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As someone else mentioned, the site seems to be in a bit of a lull - slow. I've been here more than 10 years and slow times like this are pretty far and few between.
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As someone else mentioned, the site seems to be in a bit of a lull - slow. I've been here more than 10 years and slow times like this are pretty far and few between.
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~Gay, polyamorous, I have a partner, and been playing games since I was 2 years old!~
"Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead."-Oscar Wilde
Sir Aldric Vale – Wielder of Clarent, the Peacebringer Blade The acting Guildmaster of the Order of the Lake. Once a decorated hero under a corporate guild, Aldric turned his back on the profiteering system after witnessing what it cost in lives and truth. His sword, Clarent — said to be the twin of Excalibur — embodies redemption and restraint. Aldric believes a true hero’s worth is measured not in victory, but in the courage to stand against corruption.
Mara Hensley – Wielder of the Spear of Nemain A former professional athlete and now the guild’s assessment overseer, Mara’s calm, commanding presence makes her the first and most intimidating judge of new recruits. Her spear vibrates with the spirit of Nemain, a Celtic battle goddess — it senses deceit and weakness of will. Mara’s approval is rare, but when given, it carries genuine pride.
Dr. Theo Brandt – Rumored to have once wielded Prometheus’ Flame The benefactor’s chief researcher and liaison to the guild. Always impeccably polite, always watching. He never reveals whether he’s Awakened — though whispers say he once held a weapon tied to the stolen fire of Prometheus. These days, he devotes himself to cataloging Awakening patterns for “philosophical research”… though his smile never quite reaches his eyes.
Gareth “Gearbox” Linnet – Wielder of the Hammer of Goibniu Head of the Support Division, medic, mechanic, and the guild’s beating heart. Gareth can fix just about anything — machinery, bone fractures, morale. His mythic hammer sparks with divine craftsmanship, capable of repairing metal or mending wounds alike. You’ll always find him with a grin, a wrench, and at least two cups of cold coffee nearby.
Selene Arora – Wielder of the Mirror of Nārāyaṇa Leader of the Public Relations Division and one of the most composed people in the Order. Once a journalist, now the face that helps the public trust the Awakened. Her enchanted mirror reflects truth and deception alike — both literal and metaphorical. Selene believes in transparency and grace under pressure, though she’s known to strike fear into liars with a single glance.
Isolde Crane (Expert) – Wielder of Durandal Known across the guild as The Silver Warden, Isolde is one of the last veterans of the chaotic first months following the Awakening. She is stoic, unshakable, and fiercely loyal to the ideals of the Order. Her sword, Durandal — the paladin’s blade that never dulls — shines with divine steadiness, reflecting her faith in humanity even when she doubts herself.
Ronan Keel (Adept) – Wielder of Caladbolg A frontline fighter with a temper as sharp as his sword, Ronan is the embodiment of brute honesty. He speaks bluntly, fights fiercely, and cares deeply — though he’d rather be seen angry than kind. His weapon, Caladbolg, is a blade said to cleave hills; it grows stronger when he fights for others and weaker when driven by rage.
Nadiya Noor (Expert) – Wielder of the Veil of Scheherazade Once a street vigilante, now a hero and strategist within the Order’s PR division. Nadiya’s weapon — a silken veil of illusions — weaves stories into reality, turning words into shifting truth. Elegant and razor-sharp in her composure, she teaches younger heroes how to master both their image and their heart.
Elias Tran – Wielder of Hrunting, the Flawed Blade A kind but anxious recruit whose Awakening left his neighborhood scorched and trembling. His weapon, Hrunting, was once Beowulf’s blade — renowned, yet infamous for failing when it mattered most. Elias took it as a sign: even the greatest heroes stumble. He fights to prove that failure doesn’t end a story — it’s where one truly begins.
Kira Voss – Wielder of the Twin Blades of Bellona A confident, sharp-tongued duelist whose energy fills every room. Kira treats the guild like a proving ground — she fights to be the best, though no one’s sure who she’s trying to prove herself to. Her twin blades, forged in the name of the Roman goddess of war, grow faster and deadlier with each strike, feeding on her relentless drive.
Sarah Oaks - Wielder of the Unknown A quiet, unassuming recruit with an unshakable composure. She claims her weapon is “too dangerous to draw,” saying it reacts violently to conflict and that she fears harming others with it. Instead, she relies on her enhanced strength, speed, and an almost miraculous ability to recover from injuries. She fights barehanded, using a hybrid of martial arts and instinctive motion — elegant, efficient, and oddly precise.
Juniper “June” Mallory – Wielder of the Tonberry Lantern (Inverted) A compassionate healer whose lantern burns with cold, silver light. Where the original Tonberry’s lamp heralded doom, June’s reveals the pain others hide, allowing her to heal wounds that have long scarred. She is patient, gentle, and selfless to a fault — but haunted by the one life she couldn’t save before her Awakening.
Rashad Edden – Wielder of the Chain of Andvari Once a rising star at a corporate guild’s marketing division, Rashad saw firsthand the rot beneath their hero façades. His weapon, a chain of runes named after the cursed hoard of Andvari, binds magic, greed, and deception alike. Practical, sarcastic, and tech-minded, Rashad uses his power to restrain rather than destroy.
