Character sheets must be completed using the example below.
Name:Full Name Nickname:Optional Age:# Occupation:Optional
Rank: 1 (Everyone starts at "Rank: 1") Combat Power: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 Wisdom: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 Luck: 5 (Combat Power and Wisdom must add up to 5. Luck starts at 5.)
Skills: (Leave empty to start.)
Inactive Style: (Disappearing, Limited-NPC, or Open-NPC)
Appearance: (Write a one paragraph description. No pictures... yet.)
Personality: (Write a one paragraph description. OPTIONAL)
Biography: (Write a three to five paragraph backstory.)
Most of the info above is self explanatory, but there are a few things unique to this RP.
First: Your character's rank increases as you post to this RP. Posts are built together as a group, outside this site, in Google Docs and then posted as chapters. For every chapter your character participates in, they will gain a rank. Ranks increase your combat power, wisdom, and luck. For every rank increase, you can boost one of your stats by one.
Second: Combat power, wisdom, and luck are the three stats in this RP. Combat power is used whenever players want to battle against each other; whoever has the higher combat power will win. Wisdom is used for all other situations. Luck applies as a random boost to both stats. This will be learned as you play, but it is not super important. Story telling is the important thing here.
Third: Skills are special abilities that are mostly for show. They are things that your character excels in doing. Sometimes a situation given by a moderator will require a certain skill to complete. You can start with one skill, usually related to your character's occupation. Every time you increase your rank, you can add a skill.
Fourth: Your "inactive style" refers to what happens if you don't show up to a Power Hour without writing off your character (permanently or temporarily). You can "write-off" your character by telling what they are up to on their own. Basically, don't leave anyone hanging. Don't leave interactions unfinished. Otherwise, your three options are:
Disappearing means your character is magically removed from the role-play so that no-one can interact with them.
Limited-NPC means that the moderators can control your character; they may take creative freedoms, but they should keep your character's personality and backstory in mind.
Open-NPC means that the moderators AND other role-players in the scene may control your character, again keeping their personality and backstory in mind.
You can change your inactive style at any time, after notifying a moderator.
Skills Tongues: Zazriel has an in-depth knowledge of all languages spoken on Pratta due to his work as an Oculari.
Inactive Style: Disappearing.
Appearance: A beautiful yet alien creature even in exile, Zazriel stands tall over the meeker humans of Pratta, albeit in a manner more modest than most. For he lost his ego long ago, much like his wings and unearthly radiance. Feathered things were they, being adorned with every color of rainbow, shining with the strength of the sun even as they obscured it. For large were the wings of Zaz, and exceedingly vain, each the length of a man though they were but twain in number, as befitting a member of the lowly Ishim. Beings who, while counted least amongst the host of Vretiel, are no less glorious in the eyes of man than the mightiest of their kin.
Personality: Once a proud being who looked down on humanity from the heavens above, Zazriel quickly learned to humble himself after arriving on the surface of Pratta-or Mihr as his people called it-whereupon he found his powers greatly diminished. Mainly due to the atmosphere of the planet, which blocked out most of the magical radiation angels bodies had evolved to derive their vast power from, but also because of the loss of his wings. The only means he had of returning to that lightless void between the stars and regaining his lost might, paltry as it was. Throw in some close calls with the native beasts that called Mihr home, and you have the perfect recipe for an attitude adjustment. One Zazriel underwent with surprising speed, though this is to be expected given the trying times in which he found himself. So, rather than looking down on those around him or complaining about his lot in life, the former Oculari took whatever life threw at him in stride, determined not to let himself be overcome by despair or self-loathing. For such things would do more harm than good.
This is not to say he is or was always cheerful however, for such a thing would be impossible, only that he tries to see the glass of life as half full as he possibly can. A futile endeavor to some, perhaps, but one that has managed to keep him alive and-more importantly-sane all these years.
Biography: Like most of his race, Zazriel was born on the alien plains of Vretial, also known as Neboto, Pratta's primary moon. A place with an atmosphere thin enough to allow for greater absorption of magical energy and thus the development of extraordinary abilities and odd physiological mutations. Mutations such as the growth of wings of varying length and number that could be used to cross the vast emptiness of space, inhuman levels of strength, speed, and resilience, as well as biological immortality and the ability to change his shape at will, just to name a few. Brought up amongst the seemingly utopian yet highly stratified society his elders had created, Zazriel found himself assigned the rank of Ishim, the lowest rank held by those within the angelic hierarchy. This did not bother him, however, as many Ishim were destined to become Oculari, beings tasked with scouting out the world of Mihr and keeping track of various goings on so that those of higher rank might never find themselves lacking when it came to current events. It was a position of unprecedented freedom, and one Zazriel would not dream of turning down.
