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[hr][hr][SUP][B][color=silver]| GMs: [URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/users/stein][i][color=slategray]Stein[/color][/i][/url] | Deputy GMs: [i][color=slategray]None[/color][/i] | Genre: [i][color=slategray]Fandom, Superhuman, Modern Fantasy[/color][/i] | Type: [i][color=slategray]Linear with Sandbox Elements[/color][/i] |[/color][/B][/SUP][/CENTER]

[INDENT][I]It has been over thirty years since the city of Larissa has seen its saviors, the Mavericks.

Near the end of the great depression, an ambitious man by the name of Roman Locke left New York City and headed North with a few loyal men. Seeing the city of Larissa as a diamond in the rough, Locke began his criminal crusade and over the next fifty years built a nearly unstoppable empire. By the 1980's, Locke had nearly ever politician and law enforcement agency in his back pocket reducing the city to a hive of scum and villainy. With numerous gangs under his thumb, the streets of Larissa had become anything but safe for its people. After a string of bank robberies, several individuals had decided enough was enough. 

And the Mavericks were born.

Hailed as the world's first superheroes, the Mavericks were brought together by an individual under the alias of IllAdvised. United with him was the alien known as Angel, Feral, the man with the heart of the jungle and the descendent of Rollo the Walker known as Wydra. Uniting their gifts together, the four became an unstoppable force as the vigilantes fought back against the corruption that had attached itself to Larissa's core. 

Originally picking off the smaller gangs, the Mavericks caught Locke's attention who in return assembled his own team of individuals with unique gifts. Caught off guard, the Mavericks were ambushed in their own base of operations. Angel was brainwashed and turned against his team, nearly killing IllAdvised in the process. However the ragtag group of heroes triumphed in the end and turned their crosshairs on Locke himself. After nearly a year of long drawn out guerrilla warfare, the Mavericks made a full frontal assualt on Locke's headquarters. Fighting through paid off officers, enhanced mercenaries and their rivals the four eventually made it to Locke and dethroned the self proclaimed God King of Larissa. 

With the head of the snake severed, the body ceased to move and Locke's empire that he had built over nearly fifty years began to crumble. Ambitious types scrambled to claim pieces of their own but the Maverick's actions had inspired others to rise up and the four gained some powerful new allies. But unfortunately not everyone understood the Mavericks' message and their were those who took the law into their own hands as judge, jury and executioner. Others still saw it as a challenge and made the journey to Larissa solely for a chance at fighting the so-called saviors. With all the escalation, Larissa's law enforcement were forced to carry weapons capable of downing these vigilantes and supers. While the Mavericks and police worked together at first, eventually the Mavericks found themselves in the crosshair as the city opted for a zero tolerance police. Making the call to disband, IllAdvised thought it would be best to break the team up and the Mavericks decided to go their own separate ways. 

Still, in their absence the legend grew stronger and the city began to flourish as the tale of the Mavericks spread across the country. Comics, television series and even Hollywood blockbusters starring the Mavericks filled shelves and screens across the globe as tourism in Larissa hit an all time high. Local billionaire Charles Micheals invested in Larissa's industry growing jobs and eventually building the world's first Nuclear Fusion power plant. The city's population grew and eventually Larissa absorbed several surrounding communities including the town of Kilbride, the island fishing community of New Alexandria and neighboring city of New Lilith. These communities make up the thriving Greater Larissa Area and many of its residents commute to Larissa proper on a daily basis.  

