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As you gaze out past the railings of the airship, the maw of space stares back at you. Galaxial breezes caress your face as you look towards your destination. Between the two planets lies a single shared moon. On this moon lies Eureka Academy, the fabled institute known for the heroes who have walked past its gates and saved both worlds on a number of occasions or have made powerful advancements in the fields of science and magic. For every hero though, there are countless others who didn't make it so far. In a passenger manifest of over five hundred, how far will you go?
Understanding Eureka:
At its core, EA is meant to be semi-freeform, which as I learned it means that while the overarching plot is in the GM's hands the pieces that form it are largely in the hands of the players. Story-wise, the RP will take place in arcs, consisting of a predetermined time that may be shortened or lengthened as needed. For instance the 'Settling In Arc', our first arc, will take roughly a few days RP time and hopefully only a week or two real time but is subject to change.
You, the RPers, have the option of being either professors or students within the Academy. The professors are often experts in whatever field they teach, and it is not too unlikely that they may be 'name level' (they are well known on one planet or both) in any fashion. They will be powerful but will rarely display this power - keep this in mind. You will also be assigned to one of the four Sects based on your skill set. Your job is to teach the students so if you don't think you have the leadership skills or the people skills to do this, please do not be a teacher.
The students, regardless of rank or Sect, are all expected to attend classes when not on a mission (more on this later). You will be expected to maintain classic decorum as should have been expected in your own schools growing up or now. Keep in mind your rank and Sect when creating your skillsets and know that the intent is that your characters will grow and that they will gain more abilities over time.
There is also a group called student teachers which is approved on a case by case basis. The idea behind this is that a character may be highly skilled in one area but wishes to grow in another. For ease I'll make an example. Take Harringard, a 65 year old dwarf (roughly 25 by human standards) who has spent about 30 years on the mercenary circuit. It can be assumed that Harringard is an excellent axeman based on his experience and that if he wanted to, he could teach in Arma Sect. However, he has just discovered through a particularly harrowing event, say coming home to find his birthplace being ransacked by a legion of orcs, that he has magic power in his veins stemming from the volcanic soil of his home. While an excellent armsman, Harringard is completely lost when it comes to magic and so enrolls at Eureka and not only teaches Arma classes but takes Magis classes himself to help him better understand his magic. As he becomes more and more proficient he will move into Dominus Sect.
Do not think that you are limited to a single Sect for your character. If you wish to give your character more depth and have them discover a reasonable talent as the RP progresses then by all means ask and we can work it in and have them transfer Sects.
Missions will be a focus alongside classes. These missions will come from a variety of people from both planets and even from within Eureka itself. A large majority of them will be strictly for students. Some will have staff members as chaperones. Others will require staff members for whatever reason. They will range from many things, possibly escort missions to simply killing things to even diplomatic missions. They will always have a Rank requirement on them stating the lowest rank possible to go on this mission. For example, let's take the Bridgebuilder Escort mission from Naruto. In this RP, all lies aside, the mission would require one staff member and 3-4 students, yellow or higher.
Time in the RP will be controlled by myself. Based on the arc, I will assign an internal and external time limit. The internal will be how long in RP time it should take and the external will be how long real time it should take; both will usually be unknown to you, the players. I will make 'God' posts every so often to alert you to the passage of time as well as telling you when days are over so you won't be out of the loop.
As for characters. Almost anything goes. Technology or magic, any race you want.
About Eureka Academy:
Eureka Academy was built on the shared moon between the planets Corinith and Eritai, some three hundred years ago. It, along with the planets, are a multiple system, the planets orbiting around the center of mass which happens to have the Eureka Moon upon it. The moon itself has its own breathable atmosphere as do the planets, all similar to Earth. The academy is an autonomous organization, beyond the laws of either Corinith or Eritai though while its students are on either planet they must keep in mind not only that they represent Eureka but that they must also obey the laws of the planets and the realms within each.
Student Life:
Students are divided into four Sects when they arrive, based on their skills and desires: Arma, Magis, Dominus, and Ultris. Arma Sect is for those who train strictly in the martial talents: swordfighting, archery, marksmanship, martial arts, etc. Magis Sect is for mages of all sorts, academic or inherent. Dominus is for those who combine both magic and the martial forms. Ultris Sect is for those who do not fit into any of the others yet still have power and the desire to learn how to control it.
