Once a doorway manifests in your reality, a countdown to Armageddon begins. Very few can observe the maze's maw. Even fewer can enter into its depths. You are one of those fated few who, through the machinations of fate and the powers that be, find yourself in the seemingly endless 'hallways' of the Labyrinth. To find the absolute truth, in such a realm of obfuscation and delusion, will most certainly be a challenge.

...However, you will not be alone.

This is a story of contracts, awakened powers and hidden worlds. Think something akin to Persona, but with more freedom in the creation of your character's abilities. The focus, here, lies not only with what lurks within the Labyrinth; but what its appearance means for the world you inhabit.

Our characters will be the first to enter the Labyrinth, under the guidance of a strange woman who refers to herself as 'Luna'. It is Luna who presents us with the grand choice that the maze heralds. "Take power and stride forward, or allow this illusory reflection to comfort your trembling soul."

I expect some detail put into characters and their traits, as well as with their powers. My initial thought for an age range was 16-18. Older characters can be added, later, given that I want that sort of 'high-schoolers vs the paranormal' vibe to start with. I don't have a solid character concept in mind, as of yet, but we can discuss that; if this interests you.

We crossed paths. We crossed swords. I remember pain, and the crying of countless birds. I'd never felt so at peace. I'd never been so sure of anything. This was my fate. Yours, too. We deserved it. I knew we did.

Why, then? Why are we still alive?

Once, they dueled. Once, they died. Whatever the reason, there was no victor. Death had abandoned them, leaving them with nothing but one another.

Set in a fictional and super-inaccurate Japanese-style setting, we're a couple of ronin who had it out; though, neither managed to kill the other. Awakening and realizing this, they once again ready their blades. Instead of another duel, however, they are met by an assassin. Despite everything, their fates remain tightly laced. Someone out there hates them more than they hate each other.

I wanted to do a samurai thing, so here you are.

Black Rose Egress; an RP inspired by countless things and set in a universe that has been lovingly crafted. I won't waste much time, so I'll set down the basics; below.

Admittedly, I have a lot of things planned for this setting. Please bear with my gratuitous use of strange terms. As well as my poor grasp of aesthetically pleasing formatting.

• We will be playing the recycled Amalgam Souls of champions past, arranged into new form and given new strength. While this creates new potential in the Augur, the Amalgam Souls are stripped of their memories and forced into an unfamiliar World Shard; becoming entirely new mortal beings.

• There will be two connected realities within this World Shard. One being Corporeal Reality, where the Amalgam Souls are simply humans. The other is Esoteric Space, where the potential of Amalgams are awakened.

• The date in Corporeal Reality is; September 3rd, 2037.

• The starting point in Corporeal Reality is; Cobalt Coast City.

• Amalgams will be pulled into Esoteric Reality at 11:11 PM, and will meet the night the RP begins.

• Esoteric Reality mimics Cobalt Coast City, albeit with major changes to certain aspects to the cityscape. (This will be elaborated upon.)

• I am willing to answer questions, here or through PM. Discord is also a viable method of contact.

I know that this doesn't give a lot to go on, but I plan to engage persistently in discussion; assuming interested parties appear.

Thank you for your time. I hope I have at least somewhat piqued your curiosity.