Dark/Mystery/Drama/SoL Supernatural Town
Roseburn
OPEN SIGNUPS - Roseburn | OOC
On the surface, Roseburn is an old town where nothing out of the ordinary ever seems to happen, and if it does, you better not talk about it. That shadow outside your window wasn't really there, and those glowing, red eyes in the alley? Well, you must have been imagining things. For centuries, that is how the people of this town have lived, and for the most part it worked. Dig a little deeper, and you'll find the sweet girl next door is the definition of a monster, and that hot guy you've been eyeing in class probably wants to suck you dry. Take it how you want.
Our story begins shortly after a young girl's body is discovered in the woods. The result of some animal attack, or so they say. Detectives are left in a stump, and the residents of Roseburn are shaken by the discovery. Tensions rise, and people no longer want to turn a blind eye to the strange happenings that have long plagued their town. Some know of the secrets hidden in Roseburn and want to bring it to light, while others have lived in hiding for generations, keeping the peace and abiding by the laws set in place by man.
The roleplay
So, to start with, this roleplay will feature playable supernatural creatures who will make up the majority of the cast. There will be werewolves, witches, and vampires, who all coexisted peacefully, until one of their own was murdered. It turns out that the victim was a witch, and while the humans are mostly unaware of this fact, this basically destroys whatever bond the creatures thought they had. Long gone are the days where they watched each others backs.
The witches are looking at the werewolves and vampires as the suspects, and the vampires and werewolves are (possibly) trying to clear their name. I am also hoping to have around three human players whose lives get tangled up in the mystery and drama surrounding the victim and suspects. I do feel I should be clear. This roleplay isn't only going to focus on the murder. I want it to be something that looms over the community like a dark cloud while everyone tries to pick up and go on about their daily lives. There will be mystery, drama, action, and even romance, but rest assured, the murder will be solved. However, things won't end there.
What am I looking for?
Well, for starters, dedication. Dedication is very important to me. I have so much planned for this town and I am constantly adding to its history, but if you're not dedicated then we will only ever scratch the surface. I do feel like the image I want to be painted can only be achieved by folks that have a good grasp on writing, so I am seeking advanced writers. While I do value quality over quantity, you must be able to comfortably post at least two full sized paragraphs at a time.
I am also searching for one more Co-Gm to help drive the plot forward, plan, and bounce ideas back and forth. I'll only be choosing my third Co-Gm after I get the OOC up and all characters have been accepted, but you can show interest at any time. This roleplay will not be first come first serve, if you want to join submit a character when everything is done and I will decide if you're a good fit for Roseburn. I'm only planning to accept around ten main characters, but you are welcome and encouraged to create as many NPCs as you'd like.
Things to know!
Roseburn
OPEN SIGNUPS - Roseburn | OOC
On the surface, Roseburn is an old town where nothing out of the ordinary ever seems to happen, and if it does, you better not talk about it. That shadow outside your window wasn't really there, and those glowing, red eyes in the alley? Well, you must have been imagining things. For centuries, that is how the people of this town have lived, and for the most part it worked. Dig a little deeper, and you'll find the sweet girl next door is the definition of a monster, and that hot guy you've been eyeing in class probably wants to suck you dry. Take it how you want.
Our story begins shortly after a young girl's body is discovered in the woods. The result of some animal attack, or so they say. Detectives are left in a stump, and the residents of Roseburn are shaken by the discovery. Tensions rise, and people no longer want to turn a blind eye to the strange happenings that have long plagued their town. Some know of the secrets hidden in Roseburn and want to bring it to light, while others have lived in hiding for generations, keeping the peace and abiding by the laws set in place by man.
The roleplay
So, to start with, this roleplay will feature playable supernatural creatures who will make up the majority of the cast. There will be werewolves, witches, and vampires, who all coexisted peacefully, until one of their own was murdered. It turns out that the victim was a witch, and while the humans are mostly unaware of this fact, this basically destroys whatever bond the creatures thought they had. Long gone are the days where they watched each others backs.
The witches are looking at the werewolves and vampires as the suspects, and the vampires and werewolves are (possibly) trying to clear their name. I am also hoping to have around three human players whose lives get tangled up in the mystery and drama surrounding the victim and suspects. I do feel I should be clear. This roleplay isn't only going to focus on the murder. I want it to be something that looms over the community like a dark cloud while everyone tries to pick up and go on about their daily lives. There will be mystery, drama, action, and even romance, but rest assured, the murder will be solved. However, things won't end there.