It's been nearly thirty years since the Mavericks disappeared. While the police still receive near weekly calls reporting local sightings, the vigilantes have not been heard or seen from in years. But perhaps now is a time for a re-emergence. Crime is on the rise in Larissa, and the city has been recently been left in the dark. Not even twenty-four hours ago, an explosion rocked the Larissa Nuclear Power Facility. Unbeknownst to the general public, this explosion emitted a power electromagnetic wave not unlike a coronal mass ejection. Knocking out the city's power grid, emergency services have been whipped into a frenzy. But the lasting effects of this event have yet to be truly felt as a new generation of superpowered crime is just around the corner. The localized CME energizing the cells of several people across the city with superhuman abilities.[/I][/INDENT]
[hr][hr][INDENT][B][I][COLOR=SLATEGRAY]ᔕ ᕮ T T I ᑎ G :[/COLOR][/I][/B][/INDENT][hr][hr][INDENT][color=silver][B]LARISSA - NEW HAMPSHIRE[/B][/color]
[INDENT]A large metropolitan center, the Greater Larissa Area is made up of the city of Larissa as well as several smaller communities of Kilbride, New Alexandria and New Lilith. Paraíso, A diverse city, Larissa is home to numerous ethnicities and cultures which extend from its long history. The city’s crime rates peaked in the 1980's before the Mavericks toppled Roman Locke's criminal empire. While crime has been have low since the late 80's it has been on a steady increase over the last five years. Larissa experiences a humid continental climate, with warm, humid summers, cold, wet winters, and uniform precipitation all year. The climate of the southeastern portion of the GLA is moderated by the Atlantic Ocean and averages relatively milder and wetter weather, while the northern and interior portions experience cooler temperatures and lower humidity. Winters are cold and snowy  and especially severe in the northern and mountainous areas of the GLA. Average annual snowfall ranges from 60 inches (150 cm) to over 100 inches (250 cm) across the city.

Average daytime highs are in the mid 70s°F to low 80s°F (around 24–28 °C) in July, with overnight lows in the mid 50s°F to low 60s°F (13–15 °C). January temperatures range from an average high of 34 °F (1 °C) on the coast to overnight lows below 0 °F (−18 °C) in the far north and at high elevations. Average annual precipitation statewide is roughly 40 inches (100 cm) with some variation occurring in the White Mountains due to differences in elevation and annual snowfall. The Greater Larissa Area's highest recorded temperature was 106 °F (41 °C) in Kilbride on July 4, 1911, while the lowest recorded temperature was −47 °F (−44 °C) was in New Lilith on January 29, 1934. New Lilith also saw an unofficial −50 °F (−46 °C) reading on January 22, 1885, which, if made official, would tie the all-time record low for New England (also −50 °F (−46 °C) at Big Black River, Maine, on January 16, 2009, and Bloomfield, Vermont on December 30, 1933).

Extreme snow is often associated with a nor'easter, such as the Blizzard of '78 and the Blizzard of 1993, when several feet accumulated across portions of the state over 24 to 48 hours. Lighter snowfalls of several inches occur frequently throughout winter, often associated with an Alberta Clipper.

Larissa, on occasion, is affected by hurricanes and tropical storms although by the time they reach the state of New Hampshire they are often extratropical, with most storms striking the southern New England coastline and moving inland or passing by offshore in the Gulf of Maine. The Greater Larissa Area averages fewer than 20 days of thunderstorms per year and an average of two tornadoes occur annually statewide.

