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 Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:54 am
Welcome guys,
Here will be a list of information that you will find very useful for this role-play.
Here will be descriptions of the Shadow Crawlers, just a quick story history, a quick town history and other useful information.
Contents:
- A quick story overview
- A quick town overview
- The Shadow-Crawlers; the possible choosing mechanism and what they are, the different strands
- Hunters and Scientists
~ Cheese and I can change it at will and we can add more if we need too ~
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Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:07 pm
Story Overview
to be continued...
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Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:10 pm
Town Overview Welcome to the lovely city of 'Brighdon'. Brighdon is a large city that is isolated from most of the world, being surrounded by a thick woods, however one side of Brighdon there is a channel that leads out to sea, this is one of the ways Brighdon gets its supplies for the towns people. Even though the town is surrounded and has only a few roads leading out into the open world, it is visible from far, because of the tall buildings that are there, for a number of big corporations, schools, hotels, bars, shopping centres really anything that is needed. However the town is separated into five distinctive districts and a sixth extra one.
These being, District White (DW), District Black (DB), District Blue (DBb), District Red (DR) and District Rain (DRr). DW is the north side of the city, DB being the south side of the city. DBb is to the left as DR is to the right, and DRr is the centre of the city. Each are run by different Heads of Districts and choose the law in those Districts. If they feel the drinking age should be higher (or lower), then they can change it with permission from the main Head, Head of District Rain. This allows for a diversity of different society types in the city, but also sometimes conflicts do break of because of this diversity. There is also a sixth district known as District Grey, however it now lies in ruins and are regarded as "no man's land".
There are gangs in Brighdon. Some are only small simple ones, but there is one major gang for each District, they in away are the voice of the people and tend to give suggestions to the Head of their District. They are also allowed to fight with the opposing gang. DW against DB and DBb against DR. They rarely meddle in with the other two District gangs, unless something happens to affect them all, which has only ever happened once, which was known as the Great War of Brighdon. Lots and lots of people were killed during this dark time, and was celebrated once it had ended. It had started when the Head of District Grey, the sixth district had kidnapped five kids from the other five districts. This had started an all out war since the Head of District Gray had fled into hiding, his location still unknown to the towns people of today, he is presumed dead seeing as he was in his 50's during the time of the war and it had been many decades since the event. DRr do have their own gang, but that gang is more of the police of all of Brighdon, making sure they enforce the law in all Districts and talking to the leaders of the district gangs and telling them the new laws that have been allowed for their district.
Each district has an area where they have the best of some kind of thing at. DW has the best schools and colleges and universities, where as DB have the best bars, clubs and cafes. DBb have the best shopping centres, where as DR have the best facility's for gamers, gym freaks, crafters and of the like, so pretty much a hobby district. DRr however have the best hospitals, doctors, businesses and of the such. DRr is the more business area, where the major police are and of the such.
District White information:
ͼ Best schools, colleges and universities. Pretty much every child, student and of the like go here for school. Even if they are from District Black, when it comes to education, everyone thinks the same, it is too important to fight about. However, sometimes the occasional fight does break out amongst the districts. More the final years of schooling than the lesser.
ͼ White Knights of DW. The District White's gang, Braydon Grenith is the leader. They are noticed by normally wearing white rimmed sunglasses (even in the dark) and another piece of clothing that is white (of their choice). They enforce the law in District White. They are very kind and have a smile most of the time. They tend to think before in battle, and try to settle things with words, but if forced to fight, they will go at their hardest.
ͼ Head of District White is James Keradoth the XVII. He chooses what laws he think are right for District White. He is kind, but headstrong, he would stop at nothing to get what he wants, unless he sees that it is not possible for him to get it. The Head of District White decide on what is learnt in the schools across the district.
District Black information:
ͼ The best cafe's, bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants. Most bands that come to Brighdon play in one of the many clubs and theatres in District Black. The prices for things tend to cost more for people from DW, depending on which place it is.
ͼ The Black Avengers of DB. The District Black gang. Jenny Remadra is the leader of the gang. They are seen wearing pure black leather gloves, fingerless for the males and completely covered for the females. However if the person prefers the other gender gloves, they can wear them. They also tend to wear any other type of accessory that is black. They tend to be very headstrong, and will start a fight to settle anything. They tend to be intimidating, but have a heart of gold, sometimes. They will do whatever it takes to get what they want.
ͼ Head of District Black is Michael Drian. He chooses the law in this district, unless it is not allowed. He chooses which bands come into the city, which clubs they should open and the prices for them. He is very stubborn and is not very sociable. Glares at most people, and has a thing for the leader of The Black Avengers, Jenny.
