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[11 Mar 2008|01:05am] |
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A Gathering of Shadows
A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE RPG
( tentative opening scheduled at 04.16.08 )
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FAQ of the Day
2. Do I have to have read all of the books to be able to participate?
Not at all! Every effort has been made to involve absolute minimal canon plots, for three primary reasons. One, we have no idea how the remaining canon plot will unfold, owing to the fact that the series is not yet complete. Two, Mr Martin has voiced strong opinions against fanfictions and therefore we would like to avoid implicating canon characters/plots wherever possible. Three, we do not necessarily wish to restrict our players to those fully entrenched in the fandom.
That said, everyone is welcome, even if you have not read any of the books in the series. However, please do note that there will be spoilers. Also, we highly encourage that you familiarise yourself with the world and garner at least a loose understanding of the history by consulting the Wikipedia entry. |
The War of the Five Kings and its subsequent aftermath saw to Prince Tommen Baratheon, in all his youthful pliability, being crowned the rightful King. Meanwhile, Daenerys 'Stormborn' Targaryen from across the Narrow Sea dissolved the unrest in Slaver's Bay and prepared to make true her long awaited ambitions to sail into Westeros. It was not long before the news spilled into Westeros, whether by ravens or by spies and messengers. The mysteries surrounding the identity of Robb's heir notwithstanding, fealties were sworn and allegiances shifted as the West scurried to side with either the House Baratheon or the House Targaryen in anticipation of the Great War That Never Happened. Indeed, the Stags and the Dragons had been a blade's length away from the first blood spilt when the Wall gave. In spite of the fierce efforts by the Night's Watch, under the joint command of Lord Commander Jon Snow and Lord Stannis Baratheon, to keep the Others--and wights--at bay, it was simply not enough. Even as Wildlings lent reinforcements for the Watch, those who had been quick to dismiss the threats from the north soon learned that the Starks' warnings of old had not merely been fanciful tales as originally believed.
A temporary truce was declared by all sides of the impending battle for the throne, and the Others were once more driven back by the combined forces of men and dragons. The war that was placed on hold was reignited with barely a moment to breathe, the first strike hitting hard and fast for those still reeling from the War of the Frozen North. For them, the story was just beginning . . .
( It is now 908 AL. )
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A Gathering of Shadows is a role play game based on the world depicted in George R. R. Martin's epic series A Song of Ice and Fire. This community is made for non-profit entertainment purposes only. We are not affiliated with the venerated Mr Martin, the official franchise or to any persons or creatures hereby portrayed.
All copyrights belong to their respective owners, mostly to G. R. R. Martin, Bantam Books and Voyager Books.
Promotional graphics property of Lesiëm's Mystic, Spirit Voices album art.
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[11 Mar 2008|09:49am] |
Welcome to Paradise- Your Shift Starts Now
Set on it's own private island 20 miles from Cancun, Palacio del Sol is rated one of the world's foremost destinations. Guests are treated to the highest quality food, beverages, services and customer service. Everything they could possibly want is at their disposal, and if it's not it's brought in by the end of the day.
This game, however, is about the people behind the luxury: the ones cleaning the rooms, and serving the drinks. All characters are staff members of the Palacio del Sol, ranging from housekeepers, to dive instructors, to waiters, to casino staff and more. The staff has full use of all facilities on their time off and are free to use whatever amenities that are available. Everything included in the guest's stay is also free of charge for the staff, which means everything but liquor, the casinos, and the shopping outlets. Staff members are encouraged to partake in any of the facilities to better their knowledge of what's available for guests.
Friendly, welcoming, active players ♦
Almost 2 months old and still active and growing ♦
Plenty of PBs still available ♦
AIM not required ♦
Adds done daily ♦
No one liner responses! ♦
Creative energetic group! ♦
Join Today! ♦
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[11 Mar 2008|11:49am] |
the held and taken - rules - ability/powers
played bys - application
"In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their environment."
- Charles Darwin.
