Rise of Albion
THE STORM WILL COME
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In a world of were-animals, mythical monsters and constant danger, high school is an unnecessary addition. Considering the amount of homework teachers supply every night, is it possible to survive as a teenager with an incredibly challenging secret and deadly potential?
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n. Therianthropy: the mythological ability of human beings to metamorphose into animals by means of shapeshifting.
For an untold number of years, the scientific world has been oblivious to the darker, supernatural touches that thrive just beneath their society, whom mix in with their own 'normal' kind, and hide themselves from mortal humanity's strictly limited knowledge. They are often the creatures of the night. The tales of wonder, darkness and fear. The roots of all evil, the spawn of sorcery and the cause behind every sinful deed. Children are taught to dread them from their earliest ages. They are the beasts who stalk through the night, steal children from their beds, and eat their entire families raw. Despicable, disgraceful, deadly, dangerous and entirely fantastical and whimsical. These hidden supernatural breeds were once innocent humans who were forced to suffer from the bite of a wild, magical animal and turned unnatural, unholy monsters. But they aren't real. After all, they can't be. Humanity isn't ready yet for that kind of revelation.
There are multiple stories that surround the creation of these unlawful creatures. Some say, that back in ancient times, a plague swept across the lands. It wasn't deadly, but it infected the minds and hearts of women. Young, beautiful and fertile women. All of a sudden, their minds would turn and they would shun the beds of their husbands or lovers in favour of a much worse company. At night, they would creep off into dark recesses of the wild forests and choose to lay with all manner of beast. Wolves, bears, panther, deer, lions, foxes and many more. Which would soon not become a surprise to the believers of this particular story, the women all soon fell pregnant and birthed horrible monstrosities. The human women were immediately put to death for their heinous crimes, but not every creature could be recovered. Thus began the supernatural society.
Another story speaks about the control of witches and sorcery. Those born with unnatural gifts grew a black darkness in their hearts. The utter power and control granted to them turned the minds towards evil acts, corrupting their hearts and souls. Despite the fact that humanity had done these witches nothing wrong, they vowed complete domination and eridication of the 'weaker' species. To enact this terrible plan, they enslaved the eldest and youngest members of society to complete their will, warping them into destructive monsters uncontrollable by the influence of the moon. Panic spread across the world as loved ones shifted into despicable beings and killed the innocent people whom they had once known. Were-animals. Humans influenced by the moon, and the strength of the magic which came with it to create untold danger and death. It was said that only the light could protect the pure hearts of mortal men. The night became feared due to the witches' curses, but not long after the genocide began, man learned to find the sorcerers and burn them under a great, blazing, bright fire. Cleansing and protecting. It is the second most popular story.
The last tale focuses more upon a religious point of view, primarily Christian. It involved the influence of Satan and unholy demons from the darkest pits of Hell. However, as this is not a common theory amongst any community, it is often forgotten. Rightly so, for it is the greatest disparity from the actual truth of their creation.
In modern society, the greatest fear of the supernatural community is not about how their magical circumstances came to arise, but rather of how to survive in a world which would surely be undeniably hostile and prejudicial were they to become discovered. Especially for the youngest members of such a species. Along with dealing with full moons, animal instincts, secret-keeping and constant danger, the vast minority of teenagers with this 'infliction' are also forced to deal with high school. Never easy for a normal kid, impossible for a were-animal.
These were-animals are bi-pedal, at least at first. It's rare for one to possess such an ability to be able to shape-shift into a full animal, but it is not unheard of. One inflicted becomes a mix of human and animal, gaining greatest physicalities of the animal they possess but still retaining most of their apparent humanity. It is not to be believed however, that in any possible way can a were-animal pass through the streets of civilization in their changed form and to go unnoticed. Even the animals of the forests sense a difference in these humans, but a bond is created between a were-animal and his/her species that is undeniably special. Perhaps this is the greatest change. A were-animal is seperated from humanity and society, but drawn to the wilderness and its fellow half-species.
As to the question of infection, it is spread primarily through biting. It is possible that it could be transferred if the claws of the animal are inserted far enough into the body, and if a substantial amount of blood from the wereanimal was either injected into the blood stream of the human, or the human actually swallowed it. For the latter, it would have to be possibly over half of the amount of the blood circulating in the wereanimal's system, while it was shifted as well. Other ways of transformation could be possible, however even that assumption is merely theory.
