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Blood & Magic

Genre: Dark Fantasy

GM: Narianna

Setting: Present day Earth but the tavern is located off the road near a barn on the outskirts of town in the middle of nowhere, Utah. This area will be the general starting point. Between the towns of Green River in the east to Salina in the west lies a 105 mile stretch of highway with one town, and only six exits. There is only a single gas station, posted a mile east from the tavern. Most of the route travels through Emery County, which is more than half the size of New Jersey, but with only 10,000 residents.

Season: Middle of Summer (Around July)

Plot/Objectives: This will be a sandbox RP. There will be an overarching plot stated below but the creation of your own plots is encouraged.

In this world there are three species in existence: Vampires, Witches, and Humans. There is a subplot having to do with the long standing feud and power struggle between the witches and the vampires. Each species has their own account of how the war got started, but there has been discord ever since. The overarching plot is that there is a secret society of religious hunters, self-dubbed the "Hallowed Guard." They are hunting and killing all vampires and witches. (More background information about names and labels is listed below.) The King of Vampires has sent out a message to the rest of Royalty, calling on the best to defend the vampires! The ruling Duke of Utah has asked for YOU (if you are a vampire) to meet him at this Tavern. The Oracles have sent out a message to the Messengers to recruit the most powerful witches in their defense. A Messenger in Utah's region has asked your Chief to pick her best and YOU (if you are a witch) are to meet the Messenger at the Tavern. If you are a human, you may be caught in circumstance at this particular tavern and will be recruited in the fight!

Starting Point(s): The tavern is attached to a motel. Beside the tavern/motel is a large parking lot. Behind the tavern/motel and parking lot is a silo, two huge barns, a few scattered sheds, various animal pens and gardens. The gravel road leading to the tavern also leads past it, hinting of a small community dispersed about the area.

I will be making a thread for the tavern/outside the tavern and possibly the gas station. When the group decides to venture forth, I will make other threads.



Major Background Information: At the beginning of time for humans, vampires were made as a curse on humanity by the Gods. Witches were then made to police them. At least this is how the story goes. This is one thing that the majority of both witches and vampires agree upon. Very little probable truth (there is much speculation) is written about the beginning times. It is possible at some point in the game your character will run across one of these texts.

(I feel I need to stress that this is only what is thought to have happened...) In the beginning there were very few witches and even fewer vampires. A few hundred thousand years after their creation, there was a rise of vampires. The vampires say they were being oppressed by the sadistic witches. The witches claim they did no such thing and were merely keeping order of the ferocious vampires. The rise of vampires nearly wiped out the population of witches. Thus, the war between species was generated. This also gave rise to the differing factions. The factions were built up over many years and have evolved and changed to what they are today.

Vampires and witches are both made of two separate factions.



The vampires are made of the Asecia and the Vorusia. The Asecia is an ordered organization of vampires that have rules and laws to run their faction. There is a King of Vampires who is a figure head representing this species. There have been Queens in the past but currently it is a King. Beneath him are the Princes and Princesses. They reside over a particular region. The regions are usually made up of continents. Below them are Dukes and Duchesses. They rule over smaller regions. These smaller regions are usually made up of states and small countries. Below the Dukes and Duchesses are Lords and Ladies. They rule over the smallest of regions, generally consisting of cities and towns. Not all cities and towns have a ruling Lord or Lady. Lords and Ladies have a right hand that handles the duties of policing their population of vampires. They are known as Sheriffs. The King or Queen select the Prince or Princess, who select the Duke or Duchess, who select the Lord or Lady, who select the Sheriff. You do not have to be of actual royal decent to hold any of the above titles.

Much like the government of the United States, the King and all those beneath him are kept in check by an Order known as the Inner Circle. The Inner Circle is a completely secretive number of vampires that make the rules and laws as well as pass judgment where they see fit. Those they’ve hired to carry out their word, as well as hold trial when necessary, are called Justicars. Those that act as secret spies for the Inner Circle are called Archons. Lastly, secret assassins for the Inner Circle are known as Alastors.

The Asecia uphold what they call the Veil. That is the blanket term for the charade they put on in front of humans to conceal their identity.

** Asecia Rules and Laws**

• Do not reveal yourselves to humans. Doing so will result in true death.
• Respect will be shown to all rulers of the domain in which you reside. If you are to stay in a particular domain for an extended period of time, your presence is to be announced to that domain’s Lord or Lady. An extended period of time is longer than three days.
• Once a human is turned vampire, he or she must be presented before an audience with the local Lady or Lord in order to put the Childer’s name into book keeping. Failure to do so will result in true death for both Sire and Childer.
• Once a Childer is created, it is the responsibility of their Sire to teach them all things in the ways of the vampire.
• You shall not kill another vampire. That is left to the responsibility of the Justicars or Alastors.
• Unless in violation of the First Rule, any vampire has a right to a fair trial in front of the Justicars. These trials are referred to as Quickenings.
• Vampires are to coexist peacefully with witches unless outright threatened or attacked. Vampire law does not deal in trials for witches.

