Legion

Seizure

I've created an OOC here, but with an alternate account. I was not quite fond of the name 'Legion,' as I do not identify with a large group of armed men or a pack of daemons.

Seizure

Architect said
Haha sorry, just had to summarise it. Regarding the info, I don't really have specific inquiries other than the general path you plan this to take. Like, will the characters become runaways trying to understand why they've changed whilst also evading the government, or are they going to be solving things, etc etc. Along those lines.

As in most other stories or series, there is a threat of some form, and the characters are often inclined to either confront or avoid that threat. The threat in the first few episodes or the first season would/could be the character's deprivation of independence and fundamental rights as humans. There is not going to be any epic quest or fighting of evil powers, most of the following threats are quite low-key. My general idea is to use cause and effect to follow up on the initial threat, so things will hopefully progress in a logical manner. However, the runaway scenario is a possibility, but only if it comes naturally in regards to how the players respond to things and develop their characters' stories, etc.

Seizure

It sounds elementary and childish when you put it that way, but yes, spot on. What kind of further information would you like?

The Blizzard

Thanks for taking the time with this character, Dookie. When Slow is ready, we can begin.

Seizure -- modern setting, actual real-world superpowers

Seizure
Augusta, Maine was hit by a mysterious storm two months ago. Numerous people around the city simultaneously experienced a violent seizure, which hospitalized them for several days. When the victims awoke, they described their state of mind as being different or alien. Preliminary testing showed that their neurological conditions were still in seizure, but no physical symptoms could be detected, as they could function normally.

The event caught the attention of state officials, whom forced the affected to go through several testing procedures at national agencies and medical and psychological institutions. Upon completion, they were sent home, but under strict supervision by qualified personnel. It’s currently unknown whether or not the patients pose a threat to their immediate surroundings, which is why their release is subject to revocation.

The patients were diagnosed with eidetic memory, absolute aptitude, zero-loss physiological reaction, metaphysical synesthesia, and absolute nous. These conditions are subject to extreme exploitation and dangerous exertion, which is why the patients are guarded by government agents wherever they go. This story follows a few patients that attend the same educational institution. They have recently returned from the testing procedures. However, they fear that something much worse than being constantly supervised is coming, but they don’t know what or when.

Their first challenge is to get into a room together and talk without the presence of anyone else.

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This roleplay will or should function as a television series. Each episode has its own conflict that is related to or somehow builds towards the overarching story. If the roleplay is successful, there could be several seasons. As with any television series, there is or should be focus on the characters and their lives, those they interact with and how the recent events have affected all of these aspects. Therefore, you will portray several supporting characters in this roleplay, but they do not require character sheets. This means that we can interact with each other through supporting characters as well, but our primary characters are the stars of the show.

The ‘Abilities’
In a nutshell, eidetic memory is the ability to recall anything and everything that you have ever heard or seen with pinpoint accuracy. Absolute aptitude is the ability to learn new things to perfection as you see them for the first time. Zero-loss physiological reaction is physical and mental reflexes that appear pre-emptive. Metaphysical synesthesia is the same as color-graphemic synesthesia, but it applies to physical entities in addition to letters and numbers, another word could be Aura Perception. Absolute nous refers to inherit philosophical understanding of what is true or real, genuine thought and reasoning, extreme intellect and common sense and awareness—Aristotle and Einstein are mentally retarded compared to you.

Seizure

Not that many, but more than just two (three with myself). Perhaps an additional person or two. However, we might have to move over to the casual section to make that happen. If this does not generate more interest, I'll revise the interest check and post it there.

Seizure

Well, well, didn't think this would fly, but there seems to be two brave souls here. Be warned though, there is no throwing of fireballs or stopping of time in this one.

Family mystery/Lovecraftian cult-horror (1x1x1)

Yes, it will be a modern setting. The OOC can be found here. Two other people have shown interest as well, but anyone can submit a character. We'll choose whatever character combination that is the most interesting.

The Blizzard

Our Soundtrack

Three siblings return to their hometown in Maine in order to settle the funeral of their late mother, who was an abusive old woman. As they delve deeper into a number of disturbing anomalies, they discover a horrifying truth about their mother, which leads them to question themselves and the reality in which they exist.

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It is the winter and first quarter of the year 2014. The family name is Palmer. Depending on your character’s age and gender, this might have changed into something else. Their hometown is Kingsmouth, Maine. The Palmer family is Caucasian. The story assumes that your character has moved away from Kingsmouth, which is why all the siblings must return there for the funeral arrangements and other necessities.

A Fair Warning
Certain points in the story might seem slow, but they are not superfluous. There will be scenes that might be graphic or disturbing to read. Certain themes and topics might be of sensitive or complex nature: religion, metaphysics, myths, psychology, etc.

