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There are seven prestigious families spread all throughout Southern-Eastern Asia. They practice in the shadows, a higher authority than Royal or Imperial families. The touch on society they possess is close to Godly, and to those small circles who know them, they are revered. Their power is quiet. For centuries, they have maintained a most sacred bloodline: the birth of a Zodiac animal. To be born in this sacred role brings great honor to a clan -- and great burden on the reincarnated envoy.
The life of a Zodiac is complex and highly scrutinized. Though they receive the worship and praise from their own clan, it can be a lonely life, as they may find it difficult to maintain relationships with humans. The only place they may find solace if they dare is The Circle (their fellow Zodiac members) in which they formally meet with once a year (or more, if they'd like).
A Zodiac's destiny is to advance their clan's influence through their respective fields of expertise (politics, business, arts, medicine, science, etc...) and eventually act as clan head. In addition, they live as a symbol for peace among all proclaimed nations. Each bloodline is protected. Some clans are wary of one another while others are in close alliance. Some possess more power than others. Each Zodiac member is born with a singular supernatural ability passed down through their bloodline. Each role will have a description of what that ability is. These abilities can only work on humans and are ineffective on fellow Circle members -- unless you are God.
In modern-day Japan, while these families have a vice grip on their monopolized fields of expertise, something is amiss -- their abilities are waning. While they do transform into animals under special circumstances, it is not always guaranteed. There is uncertainty. Suspicions of someone meddling with the supernatural order of destiny. After all, some Zodiac members do not see their role as a blessing but rather a curse. They wish to break free. Others enjoy their encapsulated lifestyles of reverence and awe. Some wish to break free for love, as the attraction between members in unlike anything they may experience with a human -- and acting on these is a great offense and forbidden. The God has called all Circle members to Japan to stay at the Main Compound. The Circle cannot cease to exist, the God demands, for power and influence cannot fall in the wrong hands.
TLDR; You're born to one of the seven prestigious families in Asia as a Zodiac animal with one supernatural ability that you use to advance your clan's longstanding influence on the world. Your abilities/transformation when embracing a human begins to dwindle. Some Zodiac are hella concerned. Others don't give a fuck because they wanna be done w being a Zodiac. God is like "wtf" and calls all of you bitches to home base (Japan) to figure out why tf the Circle's power is waning. Lots of relationships/politics. Think Game of Thrones kind of (inspo by my beautiful bucky and miki).
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THE SEVEN FAMILIES
The Miyara Family 宮良
- Origin: Nara, Japan
- Specialty: shintoism, shrine production, philanthropy, architecture, engineering
- Advantages of Zodiac(s): foresight, telepathy
- Origin: Ulu Bedok, Singapore
- Specialty: politics, law, philosophy, social endeavors
- Advantages of Zodiac(s): photographic memory, script absorption (the ability to read/comprehend anything written down by touch alone; this can include touching entire books)
- Origin: Hội An, Vietnam
- Specialty: science, marine biology, food supply industry, agriculture
- Advantages of Zodiac(s): the ability to breathe underwater, control (limited) of the weather
- Origin: Beijing, China
- Specialty: law & order, military, professional athletics
- Advantages of Zodiac(s): heightened stamina, heightened strength
- Origin: Jeonju, South Korea
- Specialty: business, economics, real estate
- Advantages of Zodiac(s): hyper-analysis, usually guaranteed a win on any gamble
- Origin: Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Specialty: arts, music, performance
- Advantages of Zodiac(s): captivation, hypnotism, allure
- Origin: Cebu City, Philippines
- Specialty: journalism, communications, languages, writing
- Advantages of Zodiac(s): linguistically gifted, persuasion
AND WHAT ABOUT THE CAT?
The Cat is born to no such family. Throughout history, the legend goes as this: the God, either when the Cat is born or when the God is conscious, knows the Cat's exact location. Their name, their family, their situation. And when they decide the time is right, the Cat is taken away. It has mostly been immediately. The Cat has always been raised in the same vicinity as the God. Depending on the family, the Cat is received differently. The Somsri, Caringal, and Lý family have been known to love the Cat and treat them normally. The Chia family pities them. The Seo, Miyara and Lánfēi either openly despise them or treat them coldly. The mere presence alone of the Cat is enough to spur some kind of reaction. The Cat's life is solely dictated by The God. They are hardwired to obey without question (more than the others), and their condition of living is dependent on The God. It has been for centuries.
CUSTOMS
Since the birth of the first Zodiac [40 yrs <], from Dec. 31st until Lunar New Year, the family of whichever Zodiac the year falls on must 1. host the entire Zodiac in their compound, and 2. arrange celebrations / ceremonies for the Lunar New Year in the way their country/culture is most comfortable with. Families spare no expense for these events. It is important that the host family show great honor, respect, and attention to detail. In these times of celebration and "vacation", Zodiacs will spend time with one another. Their connection will serve as a symbolism for unification of countries and peace. Some families are more progressive in their peace-seeking ways while other families wish to have more power. Whichever family birthed The God, however, will and always have the most influence.
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THE GOD
Miyara Rie
The God, ruler of heaven and earth, decided it would be easier for their people to measure time if they gave them a proper calendar, called a zodiac. They decided to name each year after one of twelve animals. But how could they decide which animals deserved to have years named after them? They decided to ask all the animals to take part in a race. They would name the years after the first twelve animals to arrive at their palace on the riverbank.
