TheUltimateMage
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Through the city you see the faces of many people, many whom you pass without a glance.
You lower your eyes and pull down your hood.
A beggar motions to you to come closer and drop a few coins into his cup. Like everyone else, you train your gaze ahead and pretend not to see him as you make your way to nowhere in particular.
Anonymous.
Intimidating glass towers reflect the clouds gathering above and everything seems grey, grey, grey, from the dark grey of the asphalt to the sky and the concrete. Even the people look grey and weary, in their faces, their posture, their fashion. They seem to know where they are heading, but not where they are going.
It is here where you are in plain sight and yet invisible to the world. People pass by without acknowledgement, their presence fading away among the sea of passerby. Everyone is the same, pattering to and fro like a disorganized herd of dark-jacketed sheep.
But you're not one of them, are you? You're different.
Among the millions living in the city, you begin to witness some of the same people again and again. Some of the same eyes in the faceless crowds. People like you. Exceptional, powerful people with all eyes on them -- although unlike them, you don't think you're exceptional in any aspect at all. But that look you saw in their eyes when they met for an instant -- you thought you recognized it, or at least, caught a glimpse of yourself reflected in them.
You train your gaze to the ground again and continue to walk forward, resisting the urge to look back.
Where there are many, the individual fades away. But you’re not like the others, are you? You’re not part of the many.
You’re not that unusual, that’s true. You melt into the world just like anyone else. You might go to school, or work a job. You might have someone you care about, or maybe not. Or perhaps, having no one else to turn to, the rhythm of the street is the only heartbeat you know.
Loss is not unfamiliar to you. You can’t tell someone’s loss by a glance, but you can see it in the depths of people’s eyes.
You’re normal and you get by… except, strange things continue to happen around you. Because of you. Maybe you’re aware, or maybe you’re as ignorant as the endless sea of ordinary lives around you.
Have you heard of stories of demons and vampires roaming the dark alleyways of the city? Everyone knows those are silly myths... but only a select few know that the myths do have a single degree of truth to them.
Welcome to City S. That's what everyone calls it. Truth is, it could be called anything.
It's like any generic mega-city, really. Could be your city. Could be mine. We're not here to talk about the specifics, 'cause that could be dangerous.
City S, as it is known, is a an ever-changing metropolis of high towers and busy streets. Technology and culture is typical of today. The climate is mild, and anything imaginable is within a subway’s ride away. It seems like everything is here, from the dreams of glamour to the dangers of the dark. Having always been an important settlement, the allure of the City has drawn in people from all classes and all parts of the world. Many deals have been formed here, equally between multi-billion dollar companies and between shady groups of the underworld.
Unbeknownst to the general population, however, a small fraction of people living there have developed special psychic-like abilities. These people could be anyone, anywhere, and look just like everyone else within the sea of crowds. Indeed, in the past they were once just that: normal. No one knows exactly how they gain their abilities or why, but all of these people -- many no older than twenty years of age -- have at some point witnessed a great tragedy in their lives, be it death, violence, or ill circumstances.
These people with supernatural abilities are colloquially known as red-eyes, in reference to how their irises glow a bright carmine whenever they apply their power.
Other red-eyes can see the red glow of their kin whenever they apply themselves. Normal humans are blind to it. The rest of the city is powerfully oblivious to their existence. And yet… at the same time, in City S, almost everything seems deeply entangled within the influence of red-eyes on both the legal and criminal scenes.
Curiously, cameras are uniquely able to capture the red-eyed glow. The red-eye effects do not transfer through video.
Each red-eye has a single ability that grows over time. First manifesting in brief flashes or subtle effects shortly after an event that causes them trauma, oftentimes the user isn’t even aware of it until they grow older or encounter other red-eyes. Some red-eyes have had their abilities for years, for up to a decade ago. There is no known red-eye who has gained an ability naturally after the age of 25 -- meaning the oldest existing red-eyes should be around 35.
