[center][img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/210073387530321920/911808123898048550/unknown.png[/img][/center] [hr] [hr] [h1][b][u][color=ed1c24]vam·pire[/color][/u][/b][/h1] /ˈvamˌpī(ə)r/ [b][i]Noun[/i][/b] [b]1. a corpse supposed, in European folklore, to leave its grave at night to drink the blood of the living by biting their necks with long pointed canine teeth. Undead.[/b] Vampires have stood the test of time as myths; stories to scare children at night. Hollywood cliches that remain in the limelight due to their mysterious nature and dashing good looks. This holds some truth, only they are not just in your imaginations. Vampires have lived among humans for centuries and to this day, their true identities have never been revealed. To avoid this from happening, a vampire must choose a human 'companion' so to speak. One human to get their blood supply from and to meet whatever other needs they might have. From first bite, a connection forms between the vampire and human. A bond usually develops, displayed mainly in the human at the beginning but slowly the vampire too will become a little affectionate towards their human. After all, the human becomes 'theirs' once they're bitten and vampires tend to be a little possessive of their property. It is important to note, however, that vampires are not expected to fall in love with their human. It is not something that is highly regarded in their society but there are always those willing to push what is expected of them. While it is not necessary a law - there are vampires that will hunt down and act against those that consider their humans to be anything more than a food source. Every year the newly changed vampires - and those who's humans have gone past there sell by date - attend a dance. One in which they are expected to find a human to last them for the next few years. The unsuspecting humans receive an invitation in the mail, telling them they have been selected above all others to attend the annual masquerade ball. An invitation many would die for. [hr] [h3][i]Dearest ____________, You have been officially invited to attend the Harrison Masquerade Ball this Friday evening at eight in Mr. D Harrison's estate. This invitation is valid only for the person whose name is stated above. No further guests will be permitted to enter the grounds as this is a private event. Formal wear is essential. There will be a buffet and open bar at the ball and a prize for the most elegantly dressed lady and gentleman. We look forward to seeing you this Friday evening. Kind regards~[/i][/h3] [hr][hr] [center][img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/210073387530321920/911817716564906024/unknown.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/RV-AF168_MASTER_G_20111202014028.jpg[/img][/center] The Harrington Estate is may be a cage, but think of it more as a nature reserve rather than dinky bars. The mansion is on over 100 acres kept with every amenity a human/vampire needs to survive in luxury. There are over 21 bedrooms each with a walk-in shower/closet area, an indoor and outdoor pool, gym with rock climbing walls and indoor equipment, an indoor theater, a ballroom, three living rooms, gourmet kitchen with all the works, outdoor firepit, grill, and courtyard. There is a botanical garden on the grounds along with hiking trails. There is a outdoor tennis court, basketball court, and multiple areas to further explore. [hider=Images of the Grounds] [b]Courtyard (Extends from the back of the estate):[/b] [img]https://mediaprocessor.websimages.com//https://memberfiles.freewebs.com/56/89/72838956/photos/undefined/200200331-001-660x368.jpg[/img] [b]Ballroom (Where all the events are held):[/b] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/05/82/33/058233cf897ac05552158f1dc2f7fcac.jpg[/img] [b]Outdoor Pool (follow the Courtyard to the East):[/b] [img]https://luxurypools.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Platinum-Poolcare_Riverflow-System.jpg[/img] [b]Botanical Gardens (Excellent for an evening stroll, follow the Courtyard South):[/b] [img]https://res.cloudinary.com/miles-extranet-dev/image/upload/v1624490441/Colorado/account_photos/8594/20200824_evening-gardens_011.jpg[/img] [img]https://www.botanicgardens.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/image/2020-05/woodland-mosaic_banner.jpg?itok=rhjE3_9v[/img] [b]The hiking Trails extend from the West where the recreational grounds are also located (the basketball court/tennis court/ect). The 100 acres is surrounded by woods. The driveway to the estate is a long road lined with maple trees whose leaves rain down in fall and cover the path in beautiful shades of auburn, gold, orange, and green.