Realistic or Modern Cirque de Monstres

[Lady Luna Ravenswood]

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Cirque de Monstres - Welcome to the strangest show on earth

Cirque de Monstres seems a like your run of the mill strange circus but, there is a secret. None of the performers are human! will you survive the life a circus performer or, will you be exposed as the freak you are.
Plot: You are member of the elusive and unusual Cirque de Monstres. You have something that makes you different from normal humans. May it be a special gift, a mutation, or you are not human at all. Each night you go out and perform in front of normal humans, trying to keep what...

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(One male spot open! a few female spots open as well!!)


Welcome young and old to the Cirque de Monstres! We open at nightfall and feature many interesting acts. Why not come see a spectacular show at the main tent or a more intimate show at the small tent. If you are brave a heart you may even venture to the side show where freaks run the show. All of our performers are human so there is no need to fear them or kill them. They come from all over the world to show off their unique talents. Enjoy your time at the strangest show on earth!


(The circus is currently in the countryside of Scotland.)


Plot: You are member of the elusive and unusual Cirque de Monstres. You have something that makes you different from normal humans. May it be a special gift, a mutation, or you are not human at all. Each night you go out and perform in front of normal humans, trying to keep what you really are a secret. Backstage romances are formed, hearts are broken, and attitudes run rampant. Will you be able to keep your identity a secret or will you be exposed for the freak you are.(the side show is not meant to be offensive! It is simply a place for those who don't have human forms to be themselves!)


History of the circus:


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. It has grown to include 2 tents and a side show. The Circus is currently run by Nanami Lentra also known as The Ring Queen.


Theme:


The circus has an old world charm feel to it, with Victorian and Edwardian influences. The year is 2016.


Current show list:


Main tent:

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Ring leader: Ringmaster Vallen


Acts:


Little Red Riding Hood or Red- wolf tamer


Amazon Princess- Tiger Tamer


Kishan


Ma-Jun the Restraintless- escape artist


Lady Rainicorn


Frostflame


Small tent:





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Ring leader: Mr. Kite


Acts:


Lady Snake- Snake Charmer and dancer


Cyke Toil- general performer.


Little Might- strong man


Ren


Lord Monocronium


Side Show:





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Boss: Mr. Blue


Talent:


Diablos


Ren


Kishan


Hells Angel


Wendigo


The Twisting Wonder


Circus layout (See maps for description!)





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Layout: Trailers T1-T5 are female T6-T10 are male each trailer holds 2 people, they have large closets and living areas.


There are 4 private trailers for the master or mistress of the circus, the two ring leaders, and for the boss of side show.


The main tent is for large acts like: acrobats, large animal acts, stunts, etc.


The small tent is for small acts like: dancers, small animal acts, magicians, etc.


Side show is for the side show freaks like: bearded lady, contortionists, fire breathers, etc.


Tent Descriptions-


The main tent is black & white with lots of seating and a big performance area.


The small tent is purple & black with a decant amount of seating and a small performance area


Side show tent is red & black with no seating and a small stage. Audience members sit on the floor or stand.


Trailer layouts are in the OOC thread! feel free to decorate your room as you please. Staff can decorate their trailer as they please.


1. All RPN rules apply


2. romance is encouraged but, when clothes come off 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.)


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! The real password is Elephant man, not what is at the bottom.


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!


10. Remember you are trying to hide your true identity from the normal humans! so keep that in mind when creating characters. Unless you are in the side show then make sure not to go overboard.


11. Have fun!


password is freaks are cool

 

[Lady Luna Ravenswood]

Lady Luna Ravenswood updated Cirque de Monstres with a new update entry:


Open and accepting!

Now accepting characters! Just make sure to read the rules!

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[Lady Luna Ravenswood]

Lady Luna Ravenswood updated Cirque de Monstres with a new update entry:


Staff needed

I need one more ring leader, a boss for the side show, and a master or mistress of the circus. Performer are still needed as well, looking mainly for another act or two for the main tent and side show performers. I would love to get this rp started Wednesday! if you have questions please feel free to message me!

