[M] Sanctuary: As Daylight Dies (OOC)

[RedKayne]

This is rated M for blood and gore, heavy violence, language, nudity, sexual content, dark sexual themes, and contradiction of religious beliefs that may be considered blasphemy outside of creative context.

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Sanctuary



“And so it was told, and was renown by many.
That three eyes watched constant, on the dried field of the lost gods.
And five enemies of hell, sprout from the hearts of the most holy, for dark is lusting for light.
What is to become of us lords? What is to become of our world?"

Requiem 2:5-8

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The Church has taught us that the darkness of a human's heart caused the Fall of Man.

It is the same darkness that caused our monarchs to rebel against our God, bringing doom upon the world.

It is the same darkness that created the Firsts of the Scourge Beasts. The Beasts that terrorized our people, slaughtering countless of innocent lives.

It is the same darkness that turned our saviors into tyrants. It corrupted the mighty Templars into power-hungry maniacs, and they were savage animals that needed to be controlled.

The Church formed within the city of Sanctuary to battle against this darkness, and also to renew a strong relationship with our almighty God.

That was many aeons ago, and the darkness now pollutes the Church itself. Corruption runs deep within the walls of humanity's last bastion city, and sin has become rampant among its denizens.

The darkness is rising. You can feel it, can't you? It looms in the horizon, and the Scourge is making its return. However, the deadliest threat may be within the city itself, and this overwhelming darkness may tear us apart from the inside-out.

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Spoiler: History and Origins 

Ancient Era: The time period before the Fall of Man. There are very few history records from this era, but the Church teaches us that we prospered in peace at this age. We held a harmonious relationship with our Lord, and that we praised His name proudly and loudly. Kings and queens ruled the land with benevolence, until a few of them began to hear whispers of ancient darkness. These five monarchs were corrupted, and their minds twisted from their former selves. They planned to rebel against God, using forbidden powers to breach His inner sanctum and attempt to usurp His throne. However, their planned failed miserable, and were cast out and brought doom upon the world. For their treacherous crime, God punished them, and the rest of humanity, by turning them into the Firsts of the Scourge Beasts, grotesque and twisted creatures of nightmares.

Aeon of Chaos: The First Plague began, and the Firsts created armies of the Scourge Beasts; the bloodthirsty vampire, the deadly wendigo, the poisonous lamia, the savage werewolf, and the horrifying arachne. The Scourge invaded great cities and small towns alike, razing them down to the ground and slaughtering countless innocent lives. Those that managed to survive the initial onslaughts were often infected by the Scourge, and soon turned into the abominations and reinforced their armies. Hope was fading fast, and humanity was pushed into the brink of extinction. Only one city stood before the massive armies of the Plague; and this last bastion of humankind was called Sanctuary.

Aeon of Genesis: The new age began when humanity actually began to fight back. During the darkest hours of mankind, and when nearly all hope was lost, God gave us one final blessing and gave us strength. The mighty Templars appeared, humans with extraordinary abilities turned the tides of battle, and left countless corpses of the monsters behind their wake. These Templars - these brave Warriors of God - stood against the darkness and pushed back the malevolent forces. Finally, the monsters were cornered, and nearly all of them were destroyed by the might of the Templars. The remnants of the Scourge were forced to return back to the dark holes in the Plaguelands from whence they came. Peace was returned, and humankind celebrated their victory. However, it was short-lived. The very people that they called heroes of their time - the Templars - were soon tyrants that antagonized their lives. Many people lived in fear under the watch of the Templars.

Aeon of Divines: Finally, enough was enough. The people revolted against the Templars, and instilled a new ruler. Divine King Enaris I formed the Church, an organization to control the Templars and bring back the faith in God. The Church worked towards restoring the faith in the people, to bring back their God - whom they believed that abandoned them ever since the First Plague. Their prayers were answered, and Enaris I became the beacon of life, as he could directly hear the Voice of God. He listened to the wise words of God, and came to a realization. Power can corrupt the greatest of men.... and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The Divine King chose two others to share his power, and formed the Divine Trinity. Enaris’s wife, Sophita, became the first Divine Lady. Enaris’s best friend, Orion, became The Most Noble and the trusted royal adviser. These Divines ruled firmly, but were respected and loved by all. The Divines ruled with great strength for the following centuries. The city of Sanctuary thrived with prosperity, and the towns within the Borderfields flourished under the command of the Trinity.

Aeon of Decay: The peace was shattered when the monsters returned, and the Second Plague began. The Scourge came back with great armies, tearing down the newly formed cities and razing the towns of the Borderfields. The Templars were ordered to combat the threat, but they refused. Even though the rest of humanity prospered, the Templars were leashed like dogs, and were treated like animals. They saw no point in saving the people that caused them great pain. After suffering more casualties, the Church finally decided to reform their treatment towards the Templars and the Order itself. The Templar Order marched straight into the battlefield, combating the monsters. There were still massive losses of life on both sides, but the Templars managed to prevail and pushed back the monsters into the Plaguelands. From there, they could do no more. Assaults into the Plaguelands only caused more strife, and the monsters had the advantage in their territory to cut down the Templars. The Order was forced to retreat back into Sanctuary, but a temporary sense of peace was created. The monsters stayed back in the Plaguelands, wary of attacking the humans once more after their second great loss. There were only occasional attacks on random towns, but no further invasions.

However, after the war, the wrong people managed to rise into power within the Church. The citizens were still afraid of a looming monster threat, and corrupt politicians took advantage of their fear. A new Divine King was elected, Sylas IV, and a change began that will still affect today’s world. Powerful addictive drugs were created, job labor was exploited, and poverty ran rampant within the great city of Sanctuary. The people were powerless, and those who resisted change met overwhelming challenges. They couldn’t go against the Church’s rule - the Divine’s orders, because to go against them would to go against God. Mankind still vividly remembered the last time they rebelled against their Creator, and that lead to the creation of the Scourge Beasts.

