Soulblades - Sakura Fubuki University [Teachers wanted]

[AndyZ]

As the legend goes, a young man named Tran was wandering through the countryside plying his trade, his faithful donkey Aribu helping to pull his cart.  As he got into a squabble with some of the local peasants about the price of a bag of rice, a wretched monster with three heads and seven legs rushed from nowhere to lay waste to the area.

Although the peasants had any way to defend themselves, Tran found a katana suddenly materialize in his grip, but the shock and horror of the moment gave him no time to ponder or hesitate.  He leapt at the creature with force beyond any normal human, slicing the beast clean in half.

The peasants stood in awe, calling the weapon a "soulblade" and plying him with gifts in exchange for his protection from such creatures.  This was the first instance in legend of the weapons, though others have appeared time and again throughout history, and quite a few weren't even blades.

The last such recorded incident was in 1872, where a cowboy fired all six shots of his revolver into a behemoth's hide to no effect, and threw the weapon at it in disgust.  Another such weapon appeared in his ready grasp, these bullets far more efficiently destroying the beast.

If anyone knows why there hasn't been such a sighting in over 100 years, few have said, though many simply attribute it to tall tales and legends, leaving it at that.  A few have speculated, though, that perhaps the monsters stopped appearing in order to stay wherever they exist beyond this world, forming an army.



There's the basic idea.  I plan on having this take place at a college, where all the students are only just arriving and getting used to their dorms and roommates.  I want to get both teachers and students, both of which will be able to manifest soulblades unless the player doesn't want one.

A soulblade can be any type of weapon that the player wants, and automatically grant the capabilities to use it to their bearer.  Modern weapons are permissible but will not be more powerful; an assault rifle will shoot more bullets, but between recoil and the energy of the soulblade, you're not going to be at an advantage over a bow or a sword.

On top of becoming stronger, faster, healing more quickly and so on, each soulblade wielder gains a singular power upon the first time they have a weapon appear in their hand.  The only real rule here is that specific trumps general: a character with "fire magic" will be much better at fire than a character with "elemental magic," and so on.

Soulblades also do absolutely no damage to humans.  If a weapon or projectile would otherwise strike a person, it vanishes, though weapons can immediately be called back.  This allows for training and sparring, as well as minimalizing infighting.

If this goes the way I hope it does, I'll be able to have teachers already know some things about what's going on and be able to keep the students informed.  (I'd also be good with a teacher who knows most everything about what's going on and can help explain, though I'd probably balance things by not giving that teacher a soulblade.) 

Students can have gotten scholarships to this college even if they don't know why they were given or even if their grades were terrible.  In hindsight, it may almost seem as though someone knew that everything was going to happen, and wanted to get these students together and all in the same place.

I can go into more detail on things or explain questions if anyone has any, but that's basically my idea.  Who's interested?

Oh, and I'm also looking for GM Assistants if any are reading and interested.



Answers to questions I've been asked so far outside of the thread, and reiterations I've felt might be useful:

I don't expect this game to focus on the erotic, although individual players are more than welcome to pair up (or triple up, or more) during the course of the story.

I expect this to be more along the lines of a story where individual people suddenly come into great power and have to deal with a massive threat, but focusing more along the lines of letting them be awesome and do crazy fantastic things than to try to limit those abilities too much off the bat.  I expect players to mostly end up around the level of anime heroes or superheroes, although if some attempt to stand head and shoulders above everyone else, I can step in.

You won't actually start with a soulblade, but you'll instantly recognize one when it later appears in your hand.  Think of it like vampires or werewolves: everyone recognizes the lore but practically no one actually believes in them.  In this game, soulblades are the kinds of things that parents tell their children about when they're scared of monsters in the closet.  Though, you're free to believe in them if your character would be the type to believe in that kind of stuff.

Projectile weaponry such as bows and guns would not have an ammunition limit, and throwing weapons would be able either to fly back to their wielder's hand or simply vanish to reappear there.

Weapons can be sentient if people want them to be.

Students should be 18, though you can give or take a year.  Varying beyond that will require some justification.  Teachers should be at least 25.

Teachers who focus on a specific subject should list that, putting "History Teacher" instead of just "Teacher" or whatever.

I'm going to put "Sexual Preference" in the character sheet just to avoid any issues between not having enough gender.  If we end up with more women than men but all the women are lesbians, we don't want new people thinking that we need more men.

I also threw in a code for those who want an easy way to post pictures.  Just put your URL where it says "Insert Picture Here," or remove it if you don't have a picture.



Character Sheet

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[b]Name:[/b]
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[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Sexual Preference:[/b]
[b]Description:[/b]
[b]History:[/b]

[b]Soulblade:[/b]
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Threads are up, but characters are still being accepted.  I just wanted to give the students a little bit of extra time to get things going, since they have to meet their roommates and all such.

Male Dorms: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=146208.0

Female Dorms: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=146207.0

Sakura Fubuki University: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=146210.0

Off-campus: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=146211.0

OOC Thread: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=145691.0

Character Thread: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=145695.0

[AribethAmkiir]

Interested.  Sounds like a really enjoyable concept.  I'm not sure if I'd want to be a student or teacher yet though.

[Shadow Hunter]

Hm. I might be able to get into this :)

[BruceTheCat]

I'm interested in being a part of this, sounds fun!

[Sessha]

 This looks like it could be fun so what the heck I'll throw my lot in as well.

[AndyZ]

Looks like probably have enough people to go for it.  Added a few things and put a character sheet at the top post.

[Iblis121]

Looks interesting. Might join :]

[Featherfall]

Very interesting. I do have one question; say someone wanted to use a gun or bow or such, would there be a limit to their ammunition? Like say the soulblade was a six-shot revolver, would they only have 20 or so bullets a day or something like that?

[AndyZ]

Nope, no limit.  Whether the bow would appear with a quiver or whether the arrows would just appear whenever you pulled back the string would be up to you, though.

[Edit: You meaning the player, not the character.]

[AribethAmkiir]

Name: Nichole (Nikki) Drake
Occupation: Student athlete
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Sexual Preference: Heterosexual (Bi-curious)

Description: Red hair, hazel eyes and a sexy little smile are what most people first notice when they see Nikki.  At 5’6” and 130 lbs, Nikki looks very much like your typical co-ed.  She’s attractive enough, but has more of a “girl next door” look than starlet beauty.  Her long and slender body is well toned from running daily and her moderate curves are enough for the typical college guy to notice.

History: Nikki was the only child of Dr. Nathaniel Drake and Dr. Tiffany Drake and was born in Madison, Wisconsin.  Her parents, affluent medical doctors, raised Nikki and her siblings in a very proper and traditional lifestyle.  Nikki had a nanny until she was old enough to be sent away to a preparatory boarding school and grew up not really knowing her parents.  When she did see them, however, they lavished her with love and affection.

Sports became important to her around the age of twelve and she played soccer, tennis, and golf while participating in gymnastics and dance.  Nikki caved when her mother talked her into trying out for the cheerleading squad, until she grew enough of a backbone to quit and join the soccer and tennis teams.  She graduated fifth in her class and was accepted into a few very prestigious Ivy League schools.

It was the summer before college when bizarre things began to happen around her.  She began to grow paranoid and believed that people were watching her and things were following her.  In July her parents diagnosed her with schizophrenia and had her placed into a facility.  Two weeks ago, her parents suddenly changed their minds, diagnosed her as cured, and she was brought to a college she had never heard of before.