[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][I][B]POPULATION:[/B][/I][/COLOR]
[INDENT]City: 339, 298
Urban: 5,164,739
Metro: 5,251,647​[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][I][B]AREA:[/B][/I][/COLOR]
[INDENT]City: 51.73 sq mi
Land: 35.89 sq mi
Water: 40.36 sq mi
Urban: 1,115.65 sq mi
Metro: 6,047.52 sq mi​[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][I][B]DEMOGRAPHICS:[/B][/I][/COLOR]
[INDENT]57.5% White (53.3% non-Hispanic white)
29.3% Black or African American
4.3% Asian American (1.2% Indian, 0.8% Chinese, 0.7% Vietnamese, 0.5% Korean, 0.4% Filipino, 0.1% Pakistani, 0.1% Japanese)
2.6% two or more races
1.4% some other race
0.5% Native American
<0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander​[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][I][B]INDUSTRY:[/B][/I][/COLOR]
[Indent]Agriculture (Predominately Wine and Tobacco)
Manufacturing (Textiles, Chemicals, Electrical Equipment, Pulp and Paper Products)
Finance (Banking and Finance Industry)
Technology (Information and Biotechnology, Software Engineering)
Research (Research and Development, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Genetics and others)
Tourism (Dionysia Wine Festival, the Mavericks)​[/Indent]
[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][I][B]DISTRICTS:[/B][/I][/COLOR]
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  CITY DIONYSIA (A.K.A. Downtown):[/B][/I][/COLOR] 
[INDENT]Situated in the heart of the city, the City Dionysia district is one of the oldest parts of Larissa but also one of the most constantly updated. A great deal of money is poured into the district every year to keep it looking fresh and welcoming to tourists. Every autumn, the district holds a Dionysia Wine Festival which attracts thousands of vistors. As such most of the winter months are spent repairing and maintaining the downtown for when tourist season comes again. Many different fine dining establishments line the streets of the City Dionysia, almost all of which serve local wines. The majority of these establishments serve Greek cusine or a Greek inspired menu but it is possible to simply find a good steak.[/INDENT] 
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  ROSSEAU SQUARE (A.K.A. City Hall):[/B][/I][/COLOR] 
[INDENT]Within the center of the City Dionysia lies Rousseau Square which houses the City Hall. One of the smallest districts in Larissa, it is also the heart of the city housing the municple government, main police headquarters and the city square.[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  MOUNT NYSA (A.K.A. Wine Country):[/B][/I][/COLOR] 
[INDENT]The Mount Nysa region lies to the Northern edge of the city. Despite being slightly elevated compared to the rest of the city, it's still however only a mountain in name only. This area is covered in vineyards and is known for being the city's wine country. Millions of bottles of Dionysia wine is shipped out of Mount Nysa each and every year with a majority of it staying local for the Dionysia Wine Festival. Furthermore all of Larissa's agriculture can be found here including the tobacco industry and its plantations.[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  OVERTOWN:[/B][/I][/COLOR] 
[INDENT]Sitting due South of Mount Nysa and North of City Dionysia, the Overtown district is home to several technology and research facilities in its southern edge before becoming middle class housing towards the Northern edge. Housing prices tend to soar along the Western edge as it boarders the Olympus district.[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  OLYMPUS:[/B][/I][/COLOR]
[INDENT]The wealthiest neighborhood in all of Larissa, the Olympus District sits directly west of the City Dionysia and runs North alongside Overtown ending at the foothills of the Mount Nysa district.[/INDENT] 
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  THE SOUND:[/B][/I][/COLOR]
[INDENT]Originally part of the Wharf District, around ten years back, the Sound was created by a young philanthropist looking to expand the South Beach district and introduce more housing for college students. As such many of the older buildings were tore down and new apartments and condominiums were put in their place. Many restaurants and upscale clubs have sprung up in the area over the past decade catering specifically to the young college crowd.[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  THE WHARF (A.K.A. The Harbour District):[/B][/I][/COLOR] 
[INDENT]Sitting both west of the Sound and the South Beach. The Wharf is home to Larissa's Shipping and Receving as well as both commercial and private docking. Numerous cruise ships, freighters and private vessels come in and out of the docks each day. The Wharf has notably been home to the Harbour Kings gang over the years. The Kings have been busted for human trafficking through the harbour more than one occasion. Although smaller in numbers than they were in the 80's, the Kings are still around today.[/INDENT] 
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  SOMERSET (A.K.A. Upper East Side):[/B][/I][/COLOR] 
[INDENT]Sitting directly above the Lower East Side, Somerset or the Upper East Side, was home to Roman Locke's criminal empire. The area has a distinct European influence specifically Italian as many fine eateries line its streets hiding backroom deals and white collar crime. Tall skyscrapers tower over the streets below running the city's finances and utilities. Somerset is home to the headquarters of Michaels' Innovations.[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  LITTLE SANTIAGO (A.K.A. Lil'Santiago or Poor Lil'Santiago):[/B][/I][/COLOR] 
