While there are various paths to immortality(none of which are clear-cut), this isn't like FMA. In addition, we do already have someone who's been talking to me about using an alchemist and planning their character out. ^^;
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I think watching fight scenes can help in general terms with writing combat, since it can give you an idea of flow and choreography.
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I mean, depends on what you're writing, and the tone and theme of what you're writing. Trained armored knights were legitimately monstrous on the battlefield, so looking up how they fought helps.
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Impossible. ^^;
There's only ever been a single Philosopher's Stone. It's the Philosopher's Stone, not a philosopher's stone.
There are various ways of gaining immortality that are all varying levels of complex and not exactly easy, which is why Toshiko's current goal has yet to be met.
We've also got an alchemist character getting planned already. ^^;
There's only ever been a single Philosopher's Stone. It's the Philosopher's Stone, not a philosopher's stone.
There are various ways of gaining immortality that are all varying levels of complex and not exactly easy, which is why Toshiko's current goal has yet to be met.
We've also got an alchemist character getting planned already. ^^;
The room was dimly lit, and it stunk of cigarette smoke. The only light source seemed to be from a single lamp, hanging from the ceiling, and the light of day shining through the blinds behind the desk. This was enough light to see the state of the room.
Papers occupied nearly every flat surface, including the floor around desks and tables. The top of a small TV was covered in them, and an old-fashioned turn-dial phone looked threatened to be overwhelmed by them. However, your attention was drawn to the desk in front of you. For behind that desk sat your possible employer.
She was a woman, who appeared to be in her mid twenties insofar as you could guess, though being in her early or late twenties was not entirely out of the question. Her red hair was tied up in a ponytail, and she wore a white shirt. Her skin was pale, and she leaned back in her seat as she surveyed you. An ash tray sat on her desk, issuing smoke from a recently-discarded cigarette. The ash tray itself was much like the rest of the room: filled with clutter.
The woman's eyes, which matched her hair, regarded you behind thin-framed glasses. She was neither tall nor short. Her appearance certainly was not unattractive, she was rather pretty to be truthful, but her expression was a focused, almost harsh one. She took a deep breath, and the cigarette in her mouth burned down further. She took it from her mouth and blew out smoke, then raised an eyebrow at you.
"You don't have to look so worried, " she began, cracking a smile, "I'm not going to eat you. I guess you're here for the openings?"
Nod.
"Well then, let's see your credentials..."
You offered her a paper, and she took it from you. She looked it over, her expression becoming serious once more. "Hmm... interesting, interesting... you think you'll make a good detective, then?"
Nod.
"Well..." she shrugged, "I was asking for new employees, and now you're here. It's not as if I see any reason to turn you away, your skills look pretty useful."
She took another drag on her cigarette, then blew the smoke out. "So, you're hired."
---
Unexplainable crimes that defy human ability.
A detective agency that only some people can see.
Deep in Kawa City, there lies what appears to be an empty lot. For some reason, this lot has been left untouched by builders. Some go to survey it, but they always dismiss it for some reason. It's simply ruled to be a place that's impossible to build on, for one reason or another. However, there are some people, some people with... gifts, that are capable of seeing what lies in this supposedly empty lot. Anyone considered supernatural is capable of piercing the veil that hides what lies in this empty lot.
The Fu Sonzai no Gensō detective agency deals strictly in cases beyond the realm of local law enforcement. Those who are able to see it go to it to have cases of an unusual nature solved. Cases that someone with mere human capability could not possibly have perpetrated.
And now, it's hiring.
---
Magi: Capable of magic, invoked by spells and symbols, sometimes in conjunction with one another. Magical prowess is passed through bloodlines, some families having more or less mana(and higher or lower quality mana) then others. Magi will have an affinity, which can range from things like fire to gravity to numbers. Affinities(which are also passed through bloodlines) are not limited to the affinity itself, but also includes things that are conceptually linked to it. For example, a mage with an affinity for fire would also excel at spells involving "consumption", "ignition", and "destruction". Magi can preform spells outside their affinity, though it is more difficult to learn. Affinities cannot be for anything entirely man-made.
Note: The most powerful mage(in terms of raw power) in this setting has an affinity for mana. They will not be appearing in this RP, and mana as an affinity is strictly off-limits. Other affinities that are off limits include Death, a totally unique affinity also claimed in this setting and absolutely broken for the purposes of this RP.
