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[classy_cat18]

Balance
created by classy_cat18
Thanks to Dr. McNinja

There’s a legend among the people of the planet of Earth:

In the beginning was chaos and violence. The power-hungry people of the world tore each other apart in order to gain full control. Then came the four gods to bring order and cleanse the planet.

Lord Dairyuu, the fierce dragon of yang.

Lady Kagetsubasa, the black phoenix of yin.

Lord Hanako, the kirin of birth and life.

Lady Tsukihime, the kitsune of death.

They made a world a blank slate and used it as their canvas, even repopulating it with their own “children” whom they named Daemons. Confident that the Daemons were void of hatred and violence, they took their leave.

Thousands of years later, the planet is once again teeming with life. No longer are there monstrous towers of steel to block out the sky, or smog to hide the sun. The technology that the Daemons developed is more advanced than the earlier people could ever imagine. Science balances perfectly with nature.

The Daemons resemble the former human species with one major difference: the powers that the gods gave them. Born helpless but steadily gain them as they grow, this power is a gift from one of the four gods and is used to support the world.

But the people fear a new god, a mysterious being that calls itself Chaos. Chaos was a purple-eyed Daemon that didn’t seem to develop any of the powers. Shunned and humiliated, he disappeared centuries ago, but not before promising doom on the whole world.

Stories started to float around of strange storms appearing from nowhere.

Of nature going out of control.

Of technology going rogue.

Of young Daemons with purple irises roaming the streets, then disappearing before they attracted attention.

People started to prepare for the worst. The worst is soon to come.

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Generals are usually well into adulthood (mid thirties and older), with their powers fully developed. Of course, they’re more powerful than lower ranks and have extended training. And they can be male or female.

Lieutenants have different roles. Some keep an eye on the city as well as the surrounding wilderness. Others teach students on how to use and control their powers.

Lieutenants are late teens and up.

The rest of the population is either ordinary working citizens or students (children and teens). Most working citizens were power restraining collars unless their job calls for their full power. All students wear them.

From 0 to 13, Daemon children are in the TR, or "Tabula Rasa" stage. The day before thirteen-year-olds gain their special powers in the first day of spring (which happens pretty much overnight), their eyes change color. The only way anyone knows what race they’re in is by looking in their eyes at that time. Other than that, they all naturally have pale skin and white hair. Parents usually want their kids to feel like individuals so they’ll cut their hair in different ways and let them wear weird clothes or even costumes. And tattoos and ear piercing are allowed since advanced tech allows the process to be almost completely painless. But no hair dying, because that will mess with the hair as it also changes color. The hair color, though, varies widely among them and can even be more than one color. Kids sometimes keep their TR style (as far as clothing, hairstyle, and such) even after the change.

After the big change, kids are switched to a special school with regular academics mixed with training classes. They wear special uniforms in the new school (red boarding school suits for guys, red and white sailor fuku for girls). Before then, normal elementary school.

The last week of winter has everyone getting lightweight, metal restraining collars that cannot be removed by anyone except a radio signal that the Generals send out in case of an emergency.

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The inhabitants of (insert city name here) fall into four races:

Ryuu – Lord Dairyuu’s race. This is the elemental race (water, fire, electricity, ice, earth). If this was Final Fantasy, they would be the Black Mages. They’re specialized in long range fighting. They can specialize in any one of the elements, even feeding on them to restore their own energy. Ryuu will have red eyes. (Limit – four PC Ryuu students; one Lieutenant reserved for Ultimate Charizard, reservation for Mew Master)

Hana – Lord Hanako’s race. More defensive Hana are specialized in healing. They’re also in tune with plants and animals. The offensive Hana can control both in order to fight. Hana will have green eyes. (Limit – four PC students: classy_cat18 [Ichimaru Hotaru], reserve for Roy Karrde)

Kage – Lady Kagetsubasa’s race. Despite her appearance being that of a young woman, her race possesses great physical strength or speed and agility. Some of them specialize in hand-to-hand combat while others choose to use weapons. They can have deceiving appearances like their corresponding goddess. Kage have brown eyes. (Limit – four PC students; Lieutenant for Drusilla [Konata Amaya])

Tsuki – Lady Tsukihime’s race. These people lack physical strength, but compensate with strength of the mind. From great knowledge in any area (especially technology and science) to psychic power. Tsuki have blue eyes, and are likely to keep their TR appearance. (Limit – four PC students: Mystic_clown)

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I figured that we could concentrate on the younger Daemons, the ones learning to control their power, as well as Lieutenants that teach them. General signups will be limited, and I would like more experienced RPers to control them so PM General signups to me first. I’m also taking a page from the Furinkazan RPG and letting others design NPCs. And this is inspired by Japanese/Chinese stuff so keep that in mind when designing your character.