The Vorusia are the second faction of vampires in existence. These are the rogue vampires. They are all the vampires that have decided to not follow the rules and laws set forth by the Inner Circle and all those beneath them. They are outlaws and are actively hunted by the Alastors. Most of their names have been recorded over time and placed on what is called the “Red List.” There’s a rebel group of secret witches called the Enichs, which work with the Inner Circle and have cursed each vampire whose name is on the Red List. Somewhere on the body of the cursed vampire is an identifying mark of a red cross. This is very helpful for the Alastors.



The witches are made up of the Indoths and the Naleths. The Indoths is an ordered organization, much like the Asecia, that also have rules and laws to run their faction. They are, however, much less organized than the Asecia. This has a lot to do with the fact that they have spent most of their time rebuilding their species, rather than working on an organized faction. It’s only within the last couple hundred thousand years that they’ve had the chance to pursue this endeavor.

In the Indoths there are a group known as the Oracles. Their names are kept secret to protect against their fear of vampires. The Oracles are made up of the oldest and most powerful of all witches. Working as their voice is a group known as the Messengers. This group of Oracles is the keepers of secrets and prophecies and offers security and protection where and when able. When an Oracle passes away, it is the duty of the other Oracles to seek a witch to take his or her place. This is the highest of honors amongst witches.

A separate group, rumored to have been put into place by the Oracles, therefore identify themselves with the Indoths, are called Moryth. This is a quite large but secret group of witches that consider themselves keepers of knowledge. There are three physical branches of Moryth located throughout the world. There’s one located in the United States in Washington, D.C., one located in Paris, France, and one located in Tokyo, Japan. In these immense, mostly underground, buildings are heavily guarded vaults. These are more heavily guarded than the Louvre or Vatican Library, not to mention lined with a multitude of protection spells. These vaults contain many sacred texts on a variety of the paranormal, powerful artifacts, and accounts as far back as the beginning of time. Inside the Moryth is a unit of investigators that fancy themselves detectives of the paranormal. They research any and all sightings and accounts of paranormal activity throughout the world. This covers a wide variety of subjects. There’s also a sect of the Moryth that deals with covering up paranormal activity from the human’s eyes. The Moryth work with a few humans in sections of elite groups such as the FBI and their European counterparts and whatnot, as well as keeping humans around to further the impression of the cover businesses run over top of these buildings.

The rest of the Indoths is a fairly unorganized grouping of Tribes throughout the world. Each Tribe has a Chief (can be male or female), a Second in Command (can be male or female), a Priest or Priestess, a Healer (can also be male or female), and an Enforcer. Each seems self-explanatory but if you have any questions, feel free to ask. The Second in Command is usually an advisor of sorts. The Enforcer is usually the Chief’s Third in command and carries out punishment.

The Naleths is made up of all rogue witches that don’t belong to a particular Tribe. They are not hunted per say, but if anyone, be they Indoth or Naleth, get out of hand, they will be dealt with accordingly by either Tribe or Messenger.



Other Background Information and Rules:

~Please check back often as these rules are updated when relevant questions are asked. Any new rules will be added to the end of these rule sections.~

This is a dark, gritty, gory RP. Please be prepared for that.

Yes, many titles for the vampires have come from VtM/White Wolf. There’s a reason they are the leading vampire table top gaming system.

I would like to encourage the players to bunny the NPCs all you want and make your own NPCs as well.

All the normal roleplaying rules apply with the exceptions marked below. If any of these need more clarification, please feel free to ask.

You can have as many characters as you can keep up with. The only playable characters are vampires, witches, and humans. There may be other paranormal activity in the world but it will be scarce and not offered as a playable character race.

There will be a minimum of 2 paragraphs per post. I expect detailed and grammatically correct posts as well.

This will probably start out quickly but will most likely end up being a fairly slow game. I don’t want posters feeling rushed.

I don't care how often someone posts as long as there isn’t a significant time gap between other players. Also please allow for everyone involved in your particular scene to post their responses before you continue on without them.

This RP won't be purely combat but there will be combat situations. This also won’t be purely sex. Vampires and witches are sexy, I get that. There will be sex. But this is going to be a mostly plot driven game.

Each post needs to have a header post stating the name of the character, location, time of day, and who all is tagged.

Tribes are usually nomadic in nature, though some have lived in the same area for hundreds of years.

Humans do not know vampires and witches exist.

Respect and honor are held very highly for vampires. They have been around a long time and many have nothing left but their respect and honor. A Lord or Lady may have your head for not showing them enough respect.

Vampires can die only by fire, extreme physical trauma, tearing out their heart, or having their head cut off. They can roam about during all hours of the day and night. Sunlight weakens a vampire’s abilities but does not destroy them. Their eyes are more sensitive in the sunlight but also have better vision in the darkness. They cannot shape shift nor move things with their mind. They can see their reflection and garlic does not harm them, nor do crosses. Religion has no effect on a vampire. Each vampire can have ONE special ability such as telepathy or flying. Only. One. Ablity.

Vampires have heightened senses (taste, smell, touch, hearing, and seeing), above human speed, above human reflexes, and above human strength. Their skin is also harder to penetrate and they heal at a far superior accelerated rate.

