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Finished form! For his picture I made a quick sketch because I couldn't find anything that looks like him.

Zeke

Z E K E M E R C E R I

Zek

Origin Nation Name: Itrora
Nation Description:

Itrora is a major metropolis in the nation of Esmeash. The biggest city on the biggest land mass in all of the world. State and Church co-exist to dictate the citizens every move. Itrora is a place of severe economical divide, the rich are very rich and the poor are very poor. Famine and homelessness plague the common people of this city. Starvation and murder are the top two causes of death consecutively. The upper district is locked up, living in a perfectly blind world where the outside horrors are just statistics made by activists. And all the worlds problems can be solved through prayer and pennies given on holy days. (Think like really several England during the 17/18th centuries. Lots of industrialization and over-population. Poor people coming from a farming settings looking for work. Also pretty steam-punky).

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Allegiances: None

P H Y S I C A L

Age: 22
Race: Human
Typical Outfit Description: Zeke wears pretty much the same thing every day: a plain shirt, pants, gloves, and his cloak. His blue overcoat is his most valued possession, reaching just below his knees. The inside is embroidered with a star chart and there are many pockets hidden within its folds. It can also be noted that he always wears long sleeves and gloves, no matter the weather.
Eye Color: Blue-Gray
Hair Color: Black

P E R S O N A L I T Y

Summary: Zeke is friendly and polite. Since his voice is weak and raspy, he speaks softly and rarely, but is a superb listener and will gladly help you solve your problems. He can be charismatic when he tries, but don't let that fool you. Sadistic, cunning, a manipulative bastard and compulsive liar, he will just as soon give you advice as destroy your social life. To Zeke, people are not much more than tools whom he can use to further his own goals. He is very good at hiding this, however, and it's not often that someone is severely harmed by his endeavors. He values intellect above all else and has difficulty understanding and handling his own emotions. He expresses himself most through dark humor and his love of astronomy and interior design. He also likes to sew and doodle.
Mental Strengths: An excellent tactician, he greatly prizes his strategic wit and astuteness. A naturally talented as a scientist, Zeke is able to quickly discern what information is important and organize it in relation to preexisting knowledge. He also has a superb handling of mathematical concepts.
Mental Weaknesses: Zeke is horribly unobservant, often missing the big picture or obvious details. He is also meticulously perfectionistic, which translates to inefficient time management as he wastes startling amounts of time on the little nuances that, in the end, don't make a difference. In addition, he has difficulty learning from his mistakes and tends to repeat them indefinitely if he doesn't prioritize correcting them.
Loves/Likes: Paper, bitter flavors (particularly tea and coffee), a well-decorated room, glycerin, the number 19
Hates/Dislikes: Poetry, dirt, sweet flavors (aside from glycerin), intense stimuli, animals, himself
Fears: Lack of control, thunderstorms, making a minuscule error that inevitably leads to his downfall

Brief Background
Zeke's parents belonged to the middle upper class of Itrora, so to say that he and his siblings had a sheltered childhood is perhaps a bit of an understatement. Though they were loving and provided him everything he needed to pursue a successful future, he disdained them anyway, and often ran away to be on his own. As he slowly learned more about the true nature of the city in which he lived, his contempt and disgust for the ignorant, brainwashed masses only grew. At fourteen, he ran away for good.
At first, Zeke among commoners as a criminal, choosing to carve his own path through blood and grime rather than live the comfortable, entitled life of a sheep. Sly and cunning, he kept his hands clean and discreetly gathered enough money to find a new life elsewhere. While Sraefin wasn't necessarily the best place to go, it was a small step up from Itrora, and he currently hangs around the Queen of Hearts Bar looking for new opportunities.

T A L E N T S

Magic

Rune Magic. Basically a series of runes and geometric shapes that come together to form a magic circle, which channels and commands magic. It can be very powerful and has a wide range of what it can accomplish, but the problem is that each circle must be drawn perfectly and is one-use only. Zeke carries around with him cards on which he draws circles, some of which can take several months to complete. Obviously, the more complex or powerful a spell is, the longer it takes to draw.

Technology

• Calculator: Programmable. Complete with an advanced graphing utility - can store several plots with hundreds of functions each, in three axes! Best of all, it can graph complex integrals in less than a minute!
• Flashlight: A tactical flashlight with extremely bright, bright, dim, and strobe settings. Can reach 800 lumens - easily enough to temporarily blind someone in daylight. Can also equip a laser pointer or bayonet.
• Pocket Telescope: A very neat telescope.

Skills

• Maths: Quick and accurate.
• Navigation: Has the night sky memorized and at can orient himself almost instantly if he can see the stars.
• Drawing: Zeke has a steady hand and much practice drawing, as it is required for his magic.