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[Lady Luna Ravenswood]

<Beep, Beep, Beep>


Nora shoved her alarm clock off of the side table in her little room. She sat up rubbing her eyes.


"Ugh, time to eat right Danu."


She spoke with a British accent, she looked at the large python that was curled up in the corner. She stood up and got into her day attrite. Today it was a black and white stripped dress. She picked up the python after getting dressed.


"Come on."


she draped the snake over her and stepped out of her trailer. The trailer on the outside was identical to others, plain white with a red stripe.The morning air was cold but, nice. She wondered if the tents were set up. She walked towards the front of her trailer seeing the tents in the distance. She was excited for tonight, well she was always excited to perform. She opened up the door to the kitchen area and went in. She grabbed a rat for Danu and a banana for herself. She exited the trailer and walked towards the tents. She banged on Paul's trailer door. His trailer was something else, covered in weird paintings it defiantly reflected his personality.


"Its morning Paul, time to get up!"


She walked to a little sitting area between the side show tent and the performer area. She sat down letting Danu slither around. She feed him the rat and started eating her banana.

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Paul was asleep when he heard someone banging on his trailer door. He knew the voice that called out.


"Not now Nora!"


He rolled over in his bed. He was not a morning person yet, somehow Nora had gotten the impression that he was. He always very kind to the girl especially since they were both demons, well she was half demon. He doesn't care about those things though. He wanted to get another few hours of sleep.

 

[Lady Luna Ravenswood]

Lady Luna Ravenswood updated Cirque de Monstres with a new update entry:


RP has started!!

Yay! let the posts begin! Still looking for performers mainly female ones!

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[spacepanda]

Samantha

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I’m in heaven, thought Sam as she inhaled the sweet scent of the pink cloud in front of her. She licked her pink lips and smiled with anticipation. The worker in front of her shot her an incredulous look as he swiftly gathered the cotton candy together, placing it in a small white cone that was easily three times smaller than the cottony-bliss it held on top. Ignoring the look she quickly scooped the cone out of his hands, detached a piece of the candy, and stuffed it in her mouth. It dissolved on her tongue with sweet satisfaction.


“Absolutely delicious!” She proclaimed loudly, holding out a ‘thumbs-up’ with her free hand. “I approve!” She nodded curtly and turned to stroll back to her trailer. The worker rolled his eyes and began to re-clean the machine.


It had become somewhat a tradition of hers, ever since she first joined the circus. As soon as set-up was complete, machinery had to be test-run… including those in the food stall. She always made sure she was awake early in the morning on those days, so she could be first in line to eat the delicious candy that would have been otherwise thrown away. The day was looking good already! Her only disappointment was they had not yet begun to test the fryer…


“I guess funnel cakes will have to wait,” she sighed to herself.

 

[TheDreamer]

Chi, having woken up hours earlier due to a putrid stench wafting through his window, had discovered a limp skunk and disposed of it accordingly hours ago. He was now peacefully walking the border of the main tent, making sure everything was fastened correctly. It would be a shame for their circuit in the Scottish countryside to be cut short by a loose screw leading to the collapse of the tent.


As he checked each tie, he saw more and more people waking up and starting the hustle and bustle of circus life. Since tonight was opening night, there was a lot to do. A small man who Chi recognized as the ticket seller walked by and tossed him something wrapped in a napkin. Chi unwrapped it to see an apple gleaming in the morning sun. He turned to wave in thanks to the ticket seller but the man was already inside his little box, undoubtedly preparing his station for this evening.


Chi continued to check the secure nets of the tents as he bit into the apple and wondered what the day had in store.

