The Nightblade

[justme3]

Reality, a word used by closed minded mortals to define what they are willing to perceive as real to them. However, is there any true definition of what is real and what is not? In a world in which demons roam free; mages conjure spells which allow people to see things that they could have thought to only see in their wildest dreams, and angels, the embodiment of all that is pure and good, walk among humans hiding their identities, or live in seclusion for their own reasons.

In a world such as this, the powers of light and dark; reason and chaos, and all other parallel forces constantly do battle for prevalence. Many find themselves clinging to one of the extremes, either light or dark in most cases, in order to find their place. People, their minds easily corrupted, and who constantly search for something to believe in, desperately search for some form of hope; the question of whether or not their hope is false matters not, they simply wish for something to give them some firm source of belief.

Of course, one whom is truly enlightened can tell you that there are in fact multiple gods, those that allign themselves with good, or evil, or those that wish to simply uphold the balance of all that is. Many beings however seek to find their own balance, and shape reality attempting to find the power of the gods.

However, the gods themselves would never take part in the affairs of physical world, for their presence would cause the existence itself to collapse into itself. They aid their followers through shrines made by the ancient worshippers, which contain large amounts of magic, which may only be activated by a true disciple of the gods.

This story speaks of the remnants of a great battle waged long ago, in which both the angels and demons attempted to create their own perfect world. They fought in a war, however they both saw that they must end it some how. This end came in the form of a final battle of sorts; this battle was between the leader of the angels, Aura Skybolt, and her adversary the leader of the demons, Kyo Nightblade. Each of them channelling their energy into their weapons, they made one truly final attack, both disappearing in the end. Only their weapons remained, each being sealed away by those who simply seeked balance, and who knew that taking the weapons for their own use would destroy the balance they struggle to uphold.

It is now many years later, and it seems that the balance is beginning to be shifted once more. The angels are beginning to search for the ancient weapon of the demons, the demons to are looking for their weapon in order to crush what remains of the angels and rule over the world, and eventually all existence, and the mortals now gather to search for the legendary blade for their own purposes.

It is now a race to find the blade, though the information involving the location is indeed limited. The only clue of the locations of both weapons left in the shrines to the gods. Now, demons, angels and mortals search for the ancient shrines, and their hopes of finding The Nightblade, and fulfilling their desires.

_______________________________________

This role-play will be about our characters and their quests for the blade. You can choose whether or not you wish to be a demon or not, and even whether or not you wish to use the blade for your own purposes. More plot shall be revealed as we go on.

_______________________________________

Rules:

1) No god-moding and powerplaying, however I reserve the right to take control of your character only if there is a strong need to do so(I don't see it coming to that).

2) All are welcome, however if you're not any good I also reserve the right to kick you out of this rp.

3) If your character is young, it is extremely unlikely that they would know nearly every form of magic, magick or whatever else you can think of. Keep that in mind.

4) Killing off other characters is fine, however you must first have their permission.

5) Give your character weaknesses and a chance to develop. It's much more interesting if you do.

6) Romance is fine, just don't get yourself banned.

7) Cursing is fine, just again, don't get yourself banned.

8) Violence is fine, just... I think you get it. Don't get yourself banned for those that are slow today.

9) Make sure that you post every once in a while, and if you're going inactive notify me through private messaging.

10) At least give yourself time to breathe in between posts. Again, for those who are slow, I mean don't post every 5 minutes just because you can. It gets hard to follow if you do.

___________________________________

Character Template:

Name:

Age: (19 - Anything)

Race: (Angel, Human, Demon)

Weapon: (Be as creative as you want)

Allignment: (Light, Balance, Darkness)

Appearance: (Put a link if it's a picture)

Personality: (I know this can be hard, just give us a basic idea)

Biography: (You must put something)

Theme Song: (Optional, but it's fun)

Additional Information: (Optional)

______________

Additional Information about rp:

This takes place in a time with little or no technology(if in doubt private message me).

[justme3]

Name: Maffisto the Magnificent.
Age: Looks 25
Weapon: He's a performer you douche!
Race: Undisclosed
Allignment: Unknown

Appearance: Maffisto's hair is jet-black, and his skin is pale. He has been described as handsome, however he pays no mind to this. He has the body of an athletic mortal. Typically he wears a cloak. His clothing varies. His eyes are hazel and he keeps both of his blades sheathed at his side.

