NoriWasHere

Recollections: Primal Sinister

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The Sheet

Character Name Here, or get a banner from 1001fonts.com

"Character quote here."

_______________________________________________ First Middle Last Pronouns | Age | Ethnicity | Height (In Inches) | Weight (Pounds/LB) _______________________________________________ Single word that defines your character. _______________________________________________ Skills & Talents "Quote about Skills here." ___________________________________ [+] [REMOVE THIS. A list of everything your character is good at... just, uh, keep it realistic. If I see one judo black belt with survival skills training, cooking, and rifle training, I'm gonna slap a bitch. REMOVE THIS.] [Skill name here] ⫻ (Brief (or lengthy) explanation of skill/talent here)

Appearance ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ "Quote about appearance here." Essentially how your character looks. Be detailed here. Go over skin color, build, height, hair (including color, style, etc), scars, and other body alterations (Piercings, tattoos, etc). Along with describing clothing style but that's optional.

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"Quote about personality here."

MAIN GOAL ⫻ (What does your character hope to accomplish in life?)

PHILOSOPHY ⫻ (What is your character's outlook on life?)

SECRETS ⫻ (What is your character hiding?)

SEXUALITY ⫻ (Your character's sexual preference?)

FEARS ⫻ (What does your character fear?)

WHAT DID THEY DO DURING THE CATACLYSM? ⫻ (Basically, where was your character during the Cataclysm? If they did not participate, write N/A)

FLAWS ⫻ (What holds your character back?)

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"Quote about backstory here."

Pretty standard affair. I'm not going to expect a super long essay here, just the basics and whatever.

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"Quote about abstraction here."

TYPE ⫻ (Put Adept, Apparition, Aberration (Afflicted/Agent/Adjoined/Abscised/Abominable), Blind or One-Eyed-Open)

ABSTRACTION ⫻ (Put the name of the Abstraction here, with a one-sentence description of what the Abstraction does. If Adept, put what Lux they have, and what their channeler is.)

ABSTRACTION DESCRIPTION ⫻ (Go in-depth with what exactly the Abstraction allows them to do. Please be as detailed as possible because if it's not in the sheet; they can't do it. If Adept, detail every individual spell.)

LIMITS ⫻ (What are the limits to their abstraction? The stronger/more complex the ability, the more limits I want. Remember Emotional-Fields will inhibit the use of certain abstractions on other Paranormal beings.)

WEAKNESSES ⫻ (DO NOT FILL THIS OUT, I WILL PROVIDE IT FOR YOU)

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"Extra Quote here."

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Coding

[hider=Character name here][CENTER][h1]Character Name Here, or get a banner from 1001fonts.com/[/h1][/CENTER]
[i]"Character quote here."[/i]
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[sub]First Middle Last

Pronouns [b]|[/b] Age [b]|[/b] Ethnicity [b]|[/b] Height (In Inches) [b]|[/b] Weight (Pounds/LB)
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Single word that defines your character.
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Skills & Talents[/sub]
[i]"Quote about Skills here."[/i]
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[sub][REMOVE THIS. A list of everything your character is good at... just, uh, keep it realistic. If I see one judo black belt with survival skills training, cooking, and rifle training, I'm gonna slap a bitch. REMOVE THIS.]
[b][Skill name here] ⫻[/b] (Brief (or lengthy) explanation of skill/talent here)[/sub][/hider]

[/cell][cell][sub][b] Appearance[/b][/sub]
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[i]"Quote about appearance here."[/i]

[indent]Essentially how your character looks. Be detailed here. Go over skin color, build, height, hair (including color, style, etc), scars, and other body alterations (Piercings, tattoos, etc). Along with describing clothing style but that's optional.[/indent]

[/cell][/row][/table][sub][b] Psychology[/b][/sub]
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[i]"Quote about personality here."[/i]

[INDENT][b]MAIN GOAL ⫻[/b] (What does your character hope to accomplish in life?)

[b]PHILOSOPHY ⫻[/b] (What is your character's outlook on life?)

[b]SECRETS ⫻[/b] (What is your character hiding?)

[b]SEXUALITY ⫻[/b] (Your character's sexual preference?)

[b]FEARS ⫻[/b] (What does your character fear?)

[b]WHAT DID THEY DO DURING THE CATACLYSM? ⫻ [/b] (Basically, where was your character during the Cataclysm? If they did not participate, write N/A)

[b]FLAWS ⫻[/b] (What holds your character back?)
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[sub][b] Backstory[/b][/sub]
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[i]"Quote about backstory here."[/i]

[indent]Pretty standard affair. I'm not going to expect a super long essay here, just the basics and whatever.[/indent]

[sub][b] Abstraction[/b][/sub]
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[i]"Quote about abstraction here."[/i]

[indent][b]TYPE ⫻[/b] (Put Adept, Apparition, Aberration (Afflicted/Agent/Adjoined/Abscised/Abominable), Blind or One-Eyed-Open)

[b]ABSTRACTION ⫻[/b] (Put the name of the Abstraction here, with a one-sentence description of what the Abstraction does. If Adept, put what Lux they have, and what their channeler is.)

[b]ABSTRACTION DESCRIPTION ⫻[/b] (Go in-depth with what exactly the Abstraction allows them to do. Please be as detailed as possible because if it's not in the sheet; they can't do it. If Adept, detail every individual spell.)

[b]LIMITS ⫻[/b] (What are the limits to their abstraction? The stronger/more complex the ability, the more limits I want. Remember Emotional-Fields will inhibit the use of certain abstractions on other Paranormal beings.)

[b]WEAKNESSES ⫻[/b] (DO NOT FILL THIS OUT, I WILL PROVIDE IT FOR YOU)
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[sup][b] Other[/b][/sup]
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[i]"Extra Quote here."[/i]

[indent]Anyyyything else?[/INDENT]
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Relationship Sheet

First Name.Last Name (If Applicable)
"In character quote about character in question here." _______________________________________________ ...................................................................	Write description of Character Relations here.

