One hundred years

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One hundred years

One hundred years ago, a mysterious rift opened up in Northern Africa, releasing creatures from dimensions untold into this world. These organisms, which later became known as Exofauna, quickly spread across the globe. Underestimated by humanity, they overpowered us, forcing us into major population centers and claiming the Earth as their own.

However, like an immune system adapting to a foreign disease, it seemed the universe provided humanity with a way to combat this new threat. The opening of an interdimensional fissure caused a sudden imbalance of cosmic energy, and humanity changed. People began being born with abilities never before seen in our species. Superpowers, some would call them.

Today, about half of humanity possesses one of these supernatural abilities. Some choose to use them selfishly and for their own personal gain. Others choose to hide them, yearning for the normal life of their ancestors. And others still... choose to fight.

Candrama Institute is the premier location for young souls willing and wishing to use their gifts for the good of Earth and Earthlings. Built high in the Himalayas on the foundations of an ancient shaolin temple, it is headed by the legendary supernatural monk Master Pahada. Password: Rift.

Here, students are trained to defend those who are defenseless, whether it be from the Exofauna or from those who would take advantage of their destructive forces to wreak havoc on the world.

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Greetings, and thank you for applying to Candrama Institute. If the results from your prep school are to be believed, and I'm sure they are, then you are more than capable of holding your own at this school. A transport copter will be arriving at your residence shortly to bring you to the institute. Please let us know if you are capable of providing your own transportation. Dress warmly and pack lightly. Good luck.

-Master Pahada 

 

Hi everyone! As promised, here's my Superpower RP. Schools always seem to work well as RP settings, so I couldn't resist. Um... I think the wall of text speaks for itself, so I'll just move on to the charrie sheet:

Name

Age (High school-aged, so 14-18)

Gender

Appearance

Personality

Home Country (It can be anywhere in the word, but I do request they are able to speak English for obvious reasons)

Superpower

Other (non-super) Talents

Weapon of Choice

Background Info

Password

 

And now, some ground rules:

1. Maximum of 2 characters per person, but no limit to how many people can join. This is technically a school RP after all, so the more the merrier!

2. Concerning the superpowers, please try to be creative. Standard powers like flight, strength, etc. are acceptable, but I don't want everyone to have a generic ability.

3. You knew this was coming, but OP charries are a no-no. There can certainly be some students more skilled than others, but their powers should all be relatively equal at base level.

4. Shipping is absolutely allowed, as long as the other person is okay with it.

5. We're all gonna be in the same class, but at some point charries may be split into smaller teams of 2-3. So if you want to be in a team with someone feel free to ask them.

6. Last but not least: Feel free to add anything you see fit to add to the setting! That includes coming up with background characters, teachers, minor villains, etc. Don't leave everything to me!

 

Well, that about covers everything. This is kinda info-dense, as my RPs tend to be, so feel free to ask me any questions. I'll post my character(s) (haven't decided whether I'm making 1 or 2 yet) shortly after this goes up. I hope everyone has fun!

 

 

submitted by J.B.E
(August 24, 2018 - 8:19 pm)

I was thinking the date 100 years ago would be around today. We certainly haven't advanced as much as we could have, what with spending most of our time fighting off monsters. The most advanced aspect of this world would probably be weapon tech, as a result of that.

So it's not like Blade Runner or anything, but it's certainly more advanced than today. Things like augmented reality, holographic screens, hover technology, and other tech that is in its infancy today would be common in this world.

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Also, to the general public, I should mention that I'm probably gonna make a second character anyway even though I said I was only making one. What can I say, I love superheroes. Probably he'll be more of a side character that I won't use as much.

submitted by J.B.E @St. Owl
(August 26, 2018 - 9:39 am)

That makes sense, thank you for explaining!

submitted by St.Owl, age Recarnated, Everywhere
(August 26, 2018 - 9:54 am)

Name: Marilyn Jones

Age (High school-aged, so 14-18): 16

Gender: Female

Appearance: Short, dirty blonde hair and dark brown eyes. Tan skin, on the taller side. Wears nice, formal clothing and frowns upon messiness.

Personality: Marilyn is smart for her age and doesn’t like it to seem like she’s not. She won’t accept anyone else’s ideas (even if her’s are actually wrong). However, if she takes a liking to someone she will listen and respect their ideas. Deep down, there’s a soft side that just wants to do the right thing. 

Home Country (It can be anywhere in the word, but I do request they are able to speak English for obvious reasons): England

Superpower: She can know what happened in the past, but only in the place she’s currently in.

Other (non-super) Talents: Drawing, cooking, math. 