Nikki is still in shock from her stay at the psyche hospital and while she’s eager to get on to a regular college life she is having trouble trusting people.  She feels isolated, since everyone who knew her before thinks she’s a mental case, and is eager for an outlet.  She has stopped taking her medication because she feels like it makes her slow and stupid and has now begun feeling like there are things out there. 

Soulblade: A silver-blue chakram that can be thrown again and again without ever leaving Nikki’s hand.  The phantom chakrams fade as soon as their flight ends and damage is inflicted.

Special Power: Telekinesis

[1SAZ]

Interested. I rather like the concept over all and it reminds me of a online manga I used to read. In any case, count me in.

[Muse]

Sorry I didn't chime in earlier, dude.  I'm interested and will try and get you a concept tomorrow. 

[AndyZ]

Nichole (Nikki) Drake - Approved

[KnightNelson20]

making cs now.

[KnightNelson20]

Name:Damion Kingsly
Occupation: Musician, student
Age:18
Gender:male
Sexual Preference:heterosexual
Description: If his dark hair and blue eyes didn't get your attention. Damion also has a toned body standing at 6'0" and weighing 190pounds. Always seen with headphones in and his hood up he works out on his own every morning. He looks like the shy guy, but when you know him his personality is completely different.
History:Damion was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He was raised by his Aunt. (His mothers sister) His mother died giving birth to him and his father died from the pain of it all. Damion has no memory of them so it doesn't bother him. Thou his aunt always tells him, he has the eyes of his mother but his fathers intensity. What that meant was beyond him.

Damion always loved music. From the time he could make noise he was always beating on something. Must have been music to him. He picked up his first guitar at 10 and never put it down. He now knows how to play the guitar, piano, and drums. Music is his life. He had three close friends that he made a band with. He had plans for bigger things in the future.

One day while out at the mall looking for a new guitar a gang fight broke out. With one of his friends Amanda he tried to escape the violence. But a stray bullet came flying thru her shoulder right beside him. As he looked over at her time slowed for him. Watching as the bullet exited her shoulder, the blood splatter. He reached out and as he caught her all seemed to be normal again. Damion quickly picked her up and ran off to the hospital with her. To him the situation was just like in the movies. Time only slowed in his head cause it was dramatic to him. Time couldn't really slow. But as he sat in the hospital some men approached him. They invited him to a collage he had never heard of before. Though confused Damion only had one question. "How's the music program?" Money was tight at home and if this could get him into collage with a free ride he was gonna take it.

Amanda recovered and Damion left for his new school soon after graduation. He misses home and his friends greatly but wants to start his future. Beside's he's never been bad at making friends. It's only the first meeting that's awkward.

Soulblade: Sword pictured is what Damion's sword looks like. It is double edge'd and is the length of his body just as it is in the picture.

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To him despite its size it feels light. He can easily wield it with one hand.
Special Power:
Small time manipulation.
-Damion is able to use his powers in two ways. His first and most used technique allows him to slow his perception of time within a 5 foot radius of his body. Allowing him to react faster to anything that falls within it. This is not an auto response. Damion has to focus his mind in order to hold the power active. Though extended use may be bad for his body in the long run. He prefers to use it in short burst. It can not be used at the same time as his second ability but Damion is getting skilled at switching between the two.
-When Damion taps the out side of his blade it produces a low pitch ring that resonates out. Anyone hearing that  temporarily has their perception of time thrown off by a few seconds. This simply allows Damion to appear to move faster. To the person hearing it Damion would appear to be blinking from place to place as he moves as they can not correctly see him moving at a normal speed. Damion doesn't like using this ability as he constantly has to tap the blade to continue confusing them. The sound gives away where he truly is if followed.

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-Demonstration of switching between two skills. Enemy attacks Damion. He uses his first ability to quickly avoid the attack then just as he avoids it he releases his first skill and taps his blade. The sound distorting his enemy he can quickly move for a free attack if they can't follow his movements.
-Weaknesses were as stated. Sound gives away his second ability. If you can follow it even though your sense of time is off your general knowledge of where Damion is doesn't change.
-And his first ability has to be activated. So if someone sneaks up behind him while his power is off he would not be able to slow time and react to it without warning. He can not see everything around him. Same goes for projectiles coming in from behind him. Even if his power was on it would slow in his mind but if he does not see it he can't react to it.

[KnightNelson20]

let me know if you would rather me have another power i have many in mind and can easily change my history. Also if anyone needs ideas for powers feel free to ask me im sure i can help you figure out something different than the normal.

[AndyZ]

KnightNelson20, while I have no objection to your character, I do want to make sure I understand correctly before I break out the Approved stamp.

-Damion is able to use his powers in two ways. His first and most used technique allows him to slow his perception of time within a 5 foot radius of his body. Allowing him to react faster to anything that falls within it. This is not an auto response. Damion has to focus his mind in order to hold the power active. Though extended use may be bad for his body in the long run. He prefers to use it in short burst. It can not be used at the same time as his second ability but Damion is getting skilled at switching between the two.

This seems to me as though he's able to concentrate and speed up relative to the rest of time, or at least change his perceptions so that things appear to happen in slow motion.  As an oversimplification, bullet time.

However, I don't really understand the part about the 5' radius.  Does it only affect things that enter that area?  Is he able to draw other people into the time distortion if they're within range?  Would he be able to dodge a sword but not dodge an arrow until the arrow came close enough?

-When Damion taps the out side of his blade it produces a low pitch ring that resonates out. Anyone hearing that  temporarily has their perception of time thrown off by a few seconds. This simply allows Damion to appear to move faster. To the person hearing it Damion would appear to be blinking from place to place as he moves as they can not correctly see him moving at a normal speed. Damion doesn't like using this ability as he constantly has to tap the blade to continue confusing them. The sound gives away where he truly is if followed.

This makes me think of a temporal displacer beast.  In D&D, a Displacer Beast has a constant illusion that it appears to be a couple feet away from its true location.  Anyone hearing your ring would think that you were a few seconds off in time from where you truly were, causing effects similar to trying to catch a ball in a room only illuminated by a strobe light or playing a video game heavily laden with lag, right?

I'm also a bit confused on the last bit about being able to follow where he is by the sound.  I thought that the sound was what was causing it, so the deaf would be immune and such?  Is it that aftereffects leave a light ringing, so that if he bolts for it, people can track him by that?  Or would it more be that the sound is what's truly happening, and people can hear it, but visual distortions cause the eyes to play tricks?

[Iblis121]

Working on my profile, should be up later.

[KnightNelson20]

KnightNelson20, while I have no objection to your character, I do want to make sure I understand correctly before I break out the Approved stamp.

This seems to me as though he's able to concentrate and speed up relative to the rest of time, or at least change his perceptions so that things appear to happen in slow motion.  As an oversimplification, bullet time.

However, I don't really understand the part about the 5' radius.  Does it only affect things that enter that area?  Is he able to draw other people into the time distortion if they're within range?  Would he be able to dodge a sword but not dodge an arrow until the arrow came close enough?

Exactly. He can not react to or dodge anything until it enters that radius. But yes all your explanations pretty much are accurate. Thou he can not draw people into that radius. Think of if you've ever watch Naruto, the Hyuga  byakugan has one weakness in the back of their head. Yet even if someone fires at that spot if they turn their head and the projectile enters their vision they are able to see it and reflect. Think of that only if the projectile enters his radius and he sees it he is able to react to it. Once again only if he sees it. He in no way has 360 degree vision but the radius does surround him and is not limited to whats infront of him. He uses a sword so he is constantly trying to be close to his opponent. Allowing it to be effective to have a small radius over just being able to slow time. I wanted to insure my character had weaknesses seeing as when i thought of the power it seemed to strong just being able to control time. (i.e. slowing and speeding up time regardless of where enemy is)

Anyone hearing your ring would think that you were a few seconds off in time from where you truly were, causing effects similar to trying to catch a ball in a room only illuminated by a strobe light or playing a video game heavily laden with lag, right?

