What would you do if you suddenly gained magic in a world without it?
One moment, you were as normal as everyone else. Whether you were a college student studying for their midterms, or a busy worker who traded their happiness and health for a measly paycheck. Everything was normal until, the next moment, you weren’t. It could’ve started as a spark that arched across your fingertips, a whisper in your mind that sounded like the voice of your friend, or something far more dramatic—an uncontrollable burst of power that burned your area down. Whatever it was, however, this magic revealed itself to you, it is real. And you are not alone.
Exactly one week after your abilities appeared, a letter arrived. There was no return address, no postage, just your name in elegant script on the envelope. Your curiosity got the better of you, so you opened it, and you learned three things.
Magic has existed since the dawn of mankind.
You are one of the first magic users to grace the planet in over five hundred years.
And that magic can not be locked away forever as it will reappear if the world needs it.
But why now? What happened five centuries ago to make magic vanish? Why were you chosen for this power? And more importantly—what has caused magic to return?
This is a modern fantasy RP focused on the discovery of magic, mystery, and the dangers that come with being the first wielders of magic in an unsuspecting world. Hidden histories, supernatural threats, and the looming question of what your magic truly means as long as you can answer one question. Are you ready to find out?
Welcome to Modern Magic, the first story set in a supernatural, high fantasy, and horror-themed universe we’re calling Symphony. You are arriving right at the start of a great change for the world as magic begins to creep into the fabric of our reality once more. The effects of this are yet to be seen, but all it takes is one look at the news to see that it is already being felt. From explosions that ripped through Seoul five days ago, to various campground's attacked by creatures straight out of folklore, the signs that the return of magic has had deadly outcomes are everywhere. You are going to be a first generation Witch or Warlock. This means that how your powers develop will be up to you. At the start you might be very weak with your magic, but if you practice it and work through the story you might be a great mage by the end.
However, while magic has returned and this alone has caused countless deaths, many more are to come as The Witch Hunters are mobilizing. Unlike their mage counterparts, The Witch Hunters trace their lineage back proudly and carry weapons and armors specifically designed to kill you. They have already begun to track any trace of magic their locators can detect and they have already killed several of these new mages. It is going to be a race against time to build up your strength before you are caught.
The Witch Hunters are not the only threats that you will face along this journey. Monsters, of myth and legend, are awaking at the same time. From the mighty minotaur's that ravaged ancient Greece, to the various Dragons that burned the world, these monsters are also going to be drawn to these young mages. Magic attracts magic, and the longer you linger in an area the higher the likelihood that you will encounter one. At the end of the day, despite The Witch Hunters and Monsters, you have been chosen for a reason. Magic is needed in the world again despite the risk it brings. Will you live up to your potential, or will you die like your ancestors of old? The main themes of this story are as followed: Rebirth, Identity, Emotions, and Friendship.
RULES & NOTES
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1. I will be reserving the right to deny, or kick, any players for any reason. Generally, this will not be used unless you make me use it. Do not be racist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise an asshole. There is nuance, as always, so I will be sure to review any situations and decide what the next course of action needs to be.
2. Be respectful towards all other players.
3. This will be as realistic of a setting as I can make it. As such, I will want realistic face claims (thus, no anime), realistic characters, and realistic decisions from those characters.
4. The RP will have its dark moments. I will do my best to avoid edgy, or otherwise cringe, moments but do note that there will be death, and there will be struggles
5. No "wip" sheets on the OOC. Post a complete sheet, or don't post anything at all. If you need something looked over, feel free to private message me. Speaking of which, the character tab is for accepted characters only.
6. Your character can die. If you put your character in a bad position the enemy will take advantage of it. Thus, play to your characters strengths and away from the enemies.
7. You're allowed to have as many characters as you can handle.
8. This is not a true super-hero story. It is more akin to shows like the magicians.
9. The lore is going to start off hidden, and be revealed as we delve through the story. Please let me know if you want any details about the lore for making a character.
10. The following abilities are banned: Magic Negation/Replication, "instant death" powers, reality-warping, anything with "Omni" attached to it, complete defense/indestructibility, and any other ridiculous ability. I will explain why if necessary.
11. While I don't have a definitive number in mind this will be first come first serve.
12. One post a week is the expectation. Life happens but if your character is gone from the posting cycle for a while I will reserve the right to either kill them off or send them upstate to the farm until you return.
13. Modern magic calls for Modern times.
14. I decide what weaknesses your spells have.
15. I can also write your magic based off your character sheet. If you want to explore this feel free to message me.
16. You will be weak. You will struggle. But you will grow.
17. All the obvious rules. ...................................................................
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"Character quote here."
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Race | Pronouns | Age | Ethnicity | Height (In Inches) | Weight (Pounds/LB) _______________________________________________ Single word that defines your character. _______________________________________________ Skills & Talents "Quote about Skills here." ___________________________________
[REMOVE THIS. A REALISTIC list of everything your character is good at. Do not make them master of everything, do not make them a living weapon. [REMOVE THIS.] [Skill name here] ⫻ (Brief (or lengthy) explanation of skill/talent here)
Appearance ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ "Quote about appearance here."
I need a detailed understanding of what your character looks like, what they wear, and so on. Be detailed.
Psychology ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ "Quote about personality here."
MAIN GOAL ⫻ (What does your character hope to accomplish in life?)
PHILOSOPHY ⫻ (What is your character's outlook on life?)
SECRETS AND FEARS ⫻ (What is your character hiding? )
SEXUALITY ⫻ (Your character's sexual preference?)
WHAT WAS THE FIRST DAY WITH MAGIC LIKE? ⫻ (The emergence of magic was chaotic and possible destructive for so many people. What was it like for you?)
FLAWS ⫻ (What holds your character back?)
Backstory ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ "Quote about backstory here."
Pretty standard affair. I'm not going to expect a super long essay here, just the basics and whatever.
Magic ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ "Quote about your magic here."
MAGIC ⫻ (Put the type of magic you wield here plus a one sentence description of what it is and what it does.)
MAGIC DESCRIPTION ⫻ (Tell me every little detail of what your magic is and does. Remember, at the start you will be weak and you may not have any named spells yet. This will change at will, with discussion, throughout the story.)
LIMITS ⫻ (What are the limits to your magic. This list will also grow as we go through the story.)
WEAKNESSES ⫻ (DO NOT FILL THIS OUT, I WILL PROVIDE IT FOR YOU)
Posting interest. I've been wanting to get into some low-mid fantasy rp. I feel like you've left the magic overview open enough so I'll probably take some time and try to think of something interesting.
Glad to have all your interest in this :) If anyone has a question feel free to ask and I’ll answer. Work is underway on the ooc as we speak so I’ll be busy for the next week getting it ready.
