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The Aphelion Event

Just bumping here.

Fog [Full]

By the way, what's the position on the inhabitants having weapons? Guns?

As for my (pending) character, I could say with certainty that a good old boy wouldn't go without some form of protection, especially not in a city, and especially since he was part of the criminal world of a town for a short time— not that it's up to me, not a big deal

Not sure what the laws regarding this were for Boston at the time.

Fog [Full]

Things should be straightened out here

Wyatt Rhys

_{(This but a bit heavier)}

Name

Wyatt L. Rhys

Age

24 years

Place of Residence

Glenview Apartment Complex, Apartment 309

Personality Traits

Wyatt is a quiet, good-natured sort. Hardworking, grounded, and occasionally witty, if mule-headed and somewhat unsociable. He was in a rougher place as a teenager (a time which he looks back on with regret), and his experiences have left him unusually jaded for his age. He's serious in his work, laid-back on his own time, and has a talent for maintaining a calm demeanor in stressful situations. This said, he can have a short temper occasionally, and is more prone to preemptively judging others than he'd like to admit. Being a small-town southerner only recently moved into the Glenview Apartment Complex, he takes excessive measures to prevent interaction with other tenants.

Background

Wyatt was born in the town of Highlands, North Carolina into a religious, solidly working-class household. His mother was an elementary school teacher and his father a mechanic. He has two living sisters, both older than him, and a deceased younger brother. Following the deaths of his father and younger brother at the hands of a drunk driver, his mother became addicted to opiates, and he left his home at age 12 to live with his older sister in Norton, Massachusetts where she worked as an accountant.

Having a passion and prior education in automobiles due to his father, he pursued a career as an automotive mechanic following a rough adolescence of mostly petty criminality. This included shoplifting, underage drinking, smoking, drag racing, and even car theft, as well as some more violent activity. This escalated over the course of four years, and finally at age 17 he spent six months in a county jail for connection to a murder. Thanks to good legal counsel provided by his sister, the more severe charges brought against him were dropped, and he spent a little over a year on probation. In this time, he managed to straighten himself out (returning to church for the first time since his childhood), and forged a stronger bond with his sister. He struck out on his own to Boston, Massachusetts to take up a position at his nephew's shop, and has lived in the city for four months.

Other Info

An average sized man, standing at 5'11" and weighing 170 pounds. He has brown hair, blue eyes, and a North Carolinian drawl. His teeth are tinted yellow from a decade of smoking, and he has a higher tolerance for alcohol than his frame would suggest.

From Dawn Till Dusk: A New Era

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Nedal's Conspiracy, Tun Daruyö, The Prince's Odyssey

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Nedal's Conspiracy

Day ???, Week ???, Cycle ???
Winter, The Yaagkhege Steppe

Months before the migration, Nedal of Ikhalg stands in a rolling sea of snow-blanketed grass, his lower legs enveloped. A stern, chilling wind sweeps the desolate steppe from the north, and Nedal braces against it with his grass cloak. No other creature or landmark is visible, aside from six other takhal who are clustered several paces away.

A male with a portly figure looks over his shoulder at Nedal, and curses
"Azh! Damn this wind, Nedal. Can't we get this over with before we freeze to death?"

A lankier male adds in a chastising tone
"Önta's right. We didn’t leave our wives to march three horizons into the snow and watch you daydream."

The others in the group look at Nedal, who has his gaze fixed on the horizon. He responds only with silence, and the two who had spoken share a look of apprehension. After a long moment, the lanky male continues more deferentially
"Well… Why are we here?"

Nedal faces the group following another pause, turning his eyes to the speaker.
"You’re no friend of Areg, Rhaman...”

Rhaman looks confused, responding
"Of Danaal– Why?” He glances at the others.

Nedal leaves his question and moves to Önta, who stiffens. Nedal places a hand on his shoulder, and murmurs
"And you, Önta. He killed your nephew last summer, did he not?”

Önta fumes at the mention of his nephew.
"Of only a dozen cycles… Kafar.”

Nedal pats Önta.
“It's the custom to spare a challenger so young— It was a grave injury to your clan to loose such a promising youth.”

He looks to each of the other takhal gathered there
“Ibakhi… Kesh… Ozha… Rhul. What do we have in common?”