Personality: His emotional range is about that of a typical mortal. Typically quiet, Maffisto tends to avoid speaking unless it is absolutely necessary, however when on stage he is no longer himself, he is a performer who knows only how to entertain.

Bio: The young mage of a circus troupe whom travels from village to village. The young mage is by far the most enigmatic of the circus troupe despite his act on stage. None of his fellow performers know about his true past, only of the day when this young magician arrived after one of their shows proclaiming he would save their circus. The ring leader knowing that there was nowhere to go but up for the group, the man hired "Maffisto" and he was right. The young man drew in crowds larger than they had ever seen quickly turning their troupe into an incredibly popular spectacle wherever they went.

They have now arrived in the village of Gera, and joined in the annual festival honouring the dead and celebrating their ascendance into the world above. Despite the talks of the world now changing, the travelling performers remain optimistic and know that this will be one of their absolutely best shows.

Theme Song: The Fallen - Franz Ferdinand (because I like this song XD)

[Jack London]

Name: Raven Blackfire
Age: 21
Race: Human
Weapon: A black katana sword with a blue lightning bolt on the blade from bottom to top.
Allignment: Unknown
Appearance: Has long black hair and dark brown eyes. His skin tone is kinda pale and he has a good muscle tone. He wears a black cloak that covers his whole body except for his head. He has a chain mail and chain pants under his cloak. He wears black leather knuckle gloves and combat boots that reach an inch below his knee. Also wears a black belt with a sheath for his sword on the left side of his waist.
Personality: Is silent most of the time and doesn't trust anybody. He hates people and the world and would kill you without question if you stand in his way.
Biography: Raven never knew his parent's and he was left in an orphanage for most of his life. He was always the quiet kid. The kid who stayed away from everyone else. The kid who had the most hatred in his heart. Everyday he watched the sun set and asked himself "What is the meaning of life?". His mind became more twisted with each day, plotting evil plans. At the age of 10 he started teaching himself how to use a sword and good pretty good at it quickly. When he was 15 he had mastered it and escaped his orphanage the next year. Later he found out about a blade with incredible power that can be used for his own advantage. He seeks to destroy all mortals and immortals off the face of existance. Including himself...
Theme Song: "Master Of Puppets" by Metallica
Additional Information: None

[Prince Riku]

___________________________________

Character Template:

Name:Sky Ortiz The Black Alchemist.

Age:19

Race: Demon

Weapon:A huge 11ft long sword which he calls 'Dream Eater' the blade resembles that of Nightmares blade from Soul Caliber.It is black with red markings and has a demonic eye on it.When he dosent use it it takes the form of an old rusty Katana.He also uses his fist combined with his magic.The blade also at times takes control of Sky to make him do its bidding.He can also use his magic to make his katana transform inot other weapons

Allignment:Balance

Appearance: http://www.absoluteanime.com/rave_master/sieg.jpg But he wears all black.Black kacky jeans, black kacky boots, and even a black shirt.He also has black gloves and black glasses perched in his hair.

Personality:Sky is a touch, soft, nice, good, cool, funny, smart, clumsy, and slow type of guy all at one.

Biography: Sky has been training to be the worlds best Elementalist ever since he turned five and saw his dad die right infront of him.He dad also wanted to be the best, but he died and his dreams got screwed.So now he has a hot flame, cool ice, dark pyschic, a wet water, a bright thunder, a hard rock, and a tight integration which is when he fuses an element or two to make his body stronger or so called upgrade to make him poweful.

Theme Song: 3-6-Mafia -Shake it like a rattle snake.

Additional Information: Intergration is like him adding on to his body. Example:Sky would jump up smirking as he called forth the earth.The earth flew at his right arm covering it.The he landed making the dirt fall off.His arm was now a claw made of iron and metals.

______________

[Akuma]

Name:Akuma Kage

Age: 16

Race: Demon

Weapon: Akuma weilds the Demon blade, a demonic sword that Controls Akuma

Allignment: Darkness

Appearance: http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1...nart0048fs.jpg the demon blade is in the pic

Personality: Akuma dislike all human and angels. Akuma is a evil loonly with a big sword

Biography: Akuma was born as Shawn Kage then hes was kill in a shoot out with the cops. Shawn when to hell and found the demon blade and the demon god akuma within the demon blade stole shawns soul and replace it wit his.

