Seekers of Power
Message from the author: A few things before we begin. I know I said that I wanted to keep this small, and I do. However, if this begins to get popular, I will allow others to join if they so wish. To ensure that things go smoothly, any character not posting regularly will be killed off. If they were important to the RP, I’ll work around that by either taking control of their character or finding other ways to write them off. So, if you want to have a continued purpose in this RP, post.
Furthermore, I expect you all to discuss in this thread. Not sure where things are going? Post. Work out plans with other characters. Talk to them and cooperate. Don’t “Rambo” the RP. I do hold the right to godmod your character if you start getting out of control as well. However, I don’t think I’ll have to use this. We’ll see.
One more thing… as far as posts go, I’m not expecting long novel-like posts. But I also will not tolerate short posts that consist of little more than a paragraph. Also, I expect the grammar to be top notch. Nothing is more annoying that having to translate a post to acceptable grammar while you’re trying to read it. I understand that we’re not perfect, but please try and stay on your toes when it comes to grammar. Also: FORMATTING, MOTHERFUCKER, DO YOU USE IT?! Paragraphs consist of 4-6 sentences, not 25-30 sentences. No one likes a wall of text.
Premise: The story takes place in the fictional city of New Bedford, USA (for climate purposes we’ll say it’s on the east coast). The date is January 13th, 2013 and the city is rather cold and it snows just about every day. During the previous month of December 2012, the prediction of the world ending, of course, went completely passed and nothing of significant importance happened at all. Despite making a lot of people look rather foolish, it did manage to do something else. Hardly anyone noticed it at all.
A certain group of people started feeling sharp pains within them. Normally, this only happened once, perhaps twice a year. During the month of December and after these individuals have felt this phenomenon more and more. Sometimes this is to the point of where it’s happened multiple times a day. The feeling is a deep feeling of loss for some, and for others the feeling is a loss of an annoyance. It tends to differ with each individual.
The people in question can be seen as special, and their existence isn’t very known at all; even to themselves. Each of these people has a gift; an ability that they can use however they wish. Some know of their ability and can use it well. Others don’t have such a grasp on it. Each of these people has gotten their abilities in different ways. Some have had theirs given to them. Others have been forced into theirs. Some have even found and taken them by force.
However, there exists a small group of people who make hunting these people down and killing them a sport. These people call themselves “Seekers” and want nothing more than to wipe those with power off the face of the planet. Yet it seems that recently they’ve been out to kidnap them rather than kill them. Their methods are rather unknown by everyone except for themselves. But they do have skill in capturing most that hold a power.
Our story begins on midnight, the beginning of January 13th. The sky is dark as no moon is out and the cold is enough to make the most hardened person shiver.
The Holders: These are the people that hold an ability. The ability in question can be nearly anything. From shooting lightning from one’s fingertips to rendering themselves invisible. There exists many of these people, and their abilities are as vast and different as the many people of the world. Each of them are invincible; meaning that they cannot die a natural death. However, they can still be killed. Injuries heal quicker than most, but most certainly not instantly. Anyone can be a Holder, all they must do is be given a power. The only way to do this is for the Holder of an ability to give up their power to someone else. One Holder can have multiple powers.
Note: This does not mean that all Holders are on the same side. In fact, many are more than open to the idea of torturing other Holders for their power.
The Seekers: The individuals are highly skilled at what they do: tracking down and killing Holders. For the longest time these people have simply been killing Holders. However, when they learned that the powers from a Holder simply jump from one person to the next as they’re killed, they’ve taken to kidnapping them. Their bodies are typically never found. People that have been captured by a Seeker are typically never seen again. Despite not having powers, they have proven time and time again that they are a force to be reckoned with. Their weapons are typically man made inventions designed to combat Holders. (Example: Staffs that generate electricity and fire at the target)
Note: This does not mean that all Seekers are against Holders. Many simply seek so they may gain the powers of a Holder for themselves.
Abilities: The abilities of a Holder are what make them special. You will never find two Holders with the same ability. Some are offensive and not to be trifled with. Others are defensive and not to be attacked. Others are simply helpful, while others are merely passive.
Character Template (AKA: That part where you’re really going to hate me):
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One last thing: Due to the nature of this RP, as your characters are being made, I’ll be attempting to give each of you a good part to play. Meaning, everyone that makes a Holder will be given certain details that people who make a Seeker will not get and vice versa. Meaning, the story isn’t completely thought up yet. I need to figure out the characters I will be working with first.
Have fun.
