Court of the Gods (Sandbox Freeform Smut & Story - Interest Check)

[ApexScribbler]

Introduction: Hello, all! I have been on E for a while, but this is my first time trying to get a game together on here. I have written on other forums and within other group games before, but this will be my first endeavor as a GM here on E specifically. Please let me know if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions. I don’t expect the interest to be immense for this game, but I hope it will garner the attention of a few capable and enthusiastic writers who may be looking for something to do as I am during these weird times. It will be written in the Non-Consensual Exotic category to allow for all sorts of shenanigans much like the gods of the old partook in. I am an open-minded individual with very little judgments towards anyone, and so this game is open to anyone regardless of gender or sexual orientation. I personally am a heterosexual male primarily interested in heterosexual pairings; I will add a section in the application to specify what players preferences are.
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On December 21st, 2012, the predictions of the Mayans came true as their cyclic calendar came to a fatalistic end to its countdown. A series of horrific catastrophes washed over the world; the oceans rose, the continents shattered into unrecognizable pieces, and a mysterious darkness engulfed the sky. Civilization came to a full-fledged stop as life itself was wiped into extinction. Silence loomed over the Earth for an unsurmountable amount of time before finally, in the ominous and mysterious emptiness, a strange energy known as the Aether emerged deep from the ruins of the ancient world and breathed life into the heavens and beyond. From this energy, a small pantheon of deities was born; some old, some new, others forgotten. They do not remember how they lived or died, only that they are now gods of this new world with no clear sense of direction on how to manage it.

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Setting, Character Requirements, & More: Court of the Gods is a freeform sandbox game of sex, intrigue and character development where your character exists as a new reincarnation of a god or goddess of your choice. It is inspired by TV shows such as American Gods, True Blood & Good Omens and the rich and complex mythologies and their unique pantheons across various different cultures. Your character does not have to have been well-known or have existed in the old world at all; all that matters is that they are a god now and they have unlimited power to shape this new world to their liking. Each of your characters are mostly aware of what humanity once was up to 2012 but they may have knowledge of parallel existences that were not wiped out in that year (technology, other races & species, magic/no magic, etc.)

The game will revolve around the Court – it is the new Mt. Olympus of this world, a strange plane of existence centered around a magical fountain of Aether that fuels the lifeblood of the gods and goddesses and watches over the currently vacant Earth. There will be no hard-set rules or system for the game itself, but the GM will use dice rolls to determine world-altering actions. If your god decides to cause a volcano to erupt unexpectedly, there is no chance of it succeeding automatically. But the focus of the game will be on the motivations and desires of the gods themselves as they interact with their pantheon and form alliances, betray one another, or just jump in and out of the bedroom with little interest in the regards of mortals or recreating the old world.

I am looking for writers that can actively participate in the central story (reconstruction of a civilized world) and also engage with each other to create interesting dynamics and tense situations between our characters. I’m going for a magical, sexy and over-the-top tone where anything and everything is possible, while respecting the other players, their creations, and developing something that is interesting and arousing to read.

That being said, I am expecting players to post at least once a week, at a minimum of one In-Character paragraph of at least 5-6 sentences – 3rd person past tense preferred. I am allowing a maximum of two character for starters, as I do not want to the game to become overwhelming right away. I am looking for six to eight reliable and responsible players to start us off and if we can expand from that, we can discuss that going forward.

I am also looking for a Co-GM, someone who could play opposite to the GM’s Hades as a Persephone (up for discussion).

Stating this separately, but this will intentionally be a smut-heavy game. The story is important and will be fun to write, but I am anticipating more sex than story for this as both a GM and as a fellow player. RESPECT will be one of the most important driving factors in this game. They are indeed gods, but god-modding other players, their actions and/or their creations will not be permitted. Please feel free to reach out to me in PMs for questions, or drop the questions in the thread below and I will get to them as I see them.

