Post by RETRO on Nov 7, 2016 7:40:43 GMT
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[attr="class","likedotitle2"]THE RACES
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Beware of the Storm offers a wide variety of races to pick and choose from which may help you in the creation of your character. Since races are heavily intertwined within the site's plot, the choice can ultimately be very important when deciding on the type of character you want to make. That's why we try to be as diverse as possible to give you a wide variety of roleplaying options through the races that will be described below. Adding on from that, each race is granted an inherent race perk which will aid them in their fight for survival in this world of conflict.
OVERVIEW: The most common race throughout the entirety of Earthland. They have been around for thousands of years, traveling, discovering and adapting to their environments. There isn’t a single place at which humans haven’t been. Though they have been mistaken for being weak, humans are surprisingly different from one another in the fact that they make up for their flaws with something that contradicts them. Especially regarding the use of magic, as that has been highly tied within the history of this race and the creation of their many civilizations. Though it also the reason why humans have been known to be so destructive and often hated by other species. Although not all of them are the same, after the recent ending of the war and the destruction it caused for many, very few find it in their hearts to trust humans anymore.
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Beware of the Storm offers a wide variety of races to pick and choose from which may help you in the creation of your character. Since races are heavily intertwined within the site's plot, the choice can ultimately be very important when deciding on the type of character you want to make. That's why we try to be as diverse as possible to give you a wide variety of roleplaying options through the races that will be described below. Adding on from that, each race is granted an inherent race perk which will aid them in their fight for survival in this world of conflict.
[attr="class","likedosub"]Humans
OVERVIEW: The most common race throughout the entirety of Earthland. They have been around for thousands of years, traveling, discovering and adapting to their environments. There isn’t a single place at which humans haven’t been. Though they have been mistaken for being weak, humans are surprisingly different from one another in the fact that they make up for their flaws with something that contradicts them. Especially regarding the use of magic, as that has been highly tied within the history of this race and the creation of their many civilizations. Though it also the reason why humans have been known to be so destructive and often hated by other species. Although not all of them are the same, after the recent ending of the war and the destruction it caused for many, very few find it in their hearts to trust humans anymore.
- Clean Slate: Humans are granted the ability to rank up earlier due to their unparalleled ability to learn, evolve and adapt depending on their situation. As such, they have to write fewer posts for rank up prerequisites.
- D-C: 5 less posts.
- C-B: 10 less posts.
- B-A: 15 less posts.
- A-S: 20 less posts.
[attr="class","likedosub"]Ashva
OVERVIEW: Ashva, or more commonly known as demigods are the spawn of a human and a god. Though not necessarily capable of feats. that a god would be able to undertake, his/her powers operate on a similar manner to how genetics work within a human child. The demigod will inherit the powers of their respective divine parent but considering their impure bloodline, this inherent ability would be weaker than its originator. They still operate in a similar manner to humans in the sense that their appearance wouldn’t usually differ from a mortal man or woman (dependant on how drastic their godly parentage is) and their lifespan operates at a humane level.
- Divine Right: As a Demi-god, you inherit the power of your parent God. As such, a demi-god receives one free spell slot that RANKS UP with the user. This spell must be relative to the parent God. I.E if the god is Zeus, the spell would be comparative to his ability to control lightning.
[attr="class","likedosub"]Daeva
OVERVIEW: Daeva, also known as demi-demons operate in a different manner to their heavenly counterparts. Since demons don’t necessarily reproduce or interact on equal-footing with humans; the chances of children being born through a sexual partnership between the two species’ is practically non-existent. Becoming a Daeva isn’t a genetic process but rather a consensual agreement between both human and demon. Through the signing of a physical contract (whether that be through interlinking blood or admitted possession) one can become a Daeva with the demon of their choosing. This also pertains to be a rare occurrence since, as previously aforementioned, the idea of humans interacting with demons on a social level is slim. However, in rare cases, demons will find the interlinking of their bodies with human to be a rather attractive prospect for whatever reason. If this were to happen, the human would inherit the abilities of the demon in it’s entirety (unlike demigods whom wield a weaker form of their godly parent’s power). The use of such power doesn’t come without drawbacks. Excessive use would allow the demon to devour the human entirely from the inside through gradual corruption of the body it inhabits. Daevas would also find it hard to maintain a relatively good moral compass since the entities that inhabit their bodies will always have negative intentions regarding one thing or another.
- Inner Demon: Devils are constantly battling their inner darkness as beings and find themselves with the ability to transform into their demonic counterpart temporarily. This acts as a free spell, and gives the user two unique abilities gained by this transformation.
[attr="class","likedosub"]Therionites
OVERVIEW: Though some would be led to believe people of this race to be werewolves due to their innate ability to transform, the fact remains that Therionites are not the by-product of the intermingling genes of wolf and human. Nor are these genes passed down through the admission of a bite between an original therionite and an uninfected human. Therionites are humans whom had their bodies forcefully dominated and taken-over by non-sentient demons. Unlike demons capable of consensual possession which leads to the creation of a demi-devil, Therionites have their bodies physically taken over by a demon not capable of functioning in an educated manner. Because of this unintelligent demon inhabiting the human body, they will undergo certain non-visible transformations. Since the pact between demon and human in this case is not consensual, the demon will find it much harder to completely overwhelm the human with their power. This leads to a stage known as the half-moon transformation process termed by Drackenstinians. While not having anything to do with the moon, the transition was termed as such because it mirrors the transformation of the mythological counterparts of Therionites; Werewolves. At times of weakness, distress or fragility - the human will undergo a forced possession which will transform their bodies into a savage, beast-like character (animal of your choice). After such transformation has occurred, the human loses the ability of functional thought and will go on a rampage of unobstructed power. This also means that their allies aren’t safe from such attacks so the ideas of Therionites being used as functional tools of combat is somewhat absurd though the idea of taming the savage demon that inhabits the human, similar to how one would train a dog, has been known to happen on the rare occasion. In terms of stopping the transformation after it’s begun, many a human has been known to completely lose their being after such a transition occurred. However, if a third-party or even the human being overwhelmed where to somehow calm their thoughts and think rationally, dismissing their distress to the wind; the demon would find it harder to continually function and so the transformation would gradually recede.