I'm also a bit confused on the last bit about being able to follow where he is by the sound.  I thought that the sound was what was causing it, so the deaf would be immune and such?  Is it that aftereffects leave a light ringing, so that if he bolts for it, people can track him by that?  Or would it more be that the sound is what's truly happening, and people can hear it, but visual distortions cause the eyes to play tricks?

The sound will be heard so yes people that are deaf would be immune to its effect. But it only distorts their sense of time, so yes it would in a way distort their vision much to playing a game with heavy lag or catching a ball in a room only lit by a strobe light. But the sound is a constant ring and until the sound stops the effect remains. That's why he has to constantly tap the blade to have it remain active. If they were to follow the sound it would always lead them to Damion's location because the sound resonates from the blade. More skilled fighters could use this to counter Damion. For example, being able to close your eyes and only fight with sound until the sound stops. Let me know if you have any more questions.

[AndyZ]

Damion Kingsly - Approved

[TheHangedOne]

Name:Erik Vidar
Occupation: Physical Education Teacher
Age: 33
Gender: Male
Sexual Preference: Straight(disinterested)
Description: A powerful martial artist, he enjoys teaching others the importance of maintaining their bodies, and pushing themselves to surpass their self-imposed limitations. Kind, but strict, good, but not always nice. Wise, even beyond his years. He is also known to be calm, but capable of frightening intensity.
History: A trained martial artist from a young age, he has been obsessed with the ideas of perfection of the body, mind, an d soul (what he calls the Triangle of Power; mind and body making the bottom points, soul making the top point).

He once accidentally killed a man during Kumite. Even though the circumstances around the death resulted in him not even being charged with manslaughter, it left him shocked and changed. He refused, from that point on, to ever fight again.

He went to college, and  became a teacher several years after this incident, when he had been all but forgotten by the world, far too obsessed with the latest disaster or tragedy.

Despite his now adamant pacifism, he has shown himself to not be above maintaining his strict regimen of training, nor has he shied away from instructing and encouraging students to practice the martial arts for the purposes of self defense.

He is immensely familiar with the concept of the Soul Blade, as one of the founders of the school of martial arts he attended once wielded a knuckle duster Soul Blade, and much of his exploits, and many details of the weapon were recorded.

Soulblade: Will not come into possession of one.
Special Power: Unshakeable Endurance: A life time of pushing himself to his limits physically has made him a tough, hardened man indeed. His energy arises from no supernatural sources, this power is merely representative of his immense constitution and capacity to endure physical hardships.

[AndyZ]

The only issue I have is that nobody's had a Soulblade for over a hundred years, so the founder wouldn't have had a knuckle-duster soulblade.  The founder could have diligently believed in them, though, and taught about them while discussing matters of discipline and such.

I take it you're going for the type of teacher who is powerful in his own right and would be able to keep up with the others, but isn't going to be outright superhuman and have his own Soulblade?  That'd definitely make a good teacher, especially as things get going.

[TheHangedOne]

Right; my assumption about the school is that it is a very, very old school of martial arts, hundreds of years old. Thus, it is possible that the founder had one; or, even if not, maybe over time the legend of the founder just got changed and "improved".

And that is correct. His pacifism will be an initial handicap, though. It might take one of his students being in danger to snap him out of it.

[AndyZ]

Erik Vidar - Approved

[Rysmarin]

Just wanted to let my interest be known. Here's what I have for a character sheet so far. Still working on a history, but that'll probably be up later today, pending other circumstance. Edit: Tentatively finished. It seems a bit... scant to me.

Name: Reginald Alderson
Occupation: Art teacher
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Sexual Preference: Heterosexual

Description: Regi has rich brown hair, bright blue eyes, and has a smile as wicked as the devil himself. He stands at just over 6' 3", and his lithe frame belies the weight of his lean athletic muscle, leaving him at a mean 202lbs. Some might swoon over his rugged, devlish looks, toned arms and abs, and well bred lineage. Others might be appalled by his quick wit, sharp tongue, and... colorful vocabulary. Still, those who get to know him find out fast that he's friendly enough, if a bit rough around the edges most of the time.

History: Regi was a priviledged child, born into a rich, influential family. He was a well behaved and kind kid when he was younger... but as with almost all children, that changed with puberty. Regi became rebelious towards his structured life style, finally irritated by the rules, lessons, and expectations he had to tip-toe around to do anything at all.

So, when he was fifteen, he ran away. Of course, it didn't take more than a few days before he was forced to go back by a police officer. He hadn't even done poorly on his own, finding that his own artistic talent and the lessons he'd been given on the subject granted him much needed revenue, though he'd never admit to it to his mother. Nor could he admit to his father that his lessons in business had helped him barter for the necessities of life while he was "out on his own." He couldn't even say he didn't feel a bit guilty for making his parents worry for him enough to put together a search party and file a missing persons claim. But his time outside the walls of their mansion did change him.

He'd seen the world through jaded glasses, and knew what it was like to live below his parents standards. While it made him rougher around the edges, it made him a more... wholesome person. Far less the selfish, bratty child of wealthy parents and more an empathetic man seeking knowledge. After that, he had a clear goal in life. When he "graduated" from his home schooling, he got into college. He chose to major, unsurprisingly, in creative arts... but he also had a somewhat unanticipated eye towards teaching, taking education as his minor. He learned how to better his skill as an artist and and help others do the same through expressions of color, words, sound.

He got his degree and started drudging through the horrific state of being a stubstitute teacher, traveling and finding work where he could. Eventually, he was offered a real teaching job. Given that he was barely scraping out a living as a substitute, who in their right mind would have expected him to deny the chance to take up what was more or less his dream job?

Soulblade: A bardiche with an ebony handle, a shining, silvery blade, and glowing symbols.

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Special Power: Illusionist.
He can create images and sounds from thin air... Or, more accurately, bend any light he can see or amplify and warp any sound. Effectively, he can approximately replicate anything he's ever seen or heard based on his memory, or "create" any sound/image he can imagine. Naturally, he controls whether or not they move or change, and how they do so.

An example: If he made a car, no one would be able to operate or even touch it. The lights would properly illuminate an area, but the rest of the car would simply appear normal. The doors would be able to open at his command, and it would sound fully functional, but if someone tried to grasp the steering wheel or sit down in the driver's seat, they would simply pass through the image.

[AndyZ]

Looks good so far, Rysmarin

[Eislynn]

*Sigh* Okay AndyZ... I give in. Count me in too...  ;D

Just don't be surprised if I start to drown a little - This will be my first time playing more than one character at a time - Let alone THREE.

By the way AribethAmkiir, I promise I'm not stalking you, lol - It's all AndyZ's fault. He directed me to all three of these games. I think he knows too much about my interests, haha.:)

*character coming soon*

[AribethAmkiir]

Hey a little stalking never hurts, just as long as you don't come looking in my windows.  :P

Seriously, it's always nice to meet people with like interests... but you're playing 3 characters?   wow

[Isengrad]

It's been a good while since I have been on Elliquiy, and I would love to throw my hat into the ring for this one. I would be more then happy to provide a charater prifile tomorrow once I have the time. I just caught this at the end of the day and I should be going to bed soon.

