The world had seen better days. The Justice League was dealing with an international incident and in talks with the UN about the formation of a Justice League Europe. The Teen Titans had just fallen apart and there were several heroes who’d fell in between the cracks of the last big crisis. Two long-time friends who’d seen time with both the Teen Titans and the League decided to get together and do something about the superhero shortage. Maybe the younger heroes had given up. Perhaps the slightly older heroes had fallen on hard times. Wally West (aka the Flash) and Vic Stone (Cyborg) pitched the idea of an academy for younger heroes in need of training to a few billionaire friends. After deciding against the name ‘Justice University’ the pair of heroes and their backers decided on the obvious name… Titans Academy.
Setting up shop in Midway City after a spike in metahuman crime got national media coverage, Cyborg and the Flash took a different approach with their ‘school’. They took in young metahumans between the ages of 16-25, and there were part time and full time members each with a different mentor. The Flash already protected Central and Keystone City, so he’s part time. Cyborg tackled the full timers and relocated to the Midway branch of STAR Labs while his team lived at the academy. It was pitched to the mayor of Midway City as a police academy of sorts for the next generation of superheroes.
Midway City was once the stomping grounds of Hawkman as well as the Doom Patrol. Regular metahuman threats included more savage individuals like Lion-Mane, and there’s talk of Robotman losing his mind and wrecking a local bar. However the boys may get some help in the form of another old friend…
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If you've read this far know that the tone of this RP will be similar to that of the Young Justice animated series. I'm gonna shoot for something more PG-13 with strong language out the window; it just doesn't suit the theme well. I'm gonna insist on High Casual standards, if you can't get a couple paragraphs and a little dialogue in each post then just move along. Hoping to recruit 5-6 players for this. A post a week in the IC is all I'm gonna ask of players, and to keep up with random game chatter and superhero discussion in the OOC once in a while to let us know you're still alive and aware the game's moving forward. Here are the Character Sheet requirements if anybody wants to see this happen.
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Name - Alias - Age - [16-25 years only] Mentor – [Flash for part time, Cyborg for full time] Status – Part-time or Full-time Personality - [three words best describing your character] Experience - [anywhere from a few weeks up to two years] Powers - Weaknesses - Appearance - [description or pic, I'll make a few micros I'm sure...] BRIEF Bio - Notes - [this can be how you met your mentor, just don't get too long winded] SAMPLE POST - (2 paragraph minimum w/dialogue)
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You can rework any existing DC characters for this or come up with an original. I'm thinking of a guy with energy/force field powers. I'd imagine most of the part timers would be the younger heroes while the full time Academy students would live at the Tower and be over the age of 18. Adds that little bit of teen melodrama for heroes still in school or living with their parents. Let me know if there's any questions or concerns!
@Omega Man Right here and ready for action! I have been dying for a roleplay like this, and while I will admit sometimes I can take a while to post, as long as you're not afraid to @me every now and then I don't think that will be a problem.
Edit: how does a new york ninja girl sound? I have a character named Chie I have been dying to play!
C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y
_________________________________________________________ Lincoln 'Link' Thrope _________________________________________________________ March 9th, 2001 | 21 | Caucasian _________________________________________________________ Single | ♂ | Heterosexual _________________________________________________________ Full-Time | 9 Months | Cyborg _________________________________________________________ St. Louis | Missouri | United States of America
C H A R A C T E R N O T E S C H A R A C T E R N O T E S
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Nine months ago, Lincoln was introduced to the superhero known as Cyborg through circumstances he'd rather left unmentioned. Under the light of a Hunter's Moon, Lincoln lost control of his curse and set upon the Midwestern town he called home at the time.
Eventually, Cyborg was able to get the young man to regain control, but not before several tragedies laid in his wake. Horrified by his actions and knowing a conventional prison would never hold him, Lincoln sought repentance by learning to control his curse and working to become a hero.
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I'm picturing Link being the team's 'Hulk' so to speak. The berserking monster you don't really trust but appreciate having in your corner.
The Triple Goddess is the triunity of three distinct aspects, the Virgin (or maiden), Mother and Crone (alternatively Hag) and is the being responsible for cursing Lincoln with Lycanthropy. Her consort, the Horned God is also antagonistic towards Link. Much like his consort, the Horned God is triune in nature and is made up of the Warrior(or Youth), Father and Sage. Appearing either in the form of the Oak King or the Holly King, the Horned God rules aspects that drive Link's primal nature. Nature, wilderness, sexuality, hunting, and the life cycle, the Horned God represents the unity of the divine and nature, and it's only through gaining both the Horned God's favour and the forgiveness of the Triple Goddess that Lincoln can break the curse set upon him.
