A thousand years ago, the gods descended from the heavens. Or some of them did anyway. More have come since; I think we have most of them here now. Personally I'm surprised it took them that long to move in. If I was making a home as awesome as 'The Planet' you bet your sweet ass I'd be living in it. Anyway, that's besides the point. The point is this. The gods are real. The gods are among us. The gods are bored.
And that's where humanity comes in. Plus a wide variety of other species including hobbits and cat-folk and stuff but it'll take way too long to list them all everytime so 'humanity' will have to suffice as something of a catch-all term.
So, 'Humanity' is the very reason the gods decided to descend down to the planet in the first place. They lived up in the heavens being all immortal, unchanging and all-powerful looking down at the puny rabble that is humanity as they potter around and live their lives. They saw the rise and fall of civilizations and all that drama that comes from being part of humanity. And as they watched they took a look around and realized that everything in the heavens never changed at all and was incredibly boring by comparison. So down they came. And now they have a whole new batch of toys to play with.
The gods can bless humanity. And through doing so they bring that person into their Familia. They give them the ability to become more than what they are. The ability to raise their status and become stronger. In exchange the Familia usually works for their god or goddess by delving deep into the dungeon for loot. These are known as exploration type Familia's. There are others type though, like the business type who run shops, industrial type who create goods, weapons or armour, medicinal types create potions and antidotes, and there are even Familia that wish to create their own nations. It all depends on what their god wants.
Oh, I mentioned the dungeon didn't I? The seemingly endless labyrinth of dungeons underneath The Towel of Babel? Right in the center of Orario? Orario ringing any bells? Biggest city in the world and stuff. The dungeon makes monsters? Come on, I'm sure I mentioned this. About how people go into it to get stronger by fighting the creatures that it spawns. And all the riches that can be found within. The fame and glory. I know I mentioned all of that before. Definitely. You don't need another explanation. I'll just skip it. It's fine. Don't worry about it.
History is done. Class is over. Go home.
Sensei is going for a drink.
Not sure if it was obvious, but I drew inspiration from Danmachi, Fairy Tail, and One Piece. There isn't really a need to be familiar with these; it'll just help you understand a bit more the setting I'm envisioning. This RP will be adventure-based and quirky at the same time with certain serious elements interjected into it from time to time. The gist of the plot is that you'll be a member of a relatively new familia lead by one of the younger gods - who I'll be playing - and what we do from their, is anyone's guess. Before we start this thing, I'd like to talk with those interested and find out what they'd want to see in the RP and what type of familia they'd want first.
As for the dungeons, it will be more of exploring new worlds rather than just climbing up or down a tower. Think of each floor of the dungeon as a dimension of its own. I'll post up the details of that later on.
Also, you guys must be wondering about what type of abilities you can make use of and the general power-level. Well, it would range from superhuman capabilities, sorcery and spells, to magical artifacts and whatnot. Not that specific, I know, but I'm up for anything as long as we discuss it beforehand. Anyway, not really sure what else I need to say for now, so if you guys want more details on stuff, feel free to ask in the thread or via PM. Whatever is more comfortable with you.
See ya guys!