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Catching Fallen Stars

"A literate roleplay for superpowered characters"

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Welcome, any and all literate writers of WolfPlay, to my first attempt at holding a group roleplay in what seems to be years. This will be an ambitious roleplay filled with twists and turns, lives at stake, and at the core of it all? Developing friendships - or enemies - along the way, the very foundation that will affect how the story plays out.

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It is the year 2018, and for the most part, everything is relatively the same. Modern technology is advancing, social media is popular, etc. But beneath the facade of normalcy, there are few enhanced human beings that have hidden their oddities away from the world, either scared of judgment or worse, death. Very few have come out with these gifts and all have suffered at the hands of what many call “The Catchers.” The Catchers are an underground organization that prides themselves on keeping the world safe. From what, you may ask? The “freaks” of the world, people who were gifted - or more commonly referred to as the Enhanced - with enhancements that put them above the rest of humanity. In their eyes, putting humanity in danger. To the general public, they don't exist, but to the Enhanced? Even uttering the name sends a shiver of cold fear down their spines. No one knows the leader of this group. In fact, some believe that there are multiple leaders, but no one knows for sure.

Amidst the fear and secrecy, around two handfuls of Enhanced are given an envelope. The envelope itself feels smooth, somewhat textured, and has a more luxurious feel. Within each envelope contains a written letter, each personalized to the individual, along with a plane ticket, a large sum of money, and instructions. The letter reads:

“Dear [Character’s full name],

You have been chosen to attend a place of sanctuary, safe from Catchers and a place where one can flourish. Here, you can be free to express yourself however you see fit. You may train by yourself or with others, relax within the company of other Enhanced, this place can be what you want it to be. In one week, you will arrive at Scarlet Manor - your new home. Follow the instructions on your plane ticket. More information will be given once you arrive. Safe travels.

~ G. Morrigan”

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R U L E S

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F O R M

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R O S T E R

Evelyn Rose / 23 / F / Umbrakinesis + Enhanced Reflexes / Rushie

Axel Storm / 23 / M / Electricity / Rushie

Riku Azalea / 25 / M / Geokinesis / Salem

Chase Corvin / 24 / M / Hydrokinesis / Salem

Cypher Esper / 22 / NB / Mediumship + Death Whisperer / Soulsilver

Melione Nyx / ?? / F / Former Deity of Death / Mercenary

Kaia Maren Irving / 22 / F / Ygrókinesis / Biologist at Work

Kemila Shahlé Perez / 24 / F / Precognitive Dreams + Timewalking / Biologist at Work

Irbek Artair / 21 / M / Gyrokinesis / Nez.ity

Soleil Ēostre Sinclair / 23 / F / Heliocontrol / The Bewitched

Mattis Rysten Monroe / 24 / M / Sensory Manipulation / The Bewitched

Aneira Isolde Stone / 24 / F / Cryokinesis / Sanania

Castoros Argentis / 23 / M / Life Essence / Tenebris Umbra

Mila Svilena Monova / 22 / F / Mycokenesis / Moose

Maximillian Perseus - Corelinus Cantacuzène / 23 / M / Nimbokinesis / Spellbound

Reserved for Spellbound

(16/16 slots filled)

side note: I don't know how it's filled up this quickly, but it's so sweet ;^;

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Ability Name: Umbrakinesis + Enhanced Reflexes

Description: To put it simply, Evelyn was genetically modified to be the epitome of stealth, her steps seemingly light and her movements quick and precise. Very rarely does she hesitate in her movements. Evelyn's early upbringing instilled in her the belief that one second of doubt could potentially end her life, and so, Evelyn seems to think of multiple scenarios, the pros and cons, and makes her choice in a matter of seconds. In high stake situations, this skill is incredibly useful. Concerning her main ability, Umbrakinesis can be described as the manipulation, creation, and generation of dark matter/shadows. This includes (but isn't limited to) manipulating the size of a shadow, touching/grabbing the shadows as if they're physical objects, and forming them to be something else. While the possibilities are endless as to what she can create, her preferred objects are weaponry. Along with these skills, Evelyn is also able to teleport herself through various shadows within a five mile radius, along with peering through the shadows to see what's on the other side.

