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trouble
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overview.
The year is 2040. Humanity thrives as the shining exemplar of known sapient life. Though her history is coloured in the crimson hues of conflict and strife, like dirt crushed under the weight of the world, she has emerged victorious and beautiful as hardened diamond. People from all manner of colour, nationality, race or creed, no matter human, witch, vampire, werewolf or sanguineus; all have come together under the banner of humanity, pledging her advancement and prosperity as they usher in the enigmatic future.
A future rife with opportunity and possibilities where nothing could halt mankind’s progress.
A future of utter destruction.
And yes, you read that right. Witches, vampires, werewolves and the zealous sanguineus. These beings, pardon me. . . These humans while mystical in our own world, are very real in the alternate-earth where the story of Smile We're All Doomed Here Anyway (SWADHA) takes place in. But how they fit in will be explained in the lore. I shan’t bore you with such insipid sterilized information just yet!
In essence, SWADHA is a survival post-apocalyptic end-times RP that has a healthy chunk of fantasy elements, set in near-future earth with a sprinkling of science fiction. It is set in a time where all the races of humanity, including the 'subhumans' live homogeneously among each other, for the most part that is. Of course, there exist the usual. . . conflicts of interests.
Take for example the Big Pharma companies. Huge megacorporations founded on the generations of amassed wealth by the elitist White Witch alchemist families. Jacking up medicine prices to exorbitant levels and bullying smaller companies with lawsuits and takeovers whenever they come up with affordable generics. Or the up-and-coming biotech startups that are really just cash cows for the ever disdainful Vampire covens. Nevermind the fact that police have been known to always shoot first and ask questions later where werewolves are concerned. Everyone knows that everyone is only out for themselves.
Ahhh… the smell of dignified progress! As long as the Racial Wars of the past are left in our history books and no blood is spilt out of hate and discrimination - at least for the most part - everything remains fine and dandy.
But what if we weren't Masters of our own fates at all? What if we were mere pawns in the face of beings greater than our imagination? Our worse nightmares? What if the ravings of madmen across the street weren't really ravings at all? Call it what you will, the Gates of Hell, portals to another dimension, aliens. . . it was a new age. They called it Anno Profana; in the year of the profane. Where the sins of men return to visit in screams of terror, searing heat of hellfire and all the things that go bump in the night come knocking, at once.
Oh dear Lord saviour. . .
Save us.
races
races.
humans
open
Ye ole meatbag with a brain. Somehow able to thrive no matter the adversity, much to the chagrin of mother nature.
sanguineus
max 2
Immune to corruption, vampirism, lycanthropy.
Once called exalted humans, the Sanguineus Slayers are those that have been chosen by the Light to battle evil. It was said that the Sanguineus were born of the first Living Flame, Saint George who was exalted by the Light to battle against a Demon Prince centuries ago.
vampires
max 3
Immune to lycanthropy.
The vampires are descendants of the first Elder Vampire, Victor, brother of the Living Flame Saint George. As a result of successful integration into normal society for centuries, vampires no longer greatly thirst for human blood though their physical prowess has been greatly diminishes when compared with their corrupted kin.
werewolves
max 3
Immune to Vampirism.
Descendents of the first Silverfang and bearers of the curse of lycanthropy. The first werewolf was Sebastian, elder brother of Saint George. As a result of successful integration into normal society over centuries, werewolves are much better at suppressing their inner beast. Nonetheless, their physical prowess is greatly diminished when compared to their corrupted kin.
witches
max 3
Immune to lycanthropy. Immune to vampirism and partial immunity to corruption (White Witch). Very susceptible to corruption (Black Witch).
There is a common misconception that witches are only female. In the setting of SWADHA, witches can come from any biological gender and does not favour any in particular. Sometimes, they may be referred to by other terms: warlocks and in the case of the White Witches, alchemists.
notes
notes.
one.
♅ SWADHA begins in an alternate near-future (and very soon, post-apocalyptic) New York. The majority of it will be set in the United States. I’m simply doing this as I think it’ll help give people the right perspective and easier situational framing for the RP mood. I am not from the States, nor do I live there, so I will try to avoid unnecessary details about the locations so as not to nudge locals out of immersion. Where discrepancies ensue, and there definitely will be, just treat it as changes due to environment or technological progress or GM lack-of-experience.
two.
♅ RP requirements. This is a literate RP. . . Whatdoesthatevenmean?? Is there such thing as an illiterate RP? Where nobody can read what anyone else is reading?? Jokes aside, I require prospective RP-ers to be fully capable of farting out 5 chonky paragraphs, though I only expect 2 paragraphs at a minimum on a regular basis. I just need to know you’re capable, I don’t need you to shove your chonkiness in my face every post, though that is certainly welcome. How will I know you’re capable of chonkiness? Simple, I’ll request for a sample post with your application. If you’re unsure whether my pompous elitist ass will accept your writing, feel free to shoot the sample over before you work on the CS. By doing this, it is not my intention of belittling those who are less able in this regard. Everyone starts from somewhere, but there is space for learning and there is also space for enjoying visual orgasms elicited when I read your carefully arranged communication symbols. Arguably there is both, but this is more of the latter.
three.
♅ Posting frequency. Once a week. More is welcome. If you are unable, just let me know. I can be reasonable to you know? Just keep me updated. 2 weeks of absence with not a single poop will get you the kicker.
four.
♅ There will be no posting order unless specified. Usually for special events or fights. But if you are capable of posting novels every few hourslord bless you by all means, indulge us but please be reasonable and allow others to catch up. Cake is good. More cake is good. Gluttony not so much.
five.
♅ You will begin the RP as part of a special police taskforce dubbed Division 13. This profession is not mandatory but is encouraged otherwise you may miss out on proper participation of the Prologue. The Prologue itself starts in the year, 2040. Approximately 2 years before the actual year much of the RP will be in. Your character may change their profession during the break as being part of it may not mean much when the shit hits the fan. More on Division 13 in the lore.
six.
♅ The RP will be dark, gritty and at times, gory. It may explore execrable themes not intended for less mature audiences. The only limits are what is permitted by RPN. Actions will have consequences and that includes me killing off your character if they continue down the path of stupid. Do consider these things before joining.
seven.
♅ If there is ample support, I will create a Discord for OOC. But if you do not wish to be part of Discord, I’ll make use of the in-site OOC for important information.
intro
races
notes
smile,
we're all damned
anyway
genre
horror, soft sci-fi fantasy
status
accepting
tags
post-apocalyptic, survival, slow-pace
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