PandaBrady

Hellsingers: Solomon's Miasma (Demon Slayer and Koudelka Inspired, European setting) [open]

The OP provides good details about the overarching setting. I'm more curious about where the PCs are and what they'll be doing. So far the premise seems to be 'your character is seeking to join the Hellsingers' and getting trained. Where does this take place, since the Vatican is sealed? What are your plans / mission statement after that? It could be that people see signing up for and training with the Hellsingers as a less-than-enthralling plan of action.

One other thing that came to mind. As a rule of thumb, a good 25% or more of players who sign up for any RP will either never post or make one post and then disappear, so with a maximum of 3-4 players the entry toll would hit pretty hard. People also might not like competing for limited slots. Far be it from me to tell you how to run your RP, of course, so please don't take my rambling too seriously.

@Lugubrious

Fair Point, I see what you mean.

Although the Vatican is sealed tight, there are still agents of the church all around the continent. Supposedly, if you find a wandering priest, they can show you secret tunnels leading to the Catacombs beneath the Vatican.
Once you become a member of the Hellsingers, you'll be sent on missions to eliminate monsters and to piece together the mystery as to how to close the seeping of the Miasma from Ireland.

How's that as an addition?
Also, you are right, so I took off the limit.

Hellsingers: Solomon's Miasma (Demon Slayer and Koudelka Inspired, European setting) [open]

Maybe you could try creating a conversation or buzz around the project by responding to everyone and asking questions. Some people will join because it's lively.

@I I

Ya know what? Fair Point. In the words of Mr. Boss "Why didn't I think of that?" lol.

Anyways, does anyone have any questions about the setting? I still plan on doing that Hook.

Hellsingers: Solomon's Miasma (Demon Slayer and Koudelka Inspired, European setting) [open]

@O O@Lugubrious

Hmm... 2 weeks and no additional interest. I may revamp this at a later time, get that "Hook Post" done first to give people an idea of what to expect.

It's been quite some time...

Welcome back!!

If you're ever looking for a medieval fantasy anime adventure group in an original world, shoot me a message!

Hope you find something that suits your fancy! Happy roleplaying!

@Moonberry

Thanks! I'll do that! Looking into getting back into stuff. Starting off with running a game inspired by Demon Slayer and Koudelka/Shadow Hearts.

Hellsingers: Solomon's Miasma (Demon Slayer and Koudelka Inspired, European setting) [open]

Note: The following is a Victorian Gothic horror inspired game, with heavy influence from Koudelka/Shadow Hearts, Demon Slayer, Castlevania, and Bloodborne. It started as an idea for a webcomic/anime and even a DnD Campaign Setting, but I've tweaked some things to be an RP instead. As such, think of the game as a Shonen, rather than full on Horror.
The setting is Victorian Europe, 1888.
In this RP, your character, one way or another is seeking the Hellsingers, to join or for their aid, resulting in them training you due to a lack of supplies (The Vatican has sealed itself off from the outside world with the new political regime within Italy after all). Feel free to come up with a character from all walks of life, and from anywhere in the world. You may meet a Taoist, an Eastern Martial Artist, an Italian Puppeteer, a German Nun, and more! The church doesn't refuse the aid of those outside of the church, such as scientists or even magic users, so long as they do not Blaspheme or wish Dark upon the world. (Basically, you could be a Witch, a Tesla Punk Scientist, a Knight, a Chimney Sweep, whatever, as long as it fits the theme and time period).
The power of Prayer/Faith is a very tangible thing in this RP, so keep in mind if you want to make someone like a Paladin or Cleric. (Yes I'm aware that Knight types are seen as a ceremonial role, but rule of cool) If this drums up enough interest (I'm thinking 3-4+ Players, 6 Maximum) I'll do a teaser/example post as a Sneak Peak for people. As this is Anime Inspired, there will be points I show what's happening elsewhere to make it cinematic.

Summary:
Forty years ago, on the coast of the emerald isle, a Dark Ritual was taking place. An agent of the church was dispatched to halt the ritual, as well as return a sacred item used in it. The Seal of Solomon.
While the Agent was successful in halting the Ritual, he did not make it back, nor did he manage to halt the Seeping of the Dark.

While the Dark has always been prevalent, living within the shadows and forcing man to hide, the Seeping began causing an illness, known as Miasma. A rotted foul odor that would cause illness, and bring out the worst of humanity. Creatures of the night began attacking the helpless en masse. A dark cloud has spread across the island nations, and the Church has begun a hidden Crusade against the Devil Worshipers slowly taking Ireland, Scotland, and Britain. Until a man stepped forward, revealing he had extensive knowledge of the beings of the Dark. Ways to hunt them, eliminate the evil that now plagued the land. But the man did not tarry, for he had a mission, one held by an oath from generation to generation.
But in honor of his works, a Hunting Society within the church, that welcomed the select through a set of trials, was created and named after the man. They are The Hellsingers!

