[center][b][u]Roleplay Information[/u][/b][/center] [center][b][u]Original Creator:[/u][/b] Cynder[/center] [center][b][u]GMs:[/u][/b] VarionusNW, Grey, Jedly, Lucius Cypher, ERode[/center] [center][b][u]Co-Mods:[/u][/b]Jedly, Kidd[/center] [center][b][u]Veterans:[/u][/b] Cynder, eddieddi, Exodus, Grey, Hebigami Shiho, Ipsie, Jedly, Kidd, Kilo6, Lucius Cypher, Norix, Nytem4re, VarionusNW, xAsunaWolfx, Zombehs[/center] [center][b][u]Level:[/u][/b] Mid-Casual.[/center] [center][b][u]Status:[/u][/b] Not accepting new character sheets at the moment.[/center] [center][b][u]links:[/u][/b] [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/63604-academy-of-the-arcane-artes/ic] The original Thread [/url]//[url=http://us19.chatzy.com/88279791660489] Chatzy [/url][/center] [center][b][u]A Foreword[/u][/b][/center] [center]This is a reboot of an RP by the same name. All credit for the idea, and a good portion of the following text goes to Cynder. With this iteration of the RP, we want to focus on character interaction, just like in the original, but add in a dash of world building. Players will be allowed to add in bits of information about lucis/earth as they please, though planning things out in OOC would be a good idea first. This RP is by everyone for everyone, so have fun![/center] [center][b][u]Introduction[/u][/b][/center] [center]The year is 2066.[/center] [center]It has been exactly twenty years since two parallel, yet unseen worlds, finally made contact with one another. It has been officially nineteen years since these worlds viewed and respected each others differences and soon, it'll be time for the 19th anniversary of peace between this two extremely different worlds. After the very fabric of time and space split, Lucis and Earth, forever separated, became one through a massive breach in the sky. [/center] [center]This wormhole, dubbed by common tongue as the "Black Gale" is home to miles of unexplored wilderness and the infamous "mysterious labyrinths" which are known for appearing randomly, spawning a number of monsters and always changing in design when entered. In order to combat the threat of wildlife, labyrinths and even potential war between the two worlds, a number of academies have begun to pop up all over the areas of the Black Gale currently inhabited by humans.[/center] [center]These academies vary by location, but all have the same general concept -- "the end result is peace." Each school takes a variety of races from both worlds and by allowing them to co-exist and learn from each other, students work together towards graduation. Upon graduation, students are officially recognized as "Gatekeepers", an honor by any form of government and realized by both worlds to be enforcers of law, peace and overall, protection.[/center] [center]You are one of these students. Perhaps you are ordinary or extremely gifted, good with technology, magic, alchemy or people. Either way, you've been chosen by the headmaster of one academy in particular -- the Academy of The Arcane Artes. It is unknown as to why students are chosen, but the academy itself is outstanding by standards with high graduation and some of the most famous Gatekeepers are known to have graduated from there.[/center] [center]That being said, the option is yours to take.[/center] [center]Will you accept the offer?[/center] [center][b][u]The Worlds[/u][/b][/center] [center]Earth- Home to humans, who, over the past few thousand years, have advanced their technology to ludicris degrees. With everything from laser guns to giant mechs, humans are able to make up for their weaknesses. They have developed ways to make just about everything but space travel efficient. There are still 3rd world countries, still stuck in a retro-modern era, that ended 50 years ago for most 1st world countries. humans are completely incapable of using magic, at least Earth-dwelling humans, anyway.[/center] [center]Lucis- Home to just about every fantastical race you could amagine, though the most common are elves, dwarves, orcs, gnomes, and goblins. All of the races have their own take on magic. Some learn it, some have it from birth, while some never have it. Lucis is very low-tech, somewhat comparable to medieval. This lack of technological innovation was mostly due to the convenience of magic. If you create an original Lucian race, you have free reign on world building for that race, though, if someone wants to make a character with your race, your gunnu have to give them a share of the world building. [/center] [center][u][b]The Academy[/b][/u][/center] [center]To be updated over the course of time. In the meantime, enjoy your uniforms that just recently arrived in the mail -- just in time for the first day. (all credit to Cynder for the uniform images)[/center] [hider=Female Uniform (Regular)] [img]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img254/6014/femaleschooluniform.png[/img][/hider] [hider=Male Uniform (Regular)] [img]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img89/1389/maleschooluniform.png[/img] [/hider] [hider=Coats & Cloaks] [img]http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/2982/extrauniform.png[/img] [/hider] [center][b][u]The Letter[/u][/b][/center] [center]The letter is received at the same time for every student. It is dropped nearby the student (such as a windowsill) by a raven, black as[/center] [center]night. It can appear during the night, day, afternoon or elsewise. Should you be a second year student and so on, you receive a variation[/center] [center]of this letter that is simply updated information about you. After this letter is received by the academy, you are to receive a uniform [/center][center]bearing the academy's crest with the choice of a cloak or coat.