Aeon of Inferno: Many people had hoped and believed that once Sylas IV’s rule ended, prosperity would return. However, the newly elected Divines only continued their predecessor’s commands, simply stating that this is what God wanted for his people - and that they will be a great price if they rebel. Decades passed, and the suffering of the civilians continued. Most had to devote their lives to the church, essentially sacrificing their rights of freedom in order to have a solid chance of gaining a successful job. Those that didn’t join the Church either lived in poverty or moved out and into the Borderfields, where they were vulnerable to monster attacks. This age was filled with quiet curses and moans of pain, but even those whispers ended.

A great fire suddenly broke out through the lands, devouring the forests and towns of Borderfields. The monsters have returned, and this time with a vengeance. The Third Plague began, and the dark forces became a scourge to the lands, and their armies bolstered with countless numbers. The Templars were sent to battle them, but this war was different. The Templars were losing the battle, and the Scourge was pushing further and further towards the city of Sanctuary. The armies of the Scourge never seemed to end, and the Templars could only do so much with a limited force.

However, a prisoner of war managed to escape the monster’s clutches in the Plaguelands, and revealed invaluable information to make a powerful counterattack into their forbidden territory. The prisoner of war lead the troops to that dark zone, leading them directly to the monster lairs. They wiped out countless numbers of the Beasts, and the Scourge forces invading the Borderfields soon fell out without any further reinforcements.

The Templars cut down the rest of the monster army. They slain so many, that many people actually believed that the monster threat was finally vanquished once and for all. The former prisoner of war became a hero to the city of Sanctuary, and was soon elected as the new Divine King. The prisoner of war took on the mantle as Divine King Mathias IX, and his reign brought stability to his city.

Aeon of Daylight: The sixth century came, and the age of Daylight began. It is the 16th year of the Aeon of Daylight, and prosperity is still a long ways to go, for corruption runs deep within the political ranks. However, many people have hope that their new beloved Divine King will bring the change that they so long desired. Many people that light has finally triumphed over the darkness, and only a bright future awaits them.

Spoiler: The Political Hierarchy 

Spoiler: The Divine Trinity 

Spoiler: Divine King Mathias IX 

Mathias rules over Sanctuary with an iron fist, and has kept its stability throughout the years. He created the Pilgrimage shortly after taking the throne. The Pilgrimage is an orchestrated movement of gathering the elderly, the sick, and those deemed "useless" in society. A Masked Inquisitor escorts these people out of Sanctuary and transfers them somewhere out in the Borderfields. Nobody knows exactly where they go, but many consider the Pilgrimage as a death sentence because these people will now be vulnerable to the claws of the monsters. However, the Pilgrimage has remained successful because it prevents overpopulation in the city, and food and other supplies continue to be plentiful and distributed fairly.

As the Divine King, Mathias personally hears the Voice of God and relays His message to the people. Overall, he has more power than both the Divine Lady and the Most Noble. However, the rest of the Divine Trinity keeps his power in check and ensures he does not abuse it. New Divine Kings are chosen when one either retires from old age, or passes away.

Spoiler: Divine Lady Camilla Ellendra 

Mathias appointed a minor noble as his Divine Lady, Camilla Ellendra. As the Divine Lady, Camilla is the second-in-command over Sanctuary, and has more power than the Most Noble. Camilla is the youngest Divine Lady to grace the city of Sanctuary, and many people view the innocent young woman as a shining beacon of light within the corrupt city. However, many rumors surround her rise to power, and many of these rumors are malevolent or scandalous in nature. But nevertheless, these are only rumors and no more. However, despite Camilla's purity and innocence, a dark past constantly haunts the young woman's heart.

Spoiler: The Most Noble Elijah Letharos 

Mathias appointed the brilliant scientist, the Most Noble Elijah Letharos, as the royal adviser. Elijah has been the key to many victories over the monsters, because his anatomical research of the monsters has proven invaluable to the Templars. His own thirst for knowledge knows no bounds, but his ultimate goal is to bring the utmost prosperity to his beloved nation. He cares deeply about his city and the towns of the Borderfields, and is willing to do anything to ensure their prosperity.

Spoiler: The Archons 

Spoiler: Archon Amelia Denaris 

Archon Amelia Denaris is one of the two highest ranked members of the Church echelon, only right below the Divine Trinity. Archon Denaris commands the Templar Order, becoming the bridge between the military forces and the civilian world. Despite never having been a Templar, she is loyal to their cause. She plans battle strategies with the Inquisitors, and also aids them in whatever political struggles they have. However, she is no stranger to corruption. She managed her way through the ranks via the arts of seductions and false promises. Many people are thus wary of her cunning and deceitful ways.

Spoiler: Archon Balthazar Hills 

Archon Balthazar Hills leads the Priest Order of the church. He oversees the civilian jobs of the city, making sure it runs smoothly. He cares little for the affairs of the Templars, seeing them nothing more as barbarians... even his own nephew, Isaac. Balthazar's political agenda is to disband the Templar Order, seeing that they are no longer valuable to the Church. The rise of King Mathias and his role in the Third Plague proves that.

Spoiler: The Templar Order 

The Templars are the warriors of the Church, and defend humankind from the Scourge. They wield incredible abilities to fight back the Beasts, and are highly skilled in combat. There are five different Templar classes, each with a unique set of abilities. They will be detailed further below.