[Iblis121]

Name: Hideo Saitou
Occupation: Student
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Sexual Preference: Heterosexual

Description: At 6'8 and 195 pounds, Hideo is sure to come off as lanky and stringy to passers by. It isn't until he begins to move that one realizes just how easily and gracefully he carries his height, displaying fluidity that perfectly complements his usual, laid back demeanor. His face plainly shows his Japanese decent as does the straight, jet black hair atop his head, though the view is usually impeded by a beanie of some kind. While he will usually go out of his way to avoid being the center of attention and is known for generally being a relaxed guy, Hideo has a very dynamic personally, and has been known to have moments in which he's very animated.

History: According to the social structure of Japan, Hideo was born into failure, being of Burakumin blood. Burakumin are a Japanese minority and are the descendants of feudal era outcasts. They were and have always been vehemently discriminated against, and it was due to this discrimination that Hideo's parents, Mika and Daisuke, relocated the family to America in 1995. Though it was probably for the best, the Saitou family ended up living in a ghetto for a long while. They were thankful for even that though, happy that their ancestry would no longer hinder them.

The Saitou line, in addition to being the descendants of feudal undertakers, had always been infamous in japan for being being lairs as well, speaking of Soulblades and being unable to prove that they possessed them. It was true that those who'd so grandly announced their Soulblade were often liars, and it was this small fraction of the Saitous that gave the family such a bad reputation. The chosen few who did possess Soulblades, more often than not, were just wise enough to keep quiet about them, as they didn't desire such attention. That had been a long time, ago, however, and belief in the mystical weapons fell to the wayside over the centuries. Those among the Saitou family who continued to speak of such things in recent times were often called crazy, their words disregarded as babbling, whether the words were true or not. Hideo's parents were sure not to speak of the weapons, in fear that they would be labeled in America the same way their family had been labeled in Japan.

That being said, Hideo had a rather normal life growing up, though he didn't have much. He was a rude, impudent and disrespectful hoodlum like the rest of the kids in his neighborhood. He stole and began drinking and smoking at a young age, though his behavior was just a guise, an act so that he could be accepted. Truth was he was more than pleasant, though the only people who'd seen this side of him were his parents. It wasn't until he was thrown under the bus by his so called friends and was almost put in a Juvenile Detention Center that he stopped acting so harshly. He began caring less and less about acceptance and more about being himself, naturally causing most to leave him be and only the most genuine of his friends to gravitate toward him. With his sudden change of behavior, he drifted to the edge of the social circle in his neighborhood, but learned to accept, and then enjoy that position as he began focusing on other things.

In those later, more secluded years, Hideo dedicated himself to righting what he'd done so wrong in the past. He bettered himself in school, vastly improving himself academically. He was no genius, but he was happy with his B's and C+'s. He also ceased his unsavory behavior, though he did continue drinking and smoking. This continued from late middle school all the way through high-school. Unfortunately, despite wanting to continue his education, acquiring all the necessary loans and such to attend a college was beyond his or his parents' power at the moment, and he got a job instead. He made very little money, but every bit helped and he hopped to save enough for college in time. It was one set of coincidental events that would change things, though. For better or worse, he wasn't sure.

On his way home from worked he was mugged by several armed thugs and used his powers to tip the scales in his favor. In the heat of the moment, he shifted into his translucent form, forced the pistol from the nearest thug's hand and shot the man. Despite the fact that the thug was alive, Hideo ran, both to escape the muggers and out of fear of the consequences of that shot. He didn't return home for at least a day, but when he did return it hardly mattered. His parents had been made aware of the situation, save for his powers, by several mysterious men. To both Hideo and his parents' surprises, though, rather than take him into custody they offered him a spot in college. Of course Hideo accepted, despite the fact that he'd never heard of the college.

And the rest, as they say, is history.

Soulblade: A darkly colored M1 Garand with a WWII era japanese sword bayonet. The lacquered wooden stock and fore stock are dyed black, while the bolt, chamber, muzzle and bayonet are a dull, gunmetal grey. Wisps of dark, smoke-like vapors roll off the weapon when it is drawn, a constant reminder of it's mystical nature.

The gun fires in two firing modes which can be switch at will with little more than a thought: Semi-Auto fire and Three-Round Burst. While the gun's clips lack any real limit as far as ammo goes, the clip actually does need to be ejected. However, rather than having to eject a clip after every six shots, the clip must be ejected with every confirmed kill, something to be considered in battle. Once the clip is ejected, another materializes in it's place The M1 Garand's signature "PING!" noise is often used in combination with Hideo's special power, allowing him to change firing positions while his enemy is drawn to the position he'd been in when the noise had been heard.

As to be suspected, the gun doesn't fire conventional ammunition. The bullets spawned in the clips, despite appearing to be a type of glowing metal, is actually a form of energy projectile that burns white-hot and explodes on impact, much like a hollow-point bullet. As with all other Soulblades, human beings cannot be harmed by the weapon. If a shot is fired at a human, it will feel, at most, like soft but quick tap, with a gust of wind standing in for the violent explosion. If an attempt to stab or slash a human is made with the bayonet, depending on the situation, the weapon will phase through them, causing a tingling sensation, or simply vanish.

In addition to being a reliable weapon, the M1 Garand is also sentient and vocal. It isable to project it's voice directly into Hideo's mind, or out in the open for all to hear.

*As for what it's voice sounds like, think Steve Blum

Special Power: Stealth. His special ability gives him the means to stalk his enemies and hide from pursuers. These means include limited transparency, hushed footsteps and the ability to throw his voice, as well as the sounds of his Soulblade (i.e. ejected a clip, taking a shot, the sound of an empty clip *PING!*, etc.). Despite all this, it is still perfectly possible to detect him. His ability doesn't inhibit scent and doesn't hide his heat signature. It is also possible to see him if he merely stands out in the open, as his translucent body distorts the images of objects viewed through his body. That said, he must still take advantage of his environment to get the most out of his ability.

[AndyZ]

Hideo Saitou - Approved

We're starting to get male heavy.  I'll approve more males if people want them but I'd like people to start thinking about females if at all possible.  Also, if someone wants to help out with NPCs as an assistant, that'd be great.

Anyone have any opinions on which category they want this game in?  By default, I intend to go with Extreme and just keep track of people's individual Offs, but it can be toned down to whatever.

Also, another question answered on the top thread: I have no issue if you want your soulblade to be able to talk.

I'll put up the OOC and Character Thread spots as soon as we know where we want this game.

[Iblis121]

...Oh HELL yes I want my Soul Blade to talk! I'll edit that into Hideo's profile. I didn't even know that was an option lol

As for which category, I'm not sure. I guess it can go in Extreme, since that would cover just about everything.

I also agree that we're a bit male heavy right now. I just don't play female characters. Terrible at it, really xD

[AndyZ]

Yeah, I don't force people to play genders that they don't want to, and I'll accept more males.  I just hope that if someone is on the fence about gender, they'll decide to go female, so that more of the boys can get paired up.

I'll do my best to throw down the various NPCs for people, but I'm not very talented at F>M.  Maybe I can get an assistant...

Just so folks know, going Extreme doesn't mean that I'm going to throw in crazy amounts of stuff that's clearly listed in people's Offs, though it could mean that blood, gore and viscera will be more common (though not in a sexual way, by any means) as monsters kill people and people kill monsters.

[TheHangedOne]

Extreme, as a category, works for me.

[AndyZ]

OOC Thread is up: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=145691.0

So is the Character Thread: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=145695.0

If necessary, I will come up with specifics as to the map of the place, but otherwise I just expect to give some notes on the opening IC post.

[Rysmarin]

Tentatively finished with Reginald's history. Let me know what you think.

