The intercom crackles to life as you all enter school for the first day.
"Hey kids! Are you new to this school? I'm going to take the dumb looks on your faces for a yes. Welcome to Pendle High, the school of wolves and arguably the worst school in the nation. This place is the absolute worst in the nation. There are only two kinds of dudes here: the ones who transferred here on purpose, and those who wound up here because of bad luck... and those dudes probably aren't going to be here too much longer.
If you're that first kinda' dude, then there's only one reason to be here: To climb on top of the pile of broken bones that this school is going to turn into and be the Top Dog! To rule this school, and with your crew, defend the pride and honor of not only this school, but the whole damn town. We've never lost a war to any of the other schools in the whole damn state.
The principal doesn't give a damn, and spends his days inside the office glued to his computer. The teachers are either alcoholics, on their way to it, or baked out of their gourds, and the sober ones are too chicken to do shit. I don't even think that the town cares all that much about the place, but something keeps 'em from bulldozing the place over n' turnin' it into a strip mall. I don't blame 'em This place is so thoroughly stuck in the middle of nowhere that your parents (well, those of you who have parents) are probably wondering if the government remembers -let alone- knows that we exist. We don't don't really care though. We're not all about fighting though, and we screw around a lot and have fun but...
This high school isn't the place for the weak, or exceedingly pacifistic. This is a school where you make your way with your fists. Within these hallowed halls, respect is the most valued currency, and is earned by proving your strength and guts through the fights that you're gonna' have.
...Oh, and freshman? Welcome to high school"
-Garry "The Diplomat" Greenman. Pendle High Senior, leader of the "Three Blind Mice" faction, and spokesperson for the Tyrants Alliance.
History:
Pendle is a city located within it's own county. It is also surrounded by other nowhere counties in the least known, and most boring state in the United States. The city used to be a midwestern boomtown during the gold-rush days. The money accrued from the gold carried on, allowing the town to prosper until the time of the depression of the 1930's. The city survived it, but it's economy never fully recovered from it.
The city struggles -desperately at times- to keep itself afloat. Though there are steady sources of income. For instance, the Plain Jane's Fabric consistently does exceedingly well each year, providing the city with much needed income through the fabric supplies that it sells to those delinquents at Pendle high for perpetuating the towns most sacred and special tradition [we'll get to that in part two though]. Whether they know it or not, the [The mascot for an sports team if it existed would be the Pendle city Timber wolves] wolves of Pendle city are saving this town one dollar at a time.
Delinquent culture
Just because a majority of the kids at Pendle high might have criminal personalities, does not mean that they are without honor. Respect is valuable, but sometimes a win is a win. Dirty fighters, meaning those that weapons, hit their opponents after a KO, jumping dudes using overwhelming numbers over a one-on-one battle, betrayals, and sneak attacks make person feared. But never respected. Would you rather win, knowing that nobody will probably ever trust or respect you in school again, or lose, take your lumps and accept your defeat or fight another day? Though not even the dirtiest of delinquents would ever dare draw a gun, knife or other deadly weapon on their victim. The delinquents here can be honorable. Even the worst fighter at school can be well-respected if he has a reputation for honesty and keeping his word. Just don't be a dick though, or somebody might knock the taste out of your mouth.
School Spirit
Regardless of how anti-establishment and anti-teacher the kids are, everyone shows some amount of school unity by wearing their uniforms to school. Some guys even take it a step further by self-enforcing the dress-code, beating the ever-loving shit out of those not wearing at least some part of their school uniform to school. What you wear after school is your own damned business.
The standard uniform for males consists of beige slacks, polished black loafers, a white dress shirt, a red and blue plaid tie, and a dark blue sweater or sweater vest, containing the embroidered pattern of a white wolf howling at the moon, which is the schools logo, symbol, and emblem.
The girls uniform consists of the same except that a matching dark blue skirt is worn.
There is a war going on for the position of Top Dog, or Leader of the school. The are numerous factions, some big, and some small, some weak, and some strong, but all vying for the ultimate control of the school. No matter the differences, and no matter the faction, the "Wolves" (the delinquent students ) will always rally together in mass to defend itself against any who threaten it, and protect "the pack"
Local Rival Schools
St. Anthony's All-boy academy
Very possibly the only school that Wolves equally both pity and respect. The school is Catholic, and all-boys, which is the reason why they pity them. St. Anthony's is home to some of the best high-school boxers in the state. Of course, these are boxers and not fighters. The two schools bear no enmity towards each other, seeing their rivalry as something more necessary than desired if anything. Somebody has to stand at the top, and so far it's been Pendle, yet St. Anthony's feels it only natural to challenge that. They have the Respect of both Pendle High, and Edison high.