To become a Templar, one must be of age (at least 18) to join the militants. New recruits go through training at the town of Zion. After training is completed, the militants are given the choice to either select a job (bodyguard, town guardsman, city law enforcement), or attempt the strenuous and life-threatening field test to become a Templar. Nobody knows what happens to the militant during the field test, because the militants are taken to an unknown location and suffer from memory loss over the entire process. Apparently, only a third of the militants survive the test and complete it, along with gaining the abilities of a Templar warrior. Many believe that the Templars are stripped of their memories to ensure that no hopeful militants will gain an advantage of knowing what kind of challenges await for them during the field test.

The Templar Order is separated into six different squadrons. Each squadron is lead by an Inquisitor, and the Inquisitor's vice-commander is a Senior Templar. The Templar Order has certain military customs to enforce discipline and respect, such as saluting commanding officers when reporting in to them.

Inquisitors work directly under Archon Denaris, coordinating missions and the political process with her. The Inquisitors are known as master monster slayers, and are the strongest of Templars. They are practically walking whirlwinds in the battlefield, easily slaying countless amounts of monsters. There are many ways to become an Inquisitor; either through manipulating the political system, gaining support of the entire Templar Order, etc.)

Unfortunately, since the Templar life is so dangerous, many rarely see the light of day after serving for about 15 years. However, despite the dangerous lifestyle, many are proud to serve and to be chosen as the Warriors of God. Across the backs of all Templar armor is their special insignia, a symbol of strength and faith.

Spoiler: The Priest Order 

Ordinary citizens can become priests when they become of age (18). They will go through months of intense theology schooling, before being deemed as priests. Lately, Priests are more known to have political roles than mentor roles, often using their power for corrupt means. It is mandatory for them to teach sermons once a week, but they use their powers to get away with most minor crimes - bribery, stealing, assaults.

One can become minister either through eight years of experience, or gaining a considerable amount of political influence via challenging feat. Ex: If one raises a highly successful fund drive for the poor, they can become a minister. A priest can also become a minister by means of blackmail. A minister has more political influence than a priest, and are placed in leadership positions of directing priests and even small businesses. They are generally more wealthy compared to the common people, but not compared to those living in the royal sector.

Bishops are welcomed to the royal sector of the city. Money, sex, and power usually drives most bishops and their political schemes. They are masters of the political system, and often able to control businesses, the local law enforcement, and have strong connections with the Assassin’s Guild and the Templar Order. They have the power to vote for a new successor for the Divine King when the time comes.

Archons are appointed by the Divine King, after receiving recommendations from both the Divine Lady and the Most Noble.

Spoiler: The Templar Classes 

Crusader

• Enhanced Strength - Crusaders have about twice the strength of a regular human, and are able to challenge brutal monsters such as the lycan
• Enhanced Smell - Crusaders are able to focus their sense of smell for purposes such as identification or scouting
• Dermal Armor - Crusaders have natural thick skin, which acts almost like a hardened shell. They will receive injuries, but they will not be debilitating as they should be. Ex: Vampire slashes a crusader’s arm, but he only receives shallow cuts.

Knight

• Rapid Regeneration - Knights are able to heal their wounds quickly. If they receive minor injuries, it takes short minutes to completely heal over. If they receive major injuries, they take longer to heal, but will eventually fully recover in a quick amount of time.
• Enhanced Sight - Knights are able to focus their vision, able to see things from afar or identify small details up close
• Hyperkinesis - Knights are able to perfectly synchronize their thoughts and actions, allowing them to possess better aim, balance, reaction speed, and other motor skills.

Chevalier

• Web Formation - Chevaliers are able to form web through spit, and are able to create traps to slow down or even capture enemies.
• Camouflage - Chevaliers can easily blend into their backgrounds, almost becoming impossible to see due to their near-invisibility. They must remain completely still in order to utilize their camouflage ability. This ability is normally useful for spying others, or as a last resort in battle to escape with one's life.
• Enhanced Stealth - Chevaliers are easily able to sneak around with silent footsteps and quiet movement.

Blackguard

• Poison Generation - A blackguard’s blood is poisonous to many living organisms and so they can use their own blood as a weapon. Oftentimes, they would prepare vials of blood before heading out on their missions and coat their weapons with the blood. Their blood is often acidic, and can easily melt through flesh. Their saliva is also poisonous, but to a lesser extent because it acts more as a numbing agent.
• Scale Armor - Blackguards can temporarily turn their skin into hardened scales, acting as a powerful armor for a short limited time. Oftentimes used as a last resort, or to escape from battle in order to find safety.
• Seismic Sense - The user is able to pick up even the vibrations through physical contact with the ground, enabling them to perceive their surroundings almost as precisely as normal sight. Users are able to sense the structure and materials of solid substances, including the presence of caves, material changes, structural weaknesses, etc.

Paladin

• Enhanced Speed - Paladins are nearly twice as fast as a normal human, and can run at incredible speed. They are capable of reacting fast as well, but not nearly as quickly compared to the knights.
• Enhanced Hearing - Paladins are able to focus their sense of hearing, able to hear from far distances or listen to quiet whispers.
• Sound Mimicry - Paladins are able to copy the voice of another living creature, whether its another human’s voice or a beast’s war cry. This can be useful to trick others or bait monsters into a trap.

Spoiler: The World of Sanctuary 

This RP takes place in the continent of Enaria, named after the first and the greatest of the Divine Kings. Two-thirds of the continents is covered by the Plaguelands, where the Scourge Beasts populate the forbidden territory. Bits and pieces of the Plaguelands are mapped, but nobody dares traverse deeper into the area, in fear for their lives. The other third of the continent is the Borderfields, a barren and arid wasteland populated by about a dozen towns. Ruins also cover the area, reminders of life from the old ages, before the monsters burned these cities and towns down. At the center of the Borderfields, is the last bastion of humankind and the grand city of Sanctuary.

