GM(s): Cynder
Co-Mod(s):Genre: Psychological
Level: High Free
Limit: At least one sentence per post.
Status: Open and gladly accepting!
"And that concludes it for our Midnight Mash! Now, we all jump aboard the Soul Train alongside of our insomniacs . . ."Introduction
Heat has taken the state of Colorado by storm. It is now mid-June and the school districts are now on vacation in the sleepy town of Bedford. As a result, more and more students have begun to tune into the daily Soul Train radio program which runs on the local classic rock station between the hours of one to five AM. Though insomnia is a trend now, it is not one during the school year. And that's where we find our heroes and heroines.
Whether you're a middle school or high school student, a college student or a grown adult, you've been part of the program for a majority of the year . . the past couple of years, even. Taking up a fake alias, you join in a talk-show along side of various other anonymous users from around your town until you are able to counter your night terrors and ultimately succumb to sleep.
Everyone on the Soul Train has secrets.
. . or so the rumor goes.
And it's very much the truth. Everyone on the Soul Train has a secret of their own, a reason for their night terrors. A story to tell and a fear to overcome and not even that – a secret life?
Ratings have never been higher for the Soul Train. And that's because the regulars have begun to take up arms . . . against their own nightmares?
Oh, did we forget to mention that portion? I suppose so!
As it is so, the ratings for Soul Train have never been higher! As of recent, the night terrors have been creating a much more powerful influence over the town. The physical manifestations of people's night terrors begun to rabidly roam the streets at night while some are in deep REM state. Terrorizing and roaming about, they cause much chaos for the town and the only ones to strike them down? A series of masked, anonymous users of the Soul Train, armed to the core and ready to protect what they care about.
The only secret is your own . . and your identity.
Nobody knows who you are besides yourself. Nobody else who participates in Soul Train or listens to it has a clue as to who you are. You are a hero of the night and the only thing that people know you by is your . . . alias?
Of course, you're not completely hidden from secrecy. Your heroics are widely acknowledged by members of Bedford, though some may only treat you and the others are "town rumors" or "town lore". Word hasn't gotten outside of Bedford quite yet, but there's a belief that if the nightmares spread, then more heroes will rise. But nobody acknowledges your actions more than your listeners.
Every night, Soul Train is bombarded by listeners, asking for advice or asking questions to their idols, their heroes. Some members of Soul Train become so involved in this activity that they've begun to carry handheld radios in order to keep up with their fans! Though your tactics, weapons, weaponry and anything else will vary, depending on your personal tastes. Be wary though – you might just give yourself away!
. . The night is alive. And you're one of the first people to get a taste of it.
Nightmares
Night terrors are appropriately nicknamed "Nightmares". They are commonly described as the physical manifestation of one's deepest, darkest conscience, secret or/and fear. As far as their "anatomy" goes they vary in their physical attributes and "abilities". Nightmares might have speech and others may not, it varies. Truly, the only traits that Nightmares have in common is their easily see-able blackish-purple aura and the bone-chilling sense that you will get while being around them. There is no actual way to "kill" a Nightmare, so you'll likely have to improvise, explore and experiment while on the field. But don't worry, you'll have other members of Soul Train at your side, a trusty weapon and the fact that you, too, are a survivor.
Rules
- As far as the "nobody knows your identity" goes, there will be exceptions to this rule: best friends, siblings, parents, partners, etc. Play around with that!
- Everyone MUST have a secret or a reason for their terrors – but, do not reveal in the CS, flesh it out during the Roleplay!
- You can have as many characters are you can handle.
- Romance is allowed to appear, but anything past the "fluffy stage" has to be taken to PMs.
- You'll get a warning if you start drama outside of the Roleplay, after that, you'll be kicked from the Roleplay.
- Not a rule, but I'd really love to see some proper grammar and character development here. Take your time when writing a response.
- If you have any questions, PM me or ask here in the thread, I will get back to you as soon as possible.
- Only one warning for godmodding, power-playing or meta-gaming.
- Do not kill another player's character without their permission. It is okay to attack their character, but not kill them.
- As a follow-up to the two previous rules: do not control another's character without their consent.
- Listen to the Co-Mods, they have the same powers that I do.
- Do not speed-posting. There will not be a posting order, but I don't want two pages between just two people, alright?
- Enjoy the Roleplay and all the chaos to come!
Character SheetFeel free to edit my CS in any form that you wish, as long as it includes the required information. Delete all the brackets, please!
[ Your Image for appearance goes here. May be real life or anime, just no pornography. ]
Real Name
[ Simple enough, your real, full name goes here. ]
Alias
[ Your alias on Soul Train. ]
Gender
[ Male or female. ]
Age
[ Varies. Be realistic about this! ]
Weapon(s)
[ Realistic as possible, you may stretch if you want. Guns, swords and the like are permitted. ]
Mask
[ Everyone has one! Describe or post a picture of your mask. Preferably in a hider for a picture. ]
Attire
[ Your attire. Can be badass or superhero-like, whatever suits your needs. Could even be casual.]
Occupation
[ What do you do for a living? What school do you attend? Tell us! ]
Personality
[ A few sentences describing what your character acts like. ]
Weaknesses/Fears
[ This Roleplay will play out much more interestingly if your character has weaknesses or fears, trust me. ]
Special Abilities / Traits / Attributes / Quirks
[ Optional. This would be all the random parts of your character you can't fit anywhere else. Highly recommended. ]
Themesong
[ Entirely optional, but cool as hell.]
Other
[ Anything that I missed. ]
Accepted CharactersComing soon!
