Era of Manipulation [IC]
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				Title: <strong>Era of Manipulation [IC]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ziven</strong> on <strong>17-02-2014, 22:02:28</strong>
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				<div align="center">&nbsp; &nbsp; .:|OOC Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197419)|:.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;.:|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 onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">WORLD SETTING</div><div class="spoiler_body"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">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&nbsp; 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 onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">PLOT</div><div class="spoiler_body"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">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 onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Tone + Genre</div><div class="spoiler_body"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">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 onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">A Few Guidelines</div><div class="spoiler_body"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">There aren't very many. I will add to this list pending questions/issues.</span><br><ul class="bbc_list"><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">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 style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">We prefer <strong>non-realistic art</strong> for characters, but photographs and the like aren't barred or banned.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">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 onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">A Note on being 'Light'</div><div class="spoiler_body"> <span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">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 href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);" class="codeoperation">[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>&nbsp;[size=8pt]►Location: [INSERT LOCATION HERE]<br>► Actions: [INSERT SUMMARY OF MAIN ACTIONS TAKING PLACE HERE. USE VERBS ONLY.]<br>►Company: [IF THERE ARE OCS INVOLVED WITH YOUR POST, INSERT THEIR NAMES HERE][/size][/center] </code></pre>
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				Title: <strong>Old Information + Relevant Info</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ziven</strong> on <strong>18-02-2014, 17:34:48</strong>
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				<div align="center">.:|Character Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197421)|:.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; .:|OOC Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197419)|:.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; .:|Additional Info (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197422)|:.</div><br><strong>[Here is where I'll be chronicling Old Event Details as well as where I'll be posting links to relevant details/information about goings on. This will include lists of established locations within the setting (see above for setting details), a general summary of the outcome of events that we've played out so far, and a list of current participating characters and their races.]<br><br>[In other words, this should be your one-stop-shop for links to help save time, rather than making everyone dig through the other threads for what they want. If there's any information that you'd like to see here, please PM me and I'll get to it as soon as possible.]</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Current Event Information</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ziven</strong> on <strong>18-02-2014, 17:40:06</strong>
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				<div align="center">.:|Character Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197421)|:.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; .:|OOC Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197419)|:.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; .:|Additional Info (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197422)|:.</div><br><strong>[When this thread is active and things are happening in it, the necessary information will be posted here. That will include story details and circumstances behind the event in question, descriptions of the location, maps (if necessary), and a list of NPCs acting as personnel for ease of RP. If there are requirements for posting in this event, they will also be listed here.]</strong><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Current Event:</span> The Lotus Festival</strong></span><br>(Planning in Progress)</div><br>We are in the process of organizing existing Characters and Game Information and Details, so it will be a short while before things get up and running.
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				Title: <strong>Character Skeletons</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ziven</strong> on <strong>18-02-2014, 20:32:23</strong>
