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Elysium- or, as some would call it, Heaven. It isn't heaven in the typical "clouds and gold" sense. It's more of a parallel plane to ours, home to the celestial beings we could call angels. Half of it is beautiful, similar in appearance to our Earth, but entirely unspoiled by humankind. However, the other half... The other half is what is known as Asphodel, or, as some would call it... Hell. It's inhabitants are also angels, but those who have sworn allegiance to Asphodel. Asphodel is a wasteland. Nothing can grow there. The sun never pierces the heavy veil of clouds that constantly hang over the sky. Fires burn in places. Most life could never survive there. An angel could not survive there unless they were Allegiant.
Elysium has been at peace for hundreds of years. A truce written almost a thousand years ago keeps them at peace with the Allegiant army. They have never had any reason to war with humankind- and if they did, it would result in a complete massacre of the humans. But millennia of constant warring with the Allegiant army means that a period of peace this long makes them restless. They hunger for any kind of conflict- or, at least, most do.
And then the very thing that could cause a war. A few angels, barely into adulthood, are discovered to have abilities far beyond the norm. Their mentors realise that these abilities make them dangerous. If the Allegiant army were to discover them, they would stop at nothing to get them. And if the Allegiant army got their hands on them, there would be no stopping them. These angels would be forced to pledge allegiance to Asphodel and then used as a weapon against Elysium.
However, they are not entirely safe in Elysium either. Some are worried that the Allegiant may invade to try and get them. Others want to turn them into perfect soldiers to use against the Allegiant. Some are convinced that they are impure, the offspring of the Allegiant and angels. For this very reason, the thought that they may not be entirely angel, they are referred to as Elysians.
A decision is made to send the Elysians to Earth, to a small sleepy town called Riversdale on the East Coast of America, accompanied by a few of their mentors. It is provisionally a temporary measure, just until they figure out a long term solution. However, it is also entirely possible that they may have to remain on Earth forever- for their own safety and the safety of Elysium.
Somehow, the news of this phenomenon reaches Asphodel. The Allegiant are instantly intrigued by these so called Elysians. None of their own have shown any development of new abilities like this. They decide to send some of their best soldiers to Earth as well- either to recruit them... or destroy them.
Riversdale has a elementary school, a middle school and a high school. Their sports teams are moderately successful, as are many of their other teams. Their school is average in the rankings, as while they aren't exactly elite, they do have a relatively good standard of teaching.
Riversdale's town centre mostly consists of a variety of shops. It also boasts a rather impressive library, a six screen cinema, a shopping mall and no less than two Starbucks. A number of multinational companies have offices or factories on the edge of town, ensuring that Riversdale is kept busy.
Rules:
This may or may not be obvious, but no godmodding or anything of the sort. Obviously humans are going to be at a bit of a disadvantage here, but that doesn't mean you can abuse that.
Swearing? I don't honestly mind. Just don't be swearing every few words, kay?
Romance? Absolutely! Go for it! In fact, I'm hoping for some! However, I have a few important guidelines for this.
Multiple characters are perfectly acceptable. However, I ask that if you want to make a second character, they are either human or angel. I will allow as many characters as you can handle- however, they cannot all be Elysian or Allegiant.
Human characters must have some sort of connection to an Elysian, be it a best friend, boyfriend/girlfriend, or adoptive sibling.
If you want to have any sort of relationship with a character, ask the person playing them!
Diversity is good. Make diverse characters.
Please use realistic pictures for your character- i.e, No anime. If in doubt, ask me! I don't bite.
If you have any questions or ideas that you're unsure about, ask me. I'll always be happy to help!
Elysium has been at peace for hundreds of years. A truce written almost a thousand years ago keeps them at peace with the Allegiant army. They have never had any reason to war with humankind- and if they did, it would result in a complete massacre of the humans. But millennia of constant warring with the Allegiant army means that a period of peace this long makes them restless. They hunger for any kind of conflict- or, at least, most do.