District Blue information:
ͼ The stores and shopping centres are scatted around all of District Blue. The shops however only sell things that have nothing to do with hobbies, like games or books. They mainly sell clothing, groceries, most electricals (not games for computer or any console, not consoles, but they do sell TV's, computers and other things.) The price is the same for everyone. District Blue is more of a fashion district. The price for people for DR is far higher than those of the other Districts.
ͼ The Fashion Police of DBb. The District Blue gang. Varmel Valentine is the leader of the gang. They tend to wear a blue bandanna on any part of their body. They also tend to wear the most top fashion clothing that is still suitable for a fight if need be. They make sure everyone is safe and looked after. They are kind and very witty. They are strategic fighters, planning their move before they go in.
ͼ Head of District Blue is Rondala Valentine. She is a top fashion designer and chooses which brands are brought into the city. She is very witty and seductive, enticing men (and sometimes woman) into getting what she wants. She is very sexual and thinks of herself most of the time. She does try to look after the citizens. She is Varmel's older sister.
District Red information:
ͼ This district is the hobbies district. The best arcades, gyms, swimming pools, equipment for gaming, art supplies, art galleries, 'hobby' shops and anything that will entertain you other than shopping and clubbing. Their prices are higher for DBb and are the same for all other districts.
ͼ The Hardcore Flames of DR. The District Red gang. Mike Van is the leader of the gang. They tend to wear any item that is bright red, most of the time people go for bandannas. They tend to be thick headed or overly energetic, acting irrational and quickly, not planning or thinking of what to do. The personalities tend to be very cheerful, bubbly people or very arrogant jocks. This makes them 'throw' themselves into a fight to protect other people from DR. They also think highly of their District leader, and will do anything to protect him, even if it means giving their life.
ͼ Head of District Red is Seth Melford. He is the youngest leader out of all the heads of each District. Seth is an avid gamer and hobbiest, trying out all the new and latest games before the reach the shelves in other cities. He is very childish, acting out at people if he does not get his way. He also tries to befriend everyone he can. Seth is also highly respected for his choice of entertainment that comes into the District.
District Rain information:
ͼ This is the Business District. All the banks, hospitals, telephone companies, warehouses, court rooms and anything of the like is located here. It is the Neutral grounds, there is strict laws in place. One law is that there is to be no fighting in this District. The Government House is located in the centre of the District. Prices are high no matter which District you are from.
ͼ The Law of Rain is the gang that is located in DRr. Jeff Colston is the head of the gang. The members are known to be get touchy, mentally, and never joke. They are serious people, with serious business. They will use brute force if needed to enforce the strict laws of this District. The main article of clothing that is worn is a light blue, full faced helmet. They also wear fully padded uniform to protect them from 'stubborn' problems.
ͼ Head of the Rain District, and Mayor of Brighdon is a Sir Jet Moonra. As being a head of a District as well as Mayor, Sir Jet is not often seen by the public. He is a very plane and quiet man. Not much is known about him, since he is always got work to do. He often gets Jeff Colston to deal with any matters that has been brought to him, and he sees them as trivial and not important.
District Grey information/history:
The Grey District was also know as the General District. They had no enemies, and was neutral grounds for the other Districts. The District had everything, from schools to shops, hospitals to bars. Everything was cheap, even though it was not the best. In other words, it was pretty much the slums. Anyone that could not pay tax, or rent, or any type of fee in any of the Districts, were kicked out into the Grey District. Of course, they were given a house and some basic things to get their life started, but it was up to them to climb back up into one of the other Districts.
There was no real law in the Grey District, because most of the time, people kept to themselves to try and make ends meat to feed their family. The only real law was, each to their own. If you could not get something, and you really needed it and your neighbour has it, they could be rude and not give it to you, and you have to accept that, or they could be nice and lend/give it to you. It all depends on the person.
The old Head of the Grey District was a Mister Michael Hunting. The man is thought to be dead. Michael Hunting was a nice man, who tried his hardest to make sure everyone could live well and easily in the Grey District, even if it meant lots of travelling for him due to the District being in all corners of the city. He loved all living things and would do anything to protect them. His motto was: "Life is to be loved by everyone and everything. Nature is God's gift to mankind. Everything is pure."
