[hr] [right][sup][color=#986065]Disclaimer: Will have MATURE and possible DARK themes, 18+ required.[/color][/sup][/right] [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/FNcjQYL.png[/img] [sub][color=b5636f] In a city of limitless opportunity what does it take to make it to the top? With a game of mortal and immortal players, will you rise to lead or humbly step down to follow?[/color][/sub] [/center] [hr] [sub] Ah, New York, the city that never sleeps. Home to eight million people trying to make their dreams come true in this concrete jungle. From Fashion Weeks full of iconic moments to thriving black market businesses selling a variety of mind breaking drugs, the Big Apple has it [b]all[/b]. Maybe a bit out of what you expected, but wander into the wrong neighborhood and you might find yourself stumbling upon the beautiful and terrifying predators you thought only existed in legends. The City of Dreams attracts people from all walks of life, and for decades now has been hosting a healthy population of affluent, and... not so affluent.. immortals. Well to be more specific, Vampires.[/sub] [center][sup]♔ [color=b5636f] † [/color] ♕ ♔ [color=b5636f] † [/color] ♕ ♔ [color=b5636f] † [/color] ♔ [/sup] [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/THCoyoN7jI7a8O5Zp0/giphy.gif[/img] [/center] [sub] Unlike the tropes of Hollywood and horrors of novels these vampires are much more... human. [s][i]how disappointing[/i][/s]. They dominate and struggle in much of the same ways you and I, some have made their way into national and global leadership positions, some own Fortune 500s, and some are poor struggling college students trying to figure out what the fuck they want to do. Once upon a time, their society was a secret hidden in the shadows, though with new rulers come new eras and Dmitri Tepes, the current king envisions a future where human and vampiric society has become one, a seamless mix of the immortal and the mortal. [/sub] [center][sup][color=664359] And that, my dear friends is where you, the next generation of leaders, come in.[/color][/sup][/center] [center][sup]♔ [color=b5636f] † [/color] ♕ ♔ [color=b5636f] † [/color] ♕ ♔ [color=b5636f] † [/color] ♔ [/sup][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/sMz5DLM.png[/img][/center] [center] Dmitri Tepes, your King, has invited you to a weekend getaway on a private island. You arrived yesterday, mingled, or fought (depending on who you are *side-eyes*) and drank WAAAY too much. The party was the best you've ever been to, and you've been alive for [i]awhile[/i]. You're waking up, or maybe trying to get a few extra minutes, hungover, maybe doing a walk of shame, or perhaps you never went to sleep? But one thing is for sure, the smell of food, and that decadent blood laced secret concoction is calling your name from the main dining room.[/center] [right][sub][color=dimgray]Your vampire(s) have been chosen as part of a joint experiment from the three royal house leaders. Essentially your vampire(s) are being 'cut-off' from their houses/families and given the task to build up a new house from 0. With no money, no influence and probably no experience they will have to rely on their creativity and abilities to persuade, gather and recruit. All the while navigating their new found freedoms in a city of 8 million people. [i]Have fun~[/i][/color][/sub][/right] [hr] [hider=The World of Vampires] [table=bordered][row][cell][center][color=#2e2c2c]x x[/color][img]https://i.imgur.com/YacNnvl.png[/img] [color=#2e2c2c]x[/color] [color=B5636F]Aging[/color] All born vampires experience some level of aging. Those of pureblood lineage will age slowly over time, stopping the flow of time by completing the Permanence Ceremony on the night of a Blood Moon. Halfbloods age at a faster rate compared to Purebloods and cease their flow of time by drinking the blood from one of the three King Candidate families. [color=AA5E6C]Bite[/color] Perhaps a more perfect predator than Hollywood created, the bite from a vampire is said to release an abundance of endorphins resulting in a euphoric feeling rivaling that of a high or even an orgasm. [color=9E5A69]Blood[/color] Purebloods are vampires born without a trace of human genetics. Halfbloods are various mixtures of human and pureblood genetics, some being more human and some being more vampiric. Turned are ex-humans, who have survived the change and tend to be more impulsive and reckless than their ancient counterparts. [u]Ferals[/u] are monsters who had once rejected the change and turned into something close to mindless killing machines. Luckily their numbers are few and their threat is well maintained. [b][color=885162]Feeding[/color][/b] Provides strength to ALL vampires, but it is not as necessary for Half-Bloods, especially those closer to being human, to feed on blood. Purebloods that sympathize with humans can make the choice to drink animal blood, or blood from other vampires, but most do not. Turned are the only ones who cannot eat human food, and tend to struggle the most dealing with the thirst of their new lives. Most vampires only need to feed about every other day but can go a longer period of time while taking on various ailments. [color=7D4C5F]Imprinting[/color] An intimate bond formed between vampires that drink from each other, and a less intimate bond that forms during both parties during the creation of the Turned. Imprinting in recent years has become less of a form of love between vampires [especially Purebloods] and used more as a means to heighten the euphoria experienced during sex and drinking. For the Turned, Imprinting is an important part of keeping their humanity intact during the Change. Imprints are broken when another is formed, a brief painful experience is shared between both parties, but is soon forgotten. [color=71485C]Reproduction[/color] Purebloods are the only ones in Vampire society able to reproduce with themselves. Halfbloods cannot bear children with other halfbloods but can with purebloods and humans. Turned