Renaiscido, THe Land of Rebirth

Serge68

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((Those of you that do know will recognize that I haven't played in quite some time. It's time to shake the rust off of these old bones. Plus, I really need some fun. Back to business though. The following RP is based roughly off of the whimsical works and world of Mexican artist Vinnie Veritas and his CCC series. Roughly. I'm hoping that there are some other fans out there.))

-Welcome stranger! Judging by the fact that you're reading this, naked, hairless, and covered in black goo; i'm pretty sure that you're aware that this isn't your average greeting card. Judging by the fact that you're now standing (if you have the strength) in a spacious but oddly furnished (to say the least) apartment, loft, or (in the rarer cases) house, you're aware that you're not at home in more.

-First of all, you reside in the city of Renaiscido (I didn't come up with the), and is abbreviated and "Ren city". We're not entirely sure what the name of the continent is, or even what planet we live on. It would be a bit of an understatement to explain to you how big this world is, and you're more than welcome to ask us questions later.

-Secondly, to hell with home! You're in a much better place. Trust us on this one. You didn't belong on the planet earth, which is why you are here.

-Thirdly, the name tattooed on your chest and back is your new name. Don't worry because nobody is going to knock you on it, so just roll with it dude.

-Lastly, don't worry money or food. Your most basic needs are provided for you here by both the city (which is a semi-sentient being) and the planet itself. Food is provided for you in your refrigerator, shelves, and cupboards (Ask one of us later). Clean, drinkable water is provided in your bathroom (Everything works!). Electricity is also provided to you by the city. You should be able to find some clothing in your bedroom closet or dresser drawer. You'll find out about your new body soon enough...

You're going to enjoy living here from now on. Trust us. This is a world where more is possible than you've ever imagined! Here, you can be what you've always wanted to be and more! Welcome!

(A brief glimpse of our fair city)

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Welcome!!!

From the Official Unofficial "Mayor" of Renaiscido and friends

-P.S. The place is yours. For free and forever. Enjoy!


...And that's my intro

Now allow me to explain a couple of things about the city and the RP itself. Keep in mind that a bit of this is outside information, meaning that your characters will have to ask other characters, or NPC's to obtain this information.