 

[MittyMittens]

Aoife lets out a loud yawn, the alarm from the next room over heard with her wolf like hearing, especially since she tended to sleep in her wolf form. She grunts and wiggles her way out of the pile of white fur around her before finally squeezing out and shakes off. Her bed was just a mattress on the floor, the frame itself was in separate pieces leaned against a wall. It was easier than one of them constantly falling off the bed. She stretches her front legs by leaning forward and then stretches her back legs one by one. She transforms into her human form and slips on her red silk robe, she opens the door and three white wolves push their way out of the trailer. She makes her way to the bathroom to brush her hair and teeth. She yawns again as she makes her way from the bathroom back to her room to get dressed. She slips on a black tank top and long red skirt, her usual colors. She makes her way into the kitchen, wolves in tow. She fixes them breakfast before making herself a decent meal of eggs. She heads out of the trailer once she was done and had cleaned up the mess, making a hand motion to the wolves, watching as they sprint off. "Don't bein' goin' far we have a show tonight" She calls after them before turning her attention towards the grounds, seeing how it was coming along. She makes her way towards the performer area, seeing Nora sitting there. "Top o' the mornin' to ya both" She greets Nora and Danu with a friendly smile, her irish accent easily heard.

 

[spacepanda]

Atl

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Atl finished up the last of his e-mails for evening, closing his laptop with a light click. He stretched for a moment, giving his room a quick once over in search of his cigarettes. The bedroom of his trailer was neat and orderly, everything in it’s proper place. The walls were bare, and held no decoration. It was tidy, and most of all simple, just like he preferred. Slinking out of his chair he grabbed the cigarettes, popping one in his mouth before opening the trailer door.


Light, blinding light. He shrunk back for a minute, allowing his eyes to adjust to the morning sun. Crap, he thought. Is it daylight already? He rubbed his face and closed the door behind him, lighting the cigarette that was still resting in his mouth. I’m going to regret not sleeping yet, he mused, his free hand ruffling his black hair.

 

[Soviet Panda]

Conner was already out and about, having helped the workers set up. He was always amazed at the amount of man power they needed when he just needed himself. Because of what he did that morning, he wore simple work clothes, jeans and what ever shirt he grabbed, and steel toed boots. This show would be like any other. He would lift something heavy, bend a metal bat, straighten a horse shoe then bend it back. There would always be the people that didn't believe he was that strong, so they became part of the act, struggling and turning red faced to bend two cast iron frying pans at the same time. But he liked what he did, and enjoyed the people he worked with. In at the end of it all, everyone had a good laugh, even though it wasn't the main tent.

 

[The Darkling]

Freyja had been awake for awhile now, dark fae were always night people as it was. But as morning came she walked back to the camp knowing she had to prepare for her performance tonight. The needles needed to be sanitized and she needed to get the hooks set up. She waved to a few other performers she was fond of. Her long white hair had to be pinned up or else it would almost be touching the ground and had already been stuck to many things. When she got to her trailer she started the set up.

 

[Axeykins]

Ignis would have complained that it was too soon for the sun to be coming up, but he hadn't even gone to sleep to begin with. With a loud yawn he flicked open his lighter and lit another cigarette. Letting it hang lazily from the corner of his mouth as he finally rolled out of bed. Had to get to preparing his act at some point today. Grabbing his top hat and straightening up his messy shirt the gaunt, ghost of a man finally stepped out of the trailer into the bright morning light and headed off to find something to eat before preparations.

 

[Lady Luna Ravenswood]

Nora looked up and greeted Red.


"Morning Red."


She finished her banana and threw it in a trashcan. She picked up Danu and walked over to the small tent. She waved Freyja before entering the tent. One the staff had asked where Paul was. She knew where he was, he was still asleep. She shook her head, and made sure the tent was in good shape. She let Danu slither around the tent, much to the staffs dislike. She asked the staff if she could rehearse later in the day, they agreed. She gathered up Danu and made her way back to her trailer. Not before knocking on Paul's trailer again.


"Paul! They need you at the tent!"


She walked to her trailer and started planning an outfit for tonight.


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Paul rolled over, he had forgotten that it was their first day. He needed to do tent inspections. He sat up and di his morning routine, putting on black breeches, riding boots, and a plain white shirt. He got out of his trailer the sun was sure was bright.


"Ack."