And then the very thing that could cause a war. A few angels, barely into adulthood, are discovered to have abilities far beyond the norm. Their mentors realise that these abilities make them dangerous. If the Allegiant army were to discover them, they would stop at nothing to get them. And if the Allegiant army got their hands on them, there would be no stopping them. These angels would be forced to pledge allegiance to Asphodel and then used as a weapon against Elysium.
However, they are not entirely safe in Elysium either. Some are worried that the Allegiant may invade to try and get them. Others want to turn them into perfect soldiers to use against the Allegiant. Some are convinced that they are impure, the offspring of the Allegiant and angels. For this very reason, the thought that they may not be entirely angel, they are referred to as Elysians.
A decision is made to send the Elysians to Earth, to a small sleepy town called Riversdale on the East Coast of America, accompanied by a few of their mentors. It is provisionally a temporary measure, just until they figure out a long term solution. However, it is also entirely possible that they may have to remain on Earth forever- for their own safety and the safety of Elysium.
Somehow, the news of this phenomenon reaches Asphodel. The Allegiant are instantly intrigued by these so called Elysians. None of their own have shown any development of new abilities like this. They decide to send some of their best soldiers to Earth as well- either to recruit them... or destroy them.
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The Elysians appear to be in their late teens or early twenties in human years. They also have wings, similar to those of the Angels, but as they are younger, their wingspan is often up to fifteen foot. They are as strong and as fast as a fully matured Angel, and have the same level of control over their mental manipulation skills. They often also have an additional power, one that cannot contrast with their existing abilities. They can also not have shadow manipulation unless they swear allegiance to Asphodel.
Contact with an Allegiant weakens them, but not to the same extent as an angel. It weakens the abilities they share with regular angels more than it does their unique abilities.
The whole town was manipulated to believe that the Elysians had either been living in town for as long as they could remember or that they moved a few years ago. They were usually said to be adopted or fostered to avoid having to find parents that actually looked like the Elysians. -
Angels are incredibly powerful beings. Not only do they have wings similar to that of an eagle or a hawk, often reaching up to twenty foot from tip to tip when fully spread, but they also have abilities that make them powerful and dangerous. They're much stronger and faster than your average human being. They can also manipulate the minds of others- from inducing hallucinations and erasing and creating memories to reading thoughts and transmitting thoughts. The telepathic communication is much stronger with their own kind, while it is much easier for them to manipulate the minds of humans.
Contact with an Allegiant severely weakens their abilities, and prolonged contact with an Allegiant has been known to put an angel into a coma. Using their abilities for prolonged periods of times also drains them.
The only Angels sent to Earth were the mentors of the Elysians. While they are generally assigned to a group of ten to fifteen trainees in Elysium, on Earth there is approximately one to every three Elysians due to the increased risks. -
The Allegiant, at first, may be mistaken for angels. After all, that is what they once were. However, their wings were tainted pure black by Asphodel. Those who are newly Allegiant have grey wings, but as time passes, their wings gradually turn black. They sacrificed their ability of mental manipulation for that of shadow manipulation.
Contact with an angel or an Elysian has no effect on them. However, sunlight has an adverse effect on them. Spending too long out in it gives them a headache, and after the headache appears, they grow gradually weaker and weaker. Artificial light, from being indoors, does not have this effect on them.
The Allegiant ranged in ages, and so could not simply be put into foster families, especially as they did not have the ability of mental manipulation to aid them. They had to create their own reasons for being in Riversdale. -
Humans are just that- human. However, they are relevant to our story. The Elysians need parents, friends, dates, teachers..
Humans are often drawn to angels, Elysians and the Allegiant- whether it's sexual or romantic attraction, a desire to be friends, or an overwhelming urge to punch them in the face. Contact with any of the above has no negative effects on them. They can, however, be affected by their abilities.