It's been quite some time...

Hello there! It's been quite some time, so I thought I'd reintroduce myself!
PandaBrady here. Used to Roleplay here quite often, til about 5+ years ago. Wanting to get back into Roleplay. Got tons of ideas, been running DnD stuff for people, but want to get back to rule of cool type stuff.
Anyways, been RPing for 16 years, Snafu-Comics forums and Gotcha Force Fan.
Been trying to make my ideas into animations and webcomics, but a severe lack of artistic skill and money has prevented most of that to just be scripts. The stuff that I haven't fully fleshed out I plan on making here! Stuff that's Fantasy, Anime, Action, Scifi, and Mecha.
Hope to RP with some of you soon!

Phoenix Wing: New Dawn

Xing

Xing was taken aback. Was he hitting on her? No, he wanted to meet Kohryu. Well, one thing's for sure, Xing was NOT going to summon Kohryu as long as she can help it.
"No, no, again, you just remind me of him. You both carry yourself the same way." Which was something she hated about Kohryu, but she wasn't going to say that, especially to the stranger giving off that feeling.
"But I'll take you up on that walk offer. I need to find a worthy rival for my skills, and maybe some culinary masters to learn from. She said with a fire in her eyes.
"So, whenever you're ready, let's look around." She said, hoping she'd have a hand. Plus, this way, people might think she's dating and won't approach her for weird questions.

@Sanguine Rose

Perry and Elena

Perry struggled with his dress in Elena's body, but paused when he heard what was said.
"Wait, what?" Perry looked in shock. "Elena was going to do a mission with Markovis? What kind of... Oh..."
Perry looked angry for a moment as he heard Elena cackling in his head.
"Trust me, she's very aware of it. I wasn't because I passed out when she just ANNOUNCED TO EVERYONE our secret." He said, throwing his arms in the air and yelling at himself.
"Oh come off it." Elena said taking back control. "They were bound to find out eventually, if they hadn't already."
The body returned to Perry's original form.
"Here's your precious boy bod back." she said in a mocking tone."I still don't get the appeal."
Perry took a deep breath.
"So, about that mission..." he began, "Is it within my or Elena's abilities." he asked hesitantly.
"If so, I don't mind taking the job. We're kinda low on Jewel."
He mentally stared daggers at Elena.
Hey, don't blame me. she said in his mind.

Phoenix Wing: New Dawn

@Dezuel

Xing

"A Pugi- Oh, Martial Artist. Yes, I am. Everyone in my family is." Xing said after the man introduced himself. "As for my name, I am Xing Guan."
She held up a hand and pointed to each finger, as if reading off a list.
"Traditionalist? Kinda, except for the whole marriage thing. Practical, yeah, got that.
A look of realization washed over her face that caused her to blush slightly.
"Hey, wait, I'm not a kid! Maybe where you're from, but where I come from 16 is when you're considered an adult."
She crossed her arms and puffed her cheeks with a Hmph.
She sat for a second before returning the man's bow with one of her own.
"It's nice to meet you too, Galdin." she began, "Sorry, for acting a little imature there. It's just... you remind me of my Fiancee."
She scratches the back of her head, wondering if he'd take that the wrong way.
"Not in a weird way though." she said waving her hands defensively, "You two just have a similar air about you."
She worried that he might take that wrong too, but there wasn't a decent way of explaining herself, without showing off her Fiancee, whom she REALLY didn't want to have to summon. Besides, writing those talismans would take forever.

@Sanguine Rose@twave
[h1]Elena and "Perry"
"Smokin Bottle?" Elena repeated. Had she heard that name before? She couldn't recall. Perhaps she had, and just forgot, or didn't pay much attention to it. She was taken off guard as she watched what was going on with D'angelo and Nolan, since they were within eyeshot. She shook her head and turned her attention back to the table.
"Oh, uh, yeah! Actually, the job I was looking at was that Drinking Contest one." she said pointing towards the board with a thumb.
"Heard Marky Mark was real big into drinking, so I figured I'd see if he'd be up for it.
She crossed her arms in thought.
"Though, I do have to admit, I may have misread the job. I thought I'd have a chance to see if I could drink him under the table." She said.
A moaning arose in her head.
"Ah, Perry is awake. Morning Sleeping Beauty." She said aloud.
Don't 'morning' me. Why'd you go and do tha-
Perry realized she was talking to a group of guild mates, and had NO idea how long he had been out. What if she told embarrassing stories!? What if they asked weird questions? What kind of weird answers did Elena give them?
What-who-whe- How long was I out? What did you tell them?
"Relax Perry. I'm just trying to get us a job and make some guild friends."
Elena shrugged then turned back to the table.
"Sorry, he's being chatty."
Elena, can you pleeaase just give me control back before something weird happens?
A smirk went across her face.
"Sure, Perry. Right away."
"Elena, what was that smirk about?"
Perry asked, then realized he said it aloud and in her voice.
"Elena, cmon! You were supposed to change the body back! You know I can't use transformation myself!" He whined.
Elena giggled softly in his mind as she watched him struggle.

