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Good mornight to you :D! The Midnight Train has been chugging along for almost a year now, but recently we lost a couple of players and are looking for a few new ones to liven things up and fill the void. The first two chapters of the roleplay have been lost during the guildfall but if you're interested then I can bring you up to speed and summarize the events. However, while knowledge of past chapters would be helpful, it will not be necessary. We are currently nearing the end of the fourth chapter, and are looking for 1-2 people to hop in when the fifth chapter begins.

We'll get to the interesting part soon enough, but for now here is what I will be expecting from interested RPers.

+ I expect a minimum of three good paragraphs.

+ We are looking for communicative players who do not shy away from OOC discussion or chatter. Communication keeps a RP alive, so if you'd rather not toss in your own ideas or help us out with plans then this is NOT the RP for you.

+ We have something called the three day rule, and we take this very seriously. If you wish to join us, you must be capable of posting at least once ever three days [Example: If I post on the first of September, I will post again on the 4th and you better have a post up by then.]

+We also have something called the warning system. If you miss a cycle without telling us on the OOC, you will get a warning and if you get three of these warnings, you will be booted out of the RP. We value consistency and dedication, so if you'll be busy or away for some time please tell us in advance.

Andddd now to the interesting part ^^!

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Have you heard the rumors about the midnight train?

You haven't? That's a pity, why don't you take a seat then, friend? I'll tell you all about the midnight train to Nowhere.

People say that once a year on New Year's eve an odd train of fleeting stars and neon lights rolls into the station. They say that if you see the midnight train, you'll find whatever you're wishing for inside it. All you have to do is believe, toss logic to the wind, and hop aboard. It sounds simple enough, appealing as well, but just not believable, don't you agree? They say the train is full of quirky passengers that aren't even human. I've heard of rabbits with rifles, mermaids with voices as heavenly as harps, and of mice who sing and ask for spare change. It almost sounds like a wonderland made by some bored kid, eh? I don't really believe it, but I won't judge you if you do. Still, the thought of getting what you wish for without losing so much as a penny is just great, right kid?

They say that people are lured into the train by what they wish for the most and that those who do get on the midnight train are whisked away to a world unlike our own, to a place called Nowhere. They say that in Nowhere the buildings stretch infinitely towards the construction paper night. They say Nowhere is supposed to be some magical place. A place where trains zip through the sky at the speed of light. They say the trains in Nowhere are so fast that each time one goes by, lightning flashes through the sky.

It's an interesting rumor, I'll have to admit that, but the existence of a place called Nowhere...it's rather silly, kid.

Despite how weird it is, I'll have to give it credit. That rumor has been spreading like wildfire for the past three years, and it gets worse when New Year is just around the corner. From time to time people have claimed to have seen the strange train, but I'm not sure I believe them. The local comedian who lives down the street said that last year he went to the station at midnight with his girlfriend. He's usually telling tall tales to get attention, but when he told us his story he actually looked afraid and a part of me just wanted to believe him. The logical side told me it was just some sort of hoax though and well, you know what they say, right? To see is to believe.

He told us that the train had arrived at exactly midnight and that it was different from all the other trains. He said he saw a rabbit inside, and that it was using a laptop of sorts, in fact he said he caught a glimpse of the passengers and that none of them were normal. We asked him for proof, like a photo or something but he said he was too scared to think straight and that he immediately grabbed his girlfriend by the hand and ran out without so much as looking back. I wonder if such an unbelievable tale can be true. I called him a liar and he got all flustered, in fact he started sputtering challenges and I couldn't stop myself from smirking. The idiot turned an even darker shade of red and I forgot what happened next but he dared me to see it for myself, on New Year's eve.

I don't have time for silly shenanigans, I've got a job after all and a family to look after. What's that kid? You're gonna check it out for me and take a picture? Eh, don't get your hopes too high, I doubt you'll see anything special. Fine, fine, if you insist. Just take care of yourself, okay? It can be dangerous out at night so bring a friend or two. Oh yeah, don't forget, send my regards to the midnight train that leads to Nowhere.
I will be picking 1-2 people. This will not be first come first serve, and people will be judged by their character sheets. The more unique your character, the higher the chance of you being accepted :) though by unique I mean different from the main cast. I do not want Mary Sues or Gary Sues. Just give me something different :D! If you have any questions or concerns, toss them at me and I'll be happy to help (^w^)/
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I'm definitely interested, but how different is "different"?
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Thanks for the interest :D

By different, I mean I don't want the characters to overlap too much. Example, if we already have a snarky doctor then I don't want another. I hope this answered your question :D and sorry if there are typos, I'm currently on my phone.
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Yes, answered perfectly :)

So do I PM you a CS or post in the OOC?
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You can do either :D though if you PM me, you might want to mention you did so here, since it's kind of hard to keep track of PMs with just the number thing. Also, Night? Were you the one who played Van in Embers or are you another Night?
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I love the idea of this RP! Absolutely interested in this.
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Thanks for the interest :D!

If you have any questions, just toss them at me, I'll be happy to help ^^! If not, then feel free to send in a sheet :D
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Awesome! Skimming through the RP, my only question is where do I begin? I'm a it overwhelmed yet very excited.
Other than that, I'll try to get a CS in soon. :D
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^^ Accepted characters will start out as captives of the witch.

We'll say that you guys got lost in the station upon arrival, so instead of spending the previous three weeks with the queen and the other humans, you will have spent it with a few of Aven's dragon riders. The dragon riders were captured by witches and will be rescued in this chapter's conclusion, so all accepted humans will be rescued and afterwards will rejoin the rest of the Lost Souls :D

Also I'll get up a brief summary on what has happened here, soon-ish. ^^ Hopefully it'll be helpful.
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Ah, thank you! :D
The CS should be up in 30 minutes or so. If not, I'm either dead, kidnapped by racoon-bears, or asleep.
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Wow, you're fast ^^ and hope you don't mind, but I'll be waiting for Night to send in his CS and if other people show interest, we'll be waiting a bit more. After everyone who has shown interest has submitted a CS, my co-gm's and I will pick 1-2 people and I'll PM you guys.

The current chapter probably won't end until mid or late July, but after that the new people will be able to hop in. I made the int. check a bit early just so it'd be easier to iron out kinks if anything needed editing. Hope you guys understand :)!
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Summary of Past Events






Chapters 2 through 4 can be found on the IC :D
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I was Max in Embers but yeah, that's me :) I'll get reading too.
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Nice to see you again Night :D!

Anddd *raises banner* we're still looking for people, join us, we have cake xD

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Woops. .-. I blame raccoon-bears and busy days for the late CS. Sorry! I'll try to have it up soon.

*steals cake* It's a liiiieeee
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D8< The cake is never a lie!

And there's no rush ^^ just take your time.
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I have been interested in this rp even when the old site was up, but it was full at the time, so I'm extremely happy that there's an opening. I do have a question: Do we just post our characters in this thread or do we PM it to you?
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Thanks for the interest Tundra :D!

Either is fine, though if you shoot me a PM, you might want to give me a heads up here so I don't miss it ^^
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Oh and guys if you could send me the sheets before July 10 or so, that'd be great :D! That way we can have time to iron out the kinks before my co-gms and I start voting.
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There is so much time? Neat~
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