Raw Coding

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Recollections: Primal Sinister

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Abstraction Symbolism Cheat-sheet

^{Note: This is not a guide or anything like that. You're free to come up with symbolism and your interpretations of what's below, and I've probably gone against it a few times myself. This is just how I interpret mechanics n' shit about abstractions.}

Elemental Abstractions: _______________________________________________ In general: Connection to the world, creativity, focus on the outside, being outrospective, desire to build/shape, change. Fire: Passion, rage, raw and destructive emotion. Water: Calmness/Peace, easily influenced, having multiple states. Ice: Sadness, death, fridigity. Earth/Metal/Crystals: Confidence, pride, obstinacy/stubbornness. Sand: Time, patience, abrasiveness, flexibility. Air: Mobility/Flexibility, spirituality, logic, destructiveness. Soil/Dirt/Dust: Progress/productivity, old patterns, misery. Lightning/Electricity/Storm: Fear/worries, energetic, wild. Flowers/Plants: Love/intimacy, patience, Compassion, new beginnings, desire to see things grow. Ash: Loss, death, penance. Glass: Fragility, sight. Darkness: Being an edgelord, nothing/empitness, loss. Light: Happiness, hope, desiring notice/sharing information. Paper: Worthlessness, having something that needs to be done, Ink/Paint: Creativity, intellect. Wood: Wisdom, having built up something. Ocean: Chaos, unchanging, calmness/peace. Sound: Creativity, happiness/love, Connection, desire to be understood/listened to. Stars/Cosmic: Dreams, change, ambition. Plastic: Moldable, fakeness, insincerity. Fabric/Clothes: Individuality, value, taking opinions in high regard. Transmutation: Desire to change things, dissatisfaction with how things are. Mental Abstractions _______________________________________________ In General: Introspectiveness, knowledge/desire to understand/learn, open-mindedness, awareness. Telekinesis: Control, intelligence, outwardness, mastering self. Telepathy: Invasiveness/lack of boundaries, desire to communicate, wanting information/secrets. Inventor/Gadgeteer Desire to solve a problem, having a singular goal that cannot be solved with the present tools. Intelligence/Minds: Lack of Knowledge, perceived worthlessness, presented with problems that cannot be physically solved. Dreams: Imaginative, wishes, interpretiveness. Memory: Stress/past grievances, desire to forget/inform, willingness to change things, looking to the past, external struggle. Emotion Compassion, understanding people (or lack thereof), closer Connection to people, internal struggle. Mind Control: Desire to control, feeling out of control, social isolation/exile. Illusions: Deception (on both sides), belief/thought being proven wrong, Desire for something that cannot be gained.

Other Abstractions _______________________________________________ Animal: Noticeable lack of Connection to people, outcast, Connection to nature/love of nature. (This was going to be its section but I was like, nope fuck that, lol) Summoning/Minion Creation: Desire for companionship, social isolation/exile. Transformation/Shape-Shifting: Issues involving identity, self-hatred/wanting to be different. Teleportation: Feeling trapped/stuck, desire to escape, needing something. Speed: Impatience, Desire to get to goal instantly, has problem approaching, a problem that can be run from, down to earth. Flight: Needing to reach goals/expectations, freedom, idealism. Strength: Being faced with situations that can't be mentally solved, violence/rage, perceived lack of strength/desire to grow stronger, authority. Healing/Repairing: Desire to help people, compassion/kindness, other people's mental scars/past trauma, seeing beauty in something, restoring something else. Regeneration: Desire to fix self, fixing own mental/physical wounds, a goal they need to see through, self-restoration. Time: Past/Future mistakes, pressure of time, having limited time, lack of management Shields: Protection/desire to protect, danger/damage, caring, imminent threat to self. Creation/Building: The need for something, wanting to build something new, creativity/self-expression, having problems. Close-Range: Immediate up-in-your-face issue/question, close and personal problems/struggles, problems/solutions being in reach, single or few problems/threats. Long-Range: Looming/upcoming problems, threats approaching/attacking from a distance, multiple threats/problems, things being out of reach. Enchanting/Imbuing: Inadquency, current tools not being sufficient. Beam: Focusing on one thing/task. Enhanced Senses: Desiring awareness or understanding of environmental/task. Stealth: Hiding, secretiveness, unwanted attention, isolation. Death/Necromancy: Loss of family/friend, mourning, going to dark corners, also being an edgelord. Paranormal Related: Knowledge of the supernatural, problem/goal/question related to the paranormal, Desire to interact with the paranormal.

Recollections: Primal Sinister

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Independent Locations

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METROPARKS ON.HIGH
[hr/]............................................................ "The terrible destruction that was brought to our city will forever define the resilience of our people. Today, our beautiful park reopens bigger and better than ever."	Before the cataclysm Metroparks On High was one of the most beautiful parks in the country. It was as large as Central Park and filled with endless beauty. The park was one of the first major restorative projects undertaken on the North Side. It opened three months ago once more and has expanded ever further.

THE PROSPERITY.BRIDGE
[hr/]............................................................ "When it was built it was supposed to help connect the two halves of the city. Now that it is the only thing connecting us I feel like it’s just another thing pulling us apart."	The Prosperity Bridge finished construction five years ago. Originally it was sold as a way to help reduce congestion on the other bridges across the river and as another driver for money to flow into the lower district. Ever since the cataclysm it is the only bridge still standing between the two parts of the city.

CHECKPOINTS ALPHA.AND BRAVO
[hr/]............................................................ "You know the rules. Non-essential traffic is diverted to the bridges up the river or to the ferries."	The two Checkpoints on both sides of the Prosperity Bridge were enacted months after the cataclysm to divert traffic. Officially there is concern that there might be unseen damage to the bridge. Unofficially it is understood that this was done to limit the ability of critical elements to enter the North Side.

THE.CROSSING
[hr/]............................................................ "I thought that bridge was going to kill my business but thank FUCK for that cataclysm."	The Crossing is a ferry service that is provided to allow those from the Lower District access to the North. It is owned and operated by one of the worst humans in the city Joseph Fuchs, a man from Boston. There yes a real concern among the passengers that the ferries are unsafe.

THE COZY.BAKERY
[hr/]............................................................ " Always made fresh, and with love."	The Cozy Bakery is a somewhat new, but extremely popular bakery on the North Side. It is located on Main Street, tucked neatly into the Victorian Village neighborhood, and is close to the gorgeous Metroparks on High Street. The Cozy Bakery has a focus on French, and Chinese, baked goods and the owner has a treat of the week that is usually a fusion dish.

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The .Grove
[hr/]............................................................ "Many have searched for this place, claiming it was a fountain of youth. It is not, but it must be protected from their ignorance all the same."	The Grove is a magical cavern grove hidden deep within the mountains above the city of Cloverfield. It is a lush cavern filled with unique vegetation, fauna, and creatures. Everything that grows and lives here is seemingly enchanted by the yellow magical painting that provides lighting for this groove. It is a massive open grove, filled with waterfalls that feed into the magical waters of the grove.

THE.CHURCH
[hr/]............................................................ " Let’s go to church, we have much to discuss."	The Church is a secondary location for The Keepers. It is a fully functional church, but the pastor is a good friend of the grove, and as such the group will often meet here to discuss situations, talk about conflict, and get an outside perspective on how Raven’s Rest is doing. As well, they will discuss the various ways they can help the community

THE HOLLOW.TAP BAR
[hr/]............................................................ "YOU KNOW THE FUCKING RULES. This place is mother-fucking Switzerland. This is your only warning."	The Hollow Tap Bar is one of the few places open that provides a much-needed escape for the people of the Lower District. The drinks are cheap, the music is consistent, and a strict no-fighting policy is enforced. The building itself is broken down, with cracks visible across its entire visage.

