Changeling – The Lost
Taken from your home and transformed by The Faerie. You were kept as their pets, or slaves, but you never forgot where you came from. Eventually finding your way through the ‘Hedge’ you arrive at a home that is no longer yours. You are lost, and now you must find yourself.
This RP is based off the White Wolf – World of Darkness Roleplaying Book of the same title. You take on the role of a Changeling who has managed to escape the realm of Arcadia via The Hedge, back into the realm of mortals only to find that things have changed drastically.
The setting is modern day Earth. Imagine being in a situation where you were once a human, though through your time spent in Arcadia, everything about you has changed drastically. Nothing is familiar to you anymore, and you are striving to re-establish your identity and former way of life.
The Changelings
Changelings were once ordinary humans until they were kidnapped by The Faerie to be used as slaves, pets, or mere toys. They were replaced on Earth by what is called a ‘Fetch’; a doppelganger of sorts, created from scraps of Faerie magic. (This is drawn from the old mythology of mischievous fairies that kidnapped babies and replaced them with an imitation.)
As a Changeling, you develop certain abilities that are specific to your ‘Seeming’.
Seemings
Here is a list of the most common Seemings and their Kiths.
Beasts – http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Beast_(CTL)
Darklings - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Darkling
Elementals - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Elemental_(CTL)
The Fairest - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Fairest
Ogres - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Ogre_(CTL)
The Wizened - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Wizened
Further information on the different Seemings, Kiths and their Blessings can be found here.
http://nwod.org:8080/wiki/index.php/Changeling:_The_Lost#Seemings
The Good Guys
Bridge-Burners – These Changelings set out to destroy any gateway leading into the ‘Hedge’ in order to prevent the Faerie from abducting more humans. It is both noble, yet dangerous ideal as Changelings need access to the ‘Glamour’ that the Hedge provides in order to remain anonymous to humans, but also because such acts are extremely likely to draw the attention of the Faerie.
Antagonists
The main antagonists are the True Fae, but other foes the Changelings may encounter include rival Changeling Factions, Hobgoblins or Fetches.
The Three Realms
Terms of Note
Glamour - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Glamour_(CTD)
Mien - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Mien_(CTD)
Keeper - True Fae who 'own' a Changeling. It is they who determine everything about your character after ariving at Arcadia.
Blessings - Also referred to as 'Gifts'. These are abilities granted to you by the Fae. Since everyone is granted a 'Kith', you automatically have the Blessing appropriate to the Kith your Keeper bestows upon you. However, under special circumstances, you may be granted additional Gifts or Blessing from the Fae, or even Changeling Elders. There is a list of Gifts/Blessings here...
http://wodindex.wikispaces.com/Gifts
Most are pretty self explanatory, and the only ones you would make use of do have a brief description. However, if you are unsure of whether they will suit your character or not, just ask!
Fae/fae - There actually is a difference here. The True Fae are often referred to as 'Fae', with the capitalised 'F'. However the lesser creations of the Fae, such as Changelings, are often referred to as 'fae'.
Joining the RP
In order to join this RP, all you have to do is fill out this bio template…
For those familiar to World of Darkness RPGs, this RP will not involve all the stats, nor will it involve the use of die. This is simply a story-driven RP set in the same world.
Right, I can understand how this might be a bit confusing for anyone. So feel free to ask any questions in regards to things that haven't yet been made clear.
Taken from your home and transformed by The Faerie. You were kept as their pets, or slaves, but you never forgot where you came from. Eventually finding your way through the ‘Hedge’ you arrive at a home that is no longer yours. You are lost, and now you must find yourself.
This RP is based off the White Wolf – World of Darkness Roleplaying Book of the same title. You take on the role of a Changeling who has managed to escape the realm of Arcadia via The Hedge, back into the realm of mortals only to find that things have changed drastically.
The setting is modern day Earth. Imagine being in a situation where you were once a human, though through your time spent in Arcadia, everything about you has changed drastically. Nothing is familiar to you anymore, and you are striving to re-establish your identity and former way of life.
The Changelings
Changelings were once ordinary humans until they were kidnapped by The Faerie to be used as slaves, pets, or mere toys. They were replaced on Earth by what is called a ‘Fetch’; a doppelganger of sorts, created from scraps of Faerie magic. (This is drawn from the old mythology of mischievous fairies that kidnapped babies and replaced them with an imitation.)
As a Changeling, you develop certain abilities that are specific to your ‘Seeming’.
Seemings
The Faerie long ago used their Glamour to create a ‘Mask’, which makes anything touched by the Faerie to appear perfectly normal to human eyes. This also applies to Changelings; who appear to be an average human, except maybe older depending on how long they have spent in Arcadia. However, beneath this Mask, a Changeling’s appearance is something you would find in a fairytale.