He had always wanted to see Pratta after all. Even if it was naught more than a primitive mud pit.
And so, after being assigned the role, Zazriel went about his task of scouting out the world below with arrogant fervor. Using illusions to disguise himself as a human he walked amongst their kind for years, gathering all manner of news on their activities, in addition to the state of the world as a whole. Once that was done he would return to Vretiel and give report of all the things he had seen and heard, only to do it all over again the next day for centuries. That was until he experienced his peoples injustice first hand. For one word. For one minor display of contrarianism towards a higher ranking Elim he was branded a dissident and sentenced to exile on the world below. And there was nothing he could do about it. Nothing save for bearing his punishment with quiet reserve. A challenging task to be sure, especially when they started in on his wings. It took all of his willpower not to scream as tendon after tendon was torn from its skeletal mooring, the ragged holes on his back dripping cobalt colored blood, but somehow he stayed strong.
Resolute.
Unyielding.
Not that it mattered much. Those holding him were merely doing as they were told like the mindless drones they were. They couldn't have cared less if he had been spitting in their faces and cursing their names, or lying in a fetal position and balling his eyes out, that much was certain. And if it wasn't, then their transportation of his limp form across the dark of space and toward the shimmering form of Pratta certainly was. He wasn't exactly sure what happened next, as the loss of blood had rendered him unconscious, but when he awoke he was lying in a field out in the middle of nowhere. The bleeding had stopped, thankfully, but that did little to console him. He was still alone, after all, and bereft of the power he once enjoyed. But this realization did not stop him for long. For soon he had made up his mind to find the nearest city which, from what he could recall during his trips here, was about ten miles away. A long journey to make, especially on foot, but one he would need to embark on if he wished to live.
And so he set off, doing his best not to fall prey to the beasts that roamed the wilds, eventually arriving at the city, a little worse for wear, but alive nonetheless and with a much humbler attitude to boot. Slipping through the gates in human form, he took up residence there, changing his appearance as the years went by to mimic the same short lifespan humans possessed. For though he was no longer incapable of being claimed by old age like the rest of his kind, the little celestial might he did possess kept him remarkably fresh. Noticeably so. After several centuries of deception, however, Zazriel was finally able to drop his ruse of dying only to be replaced by some new face who wished to buy the house in which he lived. Upon moving to Astrum however, which was now the worlds largest cultural melting pot, he found himself able to maintain a singular residence, profession, and-most importantly-identity. That being his own, albeit with a human appearance, as his true form was still a little too unusual, even for the city's forward thinking residents.
Name: Valathos Vykos Nickname: Val Age: # 12,409 In earth terms an Antediluvian (Current) Occupation: Majordomo Race:
Closely resembles a nimble tall human with long pointed ears.
Rank: 4 Combat Power: 4 Wisdom: 10 Luck: 5
Skills: Cellular Transmutation: The ability to change the body on a cellular level. Wisdom 10 required to use on others. He is only able to use this ability on others through touch. Some of the basic features include the following: He can take features from the dominant race of the era/area and adapt to that race's culture. These features include looks, speech patterns, languages spoken and written, and even scent. These features, as well as languages learned, are limited by Wisdom.
Inactive Style: Limited-NPC
Appearance: His eyes are a soothing cocoa brown, reminiscent of hot chocolate next to a warm fire with loved ones on cold winter nights. Every so often they sparkle with ancient wisdom. Val is towering standing at six-foot-two. His body is sylphlike and athletic. He keeps up with the times and creates his own personal look based on his tastes. Dignified, well-dressed, stylish, and has a debonair air to him.
Personality: If one knew Val they would say that he was cunning, calculating, and in some cases without heart. However, this would be just a surface observation of him. One of his weaknesses was that he cared too much about everyone he got close to. In other words, he is calculative but overall he is good.
Biography:
At the height of his power, he was crowned king or devil to non-Demonoid. Sadly, his teachings were falling on deaf ears as the others didn’t believe in them. It had been many years of him slaughtering his own kind to keep the rest of them safe. To him, too many clans were stifled because of their arrogance. They wouldn’t listen, they wouldn’t learn. Faint buzzing noise in the back of his mind as he rubbed his temples. Slowly he pulled his face down and his hands fell to his sides.