Red Maple Private High school:
Home to the richest, and stingiest kids in town. The Red Maple's school mascot if the wood peckers, which kids from every school in town derides the (Much to their chagrin) as "Peckerheads". The school itself is considered one of the best schools (education-wise) in the state. Greedy, the Peckerheads don't want just "best", but "strongest" as well. It is a school after all that demands excellence constantly. The wolves, are looked down upon by the Peckerheads as "human filth", "trash", "rednecks", and "distastefully ... urban". This list does not include the racist, anti-semitic, and homophobic names, that they're apt to hurl at the non-Maples.
Their current leader is Chaz Robinson, Senior and Captain of the football team.
Thomas Edison High
Really just a bunch of Brainless jocks, metal-heads, and alcohlics; most of them go by a "Might Makes Right" policy, believing themselves to be physically the strongest school in town aside from St. Anthony's. In reality the school is mostly threatened the strength of the Wolves without even playing sports. They feel perfectly justified in hating the wolves, feeling that they're lazy good-for-nothings, and therefore don't deserve the title of "Strongest School in town". This fact, disturbs them, the Edison High Watts. What they haven't realized, is that though, they have unity, they usually don't have much of a plan or a clue.
Of course, most people consider Edison high the place to go if you want to see a Football or Basketball game.
Edison High kids have a grudging respect for St. Anthony's (primarily because of their Boxing Club), but view the rich kids at Red Maple as "a Bunch of sissy-fag boys"
Major Factions
Factions are the bread and butter, for the school of the wolves. They, like kingdoms and dynasty's rise and fall with generation and graduating classes. It is unknown currently, how many faction, maor and minor have existed throughout the schools entire history.
The Three Blind Mice:
Otherwise known as the "Mice" or "Jerry's", they were born in Garry's sophomore year when he hurled a handful of dust into the eyes of three Juniors that had tried to secretly and privately jump him. He took the blinded lot of them down quite easily. The Mice have sonce built a large reputation and following, choosing to pick their battles and fight wisely. They fought tactically and with surgical precision Garry aimed for the throne of the top, almost winning the shebang, but lost majorly at the battle of the (East street) bridge. The loss cost Garry not only many of his followers, but the tremendous momentum he'd been building through a strategy of carefully well-planned battles. Distraught, and needing both time and peace to recover his losses, he joined the Tyrants alliance to grant his group extra support. It's not really known as to whether or not Garry's going to stage a comeback attempt, considering that he's now entering his senior year. It is speculated that his younger brother Tommy is slated for the position as head of the mice. There have been rumors that "Trick" might be more that a little ambitious, and therefore in contention with Garry for the position as leader. This however is just speculation
Leader: Garry "The Diplomat" Greenman, Senior
Vice head/Right-hand: Tommy Greemman, Junior
Generals: Terrence "Trick" Dillenger, Ronny "Iceman" Kowalsky
The Armored Black Heap
The second oldest known faction in the school. Founded by the "Big Black Buddha", these guys are some of the most carefree unserious dudes around. They are also the second oldest contemporary group around. There aren't many rules to follow. The tenants of the group are as follows:
1. Just don't be a dick.
2. Have fun. Don't hurt your fellow brothers.
3. Have fun.
4. Try your best to love and get along with your fellow brothers.
5. Have fun. Share and give as much as you can, for you'll probably recieve that much back.
6. Have fun.
7. Protect your comrades and those close to you.
8. No drugs (Weed and booze are okay though). Also, try not to get arrested.
9. Have fun.
10. Try to at least enjoy yourself and the company of those around you (have fun)
There's not much structure or lorganization in this faction. The only recognized and respected leader in the group is the person bestowed with the honorary title and position of "The Black Buddha". The Black Buddha is first nominated and chosen during freshman year by the currently acting Black Buddha, as a successor to his position. The only prerequisites (aside from not being a total dick) are a true demonstration of both good character and above-average fighting ability. The other prerequisite is that the Buddha has to be of full African American descent, hence the part "Black". The nominated Buddha then takes over the part of acting Black buddha in Sopohomore year, after the previous Buddha has graduated. Every member of the heap is considered a complete equal; from the highest Buddha, to the lowest joining freshman.