[/b] [/hider] [color=ed1c24][b] Important Note:[/b][/color] These vampires can go out into sunlight, but it weakens them a considerable amount and it's only direct sunlight that weakens them. If they spend too long in it they may die. The older they are the longer they can spend in the sun. They can be killed only by other vampires though humans can hurt them with sharp wood. They can change a human into a vampire by sharing their blood with the human. They don't need to sleep but sometimes do if they've been hurt or they're thirsty. They're stronger, faster and overall, more powerful than humans. Despite common tropes they do not have any powers. A human does not need to die for a vampire to cast them aside and get a new one. When being bitten and fed from, a human will either feel intense pleasure or pain. They will form a strong bond with the vampire who has bitten them, and this bond will not break unless the vampire feeds from a different human. The vampires will give the humans a drink after they have fed from them called Thyma, based off the medical effects of polycythemia in the body. This will help the humans regain energy and help their blood cells multiply so they don't die from lack of blood, being fed from so often. [b][color=ed1c24]Rules:[/color][/b] As the GM I expect you to respect both myself and any others who join this rp. No characters will be god-modded without permission. If someone quits replying or is busy for several days then their character can be modded in the sake of keeping someone else from being stuck. We will need to keep the balance between vampires and humans for the sake of how this roleplay works. Due to this I intend to make one vampire and then keep an available spot for the sake of balancing. For matchmaking I am going to use a randomizer and once we have all the character sheets I will send you who your partner will be. If you have issues with this partner down the line we can trade out if needed. [url=https://discord.gg/mG8jFYwHAV]Click For Discord Link[/url] [hider=Character Sheet] [hr][hr] [center][i][h2][color=ed1c24]Name of Character[/color][/h2][/i][/center] [center][b][color=ed1c24]Nickname[/color][/b][/center] [center]Photo of Character with Brief Description underneath[/center] [center][i][h3][color=ed1c24]|Age|Race(Human or Vampire)|Gender|[/color][/h3][/i][/center] [hr][hr] [center][i][h2][color=ed1c24]Personality[/color][/h2][/i][/center] [center][i][b][color=39b54a]|Positive Quality|[/color] [color=ed1c24]|Negative Quality|[/color] [color=39b54a]|Positive Quality|[/color] [color=ed1c24]|Negative Quality|[/color] [color=39b54a]|Positive Quality|[/color] [color=ed1c24]|Negative Quality|[/color][/b][/i][/center] [center]Description of Characters Basic Personality[/center] [hr] [center][i][h2][color=ed1c24]History[/color][/h2][/i][/center] [center]Be mindful if you are a human then you will need to be estranged from your family. They know this prior to sending the invitations. Brief Description of life before the invitation and why you decided to go to the party. If you choose Vampire then you can do a brief description of how you came to be, your goals with living this way, ect.[/center] [hr] [center][i][h3][color=ed1c24]Outfit for the Party[/color][/h3][/i][/center] [center]Brief Description or photo of your outfit and mask. Ballroom attire. Cinderella downed up for her [s]doom[/s] party.[/center] [hr][hr] [center][i][h2][color=ed1c24]Other:[/color][/h2][/i][/center] [center]Anything else important you want to add.[/center] [hr][hr] [/hider] [hider=Coded Character Sheet] [noparse][hr][hr] [center][i][h2][color=ed1c24]Name of Character[/color][/h2][/i][/center] [center][b][color=ed1c24]Nickname[/color][/b][/center] [center]Photo of Character with Brief Description underneath[/center] [center][i][h3][color=ed1c24]|Age|Race(Human or Vampire)|Gender|[/color][/h3][/i][/center] [hr][hr] [center][i][h2][color=ed1c24]Personality[/color][/h2][/i][/center] [center][i][b][color=39b54a]|Positive Quality|[/color] [color=ed1c24]|Negative Quality|[/color] [color=39b54a]|Positive Quality|[/color] [color=ed1c24]|Negative Quality|[/color] [color=39b54a]|Positive Quality|[/color] [color=ed1c24]|Negative Quality|[/color][/b][/i][/center] [center]Description of Characters Basic Personality[/center] [hr] [center][i][h2][color=ed1c24]History[/color][/h2][/i][/center] [center]Be mindful if you are a human then you will need to be estranged from your family. They know this prior to sending the invitations. Brief Description of life before the invitation and why you decided to go to the party. If you choose Vampire then you can do a brief description of how you came to be, your goals with living this way, ect.[/center] [hr] [center][i][h3][color=ed1c24]Outfit for the Party[/color][/h3][/i][/center] [center]Brief Description or photo of your outfit and mask. Ballroom attire. Cinderella downed up for her [s]doom[/s] party.[/center] [hr][hr] [center][i][h2][color=ed1c24]Other:[/color][/h2][/i][/center] [center]Anything else important you want to add.[/center] [hr][hr][/noparse] [/hider]