[hider=Applications] We are currently looking for: [list] [*] A firebender, who will also be the Avatar[/list][/hider][center][h1][color=d10707]Avatar: The Next[sup]2[/sup] Generation[/color][/h1][/center] [center][img]http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/34500000/ATLA-Symbols-avatar-the-last-airbender-34548581-1400-572.jpg[/img][/center] [b][color=d9d9d9][center][i]"There are reasons each of us are born. We have to find those reasons."[/i][/center][/color][/b][hr][hr][center][color=d9d9d9][h3]Air[/h3][b]The element of freedom[/b][/color] [color=0066ff][h3]Water[/h3][b]The element of change[/b][/color] [color=006600][h3]Earth[/h3][b]The element of substance[/b][/color] [color=d10707][h3]Fire[/h3][b]The element of power[/b][/color][/center][hr][hr][center][indent][indent] [i][color=d9d9d9][b]Air[/b][/color], [color=0066ff][b]Water[/b][/color], [color=006600][b]Earth[/b][/color], [color=d10707][b]Fire[/b][/color]. Republic City. It was meant to be a place of peace, a place of harmony. My past lives have worked tirelessly to maintain the balance of the world. Modern developments have made this a struggle. It is my duty as the Avatar to uphold the peace that my past lives have brought upon our world. Not even the Avatar could do this alone. I'll need the help of others if I am to live up to the expectations of the world.[/i][/indent][/indent][/center][hr][hr][center][h2]Synopsis[/h2] The four nations, along with Republic City have been peacefully expanding and developing for several centuries. Korra's successor had lived a fairly easy life. He was perhaps the first ever Avatar that didn't have to resolve any major conflicts. Pro-bending became a nationwide sport. It was a steady, successful era. Scientists across the world developed new technologies, many of them making life much easier for the common folk. However, with these technological advancements came a new evil. One corporation, dedicated to the study of bending, developed a drug that allowed its user to temporarily bend an element. This meant that non-benders could become benders for a short period. Benders could also use the drug, allowing them to bend multiple elements at the same time, a feat only previously accomplished by the Avatar. This new invention caused rioting everywhere. Rivalries developed among the benders and non-benders yet again. Those who had read about and sympathized with Amon were now rising up. It was the beginning of a revolution. Only this time, the Neo-Equalists would be on a more even playing field. [/center][hr][hr][center][h2]Bender's Serum[/h2] The Bender's Serum is the name given to the drug that provides temporary access to one of the elements. It is traditionally injected into a vein. The serum will allow for roughly two hours of unlimited access to a single element. People who have experimented with multiple serums at once have been known to have adverse side effects, the most common one being death. However, this does not apply to those who are naturally gifted the ability to bend an element. When a Natural Bender injects the serum, it works the same way as it does with a non-bender. This means that dual-"wielding" elements is entirely possible, even if it is only temporary. The serum has yet to be outlawed, however there is talk among government officials on how to deal with it. For now, they have decided to limit access by placing taxes on the serum. This essentially cuts off the lower class citizens' access to the serum. Those who are moderately wealthy (Not dirt poor) could still afford to buy the serum occasionally. Each element corresponds to a different color serum. Below is a legend to help tell the difference.[/center] [hider=Serum Colors] [list] [*] Air = [color=white][b]white[/b][/color] [*] Water = [color=0066ff][b]Blue[/b][/color] [*] Earth = [color=006600][b]Green[/b][/color] [*] Fire = [color=red][b]Red[/b][/color] [*] Ice = [color=6ecff6][b]Light blue[/b][/color]* [*] Lightning = [color=003471][b]Dark blue[/b][/color]* [*] Sand = [color=fff200][b]Yellow[/b][/color]* [*] Lava = [color=9e0039][b]Maroon[/b][/color]* [*] Metal = [color=silver][b]Silver[/b][/color]* [*] Blood = [color=9e0b0f][b]Dark red[/b][/color]*[/list] * These elements have not been synthesized into a usable serum as of the beginning of the RP.[/hider][hr][hr][center][h2]Other[/h2][/center] [hider=Terminology] Nats/Natural Benders: A slang term for those who are born with the ability to bend. Arties/Artificial Benders: Slang term for those who use the Bender's Serum to bend an element. Neo-Equalists: A group of people who still practice the ideologies of Amon and the first Equalists. They don't have any political standing, but they plot in secret. [i]Will add more as needed[/i][/hider] [hider=Rules] [indent]1. No godmodding. It's just not fun for anyone. 2. Avoid all Mary Sue/Gary Stu characters. Flaws are fun, and they add to character development. 3. Keep all characters in the 17-20 range, please. Significant age gaps in the main characters can get a little weird. 4. All names must be of their respective origins. In case you don't know the origins, Air Nomads are Tibetan, Water Tribe Inuit, Fire Nation Japanese, and Earth Kingdom Chinese. This is the only thing that I am strict on when accepting characters. 5. I will decide on a posting order if I feel it is necessary. If that doesn't happen, assume at least two posts between each of yours. 6. I'm not super big on post length, but please make sure you give others plenty of material to work with. This typically translates to at least a solid paragraph. 7. If you plan on being gone more than three days, please let it be known in the OOC. 8. Have fun![/indent][/hider] [hider=CS] [center][h2][color=black]General[/color][/h2] [b]Name:[/b] [b]Age:[/b] [b]Gender:[/b] [b]Appearance:[/b] (Picture is preferable) [b]Additional Appearance:[/b] [b]Height:[/b] [b]Weight:[/b] [hr][h2][color=black]Combat[/color][/h2] [b]Element:[/b] [b]Weapon(s):[/b] (Optional) [hr][h2][color=black]Personal[/color][/h2] [b]Personality:[/b] [b]Skills/Hobbies:[/b] [b]Background:[/b] [b]Other:[/b][/center] (Note: I don't mind short-ish responses on any of these. Just a brief blurb about each one is fine)[/hider][hr][hr][center][h2]Accepted Characters[/h2][/center] [center][color=black][b]Chen: Nonbender[/b] (jumpadraw)[/color] [color=silver][b]Rinzen: Airbender[/b] (Chickn)[/color] [color=0066ff][b]Anik: Waterbender[/b] (Aquaknight)[/color] [color=006600][b]Jian: Earthbender[/b] (Raijinslayer)[/color] [color=d10707][b]Avatar Kazuki: Firebender[/b] (Inertia)[/color] [h2]Retired Characters[/h2] [color=d10707][b]Avatar Kanna: Firebender[/b] (HushedWhispers)[/color] [/center]