Something strange is happening in Takehaya city. There has been an astonishing growth of people with mental disorders, one in particular, to be honest. [B]The Lhermitte Effect.[/B] This mental disorder is characterized by the heavy hallucinations, both visual and auditive, that the victims suffer and those hallucinations, more often than not, make the victims become extremely aggressive. In later stages, patients can't even distinguish between reality and hallucination. Scientist and medics have tried to blame it all on the several factories present on the city, which constantly emit fumes, and said fumes are what scientists are trying to put all the blame into, saying that they damage the brain and produce the initial hallucinations. However, that is completely wrong. Little is the amount of people who actually know what is going on, and most of them are classified as mentals with the Lhermitte Effect. There's one time of the day, unbeknown to most, but very familiar for some. [B]The Hour of Reflection.[/B] A time where the floor of the whole city becomes a giant mirror and reflects the splitting image of the city and its inhabitants. Well, of course, it IS a mirror. However, when people look into it and make out the details they find out it is not a mere reflection, but rather a world of its own. Buildings are deformed, the streets looks ravaged, the pole lights are flickering restlessly. It looks as if something had happened in that world, and their inhabitants seem to have been affected by that same event in an equal manner, for they aren't even human, but they are more like blob like creature which only now how to crawl. These beings are the Shadows. During the Hour of Reflection, the Shadows can leave their side and attack humans, and their mere presence in our world turns everything upside down, deforming the real city as their own world is right now and, unfortunately, normal humans cannot do a thing about them, they can just run. Their suffering is relieved after the Hour of Reflection is over, however, contrary to what someone would think because of its name, it can last for hours, or, in the contrary, can last for a few minutes, and there's no way of knowing when it will happen nor when it will end. That is the real cause of the Lhermitte Effect, people being chased by Shadows while they warp what's on the real world is bound to mess up your mind. Does who can experience the Hour of Reflection, however, may encounter one of the most fearsome enemies in the Mirror World. [B]Themselves.[/B] If someone is unlucky enough to encounter their reflection during the Hour of Reflection, they have most likely run out of options. Their other selves are extremely powerful Shadows, and what is more fearful, they are [B]sentient[/B] and they know everything about their original selves, even their most deep secrets and fears. Even if, unlike the other Shadows, they don't move on pure instinct, they still have just one objective, to kill their other self. But it doesn't end there, after killing the original, they obtain the ability to stay in the real world and their sole presence is something extremely bad for humans, since their power will start to transform their surroundings into a deadly trap for humans, filled with Shadows, which normal humans cannot perceive, but can still be attacked by. This only makes the number of cases of the Lhermitte Effect increase, and a number of Shadows have already passed to our side. It is obvious that without someone that does something about it, the city will end up in chaos. However, countermeasures are already under way. In Tsukiyama Academy, several high school students have shown some of the initial symptoms of the Lhermitte Effect, but not many speak openly about it. A rumour that is going around says that the school has something to do with it. Maybe that is indeed the case, regardless, some of this students have been experiencing the effects of the Lhermitte Effect, or phrased better, they have been experiencing the Hour of Reflection. Without someone to help them, all they can do is hide. But that will change soon enough. [I][B]Welcome, to the Velvet Room[/B][/I] --- That's that for the intro, now some things before we can jump into IC (apart from some CS's). Firstly, some rules. [hider=Rules] [*]Okay, the usual drill. No godmodding, metagaming, Mary sue, Gary Stu, overpowered characters or so on.[/*] [*]This is High Casual, people, please keep posts up to two paragraphs. If something isn't really coming to mind, then go with just one paragraph, but no one liners or few liners. Also, one paragraph= At least 5 sentences.[/*] [*]No flame wars in OOC. Gotta solve something with someone? Take it to PM's. If that doesn't solve it, then Noel or I have the final word.[/*] [*]On that note, respect your GM's and their decisions, that being Noel and me.