Post by MIKA-CHAN on Feb 23, 2013 6:35:03 GMT 1
THE STORY GOES LIKE THIS
long ago, atlantis was a prosperous city, the domain of the mighty poseidon, god of the sea. everyone knows the story: the people became greedy, and upset by this, poseidon destroyed the city and sent it crashing under the waves, never to be seen again.
years have passed, decades, centuries even, since homer first wrote of the famed city. people of the mainland began moving outwards, traversing the oceans and seas in the never-ending search for something thought to be no more than a myth.
now, it is the early 1700s. christopher columbus has come and gone, and the spirit of adventure is growing. people are getting braver, going farther and farther, searching deeper than they ever have before. danger sits around the bend of every new discovery, but the explorers appetite for riches and fame pushes them onward. adventurers, merchants, and pirates, are all taking advantage of a brave new world far beyond the horizon.
most ships never return, succumbing to the perils of the sea, but captain elijah van etten, a wealthy sailor, is determined to change this. when he was young, only a small boy, his father left on an expedition for atlantis and never returned. after that, elijah dedicated his life to studying the lost city, and now that he has come of age, he has prepared a crew to finish his father's work. will they find the lost city?
while the mainland is holding their breath for elijah's safe return, an escaped convict, the infamous sinbad, is scheming against him. sinbad and his crew of rowdy pirates have been searching for the lost city for nearly a decade now, and they will do anything in their power to stop the inexperienced sailor from stealing their fame.
who will discover the lost city first? or, perhaps it would be better if it was not discovered at all.
FACES TO CLAIM
sinbad blackburn – played by: open
playby name – okita souji
the infamous captain of the poltergeist, and an escaped convict, sinbad is feared by all, so skilled with swords that he can use three at a time. he seeks all of the biggest thrills in life. from travelling across the sahara desert, to sailing from the east indies to the west coast, he has done it all – except discover something completely new and leave his name on the map. unlike his competition, elijah, sinbad would do anything to earn fame and fortune, including kidnapping a young girl who possesses the map to the city.
elijah van etten – played by: open
playby name –arthur kirkland
when elijah was ten years old, his father left on a mission to find atlantis and never came back. after that, elijah devoted his life to finishing his father's work, constantly researching the lost city. when he came of age, he bought a ship and put together a skilled crew. his goal is to locate the mythical city of atlantis and prove its existence. he wants, more than anything, to finish his beloved father's work.
charlotte davenport – played by: reserved
playby name – fem!prussia
the ship is no place for a girl, they say. well, she had no choice in the matter, and would appreciate it if you'd stop complaining. charlotte, elijah's childhood friend, was kidnapped from her home by the infamous sinbad. it just so happens that she is in possession of a piece of the map to atlantis. that's only part of why sinbad wants her, though. he knows charlotte is his competition's weakness, so he is holding her hostage. luckily, charlotte is far from weak, and she just might fit in on the ship better than anyone expected.
calypso – played by: reserved
playby name – belldandy
a fickle sea nymph. she once saved a sailor named odysseus, who she quickly became enamored of him, taking him as her lover and promising him immortality if he would stay with her. he stayed with her for years, but one day disappeared into the night on a small boat, never to be seen again. ever since, calypso has had a soft spot for mortals and allows them to stay on her island during their travels.
iluq kaskae – played by: open
playby name – ukitake jyuushirou
the strong, gentle-hearted leader of atlantis. his father, and the man before him, and the man before him, looked after the fallen city, and now the responsibilty of leadership has fallen into his hands. unlike the power-hungry men that caused the city's initial collapse, iluq is a good ruler; firm, but soft in his speech. power means nothing to him, and he only wishes to help the survivors of atlantis strive and prosper.
malakai – played by: reserved
playby name: bonten
the god of the kunai temple, seen by outsiders as a heartless savage. he is, without a doubt, a dictator, but it is not because he craves power. he simply wishes to keep his people safe. after the rift, when the land separated from the earth, living became harder, and in order to survive, he had to first harden his heart. abiding strictly by the prophecies of the gods, he abhors the men in the over-sized ships, knowing all they will bring is trouble. unlike the gaia tribes, malakai is unwelcoming to newcomers, and he has forbidden his tribe to associate with the strange men below.
THE LOST CITY OF ATLANTIS
the city was plunged into the depths of the sea long ago by an angry poseidon. many of the citizens were washed away as it sank, but as a last gift, the sea god granted those left with survival. rocks fell around the city in just the right way, creating a large open space that water could not penetrate, and a large dome of oxygen was placed around the pitiful remains of the city by poseidon, allowing refugees a chance to repent. the lost city, over centuries, has finally started to flourish again, but it remains hidden deep under the surface.
THE VILLAGE OF GAIA
home to an exotic, indigenous race, gaians are native to the bermuda islands. their main village is located in the center of the largest isle, but they have small tribes dispersed throughout. they survive by hunting and harvesting the land, living in well-built huts. upon discovering the islands, travelers often see the gaians as savages. they want the native people's land for their own, and because of this, not all members of the tribe are welcoming to foreigners from the mainland. think columbus and the native americans.
