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About the Author 25yrs old Female 15+ years writing experience Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts Bachelor's Degree in English, concentration in Creative Writing Minor in Forensic Science LOVE to write and character/worldbuild Enjoy angst or hurt/comfort with happy endings So it's been a while since I have RPed in a group. The last group RP I was in was nearly 10yrs ago and we kept it going for 2yrs. I have done some 1x1 RPs since then but after the last group RP ended I struggled to get any new ones going. Well, it's time for me to stop being afraid of failure and try again! Obviously, it has been a long time since I have done this sort of RP and I have never done one on WP. I may be rusty on the latest trends, shorthand, styles, etc. but I can write well and I'm eager to learn. I look forward to RPing with you!
Table of Contents The Rules The Plot | The World Ranks | Character Sheet
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The Rules 1 - No drama. Hate the character not the player. 2 - I reserve the right to decline forms. You can PM me to discuss a decline. 3 - PM me with questions rather than clutter the thread. 4 - Be semi-active. Ideally daily to bi-weekly (twice a week). 5 - Be semi-lit. Content matters more to me than word count. Struggling? Try starting your post with what your character(s) think about what the other character just did or said. Then what does your character do or say in response? Wrap it up with some final thoughts, describe the scene around them, or detail how your character(s) are looking or feeling. 6 - Reservations (start up only) last 48hrs. This is to make sure we get a couple characters in each category. PM to make a reservation or if you need more time for your reservation. After the RP starts, there will be no need for reservations. 7 - I ask that you play a minimum of 2 characters, a maximum of 4 characters. They do not have to be the same gender. They do, however, need to be different ranks. 8 - No OP, Mary Sue, Marty Stu, etc. characters. Alternatively, don't make your characters completely helpless either. They wouldn't survive in this world if they were helpless. 9 - Feeding off of the above. INTERACT with other characters. If your character is constantly shut down or constantly running away from the others, it's going to get very boring for everyone else RPing with you. Take some initiative! Furthermore, these characters wouldn't survive in this world if they never interacted with people or if they were overwhelmingly depressed. They still have some hope, so don't make them hopeless or helpless. 10 - Character art is allowed as long as it follows WP rules. That said. This is a written RP. I feel like written descriptions are perfectly fine and art is not required. 11 - This RP is not intended to be romance heavy. It is more family/friend oriented as they characters build a home. If any romances do emerge, they must be MxF. I understand that this isn't everybody's cup of tea but it's what I like and what I'm comfortable with. If you don't like it you don't have to RP with me. I won't be offended if you don't want to RP with me. 12 - If you've read and reread everything, post your character(s) biggest regret or greatest wish in "other" and let's have fun RPing! 13 - Please skim back over the rules to make sure you didn't miss anything. PM me with any questions, comments, or concerns. Also, suggestions are accepted! I love to improve so if you have a thought, please share! |
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The Plot A dystopian, somewhat post-apocalyptic, society where the world has laid in ruin for so long that no one quite remembers how they got there. The fallen world is just the way life is, and it's future is grim. As former cities and homes crumble, wildlife grows more and more dominant, reclaiming the territories of their ancestors. What remains of humanity lives primarily in the shells of cities, fighting each other tooth and nail for territory. Food is scarce. You can pillage old homes and stores in the city and fight other strays for those scraps, or you can try farming outside the city and fight with wildlife. Clean and hot water are luxuries long forgotten. The weak do not survive in this world. It's just not possible. Not here. And the innocent don't stay that way for long. But... What if they did? It started when a small band of teenagers came together. They helped each other survive and built a haven to better survive. Then these teenagers grew up into adults. They survived the wasteland of the world and kept their humanity, their empathy and hope. And they're guided by a dream. What if they could change the world? Or at the very least, see the first few dominoes fall toward a brighter future? They could restore light and order to a world of chaos and darkness! But where would they start? With the weak, of course! Nothing inspires a brighter future like the innocence and hopefulness of a child. And nobody is weaker than the youth of this world. Orphaned by the darkness, most of this world's children have seen their fair share of bloodshed. They've been pushed around, are constantly starving or getting sick, getting hurt... In order to survive they either have to risk stealing from larger, stronger gangs or risk hunting in the wilds. Or...stoop to scavenging. But what if they didn't have to? The hopeful adults turn their safe haven into a shelter. Their plan is to rescue as many children as they can get their hands on. Bring them to Haven. Give them a roof over their head, an actual bed to sleep in, warm blankets, hot meals, clean water, and teach them how to fight and speak so that they may never fear being killed or starving to death. Protect them from dangers and provide them with the tools to succeed on their own one day. Show them how empathy can restore light to the world and how the bonds they build today will build a brighter future down the road. Maybe these adults are too hopeful. Maybe they're just too ambitious. But maybe...just maybe, they can be the first step toward a new world. But will they live to see it?
