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| | Shapeshifters (18th Feb 09 at 9:28am GMT) | | From Spider's RP idea.
It is human nature to strive to be complete, to find your inner self. Not all will pass the test however, but those who do are gifted with the ability to shape-shift and reveal their true form to others. It is the ultimate challenge of strength and endurance but the rewards are great. It is the very reason we live, we breath; we risk all we have for it.
Welcome to Kenagir.
From the sprawling, ever-changing oceans to the snow-capped mountain ranges in the South; from the rocky, dusty, drought stricken deserts to the lush and fruitful rain forests of the North, Kenagir is a land of much beauty, and much hardship. War has torn apart this once peaceful land, nobles are being assassinated in their bedrooms, the common folk live in constant fear.
On one side is Saili, the former right hand woman of the Emperor Damien, the person he turned to for advice, and knowledge, and friendship. A lowly kitchen drudge raised to the level of advisor by a mere chance meeting in the early hours of the morning. The Emperor recognized a lively and cunning mind and wanted to keep this woman close to him. Unfortunately, he didn’t see her desire to be all powerful, and so what happened next weakened the elderly Emperor.
Saili betrayed him. She left the Palace, left Eryger and went to live in the outlands with the soldiers who were loyal to her. She made it clear to Damien that they were no longer friends, that he would not longer receive any loyalty from her, and that from now on, they were at war. Soon two factions were formed, The Emperials--siding with the Emperor, and The Rebels--siding with Saili.
Damien, his health failing, is desperately trying to hold onto the Kingdom his family has possessed for more generations than the historians can count. It would be easier if Saili was fighting him head on, man against man on the battle field. She knows however, she does not have enough men to win that fight. Instead she resorts to cowardly attacks via assassins in the night.
The people of Kenagir are caught in the middle of this fight, simply doing their best to survive. They must constantly watch their backs, never knowing when their crops are going to be burned, their women taken, and a knife slid across their throats. Everyone has lost someone important to them, everyone has known the bitter smell of bloodshed and the sweet sour taste of despair. None are safe from these two warring factions.
As you will have hopefully already found out (if you are reading things in order) this board focuses around Shapeshifters, as well as the Political Battles of the world this RP is set in, Kenagir. This Documentation is aimed to assist you in RPing these characters in a way that will hopefully be exciting and interesting.
The Basics.
The ability for the people of Kenagir to Shift is not controlled by the moon, or the tides, or any other method you care to name. The sole time they Shift is when they so desire it. Some choose to live their life Shifting when only the need calls for it, others choose to live their lives in animal form 24/7. It depends purely on the individual.
Due to the fact that the person will only bond with the animal after they have Spirit Dreamed, young children often spend their first twelve years desperately wondering what animal they shall bond with. It is very rare for someone to bond with a cockroach or slug or an ant or anything quite so disappointing (unless you harbour some secret fetish for a mindless creature with six legs.) The creature a child bonds with is a true representation of their soul--therefore it is going to be a creature they share certain traits with. Which leads me nicely onto my next point:
Know Your Animal.
I am not asking for you to be an expert on your chosen creature, but there are certain things you do need to know, such as the way in which the animal behaves. The character and the animal they can change into will most likely have personality traits in common--I should not find a shy, timid girl who can change in a lion. A little bit of common sense is appreciated.
For example, if your character can change into a Hammerhead Shark, they are probably quite uncomfortable in group settings, if they like someone they tend to show off to get their attention, and once in a relationship it is full of strong feelings and volatile emotions to keep them interested.
Someone who can change into a camel, on the other hand, is more likely to be an efficient worker who can get by easily on very little. They can fight viciously when scared or provoked and generally prefers a larger social group than a Hammerhead Shark would.
Do the research, focus on the social habits or the behaviors of the species your character can change into. Do they live in groups or alone? Are they playful or straight-laced? Skittish or even-tempered? It's these kind of things that can make these characters so fun to play.
The Conclusion.
Just because these characters can Shift, it does not mean that I am going to allow just any character/personality combination on this board. I would love to see you have some fun with this, play with the character and play with the animal that best represents them. However, as mentioned above, the personality must be somewhat in keeping with the traits of the animal the character can change into. Other wise, what is the point? | |
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