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The Day the Earth Fell |Reboot| Welcome to Paradise

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The Day the Earth Fell |Reboot| Welcome to Paradise

The voices on top of the wall grew louder, and the guard gave no response. Some of the voices faded away, and as some of them died off, the guard's gaze turned skyward. Following the guard's line of sight, Milo found a brightly outlined silhouette gliding through the superheated air high over the city. Milo hoisted his backpack up on his shoulder and shielded his eyes from the sun as a harpy soared above him. He couldn't help but give a giddy smile and wave to her. He itched to be inside the walls, and seeing the winged woman's form above him sealed the deal.

As she settled next to him, Milo grinned even bigger. He couldn't resist – he stared at her wings with a helpless fascination. Soon enough he tore his eyes away, though, and blinked at her with wide eyes. "Howdy," he said, sticking his hand out for a shake. He smiled at her, a genuine, almost slaphappy smile. "I'm Milo. Milo Brooks."

The Walking Dead: Safe Haven -CLOSED

Alright, well, due to some real life things, I'm afraid I'm going to have to pull out. Nothing against you guys – I'm pretty bummed. I was looking forward to participating but I just don't have time. Sorry, all. Enjoy yourselves! :)

MONUMENT.

@Samara Agate more like A-GREAT amirite? Anyway, she looks great! Would you mind if she was Mind? No pun intended.

MONUMENT.

ROLE: HEART.

Name: Found.

Age: 20

Height/Weight: 5'3", 102 lbs

Body type: Scrawny, but lithe. Most of her height is in her legs.

Scent: Vanilla & pine.

Texture: Soft, for the most part, but jagged where her scars/wounds are.

Appearance

Found is naturally gentle in appearance. She has bright blue eyes that stand in high contrast with her pale skin and white-blonde hair. Her right eye is scarred over and hollow – her right hand is missing the fourth & fifth finger, while the left is missing the thumb, fourth, and fifth. The last image is of her facial markings (provided by the Seeders.) Totally forgot to put it in the CS, but the facial markings are important and unique to each character.

Action tags: Crossing arms, hunching over, playing footsie with herself.

Verbal tags: Says "Mm?" and "Alright" a lot. Soft-spoken, quiet – almost always speaks with a smile. She has a slight Scandinavian accent.

Personality tags: Kind, calm, earnest, quiet, observant, and persistent. Though soft-spoken, her point almost always carries substantial weight. She never tries to talk over anyone, but waits until they're finished to say what she has to say. And, though she's observant, she cannot keep her bearings for the life of her.

Skills, Abilities, and Talents: Endurance, encouragement, and healing. Though not a practiced doctor, she has a knack for patching up wounds and using roots & compounds for food or ointments. She's very talented at getting lost.

Personality: Though Found is, as a general rule, gracious and kindhearted, she's not one to let someone be abused or rolled over. If they won't stand up for themselves, she'll stand up for them. She's brave, but not fearless. Her bedside manner is almost impeccable, but she can't help but get attached to those around her. She's overflowing with love, compassion, and it's got to go somewhere. She's immensely trusting, and will never break her word.

Admirable personality traits: Trustworthy, loving, unifying, peace-making, and courageous.

Negative personality traits: Aloof, easily frightened, self-conscious, and over-deliberating.

Things that make them angry: Cruelty, arrogance, hatred, and someone sneaking up on her blind side.

Fears: Snakes, getting lost, getting left behind, and those she loves dying.

Method of handling fear: Ironically, taking long walks. She talks to herself when walking.

Bad habits or vices: Hides her hands behind her back. Gets lost. Rubs her eyesocket a lot.

Most painful experiences in character’s past: When Found was young, she survived the initial bombing of Oslo, Norway. In one of the attacks, she was caught too near a bomb, and it tore out her eye and damaged her hands and arms. Her parents had died in a previous bombing run. She endured the pain for almost a month, wandering the Norwegian wasteland alone, hungry, and scared, until the Seeders picked her up.

Summarize character’s Fatal Flaw: Found needs to overcome both fear and personal loyalty. She has to realize that anyone can be taken away from her at any time, and if she lets that fear overwhelm her, she won't be able to function.

