Fantasy Cirque de Monstres (1941) first edition

[Lady Luna Ravenswood]

Welcome young and old to the Cirque de Monstres! We open at nightfall and feature a carnival and circus entertainment. Be sure to check out the side show and our famous hall of mirrors. And to the wonderful investigators, we don't know why they disappear please, leave us alone.


Plot: Just a normal traveling circus, well that depends on your definition of normal. There are carnival games a circus a tent and a freak show. The members of the cirque seem normal but, that is not the case. Not one of the performers are actually fully human. They keep this a secret as well as a darker secret. Every night audience members go missing in the mirror maze. The kidnapped humans are offered to the non-human performers who need human blood or souls.Now the humans have caught on to them and are starting to investigate them. Will the performers and staff be able to keep their identity and dark truth secret or, will they be exposed.


note for the humans: when the rp starts you do not know that the members of the cirque are not human. You just think they are very talented people who are very odd and very guilty of something. You may discover they are non-human during the course of the rp.


WARNING!: This is a mature role play that deals with kidnappings, horror related scenarios, strong emotions, murder, and violence. If any of these make you uncomfortable do not join.


When the RP starts it will be nighttime and the cirque will have just opened for the night


The circus is currently outside of Berlin, Germany. Set in 1941 in an alternate timeline where Hitler never happened.


History of the cirque: Founded in 1876 by Monsieur Thomas as a safe haven for those who didn't quite fit in and to keep the 'freaks' of society safe from harm. The circus started traveling in 1936 after Thomas died. While humans have always gone missing at the cirque it was always dismissed since it was usually young people who had just moved away from home. The circus has grown over the years. Currently run by Paul Kruger.


1. All RPN rules apply


2. romance is encouraged but, when clothes come off fade to black. This also applies to violence, if it gets to graphic fade to black.


3. If 1x1 chat becomes longer then 3 posts each move it to a PM. Then post in the main rp thread when ready. (I know this is hard but, it keeps posts from getting lost in 1x1 chatter and overwhelming other people)


4. no god-modding mary sues or the like.


5. Keep OOC in the IC thread minim. anything longer then a sentence or two should go in the OOC thread.


6. Please be sure to maintain some distance from your character. Conflict drives stories, but only when it's between characters; conflict between players is terrible and to be avoided. Please remember that a slight against your character is not a slight against you, and that your character does not necessarily know all of the things that you do. Drama is only fun when it's in character!


7. only make as many characters as you can handle(3 max)


8. I must approve your character before you post!


9. Third person please and 5 sentences min! No text talk please! And for the love of all NO ONE LINERS!


11. Life happens I know. So if you cannot post for any amount of time please tell me!


12. Try to be active at least one post a day remember what I said in rule 11


13. I have the right to kick you out for breaking rules you get three warnings then you are out.


Have fun!


The locations:


The investigators HQ:


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The circus:


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the big tent is black and white and the side show is in a black and red tent. There is an area behind the big tent for the animals.


the house of mirrors maze:


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[Lady Luna Ravenswood]

We need at least two more investigators and we can start!

 

[Lady Luna Ravenswood]

The sun hung low on the horizon, it was going to be dark soon and the cirque would open its doors to a new batch of guests. It was a little chilly out and slight breeze blew threw the area.


Paul stepped out of his trailer and stretched. He was wearing his usual ring leader outfit and eyeliner. He put his hat on as he walked to the other trailer area he thought about the night. He wondered if the investigators would be coming again tonight. he saw the posters up for the people he had taken. To make it look like he actually cared he put some of the posters up by the ticket booths.


Idiotic humans.....


He rung the bell that was in front of the trailers.


"Opening time!"


He called out to the trailers and walked over to the entrance to the circus area, he saw a few people gathered at the gate. He knew tonight was going to be interesting.

 

[Axeykins]

"Already?" Ignis yawned as he stepped out of his trailer. Metallic blue and black cloak draped over a sleek suite. Black liner around his eyes making his gaunt face look more like a skull. Luckily that was to be hidden behind the creamy ivory and gold of his mask anyway and later on behind the grinning rabbit that was often one of the last things some of the poor souls lined up at the gate ever saw. Lighting up a cigarette he slowly sauntered towards the big tent to get ready for tonight's performance.

Spoiler

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[IceQueen]

Luna walked out of her trailer, looking around. She sighed, adjusting her costume before shutting the door. She was wearing her signature tiger print crop top and skirt, with a little dirt smeared in various places on herself. Her hair had a few braids and some beaded strands, but the rest was left down. She sighed, putting on a smile and starting to greet people, welcoming them to the show before heading off towards her team of tigers.


