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Darkness in the Light

I'll go ahead and set up a Discord chat for this, when I get home.

Darkness in the Light

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Darkness in the Light

I'm in. Got an undead species I've made, I'll send it to you and see if it is acceptable.

Silverspell University; Sandbox-ish Dorm/Apartment Life Fantasy Creature RP

Due to personal reasons, I don't seem able to keep up an interest for RPs, and writing on forums. I can't seem to concentrate and put much energy into it, anymore.

I think I need a break from RPing, but thank you all for the chance to RP with you. I had fun.

I hope you all enjoy the RP.

Silverspell University; Sandbox-ish Dorm/Apartment Life Fantasy Creature RP

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Alex Rovan

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At Viik's absence, Alex turned towards the kitsune with a soft smile, his eyes lingering for but a moment before feeling a bird's wing patting his temple. "We should go, and practice some." Umbra spoke, stealing the young Reaper's attention.

Turning back towards Sam, after the short distraction, Alex offered a gentle nod. "It was really nice meeting you, Sam." He began. "Heh, I seem to have some things I need to take care of, though." The Reaper excused himself, raising a hand in friendly gesture before turning to leave the area. There was still a myriad of things he didn't know, or understand. When Umbra claimed it time to start training, Alex wasn't about to deny it. He had, after all, signed up for this.

Moving down the hallway, Alex stepped into the main lobby before eventually placing a hand on the entrance door, pushing it open.

Silverspell University; Sandbox-ish Dorm/Apartment Life Fantasy Creature RP

Alex Rovan

Campus Dorms

How had Samantha established Alex's role as a Reaper? Her ability to fade in and out of sight was perhaps merely the surface of this woman's abilities. At Umbra's instructions however, Alex attempted to remain calm, and collected. He wasn't to be surprised by everything which had a tendency of coming, his way. A kitsune, as Umbra stated, probably hid more beneath the surface than Alex would come to know, anytime soon. "I'm still training." Alex returned, answering her question before shifting his attention towards Viik. Following him out of the room, and exploring the school would perhaps be a reasonable course of action. In either event, the Reaper should probably get dressed before proceeding with the day. "I'll be right there." Alex finished, ascending to his feet before slipping into his room.

Putting a pair of cargo pants on, Alex covered his feet in socks and converse shoes before getting comfortable in a rather over sized hoodie. Of course, his shoulder bag was never too far away, and found home with its strap crossing the young man's chest. Placing his hand on the door, he opened it to rejoin his roommates in the main room and ran his slender fingers through his dark bangs. "Alright, I'm ready."

Silverspell University; Sandbox-ish Dorm/Apartment Life Fantasy Creature RP

Alex Rovan

Campus Dorms

A set of black sat staring down at Alex's bare, lanky and fittingly scrawny feet. He attempted to gather the situation, assess it in a way which might perhaps have lessened the blow of a far too unnatural norm. Raising his large, obsidian eyes, Alex tilted his head somewhat as Viik came back into the room. They had a nary a moment to commune, before the door was opened once more. Viik was a lot to take in, but this woman? Did she have tails? With a soft gulp, Alex blinked a few times in what could be narrowed down to confusion. "Uhm, hello..." Alex managed, visibly confused by the new addition. They mixed males, and females, in the same dorm room? He didn't mind, or care, but it too, was new.

Though he was going to share some backstory with Viik, the sudden addition of a new roommate rocked him off balance. The soothing voice of Umbra's continued instructions did however manage to somewhat blanket the myriad of new impressions.

"A kitsune." The crow spoke. "Highly magical creatures. They are native to the Orient." It would be a lie to claim knowledge of such a place, as Alex's life had mainly revolved around a drunken father and a failed education.

"Uh, Alex." The boy introduced himself, gently scratching his pale arm awkwardly. At the very least, he knew that nothing else would come crashing through that door, for a while.