They must drink blood in order to survive but it doesn't matter what kind of blood and whether the being they drink from is alive or dead. Vampires can still taste anything and the effects of alcohol and drugs still apply. They may eat and drink human food and liquids, though it stays in their system and rots over time, eventually passing through the intestines as would regular food and drink.

Vampires still have the same amount of sperm or eggs inside them as they had at the moment of being turned. It is exceedingly rare but still possible for a vampire to get pregnant or impregnate. A vampire Childe (as the birthed ones are called) stops aging at the moment of their first full intake of blood. The body must die and the life force taken inside of them.

When turning a human to vampire, the vampire is called their Sire, while the turned one is called the Childer. The addition of the “r” is the distinguishing factor between ones that are turned and vampire offspring. It is customary, though not law, to receive the blessing of one’s Sire before turning a human. Witches are not capable of withstanding the vampire transformation and merely die upon ingestion of vampiric blood.

To change a human, the vampire must first completely drain the human of blood. Moments before dying, before their soul is released, the human must consume an exorbitant amount of vampire blood. The human’s body then dies in a long and painful manner.

If a soul is released before the intake of vampire blood, that fledgling becomes known as a Ravenous. Hopefully, these are killed on sight and not released into the world. The Ravenous have no conscious mind or morality.

A vampire looks the same as he or she did at the moment of death. They don’t get prettier, thinner, uglier, ect. Their flesh is slightly paler due to lack of oxygenated blood but when they feed, it blushes back up for a period of time.

Witches don't ride on broomsticks and they don't wear pointed hats or have long noses with warts. They can practice most forms of magic but they cannot fly (unless you come up with a genius reason and then I might consider it). Most witches specialize in a particular type of magic such as herbalism, etc. They are either very good at one type or mediocre at all types. I’ll leave that up to the player’s discretion but it must be verified by a GM first.

Witches tend to have a specialty but it doesn't necessarily have to be any type of elementalism (fire, wind, water, earth, ect.). It could be specializing in scrying or communicating with the dead or telepathy or telekinesis, ect. They don't have to specialize in anything, of course. However I don't want to end up with massive displays of all types of magic. If one doesn't specialize then they will be just mediocre in all forms of magic.

Most humans don’t believe in the supernatural. The world is just too big for the Moryth to be able to reach everyone. Thus, there are still some that have personal accounts of the supernatural. There’s even more that have heard stories of the supernatural. But it is not a widely believed phenomenon.

Vampires have heightened senses and sometimes tend to be telepathic where as witches also tend to be telepathic. All supernatural entities have a particular smell to them. Yes, vampires can smell these individual scents. Witches can't smell vampires or other supernaturals but they may be able to sense telepathically if they are near.

When a vampire dies, they don't burst into a pile of dust or ashes or anything. They just leave a corpse like a normal person. Therefore the corpses must be destroyed so they are not found by humans who decide to autopsy them or poke around and find out they aren't human. If a vampire is ever studied, they will find they have a mixture of all types of DNA due to their consumption of blood.

When a human mates with a witch or vampire, the witch or vampire gene is the completely dominant gene and the offspring may only be a vampire or witch, not human from such a mating. Vampire and witch combined offspring have never been successfully carried to term.

Currency is the same as it is around the real world.

Holding rank/title as a vampire or witch will be a big responsibility but could also garner you more insight into the game.

Vampire fangs are retractable. The canines slide down at will or when unable to control hunger.

How do the Moryth handle humans finding out about the supernatural? They try to wipe their minds. How do the Inner Circle deal with humans finding out about the supernatural? They kill them. Better hope the Moryth find you first...

A particularly risky vampire, highly wanted by the Inner Circle, is declared for a "Blood Hunt." The Inner Circle, via the Justicars, will announce a bounty on the head of said vampire. The Inner Circle are the only ones that can call for a Blood Hunt.

Witches will more than likely know very simplistic forms of magic, such as lighting a single candle without a match, ect., even if they have a particular specialty. Also, use of their powers, depending on the severity, weakens them and they must meditate or rest to regain full strength, once all is depleted.

A vampire's power either comes directly from their Sire/Mother or Father or it is an off shoot of said power. For example: The NPC Sebastian Alexander has the ability of presence, taking hold of attention from a room and being able to get them to do damn near anything. Now his ability is more powerful because he's been around so long. However, his Childer has the ability to cloud a person's mind. They both deal with a play on the mind.

I'm putting an age cap on vampire age. There can not be a vampire older than 2,000 years. If you have decided there's a really good reason your vampire should be older than 2,000 years, please message me and try to convince me.

As GM, I’m not unapproachable. If there’s anything you have a problem with or have ideas, suggestions, comments about the game, feel free to message me. I don’t bite. Hard…

Character Bio Template:

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[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Race:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]

[b]Appearance:[/b] (This can be a description or picture. If it's a picture, please make as realistic as possible.)

[b]Powers:[/b] (List your ONE special ability here if you’re a vampire. List your specialty or whether you’re just a jack of all trades if you’re a witch. If you’re human, just delete this section.)