The legend goes that the first Buddha was friends with a bunch of nerds, who after watching an old horror flick. The Buddha didn't begrudge or judge them for who they were, and attempted to introduce all of them to girls (potential girlfriends for some) in exchange for helping him with some difficult homework (back when teachers gave something of a crap). Members of a major faction (whose name has been lost to time) had surrounded the movie theater, lying in wait for when the lot of them left the theater. The faction members were armed with baseball bats and bottles. Knowing that the nerds wouldn'tprobably survive the beating they were going recieved, the Buddha thrust himself in the way of the attackers absorbing all the blows meant for them. He even tried fighting back a little, taking out a couple of opponents in the process. Bloodied, beaten, and broken, he fought on until he finally succumbed to his injuries and slumped to the ground unconscious. Shocked by his sacrifice and angered by the injury of their beloved friend, their fists clenched in unbridled rage. It seems that he had also given them some of his fighting spirit. Incidentally, Fivefall and the Armored heap generally tend to have a lot of respect for each other. Not only do they generally get along well, but they also tend to know when to stay out of the way and each others affairs. Problems that arise between the two are quickly solved. Fivefalls members also tend to freak out less when a member of the heap touches or accidentally harms their bike. I said less.
All members of the Armored Heap are required to shave their head upon entry into the group. Most continue to shave their heads anyways after it grows back. The Buddha have to shave his head completely bald. Besides, it sort of keeps the adults happy. All members of the heap at least have some respect for the Buddha. However, don't let their foolish, happy-go lucky ways fool you. The Buddha is usually always a huge monsters, and most of the members of the heap are in standing to become rising monsters. Retribution is swift and often cruel, and fights with their group will always be somewhat painful and difficult.
Fivefall
One of the oldest, smallest and most widely known factions in Pendle high's modern history. Fivefall is famous for having a grand total of 25 members at any given time. The legend goes that the original Fivefall were a group of science and history geeks who had gotten tired of being bullied around. Unable to take their torment any longer, the five gathered together and took on and defeated a major faction by themselves barehanded, making them beasts in the process.
The group consists of 5 school monsters, with a limit of 4 "agents" working under a particular number. Each agent is sworn to working under only one monster, and they adopt the number of the beast that they work under as part of their Identity. No agent or beast -it is told- is better or more valuable than another, and members swear a blood oath to never to intentionally harm another member of the Fivefall. By fulfilling the oath, they become blood-brothers/sisters (or cousins if you want to get into semantics) with all other members of the Fivefall.
The signature style of the group are the black bomber Jackets. The recognized beasts wear a large emroidered patch containing their number in red
Their mission isn't really all that clear (it is only apparent to the monstrous leaders), but it seems that part of it is to prevent bullying of weaker school members whenever and wherever they see it happening. All members are subject to stopping bullying. These mysterious badasses are the closest things the school has to enforcers.
They're also known for their love of motorcycles. They are mostly extremely sensitive about their bikes. A non-member getting his or her grubby hands all over their precious hog is an offence worthy of the highest punishment. May god help you if you intentionally harm their bike. They are complete bike-o-philes. As a result, riding something like a scooter will make you the butt of their ridicule for as long as they remember you rode that "sissy euro trash hunk-o-crap" to school.
It is also said that when all 25 gather, something major is going down. Blood will spill, bones will break, and teeth will fly.
#1 Thomas "Brick" O'Malley
#2 Regina Huxtaby aka "The girl with the red Ballet Slippers"
#3 Ahiga Wakiza aka "Brother Sun", one half of the "Tribal twins" aka "The Terrible Twosome
#4 Nihzoni Wakiza "Sister Moon", one half of the "Tribal twins" aka "The Terrible Twosome
#5 Was occupied by Wally Grennich, however, he is confined to a hospitabl bed in a vegetative comatose state after a a bike accident lat at night. He still holds the position of #5 for as long as he lives. However. Fivefall is currently in search of a worthy monster to fill his jacket and act in his stead (That means that this position can be open to any strong enough player character)
The Beasts/Monsters
They're called beasts and monsters for a reason. Their strength alone is worth enough to form a faction. A monster or a beast is the type of guy who's taken on more that 4 guys at once in a fight. Normal kids just don't compare. These are the types of guys that send you flying through doors with a hard kick. School beasts that aren't allied or a member of any group are usually called "Lone wolves". They're respected and feared, and for plenty good reason. Freshman and underclassmen that either continually improve their fighting ability or fight with increasingly exceptionally improving skills are called "Rising Monsters" or "Frankensteins". It is currently unknown how many school beasts there are and for numerous reasons. There are some of course, who choose to keep their ability hidden because they actually want relatively peaceful days.
