To whom it may concern,
My name is Alan Portwood. For the better part of the last thirty years, I have governed over the Portwood Institute for Talented Youths; a one-of-a-kind academy that offers free, specialised education to gifted individuals across the globe. Recently, it has come to our attention that you qualify for the opportunity to enrol with us.
Enrolling is easy: simply fill in the form overleaf (or, if you are under 18, have your parents do it) and return it to us in the envelope provided by no later than June 1st 2015. The term will begin shortly after, and all transport will be arranged and taken care of by us. We appreciate how hard it is growing up with a gift like yours, and we want to make your journey with us begin as smoothly as possible.
We will send an information pack upon receiving your application, letting you know all about the curriculum, living arrangements and facilities available here at the institute. You are fortunate in that we are re-opening this year after a complete refurbishment, offering state-of-the-art care for all of our students, regardless of their talents.
I look forward to starting this new age of education with you.
Enrolling is easy: simply fill in the form overleaf (or, if you are under 18, have your parents do it) and return it to us in the envelope provided by no later than June 1st 2015. The term will begin shortly after, and all transport will be arranged and taken care of by us. We appreciate how hard it is growing up with a gift like yours, and we want to make your journey with us begin as smoothly as possible.
We will send an information pack upon receiving your application, letting you know all about the curriculum, living arrangements and facilities available here at the institute. You are fortunate in that we are re-opening this year after a complete refurbishment, offering state-of-the-art care for all of our students, regardless of their talents.
I look forward to starting this new age of education with you.
Best regards,
A. Portwood
Founder & Headmaster, PITY
PLOT
You are a young person aged 16-19. Like most people your age, you're going through some changes that are confusing, to say the least. But you're not like everyone else. You were born with a genetic mutation, structured in such a way that it unlocked a part of you that lies dormant in other people; a part of you that allows your mind and body to perform feats that defy logic. Perhaps you can conjure flames with but a thought, or you demonstrate inhuman levels of strength. Perhaps you can fly, or talk to animals. Whatever it is, your ability is unique to you.
But it's not as great as it seems. Rumours of fantastically gifted people being born had been circulating for years, but mutants first made themselves officially known in the early 80s. Sick of hiding and being shunned from their communities, the Mutants Against Prejudice organisation was formed. MAP took their case to the White House, where they explained the importance of education on both sides; the public must be taught that mutants are not a threat, and mutants themselves must be taught to control their abilities in order to avoid accidents.
Faced with little option, considering what these people were capable of, the Protection of Mutants through Education bill was passed. Part of this involved setting up a school specifically for young mutants, where they would be taught to control their powers and blend into normal life. Alan Portwood, a member of MAP with a wealth of teaching experience, was elected to run the school, which became known as the Government Academy for Mutant Education; GAME.
However, not all went to plan. Whilst Portwood and his school were a huge success, little was done to convince the public that mutants were not a threat, and there was still a lot of global hostility towards the gifted. But Portwood's teachings encouraged mutants to persevere; one day, he said, humans would recognise them as equals.
By 2006, it seemed that day would never come. Disillusioned and enraged, a group of mutants graduating the school, now with expert control over their abilities, took a stand and attacked the White House. Each of the group was swiftly terminated by armed forces before they could cause any harm to the president, but the damage was done elsewhere: now, the world feared mutants more than ever. The PME act was overturned and GAME was closed, seemingly for good. Mutants were back where they started; shunned by their communities and forced into hiding.
But now, it's 2015. The new, liberal government has reinstated the Protection of Mutants act, and after seven years of closure the GAME academy is now re-opening its doors; with a complete refurbishment and a new name in honour of its founder, the Portwood Institute for Talented Youths. Everything seems to be heading in the right direction for mutantkind again... Or is it?
What made the government change their minds about mutant rights? And why are they so keen to keep the school hidden from the public? Portwood may sit at the headmaster's desk, but it's clear that those holding the pursestrings are the ones running PITY. And not everyone has the same vision for mutantkind as Portwood...
But it's not as great as it seems. Rumours of fantastically gifted people being born had been circulating for years, but mutants first made themselves officially known in the early 80s. Sick of hiding and being shunned from their communities, the Mutants Against Prejudice organisation was formed. MAP took their case to the White House, where they explained the importance of education on both sides; the public must be taught that mutants are not a threat, and mutants themselves must be taught to control their abilities in order to avoid accidents.
Faced with little option, considering what these people were capable of, the Protection of Mutants through Education bill was passed. Part of this involved setting up a school specifically for young mutants, where they would be taught to control their powers and blend into normal life. Alan Portwood, a member of MAP with a wealth of teaching experience, was elected to run the school, which became known as the Government Academy for Mutant Education; GAME.
However, not all went to plan. Whilst Portwood and his school were a huge success, little was done to convince the public that mutants were not a threat, and there was still a lot of global hostility towards the gifted. But Portwood's teachings encouraged mutants to persevere; one day, he said, humans would recognise them as equals.
By 2006, it seemed that day would never come. Disillusioned and enraged, a group of mutants graduating the school, now with expert control over their abilities, took a stand and attacked the White House. Each of the group was swiftly terminated by armed forces before they could cause any harm to the president, but the damage was done elsewhere: now, the world feared mutants more than ever. The PME act was overturned and GAME was closed, seemingly for good. Mutants were back where they started; shunned by their communities and forced into hiding.
But now, it's 2015. The new, liberal government has reinstated the Protection of Mutants act, and after seven years of closure the GAME academy is now re-opening its doors; with a complete refurbishment and a new name in honour of its founder, the Portwood Institute for Talented Youths. Everything seems to be heading in the right direction for mutantkind again... Or is it?
What made the government change their minds about mutant rights? And why are they so keen to keep the school hidden from the public? Portwood may sit at the headmaster's desk, but it's clear that those holding the pursestrings are the ones running PITY. And not everyone has the same vision for mutantkind as Portwood...
TLDR; If you couldn't be bothered to read into the above, you're not welcome in the roleplay.
GM: @Tyler
Co-GM: @Shard
We are High-Casual and looking for a group of committed roleplayers who:
- Post high-quality content that is interesting and has purpose
- Post regularly and can keep up with fast-paced content
- Bring interesting and unique characters to the table
- Bring a positive attitude to the roleplay
The roleplay will combine 'slice of life' school-based situations with an overarching plot developed by myself and Shard. Whilst the events of the roleplay will work towards that storyline, roleplayers are encouraged to explore their own subplots as much of the roleplay will be based on character interaction.
More information will come with the OOC, but any questions can be asked here in the Interest Check and will be answered by myself or Shard ASAP.
Please feel free to show interest or ask any questions you may have. Please also feel free to 'reserve' powers for your character, as we will not be accepting characters with similar powersets. Variety is important to us.
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