Mr. Avery Finch – The benefactor of the Order of the Lake. Rarely seen, but his presence touches everything the guild does. Charismatic and eccentric, Finch seems equal parts idealist and schemer. Rumors claim he’s seen the vision at the lake himself — though no one knows whether as a chosen hero, or merely a man desperate to be one.
Captain Jonah Redd – Wielder of the Spear of Achilles (Prototype) A government liaison assigned to monitor the Order. Polite but calculating, he’s both ally and threat. His weapon is an artificial replica reverse-engineered from mythic residue — powerful but hollow, a symbol of humanity’s attempt to control what it does not understand.
“Echo” – Wielder of the Sword of Damocles A rogue hero who drifts between guilds, ally one day and ghost the next. Their spectral sword manifests only in moments of mortal danger, hanging invisibly above its wielder like a warning. To some, Echo is a myth. To others, a reminder that every hero’s glory carries its own peril.
Sir Aldric Vale “They say his sword used to be Excalibur’s twin. Clarent, the blade of peace. Heard it was the sword that betrayed Arthur — and Aldric’s trying to redeem it.” “He turned down a government contract worth millions just to keep the Order independent. Some call it noble. Others call it stupid.”
Mara Hensley “You ever notice how her spear hums before a fight? That’s Nemain — the spirit inside. It can smell fear and lies, or so they say.” “She failed one recruit years ago. The kid died on their first mission. That’s why she’s so damn hard on us.”
Dr. Theo Brandt “The benefactor’s pet scientist? He’s polite, but there’s something off about him. I saw his hand glow once — just for a second.” “Some think he’s researching how to create Awakenings. Others think he’s trying to stop them. Maybe both.”
Gareth ‘Gearbox’ Linnet “Guy can fix anything. Weapons, bones, your bad day. There’s this rumor that when his hammer sparks, it heals your spirit too — like, literally.” “He jokes a lot, but once, someone mentioned a failed mission. He went quiet for the rest of the week.”
Isolde Crane (The Silver Warden) “You can still see the burn marks on her armor from the first Awakening riots. She’s been here since the beginning.” “Her sword Durandal’s said to contain words etched into the metal — stories of heroes long gone. She reads them before every mission, as if reminding herself why she fights.”
Ronan Keel “They say Caladbolg grows weaker the angrier he gets. I’ve seen it — sword goes dull like it’s ashamed of him.” “Once, he got so mad in training, he cracked the floor — then fell to his knees apologizing to the blade. Nobody laughed.”
Nadiya Noor “She can make you believe anything with that voice. Heard her weapon literally turns lies into illusions.” “If she tells you a story, pay attention. Every one of them’s a warning, even when it sounds like a fairy tale.”
Mr. Avery Finch “He’s the money behind everything, right? Some say he’s just a rich dreamer. Others say he’s seen the lake himself.” “Once, during a toast, he said ‘The woman smiled at me, but she didn’t hand me a weapon.’ Nobody knew what to say after that.”
Captain Jonah Redd “Government watchdog. Pretends to be friendly, but you can feel the leash every time he’s in the room.” “That spear of his isn’t an Awakening — it’s tech. Shiny, strong, and soulless.”
Echo “They show up when things get bad. Then vanish again. No one knows what side they’re on.” “Someone once said the Sword of Damocles doesn’t belong to them — it follows them. Like it’s waiting for their mistake.”
Just a small update - I plan on doing some more work tomorrow. Namely the NPCs. If anyone wants more information, now would be the time to ask! Otherwise after posting NPCs, I think we'll be set to start. ^.^ Hope everyone is still excited!~
@Taka - Noted and I am sending you positive vibes. <3 I have to deal with some more personal things myself (going through a divorce), but don't mistake that for a lack of interest! I'm still excited to get this started~
All right, I think we're just waiting on Taka right now. Hope everyone had a good weekend! Mine was a little stressful (or maybe a lot), but I'm still here! ^^
Sorry everyone for disappearing - I hurt my back, but I promise that I've not gone for good or been ignoring anyone. I hope by this weekend I'll be able to sit down and read things over.
@medalliah - Well, the vision was to play superheroes... but it doesn't need to be rainbows and unicorns. Look at Sato - they are heroic deep down, but very disillusioned, so it brings a lot of depth to their character. Ultimately though, we're going to be having villains to fight and in the end, I want the character to be working together - not betraying or abandoning one another, if that makes sense.
If you can at least attest to their loyalty and not backstabbing the group (moments of weakness are fine), then I'm willing to try antiheroes. Same goes for you, @ERode. I plan on having plenty of drama and I don't really (personally) want the main characters fighting each other.
[center]~Gay, polyamorous, I have a partner, and been playing games since I was 2 years old!~
[i]"Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead."[/i] [b]-Oscar Wilde[/b][/center]
<div style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><div class="bb-center">~Gay, polyamorous, I have a partner, and been playing games since I was 2 years old!~<br><br><span class="bb-i">"Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead."</span> <span class="bb-b">-Oscar Wilde</span></div></div>