If you’ve seen the SciFi show Eureka, picture that with not-so-advanced technology as the setting. More like…present Tokyo or what tech will be like over there twenty years from now. Video phones in every home, cell phones with picture, video, GPS…etc.

Signup:

Name:
Gender:
Age: Since most of you will be students, it’ll be thirteen. You could be a sibling of a student and be in the TR stage, or a lieutenant of at least eighteen.
Race:
Appearance: The RPG will start at the last day of winter so put down your TR stage first and then the appearance the day after (if you’re a student).
Personality:
Specialty: If you’re a Ryuu, what element do you use? If you’re a Hana, healing, plant manipulation, or animal taming? If you’re a Kage, are you really strong? Really fast? Do you naturally talented in a weapon or do you prefer to use fists? Tsuki, how do you use your brain? I would like varied powers.
Relations: I encourage them. Gives you a chance to chat with your fellow RPers.
Other: Feel free to do whatever with this.

This will be the NPC form as well, so please specify if you decide to make one.

…I think I covered everything. Never made an RPG this complex. I’m sure there are a few holes. If you have any questions, please PM me or contact me over AIM.

I'll edit in my sign up later.

[Drusilla]

I'd like to reserve a Kage lieutenant, if at all possible... Should have it up by Monday afternoon.

[classy_cat18]

Thanks, Dru! One Kage lieutenant reserved!

Oh, and if you have an idea of a power, contact me. As long as it makes sense with the race you want. If you want to RP as a bad guy instead, contact me. We can work something out.

Name: Ichimaru Hotaru
Gender: Female
Age: 13
Race: Hana
Appearance: She's 4'5" with a usually cheerful expression. In her TR stage, Hotaru wears her hair in a high ponytail in the back, with a black ribbon tied to it. A double helix tattoo surrounds her neck. She wears a white blouse and blue jeans.

After the change, her now mint-green hair is worn the same way, with a pale yellow ribbon instead. She also likes to wear flowers in her hair.
Personality: Hotaru is usually cheerful...when she's not panicking about something. Which is more than half the time. Worrying about tests, about being late, about forgetting something (or even the possibility of), and even random things. She'll also have short tempers during her bad days, which will definitely reflect in her powers (like random vines sprouting from the ground to trip people. But she's graceful for a Hana and can think on her feet.
Specialty: Plant healing and manipulation.
Relations: None yet. Waiting on others
Other: Um...can't think of any right now.

I'll also come up with a Lieutenant soon.

[Ultimate Charizard]

May i please bag a Ryuu Luitenant?

Im working on a sign-up however im having trouble deciding on an element. Are we limited to just one? (i have an idea id like to ask, ill pm you) Gimmie a day or so to make my mind up if we are.

[classy_cat18]

I've replied to your PM, UC. And I'm not taking any more Lieutenant or General signups until I see some student signups. I want this to be a balanced RPG.

Okay, a few more notes. Teaching Lieutenants will also have restraining collars since they won't need all of their power. There will be a limit of one Teaching Lieutenant per race.

EDIT: UC's PM urged me to add a couple more notes. The restraining collars don't take away all power, just reduce it by about fifty percent. And older Ryuu Lieutenants, as well as Generals, can develop a secondary element.

[Ultimate Charizard]

Thanks, i didnt mean to grab the lieutenant for power rping or anything like that (didnt mean to make u restrict them) i just prefer playing charachters nearer my own age lol.

[Mystic_clown]

May I reserve a Tsuki PC please?

[classy_cat18]

*reserves* I keep forgetting to edit in these reserves.

[Roy Karrde]

Reserving Hana Student ^_^ I will do a sign up soon.

