It's All About Wanting Something

The world is a terrible place. One cannot take two steps without being stabbed. You cannot even pass a corner without walking by a brothel. These pathetic creatures lack the basic knowledge of the holy arts. They sicken me. It was because of their stupidity and greed that I was able to climb to the top. The games are only three days away--I know they would only enjoy to see those rats rip each other to shreds. At the very least, I am able to get rid of some of those troublesome loudmouths with this method. One day I will cleanse this land of all those who are unworthy so that the ancients may walk this world once more.

--End of Dura’s Journal~ #236


Another day closer to the tournament. I wonder why so many people are foolish enough to believe that they can win anything from it when those games are rigged. Those that have no skill in combat or any form of training in magic are doomed to be bloodstains on the wall. Then again, if offered a chance to win anything I desire…I might be tempted to join too. Why do I never speak out against him? Is it because he’s my brother-in-law? Or is it because I’m afraid that he’ll kill me? Being related to the most powerful man on this plane of existence can be a real pain in my ass. I guess I can only wait for the opportunity to turn on him and hope I do not end up like his previous “trusted” Council. This is pretty pathetic…writing about how I want to do something but I don’t even take action. I should at least worry about my own problems. That spirit and managing the upcoming games.

--End of Risit’s Journal~ #166



Setting

Dura, a man of extreme power and vast knowledge rose to power some decades ago. He shows no signs of aging and is impossibly self-righteous. Nearly thirty years ago he began a series of “games” in which one would fight for the promise of winning what he or she most wanted. Dura would, at times, keep his word and use his enormous power to give the surviving contestant what they asked for. The real reason behind it was to force men and women who were deemed traitors into the tournament and let them be killed by someone else. Most of the towns surrounding the kingdom--Cala--are in constant poverty and famine. Nearly every person around the kingdom is illiterate and many believe that magic is the evil unless one would be lucky enough to be wealthy and receive an education or otherwise learn by other methods.
NOTE: This is basically medieval times. So there are no skyscrapers or random chunks of modern technology. THIS MEANS NO GUNS. But gunpower itself does exist…just not cannons. :B|:



Locations

Cala ~ Dura’s kingdom. It serves as a capital for the surrounding land but is only the second largest city. It his heavily fortified and soldiers are found at nearly every corner. At the center of the city is Dura’s castle. The city’s people are not as poor as the surrounding towns and there is a relatively low crime rate. The “games” are hosted here.

Turon ~ The largest city within Dura’s kingdom. It is serves as a center for trade and business seeing as how it is the closest city to the sea. Since it is also a far city from Cala, the few soldiers that stay at Turon are only found at the docks and at the city entrance…that is, when they are not drunk. Turon is not only wealthiest city but the worst. Many women are prostitutes and thieves lurk about everywhere.

Irch ~ An average-sized farming town that has just suffered from a drought. People here are simple and poor. The small community is tightly knit together and the people living there always recognize one of their own, if even if that person has been away for years.

Welk ~ A much larger farming town than Irch. Although many in Welk are farmers, the town is home to a famous group of traveling entertainers known as the Shau. The town is constantly harassed by tax collectors who have taken a liking to giving this town “special” attention.

Aimat ~ This city is home to those without anywhere else to go. Those who have been exiled from their previous home or those who leave to do something with their lives come to Aimat. Although they are not harassed very often by tax collectors, there is very little existing wealth from within the town itself. Food usually comes from Welk or Irch since Aimat is a town of odd weather…just like the people living there.



Social Rank

Council Lord ~ He is responsible for the ongoings of Cala and is to ensure that the “games” go as planned. His high position allows him to overturn any decision the Council makes. This single position is held by Dura’s brother-in-law.

Council ~ The Council is the wealthiest group of people around. The serve directly under Dura and they are the ones who manage the tax collectors. They also inform Dura if there is any uprising at hand so that he may deal with it as he sees fit. Just about everyone in the Council are selfish and vain.

Lords ~ The Lords are the ones who look after their respective town and are responsible for disciplinary action within their land. Cala is the only city without a Lord and is generally under the watch of Dura’s brother-in-law.

Shau ~ A group of famous entertainers; together they have a wide variety of talents. It consists of illusionists, marksmen, those that can speak to animals, and many others with unusual abilities. Some may not even have the gift of magic but make others believe they have the power to use it. They are treated with slightly more respect than a normal peasant due to their status but they are rarely trusted due to their somewhat outlandish behavior.

