Kyoukai no Kanata- Reverberance
The town of Tsukihari, located in Yamanashi Prefecture just to the west of Tokyo, isn't exactly what you'd call 'active'; it's a relatively suburban area that, while not off the beaten path, is still slowly growing in size. Established in the years following World War II, it's what people would generally come to expect a normal township to look like. In many ways, that's true...
But, like a lot of places these days, it's home to its own group of Ikaishi, or 'Spirit World Warriors' as they're known outside of Japan. These Ikaishi exist to keep the youmu- spiritual creatures borne of the negative emotions of humankind- from wreaking havoc upon the populace. But that's not to say that's all that these Ikaishi do; after all, they're simply humans, but... Special, to put it one way or another.
Which brings us to now. Be it as a new person moving into the town or as one whose family is ingrained into its history, you are an Ikaishi of Tsukihari who works to keep the balance of the town in check. This is your story, and though each life is different, many remain intertwined.
Now, how will yours end up?
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Glossary
Ikaishi (Spirit World Warrior)- A person with the capability to see (and fight) youmu. Their supernatural abilities stem from their lineage and vary from family to family; some more complicated abilities require some minor setup, but most do not.
Youmu- Usually originating from humanity's of negative feelings, most youmu actually coexist peacefully with humans, often not doing them much harm, if at all. They're also invisible to the naked eye, meaning that a majority of the populace cannot see them. While they are usually docile (and occasionally aid humans), those that become aggressive become a threat to society and, as a result, are hunted by Ikaishi. Youmu come in all shapes and sizes, but a very key thing to note is that all youmu drop a 'youmu stone' upon death; these stones can be traded in for money via official appraisers. The value of these stones varies wildly depending on the strength of the youmu killed.
Appraiser- A person that appraises youmu stones for a living. These are who the Ikaishi go to in order to obtain money for a kill... Essentially.
Spirit World Warriors Society- A group that keeps track of Ikaishi, their registration, major events, and keeps records of youmu. Think of it as the group that keeps everything orderly, in a sense.
Anti-Human Wards- Appearing as little metal sticks with a green flame lit at the end of them, these tools are usable by all Ikaishi and related personnel. They use a form of subconscious redirection to steer people away from a location; their power varies depending on the power of the user, but can be amplified by those other than the user.
Cleaners- People who clean up after the inevitable mess that occurs after Ikaishi take down a youmu. They're a necessary existence,but mostly don't come to light; they're there to keep the whole situation(s) under wraps. In essence, they're the janitorial crew that clean up after your messes and cover for you in case people start getting curious.
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Rules
1. No half-youmu, alright? They're explicitly stated to be rare, and Akihito's more or less one of the only ones in existence. I mean, everyone should be an Ikaishi anyhow (since normal humans can't do much other than treat this like a SoL on the off-chance that the rest of the players are doing their thing).
2. I'll be handling usage of major NPCs (such as those involved in appraisal, major story-developing characters, etc;), but minor NPCs can be used by whoever, whenever. This includes youmu, by the way.
3. Generally, families will specialize in terms of abilities; no doubling up on those. Also, no over-the-top broken abilities. Jealousy is a green-eyed monster, after all. Youmu as pets are a rare occurrence, so bear that in mind. Maybe one or two, at most, can have something. Small. Maybe.
4. No powerplaying/godmodding. Standard fare.
5. No Sues/Stus. Also standard fare.
6. PG-13. If two characters develop a relationship, then that's A-OK. If you want them to take it to the next step, to PMs you GO.
7. Max 3 characters per RPer; having them be from different families is advisable, but not mandated. You know, just to have variety.
8. The RP begins in late July, right after school ends for students and summer break begins. Bear that in mind so that, unless you've got a damn good reason for doing so, you're not doing something stupid like wearing a down jacket to the beach.
9. Even though youmu and most abilities are invisible to those unaware of supernatural existences, not all of them (in either case) are. Bear that in mind if you're about to rip through half a building or something. You can still damage the world around you, so letting loose all the time isn't advisable.
10. Have fun!
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Form
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Appearance:
Personality:
Profession:
Abilities:
History:
Other:
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So yeah, here we are, then. Interest can be tossed in, and forms can be posted either here or in the OoC (once enough people show up, that is; it'll go up then). Any takers?