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Nanami was already out and about, somewhere inside the big tent. She looked up at the tightrope and the trapeze, almost jumping with excitement. She sighed, fiddling with the edge of her skirt. She was wondering what it would be like if she could actually use her wings in her act. But that would be to suspicious. She smiled a bit and leaned sit down in a chair.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

"Flame, Frost!" Alekin called out, walking out of his trailer. Unlike the others, Alekin never wear elaborate costumes for his performances. He wears his usual clothes, preferring to make his performance elaborate instead. "Yeah, yeah, I'm coming." Flame said. Flame looks very much like a normal wolf, except that he's made of ember and fire. "I'm here." Frost said, lazily walking towards me. Frost is a tiger made of, you guessed it, ice and frost. "Make sure you stay hidden in the trailers, you hear me? We don't want those pesky investigators seeing you." He told them, scratching them between the ears. After talking to the two, he headed towards the big tent, people ignoring him because they thought that he's just a visitor.

 

[LunaticLove]

Dakota was curled up against the back corner of her cage when the demons voice rang out, calling them to get ready for the show to begin. She lifted her head from her paws and looked out at the people passing by. Each person, human or supernatural, kept their distance from her cage even when they held no caution towards the other large animals. She wasn't complaining though, the further they kept from her the better. 'I'm a horrid beast anyways.' I reminded myself of my 'father's' words that were spit at me with every punch, kick, or slice of a knife.


(I'm going to add more pics to her profile in a little bit.)

 

[IceQueen]

Luna started her warm ups inside the big tent, making sure Rah was getting along with both the girls, the big flirt. She heard someone come in the tent and she looked over, seeing Alekin. She waved, smiling before going back to warming up. When she was sure that they where warmed up, she walked over to Alekin. "Hey, ready to preform?" She asked.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

"Ah, Luna." He said, doing a small bow. He's always like this around girls, having been born in an age where chivalry and being a gentleman is strictly reinforced. "When was the last time you saw me unprepared?" He smiled at her, his hand bursting into flames and frost as a butterfly appeared from his hand. The butterfly, who shone like star, flew up then exploded in sparks. "How about you? Are you ready?" He ask, grinning at her.

 

[MittyMittens]

Aoife heard the bell, having been sitting at her vanity finishing the last touches of her make-up which wasn't overly done. She smiles before turning to her wolves who were all napping in their own beds. "Show time boys" She smiles as they each stretch and make their way over to her. She opens a drawer to her vanity and pulls out three jeweled collars. After all they needed their own costume as well. After finishing her final touches on herself and her wolves she makes her way out of the trailer, three wolves in tow. She makes her way to the big tent to await her turn for a performance. She gives a small wave to Ignis as she reached the big tent. "evenin' seems like we got a good size crowd tonight"

Spoiler

 

[Lady Luna Ravenswood]

Paul walked up to the newest arrival's cage. While others walked away or kept their distance he walked right up.


"Hello Dakota, I hope you remember to keep calm. We have some 'guests' coming tonight that I am less then happy about."


He frowned at the thought of the investigators. He really wished they would just leave the circus alone. He felt the anger building up inside him. He took a deep breath and looked at the leopard.


"Well, just remember to behave yourself."


He turned and walked away greeting guests and assuring some that he and the circus had nothing to do with the disappearances. Tonight was going to be tough, he could tell.

 

[IceQueen]

Luna looked at him with a smile. "Yeah. When am I not?" She said, her smile easy. She always felt calmer around Alekin than others. It was weird though. He was nice to her even though she was dangerous, and scary. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, looking around. Everyone seemed to be preparing and she was already done.


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Nanami looked over and saw Alekin and Luna. She groaned. The two lovebirds should just hook up already and get it over it. She sighed, looking the other direction. She wished some of the humans weren't so suspicious about them, because then they could do so many other cool things. But sadly, that was not the way it was.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

"Hey, I'm going to see the newcomer. You know, the shapeshifter. It looks like she needs someone to help her adjust. Want to come with?" He asks, holding his hand out.

 

[IceQueen]

Luna nodded a bit. "Sure. Large animals are my thing, so if she is one of them, then that's cool." She said, walking towards the large animal cages. She was a bit concerned that she was going to hate her, but she was half cat to, just not a shape shifter. She was like stuck in-between, being able to switch back and forth.

 

[Axeykins]

"Evening." He turned to greet Aoife and her wolves with a smile. "It appears so. I'm sure Paul will be quite pleased with this turnout tonight. Well, minus a few....unwelcome guests." He shrugged. "Anyway, are you all ready to perform tonight? I mean....You're wolves look in tip-top shape as usual and you look spectacular as well, but you know that even us professionals can get a case of the nerves."