It could be anything from something of impossible beauty, to a towering golem made from stone. The demands of their Keepers (Keepers are the Faerie who own them.) determine the shape and purpose of each Changeling. Although each Changeling is unique, there are certain similarities in their experiences that have altered them in similar ways. Such “types” are referred to as ‘Seemings’, and within these Seemings there are what we call ‘Kiths’ (Basically classes).
It could be anything from something of impossible beauty, to a towering golem made from stone. The demands of their Keepers (Keepers are the Faerie who own them.) determine the shape and purpose of each Changeling. Although each Changeling is unique, there are certain similarities in their experiences that have altered them in similar ways. Such “types” are referred to as ‘Seemings’, and within these Seemings there are what we call ‘Kiths’ (Basically classes).
Here is a list of the most common Seemings and their Kiths.
Beasts – http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Beast_(CTL)
Darklings - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Darkling
Elementals - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Elemental_(CTL)
The Fairest - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Fairest
Ogres - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Ogre_(CTL)
The Wizened - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Wizened
Further information on the different Seemings, Kiths and their Blessings can be found here.
http://nwod.org:8080/wiki/index.php/Changeling:_The_Lost#Seemings
The Good Guys
Bridge-Burners – These Changelings set out to destroy any gateway leading into the ‘Hedge’ in order to prevent the Faerie from abducting more humans. It is both noble, yet dangerous ideal as Changelings need access to the ‘Glamour’ that the Hedge provides in order to remain anonymous to humans, but also because such acts are extremely likely to draw the attention of the Faerie.
Antagonists
The main antagonists are the True Fae, but other foes the Changelings may encounter include rival Changeling Factions, Hobgoblins or Fetches.
True Fae - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/True_Fae_(WOD)
The Exiled – True Fae who have been cast out of Arcadia. Although greatly weakened due to having to live in the mortal world, they are still not to be trifled with. Many can be a match for even the most powerful of Changelings. They are sometimes known as ‘Charlatans’.
Hobgoblins – Creatures of all shapes and sizes which dwell in the Hedge. It is unknown as to whether these creatures are native to the Hedge, or if they originate from Earth or even Arcadia. Most are hostile, and are quick to attack anyone traversing the Hedge. However, on rare occasions it has been known for some Hobgoblins to befriend a Changeling.
Fetches – The duplicates created to replace the humans who were kidnapped to be turned into Changelings. http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Fetch_(CTL)
Privateers – Changelings who kidnap humans to trade with Hobgoblins or Faerie.
The Soulless – Often, Changelings may lose their souls upon traversing the Hedge. This often renders them both dangerous and unpredictable.
The Mad – Those who have spent too much time in Arcadia. Their return to the mortal world often leaves them without their sanity.
Loyalists – Changelings who still work for their Faerie masters, whether intentionally or not.
The Exiled – True Fae who have been cast out of Arcadia. Although greatly weakened due to having to live in the mortal world, they are still not to be trifled with. Many can be a match for even the most powerful of Changelings. They are sometimes known as ‘Charlatans’.
Hobgoblins – Creatures of all shapes and sizes which dwell in the Hedge. It is unknown as to whether these creatures are native to the Hedge, or if they originate from Earth or even Arcadia. Most are hostile, and are quick to attack anyone traversing the Hedge. However, on rare occasions it has been known for some Hobgoblins to befriend a Changeling.
Fetches – The duplicates created to replace the humans who were kidnapped to be turned into Changelings. http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Fetch_(CTL)
Privateers – Changelings who kidnap humans to trade with Hobgoblins or Faerie.
The Soulless – Often, Changelings may lose their souls upon traversing the Hedge. This often renders them both dangerous and unpredictable.
The Mad – Those who have spent too much time in Arcadia. Their return to the mortal world often leaves them without their sanity.
Loyalists – Changelings who still work for their Faerie masters, whether intentionally or not.
The Three Realms
Earth – The mortal realm. (Basically the world as we know it.)
The Hedge – The realm inbetween. It takes on many forms, but most places, the Hedge lives up to its name. Particularly where Western culture is dominant, it appears as a thick hedge full of thorns and bramble. But regardless of what form it takes; desert, swamp or jungle, it is a place both wild and dangerous. It tears at mind and body, as well as the soul and it often leaves a Changeling with its mind and identity completely shattered.
