The Muse

Secrets

@Silent Observer I reserved the spot for you, welcome!! :]

Secrets

@Lovely Complex@Fabricant451 Thank you both for going along with this reboot again :P

Secrets

║Disclaimer║ Please do not join if you are triggered/do not like discussing dark topics like depression, drug abuse, disorders, or other controversial things.

Welcome to Millington, a town that appears humble on the surface, yet hides layers of secrets beneath it.

Millington is located on the west side of the United States, a couple hours or so away from any major cities. Mostly untouched, the town still retains much of it’s natural beauty and has become a destination for camping vacations. The town is known for it's large surrounding forest and it's historical silver mines within the nearby mountains, which tourists often make pit stops to tour through. While the people may not be as breathtaking, Millington hides it well.

Until now, Millington believed itself to be a quiet and safe town. Unfortunately for the Reese family, their father, the last remaining parent, and youngest child, only two years old, have gone missing.

Our story begins here, with a large family of nine unexpectedly being reduced to six. Who, much like the rest of the population in Millington, has many secrets of their own. Each member of the family afraid to tell another person, fearing judgement or worse; allowing their life to come crashing down. Now, the eldest siblings must try to pick up the pieces despite their own personal issues. Trying to keep the family from falling apart would prove more difficult than it looked.

Here you can see what positions are available:

Townspeople

The Reese Family

• Mom (44): Ophelia Reese, Deceased.
• Dad (47): Roderick Reese, Missing.
• Youngest Daughter (2): Maya Reese, Missing.
  
  

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• Oldest Daughter (26): Reserved @The Muse
  
  • Best Friend: N/A
  • Significant other: N/A
  
  

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• Oldest Son: Reserved @Silent Observer
  
  • Best Friend: N/A
  • Significant other: N/A
  
  

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• Middle Son: Reserved @lovely complex
  
  • Best Friend:
  • Significant other:
  
  

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• Middle Daughter: Reserved @Fabricant451
  
  • Best Friend: N/A
  • Significant other: N/A
  
  

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• 2nd Youngest: Reserved @Hey Im Jordan
  
  • Best Friend: N/A
  • Significant other: N/A
  
  

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• Youngest:
  
  • Best Friend: N/A
  • Significant other: N/A

The Neighborhood

• Neighbor to the Left:
  

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• Neighbor to the right:
  

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• Across the street:
  

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• Around the corner:

Notes

After the interest check there will be more information & positions available, but the ones currently shown are most needed for now. If you have a different idea for a character role, feel free to suggest it!

• Best Friend: (You may play the role of any character’s best friend once cleared with the user.)
• Boyfriend/Girlfriend: (You may also play the role of any character's significant other once cleared with the user.)

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Secrets List

Only two characters at a time may have any one secret. If it is crossed out, that secret is completely taken.

Each character may only have one secret at a time. When that secret is resolved, you may pick a new one. Your character may be involved with multiple of these if you wish, but it must not be a secret. Example: A homosexual who does not hide their sexuality, but has a different hidden secret. If you feel that your characters story must have another secret accompany it, feel free to discuss with me. I will allow it if I feel that it fits. This should be a rare occasion, don't take advantage. We do this so that we don't have 5 characters all being alcoholics, etc. Keep it interesting.

Do not give away your secret - only PM it to @The Muse as stated in the Rules - we'd like to keep it as a sort of guessing game to find out who has what secret. It is up to you whether or not your character shares their secret with other characters as it progresses. Some secrets will be more obvious than others to the reader, but not IC.

If you have a secret in mind that isn't in one of the lists below, please feel free to suggest it.

Addiction

• Drug Addict
• Pill Popper
• Panty Collector
• Pyromaniac
• Nymphomaniac (also disorder)
• Alcoholic
• Masochist
• Sadist
• Sadomasochist
• Gambler
• Kleptomaniac (also disorder)
• Hoarder

Crime/Occupation

• Drug Dealer
• Prostitute
• Stripper
• Gang Member
• Embezzler
• Pimp
• Drug Manufacturer
• Stalker
• Burglar
• Extortionist
• Tax Evader
• Illegal Immigrant
• Hacker

Diseases/Conditions

• Autoimmune disease
• Blood disease
• Cancer
• Heart disease
• Infertile
• Pulmonary disease
• STD

Disorders/Mental Illness/Phobias

• Intermittent explosive disorder (Anger)
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Multiple Personality Disorder
• Anorexia
• Bulimia
• Depression
• Denial (Completely acting as if something never happened)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Social Anxiety
• Narcolepsy
• Compulsive Liar
• Suicidal
• Bipolar
• Antisocial Personality Disorder

Relationship/Other

• Adulter/Two-timer
• Incestuous
• In love with someone years older/younger than you
• Abused (Either in a romantic relationship, or family)
• Abusive (Abuses others)
• Homewrecker (Someone who ruins relationships)
• Pregnant
• Witness Protection Program
• Under a False Identity (Without using the professional protection of the WPP)
• Cultist
• Run away
• Virgin/Not a Virgin
• Homeless
• Adopted
• Rape Victim/Survivor
• Rapist
• Murderer (Whether it be an accident or a hobby)

Sexuality

• Bisexual
• Gay
• Lesbian
• Transgender
• Crossdresser
• Polyamorous
• Promiscuous
• Into BDSM