History

Regi was a privileged child, born into a rich, influential family. He was a well behaved and kind kid when he was younger... but as with almost all children, that changed with puberty. Regi became rebelious towards his structured life style, finally irritated by the rules, lessons, and expectations he had to tip-toe around to do anything at all.

So, when he was fifteen, he ran away. Of course, it didn't take more than a few days before he was forced to go back by a police officer. He hadn't even done poorly on his own, finding that his own artistic talent and the lessons he'd been given on the subject granted him much needed revenue, though he'd never admit to it to his mother. Nor could he admit to his father that his lessons in business had helped him barter for the necessities of life while he was "out on his own." He couldn't even say he didn't feel a bit guilty for making his parents worry for him enough to put together a search party and file a missing persons claim. But his time outside the walls of their mansion did change him.

He'd seen the world through jaded glasses, and knew what it was like to live below his parents standards. While it made him rougher around the edges, it made him a more... wholesome person. Far less the selfish, bratty child of wealthy parents and more an empathetic man seeking knowledge. After that, he had a clear goal in life. When he "graduated" from his home schooling, he got into college. He chose to major, unsurprisingly, in creative arts... but he also had a somewhat unanticipated eye towards teaching, taking education as his minor. He learned how to better his skill as an artist and and help others do the same through expressions of color, words, sound.

He got his degree and started drudging through the horrific state of being a stubstitute teacher, traveling and finding work where he could. Eventually, he was offered a real teaching job. Given that he was barely scraping out a living as a substitute, who in their right mind would have expected him to deny the chance to take up what was more or less his dream job?

[AndyZ]

Reginald Alderson - Approved

If you want to retweak the history a bit more, you're welcome to, though I don't personally consider it necessary.

[Sasquatch421]

I'm interested in joining as well. I'll be willing to create a female character to help even things out. I'm not the best at them, but practice makes perfect right?

Give me a bit to come up with a character... I have a soulblade in mind, but need to build a character around it. If lucky it will be up tonight, but if not I'll have her up tomarrow....

[Vaulera]

Is there still room for another female?

[AndyZ]

I'm interested in joining as well. I'll be willing to create a female character to help even things out. I'm not the best at them, but practice makes perfect right?

Give me a bit to come up with a character... I have a soulblade in mind, but need to build a character around it. If lucky it will be up tonight, but if not I'll have her up tomarrow....

I'm sure people will be glad to help out if you're not sure what to do in a given situation.  I can't wait to see your character.

Is there still room for another female?

Yep ^_^

[Vaulera]

(Tell me if you want a more realistic picture, I see most of the people went with real people or american art style,)
Name: Sophia Thorn
Occupation: Student
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Sexual Preference: Hetero
Description: Sophia is a very slight individual, standing at a small 5,2 and only weighing a little over 130 pounds. She gives off an impression of fragility, her gentle features and small size suggesting just that, but her muscles are wiry and strong and her psyche far more jaded than her quiet demeanor and girlish tendencies might suggest. Her odd dark green hair color is completely self inflicted, her only reasoning when asked being, "It matches my eyes."
History: Sophia is the daughter of two wealthy entrepreneurs, two people not born into money. She was raised with the values of any other middle class do-good kid, taught to respect, understand and contribute to her peers, elders and minors. From the age of five, she was taught to play the violin, to cook, to clean and dance, a regular prodigy in the making. She was entered into a most trusted private school as soon as possible and Sophia displayed a great aptitude for the arts and the academic, but her social skills were lacking, her own moral values hardly meshing with the others of the upper class. She stayed in the private elementary school for five years, her own maturity quite advanced, not helping her alienation. After those five years, she was appalled with the moral shortcomings of her peers, and requested that her parents move her to a more normal middle-class public school.

Much to her chagrin, Sophia was only marginally better off in the standard public school, her wealth and knowledge, combined with her driving morality, even at a young age, she was a mature and responsible individual. She finished her ten years of elementary school there, making a few friends, her outlook a little less complex, a result of her trying to fit in even a little better. Sophia had taken up a few more hobbies, along with her music and dance, she had taken an avid interest in fencing, a fairly common interest among the upper class, not so much in upper class girls. Sophia's studies in school were exceptional, a true prodigy now, moving on to do grade twelve studies in her second year of high school. Throughout her high school year, she was particularly interested in the working class, the poverty and the crime that covered cities throughout the world, the plight that those less fortunate than herself had piqued her interest thoroughly. When she graduated with the second highest mark in her class, Sophia didn't apply immediately to the universities that would have no doubt accepted her without hesitation.

Sophia worked at the needle exchanges, the soup kitchens, the shelters, wherever she would be taken, all to get closer to the dark and shady life of the unfortunate, the addicted and the criminal. Her ignorance and naivete disappeared just as quickly as her optimism, the moral bankruptcy of the people walking the streets in the poorer sections of town. Sophia continued on for an entire year without much incident, but one night, whilst she was waiting for her family servant to pick her up, she was attacked by a man, a hardened and merciless criminal, criminal acts including murder and rape, but not limited to. Her plight was desperate but short lived, Sophia fended off her attacker, in shock when her servant arrived. Within a few days of her event, she had recovered and decided to go to college, still disturbed by the attack, but by the apparition, not the attacker. She was looking through her college options, before being approached by agents of a school previously unheard of. Sophia accepted without hesitation.

Soulblade: Sophia's soulblade is a magnificent and gilded rapier, a lustrous and glowing silver, much longer and sharper than a regular sword, light as a feather and possessing a large guard, form fitting to her small hands, along with the handle and hilt.
Special Power: The special power of her soulblade is the power over terror and other such nightmares, an ironic power for such a gentle girl. The limits and extents of her powers are simple, to induce terror or nightmarish visions, Sophia or her sword must be in contact with the intended target. The visions don't last very long, only a minute and a half at their longest, but they are potent. It could be your deepest darkest fear, spiders, snakes, demons or monsters, but all of it is visualized by the target, others watching would just see the person flailing, screaming or petrified.

[Sasquatch421]

Name: Lihua Xiao
Occupation: Student
Age: 20
Gender: female
Sexual Preference: bi-curious
Description: Lihua is a more athletic type of girl standing only at 5'4" and weight wise? You know it's not polite to ask don't you? She always seems to have a smile on her face and even though her body might not be the envy of every girl in school, her long hair that always seems to fall perfectly might be. Even though Lihua might be good natured she does have an anger that comes out when pressed enough.

History: Whoever came up with the phrase "Blonde's have more fun" has obviously not met Lihua. The only daughter of a constantly moving Chinese family she pretty much has been spoiled, but rather then turning out like most spoiled children Lihua focused on making her parents as happy as she could. Of course she never forgot about herself either as she was constantly sneaking out to party. Although as much as she went out strangely enough her grades never suffered.

Acquiring a taste for heavy metal and rock, Lihua did the unthinkable. She actually helped out her parents even more then before and earned the money for her first guitar and amp herself. Her Dean Cemetery Gates model Razorback is her favorite possession and she practices with it constantly.

While at her high school she met other girls with the same taste. Forming their own band they met occasionally after school to jam. During one of the jam sessions tragedy struck when a pair of burglars broke into Lihua's home. Unfortunately her parents were home at the time and were both killed.

Overcome with rage Lihua spent her time after classes trying to track the murderers down. She never did find them, but she did find her mothers locket at a local pawn shop. Buying it back she always wears it to remember. The rest of high school changed for her as Lihua focused on trying to make the spirits of her parents proud. She didn't make the very top of her class at graduation, but she still made the top ten.

During this time Lihua also discovered Shamanism. While her parents had not been religious, she herself looked for comfort in anyplace she could. The first place she turned was her music and the second was researching different things. She is still a beginner at it, but she is learning quickly.

