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- One post per day
- 1-3 posts per week
- Online Availability
- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST
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- Adept
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- Preferred Character Gender
- Primarily Prefer Female
- Genres
- Modern Fantasy, Fantasy, Psychological, Action, Steampunk
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Character death isn't the right term for it, but all characters involved in the roleplay, save Umu, will vanish by the end of the roleplay. Keep this in mind when creating a character. Thank you.
Also, PLEASE CHECK THE THREAD TAB FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Also, PLEASE CHECK THE THREAD TAB FOR MORE INFORMATION.
NONEXISTENTIALISM: FORGOTTEN
"Hello, and welcome to the world of Nonexistence, where those who've ceased to exist continue to live on as ideas. If you're here, it means you've died. If there are no questions, I'll begin the guided tour immediately."
The World Of Nonexistence (Void)
The world of Nonexistence (or as some in the real world may call it, The Void) is a mysterious place. Everything that exists as an idea, myth, or legend exists here as a physical embodiment of it. Santa Claus makes residence here, as does Bigfoot, and the feared Kuchisake-Onna of Japanese mythology. Perhaps the more interesting part of this place is that, whether for a short duration or longer, people appear here after they've died.
As of this roleplay, the world of Nonexistence is where your character now finds themselves, surrounded by all sorts of mythological beings. But there's nothing to fear. These beings don't hurt anyone but under specific circumstances, which will be explained further below.
Out of all the myths and legends, and out of all the people that have come and gone through this place, there has recently been one constant - Umu Nanoko. Umu is a girl that has been in the world of Nonexistence for quite some time. She greets people as they enter, and, when they vanish even from this place and cease to exist entirely, she sees them off with a hug. Her backstory is a mystery, but, much like your character's own, hers is one that will be expanded upon throughout the roleplay.
In the world of Nonexistence, you can play as two different types of beings - a human that has died, or a mythological being. If you should choose human, keep in mind that humans exist here for as long as they remain an idea, or memory, in the minds of those still living. Once enough people in the real world have stopped thinking about you, you begin to fade away, leaving behind nothing more than a cube known as your "Essence of Existence". Umu takes these and transforms them into flowers, which she plants in a personal garden which is strictly off limits to all but her. If your character was well hated in the real world, the beings of myth and legend may attack you as a means of erasing you entirely from existence early. You may also come under attack if someone close to you tries to forcefully forget you. If you should choose to play as a mythological being of some sort, you must go about as you are described in folklore. You cannot, however, attack unless a character meets the circumstances required for one to be attacked.
Before we go on, I'd like to mention that there is no set plot for how things will play out. How things will go are dependent on you and your character's actions. This roleplay's main focus is on character development and interaction. It works to answer the question of "how would people react if they knew they'd died and were going to completely cease to exist as soon as everyone who knew them forgot them?" In that sense, it is very psychological and philosophical in nature. In accordance with the roleplay, it should be noted that all characters will eventually fade away. There are three ways for this to happen:
1. Your character is attacked and erased by one of the beings.
2. You are forgotten by enough people in the real world.
3. You ask Umu to erase you early, effectively forcing everyone who still remembers you to forget you.
Likewise, the only part of you that comes to this place is your soul. As such, emotions (such as happiness, anger, and sadness) are still felt, but physical pain (such as being stabbed or having a headache) are not experienced here.
Now, with the explanation out of the way, I'll go into more detail on the world of Nonexistence and what lies within.
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"This is the door through which all who've died enter. For some, it is merely an end, but for others, it may be a beginning to an end. Whichever it is for any given person doesn't matter. Everyone enters through that door just the same."
The Door of Ends is the door through which those who've recently died enter the world of Existence. One will not enter through the door unless chance of revival (i.e. a near death experience) is impossible. Entrance is signaled by the sound of bell that one might hear before church.
Here, Umu greets newcomers with her famous speech (seen at the top of the page). Some begin to fade as soon as they enter the door, while some may take years, or even decades before they start to go. Either way, all are met with a hug as they do. -
Umu's Flower Garden is where she plants the flowers that she converts from Essence of Existence cubes. Here, those who fade completely from existence are immortalized as flowers. Umu has done this for each person she's seen through the world of Nonexistence, so the garden is already very much immense. The garden is off limits to all but Umu, and no one is sure what would happen if someone did enter, because no one ever has.
"Through this door lies a forbidden place that no one but I may enter. You would be advised against going in, as it's impolite to go wherever you please, even here."
