[center][IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/104l3lu.png[/IMG][/center][indent][center][hr][color=FF6347][h2][i][b]Premise[/b][/i][/h2][/color][/center]In 2000 people began developing powers and abilities. They came in four kinds and the United Nations began assigning and labeling those with abilities by different names depending on their powers as most countries followed along with the labels. [b][i]Troubadours[/i][/b], those with psychokinesis or telekinesis abilities; [b][i]Apostles[/i][/b], those who were able to see visions of the future; [b][i]Paladins[/i][/b], whose abilities were to conjure and manipulate energy; and [b][i]Elixirs[/i][/b], who were able to heal others.

Most governments in major countries secretly began hunting down and experimenting on those people with powers and abilities, trying to understand how each power worked and to see if they could use it to benefit themselves, thus began the arms race for superhuman abilities and the secret capture of citizens all over the world.

The current year is 2032 and most of the world has stayed the same and the United States is no different. Those with abilities try to hide it from the outside world as there have been stories of people disappearing once they announce that they have powers, being captured and taken to labs to be poked and prodded with needles, to become a science experiment for crazed doctors and scientists, or even worse, to be slaughtered and killed. Those are all just dark rumors though and the only ones who know the truth are those within the government and a small task force simply known as [b][i]Paragon[/i][/b].

Paragon's main goal is to hunt down and capture people with powers and abilities, returning them to facilities placed all across the United States in hopes to find out ways to enhance their powers. They are being used by the United States government to make sure the U.S. is going to be the first to achieve a breakthrough in the arms race for superhuman powers.[/indent][hr][indent]Where we begin is in a facility located in New York City. The building is located in Lower Manhattan of New York City, disguising itself as a pharmaceutical company called [b][i]Aceso Medical[/i][/b]. Deep underneath Aceso Medical and the streets of New York City are the underground laboratories and cells that people with powers and abilities are kept locked up and experimented on.

Each of our characters will have various abilities at different levels, but the goal is the same. Our characters are trying to survive and escape, but with no where to run and no plans, all they can do is wait. They have to wait for the right time to strike but they aren't even allowed to socialize with one another let alone move without one of the doctors, nurses, or guards seeing them.[/indent][center][hr][color=FF6347][h2][i][b]Overview[/b][/i][/h2][/color][color=FF6347][b]Setting:[/b][/color] United States of America
[color=FF6347][b]Year:[/b][/color] 2032
[color=FF6347][b]Tags:[/b][/color] Casual, Group, Modern, Superpower
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[hider=RULES][color=FF6347][h2][i][b]Rules[/b][/i][/h2][/color][hr][u][b]GENERAL[/b][/u]
[i]Follow the standard rules and regulations of the Guild. They can be found [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/163267-fundamental-rules-of-the-guild/ooc#post-4291608]here[/url].[/i]

[u][b]RESPECT[/b][/u]
[i]Please respect everyone and truly just be kind. We're all writers trying to have fun and grow their craft together, remember that.

If I ever do anything to offend you or if you have a question, feel free to let me know or ask me. It's out of respect for the both of us that you do, sometimes things go over my head without realizing it. Don't hesitate to say something that doesn't make sense. I'm all for constructive criticism.[/i]

[u][b]POSTING & COMMITMENT[/b][/u]
[i]We're aiming for a casual to high casual roleplay, and in turn that means no one-liners. Also please consider the amount of effort the others in the roleplay put into their posts as you should read theirs before posting yours in case the posts don't align. This goes with respect as you should respect the other writers in their efforts as they should do to yours as well.

