Fantasy [CLOSED] 𝕯𝖊𝖒𝖔𝖓𝖘 𝖎𝖓 𝕷𝖆𝖒𝖇'𝖘 𝕮𝖑𝖔𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌 / 𝙰𝚗 𝙰𝚍𝚟-𝙻𝚒𝚝 𝚅𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚊𝚗 𝚂𝚝𝚎𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚞𝚗𝚔 𝙶𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚌 𝚁𝙿

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• In the beginning. . .
  
  
  
  "There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men."
  - Proverbs 30:14
  
  There was light. Then the heavens. Earth. Sea. He filled it all with life through His touch. And in the Lord's eyes, it was good. It was perfect. It was all in accordance to His design.
  
  On the sixth day, from dust, the LORD had shaped mankind with His breath, His intended stewards for the world He had created, in His image. And He deemed it very good.
  
  Oh, how dearly He had loved them. They were His children, and He, their father. Mankind, however, trampled on His love when they fell to the sinful susurrations of a snake.
  
  "Ye shall be as gods", it had said.
  
  And with a simple bite of a fruit, they had fallen. Arrogance and avarice perverted them and led them away from the Lord. Sin begets punishment. And for their sin, they were to leave the Garden of Eden.
  
  Despite the stain on their souls, the Lord still loved them. With a heavy heart, He could only watch His beloved children leave the safety of His presence, stepping out the holy gates, as He had known: for as long as the kingdom of light prevailed, darkness, too would linger.
  
  And linger it did, for the forbidden fruit had already grown its seeds into their very beings. 'Twas a rot that festered and feasted at every corner, an insatiable hunger to consume more and more.
  
  The devil's whisper is as sweet as the morning dew, just as lovely and as it was poisonous as a belladonna. It speaks of glorious symphonies, sings in the tunes of hope and wonder. It sung and sung, until finally, someone listened. And thus, the tragedy began anew as the deal was struck; the same few words that had stained the first humans in temptation.
  
  And so a man, an-Namrūd was his name -or what humanity had chosen to remember- challenged the Lord, the creator of all, the beginning and the end. The apostate sought to be more than his feeble self, to mimic the Lord, to shape the world. He conducted an experiment, one that insults the glory of the heavens, one that, unsurprisingly, failed. an-Namrūd's blasphemous experiment tore at the world's seams and ruined the formulas that shaped the world.
  
  Tears between realms disrupted, what once was there was no more, and what was never there existed. That day was forever marked as The Tragedy of Bāb-ilim, where a foolish, arrogant soul stood up against the impossible, and his name had perished within the lines of a myth.
  
  This incident spawned outlandish flowers and minerals, things that shouldn't have been. Among those things was uleandite, a mineral that emerged out of thin air. It laid abundant within caves as new source of fuel and energy. Through its use, cities grew at an unholy rate. Civilizations thrived. But deals with devils are never without a cost. Shrouded underneath all that glamor and gold was the the snake, who spread its sickness upon the world.
  
  Blood-sucking demons. Vampires, as they now came to be called. They are ruthless, cruel, merciless. An abomination on its own and a direct disobedience to the heavens. Once upon a time, perhaps, these vampires were humans. But no longer, for its formulas have been rewritten. The Lord taught us to be kind, but know this, they are no longer humans. Vampires are demons that simply walk in the guise of human flesh. It knows nothing of compassion nor morality, only seeking to fulfill its instinctual cruelty, like a beast. 'Tis a cheater of death, a plague on humanity. And like all plagues, it must be eradicated.
  
  1866, London. A group has arisen to take a stand. Thirteen knights, thirteen sacred weapons, serving under the Queen as the vanguards against evil. They might be humanity's last hope to salvation. In the head of the seat, Arthur himself, Excalibur in his hand, to lead the charge. And you will fight with him.
  
  The fate of humanity rests in the hands of the Lord now.
  
  Pray that He has not forsaken us.
• Introduction
  
  
  
  Welcome to Demons in Lamb's Clothing, a vampire gothic role-play set in the steampunk Victorian era. I am called seven, and I will be your host for the evening, along with my lovely co-GM @pinnasina. First and foremost, thank you for showing interest in our project! We hope to not disappoint ^-^ This plot has been going around for a while now, only now executed. It is also very dear to us, and nothing joys us more than you being here, right now.
  
