Antarctica, the seventh continent and of ice and snow. For centuries, it was unknown to humanity until the 1840s. When the Americans and French discovered the isolated land for the first time. With the French setting foot on the continent for the first time. Since then, there have been several expeditions to explore Antarctica, and a treaty was signed to safeguard the land from most human activities, safe for science and tourism.
Which to most, Antarctica is just a land of nothing but ice and snow. They would be right and only a few thousand people would live in Antarctica as scientists to study it. However, there have been discoveries that Antarctica had once been a much warmer place. Fossilized plants have been uncovered that hint that the land had once been tropical in the far past. Giving the thought to what could have once lived in Antarctica. But, any more fossils and ideas would be buried deep beneath the ice.
Then, a major discovery was made in 2023 in the McMurdo Sound. Thanks to global warming, the resulting melting ice saw a glacier break off and collapse into the sea, and to everyone's surprise. Laying exposed was an ancient stone temple. When it was discovered, a team of scientists was summoned and dispatched to the site as soon as possible. Proof that sentient life had once lived in this frozen land, and many were eager to study this temple.
But, for a group of scientists would do more than just study the temple. For in the main chamber of the temple while studying it, the temple would activate and send the group far into the past. Back when Antarctica was lush and green. Now in this unknown land, these scientists now have to survive and in the process. Learn more about what had lived in the land, both the animal and the sentient, and perhaps find a way home. If they can find a way home.
Rules: 1. Expected to follow standard site rules 2. No godmodding or powergaming or etc... 3. No OP characters 4. A max of two characters 5. Minimum one paragraph
Overview:
Hello and welcome to the rp. This is a reboot of a idea I tried a couple of years ago and thought to try again. So as you can see, you will be playing as scientists that have been sent back in time to when Antarctica was lush and full of life. Though I will be allowing non-scientists in the rp as long as it makes sense for them to be there. What you will encounter in green Antarctica life that includes dinosaurs, non dinos, flora both common and unique, rare minerals/rocks, an unknown sentient race, and some magic in that mix.
While trying to survive in this lush Antarctica and maybe make some friends or foes in their journey to find a way back home and to the present. Which I will be doing less linear survival rp, mainly after the first act, the characters are free to do what they desire. So while there will be only one way home, there will be several ways to reach that end goal of going home. And hopefully not get eaten in the process.
So that is it and if anyone has questions, feel free to ask.
Name: Aleyn Deyne Gender: Male Age: 28 Nationality: British(Manx) Appearance:Aleyn Personal Effects: Pocket watch, Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless, combat knife, flask(Filled with gin), A locket with a portrait of his family and a lighter
Background:
What is your job Former Soldier Backstory: Born on the Isle of Man in Douglas and the first of four. Aleyn had a normal life growing up in Douglas and grew close to his family. He was planning on being a craftsman like his father and inheriting the family business. It was while working at his father's store when he would meet his future wife, Paaie Hendull. Which the two were married in 1908 and moved out into the countryside. There, Aleyn would have three children and live a happy life. Then World War One reared its ugly head. Aleyn was among the first to be drafted for the war and would greatly miss his family while deployed on the continent. Four years on the Western Front proved to be a challenging experience for him. After seeing the horrors of war, and would fight in several battles. The biggest being the Battle of the Somme and he would later fight in the second battle of the Somme.
When the war was over and Aleyn was sent back to Britain. He was allowed to leave the army and return back to his home on the Isle of Man. Joyfully returning to his family, he thought that life would return to normal. That only lasted two months, for one day as the family was having dinner. The only warning they had was two loud knocks on the door before it was forced open. Soon a creature attacked them and Aleyn tried to protect his family only to be sliced up and tossed aside. Knocking him out, and the next thing he knew, he woke up in a hospital. Turns out one of his sisters was going to surprise Aleyn and his family with gifts that night. She would find him barely alive and rushed him to a hospital. When he inquired about his family, Aleyn was told that only he survived, and he was devastated by the news. He was not sure of what attacked his family, and he sounded kinda crazy about how he described the attacker. Aleyn tried to find any information he could find about what killed his family.
So far into his search, Aleyn could not find what killed his family, and it was during a bout of drinking alcohol at his home that a message came for him. A letter that told him that he was invited to a meeting of the Nachtwache. Curious about who would invite him and the nature of the meeting. Aleyn would travel to Germany to find out more about this group and see what they have to offer him.
P R E S E N C EMihai is known for being a reserved and calm individual among his friends and family. Always able to think with a clear head, even during stressful moments. However, he can be an expressive person, given the situation. More so with friends and family.
Still, despite living a remote community where living there was preferable to the cities. Learning about the world and its history started a curiosity in him, and Mihai wished to learn more about the world and one day explore it. Even though he knows why his family hates the cities and wants to stay far from them. Mihai still wishes to see them first hand, rather then just being told about it and make up his own mind about it. Though a bit cautious in them and the corporations regardless.
Personally, Mihai is like an introvert. He enjoys his time alone with his own thoughts and is normally the one who likes to meditate in his free time. Ever since leaving his hometown, Mihai does not like to draw attention to himself and likes to keep a low profile. However, the one thing that people tend to remember him for is his smile. A soft but warming smile that makes you think that everything is okay. Mihai does know about this and does not try to exploit it, and when it happens, it is always a genuine smile.