Kings and Killers: A Classical Fantasy Adventure (Chapter 1)

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Kings and Killers: A Classical Fantasy Adventure (Chapter 1)

@Keeper of Lore Woohoo!! Thank you! I cant wait for Nylah to interact with everyone. Perhaps stir up some trouble ;]

Kings and Killers: A Classical Fantasy Adventure (Chapter 1)

@Keeper of Lore Understandable, I made it so that she isn't prolific in magic since you do already have a heavy magic user. Mostly, I was trying to explain why her picture has those golden light designs showing up on her skin/arrows and tying it into her story Haha

I was thinking she would have been taught some magic in her mercenary schooling, but never enjoyed the drain it took on her and she was never able to pick it up as easily as she did with other things. She only really would use it in a big fight, typically using it as a means to give her arrows extra damage or draining/absorbing a minor amount of magic from others who might be using it. She doesn't have good control over it, though, so she rarely ever uses the magic since that could obviously go wrong quickly and drains more energy out of her than she can handle. It's like a last ditch effort.

If you would rather I dont have her use magic at all that's no problem with me either, it's not a giant part of her character. :]

Kings and Killers: A Classical Fantasy Adventure (Chapter 1)

@Spiffy Yaaayy! Thank you :] I had an idea that she could be on the boat travelling somewhere as well if that works too (mercenary work can be flexible), but I'm also cool with waiting until you guys feel that Nylah should pop in. Whatever works best. And I definitely will read that! I had already started some of it before applying Haha

Kings and Killers: A Classical Fantasy Adventure (Chapter 1)

@Spiffy Thanks! I was gone for awhile because I had been really focused on studying for exams for a certification at my job which ate up all my time. I recently passed though so I've got lots more free time :] Plus I hadn't found anything that really intrigued me enough to motivate me to write for awhile, but this RP seems like it could be a lot of fun.

Kings and Killers: A Classical Fantasy Adventure (Chapter 1)

Hi There! I'm super interested in this RP. :] Hopefully this Character sheet will be okay:

Nylah Aldaos

Name: Nylah Aldaos

Age: 26

Height: 5'5

Weight: 125

Class: Mercenary

Race: Wood Elf

Weapons & Equipment:
Weapons: Bow & arrows which she can infuse with light magic (limited by her low skill in magic), two hidden dirk daggers (typically strapped to the inside of her thigh highs), an assortment of lethal poisons.
Satchel: Holds her lethal poisons, a variety of herbs chosen for their specific medicinal and some lethal qualities, bandages, waterskin, golden locket necklace, 57 Silver and 5 gold.

Skills and Abilities: Nylah is a high level archer, rarely missing her mark. She is proficient in stealth, hand-to-hand combat (though she prefers to avoid it) and can be extremely charismatic. She can use very few light spells, but is not skilled in the art and usually only dabbles with it when she needs the extra punch in her arrow shots (the use of magic often shows itself in intricate golden design on her skin).

Bio: The only home Nylah can remember is a damp, cold shack in the middle of the lovely Knight Islands Port towns, raised by a gruff bastard of a man called Terk. He was tough, as Dwarf's typically are, and would often tell her that she ought to be grateful towards him. According to Terk, Nylah had been abandoned in the middle of the frostwood forest of Ispar when she was only four years old. Of course Nylah had no memory of that, so she took his word for it. Terk would go on to take Nylah home with him, though not out of the kindness of his heart. He had no desire to care for a needy child the rest of her miserable life, he had other plans. When Nylah was of age, 8 years old to be precise, Terk could cash in and sign her up for a life of mercenary work. Young ones donated to the "school" could bring in at least 100 gold if not more. Nylah would never know what Terk received for her, but after he handed her over to the training program that was the last she ever saw of the old dwarf.

The school was very obviously illegal, especially to work children to the bone as they did, but no one in the Knight Islands seemed to care. They were all criminals of some sort, so it seemed. The children were just working to fit in. To survive there, really.

Nylah would prove to be one of their top trainee's, showing her skill with a bow and arrow very early on. They honed in on this skill and over the years would mold her into a killer. Someone who could take an assassination contract and not bat an eyelash, as long as they got paid. At first they would send you out on simple things; steal a couple jewels, threaten a noble family, get some information out of people. The school would benefit 100% of the profit from these contracts. Eventually, at age 16 for Nylah, they would send her out on her own and expect her to find her own contracts. To bring in the big money for them, which meant find someone who wanted someone else "eliminated". She did it, and she gave the school 50% of the profits for the next 5 years of being on her own. After that they trusted her enough to take less of a cut, knowing she was a reliable source of income. She learned from other examples that if you didn't bring in the money, or tried to separate yourself from them, you'd be met with a cold steel blade against your throat in the middle of the night.

Today, she continues to take contracts and travel across the world. She has grown to enjoy her work, despite every so often when whats left of her conscience reminds her of how many lives she's ended whether they were corrupted or not.

The Crystalline Blood (New rp, accepting)

Hi there! I'm interested and will also be writing up a CS within the next day or so.

Question for you, are there kingdoms in this setting? I was pondering on my character being a royal type who had this task thrust upon her, but I'm not sure on the culture dynamic yet.