TwilightDragon

Magic Mafia and Rival Families?

Actually I'm just gonna scrap this idea. This whole squabble over something silly just killed my mood.

Magic Mafia and Rival Families?

I'm not changing anything. I'm sorry, this is the way that it's staying.

Magic Mafia and Rival Families?

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I'm honestly not seeing how setting it in Japan is original or makes any difference in this case. There's no real need to set it in Japan when it'd actually make more sense to set it in Europe so the european mob family doesn't stick out like a sore thumb considering Japan has its own organized crime with a long history and traditions. Fiction doesn't have to correlate to reality 100%, but there is such a thing as good sense, and having Japanese organized crime take the scene in a story about organized crime set in Japan is sensical. You'll notice other people have already pointed this out, this isn't an isolated thing.

If I'm coming into your interest check and taking the time to post, I must clearly be interested. I'd be okay with magic organized crime, whether set in Japan or otherise, I think it's a fun concept to play around in. I'm simply explaining that hey, this one particular bit doesn't make a whole lot of sense and can be easily fixed so you don't have people asking why the game set in Japan is focused on an organization of european origin which somehow took over a country known for being isolationist and straight up ethnocentric throughout its history. Fantasy might not have to stick to the rules of reality, but it should at least be internally consistent.

@Zero Hex

The thing is, I had it set in Japan because one of the animes I was inspired by had a similiar plot and was also set in Japan. The anime revolved around a rather huge and strong Italian mafia spreading around the world in different branches, so there was the American branch, Italian branch (the strongest) and the Japanese branch. The Japanese branch came to be because the boss of the Italian family decided to vacation over there, and thus, after an affair, his bloodline became prominent in Japan as well.

I just want to have fun. I was inspired by these animes and I don't want to be attacked because of it... I don't mean to appear dumb or stupid or ignorant or racist like I'm being made out to be.

Magic Mafia and Rival Families?

Dude, calm down. I was in no manner trying to be racist. I'm not a history nut. I chose Japan as a setting because I thought it would be interesting and both of the settings of the anime I was inspired by were in Japan. Just because I don't know much about its history doesn't mean I can't make a roleplay situated in it.

I don't want to argue about logic in something that supposed to be fun for me and everyone else. Like I said, if you don't like the basis of the interest check, please click the back button and leave. Not to mention I'm not necessarily in the mood to be arguing, either, and I don't want to make enemies.

Magic Mafia and Rival Families?

Guys, if you don't like it, then you don't have to join. I chose for it to be in Japan because I wanted it to be different and have a unique experience. Roleplays don't have to be realistic in that sort of sense.

The characters will obviously not be strictly European. After being in Japan for a long while, about ninety percent of the families' population will be oriental, but the ORIGINS of the family (more speciically, House Sorrilith, whose Japanese branch broke apart roughly three years ago) will have been European.

I don't specifically like people coming into my interest checks and stating that it doesn't make sense without being interested in the first place. I can make whatever roleplay I want without it making sense, because it's supposed to be fun. I don't necessarily have to explain every single part of the idea just for it to make sense. ^_^

Magic Mafia and Rival Families?

Yay!

Magic Mafia and Rival Families?

Yay!

Magic Mafia and Rival Families?

Sorry, it's gonna take place in Japan since it's inspired by some animes I watched. Also, the Houses' names branch off of House Sorrilith (an ancient/medieval European name), so they kept the tradition in remememberance.

Magic Mafia and Rival Families?

Nice to see some interest.

Magic Mafia and Rival Families?

Just because we were once one House does not mean we have mercy for one another.​

Many years ago, a large and powerful family ruled over the whole of Japan. This family was called House Sorrilith, whose origins branch back to medieval times in Europe. They were strong and fierce, hunting down their enemies both in broad daylight and the cover of darkness, using both conventional weapons and magic alike. Several people hailed them as heroes, deeming that they were the ones who purged the streets of scum and villainy.

House Sorrilith liked to believe that they were a stable family, but such a large number of people making up its ranks meant that it was bound to suffer from internal conflicts. Some members believed that House Sorrilith was not doing enough to protect their people while others stated that their methods were too brutal and merciless. Conflict turned into severe confrontations and distrust, and soon enough, House Sorrilith underwent a massive civil war. After five years of fighting and many mages dying, the confrontations died down. The House was left in shambles-- eventually, it faded away, leaving behind only its legacy and legend.

The mages who survived the war formed two separate houses: Alicornia, named after the mythological winged unicorn of peace and tranquility, and Gryphes, dubbed after the bestial half-bird, half-large cat creature of legend. House Alicornia vows to follow the footsteps of House Sorrilith; they promise to only hunt the wrong-doers and evil that plagues Japan. House Gryphes, however, is much more violent when it comes to their work, and often innocent bystanders get caught up in their jobs.

House Gryphes and House Alicornia have clashed for three years now, fighting each other on the street and sabotaging their ranks. The people of House Alicornia believe that House Gryphes should be destroyed, as they are violent and distrustful, while House Gryphes believe that House Alicornia is weak and should be pushed aside. However, one shouldn't judge a book by its cover, especially when mostly everyone is fighting for the same cause...​

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After coming back from a slight break, I've decided to run an original RP. Who's interested? :)