[OOC] The Consortium: Howl of the Yellow King Disciples (Accepting 1 more)

[Algorhythm]

THE CONSORTIUM: HOWL OF THE YELLOW KING DISCIPLES

"Our city is damned. What ghastly things came shrieking in the night, I dare not say. They pounced from the gallows, swinging from burdened nooses. Mortal laws nor capital punishment bind them. They roam our streets as agents of the underworld. Constructs of the Black Cleric, the leader of the Yellow King Disciples. Their devilry has long held sway over Aegis Luna, shaping its once beautiful face into an unspeakable terror. We live in constant fear as our city slowly eats itself alive. The Consortium dwindles in number as the unnameable horrors continue to manifest into living nightmares . Death is our only salvation. I no longer wish to pursue a life full of pain and agony. Should you find this letter, please burn my body along with the rest of my family. We wish to rest in peace knowing that the Black Cleric won't ravage our vessels to do his bidding." - Former Consortium Head Chief Oscar Ulrich

Aegis Luna

City State of Aegis Luna
Population: 1,000,000 estimated

There was a time when all the world looked upon our little country in awe. Airships filled our skies. Our wondrous architecture stood tall and proud, symbolizing a great and prosperous economy. We focused on invention and science, using industrial steam technology to do more than just power our vehicles and homes. Our former Monarchy turned Democratically run government united us like never before. We were all in this together. Such a bond never existed under a ruling crown. There was a sense of belonging that could be felt among us all.

Now look. Look out outside. What do you see?

I cannot fathom what roams these streets. The mangled ones. The drifting ghosts of the wicked. The tar of the underworld has corroded our streets. Many have fled. The government has put out a martial law to help the police escort as many of us as they can. The outer districts are safe, but the inner shell and main district is completely overrun. Where did they all come from!? How could such a madness spread over night? Some say it was the doings of a cult. The Black Cleric and the Yellow King Disciples. These zealots of an old religion wished for Aegis Luna to turn away from science. To focus wholeheartedly on the constructs of the past. I am not a god-fearing man, but I surely am afraid of what hells these fools have unearthed. The military seems to be keeping these creatures at bay, but it's the Consortium that is working around the clock. Their advanced weaponry is putting more of a dent into this chaos, but those things... they multiply, a never ending wave beating at our shores. Perhaps this city is lost. But if we don't stop them here, what's to keep them from ravaging the world?

The Consortium

The Consortium: The paranormal investigators operate under The Consortium, an unofficial branch of the city's science division. Originally founded by pioneers of advanced technology, Dr. Isaacs and Professor Hartwell. This branch was created in light of several oddities making an appearance some 5 years ago. Citizens claimed to have spotted apparitions in the night. Isaacs and Hartwell's curiosities had peaked when they both saw one with their own eyes. Thus began new research.

Through trial and error, they developed an energy-based weapon that resonated with the negative particles of these spirits, phasing them into captivity by using lantern-like devices. After amassing an overwhelming collection of lanterns, they realized it would be more efficient to transfer them all into one singular prison. A large containment cell is kept in the basement of The Consortium HQ, generated by several high-powered Tesla Coils. While all this was going on, the general public wasn't aware of Aegis Luna's ghost problem. Rumors and stories were circulating about, but thanks to the government, there was never any substantial evidence that leaked into the press. Then the mangled ones appeared. These things weren't ethereal spirits. They were mutilated corpses that could tear at you. Eat you alive. Then the other terrors came. Things that cannot be so simply described other than hellspawn. Like the mangled ones, these too, were physical beasts.

Dr. Isaacs and Professor Hartwell was approached by the government to spearhead a campaign against these things. Thus, the Investigators were born. Backgrounds vary from military to collegiate. There is a rigorous trial involved in order to be fully initiated into the group. There are currently 30 active PIs.

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Timeline

Timeline: Marks how many years since the monarchy ended.

Winter of 449 - Isaacs & Hartwell began their research into the supernatural.

Winter of 451 - The Mangled Ones first appeared in the Main District.

Spring of 452 - President Chambers calls for Martial Law. Isaacs & Hartwell create The Consortium and begin immediate enlistment. The president appoints Oscar Ulrich as Head Chief.

Summer of 452 - Main District is evacuated. President Chambers and his Cabinet are successfully extracted. The Mangled Ones grow in population. Other strange occurrences and monster sightings are beginning to rise in the inner shell district.

Spring of 453 - The entire main and inner shell districts are overrun. The first class of Consortium graduates are deployed out onto the field. 50 total.

Summer of 453 - Oscar Ulrich abandons post in an attempt to rescue his family from the inner shell district.

Fall of 453 - The famous clock tower monument in the Main District is crawling with Mangled Ones, forming a living wall around it. Large, unidentifiable monsters are beginning to appear in the inner shell districts. Oscar Ulrich is reported as KIA.

Summer of 454 - The military fortifies walls to contain the spread. There are still thousands of Aegis Luna citizens inside the inner shell and main districts. Tom Reitz is appointed as new Head Chief of the Consortium. 12 Investigators from the 1st class are left. 40 new Investigators have graduated from the second class to fill in the ranks.

Winter of 454 - There are only 30 active Investigators left. Our story begins...

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Map of Aegis Luna

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The Basics

We will be playing as paranormal investigators trying to undo the horrors created by the Yellow King Disciples. It has been only a year since the Mangled Ones began wreaking havoc and Aegis Luna is on the verge of being overrun. The main and inner shell districts have been completely taken over. The outer shell districts are maintained relatively intact due to the military. The city-state is in a wide spread panic. While martial law has been issued, The Consortium is Aegis Luna's only hope. Our branch of operations is loosely affiliated with the science division of the city's advisory council. There will be a supernatural lovecraftian element. A steampunk ghostbusters concept with more scare than laughs.

