Song of Ceres - Open!

[Agent Raz]

OOC Thread

Song of Ceres
~*A Literate RPG*~

Table of Contents:
1: Story
2: Rules
3: The World
4: Races/Occupations
5: Character Sheet
6: White List/Black List

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Story

In the world of Ceres, things are less then peaceful. A great evil, revived by an over-enthusiastic sorcerer who was killed for his foolishness, has swept over the world, bathing the land in a sea of blood and sorrow.

Shades, the worst of all demons that had been sealed by a great sage who sacrificed his most precious possession, have been revived as well, eager to serve their long-lost sovereign. These monsters of the night are seen often and everywhere, but only by a scarce few who call themselves Dreamers. These people, born under a certain star, have the ability to destroy the Shades with a variety of means, be it physical weapons or magic. Despite the fact that these Dreamers help and protect humanity and the other races, they are shunned, as few want to work with these people that chaos seems to follow like a plague.

In the midst of the chaos, a war for power has started between three nations for supreme power, each using their own sources to give them an edge over the other, hiring the most powerful of mercenaries. These also include the Dreamers, used to protect the soldiers that are unable to see the Shades.

In the middle of it all rests the legend of a dead goddess, Celestiana, whose remains are hunted for by the Shades and their master. Celestiana’s soul is said to dwell in the empty, monster-ridden land far to the east known as Teiala, buried deep within an abandoned temple that has long since been buried in sand. Rumors of the Goddess’s power have encouraged Dreamers to seek her out in hopes of defeating the Shades...  

[Agent Raz]

Rules

1: Be nice to your fellow gamers! In short, don’t yell at them or call them names, and they won’t yell at you and call you names. If you break this rule, then they have every right to yell back.

2: No bumping. For the love of god, PLEASE. Don’t bump.

3: No rapid-fire posting. Some of us have lives and can’t keep up with them if the posts go too quickly.

4: If you get angry at someone, then take it to either RL or PM. If you use this board or the OOC board for childish whining, then I’ll be forced to give each participating party a penalty.

5: Keep swearing down to a minimum. We don’t need to see a swear word every few words or sentences.

6: Post more then one sentence, as I REALLY hate that and will probably give the breaker of this rule two penalties just because this irritates the heck out of me. Minimum number of sentences required are three. THREE lines minimum. More is better, but less is bad. Remember that. XD

7: Use proper English. No chat-speak, l33t or any other kind of computer talk.

8: Don’t God-mode. Your characters can be hurt just as much as the other guys, and they can fail at things too. In fact, they probably will fail sometimes. And don’t kill/maim any of the other characters, as everyone has a chance to react and dodge any attacks delivered to them.

9: Don’t time travel. It’s annoying. And plus…I’m the only one who can do that. XD

10: Keep the board PG-13, R at most! Nothing above that. If you feel that something higher then that needs to happen, then PLEASE take it outside of game. And the reason I say “R” is because of violence! No sex in-game! No rape in-game! None of that, because that isn’t cool. And if you feel that any of the above needs to happen, then ask the player first.

11: Don't take control of someone else's character. And if you do, then ask first. If they say no, then don't use their character.

12: No more then 3 characters each. I can have more because I'm running the game, but I can bet you the majority of them will die.

13: Have fun! Or else. Mwaha.

Yes, I know. These rules may sound strict, but I’m a nice girl and will often give you guys breaks if you keep on the straight and narrow and don’t irritate me. Three strikes and you’re on the black list, which means that you’ve got one more chance to follow the rules before you’re kicked out of the game. Not the guild, the game. Those unlucky souls who find themselves on the black list will have to tread carefully, as I’ll not stand for rule-breakers disrupting the game.  

[Agent Raz]

The World

Continents:

Kolet – The largest continent in Ceres, and the one that the main story takes place on. Contains the Tyseria, Seren and Insinika nations, all of which are currently at war.

Sorin – Smaller continent to the east of Kolet. A rarely seen land where angels, demons and the Fairy Folk are said to come from.

Countries:

Mirian Islands – A series of five islands in the middle of the Blood Sea, all inhabited by sea dragons, fire sprites and humans alike. Its towns are set up along the coast, and, reasonably enough, their main source of food is fish and fruits, and a mild climate. Most of the people here worship the God of War, Bokkai, though the other main gods include the Goddess of Weather, Fuko, and the God of Heaven, Ryuu, though most temples are to the Goddess of Life, Celestiana.