MONUMENT.

Accepted! I'll edit the sheet when I get home tomorrow.

The Walking Dead: Safe Haven -CLOSED

Well, I haven't posted yet as the San Clemente group seems inactive.

MONUMENT.

_{Rated M for mature/triggering content, including language & violence.
NO LONGER ACCEPTING.}

Monument's surface was positively buzzing with life. The sky was dappled with pinks and blues, and a light breeze ruffled the leaves of the trees. The breeze carried on its gusts the cries of several Rykes, calling to each other from across the land. It was chilly, and the water's surface rippled with the force of the draft. The goosereeds stood tall and proud, with their heads unbent, at the base of the towering structure rising from the still water. A small streambed flowed from the top of the structure and ran between the goosereeds's roots. In every direction, the still water stretched to the horizon. An ocean, of sorts – upon closer inspection, perhaps a lake. To the east was a small ridge poking toward the sky, heavily shrouded by mist. A day's walk, perhaps. However, at the center of this lake stood an imposing obelisk. It rose tall, perhaps a hundred feet or more – two poles that shot up straight and curved to meet each other at the top. In the middle was a loose latticework, decorated with occasional stained glass or painting. It was a striking white, like it had just been built. At the bottom was a rock, with a plaque on it. To the left was a smaller, simpler version of the stele. That was it – the first Monument. The plaque read, in bold lettering:

Welcome to Monument. Do not be afraid, you are safe here. We have chosen this planet for your well-being and
population. You are to discover the reason for your being here by solving seven puzzles. The solution to the
first lies in this riddle:
I have no eyes but I have a head. I do not sleep but I share my bed.
When winter strikes I cannot die, and my silver colors cannot lie.
Uproot me to uncover the key to find the way across the sea.

A small distance away from the monument, the water began to churn. A sharp, gritty whistle emerged from just beneath the waters surface, and the whole sea rumbled gently. The rykes stopped calling, and for a moment, everything was deathly still, leaning in to see what the Still Sea had to offer from its churning depths. Slowly, five singularities rose from the water. As the water poured off each of them, it became clear that they were boxes – approximately seven by three, sealed across the middle, and with absolutely no markings on them whatsoever. Once the boxes were elevated above the water's surface, the whistling and rumbling stopped. Nothing happened for a long while. The rykes did not call. The breeze had stopped, as if it was holding its breath for the arrival of the strange boxes.

When she woke up, she felt her head pounding madly, as if she hadn't been breathing. She gasped, gulping in air desperately and painfully. Briefly, she wondered if she was dead. As her heart settled, her surroundings came into focus – that is to say, she noticed she was in a box. If she had been herself, she would have wondered if it were a coffin. However, all she could do was press her hands to the lid – at first, gently; then with a panicked fervor that left her pounding at it with her palms and beginning to suffocate again. Primal instinct drove her, and nothing more. She didn't know where she was, or how she got there. All she wanted was out, out, OUT –––

With a hiss, the box's lid slid open. Bright light spilled in, and she took a sharp breath, covering her eyes to the light. When she sat up, it took her a moment to adjust to the view. Water? Water.. It took a few seconds for everything to sink in – the fact that she didn't remember anything; that when she opened her mouth, no words would come out; that she was in a coffin, surrounded by an ocean. Abruptly, tears sprung to her eyes and welled over. In the eerie silence of the Still Sea, the first noises were the gentle sobs of her first witness.

MONUMENT.

_{Rated M for mature/triggering content, including language & violence.
NO LONGER ACCEPTING.}


They called themselves Seeders. At least, that’s what their message said when you first arrived on Monument. You don’t remember them – but their message was carved
into a plaque on the structure that reached to touch the sky. The message told you what you were, but not who. Who am I? you wonder, but you have little time to answer this question, before four others join you, silently. Together, you read the message, over and over. You ask yourselves questions, wordlessly. Where are we? Who are we? Why are we here?

