Either Needed Rain of the Gods (Power-Scaling Fantasy)

[notlydialovelace]

Quick idea I had a while back but wasn't sure what to do with (i.e. solo writing, 1x1 RP, or group)

This is mostly an interest check, so please message me if you would be down to participate in this story, so I know whether to turn it into a proper Group RP or just pursue it as a 1x1.

The basic idea for this RP is that it takes place in a world where out of nowhere, various organs, digits, and other body-parts started raining randomly from the sky. Not in huge number, but every few months, a new one might be discovered.

Eating these organs turns animals into monsters, and by the same token, it was found that if a human ingests them, they gain immense powers, which follow a loose logic based on the organ and 'god' it came from.

For example, eating an Eye would grant True-Sight, eating a heart would grant regenerative powers and immortality, eating a brain would grant telekinesis and mind-reading powers. And so forth.

It isn't known exactly where they come from, but the general consensus is that they are from higher-level beings, such as gods or demons, who are in a constant war, and slowly, the rended parts from their conflict fall to earth.

This has led to a sort of de-facto idea of a proxy war, where every kingdom, fiefdom, region, empire, and theocracy wants to have their own Organ-Bearer (or more than one). But due to both the unpredictability and instability of the powers granted by consuming a Divine Organ, many who have taken on the mantle of demi-godhood have died prematurely, and so there is demand to keep proliferating to prevent a power vacuum from forming.

Mostly looking for folks who want to RP was Organ Bearers, but other roles are possible. Such as supervisory roles that are appointed by each lord of a domain to monitor and support their own Organ-Bearer, to make sure they don't turn their power against their leader, or grow too unstable to risk losing their only deterrent against rivals sending their own Organ-Bearers after them.

Powers are free to craft as BYO but I will be monitoring the suggestions to make sure things aren't too unbalanced or overpowered, so brainstorming will probably happen.

 

[dispatch99]

I'm of course interested! A couple questions:

1. I take it from the mention of kingdoms and fiefdoms that this is set in a RPG-verse type of setting? Or is this more modern?

2. Are there any inherent downsides to being an Organ-Bearer? You mentioned instability and sort of "losing control"—is that in the emotional/geopolitical sense or in the personal, physical sense?

 

[notlydialovelace]

I'm of course interested! A couple questions:

1. I take it from the mention of kingdoms and fiefdoms that this is set in a RPG-verse type of setting? Or is this more modern?

This is a medium-fantasy setting. Magic, as such, does not formally exist, but it is a medieval setting where powers suddenly emerge in the form of Divine Organs, giving rise to the first proper Monsters as well as Organ-Bearers, who are the first 'wielders of power' in this setting.

2. Are there any inherent downsides to being an Organ-Bearer? You mentioned instability and sort of "losing control"—is that in the emotional/geopolitical sense or in the personal, physical sense?

Instability and losing control, are on the personal level. Like Mao from Code Geass, if that reference tracks. The powers that you get from being an Organ-Bearer can have unforseen downsides and risks that are virtually impossible to mitigate, as magic does not exist. Medicines might be made to allay the symptoms of such downsides, but not outright treat or cure the underlying cause. Madness, sudden changes in personality, violent episodes, and even total erasure of the self, are all noted. In most such cases, the Organ-Bearers are executed before they can deal collateral to the civilians around them.

 

[notlydialovelace]

If anyone is interested, let me know in DMs so I can properly distinguish between 'this is a cool idea' and 'I'm pumped to do this' as far as thread reactions :)

 

[Vasara Glyndark]

I am interested in a person who eats a heart.

What if they eat a divine liver, spleen, finger/hand, foot/toe, or nsfw parts?

 

[notlydialovelace]

I am interested in a person who eats a heart.

What if they eat a divine liver, spleen, finger/hand, foot/toe, or nsfw parts?

It's still in blue-sky stages and I am down to discuss on a case-by-case basis each character and their powers, based on what they have eaten.

I don't think these 'gods' are human enough to have nsfw parts, and even tonally, it's not like even if they did, someone who ate those would become an amazing lover. It would have to have some impact on their ability to project power into space.

 

[dispatch99]

Just to plant my flag here publicly, I am interested in this roleplay!