Citizens ~ These people range from either a lowly farmer to a wealthy merchant to a even a soldier in Dura’s army. Peasants are treated horribly and nobles have been known to have been blackmailed and harassed by greedy soldiers. Peasants sign up for the “games” in hopes of becoming rich and those who are outspoken against Dura are forced in to the tournament to get killed by one of many skilled warriors he has placed in the games.



Magic ~ A rare talent that few posses. It is said that magic comes from the roots of spirits who once roamed the Earth…

Types of Magic (Only pick one type)

Elemental ~ It is one of the only two forms of magic one may actually learn if he or she is not born with it. A person may be able to set fire to an object at will, freeze water, call a gust of wind, or anything relating to the natural elements(fire, water, earth, wind, lightning). It takes an enormous amount of strength to use it and it is rare for one to survive more than two uses of it at one time. Those that use this branch of magic are naturally resistant to being burnt or getting frostbite.
NOTE: You can only pick two elements at max.

Natural ~ The powers of this branch of magic range greatly from speaking and commanding animals to causing a tree to suddenly sprout from the ground. Even if one cannot converse with creatures, just by having control over this power will cause animals to be docile(harmless) around oneself.
NOTE: If you don’t know much from the description given, just think of control over animals/plants. XD Just don’t overdo the amount of powers you have. B|

Mental ~ Magic that can be used through this branch of magic include telekinesis, mind reading, teleportation, and clairvoyance(predicting the future or seeing where an object has been), or the ability to create an illusion. Those with this branch of power can see through an illusion.
NOTE: You can only pick two of these abilities at max.

Individual ~ The powers given by this branch of magic directly affect the user. Powers of this branch of magic include: heightened physical abilities(not super sonic speed or the ability to punch a stone wall down with a single punch. D8<), heightened senses, the ability to change one’s appearance(skin color, hair length/color, eye color, growing long talon-like nails, etc.). Those with this branch of power are immune to any poison and can heal at a faster rate than a normal human(though you can’t regenerate a limb).
NOTE: Only two powers from here. The healing and immunity is a given so it doesn’t count against you.

Spiritual ~ A rare and dangerous form of magic. It is the only form of magic that must be learnt since no human has ever been born with such a power. One may summon a spirit to hear of things that have yet to pass or to find something…or someone far away. If one summons a spirit stronger than he or she can control, the spirit will kill the user. Spiritual magic is often used to search for answers or communicate with the dead. There have been recordings of one actually keeping a spirit in the mortal world for longer than a few minutes…and even merging with it to gain access to inhuman physical power and control over darkness. One with this power can feel when a person is near death and can see spirits that walk the Earth and even speak to them. Those who are near one with this power feel cold and sometimes light-headed.
NOTE: I will decide if you are worthy for this power if you want it. B| So don’t complain if you don’t get it.



Rules! D8<

1. No godmodding/power playing.
2. No godmod-Oh wait…I said this already.
3. Fill out the OC Form completely. Even if you have to stick in a “N/A” (Not applicable) somewhere.
4. I am your master in this RP. >8D
5. Rule 4 is somewhat serious.
6. You can have up to 4 characters in this RP. If one dies, you can replace that character.
7. If I see that everyone is making their character come from the same place, I will make you change your Hometown(see OC Form).
8. Try to make your background fit into the information already given in this RP. I want to see originality!
9. You don’t have to be a freaking hero in this RP. It isn’t exactly “good vs. evil”. And remember, not EVERYBODY is an orphan seeking revenge whose family was killed.
10. Rawr.
11. Have proper grammar please. And avoid one-liners, but I’ll let it slide once in awhile.
12. Uhm….*insert rule here*
13. The OC Form is kinda long but it isn’t THAT hard to fill out. Don’t be afraid to sign up! And please be active even though I might not(I have school work to do).
14. I reserve the right to add more rules as I see fit.



Council Openings

1. Demetrio Zannetti
2.
3.
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5.
6.

Noble Openings

1.
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3.
4.
5.
6.

