History, a topic that can either interest someone or bore them to death. A subject that spans an immersive length of human history and before it. But, if you try to deviate from what is accepted as history by scholars and archeologists. Then you are laughed at, and your theories are considered pseudoarchaeology.
But while some theories might just be false, like aliens building the Great Pyramids of Giza or Bigfoot. There are ideas, objects, and even places where accepted history cannot explain or try to deny that hint at something else. A hidden or forgotten past that most have barely scraped the surface.
There are those who do try to uncover this lost history of the world. But you have not heard of them, for they operate as secret societies. These secretive groups are dedicated to uncovering this lost history. However, what they do with this lost knowledge is what divides them. Some seek power, some seek knowledge, and some seek more.
However, one thing that has been discovered by all who seek this ancient past, are the Descendants. People whose ancestors come from this lost past and whose bloodlines give them a power that is separate from magic and have unlocked the use of it. Those who are Descendants are coveted by these secret societies for not only their power but also their bloodlines gives them an unexplained connection to relics from this forgotten era.
The secret society called the Seekers is one group that seeks to uncover the truth and its connection to Descendants. As the group was founded by a Descendant. The Seekers, with its resources and Descendants. Try to discover the lost past of humanity and learn more about the past and what it means to be a Descendant.
Rules: 1. Expected to follow standard site rules 2. No godmodding or powergaming or etc... 3. No OP characters 4. A max of two characters 5. Minimum of one paragraph 6. No time or mind control powers
Overview
Hello, and welcome to the rp. So, in this RP, you will be playing as a Descendant, a normal person, or, if you wish, an unawakened Descendant. A Descendant person whose bloodline dates to an unknown ancestor from the forgotten era of human history, and gives them powers and a connection to ancient relics. An unawakened Descendant is a Descendant that has yet to awaken their bloodline's power but still has a small connection to relics. Mainly those that are related to their bloodline. Your character will be a member of the Seekers, either a new member or already apart of the order.
When it comes to your power, it can be anything but, time or mind control powers. Also it should be a hint to what your character's ancestor is. While you can decide what the ancestor is, you instead of writing it in your character sheet. You PM me your idea for an ancestor after you finish the cs. Now, what who and what ancestor is, it could be anything. A powerful spirit, an elemental, a powerful mortal, a forgotten god. Just something or someone that would leave a mark on the ancient past in some way or would be important in the ancient past and had a power or ability that could be inherited.
Now, during the course of the rp, magical non-human races and beings will be encountered, and magic is a thing in the setting though underground, and said magic is rare in modern humans. Though character wise the rp will be human only.
Also, if you wish, I would be open to side arcs that deal with a person's ancient ancestor or perhaps a more personal one, like finding a certain artifact, for example.
Now that is it and I am looking for a co-gm. If anyone wants the job, then either say something in the thread or send it to me by PMs.
Secret Societies
The Seekers are the youngest of the secret societies. Only three hundred years old, but a remnant of the older secret society, the Order of the Ancients, which is defunct. This secret society was founded by the Croatian Descendant Jakov Jurakić in the aftermath of the destruction of the Order of the Ancients. While Seekers' ideals and structure are based on the Order of the Ancients, and most of their knowledge of the forgotten world comes from surviving Order of the Ancients' archives. What makes them different from the dead order is the fact that they focus more on discovering the past and uncovering the forgotten past's connections to Descendants, as well as why this lost era spawned their creation. They are currently led by Descendant Zdenko Jurakić.
The Lost Masons are a splinter group from the Freemasonry that broke off about five hundred years ago when some members first discovered a lost-era artifact and became focused on studying it and finding more. While they retain some of the structure and traditions of the Freemasons. They have widely developed on their own and are distinct from the Freemasons despite having similar names. The Lost Masons seek lost era artifacts and knowledge simply to hoard them and use them for their own purposes. What those purposes are is unknown. While not an actively hostile group toward other secret societies, unlike the Order of the Fallen. They can reluctantly work with others if the conditions are right for it. They are led by Grand Master Oskar Zeisl.
The Masters is a secret society that is the most aggressive in their gathering of lost era artifacts and lore. Their goal is to use the lost knowledge and artifacts to be masters of humanity and guide them toward a better future, or at least their version of that future. A vision not shared by most who know of the group's ways and how they negatively view the other secret societies. While they can cooperate to a degree with others under the right conditions, given the Masters' stances, they may not be trusted. They are currently led by Elder Hélène Trouvé.
