Fantasy The Order of Seven: Christmas Short

[SilverFlight]

Queen Victoria sits on England’s throne; the Prussian empire is strong and France is embroiled in political turmoil. The industrial age creeps up upon the unsuspecting, pushed forward by opportunists and those who barely understand the power they are beginning to command. Poverty is rife, as is the golden spectacular that is the aristocracy. This is a world of smoke, steam and electricity, of new machines and old traditions but most importantly, it is a world of change.

Strange happenings have always occurred: unexplained things, mysterious things. A set of hauntings, a string of murders, a series of disappearances. Not many pay them much mind…except a select few. There are some who can read the messages written in blood, or ghostly tales or the footprints of the unseen, some who can feel the waking of ancient slumbering things or sense a disturbance on the ethereal planes. Trouble is brewing, trouble of a supernatural character.

There is a single organization that is tasked with controlling these phenomena, to protect the unknowing and quell the angry thrashes of the unknown. These are the ghost hunters, the vampire slayers and demon killers. Those of mankind who delve into the darkness, and some who are even of the darkness themselves…

With the growing unease among the members of this group it was unanimously decided to create a task force, one that would investigate the elevated levels of supernatural events, silence the most harmful and track their source. The best and the brightest were called from all around the world to join forces and put a stop to the writhing evil that is beginning to wake.

Now however, it is the holiday season! Thoughts turn from dark tidings and lift to good food, pleasant company and good will towards men. Our heroes are busy packing toys for the trip to an orphanage just outside of London. This will be a short arc centered around Christmas and you're welcome to join just for this arc or join us as an official order member and stay.

All details on the arc can be found in the IC post here

The link to the main thread and the links to lore, characters, rule and updates can be found here.

Please read all the rules before making a character. If you are just joining for the Christmas arc you do not have to create a full character profile. Just a shortened CS with a 1 paragraph personality and no bio. Follow the outline posted otherwise.

Happy Holidays!

 

[Saavedra]

Hmmmm... I rather like the idea of the RP, and of this particular short. I´ll be thinking up a character...

 

[Saavedra]

So, I´m thinking of making a ghost, but I´m not clear on how they work:

The Ghost can come in very many forms and their influence on the physical world (though always limited) is linked very tightly with the belief their opponent has in them. Supernatural beings can always see ghosts (if they wish to be seen) and be affected by their influences as well as physical attacks. To them, ghosts are as real as any physical, living human. For humans the story is slightly different. Humans often lack the perception to see or feel the entities fully, this can lead to them hearing only whispers or catching a small wisp in their sight. It can play to the advantage of the ghost as it often allows them to pass unnoticed among large crowds or when people are generally not looking for them. Their other strengths lie in being able to fade to invisibility when not looked at directly, to invade the dreams of any being that sleeps and to perpetuate a general sense of fear in their opponents. They are the only beings able to open doors to the other plane. One weakness of ghosts is that they can be bound in specific drawn circles or be prevented from entering places that are warded against them.

The way I understand it is:
1- Ghosts can only be seen when they want to be seen. If they want to be seen, supernatural beings (anything not regular, perfectly normal human) can see them more or less fully, but humans can only perceive them very vaguely.
2- When it comes to fighting, ghosts can hit just as hard as if they were still alive (I am guessing they can also behave like small poltergeists, manipulating objects? ). That aside, they are like traditional ghosts: they can pass through any physical obstacle without a problem. The obvious exception is when an area is protected by wards.

Given this: how can ghosts fight and be fought? Can they become physical and immaterial at will? Can they be hurt by silver weapons? What about magic like conjured fire or ice? Are they immortal, or can they be exorcised? Can they be "wounded" and if so, how does that work? I´m guessing ghosts cannot bleed, and they cannot do spooky stuff like making walls bleed or transforming into different shapes.

Although maybe there is some leeway when making a ghost character and some of this stuff can be added as skills? Like more powerful telekinesis, weapon materialization and the like.

 

[SilverFlight]

So, I´m thinking of making a ghost, but I´m not clear on how they work:



The way I understand it is:
1- Ghosts can only be seen when they want to be seen. If they want to be seen, supernatural beings (anything not regular, perfectly normal human) can see them more or less fully, but humans can only perceive them very vaguely.
2- When it comes to fighting, ghosts can hit just as hard as if they were still alive (I am guessing they can also behave like small poltergeists, manipulating objects? ). That aside, they are like traditional ghosts: they can pass through any physical obstacle without a problem. The obvious exception is when an area is protected by wards.

Given this: how can ghosts fight and be fought? Can they become physical and immaterial at will? Can they be hurt by silver weapons? What about magic like conjured fire or ice? Are they immortal, or can they be exorcised? Can they be "wounded" and if so, how does that work? I´m guessing ghosts cannot bleed, and they cannot do spooky stuff like making walls bleed or transforming into different shapes.

Although maybe there is some leeway when making a ghost character and some of this stuff can be added as skills? Like more powerful telekinesis, weapon materialization and the like.

Leeway is definitely a thing :3 I think the skills and abilities can be varied, they can't be exorcised but they can be bound using charms and sigils. I'd say that silver would probably weaken their ability to hit hard.

 

[Saavedra]

My character would be the ghost of a former member of the Order, hailing back to the Dark Ages, when I assume the Order didn´t even have its name or organization. Not being able to use silver weapons is a bit of a bummer, but at the same time an interesting little detail that I can work into her background easily as a part of what the hunters didn´t know or couldn´t do back then (I´m not sure how easy it would be to forge a durable silver sword back in those times).

I´ll send you the CS by PM once it´s done so you can tell me where to tweak it, if you´re alright with the idea.

 

[SilverFlight]

My character would be the ghost of a former member of the Order, hailing back to the Dark Ages, when I assume the Order didn´t even have its name or organization. Not being able to use silver weapons is a bit of a bummer, but at the same time an interesting little detail that I can work into her background easily as a part of what the hunters didn´t know or couldn´t do back then (I´m not sure how easy it would be to forge a durable silver sword back in those times).

I´ll send you the CS by PM once it´s done so you can tell me where to tweak it, if you´re alright with the idea.

The Order was around in the darkages, it's ancient. And yeah, that sounds cool. I await the CS. XD

 

[SilverFlight]

bump

 

[Miss Mack]

This sounds super fun, if there is any room for a new character please let me know. Thank you!!!

 

[SilverFlight]

This sounds super fun, if there is any room for a new character please let me know. Thank you!!!

Yep! I am still recruiting. Please read the Lore and rules before submitting a CS

 

[ReverseTex]

Hey!! I lost the link to the last thread hence no replies!! My notifs have been whack also

 

[SilverFlight]

Hey!! I lost the link to the last thread hence no replies!! My notifs have been whack also

Ah! The links are above, I think I may have removed your CS but I can hand it back to you.

 

[ReverseTex]

Alrighty thx man!! Could you maybe PM me? I have a fee questions