THE LEGENDARY FLOATING ISLES
the floating isles used to be part of the bermuda islands, but long ago, a mysterious shift in gravity caused the land masses to break apart and rise into the sky. on the night of the full moon, they are pulled back down to rest atop the ocean, and this is the only time those below can reach them. the territory has been untouched for years, uncharted and wild. the land is home to many exotic flora and fauna, including the dragon-like creatures known as ayries, and the kunai, an fierce indigenous race. these people often have animal-like qualities about them, such as enlarged ears and tails, and are protective homeland.
THE EDGE OF THE EARTH
at this time, explorers still believe the world is flat, rather than a spherical orb. it's said that if you sail far enough to the east, past the point of no return, you will reach the edge of the earth, where the ocean pours into a never-ending hole. so, what's the attraction? there is a great treasure hidden in a dark cavern nearby, guarded by an ancient serpent known as the kraken. the thought of gold and riches lures foolish explorers into the dangerous waters. many have tried to steal it, but no one has ever made it back to tell the tale.
CHOICE OF GROUPS
civilians – just your regular ol’ mortals. they are stationary on the mainland, family and friends to the brave men traveling at sea.
explorers – adventurous folk from the mainland who have decided to set out on a journey. their crews are mostly men, but every now and then you'll get a feisty girl who forces herself on board.
pirates – these are your normal, everyday pirates, plundering and burning everything in their wake. they also make hilarious drunks.
merpeople – the people of the sea. they are a playful and generally peaceful race. they are quite curious about the large ships that have started appearing atop the water.
gaians – a race of people native to the bermuda islands. they are light on their feet and good tree-climbers. while they are wary of foreigners, they are not dangerous unless threatened.
kanai – a race of indigenous people who can be found on the floating isles. they often have animal-like qualities, such as enlarged ears and tails, are hostile toward outsiders.
sirens – dangerous and beautiful creatures who lure sailors to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island with their mystifying voices.
sea nymphs – a friendly, mischievous race of seafolk. unlike sirens, they help sailors through rough storms by providing them with shelter.
gods – extremely powerful entities. some fight for the power of good, while others cause chaos and destruction. they are the immortals, each possessing a different ability and strength.
atlantians – the sole survivors of the lost city. they somehow survived the catastrophe and have been re-building their home for decades, trapped many leagues under the sea.
long ago, atlantis was a prosperous city, the domain of the mighty poseidon, god of the sea. everyone knows the story: the people became greedy, and upset by this, poseidon destroyed the city and sent it crashing under the waves, never to be seen again.
years have passed, decades, centuries even, since homer first wrote of the famed city. people of the mainland began moving outwards, traversing the oceans and seas in the never-ending search for something thought to be no more than a myth.
now, it is the early 1700s. christopher columbus has come and gone, and the spirit of adventure is growing. people are getting braver, going farther and farther, searching deeper than they ever have before. danger sits around the bend of every new discovery, but the explorers appetite for riches and fame pushes them onward. adventurers, merchants, and pirates, are all taking advantage of a brave new world far beyond the horizon.
most ships never return, succumbing to the perils of the sea, but captain elijah van etten, a wealthy sailor, is determined to change this. when he was young, only a small boy, his father left on an expedition for atlantis and never returned. after that, elijah dedicated his life to studying the lost city, and now that he has come of age, he has prepared a crew to finish his father's work. will they find the lost city?
while the mainland is holding their breath for elijah's safe return, an escaped convict, the infamous sinbad, is scheming against him. sinbad and his crew of rowdy pirates have been searching for the lost city for nearly a decade now, and they will do anything in their power to stop the inexperienced sailor from stealing their fame.
who will discover the lost city first? or, perhaps it would be better if it was not discovered at all.
FACES TO CLAIM
sinbad blackburn – played by: open
playby name – okita souji
the infamous captain of the poltergeist, and an escaped convict, sinbad is feared by all, so skilled with swords that he can use three at a time. he seeks all of the biggest thrills in life. from travelling across the sahara desert, to sailing from the east indies to the west coast, he has done it all – except discover something completely new and leave his name on the map. unlike his competition, elijah, sinbad would do anything to earn fame and fortune, including kidnapping a young girl who possesses the map to the city.
elijah van etten – played by: open
playby name –arthur kirkland
when elijah was ten years old, his father left on a mission to find atlantis and never came back. after that, elijah devoted his life to finishing his father's work, constantly researching the lost city. when he came of age, he bought a ship and put together a skilled crew. his goal is to locate the mythical city of atlantis and prove its existence. he wants, more than anything, to finish his beloved father's work.