However, after the event known as "The Kidnapping of Five" occurred fifty years ago, the Grey District had been destroyed and turned into rubble. People that live there now barely make it through the night and are treated poorly by the other Districts. Some even bash the people living there. Some people believe it was Michael Hunting's fault for the missing children, and for the even greater fall of the Grey District. Many people swear at his name, or spit and the mention of his name. The respected man had lost it all when he vanished, all them years ago. Even though, no one knowns who caused The Kidnapping of Five, which then lead to the War of Brighdon, people believe Michael had something to do with it.
History of Brighdon:
Brighdon, despite its appearance, is a very old city. It has been around since the 1500's and its precise location is not known to most. Only suppliers and government officials know of the great cities location. The city was made as a haven, a safe city for the great people of the world. Many celebrities, who were thought dead to the normal people, were actually transferred to this city, before they actually pass away. The most important points in the history of this great city can be broken down into four major events, leading up to the current date.
ͼ The Foundation of Six: The exact date of this event is unknown, but it is known to be somewhere within the early 1500's. There were six Greats that founded the cities, and their descendent are of those who run it to this day.
The original founders are as followed: James Keradoth the First, founder of the White District. Reynold Drian, founder of the Black District. Rose Valentine, founder of the Blue District. Kyle Melford, founder of the Red District. Ryan Hunting, founder of the Grey District. Lastly, High Priest of the Moon, Priest Benith Moonra, founder of the Rain District and leader of The Six.
The rest of the history of the foundation is lost within the texts of the book called "Project of the Bright Moon". There is only one copy, and it is also an old text. Its location is currently unknown, many people believe Michael Hunting had found it, taking it with him when he vanished.
ͼ The Kidnapping of Five: This occurred approximately fifty years ago, from the current date. This happened during the time when Michael Hunting was the leader of the Grey District. It was the cause of The War of Brighdon, and with it, had made it very hard for each district to get along.
This event occurred when five new-born babies were taken out of their cribs in the maternity wards, located in the Rain Districts top hospital, "St Sabbas Hospital". Each one of the babies belonged to a different District. Not much was known about the five babies that were taken. The only thing known is that they were in the intense care section of the ward due to an appearance defect.
Even then only the leaders at the time knew of their location, so once they had gone missing, the leaders got suspicious of one another. One thing lead to another, people started blaming one another which in turn, started the war.
ͼ The War of Brighdon: This occurred a few days after The Kidnapping of Five. The war was a bloody and brutal one. It could of been made 'World War III', if they had all been countries and not District. However, the war only lasted about two weeks. The death toll was in the high hundred thousands.
The moment when the war started was when the White District sent in their army to the Black District, with the orders to return the lost children. Black District retaliated, invading the White District with the same orders, with the statement 'Why would we take our own?'. The Blue and Red Districts decided to ally for a short while and flank the Rain District, claiming that 'It would make sense if the most powerful leader would want to take more power to them!'. Their ally was short, because the moment Red decided to side with Black, they opposed both Blue and Rain, taking as many of them out as possible. It was not till the leader of the Rain District had finally decided to step in, saying 'We all right each other, when we forget about another District, the smallest one with little power! The one that did not have anyone taken! It had to of been the leader of the Grey District! Michael Hunting!'
By the time this realisation had come around, it was too late. Michael Hunting had vanished. Only thing that remained were his people, and rumours of him finding a 'book of great power' that would help him rise to the top of the city. This brought the end of The War of Brighdon, and the start of the next major event.
ͼ The Peace Bring of Grey: Even though the name sounds like a time of peace, and that everything was sorted out by this time. It is not. The Peace Bring of Grey was even worse than The War of Brighdon. The 'Higher' Districts all joined forces and decided to wipe out the Grey District. Many were slaughtered. It took only a matter of a few days, since the Grey District was broken into four different sectors. This marked the day were Michael Hunting was a wanted man, that anyone that lives in this District still is 'trash', and that the other Districts were still greatly bitter to one another.
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Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:25 pm
What Are Shadow Crawlers?
So what is a Shadow-Crawler?
A Shadow-Crawler is simply a human being with an genetic defect or multiple defects that allow them to take on traits that can consider them to be superior to humans but yet at the same time can make them inferior to humans, depending on how you wish to see it. Each are gifted with an unique ability or abilities. The "Project" is the name of the research group that are trying to extract the isolated DNA from the original, natural born Shadow-Crawlers to create artificial Shadow-Crawlers. Besides their human appearance, their biology is different to the rest of humanity as they age differently to humans, they are capable of taking other forms and change these forms at will [but this is something that takes time to appear] and each Shadow-Crawler possesses a unique mark that identifies the type of Shadow-Crawler in which they are.