What am I looking for?
Well, for starters, dedication. Dedication is very important to me. I have so much planned for this town and I am constantly adding to its history, but if you're not dedicated then we will only ever scratch the surface. I do feel like the image I want to be painted can only be achieved by folks that have a good grasp on writing, so I am seeking advanced writers. While I do value quality over quantity, you must be able to comfortably post at least two full sized paragraphs at a time.
I am also searching for one more Co-Gm to help drive the plot forward, plan, and bounce ideas back and forth. I'll only be choosing my third Co-Gm after I get the OOC up and all characters have been accepted, but you can show interest at any time. This roleplay will not be first come first serve, if you want to join submit a character when everything is done and I will decide if you're a good fit for Roseburn. I'm only planning to accept around ten main characters, but you are welcome and encouraged to create as many NPCs as you'd like.
Things to know!
- Roseburn is going to be an old town with a population of around 15,000. Pretty much all of the architecture is gothic, and the people and technology are mostly modern. It's the sort of town where everyone knows everyone. The families that have settled there have deep roots, and rarely does anyone ever move. There is one of each type of school, including a university. Location is somewhere in Europe, I haven't decided yet. Ooops. :3
- Werewolves can turn at will, and shifting often is almost a necessity for them. They are bipedal, and going long periods of time without shifting makes the process even more painful than it needs to be. The longer a wolf goes without changing, the more negatively their mood is impacted, eventually over time creating a very unstable and angry person. On the full moon, wolves are forced to shift whether they want to or not. They age very slowly, and non life threatening cuts and wounds heal within minutes.
- Vampires do need blood to survive, specifically human blood, and animal blood just won't cut it. Though it can help control the hunger, human blood has the ability to restore a vampire to full strength if they drink enough, and offers euphoric, sometimes aphrodisiac effects. They have the ability to control the minds of weak willed humans, and command them to do things that may be out of character. Can not procreate. Stopped aging when they were turned. Possibly immortal.
- Witches are humans with the ability to cast magic using spells, incantations, and runes. There are numerous schools of magic. Often times her magic is influenced by the element that chose her, but they can dabble in many different kinds. They age at a slower rate than non-magic humans. Witches always come from families of witches, though not all humans born to witches can use magic. Witch's must work for the rest of their lives to master their magic. Using magic can sometimes have negative effects on the witch, leaving them weakened, temporarily incapacitated, or dead. Most humans born with magic are women, but Warlocks do exist.
- The main cast will be between the ages of 16-18, at least in appearance and they should all be attending school. The high school will be an important setting for our roleplay, but this is not a school roleplay. There will most likely be a map created of Roseburn and the different areas.
- Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, are all natural enemies and the murder has put more strain on their already rocky relationships. It's up to you how your character processes this and handles their interactions with the others.
Rules
1. Obviously all Iwaku rules apply here.
2. I'm not going to tell you to do anything crazy, but GMs word is law. Please respect that, and your fellow roleplayers! I love drama, but it needs to stay IC.
3. To be apart of this roleplay and to continue participating, you must post at the very least once a week.
4. All posts need to be at at least two full sized paragraphs, with minimal typos. Nobody is perfect, obv. So I won't hound you about it, unless there are a lot of typos often.
5. No Mary Sues or Gary Stues. Be reasonable with your character creation, and be sensible when writing their strengths, abilities, and weaknesses.
This is still a WIP! Feel free to ask questions that I have yet to get to! Also, all face claims will be anime! Just thought I'd clear that up before anyone shows interest. :3 The OOC will be up when I feel the roleplay has garnered enough interest. There will be a separate thread for character sheet submission and approval.
1. Obviously all Iwaku rules apply here.
2. I'm not going to tell you to do anything crazy, but GMs word is law. Please respect that, and your fellow roleplayers! I love drama, but it needs to stay IC.
3. To be apart of this roleplay and to continue participating, you must post at the very least once a week.
4. All posts need to be at at least two full sized paragraphs, with minimal typos. Nobody is perfect, obv. So I won't hound you about it, unless there are a lot of typos often.
5. No Mary Sues or Gary Stues. Be reasonable with your character creation, and be sensible when writing their strengths, abilities, and weaknesses.
This is still a WIP! Feel free to ask questions that I have yet to get to! Also, all face claims will be anime! Just thought I'd clear that up before anyone shows interest. :3 The OOC will be up when I feel the roleplay has garnered enough interest. There will be a separate thread for character sheet submission and approval.
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