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I do things, most of which don't involve you.

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yes please as in do not make a post in the IC xP
Yes please

Do not post in the IC until I have put up the first post. i know we all have to wait for a little while but things are in the works and i still wanna see if anymore people can get more CS's out
Rtron, upon further consideration with regards to Luciana abilities. I will have to withhold her acceptance for now. Some of those abilities are too OP and need to be nerfed
Alright you little buggers. My apologies for doing things a bit later. I've been busy and my internet was down this morning. Mika and myself have looked at all the current CS's with decisions and such. I will basically give you a yes or no answer with maybe some half-assed sardonic wit in an attempt to reinforce how cool I am (I am super cool btw) And Mika will give you guys a bit more in depth discussion about your character down below.

"Hey Slade, seems like you're doing all the easy stuff while Mikael is doing all the hard work"

My rebuttal to that is.... shut up

Anywho, before I do the CS's let me state one thing first.

At some point I want to put in an Angelic Remnant faction. The reason I haven't done this is because there are veterans who are more experienced with that part of the world than I am (all my characters are Human, that is pretty much my niche in this whole thing) and I wanted one of those players to represent the Angelic Remnant faction within their characters. In this regard the Veterans whom I would think best for the job would either be Wild Wind herself or Yoshua, at the moment I'm definitely leading towards Yosh due to his character kinda just set up to take this thing by the horns.

Now the information in regards to Angels that you have seen on the website graciously made for us by Cel is something written pre-season 1. The Angels described here are from When the Angelic Council still ruled the world and still were "taking care" of Humanity like a kid brother.

These days, the Angelic Council has pretty much collapsed, with a large portion of the leadership either killed or absorbed in the Sword that Judas carries within him. They are completely unable to perform their original functions as watchdogs over mankind and can barely keep tabs on their own kind anymore. Rogue Angels are a thing and Guardian Angels aren't the most relevant thing in the world anymore on "official" levels. Not to say you can't play as one. I can see an Angel saving a human and being like "yo i'm protecting you and stuff dawg".

Plus you know, second war with Demons plus Gospel killing as many of their kind as.... humanly possible (I'm so cool)
Which reminds me of my opener in the IC. I already got a basic setup for it, and its not pretty. #Angelsgetrekt

Anywho, but that is for a little bit later. i still have to get my own CS's up as do a few more people. So have patience young padawans

Lets get To CS acceptance stuff

Solus Grim (Synthorian) -Accepted

Domino Black and Fang (Krauxis)- Accepted

Lisara (Celaira)- Accepted [insert pun about dogs]

Zi Wallace and Darren Winsor (Wild Wind)- Accepted

Szayeis, Saella Lasari & Kenen Vax (Yoshua) Accepted, powerful characters. but still keeping in line with the world setup and stuff

Mary & Luciana (Rtron)-Accepted, though I wonder where Lucien is

Tristan Locke (Vinsanity)-Accepted

Emmet Zeke Matthews (Fallenreaper)-Accepted, just keep in mind what we discussed over the PM

Brysen Gray 'Glitch' (Glitchy)- Not Accepted quite yet, we have some of those electro abilities that need to be discussed.Thankfully, we have a team of professionals here that can help you with that.

Mamarié Jeanne La Fleur (februari)- Accepted, I was told that the team of professionals mentioned above helped you out a bit. Good to hear.
Hello everybody, I hope you are all having a swell time making characters and such. I will try my best to go over the already existing character sheets by tomorrow. So if there are any edits you want to make or something. Soon would be a good time as I have a few things I wish to discuss and clarify regarding various details. I will also try to talk with Cel in regards to revamping some info on the website since there is information regarding the Angelic and Demonic Communities that need to be adapted for season 2 (as the descriptions you see are pre-season 1)

I also recommend all our veterans to start finalizing their old characters (this includes myself as well). So get right on it :D

I will also address the big elephant in the room. The fact that I have to read certain veterans who have always worked quite well with each other lash out in such a way is embarrassing to me and it is not a good representative of all the hard work that was put into the past season. I understand that the expanding of the setting and the overall story leaves a few questions and some confusion and I can understand that may lead to irritation, which can and always should be expressed plainly in the OOC, thats one of the main functions the OOC serves. But if things go like I've just seen coming home tonight. Than all parties involved must stop and inform me and mika and we will decide whose ass we need to kick. New players take notes, as this is some good learning.

Now I understand that new players have some questions regarding a few things. I will put and edit below this line to respond to some questions. My apologies, it has been a long day

Edit: I actually think a lot of the new players questions have been answered. If not, post them again or quote the question from before. And i will answer them with diligence.
And the official OOC is up

http://198.58.124.212:3000/topics/22981/posts/ooc

have at it guys

Essence of the World II: Tears do Fall




FACTIONS
There are more factions that will be revealed later, but for now, the following are the two major factions that players should be aware of.