Silverspell University; Sandbox-ish Dorm/Apartment Life Fantasy Creature RP

Viik

Alex Rovan

Campus Dorms

Stepping out of the bathroom, newly showered with a pair of comfortable shorts covering his legs, and a newly acquired t-shirt making its way across his torso, Alex reached for the remote control on the coffee table. A soft yawn managed to escape his lips, Umbra keeping his shadowy eyes on the ever moving scene outside the window, as was his habit. ”Want to watch something, Umbra?”

“I am.” The bird responded, not moving from his spot.

”...I meant on the television.” The Reaper sighed, raising an eyebrow before dropping down on the sofa. This was the first time Alex had been able to relax since his life was turned upside down. Actually dying, becoming a Reaper and being tossed into the academy wasn’t something a person could sleep away with a nap.

Suddenly, a series of knocks on the door. _{“Hello? Anyone is home?”} Came a muffled, strange-sounding voice from outside.

Perking up at the sound, Alex shifted his attention to the door, with Umbra’s position immediately changed to Alex’s shoulder. ”Company?”

“Seems so.” Umbra returned, positioned upon the Reaper’s shoulder as Alex ascended to his feet and approached the door, gently pulling it open to see the creature outside. Needless to say, wide eyes met the sight he had been offered, a soft gulp traveling down his throat.

"..." Finding himself dumbfounded, Alex tried to regain his composure before appearing rude. ”H-hello...” He tried.

“Ah!” The figure said in a tone of excitement, somehow speaking without a mouth it seemed. “You are Viik’s new roommate!” He added, proceeding to move one of his gray, stone arms forward, taking Alex’s hand and shaking it profusely. “Good hello!” He said, as he patted Alex’s shoulder, grabbed two leather suitcases resting at his feet, and moved inside. Alex only then noticed the large, bipedal golem made of the same gray stone push a luggage trolley into the dorm, stacked full with more of the strange material. Obviously there was a theme going on here.

A forced, albeit awkward smile bridged across Alex’s lips, and for anyone able to read any level of social cues or body language, he’d appear highly confused. Though the Reaper displayed a rather calm exterior, a telepathic conversation with his familiar did not follow along the same path. ”What the hell is that!?” An internal voice echoed across the room, towards the bird whom had left Alex’s shoulder to curiously land on the sofa’s armrest.

“It appears to be a golem. How fascinating. They are prevalent in jewish mythology.” Umbra responded calmly. “It has been quite a while since I’ve seen one. Interesting.”

”What!? Wh-what about that other thing!? The...the...what is that!?” Obviously aimed at Viik, Alex’s gaze was fixed on the creature with confusion washing over him like a blanket.

“Ah, that. That is...I don’t know.” Umbra yielded. If only birds could shrug.

”You don’t know!? How don’t you know? You know everything!”

“That is not correct.” Umbra finished, flapping his wings to once more land on Alex’s shoulder.

With a deep breath, the Reaper tried to regain his composure once more, and spoke. ”I-I’m Alex...” He stammered.

“Alex!” Viik replied, “Good name. Subtle. Versatile. No one expects an Alex.” He looked around the entirety of the dorm after setting his luggage down, hands at his sides. “Ah… a little lavish, but Viik will get by.” He then turned back towards Alex and approached him, waving a hand in his direction.

“Viik wishes to know what species you are. For better relationship-making.”

”I’m a Reaper, er...in training. S-still learning...” Alex returned, peering forward, seeing this as an opportunity to maybe get some answers. ”What are you..”

“It’s not obvious?” Viik replied, “Viik is Viik! And he doesn’t have to be anything else. Heh!” It was at that moment that he turned his head back towards his golem and said aloud, “Pesco! Claim unoccupied room for Viik!” The golem offered no response or gesture of acknowledgement, simply taking the luggage trolley full of stone slabs and moving out of view.

As Viik watched the golem move away, something slithered out of the collar section of his robe, winding around his neck and resting on his shoulder. A female cobra, with a skin of white. As he took notice, he turned back to Alex and said, “Ah, and this is Siraan. She is supposed to be Viik’s Familiar but, Viik thinks she is broken somehow.”