“Enough.” He whispered as he looked at the ground. His hands moved to the crown atop his head and he pulled it off. Silence entered the room as all eyes stared at him. The room itself had 16 clan heads seated around a table. The table itself was a massive stone slab that was cut into a strange triangle with cuts and additions in it making space for each of them. It was also tiered giving status to those seated. Val sat at the highest point. For the first time in his life, his shoulders were slumped as he spun the crown on the table.
“Îndoiți la my va.” He chanted and as he did he flicked his wrist, the crown crumpled into a small sphere. Glyphs, runes, etchings, and other magics formed on the orb and within.
“The one who can form this into the true crown may lead.” He stated flatly and rolled the orb to the center of the table.
Silence… finally. It took him some time to move to a chamber he created at the top of an old stone castle. Everyone he knew or loved had died in the war. The building was silent, save for the sound of his footfalls. When he finally stopped he was in a very small stuffy dark room. In it sat a stone sarcophagus. It took him many years to create a home in which nothing could enter. The vast amount of magic inlaid into the stonework was immense. The stone was a dark purple color.
Gently he swept his hand across the container until he reached a small depiction on it. These were all wars that he had been in and fought in. His wife thought it ideal to recount his accomplishments on something. Only after she died did he find out exactly where. One such battle depicted him wielding a sword and running through many foes. His eyes locked onto the sword and then pressed his finger firmly. The sword itself pricked his finger and blood fell onto the ground in the depiction. When it did all the figures moved on the sarcophagus as the lid opened. It was something done to hide the exact location of where the lid parts from the base.
Inside was probably big enough to fit two people comfortably and it was padded. He placed what few precious belongings he had into the empty sections surrounding where he would lay. Once inside he closed the lid allowing darkness to overcome him.
Many millennia later...
People moved around the room as if there was no poverty, no poor, no sick, and no wars. They were the top echelon of humanity or some of the top. Some of them were people who inherited their wealth and power.
It sickened him, causing a grimace to cross his face. If only for a second. After all, he had a specific objective for the night in accordance with his master. He needed to tend to his master’s family and business while he was away. Therefore, he buried his displeasure and placed a masked smile across his face.
The party wasn’t like the others he was forced to attend. This one was actually a little fun. However, again he digressed from his duties and reminded himself of his contract. People were confused by his stature and beauty and thought he was a painting or sculpture. A note that he should change his form to be less… perfect. Less himself, at least in appearance.
The night went on and some danced, others chatted about daily issues, and there were those who partook of the food. He was proud of the maids, butlers, and security detail. Mainly because he handpicked each of them as well as trained them. It wasn’t one-sided training. He picked up knowledge of the current era and what was to be expected in specific situations. However, this one was special and his master informed him what they would need to do. Each was like a shadow and didn’t speak unless spoken to.
When the lights went out he didn’t panic, it was like a natural reflex for him as his eyes changed. He could see in the dark as well as in the light. His duty was to make sure that his master’s family stayed safe. Therefore, he moved closer to his charges and observed. There was a small group of figures moving about. Hooded and wearing masks. “Extra cautious.” He thought to himself.
One of them made their way over to his charges. However, before they got close enough he moved to intercept. There was a moment of disbelief and uncertainty in the cloaked figures response as they tried to avoid him. They probably thought that he had moved there accidentally in the dark. However, that was replaced with surprise when Val knelt down to head level with the figure and locked eyes with it.
Again, the figure thought it was just a coincidence and tried to move, however, Val moved with them. It was almost like looking into a mirror and trying to walk through it. This time the figure froze and looked at him. Val only smiled and did a shoo motion with his left hand. His right hand was on the hilt of his black knife, which rested in its sheath on his hip. The figure took the queue and darted to others at the party. It looked like they were trying to make up for the lost time. One was at the camera and placed their hand on it. Well, more of a finger or thumb. After about two minutes they all seemingly vanished.
It made him smile to see that there were others with abilities akin to his own. However, that smile vanished as he moved back into his spot as a guardian. He knelt down near his lord’s daughter and calmed her with his voice. After a while the lights came back on. It was strange to him as they should have come on within a few moments. Redundant systems were in place to stop this exact thing from happening.