The exceptions:
Of Course, you always have to be just a fighter here. There are some (albeit few) weaklings, wimps, geeks, and nerds who've managed to do the unprecedented and carve out a niche for themselves within the school. The services that they provide to the school and town are invaluable and make, grant them immunity from bullying and violence that might otherwise be brought upon them by the more athletic types. All factions involved in the school are mandated to swear an oath to never harm, sell out (to other schools), or recruit (Their services provided them would unfairly tip the balance of power, which is cheap). Williningly and knowingly harming one of these individuals, not only breaks the oath/pact, but also harms the interests of the entire school; and god help you if you bring that shit-storm (the entire school) on you.
Larry labb-Bell, aka The Owl:
Larry is a Sophomore. He's the eyes on the border. The watchman. His special duty is keep a constant vigil, surveying both the town and the county. Chances are that if that danger is on the horizon from another school, you'll hear about it from him. If it's in a different county, you'll hear about it from him. If it's about a war between two entirely different schools, you'll still hear about it from him. If you haven't heard about something involving the different schools out there, he's either asleep, sick, or diggin something up. The Scope keeps the Wolves on guard when they need to be and is an invaluable necessity.
Ben Framington, aka Pastor Hughes, aka Father Hues:
He's the man that you come to for advice. When you're seeking the anwers to something, you seek him. When you a faction leader and mired in doubt about both yourself and your abilities, you seek him. When you're having trouble with your life outside of school, and need something or someone for it, you seek him. Faction leaders not only schedule appointments with Father Hues (Junior), but they have the entire bathroom, reserved, using their own members to do it! Wheteer you're a beast, leader, exception, or just another dude, you go to him when you need help and advice. He's also probably the closest thing that the school has to a reliable shrink, and a psychiatrist.
Father Hues is somewhat of a mystery in the fact that nobody has seen his face! The only place where you'll knowingly encounter him is in the second floor bathroom near the science lab, and in the last toilet stall from the wall on the left. There's a sign-up sheet outside of the bathroom for when you want to schedule an appointment with him. If you do though, you'll need to provide him with adequate compensation for his time and efforts. Rumour has it that he ate an entire vat of old chilli in his freshman year. Which is of course bunk.
Gustaf Bellynyic, aka Goggles:
(Sophomore)
Goggles is in a way the same af the owl, except where the Owl reports on out-of-schools affairs, Goggles reports on factions and such. His job is the most dangerous out of all of the other exceptions. When there's a rumble in the hallways, Goggles is there either in the midst of the battle of far away taking notes on those involved. He's also the one peddling information between faction. He notes weaknesses, and weakpoints, though he constantly tries to unite the school by adding the implied suggestion of unity rather than war. Of course, if it's juicy information, he'll be willing to tell you. For a price...
It has been rumored that he's trying to set up some sort of zine or student newspaper with the other exceptions. The three fear however, that it might endanger their immune status, making them once again subject to punches and bullying.
Disclaimer
This is an RP about high school. Regular high school, meaning that it's to be very much grounded in reality. The first part of the RP is going to span from the first day back at school to Halloween. This will allow for good RP battles (most just fist fights and such). There is going to be a lot of politicking, meaning betrayals, double-dealing, faction and alliance building, etc, etc. Characters acting with (forming an alliance or faction together) or against (rumbles, gang-fights, beefing, and etc) will added that oh-so-needed extra spice of drama and tension to make the RP oh-so-very-engaging. Communicating about the RP outside, of the RP will help, and will be greatly preferred.
Keep in mind that you characters are regular-ass human beings, and do not exhibit inhuman abilities like mega strength, magic, and blinding speed strikes. And no swords! This is middle-o' nowhere-USA, and that'd be just asinine.
