metahumans will produce, and difficult to classify. It's more likely to produce a Type-Chromatic when a Metahuman child is the product of two different Metahumans. These are the strangest type of Metahumans as there isn't a Delta-Crystal that directly creates them. However, Chromatic types are capable of gaining strength from two different types of Delta-Crystals and gives them a distinct advantage of other types.

♦ HIGH-METAHUMAN POPULATIONS ♦

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♦ VERTHAVEN ♦

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Located in California, Verthaven was a massive metropolis centered in Southern California. However, it is best known for being the place the infamous Verthaven disaster took place, and it was promptly condemned afterward. Much of the beautiful city was destroyed, and after it was condemned, it was left to rot. Before, it was a coastal city that is Sandwiched between LA and San Francisco. It was known for its miles of beaches, and sea trade, and what it was also best known for is how it's carved up by a network of rivers. The main river is known as the Cross River and splits the city up into four halves by a cross. With hundreds of smaller rivers branching off from that one. Which the city was built around, and have well integrated into the city's layout. Which gives Verthaven a feel of Venice mixed with New York. Now, it's been reclaimed by nature. There are miles upon miles of flooded streets, and crumbling buildings, and it was the former location of the RAVEN/DOVE headquarters before it was destroyed. It hasn't been disturbed for years now, no one but the idiotic have braved the resting place of this tragedy. A few miles outside of Verthaven is the Verthaven Memorial Cemetery a graveyard in which all those who died in the disaster are buried. The whole cemetery is miles upon miles... and unfortunately, many of the graves are currently unmarked. It was known for its high amount of Metahumans, second to Black Fall in the United States. After the Verthaven disaster, a majority of them were killed, and the survivors went to Baybridge and Highroller Heights.

♦ BLACK FALL ♦

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The proclaimed "The City of Freaks", Black Fall is famous because it has the most Metahumans congregated into one City (1% of all Metahumans live in Black Fall) and thus it is easily the most important location for Metahumans. The city went from a small fishing town to a major hub for gamblers, tourists, businessmen, and families, in the course of a few centuries. It contains people of almost every ethnic background and it is located in Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River, not too far away from Philadelphia. It is split down the middle by the river, with one part of the city on each side. Technically it is apart of New Jersey too, since one side of Black Fall is technically on the state of New Jersey. The West side of the city is known as "Old World Black Fall" where the city started. It has most of the population centers and major buildings that have been there from the start. The East side of the city is known as "New Black Fall" which is much more commercialized. It contains most of the clubs, casinos, and mansions. Black Falls holds the FAMA east coast headquarters.

♦ BAYBRIDGE ♦

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Baybridge started out as several smaller towns that grew in size and it was decided that they would be one massive city, with the city being named after the massive bridge that connects it to the outside world. Baybridge is east of Seattle, though the city is much like it (though some areas can also be compared to Spokane or Bellingham). It's technically much larger than Seattle, but much of Baybridge's acres of land consist of miles and miles of woodland, farmlands, and etc. Not every inch of Baybridge consists of a sprawling concrete jungle. Baybridge isn't that much different from other major cities in the US. It has tall skyscrapers, booming businesses, and whatnot. The city has a little bit of everything. It's not particularly known for its tourist attractions, nor it's large amounts boom of tourists. Recently, Baybridge received a boom in population as people moved towards it in the aftermath of the Verthaven disaster. Most notably, Baybridge was selected to be the headquarters of the newly formed FAMA branch of the government which drew their Agents and Metahumans to the city. This increase in population gave Baybridge an economic boost and more or less turned Baybridge into one of the many Metahuman hotspots and Baybridge currently has the second highest population of Metahumans in the United States.