Format for Applications:

• E Name/Player Name:
• God/Goddess:
• Gender:
• Sexual Orientation/Preference:
• Domain (Life/Death/Nature/Etc.):
• Faceclaim (Any medium will do):
• Backstory & Personality (1-2 Paragraphs):
• Goals & Motivations: What does your deity desire for this new world? What do they seek in their fellow gods and goddesses? Do they want friendship, companionship, romance, casual fun? Do they want to bring anything from the old world into this one, or are they content creating something new? 1 to 2 paragraphs for this too, please.

Taken Gods:

•   Hades (GM - ApexScribbler)
•   Dionysus (GM – ApexScribbler)

[Xurtan]

Reminds me a bit of some of the old forums I used to visit with freeform god games, actually. Though I think those ran on a system-lite version focused on Turns and Power or something? I don't really remember. Hm. So is the idea gods sort of recreating the world while dealing with each other, internal politics, smut, et al? Would that involve creating races and such? I'd almost be curious about making a sort of... God of Secrets and Magic. Perhaps Winter in there somewhere, in the style of a male Mab, Queen of Air and Darkness, almost. Creating a race of sort of rape-y dark elves who dedicate orgies to me, maybe. *ponder*

[ApexScribbler]

Reminds me a bit of some of the old forums I used to visit with freeform god games, actually. Though I think those ran on a system-lite version focused on Turns and Power or something? I don't really remember. Hm. So is the idea gods sort of recreating the world while dealing with each other, internal politics, smut, et al? Would that involve creating races and such? I'd almost be curious about making a sort of... God of Secrets and Magic. Perhaps Winter in there somewhere, in the style of a male Mab, Queen of Air and Darkness, almost. Creating a race of sort of rape-y dark elves who dedicate orgies to me, maybe. *ponder*

I think I know what you mean! I've been on forums like that before and they did use some sort of system but this will be a little lighter here. However, I do expect players to respond to the GM's pushes and pulls, so it is a sandbox but with a little bit of direction so things don't get too out of hand. Thinking of giving each player a little slice of land or something like that, so yes -- internal politics is a given and they could absolutely create a race if they so wished. However, as I said, I'd roll a bit to make the outcomes more fun and unpredictable. I like the concept you have, that could be cool to see!

[Xurtan]

Sounds like it has some potentially interesting moments in store. Hm. Are you specifically wanting gods that existed in the real world at some point, or allowing for custom ones?

[Caela]

Interesting concept...will have to think on this and see what the muse has to say.

[Raven Rawne]

There is some appeal to this concept. however it also raises a few questions.

First and foremost, the Gods themselves. Are writers allowed to make their own God, from top to bottom? Or should they pick a pre existing one from an ancient pantheon and do minor tweaks, like, changing their gender. Also, is the appearance of the God set in stone? Meaning, is there a possibility for them to take other forms/disguises? Off the top of my Head, Zeus was fond of disguises when he meddled with mortals. Last but not least, what kind of appearances are allowed? just human and similar (elf like, dwarf like etc), or maybe something more exotic?

Secondly, the world itself. I guess the Court is a corporeal place on the planet, rather than a spiritual plane? Do the Gods have their own domains adjacent to the Court? I mean like houses they shape according to their nature. Also, plots of land are cool but, is said land pristine? No traces of human stuff left? Anything alive left on the planet or perhaps there is not even a single cell left on the whole planet?

Those are the questions which come to mind when I try to come up with a character and how said character would interact with the world.

[FlowerMagnolia]

This could be interesting, but I have the same questions like Raven! What are the limits of creating a God?

[BlackStone]

I have the similar questions.  I am thinking a god of chaos and mischief, an amalgamation of the different pantheons of  Greek, Roman, Norse, Unseelie into one deity this time.

[Xurtan]

Going to withdraw interest for now, hope the game goes well. :)

[ApexScribbler]

Sounds like it has some potentially interesting moments in store. Hm. Are you specifically wanting gods that existed in the real world at some point, or allowing for custom ones?