He walked to the small tent. He was greeted by a barrage of questions, he answered them all. He walked around the tent making sure it was ready for tonight. When he walked out side he noticed the sign was askew. He fixed it.


"That's better."


He continued his inspection of the outside of the tent.

 

[The Darkling]

Freyja found that the hardest part to the day is the set up itself. The hooks needed to b attached well and they needed to be in designated spots for the suspension. But she had been doing this long enough that it was an easy task to her now. "I should have grabbed something to eat before setting up.." She sighed and sat down feeling her stomach growl at her. She stretched and her wings unfurled completely,they were a little sore from sleep but it felt much better when she could keep them out.

 

[spacepanda]

Kori

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Kori awoke groggily and with a headache that could only be described as intense. She groaned lightly and stretched her arms about wildly in search of her alarm clock, but instead came in contact with a half-finished bottle of wine. “Shit!” She exclaimed, quickly rightening the bottle whilst still viewing the world through eyes only half open.


She blinked. She blinked again. Ahh yes, she thought, as she finally realized where she was. The young Drakaina uncoiled herself slowly, her snake-like tail now taking up the entire length of the couch. She had gotten drunk last night, she remembered now. She gazed around the living room; it was covered in small wine bottles and an assortment of wine glasses. Raini won’t like the look of this, she quickly decided. She then also quickly decided she didn’t care.


Covering the newly-spilled wine with a napkin, she slunk out of the living room, exposing the room to the ever-brightening sun. She glanced at the room once more as she closed the door, a bit proud of the chaos she seemed to have left. Smirking, she slithered into her room.


She found her quarters in an almost equal state of disarray. Good, she nodded, everything’s right where I left it. Kori reverted to her human form and sauntered over to her wardrobe, where she quickly donned a peach tank top and a flowing brown skirt. Her stomach was grumbling, and she was in dire need of food if she wanted this headache to go away anytime soon.


Exiting the trailer she began her trek to the main circus area when suddenly she noticed a particular scent in the air. She quickly doubled back to the men’s trailers where she spotted something fuzzy in one of the receptacle bins.


“Who would throw away a perfectly good skunk?” She scrunched her nose in confusion. Ah well, it doesn’t matter, she thought, at least I found breakfast!

Atl

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Atl stood still, his mouth agape. The cigarette he had been enjoying landed on the grass in front of him with a sizzle. He stared at the secret skunk feast happening at the side of his trailer for only a moment before he decided he would skip breakfast today.

 

[The Darkling]

Freyja decided she needed to get some food in her stomach before she wasted away to nothing but pixie dust. She stood up and decided to change her clothes since she was running around in the forest last night in this certain outfit. She pulled out of her closet one of her favorite black dresses, its sleeves ended at her elbows and had long openings at the ends of them like the days of Renaissance. It hugged her body tightly but the back dropped farther to the ground unlike the front where it stopped right around the middle of her thighs. Slipping on some boots she decided to go hunt for some food.

 

[Lady Luna Ravenswood]

Nora decided one a outfit for closing night and left the trailer. She was going to see if Paul was up when she smelled something foul. As she walked over towards the source of the smell. She heard Kori's comment about a skunk. She wrinkled her nose as she looked at Kori.


"Well, okay then."


Danu seemed to agree with her as he looked away from the scene. She pet his head, as she examined the scene. She watched Atl go away, she snickered a little.


"Welcome to the circus Atl."


She loved saying that to him, it was her way of reminding him that this place was for different people.

 

[Axeykins]

"Ooooh my...it definitely feels like it's going to be a long day." He mumbled to himself through another yawn. His back cracked as he stretched his long gangly arms out over his head. He'd managed to locate one of the small gas stoves and gotten to work preparing a breakfast large enough to feed an army. It was appropriate though seeing as he took a rather large portion for himself. He always ate like a horse, but managed to keep the figure of a skeleton. Guess it was a good way to keep the stage name Wraith though.