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				<div align="center">.:|Character Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197421)|:.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; .:|OOC Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197419)|:.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; .:|Additional Info (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197422)|:.</div><br>There are six main classes in this RP: <strong>Master</strong>, <strong>Hunter</strong>, <strong>Temp- Slave</strong>, <strong>Slave</strong>, <strong>Freed Slave</strong>, <strong>Commoner</strong>. Please fill out what is relevant to your character depending on which class you choose. Here's a brief explanation of each:<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Explanation of Classes</div><div class="spoiler_body"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Master:</strong> Those who actively participate in the slave trade by buying or otherwise acquiring slaves for various tasks. Regardless of how they treat their acquisitions, this is how they are identified. It is implied that Masters have or had at one time at lest some measure of wealth under their belt because slaves are expensive.<br><br><strong>Hunter:</strong> Those who live off of bounties related to capturing or returning stolen or runaway slaves to their rightful Masters. Regardless of if you only return those who have escaped, or if you hunt&nbsp; unsuspecting individuals for selling, this is how they are identified. Hunters tend to fluctuate in their lifestyles; some are good at keeping their budgets but work is unpredictable, and they typically experience highs and lows.<br><br><strong>Temp-Slave:</strong> These are slaves who are typically owned in a collective by businesses, meant to be hired help for those who need Temporary Assistance. Brothels are often filled with these sorts of slaves, as well as cleaning services and the like. Purchasing the title of a Temp Slave, who is likely to have undergone standardized training and education, is often more expensive than picking up a Slave at the Market, but they typically also come with a larger skill set. In addition to that, they tend to be broken in and thusly, less dangerous.<br><br><strong>Slave:</strong> Very self-explanatory. There are a number of ways to become a part of this class, from being born to parents in slavery to being enslaved for debt or simply being kidnapped by a Hunter. Just as many are treated horrendously as they are good - some even have a chance to purchase their own Freedom. They are made to wear small, thin collars as a general symbol of their assessed skills while in the market, though these can be exchanged for or replaced by Masters when they are in service. Some are purchased for physical labor, others for technical skills and still others for companionship or sexual exploits.<br><br><strong>Freed Slaves:</strong> Sometimes indistinguishable from Commoners, this is a relatively new class that has gained more members as time has passed. Regardless of if they were able to destroy their titles or were awarded their freedom from kinder Masters, they are identified this way more so for the sake of the metagame than anything else. Most freed slaves have no issue finding work depending on their skills, if they are still mentally intact.<br><br><strong>Commoners:</strong> These are usually the middle class/working class, those who typically do well for themselves but either have no interest in or cannot afford slaves. A few Commoners save their pennies to purchase a single slave to work with them for the majority of their lives, and plenty who manage to amass wealth are assumed to be Masters even when are not. Some Commoners are abducted into slavery in remote areas, although laws have been changing to prevent that more and more. It was from this group that opposition to slavery is the loudest.</span></div></div><br>Here are a few of our preferences for character creation:<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Character Creation Preferences</div><div class="spoiler_body"><ul class="bbc_list" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">Whatever you play, give your character not just strengths, but weaknesses too. This rule is in place not just to balance characters, but also to help you find someone to play with. The more your character looks like he/she/it has been designed to lord it over other characters, the less likely it might be you'll find someone to play with. </span><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">EoM is mostly a backdrop to RP, and if your character isn't appealing then none of the pre-existing characters will want to RP with you.</span></strong></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">If you play a character from a species/race/whatever well-established in myth or mythology (vampire, werewolf, dragon, siren, succubus, etc.) please adhere to that mythology and base your character around it. </span><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">If you want to break the norm that's fine - provided you explain it in your character's bio and don't go over board.</span></strong> <span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">Some creatures have several different mythologies depending on regional perspective - so keep in mind that there is much more wiggle room here than there may seem to be at first glance.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">Making your character extremely exotic or really alien might seriously hamper your opportunities to roleplay, unless handled with care. This applies to both physique and mentality. When in doubt ask yourself if you, the player, would run away screaming or be frozen in fear when you first encounter a certain character. If the answer is 'yes' it might not be the best character concept to invite roleplaying.</span> <strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">We're not against it, obviously, since this thread <em>is</em> in the exotic board, but compatibility with those involved gives everyone a larger chance for attention.