Estylwen

Academy 218 - Superhuman School (Always open)

Good call, GMs. This is sweet~! Advanced is my favourite. ^^

Academy 218 - Superhuman School (Always open)

Aislin woke to darkness. The window outside showed a canopy of stars; dawn had yet to rise. Grogginess left her body faster than she would have liked. It was always the same story in an unfamiliar place. Once she was up, she was up even if it was an ungodly hour of night. Maybe she could catch some extra Z's at lunch. Or be the first kid to fall asleep in class.

Her phone showed the time, and she cocked an eyebrow at the 5am glowing back. Early, but not too early. Aislin looked over at her roommate, who was surprisingly still bathing in moonlight. She'll have to tell me more about this fascinating power of hers later. Her pale luminescence almost reminded Aislin of a natural flashlight, it made it much easier to navigate from her bed to the bathroom. 

"Good morning, Alex."She grinned as she stepped in the bathroom, rinsing the sleep from her eyes. It was the first day of classes at the Academy, and she still wasn't sure of her schedule. Not that she was worried, the teachers were getting paid to help students get to their classes today. 

Exiting the bathroom, Aislin passed by the metal clock sitting in her half-unpacked luggage. It hit her like an itch, and she almost unknowingly started searching around for a lighter. She rationalized that waking up early was not an excuse or invitation, it was a temptation she simply could not resist. One small wake and bake before the world stopped snoring sounded too good, and Aislin found herself popping open the dorm window. Curiously, Aislin looked over at the entranced Alex, figuring she wouldn't mind. She took out something that looked like a cigarette, filled it, and toked a single hoot. Just one. It was just the right amount to get her in a good place before she had to face the day.

Every sweet tooth needs just a little hit.~ Aislin sung in her head, quoting her favourite singer as she closed the window. After spraying herself down with perfume, Aislin sat idly on the couch, spacing out at a blank TV screen. The darkness of the room started to shimmer, casting strange little patterns in the shadows. She amused herself with this until light started filling the room. The first rays of dawn broke out into the sky, and Aislin moved to sit by the window to watch the sunrise. The bands of yellow-orange and pink-bellied cotton clouds always seemed hand-painted to Aislin, every morning it was a different kind of picturesque. 

Under the light shining through the window Aislin leaned up against the wall and assumed the half-lotus, resting her hands in her lap. Drawing in a slow breath, she closed her eyes and emptied herself as best she could. She meditated for what felt like thirty minutes, very satisfied with how consistently silent her mind could be. It was the key in finding harmony with her power, and something she strived at continuously.

The 7am police alarm for the Dorms found Aislin naked in the shower. The sudden noise made her slip, landing on her ass. It scared the shit out of her, almost literally. It didn't sound like a wake-up call at all, more like a warning for nuclear bombs or something. She stood again, feeling the bruise forming already. Boy, she could be retarded. So could this school. 

"Alex, you up yet?" Aislin asked as she stepped out the bathroom, hair freshly blow-dried. Having thought ahead and brought fresh clothes in with her, she decided to dress a little less for the warm weather. Her tee was loose fitting and wide-necked, decorated in graphical patterns and splashes of gold ink. A flowy white skirt ended at the middle of her thigh (short shorts were worn underneath as a precaution), and she planned on wearing simple flipflops later. 

She grabbed herself a glass of water, watching Alex. "I'm almost ready to go. I could get us an early table at the cafeteria, if you'd like. I wonder what they'll have for breakfast. If we're lucky, maybe hash browns and egg McMuffin things. They're my favorite, I can't resist 'em."

Downing the rest of the water, Aislin rinsed out the cup and placed it on the side to dry. After eating at the cafeteria she would come back for her school stuff. For now, the priority was food. Hand on the door, she slipped on her flip flops. "It's up to you, Alex. See ya down there."

It didn't take long to reach the cafeteria doors. The moment she entered all the sights and smells filled her sensory. Fresh pancakes, poured syrup, waffles and sausages and bacon! it was all so enticing. I think my mouth went into over-drool. The tables were fuller than she expected, but that one ass thankfully wasn't present yet. She hadn't seen him since the mischief of tying his shoes last night, her curiosity tried to guess how hard the fall was. 

She tried her luck at a custom order, and walked away with a beautiful plate full of hash browns, crispy bacon and hot eggy McMuffins. Remembering to find a seat for Alex too, Aislin scanned the cafeteria for the most ideal table to sit at. Deborah sat near a certain table, eyes tearing apart their two occupants who coincidentally were both missing the same arm. She would talk to her later. There was another table she was drawn to, one with the huge lizard-man and two others. Yesterday she wanted nothing more than to prank him, but today... Today she was curious. 