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

Arriving at the animal cages, they cautiously approached the shapeshifter. "Hi, Dakota right? I'm Alekin and this is Luna." He said, sitting down in front of her cage. "Don't worry, we just came here to check on you. I know that this can be terrifying, but you don't need to be afraid. Just don't do anything that gives us away." He said. Alekin always feels protective of the circus, especially the new ones.

 

[LunaticLove]

Dakota bared her sharp teeth when the group approached her cage. She wasn't to happy with the group around her but what could she do in a cage. It was wise for the male to sit, positioning himself in a less threatening manner and speaking calmly. Dakota's back against the wall of the cage was comforting but at the same time her skin was crawling from being inclosed for so long and being near others. She had been in this cage for several weeks with limited time out because of her fright and power. The cat part of her wanted out but the human part of her feared the pain the outside world brought. She pushed herself onto her paws and paced the length of her rather large trailer cage, keeping her eye on her 'visitors."

 

[IceQueen]

Luna flicked her ears and got onto eye level with her. "Hi." She said calmly, her eyes glowing, as always. She reminded her of herself, because she was hostile and afraid, looking around skittishly. She waved a bit, not smiling. She wasn't sure if she thought of her as a friend or foe. If it was foe, then they would be in fore some big fights.

 

[MittyMittens]

"I would hope so. Hopefully the profit will make up for them being here. I really think it's unnecessary for them to be here to begin with. And thank you. You're looking rather spectacular yourself, you know in that "scare the audience" kind of way" She says teasingly with a laugh. "Yes I think I'm as ready as I'll ever get, the added guests are making me a little nervous." She casually takes his cigarette from him and takes a drag before slipping it back between his fingers. "I thought about changing my routine but that would probably seem suspicious. Let's hope they're convinced the acts are all an illusion. That and they don't take things too seriously. People without a sense of humor are rather unenjoyable to have in the audience."

 

[Lady Luna Ravenswood]

"Well now, its you two."


He looked at Alekin and Luna.


"Do me a favor you two, make sure our new arrival behaves. I'm sure this will be easy for you Luna."


He smiled at the three of them. He walked towards the tent looking at the entrance again. The human investigators would surely return tonight, they just couldn't leave the circus alone. He walked over to the midway encouraging people to play the games. He still had a circus run, even with the added nuisance.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

Alekin looked at Dakota. Under all that anger and hate, he knew that's afraid. "Make sure no one enters, okay?" He asks Luna, heading towards the cage. "I should really think about my life choices." He muttered under his breath. He quickly unlocked the cage and entered it. "Hey, I'm not going to hurt you." He said, cautiously walking towards her. He sat in front of her, 4 feet away.

 

[IceQueen]

Luna smacked her face, looking around. "Your going to get yourself killed, and I cannot guarantee you will live." She hissed, looking at him. She looked at the girl. "Alekin, I would get out now, she is not happy with you. I think she wants to be alone." She said, looking at the two. "Most new cat's like to be alone, and just because it worked with me doesn't mean it will work with her." She said.

 

[Axeykins]

"It is, but you know how nosy they are, they think something is wrong here when there's obviously not. It's all just smoke and mirrors." He smirked. Then looked at her when she took his cigarette and mocked disbelief. "Shame on you. Smoking right before the show? Who does that?"He couldn't hold back the smile as he took a drag from it again. "We should be fine as always as long as we remain cautious. They've only been able to prove that all of are acts are only illusions or pure talent."

 

[LunaticLove]

Dakota


The boy decided to tempt his fate when he unlocked the cage door and walked inside. "Get out." I hissed baring my claws and swiping towards the boy, not but a few feet away from me. He sat down in front of me, blocking my only way of escape. I hissed, baring my teeth and swiping again. The world was closing in on me as I lowered my body to the floor, trying to make myself as small as possible like I would do when he would come for me. When I would cower he would leave. It didn't seem to be working with this male. I laid my ears back flat against my skull as the memories of every bruise and cut I received by my father's hand assaulted me.


(Lets play injure the characters on the first day!!!)

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

He refused to listen, knowing she is more than a cat. He continues to have eye contact with her, not making any sudden movements. He moved back a little, still looking at her. "I don't want to hurt you. I know what you have been through." He said, knowing it's the truth. Seeing the scars on her body, he guessed that someone, probably his parents, did this to her, most likely after they found out she had this ability. He made a pigeon, made from ice and fire, and made it fly. He smile at her. (Well, my character never had any sense of self preservation. Do it if you want, it'll add spice to the story.)