[b]History:[/b]

[b]Personality:[/b]

[b]Advantages:[/b]
[b]Flaws:[/b]

Characters:
Vampires: 3
Witches: 2
Humans: 0

[Kokaine]

So in. Gonna probably make a female vampire. Face claim: Emeraude Toubia.

[Sye]

Witch!! Herbals, potions, and books anyone? XD

Vampire/Witch never carried to term? Well then...I must study and make it possible!

[Narianna]

Yay! One witch and one vampire! Off to a great start! Saika, I love your enthusiasm and ingenuity! Great idea and life goals!

[Kokaine]

I'm thinking born vampire childe. She's either a high ranking official herself or the guard/right hand to one, and honestly I am leaning toward the latter if I can find someone appropriate as she could also be a covert Alastor which would be fun. I'm thinking there was a situation where she didn't know her parents or what she was until she was found by another vampire, male or female doesn't matter to me. They took her in and essentially played the role of sire, including guiding her through her first feeding to change her over after an appropriate age. That's more than likely the person she's guarding now but again, just depends on who might be interested. This was mostly thinking out loud so I'm definitely open to brainstorming. I'd prefer she get to be of a significant age but not ridiculously old.

[Narianna]

I'm thinking born vampire childe. She's either a high ranking official herself or the guard/right hand to one, and honestly I am leaning toward the latter if I can find someone appropriate as she could also be a covert Alastor which would be fun. I'm thinking there was a situation where she didn't know her parents or what she was until she was found by another vampire, male or female doesn't matter to me. They took her in and essentially played the role of sire, including guiding her through her first feeding to change her over after an appropriate age. That's more than likely the person she's guarding now but again, just depends on who might be interested. This was mostly thinking out loud so I'm definitely open to brainstorming. I'd prefer she get to be of a significant age but not ridiculously old.

Loving the ideas! A vampire may not hold more than 1 title, BUT if you're leaning more toward Alastor, you could say your vamp is the Childe of a high ranking official or the adopted child of one maybe?

[Kokaine]

Just for clarification, being a bodyguard would count as an official title?

[Narianna]

Just for clarification, being a bodyguard would count as an official title?

No you can be a bodyguard or have any other job if you'd like while also maintaining an official Asecia title.

[Sye]

Yay! One witch and one vampire! Off to a great start! Saika, I love your enthusiasm and ingenuity! Great idea and life goals!

Yup and wonder how hard it would be to own a shop that other witches and occasional vampire can come to? Of course have to be open to humans as well :p

[Narianna]

Yup and wonder how hard it would be to own a shop that other witches and occasional vampire can come to? Of course have to be open to humans as well :p

Makes me think of mystic/spiritual/herbalist type shops. The ones that cater to "witches" (humans that buy into the idea that they can become witches by reading books and reciting spells). It would be easy to own that type of shop and actually cater to real witches and vampires on the DL...

[Sye]

Makes me think of mystic/spiritual/herbalist type shops. The ones that cater to "witches" (humans that buy into the idea that they can become witches by reading books and reciting spells). It would be easy to own that type of shop and actually cater to real witches and vampires on the DL...

Sweet!!! Then I will find my old notes from a WoD game and transfer over XD Oooh...can I have artifacts? Books? Please?!?!?!?! 😍😍😘

[Narianna]

Sweet!!! Then I will find my old notes from a WoD game and transfer over XD Oooh...can I have artifacts? Books? Please?!?!?!?! 😍😍😘

Sure! Shoot me a PM with some ideas of what you'd like. I'll also give you something important pertaining to the actual plot as well!

[Sye]

Sure! Shoot me a PM with some ideas of what you'd like. I'll also give you something important pertaining to the actual plot as well!

Ok I will do that later today. I just dropped my phone on my face as I fell asleep haha

[Devilyn Sydhe]

I definitely have interest in this as possibly a member of the Inner Circle with a keen interest in witchcraft though he doesn't practice it himself.  I wasn't sure if he could be a Lord and on the council at the same time or not.  I was also thinking of using this

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[Narianna]

I definitely have interest in this as possibly a member of the Inner Circle with a keen interest in witchcraft though he doesn't practice it himself.  I wasn't sure if he could be a Lord and on the council at the same time or not.  I was also thinking of using this

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as a face claim.

Loving the face claim! Characters can not hold more than one official Alescia title. They can have a regular job outside of the Alescia and hold an official title. For example, you can be Lord of an area and be the CEO of a company. You can be an Alastor at night and run a mom and pop store during the day. But you can't be both Lord and Alastor, ect. So if you'd like to be a member of the Inner Circle, that would be fine but I'd prefer we discuss that in private as they are a secretive bunch. However, if you'd like to be the Lord of an area, you are welcome to do that instead. Since the land is so vast but fairly uninhabited, the Duke would probably give the entire 105 mile stretch to a single Lord or Lady. That could be your character if you wish. However, if you choose to be a Lord ruling over a different town, I'd need to know why the Duke has directed you to this particular town's tavern instead of a group in your own district.

