[OOC] The Two Covens

[GoddessSophia]

A long time ago, there were enemies; The Witches and the Hybrids. They hated each other, tried to kill each other so many times; as the centuries grew on the two coven's dispersed all over the world and for a long time there was silence...no threats...no wars...no death. But that doesn't mean that the enemies died out. Both species are unaware of the History of their predecessors and the alliance that was formed between the two kind before they were created/born.

Now, they are all back; each coven trying to re-claim their lands/territory from centuries before. Will they make an alliance and try to forget what happened centuries ago? Or will there be more war and terror to come?

Brief History of the Past: Their predecessors were alive about 600-1000 years ago before the existing Covens. The war and bloodshed started when one witch fell in love with a Hybrid leader. The union was forbidden and viewed as heresy...betrayal among the two covens. Each Coven started to rebel...disowning their own kind...banishing them from the lands far and away, whilst the battle between the two species began and passed down through the generations.....but the murder of the Witch before her lover, seized the war to end for a while as the death of a Witch, left the Covens unstable and the powers between Good and Evil unbalanced. The two Covens decided on an alliance....a union to forget the past and move onto better things....but no one ever believed the songs...legends...stories. The myths were eventually forgotten over time, hidden within the ashes of the grounds the two covens walk on and the feud between Witches and Hybrids still continue...the existing Covens unaware of the blood-ties and past that holds them together.

Creation Sheet for Witches

Name
Age: ~ Species:
Powers:
Basic Witch Skills: *These will be the same for every Witch in the Coven*
Casting spells/enchantments with the coven
Making potions/tonics
Skilled knowledge of herbs
Group healing

Other Skills:
Personality: *Trait * Trait * Trait * Trait
Brief Description *One paragraph*

Familiar:

Bio: 4 Paragraphs at least, include some information about their ancestor...

Creation Sheet for Hybrids

Name:
Age *Physical Age/Real Age* ~ Species:

Powers:

Basic Hybrid Abilities *These will be the same for every one*
Enhanced Senses
Immortality
Humanity being switched on and off *State if your character has theirs switched on or off*

Other Skills:
Personality: *Trait * Trait * Trait * Trait
Brief Description *One paragraph*

Bio: At least 4 paragraphs, include some information on their ancestor...
Picture of their Hybrid Form

Rules

* I ask that you read everything carefully, as there are two creation sheets so use the correct one when creating your character. Look at mine for reference to see how it should look and be displayed in the character tab once finished.
*Take your time, I don't want rushed character sheets...put effort/time into the characters.
* Character sheets first go in the OOC tab and must stay there until they are complete and I approve them.
*There will be 4 Witches and 4 Hybrids~ Make the ratio Male Vs. Female even in the Covens. No All Female or All Male Covens...
*Witches can have 4 Powers (No Stealing powers, be original and creative. If you see a power taken already, pick a different one. Read other's characters sheets before making yours so you don't copy/steal anything). Hybrids can have 1 Power, not everyone will have powers though...
*You can Play 1 or 2 characters, it doesn't matter as long as the effort is put in.
*I want the characters to be unique and different from each other, but don't reveal everything about their ancestors in their bio...keep some things secret...things will be discovered Ic!
*When using pictures for characters, real pictures of celebs or art work from DeviantArt and such is acceptable. Anything else is a no go...so no drawn pictures, no manga ect..
*This is first come and first served, so spaces are Limited.
*Ic posts to be between 3-5 paragraphs. If you wish to write a collab post, discuss those in Pm's or elsewhere if you wish.
*Have fun :)
*And Lastly, for me to know that you've read the rules and everything else. Put your favorite book/film/tv show ect in one of your OOC Posts.

[Herald]

Need some clarification in the Hybrid department. *waves sign*

Powers: Do hybrids get powers?

Basic Hybrid Abilities
Enhanced Senses
Immortality
Humanity being switched on and off Always on or off? Or put in the post whether its one or off? Only in a hybrid form?

[GoddessSophia]

@HeraldIf you read the rules correctly, they can have 1 power.

But I would prefer if only around 2 of the Hybrids had powers...the others would just rely on their other Hybrid abilities.

They can switch it on and off for periods of time, if they kill...don't want to feel regret/guilt/emotions...but they can always switch it back on. It doesn't get affected in Hybrid Form...it stays the same.
In the character sheet, state how their humanity is at the current time...it can change as the rp progress...if it's switched on...it can get switched off later on,

[Herald]

Ah, thank you. I wanted to make sure before putting up a character sheet. Should have one up within the next 24 hours.

[GoddessSophia]

You're welcome :) feel free to ask questions through out. But hopefully everything you need is up in the first OOC post, within the rules and the structure of the final character sheet can be seen in the last tab :)

I look forward to reading your character sheet.

