[img]https://otakutakeny.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/vlcsnap-2011-10-23-21h02m51s235.png[/img] [i]Originally... It was just a normal day. I did the usual, work, school, and I was just heading to the subway station to get home. Then... Something happened that would change my life forever.[/i] [h3][color=pink]"Kyaaaahhh!"[/color][/h3] A loud shrill scream of terror rang out near one of the busier streets of New York, it sounding that of a young girl. Through the hustle and bustle, it seemed no one else in the crow noticed the cry for help besides you. As you frantically looked around for someone to help you, another cry shouted out. [color=pink]"No, stop!"[/color] [b]"Dammit..."[/b] You hissed. Why do you always seem to attract trouble, huh? As you run towards the cry, you come upon a scene, you see a girl, maybe around 14 with pink hair and a kitty ear headband. Besides her strange fashion, she appeared quite normal. Before her was a man, though his skin was deathly pale and there were these strange markings on his skin. Ah, who knows, maybe he's just a general creep. [b]"Hey, leave her alone!"[/b] The girl snapped her head towards you, her eyes widening in shock as if she didn't expect to see anyone else there. As you got closer, you noticed that there was more than just markings on his skin— the guy was turning [i]purple.[/i] As you slid to a stop, the last thing you heard was [color=pink]"Wait, stop!"[/color] before you were knocked carelessly to the ground, a bright white light blinding you as a ringing pierced your ears. [img]http://pre09.deviantart.net/3965/th/pre/f/2014/251/b/0/mmd_hq_hostpital_by_amiamy111-d7yhtqw.png[/img] It wasn't until much later that you woke up, lying on a hospital bed but in a place that most definitely wasn't a hospital. What the hell is going on?! [hr] [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/156778-daemons-rising/ooc#post-4072164]Interest Check[/url] [hider=The Lore]For centuries, humans have been under the impression that magic was nothing but a fairy tale. This, however, is incorrect. Magic has always been all around us, just hidden from our site. [img]http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/evil/images/0/0e/The_Evil_Black_Crystal.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150503230409[/img] The balance of magic in our world has been kept protected by a sacred jewel, known as Yenna's Crystal. Yenna, a high priestess, had turned herself, body and soul, into this twelve foot crystal and it is her own magic that keeps chaos at bay. The power of darkness and light are stored within the crystal, and if it falls into the wrong hands... all is lost. All this time, the crystal was hidden in a cave up in the mountains. The city of New York was built up near it, and had grown since then. But the world has turned dark. With every new burst of anger and every war, the king of darkness, Dormammu, has gained strength after being defeated by Yenna. Dormammu was her student all those centuries ago, but his heart had turned to greed and blackness, craving for power. Now that his power has returned, Dormammu defeated the saints who had protected the sacred crystal, and had stolen it. In the battle to retrieve it, the jewel shattered into hundreds of shards. [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/9f/17/9d/9f179d4d9f3c898a0c564e945666c436.jpg[/img] The shards of darkness, known as the Yang shards, had attached themselves to those with darkness in their hearts, pure hatred. They turned the humans into monsters of despair, known as Daemons, who wielded incredible dark power and run rampant through the streets until they destroy the things which made them so hateful. But, there are others, 12 exactly. The shards of light, the Yin shards, attached to people with morals and a true soul. Though their personalities are all different, and their backgrounds may be poor, they are pure in heart despite what others may say. They have the power of light and balance, the only people able to destroy the Daemons and reclaim the shards before Dormammu collects them first. They, are known as Niflheim. The race to reforge the crystal and restore balance to the world is on. There are still many missing Yin and Yang shards that are somewhere in New York. If they get out of this area, the whole world will eventually be infected with Daemons. Will you save the world from chaos? Or will you aid Dormammu to gain power? Your fate is in your hands. [/hider] [hider=The Factions] [h3][b]M.A.N.A.