There is a pause before Nedal answers with a bitter tongue
“Areg’s disfavor. It’s still known, how Ikhalg was hamstrung by Danaal in our prime– even after three generations, we feel the burden of dishonor just like any of you.”

There is a murmur of agreement in the group, and Nedal continues
“What’s more, he has shown disdain for all that makes the Takhal unique... It's well known, his intention to lead us away from the homeland, into strange and hostile territories. His ambition dishonors the ancestors!” He approaches the segment of the group which had remained silent, and they lean back in surprise.
"Will it be your daughters, your wives who are defiled by the Öngukhal when he goes to the west? Will it be your sons who are crushed under the stones of the Daanigkhal, when he forces them there? I say no!"

Nedal moves to the center of the group, and faces them. The impassioned outburst goes a ways in convincing the group, except for Ibakhi, the oldest of the company, who poses
“And what? He has the support of Altiil with Daarö... Not to mention Törad or Jömalg”

There is a moment of silence before Nedal returns
“And what? They are strong, but against the six gathered here...”

He gives a moment to let their minds finish his words, and Rhaman joins back in with an apprehensive tone
“What are you suggesting?” Immediately followed by Ibakhi
"You haven’t spoken this way to the council, Nedal. Why haven't you presented your concerns before? Maulung has expressed similar contentions..." Nedal looks to Ibakhi, and responds
"And the old fool has done nothing to curtail Areg. He is his son's father, it's obvious what his loyalties are."

Rhaman shifts nervously
"So what?"

Nedal looks at him, and returns
"We act! We halt Danaal's cursed hegemony, teach it and its allies a lesson, and reunite the other clans under our righteous leadership."

Ibakhi comes back
"We act how?"

Nedal moves towards Ibakhi, and grips his shoulder
"An alliance. You are wise, Ibakhi, to question me, but I know as well as you do that the council will not hear our concerns. Areg has brainwashed the other clans against them."

The older takhal stares at Nedal for a while, before responding
"So you're suggesting?" Nedal nods, and releases Ibakhi.
"We move against Danaal. All of us." He looks over his shoulder at the others.
"Ikhalg is the second most numerous clan." He looks to Önta.
"Jukta has the largest herds. Nearly half of the tribe is in debt to you some way or another..."
He backs away to address them all. Önta, Kesh, Rhul, and Ozha murmur to each other in agreement, while Rhaman and Ibakhi look skeptical, but interested.
"There will be a new council. Ikhalg will lead, and you— Jukta, Löjakh, Sadur, Temug, and Taghar will become its foremost allies."

Nedal steps away, and Rhaman leans forward.
"And what's to stop any of us from taking this discussion to the council?"

While the group was in discussion, they had failed to see an approaching figure, smaller than the others in the group, who was now within a few paces. A feminine voice responds to the question. "Why would Areg believe you, Rhaman? The alibi of Daarö's eldest against the tribe's largest clan of aad thieves won't be a contest..." The entire group perks up in surprise, and turn their heads to the figure. Rhaman growls, and then protests in a shocked tone
"A female! Who is she?" He looks over to Nedal, and takes several steps forward. The figure passes by the others, and moves to Nedal's side, laying a hand on his upper arm. Her tail flicks deviously. Nedal places a hand on her shoulder, and moves her away gently, stepping forward to meet an outraged Rhaman. She positions herself to Nedal's side, responding
"Dzamuri of Altiil." Rhaman's gaze flicks to her, and Nedal continues
"She's indispensable in my plan." He glances at her for a moment, then back to Rhaman.
"And my defense, if you do decide to go against me..."
Rhaman glances between the two of them with a baffled look shared by the others, and then stammers
"T-this... You two..." Nedal interrupts
"Have done nothing wrong, aside from safeguard the future of our people. You cannot deny what I have told you today."

Rhaman takes a step back, and places a hand over one ear, gripping his short mane.
"Daan Beikhal... You're really serious..." Nedal nods, then looks to the rest of the group. They exchange looks among each other.
"So, I assume I've convinced most of you..."
The four who had been in agreement confirm his assumption, one after the other. He looks to the two skeptics.
"Ibakhi? Rhaman? Your final answer." Ibakhi huffs wearily, and turns his head to the side. After a moment of deliberation, he responds "For now. We will see what plans you have made." Rhaman takes a long time before responding
"Fine. You have Löjakh's backing, Nedal... As long as you actually have a plan."