In total there are three strands of Shadow-Crawler DNA, each that determines their life expectancy, their abilities along with other factors. The three types of Shadow-Crawlers that exist are known as M, H and U. The Shadow-Crawler DNA however does not show itself in a person until they come of a set age. Normally the children age correctly until the age of 12, then depending on their DNA will determine just how fast they will continue to age from this point onwards.
For two of the types, a medication is highly important for them to ensure that they do not become insane because they are originally monsters of the shadows. The medication is also used to keep their Shadow form at bay until control is gain upon it, and medication can be discarded when control is given. Though controlling such a side is not easy, depending on the strand can make them become more capable of becoming insane in the process, making them a danger to themselves and those around them.
Already as mentioned there are three different defects that makes them all Shadow-Crawlers but there at the same time they are different to one another. The three different forms are:
Shadow-Crawler M - Strand : Code - Monster
Shadow-Crawler H - Strand : Code - Human
Shadow-Crawler U - Strand : Code - Ultimate
All Shadow-Crawlers carry similar genetic structures but for the different types, there are selected genetic differences that arises in each type that determines the Crawler they will become. From these genetic alternations different abilities will be gained for the Crawler type.
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Each of the strands of Shadow-Crawler all have a similar genetic structure but it comes down to one gene alone that determines which of the three type would be created. From these choosing then the Shadow-Crawlers would gain abilities similar and different to that of the Shadow-Crawlers. To define the Shadow-Crawlers their unique abilities and status among the Shadow-Crawler community helps towards this. As well as the medication in take each of the Shadow-Crawlers have to take. However there is a diversity in which is more common then the other. The H-Strand being the most dominate, then the M-Strand and then the rarest U-Strand. There are three different strands and so genetically the genes are titled as H, M and U. The H-Strand is the dominate gene, the M-Strand is the dominate-recessive gene and the U-Strand is the recessive gene. Thereby the genetic pairing on choosing, is as followed:
H-Strand:
H - H
H - M
H - U
M - H
U - H
There is a 6 in 10 chance the Shadow-Crawler would be of H-Strand.
M-Strand:
M - U
U - M
M - M
There is a 3 in 10 chance the Shadow-Crawler would be of M-Strand.
U-Strand:
U - U
There is a 1 in 10 chance the Shadow-Crawler would be of U-Strand / very rare.
All three strands of the Shadow-Crawlers have common skills, some more skilled at the others. These skills are;
- blending in with the shadows,
- enhanced senses,
- enhanced speed and/or strength.
The H strand are more skilled with their senses than the M and U strand and have enhanced speed. The M strand is more skilled with their blending in the shadows than the H and U strand and have enhanced strength than the H and U strand. The U strand is not highly skilled at these techniques due to their extra skills they have that the other two strands do not have or capable of having. All Shadow-Crawlers are faster and stronger than humans, but some more so than others (H more faster, M more stronger). Even though the U-strand doesn't have the enhances as high as H and M, it is capable that they would be of the levels of H and M in their skills but it results in intensive training but this is unknown to the U-Strand unless they try. As well as this, all three strands have the capability of turning into a "monster" but this can be repressed by medication until they can do this themselves. Changing their appearance and back from this monstrous form and the M-Strand can master this quickest but are more prone to the side-effects of the "monster". This would be the capability of turning insane, blood-lusted murderers. A reason they are to take their medication.
Shadow-Crawler H are the more dominate in amount. It is a more strongly shown gene in the Shadow-Crawlers. They are the average out of all of them. They need to take meds for their mind can break, not as easy as the M strand. Their personality varies from crawler to crawler. They can be nice or mean. All depends on them. They have a tendency to try and please everyone in any means necessary. In the battle field, they think before attacking, but try to go for the most obvious route and the easiest ones.
H-Strand are the ones more in tuned with their senses as they are slightly more enhanced then that of humans but sometimes they would have one stronger sense then others (e.g. they would have the sense of sight increased so they can see further and sharper then with their other senses. However all senses are enhanced.) They are the faster ones of the group but yet their ageing process is faster then of M and U-Strand and so are the more likely to die before others. However due to how common they are, this ain't a risk of them dying out. They tend to have the lowest life expectancy of Shadow-Crawlers either due to their irrational thoughts in battle or from natural causes or by being killed by another.
Ageing process: 1 human year = 6 months
Life expectancy: 180 years human years.
