Have a question regarding characters, the world, what you can and can't-do in the Rp, ask away. This thread is also where you can learn about the history of Seaside along with the locations found around the city.
Seaside History
Seaside, founded in 1854. The land around the city is surrounded by mountains, with a unique beach that seems to be clear. Since the water from the mountain tops run down to the ocean, it has diluted the water to be less salty compared to other parts of California. Seaside was named due to the location of the city, which has stuck around for a long time. During the gold rush, Seaside was the riches location to find it, so much so that there are rumors of rare minerals still remain untouched.
In 1872, a very suspicious family arrived at the city, which leads to the curse that was installed in the city. Something happened, that no one was around to documents it, or all of the papers had been burnt over the years. Live before that year, was simple and normal. The weather was just like any other weather in Northern California, but things changed after that year. Almost every type of storm, heat and cold you could imagine began to drop down in Seaside. So many people died from the sudden change. It all started on the day the mysterious family died. Now, it’s a way of life in Seaside, well if you have lived here since you were a young child.
1926, the return of the Seasides. You see the founders of Seaside was a family of Irish descent who took up a new name when they began to make the town of Seaside. To show that they were the founders, they took up the new name and new image. After a few years after the weather curse, the Seaside packed up and left. It wasn’t until the next generation returned and brought new technology. The Seasides still Live on with the next heir to be is Miss Seaside herself, Camila Seaside.
Shadow of Secrets made an appearance in Seaside 8 years ago. Since then, they have an army of puppets, normal citizens, that they use to send out warning or do the job to stop the target. SoS seeks out justice in corrupted companies, but they would do something illegal that might bring them a useful ally. Anytime someone seeks out to find out who SoS is, they end up being crushed by their influence. The Yin Yang symbol labels their army, if you receive the symbol, you have been warned.
Coffee Brew is the cafe housed on the ground floor of the Apartment Complex. The cafe is run by Mr. Miles who works alongside the cooks in the kitchen. The cafe has a large menu to pick from, along with various drinks freshly made by the Baristas at the front. Ellie is the head Barista who trains the newcomers and remembers the usual customers that come by.
Suncrest Gym
Small two floored gym located on the property where everyone is welcome to come by and workout. Residents have free membership to the gym.
Pet Corner Clinic
A small Clinic ran by Sam and his assistants. The clinic can house only five dogs and cats both overnight recovery. Sam has a backstory to why he started his clinic, not one of the best stories he would like to tell, but you can find it on a plack found outside the entrance. Your pet is a priority, so life is always the first option when it comes to helping the animals. This is not a Daycare, but a hospital so keep that in mind when you come in. Sam enjoys animals, but he is a busy man to be playing with the animals, he also has his own to look after as well.
A quaint little bar in the city where anyone and everyone are welcome. It may not be your run of the mill bar with a modern set up, but it’s more homelike and welcoming. The owner of the bar was Aengus Cabhan, a man who moved away from his family in Ireland to start the business. The early years of the Dierfiur Bar were rough, partially due to how small the place was, and partially due to how recent it was. Leon Kensen was the first bartender Aengus employed, and eventually became a valuable partner in making the bar more popular. Over the next few years, a stable income had been established, and all was peaceful for some time. Granted there were still occasions such as a bar fight or misunderstanding in a poker game, but overall the Dierfiur Bar became a staple point of the nearby community it was settled in. By this time, Aengus was nearing sixty years of age, and health became a major problem. Leon took over whenever Aengus couldn’t make an appearance, and he eventually left the bar to Leon in his will. Although the truth behind Aengus’ death is still a mystery, though most likely of old age, Leon runs the bar with very few changes being made. The most notable changes being a television, an increased attempt at drawing in popularity, and the no smoking policy being lifted.
Hatsu is the owner of Hatsu's Fixer Up, located in the Asian District. They have always been Hatsu and Nikki since his late wife and mother of Nikki passed away in a car accident. It has been fifteen years since then and they are doing well. Nikki helps around the shop with fixing electronics and hacking through things who pays a high price. While Nikki works the back, Hatsu works at the front fixing up old cars. He'll fix your car, but he tends to work on older models better than the newer ones.
The Shadow Girls
The shadow girls, are the Shadow of Secret's army, who are sent out to deliver messages and or packages that help push her end goal of cleaning corruption in Seaside. No one knows why SoS has a group of girls to their exposal, but these ladies are just a distraction to the identity of SoS. Even if they are a distraction, they all have something that can protect themselves from anyone trying to take advantage of them. (From left to right) Ema, known for her social media connections. Rachael is a street artist, by the name of Angel. Mona is part of a skater group that is based on the Asian District. Hailey runs the small league of Youth Escapes, who are a group of runaways that know every hiding place that is missed by any official in Seaside.
Pet Corner Clinic Staff
Rebecca is the front desk woman you see as soon as you walk into the small clinic. She's great with schedules as she runs everything in a method that helps Sam work freely and without stress. Corey is Sam's second in command that covers for him when Sam is out of the office. He's never there for emergency calls, but he does tend to do overnight to overlook the pets that are placed in close care units. Mark and Debbie are the helping hands/nurses of the clinic.
Hand Fitted Staff
Having a tailored boutique is one of the best idea's Lexi has ever had, but it's hard work to run on her own. Delilah is the main floor attendant who takes care of selling pieces for the current season. Mary and David are Lexi's models that show off the seasonal outfits that decorate the walls of the shop.
Seaside MagicYes. You heard right. Seaside has Magic. If you noticed in the history of Seaside, you will see that the curse that brought the strange weather patterns in the city was due to magic. So, let's talk about this. If you want to make a character that is part of the Supernatural branch of the RP, please pay close attention to this post.