Powers

• Paranoia: Can suspect literally anyone of having malicious intent.
• Death Stare: A withering glare that can intimidate or at least disconcert almost anyone.
• Attention to Detail: Can spot tiny discrepancies such as a painting that is slightly tilted (just like him!) and be immensely annoyed by them.
• Left-Handedness: Upon using the writing or drawing skill, increased likelihood of being asked the question "Are you left-handed?"
• Monochromatism: The incredible ability to see only one color, ever!

O T H E R

Player Input: I want to join this roleplay because it encourages so much creativity and diversity, and I think it will be fun to try to combine archaic magic with futuristic technology. What makes me think I'm dedicated enough to be accepted? I've been roleplaying for five years, though not on this site, specifically. It's a good mental exercise and writing practice, not to mention it's just plain fun to be someone else. If I'm busy or unavailable, I'll be sure to let you all know!

From the Ruined World—Now Accepting!

Well, he doesn't just go around ruining people's lives for fun; that is to say, he would only do so if he had a lot to gain from it, such as if that person was standing between him and a promotion. He's much more likely to turn a couple people against each other, as he can always benefit from someone else's social misfortune, but really only if those two people were probably going to clash anyway. In sum, he's a catalyst.

Aieth - The World Between

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Can I make a character who is from Itrora? Your nation sounds really interesting.

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Zeke

Z E K E M E R C E R I

Zek

Origin Nation Name: <>
Nation Description: <>
Allegiances: None

P H Y S I C A L

Age: 22
Race: Human
Typical Outfit Description: Zeke wears pretty much the same thing every day: a plain shirt, pants, gloves, and his cloak. His blue overcoat is his most valued possession, reaching just below his knees. The inside is embroidered with a star chart and there are many pockets hidden within its folds. It can also be noted that he always wears long sleeves and gloves, no matter the weather.
Eye Color: Blue-Gray
Hair Color: Black

P E R S O N A L I T Y

Summary: Zeke is friendly and polite. Since his voice is weak and raspy, he speaks softly and rarely, but is a superb listener and will gladly help you solve your problems. He can be charismatic when he tries, but don't let that fool you. Sadistic, cunning, a manipulative bastard and compulsive liar, he will just as soon give you advice as destroy your social life. To Zeke, people are not much more than tools whom he can use to further his own goals. He is very good at hiding this, however, and it's not often that someone is severely harmed by his endeavors. He values intellect above all else and has difficulty understanding and handling his own emotions. He expresses himself most through dark humor and his love of astronomy and interior design. He also likes to sew and doodle.
Mental Strengths: An excellent tactician, he prizes his strategic wit and astuteness above everything else. A naturally talented as a scientist, Zeke is able to quickly discern what information is important and organize it in relation to preexisting knowledge. He also has a superb handling of mathematical concepts.
Mental Weaknesses: Zeke is horribly unobservant, often missing the big picture or obvious details. He is also meticulously perfectionistic, which translates to inefficient time management as he wastes startling amounts of time on the little nuances that, in the end, don't make a difference. In addition, he has difficulty learning from his mistakes and tends to repeat them indefinitely if he doesn't prioritize correcting it.
Loves/Likes: Paper, bitter flavors (particularly tea and coffee), the number 19
Hates/Dislikes: Poetry, dirt, intense stimuli, himself
Fears: Lack of control, thunderstorms, making a minuscule error that inevitably leads to his downfall

Brief Background
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T A L E N T S

Magic

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Technology

• Calculator: Programmable. Complete with an advanced graphing utility - can store several plots with hundreds of functions each, in three axes! Best of all, it can graph complex integrals in less than a minute!
• Flashlight: A tactical flashlight with extremely bright, bright, dim, and strobe settings. Can reach 800 lumens - easily enough to temporarily blind someone in daylight. Can also equip a laser pointer or bayonet.
• Pocket Telescope: A very neat telescope.

Skills

• Maths: Quick and accurate.
• Navigation: Has the night sky memorized and at can orient himself almost instantly if he can see the stars.
• Drawing: Zeke has a steady hand and much practice drawing, as it is required for his magic.

Powers

• Paranoia: Can suspect literally anyone of having malicious intent.
• Death Stare: A withering glare that can intimidate or at least disconcert almost anyone.
• Attention to Detail: Can spot tiny discrepancies such as a painting that is slightly tilted (just like him!) and be immensely annoyed by them.
• Left-Handedness: Upon using the writing or drawing skill, increased likelihood of being asked the question "Are you left-handed?"
• Monochromatism: The incredible ability to see only one color, ever!