[/*] [*]If you reach this part of the rules, then please state your OTP of the Persona series somewhere in your CS, so I know you read the rules.[/*] [*]If you don't post for a week, either I or Noel WILL advance the RP. If you want out or are taking a vacation or something that will not let you post, then please say so, so we don't have to be waiting on someone who will most likely not post for a while.[/*] [*]Personas, Personas. You can make a non-canon Persona, yes, but it will have to stick to a mythical figure, or, if you think you can accomplish it, make a completely original Persona, BUT, it will need to have a backstory that makes my pants fall off if you want me to accept it, so good luck. Oh, and no 'original skills', I will not be flexible on that matter, stick to Persona canon skills.[/*] [*]Also, one Persona per person.[/*] [*]And I will only take two people per Arcana, so call dibs on one before someone takes it. There are no Jester, Hunger, Judgement, World or Universe for you people, though.[/*] [*]Still here? That's good, then, for acceptance in your CS, also state which one of the Persona series of games was your favourite.[/*][/hider] We good? Good. Now, some elements we'll be carrying into this RP. The Velvet Room will be here, however, players will be invited at random and cannot go in and out of it, as the Persona MC's. We'll also have Evokers, but they will be more than just guns, it can be anything that brings out an emotion strong enough and a feeling of self-preservation, I dunno, maybe the photo of someone they love or something. Social Links are a thing here, however, they will help develop your Persona and your character, some can be with PC's or with NPC's. (Credit of idea to Lionheart) And a list of Arcana, so you know which to pick and which has already been taken. Remember, two people per Arcana. [url=http://megamitensei.wikia.com/wiki/Arcana] Here, the site for Arcana.[/url] In case you wanna see the meaning. [hider=Arcana] 0. Fool Arcana I. Magician Arcana II. Priestess Arcana III. Empress Arcana: [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/1205900] Hasegawa, Kyouka (Masaki Haruna)[/url] IV. Emperor Arcana: [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/1149921]Tsukiko Yamamoto (chukklehed)[/url] V. Hierophant Arcana: [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/1183967]Yikito Ikazaki (Bomberman101)[/url] VI. Lovers Arcana: [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/1155492]Hoshiko Koizumi (Dusk)[/url] VII. Chariot Arcana VIII. Justice Arcana IX. Hermit Arcana X. Fortune Arcana: [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/1156053]Suzuhara, Touko (Makatsume Haru)[/url]; [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/1166158]Priscilla (Noel)[/url] XI. Strength Arcana: [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/1163696]Ryu Kouzuki (Lionheart)[/url] XII. Hanged Man Arcana: [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/1162942]Kazu Okano (Zane620)[/url] XIII. Death Arcana: [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/1149299]Nozomi, Rei (Noel)[/url] [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/1189525] Cruz Meister(MagusDream)[/url] XIV. Temperance Arcana XV. Devil Arcana: [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/1149277]Ken Yamada (Draconilian)[/url] XVI. Tower Arcana XVII. Star Arcana XVIII. Moon Arcana XIX. Sun Arcana XX. Aeon Arcana[/hider] [B][CENTER]RIGHT NOW WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONE MORE CS! Due to overcrowding and me wanting to have an even number of players.Any other CS after this last one will be put in a waiting list.[/CENTER][/B] Here's the CS. [hider=CS] Name: Appearance: (Picture or description. If you can and want, then please put both.) Age: Grade: (1st - 15,16 years old; 2nd - 16,17; 3rd 17-18) Arcana: Weapon: Equipment: Evoker: (Can be anything that triggers an emotion heavy enough AND brings out a feeling of self-preservation, maybe even a song that inspires) Personality: (At least one paragraph, please) Backstory: --- Persona Name: Persona Appearance: Arcana: (Same as the character) Skills: (For now, just three lower rate skills. [url=http://megamitensei.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Persona_4_Skills]Here a list of the skills you can put[/url]) Strengths and Weaknesses: --- Shadow Self Appearance: (Can be only written) Shadow Self True Appearance: (When it goes berserk) Shadow Self Personality: (Repressed thoughts of original)[/hider] Welcome to Persona: Mirrors Mirage! A list for who is in which grade. First Years, Class 1-2: [*]Touko Suzuhara[/*] [*]Yikito Ikizaki[/*] [*]Cruz Meister[/*] Second Years, Class 2-4: [*]Ryu Kouzuki[/*] [*]Hoshiko Koizumi[/*] [*]Tsukiko Yamamoto[/*] [*]Kazu Okano[/*] [*]Ken Yamada[/*] Third Years, Class 3-3: [*]Rei Nozomi[/*] [*]Hasegawa Kyouka[/*]