The Order of the Fallen is the most secretive of the secret societies. Not much is known about the Order of the Fallen. One thing that is known is that their interest in the forgotten past is based on religious ideology. What is known about them is that while the smallest of the four secret societies, they are the most committed and have a library of knowledge that is even greater than the Seekers. Plus, they seem to worship an unknown god or unknown pantheon, and they are hostile to the other secret societies. They are led by a person known as the Archon, and little else is known about them.
It feels so weird to be home after so long. Andrés thought as he was in his room, sitting at a desk while working on his laptop. An unexpected feeling since coming home and readjusting to island life. He would realize that he missed some aspects of island life, such as the cool ocean air, beautiful nature, and, more importantly, no traffic.
Still, things have changed since leaving for the mainland, and Andrés is just glad that he has a place to stay and can still do his job while he is here. The perks of being a comic book artist. He just needs a laptop and his drawing tools, and he is good. Though Andrés has yet to show his family, the comics he is working on and have helped to earn him a living. He knows his family is not keen on comic books like he is and is not sure how they would view it. Andrés knows how his father would feel, however.
But, after some time at work, Andrés saved his work and closed his laptop. He did a long stretch as he finished his work for the day and now thought of what to do next. Both his mother and sister were out of the house at the moment, and that left him with the house to himself. He looked at his room, which was spacious, and he had to share it with his sister. Andrés did not have a problem with that, but it reminded him of the state of the family.
Then he thought about it and remembered how, despite being on the island for some time. He had not really explored it since coming back and see what was new and what was still around. The day was still young, and he might as well have seen the Isles while he was staying here. Maybe he will see if the Hidden Retreat Cafe is still as good as he remembered, given how much his mother cared for it.
So Andrés decided that he had enough of the house for today, and it was time to see the island. He would depart the house and venture out. Maybe he will see an old face or some old friends that are still on the Isles, who knows? But it is time to get reacquainted.
Nakai had at this point, had remained silent so far. But his attention was there, and his eyes and ears dutifully watched and listened to what was happening. To think they were going to starve because of three men, though if they ate that much food, then their appetite must be large. Still, he agreed to the words of Walking-Lion. Perhaps if they send parties forward to new places then they may have a chance to regain what precious food they have lost to these three men.
But now he has a choice, does he join the young of the tribe and hunt down these thieves? Nakai is a shaman, not a warrior, and he knows this well, but he does know how to defend himself. Still, is it his responsibility as a shaman to hunt down the thieves and bring them to justice or try and find new sources of food? It is a tough choice he has, and after thinking about it, Nakai had made his choice.
Speaking with calm as he spoke up, "I will go with the hunters and explore new lands in the hope they have food. Either fish or game or crop. I will ask the spirits to guide us in this task."
So this is Hueco Mundo, Tatsui thought as he looked around from his place with the group and in the dome. His first mission in this place, and it is clear that they should not spend any more time here than they have to. If the harsh air was an indicator but they should not rush things because the last thing he wants is to be ambushed by Hollows because they are rushing and made their presence known to the Hollows.
Still, Tatsui knows the virtue of being patient after years on the street, and if they want to remain undetected by the Hollows then silence and caution are to be respected.
The only thing Tatsui wished for right now was that he could have met with his teammates before the mission. He missed that chance and is now with strangers, but that can be remedied later, and he can see how they fight at least. However, he can feel Ishi telling him not to think about this and to focus on the mission and he knew she was right.
Now he thought about where to go, going upstairs and dealing with what was up there or going ahead and seeing what this dormant one was about. He thought for a time, the one upstairs seemed occupied while the dormant one is not, and he figured that going to the dormant one would be best since they could surprised it and deal with it now and not later. He does not want it showing up if they go upstairs.
So, in a hushed tone to the group, Tatsui spoke. "I say we go forward and deal with the dormant one."
Name: Andrés Moruga Nickname: N/A Age: 25 Gender: Male Occupation: Comic book artist
Appearance:
Standing at 6'0 and weighing 170 lbs. He has brown hair, a short beard and brown eyes. Andrés has a tan complexion and has above average build. Since he works out but not enough to earn a muscular or athletic build. He tends to wear casual clothes when he can help it. However, it does not stop him from wearing more formal or weather-specific clothing when needed. He does take care of himself, maintaining his hair length and the growth of is beard. Never letting himself go unless something is really negative in his life.