It is said that a red-eye’s ability relates to either their tragedy or their desires, but there are equally many of those who do not fit this mold.
It is uncommon for the same ability to manifest in more than one person, although it is not unheard of to have abilities that are similar in type and end up having the same effect. All abilities relate somehow to sight, perception, or eyes. The vast majority of them are visual and may affect either the user or the target (or both, if the ability develops to its peak). A red-eye’s power is exclusively mental or psychological, as opposed to physical. Typically, the more powerful abilities rely on eye contact between user and target, and those can be neutralized by tinted visors or mirrored sunglasses.
The limited nature of their powers causes red-eyes to form exclusive groups that leverage each other's abilities. But even alone, a red-eye with a weak ability can find incredibly creative ways to apply themselves. However, there is one way to gain a second ability: by looking into the eyes of another, dying red-eye, that person automatically steals their skill. This strikes a delicate balance between collaboration and assimilation: are you more useful alive, or are you better off as a glint in someone's eyes? For a lone predator seeking to add to their arsenal, a target must be chosen very, very carefully.
Red-eyes, in addition to their ability, have slightly increased physical endurance, healing factor, and durability when compared to ordinary and untrained humans.
City S is known for its gang activity. Banding together is almost a necessity for survival. Regular humans often dismiss a red-eye’s abilities as simple luck, but many red-eyes seem to find themselves in positions of power (whether they be reputable or not), and there too exist a number of groups that seek to collect red-eyes exclusively. Knowing the right people can protect you; conversely, pissing off the wrong people could get you erased.
Factions and locations will be continuously added as they are asked about.
Hi! I'm Mage, and Red Eyes (RETW for short) is a pet project for mine that has been incubating for a couple years now, alternately as a RP, a novel, a comic, and now shared as a RP again. Reminiscent of the late 2000s, it's a dive back into a time of gritty reboots and punk rock, with a dash of conspiracies and that feeling that someone's watching, or that there's a much greater machine out there messing with your life. I've always enjoyed settings that appear normal on the surface, but once you scratch at that veneer, you find the secret society beneath.
With that said, I will be quite strict with certain aspects of the worldbuilding, such as ages, powers, and the real-world setting. Don't be afraid to ask for clarification. You may negotiate with me on almost anything and I hope we can reach a compromise, but in the end I have a final say.
The general rules:
Let's gather some interest!
Title: Through the streets, one gains notoriety. People call you by titles when your reputation precedes you. Optional.
Name/Alias: Some take new names, and some bury their old names...
Ability: There seems to be a minor correlation between one’s ability and one’s desires.
Faction: Allies are essential. Who you know may save you... or kill you. Are you part of any groups?
Appearance: Choose to blend in or choose to stand out. Images okay.
Personality: Can be RP'd. If nothing specified, will assume is a quiet loner.
History: Optional, although I may ask for more information. You may hide your tragedy or have it out in the open.
Other: Other information.
You lower your eyes and pull down your hood.
A beggar motions to you to come closer and drop a few coins into his cup. Like everyone else, you train your gaze ahead and pretend not to see him as you make your way to nowhere in particular.
Anonymous.
Intimidating glass towers reflect the clouds gathering above and everything seems grey, grey, grey, from the dark grey of the asphalt to the sky and the concrete. Even the people look grey and weary, in their faces, their posture, their fashion. They seem to know where they are heading, but not where they are going.
It is here where you are in plain sight and yet invisible to the world. People pass by without acknowledgement, their presence fading away among the sea of passerby. Everyone is the same, pattering to and fro like a disorganized herd of dark-jacketed sheep.
But you're not one of them, are you? You're different.
Among the millions living in the city, you begin to witness some of the same people again and again. Some of the same eyes in the faceless crowds. People like you. Exceptional, powerful people with all eyes on them -- although unlike them, you don't think you're exceptional in any aspect at all. But that look you saw in their eyes when they met for an instant -- you thought you recognized it, or at least, caught a glimpse of yourself reflected in them.