vampires are unable to bear children. [color=664359]Sunlight[/color] Purebloods and Halfbloods can walk freely in the day, as long as they have consumed healthy levels of human blood. The longer it has been since the last feeding the more painful sunlight is to them, what starts as an itchy annoyance quickly turns into an unbearable ache. Unfortunately, much like the [u]ferals[/u] who the Turned share common genetics with, sunlight exposure is painful and quickly turns lethal, so quick travels, say, from a door to a car is a safe trip for those needing to do work during high noon on a summer day. [/center][/cell][/row][/table] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/jhG8bXI.png[/img][/center] [color=664359] † [/color] 1960: Current ruler, last of the purebloods of Drakuli, announces a desire to pass the crown to a new royal house. [color=b5636f] † [/color] 1971: Dmitri Tepes becomes head of the House of Tepes, his goals backed by many of the supporting families. [color=664359] † [/color] 1975: Dmitri's negotiations with the world leaders of human society for coexistence is finally successful. [color=b5636f] † [/color] 1980: Dmitri is chosen to take the throne, and the Tepes Family become the new rulers. [color=664359] † [/color] 2001: The Drakuli Family loses their last pureblood and falls from the Royal [color=b5636f] † [/color] 2012: Zeno's leader resigns, and his eldest, and much more ruthless son takes the lead. Tensions between the Zeno and Tepes families rise. [color=664359] † [/color] 2020: Saturday, May 16 2020, 9:30 AM, Present day. You are beginning your recovery from the wild party of the night before, the smell of breakfast wafts through [url=https://www.dreamexoticrentals.com/properties/Caribbean/vacation-virginislands-necker.htm]the great house[/url] beckoning you from your room. What will the day have in store for you? [hider=The Royal Families] [sub]AN: Think of these as more like 'factions', The three original families are based on traditions and so far are the only eligible ones to ascend to the throne. BUT their followers are direct members of the family or supporters of the specific lifestyle/philosophy. SO you can be of the House of Artois, but not a part of the Artois Family. This applies to humans who may have married in, bared children, or are employeed.[/sub] [hider=The Mob] [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/td0xMHw.png?1[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/LyQHBwC.gif[/img] [color=#1e4d2b]Ambitious[/color] | [color=#a3c1ad]Charismatic[/color] | [color=#1e4d2b]Cruel[/color] |[color=#a3c1ad] Diligent[/color] | [color=#1e4d2b]Egotistic[/color] |[color=#a3c1ad] Rebellious[/color] | [color=#1e4d2b]Sexual[/color] |[color=#a3c1ad] Wild[/color][/center] [indent] The heart of the black market in New York City. With connections and manpower to go around, they fly under the radar of both Human Police and Vampiric law. Treading the fine line between the wrath of Dmitri Tepes and his blind eye. The house of Zeno's new leader has taken it upon himself to see how far he can push against the rule of the Royal Family. The Zeno's leader has a strong distaste for humans and refuses to turn any into children of the night, but cannot deny their marginal usefulness, and employs many as dealers, prostitutes, and the likes.[/indent] [sub][color=#1e4d2b]Possible positions:[/color] One of 14 pureblood children of the Zeno Elders (including the current Leader), a half-blood follower, or a human employee.[/sub] [/hider] [hider=The Traditionalists] [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/olhsVLB.png?1[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Og0io3m.gif[/img] [color=#111d54]Achievement-oriented[/color] | [color=#44a1ad]Cautious[/color] | [color=#111d54]Demanding[/color] |[color=#44a1ad]Loyal[/color] | [color=#111d54]Restrictive[/color] |[color=#44a1ad]Powerful[/color] | [color=#111d54] Prestigious[/color] |[color=#44a1ad]Traditional[/color] [/center] [indent] Currently the strongest and wealthiest of the families. Dmitri Tepes is an honest ruler who holds the highest expectations for his children, followers and human employees. Other than the skyscrapper challenging expectations, outward appearances and reputation is of utmost importance and Tepes children and employees are expected to behavior and hold positions in respectable manners. Where the Artois have a genuine love for humans, the Tepes acknowledge the necessity to have good relationships with them but hold recognize them as inferior beings.[/indent] [sub][color=111d54] Possible positions:[/color] One of 18 pureblood children of the Tepes Elders (including 1 of 5 of Dmitri's children), one of few half-blood followers, or prestigious humans.[/sub] [/hider] [hider= The Visionaries] [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/FmQ2jf4.png?2[/img] [img]https://66.media.tumblr.com/4ca54a3769aeb94ee4e476e5e41b14de/tumblr_p31ed5HiLm1u6g563o1_r1_540.gif[/img] [color=#702963]Arrogant[/color] | [color=#b5636f]Artistic[/color] | [color=#702963]Empathetic[/color] |[color=#b5636f]Innovative[/color] | [color=#702963]Passionate[/color] |[color=#b5636f]Progressive[/color] | [color=#702963]Unorganized[/color] |[color=#b5636f] Weak[/color] [/center] [indent] What the House of Artois lacks in strength it makes up in its creative minds and scholars. Truly a 'fun' family to be born and a house to pledge allegiance to. The Artois find themselves dominating the fields of art, engineering, and technology, from Household Designer Brands to Ground Breaking new car innovations. Their leader stepped up to the spot some 100 years ago and has been leading the way for progression within the Vampiric World. Empathetic and loving of humans there are many Halfblood 'Children', Turned and Humans in the house of Artois.[/indent] [sub][color=702963] Possible positions:[/color] One of 4 pureblood children of the Artois Elders (including the current leader), one of many half-blood followers, turned or humans.[/sub] [/hider] [/hider] [/hider]