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| The Lapis Project; Secrets Beyond the Walls | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 11 2013, 09:31 PM (462 Views) | |
| She walks with Demons | Mar 11 2013, 09:31 PM Post #1 |
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The Dohvakin
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The Secret City of Lapis Hidden far in (undecided country :p), there is a wall. It stretches quite a distance. You can't see over it from any point nearby, the wall stands too tall. Only those invited, tested, may enter Lapis. The Project Lapis is a social experiment. Can magic mingle with science? Can creatures of fantasy coexist with humans? The four Founders of Lapis began the project about thirty years ago. Inside the walls, security is tight. Since the start of the project, the Founders have been collecting humans they have deemed worthy of the experiment. People with vast imaginations, with compassionate, open, accepting hearts. Judgement must be left behind if the project is to succeed. Once admitted to the city, the gates will never again open for you. It's a life-long deal, unless you get yourself booted out of the project. But this is mentioned to all who are invited. Residents About 30% of Lapi's population is human. The rest... well... Anything and every thing you can imagine. The folklore folks are invited by others. Should the project fail, Lapis will serve as a refuge for the mythical beings. Should it succeed, integration will begin is smaller towns. This is just the control group in the experiment. However, there are no Angels, and no visible demons. The City Layout As some of the residents need constant access to water, Lapis is built on many man-made streams and lakes. There are many small bridges and canals to connect all of the areas. However, limited space has caused most of the housing areas to be set up as apartments to leave room for social areas. Founders The only Founder remaining from the original four is a man by the name of Ludus Nefastus. He lives with his young son, Cladis, and his assistant, Rune in one of the apartments like all the other residents. The previous founders were lost to natural causes. The Secrets Well it wouldn't be any fun if I told you all of the secrets right off, now would it? I'll reveal them as we play through. Points of interest -Victory Tower There is a simple tower used for prayer and personal beliefs, meant to suit any ethnic background or religion that may enter the Lapis walls. Behind it is a small cemetery. The building appears to be older than the rest of the city. At the top are three bells ranging in size with an inscription on the wall. "You must win a fight To survive a battle To win a war" No one in Lapis has ever heard the bells ring. -The Lapillus Statue Over one of the commonly used canals, there is a life-sized statue of a woman with long, flowing robes and large feathered wings She stands with her arms reached out above her head and her fingers curled slightly. Her expression is calm, with a small smile and her eyes closed. She appears to be missing something. -Cladis Cladis is twelve years old with his birthday arriving in a few months, thou he doesn't seem excited. Cladis is a frail, quiet boy who always seems lost in thought. He spends a lot of time around Victory Tower. Many people find that spending time around Cladis leaves them feeling tired, depressed, or weakened, and they avoid him. -Ludus Ludus was the youngest of the four Founders, though the entire project was his idea. He is very quiet and lost in thought like his son, but he seems to be very disappointed all the time. He will never say what is on his mind. He is the only person permitted to send invitations to humans. When asked about angels, he denies their existence. -The Lapis Cave There is a small mossy cave, almost a tomb of a place, right in the middle of the housing units. The only entrance is blocked with a sign on the gate that reads "Restricted Area". There is no other place in Lapis that restricts residents from visiting and inhabiting. Just past the gates is a large black pillar. -Lapis Some citizens will not call the city by its name. They refer to is as The City or Lapillus. many of the humans in the city are talented artists and writers, with all of their works sharing a few connections and similarities. Characters Template Name || Age || Human or Mythical Species|| -Paragraph with physical description, gender, personality, skills/hobbies, weak points, time spent in Lapis, reason for invitation, and any other information like personal preferences or special needs or handicaps (owned by: Screenname) Created Characters Ludus Nefastus || 53 years || Human || -Ludus is a tall, brown-eyed man with greying hair and a few creases in his face. He tends to be very quiet and a bit depressed, perhaps because the project is half over. Ludus is quite good at judging people's