Rapture
Ten years ago, the people of Earth were struggling for survival. Wars, famine, disease and debt ravaged millions. There seemed to be no end in sight until that fateful day. A rapture, similar to those in Biblical scriptures, lifted the souls of everyone on Earth. Their destinations, however, can be very different. For those who had lived a good life, a sanctuary of peace and tranquility awaits. For those who did not, a living hell stands between them and redemption. Those who were not worthy have had their souls trapped in purgatory. Their bodies, however, remain on Earth. With a living vessel and no soul to ground it, the laws of nature that once rooted themselves into the lives of all living things have been lifted. Things once thought impossible are now achievable. But with these newly acquired powers comes dire consequences. The fact remains that the only bodies left on Earth were those of damned souls. Whether they were unfortunate in their fates, damaged emotionally, mentally or outright evil, it's difficult to say. But no one can truly be trusted. Those remaining must now find their salvation in this nightmare, but at what cost?
You are damned. Left to fight in this cesspool. Will you suffer eternally or will you find your way to Rapture?
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So, there's a little synopsis for this idea I'm cooking up. Rapture, if it generates enough interest, will be an open group RP with a focus on narrative and progression. Posts will be mildly detailed, a paragraph at least. The exception will be when in combat. There will be no minimum on length so fights can be as dynamic as possible. There are a few extra details I'll add below to give an idea of the endgame.
- Rapture can be gained by collecting five gems known as Soul Fragments. When combined with an evocation, the fragments will allow the user to pull their soul from purgatory and reunite it with their body. They will then receive their final judgment and pass on. These gems are extremely rare, but highly sought after.
- Because bodies are soulless, they can die infinitely. Each experience with death is painful and will cause the user to undergo a period of rest before they reawaken without injury. Each death grants a scar to remind the victim of their folly.
- Young children are innocent and will have gone to Sanctuary. The youngest that could have been damned would be between ages 15-18. With a ten year span between Rapture and present day, the youngest characters would check in at 25.
- The Laws of Nature breaking mean that supernatural powers are available. Not every human has them though. Those that do possess an advantage in combat by being able to hone their powers in given fields. Examples being a swordsman developing enhanced strength and reflexes or a marksman becoming a dead eye. Powers can be developed even further in special cases, with some users bending the elements to their will. Their are drawbacks! Anybody who hones these unnatural abilities will possess an aversion to Soul Fragment magic. They will find fewer fragments due to their unnatural aura repelling them. Also, those without powers can utilize fragments in a special way to instantly banish their enemy to a distant location and ensure their survival. This, of course, renders the precious fragment useless, but can prevent a costly death and the loss of even more.
Anyway, I'll be incorporating more details if this idea gains traction, including a narrative on how to acquire Soul Fragments, but in the meantime just let me know if this is something any of you would like to see.
Thanks!