Spoiler: Sanctuary 

The architecture of Sanctuary has the style of a dark-Victorian city. Its atmosphere is dark and morbid, especially under the darkness of the night sky. Dozens upon dozens of cathedrals populate the grand city, which gives it a religious air. However, many of these cathedrals have been left unused for many decades, perhaps even centuries. The lower levels of the city are reserved for the slums, the people who reside here are often too poor and resort to unpleasant businesses; which often include drug dealing and prostitution. Many of the houses within the lower district are falling often, and usually uninhabitable. The middle levels of the district are reserved for the typical civilians, oftentimes the families of merchants, priests, ministers, templars, and inquisitors. The civilian area has a very successful marketing district, where one can often shop for food, supplies, clothing, and of course alcohol within the taverns. The higher levels of the city are reserved for the wealthy and the elite, the royal district. The royal district has the most elegant buildings, very beautiful housing and tall cathedrals. At the center of the royal district and the city of Sanctuary itself lies a castle. The castle houses the most wealthy of nobles, several dozens of servants, and the Divine Trinity. A grand ballroom lies in the first floor of the castle, but many area down below and high up in the towers are off-limits.

Spoiler: Towns of the Borderfields 

Spoiler: Jericho 

A large town relatively close to the city of Sanctuary. It is one of the most protected and prosperous towns of the Borderfields, and has a stable economy. It trades well and often with the mother city, providing essential goods such as food and clothing to Sanctuary's growing population in return for protection from the threat of monsters. It is considered essential to Sanctuary's livelihood because of its prosperous farmland. The people of Jericho are dedicated to Sanctuary and devoted to the Church

Spoiler: Zion 

Another large town close to Sanctuary, but located at the opposite side of the city from Jerico - a safeguard in case either of the towns falls to the monster threat. The military town houses many young adults from Sanctuary, as they train and prepare for the induction into the Templar Order and other necessary roles. For the town's service, they receive protection and food, the latter of which is vital since the town severely lacks fertile soil to grow crops or raise livestock. The town has a relatively stable economy, and is considered essential for Sanctuary's manpower. The people of Zion are dedicated to Sanctuary and devoted to the church.

Spoiler: Hirod 

A mild trek from Sanctuary, the small town of Hirod is close enough to maintain frequent contact but far enough to make trade and protection more difficult. The town itself has protection, but monster sightings and attacks are not uncommon. The town is situated near a mine, where the bulk of its protection is located. Hirod is the main source of ore for Sanctuary, and provides the grand city ore and gemstone in return for manpower and protection. The town grows and keeps its own produce, but meat is scarce as any bulk of livestock attracts the monsters. Thus, every few weeks upon receiving a shipment of ore, Sanctuary returns the cart and guards to the town along with a shipment of meat. Most of its people hail from Sanctuary and are thus dedicated to it and the Church, but they still have a fair amount of trouble between cave-ins and the occasional monster attack. There is discontent grumblings among the native townspeople about how the city is more concerned about protecting the mines and shipments of ore rather than about the town itself.

Spoiler: Eden 

Farther still from Sanctuary; communication with the town of Eden is rare, and aid nonexistent. It is a very old town, it was originally built due to its strategic and defensible positioning on an island in the middle of a sizable lake. While the town managed to survive the Aeon of Inferno, its livelihood--the lake--did not. The water was poisoned and the fish - that the townspeople relied upon - died. The town has since met with illness and decay, and much of its population has abandoned it, as has the mother city in all but speech. Its people are cold and hard by necessity, distrusting and bitter by nature, and care little for Sanctuary or the Church that abandoned them. They isolated themselves about twenty years ago, and there have been no reports of its inhabitants moving out. There are also rumors regarding representatives sent there from the city who have mysteriously disappeared. How exactly those remaining in a town with a poor economy survive without outside aid is unknown, but unpleasant rumors abound.

Spoiler: Malachi 

Far to the north from Sanctuary, the town of Malachi is situated at the coast and next to Solomon’s Sea. It is an independent town, and rarely communicates with the city of Sanctuary or other towns of the Borderfields. The town maintains its own produce, and heavily relies upon fish and crustacean captured from the ocean. The people strongly dislike the city of Sanctuary, and especially distrusts the Templars. Many years ago, the Templars were stationed at the town to protect it, but the Templars abused their power by taking advantage of the women over there. The people revolted against the Templars, and killed them in their sleep. Communication has essentially been shut down between the town and Sanctuary. Representatives from the Church are quickly turned away from the town, usually due to harsh threats to their person. Nobody has left the town either ever since the revolt. The Church has abandoned further communication, and left the town on its own. The town still stands, despite no protection from the Church, or trade market with the other towns. In fact, the town remarkably does not suffer from monster attacks. It may be due to the fact that Malachi is quite far from the border of the Plaguelands, but many are skeptical of the town's nature.

Spoiler: Abel 

An old town that now lies in ruins. It was once a lively and flourishing town, and many templars were once stationed there. However, it was razed down during the horrendous event known as the Massacre of Abel, where a sizeable army of monsters ambushed the town and destroyed everything within. It was considered the central hub of the Borderfields, where the town directed and commanded the trading system of the Borderfields. It would aid in transportation and supplies, such as transporting food and clothing from Jericho to the more distant towns such as Hirod. Once the town fell, the trading system fell apart, along with many other towns soon after. Many people believe that the ruins are haunted by the spirits of the townspeople, but there is no evidence regarding to this superstitious belief.