You train your gaze to the ground again and continue to walk forward, resisting the urge to look back.
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Welcome to
RED EYES : TAKE WARNING
an original project based on kagepro (but only very slightly)
Themes: will to live, nature of truth
Atmosphere: dark, modern city life, ambiguous, punk, many stories interwoven/multiple perspectives
Mood/setting references: kagerou project, durarara, persona, TWEWY, animorphs
Looking for: schemers who like making characters
OOC: Red Eyes
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Welcome to
RED EYES : TAKE WARNING
an original project based on kagepro (but only very slightly)
Themes: will to live, nature of truth
Atmosphere: dark, modern city life, ambiguous, punk, many stories interwoven/multiple perspectives
Mood/setting references: kagerou project, durarara, persona, TWEWY, animorphs
Looking for: schemers who like making characters
OOC: Red Eyes
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Where there are many, the individual fades away. But you’re not like the others, are you? You’re not part of the many.
You’re not that unusual, that’s true. You melt into the world just like anyone else. You might go to school, or work a job. You might have someone you care about, or maybe not. Or perhaps, having no one else to turn to, the rhythm of the street is the only heartbeat you know.
Loss is not unfamiliar to you. You can’t tell someone’s loss by a glance, but you can see it in the depths of people’s eyes.
You’re normal and you get by… except, strange things continue to happen around you. Because of you. Maybe you’re aware, or maybe you’re as ignorant as the endless sea of ordinary lives around you.
Have you heard of stories of demons and vampires roaming the dark alleyways of the city? Everyone knows those are silly myths... but only a select few know that the myths do have a single degree of truth to them.
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☼ The Eyes of the City ☼
☼ The Eyes of the City ☼
Welcome to City S. That's what everyone calls it. Truth is, it could be called anything.
It's like any generic mega-city, really. Could be your city. Could be mine. We're not here to talk about the specifics, 'cause that could be dangerous.
City S, as it is known, is a an ever-changing metropolis of high towers and busy streets. Technology and culture is typical of today. The climate is mild, and anything imaginable is within a subway’s ride away. It seems like everything is here, from the dreams of glamour to the dangers of the dark. Having always been an important settlement, the allure of the City has drawn in people from all classes and all parts of the world. Many deals have been formed here, equally between multi-billion dollar companies and between shady groups of the underworld.
Unbeknownst to the general population, however, a small fraction of people living there have developed special psychic-like abilities. These people could be anyone, anywhere, and look just like everyone else within the sea of crowds. Indeed, in the past they were once just that: normal. No one knows exactly how they gain their abilities or why, but all of these people -- many no older than twenty years of age -- have at some point witnessed a great tragedy in their lives, be it death, violence, or ill circumstances.
These people with supernatural abilities are colloquially known as red-eyes, in reference to how their irises glow a bright carmine whenever they apply their power.
Other red-eyes can see the red glow of their kin whenever they apply themselves. Normal humans are blind to it. The rest of the city is powerfully oblivious to their existence. And yet… at the same time, in City S, almost everything seems deeply entangled within the influence of red-eyes on both the legal and criminal scenes.
Curiously, cameras are uniquely able to capture the red-eyed glow. The red-eye effects do not transfer through video.
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☼ Red-eyed Monsters ☼
☼ Red-eyed Monsters ☼
Each red-eye has a single ability that grows over time. First manifesting in brief flashes or subtle effects shortly after an event that causes them trauma, oftentimes the user isn’t even aware of it until they grow older or encounter other red-eyes. Some red-eyes have had their abilities for years, for up to a decade ago. There is no known red-eye who has gained an ability naturally after the age of 25 -- meaning the oldest existing red-eyes should be around 35.
It is said that a red-eye’s ability relates to either their tragedy or their desires, but there are equally many of those who do not fit this mold.