  A bit more about this project: we are expecting semi-literate writers to participate (average word count per post, 600-1k). This is to ensure that the quality is maintained, yet at the same time the pacing would not be obstructed. Best of both worlds, dare say. English does not have to be your first language, though decent grammar is much appreciated.
  
  It will also be a long term project. Be prepared for a ride- as twists and turns wait for you at every corner. Nothing is as it seems, so with that in mind please think it through before filing an application.
  
  Illustrated/Digital painted face-claims only.
  
  This will be a closed group with a limited number of people. It is NOT first come first serve.
  
  Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to comment/write a private message. Feel free to express your interests below! Please read the rules carefully, as well as the lore. Once again, thank you so much, and I hope to see you on the other side (:
  
• Rules
  
  
  
  ☩ Please be dedicated for the long term. This is one of the most important rules this project has. We do not serve RP-hoppers or people who just “want to test the waters”. We value dedication over activity, which brings us to the next point-
  
  ☩ Activity count. Since this will go on for long, we do not expect you to be posting every single day. Sure, it might help to secure the pacing during the first few weeks, but we’re pretty chill when it comes to this, so please don’t worry.
  
  ☩ Life happens. Continuing the previous point is this. If you have something going on, please inform us. You do not have to share the details, heck, even if it’s just you wanting to take a break from writing, go for it. Writing is not your job- don’t make it a chore. However, try to not vanish on us. MIA for a full week and we’ll bunny your characters when necessary. MIA for a month and we will remove you from the group. (Note: You are not considered MIA if you have notified us of your absence before you disappear OR you still chat in the ooc).
  
  ☩ Be active in ooc. As in plotting, discussions, etc. As experience goes, it is one of the main keys that allows a RP to stick around. Besides, who doesn’t want to make some friends ^-^
  
  ☩ Keep the drama private. The last thing we need is unnecessary drama to appear. If you have beef with another player, settle it privately. Given that things go out of hand, we have the right to play judge. Please also include the code word excalibur at the end of your character-sheet, so we know you read the rules.
  
  ☩ Abide to all rules of RPNation.
  
  ☩ Have fun! Last, and most important rule~
• Links
  
  
  
  ☩ OOC: Out-of-character. Please keep most of the chats and questions there.
  
  ☩ CS: Character-Sheet. Before posting, please read through all the rules and lore. It will aid you in your journey.
  
  ☩ IC: In-Character. Where the tale would begin...
  
  ☩ Progression: Where overall chapter summaries are provided.
  
  ☩ Case Files: Where we keep track of the cases, separately from progression.
  
  ☩ Lore: For deeper aspects of the world. May or may not change based on your character's perception.
  
  ☩ Gallery: Creative output for our players (moodboards/aesthetics, art, edits, etc).
  
  ☩ Quests: A little fun system added up. Will not be active until much later, but feel free to inquire about it if you are curious. (Inactive)

coded by weldherwings.

 

[s e v e n]

If you are interested, please state it down below! I will be posting the CS and OOC thread shortly, then followed by the lore page. Love you guys and again, thank you so, so much!

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[Cosmic_Chaos]

I'm not used to group Roleplays, but I'm willing to give it a hecking go! Not used to Victorian era stuff, but I'm sure I can figure something out

 

[s e v e n]

I'm not used to group Roleplays, but I'm willing to give it a hecking go! Not used to Victorian era stuff, but I'm sure I can figure something out

Thank you!! ;w;​

 

[Femboy]

beepberp

 

[Elowyn]

ooooh... this sounds intriguing indeed. I'd like to know a bit more of how this will work. So will people have to pick between being a vampire or a knight? Or is everyone automatically a knight? And then do we basically go on a vampire hunting spree? Can vampires turn people?

 

[s e v e n]

ooooh... this sounds intriguing indeed. I'd like to know a bit more of how this will work. So will people have to pick between being a vampire or a knight? Or is everyone automatically a knight? And then do we basically go on a vampire hunting spree? Can vampires turn people?

Thank you for showing interest! To answer your questions:
1. Everyone is automatically a knight. There will be 12 players, making 12 knights (+ Arthur who is an NPC). Your character will be dubbed with the name of a round table knight, though they do have real names (think kingsman). So for example, Galahad can be a woman instead of a man (:
2. Yes and no. There will be missions, obviously, and to vampire hunt is the basic point of the organization. However, this project will also focus on mystery and perhaps drama.
3. Yes, vampires can turn people under certain conditions.