Spoiler: Judah 

A town with a small population, and it is several miles east of Jericho. It has a somewhat stable economy, but is often attacked by the monsters due to a closer proximity to the Plaguelands. Sanctuary offers little protection to the town, due to the lack of resources the town can offer. Even though the city barely offers any protection or resources, the people of Judah do not hold ill feelings towards the grand city. Instead, many people wish to move their families to Sanctuary in an attempt to get a better life, but are often unable to because they lack resources or skills. The town has farmland and grows their own crops, but not to the extent of the prosperous Jericho. Many of the young men are guardsmen, and they train physically with aspiring hopes to move to Sanctuary and enlist as militants. The town has an elder system, where its people elect for their new leader through a democratic system. They currently have very strong leadership, as the Elder has been able to successfully trade resources with other towns, while also finding ingenious ways of protection against the monsters.

Spoiler: Amos 

Evidence of this town only exist in history books. There are reports from the Aeon of Decay that there was a town in the Black Mountains, which is far to the east and near the borders of the Plaguelands. Due to its strategic positioning, the town of Amos built a formidable fortress which withstood against the onslaught of the monsters. Apparently, a young noble lead the town during the Second Plague, but there were rumors of a coup d'etat and an attempt on his life. There is no further information about the reasons of the coup de grace or the result of it. Afterwards, any evidence of the town has nearly vanished in the Black Mountains, with no architecture or bodies to be found. Many representatives that are sent to find the town in the Black Mountains often return empty-handed, are lost in the mountains, or suffer a monster attack due to the close proximity to the Plaguelands

Spoiler: Levi 

A medium-sized town relatively close proximity from Sanctuary, but farther than Zion and Jericho. The town is situated next to Lake Sophita, where legends say that the first Divine Lady blessed the waters to remain pure for all eternity. The area around the lake has very fertile grounds, and the townsfolk grow several herbs. The purified water and the herbs are transported to the city of Sanctuary, in return for protection and meat. Levi is considered indispensable to alchemists, who pay handsomely for its herbs, both common and exotic. There are many rare herbs that are grown exclusively in Levi. The town has a stable economy, it is protected and prosperous, and is also considered as an essential for Sanctuary’s livelihood.

Spoiler: The Plaguelands 

The Plaguelands has an unmistakable atmosphere of death. By crossing its borders, one can instantly notice the dead grass, the dark hills and mountains, and a sickly fog. Like the Borderfields, it can be considered a large and desolate wasteland. However, long-lost cities and cathedrals do populate the Plaguelands, but are mostly in ruins. Nobody has ventured deep into the Plaguelands, due to the swarms of monsters which reside in this dark zone. The monsters are known to stay within their own respective territories, and hardly co-mingle with each other.

Spoiler: The Scourge Beasts 

A monster's bite can infect a human being, which eventually turns them into another monster within 48 hours. Symptoms of a monster's bite often include fever, hallucinations, terrible pain and swelling at the bite mark, and palish skin. Templars are somehow immune to the infection, regardless if they are bitten by a monster. This makes the Templar the ultimate weapon against the Scourge. All of the Beasts share the same vulnerabilities, silver weapons and fire.

Spoiler: Vampire 

Vampires are deadly and vicious creatures, taking the appearance of a humanoid bat. Their sharp claws can easily tear apart a human being, but it often kills its prey by ripping out their throats with its mandibles and fangs. Vampires are not the strongest or fastest of the monsters, but it is still a high threat with its incredible regeneration ability. Vampires can instantly heal minor wounds, and are almost never crippled by a debilitating injury. The most effective way to kill a vampire is to decapitate the beast, or to strike its black heart.

Spoiler: Wendigo 

Wendigos nearly have a skeletal form, as their grotesque bodies are decayed and decomposed. Despite their appearances, Wendigos are often more intelligent than their fellow monsters. They can trick wandering humans by using their voice mimicry from a distance, often sounding like a person that needs help. By the time the others arrive to help, it is too late and they are caught in the wendigo’s trap. These creatures are absolutely brutal in the battlefield, appearing like a blur with their incredible speed, and then striking with their powerful arms.

Spoiler: Lamia 

Lamias are creatures of nightmares; their golden-yellow eyes, ghastly green skin, and sharp white fangs will put fear into any man. Poison drips from their fangs, and a bite from a lamia will numb and eventually paralyze the victim, leaving them helpless to be wholly devoured. One must be careful when fighting a lamia, because its blood is also acidic to the touch, and can melt through skin. Metal is fortunately resistant to the blood, and one can be protected by simply wearing armor. Lamia also take advantage of their seismic senses, and can always track down its prey, making it extremely difficult to escape from this monstrosity.

Spoiler: Lycan 

Lycans are absolutely terrifying beasts, and their bestial roars can instill nightmares into even the bravest of men. Their physical strength matches to that of three men, and they can easily shatter bones and crush metal with a brutal swipe of its claw. They often play with their prey, often enjoying the hunt before making the finishing strike. They entirely devour human beings, leaving nothing but a couple of bones. They are difficult to injure also, due to their tough skin, but they are not impossible to kill. A silver knife to the heart, or an arrow to the brain will put any of these rabid dogs down.

Spoiler: Arachne 

Arachne are the most deceptive of the monsters, since their top halves retain their humanoid appearances. However, these creatures are still far from humans, and hunt down their prey and devour them. Their bottom halves are composed of powerful spider limbs, where they can travel fast and climb up most surfaces with ease. Their mouths can open up and reveal terrifying mandibles, similar to that of a vampire. Their bodies can naturally camouflage with the background, and can entrap an unaware victim by spitting web from their mouths.