♦ HIGHROLLER HEIGHTS ♦

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Located near the borders of Arizona and Nevada, Highroller Heights is the bastard son of Las Vegas (sometimes referred to as New Vegas). Massive, boiling hot, in the middle of an American desert, and gives you a great reason to check your shoes every morning. Just without the class and style that movies and other media outlets build it up to be; it's run down, the people are bitter, and just about everyone wants to make a quick buck - At the expense of others of course. This city has tons of casinos, and other fancy places to make the place look good for the tourists (the main source of income of Highroller Heights), but when you see the city for what it really is, you'll reconsider. By day it's a sandy city, a pleasant place if you know where to go. At night, the seven deadly sins take over; Sex workers, gangsters, drug dealers, rapists, and lunatics roam the streets. To say the least, crime is high here. Because corruption is rooted so deep, the crimes are brushed aside with a simple wad of cash. High-Roller Heights has racial diversity, so people of all colors are a common sight in this city, along with a high population. The city is located in the middle of an active desert. There is sand far as the eye can see, it's skin blistering hot, and since it's a desert; don't expect rain. superhumans are a common sight here. Metahumans have congregated here, for obvious reasons; property tax and standards are low, and there's a good time to be had.

♦ STADIUM CITY ♦

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Created over the course of a few decades, with heavy Metahuman involvement, Stadium City stands in Ohio. Stadium City was ordered by the President to be created by Metahumans in order to help alleviate the Anti-Metahuman hysteria and show that they are helpful. Stadium City, in design, doesn't appear too different from other cities. It has residential districts, a downtown, plenty of skyscrapers and more. It has plenty of Metahumans, however. After the construction of the city, many of the Metahumans that made it stayed in Stadium City and their descendants remained there. However, it was ridden with crime for decades, and for years, Stadium City's underground crime was utterly ruled by the Tyrants - a powerful metahuman mafia group run by the strongest. No one but a fool is willing to go anywhere near there lest they invoke the wrath of one of their members. The city is seemingly a safer place, with crime reaching all-time lows as the Tyrants peacefully rule the city... while peddling drugs and using it as a rallying point to commit crimes in other cities. FAMA presence is high in the city as they prepare for war against the Tyrants. The Intelligent System Designs Headquarters is also situated in Stadium City.

♦ NEW RIVIERE CITY ♦

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New Rivière City is a major metropolis set up at the site of an anomaly on the Louisiana River believed to be caused by ancient Metahumans. This is a belief because the anomaly doesn't appear on maps and data from years before the city was found, and the river is far too smooth. Leading up to New Rivière City, the river splits and goes two different directions around a land mass in which New Rivière City has been placed on. This simulates an island of sorts, with many bridges leading in and out of the island. The island is enormous, at least 71% of New Rivière's eighty-one square miles. Contrary to previous information, New Rivière is set on the island, and on the landmass around it (forming another circle). New Rivière is a city that was founded in 1762 once the river annex was located. French settlers placed a small village in the center of the island - quickly building outwards as the settlers realized the ports were profitable. From there, the city flourished through the years and modernization took place for decades to come. New Rivière City, like it's been stated before, is split up by the river that surrounds it. Known as the Inner and Outer Ring. The Inner-Ring of the city is basically the island that makes up the large majority of the city. In the Inner-Ring, it contains a majority of the city - which includes it's many residential and hedonistic areas. It's known for its bustling downtown area (more on that in a little bit) which contains many of the city's hubs of business and pleasure. Such as it's hotels, casinos, and whatnot. New Rivière is known for its restaurants and casinos. The Inner-Ring's tall buildings can be seen from all over the city. The Outer-Ring is usually the first part of the city people are exposed to - and it's not pretty. The Outer-Ring is where all the lower class are forced to stay due to lower property costs (in contrast, the Inner Ring is where all the middle and upper-class people are). New Rivière City has been called the bastard child of New Orleans, San Diego, Miami, and New York. The city has blends the aesthetic of those cities into a city that becomes alive in the night time. The streets are lined with neon signs advertising clubs, casinos, and bars. Every night people from all over roam the city looking for a good time and it's known as a city where tourists pour in by the thousands. However, it's also known for its fairly high Metahuman population.

