OOC/Casting Call: Dark Isle III: Vampire Nation (working title)

[Quiet_Cool]

Okay, the idea for this one comes from about...well, eight to nine months ago, when we started a thread called Dark Isle, a supernatural thread set in the future, where werewolves and vampires have taken over. Good idea, good interest, no direction. Then we tried Dark Isle II. Same plot, but further ahead and with new characters. Again, good idea, good interest, no direction.
Alright, how about this?
Vampire Nation, the prologue, when the vampire and werewolves are not yet in control of everything. They live in the shadows of a modern civilization, creating empires of thier own, though currently, all that truly exists are scattered clans, none strong enough yet to take total control. At this point, only one, Voldred (father of Volmorth, for any Dark Isle fans or players) has voiced any true wishes to gain power, while many of the other clans wish only to survive in the shadows, feeding on mankind and otherwise allowing humans to live on.
The same rules of Bloods and Half-Bloods would apply here, though I'll revive them appropriately should this idea gain interest.
With the more familiar setting of modern day, and the presence of a more aggressive mankind, the thread should have plenty of room to grow and flow.
Any takers?

 

[nightray]

I'm intresed any thing to do with vampires gets my atenchon I just need to no the roles and limets so I don't make him to powerful or som thing.

 

[Angelus]

If this thread is still going to happen then count me in- I definitely want to be a part of this.

 

[Lady_Siren]

I do love a good vampire thread.. count me in!

 

[Jacobo_Curious]

A new challenger!

Hullo! I'm new to the forum, but not new to roleplaying, and I thought this one looks new and so it might be fun. If you'll let me, I'd like to join... I like moderately cheerful and well-rounded characters with enthusiasm as their main attribute and a good take on philosophy and theology. Generally this forces me to play magic-users or fighter/clerics, but if there are non-magic using priests or if he could be a low-skilled psychic... whatever the case, my characters generally have strong auras.

Anyway, I realize I'm new and nobody knows who I am, but if you'll accept me, I promise to be a good addition.

 

[Quiet_Cool]

Nice to see some interest finally accruing here. Um, Jacobo_Curious, sorry man, but I think you've got a different type of role-playing game in mind. This is Supernatural, as in the Undead, and set in the present, the key here being vampires and werewolves to start with, and possibly more undead creatures if anyone wants to play one. No mages or clerics or fighter, or any other D&D class. Not Medievil.

Alright, let's post some characters, guys. I'll go first.

Name: Sebastian
Age: 38
Height: 6'0
Weight: 180 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown

A vampire by birth, Sebastian is one of the New Bloods, a group of young vampires who've banned together in an attempt to gain independence from their parents rule. The Elders have taken to greed and want as opposed to caring for thier young, and Sebastian and his crew wish to gain revenge on thier elders for such neglect.
Higher in the ranks, though one of the younger members, Sebastian has a fairly square head on his shoulders, regardless of his age, but his temper flares at the most inappropriate times, making him a danger to himself far too often. Often quiet, Sebastian tends to keep to himself, watching and examining but not often becoming too involved in decisions being made for the group, until time to act. Then, he is always dependable.

 

[Jacobo_Curious]

whups

No no, I didn't mean I wanted to play one of those DnD type things. Sorry. I was just trying to display some of the archetypes I generally play as... let me try and explain the character I'd like to be, and you can agree or refuse as you so desire. And if I'm intruding, tell me. I realize I haven't really done anything here before, but I'm not sure if there's any better way to introduce myself. So... here goes. ^_^

<--->

Name: Sinclair
Species: Full Human
Age: 16
Profession: Student/Researcher

Advantages: Intelligence, Sagacity, Empathy, Academic Enthusiasm, "Oracle" (has visions of terrible things that will happen in the future, generally to other people)
Disadvantages: Young (not as strong, less knowledge, though his natural naivity is cancelled out by his Sagacity), Fights Only In Self-Defense, Code of Honor, Loyalty... and his embarassing name

Background: Lives with foster family, orphan. Foster brother goes to same high school, parents (both researchers on other humanoid species) lost five years ago in airplane crash.

Story:

Sinclair has always loved to learn. Learning how to read at the tender age of two and a half, the young man has excelled at his schoolwork, engaging in many extra-curricular activities and community service. Even when confronted with classes that he has little skill at, his insatiable hunger for knowledge and self-improvement drives him onward. Mature and compassionate, while his friends are just beginning to go through identity crises, Sinclair has already come to terms with problems many people in their old age still force themselves to ignore -- the inevitability of death, the meaninglessness of discovery... Sinclair's philosophies are his greatest pride and most sensitive subject.