January, 2006. A virus spread quickly through the small town of Darston, Texas. It affected the body's immune and nervous system, killing in a matter of days. No one knew what it was or how it got there but they needed help and they needed it now.
The Government quickly took part and assisted the town in any way they could, and also made sure the disease didn't spread to the nearby towns by placing a quarantine that lasted two years. Military forces took over the town and no one walked in or out without their permission.
In those two years, many rumors floaed around the town. Some said that virus was a military weapon that the US Government tested on the town; others said that it was the beginning of the plague of the XXI Century; and other said it was simply the way nature worked. But whatever it was, it killed more than half of the population.
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Today, it's been two months since the quarantine is over and people are slowly taking up their lives again. Families can go visit their relatives, the children can hope again that this year their parents will take them to Disneyland and the newlyweds can finally have their honeymoon in Hawaii.
Everything's back to normal... or is it?
A group of people that survived the virus start feeling strange and weird things happen around them. A girl dreams of the future, a basketball player could've sworn he literally flew when he jumped for a slam dunk, things starts to catch on fire for no reason near a girl, people saw a boy being in three places at the same time,... Is it all just their imagination or is something else going on? Could they really have evolved, becoming superhumans?
No one's sure, but they need to be careful. Big Brother's still watching.
OPENS MARCH 14!
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[11 Mar 2008|01:56pm] |
It's 2006 and Alice is busy planning a wedding, Bella is busy trying to figure out if she's really ready for everything, Jacob is finally back home but hurting and still pinning over Bella, and Heidi is about to set up camp in Port Angeles.
The Volturi are a lot more interested in Bella and the Cullens than the Cullens think. They have been debating how to go about making sure Bella is changed, and new hunting ground.
The story starts a week or so before Heidi comes to America with two other Volturi members. Rachel Black comes home and everything appears to be calming down. That is until more vampires show up... Not just the three Volturi, but the Denali family come down from Alaska for a visit to the Cullen's. They want to know why they've heard rumors about the Volturi coming States side.... Meanwhile the humans are just caught in the middle of mythological battles.
Let the tale begin.
Cast PB's Rules
Application Premise
For Members only: Friend Add Contact List
Wanted: HEIDI, Emmett Cullen, Esme Cullen, Leah Clearwater, Sam Uley, Emily Young, werewolves in general and LOADS MORE!
We plan to start once we get Heidi casted.
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[11 Mar 2008|04:04pm] |
Entirely convinced that the protection of Magical blood is essential to the further existence of the Magical populous of the United Kingdom, and inspired by the uncompromising determination to safeguard the future of the United Kingdom's Magical citizens, the Ministry of Magic has unanimously resolved upon the following law, which is promulgated herewith:
By Order of Gawain Robards, the Minister of Magic, all witches and wizards must report immediately to the Ministry of Magic to register their Blood Status. Those failing to comply will be assumed traitors to the British Ministry and promptly arrested, stripped of all titles and accolades, sentenced to ten days in Azkaban and thereafter released under watch by the Magical Blood Protection Department for a time of one year, wherein they will be brought to trial to reassess their loyalties.
THE GAME BEGINS IN APRIL 2008. PLEASE JOIN US.
mod contact Information: eminormacula@gmail.com
We are looking for Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Minerva McGonagall, members of the Order, former Death Eaters, writers for the Daily Prophet, rebels, Purebloods, Muggleborns, Half-Bloods, Ministry employees, loyalists and many more. We are only accepting living, canon characters as of Deathly Hallows, pre-epilogue. [RULES|APPLICATION|CHARACTERS|TAKEN/PB|EMINOR MACULA] |
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| Ever at the Ready |
[11 Mar 2008|05:03pm] |
- Mod Journal - RP Comm - OOC Comm - Graphics -
- Plot - Rules - Character List - Played-Bys - Team Info - Apply -
- Contacts (F-Lock) - Advertise (F-Lock) -
So we all know that Captain Jack Harkness runs Torchwood Three, that Torchwood One was destroyed in the Battle of Canary Wharf, that Torchwood Two is headed by "a very strange man" and that Torchwood Four is currently misplaced. Well that's all fine and dandy, but things are about to start changing. Torchwood One is reopening just outside of London and is now known as Torchwood 1.1 and Torchwood Two's leader has been replaced. Torchwood Three of course isn't any different, with the exception that Jack has been missing for a bit. The big thing is that Torchwood Four is back on the map, headed by the same person it had been before it was 'misplaced'.