Onmyouji: Magical practioners utilizing onmyodo as opposed to western methods of magic. They are similar(magic is passed through bloodlines, they have the same affinities), yet their methods are fundamentally different. Effectively they use the same magic, but with different methods. Onmyouji use ofuda to cast spells, which can be applied to objects or even bodies for a variety of effects. Onmyouji are also adept at preforming exorcisms.
Magic Traits: Some magi and onmyouji families possess a special "magic trait", an inherent magical ability connected to their affinity. These are quite uncommon, but they still exist. They require no spellcasting, and usually give some edge in ability. The magic trait "Illusion Break", for example, passively destroys illusions as the mage or onmyouji draws close to them. It also enables them to see through illusions.
Alchemist: A sub-branch of magi focused on the transformation and alteration of matter, often used to construct Alchemical Devices. The Philosopher's Stone, the Jaws of Envy, the Fires of Heaven, all of these are devices created by alchemists. Most alchemists have very little ability to cast spells of their own and instead rely on devices to aid them. Unlike magi who exclusively utilize theurgy, this is usually not viewed as "cutting corners because you're a slipshod mage" as the production of alchemical devices has proven valuable in the past.
Homunculi: Artificial humans created via a union of raw materials and a soul, homunculi are able to be created to a variety of specifications, from creating an ideal assassin to creating someone with the power to boost abilities. They have personalities and thoughts of their own, and an infinite lifespan. Most homunculi will hit a certain age and cease to age beyond that. Homunculi are NOT common, due to difficulties involved in creating them and the inability to simply create souls meaning some kind of sacrifice must be involved. Only one homunculus permitted. I am expecting a good explanation for why they exist. The homunculus has been claimed.
Vampires: Rather straightforward, vampires are human in appearance, and must drink blood to survive. They are faster and stronger then humans, and capable of regenerating from any damage that does not destroy either the heart or the brain. The sun weakens them and causes them to fall unconscious, but they will recover when out of the sun. Vampires are frozen at the age they were turned, and cannot die of old age. Only one vampire permitted. I am expecting a good explanation for why they are working for a detective agency. The vampire has been claimed.
Now that that's over with, this RP is based heavily upon solving mysteries. And magic. Both will feature extensively in the RP. Player characters are to be employees of the Fu Sonzai no Gensō detective agency. This means that, by default, they must have some kind of supernatural ability. There is a Masquerade in place, so normal people won't know about the supernatural.
---
Basic Rules of Magic: Magic requires some form of spell to be invoked. The more powerful the spell, the longer the spell is. The length of spells can be countered with a few methods, including the use of runes, casting the spell mentally(though this method requires extensive practice and will result in a weaker spell) or storing the spell in an object capable of receiving it. Some spells may also be prepared ahead of time. Onmyouji are capable of circumventing casting time due to the use of ofuda, but their spells require application of the ofuda to a target or themselves directly.
---
Bios:
Name:
Age:
Appearance:
Personality:
Abilities:
Weapons/Equipment:
Brief Backstory:
While I did not feel "small group" was entirely appropriate, I'm looking for 5-7 players for this RP at most.
---
Name: Ando Toshiko
Age: 28
Appearance: She's a bit of a blatant expy. ^^;
Personality: Toshiko enjoys spending life with people she cares about, and generally makes for fairly pleasant company. However, she will change her behavior depending on the situation. When talking to employees, she is friendly, calm, and kind. When speaking with a perpetrator, for example, she makes a drastic change, approaching cruelty. In addition, it is not difficult to rouse her to anger and she has a remarkable lack of patience for someone who has taken a profession as a detective. When sufficiently angered, she will remove her glasses and and begin taking things extremely seriously. She enjoys cigarettes and seems to have something against organizing her office. Toshiko's ultimate goal is to attain immortality, as well as ensure no-one causes too many problems that interfere with having a pleasant life. Toshiko is terrible with money and spends incredibly frequently, sometimes on magical items and other times on things she simply thinks are interesting.
Abilities: Toshiko has Fire as her Affinity. As such, she is highly skilled in spells relating to fire. She is capable of casting spells by "carving" symbols in the air using a lit cigarette. Notable among her spells is an Instant Ignition spell. While it requires a full magic circle to be "carved" in the air, it will instantly ignite a target. As Toshiko's affinity is fire, she is also skilled with spells involving "consumption", "ignition", and "destruction". In addition, she has learned spells outside of her affinity. These spells are primarily wards and illusions, which she uses to conceal the Fu Sonzai no Gensō building from the eyes of regular humans.