Shau Openings(only 3 because I’m afraid that it’ll too be popular)

1. Vixtra
2. Emiliana Haines
3.



Chosen Hometowns(I‘ll just list character names on where you chose their hometown)

Cala

1. Dura
2. Vixtra
3. Demetrio Zannetti
4.
5.

Turon

1. Ren
2.
3.
4.
5.

Irch

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Welk

1. Risit Camon
2. Emiliana Haines
3.
4.
5.

Aimat

1. Rena Claire
2.
3.
4.
5.



OC Form

Username:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
Appearance:
Hometown:
Social Rank:
Bio:
Personality:
Magical Branch(if any) :
Magical Powers(describe it if you pick Natural or Spiritual) :
Weapon(s) [If any] :
Other(optional) :



OCs

Username: Baron von Kickass
Name: Dura
Gender: Male
Age: 618
Appearance: http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l37/Narume13/Anime Guys/Keene_by_messa.png
Hometown: Cala
Social Rank: King
Bio: For being so old, Dura has only been a king for a relatively short amount of time. 70 years ago he rose to power and made his decision that he would one day cleanse the world of those he deemed unworthy. He mastered many forms of magic and shows no signs of aging because of it. Although his sister never grew as strong as him, she was able to retain her youth even after she made her dying breath. Dura uses the tournament as a way to get rid of any unwanted pests while he searches for a way to summon ancient spirits who once walked the Earth, believing that they deserve to live again.
Personality: Hates to get his hands “dirty”. He allows others to do his work for him as he thinks that true power is not to be wasted on those anyone can get rid of. Self-righteous and greedy, he wishes to destroy anything that is unworthy of the world he dreams of.
Magical Branch: Unknown
Magical Powers: Unknown
Weapon: Has never been seen carrying one.
Other: He’s…evil I guess?

Username: Baron von Kickass
Name: Risit Camon
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Appearance: http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc97/Meme11391/Anime Boy/Knast_Kazu.jpg
Hometown: Welk
Social Rank: Council Lord
Bio: Risit was originally not of nobility. He joined the Shau when they first came to his town and used his powers to serve as a sort of fortune teller. He met Dura’s sister, Serenity when he was out in Cala and the two met several times in secret for fear that Dura would be angry. They married and Dura eventually found out. Dura chose Risit as his Council Lord because of his wide range of knowledge and skill in speaking. Serenity died of an illness four years later and Risit was never the same since. Five years have passed since then and his personality has only grown darker with time. He is infamous and hated in all the towns just for being in such a position of power. He has earned a number of dark nicknames over the years even though he has never acted cruelly.
Personality: Somewhat selfish, he’s careful about his words, he tries not to think about what goes on outside of Cala because of he thinks that he cannot help anyone if he worries too much. Risit is very analytical and does his best to avoid contact with others due to his fear of having to care about anyone.
Magical Branch: Spiritual
Magical Powers: Merged with a spirit and can no longer summon spirits. When he calls upon the spirit within himself, he is faster, stronger, and can call on the darkness to strike his enemies. His spirit is almost as strong as his mind making him unable to use his powers in nearly any situation.
Weapon: Carries a simple black cane.
Other: Not actually trained in combat but he loves improvisation if he ever gets in a fight.

Username: Aura
Name: Rena Claire
Gender: Female
Age: 23
Appearance: http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk45/Sazuna_Kyoto/Poke People/pretty.jpg
Hometown: Aimat
Social Rank: Citizen
Bio: During the time she lived in Cala, Rena’s father was a Council. Her mother had died during child birth so she tend to felt lonely whenever her father wasn’t home. She accepted her father’s duty and continued with her life and took care of herself whenever her father wasn’t home. One night, her father was taken away, along with her, and she heard her father be called a traitor and a coward. She didn’t understand what was happening but neither did her father. Rena’s father was then put into one of the “games” and witnessed her father be slaughtered. Once she saw her father laying on the ground, covered in blood, she began screaming out for him before she was taken away and knocked unconscious. When she woke up, she was in Aimat but didn’t know it until she had to ask someone. This all happened when she was only ten. She now lives by herself, constantly hearing around how one must have signed up for the “games” and been killed. She despises Dura with a passion but knows she can’t do anything to stop him.
Personality: A bit of an anti-social but is very kind and caring. She tends to think out loud whenever something that’s on her mind is very important. At first meet she can be kind of serious but once one gets to know her, she can come off as a bit playful.
Magical Branch: Elemental
Magical Powers: Fire and earth.
Weapon: A dagger she keeps in her right boot and her magic, at times.
Other: N/A

