<div align="center">    .:|OOC Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197419)|:.               .:|Additional Info (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197422)|:.<br/>(http://i.imgur.com/Jy7DoRP.png)</div><strong>[YES! Feel free to introduce characters into this Universe, if you wish.]</strong><br/><br/><strong>[This RP is a group adaptation from a forum setting that once took place elsewhere in the Internets, and thusly is a Freeform RP rather than a System, with less emphasis on Plot and more on Slice-of-Life within the setting. Until we can figure out how to proceed here, we are closed to all but a few individuals.]</strong><br/><br/>Welcome! Try not to be daunted by this first post. Of all of the sections here, we promise that the "World Setting" is the longest. The rest are relatively easy to plow through.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">WORLD SETTING</div><div class="spoiler_body"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">In the year 2013, the world-at-large for planet Earth was considerably small: Humans held dominion over the land and those who showcased abilities or talents were shunned, called freaks and were ostracized. It was rumored among otherworlders that the Earth had been protected by the magic of a God and, cast eons before, prevented anything other than Humans to flourish in great numbers. Be it by ill-fated circumstances or deliberate intentions, nothing else would survive for long unless shrouded in secrets and out of sight of the planet's Masters. The magical planes remained silent, gods, stewards over nature and the supernatural alike sneaking from the shadows to do their work. <br/><br/>The Earth was primitive without its Otherworldly connections, and Humans suffered. The planet could not replenish resources quickly enough, could not rid itself of disease and illness effectively. But that was the status quo - being unaware of their full potential, and of the planes around them, Humans existed blissfully ignorant. The powers that watched over them, for better or worse, keeping their deepest secrets hidden from a world that would not accept them.<br/><br/><em>The Great Reveal</em> was not only unexpected, some would argue, but necessary. Others call it Justice or Retribution. A few, Destiny. A human psychic, her name lost to history, forsaw the event. Her abilities were more substantial than anything seen before - and, without knowing, was used as an anchor. A conduit. Her lack of control proved disastrous.<br/><br/>Yes, the Shield shattered; yes, a Portal was opened and yes, the Earth was once again bonded with the many planes surrounding it. The Mortal Plane was weak, and being flooded with magical energy and the bodies of countless creatures whose inner workings were vastly different than those of the Humans once dominant in number was too much. The Earth had been dying but now, there was too much growing, too much fixing and not nearly enough places for all of that energy to go.<br/><br/>Overnight, millions of Humans were transformed into all manner of mythological creatures, beings that  had once been considered a thought, the substance of fantasies and nightmares. <br/><br/>The leagues of monsters now a part of the world were cataloged by those who were diligent. Social conventions struggled to adapt to accommodate new needs and features. Regardless of what was thought of Man, Creature or Beast, order needed to be established for the good or survival. Civilization, or some version of it, managed to cling to the changing planet. Many people were not prepared to share a world with anyone else. Several diplomats rose to sort things out, but no agreement came without a price. Lives were lost, both Human and Supernatural; paper and metallic currency meant virtually nothing when magic could replicate it so easily; new achievements could be made easily given newly discovered abilities.<br/><br/>Humans were still considered inheritors of planet Earth by virtue, but it was a different world. They fell into old habits. Humans were better, by their own status, and always had been - how else could they adapt well to this sort of calamity? Those once deemed insane, eccentric, were now in demand - their information helped keep the new inhabitants at bay, kept them away from sullying Human culture.<br/><br/>Humans were pure.<br/><br/>By force of law those who had been changed, and what creatures that could be subdued were denied their basic rights. Those who could not be were ignored until the proper tech to take them into custody was designed. They were second-class beings who were - at first - assigned legal guardians to take care of them. From that arrangement swiftly grew a caste system that turned the changed into a commodity. They became slaves, their guardians masters who held all the rights to their charges.<br/><br/>Despite the planet being theirs, however, Humans were quickly outnumbered. With the aid of magic, some creatures were indistinguishable, and others simply appeared Human on the surface. And that was not the only resistance: many of them had accumulated massive fortunes over time, and in their own home worlds. They put together a strong lobby that allowed them to influence legislation and public opinion, avoided becoming slaves and managed to become Masters themselves. Those Humans who held power and station were quick to turn on their brethren in exchange for more.<br/><br/>For a few decades chaos had reigned, but slowly things settled down.