Fantasy Malleus Maleficarum: A Tale of the Accused Lore

[Stale Biscuit]

• The Beginning
• Bestiary
• Rules

• Witches, women who have dabbled in witchcraft for one reason another. Some made pacts with the devil and are lustful creatures created to sin, to tempt humanity away from the path of God, or so the church says. These women, and even men, were burned at the stake or beheaded for these crimes against humanity. The first to fall was the young hero of France in 1431, the saint Joan of Arc who led the country to victory against England. A god-fearing girl who only wanted what was best for her people had been tied down to a stake and set a blaze by the countrymen that she sought to protect. Soon in the early 1500s, witch trials began sprouting all across southeastern France, beginning in the small town of Valais, and eventually spreading all across Europe. The death toll steadily grew as more women and men were accused of witchcraft daily. The church was in charge of proctoring these trials, following Malleus Maleficarum or the Hammer of Witches, to help to identify and deal with these blasphemous beings.
  
  However, what if I were to tell you that there were no witches, no man or woman capable of controlling magic, all of this a front for something much more sinister? So why did the trials exist in the first place when women and men could not defend themselves nor were they given any formal or fair trial? Was it due to fear? Fear of the unknown? If so, why had the church made it their goal to proctor all these trial when their man power would be spread were they to continuously do so? Earlier I've stated that there is no such thing as witches or sorcerers, so now I ask, what if I were to tell you that witches weren't born, but made? The church, their holy bible and the Hammer of Witches did not tell of how to destroy witches, but how to create them. A terrifying thought, to make what you seek to vanquish. Oh, but there is more to the story than meets the eyes. For though witches are the creation of humans, the devils and angels spoke of in the ancient texts are very much real. Sadly, it is not my place to tell you, the falsely accused, of the truth of the world or why you were created. However, why don't I help you in gaining your salvation? Right the wrongs of those who have turned you into this sinful being. Take my hand if you wish for your revenge to take fruit.
  
• Welcome to the Bestiary! Here is where knowledge of all the mythical and vile creatures live and is constantly being added too with each new discover. If you're every at a lost to what something it, do not refrain from using this book.
  
  Witches/Sorcerer: The eternally damned men and women of this world. Created by the church to serve an unknown purpose, the once human creatures have been cursed with the mark of a demon. These pacts are what binds their once distraught souls to their current flesh, and without them they would return to being a burned corpse. Each witch and sorcerer are gifted with an ability that is given to them by the demon they are contracted to. Some witches/sorcerers are known to cause harm to the people who have wronged them in their previous lives, while some tend to form groups and live in seclusion. No one know why this is as they are believed to be territorial and are inherently against the idea of cooperation.
  
  Demons/Devils: These creatures go by a variety of name, but this era has stuck to calling them Devils. Devils are the epitome of evil in this world, causing chaos and destruction wherever they go. They are led in groups called legion, each legion having a leader of varying rank in the Hell's hierarchy. Not much is known about this system, but many are aware that these chosen few are the most deadly of the lot. In the days of old, these high ranking Devil created a second hell on earth, damning every soul that crossed their path. Were it not for a young king named Solomon who received the ability to control these Devils along with a binding ring that sealed them away, these monsters would still be running rampant til this day. However, despite this, it seems that the seal has broken, and only the strongest of the 72 demons of Solomon have been released from their prison. It is only the higher ranking Devils that can create pacts with the tarnished soul of the accused. Why this is and what criteria one has to fill are a mystery to even that of the Church.
  
  To Be Added
• 1. Please follow RPN rules. No explanation needed there.
  2. I'd like some literacy i.e. basic grammar and a couple of paragraphs. Not really strict on the paragraph count, but at least one solid paragraph with 5 - 7 sentences would be appreciated. I tend to write a lot, but I know that can be sometimes hard to do, plus this is all for fun.
  3. Post once a week. I know life happens, so I completely understand if you can't post, but please let me know. It is not mandatory, but if after a week and I hear nothing I will move on in the RP.
  4. Potentially use Discord for OOC. I think it'd be easier to use Discord to chat with one another though this is not mandatory.
  5. Be at least 18+.
  6. Have fun. I'm gonna be really relaxed with this as I am coming back from a long hiatus of not rping, so just have fun with it.