♦ ORGANIZATIONS ♦

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♦ FAMA ♦

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The Federal Agency of Metahuman Affairs (Shortened to FAMA) is the Metahuman regulation agency that is responsible for the regulation of Metahumans after the rebranding of RAVEN/DOVE. Formed in 2003, they are an organization that is split into four departments; Metahuman Welfare, Public Affairs, Research, and Security. The first organization is more of a social services group that promotes the well-being, the physical and mental health of Metahumans. Welfare keeps track of all Metahumans that are registered and constantly gives support to these Metahumans so they aren't roped into a gang or become a super criminal. Public Affairs is more about dealing with Metahuman social issues and attempting to change the public perception of them for the best. The Research department solely focuses on trying to figure out how these Metahumans tick and developing new technology and methods to handle rogue Metahumans. Security is the largest department and the one tasked with the detainment of Metahumans who abuse their powers. FAMA is volunteer-based, long as people meet a certain set of requirements, they can apply to join the Agency. However, they are fairly strict with their recruitment and primarily hire those with the required experience, though there have been exceptions made. FAMA consists of both regular humans and Metahumans, as the latter are considered valuable assets in the never-ending battle against hostile Metahumans. The organization is considered to be a paramilitary organization as agents are given special training on how to handle various Metahuman threats, and how to handle certain situations that are Metahuman related. Field Agents of FAMA wear heavy armor that is resistant to most forms of Metahuman abilities and is heavily armed with top of the line firearms and other equipment (Nullification collars, taser darts, containment foam). The Agency has an outpost in every major city and they are in fact designated from a one to hundred number depending on the size of the city (e.g. New York City is 1, Los Angeles is 3, and so on) and each outpost has a Director who oversees all operations within the city. Smaller towns have agents delegated from the closest major outpost. On the west and east coast, there is a national headquarters where a majority of operations are run out of. FAMA is what largely keeps watch over the Academy Program.

♦ MAVERICK ♦

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Following the Verthaven disaster, the United Nations decided to get more involved in the politics of Metahumans. Specifically, the terrorist Metahuman groups, those who intend on using Metahumans for illegal gains, and other such groups, to preserve world peace. MAVERICK was suggested by Natalie Bright, a high ranking member of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to help build relations between Metahumans and humans all around the world. The end result was an elite task force gathered from Metahumans and humans alike that collaborates with global Metahuman regulation groups. MAVERICK's main goal is to keep balance in the Metahuman world by challenging threats such as the Allegiance, and the Pure - but, their main objective as of now has been combating Abel and his REAPER group. So far, MAVERICK is an enormous group, that consists of people from many different countries and training - It mainly consists of those from America, and Britain, but there is a sizable amount of Africans due to the work MAVERICK does there. The group is heavily armed with the best technology that the United Nations was willing to donate, however, FAMA donates a large chunk of their technology to them. MAVERICK answers to the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, and them alone, however it should be noted that MAVERICK cannot operate or enter any country that denies them access - only being allowed in countries that approve of the MAVERICK program.

♦ REAPER ♦

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Nemesis of the FAMA and MAVERICK organizations, REAPER is a strange and heavily armed paramilitary terrorist group. They are lead by the mysterious Abel, a massive man who is feared globally as he has killed dozens of politicians, researchers, millionaires and beyond. He is incredibly difficult to kill as he is seeming a Metahuman that is insanely strong and durable. Assisted by a strange portal technology, REAPER gets right where they need to go and then they vanish without a trace. Each member of REAPER is clad in black armor that covers them from head to toe, helmets that distort their voice, and are heavily armed. In the event that one of them dies (or are about to die), they are equipped with a strange chemical that dissolves their body down to the DNA and leaves no trace. Because of this, it's incredibly difficult to identify members of REAPER and trace where they came from. However, several REAPERS are Metahumans, with the elite members of the group being all Metahuman shock troopers. It's difficult to pinpoint where REAPER will target as they are responsible for hundreds of assassinations, kidnappings, and other terrorist attacks globally. However, the REAPER organization seems to target anybody or any organization who seem to be on the verge of developing new technology or medicine - especially using Metahumans. Most notably RAVEN went to war with REAPER before and during the Verthaven disaster that made them known globally.