Then a college rep made her an offer and back to her normal ways Lihua asked if there was any places that got great concert's nearby.


Soulblade: Lihua's soulblade is a meteor hammer and it's chain can extend as needed.

Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide

Special Power: Animal Mimicry~ Lihua can mimic the physical traits of various animals, like the senses of a wolf, the claws of a tiger or the climbing ability of a squirrel.

I believe I'll stick with playing Lihua since she is already coming together in my head. I'll put in the history and special power when I get home from work....

[AndyZ]

Vaulera, Sophia looks great except that nobody will have their soulblade yet at the start of the game, as well as that soulblades don't work on humans, just monsters.  I'm happy with both real and anime pictures, so no worries there.  Also, if you want me to change the headmistress so you're the only one with a rapier, let me know and I shall.

Sasquatch421, if you'd rather play a male, we're starting to get closer to equalizing the groups, but you're quite welcome to play a female also ^_^

[Vaulera]

Cool, thanks for the clarification, changing that now. I'm fine with replica soulblades, doesn't mean they have to be the same person, powers may be different.

[AndyZ]

Sophia Thorn - Approved

Just in case the new people missed it:

OOC Thread is up: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=145691.0

So is the Character Thread: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=145695.0

[Vaulera]

Besides, a rapier and an epee are different swords! They are even in different fencing classifications.

[Eislynn]

Sorry this is taking me so long. Here's a placeholder:

Name: Angelia (Angie) Hart
Occupation: Professor of public speaking - Also a Registered Nurse.
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Sexual Preference: Straight

[Miyu]

Name: Makoto Kirame
Occupation: Student
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Sexual Preference: Bisexual
Description: She is a girl that always dress in bright colors and love to wear skirts due to the fact that she can move easier on them. She is well known to love music, her voice is amazing however she does not believe it. Normally she wears normal clothing or whatever she can find that looks cute on her, she hates the color pink to death and nobody has ever seen her with pink clothing.
History:

Being the daughter of a millionaire man gave Mako no real room for friends, most of them were too intimidated by the thought of her father. Ever since little she always got whatever she wanted however that became boring with time since she did not had to work for much of anything. She grew up always trying her best in everything she did, that went from a simple homework to more complicated stuff. She always lived by her family motto to always be the best. She graduated high school with honors however her parents had a surprise for her.

They enrolled her into one of the most recognized universities in the world, Harvard. However after a big fight with her parents she walked out from their home and made her way to a university she has been keeping a eye on. There she aimed to go to the archery club since she always had a love for archery and she was very good at it. She got herself a dorm and payed by her with the money she saved until then which was quite a lot.

Soulblade: Diamond Bow (shown in picture above)
Special Power: Alchemy- She is able to change the properties of anything Nonliving that she touches. She can make steel out of a piece of wood  or can turn her arrows into any shape or material she wishes. She can also hold the spell in a arrow so whatever it hits change properties into whatever she wants.

[AndyZ]

Makoto Kirame - Approved

[Kaisude]

Name: Deryn Labeau
Occupation: Student Athlete
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Sexual Preference: Heterosexual
Description: Six foot two two-hundred and twenty four pounds Deryn is finally tuned athletic machine. Short military cut black hair. His eyes an intense leaf green that sometimes are lighter in the sun. His skin is a shade away from pale, but if in the sun long enough it's the perfect tan. Most of the time Deryn is known to wear a hoodie with just a t-shirt under. Some track pants everything he needs to work out.
History: Deryn grew up in the slums of Jacksonville Florida, and without a father. His mother a creole woman who knew what she was getting herself in to when she met Deryn's father. After Deryn was born his father left with nothing for him, but a last name Kingsly. That's all Deryn's mother would tell him about the man. Though with his fathers personality intact his mother couldn't help but fear that Deryn would be just like his father and leave her as well, but that wasn't the case at all. Deryn since he could throw a punch had made a declaration to protect his mother and himself. The slums was  the perfect place to do so, because if someone wanted something they would take it. Between getting jacked and almost dying twice he had to learn to survive.

His mother didn't approve of his decisions, but at many times Deryn had been there to save her from an unruly man. By necessity Deryn's mother was in the business of being a prostitute with out a pimp. As his mother didn't approve of his actions, Deryn didn't approve of hers. Though they came to an understanding as he wanted to protect his mother, and she wanted to provide for her son. School wasn't a bust though, Deryn had average grades but excelled in physical education. Through highschool Deryn hadn't pursued any of the schools academic sports available. Deryn was a fighter and boxing was his thing, and after years of it Deryn had gained a name for himself. "Knuckles," as in even if you wanted to say hi he's always ready. Though with that name came a road Deryn had prepared himself physically, but mentally he had no idea.

His mother had been killed in a car accident on a very rainy day. Handling his problems like  he always did Deryn fought and fought. He fought his way in to a gang who instead of killing decided to make him one of their own. Of course he went through the initiation and to him it was nothing. Roaming with his new family Deryn found himself in next near death experience. In the mall his gang had roamed four deep. A rival gang had also been in the same mall that day, and neither of the gangs liked each other. from shit talking to a gun being drawn Deryn was ready. He eyed the trigger man from the beginning and as he blinked Deryn struck. Though he threw a regular punch to the face it landed with so much intensity that it knocked the other man off of his feet and sent him flying back a good ways. Had he actually done that? Something he had to worry about later, guns drawn escalates really fast, and his first instinct to survive. Deryn escaped without a scrape but some some random bullet holes in clothes. After that day Deryn had been pestered with people who were persistent in him going to their college. He didn't care what they offered at first, but he thought of his mother and what she had told him to do. She told him to survive, and going to this college he would be able to. Accepting the offer finally Deryn didn't know what to expect, but all he knew was that he was ready.

Soulblade:

Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide

Special Power: Exact Muscle Control - Deryn is given the ability to physically move his body faster or slower. I.E In a fight if Deryn were to be punched he has the ability to push his body past its limits and accelerate his movements. Say he was to throw a punch, and the opponent was to dodge he could slow his initial burst from the punch to change it's direction and continue through by accelerating his body. Even with his own physical strengths the power is a costly and can fatigue Deryn greatly should he over use his ability.

[AndyZ]

He wouldn't have his power and soulblade yet, but the sudden surprise and shock of the overuse of force can be easily explained away through training, and maintain the understanding of the responsibility that comes with power.

Deryn Labeau - Approved

[Kaisude]

Thanks AndyZ, I'll move it to the character thread. Also I've been very sick lately so I probably won't be able to post until monday.

[AndyZ]

So noted.  We won't be starting up for a bit anyway to let the other people get going.

I'll see about getting you a roommate.

[Sasquatch421]

Ok, she's done.... I've really gotta work on my timing and not getting distracted by pictures....

[AndyZ]

Lihua Xiao - Approved

It's worth noting that there aren't too many concert areas, but I think I'll set up one at the hotel on the other side of the island, or maybe on the mainland.

[Sasquatch421]

Alrighty then I'll move her over... Yes concert arena's are important maybe even more important the churches and courthouses.

[AndyZ]

Just going to need one more male student as a roommate for the new one.  If we don't get one soon, I'll make one.  After that, and when Katida Desu finishes her character, I'll make the IC thread.

[AidenWhite]

Could I perhaps join as a male student? I'll make up a character sheet as fast as you can say "Soulblade," haha.