MOONLIGHT.CABARET
[hr/]............................................................ " My dear sir, you can’t be coming in here offering to take my girls away from this. It’s bad for business."	The Moonlight Cabaret is an old strip club and burlesque establishment in the Lower District. It shows its age but despite it the place is typically packed full every night. Situated next door to The Long Game, anyone who does get lucky at slots will be tempted to lose it all again. The building was recently acquired by The Hollow.

THE LONG.GAME
[hr/]............................................................ "Hi. I’m with security. You need to come with me."	The Long Game is a historic landmark situated near the heart of the Lower District ‘The Circle’. It has ample parking but most people who frequent this casino have long since gambled away their cars. Many from the North Side still travel to partake in the games but they do it more for fun. Many of the frequent players are habitually addicted to their game of choice. While an independent organization runs it, The Hollow is no doubt heavily involved in it.

THE.CIRCLE
[hr/]............................................................ "I don’t think I’ve ever seen this place so alive."	The Circle is a large roundabout that serves as the beating heart of the commercial area in the lower district. Unlike much of the district, the circle is relatively well maintained. There are restaurants, barber shops, salons, and even a church at the dead center of the large circle. While there are still the signs of the times, and you will find a boarded-up building or two around the area, it is still where many find comfort. Gideon has been investing heavily in this area, and many of the restored buildings have him to thank. Many of his most ardent supporters also make up the neighborhood around this place. Gideon also lives three blocks away from the circle and is a common sight at the local restaurants where he is known to be a very generous tipper.

Recollections: Primal Sinister

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Mountain At My Gates - Foals

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Cloverfield, once a beacon of modern progress and quiet prosperity, now stands as a stark testament to the aftermath of devastation. Built along the banks of the sprawling Nimtaké River, the city was known for its vibrant life and magnetic appeal, drawing visitors from all over America. For decades, Cloverfield was a destination, a hotspot for travelers, and a center of culture, with its economic heart pulsing on the north bank and its industrial might anchored on the south. Yet, the Cataclysm that struck a year and a half ago, unleashed by Nyrah the Ravager and her host, Princess Nadine, has forever altered the city. The final battle between Nyrah and Cloverfield’s defenders resulted in widespread destruction, and though the town emerged victorious, its scars run deep. The city of Cloverfield is split clean down the middle by the Nimtaké River, which has always served as a physical and symbolic divide between wealth and poverty. On the north side, the downtown district shines again, rebuilt with millions of dollars in investment. Its skyline is returning, full of promise and opportunity, with high-rise buildings, boutiques, and nightlife. Universities and financial institutions stand tall, their marble steps bustling with students and businesspeople. Fancy restaurants and world-class nightclubs have reopened, drawing in the wealthy from neighboring cities, eager to forget the devastation in Cloverfield and immerse themselves in the city's luxury. But across the river, the story could not be more different. The South Bank, once an industrial powerhouse, is a shell of its former self. Factories that once buzzed with life now lie in ruins, their skeletons rusting under the dim light of an overcast sky. The lower district, already struggling before the Cataclysm, has been left to rot, ignored by city officials who focus all their resources on revitalizing the north side. The council's disdain for the South is evident in the crumbling infrastructure, frequent blackouts, and minimal aid sent to the struggling residents. Poverty and crime are rampant, and the police presence is overwhelming, not to protect but to suppress. The once-proud working-class heart of Cloverfield has been reduced to a forgotten wasteland where the people are left to fend for themselves.

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The divide between the two sides is more than just economic. Culturally, Cloverfield's north and south banks were always different, but now those differences have deepened into a chasm. The north side is cosmopolitan, drawing in people from all over the world. Its streets are filled with cultures, languages, and cuisines. Upscale art galleries and museums showcase works from every corner of Dazzle, and the universities are melting pots of intellectual discourse, innovation, and multiculturalism. Magical scholars, politicians, and wealthy travelers mingle freely, their lives untouched by the struggle just across the river. On the south side, the ethnic and cultural diversity takes on a different tone. Immigrant communities, who once found stable work in the factories and warehouses, are now trapped in a cycle of poverty. These communities, primarily made up of people from magical lineages, descendants of workers, and those who had once thrived on the fringes of Cloverfield’s economy, have had to band together for survival. Magical traditions that once thrived in secret have come to the forefront as the people here turn to their ancestral practices to find hope and strength in the face of adversity. Magic has always been a part of Cloverfield's identity, but in the wake of Nyrah the Ravager’s destruction, the magical scene has taken on a new, more volatile life. Magic is a carefully controlled and regulated academic pursuit on the north side. Meanwhile, the south side has become a hotspot for dangerous, uncontrolled magic. With the devastation brought by Nyrah, magical creatures that once stayed hidden in the mountains and forests surrounding Cloverfield have begun to encroach on the city’s outskirts. Werewolves have been spotted hunting in the shadows; vampires are rumored to be establishing new covens, and ancient, long-forgotten creatures stir in the dark corners of the woods. Those in the lower district are often the first to encounter these threats, as city officials remain indifferent to their plight. This has led to the rise of magical vigilantes and factions who take it upon themselves to defend their community with whatever powers they can muster. The battle with Nyrah may have been won, but the city's magical defenses are fraying, and the people of Cloverfield know that something darker is on the horizon. On the surface, the north side of Cloverfield may appear to be thriving once more. Still, beneath the polished façade, the city is teetering on the edge of collapse.

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Cloverfield’s location, nestled at the foothills of the ancient Appalachian Mountains, only adds to the growing sense of unease and impending doom. Once a source of pride and natural beauty, the Appalachians have taken on a sinister aura in the wake of Nyrah’s devastation. The earth beneath Cloverfield seems cursed by her lingering magic, with frequent tremors and cracks running through the once-stable ground. Some believe the mountains are stirring, as though Nyrah's battle awoke something much older and far more dangerous. The once-bustling trails that attracted hikers from across the country have become abandoned as more and more people have begun to vanish without a trace. Whispers now spread through the magical and mundane communities, rumors of an ancient evil deep within the Appalachian caverns.

For the people of Cloverfield, the future is uncertain. Some cling to hope, working tirelessly to rebuild their lives on both sides of the river. Others have grown bitter and resentful, watching the rich side flourish while their homes remain in ruins. Tensions between the North and South are simmering, and it’s only a matter of time before they boil over. Protests have already begun to erupt on the south side, with calls for equal aid and investment growing louder by the day. But the city council, backed by the elite of the north, remains deaf to their pleas, focused only on maintaining their grip on power.

In the magical underground, factions are rising, each with its agenda. Some seek to harness Nyrah's lingering power to reshape the city in their image, while others work to protect Cloverfield from the new threats that lurk in the shadows. Amidst the rubble and ruins of the lower district, there is talk of revolution, of tearing down the barriers that have long divided the city and building something new in its place. The battle for Cloverfield is far from over. The scars left by Nyrah the Ravager have yet to heal, and with monsters stirring in the mountains, political tensions rising, and magic growing more dangerous by the day, the city stands at a crossroads. What happens next will depend on the choices made by those who call Cloverfield home: choices that could either save the city or doom it to destruction.