Spoiler: Miscellaneous Information 

Spoiler: Technology/Weaponry 

Certain aspects of technology have exceeded in this world, especially in the city of Sanctuary. However, the towns of the Borderfields are rather behind, and do not have the high-tech weaponry or transportation like the grand city does. In Sanctuary, hovercrafts are available mainly for purposes of traveling outside of the city, but they are limited in number and can only hover at most 10 feet. Electricity is available throughout the city, and most towns of the Borderfields as well. Certain aspects of the weaponry is well-advanced, creating unique weapons such as pistol swords. The only firearms available are handguns, but these are expensive and limited. Many Templars rely on crossbows or bows and arrows for range weapons. The Templars typically use medieval weapons with some steampunk elements (pistol swords, grappling hook guns, etc.). They heavily rely upon an alchemy system to aid them in battle, which may involve healing potions, bombs, and oils

Spoiler: Drugs 

Robur - steroid-like substance that increases strength and reflexes (addictive, often used by corrupt Templars who buy from the drug cartel. Frequent users will eventually have their muscles torn apart and thus no longer able to function)

Beatus - psychoactive drug that creates euphoric high and slows senses (highly addictive and causes brain damage, frequent users will experience severe memory losses and chance of mental illness arising)

Dolor - painkiller (frequent users become physically numb)

Leto - intense adrenaline rush (risk of cardiac arrest)

Visis - hallucinogen (addictive and causes brain damage, frequent users will eventually experience hallucinations even without the drug, and thus will no longer be able to discriminate between illusions and reality)

Spoiler: Clothing Style 

The clothing style of Sanctuary is mainly modern/Gothic Victorian. However, the those hailing from the royal district, and very few civilians, wear elegant dresses and suits on a day-to-day basis. Many people simply could not afford these expensive clothing, and are limited to a more casual style. Civilians often wear simple yet still fashionable clothing (trousers, button-down shirts, leather pants, etc.). However, those from the slums often wear hand-me-downs that are often falling apart, making them nearly unrecognizable to the Victorian-style clothing of Sanctuary. Outside of Sanctuary, the clothing style varies from each town of the Borderfields. Some of the closer towns such as Jericho may mimic Sanctuary's style, while others such as Hirod may wear English Medieval clothing.

Spoiler: Rules and Expectations 

1. Standard RPA rules apply, please do not godmod/metamod/powerplay. These kinds of things are never fun.
2. Please respect all players. The words of the GM and Co-GMs are law. The Co-GMs are as followed: TheDoctor and TheCatandTheBat
3. No OOC fighting. Discussions are always welcome, but harshly attacking another person will receive swift and brutal judgment.
4. Romance and swearing is fine. Just don't take it to the extreme. Don't curse practically every other word. If things get steamy, please do it tastefully (fade-to-black/take it to the PMs if necessary).
5. All players are required to play as a Templar working within Inquisitor Caleb's squadron. Right now, each player is only allowed one main character. However, if you do desire to play as two main characters, please message me and we can talk about it. I'm usually pretty lenient when hearing out ideas, just please let me know about it first. All players are welcomed to create a couple of minor NPCs, such as priests, militants, or family members.
6. This RP took a considerable amount of work to create, and to due its ambitious nature, it does demand for quality work. Two paragraphs for each IC post is the recommended minimum, I would like to encourage those that struggle with this to please challenge themselves into creating outstanding posts. This rule is not strict with dialogue exchange, but making a co-post would be incredibly useful. Minor issues with spelling and grammar are perfectly acceptable, but please don't make it unbearable.
7. When you submit your character, you will be required to make an IC sample of your character. Please remember the previous rule when making this IC sample, but do not let quantity rule over quality. If your RP sample seems lack-lusting, there may be a risk that your character sheet is not accepted into the RP. Remember to stay within lore and be realistic.
8. If you have trouble creating a post, please ask myself, a co-gm, or another player to help out. We are all in this together. I'm very willing to help out my fellow players, if you have any issues or have any ideas for the RP, just let me know so we can work it out.
9. I like to finish what I start, so I request to see committed players joining this story and stay until the very end. If you lose interest for any reasons, or if you are unable to continue posting, that's perfectly fine and no hard feelings. I only ask for you to notify myself or the co-gms so that we can appropriately deal with the matter.
10. Please do not derail the OOC with menial chatter, there will be some important OOC announcements in the future and I don't want people to miss them. You are welcomed to have conversations related to the RP such as coming up with ideas between characters and such, just do not treat this thread as if it is part of Downtown.
11. So, we are approaching the time of the year when school starts, and thus many high-school/college students will suddenly become less active. I myself am a college student, and I know I will have a busy semester coming up, so there may be times when this RP is slow. So I will ask for patience when the RP does slow down, but still remain dedicated regardless. I myself will still do my best to post 1-2 times a week. That is what I would like to see from everybody else also.
12. If you are going to be inactive for a certain period of time or unable to make a post for at least a week, please PM/VM myself or a fellow co-gm, or make a notification within the OOC thread. That way, we can continue on with the plot without any hindrances.
13. This RP will involve a lot of bioware-esque decision making, both on the individual level and on a group level. Think carefully about your decisions, because they will affect the RP world. Be prepared to accept the burden of the consequences for your decisions and actions, even main character deaths.
14. The final rule and the most important... have fun! Seriously, let your creativity and imagination run wild! Have a freakin' blast!