"May I?" She said, sitting diagonally from the lizard-man. The two other students here were of interest to note too. One was a child with wings and sharp teeth, the remains of a fish on his plate. The other was a young lady with glasses, sitting in a wheelchair. 

She put down two glasses of juice, one for her and one for Alex (if she wished to join them.) "My name's Aislin, one of the new students. Did anyone see the sunrise this morning? It looks superb with a jungle foreground, and that's coming from someone who lives in winter for eight months of the year." She chuckled, dipping a bit of hash brown in ketchup. 

Academy 218 - Superhuman School (Always open)

InfernoBlaze said
"The beginning is the most important part of an insult..." -Allen

If we had like buttons, I'd be liking that so hard.

Generally interested

I'm not opposed to that either (that tecnically means less work), so if either of us find an extra person, the more the merrier. Oh god, I get reminders, but virtual stalkerism is definitely on a whole other level. I'm a lot more casual, I think. Roleplaying is a hobby, and if you don't get around to writing, then you simply don't get around it and the world moves on.

Well I will agree with you, the visual aesthetics of steam punk are definitely there. Steam, copper, iron... I'll defnintly have to research more into it, but I like trying a new kind of genre. It forces me to think outside the box, that's what this is all about. :p

With all my novel-length CSes, that wont be a problem. And that may not be necessarily true, authors write all their characters all the time, and there's still diversity and complexity. Hehe, I'm sure we'll be able create lots of different flaws and developments.

Nice post! I did notice the slice of life going on, it's such a good way to show contrast as the story progresses to darker and more intense themes. I agree with your vision, and I look forward to that first post.

I can work on some CSes, but I fear I may not be able to put too much in them yet, just from limited knowledge. Gosh, I really should watch that movie...

Academy 218 - Superhuman School (Always open)

Elementals: Void Assault

If you're curious, I have the interest thread up. Hopefully we'll get some submissions soon. EVA: Recruiting

Synchronize said
I've read through the recent ic posts and you can expect a post from me around monday!

Aw, thank you! I can't wait to read your post. =w=

GingerBoi123 said
I have posted! Glad to see this is still being kept alive. It was a good roleplay.

Oh sweet, that was fast.~ Hehe, I'm glad too.

Elementals: Void Assault (Recruiting)

The Story So Far:

The Vygorns have been there from the start. Ever since they saw the potential in the human race, they've been there, controlling everyone. Their only goal was simple. Total destruction of nature. They started their plan immediately by manipulating people. The destruction of nature began. Only slowly at first, with axes, shovels and pickaxes. But later at a much more worrying rate. 

Now cities were just huge human dwellings where everyone was squashed together, living in the shadows of the rich who needed nothing and never stepped out of their homes. Outside the cities, the land was a huge sea of trash. The planet was dotted with huge mining facilities and water pumps. There's nothing left. Or at least, almost nothing. 

In a place below the heaps of trash, there was a cave lit by huge glowing mushrooms, infinitely-burning fires, crystal clear streams... Nature's Haven. From that place Nature collected the last drops of its strength, only leaving enough to survive, and infused the youth with one of its base powers. That day, the Elementals were born!! 

However, the young Elementals overestimated their powers, and in a terrible turn of events almost all of them were brutally shellacked in a showdown with the aliens. A bare handful made it back to the Haven, only to find it dead and dry like the rest of the world. 

Helpless, they waited. Kyra's sent out the call again, blessing those who would listen. In Her great will to live, she has bestowed elemental gifts and given the dreams of Nature's Haven -- a lush place filled with power, as it was at it's prime, and now, weak and withered away. 

It's now or never, this is their last chance to save the world from the endless void. 

Will you listen to Kyra's summons? 

***

Hello! Thanks for taking the time to read this. EVA (Elementals: Void Assault) is looking for some new players to help continue the narrative we've built so far. If you're looking for rewarding player interaction, points of high action, and elemental superpowers, this is the roleplay for you.

My name is Estylwen, and I'm one of the Co-GMs for EVA. Our GM, Xzayler, is currently MIA and we've struggled to stay afloat for the past month. But with your help we'd like to change that and get this awesome story back on its feet again. We plan on regrouping at Nature's Haven, then marching on to one of the cities to train and attempt to survive.

I would ask, so we're all on the same page, that you take some time to read the IC to get a feel of what's going on. Oh, reading the OOC's beginning and the character sheets already in the deposit might also be a good idea too.

