Fantasy 《WRATH》: Revival || Interest Check

Long before the human species was even a twinkle in any god’s eye, dinosaurs roamed the Earth. 25% of those dinosaurs held what is said to be an ancient predecessor of what is known today as Devil’s Wrath. Eventually, the dinosaurs died out, and over time, their remains became stuck deep within the Earth’s crust, unknown to the humans that would eventually walk on it.

That is, until the early 1800s.

Years ago, in 1835, a gigantic earthquake beneath the Atlantic ocean shook the crust, moving soil rich in the fossils of the diseased dinosaurs, later recognized as Remnants, towards an enormous active volcano, exposing the soil to the sweltering heat and incinerating them. Over a few months, pressure from the sudden carbon emissions within the volcano caused it to erupt. It was recorded as the worst eruption in history, as ash was spread throughout the atmosphere and covered the world for days.

Suddenly, many organisms on Earth began developing strange abilities and enhancements. The cause of this was determined to be a disease that had spread due to inhalation of the ash. By the next day, 10% of the world was reported to have this disease.

Doctors identified three variants of the disease, dubbed Devil’s Wrath: the first granted simple enhancements of the mind and body, the second granted superhuman abilities, and the third—only contracted by non-human organisms—gave creatures either an enhancement or an ability, as well as a sudden violent temperament towards humans. Those with the second variant were noticeably weaker than those with the first, and though they grew weaker over time, it wasn’t an issue until three generations in with the hereditary disease, in the 1900s.

At that point, it had developed and evolved, and began killing off second variants in days. Luckily, an unnamed First Variant doctor, with an enhancement of logic and intelligence, and their Second Variant associate, with an unknown ability pertaining to eyesight, discovered the cause of the deaths. It seemed as though all humans were granted an essential aura that Second Variants were missing part of, and First Variants had an abundance of. They had also learned that 2nd and 1st Variants could form a strong bond with each other that allowed them to share these auras equally. These doctors quickly managed to create some sort of a cure for Devil’s Wrath, with a scientific name of Estranixin, and common names of Devil Renouncers, or Renouncers. These cures were mass produced and distributed everywhere, and once again everything was fine for those infected.

However, throughout all this time, many people had utilized their abilities against the good of the people. Many socially and economically powerful people created various organizations in order to prevent and eliminate these Variant-based threats, with one of the most successful and well-known anti-evil organizations being The International Abnormal Operations Bureau, also known as The Union.

The Union set to put together First Variants, “Overseers,” and Second Variants, “Escorts,” in pairs for the most efficient takedown of any abnormalities.

This organization has been in action for years, and continues to operate after many generations of reparations and dedication.

Devil’s Wrath is a disease that grants those infected with abnormal abilities. Nowadays, 4% of Earth’s entire population has it. It’s said that dinosaurs had an archaic version of this disease, though however they got infected is unknown. The disease has three known variants, but we’ll get to the third later.

Those infected with the First Variant, also known as Overseers, are granted simple enhanced qualities and an enlarged aura. Their enhancements can range from things such as simple enhanced sight (such as night vision, a larger field-of-view, etc.), to enhanced strength or healing. Any human quality can be enhanced, including limbs (legs, arms, etc.) and organs/other body parts (the brain, adrenaline glands, etc.). It should be noted that those infected with the First Variant do not get Superhuman qualities like their Second Variant counterparts. They all, however, have the ability to manipulate their aura in small ways after their first contracts, which unlocks this ability. With the small amount of aura left over after a contract, they may use their aura as minor armor, and once their partnership ends, they’re given more variety for things they can do with their aura.

In contrast, those infected with the Second Variant, also known as Escorts, are granted superhuman abilities and a tiny aura. They develop abilities that regular humans are seemingly incapable of utilizing, but at the cost of their aura in order to keep up with the power. Many people believe Second Variants are more wild and unintelligent compared to First Variants, and are therefore very likely to be discriminated against.

Both of these variants are naturally 3-5x more physically powerful and durable than un-infected humans.

They’re also hereditary, and those infected will generally have children with the same variant as them, save for the occasional mutation. Variants are recessive to non-variants. Should two differing variants have a child, their variant would be seemingly random. But, you can almost accurately rely on punnett squares to figure it out.

Their qualities and abilities are also hereditary, but mutations regarding these are more likely. Parents’ abilities are also likely to mix and form a unique ability for their child. For example:

The International Abnormal Operations Bureau, more commonly known as the Union, is an independent, Government supported Special Police/Military organization that specializes in defending the human race against threats regarding abnormal beings, such as humans and animals infected with Devil's Wrath who might cause harm to others, or any other abnormal being that threatens humankind. By recruiting many of those who are infected with Devil's Wrath, the Union promises the safety of the public thanks to its employees, who are trained to deal with any abnormal issue that may come forward.

Three divisions that total to 150,000 people make up the Union: Law Enforcement, Pest Control, and Spec Ops. The Chief supervises the entirety of the precinct, but also takes care of Law Enforcement along with their deputy(ies). The other two divisions are led by Captains and their deputies. Under them may be High-Capability Overseers, or HCOs, who are overseers that have won a 1v1 battle against an escort. Above all these people, however, is the Director, who owns the entirety of the Union.

