Fantasy Mafia, or gang, and some magic. (Interest check.)

[Soviet Panda]

If you are reading this, thank you for being interested. A warning, however. This is not 100% thought out and done yet. What is guaranteed is that all the characters will be in a gang/mafia and magic will be involved. Let me explain the magic, since that is what I have worked out the most. It isn't the kind of magic where you shoot fireballs out of your hand because you can. This magic involves runes and rituals. You can carve runes into your bullets to give them certain aspects, such as being extremely hot to the touch or even exploding on impact. Each rune, in order to make sure that not everyone just has exploding bullets, take painstakingly long to carve in and have to be just right. As well, there are rituals. These rituals involve a person or people to do certain things for something special to happen, drawing ever more elaborate circles and sacrificing a cat or something. Some of the most lethal shots have been carved with runes and the focus of rituals before they have been shot out of the gun. Alchemy, is a big no-no. There are those that try, but they will never succeed, ever. I will make it my personal mission to explain this to you, in a conversation of course. Feel free to throw out ideas, help speed up the process.

 

[Soviet Panda]

I can't stress this enough, not every bullet will be special. I know how tempting it may be to just shove a bunch of bullets in a gun and say they are all different, but that will be a no go.

 

[Bardiel]

Perhaps you could take a look at Mage: The Awakening, part of the new World of Darkness game line for ideas on a system to use for your RP. It may help you get a framework for the rituals and whatnot, and be fair for you and your players.

 

[Soviet Panda]

Here was what I was thinking, people do not use magic while in battle. They do their rituals and rune carving before they fight. Maybe a hasty sketch with a blood sacrifice, but nothing drastic while actually fighting. 
If I say what the setting is, will more people be intereted? Might as well give it a try. The setting is in some large city, possibly New York or Philledalphia, in a near futuristic setting(ie holograms). 
Shameless bump.

 

[Soviet Panda]

Why is no one interested? I didn't expect much, but come on.

 

[Bardiel]

Maybe you could try developing the setting more and/or making use of a game system?

 

[Soviet Panda]

I was wanting to have the people that would want to join this to give their opinions, such as names. The gang could be called the Blood Roses, now that I think of it.

 

[IceQueen]

I might join! Hi buddy!

 

[Soviet Panda]

Hello! A setting is being made, and I will post it soon. Right now, I will say that it is a modern America, where a divide has opened up between the rich and the poor. 
I may change this just a little bit. Might get rid of the runes for the bullets but keep the rituals. This is a BIG maybe. 
This will start soon. But first, let me introduce you to the other moderator for this rp. @DrTrollinski.

 

[DrTrollinski]

Hello! Yep, I'll be one of the moderators and I'm also writing the main story behind this RP. I hope you like the work I've put in. Couldn't have done it without Beowulf's request and input either

 

[Soviet Panda]

Well, you know, uh, I don't know what to say to that, actually. 
I can't get on my computer right now, so I can't really start it. But I can answer any questions you may have on the rituals.

 

[Vizriel]

So Beowulf? I get how the bullets work but I was wondering were you gonna branch out a little more on weapons. For instance a dagger with runes carved into it or arrowheads. Just wondering I'm not trying to change your rp. And also I love the idea. I'm totally interested.


Oh one more question. Whats the focus of the rituals? What kinda abilities does that grant you, and for how long?

 

[Soviet Panda]

I have started the rp, and will either post the link here, or tag you in it. Probably the first. 
http://www.rpnation.com/threads/gangland-2025.68716/