[/center] [hider=The Letter] [i] Dear Future Student, Good greetings to you! I am proud to say that you have been selectively chosen to join in a program dedicated to training future Gatekeepers! You have been invited to study abroad at the prestige and elite high-classed "Academy Of The Arcane Artes". However, this choice is entirely yours. If you show no interest, then discard this letter now. If you do, however, continue to read. We would love to have you in our school, as we are aware you show potential! [/i] [Out of immense curiosity, you would choose to flip the page of the letter, which, wow! Is a lengthy "journal", not just one single letter.] [i] I'm glad you have chosen to accept this proposal! If you desire to accept, you'll need to fill out a quick form, but nothing too tedious. You will begin in three days from the day this letter is sent, and you will arrive at this location [your eyes scroll over the location, you may or may not know where it is. Lucis kids and Earth kids have different locations it seems.] at 7:00 A.M on Sunday or Solday, your transportation will arrive in the form of a top-trained Griffin. Do not be afraid, this majestic beasts will not harm you and are quite friendly, they are also aware of their directions. You will then arrive at the academy at 8:00 A.M for orientation and a welcoming banquet. The rest of the instructions will be given from there. [/i] [You flip the page.] [i] I have enclosed a brochure of the school, I assure you, it is the best for your education. Our academy is top-rated in several popular articles such as, "Rich Magika Hunters", and "Learning Artes". Our campus is beyond large, so do not fear the fact we will be in The Black Gale. Our academy still holds astounding beauty, and the weather will be controlled by a variety of Weather Mages, the school's landscaped is tended to daily and has a rich growing of alchemy supplies all year. Our campus is massive in size, we have many facilities as you will read the brochure. There is a Shopping Mall, lake, forest, and a variety of other facilities to make you all feel the utmost comfortable and "at home"; for both you and your partner. [/i] [There is a brochure attached, you ignore it for now, continuing to read onward.] [i] Your class will be attending classes between Monday or Lunday, to Thursday, or AfterMid Day. You will have the rest of the week to yourself. You may use this time to study, work part-time, or participate in a variety of varsity activities. [/i] [You flip the page.] [i] Various activities will be posted on the bulletin throughout the year. Keep your eyes and ears peeled in case anything perks your interest. These activities will occur on school holidays, or following school hours. Remedial classes are also available year round. [/i] [You flip the page, you reach the fill-out form...you must answer truthfully...] [i] Please have the honor and dignity to answer correctly and truthfully, magic can detect lies! Anyway, please do fill this out . . .[/i][/hider] [center]There is a sheet attached that is required for you fill out. When filling it out, please delete all brackets, thanks guys![/center] [hider= Character Sheet][center][Picture of your character goes here. Can be anime or real life, no pornography is permitted!][/center] [center][b][u]Full Name[/u][/b] [/center] [center][Tell us your name.][/center] [center][b][u]Fake Name[/u][/b][/center] [center][Optional. This is only if you're trying to "hide" your identity for some reason.][/center] [center][b][u]Nickname(s)[/u][/b][/center] [center][Does your character prefer another name? A shortened version?][/center] [center][b][u]Gender[/u][/b][/center] [center][Male or female.][/center] [center][b][u]Age[/u][/b][/center] [center][Between 15 and 20. Of course, different ages have different timespans, so you can be 200 years, which is equal to sixteen human years or whatnot.][/center] [center][b][u]Year[/u][/b] [/center] [center][What year is your character in? There is five years in total.][/center] [center][u][b]Birthday[/b][/u][/center] [center][What? It's somewhat slice of life.][/center] [center][b][u]Astrological Sign[/u][/b][/center] [center][Just for fun!][/center] [center][b][u]Species[/u][/b][/center] [center][Anything you'd like. If we are unfamiliar with it, please explain it, use as much detail as you like, but don't leave it vague, and don't write a novel.