The World The City and The Wilds Takes place on the outskirts of an unnamed city. The city is teaming with small gangs usually led by guys who think with their muscles not their heads. They aren't too nice and are incredibly territorial. Along with the gangs are rogue individuals who will steal from and take advantage of anyone! If they can get away with it, they'll do it with zero hesitation. Outside the city is a surburban area being gradually overtaken by nature. Squirrel, rabbits, and deer are common game one could hunt if you're brave enough to fight the wild dogs, wolves, coyotes, cougars, bobcats, and bears that are starting to reclaim their species old territories. Haven The adults' base is currently in an old warehouse near a river. The river protects them from wildlife from the suburban area and the warehouse is far enough away from the center of the city so as not to draw any gang attention. Inside, they've converted the open space into separate areas for various purposes. In the back right corner is their makeshift infirmary. This is also where the only working shower is. Space and water are limited so showers must be scheduled (except in emergencies). In the back left corner is the supply storage and makeshift kitchen. The manager rooms in the front of the warehouse are the bedrooms of the adults. They have dragged in small storage buildings to use for the rooms of the kids, giving them some privacy from the adults. These buildings are fortified inside so that if they are ever attacked the kids can safely barrade themselves inside while the adults do all the fighting. Most of these buildings are in the front right portion of the warehouse. The front left side of the warehouse is an open space with tables for eating, playing games, working on projects, etc. Outside the warehouse, there is a large garden on the side nearest the river. On top of the warehouse is a guard post. They don't usually keep watch during the day since they can see what's around them but there is usually a guard stationed overnight. |
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Ranks Remember, minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 characters. They must be from different ranks! RP will start when we have at least 2 characters from each rank.
Adults 25-40yrs (this is considered middle aged to elderly in this world) "dad/mom/uncle/aunt" vibes They are hardened from a life of struggles, wise with experience, but hopeful from the friendships that they have built and sustained. They've learned that working together can make you a powerful force. This world is not kind the young and weak or old and weak. Once the body starts to go downhill, an adult knows their life is coming to an end. It's a grim thought, but these adults still have hope and few soft spots left. Demeter - Insane Sanity (312622) - Approved (this is considered young adult in this world) "big brother/big sister" vibes These formerly rescued kids have long since settled into life at Haven and many of them refer to the adults that they're close to as mom and dad. As they are getting older, these kids are training to become the next adults of Haven and carry on their adoptive parents' legacy in rescuing others and building a brighter future. They may be transitioning to adulthood but they are still kids at heart. Kai - The Wild One (291855) - Approved Spellbound (232782) (they tend to be younger because they don't survive long after being injured) The most unfortunate. The lowest of the low. The unlucky and the cursed. Permanently maimed and disabled, these kids don't usually have long to live. It's hard enough surviving on your own, but surviving with an injury? Nearly impossible! They tend to be the most trusting of the strays as they have the least to lose. They respond well to acts of kindness as they've known so little. Blaise - Insane Sanity (312622) - Approved the Wayne pack (251684) (a little older and tougher, mean almost, love to fight) These kids are strong enough and sturdy enough, maybe even dumb enough, to take a beating. They tend to fight first and ask questions later. Because they're able to take a punch as well as they throw one, they tend to be rather stubborn and will hold their ground in conflicts. They tend not to respect anyone unless the other person manages to beat them in a fight, they'll respect the stronger party. While they appear to be unruly and independent, they are usually won over with free food. Their strength means that they burn a lot of calories, and in this world with limited food that means they are almost always hungy. Offer them some food and they might just follow you home. Kayson - Suburban Disaster (308980) - Approved Spellbound (232782) The Tea Drinkers (292725) (wirey and smart, untrusting, avoid conflicts, look for opportunities) There is a lot of variety in these kids. They can be smart, not needing physicality to survive. They can be fast, able to outrun any situation. Or they can be a bit of both. Due to their intelligence and speed, they've been able to watch a lot of groups from the shadows and they know that humans are just as bad as any wild dog or wolf. They tend to be extremely wary when approached and skeptical when offered free things as they realize that it could be a trap. They respond best to being shown respect and being offered deals, working for their food and shelter makes more sense to them than random acts of kindness. They may be skeptical of kind deeds but also curious. Because who in the world would help them out, not wanting anything in return? Elias - Suburban Disaster (308980) - Approved Kiara - TheWildOne (291855) - Approved the Wayne pack (251684)
Character Sheet Remember, minimum of 2, maximum of 4 characters.They must be from different ranks! RP will start when we have at least 2 characters for each rank. Name: Nickname/Codename: Gender: Age: Rank: Appearance: Personality: *Likes: *Dislikes: History: Other: **Adult Friend: **Kid Friend: **Stray Friend: ***Crushes: *For Likes/Dislikes, these kids haven't experienced a lot so they may not know yet, or you may list something that they like/didn't like that they discovered on the streets. Maybe they don't like dogs because they were chased by a wild one? **These categories are for the adult/kid/stray (urchin, wolf, rat) that your character is closest to. For now, you can put who they would like to be close to or you can leave it blank and change it later as the RP progresses and you find a buddy. ***Crushes are meant to be added later when more people have joined and the characters have gotten to know each other. For now, leave blank. |