♦ THE ACADEMY PROGRAM ♦

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The Academy Program is an organization that was established decades ago in response to a large number of Metahuman children in need of training. The Academy Program was established in order to provide a safe refuge for them to train and express themselves in peace. The Academy program was previously overseen by DOVE, but after their disbandment, the FAMA organization is the one that overlooks them. Students of all ages and backgrounds are trained to use their powers in accordance with FAMA standards, and FAMA often sticks homeless or troubled Metahumans in the Academies. Other than that, there is little to no involvement from FAMA. There are five different Academies designated with a number depending on when they were chronologically established (The First Academy is designated 001, while the latest is 005). The Academies are so large and well-equipped that there is little demand to aggressively expand, however, three more Academies are being constructed. Most of the Academy are four-year programs that, after being fully trained, a student is released back into the world - the Academies also offer an educational program. The Academy Program is staffed by both baseline humans and Metahumans.

♦ INTELLIGENT SYSTEM DESIGNS ♦

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The ISD is a research conglomerate that is slowly taking over every field of science known to man, from technology to medicine to more. The ISD originated in the United States started by genius Berith Crest, but upon his death in 2006 his prodigal daughter, Tabitha Crest, took over the organization and has been running it from there. The ISD operates globally with a research lab or two in about every major country in the world and has been recruiting minds from all over in the name of science. They've also been putting in their hand on retail, restaurants, housing, and the hospitality markets. What makes them notable is that they've been actively seeking out Metahumans, specifically the kinds that deal with technology or have heightened intelligence of some kind. The ISD has released some incredible pieces out technology out to the world, including robotics, and more. However, they've also been researching Metahumans almost since the conception of the organization and have worked with the Savior Foundation and FAMA - however, they chose to remain neutral in the Metahuman debate. Recently, the ISD has been seeking out and actively paying Metahumans to run a number of tests and experiments with their powers, under the supervision of FAMA, of course.

♦ THE SAVIOR FOUNDATION ♦

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The lead Anti-Metahuman organization and the antithesis to many Pro-Metahuman organizations; they believe that Metahumans as a whole are far too dangerous for society and must be removed if humanity is to survive. They spread their ideology far and wide but primarily operate in North America and Western Europe. The Saviors were formed by billionaire Nolan Ulrich as a means to assist humans afflicted by Meta-human related incidents, over time Nolan has a significant following behind him from the richest men in the country to the poorest laborer - there are those who are so loyal that they call themselves "Saviors". However, they are not known for overt or violent acts against Meta-humans, and they work towards their goals peacefully as their objective is to help people. Whether they've been the victim of a Metahuman related incident or afflicted with a detrimental superpower. Their secondary goal is to find a way to "cure" for Metahumans which they believe will greatly help those in need. Though, it is reported that a large number of the Saviors have violent hatred against Metahumans and if one manages to manifest they will be completely excommunicated. It's also believed that the Saviors secretly fund the Meta hate group, the Pure. After the Verthaven disaster, the Saviors received a huge boom in funding and were capable of even expanding to other nations. They're one of the groups that have had a heavy hand in the disbandment of RAVEN and DOVE and wished that FAMA was the alternative they were looking for. Their propaganda is seen all over American soil (TVs, sign, etc), and they seemingly are reaching the world they've always wanted to reach.

♦ THE PURE ♦

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An extremist group, the Pure are dedicated to the complete annihilation of all Metahumans from the United States. The Pure is comprised of people from various backgrounds, former-soldiers, police officers, and even civilians, all with the goal of killing Metahumans. After the Verthaven Disaster... the Pure movement has reached exponential levels as people are literally lining up to kill Metahumans and they have been killing Metahumans left and right - and incredibly brutally. Along with causing incredible amounts of damage, the Pure is behind the deaths of thousands of Metahumans which made the Pure one of the premiere terrorist groups. They often plan hits on the request of concerned civilians, and they carry them out with extreme efficiency and to send a message to others. They usually plant traps or surprise attacks. It doesn't matter if the Metahuman is a threat or not, they'll kill anyone with a superpower. Man, woman, or child, criminal or innocent, it never matters to them. The Pure has been going to war with their antithesis, the Allegiance, and getting everyone caught in between - with the FAMA going after both organizations to end the war. It's unknown who leads the group, but it's widely believed to be the Knights of Purity, an elite sect within the Pure responsible for leading the group. They keep their identities concealed from everyone except each other, but they have killed hundreds of Metahumans alone and are feared among Metahumans.