[1SAZ]

Would you accept a librarian as a teacher? I have a pretty good idea for a librarian. >.>

[AidenWhite]

Side Note: I tried to put weaknesses in Cris, both socially and in his abilities, i.e. his incapability with women, him being distant, also that time it takes for a flash-step to activate, plus the added-in factor that he is only just human.
Name: Cristofolo "Cris" Farin
Occupation: Student
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Sexual Preference: Heterosexual
Description: Blue-haired, blue-eyed, 5 foot 11 inches, 170 pounds. Fairly athletic, mainly agile and quick. Exceptional intelligence and a silver tongue, always reading the flow several steps ahead of his opponent, whether it is a game or a fight. Found usually wearing Italian leather jackets and shoes and expensive designer pants.
History: Cristofolo, or Cris, was born in Naples, Italy. Cris was born into a rather wealthy family and so he always got everything he wanted. That is, almost everything. His father runs a huge corporation that was growing at the time when Cris was just a child. His mother was all he had, but one day when Cris was only five, his mother became ill and died. After that, his father sent him to Sicily to be schooled. Sicily is notorious for being home to the worst of the worst and it was only natural that a rich kid like him was shunned and often times made fun of.

Five years later, he was walking back to his dorm after getting groceries so he could cook for himself, he was met by some kids he saw around the school he was going to. They were several years older than him, but this did not trouble Cris. This was one of the moments in his life where he showed his massive intelligence and charisma. He easily pinned accusations on one of the kids there to make everyone think that he was a traitor of some sort and when they bickered amongst themselves, he just continued to walk back to his dorm, snickering at how ridiculously dumb they were.

Since Cris spent a majority of his time alone, to pass the time, he solved puzzles and played chess online. Cris had online records pros that some pros could only dream of. He hardly struggled at school, despite that he was always sleeping and not paying attention to the teacher. After school, he usually went to the market and went to his dorm, showered, cooked, ate and then played puzzles and games until he went to sleep. Because of these habits, Cris is distant, but he was still popular with the ladies, not that Cris noticed at all since he was always reading a book or looking at the sky, daydreaming.

Cris's aptitude towards knowledge is very mature, even when he was young. He could grasp any topic and learn about it without problems. He was sometimes called upon his teacher to tutor some students because he was so good at certain topic. Cris would try, but he could never explain things to other people like he could explain it to himself. Despite all this, he was able to make a few friends because even if Cris was distant, he was still intelligent and a silver tongued devil, so he could make a few jokes and be the life of a party once or twice.

Cris's main weakness is his inability to get it together when talking to a member of the opposite sex. Because he was popular with the women, he often got love letters in his locker or got looks from some girls. Cris could not deal with this and every time he went to confront them, he couldn't get out what he truly wanted to say. Sometimes this led Cris into being dragged into a relationship he did not agree to, only for it to dissipate weeks later due to Cris being emotionally closed. Maybe if he found the right woman who could understand him, he could open up more to her.

Cris watches his health daily because his mother always reminded him to take care of himself. Even though she wasn't around anymore, he was going to respect her wishes. He worked out just enough to tone his body, but he is not buff by any means. He runs rather quick and was on the track  team for a while and even competing nationally. His speed was often called, "unnatural" or "superhuman." He ran for his track team until he graduated.

Cris wanted to travel abroad and visit new places before going to college but he got a letter in the mail describing a university for exceptional students. The people who sent the mail put in a personal message to Cris explaining that a scout saw him running during one of his track meets. Cris was genuinely interesting, seeing as he can knock two birds with one stone. He could go abroad and go to college. He packed his bags and went back to his father to tell him what he was planning to do and then he was on the next plane to the university.

Soulblade Appearance

Soulblade:Two daggers, one has the dragon, the other doesn't. The dagger with the dragon can talk.  Imagine Robert Downey Jr.

Special Power: Super-speed and super reflexes.
Like the Flash and Spiderman put together. And of course, extended use of the power puts an incredible amount of strain on the body, especially since he is only 18. The super-speed is more of a flash-step, taking a second or two to activate and because he is extremely agile and intelligent he can guess what the opponent might do before the opponent himself does and can predict the attack. However, humans do make mistakes and this means that Cris won't always guess correctly and may put his life in jeopardy because of one mistake.

[AndyZ]

Cristofolo "Cris" Farin - Approved

Would you accept a librarian as a teacher? I have a pretty good idea for a librarian. >.>

Sure ^_^  The only thing I've said so far about the library is that it has a larger than normal occult section.

[1SAZ]

Alright. I'll get the write-up on here soon. I'm just trying to decide how I want to make him. There may be a few private "For GM Eyes Only" bits, but that's because I have big things in mind for him. Big things.

*cue cracks of thunder and maniacal laughter*

[AndyZ]

You can always just PM me the GM only bits.  I'll be heading off to bed soon, though, so fair warning.

[Vaulera]

When do you plan on putting up the IC?

[AndyZ]

Once 1SAZ and Katida Desu finish their characters.

[Glyph]

If you could still use a Male teacher I'd be happy to supply one.

[AndyZ]

While I hate to turn you away, and will open things up if you do want to play, all but one of the teachers right now are male so it may be tough to find you a partner IC.

I should probably clarify female teacher, though, so thank you for that.

[AribethAmkiir]

Nothing wrong with having an all male staff, unless of course they want to hook up with the students.   ::)

[Eislynn]

Name:Angelia (Angie) Hart
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Age:28
Gender:Female
Sexual Preference:Heterosexual
Description:Stunning silvery hair and an extremely pale complexion is the first thing most people notice about Angie. That and her experimental fashion sense. Even though her frame is slight and petite, she tends to command attention whenever she enters a room. Her golden eyes are unique to say the least, but they have a warmth about them. She's been said to know what ails you from ten feet away with those eyes.

History:Angie had a relatively normal childhood growing up in suburbia. Her parents were neither rich or poor. As a family, they were comfortable. Angie's unique appearance often made her the subject of ridicule during her school days, but she would bear any taunts with grace and answered any insult only with kindness. Seeing she'd not make an interesting target for their teasing, most would move on. On occasions that her older brother was in earshot, he would try to pick a fight with her taunters, but would relent at Angie's request. THis is not to say that the taunting didn't occasionally get to her, but she only showed her hurt in private.

Angelia went on to study communication theory at a small liberal arts college far from home. Though she may have preferred to stay closer to her family, the school was one of repute, and she felt silly passing up the large scholarship she'd been awarded there. She met her first boyfriend there. Once college ended and they went their separate ways, she still kept in touch with him, but neither were willing to keep up with a long distance relationship.

A few years out of school, when she was 22, Angie still had no luck finding work in her field. She thought she wanted to be the PR manager at some large company due to what she felt was a real talent in reaching out to people. Unfortunately she didn't realize that she simply wasn't agressive enough for that life. She took a job with a fortune 500 company as a personal assistant in an effort to climb the ranks to what she thought was her dream job, only to find she wasn't really happy with corporate life.

Regardless, the pay was good, and within 6 months her diligence and attention to detail caused her to be recommended for the position of Ms. Knight's own personal assistant.

A few months of a harrowing schedule and 3 am coffee runs was beginning to wear on her however. After one such coffee run, she'd made it all the way back to the office when she fumbled the cup and spilled it just outside Ms. Knight's office door. Before she could even turn to leave and get another one, she heard a stern voice as she was called in.

Fearing she was about to lose her job, Angie steeled herself and walked in. Angie did lose her job that day, but not in the way she'd thought. Johanna Knight had asked her what she REALLY wanted to do. In a moment of clarity Angie told her. She'd always wanted to help people but not like this. She wanted to be a nurse.