[RedKayne]

The Characters of Sanctuary

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Spoiler: Notable NPC Characters 

Spoiler: Inquisitors 

Spoiler: Inquisitor Caleb Bartholomew (DECEASED) 

One of the leaders of the Templar Order, Inquisitor Caleb works directly under the Church. The Inquisitors are master monster-slayers, and Caleb is a legend even amongst the Inquisitors. He has a confirmed kill of over a thousand creatures, and he is not slowing down at all. His legend is widely-known and respected by the people and his fellow Templars, and even the monsters whisper his name in fear. Inquisitor Caleb personally a strong air of confidence around him, and has been serving in the Templar Order for over a decade. He is a Knight and specializes using two-chakrams for battle. He commands a squadron with Senior Templar Isaac Hills as his vice-commander. He often leads his squadron in dangerous missions across the desolate wasteland of the Borderfields.

However, he met his end during an ambush by the Lycan army. A mysterious warrior with Lycan eyes, leading about a hundred werewolves, swiftly killed off the Legendary Monster-Slayer.

Spoiler: Inquisitor David Alexius 

Inquisitor David Alexius and his squadron reside within the military town of Zion, where they train young miliants in a strenuous and challenging boot-training regime. He and his squadron are only called a few missions, mainly because they have to remain focus on training the future warriors and leaders of Sanctuary. He is a Crusader, and specializes with a large two-handed claymore, but he is more known for his intelligence and strategic awareness in battle.

Inquisitor Alexius is responsible for arresting the remnants of Inquisitor Caleb's squadron after they were accused of conspiracy/treachery. He presided as one of the two judges in the following trial.

Spoiler: Inquisitor Galeth Nolan 

Inquisitor Galeth Nolan is a Knight-class warrior and leads his squadron in missions across the Borderfields. They would often scout areas, or serve as protectors for certain towns while monster attacks are on the rampant.

Spoiler: Inquisitor Esther Cox 

Inquisitor Esther Cox may be the only female Inquisitor, but only a fool would underestimate her capabilities. She leads her squadron in espionage missions, and many of them are kept a secret even to her fellow Inquisitors. Inquisitor Cox is a Chevalier-class assassin, and often strikes from the shadows with her poisonous daggers.

Inquisitor Cox secretly works for the Assassin's Guild - her rank is similar to that of an Archon in Sanctuary's hierarchy, as she's above the Grand Master statuses. She directly serves beneath the High Lord, but little else is known about the woman other than that she will be in charge of espionage missions for the Guild.

Spoiler: Inquisitor Luther Darkwood 

Inquisitor Luther Darkwood is known for his brutality, and often strikes intimidation into even the bravest of men. He and his squadron lead the law enforcement within the city of Sanctuary, and would often capture criminals and execute them in public. Inquisitor Darkwood serves his class as Blackguard by only enforcing bodyguards to protect the higher-ranking nobles, including the Archons and the Divine Trinity.

Inquisitor Darkwood imprisoned the remnants of Inquisitor Caleb's squadron. He personally interrogated/tortured Templar Gremir, but when he tried to interrogate Iago - the Fool managed to get the best of him and escaped.

Spoiler: Inquisitor Edmund Lyon 

Inquisitor Edmund Lyon is known to be a smooth talker, but may be considered one of the friendlier Inquisitors since he often joins the Templars in their nightly ordeals at the local tavern. Behind his friendly demeanor, Edmund Lyon is like any other Inquisitor: a cold-blooded killer. Inquisitor Lyon specializes in ranged combat, and often uses the bow and arrow, but would occasionally use handguns for his job.

Spoiler: The Masked Inquisitor 

The Masked Inquisitor's identity is completely unknown, and he is only called upon only a couple of special missions - specifically the ones ordered by the Divine Trinity. He is not considered to be in the Templar Order, nor does he serve under Archon Denaris's commands. He makes very few appearances, but typically escorts the people of the Pilgrimage to their destination. Nobody has seen him battled, but very few would cross paths with him. He carries a strong aura of power, one even that his fellow Inquisitors are hesitant to deal with.

Spoiler: Senior Templars 

Spoiler: Senior Templar Rebekah Stryker 

Senior Templar Stryker is one of the younger Senior Templars in the Order, but she has proven herself to be a prodigy and invaluable to the Order. As a Knight-class warrior, she specializes in speed and agility during combat. Like Inquisitor Alexius, she is known to be a strategist and helps prepare the militant training program.

Spoiler: Templars 

Spoiler: Templar Krayton (MIA/KIA) 

Templar Krayton is a loyal follower of the Templar Order. Quiet yet stern, he commands an intimidating presence among his fellow Templars. As a Crusader, he is renowned for his close-range combat skills, and his bravery to charge into the midst of battle. He tends to be a lone wolf, but performs well when placed in a leadership position.

He has been missing ever since the lycan ambush upon Caleb's squadron, it is heavily presumed that he is one of the several casualties.

Spoiler: Templar Creed (MIA/KIA) 

Templar Creed is known for her bubbly and optimistic personality. Some may regard her behavior as childish, but she is certainly capable of being a morale booster to the rest of her team. Even though she is a light-hearted person, she puts her all to fulfill the missions of the Templar Order. One must wonder how a sweet and innocent young woman such as this one has yet to be affected by the corrupted, dark world of Sanctuary.

She was revealed to be one of Archon Balthazar's agents and attempted to sabotage Inquisitor Caleb's squadron from the inside-out. However, she was last seen by Iago at the Lycan ambush and can only be presumed dead.

Spoiler: Templar Harper (DECEASED) 

Templar Aaron Harper is one of the newly initiated Templars for the brand new seventh squadron. He has been extensively trained by Inquisitor Alexius and more than prepared for combat. Even though he has yet to see real-life threatening combat, he is very easy to prove himself.

He was killed in battle when Senior Templar Stryker's team pursued the remnants of Inquisitor Caleb's squadron.

