Can you cite your sources for this? I seem to have missed that part when I was taking Necromancy in high school.
Assuming your character has had any form of interaction with anyone at all, ghosts or otherwise, she would learn something. To remain a child mentality after a thousand years of life would require your character to have never asked the question of why, or learn anything of consequence about emotion, life, other people, or social activities. Merely existing would require her to grow and adapt, this is basic psychology, and while you mention using human terms for non-human beings, she is fundamentally a human in terms of mindset if she was human once.
1. You were VERY clear that this is the first school catering to non-human/mythical beings to exist.
The CS is also VERY clear that the age is between 14-18, and it would be impossible to remain a child mentally if you exist for several thousand years. Plus, the concept of having several ghosts within her body and she learns nothing from them in the thousand years they're in there also removes that "logic". So let me rephrase: Make your age 14-18 please.
@BytheSpleen So far so good, but I'll hold off the final decision until you finish the sheet.
The age can't be several thousand years old, there's no reason for her to be in a school at that point. 14-18 please. My only other concern is the "superhero alter ego" Do you mean she pretends to be a superhero and dresses up or that she actually is a superhero? She can't be an actual superhero, this isn't that type of RP.
The hordes of ghosts within her body is an interesting concept, I like it. But just for clarification, does this equate to her only having a bunch of inner voices within her and she herself is just a ghost?
@Pyromania99 Let me know if my appearance is still busted, I think I fixed it. I may just go direct link if it drops again.
@Arty Fox For Roan, is he using a wheelchair to move around? A ten foot long tail would need some special considerations, bear that mind.
a damp shit if he’s been above
I'm sure you meant shirt.
Both characters are accepted.
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@Aspen Wren Oh look something fuzzy for Bastien to cuddle. Accepted.
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Hmmm... don't you think we should all be in the same class? These classes are gonna be awfully small if we don't.
I agree, we should probably be in one class or at least be split between two of them with regular intermingling. :P
Most of the RP will not be spent within class, but rather after the class period. This is mostly because it would be exceedingly difficult to interact with each other during a class period *what with the not being able to talk without the teacher getting involved, listening to lessons, etc etc* If you're worried that such a separation will cause difficulties interacting, don't worry: Everyone's in the same dorm building. But I'll change it if enough people think being in the same class is preferable.
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Somehow I get the feeling we might have a shortage of male non-humans at this school.
@Vrrak Yes and no. Obviously such beings have some degree of magic. Making an illusion casting magical fae dragon that hurls fireballs and casts magic missile is a no. Something with shape changing abilities or INCREDIBLY weak illusions would be acceptable.
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I just noticed . . . But your pic is broken Spawn.
Yeah, it works for like an hour then stops. I need to fix it at home, my work computer is all like "IMAGES?! HERE!? SECURITY BLOCK, BAN EVERYTHING, EVERYONE DIES, PURGE THE DATABASE!" EDIT: Fixed it, finally.
Name: Bastien Moreau Gender: Male Age: 17 Race: Harpy
Personality: Bastien is best described as constantly fighting off sleep. A very lethargic individual, Bastien doesn't seem to actively avoid physical activity so much as he seems incapable of partaking due to a severe or mild case of narcolepsy (Depending on the day). He is, however, incredibly intelligent, particularly when it comes to memorizing facts or minor details. His intellectual and sleepy outlook on life makes him a master of efficiency, preferring the fastest and least effort intensive method to solving problems. He is not, however, disconnected from others, being actually very friendly and warm hearted. However, this could be a ploy, because he seems to enjoy snuggling anything and anyone that is warm, fuzzy, soft, or any combination thereof, while he sleeps. Quirks: Bastien has a knack for picking up other languages, and currently speaks English, French, and very broken German. Due to his hollow bones, he is incredibly lightweight and is easily injured.
New students are always exciting. New faces, potential romances, rivalries, friends and enemies. But when the students are beings and creatures from folklore? When the first mythical beings were confirmed, it was certainly exciting. But most figured they'd never directly interact with them. Until a joint agreement came about to try bringing the two worlds closer together. The chosen spot, a quiet town called Daelstadht, always renowned for ghost stories, folklore, and strange occurrences. It is here that the first Mythical Exchange Students have come. Welcome to the Myth Academy OOC folks. This RP will cover a year within Daelstadht Academy, a private high school that recently got a batch of mythical beings as exchange students. Within that year will be a few events you guys will be interacting with, but for the most part, the focus is on interpersonal dynamics between characters. Which means you need to interact with each other and set your own goals.
I'll keep it simple cause I'm sure you've all heard these rules a thousand times before. Be kind, courteous, and respectful to all. Here's a few specific rules for RPs run by me however:
1) I encourage suggestions and ideas to flow freely, so if you have something you'd like to try in the RP or want to see happen, by all means mention it and we'll see if we can work it in! This isn't my story, it's our story.
2) I expect a mature handling of the subject matter. I don't censor cussing or anything like that, but there are a few things I restrict pretty heavily: - Sexual content: What I mean by this is gratuitous or pornographic roleplay. I heavily encourage romance, and have no problems with characters pursuing sexual relationships. DO NOT make others uncomfortable, don't get graphic, and keep it to a nice simple "Fade to black" or similar. - Violence: It's school, we're gonna fight. Fighting is expected, and physical confrontation is totally fine. That said, brutality, torture, or gore is unacceptable.