No comment came from the cobra. She just rested there, staring at Alex. She flicked her black tongue for a brief second.

“See?” Viik added, “Hasn’t said a word since Viik met her.”

The more they talked, the more comfortable Alex seemed to be getting with this entire situation. It would be a stretch to say that he could look at Viik without feeling his skin crawl, but at the very least, he could hold a conversation with the creature on a decent enough level. ”Uhm...” Alex began, clearing his throat before motioning to the crow, with his thumb. ”This is Umbra, my familiar.” Alex spoke, tilting his head somewhat as he gazed at the snake. She did seem somewhat...mundane, in the way she acted. That was for sure. ”Maybe...” Alex thought, scratching the back of his head. ”Maybe she needs to get more comfortable, around you?”

“Maybe is case.” Viik replied, wagging his finger near Siraan’s head, not receiving any notice from her. “Maybe she is just normal snake and there has been major error on behalf of University. Or maybe, her brain is damaged. Viik is unsure.” He paused for a moment more before moving to an entirely different topic - “There is to be third person with us, yes? Viik does not know who or what they are.”

“Uhm, everyone we’ve seen so far, seems to have been settled.” Alex spoke, casually motioning towards the entrance. On his way to this dorm, most were occupied and filled. ”Don’t know who’ll stay, with us.” The Reaper finished, turning to look at the snake. It halfway felt like it would strike, at any moment. ”Oh, uh. The shower’s over there, and you’ve picked a room so...that’s that.”

“Viik has no need of showers.” Viik responded, “Viik just moisturizes second skin and uses enchanted cologne to get rid of horrible seeping odor. You can’t smell it, Viik knows - you would be vomiting horribly then.” He said this, and then turned to move back into the center of the dorm.

“Viik also has no need of sustenance besides liquids, so he will be keeping many bottled waters in refrigerator. Oh, and uh…” He turned towards Alex once again, “Viik is, you see, craftsman. Golems, limbs, various arcane apparatuses, Viik does all these things and more. So if you are displeased by sounds of work, please let Viik know and he will oblige.”

Alex was still trying to get over the first part of Viik’s explanations. He never showered? He smelled so bad, so that Alex would vomit, if he ever came in contact, with it? That wasn’t very assuring, not at all. Trying to get past that incredibly disgusting fact, Alex blinked a few times and nodded. ”C-craftsman, got it...” He stated. ”I’m...I’m sure there’ll be no issue.”

“Wonderful!” Viik replied, holding out his arms. As he did, a loud thud was heard in the nearby bedroom. “Pesco!” Viik called out, marching in the direction of the sound, out of the Reaper’s view.

“Stop freaking out.” Umbra’s voice came to bless the young Reaper, making its way into his mind.

”Easy to say! But...I’m trying.” Alex returned, his thought reaching Umbra.

“Sit down, and relax. He’ll see that you’re losing your cool.” Umbra instructed, seeing how the Reaper quietly obliged and returned to the sofa, where he sat.

Silverspell University; Sandbox-ish Dorm/Apartment Life Fantasy Creature RP

Alex Rovan

Campus Dorms

Dropping his bag onto the bed, Alex's room could be considered quaint, if anything. Needless to say, he wasn't used to this. A past blanketed by drunken abuse never quite offered him such luxuries. "Isn't this a little much?" A soft voice came to break the silence, the young Reaper lowering himself to the foundation of the mattress, a gentle sigh escaping his lips as those black eyes traveled to a picture on his phone. Two woman stared back at him, warming smiles present on their lips, matched only by the sunny day embracing their shapes.

"Want me to ask for a shed?" Another voice came to accompany Alex, this one somewhat ghostly in its execution.

"Heh, that'd be more familiar." The Reaper joked, closing his eyes before shutting that screen off.

