Supernatural/Folklore/Otherworldly/Mythology AU???
Aug 3, 2015 22:59:12 GMT -5
Post by Ludwig Beilschmidt on Aug 3, 2015 22:59:12 GMT -5
AU Name: Supernatural / Otherworldly / Modern Myths / etc AU (HELP ME NAME IT PLEASE. I'm bad at naming things. You guys should know this by now)
Warning:
Potential for Darker Themes and Unsettling topics included but not limited to: Demonic possession, death, resurrection, some innuendo and insinuations, secular and religious rituals, and pink unicorns.
Plot or Explanation of AU:
This AU would focus on folkloric, supernatural, and fairy-tale creatures trying to live in modern times along normal humans. You may choose the role of a mythological creature, inspired by the country’s/nation's legends, or a human, that may or may not (yet) know about the existence of the supernatural.
Good, evil, and neutral beings of all sorts have existed and warred with one another since the beginning of time, but now, they are forced to survive in a modern setting alongside humans and deal with mankind's ever-expanding population and settlements. While the good (light) creatures normally look over and protect humans or feed off their happiness and fortune, evil (dark) creatures normally try to manipulate and destroy mankind and often feed off their misery and struggles. Neutral beings can go either way depending on how they are treated (or which course of action is more beneficial to them). Regardless, they are all trying to survive and all magical characters have developed the ability to to shape-shift into what appears to be a normal human, in order to better blend in with their modern, urban surroundings.
Humans cannot use or detect magic from birth, and in many cases, are not able to detect when a creature of myth may be nearby (heck, it could be their best friend and they may not realize it!). However, what they lack in beauty and physical strength or magic, humans are not entirely defenseless, and tend to have a much sharper mind than most mythics, which often allows them to trick the magical creatures. Nevertheless, there have been some humans who have encountered the creatures (for better or worse) and taken to learning more about the ways of their world and occasionally siding with them. there are also those humans who have dedicated their lives protecting mankind and have taken up the role of a Beast Hunter. Depending, on the hunter however, mythics of any alignment may become their prey, or they may simply focus only on the evil ones that have proven themselves to be malicious to humans.
Mankind beware: you may be the most populous (or so you think), but you are by no means the most powerful, and there is potential for you to meet an untimely end or be turned into something of nightmares if you get too involved in the war between good and evil - the light and the dark.
Additional Information:
+ Mythics must have roots/connections in or to the nation that the member is rping as (Ie: If you're playing Taiwan, then your Mythic/creature needs to be of Taiwanese origin or have connections to the land somehow)
+ No MAJOR Deities ore EXTREMELY POWERFUL CREATURES Allowed. They're just too OP'd and we want to keep an even playing field for people, more or less… So basically if you can’t kill it/excorcise it and send it back to the astral plane, don’t play it. Stuff like minor, general gods (tricksters, local forest dieties, weather deities etc), and lower level angels/demons are ok, but 'big-shots' and king gods are off limits (so no, nothing like Hera, Thor, Odin, Poseidon, etc). There will be very limited slots for these, probably. If you have questions or concerns about this, ask a mod.
+ Specific characters from mythology are also not allowed. For example, you can make a gorgon, but it can't be, say, the Medusa.
+ Humans can undergo a transformation of some sort to turn into a supernatural creature such as a werewolf, vampire, or vengeful spirit (and potentially angel or demon), but not a dragon, fairy, merman, or the like. Also, unless there's a cure of some sort, they're going to be stuck in their 'new body' forever.
+ Witches are not considered humans, and humans cannot become true witches. However, they are permitted to be mystics, oracles, druids, and the like and will have minor powers/magic as a result.
+ Yes, there is a chance where you might be resurrected if you die. (Dice rolls, baby) If you're a human that has been bitten by a werewolf, vampire, etc, however, it's not extremely likely that you're going to go back to being just a NORMAL human. You return to what you were RIGHT before you died. Reincarnation is a bit trickier and a whole different story...
+ Even if good/light beings are normally benign, you still don't wanna piss them off. Some aren't above pranking, injuring, or killing a human if antagonized.