Judith Palmer, the Mother
This is the siblings’ late mother. She was born in 1949. Her thoughts and ideals and her soul were as turbulent as the stormy blizzards of Maine themselves. Judith’s presence may have been charismatic in certain instances and her passions and beliefs may have been prominent, but she was nonetheless deeply troubled by her own philosophies, heavily romanticized internal conflicts, and often reprehensible social actions. She often used her physical attributes and charisma and magnetism to achieve social and romantic dominance, which is how she seduced and tricked her husband into marrying her, even if she had a tendency to struggle with her personal integrity when her appearance or personality was marked. Judith was intelligent, perceptive, sophisticated, cunning, and adaptable, but extremely ruthless and abusive and self-centered, which made her emotionally sensitive and conflicted to the point of moodiness. She was intensely self-critical and introspective, even brooding, and often found thinking and talking to herself for extended periods of time. Judith’s dwelled on pains and perceived injustices of her life, often to the point of over-indulgence, and she often mused on the circumstances that brought her to a specific point in time. She was cynical and world-weary and jaded, extremely passionate and dedicated to prominent personal beliefs that were usually controversial. Judith saw her own values and passions as above or better than those of her husband and children and others, which manifested as arrogance and a martyr-esque attitude. She had an intense drive and determination to live out her philosophies without regard to those around her, which produced numerous conflicts and alienated her from society. Towards the end of her days, she became extremely self-destructive.

Family History
The Palmer family has a strong history in Kingsmouth. They are of English and Irish descent. Francis “Frank” Palmer, the siblings’ late father, and his father before him and so on were all fishermen. Frank worked as the harbormaster of Kingsmouth in the last years of his life. He died shortly after Judith became pregnant with her last child, the youngest sibling. Francis Palmer was the direct opposite of Judith Palmer, the woman he married. He was kind and down to Earth, loving and caring of others. His friends and parents never explicitly stated their opinion about Judith, but most of them thought the woman deceptive and abusive, which she ultimately turned out to be. Why the woman wanted to marry Francis was not obvious for the eye to see, but there was a very specific reason, which has remained unknown to most people so far.

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Character Sheet
Send your completed character sheet to me in a private message. We will discuss it and make adjustments if we need to. When we are ready, you will post the character sheet in this thread. When all characters have been posted here, we will make additional tweaks and adjustments if we need to. You are going to live and breathe this character for a long time. Keep this in mind. If there are more than needed ‘applications,’ then I will choose the best possible combination of submitted characters.

Name #
Age # 28 or 19, depending on which role you apply for.
Height #
Religion #

Profile # This is background + personality. No need for epic prose here, just the bare essentials.
Appearance # Only include this section if you didn’t use a picture. If you use a picture, use a live action picture.

Oldest Sibling

Name # Miranda Greene
Age # 39
Height # 5’2
Religion # Protestant

Profile # Miranda lives in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a professor in metaphysical philosophy at Boston University, which is a position that Miranda attained a few years after her graduation from Harvard. Boston has been her primary residence for quite some time. After graduating High School in Augusta, Maine, higher educational studies was the only option available to her besides returning to Kingsmouth, which was something that she absolutely refused to do. Her spiteful mother, Judith, was not exactly an inspiration or warming presence to be around. However, Miranda never let her disapproval of Judith cloud her disposition towards her siblings. They were always welcome to stay with her in Boston, and they did whenever the need arose. Miranda has been more of a mother to her siblings than their actual mother ever was or ever would or could be.

Miranda’s ideals are dominated by altruism and loyalty. There has never been a problem that she could not handle. Few predicaments in her life have brought her to tears, but she is not without emotion. Miranda is extremely emotional, but in the right place and at the right time. She is loyal to herself and to others in the sense that she is reliable and always keeps her word. However, Miranda can be selective about who she gives her word to. She always assumes that other people know how to behave and think and that they will keep their word, but she is often disappointed. Miranda’s refined philosophy is rarely shared by anyone else, which is a pity. Her thoughts about the world and other things are consistent, which means that they do not change unless the change is properly prepared and necessary and contribute to a better way of life. This also means that Miranda is not prone to a turbulent existence. She enjoys her home, perhaps too much, and she can be exceedingly stubborn about everything and anything. However, for the most part, she is wise and calm and extremely patient, and supportive and loving of those she cares for. Family is one of the most important aspects of life to Miranda.

Miranda married a man named David Greene, in 1999. He was a student at Harvard, but not in the same class. They have been married for fifteen years and they have two girls, Amanda and Leila. The former is thirteen years old and the latter is eight years old. David turned out to become a man of considerable wealth, through his profession, which secured the Greene family domestic peace. They own a decently sized house in the suburbs of Boston, complete with a spare bedroom for guests, a backyard, and a garage. What is interesting to note is that Miranda’s children have never met their grandmother, whom they believe has already departed. This is Miranda’s dark secret, which she has kept from her husband’s knowledge as well.

Miranda has a thing for writing in a diary, a place in which she can store all of her thoughts about life and the world around her. Some of her most important philosophical revelations originate in her diary, sometimes in entries that date several years. It is the one place and the one thing that makes Miranda understand her own existence, but not her mind.

Rules and Pledges
Emerge yourself into your character and the story. I will do my utmost best to describe everything that you need to know without spoiling things. I will do my best to find suitable pictures and music for the in-character thread. I will do my best to provide you with other media (books and films) for additional inspiration.

I do not care if it takes you two weeks to make a post, just make it. I value dedication above all else. Spend time on your posts, take time to develop your character, ask for quick character dialog/responses from the rest of us for your post if you have to, and avoid making this roleplay part of your everyday rotation of “whatever, I’ll make some posts.” If you want to leave, all you need to do is send me a message with the words “I quit.” I will not ask why or otherwise bother you about it.

Upon the Precipice

I have a special relationship with what is written here, which is why I will join.