Magical History in Seaside
The first installment of magic was the creation of a rare crystal-like gem that is hidden away. It is said that the gems act as a beacon for supernatural beings. This was the waking point of magic in Seaside. (200BC)
The Breach of the Dragons was the first of magical beings to the land. The amount of magical energy that collected over years, caused it to reach the magical realms. Wanting a piece of the energy, Dragons stepped out of the human realm, taking the same image as them. They are the first line of Sorcerers. (300AC)
The arrival of Witches/Wizards was the main birth of true magic. Every gem was created for one supernatural being, and the rare gem in Seaside was made for witches. The first family that arrived hide away from the humans, protecting the source of their magic. (1200AC)
Creation of Vampires. During a new leadership of necromancers in the small community of witches around the source, humans began to suspect them of witchcraft. As a way to protect themselves, they created the first pureblood vampires which attached humans away from the source. (1400AC)
The arrival of Werewolves. With the increase of vampires, Werewolves came to remove the deadly threat as they allied closely with the humans. But the pact is one-sided now, as Werewolves keep humans safe in order to have a way to increase their own numbers. (1573AC)
First blood, was what the supernatural beings called the witch hunt of the new community of witches. The original witch community took in the ones that survived the massacre and helped them make the curse that hangs down on the city. (1876AC)
Supernatural Pact. After the first blood they four races came together and made a tready to protect each other if the humans decided to kill them off. (1880AC)
Witches/Wizards Protectors of the Magical Energy Source.
A circle of five families came together to make the first community of witches. Each family specialized in a specific of magic, Elemental, Spiritual, Necromancy, Alchemic, and Spell Casting. Each one held ahead of the family that created the Elders of Magic. They are also the ones to govern over the witches. Light and Dark Magic is a united force in the community. Magic works as a way to give life and to cause death, so to them, it is a natural cycle that must be taken care of. Violation of access life or death, Elders step in to balance the two methods of the universe they believe in. Every witch can cast whichever magic, but it not as strong as the main focus of magic.
Elementals - House Terra
Witches who fall under the graces of House Terra are the Elemental users who rule over the revival and destruction of the land. Being close to nature allows them to recover from a large use of magic. Witches under this house is well known to own shops for herbs and special kinds of plant life, to use for potions.
Power: Creation. You can create plant life from any dead land, create fire at will, create fresh water, and terraform the land.
Spiritualist - House Fade
Witches that fall under the graces of House Fade are known for their Spiritual connection to the world around them. Meditation is the best way to get rid of the voices they say, but some voices are best not ignored. Witches under this house are well known to read fortune and speak with the dead, in order to complete a spell. Ouija boards have nothing on these guys.
Power: Communication. From a young age, you can hear voices, you are not crazy. You can shut them out but some are best to not be ignored.
Necromancer - House Grim
Witches under House Grim are known for their ability to bring back the dead. Darkness is common in these individual’s heart, but they are known for the love of their vampiric children. Necromancers are a secretive circle of witches, that listen to only their Necromancy Elder. These witches are rare but don’t let their darkness scare you, they normally are known to use their magic to bring back their loved ones.
Power: Reincarnation. They have the power to bring back the dead. Just know that there is a price for life.
Alchemist - House Vigil
House Vigil witches are known for their ability to use alchemical magic. Crystals, Herbs, Liquids, you name it, it is all used to make potions to enhance individuals. Alchemist is known to own candle shops, herbal remedies shop, and Lotion Shops.
Power: Potions. You have a knack for making things that help cure and harm people.
Spell Casters - House Craft
Witches of house Craft are known for their ability to cast spells. Creators of the Moon Child Rings for Vampires, they are known for their intelligence to create spells from scratch. Give them an old scroll and they can read it like they have known it their entire life.
Power: Casting. Like another language, you can read, write and bring to life spells to help their fellow witches.
Sorcerers
Dragon descendants. WIP
Vampires The children of Witches.
The five elders argued for how to protect the community, but the Necromancer had other plans than to wait around for the other four to agree on a notion. Getting the ingredients were hard to get without being found out, but they did. A potion called Vampire’s Blood was created, which contained, Blood of the bat, a death flower petals, a pinch of red barrel dust, and a drop of witches blood. The Necromancer Elder had a poor and unnoticed family to become the first family of Pure Vampire. When the process was complete, they presented their children to the council which was then put to the test.
Years after the first family was created, the other four houses made their own pure vampire. With five families, they allowed their creations to roam free, so long as they kept them safe. And they did. As a gift, the witches created rings of the Moon Child in order to gift them the ability to walk among the human in broad daylight. Till this day, witches continue to create Vampires to continue their protection from the Humans.
NOTE: Underlings do not have the powers of a Pure Vampire. If you wish to make a Pure Vampire, you may.
Pure Vampire of Necromancy
Vampires under the patriarch of necromancy, are known to have the same ability to raise the dead. These vampires have more of an ability to create underlings from the dead. So long as they have blood ready for them to feed on, all is good.
Pure Vampire of Elementals
Being created from Elemental witches, give the vampires the ability to control small amounts of elements and fire does not have the same deadly effect on them as the rest of the vampires.
Pure Vampire of Spiritualist
These vampires have the ability to see people’s minds and dreams. Underlings of this vampire tend to come out a bit off, so it is not recommended to create underlings.
The other two Vampires under the patriarch of Alchemy and Spell Casting, are known for their ability to entrance people to do as they wish.
How to create Underlings
There are two ways to do this. There is the act of offering your own vampire blood to the human. This process can take a while to achieve but it is the humane way to do it. The other way to do it is to bite the individual without drawing out their blood. This way is very painful and can cause the individual to die from the process.