Weapons/Equipment: Toshiko has a great deal of cigarettes with her at almost all times. Not only does she like them, but they aid her casting. She also has a suitcase, though she doesn't actually use it to store any important items... She says it houses something interesting and leaves it at that.
Brief Backstory: Toshiko was born into the Ando family, a family of magi with the goal of accessing the plane of existence the gods dwell on. Early in life, Toshiko was mentored in magic by her grandfather. When she reached her late teens, she was sent to a Mage Circle in London to train. It was here that she chose to abandon her family's goal, firmly believing it to be unattainable. While her family was initially outraged by her decision, they eventually relaxed and came to accept their daughter. This was, in part, because Toshiko's sister had not displayed the same desire to give up. Deciding to pursue the goal of immortality, Toshiko returned to Japan and founded the Fu Sonzai no Gensō detective agency in an effort to ensure pleasant life wasn't disrupted. Also to make money.
---
Approved Profiles:
Ando Toshiko, head of Fu Sonzai no Genso
Iwajima Jun
Akemi
Zeke Pascal
Enoch Roswell
Papers occupied nearly every flat surface, including the floor around desks and tables. The top of a small TV was covered in them, and an old-fashioned turn-dial phone looked threatened to be overwhelmed by them. However, your attention was drawn to the desk in front of you. For behind that desk sat your possible employer.
She was a woman, who appeared to be in her mid twenties insofar as you could guess, though being in her early or late twenties was not entirely out of the question. Her red hair was tied up in a ponytail, and she wore a white shirt. Her skin was pale, and she leaned back in her seat as she surveyed you. An ash tray sat on her desk, issuing smoke from a recently-discarded cigarette. The ash tray itself was much like the rest of the room: filled with clutter.
The woman's eyes, which matched her hair, regarded you behind thin-framed glasses. She was neither tall nor short. Her appearance certainly was not unattractive, she was rather pretty to be truthful, but her expression was a focused, almost harsh one. She took a deep breath, and the cigarette in her mouth burned down further. She took it from her mouth and blew out smoke, then raised an eyebrow at you.
"You don't have to look so worried, " she began, cracking a smile, "I'm not going to eat you. I guess you're here for the openings?"
Nod.
"Well then, let's see your credentials..."
You offered her a paper, and she took it from you. She looked it over, her expression becoming serious once more. "Hmm... interesting, interesting... you think you'll make a good detective, then?"
Nod.
"Well..." she shrugged, "I was asking for new employees, and now you're here. It's not as if I see any reason to turn you away, your skills look pretty useful."
She took another drag on her cigarette, then blew the smoke out. "So, you're hired."
---
Unexplainable crimes that defy human ability.
A detective agency that only some people can see.
Deep in Kawa City, there lies what appears to be an empty lot. For some reason, this lot has been left untouched by builders. Some go to survey it, but they always dismiss it for some reason. It's simply ruled to be a place that's impossible to build on, for one reason or another. However, there are some people, some people with... gifts, that are capable of seeing what lies in this supposedly empty lot. Anyone considered supernatural is capable of piercing the veil that hides what lies in this empty lot.
The Fu Sonzai no Gensō detective agency deals strictly in cases beyond the realm of local law enforcement. Those who are able to see it go to it to have cases of an unusual nature solved. Cases that someone with mere human capability could not possibly have perpetrated.
And now, it's hiring.
---
Magi: Capable of magic, invoked by spells and symbols, sometimes in conjunction with one another. Magical prowess is passed through bloodlines, some families having more or less mana(and higher or lower quality mana) then others. Magi will have an affinity, which can range from things like fire to gravity to numbers. Affinities(which are also passed through bloodlines) are not limited to the affinity itself, but also includes things that are conceptually linked to it. For example, a mage with an affinity for fire would also excel at spells involving "consumption", "ignition", and "destruction". Magi can preform spells outside their affinity, though it is more difficult to learn. Affinities cannot be for anything entirely man-made.
Note: The most powerful mage(in terms of raw power) in this setting has an affinity for mana. They will not be appearing in this RP, and mana as an affinity is strictly off-limits. Other affinities that are off limits include Death, a totally unique affinity also claimed in this setting and absolutely broken for the purposes of this RP.
Onmyouji: Magical practioners utilizing onmyodo as opposed to western methods of magic. They are similar(magic is passed through bloodlines, they have the same affinities), yet their methods are fundamentally different. Effectively they use the same magic, but with different methods. Onmyouji use ofuda to cast spells, which can be applied to objects or even bodies for a variety of effects. Onmyouji are also adept at preforming exorcisms.
