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Welcome To Bon Temps, Where We Welcome All; The Supernaturals and Non-Supernaturals
Here Is Where Our Story Begins...
A quaint Southern town nestled in the lush hills of Louisiana, known for its rich history and the eerie beauty of its bayous. The town’s charm is both inviting and mysterious, with a mix of antebellum architecture and modern touches since we have last seen it during its prime years. The vampire and supernatural presence, although somewhat accepted by the entire town, creates an underlying tension that shapes the community’s dynamics. Even though most of the vampires have since gone into hiding, or just have led a more 'peaceful" life if you will, something is beginning to stir in the night.
After several years after the events have past, where humans fought with vampires, vampires fought with one another, and let's just say a lot of blood was shed in the supernatural and non-supernatural world. This molded Bon Temps to what is was trying to become. After the town has seen a fragile peace between humans and supernatural beings, tensions are beginning to resurface again. However, the towns heroes and destroyers have long since past or moved on to doing things that do not relate to the supernatural world anymore, however, with The Blood Moon Festival approaching; this is bringing hope and unrest amongst all.
As the much-anticipated Blood Moon Festival approaches—a rare event that occurs only once every blue moon, roughly every hundred years—excitement fills the air in Verity Springs. This festival is a time for celebration, showcasing the town's unique blend of human and supernatural culture. However, strange occurrences have cast a dark shadow over the festivities this year.
In the days leading up to the festival, unsettling events begin to unfold: livestock is found mutilated, eerie howls echo through the night, and the townsfolk report sightings of dark figures lurking in the woods. The atmosphere is charged with unease as whispers of an ancient curse resurface, claiming that the Blood Moon stirs restless spirits and awakens long-dormant evils.
Tonight, everything takes a grim turn when a shocking murder occurs at The Crimson Inn, a historic establishment known for its warm hospitality and ghost stories. The body of a young woman, a local resident, and waitress at the popular diner in town, is discovered in her room, the scene marked by signs of a violent struggle, and multiple bites found on her body. The local police quickly label it an animal attack, but the community isn’t buying their flimsy explanation. Rumors swirl that the attack was not the work of any beast but rather a calculated act of malevolence, possibly linked to the recent spate of disappearances among the town's youth.
As tensions mount, fears grow that the festival may be canceled for the first time in a century, an outcome that would shatter the fragile sense of unity that has been painstakingly built between humans and supernatural beings. The town's residents, already on edge from the mysterious disappearances, gather at Sammy's Tap, where discussions turn heated. Some insist on investigating the murder themselves, suspecting a connection to the ancient legends surrounding the Blood Moon, while others fear that digging deeper could unleash even greater horrors.
The clock is ticking, and the festival looms ever closer. As the community grapples with fear and suspicion, old alliances are tested, and hidden truths threaten to come to light. Who—or what—could be behind the murder? And will the Blood Moon Festival go on, or will it become a dark chapter in Bon Temps' history?
This is where our story takes place, after the murder of a local waitress and new rising events, could Bon Temps be awakening from it's dormant slumber? Even though it's simple, there are many plots that will unfold and if you have any plots you want to put forth, by all means, do so by personally messaging me. I am doing the plots in chapters, so when you take a look at the chapters tab, you will see two chapters already written out but it doesn’t give much detail since this rp will be built/developed by the players!
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I would hopefully want each character (or you can do pairs), to have a chapter in the rp, whether it be an emotional chapter filled with betrayal or a chapter that has a lot of group work/fighting scenes. I want this to be a team effort in making this rp as lively as possible. Lots of drama, romance, torment, betrayal, and everything else in the pot! As the rp progresses, so will the characters and also the lore too! Hopefully giving some background to each chapter. I want this to be similar to Bon Temps, more-so a spin off of the show. If you haven't seen it, that is completely fine since we are going to be adding, twisting and create a whole new world of our own.
I’ve created some pre-defined character roles below, and I need players to fill them. If you prefer to make your own role—like a cheerleader, gang leader, or librarian—feel free! Just let me know which role you want to claim or suggest your own. Looking forward to your choices!
And I will be making a character sheet soon...Character Roles:
- Sammy's Tap Owner: A charismatic human who interhitted the tap from Mr. Merlottes. It is still the town’s most popular bar. He is known for his charming personality and extensive knowledge of both vampire and human cultures. He’s determined to keep the peace and often finds himself mediating disputes between the two communities when a fight or argument happens in the bar.