Template
Name:
Aliases/Titles (if any):
Political affiliations (includes your rank in a faction if you're a member of one, and any alliances/political crap with any other groups):
Age:
Appearance:
Fighting ability/ies and experience:
Personality:
Year:
Bio/Personal History:
"Hey kids! Are you new to this school? I'm going to take the dumb looks on your faces for a yes. Welcome to Pendle High, the school of wolves and arguably the worst school in the nation. This place is the absolute worst in the nation. There are only two kinds of dudes here: the ones who transferred here on purpose, and those who wound up here because of bad luck... and those dudes probably aren't going to be here too much longer.
If you're that first kinda' dude, then there's only one reason to be here: To climb on top of the pile of broken bones that this school is going to turn into and be the Top Dog! To rule this school, and with your crew, defend the pride and honor of not only this school, but the whole damn town. We've never lost a war to any of the other schools in the whole damn state.
The principal doesn't give a damn, and spends his days inside the office glued to his computer. The teachers are either alcoholics, on their way to it, or baked out of their gourds, and the sober ones are too chicken to do shit. I don't even think that the town cares all that much about the place, but something keeps 'em from bulldozing the place over n' turnin' it into a strip mall. I don't blame 'em This place is so thoroughly stuck in the middle of nowhere that your parents (well, those of you who have parents) are probably wondering if the government remembers -let alone- knows that we exist. We don't don't really care though. We're not all about fighting though, and we screw around a lot and have fun but...
This high school isn't the place for the weak, or exceedingly pacifistic. This is a school where you make your way with your fists. Within these hallowed halls, respect is the most valued currency, and is earned by proving your strength and guts through the fights that you're gonna' have.
...Oh, and freshman? Welcome to high school"
-Garry "The Diplomat" Greenman. Pendle High Senior, leader of the "Three Blind Mice" faction, and spokesperson for the Tyrants Alliance.
History:
Pendle is a city located within it's own county. It is also surrounded by other nowhere counties in the least known, and most boring state in the United States. The city used to be a midwestern boomtown during the gold-rush days. The money accrued from the gold carried on, allowing the town to prosper until the time of the depression of the 1930's. The city survived it, but it's economy never fully recovered from it.
The city struggles -desperately at times- to keep itself afloat. Though there are steady sources of income. For instance, the Plain Jane's Fabric consistently does exceedingly well each year, providing the city with much needed income through the fabric supplies that it sells to those delinquents at Pendle high for perpetuating the towns most sacred and special tradition [we'll get to that in part two though]. Whether they know it or not, the [The mascot for an sports team if it existed would be the Pendle city Timber wolves] wolves of Pendle city are saving this town one dollar at a time.
Delinquent culture
Just because a majority of the kids at Pendle high might have criminal personalities, does not mean that they are without honor. Respect is valuable, but sometimes a win is a win. Dirty fighters, meaning those that weapons, hit their opponents after a KO, jumping dudes using overwhelming numbers over a one-on-one battle, betrayals, and sneak attacks make person feared. But never respected. Would you rather win, knowing that nobody will probably ever trust or respect you in school again, or lose, take your lumps and accept your defeat or fight another day? Though not even the dirtiest of delinquents would ever dare draw a gun, knife or other deadly weapon on their victim. The delinquents here can be honorable. Even the worst fighter at school can be well-respected if he has a reputation for honesty and keeping his word. Just don't be a dick though, or somebody might knock the taste out of your mouth.
School Spirit
Regardless of how anti-establishment and anti-teacher the kids are, everyone shows some amount of school unity by wearing their uniforms to school. Some guys even take it a step further by self-enforcing the dress-code, beating the ever-loving shit out of those not wearing at least some part of their school uniform to school. What you wear after school is your own damned business.
The standard uniform for males consists of beige slacks, polished black loafers, a white dress shirt, a red and blue plaid tie, and a dark blue sweater or sweater vest, containing the embroidered pattern of a white wolf howling at the moon, which is the schools logo, symbol, and emblem.
The girls uniform consists of the same except that a matching dark blue skirt is worn.