[Chantarelle]

Could the small town of 10,000 have a strip club? I was thinking my character could be a Vorusian stripper.

[Elf]

Okay, Naria, I loved this idea before and still love it, though some things have changed. Will my idea from before of the Shaman, who does not know he is a separate race from humans still work?

Oyohusa

Name: Oyohusa Adawehi (from Cherokee: Death Angel)
Race: Witch (but thinks he is human)
Gender: Male
Age: 28

Appearance: In keeping with the tradition of his ancestors, he has no masculine facial hair, but there is no doubt that it is the face of a man there is nothing feminine about him. He has the cut and defined muscular build of a man used to working hard at whatever he does. On his chest just over his heart is what looks like a tattoo of a dreamcatcher with the head of a wolf. He typically wears his long hair in a ponytail with a leather band braided into it with different beads and small feathers attached to leather band, one eagle tail feather hanging over his left ear.
Height: 6’
Weight: 187lbs
Eyes: black, cold and distant filled with sorrow and death.
Hair: Black
Skin: copper colored (native American)

Powers: Shamanistic style ritual magics specializing in personal enhancement and healing.

Weapons: he has studied and is an expert with virtually all known weapons including firearms, but he prefers unarmed combat unless badly outnumbered or classed. He carries one standard 8” bladed hunting/skinning knife, 2 Kukri blades (14” single edged blades about 2” near the handle widening and curving inward to a width of nearly 4” before rounding up to a point.) 2 tomahawks. A standard tribal longbow and quiver of arrows with steel heads, and finally an 8’ spear with a 10” double edged spearhead.

History: He spent many hours as a youth learning from the tribe’s shaman (aka medicine man) and thus learned some of the secrets of the ancient magics. He focused primarily on those that would help make him the best hunter/warrior in the tribe, enhancing his senses, strength, speed, agility, and endurance. He also learned quite a bit about the healing arts, both with herbs and magic. For as long as anyone could remember there was always a gifted Shaman in his tribe, and only the most gifted and interested children were trained to possibly follow the ways of the shaman.

When he was 24 he went out alone on a vision quest. He was in the desert for nearly a week, only to have the most horrific vision he has even ever heard of anybody ever having. He had a vision of his entire tribe being massacred by blood thirsty demons in the night. When he returned it was only to find that had not just been a vision, but he had actually witnessed it really happen through his mind’s eye. In the ruins of his home he cast two spells, one to verify that it was indeed vampires that killed every man, woman and child, and one to forever give him the ability to identify vampires for what they truly are. Before the massacre of his tribe he knew nothing of vampires, except from the horror stories considered to be just fiction.

After burning the remains of his people he cast one more spell. He permanently forgot the name he was given, and took the new one that will he take to his grave, as he swears to hunt the monsters responsible and destroy them.

Four years have now passed and through his hunt has learned about other supernatural beings such as werewolves, through the use of his detection ability. It seems that he can sense supernatural’s different energies, but can only positively identify vampires as such. He has also learned a little about vampires culture, now knows that most strive to remain hidden from humans and avoid such acts. He still has a very strong dislike and distrust of all vampires, but is focused on finding the group that killed his people.

When hunting he wears the traditional buckskins and war paint which after applying during a rictual gives him the strength, speed, and enhanced senses of vampires. Once the war paint comes off he goes back to normal human standards.

Personality: He used to be a fun loving, if somewhat serious. Now he is very serious. He seems to have lost any sense of humor.

Advantages: Can detect the supernatural, always recognizes vampires as such and will know instantly upon seeing one if he/she took part in the slaughter of his village.
Flaws: All his magic is ritual based and takes time to perform. He is also completely obsessed with finding and killing the vampires responsible for the deaths of his people.

Face Claim: Martin Sensmeier

[Chantarelle]

Face Claim: Eliza Dushku please.

[Narianna]

Could the small town of 10,000 have a strip club? I was thinking my character could be a Vorusian stripper.

Sure! I can do that! And Eliza face claim is excellent!

Okay, Naria, I loved this idea before and still love it, though some things have changed. Will my idea from before of the Shaman, who does not know he is a separate race from humans still work?

Yes definitely! Loved your character before and works even better now! I am, however, going to need you to come up with a reason your character is at the Tavern.

[Narianna]

Could the small town of 10,000 have a strip club? I was thinking my character could be a Vorusian stripper.

Here's the deal on the strip club, however: This is a small Protestant town. I'll stick an Indian casino and a strip club out a ways off the road, but you're going to get looks from the residents. Everyone knows everyone and they'll know you as a stripper. Not everyone will be closed minded assholes, mind you, but be prepared for most of the old people to not be very warm and accepting.

[Elf]

Yes definitely! Loved your character before and works even better now! I am, however, going to need you to come up with a reason your character is at the Tavern.

That's easy, he's hunting. Everytime he kills one of the monsters responsible for slaughter of his people he casts a spell that points towards another one. He's either for that reason directly or the Oracles interferred replaced the tavern in his last casting for his target to bring him there.