Character Concept: A native, Andrés is one who thought he would never return to the Isles. His family, the Moruga, was one of the oldest and prominent families in the Isles. Andrés was the second child of his family, and his father had planned out of life for him. But Andrés was one who would not conform to his father's wishes like his older brother did. He rebelled and after an argument with his father. Andrés was cut off, and Andrés chose to leave the Isles and live on the mainland. Where he would earn a living as a comic book artist. It was not a glamorous job, but he enjoyed drawing art and was a fan of comic books growing up. It seemed like a good choice to him, more so when his comic books became somewhat popular, and he was able to earn a living off of it.
Only he would return to the Isles on the insistence of his mother for Andrés's father was on his deathbed. Only to discover that his family's wealth was nearly gone. A good amount was wasted on a business venture and once his father died. Andrés's older brother would take what was left of the family's fortune and leave the Isles for his own reasons. Leaving what was left of the family without their wealth.
Now Andrés has a choice, he could continue his own path or help what is left of his family on the Isles and steer them towards a better future. While Andrés knows this will be a tough choice, he still cares for his mother, and it does make him feel bad about her state. He does not know what the Isles can offer him, even though he has had success on the mainland. Not to mention that his relationship with his father has tainted his memories of the Isles, and he does not know if he wants to stay.
Either through compassion or just wanting to get away, Andrés has to make a choice, and it will affect his family no matter what. The question is whether he will make the right choice for himself and not regret it.
Character History: Andrés was born the second child of the Moruga family, one of the oldest and most prominent families in the Isles, with the wealth to back it up. Now, growing up, Andrés did not want much. Since most of it was provided by his family, while there were some things he liked, like drawing, and was encouraged by his grandmother. His father had started to"guide" him towards a path that he wanted. A change that Andrés did not like and would grow to hate as his father became more and more strict about it. Starting arguments over it.
By the time he was eighteen, his father had planned out most of his future, and finally, Andrés had enough. Now, he was tired of what his father wanted and wanted the freedom to follow his own future. Andrés had one final argument with his father and by the end of it, his father would cut him off from the family. A decision that Andrés did not care about and with what money he had. He chose to leave the Isles and move to the mainland. Specifically to Chetumal, where he lived with a friend while trying to find a job.
As Andrés started to adjust to living on the mainland and in a city. He started doing old hobbies, now he was free of his father. On the advice of his friend and the fact, he was having trouble finding a job. Andrés started drawing and writing comic books, and after some failed attempts to attract an audience. He managed to gain a following over his latest comic and it started to become popular. Finally, becoming less of a burden to his friend, and he was able to support himself.
Now, by the time he had reached twenty-five, was when he got a call from his mother. Apparently, his father was dying and on his deathbed. She insisted that he return and at least attend his father's funeral. Andrés thought long and hard about this, and in the end. He chose to listen to his mother and return home to the Isles. Though what he found he did not expect.
For a while, he never talked to his father, and his father would die shortly after Andrés arrived on the Isles. Through his mother, he learned about the family's fortune, that a good amount of it was wasted on a failed business venture. After the funeral and after the will reading which Andrés expectly got nothing. His older brother got what was left of the family's fortune and said that living on the Isles was a waste and he would take what was left of the family's wealth elsewhere. Promptly moving from the Isles to somewhere on the mainland.
What was left of Andrés's family was devastated by the turns of events, and now the once prominent family in the Isles was a shadow of its former self. Unable to support their current lifestyle, and most of their holdings had to be sold off. Andrés had to help his family through that ordeal. Now, the Morugas only own a normal house and a cafe that is owned by his mother.
Now, his mother wants him to help rebuild what their family had lost and not lose anything else. Andrés realizes that he has a choice to make. While he does love his mother and he has not issues with his younger sister. He had a life and was happy on the mainland, and helping the family with rebuilding means giving up that up. But staying means he could direct what was left of the family towards something better and fix what his father and older brother caused.
Currently, Andrés is still on the Isles and has yet to make a choice. Helping out his family while readjusting to island life and relearning what the Isles have to offer. He does not know how long he will be on the Isles, but Andrés knows that whatever he does, he has to do what is best for him. Now, he just needs to figure that out.
Likes: Art Comic books Seafood Burgers Star gazing
Dislikes: His father his older brother Snakes Being forced to do stuff Coffee
Special Talent: Andrés is a natural artist ever since he started drawing when he was young and encouraged by his grandmother. It was a passion for him but, as he grew. His father would get in the way of his progress and encourage him to take up a new hobby. Still, he tried to persist with his passion but has to stop because of his father. But, after rebelling aganist his father and leaving the Isles. He started drawing again and found work thanks to his artistic skills.