Hidden on the islands, is a tribe called the Anoue, a rarely seen sub-species of Nekomatta Most of the Mirian dwellers fear these people, and view them as the spawn of Eldian, the Goddess of Death.

Tyseria – This country is a sandy and hot hellhole of a place where practically nothing lives. The only inhabitants live underground in the dank, cool tunnels, which lead to the underground city of Me’sinne, where Reptilions dwell. The main mode of transportation is Sand Wyrms; wingless, blind worm-like earth dragons that tunnel quickly and effectively through the rocky underground.

While the desert itself is hard to get through without a guide, in the heart lays a section of desert cut off from the outside world by the Terra Mountains. Any who enter have never returned, and no one knows what lay past the dangerous mountain ridges.

The Reptilion of Tyseria will worship pretty much any God, though many seem to lean more towards Celestiana, the Goddess of Life.

Seren – Starting at the south-eastern boarder of Tyseria is the smaller of the three warring nations. It is covered in forests and is known for its beauty and mild weather, though its here that some of the more dangerous monsters come from. A variety of races dwell here, though this is where the trading industry started, and many of the Beastmen that live here are traveling merchants.

The gods that the people of Seren lean towards consist of the Goddess of Love, Aine; the Goddess of Plants, Hanako; and the God of Stories, Sawako. There are many people whose hearts are dark with greed and anger that worship Eldian above all others, though these people are often part of an underground group that is never seen, only heard.

Insinika – Insinika is the largest of the three mainland nations, and the most powerful. People all over Ceres, even those that live there, call this the Black Nation, as sunlight is sparse. Almost all of the people in this nation worship Eldian, and any who follow another god or goddess are usually either part of a rebel group or executed. Most people who come from here are swordsman, ruthless bounty hunters or part of the military. They are currently leading the war against Seren and Tyseria, though they have an unfair advantage, using what are called “Angels” to slaughter their enemies.

Their land is constantly dark, and everyone lives in eternal night, so few people are used to sunlight and often can’t see very well in it. Only the boarder dwellers see the sun and clear blue sky, but every victory for Insinika seems to make the darkness spread further.

Insinika hadn’t always been this way, but within the past ten years, things have changed and there are few places left within the Insinika nation where people can actually live, as the entire land is filled with monsters and demons, the worst being the unseen Shades.

According to rumors by Serenian spies, the king of Insinika, Cain, has the avatar of the goddess Eldian on his side. This has spurred many people to hunt for Celestiana’s soul, if it even exists. Although, even Insinika is searching for it, so there may be some truth to story…

Kuro-Kane – An island that is told to be nothing but a myth, as none have ever truly seen it, only the murderous monsters that are said to be bred from it. Rumors say that a great assassin’s guild rests at the heart of this place and only the strongest of assassins come from here.

Towns

Mirian Islands

Sappheria, Mirian Island capital – A pleasant and lively city on the northern island of Mirian, Sappheria is known for it’s grand temple to Celestiana, and it’s seafood.
Lian – A small, ruined coastal town. No one lives here anymore after it was wiped out by a tsunami. Only the foundations of the houses remain.
Ariane – The main Anoue village hidden deep within the jungles of the smallest of the Mirian islands. Simple with wooden and straw houses, dirt packed floors and a village square for tribal meetings and ceremonies.
Lilianra – One of the port towns near Lian. It, too, was devastated by the same tsunami that wiped out Lian, but it’s in the process of being rebuilt.