[Sye]

That's easy, he's hunting. Everytime he kills one of the monsters responsible for slaughter of his people he casts a spell that points towards another one. He's either for that reason directly or the Oracles interferred replaced the tavern in his last casting for his target to bring him there.

So he may not like vampires, but how does he feel about those that work with them?

[Narianna]

That's easy, he's hunting. Everytime he kills one of the monsters responsible for slaughter of his people he casts a spell that points towards another one. He's either for that reason directly or the Oracles interferred replaced the tavern in his last casting for his target to bring him there.

The Utah based Messenger is going to know what Oyohusa is. Are you ok with your character finding out what he is as soon as the game starts? Or do you want me to work out a way that will keep him in the dark for awhile? Usually witches are offspring of other witches. Is there a reason why his parents didn't discuss who they were? Or would you like there to be some other reason why he is a witch and not human?

[Elf]

So he may not like vampires, but how does he feel about those that work with them?

At first he would be untrusting and confused but it would come down to each individual on how would feel.

The Utah based Messenger is going to know what Oyohusa is. Are you ok with your character finding out what he is as soon as the game starts? Or do you want me to work out a way that will keep him in the dark for awhile? Usually witches are offspring of other witches. Is there a reason why his parents didn't discuss who they were? Or would you like there to be some other reason why he is a witch and not human?

Him being informed about what he is would be fine.

There was originally only witch who kept the secret. Then over many generations the village shaman only taught those with magic and wanted to learn. So after many generations the truth was lost in his village with most witches never learning to work magic.

[Sye]

Well I think he will be a fun man to interact with for sure! Can't wait for this to happen haha

[Narianna]

Him being informed about what he is would be fine.

There was originally only witch who kept the secret. Then over many generations the village shaman only taught those with magic and wanted to learn. So after many generations the truth was lost in his village with most witches never learning to work magic.

Ok, I just want to be clear on things. You're talking about a village shaman on an Indian reservation, right? Is that the village, you're talking about? And the Shaman would teach the witches in the village about what they are and their history but over time that tradition was lost and therefore his parents never even knew they were witches. Am I correct? Or am I reading this wrong?

[Chantarelle]

Name: Emrafah Hyzenthlay

Race: Vampire

Gender: Female

Age: 300 yrs young

Powers: Enchanted Allure. The ability to draw a males attention and hold it, captivating and motivating them to lavish their attention and affection on her. (This ability is passive, meaning she can choose when to use it).

History: Born to abusive, alcoholic parents in the late winter of 1718, Emra was sold for a crate of imported wine and a horse at seven years of age to a wealthy man of strong pedigree and a penchant for the taking young minds and twisting them to his will. His name was Vause and he was a vampire.

Emra found herself more horribly abused by his hands than she did at the hands of her own parents and yet after each insidious and cruel exploit he would cling to her and extol her virtues and confess how much he loved her and how much she must love him for all of his attention and care.

Over the years he groomed her, answering every question she had about vampires and witches and slowly becoming convinced that she loved him more than her own breath, so when Emra came to him one night asking him to sire her, he was all too ready to oblige her request. Even as her body lay dying, her lips turning blue, her heart racing faster than ever before to the point she believed it would explode before it stopped, even as she solemnly observed her own mortal end, she knew she had made the right decision. They made love that night, it was the first time he had ever felt not alone and it was exquisite.

In the morning she was presented to the Duke for registration. They celebrated and rejoiced all day, falling asleep in each others arms. Vause would find himself the next morning, tied to the bed after being dosed with nightshade, Emra straddling him with a long blade in her hands. She cut out his heart before his very petrified eyes and swore up and down he saw her take a bite out of it before he would close his eyes forever...either way he was bland and tasted bitter. She made sure to burn him and his mansion down to and including the foundation. 

Being made thoroughly aware of the hierarchy in the vampire world, Emra knew what she had done was frowned upon, especially since no one knew of her existence and her sire had been murdered by her hand in a most grizzly fashion. She could not trust that anyone would be sympathetic to her so she fled to a modest, isolated town in the middle of Utah.

She became a courtesan, a ‘lady of the night’, a whore, the transactions made easier by her ability of enchanted allure. She quickly became the mistress of dozens of rich and powerful men including the Duke of Utah who kept her drenched in diamonds and silky garments, her seduction made him an easy target to persuade to forget the perverted old recluse Vause ever existed. This was fun of course and necessary but she became increasingly bored and apathetic to her very existence.

Nowadays she works as a stripper at a club in Salina known as The Sticky Wicket.

Personality: resilient, cynical, ruthless, ambivalent, morbid, hypersexual, disconnected at times, fits a whole host of psychosis or would if she were ever properly diagnosed. Emra is out for herself, she could give two shits about her own kind or the factions afterall what had they ever done for her? When push comes to shove however and the choice between fight or flight is presented she will always choose to fight, usually in the bloodiest fashion possible.

Advantages: Emra’s beauty has served her well over the years. She has chosen a lucrative career path as a stripper as well as a nice savings account.

Flaws: addict (anything she can find), a bitch to most everyone outside of work, a self-protective tactic.