There is a war going on for the position of Top Dog, or Leader of the school. The are numerous factions, some big, and some small, some weak, and some strong, but all vying for the ultimate control of the school. No matter the differences, and no matter the faction, the "Wolves" (the delinquent students ) will always rally together in mass to defend itself against any who threaten it, and protect "the pack"
Local Rival Schools
St. Anthony's All-boy academy
Very possibly the only school that Wolves equally both pity and respect. The school is Catholic, and all-boys, which is the reason why they pity them. St. Anthony's is home to some of the best high-school boxers in the state. Of course, these are boxers and not fighters. The two schools bear no enmity towards each other, seeing their rivalry as something more necessary than desired if anything. Somebody has to stand at the top, and so far it's been Pendle, yet St. Anthony's feels it only natural to challenge that. They have the Respect of both Pendle High, and Edison high.
Red Maple Private High school:
Home to the richest, and stingiest kids in town. The Red Maple's school mascot if the wood peckers, which kids from every school in town derides the (Much to their chagrin) as "Peckerheads". The school itself is considered one of the best schools (education-wise) in the state. Greedy, the Peckerheads don't want just "best", but "strongest" as well. It is a school after all that demands excellence constantly. The wolves, are looked down upon by the Peckerheads as "human filth", "trash", "rednecks", and "distastefully ... urban". This list does not include the racist, anti-semitic, and homophobic names, that they're apt to hurl at the non-Maples.
Their current leader is Chaz Robinson, Senior and Captain of the football team.
Thomas Edison High
Really just a bunch of Brainless jocks, metal-heads, and alcohlics; most of them go by a "Might Makes Right" policy, believing themselves to be physically the strongest school in town aside from St. Anthony's. In reality the school is mostly threatened the strength of the Wolves without even playing sports. They feel perfectly justified in hating the wolves, feeling that they're lazy good-for-nothings, and therefore don't deserve the title of "Strongest School in town". This fact, disturbs them, the Edison High Watts. What they haven't realized, is that though, they have unity, they usually don't have much of a plan or a clue.
Of course, most people consider Edison high the place to go if you want to see a Football or Basketball game.
Edison High kids have a grudging respect for St. Anthony's (primarily because of their Boxing Club), but view the rich kids at Red Maple as "a Bunch of sissy-fag boys"
Major Factions
Factions are the bread and butter, for the school of the wolves. They, like kingdoms and dynasty's rise and fall with generation and graduating classes. It is unknown currently, how many faction, maor and minor have existed throughout the schools entire history.
The Three Blind Mice:
Otherwise known as the "Mice" or "Jerry's", they were born in Garry's sophomore year when he hurled a handful of dust into the eyes of three Juniors that had tried to secretly and privately jump him. He took the blinded lot of them down quite easily. The Mice have sonce built a large reputation and following, choosing to pick their battles and fight wisely. They fought tactically and with surgical precision Garry aimed for the throne of the top, almost winning the shebang, but lost majorly at the battle of the (East street) bridge. The loss cost Garry not only many of his followers, but the tremendous momentum he'd been building through a strategy of carefully well-planned battles. Distraught, and needing both time and peace to recover his losses, he joined the Tyrants alliance to grant his group extra support. It's not really known as to whether or not Garry's going to stage a comeback attempt, considering that he's now entering his senior year. It is speculated that his younger brother Tommy is slated for the position as head of the mice. There have been rumors that "Trick" might be more that a little ambitious, and therefore in contention with Garry for the position as leader. This however is just speculation
Leader: Garry "The Diplomat" Greenman, Senior
Vice head/Right-hand: Tommy Greemman, Junior
Generals: Terrence "Trick" Dillenger, Ronny "Iceman" Kowalsky
The Armored Black Heap
The second oldest known faction in the school. Founded by the "Big Black Buddha", these guys are some of the most carefree unserious dudes around. They are also the second oldest contemporary group around. There aren't many rules to follow. The tenants of the group are as follows:
1. Just don't be a dick.
2. Have fun. Don't hurt your fellow brothers.
3. Have fun.
4. Try your best to love and get along with your fellow brothers.
5. Have fun. Share and give as much as you can, for you'll probably recieve that much back.
6. Have fun.
7. Protect your comrades and those close to you.
8. No drugs (Weed and booze are okay though). Also, try not to get arrested.
9. Have fun.
10. Try to at least enjoy yourself and the company of those around you (have fun)
There's not much structure or lorganization in this faction. The only recognized and respected leader in the group is the person bestowed with the honorary title and position of "The Black Buddha". The Black Buddha is first nominated and chosen during freshman year by the currently acting Black Buddha, as a successor to his position. The only prerequisites (aside from not being a total dick) are a true demonstration of both good character and above-average fighting ability. The other prerequisite is that the Buddha has to be of full African American descent, hence the part "Black". The nominated Buddha then takes over the part of acting Black buddha in Sopohomore year, after the previous Buddha has graduated. Every member of the heap is considered a complete equal; from the highest Buddha, to the lowest joining freshman.
