Irony
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While this role play is to be lighthearted and fun, there will also be a number of plots driving it forward and, hopefully, keeping things interesting. Seven plots, to be exact, one for each age group at the school (while the first grade of students, for example, are off doing one thing, the seventh will following a complete other story). It won’t be until we near the end of the role play that the plots will connect, and all characters will have to finally work together.
As the characters won’t know exactly what’s going on, I don’t want the players to either...at least, to a certain degree. In this thread I will give a brief and spoiler-free outline for all seven seperate plots (something you should consider when creating a character), and you can all ask questions below.
Many of the plots will not begin immediately, and some will begin at different times to others. Until they begin, though, there will be many timeskips so we can get to them.
Each grade will have a different thread (I’m thinking Hosted Project). That way, time skips can occur as is necessary. It should be noted that the smaller plots may have more filler than the more complex ones, so that the latter ones can catch up before the finale.
Finally, it should be noted that the plots grow larger and more open each year. While the first grader’s story is a straightforward mystery, the seventh graders are tasked with uncovering a conspiracy. Obviously, those who take on characters from higher grades need to be able to handle and build on the plot, and not expect to be babied.
Without further ado...
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1st Graders:
The Glass Slipper
A crime has been committed: the class frog, Prince, is murdered. The only clue? A single glass slipper. A small band of 1st graders set their minds to the mystery.
2nd Graders:
101 Dalmatians
After some 2nd graders catch sight of a large collection of puppies being roughly smuggled onto campus, they are determined to save the poor pups. The question is, who’s doing this? And why?
3rd Graders:
The Mad Hatter
One of the 3rd grader’s teachers, Mr Hatter, has been acting strange...very strange. While some students dub him as simply mad, others are concerned...especially when he begins inviting them to weekly tea parties.
4th Graders:
Seven Dwarfs
There are seven doors scattered throughout the castle, each bright red with green feathers sticking through out from under them. Strangely enough, this small group of 4th graders are the only ones that can see them. While none of the doors seem to be able to open, they each have the location of their key carved onto their wooden surface. Now, to find them.
5th Graders:
The Cave of Wonders
A small group of 5th graders come across a hidden passageway, that eventually leads to a large cavern filled with all sorts of treasures. Each of them take something they find irresistible. Little do they know the treasures they have taken are all cursed, and they now have to band together to save themselves and, perhaps, the entire school.
6th Graders:
Mirror Mirror
A few 6th graders come across a friendly mirror that can answer any question they pose to it. As time goes on, though, the mirror’s answers grow darker and darker and the students begin to fear that maybe it’s not all it seems.
7th Graders:
The Rotten Apple
Something is wrong with the academy, that much they’re certain off. Suspicious figures are seen skulking around, and teacher’s personality’s are...changing. Growing darker and more twisted. The seventh graders form a small committee, determined to get to the bottom of it.
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The first of the grades to joint forces will be the 3rds and the 6ths. Then the 2nds and 5ths. The 1sts will then join with the 3rds and 6ths as well. The 4ths will join with the 7ths from there. Then the 7ths and 4ths will join with the 2nds and 5th, and finally the whole lot will be together.
This is all subject to change (though it would be minimal and not effect the entire plot).
As I said, questions below.
As the characters won’t know exactly what’s going on, I don’t want the players to either...at least, to a certain degree. In this thread I will give a brief and spoiler-free outline for all seven seperate plots (something you should consider when creating a character), and you can all ask questions below.
Many of the plots will not begin immediately, and some will begin at different times to others. Until they begin, though, there will be many timeskips so we can get to them.
Each grade will have a different thread (I’m thinking Hosted Project). That way, time skips can occur as is necessary. It should be noted that the smaller plots may have more filler than the more complex ones, so that the latter ones can catch up before the finale.
Finally, it should be noted that the plots grow larger and more open each year. While the first grader’s story is a straightforward mystery, the seventh graders are tasked with uncovering a conspiracy. Obviously, those who take on characters from higher grades need to be able to handle and build on the plot, and not expect to be babied.
Without further ado...
~~~
1st Graders:
The Glass Slipper
A crime has been committed: the class frog, Prince, is murdered. The only clue? A single glass slipper. A small band of 1st graders set their minds to the mystery.
2nd Graders:
101 Dalmatians
After some 2nd graders catch sight of a large collection of puppies being roughly smuggled onto campus, they are determined to save the poor pups. The question is, who’s doing this? And why?
3rd Graders:
The Mad Hatter
One of the 3rd grader’s teachers, Mr Hatter, has been acting strange...very strange. While some students dub him as simply mad, others are concerned...especially when he begins inviting them to weekly tea parties.
4th Graders:
Seven Dwarfs
There are seven doors scattered throughout the castle, each bright red with green feathers sticking through out from under them. Strangely enough, this small group of 4th graders are the only ones that can see them. While none of the doors seem to be able to open, they each have the location of their key carved onto their wooden surface. Now, to find them.
5th Graders:
The Cave of Wonders
A small group of 5th graders come across a hidden passageway, that eventually leads to a large cavern filled with all sorts of treasures. Each of them take something they find irresistible. Little do they know the treasures they have taken are all cursed, and they now have to band together to save themselves and, perhaps, the entire school.
6th Graders:
Mirror Mirror
A few 6th graders come across a friendly mirror that can answer any question they pose to it. As time goes on, though, the mirror’s answers grow darker and darker and the students begin to fear that maybe it’s not all it seems.
7th Graders:
The Rotten Apple
Something is wrong with the academy, that much they’re certain off. Suspicious figures are seen skulking around, and teacher’s personality’s are...changing. Growing darker and more twisted. The seventh graders form a small committee, determined to get to the bottom of it.
~~~
The first of the grades to joint forces will be the 3rds and the 6ths. Then the 2nds and 5ths. The 1sts will then join with the 3rds and 6ths as well. The 4ths will join with the 7ths from there. Then the 7ths and 4ths will join with the 2nds and 5th, and finally the whole lot will be together.
This is all subject to change (though it would be minimal and not effect the entire plot).
As I said, questions below.
