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"From these depths are all hearts born. Even yours."
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Introduction

For centuries, the bottom of the Abyss has been shrouded in mystery, fear, and superstition. Built on the ancient bones of the once fledgling start of man, the Abyss is said to house the strangest and most vile creatures. Long has legend passed of its murky depths to the unknown, when now the darkness below serves as a prison for beings small and large who dare to commit heinous crimes against man. Ages passed, the great kingdom of man expanded, and soon it was the continent of Altfare that saw host to reside above the Abyss’ deep cages of imprisonment.

Even now the people go about their days in the light, happy and ignorant, as they waged their blood wars amongst each other. But the Abyss has waited in patience, welcoming those cast down and locked up to damnation with soothing arms only the darkness can provide. There is no law, no jurisdiction in the Abyss. None are innocent, but all seek a way to escape, be it by power, schemes, or debauchery. Long have the denizens in the deep depths plotted, and long have they lived.

Their long exile would not go unanswered. Something is stirring on the surface. A great power or perhaps war has shaken the very earth above the Abyss. Less and less prisoners are brought in and whatever guards dared to safeguard these ports of hellish intent have all but fled or been disposed of. The prisons are opening. The inmates are escaping. And the nightmares are festering back to the surface in a strange new world rocked by the Catastrophe. Revenge is infectious.

All those cursed for eternity within the Abyss seek nothing less than to conquer the world above. Factions are forming, allies, cutthroat as they may be, are gathering, and the promise of becoming Alfare’s new overlord is enough to entice and seduce those who’ve suffered far enough. To what ends will revenge and hatred for the kingdom of man carry? To what shall be conquered before they reach the top? Questions abound in the coming days but one indistinguishable truth is known both to the Abyss and to the hapless victims above.

It’s a long climb up from the deep, dark depths.

Setting
A great Catastrophe has struck the land of Altfare, leaving in its wake chaos and destruction among the proud domain of humans. Out of sight and sound lays the Abyss, the great prison said to hold beasts and monsters who would finer feast on the flesh of their captors; or worse. Unbeknownst to the world of man, the prisons of the Abyss are shattering one by one in the Catastrophe’s wake. The time to escape and enact revenge is now, for none could be more perfect for your onslaught of despair above the surface.

Within the RP, players will be in control of such foul nightmares as they journey from the depths of the Abyss to the top and reach the land of Altfare. There are many trials to overcome, monsters to face, and legions to take command over as the very Abyss itself becomes your grounds for conquering. These depths attract all sorts of personalities, but all share the simple hatred of those who imprisoned them, and it is this darkness that drives them toward the surface.

As each segment of the Abyss falls to your gathering forces, your number will grow into a new force, a singular faction based upon the human concept of guilds in mockery; one unseen by the world waiting to be unleashed. Will you breech the surface ready to take what is rightfully yours? Or are you destined to be slain as you stand, body and soul cast back into the Abyss that desires to claim you again? Whatever may befall you, whatever faction you build in your rise to power, there is no doubt only mayhem lies in your presence.

You are the monsters who go bump in the night.


TL:DR: It's basically Overlord+Fire Emblem.

Characters

CHARACTER SHEET TEMPLATE
• Appearance: Self-explanatory. Please use relatively anime/art images since this is still a weeby RP. As ex-prisoners to the Abyss, you are monsters that come in all shapes and forms. You may have a true appearance and a casual one if you intend to disguise yourself in interaction among humans.
• Title: Self-explanatory. What title do the humans use as they curse and fear you?
• True Name: Self-explanatory. What name do you reveal only to your closest associates and allies?
• Age: Self-explanatory. The Abyss has remained for eons and so too has some of its inhabits.
• Species: Only monsters are cast into the pits of the Abyss; the range of which to be is endless, but the rule is no humans for obvious reasons.
• Weapons: What weaponry adorns your form? What do you use to strike your enemies?
• Species Traits: As different species reside within the Abyss, so too do they have special powers inherited only by their species. Two each are allowed to each player for now.
• Special Abilities: Magic has existed in the world just as long as the Abyss. If you've learned the arcane arts over the years, then this is where to make it known. One brand of magic is allowed to each player for now with two special abilities to them if you so choose.
• Inventory: Any items that's aren't mentioned prior you may be carrying. They may come in handy at any time.
• Background: A quick summary of your character thus far. Why were they imprisoned in the Abyss? What drives them towards revenge? What plans do they have for future conquering? These are points that should be addressed in your background.
• Other: Optional. Anything else not mentioned above that you may wish to add goes here.