The legend goes that the first Buddha was friends with a bunch of nerds, who after watching an old horror flick. The Buddha didn't begrudge or judge them for who they were, and attempted to introduce all of them to girls (potential girlfriends for some) in exchange for helping him with some difficult homework (back when teachers gave something of a crap). Members of a major faction (whose name has been lost to time) had surrounded the movie theater, lying in wait for when the lot of them left the theater. The faction members were armed with baseball bats and bottles. Knowing that the nerds wouldn'tprobably survive the beating they were going recieved, the Buddha thrust himself in the way of the attackers absorbing all the blows meant for them. He even tried fighting back a little, taking out a couple of opponents in the process. Bloodied, beaten, and broken, he fought on until he finally succumbed to his injuries and slumped to the ground unconscious. Shocked by his sacrifice and angered by the injury of their beloved friend, their fists clenched in unbridled rage. It seems that he had also given them some of his fighting spirit. Incidentally, Fivefall and the Armored heap generally tend to have a lot of respect for each other. Not only do they generally get along well, but they also tend to know when to stay out of the way and each others affairs. Problems that arise between the two are quickly solved. Fivefalls members also tend to freak out less when a member of the heap touches or accidentally harms their bike. I said less.
All members of the Armored Heap are required to shave their head upon entry into the group. Most continue to shave their heads anyways after it grows back. The Buddha have to shave his head completely bald. Besides, it sort of keeps the adults happy. All members of the heap at least have some respect for the Buddha. However, don't let their foolish, happy-go lucky ways fool you. The Buddha is usually always a huge monsters, and most of the members of the heap are in standing to become rising monsters. Retribution is swift and often cruel, and fights with their group will always be somewhat painful and difficult.
Fivefall
One of the oldest, smallest and most widely known factions in Pendle high's modern history. Fivefall is famous for having a grand total of 25 members at any given time. The legend goes that the original Fivefall were a group of science and history geeks who had gotten tired of being bullied around. Unable to take their torment any longer, the five gathered together and took on and defeated a major faction by themselves barehanded, making them beasts in the process.
The group consists of 5 school monsters, with a limit of 4 "agents" working under a particular number. Each agent is sworn to working under only one monster, and they adopt the number of the beast that they work under as part of their Identity. No agent or beast -it is told- is better or more valuable than another, and members swear a blood oath to never to intentionally harm another member of the Fivefall. By fulfilling the oath, they become blood-brothers/sisters (or cousins if you want to get into semantics) with all other members of the Fivefall.
The signature style of the group are the black bomber Jackets. The recognized beasts wear a large emroidered patch containing their number in red
Their mission isn't really all that clear (it is only apparent to the monstrous leaders), but it seems that part of it is to prevent bullying of weaker school members whenever and wherever they see it happening. All members are subject to stopping bullying. These mysterious badasses are the closest things the school has to enforcers.
They're also known for their love of motorcycles. They are mostly extremely sensitive about their bikes. A non-member getting his or her grubby hands all over their precious hog is an offence worthy of the highest punishment. May god help you if you intentionally harm their bike. They are complete bike-o-philes. As a result, riding something like a scooter will make you the butt of their ridicule for as long as they remember you rode that "sissy euro trash hunk-o-crap" to school.
It is also said that when all 25 gather, something major is going down. Blood will spill, bones will break, and teeth will fly.
#1 Thomas "Brick" O'Malley
#2 Regina Huxtaby aka "The girl with the red Ballet Slippers"
#3 Ahiga Wakiza aka "Brother Sun", one half of the "Tribal twins" aka "The Terrible Twosome
#4 Nihzoni Wakiza "Sister Moon", one half of the "Tribal twins" aka "The Terrible Twosome
#5 Was occupied by Wally Grennich, however, he is confined to a hospitabl bed in a vegetative comatose state after a a bike accident lat at night. He still holds the position of #5 for as long as he lives. However. Fivefall is currently in search of a worthy monster to fill his jacket and act in his stead (That means that this position can be open to any strong enough player character)
The Beasts/Monsters
They're called beasts and monsters for a reason. Their strength alone is worth enough to form a faction. A monster or a beast is the type of guy who's taken on more that 4 guys at once in a fight. Normal kids just don't compare. These are the types of guys that send you flying through doors with a hard kick. School beasts that aren't allied or a member of any group are usually called "Lone wolves". They're respected and feared, and for plenty good reason. Freshman and underclassmen that either continually improve their fighting ability or fight with increasingly exceptionally improving skills are called "Rising Monsters" or "Frankensteins". It is currently unknown how many school beasts there are and for numerous reasons. There are some of course, who choose to keep their ability hidden because they actually want relatively peaceful days.