FACTIONS

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THE.KEEPERS.OF.THE.GROVE " You know too much and that means one two things will happen. One, we kill you or two we wipe your memory. It’s up to you which option we choose."	. The Keepers of the Grove The Keepers of the Grove are an ancient order that are based out of an old, run down church up in the community that sits in the mountains that overlook Cloverfield. This coven was founded to, and still does, maintain an underground grove simply known as Grove of Vitality. The Grove is a pool of crystal clear water within a difficult to access and navigate cave system near the community of Hopes Rest. The waters of the grove are a place where any and all wounds will be healed. No one knows where the cavern Grove came from, nor who created it, but it has been here for several centuries at least. The coven has hid the location of the grove successfully for many years and every action they take is to protect it from outside influences. Even as the city around them was being destroyed, and thousands were injured and in need of help. As the city has emerged from the battle victorious this grove has drawn renewed interest from many of the various factions that call Cloverfield home, especially those on the north side of the river. The Grove’s waters are magical and can heal all wounds, whether physical, emotional, or magical. The waters are also able to return the dead back to full life without any strings attached. The Grove is illuminated by the ceiling of the cave which is painted in a strange, unknown yellow paint that not only gives off light but warmth as well. It also enables this underground location to support the plant life that manages to grow here. There are no structures and nothing man made here. The waters of the grove work passively however there is a chant that can be uttered by the coven to speed up the process, or empower the effect. The Coven will defend this grove with their lives even if they’re numbers have dwindled over the years. The coven is led by Elara, a direct descendant of the original leader who perished in the cataclysm.
THE.HALLOW.TAP.COVEN " While those rich fucks get everything handed to them on a silver fucking platter we’re forced to sit here and beg for the fucking scraps. Are we going to let them destroy our home or are we going to do something about it?"	. The Hollow Tap coven gets their name from the infamous two-story bar centered at the heart of the lower district. Flanked by abandoned warehouses, and with a constant police presence around it, the ambiance of this location is gritty and worn. The exterior walls are marred with graffiti that has long since become a stable of its image. The inside maintains this as the dim lighting hides more in the shadows than it reveals in the light. There is a jukebox in the corner that is locked to a selection of old country music and the blues. Despite the crime in the area, and the desolation that surrounds it, it is constantly packed each night with regulars and newcomers alike. It was one of two bars that survived the cataclysm, and the only one that stayed open afterwards. The Hollow Tap coven maintains the bar as a sort of neutral spot for all the other criminal elements of the city and it has dedicated tables for each group that are always reserved for them. The second floor of the bar is the VIP lounge where business matters are handled. No phones or other electronic devices are allowed in this space. This place, and this group, is an open secret that has long blighted the powers that be over on the north side. As such it has been raided and shut down twice over the past year yet nothing seems to stick. Despite the constant police presence around it and the pressure from the rich folk across the river nothing seems to stick. This is in part due to the coven having a significant number of the local police force, and the local PRA group, in their pocketbook. As well, they maintain a solid database of compromising information on politicians and other influential figures. They maintain these secrets but never deal in them. The group is led by Gideon, a man born and raised in the lower districts. He wants to unite the district, and force out the north side influences. He often directs his crew to build up support for his vision, through threats of force and the brutal application of it.
THE.BROTHERHOOD "In Tenebris Fortitudo."	. The Brotherhood is a secretive order of knights founded during the medieval era of Europe, a time marked by superstition, fear of the supernatural, and rampant violence wrought by malevolent Apparitions and Aberrations. A coalition of brave warriors, scholars, and clerics gathered to ally to safeguard humanity from these dark forces. They established their first sanctuaries in the crumbling ruins of ancient monasteries and hidden cathedrals, drawing upon knowledge and ancient texts to develop their combat techniques and magical practices. This early formation emphasized martial prowess and the understanding of magic as a force to be respected and wielded responsibly. Over the centuries, as Europe transformed through the Renaissance into the modern age, the Brotherhood adapted, remaining vigilant against evolving supernatural threats and maintaining its mission in an increasingly skeptical world. Recruitment into the Brotherhood is a selective and often tricky process. Candidates are typically individuals who have encountered the supernatural firsthand, whether through personal tragedy, the loss of loved ones to Aberrations, or as witnesses to horrific events. Prospective members often come from diverse backgrounds and initiates undergo rigorous trials that assess their resolve, intellect, morality, and ability to wield magical artifacts. Those who pass are bestowed the rank of Acolyte, tasked with learning the Brotherhood’s ancient rites, combat techniques, and magic secrets. The Brotherhood’s hierarchical structure consists of several ranks, each representing different levels of mastery and responsibility. At the pinnacle is the Grandmaster, a figure shrouded in mystery, believed to possess extensive knowledge of the Paranormal and unparalleled combat skills. Beneath the Grandmaster are the Councilors, seasoned knights who advise on strategy, recruitment, and training. The next rank, Paladins, represents the elite warriors of the Brotherhood, skilled in martial combat and the use of magical artifacts, including legendary weapons such as the Vampire Hunter and the Undead Hunter. These artifacts are steeped in the order’s history and designed to combat the undead and other dark forces. Paladins lead missions and are responsible for confronting powerful Apparitions, while the Acolytes, still in training, gradually take on field assignments under their guidance. The lowest rank, Novices, are the newest recruits who have yet to prove their worth. The Brotherhood's operations are often shrouded in secrecy, with members conducting missions that range from small-scale reconnaissance to full-scale assaults on strongholds of evil forces. They combine traditional combat techniques and magic, often relying on artifacts steeped in their order's history. These artifacts are carefully guarded, each possessing unique powers that enhance the wielder’s abilities and safeguard against dark forces. The Brotherhood also gathers intelligence, maps out areas where Paranormal occurrences are reported, and tracks activity to strike before chaos ensues preemptively. Some members advocate for a more aggressive approach, arguing that striking decisively against Apparitions and Aberrations is the only way to send a clear message and deter future threats. Conversely, others within the Brotherhood urge restraint and deliberation. This philosophical divide creates tension during council meetings, where strategies are debated and missions planned, reflecting the Brotherhood's struggle to balance aggression with caution in an ever-changing world of supernatural threats. The membership primarily consists of Adepts, and there is a stigma against Aberrations, including those who are Adjoined, Abominable, and Afflicted, further complicating the dynamics within the order. The Brotherhood's arsenal includes a cornerstone weapon known as the Knight's Edge, a mass-produced artifact that serves as both a sword and a versatile tool. Forged from a unique alloy with magical properties, it can adapt to the wielder’s needs, shifting between forms such as a traditional blade or a ranged whip. It is customizable to imbue it with elemental properties or temporary enchantments. Alongside the Knight's Edge, members employ specialized weapons like enchanted crossbows, spears, axes, shields, etc. As time progressed, the Brotherhood transitioned to more modern weaponry, integrating firearms enhanced with enchantments to maintain their effectiveness against supernatural foes. While the Brotherhood primarily operates within Europe, its influence and reach extend to other continents whenever the threat of Aberrations arises. This expansion is marked by careful planning as they connect with local groups and individuals who share their mission. Through meetings and cooperation with other factions, the Brotherhood ensures that the knowledge and tools required to combat supernatural threats are shared, creating a web that spans borders. This adaptability reflects their understanding that evil knows no bounds and that their vigilance must extend beyond the confines of Europe to protect humanity from the encroaching darkness. While the Brotherhood does not have a sect in Cloverfield, they participated in the Cataclysm, and have some membership working in Cloverfield to recover the Undead Hunter, and the Vampire Hunter.