Tyseria

Menla, Tyseria capital – A dank underground city surrounding a massive lake. The buildings are carved out of stone, and their “temples” are simple shrines in their houses. A few alters are just sitting around collecting dust, as some Reptilion’s don’t worship any god and just use the alter space as a shelf for whatever junk they collect.
Terra Mountains – These mountains are steep and dangerous to climb, as fire wyrms live here and inside what had once been a profitable iron mine. The network of tunnels leading to Teiala are still in working order, though it’s far too dangerous for travelers to venture into the Fire Wyrms den. The mountain peaks are unseen, as they disappear into the clouds, and the stone seems to be made of a strange black rock that is always cold to the touch.
Me’sinne – A small town at the edge of the Tyseria desert. It’s an open marketplace with sandy buildings and a bright and cheerful atmosphere, or it had been before the Insinian Empire killed the inhabitants and destroyed the town. Now only tattered colorful flags hang from broken, darkened buildings and an eternal night has fallen over the marketplace.
Arkane – An underground tunnel that connects to the lowest level of the mines, and carved into the walls are booths where a few beastmen merchants have set up shop to lend wary travelers rations, a place to sleep and supplies. Blocking entry into the mines is a large stone door with two Reptilions standing guard.
Teiala – A desert hidden in the center of the Terra Mountains. Rumors say that Celestiana’s avatar is somewhere here,

Insinika

Sinyi, Insinika capital – A kingdom seemingly carved out of onyx by Picasso. The buildings jut out at odd angles, the streets are gray cobblestone and the sky is pitch black without even a single star in the sky. Lamps hang from crooked lampposts and rain constantly falls. At times, the shadows, as sharp and jagged as some of the buildings, seem to shift and child-like giggling drifts from the darkness. The castle towers over the entire city, sharp and unbalanced looking, though intimidating. Even the inhabitants of Sinyi don’t like going near the castle.
Conta – This village is nothing but a ghost town, a mere shadow of its former glory. It rests on the western coast of Insinika, where even the water is as black as night. Shades flooded the area surrounding Conta, and monsters have overrun the village, slaughtering its inhabitants.
Songstren – The entire town had once served the Goddess Celestiana, though the temple was recently destroyed, this is the only place where the Shades cannot tread. A small rebel group has formed within Insinika, and this is their base, as the temple grounds are a safe haven for any who need shelter. It lies near the Seren boarder, and has aided Seren’s attempts to keep Insinika from spreading its darkness.
Karan Mountains – The mountains are the boarder between Tyseria, Seren and Insinika, and span several miles high, though nowhere near as tall or trecorus as the Terra Mountains in Tyseria. Earth drakes and unintelligent demons lurk the caverns through the mountain, making travel hard, though, again, the Terra Mountains are still far more dangerous.

Seren

Yun-Hee, Seren capital – Yun-Hee is pretty much a giant flower garden. The roads are made of tightly-packed dirt and the buildings are small and comfortable with vines and flowers growing on them. The castle is small with rounded corners and a massive garden that spans the entire courtyard. The main street is an open marketplace and the temple, just as clean-cut and flower-covered as the castle, is near the castle gates.
Hana-Valley – The valley leads to Drake Spring, and the roads are massive, twisting vines with flowers that bloom only at night and glow a pale blue. The spring itself is a strange sight, as the surrounding flora resemble coral and the light that passed through the branches during the morning seems to ripple like sunlight coming through the waves. In the center of the lake is a small stone statue of a small dragon sitting on a rock and looking down at the water with a look of wonder on its face.
Hien-ti – The remaining town in the small nation of Seren that hasn’t been taken over by the Insinika Empire. It is a fortress that even the people of Seren have trouble getting into, and its because of its fortifications and the rebel group in Songstren that Seren hasn’t been completely wiped out by the Black Nation.

Currency

Xi – Gold coins two-inches in diameter
Zon – silver coins, an inch in diameter
Ko – Copper coins the same size as a Zon

Gods/Goddess

Goddess of Life, Celestiana - Killed by her sister, Eldian, and had her spirit sealed in the Teiala desert.
Goddess of Death, Eldian - Murdered her sister and sealed her soul away. Sealed by the other gods.
God of War, Bokkai - The swordmaker and younger brother to Eldian and Celestiana. Helped seal Eldian after Celestiana's death. Married to Okami.
Goddess of Love, Aine - Daughter of Bokkai and Okami.
Goddess of Plants, Hanako - Twin sister to Aine.
God of Stories, Sawako - The messenger of the gods and the one who first told the stories of the gods to mankind.
Goddess of Weather, Fuko - A rather angry Sylph who always seems to enjoy tormenting the inhabitants of Ceres. Not mean. Just playful. In a mean way.
God of Heaven, Ryuu - A dragon god who rules the heavens in Celestiana's obsence.
Goddess of Animals, Okami - A quiet, calm woman who always seems to go missing every few days.
God of the Moon, Tsuki - The mediator between the other gods, and apparently more of the messenger then Sawako is.
Goddess of Time, Kaliana - No one's ever actually seen her, and even the Gods are questioning her existance.  