- Beastly Aptitude: Upon transformation therionites gain a physical likeness to their beastly demonic entity, and in sense grow more powerful than their human persona. This new body can be physically considered 1 Rank stronger than their original rank.
[attr="class","likedosub"]Goliaths
OVERVIEW: A fairly simple race that occupied the vast, open-spaces between the Kingdoms before the war even began. Giants are sentient beings that differ greatly from their human counterparts in terms of size and strength. A child can amount to as much as 7” tall while their respective parents can grow up to 15-20” tall dependant on whether they’re male or female. Most goliaths live a relatively unobstructed life since their survival as a species has remained unbesmirched due to their sheer strength. Their race, as a whole, are genuinely peaceful as both the Kingdoms of Madiya and Drackenstein have attempted to coax them into joining their respective armies but to no avail.
- Gargantuan Simplicity: Though incapable of using caster magic, Giants physical aptitude due to sheer size allows them to automatically start off at B-Rank. This does not bar them from holder magic however, which grants them the use of magically-related items.
[attr="class","likedosub"]Nephalem
OVERVIEW: Created through the relation of the divine and it’s demonic counterpart, the existence of such beings range on a scale of myth to nonexistence. The simple thought that such a creation could even exist is practically impossible considering how distinctly different the parentage is. Nephalem having been prophesied to wield the powers of both demon and god since that’s where their inherent abilities lie. With no human blood running through their veins, their powers remain unobstructed which could potentially create an impossibly strong driving force within society. However, there is no way such a creature could possibly be associated within the systems of either Drackenstein or Madiya since their blood prevents them from identifying with either ideologies. There is also the fact that the race remains entirely exposed to their own internal conflicts. Nephalem are theorised to suffer from internal issues on almost fatal proportions since the blood of angel and demon running through their veins would never naturally coexist.
- Inconsistent Bloodlines: Because they are born of two parts, Nephalem are able to gain Secondary Magic at C rank instead of B rank due to their inept parental blood that runs through them allowing them to naturally use two magics.
CURRENTLY WE ONLY ALLOW 2 NEPHALEM TO EXIST AT A TIME. THESE RACES MUST ABIDE BY THE CANON ROLE RULES.
2/2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE.
2/2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE.
[attr="class","likedosub"]Elves
OVERVIEW: Creatures of limited proportions, similar to the Nephalem though their existence isn’t quite as theorised. Elves flourished and prospered under a non-conflicted society that was Madiya before the coming of demons. With unparalleled magic power and minds so advanced that made possession practically impossible, demons only saw the race as a threat rather than an opportunity to enslave and proceeded to slaughter many of their race. Elves were forced to flee Madiya and those that did so successfully could only find refuge in Drackenstein. However, an equally racist society shunned such creatures and proposed a ban on their existence. A sinful extermination was an inevitability should the elves not hide their existence or flee into the Badlands between the two Kingdoms. Some chose the former and some the latter. Magic was used to cover features that were distinctive of the elven race, their pointed ears or angular jawlines. Magical suspensions were also implemented to conceal their races’ inherent power that remain unchallenged by any of the other races. With no place to go or be seen, elves are forced to live in a hidden society despite their powers, the numbers that simply hate their species is unrivalled and the revelation that they still exist would only lead to their subsequent extermination.
- Inherent Divinity: The Elves' magical ability is of the highest order and, as such, have learnt to harness their magical ability with a withdrawn efficiency. Therefore, Elves receive an increased magical pool in contrast to the other races. This enables them to outlast people of their rank when engaging in a battle of magical stamina (i.e. gives you precedence over another individual if you've both used an equal amount of spells and they're exhausted, it'd be realistic to say you're not exhausted because of this ability).
[attr="class","likedosub"]Promotheans
OVERVIEW: A race believed be purely mythological by individuals of the current generation, Promotheans are creations and remnants of the forgotten Aurelia Aquensi. An islandic land residing off the coasts of the Badlands, Aurelia Aquensi was infamous for it's technological capabilities utilised both inside and outside of warfare. Scientists whom were wise beyond their already significant years slaved over aeons to ensure that their city would eternally remain above the rest in terms of technological utility. During their race for the advancement of their newest creations, a large mist settled over the isle of Aurelia Aquensi and as such vapour dissipated, the city vanished with it. What remained were statues in the likeness of humans. All of whom remained stationary aside from the glowing veins that covered their bodies from head-to-toe. The scientists' final creation; the Promotheans. The race remained dormant for many years until the conclusion of the initial war between Madiya and Drackenstein. Little did anyone know that the unveiling of the Book of Osiris triggered much more than the release of demons. The release of demonic energy also contributed to powering up the Promothean battalion with a form of sentient energy. All directive from these beings were wiped and in it's place, a sole target remained. To seek out the source of the energy that plagues their biotic minds.
- Technological Advancement: Promotheans are equipped with internal armour beyond measure of what was perceived to be good. Beneath their skin lies an element with hardness beyond human comprehension and it's invulnerable qualities provide an impenetrable means of defence which is invisible to the human eye. This provides the Promotheans with the unique ability to resist the most extreme forms of physical damage (equal to their rank or lower) and practically walk away from the encounter unharmed.
PHARAOH LEAP.
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