Strengths: Being surrounded by shadows and nothingness is where Evelyn thrives, or better yet, becomes her most powerful self. Entering her domain as an enemy is possibly the worst decision one could make, since the boundaries are, by definition, defined only by her imagination. During combat, Evelyn draws from the shadows within her vicinity to form daggers, whips, or any other sort of weapons needed in that moment. Not only is she proficient in shadow manipulation, but fights extremely well in hand-to-hand combat, and if the moment calls for it, multiple opponents at once. She will use each and every trick there is, which could be considered fighting dirty, but she could care less. In the matter of life or death, she will play dirty every single time. Evelyn has a knack for noticing the weaker points on someone's body and will be relentless in attacking those points, brutally and without mercy.

Weaknesses: While Evelyn is physically and figuratively powerful, she does have weaknesses that could render her useless. Contrary to popular belief, due to her darker skin tone, she is not actually a fan of the sun. In the presence of direct sunlight, her ability to do anything with shadows quickly depletes. After about two hours, not only is her ability practically nonexistent, but her body becomes physically weaker. Think of it as like heat exhaustion - Her body would be covered in beads of sweat accompanied by a weak pulse, dizziness, and fatigue. In worse cases, she would also experience nausea and spotty vision. Besides the concentrated power of the sun, Evelyn's second weakness is, ironically, herself. Due to the trauma she endured for twelve years, she dislikes using her abilities, and hid them away for over a decade by this point in her life. The pain she caused others, with and without the intention of hurting them, has made her reluctant to show them off. Any mention of her power makes Evelyn visibly uncomfortable, and in most cases, she’ll remain silent or reply in small snippets if an answer is required.

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Physical Description:

Credits to me for this art! It's all mine.

Evelyn is a tall, fit woman with a muscled and scarred physique, standing at an astounding 6'0". She towers over most women, and even some men, and can be seen as intimidating or intense. To some, she appears terrifying, to others, she seems to appear angry all the time. Evelyn has a dark bronze-colored tan with the exception of freckles on her shoulders and nose, all barely visible. She has smaller wrists and ankles, giving the appearance that her hands or feet may be dainty, but really, this helps her with running and climbing more swiftly since there is less bone. Her collarbone and hips are defined as well, showing where they are when revealed. All along Evelyn's body are long, pale scars that stretch along the front and back of her torso, scattered across her left thigh, arms, hands, and a thin scar across the bridge of her nose (starting from her right eye to under her left eye), along with a scar beside her right eye and left side of her lips. Her scars can mostly be covered up, except the ones on her face and across her neck.

Evelyn has sharp features with almost hollow-looking cheeks and high cheekbones, giving her a very sculpted appearance. She has a more diamond-shaped face, somewhat wide with noticeable shadows where the dip on her cheeks are. She has thicker, more arched eyebrows that give her a permanent stoic look, making her appear serious or annoyed most of the time. Paired with that, she has hooded amber eyes with thick black lashes. Her eyes resemble the sunset right when the sun is halfway down the sky, the oranges and reds mixed together in one cacophony of color in her irises. Evelyn has long ebony black hair that goes down to her waist but is usually put up in a bun. Her lips have a noticeable Cupid’s bow and appear in an archer's bow shape with the bottom lip more rounded. Her lips would be in a pout and may be considered attractive if they weren't in a scowl or frown most of the time. Evelyn has a straight normal-sized nose, it doesn't tip upwards near the end, doesn't bend in the middle, it's a straight nose that is a little thinner. She also has a strong jawline, like most of her features, this asset is defined and seems to be sharp. Overall, she could be considered attractive, but not many see it under the cold glare she usually gives or a disgusted scowl.

Her clothing attire is heavily inspired by her home, Texas, with a darker flare. The best simplification would be y'allternative - various shades of black and red, silver accessories, bootlegged jeans and plaid tops, you get the gist. The majority of her clothes are older, to say the least, so you'll see different tatters and holes scattered across some shirts, and especially jeans. You'll never see her wearing a skirt or dress, absolutely not. Not only does she dislike having to worry about the skirt getting caught on something, but it can get in the way of running or everyday tasks. Crop tops are… okay. Some of them can look pretty cool, so the majority of her crop tops are either band related or dark in color to match her aesthetic. When exercising, Evelyn usually wears a baggy tank top with a sports bra underneath, or perhaps just the sports bra, with mid-thigh to knee length gym pants. Or, alternatively, spandex shorts or leggings. At the end of the day, how she styles herself isn't of much importance, so more often than not? You'll find her in baggy tops or loose-fitting sleeveless tops, perhaps paired with jackets and worn denim jeans.