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"Magic has a way of finding itself to people." ____________________________________ ..................................................................................................

"Open your mind, heart, body, and soul to the universe..." ____________________________________ Out there exists a threshold, an invisible line showing what's possible and impossible. Crossing that threshold is easy for certain people with a specific trait or predisposition, but sometimes, it's not something they do on their own. Sometimes, they get pushed across it, and when they get to the other side, they discover that nothing short of Magic is real. The magic in this world is fueled by human emotion, beliefs, and personality, and individuals can gain magical abilities reflecting themselves. Many different types of these beings exist, but they are under one collective term: The Paranormal. The world of the Paranormal is the gateway to infinite possibilities, stories, and adventures, as it follows these people as they navigate this strange world. The umbrella term for these abilities is known as Paranormal-Abilities; the most basic of these abilities is a theoretical opening of the "third eye." The Paranormal are the only ones that can perceive magical abilities in action, as those without them can only see the effects. The story's namesake ability is known as a Recollection, a flashback where the person experiencing it can see what happened during it as if they were there. All Paranormal-Beings are unconsciously drawn to each other and Paranormal situations, whether they like it or not. Or, the Paranormal will come to them, and it’s suspected that people with certain traits are led to such situations. With Recollections, a person can experience the memories and adventures of other people and gain information on events they weren't present at. It's hard to tell what triggers a Recollection, as some people may experience it in their sleep or when interacting with a certain person, place, or thing that is relevant to them or their goals. Those with a sufficient understanding of magic can show other people a Recollection.

However, each Paranormal being has a personal ability known as an Abstraction. An abstraction is an ability that is unique to them and is determined by the type of Paranormal being they are. No two abstractions are the same; one person can cast away their abstraction for another. Abstractions are linked to a person's soul and are impossible to nullify, or no abstraction exists that negates or removes another except for one specific case. Paranormal beings can only have one abstraction at a time, even if they appear to have several different abstractions - it simply sub-abilities under one larger abstraction. The Paranormal is innately protected from each other by an invisible barrier known as an Emotional-Field, which acts as a natural limiter preventing Paranormal beings from using their abstractions directly on each other. Every Paranormal-Being, except for some rare cases, possesses an Emotional-Field. For example, a pryomancer cannot boil someone’s blood, a telekinetic cannot tear someone’s heart out, and a mind controller cannot work on a Paranormal. Abstractions such as Telepathy and Healing are not typically restricted. An Emotional-Field can have its properties altered by certain abstractions, for example, Lessening magical damage, removing someone’s Emotional-Field, etc. Emotional-Fields inhibit all offensive (and certain Abstractions like mind control and stopping time) Abstractions; however, certain offensive abstractions can bypass it completely (these abstractions are rare, however). Individuals who do not have an Abstraction or Emotional-Field are known as Blind and cannot comprehend or interact with magic in any way. However, those who have been exposed to magic in the past will gain the ability to perceive magic known as One-Eye-Open. These individuals lack an Emotional-Field or an Abstraction and are as susceptible to magic as the Blind.