H-Strands tend to be the second likely to gain control of their monstrous forms and have to take the least amount of medication compared to M-Strand. The average in take of medication for a H-Strand is three times a day. One pill at each interval.
The H-Strands markings are usually in a certain colour and in certain places. These are;
Locations of Markings:
- Upper leg
- Lower back
- Lower waist line
- Near or on the breast area
- On the bottom of their foot
~ Quite sexually/private areas ~
Usual Colours (unless in Monster form where their markings are white);
- Dark red / red
- Dark green / green
- Dark blue / blue
~ Tones of noted colours vary from Shadow-Crawler to Shadow-Crawler ~
Shadow-Crawler M are next in line. They are more stronger in all ways, but mentally are more weaker. They can be broken down emotionally far more easier, making them more protective over loved ones, friends and of the such. When fighting, they just go straight into it without thinking. However they are one of the most friendly ones out of the three, because of their weak fragile mind.
M-Strand are the ones who are the more physically stronger then any of the others. They like H-Strand do have enhanced senses but nothing like the H-Strand and it is ever so slight, thereby you would assume their senses are normal like humans. M-Strand and H-Strand rarely ever need to wear glasses. Their ageing process is the second slowest of the group compared to the slowness of U-Strand. They tend to have the second lowest life expectancy of Shadow-Crawlers either due to their irrational thoughts in battle or from natural causes or being killed by another.
Ageing process: 1 human year = 4 months
Life expectancy: 250 years human years.
M-Strands tend to gain control of their monstrous forms faster then any of the others however due to their fragile minds, this could break them easily. As well as this, they have to take the largest amount of medication compared to the rest. The average in take of medication for a M-Strand is four times a day. Two pills at each interval.
The M-Strands markings are usually in a certain colour and in certain places. These are;
Locations of Markings:
- Leg
- Upper / Middle Bag
- Waist Line
- Shoulder
- Upper Arm
~ Almost normal areas for humans getting tattoos ~
Usual Colours (unless in Monster form where their markings are white);
- Dark gray / gray
- Dark brown / brown
- Dark green / green
~ Tones of noted colours vary from Shadow-Crawler to Shadow-Crawler ~
Shadow-Crawler U are the recessive gene. They have the most strongest mind and have skills all depending on their personality and what their mark is. However there are some exceptions (Project No. 1). Their personality varies the same as the H strand, but they are not so drastic to please everyone. The are born leaders and born Support. They think before attacking and take the lest obvious path in the battle field to surprise the enemy. They plan carefully, and take their time to attack. Their skills do not show right away when they come of age, it may take years and years of Shadow-years till they are shown, but most times it does not take too long. Their Marks are also what shows them as part of the U strand. This shows they have more authority amongst the other strands.
U-Strand are the ones who appear to be the most human but they are set apart from the other Shadow-Crawlers by a number of things. For starters they have a unique ability that lies in the realms of parapsychology / paranormal abilities, e.g. PK, PSI, ESP, Telepathy and so on. As well as this they have the capability of being strong and fast like M and H-Strands as long as they try and train themselves to do so. They are the ones who can adapt to change and themselves easier then any of the other Shadow-Crawlers. As well as this, they are the ones who are highly intelligent with an average IQ of 160 and depending on the Shadow-Crawler can be higher, sometimes lower. Their ageing process is the slowest of the group and has the highest life expectancy of Shadow-Crawlers but can die from natural causes or being killed by another.
Ageing process: 1 human year = 1 month
Life expectancy: Unknown limit ~
U-Strands vary on when they gain control of the monstrous side of them and since they are mentally stronger then any other races, then this should not be a problem but normally they are the last to gain control of their monster side. U-Strands also never need medication. Their will power and mental capability is greater then any of the other Shadow-Crawlers and so they do not have the worry like the others.
The U-Strands markings are usually in an array of different colours and in certain places that would normally be on display. These are;
Locations of Markings:
- Face
- Hands
- Neck
- There are few with them anywhere else
~ They are normally in places on display that cannot be helped ~
Usual Colours (unless in Monster form where their markings are white);
- Black
- Rainbow
- Any colour really
~ Tones of noted colours vary from Shadow-Crawler to Shadow-Crawler
They tend to have a variety of colours but their markings normally are always instantly recognised by the other Shadow-Crawlers as U even if it doesn't seem like you should be able to tell.
A H, M or even another U-Strand would be able to recognise a U-Strand by seeing the mark alone. ~
U-Strands can recognise H and M - Strands just by looking at them.
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:34 am
Hunters and Scientists
to be continued...
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