Though a very academically oriented character, his true powers are in empathy and social situations -- whether oratory, debate, negotiation, or just making friends in the whirl that is high school (remember that?), Sinclair has it all. He is well-liked by his friends, and tries very hard not to be a smartass... perhaps a little too hard. One would think that his name makes it hard for him to make friends: Sinclair is a mouthful, Clair sounds like a girl, and Sin is just no generally... but he handles it quite well, and attempts to turn it to his advantage. In reality, though, he's still getting over his sensitivity over his name.

Though junior year is hard (he's the youngest in his class), Sinclair's life is fairly easy... until the dreams began.

He always wondered whether he was somebody special. Whether all his abilities would cumulate into something amazing. Whether he would ever REALLY help humanity, despite all the petty work he attempts...

The world is dead. Mankind is a slave to strange races, far into the future. Despite the supposed superiority of humanity above all the animals, despite all the mysteries that we still don't understand about ourselves, humankind was unable to defeat their true destined enemies.

Sinclair awakes suddenly, sweat on his brow. Something must be done. But what?

Finding the enemies and killing them isn't his style. But finding the answer is. Is humanity truly doomed to defeat? Have we been forsaken by the Supreme Being, if It exists, for these other races? Why would this Being create a race such as the Vampires, that can only exist if humanity is constantly slain, and provide no solution? Sinclair plans to find this solution. The way that Vampires, Werewolves, and Humanity can coexist. He does not doubt that he will fail. He does not doubt that he will die. But he may be able to do something...

With his favorite school clothes, all the money he has, his father's old 44mm pistol, a few rounds, and a couple old silver bullets, young, inexperienced Sinclair vanishes into the night, in search of help...

...the cold, dark, soulless night...

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Hehehe, I hope I didn't overwhelm you. Tell me if I'm way off base, and I'll try to find a new campaign. But... if I'm right about this, it sounds pretty cool, and I hope more people join.

Jacobo the Curious

 

[PmTick]

Hey QC, how's this?

Name: Cooper Schoedsack Aka "Hyde"
Age: 26
Height: 5'8"
Build: Normal, little on the muscular side.
Hair: Blond spiked straight up.

Race: Half-breed wolf

Appearance: Grizzled, piercing blue eyes, never clean shaven. Wears a black t-shirt, jeans, and leather jacket. Spiked collar and wrist bands.

Background: Cooper, or Hyde as he likes to be called, was born after his mother was raped by a were-wolf. She of course didn't realize this until Cooper began acting feral at the age of three, hunting down small animals and craving meat constantly. He was abandoned and taken to an orphanage where he lived until the age of 13, when he escaped. Hyde joined a dangerous motorcyle gang, where his vicious nature was seen as an asset. Today he rides at night, using his instincts to lead the gang, even if it means beating down others who get in his way.

He is driven by violence and is almost in tune with his animalistic side. He has been known to start fights with other gang members just to pummel them. He is a depraved loose cannon with a violent temper.

 

[Quiet_Cool]

Jacobo, PM, they look good. I like...
Well, that's three. Anyone else?

 

[Angelus]

Okay.... here is my character for this.

Alic Stewart
432 (but has the look of a 28 year old)
6' 1"
185lbs
Black hair
Blue eyes (that turn white when he changes)

Alic used to be an English lord who had a large area of land. He was married and had a lovely daughter until he was visited by his best friend who he thought was dead. What Alic didn't realize was that his best friend was a vampire and after he killed his family his best friend turned Alic into a vampire. Alic hates his best friend more than anything and has been looking for him for all his life as well as escaping from vampire hunters. All he is trying to find is sanctuary from the hunters, a place to hunt and feed and more than ever his best friend.

 

[Quiet_Cool]

Looks good Angelus...
What d'you say, guys? ANother day or two, then up? I need to come up with a decent first post before I start it anyway.

 

[PmTick]

Ready whenever you are.

 

[Quiet_Cool]

Any chance we can get this thing up still? If anyone still has interest, let me know and I'll see if I can get it moving. The board is in need of a new thread.

 

[PmTick]

Whenever your ready man.

 

[PmTick]

C'mon we need this man, no really good threads out there right now...

 

[Angelus]

I'm still ready to be a part of this thread..... just post the start and I will be there.

 

[Paendragon]

I'd go for it too...

I'd like to play a bit of a bad guy, if it's ok. PM me with any problems...

Name: Devon Kane
Age: Unknown
Hair: Black
Eyes: Light blue
Size: 6', 200lbs


Devon is ambivalent toward life to the point of being sadistic. He kills for pleaure as well as need, and shows no moral code whatsoever. He's old, but no one knows how much. Hs always been a loner, and has only recently made himself known to others of his kind.

 

[Quiet_Cool]

Alright, if I can't come up witha good first post tonight, I'll try to get one in tomorrow. ANd Paen, welcome aboard. Character looks great...

 

[Quiet_Cool]

Oh, and the basics...

Okay, here goes, and I'll try to keep from making it too confusing.
The basics are this:

There are two types of vampire:
Bloods are those born vampires. They are often stronger both physically and in terms of will, and often kill without conscience.