♦ THE ALLEGIANCE ♦

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The Verthaven disaster has brought Metahuman relations to an all-time low; Metahumans were being killed left and right and the government wasn't doing anything. Which is why one man assembled a group to fight back against the enemies of Metahumans - which snowballed into a larger group. Declaring themselves an "Allegiance" formed between Metahumans to defend themselves from others; the Allegiance can roughly be declared the antithesis to the Pure. They fight for the defense and supremacy of Metahumans, driven by the anger of Meta-children being slaughtered. They have been tightly engaged in a conflict with the Pure, but they've also been going also after the Saviors and the Liu Pharmaceutical company. The main problem is that they've been causing large amounts of property damage, and shows a form of racism that makes them no different from the Pure (However, they do not go around killing nonhumans). The Allegiance has been a prime target of the newly formed FAMA, and the organization has clashed many times in the past.

♦ THE TYRANTS ♦

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The Tyrants are by far the most infamous groups of Metahumans to ever hit the United States. They're a massive, major-metropolis spanning, criminal organization that took over the old crime world. Before the Tyrants, there were hundreds of gangs and mafias tearing Stadium City apart, but a group of Metahumans took them out one at a time and subsumed their resources as they snowballed. In less than a decade the Tyrants had the whole city under their thumb and anyone else calling themselves a criminal group was eliminated with speed and efficiency. The Tyrants ruled Stadium City with an iron fist and expanded their influence far beyond to neighboring cities by selling all sorts of illegal goods from drugs, weapons, and their service, in exchange for money or more power. They are on the way to becoming one of the biggest criminal organizations in North America, with some of the most savage and dangerous tactics employed by them. However, they have a code of honor: no senseless violence and no harming civilians, and they are known for going after worse people. This makes opinions on the Tyrants divided as they have improved Stadium City at the expense of all the other cities. Nonetheless, FAMA has declared war on the Tyrants and the two organizations often clash. The Tyrants are run by the powerful Queen Carmelita, a powerful tactile-telekinetic that was among the strongest in the world, Blizzard, her sister with a similar ability, and the elderly Barracuda, a woman who mentored the two with the ability to extend her blades using energy to cut through anything. Though, there was a fourth member of their group known as Blackjack, who was instrumental to their rise to power and was the leader of the organization before he went into hiding.

♦ DOVE/RAVEN (Defunct) ♦

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After the Delta-Point Event RAVEN and DOVE were established as a means of regulating these groups. Each was dedicated to a different field; DOVE's best interest is the protection, social and mental development of Metahumans, and taking steps to prevent them from becoming threats in the future. While RAVEN's primary objective is the investigation, apprehending, and detainment of Metahumans who have broken the law. Both organizations work hand in hand, as they are technically two sides of the same coin. They were fairly effective, but rumors of brutality and corruption were rampant, and some feared they were too independent for their own good. However, once the Verthaven Disaster occurred and the war with REAPER was publicized, the government saw the faults in the two organizations and they were both dissolved. Eventually, the FAMA was introduced with the best of both organizations and more government supervision.

♦ THE VERTHAVEN DISASTER ♦

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Hider

In the summer of 2002, the REAPER group moved in on the city of Verthaven and was selling serums that granted superpowers to the gangs of the city. Which turned the city almost on its head overnight as the gangs were armed with new weapons After many skirmishes with RAVEN, it was discovered that Verthaven was the primary headquarters for the REAPER group. Upon that discovery, almost every government agency moved in on the city, and a massive war between the terrorist group erupted. Turning the city into an enormous war zone that caused countless property damage, killed many in the crossfire, and displaced hundreds. The war was reaching national news as many were protesting the decisions behind the war with REAPER, calling it overly destructive. This war against REAPER went on for three months as both sides made significant progress against each other. However, the situation changed drastically when a new Metahuman emerged from the shadows. Calling herself "The Devil of Verthaven", this woman was a drug addict whose husband was killed in the crossfire between RAVEN and REAPER, and she also got her hands on a power serum. That serum gave her the strongest power in the whole world, being capable of creating an army of monsters and control the weather on a macro-scale. The Devil's first act was to unleash her dark army upon the world, and her second was to make the city dangerous to traverse with incredibly dangerous weather patterns. Her goal was to get revenge against a world that took everything from her.