Username: Deathsight44
Name: Vixtra
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Appearance: http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq285/SayaDrakeheart/Anime Guys/a65e735a.jpg
Hometown: Cala
Social Rank: Shau
Bio: Unlike most of the poor saps who were either killed, rejected, or abused by their parents, this specific child born with magic was born with the much more intellectual parents, so he got to spend his childhood as a side-show freak. Road side shows, pocket picking, you name it. He was used for their own personal gain, and nothing more. That was all up until he saw the Shau. A place where he could belong. Somewhere that he wouldn't be judged. He did not hesitate in the least to join their ranks, taking center stage during the performance and stealing the spot light. Ever since, he has been a part of the group, known as the human flash, due to his skills which make it look as if he can run at super speeds, though it is really just a mixture of illusion and teleportation
Personality: A very lonesome person who keeps to himself. He is an excellent actor, and doesn't care for much, no matter what it may be. If he thinks that a person is good though, then he tends to put his own effort into trying to help them out. He's very wise, and can be some what of an optomist. He has no insperation for anything he does though. The way he sees things, he doesn't want others to have to live lifes of abuse or being used, or any other terrible things. In his life, he has no problem with getting close to a person, but he never lets them get close to him. He also has issues with human contact. He flinches whenever anouther person may even do something as slight as brushing up against him. The best you can get is a handshake.
Magical Branch: Mental
Magical Powers: Teleportation and illusion
Weapon(s) : Dual Blades
Other: N/A

Username: Twilightblader
Name: Ren
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Appearance: http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/slinger117/Role Playing/swordsman.jpg
Hometown:was at Turon now at Aimat
Social Rank: Citizen
Bio: Ren's father was a rich merchant that got a lot of things he wanted. Even so he still desired more and wished to have what ever he wanted. After finding about the "games" and realizing his son had special powers he decided to train the very young Ren in combat in order to win the "games". He brutally pushed his son by making him train everyday and night forcing him to learn about only combat showing no fatherly love. Once Ren grew older Ren decided to confront his father and tell him that he would not join the games. Getting angry, Ren's father attacked him in rage but in self defense Ren killed his father. Realizing he was free he decided to explore the world but still continued his training since it was something he did most of his life.
Personality: Ren was a pretty serious kid due to his father's training but now that his father wasn't pushing him around he is now a laid back person who can be lazy at times but also can be serious at times
Magical Branch: Individual
Magical Powers(describe it if you pick Natural or Spiritual) : He has heightened physical abilities and heightened senses
Weapon: A broadsword
Other: N/A

Username: Vertigo Haven/Luna Lovegood/Scrubbing Bubbles/whatever the crap my freakin name is
Name: Emiliana Haines
Gender: Female
Age: 21
Appearance: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee284/Razgri47/Livers/ANBU-Hunter.jpg (minus the pointy ears and random dude in the background >->)
Hometown: Welk --> Aimat
Social Rank: Shau
Bio: Daughter of a farmer, she grew up in Welk with her older brother. Her brother grasped the farming trade, but her true wish was to be a Shau like one of her cousins. She left for Aimat when she was 18, and though she could not find her cousin, she is still following her dream of being a Shau
Personality: She is kind to nearly everyone she meets, but has learned to wait and see if someone is to be fully trusted. Enjoys humour, even if she's the only one who finds something humourous. She has some odd mannerisms, causing her to be a picky eater, among other things.
Magical Branch: Elemental
Magical Powers: Lightning
Weapon: None
Other: She was born in Welk, lives in Aimat.... that makes her Aimat..-ian... right? o.o

Username: AmericanSephiroth
Name: Demetrio Zannetti
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Appearance: he has long black hair tied into a ponytail while in council, wears a council robe and under that he wears a black formal outfit trimmed in red and gold. he is very well built and quite tall and has red eyes that look like cats eyes
Hometown: Cala
Social Rank: Council
Bio: He is the youngest member of the council but also the nicest (not saying much) he is very wise for his age and has a lot of power but also uses it for his own gain and like the rest of the council he has a good sum of money. back in his youth he was a nice boy and used his very mildly developed power to help his friends. his parents died last year he seems very unfazed by it
Personality: very cold and calculating, but relaxed and loyal to the ends of the earth as long as it doesnt risk his life because he is mildly selfish but very very vain
Magical Branch : individual
Magical Powers : he has enhanced strength and can transform into a very feral monster that is not only fast but strong and durable but while transformed his sanity and reason is almost gone also if held too long it can hurt his body
Weapon(s) [If any] : just a balde with a golden hilt and a shiny sharp blade that is standard for most council members
Other(optional) : he will get enraged is someone pulls his hair and will crush them into a fine powder

 

I edited you both in. We might start today if nobody else joins. Unless someone tells me they want to join as well. >>

 

You're in.