Rules


Reserved.
I've added the character CS and CS Skeleton to the first post to give everyone an idea of what kinds of characters are expected. That said, it's broadly flexible at the moment in what species are allowed.
Good, good. I'll probably wait for a little more interest but the OOC will be worked on soon in the meantime.
Bask in my beauty? (technically a question)


You know my answer. Unless you’re making a siren?
@AtomicNut

-The GMG codenamed Terrorkeat attacked Central City.
-MFF deployed to combat the monster.
-Terrorkeat escaped through a funneled tornado.
-Soon after, the GMG codenamed Dragon Queen appeared and caused minimal damage to the area.
-Dragon Queen retreats as the MFF regroup.
-One of the MFF's leaders, Akane, went after Dragon Queen herself.
-A debriefing occurred about the recent incident and the MFF's performance.
-The GMGs Terrorkeat, Diva, and Jormungandr were picked up by an organization called HART, a hidden third faction that wants to integrate GMGs among humans.
-Goomie is currently attacking the city. MFF and HART forces have been dispatched, the aforementioned GMGs now working for HART.
If there's any questions so far, feel free to pose them.
@AtomicNut

He looks fine to me; await @KoL's opinion. Did you need a recap of the events so far?

Much like Takara, a lot like Takara, Itsuko found it hard to keep track of what was going on. No stranger to abnormalities herself, those experiences usually didn’t end up in her almost being rammed by flying motorcycles. She ignored Iona and her little cop patrol-rather intentionally she might add-in favor of hearing out the rider’s logic as well as introductions. “Oh, uh, well you can call me Itsuko! Death by motorcycle isn’t the strangest thing I’ve ever seen, but-”

She nearly jumped as the “bug” turned out to be a girl, one barely as big as her fist. “Ok, no, now that’s the strangest thing I’ve ever seen,” she said incredulously. “Now wait just a minute little lady. How can you be a pirate and a fairy? Why, those two things just don’t mix! You guys some kind of bard travelers or something?” The logic made sense, but extraordinary powers and people dressed in weird garbs was nothing new in this world, or rather, Floor. A final look was passed to Clair now and the blonde casually carried Rose around still in her palm as she walked up to the fox “Hey, uh, you look familiar. Have we met before?”

Before she could ponder on that anymore, the swooping presence of authority passed a shadow over them all. Only one person could have made Iona into a blushing schoolgirl so quickly and so Itsuko didn’t even part him a glance. “Really? You brought the cops and the President on us? You actual killjoy,” she said loudly, uncaring if the angel heard her while sticking a tongue out for good measure. While Iona’s reaction was no doubt sour, the Student President merely laughed heartily in good nature before raising his hand.

A simple gesture was all that was needed to disperse the robotic police, sending them at ease. One by one, the alleyway was filed out until only the large group of delinquents, Iona, and the Student President remained. “It’s good to see you too Itsuko. Causing trouble in these parts again?” He ignored her response of, “Bite me,” if only to pay attention to the bluenette huddling closer to him. His amused smile didn’t waver even as Kanbaru leered with her chest thrust.

“You must be the leader of the bunch? Who else can be so forward and speak the group’s mind. The spirit of youth persists in you, just like your grandmother.” The Student President was all smiles as he patted Kanbaru’s head, ruffling her blue locks knowingly. As he spoke, a jarring pain revealed itself in the bluenette’s eye as if an invisible knife sought to pierce it through violently. The pain was instant and gone as soon as the Student President moved away. “I would be happy to escort you. Surely we can discuss this in better light?”

The boy clapped his hands once before the world swirled around them. From a dingy alleyway inside the city, they were now in a dark but regal looking student council room that wasn’t too disparate from anything in Miso City. “Can you turn on the lights Iona? We’d like our guests to be well informed when they participate in the Umbral Games.” The Student President already made to sit at the head of the room, smile inquiring for any questions the group may have.

Are those eyes that see darkness clearly.
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