It seems Torchwood Four, headed by one Major Charlie Sheppard, had a minor malfunction involving Cardiff's rift. In fact, Torchwood Four is located right near Torchwood Three, or at least it was until it and its team got pulled into another universe. Which is where Lucian Devereaux comes in. It seems that he got a hold of a Time Agent's vortex manipulator in the far future and has been using it at his own pleasure. Well, until it backfired and he was sent to the present and made the rift flux, sucking Torchwood Four into it. Luckily, Major Sheppard wasn't there at the time.
Now as for Lucian, he'd been jumping through time randomly and unwillingly as he tried to fix the vortex manipulator. During this time he realized that he'd jump from the present in Cardiff to some different point in time and then back. Along the way, he managed to bring back people with him who shouldn't be during that time, and that caused the rift to go haywire, also bringing people to the present that shouldn't be there: those that are dead, those who aren't born yet, and those in other dimensions. And so, Torchwood realized they needed to work extra hard to try and stop this and thus re-established Torchwood Four, somehow convincing Charlie to head it once more. And that is where we begin...
Ever at the ready is a Torchwood/Doctor Who RP that allows for any character from either series (old and new) to be incorporated, as well as original characters! It takes place around the start of season two. We've only just started and we're looking for a majority of the canon cast still, including The Doctor (any of them) and most of Torchwood Three. We're also looking for bad guys and aliens to be hunted down, as well as people to fill up the other Torchwood Teams. If you think you're ready, then we're ready to have you join the team!
We're Currently Looking for: TOSHIKO, people for the Torchwood Teams, Civilians, Aliens, Bad Guys, other Canon characters and more! |
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[11 Mar 2008|07:24pm] |
While I get this thing set up, is there a home for Hayden?
Storylines are great, but not required. However, if anyone is interested in a SL, leave me a comment and we'll discuss!
A home comes first, however.
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[11 Mar 2008|07:42pm] |
&netherworld;
As it is known to mankind now when death grips a lifeform they perish and are sent into the earth where they will reincarnate into something beautiful and provide the world with the always looping circles of life and death. But, what if those always interlocking circles were bent and broken apart leaving the Valley of the Light forever separated from the Land of the Dead never to continue on the chain reactions of life, death and reincarnation. However this does leave the question: Where does one go when they die if these linked circles are torn apart? A question that has a solution only known to those who have passed on to see their new land.
Enter the Netherworld.
A sub-world once connected to the state of the living, the Netherworld is an area with many realms all connected to each other by strange portals. Although the Netherworld in itself is mostly a neutral land, there are certain realms that seem to be more of a threat than the others. It is true that to be in this world one must be dead and therefore shouldn't have the need for fear of any things that could be even remotely ominous - but with death comes fear and with fear comes pain. Dead one might be, food you may not need but even in the Netherworld blood and pain are as real as the living.
There are four different realms joined together in the Netherworld, each one with their own creatures native to its grounds - it is up to those in the realms to decided for themselves which creatures are friend and which are foe. Judge not by their looks entirely for such things can be deceiving. Shelter can be found if you look hard enough in areas such as caves, and holes. They can even be built if one is creative enough to try. Food and drink are not necessities in the Netherworld as there is no hunger to be felt. There is only one large difference between the living and the dead carried into the Netherworld - the dead have no hearts. The similarities are as simple as if one is cut they will bleed and feel pain. Cold and warm tempuratures have effects on the dead although it is minor. Injuries sustained in death are carried over into the Netherworld as permanent scars.