-I'll be playing the mayor
-Unless other made otherwise, all characters are citizens/residents/natives of the city
-Death, be it by disease, accident, natural occurrence, murder or suicide (...) is what brought you here. Though you aren't dead. You ceased to exist on earth completely on your last breath and arrived here. Here, you are reborn before death!
-The black goo that you arrive in this world covered in is essentially ectoplasm. Your body has been destroyed and recreated at the exact same time, and in an instant.
-Nobody remembers the in between crossing over between earth and this one. No one and you are not an exception.
-Many of the citizens of have lived in the city for hundreds of years. It's not at all surprising to find yourself conversing with somebody who lived 500 years ago on earth. Interestingly enough, there seems to be no language barrier, meaning that you'll be hearing people speaking to you in the language that you're fluent in. Even if they aren't speaking that language!
-The people of this city (including your character) do not age physically past their mid-twenties. Aging is not a factor or even a cause of death among the native citizens of this city. Yes, your character can live forever...
-... But your character can still be killed.
-All native residents of Renaiscido were originally from earth. Our earth in our Universe/reality/dimension. The only problem is that neither they, nor their soul belonged their. Most other normal people who do belong on our earth will recognize it on either a subconscious or instinctual level. The residents of Renaiscido carry the emotional scars of the abuse -both emotional and physical- fresh in their minds. As a result, the natives of Ren city are typically kind, loving, caring and accepting. Though taking advantage of a natural disposition for evil or mischief might result in you getting laid out (KO'd). It's not uncommon to invited to a total stranger's place for dinner and a good time.
- All residents are unable to reproduce -though both sex and romance are still possible- children . The city's population only increases through "arrivals", meaning former citizens of earth.
- The living quarters of "arrivals" are created out of thin air before the initial "arrival" approaches this world. The living quarters are slightly reflective of one's own psyche (the amount of space allotted to you reflects a bit back about your subconscious), though also suited for comfort. The birth of a new "arrival" increases the size of the city, which increases the size of the continent, which increase the sized of the world... which increases the size of the universe. The natives of the city always welcome a new arrival. But not so much foreigners and native from outside of the city. I wonder why (The real reason is because it can be come a pain to deal with all the extra land. Nobody actually feels the the planet increasing, but it does. Very slightly)?
-It is an extraordinarily difficult task to kill the citizens of "Ren" city. The reason being is because even the most timid of citizens is blessed with and enjoys the benefits of super-human strength, endurance (of both stamina and resilience), along with enhanced agility and flexibility. It is because of this strength that the primary and preferred method of transportation is by foot ("by foot" meaning leaping well over a hundred feet into the air, and running along the ground faster than any known land animal). People with the with the combat "knack" (i'll explain later) tend to be stronger, more dexterous and more nimble when in an combat and stressful situations. As a result (combined with the people's laid-back and pacifist attitude, emotional scarring, and fear of their own monstrous strength), fight between citizens rarely if ever occur.
-Magic does exist, but not in the traditional way that is perceived in our world. The only known magic in the city (and for that matter, most of the explored continent) is called "Citymancy". It is only usable by people with the magic "knack". Citymancy magic is cast by being read aloud by those with the "Knack". Those with it are the only ones able read it (which appears as a weird combination of words in one's own native tongue), and those without will just see blank pages on a spellbook. Citymancy is essentially communication with both the city and planet for a simple task (i.e. growing a tree or a wall of clay). It, alongside and sometimes combined with actual construction work are the only ways things are constructed, aside from just being and "arrival".
-A "knack" is essentially, an innate proficiency that the possessor receives an actual physical boost from when preforming. A person with a combat "Knack" becomes a death god when squaring off in combat against his foe, his moving faster, striking harder and more precisely than a volley of guided missile. A person blessed with the combat "Knack" develops insight and intuition about their own weaknesses and the vulnerabilities of others (in combat). Though they only become slightly more powerful than a regular citizen... just enough to get an edge in combat against anyone unlucky enough to square off against them. A person with a cooking "knack" becomes a whirlwind of ingredients and utensils. A person with a mechanics "knack" is capable of easily constructing mechanized robots and other transportation. Giant robotry isn't yet an exact science, so no robot is constructed 100% perfectly. Said robots also inevitably being another reflection of one's personality and psyche. I'm pretty sure that you get the point.
-The only fashion style that exists in Ren city is your own. Nobody will ever insult you for it.
-Weapons are very hard to come by in Ren city, mostly because of the fact that the people of Renaiscido are peaceful, loving and accepting (but will still lay you out for being a dick). Openly brandishing a weapon out in public is a good way to get to get folks to run away from you and think of you as a total dick. You could say that openly brandishing a weapon in public without a good reason is illegal.
-Having a "knack" doesn't necessarily mean that you're confined to working a job within your innate field (though only magicians can use magic). Hell you don't even have to work if you don't want to. Though you won't get feed if you piss off the city. And you can always try doing something that you aren't gifted at as well. Nobody will look down on you for it either.
-You age (albeit at a slower pace) as soon as you leave the city limits, and only when you leave city limits. Your strength is merely reduced by half. Aging stops and strength is restored once you return to the city.


Knacks:
Combat
Magic
Music
Cooking
Mechanics/Engineering
Metalwork/Construction
Greenthumb (farming/botany/herblore)

Districts/regions:
Fashion/art
Red-light districts
Market and farming
Technology/special interest
Entertainment district
Junkyard
Religious/cultural (religion isn't allowed to leave the house of worship, so keep your god to for the observance and practice of another culture. The mixing of which is what's creating the totally new "Ren city" culture. All citizens recognize however that no one culture is superior to another. If you think otherwise, you'll soon find out the hard way.)

*There are libraries (containing spell books and historical books), public parks scattered throughout, pools, and etc

Template:
Name:
Gender:
Age (upon arrival):
Cause of "death":
Knack:
Living quarters (Be descriptive and creative!):
Personality:
Weapon/s?:
Appearance:
History:

I'm open of course to suggestions
 
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ooo, ill join. ill make my character once you have the character profile set up
 
This is a pretty cool idea, I'm in.

I'll edit this post with my character once I've finished making him.
 
Thanks y'all. I'll probably need a couple more folks to keep it afloat, just in case some poster aren't able to post as regularly.

Any suggestions anybody?

I'm thinking about making and essential compendium of "Ren city" knowledge or whatever. Though i'm not that good with html and such.

I'll put a template and the kinks can be worked out from there.

I've added a couple more juicy little kinks into the story, to make things interesting. Essentially, people will be flying throughout the city like freaking konoha ninjas or whatever.
 