Paranormal Beings

ADEPTS
_______________________________________________ "Transcend the limitations you have placed on your mind and soul." ..........................................................................	Eons ago, an ancient race of God-like beings known as Ancients visited humanity and bestowed thousands of them access to their magic known as Lux - which is a different type of magic dependant on its color. This has created a spiritual connection to the Lux and the previous generations that wielded it. To access this Lux, a user must first undergo a Kindling-Event when they experience a powerful emotion. During a Kindling Event, they can talk to their ancestors much like a Recollection, and this spiritual connection is passed down to all of their descendants. There is such a thing known as a Severance in which an Adept may be cut off from their Lux if they aren't behaving in a way that their ancestors deem worthy (It's also possible for an Adept to sever themselves during a Kindling Event). Afterward, they will be One-Eye-Open and unable to reconnect to their Lux. Adepts are more in line with traditional mages and wizards than the other Paranormal types with a flat ability, and Adepts have to learn Spells. These spells can theoretically be anything within their Lux. However, each Adept has an Affinity, which means they can learn spells easier if they reflect something about them. However, it's challenging (but not impossible) to develop spells outside of one's affinity and next-to-impossible to develop spells that are opposite of their affinity. Spells are created through trial and error and experimentation, but each Adept has a unique way of developing their spells. However, Adepts can also learn spells from external sources such as spell books and other Paranormal beings. An Adept can gain a catalog of hundreds of spells in their lifetime. However, it'll take years of practice, and Adepts can also gain "inspiration" for new spells from the people close to them. Adepts access their magic through an object known as a Channeler, an object that the user has an emotional attachment to - it's possible to use spells without one, but channeling the Lux through one's body will cause severe burns and lead to unstable Spells. The act of using spells is called Casting, and every Adept has its own method of casting (Visualizing and concentrating, chanting, rituals, etc.). An Adept can have multiple Lux; however, the more Lux they have access to, the weaker their overall spells will be. An Adept with multiple Lux can devise spells within one Lux or make spells combining several Lux. It’s common for an Adept to have one Lux, uncommon for two, and rare for three or more. Another technique for Casting is known as Joint-Casting, a testament to the bonds and synchrony of two or more Adepts. When these Adepts share a profound emotional connection, it opens new avenues as these Adepts can craft potent spells regardless of Lux or affinity. This connection allows them to create spells similar to regular spell crafting (trial and error), except now it requires synchrony with a group of people - thus, the margin for error is far higher. However, if successful, a Joint-Cast is insanely powerful as long as the emotional bond persists. Adepts can either be the same color or different colors to Joint-Cast. For example, two Red Adepts can create a powerful explosion of fire. A Green and Purple Adept can create a tornado of temporal rejuvenation. Using Joint-Casting, Adepts can make powerful spells that complement each other’s strengths and compensate for each other's weaknesses. Types of Lux Red (Rage): Elemental Lux, the most common type of Lux. The Ancient that embodies this Lux: The Bull. Examples: Manipulation of fire, ice, electricity, earth, plant, and similar abilities. Green (Joy): Biological Lux, the third most common type of Lux. The Ancient embodies this Lux: The Deer. Examples: Healing, shape-shifting, wing generation, etc, Yellow (Terror): Stealth & Defensive Lux. The Ancient that embodies this Lux: The Spider. Examples: Invisibility, barrier generation/forcefields, dumbing sound down, etc. Pink (Love): Mental & Emotional Lux. The Ancient that embodies this Lux: The Dove. Examples: Emotion manipulation, mind control, telepathy, illusion creation, etc. Gold (Pride): Minion Summoning/Creation Lux, the third rarest type of Lux. The Ancient that embodies this Lux: The Lion. Examples: Creating minions of choice, summoning a defeated monster, etc. Purple (Anticipation): Movement & Time Lux, the second most common type of Lux. The Ancient that embodies this Lux: The Butterfly. Examples: Teleportation, time travel, Portal Creation, telekinesis, slowing down time, etc Orange (Courage): Enchanting/Artifact-Creation, & Abstraction-Strengthening Lux, the second rarest form of Lux. The Ancient that embodies this Lux: The Tiger. Examples: Creating artifacts, boosting Paranormal abilities, making an object weightless, etc. Blue (Sadness): Curse Lux, the rarest form of Lux. The ability to cast curses which requires a stipulation to be broken. The Ancient that embodies this Lux: The Swan. Examples: Cursing someone to turn into a monster, creating a deadly illness, cursing someone to be haunted by the dead, etc. White (Nostalgia): Information Lux. The Ancient that embodies this Lux: The Owl. Examples include Observing locations remotely, seeing into the past/future, reading auras, gaining information about the environment, etc. Black (Apathy): Necromancy Lux. The Ancient that embodies this Lux: The Hound. Examples: Creating zombie minions, manipulating apparitions, etc. GM Notes Adepts are probably my second favorite out of the types, so I'm biased. They're probably the most complex, given how Lux n' shit works. Blue Lux are heavily restricted and require permission from me to make one a player character - otherwise, they will be an NPC-only Lux. I demand a list of spells they can cast in their abstraction section. Keep in mind the more types of Lux they have access to, the weaker their abilities should be. Also, please run any new spells by me first.
APPARITIONS
________________________________________________________________ "They emerge from a world that shouldn't exist."	Ghosts, Spirits, Angels, Demons, Echoes, whatever you call them, above all else. Apparitions are unique as they are the most fantastical and vague of the Paranormal. Opposed to being made of flesh and blood, they are made of pure magic, and instead of being born, they are spawned into existence. There are three ways an Apparition can be created: from either a powerful enough belief (or emotion), made by another Paranormal (these abstractions are few and in between, incredibly rare), or when a person with a strong enough emotion dies a piece of their leftover consciousness and memories become an Apparition. In the case of the latter, they are not the soul or spirit of the individual and will only harbor a few of their memories and fragments of their former personality. A new Apparition is nothing but a blank slate, and many Apparitions were dead Paranormal-beings that cast away their humanity. These Apparitions are fueled and powered by these emotions and beliefs - and the stronger those are, the more powerful they become. An Apparition can, alternatively, fade from existence if said emotion or thought wanes. Apparitions are, otherwise, effectively immortal and can exist for centuries - if destroyed, they will regenerate in time (stronger Apparitions can regenerate as fast as a couple of hours). Apparitions, by default, are invisible to the Blind (they can choose to make themselves visible), but the Paranormal and One-Eye-Open can perceive them. While the Paranormal can interact with Apparitions, only the One-Eye-Open can see them. However, the primary method for defeating an Apparition is known as Sealing, and they can be imprisoned in an object where they will be trapped for all time unless freed. Apparitions can prevent themselves from being sealed or fading from existence by binding themselves to a human in some way, shape, or form (in this state, their Abstractions are entirely static). Apparitions, by default, are invisible to the Blind but can reveal themselves at will. Apparitions are responsible for most curses and can be manipulated by Black Lux. How to seal Sealing an Apparition is simple but requires careful preparation, belief, and skill. First, the person attempting the seal must draw symbols on the ground or environment — symbols they genuinely believe will bind the Apparition. This belief is crucial, as the seal's power stems from the conviction behind the markings. Once the symbols are in place, an object of any size must be placed within the sigils. The next step is the most dangerous: confronting and weakening the Apparition. The entity must be fought and drained of its strength until it is weakened enough for the seal to activate and draw it into the prepared object. The sealing process is not precise—an Apparition must only be near the sigils to be captured. When an Apparition is successfully sealed, it is rendered dormant within the object, effectively trapping it in a state of inactivity. This dormancy means the Apparition cannot exert its powers or influence the surrounding environment until it is released from the seal. For particularly powerful Apparitions, larger objects are necessary to accommodate their presence, and sealing multiple Apparitions into one object is possible, though risky. The more Apparitions sealed into a single object, the less stable the seal becomes, making it more prone to failure or release. If the object is ever destroyed, the Apparition(s) will be freed immediately. It's important to note that sealing only works on Apparitions. It does not affect the Abscised (possessed beings), Agents (who wield sealed Apparitions), or the Adjoined (humans bonded with Apparitions). When sealed, the object containing the Apparition allows the Blind/One-Eye-Open to access their Abstraction when they come into contact with it, effectively turning them into Agents capable of using the power within. GM Notes Apparitions will be heavily restricted for several reasons; you can only make an Apparition if you get my permission. Apparitions apart of an Aberration are fully allowed.
ABERRATIONS
_________________________________________________ "Freak, monsters, predators, prey, Aberrations. Do not take them lightly." .........................................................................	Aberrations are what are considered to be "outside the lines," something not a part of the grand design of the universe. Aberrations are people who have had contact with the Paranormal and gained either a blessing or a curse from their abilities. Almost all Abberattions are created from the Blind interacting with Apparitions, but they can also be made by Adepts or by interacting with magical artifacts. Unlike Adepts, Animals can become Aberrations due to their strange nature. Aberrations are considered Paranormal Beings, so they can use all of the baseline abilities, but only the Blind/One-Eye-Open can become an Aberration. Due to the odd nature of the Aberrations, they are separated into five subclasses: Aberration Types Adjoined: Are Paranormal-Beings who have an Apparition attached to their soul and can utilize their abilities. Either the Apparition uses their abstraction freely, the Adjoined can transform into the Apparition, or the Adjoined uses the Apparition's Abstraction by proxy. Sometimes, these can intersect, and there can be an Adjoined that can do all three. Afflicted: A person who gained an abstraction through being cursed. Agent: A person who has contact with a sealed Apparition or a magical artifact and can use their abstraction by proxy. Abscised: An Abscised is an Apparition that has taken control over somebody's body (Either possession style, removing a person's soul first, taking over a deceased human's body, etc) and can use their abstraction through them. The Abscised are varying degrees of undead. Abominable: Unique as the Abominable are not humans or Apparition, but instead the Abominable are creatures that have been created by magic. They have been created by a Paranormal being at some point, or some were born naturally from another Abominable. In the latter's case, it is the only known time when an Abstraction can be passed down, and the Abominable can breed with humans. Glamour Glamour is an ability primarily used by Abominable-Aberrations to blend into human society by masking their true nature. Abominable, magical creatures born from a mix of human and non-human elements rely heavily on Glamour to assume a human form and navigate the world without drawing unwanted attention. This illusion allows them to hide their monstrous traits, offering them a façade of normalcy. While Glamour is most commonly associated with the Abominable, other types of Aberrations can also use it, and even humans altered by magic may wield this ability if necessary. Glamour is not a simple, uniform spell; it varies based on the needs and power of the user. Some Glamours are temporary, requiring constant focus and magical energy to maintain, while others are deeply integrated into the being’s essence, offering a more permanent disguise. Advanced Glamours can alter physical appearance, voice, scent, and aura, making it difficult for even Paranormals to detect their true identity. However, like any illusion, some Glamours may falter under close examination or physical contact, while others are resilient enough to hold up under scrutiny. Depending on the nature of the Aberration or altered human, Glamour can be created and sustained in several ways. Ritualistic Glamour involves rites, calling on ancient powers or personal reserves of magic to make a convincing disguise. Potion-based glamour allows users to drink specially brewed elixirs that temporarily alter their appearance. Certain Abominable might be able to cast Glamour at will, maintaining it with focus and magical strength alone. Artifact-assisted glamour can be activated using enchanted objects like rings or amulets, providing a reliable and long-lasting disguise. Emotional Glamour taps into the emotions of others, using feelings like admiration, fear, or love to sustain the illusion. Finally, Meditation-Based Glamour allows those with strong mental discipline to achieve and hold their disguise through focused concentration. GM Notes My favorite type of Paranormal beings. They'll require a bit more background work as you'll have to come up with how they'll become an Aberrant (mainly running into an Apparition, etc). With Aberrants, you aren't limited by belief or personality or whatever and can come up with anything - however, you have to come up with Apparitions.

