2 Guests viewing this page
Hidden 9 yrs ago 9 yrs ago Post by Kierkegaard
Raw
GM
Avatar of Kierkegaard

Kierkegaard

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

"'Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.' I suppose we all thought that, one way or another." - J. Robert Oppenheimer, 1965.

Germany, 1941


It's the eve of World War II. Hitler is waging lightning wars across Europe. France has fallen, Great Britain is besieged by air strikes, and Jews across Europe are fleeing persecution. In both the United States and Germany, scientists are scrambling to discover new military technology, something that could end the war once and for all.

Here’s where we deviate from history. Forget nuclear physics. Our characters stumble upon a far more terrifying discovery: magic.

Magic


Magic in this world isn’t some cutesy thing that is randomly inherited. We aren’t dealing with “elementals” or “spells.” Magic is an unknowable source of power and energy. It’s terrifying. It’s chaotic. It’s unpredictable. And it’s just been discovered in a laboratory at the Humboldt University of Berlin.

Think of it as dark matter, but scarier. Radiation, but even less predictable. This is an untapped source of energy that seems to exist on another plane altogether, and it has the researchers baffled. People who don’t have advanced degrees in theoretical physics don’t have a chance of even grasping its existence. This is a force no one has ever dealt with.

The scientists certainly can't control it very well, if at all, even in a laboratory setting. Accidents happen. People are hurt. Those who are exposed to it start developing strange abilities. Repeated exposure to magical particles has left some scientists with bizarre magical attributes. They're floating at random, setting things on fire, walking through walls. They don't know what's happening to them. Researchers don’t know if they’re excited or terrified.

The Third Reich, however, is thrilled.

The Plot


But one thing’s for sure: the military potential is tremendous. Yeah, you see where I’m going with this. Magical nuclear weapons could be the end of civilization. The scientists know this. The Nazis certainly know this. The plot, then, boils down to a motley group of German scientists and their allies trying to keep magical secrets out of Hitler’s reach.

The plot possibilities, really, are endless. We could have a struggle to defect to the United States. We could have scientist-led resistance groups trying to take down the Third Reich from within (White Rose, anyone?) We could have a plan to assassinate Hitler. I have an idea of where the plot is going, but am down to hash it out with other play.

Misc


This will be a more intricate RP that will require careful planning in the OOC, so I’ll limit it to a group of 4 or 5.

We'll try to stay as historically accurate as possible, but some deviation from record is inevitable. Most of the action will happen in Berlin near the capitol of the Third Reich. Some roles I have in mind:

- German scientists who struggle with loyalty to their country, sense of self-preservation, and ethical principals
- Activists bent on using magic to take down the Third Reich
- Magically-endowed German Jews in hiding
- Nazi spies infiltrating the university

It’d be great if we could fill those roles, but don’t feel limited. Feel free to propose ideas in the OOC before working on a CS.

For the CS template and more info on magical abilities, jump over to the Characters tab.
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Adriane
Raw
Avatar of Adriane

Adriane

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

I'll have a CS coming soon (hopefully tomorrow)!
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Obscene Symphony
Raw
Avatar of Obscene Symphony

Obscene Symphony sea wench

Member Seen 8 days ago

I'd like to know where you get all those great portrait reference images. I simply CANNOT find them. @Kierkegaard
Hidden 9 yrs ago 9 yrs ago Post by Kierkegaard
Raw
GM
Avatar of Kierkegaard

Kierkegaard

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

Loving the characters, everyone.

Would be cool to get a political activist character, or at least someone who is not complicit with the Third Reich. Regardless, we can probably start once we get a fourth.

@Obscene Symphony I can imagine Aaron's magical mishaps terrify his coworkers, especially if the skin on his face decided to go transparent. Very imaginative, well done.
1x Thank Thank
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Zombiedude101
Raw
Avatar of Zombiedude101

Zombiedude101 Urban

Member Seen 5 days ago

Would an amputee Wermacht Sergeant volunteering at the university for medical research make sense? Had an idea in mind.
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Kierkegaard
Raw
GM
Avatar of Kierkegaard

Kierkegaard

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

Would an amputee Wermacht Sergeant volunteering at the university for medical research make sense? Had an idea in mind.


Sounds promising. Feel free to PM ideas or post them here.
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Obscene Symphony
Raw
Avatar of Obscene Symphony

Obscene Symphony sea wench

Member Seen 8 days ago

Would an amputee Wermacht Sergeant volunteering at the university for medical research make sense? Had an idea in mind.


I'm sure Aaron will have his hands all over your character in no time. XD

@Kierkegaard Thank you very much!
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Kierkegaard
Raw
GM
Avatar of Kierkegaard

Kierkegaard

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

<Snipped quote by Zombiedude101>

I'm sure Aaron will have his hands all over your character in no time. XD

@Kierkegaard Thank you very much!


That, plus we need more firepower in our roster. Right now we have a badass SS spy and two lanky nerds.
1x Laugh Laugh
Hidden 9 yrs ago 9 yrs ago Post by Keyguyperson
Raw
Avatar of Keyguyperson

Keyguyperson Welcome to Cyberhell

Member Seen 5 mos ago

Would be cool to get a political activist character, or at least someone who is not complicit with the Third Reich. Regardless, we can probably start once we get a fourth.