I apologize for taking a couple days to respond to this. Was busy taking care of some personal matters. But yes, custom gods will be allowed. Thank you for your interest and I wish you luck too.

Interesting concept...will have to think on this and see what the muse has to say.

Awesome, let me know! I'd be happy to have you.

There is some appeal to this concept. however it also raises a few questions.

First and foremost, the Gods themselves. Are writers allowed to make their own God, from top to bottom? Or should they pick a pre existing one from an ancient pantheon and do minor tweaks, like, changing their gender. Also, is the appearance of the God set in stone? Meaning, is there a possibility for them to take other forms/disguises? Off the top of my Head, Zeus was fond of disguises when he meddled with mortals. Last but not least, what kind of appearances are allowed? just human and similar (elf like, dwarf like etc), or maybe something more exotic?

Secondly, the world itself. I guess the Court is a corporeal place on the planet, rather than a spiritual plane? Do the Gods have their own domains adjacent to the Court? I mean like houses they shape according to their nature. Also, plots of land are cool but, is said land pristine? No traces of human stuff left? Anything alive left on the planet or perhaps there is not even a single cell left on the whole planet?

Those are the questions which come to mind when I try to come up with a character and how said character would interact with the world.

I'll state it again here to answer your burning questions and everyone else's: yes, you are allowed to create your own god. They do not have to have a basis in any existing mythology. You can change them however you wish, there are no limits to their appearance. They can take whichever form they wish to use and have multiple forms at their disposal too, much like how you mentioned Zeus acted in Greek mythology.

As for the world itself, the Court is both a physical and a spiritual plane -- it exists high up on a mountain, but no mortal could reach its height without divine intervention. But at the peak, the Court manifests into a spiritual plane that exists as a layer above the mortal world and also acts as a shield preventing the magical energy, the Aether, from spilling onto Earth and causing unknown effects. The Gods will have their own palaces in the Court that they can shape and form however they wish. Earth itself is like you mentioned: it is in pristine condition and without a single trace of life. Basically it is a blank canvas for the Gods to work on that currently only holds the bare elements: fire, earth, air, water, and the mysterious Aether.

I hope that answers everyone's questions thus far. Please let me know if you have others.

As for interest, we have: 1 GM/Player and 4 Players -- thinking of starting this at 6 players and closing it out around 8 unless the interest picks up.

[Raven Rawne]

Thanks for the clarification! In this case, I shall proceed to write a character for this RP.

[FlowerMagnolia]

Lovely, then I shall create a character as soon as time allows it!

[TheHangedOne]

I'd love to sign up. I am thinking of some sort of god of the wilderness; wild and passionate.

[ApexScribbler]

Thank you for your responses, everyone. The following is the filled template for my primary character Hades. I hope that he will be sufficient for you to build something off of based on what I have described in this game. As always, let me know if you have any questions about anything I've written up to now.

• E Name/Player Name: ApexScribbler
• God/Goddess: Hades
• Gender: Male
• Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
• Domain: Death, Fertility, & Forbidden Knowledge
• Faceclaim: See Images Below
• Backstory & Personality:

Hades does not remember much from his past life as a deity, mostly that he was underground, focused around death and souls, and enjoyed precious metals. He is one of the first Gods to have been reborn out of the Aether and thus his place is uniquely prominent among the Gods as not a superior but an overseer who exists to maintain some semblance of balance among them. He is deeply fascinated with the Aether and is dedicated to researching it, while also using its power to create a pleasant new world where gods and mortals can coexist peacefully. He is a calm and observant individual, choosing his words wisely before speaking and preferring to listen to the voices of others. Unlike other gods who may have felt conceited by being one of the first gods born out of the Aether, he is humbled by the privilege and sees it as an opportunity to conduct his investigations first-hand. Hades feels no judgments against anyone and is a highly open-minded individual, excited to meet the other Gods and Goddesses that will be born out of the Fountain of Aether. Being around Hades evokes a sense of dreaminess, a pleasant air of relaxation and tranquility. But be warned: if crossed, the God of Death becomes a turbulent spirit of vengeance and strife that exemplifies the frightening possibilities within his domain.

• Goals & Motivations:

As mentioned earlier, Hades’ primary goal is to figure out the mystery behind the Aether – there is clearly a reason why the ominous energy has brought them all back to life. If it is that powerful, then it could have easily made them all mortals and ruled over them as a god itself, but it birthed him and the others instead. As for his fellow gods and goddesses, he seeks fellow open-minded and curious individuals willing to form a stable alliance amongst themselves. There is no reason for unnecessary conflict especially when there is a world ripe for the taking that they can all easily have a share of and create something special with. For casual and romantic partners, he prefers feminine-identifying goddesses as the male form does not seem to attract him. He can appreciate men as handsome and beautiful in their own right, but for him, they do not stir up any significant emotions beyond platonic ones. Feeling a strange rumbling of fertility within his godly being, he also hopes to create a race of “godtouched” beings to populate the land and who can manipulate the Aether themselves as mindful and knowledge-seeking sorcerers. He also envisions a world where there is no poor – nature’s bounty should be enough to provide for anyone who seeks it.

• Hades Visual References:

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[Raven Rawne]

 Name/Player Name: Raven Rawne
God/Goddess: Thar
Gender: Female
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Domain: Creativity, Structure, Perfectionism, Hope.
Faceclaim: See Images Below
Backstory & Personality:

The Grand Architect, as she might be called, Thar is a Goddess who's very essence is woven around the idea of making something new, better. The air of improvement brings hope with it, that the newest creation will surpass the previous, that it will met the expectations. The Goddess herself is creating, structuring and reorganizing in every moment of her being, the never ending cycle of changes runs like a stream, sometimes slow and peaceful, only to suddenly rush and take everything with it like the flood. Her personality somewhat reflects it: Calm, demure, statue like even, all too content remaining still and placing golden cubes in different patterns on the floor, only to rise up a second later and tear everything around into pieces, simply to rebuild in a "better" way. Even though her essence is that of Hope, her presence may also bring anxiety and anticipation for what will come in the future, since, for a Goddess of Hope, she is far from reassuring. Statuesque and distant, seemingly aloof most of the time, Thar is simply too preoccupied with scheming to socialize, at times. Her energy is so focused that she may lack the capacity to understand or feel certain things, unless she makes a dedicated effort to do so.

Goals & Motivations:

Thar is an artist who is never satisfied with her creations. Given time and power, she would cover the whole World with them several times over, only to rinse and repeat in the never ending cycle of improvement and change. Despite her seemingly aloof personality, she is itching to stroke her need to improve, and if left unchecked, that's exactly what happens, which may cause conflict with other Gods and their creations, which "obviously" need her improving touch. Maniacal as she might seem in her wantom creation, Thar however wishes to bring structure to chaos, bring forth improvement on the land and it's future inhabitants. Her motivation seems to be that of care, she herself hoping to make something good enough to let it be.

Appearance:

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Her expression is always blank, though some might say it resembles the tired gaze of a dissatisfied creator looking upon their work - even if it's just a golden mask covering her real face. Piercing blue eyes look from the other side of the mask, and the skin on her neck is porcelain pale, framed by shoulderblade length straight white hair. Her usual form is feminine in shape, with wide hips and thick thighs supporting a tastefully large bum. Thar likes to accentuate her shapes further by wearing a skin tight garment, much like a catsuit since it covers her entire body from the neck down, and has a black pearl like sheen to it. Golden elbow length plate armor gloves and knee length boots, on high heels, cap her hands and feet adding more color to her look, and she is seldom seen without a handful of golden cubes which she arrange and rearrange in the air. Draped over her shoulders is a roomy cape of thick white material, like a cap of snow.

[ApexScribbler]

She looks really great! Thanks for the input, I will add her to the list.

Sadly, it doesn't seem like this has picked up much steam. How's the interest for everyone else, still with me?

[Levi]

Need to read more detail but possibly interested