The Kingdom of the Gospel

Omnity

LOCATIONS

So far I've created a total of four cities in which the Players can explore and interact with if they so desire. All these cities are located in Western Europe to give you a rough estimate of the setting. There may be small towns and villages strewn about, but they are most likely under the protection of one of the factions. Independent towns are rare due to the dangers that lurk about and the desire of the two main factions to assimilate them into their own holdings.

Maybe in the future we'll have more than four, but that’s for another time.

Loom


Kenan


Koa


Echetus

RACIAL SUMMARY

Demons: With their robust monopoly on magical arts, innumerable demonic kinds, and a perpetual hunger for essence to fuel their ritualistic evolution, the demons of Hell bring a frightening amount of dread to the table. What they lack in high quality essence, they make up for it in their finesse in essence manipulation (magic, essentially). Their evolution ritual is always a gamble, though: if they have not consumed enough essence, they risk dying and returning to the Void to await another chance to respawn in Hell. That being said, demons should never be underestimated as they almost always have a way out of trouble.

Angels: In stark contrast to demons, angels have the purest, highest quality of essence. Their auras are so forceful and overwhelming, it is a sight to behold; only fools disregard an angel's presence. Fewer in number, the angels possess extraordinary biological abilities, which some might seem like magic. But angels cannot wield magic, at least not in the flexible way that humans and demon do. Regardless, with their powerfully trained angelic classes, especially Weather Angels, the winged forces of Heaven are not easily defeated, especially in large groups.

Humans: Let's be blunt here, humans can be weak and strong; dumb and wise. Yet they remain a force to be reckoned with; they always have and always will. Their essence is far richer than demons, yet not too rigid for them to use magic (unlike angels). They are the most numerous and can also have offspring, unlike their supernatural "cousins." They have the most potential to become highly effective, but it is a long journey with no promises of reward at the end. Such is our struggle, but therein lies our greatest strength: determination.

Iotans: A strange new race shrouded in mystery and have only just begun to reveal themselves to the inhabitants of the Three Worlds. Being former angels, demons, and humans, the Iotans practically religiously follow a former Demon Lord known only as Ioi. He has transcended from the normal demonic evolutionary path and is now known as the Empty Lord. In short, Iotans are peaceful and loving, but even in battle, they are still pacifists. Having created a fighting style and technology (nigh identical to magic) that focuses on subduing and capturing their enemies, they seek to avoid the death of "original life" (angels, demons, humans) at all cost. A fight with an Iotan is a battle of attrition at its finest.
TECHNOLOGICAL & MAGICAL SUMMARY

1. Technology is for the most part modern day with a hint of some futuristic gadgets and such. Certain individuals and secret organizations are on the rise to using advance technology to combat the supernatural. As such, magitek is starting to become a bit more commonplace.

2. Magic is based around essence. What is essence? Essence is the mysterious entity that is the source of everything keeping this world together. It can't be created or destroyed, just manipulated and used for a variety of things, that I guess for all intents and purposes we should call magic. Essence is everywhere, it's within all living beings and is in all inanimate objects. Yet each of the three main races (angel, human, demon) utilize magic in different ways simply due to their biology. I encourage all of you to utilize creative magic around the broad rules of each race.

Angels: Angels cannot manipulate essence around themselves. Instead what they must rely on is the potent essence that is unique for them alone, hence the description that they have a “holy” aura around them. Angels are already physically strong so the majority of magic is defensive in nature. Using a lot of healing, illusion and protective magic, not to say that offensive is impossible for an Angel. Far from it, but it is more common for Angels to have more defensive magic than anything else.

Demons: The polar opposite of angels. Their own inner essence is rather bland in comparison to that of an angel or even a human. To compensate for this weakness, they manipulate the essence around them for a variety of mostly offensive magical spells (such as generic fireballs and lightning combination). Once again, this is not strictly limited to offensive magic, this is just the norm for demons. The demon lords of Hell, for example, have far more at their disposal. Additionally, with their longer life spans, demons generally have greater knowledge and experience with magic than humans.

Humans: Humanity, for the most part, have not been able to use magic for most of their history. Their very bodies form a barrier between humanity and access to its own inward essence, with only a small handful of humans having been able to cross that barrier throughout time. However, with the fall of the final gate (Hell's Gate) a year ago, the balance of essence has gone out of whack and has been slowly shifting. This has resulted in mankind having greater access to their own essence for magical purposes, albeit it's still incredibly difficult. Humans, have a strong essence within themselves like angels, but instead, humans use it to mix with the essence of the outside world, making a diverse of magic very possible for humans. Think of it like a form of alchemy or chemistry: mixing one's own essence with some other kind of essence to basically form a magical cocktail of sorts.
RULES

1. Be like the Fonz and follow all RPG's rules. GMs reserve the right to change anything, OOC or IC, that is uncool.

2. All character sheets must follow the template provided below and be accepted by both myself and Mikael before you are allowed to post in the IC thread.