The message promises to answer these questions, should you reach the next Monument. It takes a moment, but you can see its shape looming far in the distance. The journey would be perilous, and you feel weak. But you're curious. So curious... Will you go, stranger? Will you seek your answers?

Plot Synopsis & Purpose

MONUMENT is an advanced, science fiction, new-world puzzler, focusing around solving mysteries, survival, and reaching the final destination. Five young humans were plucked from the wreckage of post-nuclear war Earth. These humans were groomed, colored, and prepared for colonization of another world by the Seeders. Once ready, the Seeders wiped their memories and deposited these humans on a new world, called MONUMENT. To discover who they are, where they came from, and why they are here, the Five must find the rest of the obelisks and the messages they contain.

As a player, you will write as one of the Five. The Seeders are no-player-characters, and will be controlled by the GM. Your goal as one of the Five is to find all 7 of the Monuments, and the messages they contain. Once all 7 Monuments are unlocked, they will have reached the Promised Land, safe from harm and full with Human history. The Five will begin to colonize the planet, and the RP will be over. Depending on the reception of the RP, there may be a sequel set in the future – but for now, here we are!

The Five & Details

THE FIVE

The Leader
The Leader is strong, resolute, and determined. They have a strong sense of purpose and destiny. When push comes to shove, there's gotta be someone that stands up, takes charge, and makes a decision. Even if it goes unsaid, it's usually obvious to everyone who's calling the shots, and that's the Leader. They should be practical, mature, and unselfish.

The Charismatic
The Charismatic is witty, funny, and optimistic. Though faced with seemingly impossible circumstances, the Charismatic always has a joke, comeback, or innuendo for any situation. Generally their humor is a defense for fear or hurt they hide underneath. Often considered the most annoying or the most loved of the group; most outspoken and outgoing member. Being so determined they often lead the Five both in and out of trouble, and inspire the team to work through problems. Often noted for their bravery/folly.

The Heart
The Heart is kind, nurturing, and empathetic. They tend to put others before themselves. Usually the one to talk another down from a ledge. Seen as a healer or a comforter. A peacekeeping role to balance out the other members' aggression, bringing them to a nice or at least manageable medium. Often the most personally invested in the team's goals. Their personality is what brings, and keeps, the Five together.

The Mind
The Mind is smart, levelheaded, and unbiased. They have clear goals in mind from the beginning. They rely on their smarts and ability to be one step ahead of their competition. They are masters of manipulation and tactics. They will always be prepared, sometimes crazy-prepared. Expect some fancy talk and Techno Babble from this character. Because their role is about solving, learning, and understanding, they initially do not feel emotionally attached to the Five.

The Lancer
The Lancer is cocky, self-providing, and arrogant. Thier force of personality makes them a partner or friendly rival to the Leader. They have equal footing when paired up with the Leader, rather than a sidekick. They often cover their emotions with a smart remark or a disagreement. The instigator and voice of dissent. The least likely to be a team player. They're the one who sneaks off on their own to advance the team's goals in the way they think is best. Often a Grumpy Bear. Having a different mindset in terms of goals, training, or background. They may be more willing to employ dirty tricks or venture into moral gray areas.

THE SEEDERS, EARTH, & OTHER DETAILS

The Seeders are a federation of extraterrestrial beings of varying species and background. They monitor and keep track of sentient races with no knowledge of alien life. Their job is to remain completely anonymous, but foster and prolong the lives of these races. Often, the Seeders create natural disasters, nudge the race in the direction of advancement, or rescue the race from certain doom. The Seeders have looked over the Human Race since the beginning of time, and when the Earth fell into unrecoverable chaos, the Seeders chose 5 young Humans from the dying waste of Earth and took them to be prepared for colonization of a new planet.

Thousands of years ago, Seeders planted 2 humans on a young planet Earth: Adam and Eve. However, the race did not grow as fast as they had wished, and was several times threatened by extinction – thus, 5 chosen Humans will populate their new planet, called Monument. Previously, Monument had been occupied by a species of grace and elegance that erected thousands of beautiful, puzzling obelisks. This species died of natural causes, and left Monument empty for repopulation.

