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What’s your go-to quarantine hobby?

When not procrastinating on assignments, usually writing. That or playing Bioshock 2.

Main Character Wars! (Fantasy isekai RP with a twist!)

@RoflsMazoy

Sad to hear that :( maybe stick around a bit, see if somebody else's character doesn't inspire you? But yeah, good luck on whatever else you'll be doing from here on out.

I'll probably stick around to see what other's come up with, just to get an idea of the character type's that will be in this, but I still don't feel all that sure about putting my sheet into as of now. Something about the CS I've made just feels off to me.

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From the sound of things it seems like the story revolves more about a power struggle in hell, not so much earth. Though I can of course be mistaken.

@Cleverbird

True, most of it probably will be in hell, though this bit here does not rule out the possibility of going to Earth for some extended period of time.

In this roleplay, you will play as one of the 72 demons named in the Lesser Key of Solomon (for reasons I will explain later), who is left to their own devices in the anarchy following the inexplicable disappearance of Satan from his throne in Hell. Most of your fellow demons have reacted to his absence by instigating a power struggle the likes of which unseen since the original War in Heaven. It is up to you to either quell this anarchy until the rightful Prince of Hell's return, seek him out to solve the mystery of his disappearance, or attempt to seize the throne for yourself. Complicating the matter is the current state of Earth, which in a too-near future is on the brink of ecological and societal collapse; ripe pickings for a demon powerful enough to take control of mankind for their own ends.

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Where exactly does the cyberpunk come into play though?

@Cleverbird

I personally assume on Earth. Like a UAC type situation, only with us as the aggressive force and minus any Doom Slayers. Unless there's like, hell tech or something.

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@Dead Cruiser
Right, so here's my WIP for Gusion. Took some inspiration from Supernatural for the telekinesis.

Gusion WIP

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Titles: Grand Duke | Reconciler

Appearance: Standing over nine feet tall, and clad in voluminous dirt-stained robes with a dog-like head whose eyes burn with an ancient flame, Gusion's true form is a horrific blend of man and beast. A lanky thing reeking of chaos, sulfur, and rotting meat who paradoxically advocates for the stagnant monotony of logic and reason above all else.

In other words, a walking contradiction of the body and mind, like many of his kind.

Powers

Divination Like many demons, Gusion is capable of looking into the past or the future, in addition to distant places. Being able to, quote, "Tell all past, present and future things, showing the meaning of all questions that are asked of him." When he does so, either of his own volition or on the command of a summoner, his eyes emit a luminous golden glow. One that is reminiscent of the glory he once possessed whilst walking Heaven's gilded halls.

Reconciliation: Gusion can cause rivals and those who hate each other to reconcile by placing them into a temporary state of emotionlessness, thus bringing them both honor and dignity by ending their foolish reliance on instincts over thought. This was an ability that the Morningstar used to great effect while he still sat on the throne, by having Gusion and other demons with this trait police Hell, keeping hordes of lesser demons in check. Granted this power, for all its might, is not foolproof. It does not work on other Dukes, Marquis, Kings, etc. Or any of his unfallen brethren. As a matter of fact this power seems to be of use solely on lesser beings such as the demons who comprise the legions of Hell, or the fleshy humans that swarm across the surface of the Earth.

==Telekinesis==

While In Hell

Basic Telekinesis

While in Hell, Gusion still has access to a great deal of the telekinetic power he once possessed as a member of the heavenly host, although it is greatly limited by the nature of his fallen brethren. Specifically the fact that they are spirits. Without organs or bones of any kind, unless they wish it of course, more concentrated and devastating forms of damage are pretty much impossible to inflict. This limits what he can do with his telekinetic powers while in Hell to offensive and defensive uses such as grabbing, pulling, lifting, knocking down a target from a distance, making them glide along the floor as they stand (usually towards himself so they can be physically attacked or restrained), pinning targets to walls and leaving them suspended or sending them flying through the air with great force.

While On Earth

Advanced Telekinesis

Should Gusion ever set foot on Earth, provided he is not bound to the will of a summoner, he could theoretically exert more extreme and precise amounts of force on targets that cannot normally be perceived (such as organs) and could even defy extreme forces already exerted on a target (such as the force propelling a bullet). Gusion might be able to generate more force that which he exerts while in Hell as well, simply because he is faced with material beings rather than immaterial ones. The exact amount depends, but it could be enough to suspend the movements of human targets, immobilizing them, or even controlling their motor skills to a certain extent. He may also be capable of torturing mortal targets by inflicting severe internal damage, usually by crushing organs or breaking bones. He could even possess the ability to target specific parts of the body, such as the spine, which would let him restrict the air and blood flow of a victim, or even break their neck.