[INDENT]Sitting to the west of the Wharf, Little Santiago is an ethnic district with a distinct Caribbean flair. There's also a notable Spanish influence mostly apparent in the district distinct housing style. Many cultural events are celebrated in the streets of Little Santiago and live music can also be heard down every block as the smells of the Carribbean waft through the air.[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  LOWER EAST SIDE:[/B][/I][/COLOR]
[INDENT]Originally the Lower East End was the roughest side of town during the time of the Mavericks. Sitting to the East of the the Sound and the Wharf, it was a crime ridden district filled with petty theft, drug dealers, pimps and prostitutes. Unfortunately many low income families ended up living in this area due to the cheap housing. During the late 80's, the Lower East Side was bought by Michaels' Engineering and eventually became the site of the first Nuclear Fusion Power Facility. The area is still home to numerous individuals however with the residential area being fully renovated into modern townhouses. Due to the proximity to the Sound, many students end up living in the Lower East Side, those who flunk out often end up working maintenance at the Michaels Nuclear Power Plant.[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  SOUTH BEACH:[/B][/I][/COLOR] 
[INDENT]Directly south of the Sound is the South Beach. Upper end high rises and condominiums dot the horizon of the South Beach leading out to sandy white beaches on the edge of the city's southern seaboard.[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  EAST BEACH:[/B][/I][/COLOR]
[INDENT]Sitting directly below the Olympus District and due East of the Somerset district, the East Beach is home to numerous hotels and condominiums overlooking the Eastern seaboard. Much of the real estate in this district is own was owned by Roman Locke up until the 1980's. However in the late 90's these properties were repossessed by the city and later sold to the Lillis Foundation who converted them into an affordable housing project.[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  THE MILK DISTRICT:[/B][/I][/COLOR] 
[INDENT]Once home to the city's milk bottling factory, the Milk District has become known as something of a 'hipster' district with old factories converted into clubs and dive-bar concert halls. A common alternative for students and young people to the Sound, the Milk District offers a completely different feel much more down to earth. Due to it's slight distance from the rest of the city and the old bottling factory, it serves as an ideal location for music festivals for Alternative and Indie artists. At the Western edge of the district lays the city's manufacturing buildings which produce textiles, chemicals, electrical equipment, and pulp and paper products for national distribution.​[/INDENT][/INDENT]
[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][B]THE GREATER LARISSA AREA[/B][/COLOR]
[INDENT][COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  KILBRIDE:[/B][/I][/COLOR]
[INDENT]Affectionately referred to as the ‘City of Hephaestus’, Kilbride is known for its factories and the heavy layer of smoke, smog and steam that tends to hang over the city’s northern edges. The factories run all year round, keeping industry alive and well in the Greater Larissa Area. In its oldest and richest region, Kilbride sports a distinct Edwardian architectural style, a style that contrasts with New Lilith’s Gothic stonework and Larissa's modern style. This style is the city’s dominant look although other architectural styles persist. Kilbride is built like the rings of a great oak tree with the buildings towards the old mines being among the oldest in the city and then slowly becoming newer as they expand towards the other two urban centers. The styles of the 80’s, 70’s and 60’s are all well alive through the poorer rings. Old subway tunnels run beneath the city constructed in the long abandoned mines. These tunnels are reinforced with steel and brick while leaking steam pipes and power lines run along the ceiling beneath the busy roads above. These steam pipes used to provide heat and power to a majority of the city but now lay abandoned venting half-heartedly into the city adding to the constant smog hovering over the district and an ominous hiss in the quiet of the night.[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  NEW ALEXANDRIA:[/B][/I][/COLOR] 
[INDENT]A small fishing community sitting built on an island across the bay from Larissa Main. New Alexandria is remote and often forgotten about as demonstrated by the abandoned Rhodes lighthouse which sits on the edge of the island district run down and ignored since the end of the Cold War. For this reason, the island community is almost rustic in nature compared to the rest of the thriving city of Larissa. Most of the islanders keep to themselves but in recent years a bridge has been constructed from the city proper to the island so that people don't need to rely on a ferry to travel to and from New Alexandria. This bridge is something of a sore spot to older generation of islanders as it brought the hustle and bustle of the city to the island along with a secondary campus for the Grimm University of Nature and Science. 