The change into the beast under a full moon is representative of the Mother's Curse upon Lincoln for his attempt to deflower the Maiden. It is his punishment being revealed over and over again and symbolic of reminding those near him of the animal lying beneath the surface.
In an effort to reduce Lincoln's triggers, Cyborg has his currently trying a vegetarian diet and especially avoiding red meat. Additionally, Lincoln has been suggested to regularly see the Academy's student therapist. Lastly, the staff has requested that he perform daily meditation sessions in order to center and ground himself to avoid any unnecessary transformations.
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P O W E R S & W E A K N E S S E S P O W E R S & W E A K N E S S E S
P O W E R S & A B I L I T I E S ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ As a sixteen-year-old, Lincoln was cursed with lycanthropy by the Triple Goddess. This resulted in unpredictable changes into a werewolf and even months lost in the woods as a giant wolf. Over the past five years, and especially in the past nine months, Lincoln has learned his triggers and how to control the wolf within. Below are the details of his curse, its benefits and its drawbacks.
It should be noted that the transformations themselves are not comfortable and if forced whether by a full moon or a loss of control, can be excruciatingly painful to Lincoln which only leaves him in a more dangerous and enraged state.
◼ WOLF-MAN(STAGE I)
A partial transformation, Lincoln is only capable of summoning some attributes of his curse. This includes claws, pointed teeth and ears. In this form, Lincoln is most in control, though generally it's prompted by sudden mood swings such as fear or anger, it can also be prompted by baser appetites ranging from hunger to lust. Lincoln can call upon aspects of the wolf to aid him either in battle or in mundane utilities such as checking for spoiled milk.
A fuller transformation, in this form Lincoln is fully embraced by his curse. The werewolf possesses strength and durability well above those of a human and while Lincoln is faster in this form than he is transformed, it still lacks in speed compared to his final form. A lightning bruiser, Link relies on his speed and strength to quickly and brutally take down foes. His durability is impressive, though easily cut through using any of his vulnerabilities. Notably, Lincoln loses the ability to communicate conventionally and is reduced to grunts, gestures and nods to convey his thoughts or opinions without the presence of a telepath.
The werewolf form is more prone to sudden mood shifts due to bloodlust and Lincoln can lose himself to the beast if left transformed for periods of extended time. As such, he generally leaves patroling to other more capable heroes and instead acts as a guy in the chair for the team.
The direwolf form looks more like a giant wolf than it does a werewolf and is the purest transformation that the curse provides. Lincoln fears being trapped in this form as his mind is weakest to the animal within. Though lacking thumbs and the dexterity of his other forms, the direwolf form is fastest and both large and strong enough to carry two human riders.
Like the werewolf form, Lincoln lacks the ability to communicate through speech in this form and must instead rely upon the interpretation of others.
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The Wolf's need for blood is as much a strength as it is a weakness. While the bloodlust makes Lincoln an impressive combatant, it's also a surefire way to lose not only control but himself to the Wolf. In the event of this, Link is as much a threat to his friends as he is to his foes.
◼ LUNAR PHASES
Lunar Phases have a significant effect on Link's abilities. While a full moon can cause an uncontrollable transformation, especially under a Blood Moon or a Hunter's Moon, a New Moon can make the transformation nearly impossible to summon.
◼ SILVER
Just like the legends say, Link is vulnerable to silver. It burns to the touch, easily cuts through his hide and if bound by it, prevents his transformations.
◼ TRANSFORMATION
The time it takes Link to transform leaves him vulnerable, in addition to the pain of the actual transformation. If already weakened or wounded, attempting to transform or being forced to could cause him to lapse into unconsciousness or worse. If left transformed, particularly at Stage II or III for too longer, Lincoln may have trouble reverting to a human form. There is the potential for the curse to become permanent if Lincoln loses control in a sustained state of transformation.
◼ WOLFSBANE
Much like silver, aconite or Wolfsbane, can be fatal to Lincoln, especially if ingested. Weapons laced with traces of aconite whether, by an oil, poison or other solution can inflict grievous wounds upon Lincoln and easily bypass his defenses.