There is but one rule to the land that allows you to pass through realms so freely: the dead cannot visit the land of the living under any circumstances. The living may, however, visit the dead. Perhaps - if one is lucky enough to be called by the living for a meeting, that is.
&joining and other information;
The taken characters list is (here). The application list is (here).
The requested characters list is (here). The realms list is (here).
The Friend-Add command is (here). The FAQs is (here).
All HOLDS are requested in the comments at the Application.
Please read the FAQ before applying.
This is a Multi-Fandom role play with an at least 18 years of age limit.
![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif) netherworld . netherworldooc . ![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) netherworldmod
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| Never Safe [Multifandom, Terminator-based RPG] |
[11 Mar 2008|11:33pm] |
STORYLINE
July 24th 2004;
"By the time Skynet became self-aware it had spread into millions of computer servers across the planet. Ordinary computers in office buildings, dorm rooms; everywhere. It was software; in cyberspace. There was no system core; it could not be shutdown. The attack began at 6:18 PM, just as he said it would.
Judgment Day, the day the human race was nearly destroyed by the weapons they'd built to protect themselves."
Three billion lives vanish in an instant.
( More below cut )
GAME INFORMATION
Never Safe is a panfandom, InsaneJournal RPG set in the post-Judgment Day world of the Terminator series. It allows characters from all fandoms to interact with each other in an apocalyptic world.
The game begins with your character surrounded by a ring of fire. As it dies down, they are able to make out the pulsing blue lights around the room as the TDE powers down. A shiver, and they discover they are naked, though there are clothes nearby. Generic coveralls in all sizes imaginable.
There's a knock on the door, giving your character the warning they need. Time to get dressed and head out to see what's going on.
With mankind on the verge of extinction, are you willing to take up the fight?
OPENING SOON
LINKS
F.A.Q/Rules | Taken characters | Reservations
Canon applications | Original Characters | Wanted
Never Safe [Main Page] | Homeplate [OOC] | Continuities [Logging]
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[11 Mar 2008|11:48pm] |
idolexposed -- DO YOU PLAY AN AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT OR JUDGE, OR WANT TO, AND ARE LOOKING FOR A FUN PLACE TO PLAY? THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!
Looking specifically for, but not limited to:
- Kelly Clarkson
- Justin Guarini
- Nikki McKibbin
- RJ Helton
- Clay Aiken
- Kimberley Locke
- Carmen Rasmusen
- Corey Clark
- Julia DeMato
- Fantasia Barrino
- Diana DeGarmo
- Jasmine Trias
- John Stevens
- Jennifer Hudson
- Amy Adams
- Bo Bice
- Anthony Fedorov
- Mikalah Gordon
- Mario Vazquez
- Amanda Avila
- Taylor Hicks
- Paris Bennett
- Ace Young
- Bucky Covington
- Melinda Doolittle
- LaKisha Jones
- Chris Sligh
- Stephanie Edwards
- Brandon Rogers
- Alexandrea Lushington
- Amanda Overmyer
- Amy Davis
- Brooke White
- Carly Smithson
- Chikezie Eze
- Colton Berry
- Danny Noriega
- David Archuleta
- David Hernandez
- Garrett Haley
- JoAnne Borgella
- Luke Menard
- Ramiele Malubay
- Syesha Mercado
- Randy Jackson
- Paula Abdul
- Ryan Seacrest
Tons more of your favorite Idols available too!
NO WRITING SAMPLES TO PROVIDE. FOUR WEEK UPDATE LIMIT. ADDS DONE DAILY. GET YOUR CHARACTERS TODAY! WE ASK THAT YOU DON'T PUT A CHARACTER ON HOLD IF YOU'RE NOT SERIOUS ABOUT JOINING, THOUGH. JOIN NOW! NOW OPEN TO THE TOP 24 CONTESTANTS OF ANY AMERICAN IDOL SEASON!
RULES & FAQ's -------------- APPLICATION -------------------- CHARACTER LIST
Got questions? Feel free to contact the mods of this community. You can find them at blake_lewis & haleyscarnato. JOIN TODAY!
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