You're in too. 8D Meeshy never ceases to entertain. I guess I'll start now seeing as how I won't have time to make a starting post later.

OOC: And make sure to read people's posts carefully. B|

IC: "Come on! You're being boring. Take me out somewhere." The complaining voice came from a slender red headed woman who was tugging lightly on the arm of a tall male.

"Your brother's been keeping me busy! I could get in trouble if I don't-" He laughed and stopped speaking when the woman gave him a playful wink. "Aw...fine. Let's get out of here...I could use a bit of fresh air."

"Thank you!" She smiled brightly and leaned in closer. She was just an inch away and...

Risit shook his head slowly and rubbed his eyes, yawning as he got out of his large elegant chair. He glanced over at a nearby mirror, seeing the woman from his daydream standing beside him. He blinked and she was gone when he checked again. "Will you ever stop haunting me...?" He walked over towards a window and looked down from his tower, trying to keep his mind filled with other thoughts.

"So..." Risit sighed and watched the streets below. By now everyone in the kingdom should know about the tournament. They fight for so many reasons...some actually believe that Dura can bring the dead back to life...Dura just kills the ones who want to bring back their loved ones and keeps it quiet so that nobody knows. He looked away from the window and stared at the journal he left on his desk. Those without magic will be fated to die. Risit's eyes shifted over to the door that led out of his chamber. I remember an elemental user that I once saw when I was still in the Shau...It's such a tiring power but I'd say it's the most impres-

All this thinking is giving me a headache. I've spent five months in your body and yet it seems that you annoy me beyond reason. The sudden interruption broke Risit's train of thought. The spirit within him had made his current state of mind several times worse, his dreams were much more vivid and continued even after he was fully awake. Risit hated it and even so, he could not get rid of the spirit as it would not even give Risit his name. "Shut up..." Don't you have to go out of the city today?...And make as little contact with anyone as possible? The joke did not amuse him, although it was true that Risit had to get out of Cala to visit Aimat. The town never seemed to have many people join the games...maybe because the Shau had a large influence there even though they originate from Welk. "I hate this job so much..." Maybe because you're a coward. Ignoring the comment, Risit took his black coat and left his room.

 

It wasn't long before Risit took off from Cala, not bothering to even wait for his personal bodyguards. Not as if he needed them, fear was the only protection he needed...not fear for his own life but others' fear of him. In any case, he wanted to get back to his room as quickly as possible to avoid having any conversations with his men. You're so confusing. It would've been more interesting if your brother summoned me instead. At least he knows what he wants. "He's not my blood-brother." Risit growled under his breath, pulling his shirt up to cover the lower half of his face since the rush of the wind made him feel cold. He stared down at his horse for a moment and watched the Sun's light bounce off its shiny black coat. Horses have it so easy...they're so much more simple. Just do what you're told and-My God! Do you ever shut up? Your thoughts are like a poison. Risist sighed out quietly and turned his head to see the city of Cala grow smaller in the distance. He bit his lower lip and hunched over his horse even more, growing impatient.

 

OOC: Oh crap. My bad. I have a headache. You're in.

 

OOC: Hm...I guess I'll allow it seeing as how "bad" guys are rare. XD

Oh and sorry for slow posting. >-> I've been busy.

BIC: Risit tugged on the reigns(ooc: I think that's how their spelt...) of his horse and stared at the ground for a moment, wondering why he was always being forced to travel. Aimat...It's the same as any other place. Filled with people who want to say something to me. He jumped off his horse and waved slightly at it, causing the horse to turn away and head off to the outskirts of the city. His horse was well trained and was always easy to call...his job came with many perks, some of them were simply unnatural. So what are we doing here again? Rolling his eyes, Risit moved through the streets and tried to keep his head down to avoid any passing looks that he recieved since he did not fit in with the crowd, especially with the heavy aura of depression and unease he carried with him. We're here to make sure that the people of this town know of the games. I really wonder who will be the winner this year. It was a suprising for Risit to actually care if anyone would win but this time, he was curious since he rarely watched the fights that went on in the collesuem standing just outside Cala. I'd win hands down. ...If I wasn't stuck with you. Risit mumbled, "Stupid ancient parasite" under his breath as he headed into an alleyway that he figured could be used as a shortcut.

"Don't take another step, demon." A voice came from behind Risit followed by the feeling of something sharp pressed against his neck.

At least I'm popular...