3) I understand that sometimes life enjoys keeping us busy. If you think you'll be pre-occupied for a while or unable to post, all I ask is that you let us know through a quick message *even just a PM to me is fine* that you'll be unable to post for a bit or anything like that. This helps other RPers from waiting on a potential no show and keeps the RP flowing.
4) I implement a system to help keep things from getting too confusing, at the beginning of your post, make a quick mention of who you're interacting with, be it character name or username. It really helps slower RPers focus in when they're interacted with and keeps little details from getting lost in the walls of text.
5) If at any point you have creative block or just can't think of something, feel free to shoot me a message, I'll try to help you guys out as much as possible.
Note that the goal is not to make others uncomfortable, but to have fun and explore the characters we're playing. I want everyone to feel comfortable and to enjoy themselves. So the rules may shift and fluctuate as we get a feel for the group.
Enough of the boring stuff, let's get to the setting yeah? I will try and keep a running list of NPCs for quick reference in this post. If you guys want someone added to the NPC list, toss me a description and I'll drop it in. Note that any NPCs I make are free game for controlling as long as they don't deviate from their personality too much.
Grey - The resident Mythic Ambassador assigned to the East Dorm to help the new students acclimatize and adapt to their new situation. No one is quite sure WHAT Grey is, except that it appears differently to everyone based off their own personality. Some see a calm, friendly old man with a cane. Others see a bubbly middle aged woman with boundless energy. Still others see a mighty robed figure with no distinguishable gender. Regardless, Grey always appears as a figure of authority and respect to it's viewers. The only common feature is that it always has jet black eyes. Even those with magic detection cannot sense or feel anything from Grey.
Headmaster Logan - Headmaster of Daelstadht Academy, he has had little interaction with the Mythics up till this point. However, he keeps an open mind and tries to make the best of all situations. A pudgy man with thick curly black hair and pale skin, he is rarely seen outside of a suit. His priority is the safety and education of his students, and he takes his job very seriously. He knows how to work the political system within education to his advantage, and is exceptionally good at his job.
The exchange students all live within East Dorms, which have been specifically modified to suit their needs. You're a large creature? Your room is larger than most. Need a constant source of water? Most of your room is probably a pool. Specific dietary needs are sent directly to your dorm room, to avoid upsetting the human students *meaning diets that require raw meat and/or blood are encouraged to not do so in front of those who would be upset at such sights*
The way the school is currently set up is we are in the West but the class system itself is Eastern in order to keep things easier on all of us. Meaning your age determines your class. Meaning 14 is in class 1A, 15 is in 2A, 16 is 3A, etc etc.
I am allowing players a maximum of two characters, but here's the catch: One has to be human and one has to be a mythical being. You do not need to make two characters, but the option is there for those who want it. There is a reason for this, but it'll be revealed later. If you only want one character, you can make either a human or a mythical being.
Name: Gender: Age: (14-18, we're all young here) Race: (This can be any form of mythical spirit. Wisps, hybrids, harpies, mermaids, dragons, oni, cherubs, imps, naiads, the sky's the limit. Obviously if you're human you're human) Restrictions: Due to the the sheer volume of myths and variations of myths etc, there's a few restrictions. 1) No specific mythical figures. A vampire is not Dracula, a demon is not Lucifer, an angel is not Michael, nor are they direct descendants of said beings. This is for simplicity. 2) Vampires are standard. You burn in direct sunlight unless completely covered *heavy clothing does the trick, or a UV blocking umbrella, but sunblock doesn't work*, you're sterile, garlic is repulsive, no reflection, and you rest in a coffin. Again, this is just for simplicity because there are so many different myths.) 3) Large or particularly beastly creatures are fine, but understand that you are in a human world. You'll find it difficult to interact sometimes if you cannot fit inside a building all the time.
You are welcome to take unconventional twists with your race. Hybrids can be centaurs *half horse, half human* or any other feasible animal. Mermaids can have the lower halves of sharks or orcas, etc etc. Or make up your own creature within reason. Appearance: (Pictures or descriptive paragraphs work.) Personality: (A quick summary of who your character is, nothing too complicated, I expect characters to develop and grow through the RP) Quirks: (Just snippets and tidbits that add some flavor to your character. Optional)
This RP will be a more laid back and slower paced RP than most. I tend to keep Character Sheets somewhat minimal because I want to learn about your characters through interaction, not by reading a bio sheet or personality paragraph. Look forward to seeing what you guys all bring to the table!
So anyone who recognizes my username knows it goes hand in hand with stories involving mythological beasts and slice of life. Yet another concept from my centaur-addled brain, who would be up for an RP focusing on mythological beings sent to a school as Exchange Students *this will seem familiar to many* and going through their daily lives as schoolmates with normal humans?
Generally when I do these, I allow people to make either a human character or a mythical being character. This time around, you would be allowed two characters, one of each. You don't need to make two characters, but the option is there.
When it comes to mythical beings, I allow a lot of twists and takes on the concepts, such as allowing hybrids to be half human, half tiger instead of the generic centaur, vampires *while not Dracula* are able to get their hands on UV shielded umbrellas or clothing to allow them to be outside during the day, etc etc.
It would be a slower paced, more laid back RP focusing on character interaction *anyone who knows me knows I'm a sl*t for interpersonal dynamics* in which you set goals for your characters. It would follow a single year within the school.