Tattoos: Both of her arms and most of her hands are covered in tattoos, both of them grayscale in color and use very dark shading/coloring. The one on her right arm starts at her shoulder with a handheld watch, followed by a human skull overlapping it, then a rose on back of her hand. The one on her right arm starts with a rose on top instead, another skull (this time looking downward) and another rose on back of her hand, as well. On her upper back, she has a very intricate floral piece tattoo with a snake intertwined with the flowers, and small decorative pieces hanging off of it. Finally, on her left hip to her thigh is another tattoo, similar to the floral design to her back but without the snake. Again, all of her tattoos are black and white colored.

Piercings: Evelyn does have both of her ears pierced, along with a few other piercings (lobe, upper lobe, and helix). She also has a lip piercing on the right bottom side of her lips. All of them are silver in color.

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Personality: Evelyn is an enigma, to say the least. On the surface and to most individuals, she seems intimidating- and a tad bit terrifying - so typically, people avoid her. With her imposing figure and permanent resting-bitch-face, it's not surprising (nor are they to blame). It doesn't help that her voice is naturally deeper for a woman, and has a tinge of Southern twang, which you think would help, but it doesn't. Evelyn can be described as introverted, and perhaps quiet, but not around those she feels somewhat comfortable with. When asked to speak, her sentences are to the point with little room for multiple interpretations. Needless to say, Evelyn can be difficult to befriend, more so to understand. But beneath the very hard exterior and questionable glare she gives everyone resides a bleeding heart.

For the first twelve years of Evelyn's life, she was faced with life or death situations at every turn in order to survive. Being genetically modified within a laboratory, or a prison as she calls it, has made Evelyn more or less disgusted with herself. She didn't ask to be an Enhanced, and at the very least, she never wanted to have her chance at normalcy stripped from her so soon in life. Because of the pain she carries on her shoulders, Evelyn is an extremely cautious person. Wary of strangers and their intentions, her trust isn't extended lightly, and it takes time to form a bond with her. As life has proven multiple times over, becoming close to others can be both a strength and weakness. On one hand, Evelyn deeply appreciates the friendship she and Axel have formed over the years. On the other hand, making connections can give way to the most excruciating pain of losing them if something were to happen. Evelyn had already lost her first love, and whether or not it was her fault, she blames herself for Olivia’s death that took place just five years ago. No matter how much time passes, Evelyn feels that pain just as freshly as the day she found out. The only thing that changed was how she hid it.

Despite the wariness, Evelyn has proven time and time again that she will fight those in power who abuse their position. She had seen enough of it during her childhood, and even though she couldn't do much as a child, she was no longer a child. She had the strength to fight back, to stick it to the man, as they say. This is especially proven if the ones victimized are in no position to protect themselves. Growing up, she was what others called rebellious - making it perfectly clear that unless the rules were genuinely helpful, she wouldn't abide by them. If you were to ask how many fights she had been in, Evelyn would be silent, only because she herself has lost track. The best example of this is her story of meeting Axel - during their 7th grade year, Evelyn was the new kid. Terrified by the large crowds of people, she gained a reputation of being intimidating in order to keep others away from her. One day after school, Evelyn needed to receive tutoring for English, only to come across a young boy being harassed by older children. The injustice portrayed reminded Evelyn of her days in the lab, being cornered by older children who saw her as fresh meat. The sight angered Evelyn, and without thinking, she made it perfectly clear just how much she hated bullying. That was the day her and Axel became companions.

As a lover, Evelyn is… Well. She's something, alright. She loves fiercely and hard, so much so that Evelyn becomes terrified of how strong her emotions become. After losing so much and still coping with the loss of Olivia, the thought of loving someone makes her heart ache. Wounds better left opened than healed, since that would mean acknowledging they exist. Of course, if one were to get close, Evelyn loves with every fiber of her being. She will become extremely sensitive to the moods and changes within her partner, going so far as to mentally note their favorite foods, drinks, etc. to cheer them up on a rainy day. Terrible with words, Evelyn's love language is physical touch - which is ironic, due to the fact she greatly dislikes physical touch from most people. Cuddling, handholding, it doesn't even have to be sensual in nature. She just enjoys touch.