[GoddessSophia]

@Herald @HaleyTheRandom @Arista

This post will be updated from time to time, with announcements and such. So make sure you read and check this post from time to time for any changes/updates ect.

GM Announcements

~We will be needing Warlocks *Male Witches* and Female Hybrids for the covens, to make things even and not have the coven's just based on one Gender.

~Once the characters will be done, posted up; We will all take a vote for Coven Leaders. Each Person will get two Votes: One Vote for the Witch Coven, One Vote for the Hybrid Coven. You cannot vote for your own characters to be the leaders.

[Herald]

Hider

Favorite book/film/tv show? Thats like trying to pick a favorite limb. Right now I'm reading the Chronicles of the Necromancer by Gail Z Martin

Rolling Male warlock to balance things, will double with a male hybrid if the need arises.

Name: Daniel O'niall



Age: 26

Species: Warlock (Male Witch)

Powers:
Pyrokinesis(Control over Fire)
Illusory Images(Images, without smell or sound)
Enhanced Metabolism(Accelerating metabolism would be an improvement to speed)

Basic Witch Skills:
Casting spells/enchantments with the coven
Making potions/tonics
Skilled knowledge of herbs
Group healing

Other Skills:
Hand to hand combat training, including dagger-work
Painting
First Aid
Sewing/Patching
Good Swimmer

Personality: Smart, Humorous, Wise, Neutral Morality

Brief Description:

Quick to attempt to befriend others, Daniel occupies a quirky role within the Coven, playing both the obligatory “funny guy” and yet also a bit of a sounding board for when people need someone they can go to in order to complain or seek advice. Although he is a fan of using very bad puns and an occasional joke to get others to open up to him, he has always known when to take matters seriously and provide real advice to those who ask for it. In addition, he has never shown much interest in taking a leading role in the Coven, as he feels he better serves in his current role.

Familiar:


Bio:

Daniel was born and raised along the coast of California, in the western United States, the second-born of four children to parents who had immigrated from Ireland. When Daniel's pyrokinesis began to develop, his parents remembered the old stories they had been told as children, and had quietly reach out to their former homeland for someone who could explain what was happening to their son. Fire would inexplicably break out near him, and no matter which way the wind was blowing, the fires would constantly lean towards him, as though attempting to seek him out. While they waited, Daniel's home was quickly fireproofed as best as his parents could manage. Daniel himself was cut off largely from the world around him, his mother home schooled him, his friends could only come over to his house, and he was told that he had a medical condition which would cause him to hallucinate if his blood pressure got too high from stress. Unfortunately, even with all of these precautions, an accident was inevitable.

At the age of 15, Daniel had every reason to believe that he was an ordinary teenager placed in some mildly unusual circumstances. So, like most other teenagers, he began sneaking out at night and exploring the beach alongside the small town in which he lived. He met others his own age, and though the interactions were a bit socially awkward at first, he soon learned that people open up to a person that makes them laugh. He met a girl, and though he plays it off more as a fling than anything else, his first experience with love was a rocky one. When they broke things off, it was hard on Daniel, and when he snuck out again later that night, he went to a pier that stretched out over the ocean. Even Daniel doesn't remember how the fire got started, the next thing he knew, the pier was quickly becoming enveloped in flames, the fires fed by the untrained magic he had unknowingly tapped into. His fear of being burnt alive only fed the fires more, but as the flames reached toward him, he subconsciously willed them back. By the time the Fire department arrived and put out the fire, Daniel had recovered enough to dive into the ocean, but the local news still told the story of the mysterious fire... and the ten foot circle of unburnt wood near the end of the pier.

Conspiracy theorists blamed everything from aliens to super mutants, but although Daniel was not specifically mentioned, it didn't take long for the Coven to discover the story and seek him out. When they sent a representative to collect Daniel, he at first denied them, unable to comprehend that he was really a witch, something out of the old legends. The representative agreed to give him some time to reconsider, but even Daniel began to realise that the Coven was his only hope for learning how to use these new abilities. Two weeks later, he said his good-byes to his family, and moved to one of the Coven safehouses.

The years passed quickly for Daniel, he learned not only how to control his power of pyrokinesis, but that he had developed two additional abilities as well. Although relatively new to the Coven, he was quick to make friends in his new world. When tensions mounted with the Hybrid Covens, Daniel felt it would be wise to split his focus between developing his powers, and learning how to fight with and without his powers. Although he as no personal reason to hate the Hybrids, he feels no need to show mercy to those who threaten the Coven.

[GoddessSophia]

@Herald That's good :) feel free to play two characters if you want.

You can move him to the character tab and please adjust the character sheet so it looks the layout looks like mine in the official character tab

[Arista]

@GoddessSophia I didn't forget about this just got a bit busy, can a Hybrid be a WwreLeapord? Or what specifically is a Hybrid in your eyes?