personalities after a very short time after meeting them, though his social skills are a bit on the non-existent side and he can be a bit impatient. As a Founder, Ludus has been in the project from the beginning, roughly 30 years ago. If he hadn't started the project, he might have made a promising sociologist. He has a bit of a negative view on angels and demons, but never shares his thoughts. (owned by: She Walks with Demons) Rune Xanthes || 26 years || Human-Dryuid Hybrid|| -Rune is a seven-foot male with long, often braided, dark blond hair and very vivid blue eyes. His skin has a slight bark-like appearence but feels like normal skin. Rune is rather patient and friendly despite many younger residents finding him a bit intimidating. He is physically strong and observant due to his lineage, but the human in him inhibits his magical abilities. Rune was born within Lapis and has never seen the outside world, leaving him a bit naïve. When he isn't working, Rune can be found by the lakes or talking with Cladis. (owned by: She Walks with Demon) Cladis Nefastus || 12, almost 13 years || Human || -Claudis is a shy, quiet boy with light brown eyes and sand-colored hair. Though he's never been in the best health, Cladis spends a lot of his free time at the top of Victory Tower or at the Lapillus Statue. He volunteers to keep them clean, with his reasons being he wants to hear the bells and the statue seems distressed. No one argues with him. Cladis was born in Lapis and has never experienced a world without magical beings. Most citizens say Cladis has an odd quality about him that seems to drive people away, even though he appears to be a nice boy. Ludus remains affectionate toward him, but Cladis still expresses loneliness and is welcoming of any company. (owned by: She Walks with Demons) Mercy Decidero || 21 years || Human || -Mercy is a auburn-haired woman with gray eyes and pale, freckled skin. She's a little bit short for her age, but she doesnt care. Mercy is very relaxed on most days, but she has a slight social anxiety and will shake when forced to talk to people too long. Mercy only just arrived in Lapis a few days ago and is still settling in to her apartment. She recieved her invitation to Lapis shortly after publishing her first novel, Nightmare, though it was not a best seller. Mercy likes to spend/waste time daydreaming, writing, listening to music, and drawing. Since she was little, Mercy has suffered from Night Terrors and vivid nightmares. (owned by: She Walks with Demons) Xenith Arith || 19 || Human || - Xenith is a relatively short girl standing at 5'7. She's likes to keep to herself, but she isn't shy; she simply enjoys the peace and comfort of solitude, and spends a great deal of time thinking. She'll speak her mind when she feels the need to and isn't scared to take action. Others view her as exceptionally intelligent and bright. She has long, dark blonde hair that flows well past her shoulders, and she usually keeps half of it in a braid down her back. Her eyes are green-blue and her skin ever so slightly tanned from spending so much time outdoors. Her preferred clothes are black Tripp pants or just above knee-length shorts, snug black or white t-shirts, striped sleeve warmers, and a hoodie like this: http://www.bhmpics.com/walls/avril_lavigne_in_black_hoodie-wide.jpg She also wears a watch on her left wrist, which never comes off except when she's sleeping. She enjoys hunting with a passion, and more often than not she feeds herself rather than buying from the store. She knows all of the best places for gathering fruits, berries, and nuts, and treats the gardens and forests like her backyard and her home. Whenever she isn't hunting or training in the forest, she'll find a peaceful place to draw or read, or she'll just walk around the city and observe life as it is within the walls. Xenith has been in the city since she was seven, after she was taken in after being found outside its walls in a sorry state along with her mother. Her father had abandoned them, and for reasons she couldn't quite remember, she and her mother had been driven to leave home, and the wilderness had almost claimed their lives. Luckily, the people of Lapis were kind and admitted them to the safety and hospitality that was behind the walls. Xenith has Deuteranopia, or red-green colour blindness, and she finds attraction in both males and other females, with a preference for females. She's very compassionate, with a great love for animals and a very close bond with the few friends she has. Her dream is to make a difference in the life of the people in the city, to help them, and to one day venture beyond the walls to explore what is beyond. She keeps this secret to herself, however, as she knows that once admitted, you are never to leave the city. This is what the colour spectrum looks like to Xenith: ![]() (owned by: TheZooTycooner14) Edited by She walks with Demons, Mar 16 2013, 08:53 AM.