O T H E R

Player Input: I want to join this roleplay because it encourages so much creativity and diversity, and I think it will be fun to try to combine archaic magic with futuristic technology. What makes me think I'm dedicated enough to be accepted? I've been roleplaying for five years, though not on this site, specifically. It's a good mental exercise and writing practice, not to mention it's just plain fun to be someone else. If I'm busy or unavailable, I'll be sure to let you all know! Now that I think of it, I have a competition tomorrow, which is going to take all day and then I'm probably going to sleep all of Sunday. Sorry.

From the Ruined World—Now Accepting!

Name: Zeke

Age: 22

Appearance: Zeke is somewhat small and severely underweight. His dark hair is a wild mess and he often wears the same thing every day: a plain shirt, pants, gloves, and a deep blue cloak. Despite having the appearance of a homeless person, Zeke is immaculate and maintains his hygiene religiously. Otherwise, he is generally unnoticeable, and his narrow eyes are a forgettable bluish gray.

I made a quick sketch

Personality: Zeke is friendly and polite. Since his voice is weak and raspy, he speaks softly and rarely, but is a superb listener and will gladly help you solve your problems. He can be charismatic when he tries, but don't let that fool you. Sadistic, cunning, a manipulative bastard and compulsive liar, he will just as soon give you advice as destroy your social life. To Zeke, people are not much more than tools whom he can use to further his own goals. He is very good at hiding this, however, and it's not often that someone is severely harmed by his endeavors. He values intellect above all else and has difficulty understanding and handling his own emotions. He expresses himself most through dark humor and his love of astronomy and interior design. He also likes to sew and doodle.

Equipment: Zeke's blue cloak is his most valued possession, reaching just below his knees. The inside is embroidered with a star chart, and in its pockets he always carries a tactical flashlight fitted with a bayonet and a small telescope, alongside other basic tools.

Abilities: Zeke, unfortunately, is disappointingly normal. He's as true a human as a human can be, with no enhanced qualities of any kind.

Skills: A scientist at heart, Zeke is observant and astute. He spends a lot of time thinking and is thus not a very good fighter, but knows how to use his cloak for self defense - waving it as a distraction or catching blades with it.

History: Zeke was raised in a nuclear family, with an older brother and younger sister. Though they were loving and provided him everything he needed to pursue a successful future, he disdained them and ran away at fourteen. He lived as a criminal, stealing and beguiling his way to adulthood, though always making sure to keep his hands quite clean. For example, he would rub off his fingerprints before committing an offense so as to minimize evidence left behind. Since the ridges grow back in about a month, he was able to maintain a clean record without suspicion, among other tactics. Now, he seeks to pursue lost knowledge and discover the mysteries of the past, even if it means involving himself with a government corporation.

Other: He's completely colorblind and always wears long sleeves and gloves, no matter the weather. Also is obsessed with the number 19.

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Refracted

Hello! I am looking for a few people interested in an in-depth fantasy roleplay. It is very long and extensive, with potential violence.

Concept

The world is set in the end of a renaissance where science and magic are developing. There are machines such as cars and guns, created using both magic and science, and knowledge of medicine is as advanced as modern day. However, despite how well magic and science work together, their respective communities do not. The mages and scientists believe that their practice should be made to dominate the other, and hostility ensues.

Science is winning. It doesn't help the magicians - properly called espers - that there have been a recent appearance of demons, creatures that don't follow the rules of biology or physics. They are comprised solely of magic in its physical form and draw away the life force of their surroundings, effectively wiping out villages and forests simply by existing.

Details

The majority of the roleplay will take place in the capital city, Eles, of the nation of civilized races, called Ontera. Its government is a totalitarian meritocracy, wherein the king rules for life. The current king rose to power but a few years ago at the young age of 17, but most shockingly, he is a human. The first human in centuries. He harbors a deep hatred of magic and has slowly, carefully, begun to alienate it from society. Unfortunately, the weakening of the espers does not equate the weakening of the demons.

All citizens of Ontera are required at 14 years of age to take a test which will determine their entire future. The test measures one's aptitude in many areas of life, and assesses their appropriate niche. Few are unhappy with their placement, as they're essentially given a secure job in what they're most suited for; however, the test may be taken again at 21.

Races

Supposedly, any race can achieve anything with enough aptitude and effort, but this is not strictly true.

Espers

Espers are at the top 10%, both of society and of the human race. They are technically human, but possess the ability to wield magic. This ability is randomly acquired among humans with an IQ greater than 142, but at the price of physical strength. All espers are required to bear a tattoo of the magic insignia upon their forehead to identify them. Removing or hiding the tattoo is illegal. They comprise about 20% of the population.