[GoddessSophia]

@Arista Hybrids are Vampire/Werewolf in this

[Resonance]

I am thinking of joining; although I have a few questions. Hybrids get one power; not including the basic abilities. Does that mean he can be immune to magic?

Also a basic legend with vampire/werewolves are their weaknesses and strengths and how Hybrid doesn't have the tradition weakness of both races- What are a Hybrids weaknesses?

Vampires/Werewolves have regenerative healing factors; does Hybrids also have this. Usually I wouldn't ask because to me they seem to be a racial aspect but seeing as you specified basic abilities I wanted to make sure.

[GoddessSophia]

Thanks for considering :)

They can be immune to magic, if you wanted to go down that route.

You can include their weakness/strengths in the story-line as it unfolds in the Ic. It doesn't necessarily have to be noted in their character sheet unless you want to add in that section by yourself.

Same goes for the healing factor. But I would include that under Immortality-they can't be killed easily, hence the regenerative healing if they are harmed.

[Resonance]

Just wanted to make sure before I started but found that it didn't happen.

[GoddessSophia]

We're not starting yet..not until the positions are filled up.

[Resonance]

Is this right?

Name: Ronan
Age 23/123 ~
Species: Hybrid

Powers:
Magic Resistance. (I am under the assumption that a witch’s/warlock’s powers are magic based)
(Immune to magics delivered externally, but not the power of magics delivered internally - magical poisons, etc.)

Basic Hybrid Abilities:
Enhanced Senses
Immortality
Humanity being switched on and off. (Humanity is switch on.)

Other Skills:
Hand-to-Hand Expert.
Plays Violin,
Eskrima Mastery
Parkour
Meditation

Personality:
* Reserved
* Focused
* Protective/Ruthless
* Controlled

Brief Description:

Ronan is one of the youngest of his coven and born with a genetic defect. Ronan is therefore quiet and seemingly passive; ruthlessly controlling his emotions. Do not take this as submissive however, whilst it does seem to take a lot for him to react; when he does he can become controlled, efficient violence incarnate - ruthless in his destruction of his opponents. Ronan is especially protective of his twin sister and younger sister, the only two other than his parents who treat him normally and are are essentially berserk triggers.

Bio:

Ronan is the firstborn son to well respected members of the coven enforcers; the elite warriors of the pack. However he was also born with a genetic defect; he has the genetic weaknesses his werewolf ancestors had - weak to silver, wolf-bane and mercury and he also lacks the superhuman physical abilities of an hybrid - instead being only at peak human physically with enhanced senses. Because of this he is seen as lesser; a runt by most of his coven/pack despite his skill set. Although they couldn’t act upon this, besides showing their absolute contempt; he is an Omega in all but name. In response to this, Ronan doesn’t care much for the members of his pack and doesn’t have much loyalty to the coven - the only ones he cares about are his parents and sisters; a personal loyalty rather than pack. This means that as long as they remain loyal to the pack; so will he.

Because of his treatment; Ronan first tried to earn acceptance from the pack by becoming an enforcer like his parents - learning the art war. Ronan spent most of his early years studying fighting styles well suited to him; seeing as most hybrids rely on their superhuman abilities to win their battles, he wanted to instead focus on being skilled. Ronan also studied Eskrima and after decades of training is a master in the art. It was also at this point that he realized that his coven would never respect him, seeing only the limitations his defect gave him. Whilst he still trains himself religiously, Ronan no longer wants to be an enforcer and instead took to learning how to play the violin, practice parkour to relieve stress and also took up the art of meditation in order to better control his emotions.

Ronan prefers to stay out of coven politics and therefore has his own apartment away from the coven. He also spends most of his time away from them and has few, if any, friends among them. He only goes to coven meetings when summoned or his presence is absolutely required. He doesn’t care about the animosity between the Witches and Hybrids and wishes to remain out of plans to either deal with them or ally with them - he literally cares not.

Hybrid:

[GoddessSophia]

This is good, good choice of F.C. He's approved, just a few things

You can move Ronan to the official character tab. Make sure you edit the lay-out there to match mine, so it looks the same :) Also please delete (I am under the assumption that a witch’s/warlock’s powers are magic based) once you put the character in the official character tab.

[Resonance]

What does F.C mean?

[GoddessSophia]

F.C means Face-claim*picture for your character*

[Resonance]

Thanks. Some terms still confuse me.

Also just a quick clarification; when I said peak human abilities, I was thinking Captain America - Is that okay or should I have it toned down a bit?

[GoddessSophia]

You're welcome :) I know the feeling, the more people use certain terms, you'll learn them and understand.

Well he is a supernatural and Hybrids do have enhanced strength, abilities ect...so it's fine.