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Character Sheet

**Note** I'll only be accepting a maximum of 3-4 players.

[img]Appearance Pic (not required)[/img]

[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Occupation:[/b] (Prior to enlistment)
[b]Investigator Rank:[/b] (First or Second Class graduate. Look at timeline to see where both classes fall into place)
[b]Appearance: [/b] (include height and weight)
[b]Personality:[/b]
[b]Biography:[/b]
[b]Equipment: [/b](Everyone will have one energy generated weapon and lantern to capture ghosts. You can have up to one primary weapon (rifle, machine gun, shotgun) and however many accessories.)

[FantasyChic]

I know you wanted a small group but if there's room for another I'd be interested

[Algorhythm]

@FantasyChic Most definitely! Please feel free to apply.

[Algorhythm]

Here's a little timeline that might help.

Timeline: Marks how many years since the monarchy ended.

Winter of 449 - Isaacs & Hartwell began their research into the supernatural.

Winter of 451 - The Mangled Ones first appeared in the Main District.

Spring of 452 - President Chambers calls for Martial Law. Isaacs & Hartwell create The Consortium and begin immediate enlistment. The president appoints Oscar Ulrich as Head Chief.

Summer of 452 - Main District is evacuated. President Chambers and his Cabinet are successfully extracted. The Mangled Ones grow in population. Other strange occurrences and monster sightings are beginning to rise in the inner shell district.

Spring of 453 - The entire main and inner shell districts are overrun. The first class of Consortium graduates are deployed out onto the field. 50 total.

Summer of 453 - Oscar Ulrich abandons post in an attempt to rescue his family from the inner shell district.

Fall of 453 - The famous clock tower monument in the Main District is crawling with Mangled Ones, forming a living wall around it. Large, unidentifiable monsters are beginning to appear in the inner shell districts. Oscar Ulrich is reported as KIA.

Summer of 454 - The military fortifies walls to contain the spread. There are still millions of Aegis Luna citizens inside the inner shell and main districts. Tom Reitz is appointed as new Head Chief of the Consortium. 12 Investigators from the 1st class are left. 40 new Investigators have graduated from the second class to fill in the ranks.

Winter of 454 - There are only 30 active Investigators left. Our story begins...

[Algorhythm]

***added another part in the character sheet. (Investigator Rank)

**timeline added to op

*NPCs added on character tab.

[justTypical]

working on my character, should have the sheet up tomorrow!

@Algorhythm
incidentally, where does that image for Isaacs and Hartwell come from? because whatever it is looks wicked

[Algorhythm]

Can't wait to see what you come up with.

The picture is an inked cover for a comic book called the Herald, which features HP Lovecraft and Nikolai Tesla as a dynamic monster hunting duo. Funny thing is, I haven't read the comic yet, but it was inspired by this piece of artwork, which also inspired me to come up with this RP.

[justTypical]

Benjamin Moore

@Algorhythm

Name: Benjamin Moore

Age: 31

Gender: Male

Occupation: Mechanic

Investigator Rank: First class

Appearance: Standing at 5'11" and weighing nearly 200 pounds, Ben is essentially built like a tank. Powerful and thickset, his physique is a testament to many long hours spent in the family machine shop. He keeps his blonde hair closely cropped and his keen blue eyes are often lost in thought.

Personality: Ben is habitually reserved, soft-spoken, and serious. He's the sort of man who believes actions speak louder than words.

Biography: Ben was born to the son of one of Aegis Luna's many engineers responsible for maintaining the city's infrastructure. Although this was good, stable work, Ben's father also ran a repair shop on the side where Ben was able to learn the basics of mechanics. Quick to learn, Ben was soon able to assist his father regularly and even handle simple jobs on his own. It was decided that he would be sent to the Luna Institute to further develop his natural talents, but the sudden death of his father and his inability to adapt to the academic environment proved too much, and he dropped out to return to the family shop for the next decade. He applied to enlist in the Consortium as soon as he was aware of the opportunity, reasoning that it was his civic duty, as there would no doubt be need for a proficient mechanic in damaged inner city regions.

Equipment:
- Energy weapon
- Lantern
- Shotgun
- Personal tools and repair kit

[Algorhythm]

@justTypical Benjamin Moore is accepted! Nice work. You can go ahead and add him to the character's tab.

[Algorhythm]

So, several more people have shown interest in joining.

Can I get a roll call to see who is planning on submitting a character sheet? I originally planned for a group of 4, but willing to add on a couple more people.

**Added my main character
*Added a map of Aegis Luna in the OP.

Map of Aegis Luna

[rocketrobie2]

I wanna join :D

[FantasyChic]

I'm here

[Algorhythm]

@FantasyChic@rocketrobie2 Sweeeeet! Thanks for checking in.

[IceHeart]

Present but been a bit busy so haven't got around yet.

[Algorhythm]

No worries @IceHeart but thanks for letting me know.

[Algorhythm]

The following has been added onto the character tab op:

***Beastiary on The Mangled Ones, and the Spirit Wraiths

**Anti-Wraith Equipment

[Algorhythm]

Went ahead and posted a prologue in the IC. Again, no rush for cs, just got inspired to write it up.

[rocketrobie2]

Anyone got any sources that I could snag a picture from? I can't find anything that I like so far.

[justTypical]

All I did (and if I remember my browsing right, what Algorhythm might have done in one case) is just plug in "steampunk characters" into Google image search

[rocketrobie2]

@justTypical Thanks! I found one that I liked. I kept trying to look up complicated stuff like Steampunk art portrait and stuff.