Template:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
New arrival?:
Cause of "death":
Knack (only one per person):
Living quarters (Be descriptive and creative!):
Personality:
Quirk/s?:
Weapon/s?:
Appearance:
History:

I think that something else needs to be added though. Hit me up with suggestions.

Also keep in mind that there will be many adventures and misadventures for your characters to get into so choose wisely.
 
Okay, here i go. Got a bit lazy in the end, so its a bit choppy.

Name: Shiraume (Ume for short) Sito

Gender: Female

Age: 16

New arrival?: Yes

Cause of "death": Shiramume was caught in a deadly between her clan and two other rival clans. She was slain in combat

Knack: Combat

Living quarters: Shiraume lives in a medium sized house built for comfort she originally enjoyed before she "died". The house itself resembles a traditional Japanese house with sliding doors, tatamis, wooden walkways and a tiny little garden in the middle. The toilet resembles a typical japanese one, with the changing room in front and the bathing section next to it through a slide door. The bathing section holds an open shower with a low mirror and some stools (basically like an onsen in japan) and the ofuro taking up half of the room, allowing space for three people. The other rooms are furnished with either Japanese or Chinese decorations. In the centre garden, there is a small pond with several kois in it.

Basically, it is shaped like a diamond with a smaller diamond in the middle for the garden.

Personality: Just like any normal 16 year old girl. However, Shiraume acts more carefree. She can be stubborn at times, but generally, she is a caring and friendly person.

Quirk/s?: Tends to let her mind wander off alot and happens to "Tch" alot when talking. Besides that, the others are not important enough to warrant a mention

Weapon/s?: She has two of these on her hands. However, the finger part is generally retracted back to the length of her finger. This is possible due to it being something like layered plating. When in a fight, the plating extends out to 20 cm (from the knuckle) and lock iin place. She can still move her finger, but the plating is locked and becomes a deadly stabbing device.

Appearance: A young Asian girl that appears as this

History: Shiraume was born to a Japanese mother and a Chinese father. Both were martial artists masters. When the two were married, both combined their school together to form the most powerful school at that time. Shiraume and her siblings followed in her parents footsteps and was in charge of teaching the beginners class. Many of the less owerful schools felt that the Sito school was too influencial and powerful. Two schools joined together to take it down. The surprise attack caught Shiraume's class by surprise. Half of her class was wiped out before the others came to help. Her school was on the verge of repelling the attack when Shiraume caught a arrow to the chest. As she slumped to the ground, she knew death was imminent. As she laid on the ground, her eyelids fluttered for the last time before they closed.
 
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I've updated the bio template, more to come soon, and in particular, a miniature web-compendium over the scrapbook or something else of the like... If I figure out exactly what the hell it is that i'm doing.
 
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Name: Fayd Shirou
Gender: Male
Age (upon arrival): 17
Cause of "death": Suicide
Knack: Music
Living quarters (Be descriptive and creative!): OUTSIDE INTERIOR1 INTERIOR2 BEDROOM GARDEN
Personality: Emo-depressive, quiet, shy, keeps to himself, has the potential to be confident, he just doesnt realise it yet
Weapon/s?: Hand gun (Only with a yin-yan symbol on the handle) and sword
Appearance:
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It depends on the day
History: When he was young his mother constantly beat him, he never knew his father and so when his mothe died of cancer, he had noone to keep him on the straight and narrow, drugs, violence, theft, His rap sheet was as long as your arm, But before the police caught up with him, Fayd commited suicide four times. He took an overdose, slit his wrists, and left the gas on in one room with a lit candle in the next. when he woke up in this place he decided it was a new start. The only lingering reminder of his old life is a tattoo he recently got uf "IV" which of course is the roman numerals for 4
 
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Nice Bio!

I also think that i'm going to limit the amount of players able to have the combat knack. Two more players can have it, and then it's gone unless approved otherwise (that being special permission).
 
3 or 4 more people would be nice. Of course I'm going to say "the more the merrier", but of course, that goes without saying.

I'm currently working on the compendium at the moment. Well, it kinda' seems more like an encyclopedia or brochure at the moment.

I'll post it up later if any one wants to see, comment, or contribute.
 
Im almost in.
I have a question though.

Even though the idea is original as hell itself, and I love it.
I fail to note any "goal".

