- Invitation Status
- Look for groups
- Looking for partners
- Posting Speed
- 1-3 posts per week
- One post per week
- Slow As Molasses
- Writing Levels
- Adept
- Advanced
- Prestige
- Adaptable
- Preferred Character Gender
- Male
- Female
- Nonbinary
- Transgender
- Primarily Prefer Male
- Genres
- romance, historical, horror
GM: @sing o muse
Co-GM: @Kat
INTEREST CHECK || DISCORD || IC (coming soon)
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For thousands of years, Hellenism was the dominating faith of the Mediterranean region. The polytheistic religion, know for its fascinating, infinite pantheon and complex mythology, provided the people of the area with an incredible sense of spirituality. Every lived experience was attributed to their beloved gods, who were present in every aspect of the world at all times. Well after Christianity entered the picture, this was the religion that dominated the region.
After the conversion of Roman Emperor Constantine to Christianity in 312 AD, this new, monotheistic faith began to find its footing in the Roman Empire. With time and effort, it became the official religion of the empire. While both religions were accepted in the empire for a time, the tolerant nature of paganism versus the evangelizing nature of Christianity made it difficult for the faiths to coexist for long. The end of tolerance for paganism came two emperors after Constantine – ironically, with his half-brother, Julian, the last pagan ruler of Rome.
When Julian came into power, he made aggressive attempts not only to restore Hellenism as the official state religion, but to thwart the spread of Christianity – he wanted to enforce religious tolerance, but to keep Christianity out of the highest ranks of Roman society. His efforts proved futile, however, and the end of his reign brought forth a more decisive stance against paganism by Christian rulers. The last defender of the old gods had unintentionally led to their final downfall.
Now...
It's 2019, and something stirs. People across the United States begin to experience strange dreams – dreams that, they say, feel less like dreams and more like memories. Dreams where they can feel and hear and smell and see every little detail so vividly that it feels unlikely that they had not experienced it. And that seems possible – some psychologists believe that dreams can reveal repressed memories, and for many of these people, the dreams depict traumatic events worthy of repression. There's just one problem: they could not have experienced these things, because it's 2019, and all of these dreams are of the ancient world. All dreamers report similar things – swords and spears, chariots, loose linen and sandals, languages they do not understand or immediately recognize. Local historians interview those affected and identify what they can: a phrase in the ancient Greek language, a famous Egyptian temple, a well-known Roman general. Still, no one has any idea where any of this is coming from…
until one Friday afternoon, when all of the affected receive the same letter.
Dear dreamers --
You must be confused. I am sure you are wondering why this is happening to you and why you feel that this is so much greater than a dream – that this is so much greater than you. If that is your instinct, you are correct. This is bigger than you… but you are also bigger than what you know.
I cannot say much here – I will reserve the details for when we meet in person. But in order to get you here, I will tell you this:
You are more than what you realize. You are extraordinary, chosen and favored by the gods, and it is time you come to understand why. What you see when you close your eyes feels like you – it is. You were of great importance to the world once and the gods, in their infinite wisdom and power, have orchestrated your return so you may be once again. A war is coming, and you have a part to play.
Included, you will find an invitation to our first formal meeting as a group, as well as a plane ticket. Make it a priority to be there, but the Fates will see to it that we meet one way or another.
-- Imperator Caesar Flavius Claudius Julianus Augustus
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This RP will follow an attempt to establish a new Hellenistic pagan state in the region that is now the United States, due to the region's unique religious history, led by the reincarnations of famous historical figures of the ancient Mediterranean world. This effort will be led by the mysterious reincarnation of Roman Emperor Julian, who attempted to reestablish paganism in Rome and also (possibly) believed in the transmigration of souls. His theory is that the old gods have decided to revitalize their worship, and have worked to bring back some of their most influential worshipers to see that happen, but no one knows for sure what is causing this. Nonetheless, the other reincarnations eventually agree to take part in the Crusade. The plot will unfold in two parts: first, the discovery of the past lives, and then the Old Gods Crusade.
Characters do not know who their past life was until they have their epiphany. Until then, they will receive dreams and flashbacks of their past life from the GM. These visions come with time, but are also triggered by objects, people, and places strongly associated with their former lives. They will start out their journey in the fictional city of Fortuna, New York, and then as part of the discovery process, the group will be travelling the Mediterranean region in order to potentially trigger these memories. -
- Follow all Iwaku rules at all times.
- Keep the GM and/or co-GM informed about extended absences whenever possible.
- Stay involved! Player input is extremely important to the course of this RP. Check our Discord as regularly as possible.
- Posts will be expected at least once a week unless you let us know otherwise.
- Post lengths will vary, but please contribute at least 2 solid paragraphs (per character, if taking on multiple).
- Multiple characters will only be allowed with permission from the GM, but do feel free to ask!
- Potentially triggering subjects such as rape, incest, extreme abuse, will likely come up in backstories, but please avoid playing them out. If you're unsure whether something is okay, please ask.
- If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to ask!
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If an unlisted person interests you, or if you want more information about any of these individuals, feel free to contact the GM.
- Hephaestion
- Aspasia
- Plato
- Socrates
- Aristotle
- King Leonidas
- Ptolemy Theos Philopator
- Julius Caesar
- Livia Drusilla
- Octavia
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In progress.
Taken: Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, Diogenes, Augustus, Pericles, Hypatia, Marc Antony -
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IMPORTANT: Unless you have your character sheet ready to go, PLEASE make a post here reserving your past life before you start working on it.
Thank you, and I can't wait to see your characters!
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