However, infection is not the only way for a human to become a were-animal. They could be born as such. This would only be if both parents were the same type of were-animal, and even then there would be a 50% chance that the 'trait' would be passed down to the offspring. If two differing were-animals were to fall pregnant, there could be a 10% chance that child would be born as either one of the were-animals their parents were. If a were-animal had a child with a normal, human mortal, then there would be no chance that the child would be a were-animal as well. Unless, of course, the child was bitten or infected after their birth.
If a were-cheetah bites a human, the human will become a were-cheetah if they do not die from it. If a were-panther bites a human, the human will become a were-panther. As an example, werecat is simply a species, such as dogs and cats are. There are seperate sub-species grouped under such categories as well. The proper term would be defined as breeds. To turn into a specific animal, it is imperative that the human must be bitten (or otherwise) by the exact animal they wish to turn into. However, turning into a wereanimal does not apply to every single species alive. For example, a human would not be able to be bitten by an owl and turn into a were-owl.
The 'DNA' which gives a human the ability to transform into a were-animal is in their blood. Not any other bodily fluids. The blood, when infected by bite or another method, is transformed to give the human the DNA of both a magical animal, and to mix it with their own. When were-animals shift, their mouth fills with a saliva which is mixed with the blood of the being. Not only does it cause a greater urge to hunt in the animal, for a more satisfactory fill of the metallic liquid, but it also serves as the source behind the were-animals ability to change a human. This infection is heavily influenced by the cycle of the moon, which is the paramount reason behind why a new were-animal can never control their transformation during their first six months of 'life'. After this time period, it is possible for the person to begin to learn to control their animalistic urges and remain sensible during the reign of a full moon.
Older were-animals are able to easily transform between human and animal appearance, as they have more experience and training in it. The younger shifters, are however more predominantly ruled by their emotions. If they become to angry or they forget themselves, then they can involuntarily change. In the first few months at least, a were-animal cannot change by will, and they cannot change back simply by will, not until they have calmed themselves down at least. Practice, however, makes perfect.
Welcome to Lightsbane High School!
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In a world of were-animals, mythical monsters and constant danger, high school is an unnecessary addition. Considering the amount of homework teachers supply every night, is it possible to survive as a teenager with an incredibly challenging secret and deadly potential?
~
n. Therianthropy: the mythological ability of human beings to metamorphose into animals by means of shapeshifting.
For an untold number of years, the scientific world has been oblivious to the darker, supernatural touches that thrive just beneath their society, whom mix in with their own 'normal' kind, and hide themselves from mortal humanity's strictly limited knowledge. They are often the creatures of the night. The tales of wonder, darkness and fear. The roots of all evil, the spawn of sorcery and the cause behind every sinful deed. Children are taught to dread them from their earliest ages. They are the beasts who stalk through the night, steal children from their beds, and eat their entire families raw. Despicable, disgraceful, deadly, dangerous and entirely fantastical and whimsical. These hidden supernatural breeds were once innocent humans who were forced to suffer from the bite of a wild, magical animal and turned unnatural, unholy monsters. But they aren't real. After all, they can't be. Humanity isn't ready yet for that kind of revelation.
There are multiple stories that surround the creation of these unlawful creatures. Some say, that back in ancient times, a plague swept across the lands. It wasn't deadly, but it infected the minds and hearts of women. Young, beautiful and fertile women. All of a sudden, their minds would turn and they would shun the beds of their husbands or lovers in favour of a much worse company. At night, they would creep off into dark recesses of the wild forests and choose to lay with all manner of beast. Wolves, bears, panther, deer, lions, foxes and many more. Which would soon not become a surprise to the believers of this particular story, the women all soon fell pregnant and birthed horrible monstrosities. The human women were immediately put to death for their heinous crimes, but not every creature could be recovered. Thus began the supernatural society.