+ Not all Evil/Dark beings are hell-bent on murdering humans. Their actions can range from petty mischief to severely injuring or deceiving a human. Also note that their selfish nature may not always work against humans. Some of these creatures may be rather reasonable, and may offer their services to humans... for a price.
Possible sub-boards:
Bounty Boards (for hunters to take up stuff...and for creatures to do likewise if they want revenge or wish to remain wary. This can just be a stickied thread in that place, really)
The City
---Private Areas (homes)
---Public Areas
---Park
---Pub
---Market
---Mythic Quarters
---Dark Territories
---Light Territories
---Market
---Inn
The Wilderness
---The Woods
---The Mountains
---The Ocean
Mini-Profile Specifics:
Name: (Sometimes people who don’t be siblings will change their last name….besides Names are good)
Creature: (Provide the specific name and a link to your mythic, please. Humans can just leave as "human". A small definition of about 5 words or so here is also helpful. EX: Incubus - Sex Fiend/Demon)
Alignment: (Good/Evil/Hunter as applicable for humans. Light Neutral or Dark AS PER CREATURE TYPE REGARDING THEIR SPECIFIC MYTH AND USUAL ACTIONS not an individual’s personality. For example: Angels, Unicorns, Good Fortune creatures, etc are seen as ‘inherently’ good or light beings. Demons, werewolves, ghouls, vampires, are normally evil or dark. Stuff that can go either way may include nymphs, mermaids, ghosts, etc. Keep in mind, you can have, say, a light creature like an angel, but personality-wise, that angel might actually act like a bag full of dicks and may be rebelling secretly.)
Actual Age/Looks: (if creature, how old they are, vs how old their human 'form' looks ex: 291 yrs but looks 19 yrs. If Human, only put one age)
Appearance: (clothes, physical appearance, items etc. For Creatures, tell us about your true form and your human guise)
Personality Changes/Quirks: (what's the difference between them normally and them in this setting? This can be done as bullets or a list rather than in paragraph form)
Abilities: (What powers does your Mythic have? Or, if Human, it's not needed, but you could put what they are good at! Remember to keep it reasonable.)
Weaknesses: (1-3 points at least. Creatures, what are you weak to? Humans... you too. )
Backstory: (how did they get where they are today?)
Relationships: (Not just romantic, if they have friends or enemies, they go here too)
Other Things Worth mentioning: (Again, it can be a bulleted list instead of a paragraph)
Warning:
Potential for Darker Themes and Unsettling topics included but not limited to: Demonic possession, death, resurrection, some innuendo and insinuations, secular and religious rituals, and pink unicorns.
Plot or Explanation of AU:
This AU would focus on folkloric, supernatural, and fairy-tale creatures trying to live in modern times along normal humans. You may choose the role of a mythological creature, inspired by the country’s/nation's legends, or a human, that may or may not (yet) know about the existence of the supernatural.
Good, evil, and neutral beings of all sorts have existed and warred with one another since the beginning of time, but now, they are forced to survive in a modern setting alongside humans and deal with mankind's ever-expanding population and settlements. While the good (light) creatures normally look over and protect humans or feed off their happiness and fortune, evil (dark) creatures normally try to manipulate and destroy mankind and often feed off their misery and struggles. Neutral beings can go either way depending on how they are treated (or which course of action is more beneficial to them). Regardless, they are all trying to survive and all magical characters have developed the ability to to shape-shift into what appears to be a normal human, in order to better blend in with their modern, urban surroundings.
Humans cannot use or detect magic from birth, and in many cases, are not able to detect when a creature of myth may be nearby (heck, it could be their best friend and they may not realize it!). However, what they lack in beauty and physical strength or magic, humans are not entirely defenseless, and tend to have a much sharper mind than most mythics, which often allows them to trick the magical creatures. Nevertheless, there have been some humans who have encountered the creatures (for better or worse) and taken to learning more about the ways of their world and occasionally siding with them. there are also those humans who have dedicated their lives protecting mankind and have taken up the role of a Beast Hunter. Depending, on the hunter however, mythics of any alignment may become their prey, or they may simply focus only on the evil ones that have proven themselves to be malicious to humans.
Mankind beware: you may be the most populous (or so you think), but you are by no means the most powerful, and there is potential for you to meet an untimely end or be turned into something of nightmares if you get too involved in the war between good and evil - the light and the dark.