Magic Traits: Some magi and onmyouji families possess a special "magic trait", an inherent magical ability connected to their affinity. These are quite uncommon, but they still exist. They require no spellcasting, and usually give some edge in ability. The magic trait "Illusion Break", for example, passively destroys illusions as the mage or onmyouji draws close to them. It also enables them to see through illusions.
Alchemist: A sub-branch of magi focused on the transformation and alteration of matter, often used to construct Alchemical Devices. The Philosopher's Stone, the Jaws of Envy, the Fires of Heaven, all of these are devices created by alchemists. Most alchemists have very little ability to cast spells of their own and instead rely on devices to aid them. Unlike magi who exclusively utilize theurgy, this is usually not viewed as "cutting corners because you're a slipshod mage" as the production of alchemical devices has proven valuable in the past.
Homunculi: Artificial humans created via a union of raw materials and a soul, homunculi are able to be created to a variety of specifications, from creating an ideal assassin to creating someone with the power to boost abilities. They have personalities and thoughts of their own, and an infinite lifespan. Most homunculi will hit a certain age and cease to age beyond that. Homunculi are NOT common, due to difficulties involved in creating them and the inability to simply create souls meaning some kind of sacrifice must be involved. Only one homunculus permitted. I am expecting a good explanation for why they exist. The homunculus has been claimed.
Vampires: Rather straightforward, vampires are human in appearance, and must drink blood to survive. They are faster and stronger then humans, and capable of regenerating from any damage that does not destroy either the heart or the brain. The sun weakens them and causes them to fall unconscious, but they will recover when out of the sun. Vampires are frozen at the age they were turned, and cannot die of old age. Only one vampire permitted. I am expecting a good explanation for why they are working for a detective agency. The vampire has been claimed.
Now that that's over with, this RP is based heavily upon solving mysteries. And magic. Both will feature extensively in the RP. Player characters are to be employees of the Fu Sonzai no Gensō detective agency. This means that, by default, they must have some kind of supernatural ability. There is a Masquerade in place, so normal people won't know about the supernatural.
---
Basic Rules of Magic: Magic requires some form of spell to be invoked. The more powerful the spell, the longer the spell is. The length of spells can be countered with a few methods, including the use of runes, casting the spell mentally(though this method requires extensive practice and will result in a weaker spell) or storing the spell in an object capable of receiving it. Some spells may also be prepared ahead of time. Onmyouji are capable of circumventing casting time due to the use of ofuda, but their spells require application of the ofuda to a target or themselves directly.
---
Bios:
Name:
Age:
Appearance:
Personality:
Abilities:
Weapons/Equipment:
Brief Backstory:
While I did not feel "small group" was entirely appropriate, I'm looking for 5-7 players for this RP at most.
---
Name: Ando Toshiko
Age: 28
Appearance: She's a bit of a blatant expy. ^^;
Personality: Toshiko enjoys spending life with people she cares about, and generally makes for fairly pleasant company. However, she will change her behavior depending on the situation. When talking to employees, she is friendly, calm, and kind. When speaking with a perpetrator, for example, she makes a drastic change, approaching cruelty. In addition, it is not difficult to rouse her to anger and she has a remarkable lack of patience for someone who has taken a profession as a detective. When sufficiently angered, she will remove her glasses and and begin taking things extremely seriously. She enjoys cigarettes and seems to have something against organizing her office. Toshiko's ultimate goal is to attain immortality, as well as ensure no-one causes too many problems that interfere with having a pleasant life. Toshiko is terrible with money and spends incredibly frequently, sometimes on magical items and other times on things she simply thinks are interesting.
Abilities: Toshiko has Fire as her Affinity. As such, she is highly skilled in spells relating to fire. She is capable of casting spells by "carving" symbols in the air using a lit cigarette. Notable among her spells is an Instant Ignition spell. While it requires a full magic circle to be "carved" in the air, it will instantly ignite a target. As Toshiko's affinity is fire, she is also skilled with spells involving "consumption", "ignition", and "destruction". In addition, she has learned spells outside of her affinity. These spells are primarily wards and illusions, which she uses to conceal the Fu Sonzai no Gensō building from the eyes of regular humans.
Weapons/Equipment: Toshiko has a great deal of cigarettes with her at almost all times. Not only does she like them, but they aid her casting. She also has a suitcase, though she doesn't actually use it to store any important items... She says it houses something interesting and leaves it at that.