[Drusilla]

Name: Konata Amaya
Gender: Female
Age: 21
Race: Kage
Appearance: Tall, slender, yet with lean and defined muscles, Amaya is every bit the warrior. There is a strong feminine grace about her, but don't let it fool you; she can still kick your ass. Long black hair with blue tint falls past her waist, though she often braids it for training. Her eyes are the color of dark chocolate, and betray little of her emotions. Her nose is pierced on the right side, and both ear lobes are pierced three times. A tattoo of white calla lilies flows down the right side of her back, and black roses mirror on the left.
Personality: With her students, she's a bit of a hard ass; no slacking off is allowed on her shift. However, behind the tough persona is a woman who loves to live and laugh, though it's a side of her that's rarely seen. Only those truly close to her ever see it.
Specialty: Speed and use of quarterstaff. She likes to show off her talent with flamboyant performances.
Relations: None yet.
Other: None.

[classy_cat18]

Name: Todou Aiko
Gender: Female
Age: 25
Race: Hana
Appearance: Six feet tall and with a willowy body with almost no muscle. White hair is kept short in the back and hangs down the left side of her face, covering her left eye. She has a tattoo of a green vine that starts at each shoulder and seems to twist around her arms to her wrists. Gold hoop earrings are worn in her ears. In school she's dressed in a light green dress that goes down to her shins.
Personality: Aiko's the motherly type. Calm and soft-spoken no matter what the situation. She's also very perceptive to the point that students think that she's psychic. Despite this, she can be completely obvious to some things. Not too stern but she looks down on recklessness. Although she doesn't like violence, she won't back down from a necessary fight either.
Specialty: Advanced healing, as well as plant manipulation. The latter skill was required recently, as even though she's learned quickly, it tires her out quickly.
Relations: none
Other: None.

EDIT: Dru, your signup is accepted.

[Mew Master]

Hey CC, can I reserve a Ryuu?

[classy_cat18]

Of course you can.

[Mew Master]

w00t!

Name: Daichi Wamiyazen
Gender: Male
Age: 13
Race: Ryuu
Appearance: His form is tall, thin, and lanky. Much so that you wouldn't expect him to be physically strong, but he is decently fast on his own. He keeps his dark brown, nearly black hair shaggy and a little past shoulder length untied. Daichi wears his uniform with the neck buttoned all the way up, wearing a set that looks a size too big for him (not that he minds really, he prefers it this way). He has a pair of small rimmed glasses that rest on the bridge of his nose. Unless he's hit really hard, the glasses stay resting on his face (they appear to just be for close objects anyway). Around his neck (under the uniform) is a bright stone given to him by his family when he was accepted to the academy, to always keep them in his heart. His TR form is basically the same, save for the hair and eye color changes.
Personality: Daichi seems to physically resemble one of the popular boys, but his personality doesn't. He's quiet, a bit complaint, but always thinking about something. Quick-witted at times, and silent at others, he is a good problem solver. Mostly, he spends his time reading in the school's yard or roof, eating things he's cooked himself, and sometimes daydreaming, staring at the sky. He doesn't enjoy the idea of fighting, and rather would avoid fighting at all. Sometimes he over-reacts, very comedic at that and usually goes off on a tangent when talking about subject he particularly enjoy, such as cooking or history.
Specialty: His specialty is not well known at the moment. So far, he really doesn't know. He simply hasn't been goaded into trying. He can use all elements (unbeknown to him), however they're at a decreased power compared to those with a single element.
Relations: Open, I mean really who wouldn't want to be the friend of such a lug?
Other: He is the offspring of a Ryuu and a Tsuki, as such the two were unsure which of the two races Daichi would be. He shows a great interest in reading, learning, but also cooking and food. Somewhat seen as someone trying to steal all the girls in the school (except for the fact that Daichi hasn't really given that much thought), and has gotten him into a few instances where his quick wits and fast legs keep him from getting pummeled (most of the time).

[classy_cat18]

MM: First, most Ryuu can only use one element. But I guess a student that can use them all is okay. Just remember that students will go into the academy with almost no knowledge of how to use and control their powers, and that they'll have restraining collars to cut their power in half.