[Sye]

Oh Chantarelle, I love her! XD

[Chantarelle]

That makes me so happy, Saika! :) I really envy your creativity so any praise from you bolsters my esteem!

[Narianna]

She's fantastic, Chantrelle! I'll get a characters thread up soon so y'all can start posting in it.

[Chantarelle]

Sweet...thanx.

[Sye]

That makes me so happy, Saika! :) I really envy your creativity so any praise from you bolsters my esteem!

Really? No way! lol

There are some fantastic writers here and I am envious of them and you are one of them! XD

[Chantarelle]

Really? No way! lol

There are some fantastic writers here and I am envious of them and you are one of them! XD

*lovefest* ☺️

[Elf]

Ok, I just want to be clear on things. You're talking about a village shaman on an Indian reservation, right? Is that the village, you're talking about? And the Shaman would teach the witches in the village about what they are and their history but over time that tradition was lost and therefore his parents never even knew they were witches. Am I correct? Or am I reading this wrong?

Yes, his village was part of the Cherokee nation in Ok. Actually what I'm thinking is at some point a few centuries back a male witch encountered his ancestors and impregnated one or two of the women and went on his before learning or caring that he had children. Then the traditional magics of the Cherokee started to really work  in the tribe.

The fact that a rather high percentage of his village are latent witches may be at least in part why they were all killed.

[Sye]

Working on my character sheet right now and sending it to you Narianna :)

[Endwell]

Planting a flag here but won't likely be able to get to the sheet until either Friday morning or over the weekend :'(

[Endwell]

Apologies, forgot to mention I am thinking Kate Beckinsale as a face claim and most certainly a vampire. No pretending she isn't yummmm xD

Sorry for double post. Wanted to be sure it was seen.

[Sye]

I wonder why? XD

[Narianna]

Character Thread is up! If your character has been approved, please go post it!

[Narianna]

Yes, his village was part of the Cherokee nation in Ok. Actually what I'm thinking is at some point a few centuries back a male witch encountered his ancestors and impregnated one or two of the women and went on his before learning or caring that he had children. Then the traditional magics of the Cherokee started to really work  in the tribe.

The fact that a rather high percentage of his village are latent witches may be at least in part why they were all killed.

Ooo... I love it! And thanks for the clarification!

[Narianna]

Planting a flag here but won't likely be able to get to the sheet until either Friday morning or over the weekend :'(

No prob! Take your time! I'm super busy until after the weekend myself. I probably won't get this RP started until Monday. Kate Beckinsale is indeed yum and a great face claim!

[Elf]

Ooo... I love it! And thanks for the clarification!

I'm glad you like it. You're very welcome. My first answer wasn't very clear as it came when  I should have been sleeping. After waking I was able to think more clearly about it.

I'll add an apendium to his history about that and then post it in the character thread.

[Kokaine]

Think Im gonna go ahead and make both roles in my concept. Waiting will likely keep me on the sidelines. I'd like to FC Cervena Fox please.

[Narianna]

Think Im gonna go ahead and make both roles in my concept. Waiting will likely keep me on the sidelines. I'd like to FC Cervena Fox please.

Sounds wonderful!

[Kokaine]

I'd be interested in discussing one being a visiting Duchess if you'd allow it.

[Narianna]

I'd be interested in discussing one being a visiting Duchess if you'd allow it.

Well I'm not opposed to it but the Dukes and Duchesses are extremely busy on a regular basis (as they are in charge of entire states/small countries), and even more so with this Hallowed Guard threat. The King is demanding an end put to this and the everyone in succession is being held accountable. So you'd need to come up with a super good reason why she is visiting another state in the middle of all this.

[Kokaine]

Okay. I'll just leave that idea be.

[Narianna]

Okay. I'll just leave that idea be.

Ok, you're totally welcome to revisit it in the future, if you'd like. Maybe if y'all leave the state, you could play the Duchess for the state that y'all land in.

[Narianna]

OOC Thread is up: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=290702.0

[MistressofPen]

I know saying this will make things change elsewhere.  But, writing is a bit slow going in other areas.  Would there be room for another witch?  I was thinking healing arts...  Maybe works in a nursery (plants)...?

[Narianna]

I know saying this will make things change elsewhere.  But, writing is a bit slow going in other areas.  Would there be room for another witch?  I was thinking healing arts...  Maybe works in a nursery (plants)...?

Definitely! I'd love to have ya!

[Sye]

I know saying this will make things change elsewhere.  But, writing is a bit slow going in other areas.  Would there be room for another witch?  I was thinking healing arts...  Maybe works in a nursery (plants)...?

You and I would get along great XD

[MistressofPen]

You and I would get along great XD

My goodness I had a hunt.  I was looking for characters!  Then, I thought to trace back.  Duh.  Hmm.  Too much alike, do you think?

I've yet to begin my sheet, so easy to take another path.  Maybe a bookstore...or antiques?

[Sye]

I actually have a shop of Oddities I am working on lol and I am changing up my character so you can do your healing arts ^^ If you are ok with it, my character would love to teach you her apothecary and potions as well as some nature magic if interested.