Dzamuri brushes against Nedal's side, and he nods, acknowledging her with a touch of their tails.
"I do. It begins this spring..."

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The Prince's Odyssey

Day ???, Week ???, Cycle ???
Springtime, Far West of the Nëzhiba Forest
_WIP

A small takhal floats down a large river, his body motionless and embedded with the long, feathered shaft of an arrow. The flesh of his neck and jaw along one side is ripped open in a bloody tear, likely by the same weapon. The light of dawn stretches over his waterlogged, barely living form, and the chirping of birds can be heard nearby. Eventually, his body drifts into a recently toppled log, where he becomes snagged on one of its outstretched branches. He draws in shallow, ragged breaths– this part of his journey was over.

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STAY TUNED, MORE COMING SOON!

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Synopsis

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In the winter before the most recent migration south, Nedal of Ikhalg conspires against the current chieftain, Areg of Danaal. With inside help from Dzamuri of Altiil, as well as a newly formed power block of Areg's enemies, he plans to depose Areg and the Danaal clan in the following migration.

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The son of Areg makes a perilous journey west following his father’s deposition and killing, pursued by Ikhalg warriors.

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Deep Lore! The Öngukhal! Clans!

The Öngukhal

The Öngukhal

The takhal name for the thugal. Roughly, it means "Mushroom Aliens." They were first reported some time ago in takhal expeditions to the west, and their sighting caused much xenophobia-motivated uproar back home. There has been no action, hostile or otherwise considered by the current leaders of the takhal, but an instinctual distrust remains. Not much about the thugal and their behavior or society is known by the takhal, thus Nedal's use of them to invoke fear.

Clan Information

Ikhalg:
The Ikhalg are the second most populous takhal clan, just behind Danaal. They were formerly respected, but following an unpopular Ikhalg chieftain defeated in a challenge from Danaal (Areg of Danaal's grandfather), they have existed in a reduced state following a larger-scale conflict between the two clans which the Ikhalg lost. Its current head is Nedal.

Danaal:
The current leading clan of the takhal, as well as the largest, it is powerful and widely respected. Its current head is Areg.

Altiil:
More of a religious rite than a clan, the Altiil are the religious authority of the takhal, and despite being the smallest clan by number hold a great deal of influence. Membership in this clan is determined by the passing of certain rites by young takhal looking to become shamans, which is often but not exclusively based on a family history of being shamans. Its current head is Daarö.

Löjakh:
The Löjakh are a clan regarded with both weariness and respect. They are known as being a particularly rough lot, rowdy and prone to disputes with other clans over aad herds. They are also masters of the art of lözhan brewing, and of herbalistic (and limited agricultural) knowledge in general. There are also some rumors that they practice inbreeding, which they vehemently deny. They are also the fifth-largest clan of the takhal, and the current head is Rhaman.

Jukta:
The Jukta are the fourth-largest clan of the takhal, and are known for their skill in the care for and herding of aad, as well as their shrewdness in business (to what extent that exists at this point). They are at odds with Danaal and its coalition following the killing of Kafar, a young male from one of its head families, after he challenged the rule of Areg. Areg claims the incident was accidental. Despite this, negotiations between the two clans have only managed to sour their relations more. The current head of Jukta is Önta.

Sadur:
The Sadur, like the Temug, are a small and fairly new clan. They split away from the Temug in the conflict between Ikhalg and Danaal, taking a neutral position. As such tensions exist between the two clans, but recent negotiations and marriages have gone a ways in mending old wounds. There's even talk amongst the older members of the clan of the Sadur and Temug combining into one again, but the younger generation is largely apathetic to this proposition. Its current head is Ozha.

Temug:
The Temug are a relatively small and new clan (splitting away from the Sadur), but have made a name for themselves as masters of tool-making and industry. Their quick rise was formerly encouraged by the Ikhalg when they were head of the tribe, and so they made themselves allies of Ikhalg in the civil war (putting it strongly) with Danaal. As a result, their advancement has been resisted by the leadership of the tribe for the last couple generations, and they are eager for a change of management. Their current head is Kesh.