Strengths:

Selfless | Protective | Heroic | Loyal | Determined | Quick-witted | Fast learner

Flaws:

Anger problems | Careless (when it comes to others) | Socially awkward | Harsh | Ruthless | Not great at communicating | Relentless

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Ability Name: Electricity Manipulation

Description: As you can imagine, electricity manipulation comes with a wide range of uses. In a way, you could call Axel the conduit between electrical charges, a battery, or more accurately, an electrical cord. He can drain the energy from most devices and things similar, then let out that electricity externally or into another outlet (literally or metaphorically). Along with draining electricity, he can also warp the strength of said electricity, making devices run slower than a snail, freeze up, etc. This extends to messing with household electric systems, stop lights, basically any building/object that uses electricity. Which… well. Almost everything in this day and age utilizes electricity. Beyond being a pain in the ass with devices, Axel can physically manifest electrical rays through bursts from his fingertips, doing something small, similar to getting shocked by fabric. Or, in more dire situations, Axel can electrify someone to the extent of burning them alive. Not that he would! But the option is there, and it's not one Axel enjoys the thought of doing.

Strengths: So, as stated in the description, Axel has the ability to mess with the charged particles produced by digital devices, households, just most things that have an electric current. While that's a useful skill within itself, Axel can physically project his energy in large amounts to stun or paralyze his opponents, or more often than not, burn them in the process. With enough power, their heart could even end up stopping, resulting in immediate death. With enough concentration, Axel has the skill to summon lightning bolts from clouds during a storm - from a light drizzle to full on thunderstorms - and utilize the concentrated power. But this is extremely dangerous since this kind of power can't be held onto for too long, otherwise Axel would run the risk of projecting that energy like a force field around him, hitting everything within a eight foot radius, enemy or not. The immense heat alone is six times hotter than the surface of the sun, not only shocking whatever's in his path, but burning it to a crisp.

Weaknesses: Do not let this man near any body of water. Lake, ocean, even a damn kiddie pool, he will get too nervous about accidentally shocking the water and everyone is gonna have a rough day. The nature of his ability is uncontrollable and at times, unpredictable. This is one of the biggest setbacks because of how easily this could harm those on his team during a fight if he's not careful. Other things that weaken his ability are magnets (imagine your kryptonite being magnets. Dweeb), non-conductive materials, like rubber or silicate, could intercept his electrical surges, and the fact he still has a ton to learn is a hindrance. Axel hasn't been given the proper amount of time or training towards his ability, so the precision is… questionable. This lack of practice mixed with his overconfidence is a deadly combination, which could result in tragic consequences if he isn't talked out of whatever decision he's trying to make.

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Physical Description: Axel is a young man who, unlike his dear friend, isn't intimidating in the slightest. He's the kind of guy you'd hand your drink at a club to keep safe, or call up if a date went wrong and wanted to shit talk some fella’s poor excuse at courting. One could describe his body as not being entirely skinny, since he is a fan of greasy foods and sugary drinks, but he's no where near buff either. Think of Axel as having a lean body type with hints of muscle beneath, pretty average to say the least. He doesn't have many freckles or blemishes along his skin, perhaps a few knicks and small scars here and there from his misadventures with Evelyn during their youth. His skin tone isn't dark, nor is it light, but a healthy in between - like a soft beige with warm undertones. Axel has never been the type to go for a jog or hit the gym, but only in the last year or so has he made any attempt at working towards a more fit body, which you could blame Evelyn for. One too many jokes about throwing him over her shoulder was made, and he took that personally. Oh, he's also a short king - 5’8” and proud.