There are five ranks within each Sect, each designated by colour. In order from lowest to highest: White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Black. Above the rank and file students are the Student Council Members. There are two council members, one each male and female, from each rank for a total of ten members. This Student Council oversees the day-to-day operations of the Sect. They also report to the Sect Master - a professor who not only teaches an area of expertise within the Sect but represents them to the Headmaster. These Sect Masters are concerned mostly with the majour operations of the Sect in relation to the academy at large, leaving the day-to-day operations to the Student Council. Despite this they do stand as arbiter when the Student Council reaches an impasse but otherwise should not be bothered in the normal course of things.
Students have no strict dress code to adhere to beyond basic standards of decency though they are required to have some sort of identification in plain sight on their person marking their Sect insignia and the colour of their rank, be it armband, necklace, ring, etc.
All students live on campus in dormitories strictly for their Sect, usually with five levels, each corresponding to rank. The White Level dorms are four to a room and never co-ed. Each has a bathroom for that dorm room only. Red and Yellow Levels are two to a dorm and also have bathrooms for each room. Yellow Level has the possibility of being co-ed but this is rare. Both Blue and Black Level are single dorms but the Black level rooms are notably more opulent and often have far more in the way of individual decor; both have individual bathrooms. Each level has its own commons and all levels share a gym and outdoor training ground. All Sects share the central Cafeteria and Arena as well as the classrooms.
Staff Life:
Professors have affiliations to Sects but unless they are Sect Masters, they have no impact. They live in a dormitory all to themselves consisting completely of single occupancy dorms with adjoining bathrooms along with the assorted staff members. The headmaster has his own living quarters near his office in the main building's highest spire. Like students, staff have no strict dress code though they are expected to maintain at least a professional standard. They have access to all facilities outside of the dorms with the exception of the Sect Masters who have access to their respective dorms. They too, live on campus though some with certain powers may make their abode elsewhere.
Sexual Conduct:
This is a school-type RP and I realize that relationships are a part of this. While I have no problem with this I do want it kept a specific way to avoid breaking any rules. You may use the standard fade-to-black technique if you desire and that will be fine, just keep it PG-13 both leading and following up and I implore you to keep within the age restrictions set up already by administration. However, for those of you who want something more explicit then I also have no problem with that. However, you will place it in the appropriate mature section and keep it there. When that particular scene is done, you may place spoiler tags with a link to the thread in the relevant post. I say this to not only to protect our collective hides but also as an additional barrier to keep prying eyes away. You have been warned of my expectations on this matter and should you fail to follow through and I catch wind, there will be hell to pay.
Rules:
1] All basic rules apply. That means absolutely no metagaming or godmodding.
2] I'm not a grammar or spelling Nazi but please make it readable. I am a format Nazi though, so make sure to separate and delineate thought, speech and descriptions/actions.
3] Keep in mind what role you play and keep within the power levels as per your rank, class and sect. Don't come in as a White Magis and five posts in learn a spell to destroy the world. That's not going to fly.
4] If you're going to be gone for an extended period or suspect you will be, make sure to tell anyone you're working with and myself in this thread and do your best to move yourself to a spot where we can not worry about you until you come back. Make sure that if this is a possibility, you do not take a mission.
5] If you're not sure about something, either PM me or just ask in this thread.
6] Above all, I plan to run this like I do my normal D&D group with similar rules. Don't touch other people's dice, my word is law, and don't bring your shit from outside the game into the game.
Character Template:
Name: (Self-Explanatory)
Age: (Self-Explanatory. However if they look younger than they are, make sure to put an equivalency to human years.)
Race: (If applicable. Add a paragraph or two if need be to describe your race.)
Class: (Spellblade, White Mage, Spiritualist, etc. Make sure to describe it in a few sentences, especially if it's off the beaten path.)
Title: (Either Staff, Student Council, Sect Master, Student or Student Teacher)
Sect Study: (Whichever of the four Sects you will be initially studying under as well as Rank is applicable)
Appearance: (Self-Explanatory. Please write at least two paragraphs; an image alone does not count.)
Personality: (Self-Explanatory. Please write at least two paragraphs.)
Weapon(s): (Self-Explanatory. Try not to carry more than feasibly possible.)
Abilities/Magic: (Self-Explanatory. Keep in mind your rank and title. Also give a small description of what they do.)
History: (Self-Explanatory. Try for at least three paragraphs here.)
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