Magik Ther Was

[Kissshot]

"It's not that hard. To just let go, and see the world for what it really is. It's a mean, hard thing that takes all the colors of the spectrum and blurs them into a fine-grey ambiguity. Less poetically, it pushes us toward morals; toward ethics. The choices we make decide our place in the world, in the cosmos. And whether we like it or not, a time for choices is coming."

Introduction

The world is vast and growing and full of life. People go to college, people go to work, people go on dates. People live their lives. But they do so never knowing, never understanding a piece of our Earth. A beautiful, abstract piece that you can't see in the air or in space or in the ground.

It's magic. It's magic and it tastes like everything that's been missing in your life. Magicians, they're called; the small fraction of the population that can manipulate this glorious, unknown force. Normal people can't touch magic. Not because they weren't chosen, or because they don't have enough of the arcane in their genes; everyone has the potential for magic. This inherent ability, however, needs to be released somehow; channeled. Withdrawn. Extracted. Pulled out.

Needless to say, more than three quarters of the Earth's population is unable to use its most precious of gifts. This same portion is mostly unaware that something such as it even exists.

The rest, the Magicians-- they've mostly blended into society. Some explore magic and see how far they can take it, or what it can do. Some take it competitively and manipulate the economy, or stocks, or battle behind-the-scenes during elections. Some live life normally, and use magic for their everyday hassles. Others yet try to spread magic and convert regular people into Magicians, to help grow the ranks. In the end, they themselves are a part of the Earth's normality; they live in whatever roles they've placed themselves in, questioning God and marrying and dying off like anyone else.

In the end, magic doesn't bring much to most but an added excitement. And yet, those without it are clearly missing something. Something essential.

Premise

The world is in conflict with itself. Lands are disappearing and magic is being rewritten. Strange, incomprehensible prophecies are presenting themselves to us as carvings in sand, rearranged sentences in letters, or disappearing graffiti warnings. Rumors have circulated that all but the magical would laugh at; rumors of animals seeking sanctuary from invisible forces, or of men suddenly floating away in their sleep.

You, the Magicians (mostly), have to do something about this. No one recognizes this looming threat, or accepts that anything bad is happening. You must transcend beyond the natural boundaries of magic as you attempt to save it. There will be other Magicians in opposition to you, and a great many riddles and lorebeasts to slay. Dimensions to explore. Love to be had. Understanding to be found.

We Magicians know so little; let's explore and learn about ourselves, magic, and the world. And maybe save it along the way.

[Kissshot]

Bump

[Blackbeard]

Interesting concept. I'll show my interest but I won't fully commit for the time being.

[Kissshot]

Great to hear :)

[Fox of Spades]

Hello :D! This is such a lovely RP idea, and your premise just pulled me in.

I love the idea and the setting and the thought of exploring strange dimensions. I'll throw in my tentative interest, but I'm a tad swamped with schoolwork at the moment so I can't commit, but if things get less hectic then you have my interest!

Also, by any chance, did you go by Tytus on the oldguild?

[GreenGoat]

I wish to express interest in this.

[Kissshot]

Sounds sweet. And yup, that's me! Surprised you could tell just from the post!

That's great Green. Hopefully we get more interest and I can start an OOC

[Fox of Spades]

Tytusssss! Welcome back :D and haha this is Fox from Genesis and Lies of the Thrones, if ya don't remember.

[Kissshot]

I remember, you were one of my best RPG buds! Just surprised you recognized my writing :p
PM me sometime!

[TaliPaendrag]

I would be interested in joining this. :D

[MisterGrey]

Interested.

[Necroes]

I'm interested, but conditionally.

I want to be the muggle in the group. No magic, just grit and experience in ass-kickery.

[Kissshot]

I'm totally open to that, as long as you can make it work!

I'll most likely get an OOC up tonight for you guys, probably after dinner.

[Kissshot]

The OOC in all of its rough-draft-gloriousness!

It'll get an overhaul eventually, to be prettier and more in-depth, and I hope to add an entire section on the magical side of things to help you guys get started (in case my "just be creative" approach is too loose for some. I know I usually need parameters to help me. :p )
Maybe once it gets started I can add a lore-based section too.

[Traitor]

This sounds rather beautiful. Doesn't happen often that reading the rundown already gives me a ton of inspiration for a possible character. Now, I don't have a 'reputation' around here due to being new to the site, so if that blocks me from participating - advanced section and such - I understand and shall disappear into nothingness, no hard feelings. However if this poses less of a problem for you I'd gladly write up a CS for you to pass judgement on.

[Kissshot]

Ah, that's actually really inspiring to hear! And no worries, no bias here; we'd love to have you join if you're interested. I'm sure you're more than capable.

I recently posted the OOC, so feel free to drift over there whenever!

[Razbat]

I will post a CS if you like. This sounds pretty cool.

[Kissshot]

Sure thing, post it whenever you like/are able