Taghar:
A small, ancient clan, the Taghar are highly respected if not very powerful, being known as upright, ardent followers of tradition. Their members increase in average age and decrease in number by the generation. There have been efforts to increase its birthrate, size, and power by Ibakhi and his father before him, which have met with limited success. Internally, there is much tension between more the more conservative-minded families and the more aspirational head.

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Fog

<Snipped quote by rezay>

The Mist was indeed one of the inspirations behind this. Thought the movie was okay but only managed to watch a few episodes of the show before dropping it altogether. Wasn't much of a fan of the show.

As for your questions, however, when I mean long-haul, I mean actually sticking around for the RP. People tend to have a habit of making sheets, posting once or twice before ghosting the RP altogether. I've also had entire groups ghost me all at once while I'm sitting around waiting for posts from them, so I would like to avoid that if possible.

For potential players, I'm guessing maybe around 8-10 players/sheets at the most. 12 pushing it. Though, since this is an apartment complex, I won't stop anyone from making a secondary sheet or NPC some family members or whatever if they do get accepted.

@Vatonage

Alright, understood.

Hopefully there's a happier ending than the Mist, too...

Fog

Very interested, gives off feelings of the Mist.

How long-haul are we talking here, by the way? How many people are you looking for?

The Aphelion Event

Since applications seem to be tapering off here, it may be interesting to double-up on the CSs
I do currently count 4.

Though it would mean more work for all involved

The Aphelion Event

Whew! I know, who am I to show up five days later with no word and plop a character sheet into the OOC...
Apologies for ghosting, life stuff happened and this idiot completely forgot to subscribe to the thread.

No hard feelings at all if this is too late, but I figured I'd go ahead and throw my hat in. Counting the other CSs, it seems there's still room.

Also included some time-travel/bending/immortality sort of element in there, don't know if that's acceptable and I'm open to making edits, of course. I was also confused about the test scores part, so I just plopped down some numbers.

Dossier on Alastair Eli Dixon

AGENT DOSSIER

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Name: Alastair Eli Dixon
Age: 35 (biologically), 77 (temporally)
Gender: Male
Height: 6'4" (1.9 meters)
Entity: Anomalous

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Nature of Expression:
Agent Dixon's anomaly is difficult to describe, given science's limited understanding on how the universe functions. Briefly put, Dixon appears to partially exist in one or several higher dimensions in a way that permits him limited ability to move through time. Conclusions from interrogations and tests conducted on Dixon at ███████ in ████ revealed that the event is solely triggerable by Agent Dixon’s death, but circumstances would suggest there is more to understand about the anomaly's cause (see the description of the first anomalous occurrence).
For example, in one early experiment operators euthanized Agent Dixon by lethal injection, and several minutes later attempted resuscitation. Consistent with the results of prior experiments, they were unsuccessful. They then executed a shift system by which Dixon’s cadaver would be under constant surveillance. After a week of observing the cadaver and nothing unusual occurring, they concluded the experiment and transferred it to the facility morgue, where it was slated for cremation. ███████ then ceased operations for the day, and the morgue was vacated of personnel. The following morning, Agent Dixon was discovered in his holding cell, notably disoriented and lacking clear recollection of the past week's events. Cross-referencing the results of this experiment with those carried out prior to and following it, a variety of phenomena have been observed with consistency. A sample of such are:

• Agent Dixon will not reappear after death as long as his original person's remains (including body parts, hair, and ash among other variations) are observed by a living being who is aware of them as belonging to Agent Dixon.
• Following death, Agent Dixon always reappears in a place that has some recent connection to him, such as his holding cell (among other locations that the operators tried).
• Agent Dixon has no detailed recollection of the cause of his most recent death, except for a sense of what he's described as "extremely strong deja vu."
• Other memories unrelated to his death are retained.
• He retains no memory of the time elapsed between his death and subsequent reappearance, regardless of its length.
• He never reappears before the occurrence of any of his former deaths, and can only reappear a minimum of 20 minutes after his latest death.
• If the place he is expected to reappear after death is under surveillance, he does not reappear until after surveillance is halted (technological methods of recording his reappearance consistently malfunction during the process).
• For a period after reappearance, Agent Dixon suffers from deliriousness and disorientation, this period being roughly proportionate to the time between his death and reappearance. Following his initial reappearance, he was in this state for several weeks.

Containment: Containment or prevention of Agent Dixon's anomaly is apparent given the results of the experiments at ███████. Namely, surveillance of likely reappearance sites, or his remains.