- Mayor Hargrove: The no-nonsense mayor of Verity Springs, they are a strong advocate for unity between humans and supernatural beings. They are pragmatic and often caught between their duty to protect the town and the growing unrest. The family's legacy is tied to the town’s history, and they feel the weight of that responsibility and also other secrets of their family from arising.
- Mayor's Son: A rebellious young man who is drawn to the supernatural world, He often clashes with his mother’s and father's ideals. He has a close friendship with some local vampires and harbors a fascination for their culture, which causes tension within his family and the community, especially since his family is keeping a huge secret from him and his sister.
- Mayors Daughter: The responsible and ambitious daughter of Mayor Hargrove, she is heavily involved in planning the Blood Moon Festival. She is dedicated to her mother’s vision of harmony but is secretly skeptical about the supernatural beings, needless-to-say, she hasn't a bad bone in her body. She finds herself torn between her duties and her desire to uncover the truth behind the recent unrest.
- Sheriff: A no-nonsense sheriff who has served the town for years. He is respected by many but struggles with the increasing violence and crime. He is caught between maintaining order and grappling with the supernatural elements that complicate his job. He has a complicated past with some of the town's vampires and werewolves.
- Town Doctor: The town’s dedicated physician, (your characters name), is known for their compassion and expertise. They have a keen interest in the supernatural, especially after witnessing the effects of Hep-V (a deadly disease to kill vampires) and other strange occurrences. They often find themselves involved in community health matters and is a confidante for many residents.
- Witch and Community Elder: A wise and powerful witch who serves as a mentor to younger supernatural beings. They are a guardian of the town’s secrets and has knowledge of ancient prophecies. They have often work to maintain balance in the community and is skeptical of the Bloodbound cult, but which witch isn't?
- Werewolf Pack Leader: A rugged and honorable werewolf who strives to keep his pack in line. He is deeply protective of his community and is determined to prevent the rogue werewolves from causing chaos. He has a strong moral compass and often seeks alliances with humans and vampires, no matter how hot-headed he can be sometimes.
- Local Journalist: An ambitious investigative reporter eager to uncover the truth about the recent murders and disappearances. Claudia is passionate about exposing corruption and injustice in Verity Springs, and her curiosity often leads her into dangerous situations.
- Others: Waitress, Police Officers, College Students, Etc...
"Am I Not Good Enough?"
Here are some of the characteristics/appearances of the creatures. More will be added along the way.
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Vampires:
There is a process in becoming a vampire...
Process:
When a person is bitten, they have twenty-four hours to basically choose life or death.
- When first in transition, the victim will feel thirsty, irritation in the throat, high temperature, excessive sweating, irregular heartbeat, they become pale, and nausea.
- In order to finish the transition, when they awake from their fever dream, they must drink from a human and their 'master' or better known as the person who had bitten them, and then must be buried in under ten feet of dirt.
- Once the transformation is completed, that newbie vampire will be sired to their creator. (Meaning, you can feel their every emotion, thought, and if one of them dies, they feel it because the sire-link is broken.)
- The only way to break a sire-bond is by either killing the 'offspring,' or just getting a witch to cast a separation spell, which oftentimes can be extremely painful and drains their energy.
You are not born a vampire, at least that is what most people think. Since the aging for vampires is much slower, the reproduction system of female vampires runs so slow that it does not work to its full extent. Though there have been some rumors of handlings; a cross between a vampire and often times a human or in a very rare occasion where two pureblood vampires mate.
- The only way for them to have a child is with a werewolf/human/witch (and a pureblood).
NOTE:
Vampires can save the lives of others by giving them their blood. Since vampires have the ability to heal themselves, it's in their blood and when they give an injured person their blood, the victim becomes healed. (This cannot turn a person into a vampire. You have to die before you become an undead. Though if they died while still having vampire blood in their system, then they can oftentimes rise as vampires.)
If a vampire chooses to save a human who has died and bring them back to life. Then the vampire must give them their blood and thus when they wake, they begin their transformation by feeding.
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WITCHES
In the witch community, it is illegal to have a child with another breed because it breaks the chain. Power is passed through every full witch that is born and harnessed within the community so that it is distributed equally, and they can't do so if the chain is tainted. A half-breed is almost like chaos in the eyes of a witch because they can either create or destroy life if not taken care of. To a vampire, the blood of a witch is the key to WALKING IN THE SUNLIGHT.
Resolution: The way they used to resolve a half-breed is by killing it before it is born by putting a terrible spell on the mother that kills the child from the inside (so in other words a miscarriage). This practice is forbidden and rarely ever practiced.