 

[The Darkling]

Freyja let her wings out as she exited her trailer, they allowed her to hover a few inches of the ground and the noise they made was like that of dragonfly's wings. She knew the forest had an abundance of fruit trees she discovered last night. SO she figured to gather some and clean them back inside her trailer. Her hair hovered slightly with the wind being manipulated by her wings. To people back in her home village they thought she was a ghost..but soon figured she was something more sinister.

 

[spacepanda]

Samantha

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The deed had been done. The cotton candy had been officially consumed, and now Sam’s day could truly begin. She walked briskly past the tents but stopped suddenly when she noticed a small dark cloud rolling in from the east. “Oh drat!” She huffed, hoping it wasn’t the beginning of rain. She hated the rain. It surprised most people, given that she was a mermaid and loved water after all. But to be honest, she simply saw no purpose in it. At least not socially. One couldn’t swim in the rain, and it had a very good knack for ruining clothing.


Clothing, which was a very important thing indeed to Sam, and the circus. One couldn’t very well have a successful opening night amidst the chaotic howling winds and torrential downpours of an evening’s squall.


Continuing onwards she quickly noticed Nora and Atl amongst the trailers, the latter of which was currently taking on a face which seemed crossed with both disgust and worry. She noted as Atl gave Nora a nervous smile and, lighting a cigarette, began to head her way.


“Main tent for a tank check,” she ordered quickly as she passed him, the answer of which was a steady nod. “Helloooo, my blossoming summer peach!” she bowed dramatically to Nora, before entering her trailer. She knew that some of the staff found her pet names ridiculous. But she found them rather fun.

 

[Lady Luna Ravenswood]

After doing inspections on the small tent Paul decided to check on the performers. He smelled something quite good in the air. He walked over to find Ignis sitting with enough food to feed an army. He saw Ignis chowing down on quite a large portion.


"You eat as if your stomach is a bottomless pit."


He spoke with a French accent true to his French routes. He wasn't going to join the young performer no, he had a delicious croissant waiting for him at his trailer. He looked off into the distance when he saw dark clouds. He hoped the rains would hold off or, at least do their worst before nightfall.

 

[The Darkling]

Freyja found a tree that had apples and one not to far from her was one with pairs. She started to pick a good basket full, "Ill keep them fresh as long as possible so I have some extra" She looked up sensing a darkness approaching. Though normally she loved dark rainy days today was opening night and she wanted it to go great. That and it was hard to hover when her wings were wet.

 

[Axeykins]

Ignis looked up to greet Paul with a bright and tired smile. "Aaaah, that may just be what it is. I've gotten so many comments on that that it should be part of my act, no?" He smirked. " ' The amazing bottomless pit!' " He chuckled and made a wide, sweeping gesture with his hands before bringing them back down to his food. His eyes soon fell to where the old ring leader was looking. "Hopefully it hold off until after the performances tonight. The last thing we need on our first day here is a monsoon."

 

[The Darkling]

Freyja started walking back to her trailer and the familiar scent of food coming from Ignis's trailer. She popped her head in and smiled at the two, "Food smells great as always Ignis..and good morning Paul. Would you guys like some fruit?" She came more into view hovering by the trailers door with her basket on her arm.

 

[spacepanda]

Alt

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Whuuuu, the Reaper exhaled, smoke trailing out of both is mouth and nostrils. He looked a bit like a dragon… a very sleepy one. He had somehow managed to tuck the image of Kori’s feast out of his mind long enough to feel hungry yet again and his stomach was beginning to rumble. He sighed, rubbing his eyes once more as the giant black and white striped tent came into view.


He stopped right in front of the tent entrance, his brows furrowing. His eyes were inspecting the tent’s set-up and inviolability. Secure, he noted, very secure. Well, it would hold up well, that was for damn sure. Either Chi or Connor must have had their hands here, was the conclusion he came to, ...or maybe both of them did.


Flicking his cigarette to the ground and giving it a firm stomp of his boot, he finally entered the tent. The bustle of the workers inside made him almost dizzy. Or maybe it was the fact that he hadn’t really eaten anything but human food for the last three days. Come to think of it, it was probably why he hadn’t been sleeping too well either.