Risks: The anomaly appears to affect Agent Dixon constantly, and he has no special control over it (short of suicide, or causing death by other means). As can be inferred, he is aware of the anomaly.

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Test Scores:
Strength: 7/10
Intelligence: 8/10
Psychology: 3/10

Remarkable Skills: With extensive experience in the US Military as well as the CIA, Agent Dixon has demonstrated himself as being an invaluable asset whenever field work needs to be done. He is physically fit, a more than competent marksman, excellent at maintaining composure under extreme pressure, a skilled (if reluctant) leader, intelligent, and well-trained in faculties related to intelligence work.

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Personality:
Agent Dixon has been noted as having various psychological issues (chiefly, PTSD), primarily relating to his experiences in the Vietnam War and the reality his anomaly poses. He's most commonly described by other personnel as very silent and somewhat reclusive. When he does interact extensively with other personnel, he is often described as stoic, pessimistic, often abrasive, and a "hardass." Regardless, he displays a dogged commitment to excellence in his work, and the safety of those serving with him.
Evaluations by bureau psychologists and counselors have yielded similar results. Overall, Dixon's personal state is somewhat obscure, but there have been few significant personality-related issues thus far.
NOTE: Agent Dixon adamantly prefers being referred to as “Dixon” or “Eli.”

Social Liabilities:
Agent Dixon had several extant immediate family members at the time of his first death, consisting of Samuel Dixon, his step-father, Connie Dixon, his mother, Elliot Dixon, his younger brother, Emily Shepard, his older sister, and Eva Dixon, his younger half-sister. Since then, most of them have died, excluding his brother and half-sister. Neither have been informed of Agent Dixon's status after his first reappearance, and are under the impression that Agent Dixon remains MIA.

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The American units on-site called Broken Arrow, directing a large volume of air support to their location.

Service Record:
Agent Dixon, prior to the onset of his anomaly, was a member of the US Army from 1962 to 1968, and saw much action in the opening years of the Vietnam War. After the Army, he transferred into the service of the CIA, where he continued to participate in ground operations in Indochina. His record was outstanding, and he had been decorated several times for his service to his country.
The final operation he undertook for the CIA occurred in the summer of 1969, when he was attached to a US Army battalion of the 4th Infantry Division, as part of an ostensibly search and destroy-type operation (CIA files on the mission remain classified to this day). In the course of this mission, a segment of the force including Agent Dixon was surrounded and assaulted by a contingent of NVA and VC combatants that were in the process of overrunning their position. The American units on-site called Broken Arrow, directing a large volume of air support to their location.
In the confusion of the fighting, a napalm strike was called in directly on top of Agent Dixon's position, supposedly killing him. No body was recovered after the engagement, and so Dixon was designated as Missing in Action, presumed dead. This apparently triggered his first anomalous event, where he was killed in 1969 and would reappear in 2012. He reappeared in modern-day Vietnam, causing a small international incident which was quickly covered up by the US Government. Soon after, he was then taken into custody by the CIA. Following an order from ██████████████, the CIA turned him over to the FBI, who held him in detention at ███████, where he was placed under the jurisdiction of the FBU. It is unknown why he took so long to reappear, and there are many theories as to why.
Agent Dixon's performance since being inducted from ███████ has been admirable overall. He faces several psychological issues which have been noted by those serving with him (largely related to PTSD, as well as milder psychopathic and anti-social tendencies), but operationally his is an overall asset, given his skills. Initially he expressed reluctance to join the FBU, but upon evaluation of his life situation, he agreed to the arrangement. In exchange, he was secretly recognized as alive by the US Government, his retirement from the CIA was completed, and his privileges as a US citizen were reinstated (no longer being designated as a hazard to national security).
NOTE: There have been numerous instances where the CIA has attempted to re-acquire Agent Dixon. They have been so far unsuccessful.
NOTE: Agent Dixon has been noted as generally lacking understanding of post-1960s technology, and so is hampered in instances where its use is required.
NOTE: Agent Dixon was born on August 23rd of 1945 in Morristown, Tennessee.

From Dawn Till Dusk: A New Era

@Dark CloudWelcome back friend

Paranormal and Occult Investigation

This sounds interesting, if you're still accepting.