The Seeders, over the generations, have learned new skills of DNA/Physical "editing." The Five were kept with the Seeders for 10 years, so the Seeders could purify each human and perfect them as much as possible. During these 10 years, the Five were treated as honored guests aboard the Seeder ship. However, when the 10 years was up, their memories were completely erased. The Five have no knowledge of who they were, where they came from, or who the Seeders are.

EDITING

The editing performed by the Seeders was mostly physical – erasing diseases, physical ailments, and other problems that the sick and dying Earth may have hoisted on the Five. However, there were some aesthetic changes, as well – for example, the Seeders added a code of DNA that gave each of the Five facial and body markings. Since the Five will be the founding populators of Monument, their markings are strong, distinct, and colorful. Over the generations the markings will become less prominent and more natural. The Seeders also changed the skin, eye, and hair pigmentation of the Five.

Obelisks & Creatures

MONUMENT

Monument itself is a beautiful planet with cresting peaks, sparkling oceans, and still forests. However, the planet itself differs greatly from Earth in how it functions – the physics of Monument are entirely different. For example, the gravity of the planet is much less than that of Earth. If one were to jump off of a cliff, they would simply float to the bottom. Of course, depending on the size of the cliff, they may pick up speed and land with a jolt, but this gravity allows any inhabitants of Monument to climb, jump, and run much higher and faster than otherwise. Below are a list of important facts about Monument's physicality.
* Low gravity.
* Prehensile/active/sentient flora – They cannot speak, but the trees and plants may reach out to touch you.
* Various kinds of water. Some is poisonous, while most is completely safe. Most of Monument's water is so oxygenated that Humans can breathe underneath it for a short time.
* Tense water. With the lack of gravity, there are some bodies of water that are taut enough to be walked on top of.
* Three suns and two moons. Monument is in a whole different galaxy. The light from the suns is about 3/4 of the light from Earth's sun (in total.) Thus, even when all the suns are up, Monument is a chilly place.
* Active tectonics. The foundation of Monument is constantly building upon itself – the planet is growing, getting bigger at a very small rate. The Five will never notice this, unless there's a large movement in the plates.
* Six senses: touch, sight, hearing, smell, taste, and ception. Ception is a mental probe, not unlike telepathy. This is harbored by Monument's atmosphere and the chemicals residing on the surface. The more time you spend on Monument, the stronger your ception becomes.
* More to be added.

FAUNA & CREATURES

Rykes

Rykes, and all variations, are in layman's terms, griffins/gryphons. A big cat's body with a bird's talons, head, and wings. Though generally friendly towards Humans, Rykes can be hostile, especially when you're near their young or their nest. There are lesser and greater Rykes. Lesser Rykes are about the size of a large housecat, while greater Rykes can be as big as a rhinoceros.

Scols

Large, scaled creatures. Not friendly – often hostile towards newcomers. Outfitted with large teeth, a large tail, and large eyes. Often travel in packs, like wolves. There are lesser Scols, which are smaller, less dangerous, and more antagonistic. A Scol will never attack unless with its pack. A lone, cornered Scol is the most dangerous creature on Monument – but if you leave it alone, it won't hurt you.

Nels

Nels are quite simply horses – however, they cannot see. They rely on touch, sound, smell, and ception. They are very skittish, and always wild. Near impossible to tame. Unique markings cover each nel.

More creatures are likely to be added at a later time.

THE SURFACE

Details about each Monument will be revealed as the Five reach them.

OBELISKS

Monument One

Monument Two

Monument Three

Monument Four

Monument Five

Monument Six

Monument Seven

LANDSCAPE

The Ridges

The Gates

The Peaks

The Fields

The Valley of Water

Rules & Character Sheet

I am the GM. My word is law.
Put effort into your posts, character, and showmanship. If you're making a half-hearted attempt, you're likely to not get the spot.
There are only 5 spaces available. It's likely you may be applying for a position someone else has applied for or will apply for. I, the GM, will choose who gets the part. Consider your CS your audition. Don't cry if you don't get it.
On the other hand, you're welcome to apply for a different part if you don't get the one you want.
Please provide at least 2 paragraphs per IC post.
No catfights, no squabbles!
Standard RP rules apply.

