[h3][center]White Wood Academy[/center][/h3] [i]Welcome to White Wood Academy. Whether you are a returning student or a new student, White Wood is the primer place of learning for those with extraordinary abilities. We offer courses for those who are just coming into their powers and for those who want to take the next step into the Superhero community. We accept anyone from all walks of life. Cannot afford the tuition? Apply for a Xerus grant today and join us here at White Wood. [right]-Headmaster Xerus[/right][/i] Hello and Welcome to my interest check! This is going to be a little different because I want the players to have a direct input on shaping this world. Names of predominate Superheroes. Places, even countries. And most of all, major world events. This means I’m going to be general when talking about our world. Anyone mentioned or even vaguely mentioned is fair game to pull into your character’s background if you so desire. If world building in a group setting is not for you, this probably isn’t the place for you. That said I hope this creative direction doesn’t scare you off. I will allow inspiration from Marvel, DC and other indie comics. As names, places and events come in through accepted character sheets I’ll update the relevant post(s) in the IC. [hider=About White Wood] [img]https://www.e-architect.com/images/jpgs/london/bridge_academy_bdp140509.jpg[/img] White Wood was founded in 1946 by a retired Superhero. They recognized there needed to be a safe place for those who were not heroes. Children, who had powers they couldn’t control. Individuals who decided they needed to use their abilities for something other than themselves. Thus, White Wood was created. There are two distinct programs at White Wood. The Alpha Program and the Epsilon program. The Alpha is aimed towards children. They accept any child who has magical abilities and/or super powers. The program is there to train them to control their abilities and to make sure they do not harm themselves or others. It also educates them in the dangers they face from others who would want to use their abilities in harmful ways. (E.G. Child Soldier, Evilsidekick, etc) This program is not geared as a gateway into super-heroism. These students are called Alpha students and they wear blue school uniforms. [hider=Alpha Uniform][img] https://www.bluecoatschoolliverpool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_4425-e1489058059347-1024x566.jpg[/img][/hider]The following courses are offered to their Alpha students. [hider=Alpha Classes]Maths English History Physics Biology Geography Social Studies Political Science Physical Education Science Music Powers and Abilities (Physical, mental and magical) Extracurricular courses (such as gymnastics, football, band, etc)[/hider] The second program is aimed at training Superheroes. They are young adults/adults who wish to be a Superhero. Anyone under the age of 17 cannot be accepted into this program. This is a rigorous set of courses than span at least four years. Third year students are allowed to go out in the field and intern with a Super if they desire. They are not required to wear a uniform. Below are types, not all inclusive, of courses White Wood offers for their Epsilon students. [hider=Epsilon Courses]Criminal Justice:[indent]Forensics Criminal Law Understanding Violence Boarders, Elections, Constitution, Prisons Cyber Security[/indent] Sociology: [indent]Juvenile Delinquency Self and Society Global Social Change Popular Culture Sociological Theory[/indent] Law: [indent]International Law Criminal Law Business Law Contracts Criminology Democracy Government Human Rights Political Science Immigration[/indent] Psychology: [indent]General Psychology History of Psychology Experimental Psychology Physiological Psychology Abnormal Psychology Cognitive Psychology Developmental Psychology Social Psychology Personality Psychology[/indent] Powers and Abilities: [indent]Use of Force Social Factors Advanced metaphysics Magical Theories[/indent] Ethics: [indent]Code of Professional Conduct Social Work Developing and Practicing Ethics Ethics and Boundaries[/indent][/hider] White Wood’s Campus is a multi-acre complex. It has artificial created ecosystems to support life other than human. There is a large lake in the middle of White Wood that supports aquatic life. The main building also connects to rooms under the lake that allow access to the waters. [img]https://aplusarchitecture.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/050.jpg[/img] There are multiple buildings. Two dorms for Alpha and Epsilon students. A large cafeteria. Specific buildings for courses. Multiple libraries and training centers. [/hider] [hider=Characters]There are three different types of acceptable characters. Type A is a reworked character from an established universe (DC, Marvel, etc). An example of a Type A is below: [hider=Type A][img]https://ethnicelebs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/RWP-013422-Rainbow-Francks.jpg[/img] Name: Cody Ashton Age: 32 Gender: Male Race/Species: Human Student/Teacher: Teacher/Biology and Political Science Inspiration: Jason Todd, DC Physical Description: Cody is 5’9” and muscular. He is not bald, rather he shaves his head. He has multiple scars that he hides with long sleeves. Many of the students tease him that if he ever wore short sleeve the apocalypse would be upon them. Personality: Cody suffers from anger issues. He works hard to control them. It effects him every day of his life. However he can now see past that. He is able to care about others, especially children. He finds being a teacher to Alpha students rewarding. He enjoys swimming and walking meditation. Backstory: Cody was born on the streets. His mother was a homeless prostitute. He never knew his father. Cody was stealing and running drugs for gangs before he was a teen. By the time he was fourteen he was officially a gang member and getting into serious trouble. That was when he had his first encounter with a Super. The Super ended up dropping him off at a home, instead of arresting him, which he promptly ran away from. Three days later they ran into each other again. This time the Super took him back to their base of operations. He ended up staying and becoming their sidekick. When he was seventeen he was killed by a supervillain. He stayed dead for about two years before he was resurrected. Something must have went wrong with the spell that brought him back. For while he had been angry in his first life, the rage in his second was all consuming. Cody upon coming back to life assumed the identity of Black Justice. He wavered between being a supervillain and an anti-hero for quite a few years. Eventually he gained control over his rage and retired. He went back to school then took a job at White Wood Academy. Powers/Magic: Cody has no powers. However he does have a minor magical talent. He can conjure minor illusions and utilize a self-made pocket dimension. Abilities: Cody is trained to peak human ability. He also uses dual short swords and dual guns. Potential Character Arcs: 1. Something happens to his old family (the Super) or the school that forces him to take back up his old costume. 2. 3. [/hider] I will not accept a character copy/pasted from a wiki. Please make the character your own. Type B is an original character with an established character’s name. E.G. Naming a character Peter Parker without using the Marvel character’s background, looks, traits, etc. Type C is a completely original character. For the CS, please feel free to make it as pretty as possible. I’m coding challenged. :) [hider=CS Code][img][/img] Name: Superhero Name: (If not applicable, delete) Age: Gender: Race/Species: Student/Teacher: (If a Student, specify Alpha or Epsilon. If a teacher specify what subject they teach) Inspiration: (If not applicable, delete) Physical Description: Personality: Backstory: Powers/Magic: Abilities: Potential Character Arcs: 1. 2. 3. [/hider][/hider] The basic structure of the universe are as follows. [indent]There are aliens that have already made contact with our planet. Advanced tech exists, but isn’t completely common. Magic, powers, and supers are accepted as everyday life events. There have been world ending events but only one of which is known to the public. There are laws that govern Superheroes (don’t think accords) as a international force.[/indent] I’m also looking for a Co-Gm that wouldn’t mind pitching in and helping out.