Theme Song: Sephiroth Theme

[justme3]

OOC: Ok, I'm gonna need a first post from all of you. Just start out in the village of Gera, it's noon and the show is about to begin(the circus). If I don't like your first posts you're out.

I'M AWARE THAT MAFFISTO ISN'T EXACTLY THE BEST CHARACTER, BUT THERE'S A REASON FOR THAT WITH THE PLOT. TO ANY OF THOSE MORE EXPERIENCED RPERS, DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE IT. SERIOUSLY, I HAVE SOMETHING PLANNED!!!

[Akuma]

Akuma walked into the village of Gera, he looked around and saw a heap of people going into a big tent. Akuma grined weilding his demon blade in his hands, he started walking to the tent, he satrted thinking "hmmm i think this village will be the first to see my power." Akuma walked into the tent and started runing at a man just befor he reached the man he swag the demon blade cuting the mans head off. Everyone in the tent started screeming.

ooc: hope this is a good first post

[quitejaded]

OOC: (haven't tried an RP like this before. Here goes. ^_^b)

Name: Emily Plachett

Age: appearance 23

Race: Angel

Weapon: Western double bladed sword

Allignment: Balance

Appearance:
Wings shrink and enlarge at will.

Personality: Emily P. is a light-hearted and playful character with not much for a temper. Infact, it's hard to get mad at her. Even in arguement she merely replies to insults with a cute smile. Always eager to help someone in need, Emily has a forgiving and sometimes loud nature.

Biography:
Emily P. remembers the war of so many years ago. She did not particpate, but watched and studied it intensely, along with several other angels who rathered to sit on the sidelines. Among themselves, they spoke to each other. They spoke of how stupid the war is. Of how selfish it is. Of how it completely ruins the nature of their exsistence.
"They're behaving like ignorant mortals!"
Apon the final battle, Emily P. along with the enraged and disillusioned others put effort into concealing the Nightblade and made a pact never to reveal its secret.

Many years past. Some angels moved on, forgetting all about the dillemna. Some didn't. The demons, Emily P. hasn't a clue as to what they're doing. "They're back on their side now," but with the sudden interest in the quest for the NIghtblade, Emily got scared. She now fights to protect its containment and to defend the balance of exsistence. With a dominate's permission and blessing, Emily P. was given ability to move from Heaven to earth to Hell and back in order to protect the Nightblade. On earth, she created a new persona, Emily P., and she seems like an ordinary person until someone poses a threat.

Theme Song: "Catch Me Catch You" - bleh, some cute/hyper anime song XD

[quitejaded]

Emily Plachett was an avid traveler. "Who knew things could get so boring so quickly here? Maybe I ought go back "home". T'place is the pits recently." she sighed to herself. She found herself in the village of Gera, a nearly typical village with quaint modernity. As she downed a drink at the quiet local pub, she heard the faint screams of people outside.

"You hear that?" the bartender inquired passively.
Emily turned her head toward the exit. "A party going on or something?"
"Eh, maybe it's the circus come to town. Nothing much ever happens 'round here."

On particularly gruesome voice became louder and louder until its source came bursting through the doors and panting his way to Emily's dangling feet.
"Oh, God help us! It's a mad man!"

The bartender shot up with a look of urgency.
"Are you mad, man? What the hell's going on!"

"There is a killer out there coming in toward the village! I've tried to warn the police!"

The man looked at him oddly.

"Don't give me the same damned look they did! He's coming!"

Emily hopped off her stool and placed a gentle hand on the shivering man's face. "Don't worry," she chirped. "If he's what you say he is -- I'll kill 'im." She gave him a smile and headed towards the exit.

[Akuma]

Akuma walked to out of then tent, then he felt some diffrent like there was a angel or another demon around, then he started think "damn someones here to stop the fun", akuma started looking for the angel or demon the he saw a girl walking out of a building with a sword in her hand. he thort to himself "shes got to be the one", akuma yell at to her "Do you think you can stop me?"

[Don Patch]

ooc: I'll get everything up once I get back

Name: Argos

Age: 127

Race: Demon

Weapon: He carries a large axe which he named, "Havoc"

Allignment: Balance

Appearance: http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...normal_tuk.jpg

Personality: Argos is actually very smart and clever despite his appearance. He usually thinks things through and can get irratated(sp?) easily.