Artifacts & Curses

ARTIFACTS
"In the heart of every artifact lies a story waiting to be told."	Across the All-Verse, amidst the whispers of forgotten civilizations, lie items of unimaginable power and mystery imbued with magical power known as an Artifact - Enigmatic relics deeply rooted in human belief and thought. Across the All-Verse, there are countless artifacts created by Adepts with Orange-Lux, Apparitions, or some artifacts spawned from the collective consciousness of mankind. However, even ordinary objects can transform into artifacts through the strength of certain beliefs or emotions tied to them. They take many shapes and sizes, and many hoard them for their raw power and what they can do. They take many shapes and sizes, and many horde them for their raw power and what they can do. Artifacts are separated into two different groups: Abstraction-Granting Artifacts, and Non-Abstraction Granting Artifacts, and the difference is simple. Abstraction-granting artifacts are relics that, when wielded by an individual, are attuned to their power, bestowing upon the user a specific Abstraction. These can range from elemental manipulation to psychic abilities, reflecting the nature of the Artifact. The main difference between this type of artifact and other kinds is that Abstraction-Granting Artifacts turn the Blind/One-Eye-Open into Agents and can not be wielded by any other form of Paranormal-Being. Non-Abstraction Granting Artifacts function differently, and can be used by anyone, even the most potent Paranormal-Being. Their magical abilities lie inside them, not bestowing an Abstraction. When wielded or activated, these artifacts exert their influence through various means, ranging from subtle manipulation to overt displays of power. These range from a magical sword to opening portals, protecting the wielder from curses, etc. Out there, there is a book of all known artifacts known as the The Compendium.
CURSES
"Curses are the silent whispers of history, the lingering shadows of forgotten sins, and the dark echoes of human suffering. However, they hold a hidden strength waiting to be explored."	There exists a darkness that defies explanation, an evil force that lurks in the dark shadows of the human psyche. These are the curses, ancient and insidious, born from the depths of human belief and emotion. These curses weave a tale of despair and destruction, leaving their mark on the souls of those unfortunate enough to be ailed by them. They are manifestations fueled by anger, hatred, and/or despair and imbued with the power to wreak havoc upon those who incur their wrath. Curses can be physical, psychological, environmental, or even more abstract. Much like artifacts, there are countless and diverse artifacts throughout the All-Verse. Still, most of them are created by Apparitions - others are created through Blue-Lux users and even rituals or by human belief, emotion, and intent - spawning from intense suffering, betrayal, or injustice. Again, much like artifacts, Curses can be divided into Abstraction-Granting Curses and Non-Abstraction Granting Curses. Abstraction-Granting Curses, from a certain point of view, can be considered a gift as they can grant a transformation, psychic abilities, and more. While cursed individuals may gain access to newfound powers or skills, these come at a steep cost of losing life or a form of corruption. Every Abstraction-Granting Curse has a price no matter what, and only the Blind/One-Eye-Open can receive an Abstraction-Granting Curse. On the other hand, non-abstraction-granting curses are curses that anyone can receive, and they do not grant any boons or power whatsoever. They are strictly curses and come in many different forms, and anyone can receive these types of curses.

The Allverse

"Reality is a wild, unpredictable, beast. Every choice you make leads to a different reality." .................................................................................

Within the Recollections universe exists a multiverse dubbed the All-Verse. The All-Verse is a vast and interconnected web of parallel dimensions, alternate realities, and different planes of existence that exist alongside our primary reality. The variety of these dimensions can range from entirely different to almost the same, except for the most minor differences. One significant aspect is that everyone in these dimensions has a Counterpart, which is essentially a different version of them - except there are constants and variables (Constants being traits that they all share and variables are traits that can change). These counterparts are spiritually connected. This spiritual connection differs for each person; some counterparts can read each other’s aura/mind, gain more powerful abstractions in each other’s presence, switch bodies at will, etc. These universes were never designed to interact, but magic can allow travel between each universe. The All-Verse represents reality itself. However, there is a state of unreality. The space outside the All-Verse and reality is known as The Void. The Void is the space between universes, and their universal laws, such as time and decay, do not exist there, and it is home to unimaginable horrors. Even with magic, entering the Void (and vice-versa) is challenging because a safety net exists, a barrier that prevents objects from falling out of reality. However, this safety net also catches the remains of destroyed universes and becomes something just as horrifying as the Void: The Pit. The Pit is a savage land consisting of the fragments of reality it caught, inhabited by any other being that fell out of existence. It is a horrible land inhabited by some of the most horrific creatures known to man that is nigh-impossible to escape from. Very few have escaped the Pit and those who have left their sanity behind. It's challenging to teleport out of, as the Pit seems to redirect any teleportation back into the Pit - so even the most potent teleporters can't simply go in and out whenever they please. The Pit has to allow you to escape. Every universe within the All-Verse is named after a light-based term or a word that brings light to mind. The universe in which this story takes place is known as Dazzle.