</span></strong></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">Powers of the mind like telepathy and hypnotism can be problematic. Handle with care and don't try to force another player character into anything, even if your character could. Forcing another character to do what you want without some serious roleplaying - or having them reveal their deepest darkest secrets without having a say in it - is out of the question. </span><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">Period. No arguing.</span></strong> <span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">(To explain: Figuring out that character X had a problem with his mother and that violence might have been involved in his childhood should be okay. Instantly learning that X was raped repeatedly by his mother and subsequently killed her making it look like an accident is not.)</span></li></ul></div></div><br>As this is an adaptation of an older RP, many of the current character have a lot of backstory. Please don't be daunted by the areas listed here - it is perfectly fine to not have thousands upon thousands of words while filling this out. This profile skeleton is also optimized to hide unnecessary information - that way, newcomers (once we're accepting) will have no complaints about having to wade through information that is irrelevant to them. If you have any questions about the skeleton or what is required, please PM me.<br><br>A list of collars and charms, can be found HERE (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197422.msg9612216#msg9612216).<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Character Skeleton</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="codeheader">Code: <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);" class="codeoperation">[Select]</a></div><pre style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><code class="bbc_code">[b]Name:[/b]<br>[b]Age:[/b]{Include both your character's age, and the age that they appear to others.}<br>[b]Gender:[/b] {If applicable, distinguish whether or not your character is physically the gender that they feel. If your character suffers from gender dysphoria, please indicate it here as well.}<br>[b]Sexuality:[/b] {To simplify things for complex characters (see above), you can note what gender your character is attracted to if labeling sexuality is difficult based on self-perception.}<br>[b]Race:[/b] {Please only list the name of the race here. If you have any additional information about the history of said race, please include it at the END of this section in LABELED SPOILER TAGS.}<br><br>[b]Height:[/b]<br>[b]Build:[/b] {Body type; are they lithe, bony, pudgy, etc.}<br>[b]Hair Color:[/b]<br>[b]Eye Color:[/b]<br>[b]Markings or Birthmarks:[/b]<br>[b]Appearance:[/b] {Preferably in the form of a picture, but can describe if you don't have one. You may do both if there are more intricate differences between the image you're using and details that you would like to be included, noticed or considered.}<br><br>[b]Class:[/b] {PICK ONE: Master, Hunter, Temp-Slave, Slave, Freed Slave, Commoner}<br>[b]Current Occupation:[/b] {If NOT a slave or temp-slave, please fill this out. Hunters may have another side occupation if you'd like.}<br><br>[b]Bio:[/b] {This should be self-explanatory. Please provide general details about your character's background and some major events that have developed them (if any). If there is a particular incident or influence you'd like to include that isn't integral to understanding the character, please include it at the END of this section in LABELED SPOILER TAGS.}<br><br>[b][color=red]Current Activities[/color][/b] {Please provide a short description of what things your character is currently up to in their personal lives, and some of the goals that they may have.}<br><br>[b]Abilities, Special Skills, Weaknesses:[/b] {Please provide a general account of these. If you'd like to go into detail about energy consumption, strain for function, anecdotes about how these skills were acquired and the like, please do it at the END of this section in LABELED SPOILER TAGS.}<br><br>{IF YOU ARE A MASTER OR HUNTER; SEE LINK ABOVE FOR COLLARS AND CHARMS}<br>[b]Collars Preferred:[/b]<br>[b]Charms Preferred:[/b]<br>[b]Owns:[/b]<br><br>{IF YOU ARE A SLAVE OR TEMP-SLAVE; SEE LINK ABOVE FOR COLLARS AND CHARMS}<br>[b]Collars:[/b]<br>[b]Charms:[/b]<br>[b]Owned By:[/b]<br><br>{IF YOU ARE A FREED SLAVE; SEE LINK ABOVE FOR COLLARS AND CHARMS}<br>[b]Previous Collars:[/b]<br>[b]Previous Charms:[/b]<br>[b]Previously Owned By:[/b]<br><br>[b]Crush(es)/Lover(s):[/b] {Please only include relevant characters - those who affect your character's thought processes, demeanor or development. That implies that we will see or hear of these character at some point in RP. If there is a deeper story or anecdote involving the individuals on this list (or individuals who wouldn't make the list), please include them at the END of this section in LABELED SPOILER TAGS.}<br><br>[b]Immediate Family Members:[/b] {Use this space to list children, siblings and parents. If there is a deeper story or anecdote involving the individuals on this list, please include them at the END of this section in LABELED SPOILER TAGS.}</code></pre></div></div><br><strong>PLEASE POST YOUR CHARACTER PROFILES HERE FOR REVIEW. (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=197419.0)</strong>
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				Title: <strong>List of Current Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ziven</strong> on <strong>21-02-2014, 23:42:05</strong>
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				<strong>[If you've been approved, I'll add a link to your character skeleton post here for easy access.]</strong>
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