Another story speaks about the control of witches and sorcery. Those born with unnatural gifts grew a black darkness in their hearts. The utter power and control granted to them turned the minds towards evil acts, corrupting their hearts and souls. Despite the fact that humanity had done these witches nothing wrong, they vowed complete domination and eridication of the 'weaker' species. To enact this terrible plan, they enslaved the eldest and youngest members of society to complete their will, warping them into destructive monsters uncontrollable by the influence of the moon. Panic spread across the world as loved ones shifted into despicable beings and killed the innocent people whom they had once known. Were-animals. Humans influenced by the moon, and the strength of the magic which came with it to create untold danger and death. It was said that only the light could protect the pure hearts of mortal men. The night became feared due to the witches' curses, but not long after the genocide began, man learned to find the sorcerers and burn them under a great, blazing, bright fire. Cleansing and protecting. It is the second most popular story.
The last tale focuses more upon a religious point of view, primarily Christian. It involved the influence of Satan and unholy demons from the darkest pits of Hell. However, as this is not a common theory amongst any community, it is often forgotten. Rightly so, for it is the greatest disparity from the actual truth of their creation.
In modern society, the greatest fear of the supernatural community is not about how their magical circumstances came to arise, but rather of how to survive in a world which would surely be undeniably hostile and prejudicial were they to become discovered. Especially for the youngest members of such a species. Along with dealing with full moons, animal instincts, secret-keeping and constant danger, the vast minority of teenagers with this 'infliction' are also forced to deal with high school. Never easy for a normal kid, impossible for a were-animal.
These were-animals are bi-pedal, at least at first. It's rare for one to possess such an ability to be able to shape-shift into a full animal, but it is not unheard of. One inflicted becomes a mix of human and animal, gaining greatest physicalities of the animal they possess but still retaining most of their apparent humanity. It is not to be believed however, that in any possible way can a were-animal pass through the streets of civilization in their changed form and to go unnoticed. Even the animals of the forests sense a difference in these humans, but a bond is created between a were-animal and his/her species that is undeniably special. Perhaps this is the greatest change. A were-animal is seperated from humanity and society, but drawn to the wilderness and its fellow half-species.
As to the question of infection, it is spread primarily through biting. It is possible that it could be transferred if the claws of the animal are inserted far enough into the body, and if a substantial amount of blood from the wereanimal was either injected into the blood stream of the human, or the human actually swallowed it. For the latter, it would have to be possibly over half of the amount of the blood circulating in the wereanimal's system, while it was shifted as well. Other ways of transformation could be possible, however even that assumption is merely theory.
However, infection is not the only way for a human to become a were-animal. They could be born as such. This would only be if both parents were the same type of were-animal, and even then there would be a 50% chance that the 'trait' would be passed down to the offspring. If two differing were-animals were to fall pregnant, there could be a 10% chance that child would be born as either one of the were-animals their parents were. If a were-animal had a child with a normal, human mortal, then there would be no chance that the child would be a were-animal as well. Unless, of course, the child was bitten or infected after their birth.
If a were-cheetah bites a human, the human will become a were-cheetah if they do not die from it. If a were-panther bites a human, the human will become a were-panther. As an example, werecat is simply a species, such as dogs and cats are. There are seperate sub-species grouped under such categories as well. The proper term would be defined as breeds. To turn into a specific animal, it is imperative that the human must be bitten (or otherwise) by the exact animal they wish to turn into. However, turning into a wereanimal does not apply to every single species alive. For example, a human would not be able to be bitten by an owl and turn into a were-owl.
The 'DNA' which gives a human the ability to transform into a were-animal is in their blood. Not any other bodily fluids. The blood, when infected by bite or another method, is transformed to give the human the DNA of both a magical animal, and to mix it with their own. When were-animals shift, their mouth fills with a saliva which is mixed with the blood of the being. Not only does it cause a greater urge to hunt in the animal, for a more satisfactory fill of the metallic liquid, but it also serves as the source behind the were-animals ability to change a human. This infection is heavily influenced by the cycle of the moon, which is the paramount reason behind why a new were-animal can never control their transformation during their first six months of 'life'. After this time period, it is possible for the person to begin to learn to control their animalistic urges and remain sensible during the reign of a full moon.
Older were-animals are able to easily transform between human and animal appearance, as they have more experience and training in it. The younger shifters, are however more predominantly ruled by their emotions. If they become to angry or they forget themselves, then they can involuntarily change. In the first few months at least, a were-animal cannot change by will, and they cannot change back simply by will, not until they have calmed themselves down at least. Practice, however, makes perfect.
Welcome to Lightsbane High School!
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Information about the rp is detailed in the Overview tab.