At times New Alexandria is referred to as Paradise on the Water. Despite its rustic appearance, the island has homes which range from six figures to nearly eight especially with the newer builds around the Grimm Campus. These homes range from the ultimate beach houses to quaint little cottages.[/INDENT]
[COLOR=SILVER][I][B]■  NEW LILITH:[/B][/I][/COLOR] 
[INDENT]The city of New Lilith is named after a small European settlement by the name of Lilith. The first Lilith was originally a small castle town that was home to a cult of extremists somewhere in Eastern Europe. This cult was most active between the 12th and 16th century. However they were driven from their home during the crusades. The leaders of the cult were pushed into hiding for the next few centuries and eventually the current leaders stole away on a ship to the New World. They founded the settlement of New Lilith along the Eastern Coast in a valley located in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains. This would later become part of the State of New Hampshire. As the cult became more well known amongst the natives there, the valley became known as the Valley of the Demon, specifically due to the Cult's tendency to worship the demon Lilith and bring sacrifice to her. Over time however the cult began to die out and as the population became a mix of Native, English and French, the Cult of Lilith was forgotten about and the settlement of New Lilith continued to grow. 

The architecture of the city is primarily gothic influenced to mimic the historical aspect of the city and at one time was an attempt to bring tourists to the city. Due to the location of the city, it's prone to heavy layers of fog as well as the sun seemingly setting early. This effect is achieved due to the fact that the mountains block the sun as it passes overhead thus after the sun reaches its peak in the sky it seems to set as it fades to the west behind the mountains. This allows the fog off the sea to hang about the city much longer. Thus granting the illusion of darkness and the perfect shroud for criminals to act in. Aside from by sea or air, there is really one one main highway into New Lilith, though there are several mountain roads that lead away from the city.

The city is also prone to rain as it's primary weather condition due to the high amount of humidity in the air due to the sea and fog. Sunny days are a rarity, weeks of sun even more bizarre. The city has in the past been trashed by large tidal waves, and some of the dock areas flooded. There are now measures in place to ensure this is at least mostly prevented. New Lilith's primary export at one time had been the fisheries, but this has slowed down in modern times. Now the city is funded by the sale of nuclear power coming from a Michaels' Nuclear Facility placed on the outskirts of the city.[/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT]
[hr][hr][INDENT][B][I][color=slategray]ᖇ ᑌ ᒪ ᕮ ᔕ   &   ᖇ ᕮ G ᑌ ᒪ ᗩ T I O ᑎ ᔕ :[/color][/I][/B][/INDENT][hr][hr]
[INDENT][HIDER=1. In Character Rules]
[B]1. IN CHARACTER RULES:[/B]

[INDENT][b][1.01][/b]You are your character, so act like them. Create or portray their mannerisms, powers, and ideals to how they have been established in the game. BE the character, not just yourself with the character's powers. The notes section of your CS has been provided for such a reason, use it to help yourself remain consistent in character portrayals.

[b][1.02][/b] Writing expectations for this roleplay are at least a paragraph minimum per post. Three (3) to five (5) paragraph posts however would be awesome so long as you're not simply chewing the scenery. Proper spelling and grammar is also expected but small mistakes here and there are understandable. Blatant offenses will be called out.

[B][1.03][/B] You are encouraged to post at least once per week. If there are any outside factors as to why you aren't able to post, please let the GMs know. If you find yourself in a plot with another player and they disappear, do your best to move on without them and quickly finish the arc to the best of your ability, or ask for the help of a GM. If you stop posting for two (2) weeks without a message in the OOC, your character will be listed as 'inactive', and after a further week of inactivity, your characters will be expelled, and dealt with as necessary in the IC, whether killed or used as needed and then discarded. Please if you know you’re going to be absent or simply have lost interest in the RP, just let the GM know. 

[B][1.04][/B] No God-Modding or metagaming. This refers to controlling or manipulating another player's character in way that is completely self-beneficial and not pre-approved by the other player. This also includes being untouchable against NPC characters as well as being all knowing. Keep your character humanized or risk being expelled from the RP.

[B][1.05][/B] PC's are not to be killed without permission nor or supporting cast members. Nameless NPC's are fine, but PC's or important NPC's will require authorization by their creator. 

[B][1.06][/B] This is a Character Driven RP, and as such you are encouraged and expected to take charge of your character's sub-plots and storylines. This is a favourite rule of mine, and that said, there will be a heavy emphasis on collaborative activities and team building as well. The GMs will be leading the RP in the traditional sense with a driving plot and will ensure the RP keeps moving however we do want to see you develop your characters and produce your own plots. However we don't want to see you lock your character out of interaction and focus solely on your character and their 'world'. No one enjoys watching you play with yourself, it's always better to let someone else join in on the fun.

[B][1.07][/B] Absolutely no 'OOC' chatter in the In Character Thread. If you have a question or anything to explain there is an Out Of Character Thread provided. You have no excuse to make an 'OOC' comment in the IC and if done it will be heavily frowned upon.

[B][1.08][/B] Plots should not be completed in one or two posts. Your character should not be able to stop an entire robbery by themselves or put out a city block on fire with relative ease. That said obviously different power levels do apply so if you do manage to put out the fire, solve the cause of it. If you stop the robbery find out who hired the gang or what their motives were. If all else fails do some character development or show us some ‘Slice of Life’ moments for you character if you do solve a plot quickly.[/INDENT][/HIDER]
[HIDER=2. Out Of Character Rules:]
[B]2. OUT OF CHARACTER RULES:[/B]

[INDENT][b][2.01][/b] Respect the Game Masters. The GM's words are to be adhered, don't argue or disregard them unnecessarily. If a GM asks you to stop doing something please do it. Likewise if a GM asks you to change something in your post please do it. Failure to adhere to any GM or Moderator requests will result in expulsion from the game.