[/b][/h3] The faction of balance. The Magic And Neutralization Association, or MANA, is an association of wizards, healers, white witches, and the like who are stationed on the outskirts of the big cities. Linked to the churches and temples, MANA is the physical form of protection. The religious houses use prayer to heal emotional and social wounds of black magic, while MANA are the ones who do the footwork and nullify the evil, even though they are almost completely unknown to the modern world. They are the ones who are called now when a new Daemon appears, and while the church distracts the common people and keeps them safe MANA destroys the threat. The Niflheim are now apart of this organization, and are going to become the top warriors against Dormammu. [b]Leader:[/b] "Ilikai", by [@shmektheshmuck] [b]Lead Assistant:[/b] Emory "Galestorm" Lone, by [@Loki Odinson] [b]Magic Users:[/b] Cecilia "Kitty" Vienna, by [@Cherrywitch] Theodore "Theo" Russells, by [@cherrywitch] [b]Niflheim:[/b] 1. Arin "Scyler" Kinkade, by [@skinner35] 2. Feon Giflheim "The Crazed Lunatic of Justice", by [@Cuccoruler] 3. Anastasia "Anna" Martinez, by [@Deadlyphoenix] 4. *Tooru Amisaki, by [@Polaris North] 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. [h3][b][color=red]Devilia[/color][/b][/h3] The faction of chaos. Devilia is a much less organized group, filled with many different people. It includes dark mages, necromancers, and more. Devilia struggles to gain power over anything, and to do so they struggle to throw the world into absolute chaos. Only then will their leader, Dormammu, become ruler and they his faithful servants. The Daemons have joined this force, with the prospect of gaining what they desire most when Dormammu becomes ruler— whether it be money, love, or simply happiness. [b]Leader:[/b]Dormammu "King of Darkness", npc atm [b]Lead Worshipper:[/b] Cinia "The Succubus" Vellium, by [@Cuccoruler] [b]Dark Magic Users:[/b] Fans Bexley, by [@pyromaniacwolf] [b]Daemons:[/b] Heinrich "Wrath" Venhaegan, by [@Loki Odinson] [h3][b][i]Others[/i][/b][/h3] These are really just the magic users (or sometimes even Daemons) who are not a part of either of the other two factions, and are considered neutral. Some may be closer to one faction than the other, or even help out that faction from time to time, but prefer to stay out of the fighting between the two. Some form small groups together, but most stay solitary from the rest of the magic world. They often try to lead normal lives if they can, or sometimes like to cause trouble between the factions. Really, it's all up in the air with these people. [b]Others:[/b] Arden Taika, by [@mistofeternity] Atlas, by [@Upset Delight] Morgan "Zynros" Droud, by [@Zynros] Hikari "Beastmaster" Kyushetsu, by [@Polaris North] Asikari "Kari" "Ashley", by [@Aqua Fire] [/hider] [hider=Ranking]Ranking is different for different roles. Magic Users, whether dark or light, use a letter grading system. C= The lowest power level. Apprentice. Cannot go fight without two other C levels, or one user from a higher level. B= Common power level. Fighter. Can only fight in pairs of twos. A= Advanced power level. Master. Can fight alone, but is recommended to have an ally. S= Highly skillful. Power house. Recommended to fight alone. Top of class. SS= Best fighters in faction. Legend. Fighting together can be pure destruction, alone is deadly to the opponent. Daemons are ranked by a star system. You can determine what level a Daemon's threat is by snapping a picture and sending it to your faction's database. A response should come in 1-2 minutes. It is recommended not to fight and/or capture it until a threat level is determined. Daemons [i]can[/i] be returned to normal if knocked unconscious and brought to the MANA tech lab, but if it is angered by the same thing again they will resort back to their Daemon form. This is not a recommended course of action. 1-2 Star, Common= Very low threat. Can be killed by a couple of C-levels. 3 Star, Charged= More of a threat, but still not very deadly. Usually has an element affinity. A B-Level can fight this one. 4 Star, Monster= High level threat. Can usually destroy an entire block. Multiple B-Levels or an A level is required. 5 Star, Hell= Very high threat. Can have dual elements. Highly aggressive. Requires 2 or more S levels or an SS level. 6 Star, Immortal= Truly deadly Daemon. Incredibly high rate of deaths, and very hard to destroy. Multiple SS levels may be required.[/hider] [hider=Rules]Dont worry, just some simple rules! [list][*]All RPN rules apply [*]No OOC fighting [*]PG-16 (aka fade to black), Cursing is allowed but don't go overboard [*]No OP characters— everyone starts out weak and then grows more powerful [*]Please use proper grammar or at least the best you can manage [*]No text talk [*]Please try to get at least a sentence or two per post [*]Dont make more characters than you can control [*]Listen to the Co-GMs [*]More rules can and will be added if they are needed[/list] [/hider] [hider=Character Sheet] (Decorate to your liking!) (Image here— anime if you can!) Name: Nickname: (if any) Gender: Age: Sexuality: Appearance: (if no image) Role: (Magic User, Daemon, or Niflheim) Rank: Alignment: (Chaos, Neutral, or Balance) Element: (Please only one major 'element' at the beginning. Can be literal elements or specific power such as strength or flight.) Personality: History: (optional) Other: [/hider] [center][b]If you get a like from me or a CoGM you are accepted and can put your form in the character tab!!![/b][/center]