[/center] [center][b][u]Class[/u][/b][/center] [center][Anything you'd like, but it should match with your weapon of choice. If we are unfamiliar with us, please tell us about it.][/center] [center][b][u]Weapon[/u][/b][/center] [center][Feel free to go insane with these: technology, magic, a RWBY-like weapon, perhaps? Does it have a name? Is it a family heirloom? Tell us! Try to make it match their class.][/center] [center][b][u]World[/u][/b][/center] [center][Just Lucis or Earth.][/center] [center][u][b]Biography[/b][/u][/center] [center][A few sentences at least, please.][/center] [center][b][u]Personality[/u][/b][/center] [center][This is usually better fleshed out in the Roleplay itself, so describe your character's outward personality in a sentence or two.][/center] [center][u][b]Partner[/b][/u] [/center] [center][This can either be assigned to you or you can figure out who you want to partner with.][/center] [center][u][b]Fear(s)/Weakness(es)/Limit(s)[/b][/u][/center] [center][What is your character weak to? What are they afraid of? What are some of the limitations they have to deal with when fighting?][/center] [center][u][b]Skills/Abilities/Traits[/b][/u] [/center] [center][Does your character have photographic memory? Can they predict the weather? Are they able to access a rare field of magic? Tell us! If your character can use magic, describe it. Elaborate on your character's skills and abilities. Strength is proportionate to your character's year, so no master-level 1st years.][/center] [center][u][b]Theme Song[/b][/u][/center] [center][Does your character has a song that they can relate to their life? That they'd use in battle? Feel free to share! Optional.][/center] [center][u][b]Other[/b][/u] [/center] [center][Any random, trivial fact about your character? Do they have a pet? Are they a good singer? Anything you think might fit well here. Optional.][/center][/hider] [center][b][u]Rules[/u][/b][/center] [center][b]1.)[/b] You may have as many characters as you'd like and/or can handle.[/center] [center][b]2.)[/b] If you have any questions, please leave them in the thread, PM a GM or visit our chat. You may also request to join the skype group.[/center] [center][b]3.)[/b] I am not the only GM, just go look up, and you can see the loads of people who can judge your character sheets, answer questions, and other things.[/center] [center][b]4.)[/b] Shouldn't be too much of an issue, but there is to be absolutely no powerplaying, metagaming or godmodding allowed.[/center] [center][b]5.)[/b] Avoid speedposting. There will not be a posting order, however, we do not want two pages between the same two people.[/center] [center][b]6.)[/b] Respect Co-Mods, they have all the same powers as GMs. You may speak to us in the skype group if you wish to be a Co-Mod.[/center] [center][b]7.)[/b] No smut is permitted, anything past hugs and kisses is either "fade to black" or take to PMs.[/center] [center][b]8.)[/b] You may attack another player's character, however, you cannot kill them without permission.[/center] [center][b]9.)[/b] You'll receive a warning if you start drama outside of the Roleplay: first one to start, first one out.[/center] [center][b]10.)[/b] If a troll appears, feel free to poke at it, but don't feed it. Do not be a troll yourself.[/center] [center][b]11.)[/b] Not a rule, but I'd love to see some character development, plot twists, proper grammar and so on.[/center] [center][b]12.)[/b] You may not control another person's character without their permission.[/center] [center][b]13.)[/b] We all control the plot together, so use the chatzy and pm to plan things. Using titanpad to write collab posts is highly suggested.[/center] [center][b]14.)[/b] If someone else already created a race you want to use, go off of what they put or ask them about it.[/center] [center][b]15.)[/b] Have fun and enjoy yourself! [/center] [center][b]16.)[/b] Post your character sheet here in the OOC, and then, once it is accepted, you can put it in the Character section.[/center] [hider= Year-based power level examples]First Years Better than the rest of the people their age,but not massive XP Potential > Power Talent must be fostered Literally weaksauce High theory, low practicality EX: Soldier who may have gotten high test scores, but panics in battle. A mage who learns quick, but has only a few weak spells. Second Years A few mission completes Still needs to be in a larger team with upperclassmen Competent enough not to be a scrub EX: Soldier is more confident in battle, with a bit more skill. Mage can also act more confidently against monsters, as well as use a few more spells. Third Years Competent enough not to need upperclassmen in their teams to survive Specialization: START Job advancement Lots of repeats Stay in safe zones EX: The soldier and mage have decided to specialize themselves more, focusing on certain skills, rather than a wide range of stuff. Four Years Buddy system-tier, and need to work in larger groups. Stronk yo Two 4ths v a few 3rds = 4th win Lots of missions Hardcore but not too hardcore Branching out from core Lots of dead peeps EX: Soldier is better with his guns. Mage can summon lava golems with relative ease. Fifth Years Solo-tiers Supervisors Need to graduate via actual missioning Probably can cover two combat roles, i.e. Raule DPS + Tank EX: Top-tier students [/hider]