[b][2.02][/b] Respect the other players. Constructive criticism is fine, but flaming or trying to run players off just because you don't like the way they do things is not okay. Remember, it's the GM's job, not yours, to point out if there's a problem. If you feel that there is a problem, then contact a GM directly.

[b][2.03][/b] Likewise any quarrels will be dealt with by the GMs. Don't take them out in the OOC, arguments should be dealt with between the two parties through private messaging. If the involved parties truly can't solve their issues a GM can act as an arbiter upon request.

[b][2.04][/b] No GIF Wars. This is a thread for discussion of the roleplay, its characters and plots. This is not a Spam Thread. Chat is allowed and encouraged but within reason, please try not to fill the OOC with numerous pages that have little to nothing to do with the roleplay itself. An active OOC generally means an active roleplay so feel free to chat up your fellow players about characters and events in the RP.[/INDENT][/HIDER]
[HIDER=3. Character Creation Rules:]
[B]3. CHARACTER CREATION RULES:[/B]

[INDENT][b][3.01][/b] As the GM, I reserve the right to deny, veto or otherwise reject any character application based on any number of factors that I find make the character unfit for this roleplay. This can include player history, perceived literacy, lack of understanding of the game's concept, unruly behavior in the iCheck/OOC or towards the GM or other players or simply a generally poor attitude. Other reasons for application denial will be listed in the following rules. 

[b][3.02][/b] You can create any superhuman mold you want with tact. All invincible superhumans or obvious imitations of DC or Marvel titles will be judged harshly.  If you must make a 'monstrous' character/power, I advise you to make your character dual sided so they may blend with the regular people. Your abilities should also be a secret to anyone outside of the character’s circle of trust, remember people are afraid of what they don't understand and superpowers are a new concept to the world. People will not be willing to accept them very quickly.

[b][3.03][/b] In line with above rule, do not make your character well rounded, give them weaknesses and flaws. Limitations in their skills and abilities, reasons to make them need a team to support them. Additionally, give your character room to grow and develop. It's always fun to have a new power show up down the line, just give the GM a heads up first so it doesn't look like you're godmodding. 

[b][3.04][/b] Character sheets will not be accepted until the GMs have had time to look over the CS thoroughly. This not only ensures that we the GMs have time to read through Character Sheets appropriately but also that you the Player are receiving proper critique as well as a solid community to interact with in the In Character Threads. We appreciate your patience with this. Character sheets will also not be accepted based on a first come basis, but rather on who the GM feels will be best for the RP. That said, there will be a window for applicants, after this window, character acceptance will be closed until such a time as the RP requires new players.

[b][3.05][/b] All Character Sheets must be submitted to the GMs in the provided or similarly laid out format. Character Sheets which do not use an organized skeleton will be rejected and asked to comply with a standard. Displays of impatience towards acceptance will result in an immediate denial. The GMs have lives outside of RPG and may have their time restricted during the week and/or weekend. Have patience and a positive attitude and you will receive a response.

[b][3.06][/b] Character Sheets are to be posted in the OOC Thread for review and once accepted posted in the Character Thread. At the end of your sheet, please note my favourite rule. Failure to comply with these rules will delay your acceptance as you obviously did not read through the rules and therefore can not be trusted to adhere to those laid out for the OOC and IC threads. Additionally, do not announce this rule or hint towards it within the OOC. If someone can't read the rules for themselves, they likely can't read the IC and we don't want their kind here.

[b][3.07][/b] Forbidden abilities include the following: Blood Manipulation, Darkness Manipulation, and Time/Reality Manipulation. Character abilities should feel at home in a realistic or even cinematic world akin to the Avengers/X-Men etc. That said as mentioned above be careful with physically disfiguring abilities. Lastly while flight is a perfectly acceptable power, it will not be permitted through the use of telekinesis under the principle of 'You can't lift yourself by your own bootstraps.'