More of these will be discussed in the lore which I might post tomorrow ^-^ still, don't hesitate to ask questions hehe~​

 

[Elowyn]

Well, I'm definitely intrigued. Count me in!

 

[Clouds]

I have been summoned.

 

[Worthlessplebian]

I'll take a crack at this. Something to get me back into RP'ing.

 

[Melpomene]

Oh how I love bloodsucking adventures.

 

[Akudon]

You got me.

 

[lion.]

love this !!

 

[geminiy]

wow this looks super cool, I am really intrigued! count me in!

 

[Pepsionne]

I'd be interested if there is still room!

 

[TheInsanityOfBobSemple]

I'm up for it. I'll maybe play a Father Anderson like character from Hellsing.

 

[Fred Colon]

I'd be interested if room is still available.

 

[s e v e n]

CS and OOC thread is up! Thank you so much who have expressed interest so far! This is not a first come first serve so this will be open until the deadline as listed in the CS thread ^-^

Lore thread will be posted shortl To access these threads, please scroll up to the first post and click on the last tab for links. You will find it activated. Thank you again!

Cosmic_Chaos Femboy Elowyn Clouds Worthlessplebian Melpomene Akudon lion. geminiy TheInsanityOfBobSemple Fred Colon ​

 

[TheInsanityOfBobSemple]

s e v e n I noted on the character sheet this: "Please provide a link to a RP post that you have written between the span of one month. You can choose any, as we will only use it to evaluate your writing skills. If you happen to not have one, you can opt to write your own sample featuring your character’s childhood memory. You can choose to not post this in the actual CS thread once accepted"

I have several RP posts but they are not on RPnation. Would you consider out of website samples?

 

[TheInsanityOfBobSemple]

Is there magic or powers that our characters can have or are they normal humans, albeit with advanced combat training?

 

[s e v e n]

s e v e n I noted on the character sheet this: "Please provide a link to a RP post that you have written between the span of one month. You can choose any, as we will only use it to evaluate your writing skills. If you happen to not have one, you can opt to write your own sample featuring your character’s childhood memory. You can choose to not post this in the actual CS thread once accepted"

I have several RP posts but they are not on RPnation. Would you consider out of website samples?

Yes! That would be alright ^-^​

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Is there magic or powers that our characters can have or are they normal humans, albeit with advanced combat training?

They are normal humans with special training yes ^-^​

 

[Fred Colon]

How organized are the vampires? And are they able to pass as human, since these seem to be more savage vampires. Do they retain old loyalties? Even if it's only like choosing to kill and devour a stranger rather than a loved one.

 

[Toastyjambutter]

Hey there! I’m super new to RPing in general, but I’d love to give it a go. If y’all are still recruiting, I’d love to join! (do I need to fill out a character sheet or something?)

 

[s e v e n]

Lore is up! Please take a look everyone, thank you! It is still a work in progress, though I figured releasing it soon would not be too bad as it would definitely help you in forming your characters
Cosmic_Chaos Femboy Elowyn Clouds Worthlessplebian Melpomene Akudon lion. geminiy TheInsanityOfBobSemple Fred Colon Toastyjambutter ​

 

[s e v e n]

How organized are the vampires? And are they able to pass as human, since these seem to be more savage vampires. Do they retain old loyalties? Even if it's only like choosing to kill and devour a stranger rather than a loved one.

How organized vampires are are often a topic of debate. We can't know for sure, all we know is that they live in hiding, deep within the shadows. They may pass as human, their only distinguishing physical feature being a paler complexion. Perhaps the trained eye could distinguish. For further information, you can try checking out the lore section ^-^ It is up right now, but still in-complete.​

Hey there! I’m super new to RPing in general, but I’d love to give it a go. If y’all are still recruiting, I’d love to join! (do I need to fill out a character sheet or something?)

Yes it is! Thank you for expressing interest As it is not a first come first serve, applications are still open until July 21st. You can find the link in the fourth tab of the first post, where it would redirect you to many places you'd need. The Character-Sheet thread can be found there too (Hint: Just click the CS button!) ^-^​