Val moved through the crowd standing behind his mistress and mini mistress. The wife and daughter of the man who held the event. They were now in line with everyone else waiting for their minds to be read. It was interesting to watch the people in line squirm as if they had something to hide. Some burst out and it only made him smile.
While they were in line Val was tapping away at his phone with his offhand. It was an apology and reimbursement letter to all guests who had lost something that night. Of course in preparation for lost belongings, everyone had to fill out a list and sign a letter for entrance. The letter stated that they would work with the authorities in order to get back any/all belongings. However, in the event that they cannot then, they would be reimbursed for the amount lost. In essence he was purchasing their belongings.
After that he moved up as it was his turn to be read. Mind reading was an interesting ability. It was hard to fool, however, it was still possible. Normally people would be asked a question that would bring forth a memory to the surface. However, there were those who could dig deeper into the mind. Deep dive memory collection was difficult and illegal in most areas. This didn’t bother him as he knew how to fool a deep diver. At this point he didn’t feel a need to try though.
He placed his hand on Mrs. Warren’s hand and when he did she started to blush. Slowly it became darker and darker. Soon she was breathing heavily and was crossing her legs. The memory that he pulled to his surface was a bit erotic to say the least. Instead of the normal people in the memory he injected Mrs. and Mr. Warren.
“Are you alright Mrs. Warren?” Val asked her as a smile crossed his face. He then bowed and turned her hand so the back was face-up. Afterward he kissed the top of her hand. As he looked up he gave her a sly wink and moved past her.
Side Characters
Name: Leocadia Quintana Sato Nickname: Leo Age: # 38 Occupation: Personal Security Level:5 Combat Power: 2 Wisdom: 3 Luck: 0
Skills: (Leave empty to start.)
Style: Limited-NPC
Appearance: Tall Amazoness. Late 30s. Looks younger. Dark Brown hair and skin. Blue eyes.
Personality: (Write a one paragraph description. OPTIONAL)
Name: Relka Tir Lohig Nickname: Freeze Frame Age: 497 Occupation: Information Broker
Rank: 4 Combat Power: 1 Wisdom: 4 Luck: 5
Skills:
Inactive Style: limited
Appearance: Relka is a thin woman with a haunting beauty. Her long silver hair hangs loosely around her hips, her eyes a piercing crystal blue. Her small pointed facial features hinting at a pixie like heritage. Relka's clothing of choice is usually deep blue, or black to contrast with her pale shimmering skin. She is unsure of her race exactly, but she believes she is mostly human, pixie, and elf.
Personality: Relka is a cold calculating person, most people are hardly worth her time. Although she can turn on the charm when she has something in her sights. The woman is obsessed with information and would rather spend her time obtaining every bit that she can than dealing with other beings. She tries to maintain a quiet minimalist life, except for her extensive book collection. In the rare occasions she does go out in the world it almost always to obtain some new information.
Biography: As a young girl Relka lived in a low income area of the city, the crime rate was high and the opportunities for a better life extraordinarily low. Seeing as how it was often to dangerous to go outside, Relka spent most of her time surrounded by books. She devoured every piece of literature she could get her hands on, every book was a new world to explore, new people to meet, always an escape from a miserable life. As her hunger for all things written grew, her tastes evolved with it. Soon works off science, of art, of history were there for the taking. The more she learned the more she thirsted for knowledge.
One day on the way home from school she saw a couple of guys in an alleyway attacking a person. Fascinated Relka watched the brutal attack. The next day she learned that there would be a reward for those who could help identify those that put a man in a coma. She came forward and described them to the police with perfect detail. When the police gave her father the reward money Relka knew that information was the most powerful thing in the world. So she became more attentive to the world around her.
Eventually realizing that due to her self imposed isolation, Relka severely lacked the social skills needed to truly acquire the information on the streets. Slowly she started building a network of people who would happily deal with the now young woman knowing that she could pay for any new information. She didn't care who the client was, she worked with law enforcement, criminals, and everyone in between. Her reputation growing largely as the most reliable information broker who cared not your walk off life became very valuable.
By the time Relka hit her first century she had conquered all of the slums in the city. She helped police catch murders, and gangs avoid raids. She knew the corrupt politicians, and the unfaithful spouses. Her web slowly but surely began creeping to the higher ends of the city. The most extravagance Relka allowed herself was a large loft that she owned, covered floor to ceiling with books. Rare books, stolen literature, school textbooks, her loft was more impressive than any library in the city. Relka had her entire being on the pulse of the cities information, and she wanted to start branching out to others....