[Agent Raz]

Occupations

Knight
Mercenary
Sorcerer
Witch/Warlock
Inventor
Royalty
Merchant
Bounty Hunter
Priest/Priestess
Thief (Bandit/pick-pocket)
Alchemist
Blacksmith
Animal Handler
Hunter
Student
Artist
Soul Collector
Bard
Doctor
Bartender
Body Guard
Berserker
Gunner
Brawler
Beast Master
Archer
Swordsman
Dreamer - Most of the player characters will have this as a sub-job. This just means that you have the ability to see and combat Shades. Whether everyone knows you're a Dreamer or not is up to you.

Races

Dragon (Red, green, blue, silver, copper, bronze, gold)
Demon
Angel
Homunculi
Human
Kitsune*
Kyuubi**
Shinigami (AKA: Death God)
Anoue (NEW RACE) – The Anoue are from the Mirian Islands, though they are disliked and distrusted by the other islanders. They resemble humans in that they have the basic human form, though they all have animal appendages (such as ears, tails, claws, paws and fangs to list a few) and a dark complexion, as well as eyes that are different unnatural shades, such as purple, gold, red and orange. They live in a technology-free land where not even guns survive and are wary of anything mechanical in nature. They are a proud race, and live by old traditions of worship via ritual dances and chants, though when it comes to machines they’re rather clumsy and the machines don’t usually like them, and often break down after being touched by an Anoue.
Sprites, Elemental (Fire, water, wind, earth, light, dark)
Nekomatta* - A two-tailed cat demon that can control the dead
Reptilion (NEW RACE) – A race of reptile-men that live in the Tyseria desert in an underground city. They are the one race that can live in the intense heat of the desert without feeling the affects of heatstroke and dehydration, and because they rarely see water except for the underground lake their city surrounds, they aren’t very good swimmers. They are simple-minded and often blunt and straightforward when it comes to words, and they can’t seem to understand the concept of just why humans and other creatures need to drink water so much.
Beastmen (NEW RACE) – Beastmen originated from Seren, though many have taken root in Sorin and the different nations. They are, basically, humanoid animals, usually foxes, cats and rabbits. They can adapt to any situation and are masters at diplomacy and bartering.
???-breed - (any combo of the above)

* Permission required
**Must play a Kitsune until a predetermined time  

[Agent Raz]

And here's where I give you the sheet you have to fill out in order to join. Make your character and PM it to me. ^_^ Some of it won't be explained, but that's because it's pretty obvious what they mean. Enjoy!

-=Character Sheet=-

Full Name: Here's where your character's full name goes. No, you don't need a middle name.
Alias(es): What is it that people call your character? Whether its given to you, or you came up with it yourself, chances are that this is probably what people call you until you either tell them otherwise or fireball them.
Gender: Male or female? No, I will not allow Shims (She/him).
Race:Pick one from the list! C'mon, don't be shy.
Age: Minimum age is 15, no max.
Height:
Weight:
Occupation:
Alignment: Is your character good? Evil? Neutral?

~General Information~

Home Nation: Pick one of the four: Mirian Islands, Insinika, Seren or Tyseria.
Home Town: Take one from the list. Seems pretty small, hm? Don't worry. The reason its such a small list for each nation is because everything else got destroyed. ^_^ Or your town could just be nameless.
Parents:
Siblings:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Hates:
Hobbies:
Strengths: What's your character good at?
Weaknesses: What's your character bad at?
Romantic Interest: You don't need to fill this out yet if you don't know. Whenever you figure it out, just PM it to me and I'll add it in.
Worst Enemy: Someone might just hate you. If so, who is it? You can start with this, but it'll probably get filled out as the game progresses.
Favorite Food:
Least Favorite Food:
Signature Phrase (favorite sayings):
Dreams/Goals: What does your character want to be when they grow up? *cough* What do they want to do with their lives?
Fears: What's your character afraid of? MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE PHOBIA!