"You'll have to forget about them, you know." The voice returned, a shadowy crow appearing on Alex's shoulder, its shape hard to make out from a distance due to the somewhat incorporeal nature of the creature. "Nothing good comes from involving yourself, with them."

"They think I'm dead." Alex interjected. "It's for the best, I know." He sighed, shaking his head somewhat before ascending to his feet. It was time to change the subject. Alex and Umbra had been through this several times in the past, and it always ended the same way. They agreed that he had to get over his past, and most of all, put it behind him. "You've been looking around. See anyone interesting?" Somewhat of a habit since his new job became part of his life, Alex had a tendency of letting Umbra scout ahead and fill him in on what he was getting himself into. In truth though, Alex never had much choice, in coming to this academy. Before Death's embrace, he was just a normal person. He neither believed in, nor had he ever seen anything supernatural. Magic was a dream, pure fiction. Now, he was surrounded, by it.

"You have interesting school mates, that's for sure." Umbra flew towards the windowsill where he landed. "A witch." He began. "Steadfast, and appropriately so."

"A witch? The 'I'll turn you into a toad' kind?" Alex commented, leaning against the window as his eyes traced the vast exterior of the academy.

"More the 'I'll turn you into an icicle' kind." Umbra corrected. "You'll like this one. A dragon."

There was a short moment of silence, Alex's brow raised at the statement. "They're real?"

"Come now, Alex. If you're going to be surprised by everything, you'll drive yourself into a stupor." Umbra shot back, chuckling softly at the young Reaper. Alex was still new, to the job. He still had much to learn, and even more so about the supernatural world, hence his presence at the school. "What about Werewolves? That also surprises you?"

"Keeping an open mind." Alex retorted, smirking down at the bird.

"Good." The shadowy crow began. "He seems like a decent fellow, but be on your guard. Lycans are known for being impulsive and unpredictable."

"Alright. Anyone else?" The Reaper continued, looking at the various students moving about on the courtyard, outside.

"An owl creature. Highly reclusive. I am surprised to see one here, to be honest." Umbra flew back up to Alex's shoulder. "She's more the reserved type. You two might get along."

"I seem to, with birds." The young man chuckled, nudging the crow.

"Hah, keep your charms locked up, kid." The crow joked. "There's another lycan you need to look out for, as well. This one's a female, and she seems to be somewhat on edge around the other one."

"They're enemies?" Alex blinked, moving from the window, back to the bed where he lied down with a heavy yawn.

"Not, that I know." Umbra flew up before landing on Alex's chest. "Moving on. There's an Oni, here. Don't be scared of her, but again, keep on your toes."

"Geez, Umbra. Is everyone dangerous?" The Reaper rubbed his forehead.

"Everyone can be dangerous. Just don't get enemies, where you don't need them." The crow instructed. "You'll see a skeleton, walking around. You're not to Shepherd, him. It's not your place, to do a Reaper's job within the confines of this school. You're here to learn."

"Alright, noted." Alex responded. A walking skeleton. That's not odd.

"Then there's...one individual, who might interest you more, than you know." Umbra continued, somewhat cryptic in his words.

"Care to elaborate on that, one?"

"An Eaten. Complicated creatures, and a constant point of frustration for Reapers. Their curse is immense, and seems to resist any and all attempts to remove it." The crow finished, earning the Reaper's interest.

"Damn..."

"A giant of a man, hard to miss. He's a rather mystical being, indeed. The ancients used to worship his kind."

"So, a God? That's...nice. Who's left?"

"A creature of absolute darkness. You might find her intriguing, but like always, be careful of where you tread." Umbra continued, nearing a conclusion. "Finally, we're ending it on a less than explosive note with something that would seem mundane compared to what you've heard so far."

"This has to be good." Alex sat up, leaning against the back of his bed.

"A human." Umbra concluded, seeing how the Reaper was blinking in confusion. Ironic, how the most surprising thing he could possibly hear about, was a human

Silverspell University; Sandbox-ish Dorm/Apartment Life Fantasy Creature RP

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