Weapon of Choice: A small switchblade

Background Info: Her parents always tried to make her a perfect person. When Marilyn was younger, she obeyed. However as she got older she wanted to pursue her own ideas and experiment with the powers she was starting to understand. The only act of rebellion she did not control was being a lesbian, something everyone around her thought was wrong. The institute is her first real freedom. 

Password: Rift

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Oh hey, I typed this up before your comment came through St. Wanna ship Dariya and Marilyn?   

 

submitted by Neko Lightningbeat
(August 26, 2018 - 9:19 am)

Yes! They have a lot in common and I think they'd get along well.

submitted by St.Owl, age Recarnated, Everywhere
(August 26, 2018 - 9:53 am)

here's my charrie!

 

Name: Katrina Klaus, goes by Kat.

Age (High school-aged, so 14-18): 16

Gender: Female

Appearance: she has a braid down to her waist, but close to the top it ends and gives way to curly red hair that kinda looks like Pidge's. She has blue eyes flecked with gold, she's five foot six, and she wears sweatpants, a t-shirt, and a black hoodie. Oh, and her skin is dark-ish.

Personality: TBD?

Home Country (It can be anywhere in the word, but I do request they are able to speak English for obvious reasons):Scotland, because i like writing the accent.

 

Superpower: she controls shadows, and can form them into solid objects. However, the solid objects will dissipate if they leave the room and she stops concentrating on them. Also, controlling shadows, -not to mention forming objects- tires her out quicker.

Other (non-super) Talents:  drawing, writing, basketball, dodgeball.

Weapon of Choice: the only permanent shadow object she's ever made, if she made another one, she'd die from exhaustion.

Background Info: Orphan, has been in an orphanage, was overjoyed when she made it into the Institute.

Password: rift

 

submitted by Catsclaw, age 12, The Library
(August 26, 2018 - 10:39 am)

Back with charrie #2: 

Name: Wei Youling

Age: 15

Gender: Male

Appearance: Black hair, short in the back, longer and parted in the front, that frames his squarish face.  He wears a pair of equally squarish glasses that never seem to come off. He is short and thin for his age. He is quite pale and usually wears all black.

Personality: He is very reserved and almost never smiles. He often meditates due to the large amount of stress he is constantly under. He often wishes his life was more normal, but still tries his best at everything he does, and makes the best of every situation. He has trouble making friends but those who manage to get through to him will find he is very loyal.

Home Country: Taiwan (learned English in school, is fluent)

Superpower: He is able to see and communicate with ghosts and spirits.

Other (non-super) talents: Tai Chi, poetry, and some baking.

Weapon of Choice: An ancient chain whip that is haunted with the spirit of a fallen warrior, who he can command to do his bidding.

Background Info: His sister, Lin, is a renowned alumnus of Candrama, and is part of a pro super team. He got accepted into Candrama automatically, simply because of her legacy. His parents are expecting him to be just as great as she was, but he wants nothing more than an ordinary life. Still, he will honor their wishes and attend the school.

Password: Rift (again) 

 

submitted by J.B.E
(August 26, 2018 - 2:23 pm)

Ok I am reserving a spot! I'll post my character after I edit. Thanks for the great RP!

submitted by Cockleburr
(August 26, 2018 - 3:01 pm)

Reserving! I’m probably going to make a male charrie, since there’s already a lot of girls. :) 

submitted by Fidelity
(August 27, 2018 - 2:23 am)

Here it is!

Name: Eryn Hayes

Age: 15

Gender: Female

Appearance: Short blonde hair down to her chin that's slightly choppy, caramel brown eyes, lots of freckles all cross her nose and cheeks. She's about average height, maybe a little on the shorter side. She has light skin, and usually wears t-shirts in pastel colors, leggings, and sneakers. She's never seen without her brown baseball cap, except in class, of course, if she isn't allowed.

Personality: Eryn is very cheerful and very optimistic. She's resilient, but emotional, so if she's hurt physically, it doesn't bother her much, but if she's hurt by someone emotionally, it takes a long time for it to go away. She makes friends easily, and is very loyal to them. She's really good with Language Arts, and loves words, but she struggles with Math and other subjects. As far as shipping, she likes both genders.

Home Country: United States. She lives in Massachusetts.

Superpower: Mirrors. She can break them from far away, as long as she can see them, and control the shards, she can use them to see what's happening in other places, she can manipulate what people see in them, and, though it saps her energy, she can occasionally manipulate everything around her so that it's backwards, like in a mirror. So, if you tried to raise your left hand, your right hand would go up instead. She can only do this for short periods of time, since it exhausts her.

Other Talents: She's athletic, and a very fast runner especially.

Weapon of Choice: A dagger.