Second. The TR stage is what all Daemons are in from birth to the first spring of their thirteenth year. In the TR stage, all Daemons have pale skin, white hair, silver eyes, and no powers. The day before the first day of spring, thirteen-year-old Daemons' eyes change to the color of their corresponding power (red=Ryuu, green=Hana and so on). Even then, no powers until the first day of spring.

I hope that helped you.

[Mew Master]

Fix'ed... ?

[classy_cat18]

Thanks. Accepted. Sorry I haven't made things very clear.

[Ultimate Charizard]

Finally here with my signup. And i think ill ressurect an old Charachter with a twist.

Name: Leaf
Gender: F (yais i play girls now too!)
Age: 23
Race: Ryuu
Appearance: Ill be lazy
Like this without the Bird
Personality: Defensive, closed, very much the tomboy. Stubbornly independant. She prefers to look after herself and gets upset if she's forced to rely on someone else. Inwardly she thinks the same as everyone else and appreciates friendship etc though refuses to show anything that may be construed as weak on the outside. Is very tough on those she teaches since she's learned that the toughest lessons are the ones that stick with you.
Specialty: Electrical Discharges. Shes basically a Pikachu in human form Generating the power throughout her whole body before discharging in various forms. For an unknown reason however when her mood changes and she gets angry or upset her element simply changes and becomes fire. Since she is emotionally upset when this occurs she has little knowledge on how to control this ability and as such has been known to basically erupt. Because these eruptions are as intense as her Raw emotions they have on very rare occaision damaged the restraining Collars but she always has them repaired or replaced understanding the need for the discipline they promote.
Relations: None really. Only a working relationship with the other luitenants. She considers them friends although doesnt outwardly show it and as such its unlikely they would think the same of her.
Other: Little is known about her past other than she is an orphan and that Leaf is not her real name. She was housed with multiple foster families but could never seem to settle and was always brought back to the Orphanage. The woman responsible for her there always used to say "You keep coming back like a Leaf on the wind" and would occaisionally refer to her as 'Her little Leaf' and so when her papers were lost during her enrolment after coming of age she simply identified herself as Leaf. As such she is the only one with any knowledge of her past or even her real name.

*hope thats ok*

[Roy Karrde]

Name: Aki Kagami
Gender: Female
Age: Thirteen
Race: Hana
Appearance: She is some what lanky and boyish in appearance, not really looking strikingly female. She has short hair that she braids into a single pony tail when she is out of school she wears a cap and hides her distinctive braid to keep from being recognized. She has a single scar across her fore head that she usually keeps hidden, having gotten it from a knife fight when she was younger. It is the only part of her that she cannot heal no matter what.
Personality: She is the walking definition of a problem child, she will get into fights, taunt, place gum under people’s seat, and refuse to do her homework. She actually could be smart if she applied herself, but finds that as the easy and weak path. She helps her mother run a clinic for animals out of their house, although she keeps such things a absolute secret and threatens to pummel anyone that dares tell that she has a soft side.
Specialty: She can calm and command almost any animal, and has a low amount of healing when she is petting or feeding an animal.
Relations: Nothing really, although she does have a crush on one of the teachers.
Other: Nuttin

I will probably do alot more later, right now I am dead tired.

[classy_cat18]

Both are accepted. I'll be starting this on Wednesday.

[Mystic_clown]

Name: Tandem Eizer
Gender: Male
Age: 13
Race: Tsuki
Appearance: Tandem hasn't really changed much from his TR appearance, only his eyes, which are now an ice blue. He's quite thin, almost appearing frail with long, thin, white hair which falls over his face. His skin is quite smooth, free of any blemishes.
Personality: Tandem is the kind of person you could forget he was in the room until he either spoke up or you bumped into him. He's quiet, almost to the point where he rarely speaks. (because of this, many people believe he's mute). Normally, outside of class, you could find him sitting on his own in quiet meditation, not very willing to speak with anyone unless addressed first, and even then he would rarely say much. It's difficult to make him angry, as he would simply ignore any insults thrown at him.
Specialty: Tandem was the potential for great telekinetic powers, which are usually amplified to some extent when he's meditating. However, it's very rare for him to use these powers out in the open. He has some degree of intelligance, but due to his quiet personality rarely contributes to the class.
Relations: None yet, open to others.
Other: