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A Certain City's Darkness
Introduction
Academy City. Considered as the city of the New Age, this bustling metropolis' technology is 30 years ahead of its time. Like its name suggests, the city is a place of research, learning and science. However, one aspect of the city distinguishes it from the rest of the world: The presence of individuals who possess supernatural powers, persons called ESPers.
Academy City's curiosity to study and cultivate knowledge about ESPer powers has lead to the establishment of the Power Curriculum Program, a program implemented on every school's curriculum taken with the regular curriculum. A series of tests are administered to determine what an individuals power is. Depending on one's mastery over their powers and their usefulness, ESPer powers are classified into 5 Levels, 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest and most powerful. Annually, a System Scan is conducted to determine what Level an individual's ESPer power belongs to.
However, in the shadows of this science-centered city, some people would do whatever means necessary in the quest for knowledge and data. This darkness would envelop the lives of 7 children, changing their lives and, quite possibly, the future of Academy City itself.
Plot
The RP focuses on the 7 Level 5's of the previous generation and the darkness that plagues them. Each level 5 will have a darkness unique to them and this darkness may come in the form of three types.
The Darkness of Science - ( Espers who were subjected to intense and inhumane experimentation all in the name of gathering research data.)
The Darkness of Society - (Espers who were shunned by their unique, unorthodox and terrifying abilities. )
The Darkness of Power - (Espers whom desired power too much that it became their downfall.)
As you may have noticed, the story is mainly centered on the Science side, particularly in Academy City. The setting takes place 20 Years before the current timeline since this RP focuses on the Level 5's of the past generation. This is to ensure that players would be allowed the chance to make their own Level 5 Espers.
My plan is for the first arc to be a Sandbox thing that lasts one in-game week. This is to promote interaction among all of the players to give them a chance to meet in-character and feel each others' writing styles in general.
Afterwards, we will proceed with the first Plot-relevant Arc, the Anomaly Arc.
Guidelines and Rules
- The applications for the Level 5 Espers are NOT in first come first serve basis. Applications are to be pm'ed to me for approval. Applications will be judged based on creativity, effectiveness, power, and practicality. Remember, Level 5's are meant to be very powerful but not too overpowered.
- There will only be four Level 5 Spots that aren't pre-made. These are Ranks 4-7. Ranks 1-3 are pre-made and I shall be controlling Ranks 1 and 3. I will allow someone to control Rank 2.
- Other lower level esper applications and Level 0's will be accepted but they must have some relation to one of the 7 Level 5's in order for them to be relevant to the plot.
- The GM has the final say in anything and everything. However, do not be afraid to approach me regarding subplots you come up with that you think would benefit the overall experience of everyone in this roleplay. Contribute if you can, when you can!
- Absolutely No Godmodding, Metagaming, PowerPlaying
- Iwaku rules apply.
- Absolutely no one-liners. I expect to see a bare minimum of 2-3 paragraph posts in order to keep the story moving.
- Dedication! It is very necessary in this roleplay. If you've joined then play your part. I get that we all have priorities but don't just go AWOL. If you want to drop out of this rp then notify me and maybe we can straighten some things out but if you really want to drop out of this RP then your character will either be handed over to someone else/ killed and replaced with another. Your character would be treated as if he/she did not exist and all of the actions he/she did would have been done by the replacement level 5 instead.
- Respect every player.
- And lastly, Have fun!
Terminologies
Esper - An Esper is a term used to refer to a person who emits AIM. Although, it is generally used to refer to people who have gone through Academy City's Power Curriculum Program. All espers emit AIM, which is unique to the esper's powers, for example: a pyrokinetic esper will heat up their surroundings unconsciously than any other person due to their AIM. Furthermore, all espers have what is called a Personal Reality, which is the basis of an esper's power and refers to the espers' ability to replace ordinary reality with his/her own.
Moreover, esper abilities are categorized as either Active or Passive abilities. Active refers to an esper knowingly having to use his power to create an effect on reality, whilst passive has the esper subconsciously effect reality with their abilities.
Esper - An Esper is a term used to refer to a person who emits AIM. Although, it is generally used to refer to people who have gone through Academy City's Power Curriculum Program. All espers emit AIM, which is unique to the esper's powers, for example: a pyrokinetic esper will heat up their surroundings unconsciously than any other person due to their AIM. Furthermore, all espers have what is called a Personal Reality, which is the basis of an esper's power and refers to the espers' ability to replace ordinary reality with his/her own.
Moreover, esper abilities are categorized as either Active or Passive abilities. Active refers to an esper knowingly having to use his power to create an effect on reality, whilst passive has the esper subconsciously effect reality with their abilities.
AIM - AIM is a weak energy that is unconsciously emitted by espers. It cannot be detected by the five senses, and can only be detected through the use of machines, barring espers who can actually sense them, or people like Takitsubo Rikou who can detect and even track the AIM of an esper.
AIM diffusion fields are apparently unique to the type of esper ability, as well as to the individual themselves. A few examples: Pyrokinesis espers heat up their surroundings, telekinesis espers create pressure, and electromasters release electromagnetic fields. Those with the same AIM diffusion field can cause an AIM Diffusion Field Resonance, making the effects of their AIM diffusion field seem stronger.
Personal Reality - is the term used to refer to the reality created by students who undergo the Power Curriculum Program, and replace normal reality. As the name states, it is a type of reality that is unique for each individual, and is the very foundation of an esper's power, specifically, it is the source from which all esper powers and phenomena are brought into the real world.
Power Curriculum Program - is a special large-scale curriculum in Academy City taken alongside a regular curriculum, designed to unlock a student's potential in gaining and improving supernatural powers. All those who have gone through the program are called espers, regardless of level, though some people, such as Skill-Out, may choose to refer to those who actually show powers as espers.
Gemstones - A Gemstone is defined as an esper who has obtained their power without an artificial method such as the Power Curriculum Program in Academy City. There are few of them in the world and many aspects of their powers cannot be easily described. Unlike artificially developed espers, Gemstones emit larger amounts of AIM from their bodies. It has been mentioned that the total number of Gemstones of the world is around 50.
Academy City currently has a theory that explains the Gemstones' existence: If their espers are artificial diamonds, then the Gemstones are natural ones. To further explain, the theory goes, "If a certain phenomenon has been caused artificially, then, as long as the same circumstances in the experiment are recreated in the natural world due to some factor or other, the same phenomenon will occur with no help from humans.
Character Sheets
AIM diffusion fields are apparently unique to the type of esper ability, as well as to the individual themselves. A few examples: Pyrokinesis espers heat up their surroundings, telekinesis espers create pressure, and electromasters release electromagnetic fields. Those with the same AIM diffusion field can cause an AIM Diffusion Field Resonance, making the effects of their AIM diffusion field seem stronger.
Personal Reality - is the term used to refer to the reality created by students who undergo the Power Curriculum Program, and replace normal reality. As the name states, it is a type of reality that is unique for each individual, and is the very foundation of an esper's power, specifically, it is the source from which all esper powers and phenomena are brought into the real world.
Power Curriculum Program - is a special large-scale curriculum in Academy City taken alongside a regular curriculum, designed to unlock a student's potential in gaining and improving supernatural powers. All those who have gone through the program are called espers, regardless of level, though some people, such as Skill-Out, may choose to refer to those who actually show powers as espers.
Gemstones - A Gemstone is defined as an esper who has obtained their power without an artificial method such as the Power Curriculum Program in Academy City. There are few of them in the world and many aspects of their powers cannot be easily described. Unlike artificially developed espers, Gemstones emit larger amounts of AIM from their bodies. It has been mentioned that the total number of Gemstones of the world is around 50.
Academy City currently has a theory that explains the Gemstones' existence: If their espers are artificial diamonds, then the Gemstones are natural ones. To further explain, the theory goes, "If a certain phenomenon has been caused artificially, then, as long as the same circumstances in the experiment are recreated in the natural world due to some factor or other, the same phenomenon will occur with no help from humans.
Character Sheets
Appearance (Preferably Anime Pictures):
Name:
Age: (Preferably characters are in their teens)
Gender: (Male, Female or Trap)
Height:
Weight:
Personality: (How they act and interact with those around them)
Likes: (Things your characters like)
Dislikes: (Pet peeves of your character)
Skills: (Your character's abilities aside from their powers )
Affiliation: (Is your character a member of Anti-Skill, Judgment, Skill-Out? Perhaps he/she is a member of ITEM, MEMBER, SCHOOL, GROUP, or BLOCK? Or maybe he/she has no affiliations whatsoever.)
Ability: (Level and Ability name before the description. Remember. Level 5 Applications are to be sent to me via PM for approval)
Epithet: (If your character is famous enough)
Darkness: (If your character is a Level 5)
Brief History: (A Short explanation of your character's past)
Writing Sample: (Give a sample of your writing portraying your character in a random situation of your choosing.)
[Edit: Added Terminologies for easier understanding of the roleplay]
The Darkness of Academy City
- Dr. Takasura Katsugi (Level 0 Scientist) - Accelerator
- Shiro Misuzu (Rank 2 Level 5 Hohenheim) - RareSecret
Judgment
- Akaze Airou (Rank 3 Level 5 Magnetizer) - Accelerator
- Yukiharu Kazuki (Level 2 Technopath) - Accelerator
- Ohno Kikue - gamer5
- Sakaki Sachi (Level 0) - Accelerator
Independent/ Neutral
- Isokawa Amane (Rank 1 Level 5 Archiver) - Accelerator
- Tarataru Shifuru (Rank 4 Level 5 Singularity) - Lusterless Nova
- Rossum Sage (Rank 5 Level 5 Psycho Boost) - Ravenbelle
- Akiyama Shin (Rank 6 Level 5 Gunner) - Verite
- Ieiri Mikuo (Rank 7 Level 5 Catastrophe) - gamer5
- Rossum Chrissy (Level 3 Telepath) - Ravenbelle
(NPC's that will be used and have pivotal roles will be added here in the future)
- Dr. Takasura Katsugi (Level 0 Scientist) - Accelerator
- Shiro Misuzu (Rank 2 Level 5 Hohenheim) - RareSecret
Judgment
- Akaze Airou (Rank 3 Level 5 Magnetizer) - Accelerator
- Yukiharu Kazuki (Level 2 Technopath) - Accelerator
- Ohno Kikue - gamer5
- Sakaki Sachi (Level 0) - Accelerator
Independent/ Neutral
- Isokawa Amane (Rank 1 Level 5 Archiver) - Accelerator
- Tarataru Shifuru (Rank 4 Level 5 Singularity) - Lusterless Nova
- Rossum Sage (Rank 5 Level 5 Psycho Boost) - Ravenbelle
- Akiyama Shin (Rank 6 Level 5 Gunner) - Verite
- Ieiri Mikuo (Rank 7 Level 5 Catastrophe) - gamer5
- Rossum Chrissy (Level 3 Telepath) - Ravenbelle
(NPC's that will be used and have pivotal roles will be added here in the future)
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