Additional Information:
+ Mythics must have roots/connections in or to the nation that the member is rping as (Ie: If you're playing Taiwan, then your Mythic/creature needs to be of Taiwanese origin or have connections to the land somehow)
+ No MAJOR Deities ore EXTREMELY POWERFUL CREATURES Allowed. They're just too OP'd and we want to keep an even playing field for people, more or less… So basically if you can’t kill it/excorcise it and send it back to the astral plane, don’t play it. Stuff like minor, general gods (tricksters, local forest dieties, weather deities etc), and lower level angels/demons are ok, but 'big-shots' and king gods are off limits (so no, nothing like Hera, Thor, Odin, Poseidon, etc). There will be very limited slots for these, probably. If you have questions or concerns about this, ask a mod.
+ Specific characters from mythology are also not allowed. For example, you can make a gorgon, but it can't be, say, the Medusa.
+ Humans can undergo a transformation of some sort to turn into a supernatural creature such as a werewolf, vampire, or vengeful spirit (and potentially angel or demon), but not a dragon, fairy, merman, or the like. Also, unless there's a cure of some sort, they're going to be stuck in their 'new body' forever.
+ Witches are not considered humans, and humans cannot become true witches. However, they are permitted to be mystics, oracles, druids, and the like and will have minor powers/magic as a result.
+ Yes, there is a chance where you might be resurrected if you die. (Dice rolls, baby) If you're a human that has been bitten by a werewolf, vampire, etc, however, it's not extremely likely that you're going to go back to being just a NORMAL human. You return to what you were RIGHT before you died. Reincarnation is a bit trickier and a whole different story...
+ Even if good/light beings are normally benign, you still don't wanna piss them off. Some aren't above pranking, injuring, or killing a human if antagonized.
+ Not all Evil/Dark beings are hell-bent on murdering humans. Their actions can range from petty mischief to severely injuring or deceiving a human. Also note that their selfish nature may not always work against humans. Some of these creatures may be rather reasonable, and may offer their services to humans... for a price.
Possible sub-boards:
Bounty Boards (for hunters to take up stuff...and for creatures to do likewise if they want revenge or wish to remain wary. This can just be a stickied thread in that place, really)
The City
---Private Areas (homes)
---Public Areas
---Park
---Pub
---Market
---Mythic Quarters
---Dark Territories
---Light Territories
---Market
---Inn
The Wilderness
---The Woods
---The Mountains
---The Ocean
Mini-Profile Specifics:
Name: (Sometimes people who don’t be siblings will change their last name….besides Names are good)
Creature: (Provide the specific name and a link to your mythic, please. Humans can just leave as "human". A small definition of about 5 words or so here is also helpful. EX: Incubus - Sex Fiend/Demon)
Alignment: (Good/Evil/Hunter as applicable for humans. Light Neutral or Dark AS PER CREATURE TYPE REGARDING THEIR SPECIFIC MYTH AND USUAL ACTIONS not an individual’s personality. For example: Angels, Unicorns, Good Fortune creatures, etc are seen as ‘inherently’ good or light beings. Demons, werewolves, ghouls, vampires, are normally evil or dark. Stuff that can go either way may include nymphs, mermaids, ghosts, etc. Keep in mind, you can have, say, a light creature like an angel, but personality-wise, that angel might actually act like a bag full of dicks and may be rebelling secretly.)
Actual Age/Looks: (if creature, how old they are, vs how old their human 'form' looks ex: 291 yrs but looks 19 yrs. If Human, only put one age)
Appearance: (clothes, physical appearance, items etc. For Creatures, tell us about your true form and your human guise)
Personality Changes/Quirks: (what's the difference between them normally and them in this setting? This can be done as bullets or a list rather than in paragraph form)
Abilities: (What powers does your Mythic have? Or, if Human, it's not needed, but you could put what they are good at! Remember to keep it reasonable.)
Weaknesses: (1-3 points at least. Creatures, what are you weak to? Humans... you too. )
Backstory: (how did they get where they are today?)
Relationships: (Not just romantic, if they have friends or enemies, they go here too)
Other Things Worth mentioning: (Again, it can be a bulleted list instead of a paragraph)