I mean, will this be based only on interaction as one would in a normal day in real life? Or have you planned things to happen?
You dont have to detail them, but at least mention that there is more then just living. As I dont define that as a life ^^

If I end up joining, I claim the Magic Knack ^^
(Yes, I know it is not mine alone)
 
I have a couple of ideas (events rather) planned out (given that sufficient interest and commitment is shown) over the course of the RP.

Most of the time though, you (and for that matter, practically everyone else) will be getting into crazy misadventures... to lull you into a false sense of security about yourself and your world (in character). So pardon my french when I say this, but the shit will hit the fan a lot and in a major way. The people of Ren city may appear to be carefree, but are and will fiercely defending their way of life. I also think that the aforementioned statement might be added in some way to the compendium.

I'm also open to new ideas and story arcs as well.

Other goals for the RP overall will be perhaps to become an outlet for stress and frustration, as well as (god-willing) getting some more action and activity in this forum going on.
 
PHEWW!!!!

I have about a quarter of the compendium finished so far and it seems that the ideas won't stop coming!

I'll probably be making some minute changes to the bio template, and prepare for some surprises with knacks. I'm hoping that you'll all be pleasantly surprised by what you find!
 
Name: Testra Kisho
Gender: Male
Age (upon arrival): 16
Cause of "death": Shot through the heart whilst on a military training excersize, a soldier was given live ammo by accident and shot Testra through the heart.
Knack: Combat
Living quarters (Be descriptive and creative!): Testra lives in a small but comfortable house which is void of much decoration apart from a few abstract sculptures dotted around the place. The house is decorated with alot of white giving the feel of an almost clinical feel to the place, not a single speck of dirt ever touches a surface. Along one of the walls is Testra's abstract selection of music and in the centre of the wall is a large sound system which is linked to speakers all over the house.

Downstairs is split into three rooms, the first is the living room which contains the said sound system a large tv and a corner sofa and chairs covered in black leather. The second room is a large home gym with several sets of weights etc. for keeping himself in shape. The third room downstairs is the kitchen which Testra always keeps stocked with his favourite food and drink.

Upstairs is split into two rooms the first is his bedroom in which is a single bed and two storage units in which he keeps his clothes, he has an en suite as you walk in to the room on the left. The second room upstairs is a sort of study where he spends some of his time reading and maybe sometimes sketching down designs for random products.

Personality: Testra is a kind a forgiving person, and will welcome all he says with open arms whether they are friend or foe, but if someone takes a tone he doesn't like with him he wont hang around to let them take it up a step, if they do he will fell them with ease.
Weapon/s?: Reinforced gloves, I.e. hardened knuckles and plating across the back of the hands and on the palms. He also carries a small collapsible blade, which can be extended into a four foot long double ended blade.
Appearance: Testra appears like this:
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History: Testra was born into a wealthy family and was raised well up until his father passed away at the age of six after that, Testra became a troubled young boy, suffering from split personalities, which often lead to him getting into trouble at school, because of him showing his aggressive side and viciously beating those who bullied him with his bare fists.

After several years of suffering with his split personality his mother took him to see a psychotherapist who managed to cause the aggressive personality within Testra to withdraw leaving him with only a voice at the back of his mind which Testra found easy to ignore, until the day he turned sixteen, when he came home from school he found his mother lying in a pool of her own blood with the knife that had killed her still sticking out of her chest.

After the traumatic events of seeing his mother dead in her own blood and having lost both his parents at a young age, something in his head snapped and he found himself filled with an inhuman rage, Testra then went on to violently assault several members of the public until he was tackled to the ground by three police officers whom arrested him and called in the psychotherapist as they could tell something wasn't right with him.

The psychotherapist counselled Testra and organised for him to join the army to put his aggressiveness to good use fighting the enemies of the state.

During a training excersize the day before his seventeenth birthday Testra was forced to work with the company clown whom wasn't taking the training seriously, he was messing around firing off the blanks he had been given, when he went to pick up another round of ammunition he grabbed blindly and picked up what he had thought was another magazine of blank ammunition but instead was live ammunition, he loaded it into his rifle and squeezed off one shot whilst aiming at Testra's heart, after Testra collapsed to the floor dead, he had realised he had grabbed live ammunition and faced with the guilt of the events he lowered the rifle beneath his chin, pushed the barrel upwards and squeezed another round off, killing himself.

Testra then arrived in Renaiscido....
 
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This thread is dead guys. Serg dropped off the radar and since its his RP, unless he comes back and says he'll continue, id stop checking here.
 
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