Faeries

Faeries are considered a subset of espers, though this classification is uncertain. Faeries are essentially humans with pointed ears and wings capable of flight. Fewer than 1% of faeries can use magic, though they can sense it as well as espers. They comprise 5% of the esper population.

Humans

Humans and espers tend to hate each other. Humans comprise 60% of the population.

Hybrids

Hybrids are the result of magic and scientific experimentation. They are humans with animalistic qualities, such as fur, claws, and tails. Their physical capabilities far exceed that of a human's, though they tend to have speech impediments and are considered less than bright. The most common hybrids are mammalian, such as cats or wolves, since reptilian or avian hybrids usually die early and insectoid hybrids do not exist. They represent 15% of the population.

Gnomes

Not much is known of gnomes, except that they are small, disproportionate humans who dislike the sun. They live underground and are usually employed as service workers, maintaining buildings and keeping the streets clean at night. Gnomes have never been elected to any political position. They comprise 5% of the total population.

Sectors

The citadel is divided into sectors, each of which function almost like small, independent states. Each is about the size of a village, though this can vary, and has its own representative. The representatives of all the sectors within the city make up the Council of Eles, which serves under the king. Each representative has power over their sector, namely budget and political priorities, but ultimately the king rules all. Outer-city sectors are no more than designations of territory.

Travel between sectors within the city is heavily regulated, and unauthorized travel across sector borders is a crime for espers and non-humans. Humans must first acquire permission before entering a hybrid sector, but otherwise may go where they please unrestricted.

Espers may not enter hybrid sectors under any circumstances. Gnomes may not enter inner-city sectors under any circumstances. Espers and gnomes must have explicit permission from high-ranking authorities to leave the citadel, and even then it is under the discretion of the gate guard. Espers may not enter the citadel unless they are escorted by a human. Anyone entering or leaving the citadel is subject to search and questioning regardless of race.

Magic

Magic is defined as the scientifically plausible, physically improbable. It is the realization of one's imagination through unknown means, achieving what normalcy cannot. There are several types of magic, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. All magic requires energy and a sacrifice; something can't be made from nothing, after all. A sacrifice is usually taken from one's surroundings, though if a spell is improperly cast, the sacrifice can be anything, including the caster's body or soul. This is called backlash.

Channeling

Channeling is the most basic type of magic. It involves using an enchanted object, such as a wand or scepter, to direct magical energy. It is easy to learn and has little risk of backlash, but is limited in what it can accomplish.

Mind

Mental magic is the most commonly used form of magic, as it spans all difficulty levels and is very flexible in what it can accomplish. It involves conjuring what one envisions through sheer force of will. It requires extreme focus and mental fortitude, but can be quite powerful. There is a moderate risk of backlash.

Incantation

Incantations are often used for healing or other arts, as it requires the reading of a scripture. It is powerful, but extremely limited, since it is bound by words that must be enunciated a certain way. There is almost no risk of backlash.

Enchanting

Enchanting is a passive form of magic that improves the qualities of physical objects. Weapons can be made to stay sharp forever or be set ablaze upon the wielder's command. There is no risk of backlash in enchanting an object.

Circles

Magic circles are the most advanced form of magic. Geometric designs turn into magic commands, but circles must be drawn to perfection and can only be used once. This is the only form of magic that can break the rules of reality, and is subsequently the most powerful by far. The risk of backlash is extreme, as one minuscule error could mean the complete destruction of the circle and its caster.

Combination

Combination magic is just that - a fusion of one or more types of magic.

Must Know

This roleplay is a bit different from others. I will be playing as every character but yours. There is a basic plot, but there are no set events, so anything can change at any time depending on the actions and choices of your characters. You are allowed to make as many as you can keep track of.

Your characters might die.

You are allowed to powerplay during battles, as long as the injury inflicted isn't major. Please don't abuse this, though; this is only in place because it makes battles more interesting and realistic.

This roleplay will take place on a discord server. Multiple storylines will take place at once, and depending on the characters you create, you will be sorted into different groups. You may not meet a few other roleplayers' characters for a long time.

Mature themes are allowed in moderation.

A solid foundation of knowledge in science is highly recommended. It is a central theme to this roleplay.

Keep in mind that this is a VERY LONG roleplay. Please do not sign up if you cannot stick around for more than a few months.

I'll only be accepting a few people for this roleplay, but if a lot of people want to join, I might add more content. If you read everything and are interested, let me know!

Through the Portal

Same here. I haven't really been that active, though. Would there be any point in me posting now?

Through the Portal

Hey everyone, I'm still here. Extremely busy though. I'll see if I can get a post up soon (within the next few days).