Evacuation efforts were underway, but the Devil threatened to destroy the whole world. It's hard to discover who was responsible for it, but a massive energy barrier was erected over Verthaven. This barrier was immune to any type of superpower and was invulnerable to harm - thus trapping everyone with the monster. Because everyone was trapped, the Devil was free to kill indiscriminately and the population of nearly a million was reduced to thousands in less than a month. In a final bid to destroy the Devil, RAVEN and REAPER teamed up and engaged in one final battle against her, killing her with an experimental weapon. Once her death was reported the dome came down and it seemed that the dust had settled.

The opposite had occurred as the world was outraged at how RAVEN and DOVE handled the situation and got thousands of people killed rather than evacuating them. RAVEN and DOVE were blamed for the barrier even though it's still unknown who created it, which made the sentiments towards RAVEN when they were fighting REAPER even worse. In the end, it was decided that RAVEN and DOVE would be dissolved, and a new organization would replace them.

However, after the disaster, more Delta-Point Crystals were seemingly being found in places where they shouldn't have been.

[Mixtape Ghost N]

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@rebornfan320@JunkMail@Goldmarble@Jobst@Archmage MC@unicorgi@ayzrules@Kitty@DocRock@Aeolian@Saint Maxx@Altered Tundra@Jolteon

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Behold, the OOC! Make use of it!

[JunkMail]

No bubble blowin double babies allowed

[Jobst]

@Ruler Inc Imagery-wise, we using realistic ones or we go weebo?

Nvm. Found my answer. Props to the world-building, but real isn't my cup of tea. I think I'm out man. Thanks though! Good luck!

[unicorgi]

so I have a pretty good avatar making site but this shows to be using real pictures which I’m pretty sure I ain’t gonna find, is it fine if I use my avatar making site?

[DocRock]

Present, placing down a note for later, so I remember to come back with an alright profile.

[eclecticwitch]

Maybe this is a dumb question. I am super interested but am not tagged above. Would it be okay to make a character?

[Mixtape Ghost N]

Would it be okay to make a character?

@eclecticwitch

yup, they were just from the interest check

[Mixtape Ghost N]

so I have a pretty good avatar making site but this shows to be using real pictures which I’m pretty sure I ain’t gonna find, is it fine if I use my avatar making site?

@unicorgi

i mean it doesn't need to be real pictures, art that's somewhat realistic works too.

Just no anime

weeabs.

[AlteredTundra]

The Waveriding Aussie coming to an OOC near you. Bet.

[Archmage MC]

Not interested anymore due to the face claim requirement. GL with this RP mate, its hard to do any kind of beast-looing hero like blankka ext with a faceclaim requirement like that.

[unicorgi]

Frick the one that would make my character best is a friggin anime ughhhhhhhhhhhhh

Ruler inc nobody likes your frickin appearance rules!

[Supermaxx]

[Goldmarble]

Frick the one that would make my character best is a friggin anime ughhhhhhhhhhhhh

Ruler inc nobody likes your frickin appearance rules!

@unicorgi

You do not speak for everyone.

[unicorgi]

Tru
True all of that but like it’s the best I can get you in terms of a character pic

[Aeolian]

I love the detail.

Will be working my creative juices to see what I can muster up.

Cheers!

[ayzrules]

Tru
True all of that but like it’s the best I can get you in terms of a character pic

@unicorgi

you could try looking through models.com or the fashion spot forums for a photo of someone that looks like what you came up with? I'd also be willing to help if you need it!