 

[OrganicIntelligence]

I'm not in a position right now to join any games right now, but this concept sounds amazing. Like a reverse Attack on Titan, where you eat monster. Although I have some pressing questions about what happens if you eat certain body parts...

 

[dispatch99]

Everyone: "cmon. tell us what the god dick do. "

Lydia: "N O"

 

[notlydialovelace]

These gods are more like eldritch monstrosities with only vague approximations of human parts, at least in my head-canon. So the question might not even be well-founded.

That being said, I could be talked into adding a 'fear organ' that is implied to be reproductive in nature, and fuses with the Organ-Bearer who eats it, causing them to have no visible differences or manifest powers, but they cause irresitable fear instinct and drain sanity/deal psychic damage to anyone who sees their Fear Organ.

 

[notlydialovelace]

((When these 'gods' have sex, it's more horrifying than hot))

 

[OrganicIntelligence]

These gods are more like eldritch monstrosities with only vague approximations of human parts, at least in my head-canon. So the question might not even be well-founded.

That being said, I could be talked into adding a 'fear organ' that is implied to be reproductive in nature, and fuses with the Organ-Bearer who eats it, causing them to have no visible differences or manifest powers, but they cause irresitable fear instinct and drain sanity/deal psychic damage to anyone who sees their Fear Organ.

Eldritch monstrosities you say

Sucks up their tentacles like noodles

 

[Vasara Glyndark]

Everyone: "cmon. tell us what the god dick do. "

Lydia: "N O"

For a man, he becomes a sexual dynamo that no other man can compete against.
For a woman, she grows one.

 

[dispatch99]

@notlydialovelace do you have a character sheet template you want us to use?

 

[notlydialovelace]

@notlydialovelace do you have a character sheet template you want us to use?

It's still mostly blue-sky, so working on brainstorming the powers, organ, and background is more important than presenting details in a consistent style. Do whatever works for you.

 

[Vasara Glyndark]

I am thinking a barbarian knight type who ate a heart that gave them regeneration/immortality and another as of yet undecided organ that enhances their senses.

Got another idea just haven't figured out what body part could give the desired power.

 

[notlydialovelace]

Just to keep things simple, I think that eating more than one organ doesn't grant you any powers. I'm not super familiar but I believe that Devil Fruit are like that in One Piece, where only the first one gives you powers (never read or watched One Piece so don't worry). Either that, or eating more than one corrupts someone so much they go supernova.

 

[Denanstus]

With One Piece, you could eat multiple fruits, but being within the sea or even touching sea water would drain your body. The more fruits you eat, the faster it would drain.

In terms of any reproductive organs, my thinking would be consuming that part would be less focused around the idea of becoming some kind of deity of a sexual nature, but more charismatic/pheromonal in nature, where you become more attune to manipulate one's emotions, whether they be causing fear, joy, anxiety, etc. Or consuming them might mean you can infect other people into becoming mindless mentions of yours, though it would be like a short term thing if you'd want to power balance it. That's at least my take.

 

[Weis]

As you already know, I've got some interest in this. I've actually had a concept really similar to this before (at least when it comes to getting powers through eating magical organs of sorts). There's a lot of really neat powers you could come up with here. Before I even begin to conceptualize a potential power and all that fun stuff, is there going to be a central hub that all our characters will go to? I.E a castle or palace kinda like Isekai stories and the likes. That way our characters are able to interact with one another (since I'm assuming this'll be a group rp)

 

[notlydialovelace]

With One Piece, you could eat multiple fruits, but being within the sea or even touching sea water would drain your body. The more fruits you eat, the faster it would drain.

Good to know, but the point I was trying to make still stands. You get just one Organ, just to keep things straightforward and even-footed.

In terms of any reproductive organs, my thinking would be consuming that part would be less focused around the idea of becoming some kind of deity of a sexual nature, but more charismatic/pheromonal in nature, where you become more attune to manipulate one's emotions, whether they be causing fear, joy, anxiety, etc. Or consuming them might mean you can infect other people into becoming mindless mentions of yours, though it would be like a short term thing if you'd want to power balance it. That's at least my take.

That would be the general approach if the tone I was imagining wasn't as a power-scaling fantasy; because that is what I am going for, however, all the powers are about raw ability or overwhelming impact. Hence the Fear Organ being a giant anti-magnet that makes you intimidating to everyone, regardless of how much power you have otherwise.