There are many paths leading through the Hedge; referred to as ‘Trods’. They lead from the various gateways to other locations. Many lead close to the mortal realm, which is visible when you are near. Some lead to Arcadia, although only the True Fae (or those they kidnap) may cross into Arcadia. Others lead deeper into the Hedge, to places known as ‘Hollows’. Hollows are places cultivated or claimed by Changelings or other creatures who dwell in the Hedge.
Arcadia – The realm of the True Fae. The gates to Arcadia had been sealed during the Sundering, a period of time in which people began to stop believing in the fae. However, the gates had been re-opened upon the Apollo 11 moon landing, which induced an influx of Glamour.
The Hedge – The realm inbetween. It takes on many forms, but most places, the Hedge lives up to its name. Particularly where Western culture is dominant, it appears as a thick hedge full of thorns and bramble. But regardless of what form it takes; desert, swamp or jungle, it is a place both wild and dangerous. It tears at mind and body, as well as the soul and it often leaves a Changeling with its mind and identity completely shattered.
There are many paths leading through the Hedge; referred to as ‘Trods’. They lead from the various gateways to other locations. Many lead close to the mortal realm, which is visible when you are near. Some lead to Arcadia, although only the True Fae (or those they kidnap) may cross into Arcadia. Others lead deeper into the Hedge, to places known as ‘Hollows’. Hollows are places cultivated or claimed by Changelings or other creatures who dwell in the Hedge.
Arcadia – The realm of the True Fae. The gates to Arcadia had been sealed during the Sundering, a period of time in which people began to stop believing in the fae. However, the gates had been re-opened upon the Apollo 11 moon landing, which induced an influx of Glamour.
Terms of Note
Glamour - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Glamour_(CTD)
Mien - http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/Mien_(CTD)
Keeper - True Fae who 'own' a Changeling. It is they who determine everything about your character after ariving at Arcadia.
Blessings - Also referred to as 'Gifts'. These are abilities granted to you by the Fae. Since everyone is granted a 'Kith', you automatically have the Blessing appropriate to the Kith your Keeper bestows upon you. However, under special circumstances, you may be granted additional Gifts or Blessing from the Fae, or even Changeling Elders. There is a list of Gifts/Blessings here...
http://wodindex.wikispaces.com/Gifts
Most are pretty self explanatory, and the only ones you would make use of do have a brief description. However, if you are unsure of whether they will suit your character or not, just ask!
Fae/fae - There actually is a difference here. The True Fae are often referred to as 'Fae', with the capitalised 'F'. However the lesser creations of the Fae, such as Changelings, are often referred to as 'fae'.
Joining the RP
In order to join this RP, all you have to do is fill out this bio template…
Name:
Age:
Seeming:
Kith:
Appearance
Mask: This is the appearance of your character as mortals would see him/her.
Mien: This is the true appearance of your character.
History
Please include the following:
- Life before being taken
- Life in Arcadia (Along with a description of what your Keeper was like)
- How you escaped
- Life after Arcadia
Abilities
Capabilities: Your character’s physical capabilities. This is determined by their Seeming, Kith and also the duties they took on in service to the True Fae.
Blessings: Any blessings your character may have been bestowed. Mostly, this is down to your character’s Kith, but on occasion you may be granted further blessings from the Fae, or even Changeling Elders. To begin with, you are allowed a maximum of two (The first is determined by your Kith, and the second may be a Gift bestowed by another Fae, or Changeling Elder); unless you have only just recently escaped Arcadia, in which case you may only be allowed one. You may be granted more as the story progresses. If you do have a second Blessing/Gift, please describe how and why you were granted it.
Age:
Seeming:
Kith:
Appearance
Mask: This is the appearance of your character as mortals would see him/her.
Mien: This is the true appearance of your character.
History
Please include the following:
- Life before being taken
- Life in Arcadia (Along with a description of what your Keeper was like)
- How you escaped
- Life after Arcadia
Abilities
Capabilities: Your character’s physical capabilities. This is determined by their Seeming, Kith and also the duties they took on in service to the True Fae.
Blessings: Any blessings your character may have been bestowed. Mostly, this is down to your character’s Kith, but on occasion you may be granted further blessings from the Fae, or even Changeling Elders. To begin with, you are allowed a maximum of two (The first is determined by your Kith, and the second may be a Gift bestowed by another Fae, or Changeling Elder); unless you have only just recently escaped Arcadia, in which case you may only be allowed one. You may be granted more as the story progresses. If you do have a second Blessing/Gift, please describe how and why you were granted it.
For those familiar to World of Darkness RPGs, this RP will not involve all the stats, nor will it involve the use of die. This is simply a story-driven RP set in the same world.
Right, I can understand how this might be a bit confusing for anyone. So feel free to ask any questions in regards to things that haven't yet been made clear.
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