Please ignore the amount of posts, and (obviously) the thread is open and we're currently accepting character submissions. 

DO NOT POST YOUR SHEETS IN THE OOC. Please place them in the Character Deposit as sheets tend to add unnecessary clutter to the OOC. Reviews of your sheet will be posted in the OOC. 

Elementals: Void Assualt OOC

EVA Character Files

Obsidian

Hi Bunnita~!

We would love your submission, but I'm thinking again... Obsidian and its facilities are more Dmytra's idea/creative child. What if we started a new thread that took place after the destruction of Obsidian? (Cuz, let's face it, we would have eventually blown their corrupt asses up.) Letting lose some top-secret weapons in the world? Damn, we'd have so much action we wouldn't know what to do with it all. :p

If no one has qualms about using their sheets for a second arc, I'll make a new thread for us soon.

Elementals: Void Assault

I've added a Character Deposit for EVA. It's less for us and more for new submissions, but for everyone currently active here I'll be copying their sheet to the deposit (unless you want to, of course.)

EVA Character Files

EVA Character Files

Name: Cora Rishaw

Lively Farart

Age: 18

Element: Lively Ice
Cora can convert water in the air to ice with such precision, it's possible for her to animate the ice. Example: Emerging from a burst of ice, the Ice dragon looks fluid and lively as it swims through the air, snapping its jaws and blowing shards of ice. But its intelligence is artificial as Cora controls it like a puppet on strings. But it definitely looks more formidable. She usually sticks to only a few animations; it's easier to think creative when there's less going on. Using her power too much results in a ripe migraine. 

Appearance: Cora is way too skinny, you can count her ribs. Scavenging for food when there is none leads to malnourishment. Her skin has a constantly clammy, cold feel to it. She's pale, almost sickly so. Other than the dark circles under her eyes, her skin is smooth and unmarred. Her hair is a chocolate-brown, messy and layered short; it barely reaches the bottom of her neck. She parts it from the side, letting her feathered bangs sweep across her eyelashes. She typically wears a thick, black hoodie and mask scarf around her neck. Ripped jeans cover her legs, and she has tattered shoes on her feet. 

Personality: She's insecure, and will do backflips (literally) for warmth and comfort. Those who have done a kindness to her she never forgets. She seeks happiness in other people, and in what little nature there is left. Though occasionally she is ruled by high emotion, and easily upsets herself if 'it's not fair.' People have called her a 'survivor' of sorts, she is well at adapting to her situation. Smart with her tongue, Cora is a decisive girl that can talk her way out of plenty of things. 

History: Off and on throughout her childhood Cora had instances she couldn't explain. Like waking up to her window covered in frost on a summer day. Or breathing mist in a warm room. The cold never bothered her, so it struck her weird when people told her how cold she felt. But she brushed it off as nothing.

Cora and her boyfriend attended Kung Fu for three years before the dojo shut down due to bankruptcy. Occasionally they took advantage of their complex roof and sparred each other, just to keep sharp. But they practiced less and less when they started skipping dinner.

Ever since Cora lost her job being a house cleaner for one of the rich snobs of the city, she had to turn to scavenging and stealing to live. There were no other jobs to be found, and her boyfriend, Jesse, couldn't support them both with his miner's paycheck. For almost two years she's gone out every day, but old food from before is hardly good anymore, food stamps are hard to swipe, greeneries are guarded like the holy grail. Plus, other scavengers are merciless.

One evening she actually did manage to break into a greenery and sneek away with as many plants as she could carry before security even knew. Jesse came home that evening to their small flat spruced up with so much green, he was speechless. "...Cora, you know this is illegal." 

"I did it for love." She smiled, offering him a carrot. "We're not going hungry tonight."

Presently, only a few plants remain in their secret garden flat. Food and water run thin once more.

Feel for element: Cora considers herself the closest thing to an ice cube--cold, solid, icy. But in the right arms she loves that feeling of warmth, melting her slowly. It's that philosophy that nothing's permanent, it's a destructive beauty that disappears when you glance away.   

Enchanted item: 
--Twin daggers that act like elemental conduits. The inscribed blades have a coat of frost patterned across the metal. 

Guardian: Irys, ice spirit



Looks very similar to the picture above. Irys is made of crystalline ice that has a faint glow, she can change her size and bioluminescence easily, sometimes pulsating light to communicate. She hovers effortlessly with subtle movement similar to a jellyfish. She speaks telepathically only to Cora. And although Irys has no combat skills, her sixth sense allows her to feel the location and emotions of living beings in a 20ish foot radius.