~Powers/Attacks~

~*Spells*~
Max number of spells is 8. Don't know what spells you can have or even what ones are avalible? Because it would take me a VERY long time to create a list of spells, just feel free to use whatever spells you can create/gank from an anime, game or even a D&D book.

~*Weapon Attacks*~
Everyone has at least 2 weapon attacks. Sometimes more if I like you and your character concept. Don't make them too godly, or I'll be forced to smite you.

~Weapon(s) of Choice~

What's your weapon of choice? A description would be nice, but it isn't required. It just shows me that you put a lot of thought into your character and his or her's weapon.

~Physical Appearance~

What does your character look like? Pictures are accepted, though written descriptions are better.

~Personality~

How does your character act? BE DETAILED!

~History~

Ah, yes. This, my friends, is the meat-and-potatos of the character. What happened in your character's life to make them the way they are today? The more detailed you are, the more bonus points with me you get.

~Misc. Information~

Theme songs: This isn't required, but it's always fun to figure out what song would fit your character's personality. Feel free to add a second or third theme song or even a battle theme. ^_^ Enjoy.

Quote:

-=Character Sheet=-

Full Name:
Alias(es):
Gender:
Race:
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Occupation:
Alignment:

~General Information~

Home Nation:
Home Town:
Parents:
Siblings:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Hates:
Hobbies:
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Romantic Interest:
Worst Enemy:
Favorite Food:
Least Favorite Food:
Signature Phrase (favorite sayings):
Dreams/Goals:
Fears:

~Powers/Attacks~

~*Spells*~

~*Weapon Attacks*~

~Weapon(s) of Choice~

~Physical Appearance~

~Personality~

~History~

~Misc. Information~

Theme Songs:

 

[Agent Raz]

This is where I post the names of people who have followed the rules or broken them. The white list is for the good people who follow the rules and play nicely with others, and the black list is for the people who don't follow the rules and keep pushing everyone's buttons.

White List

1:
2:
3:
4:
5:

Black List

1:
2:
3:
4:
5:  

[Agent Raz]

GAME IS NOW OPEN!

:phew: Finally.  

[cennarian]

Calhoon wandered through the forest, bounding over tree roots and rocks that stood in his path, his boots barely making a sound as he moved with grace reserved for martial artists and those who used mystical energies to travel from place to place without soiling their feet.

'So where in the name of all that's holy did I end up this time?' he thought as he stopped under a tree to rest. He pushed his fedora up to scratch at his blond mane, sighing as he slid down the tree to sit with his back against it. He'd been traveling for most of the afternoon, and hadn't come across a single friendly forest dweller.

He took the silver gun from his gunbelt and looked at it as beams of sunlight that sifted through the thick forest canopy above reflected off of the highly polished chamber. "I really need to find someplace to stay tonight," he muttered as he spun the gun around and slipped it back into the holster. He pushed himself to his feet and looked around, his muscles growing tense as he sensed another presence.

He watched a cloaked girl bound over his head, heading deep into the forest ahead of him. He was just slightly awed by her appearance, since she'd been moving far too fast for someone who was unfamiliar with the terrain. "Perhaps this is my lucky day after all," he said as he adjusted his fedora before bounding after the girl.

He hid in the shadows as she entered the temple, watching her from behind a tree. He hid as she headed back in the direction from which she'd come, and he decided he should follow her, just in case she could lead him back to civilization. He'd been wandering in the forest for an unknown period of time, and he chose only to remember a few pertinent details in case someone felt nosey and decided to question him when he did stumble across civilization.

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Some time later her entered the city, staring in awe at the buildings that surrounded him without feeling oppressive. He found a park and took a seat, leaning back on a bench while pulling his fedora low over his eyes in order to rest some before needing to find lodgings for the night.  

[cennarian]

Calhoon had been asleep up to about five seconds following Ichigo's outburst of how much she hated the place. His eyes went wide as the rock sailed over his head and through the tree, leaving a perfectly tiny hole. His jacket slid off of one shoulder, his hat slightly askew as he blinked in surprise at the girl, then at the tree, then at the girl as she bounced over to him and asked him if he was a hobo / homeless person.

"You... might say that," he said, pulling his jacket back up with one hand while adjusting his hat with his other hand. "I'm a traveler, and I'm looking for a place to stay the night. You wouldn't happen to know of some inexpensive lodgings, would you, young lady?"