Brief Backstory: Toshiko was born into the Ando family, a family of magi with the goal of accessing the plane of existence the gods dwell on. Early in life, Toshiko was mentored in magic by her grandfather. When she reached her late teens, she was sent to a Mage Circle in London to train. It was here that she chose to abandon her family's goal, firmly believing it to be unattainable. While her family was initially outraged by her decision, they eventually relaxed and came to accept their daughter. This was, in part, because Toshiko's sister had not displayed the same desire to give up. Deciding to pursue the goal of immortality, Toshiko returned to Japan and founded the Fu Sonzai no Gensō detective agency in an effort to ensure pleasant life wasn't disrupted. Also to make money.
---
Approved Profiles:
Ando Toshiko, head of Fu Sonzai no Genso
Iwajima Jun
Akemi
Zeke Pascal
Enoch Roswell
We've lost a whole lot of people without much warning...
I'm going to try and get a good post up fairly soon.
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Hopefully posting today. ^^;
Trying to figure out how to have Chie introduce her mecha, basically.
Trying to figure out how to have Chie introduce her mecha, basically.
Saten Ruiko
"Well," Ruiko began, "They say the ghost can't stay in one person for too long! It's trying to get better, though, so it can turn people and get their abilities! It wants to get all kinds of abilities!"
The rumor did not, in fact, state why. But it was the kind of thing that made perfect sense! Why wouldn't a ghost want Multiskill?! ... Well, okay, maybe it'd depend... but still. It didn't mean that this ghost wouldn't want to collect Esper powers for... some reason. And if it was going after Espers, maybe that whole 'AIM' thing made it hard for them to be possessed for too long? Yeah, that made plenty of sense! Uiharu brought up the fact that it looked kind of like an alien, but...
"Don't be silly, Uiharu," replied Ruiko with a smile. "That kind of alien doesn't have any hair, but you can kinda see the long black hair in this picture, right?"
The girl held the phone up to see. There was... something dark around the head, at least. It was hard to tell.
Misaka Mikoto
Mikoto didn't believe in ghosts. But the idea of someone wanting to get together a whole bunch of Espers to try and gain their powers somehow... was someone attempting to engineer some kind of multiskill situation? It had been a side effect of Kiyama Harumi's attempt to use the computing power of a network of brains she had built, that she gained the esper powers of those who had used the Level Upper. Was someone trying to deliberately engineer something like that? Or maybe it was something else... There was something going on. That was for sure.
... Speaking of things going on...
Mikoto could feel the anger bubbling up inside of her. Why did Kuroko decide this was a good idea, exactly? Slowly, the brown-haired girl raised a fist, clenching it tightly as she did, electricity crackling around her head as her irritation mounted higher and higher, threatening to erupt out in an instant.
"Kuroko..." she began, her voice a dangerous tone, "What do you think you're doing...?"
Misaka Mikoto
"Ah," Mikoto waved her hand quickly as the new girl bowed to her. She didn't need to do that, just because Mikoto was a Level Five absolutely didn't mean that anyone needed to treat her quite like that. Though, on another note, it was a good thing that someone else was going to be working at this office. Both second-hand and from experience, Mikoto knew that Judgement work was pretty rough. It'd be nice for someone else to be around and lighten the load for Kuroko and the others. "You don't have to act like that just because I'm Level Five."
She gave the other girl a smile, in hopes that it would indicate she should try and relax. Mikoto really didn't want someone thinking they had to treat her like royalty or something... slumping down onto one of the office's couches, she glanced over at Uiharu, and then Kuroko. There were those weird assaults or disappearances lately, weren't there? The ones where someone would disappear and show up with some kind of temporary boost to their esper powers...
"Hey, has there been any changes with those disappearances?" she asked.
Saten Ruiko
Mikoto was asking about the disappearances? Oh, this was the perfect time to chime in! Ruiko had been waiting for the right opportunity to tell her friends all about the juicy, totally-true rumor that explained everything! Grinning as she took center stage, the black-haired girl pulled out her phone to show off images of the being that was totally responsible for the disappearances and temporary power boots some espers had been experiencing.
"This is the one behind it all!" she confidently declared. One her phone was the image of a blurry, grey being, with what looked like unnaturally long arms and white, pupiless eyes Or it could have just been lighter patches of grey, the picture quality was so bad it was difficult to tell. Well, long black hair as well. "It's all over the internet! They say it's a ghost, who's been stalking espers and temporarily jumping into their bodies to give them a power boost!"
Probably, yes.
Oh, um... there's no rules, there's some foul-mouthed characters already.
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