Johanna had nodded thoughtfully, called the accountant, and set up a billing account on the spot in Angie's name. She told her to go back to school. Shocked, Angie asked what she could do to repay her.

With a cryptic smile Ms. Knight said only: "I'll call upon you when the time comes..."

Now, five years later, at the clinic where she worked, Angie received a letter. She was to come to Sakura Fubuki University to work there as the campus nurse. Angelia boarded a flight the very next day.

Soul-blade:A spiral two tined spear that manifests either in her hand or floating beside her. Sometimes purple wings of light manifest independently of the spear, but the two often manifest together as well. Her soul ability manifestation often comes with a clothing transformation as well.

Angelia Tamashii Form

Special Power:The purple wings manifest and glow blindingly bright. She can boost the healing ability of other Soul-Wielders or heal light wounds for normal people.

Bonus! Theme Song

Hangry & Angry Angelia (crash berlin version) with Lyrics

<Edit: Added Pictures>

[AndyZ]

Angelia (Angie) Hart - Approved

[Vaulera]

Do we really have to wait for the last character to start the whole thing? Couldn't we start it and then transition in the new arrival? We are starting with moving into the lofts, right?

[AndyZ]

Yeah, the students are going to need more time to post in order to get used to their roommates.  I've posted all the threads on the opening post.  Characters will still be accepted, but if you want to be a student, I'll need you to have another player for a roommate in order to keep things even.

Aidenwhite, please add your character to the Character Thread as soon as possible.

[AribethAmkiir]

So, sorry if this is a dumb question, is the game live?

[KnightNelson20]

Yes I do believe it has begun.

[AndyZ]

Yes.  Sorry for not making that more clear.  I'll let people come in for a bit more if we get more, and am hoping above all else to get more female teachers, but we can see what we can get right now.

[ShadowFox89]

 I'll have to see if I can find some pictures to inspire me, but I'll think up something. Female teacher of course, since that's what is needed.

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Name: Raisa Polvav
Occupation: History Teacher, musician
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Sexual Preference: Bisexual
Description: Standing at 6'1 with deep crimson hair and golden yellow eyes, Raisa is a stunning sight. She prefers white tees, leather vests, and ripped jeans. Combined with the collar around her neck and metal cuffs on her hands, Raisa hardly looks appropriate for a teacher. Still, she is extremely knowledgeable, especially in the aspects of world history and history in relation to the monsters.
History: Born in Russia but raised in the US, Raisa had a rather uneventful childhood. She always had a love for two things; anything exciting and history. On the one hand, Raisa was always getting cuts and scrapes, whether from fighting with boys, skateboarding, or whatever kind of trouble she got into. On the other, Raisa always had excellent grades and was always getting awards for her academic efforts.
Raisa's fire for excitement didn't die down in highschool. There were few boys that she didn't flirt with, drawn to her looks and accent, while she joined a garage band as a drummer. This still didn't interfere with her academics, although more than once she got into a fight over something or another, and was a common sight at the principle's office.
In college, Raisa left her band to continue her studies, earning a degree in history and a minor in psychology. She experimented a bit sexually in college, finding enjoyment in such things as BDSM and other women. Unfortunately, this wild streak meant few schools would be willing to hire a teacher like her. Until Ms.Knight approached her with a job offer and a chance at something great.

Soulblade: Raisa's soulblade manifests itself as dozens of chains wrapping around her body, obscuring her head to toe. Bit of flesh poke through the chains, showing that her clothing may have also changed.
Special Power: Raisa is able to create ethreal blue-white flames, which do not burn flesh but eat away at inanimate objects.

[AndyZ]

Raisa Polvav - Approved

[Squrmy]

This looks interesting; is it still open?

I'd probably lean towards playing a male student.

[AndyZ]

We're pretty full up on students at the moment.  Would you like to be put on a waiting list in case we lose somebody?

[Squrmy]

Sure! :D

[angelic traces]

Name: Liberty "Libby" Anne Whitaker
Occupation: Drama Professor
Age: 27
Gender: Female
Sexual Preference: Lesbian
Description: Libby has long dark hair that falls midway down her back. Her shapely figure often draws stares from the young gentleman of the school, but the teacher is oblivious to their stares. She dresses in whatever she likes ranging from simple jeans and a tee shirt to long flowing dresses that turn every head on campus.

History: Born and raised in a small town, Liberty was always the dramatic type. She loved to play pretend and dress up well into high school and quickly discovered a love for the theatre. Her good looks and creativity quickly got her parts in her high school productions and after she graduated Libby went to New York City to pursue a degree in theatre.

While she was successful in the big city, Libby quickly found that city life drove her up a wall. After a year of working in various off-Broadway productions she decided to go back to school and got her master's degree in theatre with an emphasis in directing. When she finished, she began teaching at a small, rural university that appealed to her small town roots.

Libby was doing well in her chosen career when out of the blue she received a letter from Sakura Fubuki University inviting her to become the new head of their theatre department. At first, she didn't like the idea but eventually her curiosity got the better of her and Liberty went to see this new campus. She fell in love and took the job along with a significant pay raise.

Soulblade: An intricately carved glaive that is nearly as tall as the woman herself. The glaive is engraved with horrific monsters and heroes that seem to move with a life of their own. While not sentient, the bow does seem to whisper to anyone who comes near it whispering of horrible fates and occasionally offering advice on how to defeat a monster.
Special Power: Body Snatching. Libby can slip into another being's body and control their actions. Alternately, she can slip into someone's mind and observe their thoughts and actions much as they do. Both of these options are mitigated by the person's ability to detect her presence and throw her off. Of course when she takes over someone's mind, they immediately become aware of her presence. Depending on their strength of spirit they may or may not be able to force her out of their mind. However, when Libby enters the mind of another it leaves her own body vulnerable. If she takes over someone completely, she becomes catatonic. If she simply looks through their eyes, she becomes blind. When poking through someone's mind, she seems distracted and far away although she can perceive things going on around her as if they were far off.

How's that?

[KnightNelson20]

I like your characters power machanics. :) I must admit I get the most fun out of rping in the character creation phase more than anything else. I like seeing the character. How it works and behaves. Sorry ranting :p

[AndyZ]

Ranting welcome ^_^

Already spent a PM asking Miyu if she's okay with another boywer.

[angelic traces]

Changed the bow to a glaive. Does that clear things up?

[AndyZ]

Liberty "Libby" Anne Whitaker - Approved

We can handle the specifics on the weapon if there's any problems.  Whether anyone has issues with bow or glaive should be determined by the time you get your soulblade and it'll give you some time to RP as well.

[Focslain]

Well heard you were running one AndyZ so figured I take a shot. Not much of a description, but we/I can work as this goes along.

Name: Rin Nobuko
Occupation: Philosophy/Ethics teacher
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Sexual Preference: Unknown
Description: Always dressed for the occation, though she isn't above showing a little thigh to tease the boys. It is known that while she teaches ethics and morality, she seems to have no consept of personal space or privacy.
History: Born into a modest family in Chiyoda, Toyko she grew up surrounded by knowledge. Top of her class she went on to graduate from University of Toyko with her teaching degree and a minor in philosophy. She taught Intro to Ethics and Philosophy for a few years at Tohoku University before she was approached by Ms. Knight to teach at her new academy. Rin reluctely agreed, though it is unknown why she did.

Soulblade:
A scythe of white and gold steel

Special Power: Teleportation - With a flick of her blade, she cuts a hole in space-time to appear where she need to be. So far there is a short range to the jump.

[AndyZ]

Rin Nobuko - Approved

[Nekogirl Kate]

Are you still recruiting?

[AndyZ]

Things have already started, but you can join if you want.