THE RAT
Chia Mingyue
He reached out his paws and pushed his friend the cat into the river. The cat was swept away by the whirling waters. That is why there is no cat in the Chinese calendar. The rat had won.
THE OX.
Lánfēi Chenxi
When the ox reached the far bank of the river it began to lumber towards the God. It was quite surprised when the rat jumped off his back and scuttled towards God, just pipping him at the post. The ox didn’t really mind being second, as it still showed how strong he was.
THE TIGER
Lý Khanh
Third came the tiger, who had swum powerfully against the strong currents which kept pushing it downstream.
THE RABBIT
Miyara Kōzō
Next came the rabbit. It had tried to cross the river by jumping from stone to stone. When there were no more stones she thought it had lost the race and was afraid it might drown. Then a big log floated past so it jumped on to that and clung on for dear life. To it's surprise the log floated quickly all the way to the river bank, and the rabbit arrived in fourth place.
THE DRAGON
Chia Jùn Jiàn
God was very surprised that the mighty dragon only arrived in fifth place.
“I thought you would have been here first,” they said, “as you can fly.”
“Well,” said the dragon, “I had to stop and send rain to some poor farmers whose crops were dying of drought. Then I saw a poor little rabbit clinging onto a log floating on the river, so I blew gently to send the log safely to the riverbank.”
The God was impressed by the dragon’s kindness.
THE SNAKE
Caringal Enzo
Everyone thought the horse would be in sixth place; but just as it slowed to a trot the snake, who had been hiding coiled up in it's hoof, uncoiled itself, wriggled out of the horse’s hoof, and slid towards the God. The snake took sixth place.
THE HORSE
Seo Ahreum
The horse was so surprised that it jumped backwards. So the snake took sixth place and the horse had to be content with seventh.
THE SHEEP
The next three animals arrived together. They were the rooster, the monkey and the sheep. They had worked together to cross the river. The rooster had found a raft. The sheep had eaten a path to the river through the weeds, and the monkey had managed to steer the raft across the river. The God was very pleased to hear of such excellent teamwork. They declared the sheep eighth.
THE MONKEY
Caringal Dakila
The next three animals arrived together. They were the rooster, the monkey and the sheep. They had worked together to cross the river. The rooster had found a raft. The sheep had eaten a path to the river through the weeds, and the monkey had managed to steer the raft across the river. The God was very pleased to hear of such excellent teamwork. They declared the the monkey ninth.
THE ROOSTER
Somsri Ruangsak
The next three animals arrived together. They were the rooster, the monkey and the sheep. They had worked together to cross the river. The rooster had found a raft. The sheep had eaten a path to the river through the weeds, and the monkey had managed to steer the raft across the river. The God was very pleased to hear of such excellent teamwork. They declared the sheep eighth, the monkey ninth and the rooster tenth.
THE DOG
Lánfēi Ruònán
In eleventh place was the dog.
“What kept you?” asked God. “Everyone knows you’re a really good swimmer.”
“The water was so cool and clear,” woofed the dog, “and it seems so long since I last had a proper bath, I couldn’t resist the temptation to have a splash in the shallows before I crossed the river.”
THE BOAR
Miyara Keisuke
God waited and waited to see whether any other animals would finish the race. They were just about to give up and go back into their palace when up trotted the boar.
“I’m awfully sorry I’m late,” said the boar, “but I had to stop for a mid-morning snack. And then lunch. And then an afternoon snack. And then tea. And then I felt so sleepy that I had to stop for a little nap. What’s for supper?”
So the boar was just in time to be the twelfth animal of the zodiac.
THE CAT
Lin Feiyao
In those days the cat and the rat were best friends.
“What an honor it would be to be part of the God's calendar,” squeaked the rat.
“We’ll enter the race together.”
But when they saw where the race was to take place they were horrified. They had to cross a great wide river, very deep and very fast-flowing – and neither of them could swim. However, they were both cunning and clever.
“We could hitch a ride on the back of someone who can swim,” mewed the cat. They looked at the other animals lining up on the river bank.
“The ox looks pretty strong,” said the cat, “and we’re both so small and light perhaps he won’t mind carrying us.”
They asked the ox politely if he would give them a lift, and, the ox being a decent sort of chap, agreed. They jumped lightly onto his broad back. The ox waded slowly into the water and started to swim. It was indeed extremely strong and wasn’t at all bothered by the river’s dangerous currents. As they got nearer to the farbank they could see God waiting on the shore. The rat desperately wanted to win the race.
“If I’m first in the race,” it thought to itself, “I’ll be first in the calendar.”
He looked at the cat perched on the ox’s back beside him.
“If the cat weren’t here,” it thought, “the ox would be able to swim even faster. And what if the cat reaches God before I do?” It reached out his paws and pushed it's friend the cat into the river. The cat was swept away by the whirling waters. That is why there is no cat in the Chinese calendar.
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one.in ur CS, pls include: name, dob, pob, zodiac animal (duh), extent of abilities (from their family), profession, personality, and background.
two.um, don't drop the RP. i'll hunt u down!
three.be present and communicative with plotting. =]
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