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Name: Kai
Nickname/Codename: n/a
Gender: male
Age: 19
Rank: kid
Appearance: Kai is a growing young man, about average height but growing taller. He has built up a fairly muscular physique thanks to the regular meals at Haven and the work he has done to help them grow. While caucasion, he usually sports a mild tan, honey brown eyes, and short, unkempt, rusty brown hair from his time outside in the sun. He regularly sports jeans with a simple leather belt and matching, tattered leather boots. Around Haven, he often chooses not to wear a shirt, only being convinced to put one on when the weather gets cold or if he has to leave the safety of Haven to help gather supplies. For his first birthday at Haven, he was given a bright red jacket that he fell in love with on a supply run but he didn't want to risk losing their supplies so he left it behind. He wears it sparingly as he does not want to damage the special gift that the adults brought back for him. Personality: hot headed, passionate, and loyal *Likes: food, the color red, and martial arts *Dislikes: being hungry, and being alone History: Kai was born near the edges of the city. From a young age, all he jnew was struggle and strife. His parents were killed or died when he was very yound, and his memories of them are very vague. Despite being so young, his survival instincts kicked in and gave him the initiative to protect his younger sibling. For several years, the two managed to survive together. Kai used his strentgh to take challenges head on, and his sibling gradually grew smarter and wiser watching from his shadow. However, Kai's lack of experience eventually caught up to him. At the age of 14, he was seperated from his sibling. Despite his desperate attempts to find them, he never did. What he eventually found, or rather what eventually found him, was Haven. For the next 5 years, Kai would learn to be compasionate towards others and use his strength to protect those who could not protect themselves. During his time at Haven, Kai has worked hard to be a valuable resident, and his actions have earned him the occasional jab of having a heart too big for this world. Other: His biggest regret is losing his sibling. His greatest wish is yet to be discovered. **Adult Friend: n/a
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Name: Elias McMillan Nickname/Codename: None Gender: Male Age: 13 Rank: Rat Appearance: Elias is a honey-skinned boy who stands at around 5’2”. He has a friendly, oval face, but it doesn't always reflect how he’s feeling. He has long black hair that he usually puts into a ponytail or bun to keep it out of his face. His hair curls very slightly at the ends. Elias has deep brown eyes that always seem to be partially closed while he squints around to see things better. He wears tattered khaki pants that have been cut at the knee to provide more movement ability sandals he found in an abandoned mall. He has a large burn scar that spreads across his chest and right shoulder. Personality: Elias is very closed towards others, but isnt opposed to making friends to help him survive. However, he is very blunt about his opinions towards others. He is very passive and will tend to avoid conflict and confrontations if he can. If needed, he is very ready to fight for his life against anyone. Elias is very strong-willed and once he gets set on something, he wont give it up. He has terrible manners towards others due to not having much of anyone to teach him how to be kind and respectful. He is an escapist and can find a way out of almost any situation. He tends to be calm, but lives on a short temper. His last straw can be burned real quickly, sending him on an anger strike. *Likes: Sunny days, warm nights, birds *Dislikes: Fire, cold nights, the dark, storms History: Elias has always been alone. A few times, he would meet another street rat or kid, but never really stuck around for long enough after his incident with an older rat. The older rat waited until Elais was asleep because Elias had some food on him, and took a lighter to some fabric and threw it on Elias. That incident was how he got his burn scar and fear of fire. Other: Elias's greatest regret was trusting someone so well without really knowing who he was. His biggest wish is to find someone to teach him to trust again **Adult Friend: Open **Kid Friend: Open **Stray Friend: Open ***Crushes: Open |
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Name: Kayson Rolfe Nickname/Codename: Kay Gender: Male Age: 17 Rank: Wolf Appearance: Kayson stands at about 5’11” and has a very confident stance. He never slouches and almost always “struts” everywhere he walks. He wears his chin-length golden hair in a middle part. He has childish and reckless grey eyes with noticeably long eyelashes. His cheeks are bony and have a light rosy color, contrasting his fair skin. His shoulders are slim and sloping. He is usually seen wearing more feminine clothes with lower necklines or higher shirt hems(After Haven). He always wears a pair of tightly fitting jeans and black sneakers. He self-pierced his right ear when he found a stud to wear(After Haven). Personality: He is very dismissive towards others, even the other wolves. He is quite self-centered and egotistical, only caring about what people think of him. He tends to pick fights every chance he can. The fighting and adrenaline rush gives him an innate feeling of fun. He is very rude to others and feels as though they are beneath him. He is very much an act-before-thinking person. He rushes into every situation without a single thought. *Likes: Style, being around people *Dislikes: Drabness, being alone, weakness History: Kayson joined a pack of Wolves so he could be around people more after trying to live his life as a street rat. Without others to back him, he found that being a rat was too much work and not worth what he got out of it. Other: Kayson's greatest regret has probably got to be living alone for so long. He does believe that he could've been better if he had a group when he was younger. His biggest wish is to be accepted and seen as a leader by others. **Adult Friend: Open **Kid Friend: Open **Stray Friend: Open ***Crushes: Open |
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I will put you down for a wolf, but I am asking people to play at least two characters please. ^^
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Reserve wolf please <3
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