Phoenix Wing: New Dawn

Elena and Perry

@Zarkun@Silver Fox@Sanguine Rose@CitrusArms
"Oh dear. Scared of water that badly? Maybe he thinks he'll melt." Elena unconsciously said aloud to herself. "I heard of a dark mage that did that once in a story book. Death by water."
She realized she was speaking aloud.
"Sorry, sorry, too used to 'being in my own head'." she joked.
She listened to Jane talk about the reputation of the guild.
"Oh, yeah, the guilds used to be great! All over Fiore, you'd see dozens of them, doing this that and the other. It's too bad it's not the good old days anymore.
She snatched some juice as well, hoping it was wine.
"Oh, I felt old just admitting that." She sipped hastily. Just juice.
"Well, thanks for the tidbit, anyways. I'll try not to sulley the name too much more. She laughed "I think I can loosen up Mark, if he's anything like me. See what he might be interested in. I'll talk to you later."
Elena strutted away, happy to finally be opening up. On her way over towards Markovis' usual spot, she stopped by the job postings first.
"A drinking contest you say!?" Elena delighted. Maybe that would loosen up Mark. She walked over and noticed the man wasn't there.
"Hmm. Where could he be?"
She asked as she scanned the area for the man.
"Hey, either of you seen my future drinking buddy? I wanted to see if Markovis was interested in a job I saw." Elena said, approaching Trinity and Neil.

Xing

@Dezuel

She was taken aback by the man's words for just a moment. Did she really look that young? The outfit too!
"I'm 17, for your information, perfectly old enough to be out on my own where I'm from. She pouted.
"and my outfit is traditional wear. It allows for fluid motions with very little hindrance, like when I have to fight someone.
She said the last part putting up her fists and shadowboxing.
She then realized what his other words meant.
"Wait, so you're not a food critic for Magnolia? You're in a similar get up to the last guy I saw in Crocus. They said it was the Flower Capital of the country, or something like that, but they didn't even have many cool trees, or hundred feet tall bamboo.
She realized she was rambling.
"So, if you're not a professional critic, what are you? An actor? I'm a chef myself, looking to prove my worth in the world."
She smiled happily at her own boasting. Perhaps it might intrigue the stranger.

Phoenix Wing: New Dawn

Perry and Elena

Location: Phoenix Wing Guild

Jane Addesson @Zarkun Karn/Edo-Karn @Silver Fox

Elena was surprised by Jane, who had left the stage to approach her.
"Yep, that's me." she said scratching the back of her head. "I, uh, hope it didn't put any bad rumors about the guild out there."
She held her hands up in semi-self defense.
"But partying it up like that makes me feel young again," She then pointed to herself with her thumb "Plus, Perry's a lightweight and passes out from alcohol, so I get full reign on the body."
She gave a wry smile,
"In fact, I bet I could drink anyone at this guild under the table. If you know any jobs like that, I'm your gal.
A cheering caught her attention as she watched a boy bound over to her. She turned towards the approaching face, ready to answer any questions.. She knew there would be a lot of questions and concerns, but she was ready for them. But, she wasn't ready to hear that someone else was in there with Karn. She simply sighed as the boy sniffed at her.
"So you two got stuck with each other too, huh?" she asked crossing her arms which unintentionally accentuated her chest. She was trying to remain calm, because she and Perry had been burned before on people making similar claims, but this one seemed different.
"Wasn't because of a botched take-over spell like ours was it?"
she asked raising an eyebrow.
She hoped that the other two in her situation might be able to help. If they were like Perry and herself, then they've probably tried studying how to undo this too.

Xing and the food of Magnolia

Galdin @Dezuel
Xing had been walking around the town for a few moments, when she spotted a rather regal looking man eating cake. She could tell he was very discerning, from the way he moved and seemed in thought while eating the cake.
"Aha! Cake! Just one of the many hurdles I will have to overcome to surpass cooks here."
She had never been much for baking the types of cake that were here in the Western lands. She was so used to sweetened bean paste buns instead. It was one of the many things she still needed to learn to cook.
Xing raced over towards the man, believing him some kind of food critic, based on the opulent uniform he wore.
"Western Cakes, huh? How are they here? I tried a couple in Crocus, but thought they weren't anything special."
She asked him, trying to confidently break the ice.
"You must be quite the connoisseur, given how deep in thought you were."
She was hoping to goad him into revealing more about himself so that she could surprise him with a taste from her food cart. Besides, if a critic this well dressed gave soaring reviews about her food, that may draw out some rivals.