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| TheZooTycooner14 | Mar 16 2013, 12:27 AM Post #2 |
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The Trophy Master
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Hmm. Mercy Decidero sounds strangely like me. A little, anyways. ![]() Xenith Arith || 19 || Human || - Xenith is a relatively short girl standing at 5'7. She's likes to keep to herself, but she isn't shy; she simply enjoys the peace and comfort of solitude, and spends a great deal of time thinking. She'll speak her mind when she feels the need to and isn't scared to take action. Others view her as exceptionally intelligent and bright. She has long, dark blonde hair that flows well past her shoulders, and she usually keeps half of it in a braid down her back. Her eyes are green-blue and her skin ever so slightly tanned from spending so much time outdoors. Her preferred clothes are black Tripp pants or just above knee-length shorts, snug black or white t-shirts, striped sleeve warmers, and a hoodie like this: http://www.bhmpics.com/walls/avril_lavigne_in_black_hoodie-wide.jpg She also wears a watch on her left wrist, which never comes off except when she's sleeping. She enjoys hunting with a passion, and more often than not she feeds herself rather than buying from the store. She knows all of the best places for gathering fruits, berries, and nuts, and treats the gardens and forests like her backyard and her home. Whenever she isn't hunting or training in the forest, she'll find a peaceful place to draw or read, or she'll just walk around the city and observe life as it is within the walls. Xenith has been in the city since she was seven, after she was taken in after being found outside its walls in a sorry state along with her mother. Her father had abandoned them, and for reasons she couldn't quite remember, she and her mother had been driven to leave home, and the wilderness had almost claimed their lives. Luckily, the people of Lapis were kind and admitted them to the safety and hospitality that was behind the walls. Xenith has Deuteranopia, or red-green colour blindness, and she finds attraction in both males and other females, with a preference for females. She's very compassionate, with a great love for animals and a very close bond with the few friends she has. Her dream is to make a difference in the life of the people in the city, to help them, and to one day venture beyond the walls to explore what is beyond. She keeps this secret to herself, however, as she knows that once admitted, you are never to leave the city. This is what the colour spectrum looks like to Xenith: ![]() (owned by: TheZooTycooner14) |
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| TheZooTycooner14 | Mar 16 2013, 12:46 AM Post #3 |
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The Trophy Master
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(I just realized there probably aren't any forests within the city walls. I'm envisioning this city being absolutely massive, with a forest and a garden-y area towards the front of the city where people are let in, with animals and such. Would that be alright? It's fine if not, I guess that's just what my mind automatically envisioned, like a self-contained ecosystem almost. Also, I was wondering if you would be interested in moving this RP to Southern Lodge? I have a feeling i'll be more active if it's over there, not to mention two of the other staff members are hardcore Roleplayers and they might be interested in joining as well. I could allow you to register there as a special guest prior to the site opening. What do you say?) |
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| She walks with Demons | Mar 16 2013, 08:46 AM Post #4 |
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The Dohvakin
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She's lovely^^) |
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| She walks with Demons | Mar 16 2013, 08:48 AM Post #5 |
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The Dohvakin
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Yeah ^^ that's what that little park was supposed to represent.. I couldn't make the walls any bigger or I wouldn't be able to see them from certain spots. |
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| She walks with Demons | Mar 16 2013, 08:52 AM Post #6 |
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The Dohvakin
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Well you are a huge influence for a "hero" image |
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| TheZooTycooner14 | Mar 16 2013, 11:46 AM Post #7 |
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The Trophy Master
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Aww ![]() So what do you say about moving this RP to Southern Lodge? Or if not, maybe Northern Skies? It would work out a little better for me that way, but it's up to you.
Edited by TheZooTycooner14, Mar 16 2013, 11:46 AM.
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| She walks with Demons | Mar 16 2013, 11:53 AM Post #8 |
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The Dohvakin
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I thought this website was supposed to be for our rps and chats? |
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| TheZooTycooner14 | Mar 16 2013, 12:01 PM Post #9 |
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The Trophy Master
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Yeah, I suppose that's true, lol. That's fine then.
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| She walks with Demons | Mar 16 2013, 12:03 PM Post #10 |
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The Dohvakin
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Okay^^ wanna start now? |
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