It is uncommon for the same ability to manifest in more than one person, although it is not unheard of to have abilities that are similar in type and end up having the same effect. All abilities relate somehow to sight, perception, or eyes. The vast majority of them are visual and may affect either the user or the target (or both, if the ability develops to its peak). A red-eye’s power is exclusively mental or psychological, as opposed to physical. Typically, the more powerful abilities rely on eye contact between user and target, and those can be neutralized by tinted visors or mirrored sunglasses.
The limited nature of their powers causes red-eyes to form exclusive groups that leverage each other's abilities. But even alone, a red-eye with a weak ability can find incredibly creative ways to apply themselves. However, there is one way to gain a second ability: by looking into the eyes of another, dying red-eye, that person automatically steals their skill. This strikes a delicate balance between collaboration and assimilation: are you more useful alive, or are you better off as a glint in someone's eyes? For a lone predator seeking to add to their arsenal, a target must be chosen very, very carefully.
Red-eyes, in addition to their ability, have slightly increased physical endurance, healing factor, and durability when compared to ordinary and untrained humans.
The Aperture Laboratories Guidebook Excerpt said:
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☼ Where Loyalties Lie ☼
☼ Where Loyalties Lie ☼
City S is known for its gang activity. Banding together is almost a necessity for survival. Regular humans often dismiss a red-eye’s abilities as simple luck, but many red-eyes seem to find themselves in positions of power (whether they be reputable or not), and there too exist a number of groups that seek to collect red-eyes exclusively. Knowing the right people can protect you; conversely, pissing off the wrong people could get you erased.
Factions and locations will be continuously added as they are asked about.
The World of City S said:
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< information end | ooc begin >
< information end | ooc begin >
Hi! I'm Mage, and Red Eyes (RETW for short) is a pet project for mine that has been incubating for a couple years now, alternately as a RP, a novel, a comic, and now shared as a RP again. Reminiscent of the late 2000s, it's a dive back into a time of gritty reboots and punk rock, with a dash of conspiracies and that feeling that someone's watching, or that there's a much greater machine out there messing with your life. I've always enjoyed settings that appear normal on the surface, but once you scratch at that veneer, you find the secret society beneath.
With that said, I will be quite strict with certain aspects of the worldbuilding, such as ages, powers, and the real-world setting. Don't be afraid to ask for clarification. You may negotiate with me on almost anything and I hope we can reach a compromise, but in the end I have a final say.
The general rules:
- Have fun! You may negotiate with the GM to improve yours or others' experience of fun. Make connections! Make factions! Make friends, IC and OOC! But, if you are ruining the fun, you may be asked to tone it down or leave.
- No character limit. As long as the character is approved, you may use that character as much or as little as you want.
- NPCs. Normal humans are supernaturally unaware of the red-eyes. They don't need sheets. They may play bit parts or be a core part of someone's life, but they are not the focus of the story (of course, there can be exceptions).
- Coordination: I picture this RP putting a lot more emphasis on OOC rather than IC, with character creation, planning character interactions, and plot at the forefront. I don't mind someone doing an entire post of them interacting with themselves because it adds flavor to the world. It'll be slower, novella style, maybe one post per week? Once I gain enough interest, I will set up a discord chat for scheming. Keep an eye out for it!
- Eye puns and references are highly encouraged. It's part of the flavor. Eye'll make you sorry if you don't make your quota. :^)
Let's gather some interest!
👁
the illuminati is watching
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☼ Signing your Fate ☼
the illuminati is watching
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☼ Signing your Fate ☼
Title: Through the streets, one gains notoriety. People call you by titles when your reputation precedes you. Optional.
Name/Alias: Some take new names, and some bury their old names...
Ability: There seems to be a minor correlation between one’s ability and one’s desires.
Faction: Allies are essential. Who you know may save you... or kill you. Are you part of any groups?
Appearance: Choose to blend in or choose to stand out. Images okay.
Personality: Can be RP'd. If nothing specified, will assume is a quiet loner.
History: Optional, although I may ask for more information. You may hide your tragedy or have it out in the open.
Other: Other information.
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