This young man’s facial features aren't defined or sharp, but rather, gentler in appearance. With an oval face shape, his jawline is more curved instead of straight. Axel has a straight nose with a rounded tip and medium sized lips, so when he does that lopsided grin with those dimples on full display, Axel has more of a youthful, boyish charm than something strictly manly. That's not to say that his features don't have some definition, but compared to the rest of the crowd? While many have jawlines that could cut, Axel here is like the butter knife wrongfully put in the drawer where all the other kitchen knives reside. Not entirely fitting in, but Axel isn't here for a long time, but a good time. Axel has a full head of curly hair the color of deep golden brown, hints of honey and gold shining in the sunlight or other forms of light. Despite not caring too much about how he looks, those curls demand much more attention than he enjoys giving. But don't let him fool you - Axel can't hide that smile when his hair gets compliments. For the most part, it's kept in a style similar to Dave Lizewski from Kick-Ass, and before you mention it, yes. Axel is told way too often that he looks like that character, and you will receive a side-eye in response if mentioned. If you asked his opinion though, Axel would consider himself hotter.

With those round puppy eyes colored a dark gray-blue and slightly curved brows, the entirety of his endearing dorky appearance is brought together by a pair of black silicone glasses with wayfare framing. Concerning his style, it's pretty simplistic in nature. Axel enjoys wearing baggy tops with some kind of goofy or odd graphic imagery, jackets and sweatshirts, along with the standard denim jeans you'd expect. Yea, there's really not much to say here with his fashion, this guy is pretty straightforward - the standard from a nerdy man who probably wears D&D and retro video game references with pride.

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Personality: Axel is an incredibly intelligent young man, and unfortunately, he knows it. From a young age, his intellect could've moved him up a grade or two during his youth, but despite the opportunity it would bring, he chose not to. He claims this is because he enjoyed making his bullies feel dumb, but really, he didn't want to be more of a target for not only his brains, but for being the son of a teacher. The amount of information he has remembered over the years - in various subjects, all concerning topics that sometimes have nothing to do with each other - is extraordinary. He'd be the type to ramble on about the mistakes made within a schoolbook after doing extensive research of his own, disproving the references given within that book. He takes pride in being one of the smartest within a room, needless to say. With his knowledge comes a large database of words Axel has used to whip up smart ass replies, sarcastic comments, and readily available “Uh, actually-” remarks if he feels the need to correct you. Axel has some sass to him, whether he wants to admit it or not, and it can make for great entertainment.

But of course, Axel does have layers beneath the overconfidence and genius intellect. In many ways, Axel uses his knowledge as his main crutch against the insecurities he has battled hard for several years of his life. Spending his youth outcasted for enjoying things above his age group, along with enjoying schoolwork, Axel was once a very shy and soft-spoken child. This made him an easy target for those who were “normal.” The amount of times Axel had eaten lunch in the bathroom to avoid the cafeteria, or his concerned mother for that matter, was… too much. He could never tell his mother the truth, knowing that students would accuse him of being babied. Things were looking grim, at least, that was until Evelyn showed up. After she stuck up for him and he extended an offer of friendship, Axel slowly became okay with who he was. Through Evelyn, he taught himself to become sharp and calculated in his responses, learning the art of scathing words to stand up for himself. But on the off chance that didn't work, well, Evelyn was there to take care of that. The imagery that best explains this is Axel possibly insulting the bully's bloodline, said bully getting angry (understandably so), and then Axel pushing Evelyn forward. While he felt guilty for doing this, it felt way too good to see those guys get scared shitless.

With Evelyn and anyone else he becomes close to, Axel does have a more gentle side to himself. He can read the room somewhat better than Evelyn, and can understand when the need for sarcasm or witty replies isn't necessary. Instead, Axel will offer you a night of movie watching, playing some of his favorite video games, or even just talking. For someone as sharp-tongued as he, Axel is quick to forgive and make amends if he believes the person is trying to be better - whether or not this is a good trait to have is up for debate. If you're in need of a distraction, Axel is willing to tell you about any sort of information you're willing to hear. You want to hear about the solar system? He’ll tell you. You wanna know his theories about how the pyramids came to be? Don't worry, he’ll grab a drawing board. Better yet, you're curious about his favorite video games? Get a notebook out, because he's gonna make a list. He’ll do anything to distract you from whatever shitty situation you got in and laugh with you while doing it.

Strengths:

Smart | Helpful | Great memory | Killer gaming skills | Knowledgeable | Fast reader | Competitive (Somewhat)

Flaws:

Scared of physical fighting (if he's on the receiving end) | Quick to forgive | Smart mouth | Know-It-All | Insecure | A prick

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