3. Roleplayers in Essence are expected to uphold a certain level of good taste. Generally it is best to not be overbearing when detailing carnage, physical torture, or when touching culturally taboo subjects. Cussing should be kept to a minimum, or at least not used unless necessary to the character. Essence has traditionally been focused on emotional pain and tragedy; however, some things are strictly off-limits no matter the level of detail, such as: rape. Regarding consensual sex, please do a fade-to-black if your characters are going down this road. No exceptions.

4. Roleplayers in Essence are expected to stay in contact with at least the GMs. If IRL events are bogging you down, let us know and we'll send our love your way and lay off you in the IC. We are masters of tucking away PCs and NPCs whenever an RPer needs a break. Additionally, we do not have a set posting frequency, but Mikael and I will keep an eye on roleplayers who don't post much IC.

5. It is the GMs' job to keep the story moving forward and remove sources of stagnation. If a roleplayer ends up tying up story elements for whatever reason, attempts to reconcile the issues will be made. If this is not possible, they can expect GMs to push things along, even if they get upset over it. Generally, it is best to learn to go with the flow when needed and not take things personally. Roleplaying is a hobby: it should be always be fun.

RESTRICTIONS

1. No characters under the age of 16 please. If you absolutely must have a 15 year old (or younger) PC or NPC, discuss it with Mikael and I.

2. Please work with what content we have currently as far as race, magic, locations, and other things. You must ask permission for introducing completely new concepts. This restriction is in place so that we can regulate new things and ensure that nothing goes against the established grain and lore.

3. Roleplaying as a Gate-Killer. The reason is that they really wouldn't be too fun for a player to control since they don't talk and mainly take orders from Gospel (aka: me) which would be incredibly dry for a player.

4. Starting as an Iotan. The process to becoming an Iotan is a very deep and emotional experience, thus it is worth writing out IC for good reads. If you have interest in becoming one, either now or later as the story progresses, talk to Mikael and he'll see what he can do for you.
CHARACTER SHEET TEMPLATE

Name: (in case of amnesia or some other cliche, put "Currently Unknown")
Alias/Nickname: (are they famous with anything?)
Age: (apparent and actual; if you are older than 100 years old, you better have a good reason for it)
Race: (Self explanatory)
Appearance: (could be either a picture or a description, or both. If you are an angel, describe your wing color and size. Size is important: a large winged angel might fly for long periods of time, but would have trouble moving in tight areas; vice versa for a small winged angel.)

Social Status: (how high up the hierarchy they are; how do others deem your character; if you are in a FACTION, mention it here)
Relations: (do they have family, friends, admirers, servants etc.?)
General Activity: (what they do with their days? Do they have a duty or job? Are they wanderers? This entry, by no means, limits your character, but it would be considered your character's MO; modus operandi; general way of doing things)

Abilities: (If you are an angel, put your Class here, and maybe additional info if your angel has a unique style. If you have more than one angelic class, ask permission. If you are a demon, this is your magic set. If you are human, this is also your magic set)

Equipment: (any unique equipment should go here; it does not matter if your character has it on their person or not; for example, having a house full of relics would go here)

Personality: (1-2 paragraphs, or you may opt to put "Will show IC")

Biography: (2 or more paragraphs. Please specify what part of it is well know and what isn't. I suggest you only tell us what is known to the vast public and reveal the rest / the truth in-story.)
Hello everybody, let me give you an update.

The OOC is almost done. After that I will submit a copy of it to Mikael so that he can look it over himself. Hopefully we'll have it up by later tonight ^^

Sorry for the delay and thank you for the patience.
LimeyPanda said
Since I'm not sure if Slade and Heisen have been informed yet, Kestrel and are doing a collaborative post with input from Tempest.


i actually didn't know about that. Excited to see the end result :3
Hello everybody. This is the first time i've been on the computer all day. So i'm sure Mikael isn't the happiest at me.

Anywho, the OOC is still in production. And today I've been very busy/dealing with some not very fun personal stuff. I wanted to get the OOC sooner but things have gotten in the way. For this I sincerely apologize as it is very unbecoming of a GM.

Therefore, the good news is that it will be up by this weekend. I'm also busy this weekend as well but I will not delay the OOC beyond this weekend. I promise.
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