<div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Rules and Expectations</strong></span><br/><strong>General:</strong><br/>-- Elliquy Rules apply, obviously<br/>-- Respect each other<br/>-- When it comes to it, the GM has the final word<br/>-- Please keep topics such as IRL politics and religion out of the OOC. Feel free to chat about the RP and related, but keep hot-topics out<br/><br/><br/><strong>Posts:</strong><br/>-- One post per week minimum, more preferred!<br/>-- One paragraph minimum, more is nice!<br/>-- Please do your best with spelling and grammar, and don't be overly critical of the same.<br/>-- Please push the story or conversation forward in each post<br/>-- Third Person limited, past tense is preferred<br/>-- If you need to take a break or drop, please let us know<br/>-- Please tag all players whose characters are interacted with in your post<br/>-- Let everyone have a chance at the spotlight<br/>-- You can add set dressings and details in your post so long as they do not contradict the setting I presented to the players<br/><br/><br/><strong>Characters:</strong><br/>-- No Godmodding ; Any character (including the chosen creatures) that is made by someone else cannot be controlled by others without permission from the creator. The exception to this rule is by the GM in combat, where impacts can send characters flying, or they can be wrapped in vines and pinned, etc.<br/>-- Feel free to make side NPCs as both fixtures in the character's life or as small-time interactions.<br/>-- Even with the craziness of the setting inspiration, please keep your character's abilities reasonable<br/>-- The character is not the player<br/></div><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Quick Overview</strong></span><br/>The walled city of Ocht'aa is the sole refuge of the humanoids, miles in radius. Found on the regional convergence, it stands as a safe haven from monsters and the chaos of the forces. With a region to every cardinal direction, and more beyond those, Hunters have easy access to anywhere they need to go. The inhabitants of Ocht'aa are of many races and creeds, but all are friends and allies with the knowledge that unity breeds strength and life. The city is cut into many walled districts, though the gates are always open between them. Wide, main roads spill out from the central citadel and snake around the city, thoroughfares to allow hunters and others to get where they need, though many humanoids do not often leave their district.<br/><br/>The citadel is the center of the city, where the council rules and where Hunters heed the call. While there is no known magic in the world, Hunters are not made: they are born. From a young age, animals will flock to them and they will be stronger and more durable than others their age. They will have an easier time getting around and understanding how things go together. Eventually, around ten years into their life, they will hear a siren's call to the citadel, something they cannot resist. They will meet the elder hunters, learn to fight, craft their first set of weapon and armor, and meet their future team. Around ten years later they will be deemed ready for the final test.<br/><br/>Tame their spirit beast, or die trying.<br/><br/>Should the young hunter survive meeting and subduing their destined monster, they will be a full-fledged hunter. Inducted into the order, they hold respect and sway to the common folk, but also have a responsibility to them. For Hunters are the ones that travel to the far reaches of the land, braving deadly monsters and unpredictable weather caused by the Forces — massive monsters surrounded by climates that drive adaptation — to gather materials from the land and beasts themselves. These materials are used to both enhance their gear and to Ocht'aa survive.<br/></div><br/><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Blank Character Sheet</span></strong><br/><strong>Hunter</strong><br/>------------------------<br/>Name:<br/>Age:<br/>Gender:<br/>Race:<br/><br/>Appearance<br/>(Picture, Description, or hybrid is fine)<br/><br/>Weapon Type<br/>(Picture, description, video, etc. Explain how it works and how they use it)<br/><br/>Personality:<br/>(No need for a novel if you don't want ; A few points that can be expanded on in-RP is fine)<br/><br/>History<br/>(No need for a novel if you don't want ; A few points that can be expanded on in-RP is fine)<br/><br/><strong>Bonded Creature</strong><br/>------------------------------------<br/>Name:<br/>Creature Race:<br/>Appearance<br/>(Picture Reference Preferred)<br/></div>