Supporting Information:
Andrés younger sister, Catarina(22). While she was subject to the same "guiding" influence as Andrés and their older brother by their father. Their father was noticeably more interested in "guiding" Catarina, unlike her older brothers. While it is unknown why, this meant she had less to time pursue her own interests. Before their father died, she was studying political science, but now, without the funds to continue going to a university. She is staying with her mother and is thinking of changing majors once she can go back to university. Following André's example of doing what she really wants to do.
Andrés's mother and matriarch of the Moruga family, Ángela(48). While Andrés hated his father, he does not feel the same way with his mother. Who, despite letting his father plan out his future. She did help him out and consoled him when he was angry or sad. She being the main reason why he has considered helping out the family. Ángela may not seen it, but she does care about her family, and while she did not agree with how their children were raised. She still tries to keep the family together despite failing in some regards.
The Moruga family's sole remaining business is owned by Andrés's mother. The cafe started as a side venture that his mother wanted to do, and his father gave her the funds to do so. The Hidden Retreat Cafe is a popular hangout by the locals and despite the recent changes in fortune in the family. They are still able to afford to use high-quality ingredients for their food and drinks and keep paying the employees the same rate for the time being. However, the cafe is making less of a profit because of it, and Ángela is seeking ways to improve its income from the cafe without sacrificing what makes it great.
Name: Andrés Moruga Nickname: N/A Age: 25 Gender: Male Occupation: Comic book artist
Appearance:
Standing at 6'0 and weighing 170 lbs. He has brown hair, a short beard and brown eyes. Andrés has a tan complexion and has above average build. Since he works out but not enough to earn a muscular or athletic build. He tends to wear casual clothes when he can help it. However, it does not stop him from wearing more formal or weather-specific clothing when needed. He does take care of himself, maintaining his hair length and the growth of is beard. Never letting himself go unless something is really negative in his life.
Character Concept: A native, Andrés is one who thought he would never return to the Isles. His family, the Moruga, was one of the oldest and prominent families in the Isles. Andrés was the second child of his family, and his father had planned out of life for him. But Andrés was one who would not conform to his father's wishes like his older brother did. He rebelled and after an argument with his father. Andrés was cut off, and Andrés chose to leave the Isles and live on the mainland. Where he would earn a living as a comic book artist. It was not a glamorous job, but he enjoyed drawing art and was a fan of comic books growing up. It seemed like a good choice to him, more so when his comic books became somewhat popular, and he was able to earn a living off of it.
Only he would return to the Isles on the insistence of his mother for Andrés's father was on his deathbed. Only to discover that his family's wealth was nearly gone. A good amount was wasted on a business venture and once his father died. Andrés's older brother would take what was left of the family's fortune and leave the Isles for his own reasons. Leaving what was left of the family without their wealth.
Now Andrés has a choice, he could continue his own path or help what is left of his family on the Isles and steer them towards a better future. While Andrés knows this will be a tough choice, he still cares for his mother, and it does make him feel bad about her state. He does not know what the Isles can offer him, even though he has had success on the mainland. Not to mention that his relationship with his father has tainted his memories of the Isles, and he does not know if he wants to stay.
Either through compassion or just wanting to get away, Andrés has to make a choice, and it will affect his family no matter what. The question is whether he will make the right choice for himself and not regret it.
Character History: Andrés was born the second child of the Moruga family, one of the oldest and most prominent families in the Isles, with the wealth to back it up. Now, growing up, Andrés did not want much. Since most of it was provided by his family, while there were some things he liked, like drawing, and was encouraged by his grandmother. His father had started to"guide" him towards a path that he wanted. A chance that Andrés did not like and would grow to hate as his father became more and more strict about it. Starting arguments over it.
By the time he was eighteen, his father had planned out most of his future, and finally, Andrés had enough. Now, he was tired of what his father wanted and wanted the freedom to follow his own future. Andrés had one final argument with his father and by the end of it, his father would cut him off from the family. A decision that Andrés did not care about and with what money he had. He chose to leave the Isles and move to the mainland. Specifically to Chetumal, where he lived with a friend while trying to find a job.
As Andrés started to adjust to living on the mainland and in a city. He started doing old hobbies, now he was free of his father. On the advice of his friend and the fact, he was having trouble finding a job. Andrés started drawing and writing comic books, and after some failed attempts to attract an audience. He managed to gain a following over his latest comic and it started to become popular. Finally, becoming less of a burden to his friend, and he was able to support himself.