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The Centre is a gathering place for pretty much everything that resides within the world of Nonexistence. There isn't a necessity for food and the like, but beings and humans alike can still find pleasure in eating. A popular activity in the Centre is conversing. It is the most populated place in Nonexistence, so there's always someone, or something, to talk to or otherwise interact with. The door to Umu's garden is connected to the Centre, so many will often see her walking a new flower there when someone fades. Most of the beings have come to mourn at this time, knowing full well what it means to see Umu carrying a new flower.
"This is where everyone gathers, human and myth alike. You can talk and enjoy your time as you please here, so long as no one living excessively hates you. Food and drink are enjoyed here, but you don't need to indulge in them. They aren't a required substance for maintaining your existence anymore."
The Door of Ends is also connected to the Centre. Newcomers will gaze eyes upon it as soon as they enter. Beings greet newcomers as they do so, but only those who lack a desire to kill as excluded by their folklore tale. -
The Chambers of Solitude are where each individual human resides. The building is whole, but each room is separate, and people cannot enter each other's room. This is to allow for alone time, should someone want to reflect by their lonesome. The only person allowed to enter a person's "chamber" is Umu. Decisions about one's fate are most often made here, and little visit to the chambers is made otherwise. Humans are allowed to do with their room as they please, and the room itself acts almost like a space where the person who owns the room is a god, granting them the ability to create and place almost anything within it's confines. The room is almost in a different space, so humans can alter the size and shape of the room as they please.
"This is where you will find your personal quarters. Each person has their own room. While inside your room, you will have nearly infinite creative power over what resides within. You can re-size your room at will, and make any sort of furnishings you desire simply appear out of thin air. This is the only place where you can ever truly hope to be left alone, and it is meant mostly as a place for personal reflection..."
Note: More areas may be added later on, but those currently listed are enough to give a general bearing of where your character(s) will begin.
With the location descriptions and concept explained, we can finally get to what you've been waiting for - the character sheets. As mentioned before, you have the ability to play either as a human, or as an existing myth or legend of your choice. Multiple characters are permitted, but I'd like to limit each participant to two for now.
Name (First or Full):
Gender:
Age (Any is fine, people of all ages die):
Appearance (description or image, preferably in anime-style art):
Cause of Death:
Flower Representation (choose a flower that you believe best represents your character's personality, using this site):
Character Theme (a piece of music that represents your character):
History/Personality (VERY OPTIONAL; I plan for history and personality to be revealed throughout the roleplay, but fill this out if you feel so inclined):
Writing Sample (just so I can gauge your writing ability and determine if I feel you're up to this roleplay; may be fresh sample or link to previous roleplays):
Post Header Image (an image of your character to include at the top of each of your posts; optional):
Gender:
Age (Any is fine, people of all ages die):
Appearance (description or image, preferably in anime-style art):
Cause of Death:
Flower Representation (choose a flower that you believe best represents your character's personality, using this site):
Character Theme (a piece of music that represents your character):
History/Personality (VERY OPTIONAL; I plan for history and personality to be revealed throughout the roleplay, but fill this out if you feel so inclined):
Writing Sample (just so I can gauge your writing ability and determine if I feel you're up to this roleplay; may be fresh sample or link to previous roleplays):
Post Header Image (an image of your character to include at the top of each of your posts; optional):
Official Name:
Personal Nickname:
Summay of Tale:
Appearance:
Personal Touches:
Theme (same as that for humans):
Post Header Image:
Personal Nickname:
Summay of Tale:
Appearance:
Personal Touches:
Theme (same as that for humans):
Post Header Image:
And that's it. Once your sheet(s) is/are accepted, I've added you to the cast list, and I've made my introductory post, you may begin posting.
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- Please follow all Iwaku rules and guidelines.
- No OOC drama. If you have a personal problem with another person in the roleplay, please talk it out in PM. If you feel it will inevitably affect the roleplay, please contact me.
- Posting expectations are at least two paragraphs in length, and at least one post a week. After two weeks of absence, I will make a post stating that your character faded.
- Be realistic with your characters. Everyone will fade eventually. Don't try to unnaturally drag it out to be the last one remaining. There isn't a special prize at the end. Do what feels natural for your character.
- Respect your fellow roleplayers. We're all here to have a good time.
- A message to those who will be playing Mythological Beings - humans don't have an inherent means to fight back against you, so please be respectful and do not attack. If you feel an attack would be natural, contact me and the person you feel can be attacked in a PM, and we'll discuss whether or not said character means the requirements. Keep in mind that Umu may intervene if she does not feel that the character should be erased, and the mythological being you're playing may be erased if a fight occurs.
- As the GM, my say is naturally absolute. Most offenses will be met with a warning so long as they aren't too severe and against Iwaku's own rules. A second offense, however, will warrant personal removal from the roleplay and a forced fading of your character as typed by me.
- This rule is probably the most important of all. Have fun!
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