Half-Bloods are those born human and turned by the "assistance" of a vampire (either type can do with with the exact same result). They are not often as strong, and have more trouble resisting the urge to feed. However, they know the feeling of being huma and offer more depth.

There are also two type of werewolf:
Wolves are those born werewolves. The can often change at will, and like Bloods, bear more strength.

Half-Wolves are turned, and seldom canresist the urge to change when faced with hunger. Some Half-Wolves find themselves affected greatly by the presence of a full moon.

The clan we create, at least at the beginning, cannot mix, meaning we can't have a half-vampire, half werewolf group to start, but we shouldn't se t arule that we can't blend them once we get things moving.
Remember too, that different groups might have very different cultures, meaning that not all of the Half-Bloods have to be brooding characters, or not all of the Bloods have to be malicious killers. And so forth...

Just wanted to get that out there. Old rules from the first two, nut that's all you'll need to hear of them...

 

[Paendragon]

OK. I think Devon fits with being a Blood, then.

 

[Quiet_Cool]

Thread's up...the opening was weak, but it leaves pretty much every option to whoever wants them...Oh, and the setting is modern day w/the supernatural elements present.

 

[HomerPindar]

Greetings,
Its been sometime since I've done any ORP, and as this one is just getting off the ground, I think I like it. A bonus is that it seems to have a direction, if not a solid one, at least the idea behind one. So...

Victor Maelstrom
Pure Werewolf
Mid-thirties.

Little is known about Victor, for even Victor doesn't seem certain of his past. He has demonstrated a willingness to work with others, even Vampires, but often insists on working towards obscure or unfathomable goals. As such, he's rarely trusted by those who know his nature. To everyone else, he can be very friendly, out going, even funny. Attempts to get Victor to talk about his past usually leave him moody, but not nessasarily violent. One trait that has become somewhat known, Victor cannot stand being lied to. He's notoriuosly honest, if secretive about what he knows.

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The fun with Victor is that I don't know about his past either. If any player has some idea about Victor's past that might incorporate their own character, or the story line, PM me and we can work it out, then pass it on to Quit_Cool so he knows what is what. Mind you, the past might have been a brief meeting, or you might have the key to his own past...

HomerPindar

 

[Guest]

Hi There...
Can I play too?
Name: Cran Son of Smith (or Smithson) but I prefer Seth - the son everyone forgot.
Sex: Like there is anything better than a kill.
Race: I can do a mile before most can see me move. Do not bet on the other guy.
Occupation: Dealer in antiquities 'natch. Cliche yes but then one most go with one's strengths.
Age: They called me "Son of..." you do the math.
Appearance: I am 193 cm and weigh 95-97 kgs or 6'3"-6"4" (depends on how much gel I use) and weigh 210-215 lbs. I likes my red meat, what can I say? I am tall, dark, and toothsome. I guess you could say I dress in a "goth" style. I really got a kick out of the 70's..1370's that is but I look good in anything, but then don't we all.
Weapons:A rapier wit and charm. Hell, you have to check me for a pulse I am so casual...not that you would find any.

The Gig:
Not much goes on in this city without this cat (on his 90th life) knowing about it. But I am bored. Sorry but I am happy killing people during my daily grocery trips (a loaf of bread, a stick of butter and a pint of AB). All I ask is that no one makes life tricky for me. I can not abide messy kills because messy kills mean tabloids and I hate reading about anything except Elvis and Aliens in the Inquirer.
I have a real nice thing going and I don't want waves. I will enjoy following the exploits of the clans but the last time I made "nice nice" with a clan was in the 1100's and I wasn't diggin' the haggis then and I am not diggin' it now.
So find yourselves, find others or find the meanign of life but don't mess with me or you will hear about it.
Cheers
S.

 

[Leslie Gustems]

Greetings

Greetings and Salutations,

I formally request to the GM of this posting Line to join your little band of Role Players with the following character submitted for approval:

Anastasia Bennett
Of the Blood
Female
Location: Varies: World Traveler and Business Person

I was Born of the Bennett Line my Father is Andrew and he has lasted far more generations of mortal kine than I. In my travels I have had the fortune of acquiring arcane knowledges from many peoples and histories of lives within this world. I and my father seek knowledges worldwide to forward the goals of a world of balance and of necessity for freedom and for understanding.

We are unusual in this quest. I am not mearly a hunter. I am not a God(dess). I am a vampire and I also know of those who reign in strength and in weakness across the lands. We strengthen those who deserve our attension and oppose those who foul our goals.

My code of honor is generations within the blood. Only a true God shall help those who tarnish my name or the name of my ancestors. We shall rule because we have fought killed and conquerored them. Allies are well rewarded, friends well entrusted.

 

[chewbacca71]

Got any room for another full werewolf?

Chewey