If you have any issues with the posting rate please let me know. I myself know that life can hit at any time, so just keeping us in the loop will help everyone and the flow of the roleplay keep steady![/i]

[u][b]COLLABORATIONS[/b][/u]
[i]I'm all for collaborating posts, so if you and another writer have something in mind then go for it. I know for you shippers this is a fun thing to do.[/i]

[u][b]MATURE THEMES (+18)[/b][/u]
[i]Drugs, alcohol, and other mature themes are more or less a thing in this roleplay, if necessary in the overall scene. Think of it as a movie, it doesn't go into super detail, just touches on whatever is needed. Also death is a thing, our characters CAN die.[/i]

[u][b]CHARACTERS[/b][/u]
[i]Use the sheet provided, you can of course add more things if you'd like. Approval of characters will be given, makes it so I can understand who is all going to fit in with everyone. We're looking for a unique and collaborative effort and with that comes variety. Also color coding is important, use text colors. I like using [url=https://htmlcolorcodes.com/color-picker/]this[/url] to find colors.[/i][/hider]
[hider=CS CODE][code][center][h1][i][b]PERSONNEL FILE[/b][/i][/h1][/center]

[center][IMG]real life picture of your character[/IMG][color=??????][h2][i]{ full name }[/i][/h2][h3][i]{ IDENTIFICATION NUMBER; SIX DIGITS }[/i][/h3][/color][hr ][/center][center][color=??????][h3][i]General Information[/i][/h3][/color][/center]
[color=??????][i]name://[/i][/color] first and last name, can include middle if you'd like
[color=??????][i]age://[/i][/color] ages sixteen and above
[color=??????][i]birth date://[/i][/color] month/day
[color=??????][i]gender://[/i][/color] 
[color=??????][i]occupation://[/i][/color] what was your job title before getting captured; teacher, student, ceo?

[hr ][center][color=??????][h3][i]Biology[/i][/h3][/color][IMG]real life picture of your character[/IMG][/center][color=??????][i]height://[/i][/color]
[color=??????][i]weight://[/i][/color]
[color=??????][i]hair color://[/i][/color]
[color=??????][i]eye color://[/i][/color]
[color=??????][i]tattoos, scars, piercings://[/i][/color]

[hr ][center][color=??????][h3][i]Psychology[/i][/h3][/color][/center][color=??????][i]ability://[/i][/color] which are you, a troubadour, acolyte, paladin, or elixir?

[color=??????][i]personality://[/i][/color] how do they act? how DID they act? how do they want others to see them? neutral, lawful, chaotic?

[color=??????][i]family history://[/i][/color] [list]
[*] list your relatives
[*] and their statuses
[*] alive, deceased, abilities or not?
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[hr ][center][color=??????][h3][i]Miscellaneous Information[/i][/h3][/color][/center][indent]
Can be filled with whatever else you'd like for us to know about your character. Can even be trivia about them! If nothing, this spot can be deleted.[/indent][/code]
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[hider=ABILITIES][i][b]Troubadour[/b][/i] - Telekinesis is the main ability of Troubadours as they are able to control others and objects without any physical interaction. Without proper training and experience the user's telekinesis can sometimes become uncontrollable and ends up in havoc and chaos, also leading to the death of the Troubadour and those around them. As they are using their powers, the Troubadour is often heard chanting incomprehensible words, which is where their names come from.

[i][b]Apostle[/b][/i] - An Apostle's ability is their visions of the future. Most of these visions are vague and filled with useless information, but it is up to the Apostle to figure out the meaning behind the vision and what it entails. They are the only ones who can deliver the messages sent from these visions.

[i][b]Paladin[/b][/i] - Paladin's draw their abilities from their life energy, being able to conjure and use both large and small amounts depending on their own strengths and needs. Like most of the abilities a Paladin's power varies from user to user depending on their experience, but overuse of a Paladin's power can drain the user of all of their life force or essence which can lead to their death.

[i][b]Elixir[/b][/i] - Healing others is what Elixir's are able to do. Being able to cure most flesh wounds with ease, it's the internal wounds, and illnesses that take an experienced Elixir's to cure. Even with that, most of the time it is only a relief for the time being with most of the damage still there unless the Elixir is willing to sacrifice their own life.
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