Biography: Argos fought in the war when he was younger. He was a deadly fighter on the battlefield and he combined his weapon with magic and was nearly unbeatable. Though when the final battle came he was injured in his left shoulder with an arrow. He fled to the top of a high hill and witnessed the two leaders disappearing in a bright flash with there weapons lying on the ground. Once he saw this he blacked out and awoke in a forest near a village.

Since the war was over Argos went back to his regular life but, decided not to go back to his home. He wandered the world hiding himself with heaps of clothes careful not to show his demon appearance. Though when he started seening demons and angels wandering around he began to wonder what was going on so he recieved a message that they were searching for the Demon Leader's sword. Argos was fascinated by this and began searching for this weapon.

Additional Information: Whenever Argo's uses magic his tatoo's glow the color of the attack.

[Fortunate Abyss]

Character Template:

Name: Simon Krept

Age: 21

Race: Human

Weapon: Double-edged Tsurugi- an "inheritance" he recieved before his father passed away. The hilt is engraved with the symbol of "Peace" and "Keeper."

Allignment: Balance

Appearance: Neck-length silver hair, dull blue eyes with a speck of crimson in the middle. He often wears a white trenchcoat, the hood dyed black. He wears an earring on both sides; one white, one black.

Personality: Understanding, caring, cold, thoughtful, etc...

Biography: His mother died while giving birth to him, and his father passed away when Simon was only 11. Being born in the village of Gera, he didn't have much to do but train- the way his father used to. He's heard distant rumors about the "Nightblade," but never really paid full attention to it. He never felt bad of being a mere human, knowing about the existance of other people alien to him, but he kept on going- for the heck of living in solitude.

Theme Song: In the End - Linkin Park

[Endless Devoid]

OOC: my apologies for not having the patience at the moment to post up a template, but I wanted to be sure you knew I was joining before it was too late, I reassure you my template should be sufficient.

[justme3]

OOC: Akuma... Remember how I reserved the right to kick people out? You're the first. Congratulations. Still accepting more members. My apologies, but I must have not seen your bio. You shouldn't have been in this from the start =) I would just like to clarify that the "NIGHTBLADE" contains the soul of the demon or embodiment of evil, not whatever you think. Please note that no characters have this blade as of yet.

IC:

The cloaked figure stepped in front of the man whom had just beheaded one of the mortals in the crowd. "You do not belong here," said the figure, obviously male, non-chalantly. "Eris nii siem," said the being in the ancient language of magic as a seal appeared on the ground beneath the demon. "Good bye," said the man as the demon disappeared.

"Well," he said calmly as he turned to the young woman whom had intended to do battle with the demon, "I'll get clean up." With a simple wave of his hand, the body of the man disappeared and the crowd had forgotten all about him. Winking to the woman as he uncovered his head, the young man walked away leaving only a single white feather on the ground where he had stood to seal away the demon.

"Come see the show!" he called back as he stepped through the crowd which was now standing around staring stupidly at each other as they continued to watch the show which had been going on.

OOC: Yes, it's a crappy post and I was so godmoding/powerplaying, but it was required to get rid of Akuma. I hope I don't have to do anything like that again, but I've already kinda started the plot =) Just so you know, only the crowd and the mortals were affected by his spell to make them lose their memories. Angels and Demons were unaffected.

EDIT: Breaking Point I trust your profile will be good =)

[Jack London]

Raven stood in the middle of the village and looked around. He had been wandering the village for a while now, trying to find out something about the evil blade. Most people were on a journey to find a weapon of incredible power would usually ask around for rumors or if they had seen a warrior asking for the weapon. But Raven had better ways. He never wanted to resort to talking to mortals. He hated them all. A crow landed on his left shoulder and nuzzled his cheek gently. "What news do you have for me Shadow?" Raven said with his soft, but serious voice. Shadow cawed in response as he looked in a different direction. "A circus? But what of the sword?" Raven asked, understanding what he had said. Shadow looked at him and shook his head slowly. Raven sighed softly and started to walk around.

Raven and Shadow had been friends for a while now. They've been together for so long they understand eachother. About three years they have been together and Shadow had always been gathering information about the blade for Raven. All their travels had led them into this village. And for the past week they have heard nothing of the blade. "Clowns are weird....why would you want to go to a circus?" Raven asked with slight humor in his voice. Shadow poked his cheek with his beak, gently, insisting that they should go. "Fine" Raven muttered as he walked toward the circus.