Personality: Gusion is, strangely, a strong proponent of order and stability, though not in the same way most beings imagine it. Where most would strive to find a healthy balance between order and chaos, Gusion would find only order. Only the overbearing stagnancy of routine. It is this worldview, this unyielding desire for a cosmos in which everything has its proper place in the vast machine that is existence, that drives him in his rebellion. It is also this unfeeling way of existing that has the greatest influence on his interactions with his fallen brethren. When it comes to his dealings with other demons, he is respectful of most, unless they should try to destabilize the leadership of hell or support chaos in general. Then he will view them with the utmost disdain, even if he does not outwardly show it. In regards to his views on humanity, Gusion sees them as naught more than writhing maggots, a destructive plague upon creation, and a waste of essence in general. While there was a time when he thought they could be so much more as a species, he has since given up that hope. Their self-destructive actions and ceaseless infighting over the thousands of years they've been alive has cemented the need for their species total annihilation firmly within his mind.

Allegiance: The Morningstar. While his loyalties ultimately lie with the force of order, Gusion recognizes the fact that Lucifer was the only being in existence to actually bring chaos to heel. At least before his sudden disappearance anyway. His leadership, while cruel and downright tyrannical, was effective. And at the end of the day, no matter the scheme or demon behind it, all were subservient to his will and his will alone.

Legions: Gusion, as a Grand Duke of Hell, has governance over forty legions of monstrous two-headed baboon-like demons-each no taller than your average man-with scaled bodies, clawed feet, whip-like arms, and spiked tails.

Main Character Wars! (Fantasy isekai RP with a twist!)

Hmm. I'm going to withdraw for the time being, as while the sheet I have is almost finished, I just don't feel like the character concept I'm going with fits very well.

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Alright so here's a temp CS for y'all to start running ideas by me. To be clear THIS IS NOT THE FULL CS, that will come with the OOC, where I have more background information laid out.

Temp CS

Name: Claim your demon
Appearance: Link an image or describe your demonic form. If you have a human host, describe that too.
Powers: Angels were once imbued with the power of creation by GOD. What power do you hold now, twisted by your millennia of imprisonment in Hell?
Personality: Demons are inhuman creatures, each one older than the Earth itself. Take that into consideration as you describe your character and attitudes.
Allegiance: Who do you claim loyalty to? The Morningstar? One of his usurpers? Or to none but yourself?
Legions: What demonic legions do you command? Describe them here.

Again, the real CS will have more going on, but this is enough to get you started.

@Dead Cruiser

Question about the powers. Are we going with the Ars Goetia descriptions of them, or more demonic physiology type abilities?

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@Lmpkio Again, to start with I would pick one or the other. I honestly think having more lower-ranked demons would be more interesting, as they are more akin to free actors in the infernal power struggle.

@Dark Light The best way I can put it is like this: you are an extremely powerful agent in an ongoing power struggle. You may have significant resources, clout, manpower, personal strength, or sheer cunning. It is up to you how you wish to put this power to use in this ongoing crisis unfolding in Hell. However, every action will have consequences, very likely felt by the other players. Does that help at all?

@Dead Cruiser

It's basically Game of Thrones, in Hell, and with no shit writing near the end.

Hopefully.

The Curse of Strahd Von Zarovich

@ZAVAZggg@webboysurf@TyrannosaursRex@LadyAnnaLee@Exit@Smike

I'm very sorry for the radio silence on this since closing applications. Had an assortment of things keeping me relatively MIA from the forums for a while, and some of it is my own personal response to external factors, so I take responsibility for the lack of communication

Due to both my own mishandling of time and external factors, I have to make the decision to not move forward with this RP, and I do really hope you all understand. When things have calmed down on my end, I'd love to give this a true try, and I'd love to see all of you back if/when I get the chance.

I'm sorry if this upsets anyone, that was never my intention, and I apologize for the long silence.

@ReedeThe23rd

While it is a shame, I understand completely. Should this start up again, however, know that Faelyn and Xor'lath will be there.

The Curse of Strahd Von Zarovich

@ReedeThe23rd
I was just wondering if this was going to start any time soon? I understand it hasn't been that long, and that everyone's lives are messed up because of the virus, but still. Feels like this might not be going anywhere any time soon.