[RipTide]

Seems like you all are in need of a human or two. :)

[Narianna]

Seems like you all are in need of a human or two. :)

Would love to see that! Humans aren't integral to the plot but will be unwittingly drawn into this chaotic new world. It would add delicious flare and drama.

[Endwell]

Will probably take me to the weekend to finish my sheet but I’m still working on it with the Kate Beckinsale fc :-X

[Narianna]

Will probably take me to the weekend to finish my sheet but I’m still working on it with the Kate Beckinsale fc :-X

That's fine. No rush. Once everyone fleshes out their character sheets, we can get started. I believe that will be enough for a start.

[Devilyn Sydhe]

I will be trying to put my char sheet together today, tomorrow at the latest

[Sye]

I will be trying to put my char sheet together today, tomorrow at the latest

Stoked!

[Narianna]

So I did not even think to inform everyone of this. My bad. Mistress of Pen asked if everyone had to be living in Utah. My response: "As long as you are living or staying somewhere in the Western region of the US (that's Washington, California, Nevada, Oregan, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, or New Mexico), then I don't care where you're from." There's a reason why the Duke of Utah has gathered you all in this particular tavern and that will be explained to you in the opening post.

[Sye]

So I did not even think to inform everyone of this. My bad. Mistress of Pen asked if everyone had to be living in Utah. My response: "As long as you are living or staying somewhere in the Western region of the US (that's Washington, California, Nevada, Oregan, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, or New Mexico), then I don't care where you're from." There's a reason why the Duke of Utah has gathered you all in this particular tavern and that will be explained to you in the opening post.

Oh good to know and it's Oregon actually lmao just chuckling

[Narianna]

Oh good to know and it's Oregon actually lmao just chuckling

Oops! lol That's what I get for typing quickly!

[MistressofPen]

I will admit that I sometimes bog down in details.  Sorry!

[Narianna]

I will admit that I sometimes bog down in details.  Sorry!

I sincerely appreciate that in a partner, to be honest, MoP. And thank you for bringing that up so I could let everyone know!

[MistressofPen]

I sincerely appreciate that in a partner, to be honest, MoP. And thank you for bringing that up so I could let everyone know!

And, I also love to do research.  So, if you need me to look stuff up...  Did you know that there's a Love's Travel Stop in Salina, UT?  Yeah...already started.

[Narianna]

And, I also love to do research.  So, if you need me to look stuff up...  Did you know that there's a Love's Travel Stop in Salina, UT?  Yeah...already started.

Well there you go! Great little stop on your way into town! haha!

[Narianna]

If you are interested in having a more integral part to the storyline, please PM me. So far, Chantarelle's Emrafah knows the Duke quite well, Saika's Nanet has a big role to play, and Kaleb's Jonathan has an important role to play. Also, please don't forget to include your characters in the Character Thread.

Also, if you haven't already bookmarked it, here's the OOC Thread.

[RipTide]

Sorry Narianna.. I'm going to have to retract my human character. Just bad timing. :(

[Narianna]

Sorry Narianna.. I'm going to have to retract my human character. Just bad timing. :(

That's ok, I understand. If you ever want to return to the RP, you'll be welcome!  :-)

[Narianna]

This game has been started!!! You are all still welcome to join, create new characters, whatever you'd like. If you are a member of this RP, please don't forget about the OOC. Here are the starter threads. I plan on letting everyone get to the tavern before I bring in the Duke and Messenger to direct everyone in the right direction.

Starter Threads:

Blood & Magic: Outskirts & Town of Reedland
Blood & Magic: Murphy's Tavern

[Sye]

This game has been started!!! You are all still welcome to join, create new characters, whatever you'd like. If you are a member of this RP, please don't forget about the OOC. Here are the starter threads. I plan on letting everyone get to the tavern before I bring in the Duke and Messenger to direct everyone in the right direction.

Starter Threads:

Blood & Magic: Outskirts & Town of Reedland
Blood & Magic: Murphy's Tavern

Welcome back!!!

[Narianna]

Welcome back!!!

Thankies!!!

[Kokaine]

My character will be the body guard of Endwell's so it will be a few days before I send you a sheet.

[Endwell]

Everything is my fault this time which is weird because normally it's the otter way around

[Kokaine]

OMG >.<

[Narianna]

lol It's no prob. Just happy you all are still with us! :)

[Sye]

Everything is my fault this time which is weird because normally it's the otter way around

Did you really just do that? XD

[DummieBlondie]

Is this game still running/looking for more? if the answer is yes, then I have a Witch character idea.
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where she is a Necromancer with her specialty is incorporeal undead manipulation. with this ability, she will have a web of unseen spies.
when her powers are manifested in young age and learned by the local Sheriff she/he decided to keep that power for his/her use with careful manipulation.
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if this sounds like a good character idea I would like to work on it more and submit it for approval.

[MistressofPen]

No activity in two months.  I feel it is dead, but the GM has not said so...

[DummieBlondie]

No activity in two months.  I feel it is dead, but the GM has not said so...

Thankies for the info...

I will keep an eye on the thread then if there is hope for it I will work on the idea.

take care!