Character Sheet

This is a large character sheet, I am aware. Feel free to remove or add anything you feel necessary.

ROLE: (Leader, Charismatic, Heart, Mind, or Lancer)
Name: (Please don't give me "Alexander" or "Nikki." The Five have almost no remembrance of social life on Earth, or the Seeder ship. Even talking is difficult. It's likely the names they would give each other would be like "Squirrel" or "Flat." Be creative.)
Age: (Around 20.)
Height/Weight:
Body type: (Tall and skinny, short and muscular, etc.)
Scent:
Texture: (of hands, skin, etc.)
Appearance: (Small written description + a picture, please. NO ANIME.)
Action tags: (scratching head, nail biting, etc.)
Verbal tags: (“My, my,” “Huh?” etc. Also list speaking style: talkative, soft-spoken, loud, formal, accent, fast,etc.)
Personality tags: (timidity, drunkenness, arrogance, etc. – list 6)
Skills, Abilities, and Talents:
Personality: (Please expound upon the description of the role you are applying for. Tailor it to your character.)
Admirable personality traits: (strengths)
Negative personality traits: (weaknesses)
Things that make angry:
Fears:
Method of handling fear:
Bad habits or vices:
Most painful experiences in character’s past (to prove why they act the way they do): (Includes Earth life.)
Summarize character’s Fatal Flaw: (the main problem to work through)

My Dear Canilo

· Basics ·

Name: Unknown. Simply goes by "Funky."
Age: Early 20s.
Gender: Female.
Sexuality: Bisexual.

· Survival ·

Faction: The Mile-High Club.
Gear/weapons: A pipe for hitting, a pipe for smoking, an old jammed gun, and a rusty machete. Whatever she picks up, really.
Skills: TRACKING, hunting/hiding.
Powers: Night vision + strong bones.

· Appearance ·

FRE$H

Funky stands at a short 5'2", with deep olive skin and green eyes. Though short, she's toned and strong. Occasionally, she'll paint various designs on her face with root compounds or other goodies. Her skin is brazened by a long time in the sun, and therefore has an almost scaly texture. She wears knee-length jogger style pants, and a loose tank top – gotta stay free, man.

· Other ·

Personality: Relaxed, calm, and level-headed. Most people are unsure if this is from chems, or just her personality. She makes good decisions – at least, for herself. She's fairly selfish, and operates on a need-only basis. These needs are generally limited to her two chems, food, and shelter. Anything else is a luxury. Though she doesn't speak much, she grins, smirks, and otherwise makes smart alek expressions. Her favorite expression is "funky," which is where her name came from. She's never told anyone her real name – in fact, nobody's sure she even has a name other than Funky.

History:

Funky's parents were members of the Saints of the Wild. She loved them dearly, and they loved her back. Both were doctors, travelling with their little band of helpers to heal and restore those they found. Quite simply, they taught her to "do good and be kind" to all those she met, and the favor would be returned. She believed this with all her heart.

When she was 9, her parents realized she showed all symptoms of Courier's Disease – a virus that causes lesions and ruptures internally. Immediately they attempted to treat her with conventional methods, but none would work. In desperation, they bought a drug from a sectional of the Mile-High Club. It wasn't a cure, but it stopped the bleeding for a day or two. It was a catch-22 for her parents – their daughter would become dependent on a narcotic, but would be saved from a painful death.

When Funky was 12, her parents took in a Buzzard that had been badly injured in a shootoff. They nursed him back to health, cautiously – they kept him cuffed at all times. The Buzzard convinced Funky's mother to unlock the cuffs because of the pain they were causing him, and when she did, he brutally murdered her, and her husband. Funky was left alive, but with a scar to show for it. It winds from her upper ribcage to her lower back.

Funky now lives with the Mile-High Club. She is not nearly as dependent as most of them – she only takes the medication for Courier's, and an anti-depressant. However, both of these can impede her skills, powers, and judgement. She also suffers from alcoholism.

Etc: Give it a listen.