Mihai does not like to take advantage of people and likes to be honest with them. However, he still lies about certain things unless he feels he can trust the person. Which Mihai does not take being crossed and can hold a grudge. Which if he has to work or be in a group with that person. He can be cold and be short with them. Still Mihai can forgive someone if he feels they are deserving of it or are sincere about it. Though when Mihai gets angry and he rarely does. It will try to control it and but if things really get him angry, then it will be bad.
While Mihai does not seem like a fighter, he was trained in his hometown on how to fight. Mainly in close-quarters combat with both his fists and melee weapons, as well as some training with firearms. He knows how to handle himself and can keep a level head during a fight. Mihai, since leaving his hometown, only fights when he feels he needs to and is not one to throw himself into a fight. Recklessness and being foolhardy are not things you will associate with him.
C H R O N I C L EMihai was born in a small, remote town in the countryside of his homeland. Far from the sights and influence of the cities and which most have not even heard of. The eldest of three and in a close family. Mihai's life was different from most, given that he had no contact with the outside world for the most part. His parents, along with the rest of the townsfolk, were adamantly against living in the cities, and the town was meant to be their sanctuary from it. Thus, growing up, Mihai did not leave the town and only went as far as his parents would let him.
Growing up while cut off from the outside world does not mean that Mihai did not have an education. He was taught by several of the townsfolk about math, science, english, and all of the normal courses you would get elsewhere. But why would they teach him that while chances are he will not leave the town, you might ask? It is because the townsfolk wanted their children to be educated to at least high school level and develop strong minds. Along with mental training and a strong body, as with his normal courses. Mihai was given physical training to grow his body. It was during a test of his mental and physical strength that he passed with flying colors. He felt like something was watching him, and the next thing he knew, he felt a rush of energy in him. It built up until a red and white aura surrounded him, and he felt someone speaking to him. That someone was Valefor in his true draconic form, and it turns out that Valefour had sensed potential in him and had decided to give Mihai his blessing. Making Mihai his Regalia, and once Valefor disappeared and Mihai returned to normal. Did the townsfolk forever treat him differently, for they knew what this meant and did not want their Regalia to be taken from them and be corrupted by the outside world.
For years, while learning what it meant to be a Regalia and practicing his magic. Along with learning how to fight. The townsfolk made sure that no outsider would learn of Mihal's status and made sure he would not leave town. While he understood why they were doing this. Apparently, it had something to do with the last Valefor Regalia and them losing their way. Mihal hated this, and his hometown now felt like a cage in which only he was trapped. While the townsfolk did not care what he thought, his parents, on the other hand, showed some concern for what was happening to him. Trying to console him, knowing how they felt. But would not act on it and as time went by. Did Mihal want to be free. He would try to transform but was unable to activate it. As Valefor treated it as a test to see how Mihal could get out of this situation without using his powers.
It was on his 24th birthday that his parents and even his younger siblings decided to give him what he wanted the most, freedom. Unknown to Mihal, his family had been planning a way to get him out of town and found their chance to do so. So, under cover of a foggy night, the family smuggled him out of town by van. The last thing he said to them before he left was that he promised he would see them again.
For the last four months, Mihal had been traveling around Eswal and the world, working odd jobs to sustain himself. Seeing the world that his people warned against, and while he did understand some of them. He was just glad he could see the world for himself and live uncaged. Still, Mihal did not expose himself as a Regalia and kept a low profile.
His next stop is the Festival of Lights, and while he expects it to be a fun time. What Mihal would not expect is the coming events and, more importantly, his role in them.
H O M EMihai comes from Eswal but from a small, remote town in the countryside called Cajzia. Located in a remote forested hilly region of Eswal and far from the nearest city. Cajzia is unique in that the town is made up solely of Valefor followers, perhaps the largest congregation of them in the world. It can be hard to get to, more so when it rains, and the roads become muddy, but the town is able to support itself just fine.
Despite the isolated nature of Cajzia, the townsfolk can still connect to the world via the internet and keep up to date on world events. It also seems low-tech and gives off a rustic charm. You can still find modern amenities and vehicles in Cajzia. But nothing fancy. Also, given that the townsfolk are Valefor's followers, there is a temple in the town for him, and it is one of the few, if only one, temple dedicated to him.
The people of Eswal are known for their rich folklore and their commitment to tradition, but not to the point of being not progressive. They find a way to advance forward while clinging to their ways. Along with honoring the founder of the modern nation of Eswal, Count Danus Petri, with various holidays and festivals. Their language and culture is similar to that of Romania, and the people often talk with an accent when speaking in the worldwide language. Mihai is fluent in both and talks with an accent.
T R I V I ALikes: History Exploring Astronomy Stargazing Reading Meditating Quiet Places Fresh Foods
Dislikes: Ignorant people Being caged Being Betrayed
Others: Mihai does not like social media, and the only reason why he has one is to keep in touch with his family. Growing up, he had a telescope and since there was low light pollution where Cajzia is. It made seeing the night sky much better, and sometimes he would just lie down and gaze at the stars. Since he owes his family for leaving Cajzia, Mihai plans on repaying them once he returns to see them again but is still thinking about what that gift will be.
Okay, then I will attempt to join then. I was thinking of either Gilgamesh, Odin or Valefor for a Dominant. Though leaning towards Odin. Like coming from a small, maybe remote rural settlement, who is still obscure. But kinda new to the world given their upbringing and kinda curious about the world, but ultimately reserved and knows that his family does not like the cities for a reason. But still willing to see it for himself and a bit of a scholar.