orpheus.
.𝐁𝐞/YOU.
intro
chokehold
folktronica
overview.
The first truth in life is that you will die. But some things transcend this truth. For nine souls of varying luck, honor, and inclination, death is only a facet of their existence. They endure and gain a sort of immortality from the god or goddess they serve. They are known as the Vindex, Champions of the Gods. Whether it be of the great Greek pantheon, the mysterious overseers of the children of the Nile, the battle-born divinity of the Nordics, or the avatars of Eastern lands, they have blessed(or cursed) these individuals to enforce their will upon the Earth. This group of warriors has fought war after war on behalf of the Gods, and being their errand runners between conflicts.
It has been a long road, but a kind of prosperity has come to the world. But, even still, the wickedness in the hearts of man has runneth over, causing the scales to be thrown to and fro. The cycle of witnessing life and death has been endlessly exhausting. A millennium of mistakes and regrets is a hard burden to bear for anyone. There is only so much a heart can hold before it becomes bitter from the burn of this reality.
The times have come for a change from this misery. An opportunity to be free has arisen, though it is uncertain if the task can be achieved. To break the cycle and unbind themselves from this conflict the Vindex must do the unthinkable: they must kill the Primordial Titan only known as "The First". It rises, feeding off the suffering of the world that has grown into a resounding chorus. The gods worry that if this fiend isn't managed everything will fall to it. It does not want to rule; it wants everything to decay and cease to nothing. Their best warriors have everything on the line to defeat it. Now is the time to see if they can be something more than the divine.
Some of the Vindex want to obey their orders and earn their right to their own lives, but some are eager to use this as an opportunity to betray their God and rise to their station in their own right. Either way, they're in search of the greatest deaths ever.
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Hello again, peeps. I have wanted to do this for a long time, inspired by an RP I was a part of in 2022 ( @a z u l a gets all credit for the amazing RP that gave life to this one, thanks bunches if you remember me!). It has elements of some of the TV shows, movies, and anime I've been into lately. As for the inclusion of different deities from all over the world, I feel like they ruled the area of the world that they are in, still having some influence to this day. As for the reason they're connected under one banner, it will come up as we progress in the story. Each role has a different flavor and feel free to include any sort of world deity you want your character to be the champion of. Some are blessed with this position and some are cursed to it. But, all of the characters are under the thumb of something bigger than themselves and it can affect them diversely or not at all. The choice is yours on how you'd like to portray your character.
The characters will also have two special abilities: one mundane and one supernatural. They will also have a weapon imbued with the power their host deity gives it. Choose wisely what these are for your character. Every detail counts. You're creativeness will be your friend in this situation, so don't hold back.
I hope you guys like the RP's potential. A character sheet page will be made with appropriate interest, so don't be shy. Let's see what you've got!
roles
roles.
iudex
taken
Using charm and wit to hide the tragedy of his existence, this man would gladly be an audience to the destruction of the Gods...all for except one.
rectio
open
An unsure leader, they have reservations on if they should continue to lead the charge into conflict with no end.
iram
open
The embodiment of destruction, they have no allegiance to anyone but their Maker.
artis
open
The pinnacle of obedience, this champions every thought and movement are meticulous and premeditated.
fidem
open
A vessel of hope, this champion always looks to the light and sees the will of the Gods to be virtuous and true.
verum
open
This champion cannot look away from the reality of how things are and how things have become this way.
sanitas
open
The one that keeps all things level and together, they willingly chose this life to keep order among the chosen.
ferus
open
Unpredicatble and fierce to a fault, they are a creative genius and a crafty trickster.
manus mortis
open
The one drenched in death, this all they've ever known, and any attempt to be more than that is crushed by the world and the Gods.
rules
rules.
rule one.
Please abide by site rules. This one isn't going to be as graphic psychologically—mainly violence and action. 15+
rule two.
Literate rp, requiring 2-3+ paragraphs in every reply. Characters will experience physical and emotional distress at some points of the rp. If you know you can't commit to being a part of a complex storyline, please leave room for others. I understand that life can get in the way. If you work with me, I can work with you(i.e., Your character gets lost for a while, like Alyssa).
rule three.
I will be making a temporary discord to discuss ideas and plot while we create our characters. When the time comes to select those who will be participating, I will message you personally to discuss if and why your character was accepted/dismissed. Please do not take my judgement personally, for I know many of you that can and will create some beautifully complex characters.
intro
roles
rules
Claimed by the Heavens
Strike Down
God
♡coded by uxie♡
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