I've got this one. Slight bending of history with him being alive, but since he's not a major figure it doesn't change the world. Plus, there's nothing I can find on him but one picture, so it won't be a copypasted wikipedia article.

<Snipped quote by Obscene Symphony>

That, plus we need more firepower in our roster. Right now we have a badass SS spy and two lanky nerds.


Firepower?

How's a Polish cavalryman turned underground resistance fighter sound?
1x Like Like
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Kierkegaard
Raw
GM
Avatar of Kierkegaard

Kierkegaard

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

<Snipped quote by Kierkegaard>

I've got this one. Slight bending of history with him being alive, but since he's not a major figure it doesn't change the world. Plus, there's nothing I can find on him but one picture, so it won't be a copypasted wikipedia article.

<Snipped quote by Kierkegaard>

Firepower?

How's a Polish cavalryman turned underground resistance fighter sound?


That sounds like exactly what we need.

Also- I'm a huge sucker for lesser known historical figures. Bring him in if you can, and throw historical record to the wind!
1x Like Like
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Kierkegaard
Raw
GM
Avatar of Kierkegaard

Kierkegaard

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

@Keyguyperson I'm sure the reference to Witold Pilecki was intentional, and I can't believe this is the first I've heard about this guy. Too cool.
1x Like Like
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Obscene Symphony
Raw
Avatar of Obscene Symphony

Obscene Symphony sea wench

Member Seen 8 days ago

Well would you look at that, we started.
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Kierkegaard
Raw
GM
Avatar of Kierkegaard

Kierkegaard

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

Well would you look at that, we started.


We did indeed.

Looks like we have four or five, I'll keep this open for another day or two but I think we've got a good cast.
2x Like Like
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Adriane
Raw
Avatar of Adriane

Adriane

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

Just a note I discussed with Kierke, I know Josef Mengele didn't start his human experiments until 1943 but briefly working with him is a major point in Ros' view of everything so we decided there was no harm done in bending time and pretending he started his experiments in 1940
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Obscene Symphony
Raw
Avatar of Obscene Symphony

Obscene Symphony sea wench

Member Seen 8 days ago

Just a note I discussed with Kierke, I know Josef Mengele didn't start his human experiments until 1943 but briefly working with him is a major point in Ros' view of everything so we decided there was no harm done in bending time and pretending he started his experiments in 1940


Well I, for one, certainly don't mind. I don't know much about the names and dates, but I do know enough (not to mention someone who knows a lot) to perform well in this RP, don't worry.
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Obscene Symphony
Raw
Avatar of Obscene Symphony

Obscene Symphony sea wench

Member Seen 8 days ago

Oh god, forgive the double post but the absolute casual wrongness in this RP is already getting to me. This is going to be a fantastic setting for what I have planned for my character.

I hope no one minds if I grab Mat for my post? I don't really see another option, haha.
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Adriane
Raw
Avatar of Adriane

Adriane

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

@Obscene Symphony

If you mean what I think you do I'd say WWII was full of wrongness so whatever you've got planned is perfect, and also I'm pretty sure Mat is no one's character so go right ahead and use him!
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Kierkegaard
Raw
GM
Avatar of Kierkegaard

Kierkegaard

Member Seen 6 yrs ago



Just a note I discussed with Kierke, I know Josef Mengele didn't start his human experiments until 1943 but briefly working with him is a major point in Ros' view of everything so we decided there was no harm done in bending time and pretending he started his experiments in 1940


That, and we kind of threw historical accuracy out the window when we decided that, ya know, our characters had magical powers.

Also, Ros's scene with Mengele is horrifying. Well done, liebling.

Oh god, forgive the double post but the absolute casual wrongness in this RP is already getting to me. This is going to be a fantastic setting for what I have planned for my character.

I hope no one minds if I grab Mat for my post? I don't really see another option, haha.


I'm actually pretty excited for the "casual wrongness." WWII was full of moral quandaries and I'm hoping to explore a lot of those themes here- science vs ethics, duty vs conscience, sacrificing innocents to save many, etc etc.

Obviously I don't want to cross the line into justifying the Holocaust, but our characters will be acting in very difficult and hazy moral situations a lot of the time which should make for a really interesting RP.

And yeah, use Mat as you will.
1x Like Like 1x Thank Thank
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Obscene Symphony
Raw
Avatar of Obscene Symphony

Obscene Symphony sea wench

Member Seen 8 days ago

Oh, I'm psyched for the wrongness. It makes for [i]wonderful[/i[ moral dilemmas and great backdrop to develop characters. I can't wait to explore this topic further!

Jeez, how does someone convey excitement over something so wrong without sounding like an absolute crap person? Heh.
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Adriane
Raw
Avatar of Adriane

Adriane

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

It's okay
We're all as sickly excited for some insane character development as you, trust me. You're in good company.
1x Like Like
↑ Top
2 Guests viewing this page
© 2007-2024
BBCode Cheatsheet