Now, by the time he had reached twenty-five, was when he got a call from his mother. Apparently, his father was dying and on his deathbed. She insisted that he return and at least attend his father's funeral. Andrés thought long and hard about this, and in the end. He chose to listen to his mother and return home to the Isles. Though what he found he did not expect.
For a while, he never talked to his father, and his father would die shortly after Andrés arrived on the Isles. Through his mother, he learned about the family's fortune, that a good amount of it was wasted on a failed business venture. After the funeral and after the will reading which Andrés expectly got nothing. His older brother got what was left of the family's fortune and said that living on the Isles was a waste and he would take what was left of the family's wealth elsewhere. Promptly moving from the Isles to somewhere on the mainland.
What was left of Andrés's family was devastated by the turns of events, and now the once prominent family in the Isles was a shadow of its former self. Unable to support their current lifestyle, and most of their holdings had to be sold off. Andrés had to help his family through that ordeal. Now, the Morugas only own a normal house and a cafe that is owned by his mother.
Now, his mother wants him to help rebuild what their family had lost and not lose anything else. Andrés realizes that he has a choice to make. While he does love his mother and he has not issues with his younger sister. He had a life and was happy on the mainland, and helping the family with rebuilding means giving up that up. But staying means he could direct what was left of the family towards something better and fix what his father and older brother caused.
Currently, Andrés is still on the Isles and has yet to make a choice. Helping out his family while readjusting to island life and relearning what the Isles have to offer. He does not know how long he will be on the Isles, but Andrés knows that whatever he does, he has to do what is best for him. Now, he just needs to figure that out.
Likes: Art Comic books Seafood Burgers Star gazing
Dislikes: His father his older brother Snakes Being forced to do stuff Coffee
Special Talent: Andrés is a natural artist ever since he started drawing when he was young and encouraged by his grandmother. It was a passion for him but, as he grew. His father would get in the way of his progress and encourage him to take up a new hobby. Still, he tried to persist with his passion but has to stop because of his father. But, after rebelling aganist his father and leaving the Isles. He started drawing again and found work thanks to his artistic skills.
Supporting Information:
Andrés younger sister, Catarina(22). While she was subject to the same "guiding" influence as Andrés and their older brother by their father. Their father was noticeably more interested in "guiding" Catarina, unlike her older brothers. While it is unknown why, this meant she had less to time pursue her own interests. Before their father died, she was studying political science, but now, without the funds to continue going to a university. She is staying with her mother and is thinking of changing majors once she can go back to university. Following André's example of doing what she really wants to do.
Andrés's mother and matriarch of the Moruga family, Ángela(48). While Andrés hated his father, he does not feel the same way with his mother. Who, despite letting his father plan out his future. She did help him out and consoled him when he was angry or sad. She being the main reason why he has considered helping out the family. Ángela may not seen it, but she does care about her family, and while she did not agree with how their children were raised. She still tries to keep the family together despite failing in some regards.
The Moruga family's sole remaining business is owned by Andrés's mother. The cafe started as a side venture that his mother wanted to do, and his father gave her the funds to do so. The Hidden Retreat Cafe is a popular hangout by the locals and despite the recent changes in fortune in the family. They are still able to afford to use high-quality ingredients for their food and drinks and keep paying the employees the same rate for the time being. However, the cafe is making less of a profit because of it, and Ángela is seeking ways to improve its income from the cafe without sacrificing what makes it great.
I do not know my parents, the tribe says that my parents came to the village one day and dropped me off with the tribe before vanishing into the wilds. They only spoke what my name was and that they would return one day. Leaving me with a necklace with the skull of an unknown animal attached to it. It is the only thing they left for me.
Standing at 5'6 and having a normal posture and having an above average build. Normally, Nakai, while in his shaman attire, and apart of his headdress, he wears the skull of a large bird that is decorated with red markings and colorful feathers and wears the bottom of the jaw below his chin. Along with red markings on his face like the ones on the skull. Under the skull and headdress Nakai has short black hair and has green eyes. Plus, he is always wearing a necklace with the skull of a unknown animal around his neck at all times.
PERSONALITY
Nakai is a curious person, always seeking to learn and understand new things in order to help with being a shaman. A role that he takes seriously as he talks to the spirits and ensures that they bless the tribe and do not harm or bring bad luck to them. Otherwise, he is a lonely person who seeks to find someone who is like him or at least tolerates him, as he can be a rather eccentric person. Still, he does find comfort when talking to spirits and is willing to help the tribe who took him in with anything that he can to help.