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Types:
There are different types of witches within the community, many of them possessing powers that are similar and yet unique to them. What kind of which you choose your character to be is up to you. A dark witch, a witch that practices healing with various herbs, a witch that controls the weather, etc.
The Wolf -- Each person is born like any typical human being would be, but at the babes first breath, the soul of their eternal wolf is gifted to them by the moon goddess and has to wait until the age of 13 years old to transform. So basically they have two beings, their human form, and their animal form. The wolf is just another side of the human, so they have a mind of their own, but are still connected to one another.
Each wolf is different from the next and some may have wolves that are calm, while others will have hot-tempered wolves and et cetera.
The height of the wolves is very different from any typical woodland wolf. These are mystical creatures, and the Alpha has a towering height of 6 feet, will the rest of the members have the height of five foot, and some close to six feet but never reaching the height of the Alpha. The Alpha has the tallest height to assert dominance over the pack and any intruder.
The fur color is up to you.
The Eyes -- In the human form, they have three eye colors that change from time to time. One depends on whether they are hungry, the other depends on their temper and the last is their natural color.
Mind Linking -- Every wolf is able to mind link with another, which is like telepathy; communicating through thoughts and this is used in both their wolf and human forms.
Shifting -- The typical age for a wolf's first shift is at the age of 13 years old. The latest age to shift is 15 or 16 years old, but that is only if the person is having a mental battle with themselves that conflicts in their wolf first transformation. It does hurt to transform the first time because the human bones are taking a new form for the first time. But the more the shift happens, the less and less painful it is to shift. This is why when the first shift comes, the young wolf must be in an isolated spot away from people because their judgement is oftentimes clouded by the pain that they undergo. Before the new wolf can shift on its own, they must undergo three full moons, before they can automatically shift whenever they please.
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Abilities that all werewolves have:
1. Superhuman... Speed, Strength, Endurance, Agility, Immortality, Shifting, Healing Factors, Night Vision and et cetera.
As for the Healing Factor, they can only heal quickly if they have enough energy. But if they do not and are in a weak state, they can still heal their wound, but it will take a while.
The Marking --Werewolves can mark their mate to show that they belong to each other and the scent from the marking will be picked up by any wolf as a warning to not try anything. Kind of like marking their territory, but marking each other.
"A War Is Coming...Which Side Will You Be On?"
If you have a plot/chapter in mind, please feel free to let me know and I will add it here. I want these chapters to be led by whoever chooses to make an event. You can each get a turn in controlling what happens in the chapter to some extent.[/font]
Chapter 1: The Shadows That Lurk
The town of Bon Temps buzzes with excitement as the Blood Moon Festival approaches, but an unsettling undercurrent of fear weaves through the anticipation. Recently, residents have begun to notice a disturbing trend: people are going missing. It started with one person a month, but now the disappearances have escalated, each case more chilling than the last.
As the town prepares for the festival, whispers of a pattern emerge. Investigators, including Sheriff (the characters name), gather in the local diner to discuss the increasing incidents. They’ve ruled out the possibility of a simple runaway or accident, as the victims are often found unconscious or barely alive, marked with strange symbols that hint at something darker—a psychopathic killer or perhaps something even more sinister. Some townsfolk murmur that it could be a rogue werewolf, while others speculate about supernatural beings stirring in the shadows.
The tension heightens when a body is discovered at The Crimson Inn, the town's historic establishment. The victim is a young woman linked to the festival planning committee, waitressing down at Sammy's, and her death sends shockwaves through the community. The scene is gruesome, with her body left in a way that suggests a message was intended. The local police quickly dismiss the notion of a supernatural connection, claiming it’s simply an animal attack, but the townspeople aren’t convinced.
As night falls, panic grips the town. The owner of The Crimson Tap, tries to keep spirits high, but even they can sense the dread in the air. Rumors swirl about the festival—will it still happen, or will fear cancel the long-awaited celebration?
With the Blood Moon rising just days away, characters from all walks of life begin to converge at The Crimson Tap to discuss the recent events. A sense of urgency builds as some residents resolve to uncover the truth behind the disappearances and the murder. Are the supernaturals rising to play a dangerous game, or is there a more malevolent force at work?
As the chapter closes, the festival looms on the horizon, promising to be both a celebration and a potential battleground for the secrets that lie beneath Verity Springs. The mystery deepens, and each character must choose whether to stand in the light or hide in the shadows as danger creeps ever closer.
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Chapter 2: Infection (STILL WORKING ON IT)
TBD
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Chapter 3: Gates of Hell Have Opened (STILL WORKING ON IT)
TBD
More will be added or if you have anything, let me know and I will add it.
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