<br/><br/>Now the year is 2122, and the caste system of Masters and slaves is firmly in place almost all over the world. Technology has advanced in leaps and bounds over the last century, but some conventions could still be recognizable to someone from before the change. Everyone who is someone is a master, everyone who is no one can become a slave - and the changed never had a chance to become 'someone'. Stuck in the middle are the Citizens, those who are neither master nor slave, people who still fill the majority of jobs, go through their lives working 9 to 5, but always in fear that hardship may hit them and knock them down the social ladder into the world of slavery.<br/><br/>What will you be in the 22nd century? A master or a slave?</span> </div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">PLOT</div><div class="spoiler_body"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">This roleplay is being adapted from a larger forum, and thusly has an open plot setting with a Slice-of-Life feel and tone. This may include some Action and Adventure, lots of Fantasy and Supernatural elements (and opportunity for tech), but is mostly supposed to be a backdrop for you to use for building characters and backstories. Group events from this Universe will be played out here, to act as opportunities for characters to become acquainted and connect with each other in various ways. If you're not posting to the main thread or there happens to not be a main event going on, feel free to have your characters interact elsewhere on the forums and use those references here.<br/><br/>There will be a Character Thread for holding characters, and OOC thread for discussing ideas, and an "Additional Information" thread for holding things such as extensive character histories, timeline summaries, personal relationship information and other extra information that is unnecessary for RP but adds an extra dimension to your characters.</span></div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Tone + Genre</div><div class="spoiler_body"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">Given that we've been primarily focused on Slice-of-Life stuff, with some Adventure within our Fantasy setting, this RP has always been focused on interesting character interaction and to a certain extent, Drama. Despite a premise with heavy implications we do attempt to have fun, and I wanted to use this section to apologize to the Historians and Realistic Fiction Writers who may think that we are a little silly. Although there have been small plots concerning the slavery system here and what is to become of it, this RP is NOT about abolishing the system or otherwise entertaining extensive political pursuits.</span></div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">A Few Guidelines</div><div class="spoiler_body"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">There aren't very many. I will add to this list pending questions/issues.</span><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">For this RP, the preference for <strong>tense</strong> is <strong><em>Past</em></strong> and <strong><em>Third Person</em></strong>.</span></li><li><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">We prefer <strong>non-realistic art</strong> for characters, but photographs and the like aren't barred or banned.</span></li><li><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">You are required to post your characters' names and an image of them when they are the center of a post. If more than one character has focal points in your narrative, dividing your post up will be necessary so that telling which-character-is-doing-what isn't difficult for readers. Post format will be listed below. The size of your character's image is negligible.</span></li></ul></div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">A Note on being 'Light'</div><div class="spoiler_body"> <span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">At the moment, we are in the <strong>Light Board</strong>. With this setting being a backdrop Universe for RP, and this thread for group events only, <strong>it would be much appreciated if the Rules for this Board were adhered to</strong>. If your character is enticed by a another from a different RP, or you have some personal development that you would like to do for your character or even more exotic sexual escapades you would like your character from this universe to engage in, please make a separate thread in the appropriate board.<br/><br/>Considering that this thread is for group events, it would be very selfish and not very player friendly to take over the thread for yourself and your personal goals<br/><br/><strong>If you do decide to venture to another board for a one-on-one RP or one-shot development, please include "[EoM]" in your title so that it is recognizable. </strong><br/><br/>Thank you.</span></div></div><br/><strong>POSTING FORMAT:</strong><br/><div class="codeheader">Code: <a class="codeoperation" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);">[Select]</a></div><pre style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><code class="bbc_code"> [center][img]http://[INSERT YOUR CHARACTER'S IMAGE HERE][/img]<br/>[b][size=14pt][color=][u]【INSERT YOUR CHARACTER'S NAME HERE】[/u][/color][/size][/b]<br/><br/> [size=8pt]►Location: [INSERT LOCATION HERE]<br/>► Actions: [INSERT SUMMARY OF MAIN ACTIONS TAKING PLACE HERE. 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