The exceptions:
Of Course, you always have to be just a fighter here. There are some (albeit few) weaklings, wimps, geeks, and nerds who've managed to do the unprecedented and carve out a niche for themselves within the school. The services that they provide to the school and town are invaluable and make, grant them immunity from bullying and violence that might otherwise be brought upon them by the more athletic types. All factions involved in the school are mandated to swear an oath to never harm, sell out (to other schools), or recruit (Their services provided them would unfairly tip the balance of power, which is cheap). Williningly and knowingly harming one of these individuals, not only breaks the oath/pact, but also harms the interests of the entire school; and god help you if you bring that shit-storm (the entire school) on you.
Larry labb-Bell, aka The Owl:
Larry is a Sophomore. He's the eyes on the border. The watchman. His special duty is keep a constant vigil, surveying both the town and the county. Chances are that if that danger is on the horizon from another school, you'll hear about it from him. If it's in a different county, you'll hear about it from him. If it's about a war between two entirely different schools, you'll still hear about it from him. If you haven't heard about something involving the different schools out there, he's either asleep, sick, or diggin something up. The Scope keeps the Wolves on guard when they need to be and is an invaluable necessity.
Ben Framington, aka Pastor Hughes, aka Father Hues:
He's the man that you come to for advice. When you're seeking the anwers to something, you seek him. When you a faction leader and mired in doubt about both yourself and your abilities, you seek him. When you're having trouble with your life outside of school, and need something or someone for it, you seek him. Faction leaders not only schedule appointments with Father Hues (Junior), but they have the entire bathroom, reserved, using their own members to do it! Wheteer you're a beast, leader, exception, or just another dude, you go to him when you need help and advice. He's also probably the closest thing that the school has to a reliable shrink, and a psychiatrist.
Father Hues is somewhat of a mystery in the fact that nobody has seen his face! The only place where you'll knowingly encounter him is in the second floor bathroom near the science lab, and in the last toilet stall from the wall on the left. There's a sign-up sheet outside of the bathroom for when you want to schedule an appointment with him. If you do though, you'll need to provide him with adequate compensation for his time and efforts. Rumour has it that he ate an entire vat of old chilli in his freshman year. Which is of course bunk.
Gustaf Bellynyic, aka Goggles:
(Sophomore)
Goggles is in a way the same af the owl, except where the Owl reports on out-of-schools affairs, Goggles reports on factions and such. His job is the most dangerous out of all of the other exceptions. When there's a rumble in the hallways, Goggles is there either in the midst of the battle of far away taking notes on those involved. He's also the one peddling information between faction. He notes weaknesses, and weakpoints, though he constantly tries to unite the school by adding the implied suggestion of unity rather than war. Of course, if it's juicy information, he'll be willing to tell you. For a price...
It has been rumored that he's trying to set up some sort of zine or student newspaper with the other exceptions. The three fear however, that it might endanger their immune status, making them once again subject to punches and bullying.
Disclaimer
This is an RP about high school. Regular high school, meaning that it's to be very much grounded in reality. The first part of the RP is going to span from the first day back at school to Halloween. This will allow for good RP battles (most just fist fights and such). There is going to be a lot of politicking, meaning betrayals, double-dealing, faction and alliance building, etc, etc. Characters acting with (forming an alliance or faction together) or against (rumbles, gang-fights, beefing, and etc) will added that oh-so-needed extra spice of drama and tension to make the RP oh-so-very-engaging. Communicating about the RP outside, of the RP will help, and will be greatly preferred.
Keep in mind that you characters are regular-ass human beings, and do not exhibit inhuman abilities like mega strength, magic, and blinding speed strikes. And no swords! This is middle-o' nowhere-USA, and that'd be just asinine.
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