Law Enforcement maintains public safety, Pest Control controls Beasts, and Spec Ops focuses on much bigger threats, like terrorism. Some people within any of these divisions may be dubbed supports, or “Angels.”

Along with being separated by their divisions, employees are also individualized with their preferred method of violence. This includes firearms, “Nodeppo”; blades, “Kamaitachi”; blunt melee weapons, “Oni”; ability-based combat, “Kitsune”; and those who specialize in multiple weapons, “Yasha”; Along with them is a special combat-type, specifically fit for those who do not have partners, “Nure.”

Note: The Chief and Captain roles are off limits

Ibara is a terrorist organization of about 25,000 people notorious for the murder of innocent people and employees of the Union, organized crimes, drug & human trafficking, targeted murders, assassination, terror attacks, and much more. All known Ibara members are immediately placed on a wanted list and a terror watchlist. Formerly a yoga and meditation class in the 1980s, it has since evolved into the organization it is today.

Recently, it has started taking in powerless members and investors, the former most likely being used as disposable pawns, and the latter mostly being powerful people providing assistance in exchange for protection. They have also been illegally selling synthetic “Renouncers,” or Synthetics, among other things.

Ibara has a vast hierarchy with many ranks, each named after flowers. It is led by the Sakura, or the prophet, along with their advisor, the Iris. Below them are Daffodils, important and protected members of Ibara that are also given leadership positions. Under them are Peonies, sergeant-like commanders of the lower ranks, Roses, and Lilies. Roses are powered members of the cult, and Lilies are members that are not infected with Devil’s Wrath.

Note: The Sakura and the Iris roles are off limits

LAST BUT FINALLY NOT LEAST (assuming you didn’t just skip to this tab) THE RULES!!!
These should be simple enough to follow.

-Obviously, RPN rules apply.

-Please credit the source/artists of the face claim! If you're having trouble finding it, we're more than happy to help!

-Discord participation is mandatory. OK, not mandatory like that. Just join our Discord (when it comes out,) as that is where a majority of information not already here will be. Activity there isn’t necessary, just keep in touch with us

-We’re going 2 characters per person. No more, no—well, less is okay. GMs have been given a three character limit.

-Post minimum is once per character per week. Depending on how things go, we may be more lenient on this. Please inform us as best you can about any hiatuses or if you intend on dropping, as this is a partner-based roleplay. Communication is important.

-Please ask fellow players for consent to be partners! Feels like common sense.

-Keep OOC drama to a minimum! Also pretty much common sense.

-It’s okay to have strong characters, but please remember to be balanced and reasonable regarding their powers.

-Also, try to be as original as possible. However, since first variants are limited in a way, we will be more lenient with those.

-Player characters must have a variant, and must be affiliated with one of the organizations. Non-affiliate PCs will be prosecuted. Traitors and spies‌ are welcome. Just be sure to talk about it with us beforehand and be aware of the consequences.

The other GMS may be more lenient, but I (Kit) will shoot you down quick. Don’t try anything, xoxo

Thank you for reading. Beyond this point is just a dictionary. Soon, the Discord server and cs thread will be made and posted!!

Angels - “Support” employees of The Union.

Beasts - Non-human organisms that are infected with Devil's Wrath. Extremely hostile towards the human race.

DW - An abbreviation of Devil's Wrath.

Deputy - An escort partner of a higher power (Chief or Captain) in the Union.

Devil's Wrath - A disease originating from volcanic ash from an ancient submarine volcano. Grants its victims abnormal qualities

Escort - A human infected with the Second Variant of Devil's Wrath. They normally have superhuman abilities.

Hellspawn - A special item made by fusing an object and the heart of a human infected with the Second Variant of Devil's Wrath. Hellspawn have unique qualities that normal objects do not.

High-Capability - An employee of The Union who is capable of operating without a partner.

Hunters - Employees of the Beast Extermination Division of The Union.

Ibara - A terrorist organization with plans to forcefully evolve the human race by killing all non-powered humans. Also known as the Black-Thorned Rose.

Iris - The Sakura’s right hand man and contract partner.

Officers/Detectives - Employees of the Law Enforcement Division of The Union.

Overseer - A human infected with the First Variant of Devil's Wrath. They normally have enhanced qualities.

Pest Control - An alternate name for The Beast Extermination Division of The Union.

Pseudo-Renouncers - An alternate name for the synthetic Renouncers on the black market.

Remnants - Remnants are supposedly the beings that roamed the Earth before the Volcano containing Devil's Wrath was submerged in the ocean. It is speculated that Remnants were bloodthirsty creatures with otherworldly Variant abilities that far surpass current ones. It is believed that if these fossils were dug up, and blood were to spill onto them, that the Remnants would be revived and grant the wishes of whoever summoned them. They are supposedly hidden within the volcano that started the outbreak. There is no plausible evidence proving that Remnants were real beings, so they are regarded as urban legends.

Renouncers - An alternate name for Estranixin, the real medication that temporarily synchronizes the aura of those with the Second Variant of Devil's Wrath. They have an extremely bitter taste that stays in your mouth.

Sakura - The leader of the Ibara

Specialists - Employees of the Special Operations/Military Division of The Union.

Synthetics - Another name for the synthetic Renouncers on the black market

The Union - The International Abnormal Operations Bureau, an Organization created with the purpose to protect humanity from abnormal threats.

Thorns - Slang for a member of Ibara.