charlotte davenport – played by: reserved
playby name – fem!prussia
the ship is no place for a girl, they say. well, she had no choice in the matter, and would appreciate it if you'd stop complaining. charlotte, elijah's childhood friend, was kidnapped from her home by the infamous sinbad. it just so happens that she is in possession of a piece of the map to atlantis. that's only part of why sinbad wants her, though. he knows charlotte is his competition's weakness, so he is holding her hostage. luckily, charlotte is far from weak, and she just might fit in on the ship better than anyone expected.
calypso – played by: reserved
playby name – belldandy
a fickle sea nymph. she once saved a sailor named odysseus, who she quickly became enamored of him, taking him as her lover and promising him immortality if he would stay with her. he stayed with her for years, but one day disappeared into the night on a small boat, never to be seen again. ever since, calypso has had a soft spot for mortals and allows them to stay on her island during their travels.
iluq kaskae – played by: open
playby name – ukitake jyuushirou
the strong, gentle-hearted leader of atlantis. his father, and the man before him, and the man before him, looked after the fallen city, and now the responsibilty of leadership has fallen into his hands. unlike the power-hungry men that caused the city's initial collapse, iluq is a good ruler; firm, but soft in his speech. power means nothing to him, and he only wishes to help the survivors of atlantis strive and prosper.
malakai – played by: reserved
playby name: bonten
the god of the kunai temple, seen by outsiders as a heartless savage. he is, without a doubt, a dictator, but it is not because he craves power. he simply wishes to keep his people safe. after the rift, when the land separated from the earth, living became harder, and in order to survive, he had to first harden his heart. abiding strictly by the prophecies of the gods, he abhors the men in the over-sized ships, knowing all they will bring is trouble. unlike the gaia tribes, malakai is unwelcoming to newcomers, and he has forbidden his tribe to associate with the strange men below.
THE LOST CITY OF ATLANTIS
the city was plunged into the depths of the sea long ago by an angry poseidon. many of the citizens were washed away as it sank, but as a last gift, the sea god granted those left with survival. rocks fell around the city in just the right way, creating a large open space that water could not penetrate, and a large dome of oxygen was placed around the pitiful remains of the city by poseidon, allowing refugees a chance to repent. the lost city, over centuries, has finally started to flourish again, but it remains hidden deep under the surface.
THE VILLAGE OF GAIA
home to an exotic, indigenous race, gaians are native to the bermuda islands. their main village is located in the center of the largest isle, but they have small tribes dispersed throughout. they survive by hunting and harvesting the land, living in well-built huts. upon discovering the islands, travelers often see the gaians as savages. they want the native people's land for their own, and because of this, not all members of the tribe are welcoming to foreigners from the mainland. think columbus and the native americans.
THE LEGENDARY FLOATING ISLES
the floating isles used to be part of the bermuda islands, but long ago, a mysterious shift in gravity caused the land masses to break apart and rise into the sky. on the night of the full moon, they are pulled back down to rest atop the ocean, and this is the only time those below can reach them. the territory has been untouched for years, uncharted and wild. the land is home to many exotic flora and fauna, including the dragon-like creatures known as ayries, and the kunai, an fierce indigenous race. these people often have animal-like qualities about them, such as enlarged ears and tails, and are protective homeland.
THE EDGE OF THE EARTH
at this time, explorers still believe the world is flat, rather than a spherical orb. it's said that if you sail far enough to the east, past the point of no return, you will reach the edge of the earth, where the ocean pours into a never-ending hole. so, what's the attraction? there is a great treasure hidden in a dark cavern nearby, guarded by an ancient serpent known as the kraken. the thought of gold and riches lures foolish explorers into the dangerous waters. many have tried to steal it, but no one has ever made it back to tell the tale.
CHOICE OF GROUPS
civilians – just your regular ol’ mortals. they are stationary on the mainland, family and friends to the brave men traveling at sea.
explorers – adventurous folk from the mainland who have decided to set out on a journey. their crews are mostly men, but every now and then you'll get a feisty girl who forces herself on board.
pirates – these are your normal, everyday pirates, plundering and burning everything in their wake. they also make hilarious drunks.
merpeople – the people of the sea. they are a playful and generally peaceful race. they are quite curious about the large ships that have started appearing atop the water.
gaians – a race of people native to the bermuda islands. they are light on their feet and good tree-climbers. while they are wary of foreigners, they are not dangerous unless threatened.
kanai – a race of indigenous people who can be found on the floating isles. they often have animal-like qualities, such as enlarged ears and tails, are hostile toward outsiders.
sirens – dangerous and beautiful creatures who lure sailors to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island with their mystifying voices.
sea nymphs – a friendly, mischievous race of seafolk. unlike sirens, they help sailors through rough storms by providing them with shelter.
gods – extremely powerful entities. some fight for the power of good, while others cause chaos and destruction. they are the immortals, each possessing a different ability and strength.
atlantians – the sole survivors of the lost city. they somehow survived the catastrophe and have been re-building their home for decades, trapped many leagues under the sea.