[b][3.08][/b] Failure to adhere to any of the character creation rules will lead to rejection of the application with a citation of the broken rule(s). Permission to re-apply will be given on a case by case basis depending on the rule(s) broken and the quality of the application. Critique will be given on Character Sheets which don't break any rules but aren't quite up to an acceptable standard. Please be willing to work with the GM in the event of this.[/INDENT][/HIDER]
[HIDER=Sexual Conduct:]
[B]SEXUAL CONDUCT:[/B]

[INDENT]This is an open world RP and I realize that relationships are a part of this. While I have no problem with this I do want it kept a specific way to avoid breaking any rules. As part of RPG's rule, mature content is forbidden on the forums. You may however use the standard fade-to-black technique if you desire and that will be fine, just keep it PG-13/14A (May contain: violence, coarse language and/or sexually suggestive scenes.) both leading and following up. I implore you to keep within the age restrictions set up already by administration. As such, let’s keep it simple, ages 14-17 can have relationships with each other and likewise for 18-22. Obviously there's some grey area in there and I'd understand 16-18 should also be a range but please just use your common sense if you're going to seek a relationship within the RP. You have been warned of my expectations on this matter and should you fail to follow through you will be asked to leave the roleplay and reported for breaking site rules.[/INDENT][/HIDER]
[HIDER=Commitment And Consistency:]
[B]COMMITMENT AND CONSISTENCY:[/B]

[INDENT]If you join this RP, if you take the time to submit an application, I'm putting my faith in you that you'll be committed to it and that the character you play will be consistent with the one in the agreed upon CS. Personally, I have a hard time with this sometimes and I understand that things just happen. That said I’m referring to suddenly giving a character new powers with no explanation or completely changing their backstory in order to add new skills. I’m okay with changes but I’d like a heads-up first so perhaps we can work a more natural way towards these things happening. In terms of commitment, dropping out of the RP randomly for whatever reason is a pain or a GM. Simply put, it wastes my time along with the other players. If you do not think you can join and you're sure something will come up, do not join. Tendency to not care about an RP after a while? Don't join. Simple as that. I will work with you when it comes to bumps in the road. If you think you're going to be out for a couple of days, that's fine. I'll find a way to excuse you from the story or play your character. However, please let the group known as far in advance as possible. If you're going on a trip, tell me something. Do not leave me wondering where you are. Let me know so I can keep things going. I will work around you if you work with me when you can.[/INDENT][/HIDER][/INDENT]
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[INDENT][pre][CENTER][IMG]A faceclaim for your character, please use photographs or photo-realistic images. No anime or cartoons.[/IMG][/CENTER]
[B]| NAME(S): |[/B]
[INDENT]Your full name as written on your birth certificate or driver's license.​[/INDENT]
[B]| NICKNAME(S): |[/B]
[INDENT]Any names your parents, relatives or friends call you. This can also be a 'superhero’ codename. If you don’t have one, you can always gain on in the IC.​[/INDENT]
[B]| ALIAS(ES): |[/B]
[INDENT]Your present/future vigilante callsign. I encourage you to be different with this as well, don't feel the need to call yourself 'Captain Hypnobeams' or 'Electro-Man'.​[/INDENT]
[B]| D.O.B.: |[/B]
[INDENT]Month/Day/Year[/INDENT]
[B]| AGE: |[/B]
[INDENT]No younger than 14. I have to admit in the original Mavericks RP we kept all the characters around the same age. As such I'd like to follow the same form and aim to have everyone either college or highschool aged depending on what the majority of players prefer.[/INDENT]
[B]| SEX: |[/B]
[INDENT]Preferably your biological gender, if you prefer not go by a gender specific pronoun please note that in your Biography or Notes. Please do not answer 'yes'.​[/INDENT]
[B]| SEXUALITY: |[/B]
[INDENT]*Optional, if you'd wish to note it you may. If you have no interest in having it known or any other reason there's not need to put.[/INDENT]
[B]| APPEARANCE: |[/B]
[INDENT]A written description detailing height, weight, hair colour, eye colour and any other notable attributes. A picture doesn’t qualify here as you already have the headshot above.​[/INDENT]
[B]| ABILITIES/SKILLS: |[/B]
[INDENT]Please indicate your desired abilities as well as a clear set of limitations (IE, how much can a character lift) and weaknesses (An electrokinetic might short out standing in water.). Your ability can be described in as many or as few words as you wish but the limitations and weaknesses are non-negotiable. This is also the place to indicate any notable skills your character may have outside of their abilities.[/INDENT]
[B]| BACKSTORY: |[/B]
[INDENT]This is your history from the time you were born until the start of the RP. If you want to keep certain details vague so as to reveal them in the IC, skim over them for the time being or be subtle about them. But please avoid too many clichés, we're all familiar with the orphan who swears to fight for justice because of the death of his parents.