Recollections: Primal Sinister

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OVERVIEW

Welcome to Recollections: Primal Sinister, a slice-of-life RP set in the supernatural horror/urban fantasy universe known as the Recollections universe, It is set in a strange and unique universe where magic reflects the core of its humanity and its emotions, beliefs, and thoughts. In Primal Sinsister, the story is centered on a mysterious town with a tragic past. Originally it was a simple town built along the flanks of the sprawling Deepwater river. Like most modern towns it had its problems, none more so than the income disparity between its two sides. On the north bank of the river sits the bustling center of the city and finan hub of the state. There are fancy restaurants, world class night clubs, and countless centers of higher learning. It is a travel destination, and used to see hundreds of thousands of travelers each year. On the south bank of the river sits the lower district. It was once a manufacturing capital of the country but has long since known its absence. Situated close to the mountains and thus the minutes it used to be the heart of the city that pumped life into the other districts. Now, it is an over policed, under funded, and desolate place that the city council turns a blind eye to in the hopes that everyone will either be arrested or murdered in the streets. Even before the Cataclysm came to Cloverfield the powers that be were plotting to acquire and place over the residential areas of the lower districts.

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A year and a half ago the city was rocked by the cataclysm that had threatened the world, magic and mundane alike, when Princess Nadine, herald of Nyrah the Ravager, descended from the skies and began to flatten the city. Several large cities had already found their destruction at her hands, and Cloverfield was poised to be the next on the way to the complete destruction of Dazzle. Yet, unlike the others that came before it Cloverfield was not only able to hold back the onslaught but also break Nyrah, and seal her and her destructive magic in the body of Princess. Unlike every city before it Cloverfield has deep connection with the land around it, cultivated by the various covens that trace their lineage back to the founding of the city itself, if not further back. This connection, this city, and these people ultimately did the impossible and saved the realm of Dazzle from further destruction. However, despite this grand victory, the city has begun to show its ugly side in the years since. While the North side has had billions of dollars invested into the rebuild of the downtown district and other impacted areas the lower district has seen pennies on the dollar. While the bright lights of the city shine every brighter, the lower district has to contend with rolling blackouts.

White the skyline slowly returns to the north side; the lower district has seen their homes flattened and destroyed. The town that had accomplished so much is being pushed into a boiling pot with no path out. As well, as a result of the sheer destruction and suffering brought by Nyrah, monsters have begun to stir up in the mountains and in the haunted woods. Werewolf packs have begun to hunt once more, reports of vampire conclaves have begun to make the rounds in the magical circles in town, and ancient and terrible monsters long since locked away in the have begun to wake. If legends are to be believed the town could face a new threat in the coming months, if not years, that would shatter the fragile balance of the city. Thus it is here, amidst the backdrop of one of the oldest mountain ranges in Dazzle, where the inhabitants of Cloverfield must find their place. In this most fantastical of locations countless factions move to place themselves on the top of the proverbial ladder. They can choose to exist, as they are and always were, in this city despite what has happened. They can choose to uplift themselves and those close to them by playing the game and finding a place for themselves on the steps of the ladder. They can also choose to help burn it all down. Or they can choose to investigate the strange happenings in the woods and up in the mountains. Choice is the gift that was given back to the people of Dazzle and each person will have their own choices to make. Above all else, its thematic will be Connections, Identity, Emotions, and Memories.

RULES & NOTES

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1. First and foremost, I reserve the right to reject anyone from the RP and boot them out at any time. I hate to do this, and I will try to avoid it, but sometimes, some people are too disruptive to the RP or aren't a good fit and must be removed. 2. Please try to be respectful towards all other players. 3. The Recollections Universe is a dark off-urban fantasy set in the real world, so it'll be relatively realistic. I want all characters to make sense, have a realistic (or natural) faceclaim, etc. You can pretty much go crazy with any character of any sexuality, gender, race, religion, etc. Just stray away from sociopaths/psychopaths, please. 4. The tone of the RP will be relatively dark and brooding... not super gritty or edgy (only a little). It'll have plenty of dark moments and probably some pretty graphic moments - with occasional nudity. However, the absurdist humor inherent to the setting will offset it. 5. no "wip" sheets on the OOC. Post a complete sheet, or don't post anything at all. If you need something looked over, feel free to private message me. Speaking of which, the character tab is for accepted characters only. 6. Keep in mind that your character can die. If they make the wrong move, it can result in their death, and I will not jeopardize the story to save them. 7. You're allowed to have as many characters as you can handle... don't go too crazy. I want to keep it to about two characters max per person, but if you have a good idea, I'll allow more. 8. Keep in mind that this RP isn't quite a regular superpower RP (even though you'll ignore this); it's an off-urban fantasy with horror themes. It's a weird blend of thirty different genres, but that's beside the point. I want the abilities in this setting to be more grounded in magic, the fantastical, and the thematic over everything. I like abilities that somehow reflect the user, but I'd appreciate seeing how you interpret it. I would prefer if you stray away from scientific abilities like gravity/magnetism manipulation, but I will allow it if you insist. 9. I only describe the essential lore for character-making. That is because I like doing stuff from top-to-bottom, meaning I like to explore the supernatural world in character. Please let me know if you want any details about the lore for making a character.

10. The following abilities are banned: Magic Negation/Replication, "instant death" powers, reality-warping, anything with "Omni" attached to it, complete defense/indestructibility, and any other ridiculous ability. I will explain why if necessary. 11. This RP will strictly be "first come, first serve." I will not reserve any /characters/roles/etc, and they will go to whoever finishes their character sheet first. If there's a conflict over it, I will decide the outcome. 12. All I ask for is one post a week. Your character will be deemed inactive if it's been a week since your last post. Please be aware that once your character has been deemed inactive, I have free reign to control them, or they can be killed off. 13. The RP runs off of the Ambiguous Time Period. This means the RP will have aspects from different periods with no set year, so placing a specific period would be hard. 14. Don't fill out the weaknesses section of the character sheet. I'll fill that out for you! 15. This is optional, but I can write a magical power for your character. It'll be a fun little thing for both of us. 16. I'm going for a lower power level; think like "street level." Like I don't want characters throwing around buildings, but I want a focus on the wielder/esoteric abilities. 17. Some rules are so beaten into your head that it should be obvious. ...................................................................

LINKS

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RESOURCES

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• The NPC List
• The Compendium

Recollections: Primal Sinister

@PatientBean

Oh of course!

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Alright!

For the game plan. OOC will go up on Friday. You can work on your character sheet in the meanwhile, and if you want the template feel free to ask. Again, you don’t have to join any factions that are made, and can create your own faction. Slice of life means the choice is always yours

Recollections: Primal Sinister

@Theyra

You’re more than welcome!

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@SilverPaw

They’re a lot of fun. If you have any questions feel free to hop on the discord or send a message my way!