Background Info: Her family discovered her powers when she was three, when she started crying in the middle of the night and every mirror in the house shattered. Her parents removed every mirror from the house until she was ten and could control her powers more. Even then, she wasn't allowed to use them, for fear of hurting herself or others. Her brother, Anthony, would sneak her small hand mirrors to practice on whenever she could. She and her brother are both runners, and excel in track and feild at school. Ant went away to college on a track scholarship just before Eryn was accepted into Candrama. Before he left, he gave her his baseball cap, the one she now always wears. He had gotten it as a gift from their grandfather, who'd passed away a few years earlier, when he won his first race. It's very special to both of them. Eryn misses her brother a lot, but is so excited to be going to Candrama.

Password: Rift.

submitted by Quill
(August 27, 2018 - 2:20 pm)

@J.B.E

Do you want to ship Horatio and Rainey? 

submitted by Alta
(August 27, 2018 - 8:23 pm)

Sure!

submitted by J.B.E
(August 28, 2018 - 9:19 am)

Name: Ripley Koskella 

Age: 15

Gender: Non-binary; uses the pronouns they/them/theirs

Appearance: Average height with a lithe, angular body. Auburn hair frames their face in loose curls, ending a little above their shoulders. A distinctively strong boned face softened by childish cheeks, a rounded nose, and full lips. Brown eyes that never seem to focus on a single point for too long. Perpetual grin. 

Personality: Cheerful and mischievous, yet withdrawn. Is generally good-natured, but may seem distant at times. Doesn't like working with a team and can be resistant to orders, even if they make sense. Can be very standoffish, particularly when under a lot of pressure.

Home Country: Finland

Superpower: Aerokinesis, which means they can manipulate the air. They can make gusts of wind, can quiet breezes, and can even hover for about five seconds or so. Not very good at controlling it yet and wil occasionally create bursts of wind when emotional.

Other (non-super) Talents: Is a good cook and likes making 'creative' things. These concoctions range from delicious to inedible (but Ripley will always pretend to enjoy it for appearance's sake). They like drawing plans for crazy inventions that may or may not ever work. Sometimes they attempt to actually make them, though usually not. Loves mountain climbing and all snow sports.

Weapon of Choice: Knows how to use a large staff for defending their herd of reindeer against predators, as well as a rifle for hunting. 

Background Info: Grew up in a small community in the snowy mountains of Finland, herding reindeer and listening to their great uncle's tales about the exofauna and the powerful heroes who protected civilians from them. Bored and wishing for more excitement, they decided to travel to the place where these stories started, where the heroes were made: Candrama Institute. Due to these stories Ripley is very idealogical and believes that all people with superpowers ought to be noble and brave warriors.

Password: Rift

submitted by Cockleburr
(August 28, 2018 - 4:23 pm)

Can I reserve or do you have too many people? If I can, reserving a female charrie!

submitted by artisticbirdie
(August 29, 2018 - 1:14 pm)

No problem, although it wouldn't hurt to have a few more male charries in here (so far I have the only ones). 

No limit to how many can join, but I would like to start pretty soon, maybe by the start of September if we can? People who reserved, please try to get your charries in!

submitted by J.B.E
(August 29, 2018 - 3:22 pm)

Name- Ryan Feras

Age (High school-aged, so 14-18)- 13, she skipped a grade (I’m pretty sure everyone else’s charries are 16, so her older sister will be sixteen but not involved much in the story. Or she could be a younger sister of one of your charries?

Gender- Female

Appearance- Long, stick-straight dark brown hair in thick and glossy high ponytail. Light tan skin, dark brown eyes. Favorite outfit is tight jeggings, black flats, and an off-the-shoulder black and white thinly striped shirt.

Personality- Ryan is smart, friendly, fearless of just about everything except for spiders, and friendly. She makes friends very easily, and she’s on student council and debate team. She aspires to be president one day, after being a lawyer, and then being a judge. However, she is allergic to just about everything (dust, mold, nuts, dairy, gluten, lactose) and can have a breakdown if she eats/breathes/touches those things.

Home Country (It can be anywhere in the word, but I do request they are able to speak English for obvious reasons)- Ryan’s mom came over from France, so although she speaks native English, her mom mainly speaks French so she is fluent in it.

Superpower- Ryan can turn anything that she draws or that someone she knows draws into a real thing. She can also trap people in paper as drawings, but having not mastered her powers yet fully, she hesitates to do that in case she can’t get them out.

Other (non-super) Talents- Ryan loves basketball, even though she’s short, and she’s an awesome sprinter. She is logical, and loves to play her flute and her piccolo. Ryan also is an amazing artist (but not only because of her power).

Weapon of Choice- Whatever she can quickly draw.

Background Info- TBD

Password- Rift

submitted by artisticbirdie
(August 29, 2018 - 4:11 pm)