Also note, you can decide exactly how you got your powers. So lets try not to have everyone be born with them.  Originality or at least creativity will always be reward.[/INDENT]
[B]| MOTIVATION/OBJECTIVE: |[/B]
[INDENT]What is driving your character? What makes them tick? Why do they act the way they do.[/INDENT]
[B]| SUPPORTING CAST: |[/B]
[INDENT]*Optional, this is where you can list any supporting cast members you think are necessary to your character. These can include parents, siblings, friends, roommates or loved ones etc. Try not to go overboard as there's no point in listing supporting characters who don't ever appear in the IC.[/INDENT]
[B]| REFERENCE POST(S): |[/B]
[INDENT]This is to make sure your writing style will mesh with the RP at a level and consistently that the GM desires. Link 1-3 posts of your writing in other RPs.[/INDENT]
[B]| NOTES: |[/B]
[INDENT]*Optional, any additional notes you wanted to add that weren't covered by the above sections. This can be either kept for yourself or submitted for everyone to see. This would also be the place to include any NPCs you intend on using or any reference points you wish to make for yourself or other players to read.[/INDENT][/pre][/INDENT]
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[INDENT][HIDER=Frequently Asked Questions]
[B]Is this an original universe superhero RP?[/B]
[INDENT][I]Yes it is.[/I][/INDENT]
[B]Can I make an original character?[/B]
[INDENT][I]Yes you may.[/I][/INDENT]
[B]Can I make a child of the original Mavericks?[/B]
[INDENT][I]This is a hard no. The Mavericks are characters created by myself, Hillan, Stein and another player by the name of Vonghese. These players would be allowed to make a child of their own characters if they wished but everyone else will have make an unrelated one.[/I][/INDENT]
[B]How many players are you looking for?[/B]
[INDENT][I]The aim is to have an active roster of 4 to 8 players. As players tend to come and go, if our numbers are lacking we will recruit as needed but ideally I'd prefer a tight knit group.[/I][/INDENT]
[B]What kind of powers am I allowed to use?[/B]
[INDENT][I]Ideally our characters will start with lower tier powers and grow them as the RP progresses. Outside of that you can choose almost any power so long as it would fit in a semi-realistic world. I'm not looking for anything 'anime/manga'-like in nature. Other powers that should be avoided include any sort of blood manipulation, shadow/darkness manipulation, or otherwise reality bending or time manipulation.[/I][/INDENT]
[B]Can my character use magic, be a vampire/werewolf/god/alien etc?[/B]
[INDENT][I]The sort answer is yes. The long answer is that these sheets will be subject to harsher scrutiny than those using superpowers due to the vague nature of these types of characters.[/I][/INDENT]
[B]Can I have more than one character?[/B]
[INDENT][I]The short answer is no. The long answer is that you may only have one POV/Main character but I encourage you to give them friends/family outside of the other players to round out their lives. That said I don't want these supporting casts to cripple or limit your interaction with the other players either. Ideally a supporting cast could be used to fill 'lulls' in the RP if you're waiting for the plot to progress or caught locked out of an ongoing story.​[/I][/INDENT]
[B]Can my character be bad/evil?[/B]
[INDENT][I]Easy answer is no. Long answer is that your character may struggle with their morality and occasionally betray the team so long as you're willing to deal with the fallout of these actions. That not everyone should do this and most players should actually be dedicated to being 'good'. Doesn't mean you can't make mistakes occasionally however.​​[/I][/INDENT]
[B]Can members of my supporting cast be evil?[/B]
[INDENT][I]I'm going to try and build the plot based off player CS's and actions in the IC. Therefore if you set up a supporting cast member to antagonize the player characters then I will try and ensure this is reflected in my posts. That said you'll need to be willing to allow control to the GM and to a certain degree the players especially in the case of interaction/conflict.[/I][/INDENT]
[B]What's the plot going to be like?[/B]
[INDENT][I]The plot as mentioned above is going to be based on the player character sheets. That means, I'm going to build the IC around the details and stories provided through your sheets. This is not to say I don't have other ideas as I have planted the seeds to the story in the OOC. But my goal is instead of guiding the plot along a rail, I'd rather be more flexible and adjust to accommodate the players interests.[/I][/INDENT][/HIDER][/INDENT]