◼ VISION
While some stages of his transformations gain night vision, as a whole Link's vision does not improve and in fact in general gets worst. While it's a common myth that canines only see in black in white, this does not negate the fact that when transformed, Lincoln develops an exaggerated form of colorblindness that can make his teammates difficult to distinguish in certain settings, especially in well-lit locations or under sunlight.
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B R I E F B I O G R A P H Y B R I E F B I O G R A P H Y
Assertive ● Repentant ● Stoic Originally the spoiled son of a state senator, growing up Lincoln had want of nothing. That all changed on his sixteenth birthday when in a twist of fate, the girl he scorned turned out to be the Maiden, an aspect of the Triple Goddess. Disgusted by the vain cruel boy, the Triple Goddess cursed the boy with lycanthropy so that the world would see him for the beast he was.
Though he thought he had a handle on the curse, Lincoln would go on to lose control several times until he was eventually confronted with the fact he couldn't handle it on his own. This eventually brought him under the membership of Cyborg and the Flash, finding him a place at the Titans' Academy.
Cyborg's triumphant cry echoed across the intersection as Lincoln nodded his appreciation toward the superhero. The sonic blast above his head had deflected the considerable piece of debris that Cinderblock had thrown his way. Cracking his neck, Lincoln jumped over the cement barricade left behind by the construction crew that had been working to repair the water main now flooding the scene of their battle.
"What's the blockhead even want here?" Link growled towards Cyborg who simply shrugged from behind cover. His sonic cannon was held tight against his chest, readying another blast.
Looking from Cyborg, back to the approaching concrete man, Lincoln let out an agonized cry. Even in the din of the city, the sound of his breaking bones rearranging themselves seemed to loudest noise. Though it was only moments for those watching, it felt like an eternity for Link as the pain nearly rendered him unconscious. His cry turned to a howl and suddenly Cinderblock found himself knocked backwards.
Sliding along the crumbling asphalt, the statue of a man moved to defend himself as a blur of silver and black fur suddenly was atop him. Claws and fangs dug into the stony shell of a man. Cinderblock's attempts to defend himself from the creature only caused Blitzkrieg to dig in further.
Another blast of the sonic cannon caught Cinderblock across the chest sending fractures through his body. A loud crack suddenly sent a stillness through the air as Blitzkrieg landed on the ground in front of his foe. Rubble littered the werewolf's feet as the remainder of the stone man's arm crumbled from his mouth.
Let me guess, only a flesh wound.
Link thought to himself as the wounded supervillain steadied himself for another attack. The unmistakable sound of Cybrog's weapon charging for another strike caused Blitzkrieg's ears to twitch.
"I think it's time to finish this," The former Titan called, "I've got the sonic, if you've got the boom!"
A howl from Blitzkrieg was all Cyborg needed as he let the shoot loose. The last thing Cinderblock saw after the blinding flash of blue hit him was Blitzkrieg's fangs descending upon him.
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Though Link would loathe anyone to know, he has developed quite the soft spot for Kennedy since the girl's arrival at the Academy five months ago. The two of them have similar backgrounds, coming from places of privilege before having it stripped away due to circumstance. Admittedly, in Link's case, this was due to his own poor choices where Kennedy was actually trying to do the right thing. For now, Lincoln remains Kennedy's secret admirer for fear of repeating past mistakes which led to his current predicaments.
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Much like Link, Sarina has a past left best undiscussed. Where Lincoln himself was a spree murderer, Sarina was a career criminal until the intervention of Flash and Cyborg. She's been attending the Academy longer than him, though not much longer to the best of Link's understanding. A true firecracker, she lives up to her abilities and is always burning brightest in any room.
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@Omega Man Right here and ready for action! I have been dying for a roleplay like this, and while I will admit sometimes I can take a while to post, as long as you're not afraid to @me every now and then I don't think that will be a problem.
Edit: how does a new york ninja girl sound? I have a character named Chie I have been dying to play!
I honestly figured the part time thing was more of a go-to for people who don't post as much. A ninja girl from NY could work, but she'd need a superpower and a reason for only being part time.
Curious about it. Would an emancipated minor be considered full or part time?
I'd only guess it matters if the character was still in school and available to pull duty on weekends. Then again the RP could just take place in the summer if that makes it easier...
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