The world is cruel. It has always been cruel. But for you, it is worse. It has taken away from you something very important. Whether it be fresh, or many years ago - the pain is still there. A hole in your heart that seems to never be filled.
One day, someone approaches you. He is a good looking man and his easy smile takes you in. He offers his hand to you and says: "What if you could change everything? What if you could bring them back to you?"
Once you take his hand, he pulls you toward him and into a blinding white light. You are no longer where you once were. This place is not Earth. It is not the modern dredge from which you're used to. There is a fresh wind, a clean air that you didn't think was even possible to have. The room you stand in has walls on either side of you except for the open view right behind the man who has brought you here.
Out beyond where you are stretches a land that is perhaps the most beautiful you've ever seen. It can't be real, yet you're here. Breathing and taking it in.
The man who has brought you tells you that all will be explained soon.
The Ether Realm
This place is like nothing ever seen. It is beautiful and bright. There seems to be no darkness here. The beauty, though, is perhaps its most deadly thing about the Ether. It distracts. It covers the reality that this place is dangerous. Let your guard down and the Ether will swallow you whole in mere seconds. But it is only here that you can gain what you want.
The Ether Realm is not a huge realm, but it is not a small one either. There is a range of mountains that can be seen to the east. Hills and open valleys cover much of this place in a wide array of pastel colors. Cave entrances litter this place. Sometimes tucked against mountains, other times within the hills. To the west, a forest of silver tangled trees. Fountains of water crystal clear and clean run through here. A large lake rests to the south, at its center, a giant castle.
Structures crop up here and there, but not a living soul lives within them. Some are run down, some still stand. It is almost as if people lived here at one time.
The Trials
The Moderator will inform you of the trials you are to overcome. Only one trial will be presented at a time. Once that trial is completed, the Moderator will present you with the next one. Do not ask the Moderator how many trials there are. In addition, the Moderator will not assist you as he is there only to watch and observe. Perform well, it will contribute to the possibility that the Moderator chooses you at the end of each trial to bring back your loved one.
However, they cannot stay within the Ether Realm. The Moderator is not capable of keeping them there and will send them to Earth where they will await your return. You are allotted only a few minutes with them. No one can return back to Earth until everyone's loved one has been brought back.
The Rules as set by the Moderator
Rule 1: Do not defy the Moderator.
Rule 2: Do not ask the Moderator for help.
Rule 3: Once the contract is signed, you are obligated to finish your trials.
Rule 4: You cannot trade the gift given to you.
Rule 5: You may ask the Moderator questions, so long as they do not assist you in your task.
Rule 6: You can only bring back one life, so choose wisely.
Rule 7: Do not ask the Moderator to keep the one brought back to life within the Ether Realm.
Rule 8: Do not ask to be returned to Earth after a resurrection.
Rule 9: Do not enter the castle at the center of the lake.
Rule 1: Do not defy the Moderator.
Rule 2: Do not ask the Moderator for help.
Rule 3: Once the contract is signed, you are obligated to finish your trials.
Rule 4: You cannot trade the gift given to you.
Rule 5: You may ask the Moderator questions, so long as they do not assist you in your task.
Rule 6: You can only bring back one life, so choose wisely.
Rule 7: Do not ask the Moderator to keep the one brought back to life within the Ether Realm.
Rule 8: Do not ask to be returned to Earth after a resurrection.
Rule 9: Do not enter the castle at the center of the lake.
If you defy these rules, you will be punished. Punishment is determined by the Moderator, but know that it will not be pleasant and will result in never having your loved one returned to you.
Gifts
Participants are given a gift from the Moderator. He will choose who gets what. You will only receive one gift. These gifts have limits, so be mindful in how you use them.
-A ring that produces light. - The stronger the illumination, the longer it will take to regenerate. The production of light only lasts a few hours.
-A sphere that holds the power of the wind. - Unleashing the full brunt of the wind will result in the sphere becoming useless to you. Using it in small increments will allow it to replenish itself in due time.
-A bracelet that burns with fire. - The bracelet will not harm it's wearer, however, the fires are strong within and is extremely hard to control. Take care not to catch your fellow participants in the flames. The bracelet deteriorates each time it is used, be mindful of this.
-A sword that can cut through anything. - The edge will slowly dull each time it is used until it is rendered useless. Though it is capable of cutting through boulders, it is advised not to do so. The harder the substance is, the faster the blade dulls. Choose wisely what you'll be cutting.
-A necklace with a crystal pendant. Touching it to a wound will heal it, no matter how grievous. - The crystal will begin to crack as it is used. Once the crystal breaks, it is no longer useable.
Characters
-A sphere that holds the power of the wind. - Unleashing the full brunt of the wind will result in the sphere becoming useless to you. Using it in small increments will allow it to replenish itself in due time.
-A bracelet that burns with fire. - The bracelet will not harm it's wearer, however, the fires are strong within and is extremely hard to control. Take care not to catch your fellow participants in the flames. The bracelet deteriorates each time it is used, be mindful of this.
-A sword that can cut through anything. - The edge will slowly dull each time it is used until it is rendered useless. Though it is capable of cutting through boulders, it is advised not to do so. The harder the substance is, the faster the blade dulls. Choose wisely what you'll be cutting.
-A necklace with a crystal pendant. Touching it to a wound will heal it, no matter how grievous. - The crystal will begin to crack as it is used. Once the crystal breaks, it is no longer useable.
Characters
Please note that you are a normal human. You have no magic or strange abilities. You will not be given any magic when brought to the realm either, that is not possible. You cannot attain any kind of magic while in the realm. Your gifts are your only advantage here. DO NOT GIVE YOUR CHARACTER A GIFT BEFORE HAND. You will be given your gift during roleplay.
I will be playing the Moderator. I will not be part of the trials. Throughout gameplay, I will initiate certain plot points. These posts will be done in italics.
I'm looking for a maximum of 5 players.
Character sheet:
[anime FC only please, if not description is fine.]
Name
Age
Orientation
Personality
Who do you want to bring back?
Why do you wish to bring them back?
What happened to your loved one?
What would you sacrifice to bring them back to you?
Brief History
Requirements/General Rules
[anime FC only please, if not description is fine.]
Name
Age
Orientation
Personality
Who do you want to bring back?
Why do you wish to bring them back?
What happened to your loved one?
What would you sacrifice to bring them back to you?
Brief History
Requirements/General Rules
At least two paragraphs for a response (5 sentences at least for each). More is better! Though romance is encouraged, it is not the center of the plot. Though this will be posted in Poe's Corner, the reasoning is due to the violence that can/will ensue, strong language, and dark themes. If there is to be intimacy, keep it tasteful, keep it short please.
Please make sure you've read everything in its entirety. Your character sheet does not need to be lengthy, but it should show you've put some thought into them. Enjoy the creativity. Be mindful of the rules. Your characters are not invincible and should not be portrayed as such. Questions? Feel free to message me.
