Erica
Shiny Browncoat
I've found writing partners for this story, so this request is currently CLOSED.
If you're interested in a different story idea, feel free to drop me a PM.
As the title suggests, I’m looking for a partner for a modern supernatural story. What does that mean? Well, see below, and please also read at the bottom about me and what I'm looking for.If you're interested in a different story idea, feel free to drop me a PM.
So what’s this story idea?
Best Forgotten (title tentative & negotiable)
High-level summary: Supernatural beings in the modern world get caught up in a cult’s attempt to raise an Elder God. I play a
Unbeknownst to humans, the modern world is full of supernatural beings. (We’ll decide together which types we want to focus on, and how many exist.) Among them are gods, or rather, the remnants of gods. Their power is proportional to the faith/worship of their followers. When that faith disappears, their powers dwindle accordingly. Those who no longer have worshipers are left immortal with supernatural abilities, but only a shadow of what they once were. They walk among humans, some passing as mortal while others use their limited power for their own purposes.
Elder Gods exist as well: once feared and worshiped by primitive man, they were cast out into the abyss ages ago and have largely been forgotten. While relics from that time remain and there are a few insane humans who attempt the old rituals (luckily with no success), they are a memory best suppressed. (Yes, I’m hinting at Lovecraftian eldritch horrors, if you’re familiar. Ia! Ia! Cthulhu Fhtagn!)
Our characters get caught up in a cult’s attempt to raise one of these Elder Gods. (We will figure out how together, but my first idea is that the cult needs something from each of them to perform their ritual: a relic, blood, sacrifice, etc.)
As you probably surmised by now, I like the idea of playing a diminished goddess in this scenario, and fleshing out the world of supernaturals living amongst humans. I leave it to you what sort of supernatural being you would like to play. Another diminished god, or perhaps some other supernatural being? (Werewolf, vampire, angel, demon, immortal, faerie, warlock, ewok? Okay, not ewok, please…) It’s up to us what creatures inhabit the world, the dynamics between them, and how our characters deal with that complicated challenge. I’ve also left the general story open so that we can play with it as we see fit.
Elder Gods exist as well: once feared and worshiped by primitive man, they were cast out into the abyss ages ago and have largely been forgotten. While relics from that time remain and there are a few insane humans who attempt the old rituals (luckily with no success), they are a memory best suppressed. (Yes, I’m hinting at Lovecraftian eldritch horrors, if you’re familiar. Ia! Ia! Cthulhu Fhtagn!)
Our characters get caught up in a cult’s attempt to raise one of these Elder Gods. (We will figure out how together, but my first idea is that the cult needs something from each of them to perform their ritual: a relic, blood, sacrifice, etc.)
As you probably surmised by now, I like the idea of playing a diminished goddess in this scenario, and fleshing out the world of supernaturals living amongst humans. I leave it to you what sort of supernatural being you would like to play. Another diminished god, or perhaps some other supernatural being? (Werewolf, vampire, angel, demon, immortal, faerie, warlock, ewok? Okay, not ewok, please…) It’s up to us what creatures inhabit the world, the dynamics between them, and how our characters deal with that complicated challenge. I’ve also left the general story open so that we can play with it as we see fit.
The obligatory basics about me, my roleplaying style, and what I’m looking for:
- I am looking for a writing partner. Let’s bounce story ideas off each other, add to the setting, laugh at our characters and their flaws, and generally have fun with it! (Otherwise, why are we doing it?)
- I consider myself a literate roleplayer, and I’m looking for the same. What does that mean? Love of story and character interaction coupled with a firm grasp of grammar and spelling. (I understanding that everyone makes typos/errors from time to time; we’re only human.)
- Post length: I tend to write posts of 2-10 paragraphs, depending on my partner’s style and the point we are at in the story. That said, I’m all about quality over quantity. One-liner posts don’t work for me, but otherwise, please be descriptive, engaging, and help move the plot along, and we’ll get along fine.
- For this particular story, my primary character will be female and I would prefer you play a male/male leaning character. I can double and will play multiple NPCs. If you’re up for playing NPCs as well, that just might make me squee.
- Yes, I would like some romance in this story - assuming the characters cooperate - although that will not be the central point of the plot, nor am I looking for insta-love. While we're at it, humor is also an essential component of any story for me. Bonus points if it is dark and/or dry.
- Posting Frequency: I can usually post a minimum of twice a week, often more frequently. I also have a job, a family, and a life, so there may be points where I cannot post for a few days. I’ll let you know if it’ll be more than a couple of days. I’m looking for someone who can post similarly.
- Please communicate with me. If real life kicks in the door and is taking over your time, it’s all good: please just try to let me know. Likewise, if the story isn’t working for some reason, let’s talk about it and correct it if we can. Or if you lose interest, please say so. I’d much rather get a PM saying it isn’t working than have someone disappear.
If you want to write this story with me, please drop me a PM. Thanks for reading and I look forward to hearing from you.
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