Setting:
This roleplay takes place in the small town of Riversdale on the East Coast of America. Its climate is mild for most of the year. Temperatures average around 25 degrees Celsius in summer, although it's not uncommon for temperatures to reach 30 degrees or higher. The highest recorded temperature was 37 degrees Celsius in 1987. In winter, temperatures average around zero degrees, but can drop as low as -10 at times. Lowest temperature on record was -15 in 2001. Riversdale has a elementary school, a middle school and a high school. Their sports teams are moderately successful, as are many of their other teams. Their school is average in the rankings, as while they aren't exactly elite, they do have a relatively good standard of teaching.
Riversdale's town centre mostly consists of a variety of shops. It also boasts a rather impressive library, a six screen cinema, a shopping mall and no less than two Starbucks. A number of multinational companies have offices or factories on the edge of town, ensuring that Riversdale is kept busy.
Rules:
This may or may not be obvious, but no godmodding or anything of the sort. Obviously humans are going to be at a bit of a disadvantage here, but that doesn't mean you can abuse that.
Swearing? I don't honestly mind. Just don't be swearing every few words, kay?
Romance? Absolutely! Go for it! In fact, I'm hoping for some! However, I have a few important guidelines for this.
- If characters want to engage in sexual activities, they must be over17. I'm pretty sure anything involving characters younger than that is forbidden on Iwaku.
- This is an LGBTQIA+ friendly roleplay. Any transphobia, homophobia or any sort of queerphobia will not be tolerated.
- Be appropriate. If a relationship would be looked down upon in real life (e.g. Massive age difference, affairs) please portray it as such. If I feel it is inappropriate, I may ask for it to be ended.
- Please take anything more than making out to the PM's.
- I am also going to stress here: Teen members cannot write smut with adult members and vice versa. Even over PM's. Don't do it.
Multiple characters are perfectly acceptable. However, I ask that if you want to make a second character, they are either human or angel. I will allow as many characters as you can handle- however, they cannot all be Elysian or Allegiant.
Human characters must have some sort of connection to an Elysian, be it a best friend, boyfriend/girlfriend, or adoptive sibling.
If you want to have any sort of relationship with a character, ask the person playing them!
Diversity is good. Make diverse characters.
Please use realistic pictures for your character- i.e, No anime. If in doubt, ask me! I don't bite.
If you have any questions or ideas that you're unsure about, ask me. I'll always be happy to help!
Code:
[font=Georgia][tabs][tab=Basics][IMGA=right]Picture goes here.[/IMGA]
[b]Name:[/b] (Full name.)
[b]Nicknames:[/b] (If they have any nicknames. If not, feel free to delete or just put N/A)
[b]Age:[/b](Age they appear in the case of Angels, Allegiants and Elysians. We don't need to worry about actual ages here.)
[b]Species:[/b] (Angel/Elysian/Allegiant/Human)
[b]Sexuality:[/b] (There's more than just straight and gay, remember.)
[b]Gender:[/b] (Gender they identify as. Include preferred pronouns if relevant)
[b]Appearance:[/b] (Briefly describe the character. Doesn't have to be long.)[/tab]
[tab=Specifics]
[b]Additional Ability:[/b] (Only relevant to Elysians. Describe what they can do and what it's weaknesses are.)
[b]Connection to Elysian:[/b] (Only relevant to Humans. Say what Elysian and how. Remember, if the Elysian isn't your own, just ask if they'd be okay with your character being whatever.)[/tab]
[tab=Details]
[b]Personality:[/b] (I know that this can sometimes change when you get IC, so I'm not going to ask for an essay. 1-2 medium sized paragraphs should be okay.)
[b]History:[/b] (This doesn't need to be detailed at all and it's optional for Humans. For angels and Elysians, I'm really just looking for the story that everyone else in town believes. For Allegiant, it's their cover story- why are they in town? 1-2 paragraphs should be okay. Include anything from their past you think is relevant.)[/tab]
[tab=Other]
(Put anything else that's relevant here.)
Significant relationships (e.g Adoptive siblings, best friends) also go here in the format:
Name: | Species | Relationship
[/tab][/tabs][/font]ACCEPTED CHARACTERS:
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