Spoiler: The Scourge 

Spoiler: Argon 

Argon is the mysterious leader of the Lycans. He lead an army of nearly one-hundred Lycans to ambush Inquisitor Caleb's squadron. He is an extremely powerful warrior, as he easily bested the strongest Templar in combat. He may possibly be a Hybrid between a human and a Scourge Beast, considering that he has the same golden-yellow eyes of a Lycan. Nothing else is known about the man, but obviously he has no good intentions towards the city of Sanctuary or the Templar Order.

It is revealed that Argon is secretly the Masked Inquisitor working with Divine King Mathias.

Spoiler: The Priest Order 

Spoiler: Sophita Taylor 

Sophita Taylor is a recent graduate of the theology school of Sanctuary, and is one of the newest members of the Priest Order. She only has small tasks so far, and hasn't had too much experience in her new job yet. She mainly takes over as the caretaker for Senior Templar Hill's daughter, Kaitlyn.

Spoiler: Bishop Auron Maxillion 

Bishop Auron Maxillion is known to be one of the most powerful members in the city of Sanctuary. He fulfills many roles within the political system, including serving as a judge for templar trials. He is greatly respected by the Priest Order, and even by some members of the Templar Order.

Spoiler: Citizens of Sanctuary 

Spoiler: Kaitlyn Hills 

Isaac Hill's six-year old daughter. She has a striking resemblance of her mother, the late Elena Hills. She still carries an aura of life, despite her missing mother, and she also idealizes her father. She has dreams of becoming a Templar warrior, and becoming a great person like both of her parents.

Spoiler: The Assassin's Guild 

Spoiler: Grand Master Gregory Dalton 

A young man who serves the underground organization - the Assasin's Guild. The rank of Grand Master is very similar to the rank of a Templar Inquisitor. Currently - very little is known about him; including his goals, motives, and capability. It is simply known that Grand Master Dalton serves for the High Lord of the Assassin's Guild. He is also responsible for the recruiting missions out in the Borderfields and possibly building an outer "Sanctuary" beyond the city walls.

Spoiler: Grand Master Raizel 

Grand Raizel Raizel serves for the mysterious organization and works mainly inside of the city of Sanctuary. He is mainly responsible for training new assassins including Templar Letum. Not too much is known about the older man other than that he's been working as an assassin for a very long time and has close ties with the High Lord. He is also responsible for the sabotage missions and his next goal is to disrupt the Pilgrimage.

Spoiler: The Character Sheet 

Name:


Age:


Gender:


Sexual Orientation:


Class: (Crusader, Knight, Chevalier, Blackguard, Paladin)

Abilities: (Powers respective to chosen class)

Appearance:


Equipment

Casual Clothing:

Armor:

Weapons:

Personality:




History:




RP Sample:

Spoiler: Isaac Hills (DECEASED) 

Name: Isaac Hills


Age: 27


Gender: Male


Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual


Class: Crusader

Abilities: Enhanced Strength, Dermal Armor, and Enhanced Smell

Appearance:

Spoiler: Isaac 

Isaac is a rather tall man, with a muscular frame of 6'1'', and weighing approximately 170 lbs. He has dark brown eyes and a clean-shaven chiseled face which often expresses his handsome features. He has thick and slightly messy dark-brown hair, and his skin is light-bronze..

Equipment

• Casual Clothing: Simple long-sleeve button-down shirts with a white tie, and usually light-beige trousers with polished black dress shoes.
• Armor: Heavy plate-mail armor
• Weapons: Pistol-sword and metal kite shield

Personality:

Isaac is known to be a calm and collected individual, and rarely loses his temper to anyone. However, he will be quick to express his frustrations to another person, and some people may appreciate his honesty and constructive feedback. He is always a friendly person, and often has a welcoming small smile upon his face. He always strives to be respectful and polite to others; superiors, peers, or subordinates.

As a person placed in a leadership position, Isaac will be decisive and firm. Especially in the battlefield, when his usually pleasant demeanor changes into a more stern and cautious person. He is always willing to place his people above the mission priority, and will do his best to ensure everyone’s safety, even if it means the failure of the mission. As a leader, he will accept the personal responsibility of any decisions and actions he makes. However, he can be very self-critical if he makes a silly mistake, and withdraws into a shell at times.

Behind the Templar warrior, Isaac is also a single father. He absolutely loves his young daughter, because she is the shining star in his life. He will become extremely playful around her, and will leave out any Templar business so that he can completely focus his attention on her. However, there are the rare occasions of Isaac becoming moody, mainly because he still has trouble moving on from his wife, who unfortunately passed away a while back. However, he will always remain strong in his faith, while also doing his best as a father and warrior. Regardless of the obstacles and challenges presented before him, Senior Templar Isaac Hills is not one to back down.

History:

Isaac Hills was born into a royal family bloodline, where they resided and enjoyed themselves in the wealthy sector of Sanctuary. Both of his parents, Sarah and Joseph Hills, were warriors of the Templar Order. However, at the tender young age of six, both of his parents were killed in action during a mission out in the Borderfields. This mission was known as the Massacre of Abel, due to the entire squadron being taken down by the monsters, while the Templars were stationed at the Town of Abel. Balthazar Hills, the Archon of the Priest Order and brother of Sarah Hills, reluctantly raised Isaac due to his late sister’s request in her will. The death of his sister drove Balthazar's hatred to the Templar Order, because they took her away from him. Thus, he made it his ultimate goal to disband them.

Yet, this was an issue for Isaac, who wanted to follow in his parent’s footsteps despite their horrendous deaths. This drove friction between himself and his uncle, especially since Isaac hated the royal lifestyle and the widespread political corruption within. The masquerade balls, the formalities, and all of the superficial ways of the royal sector drove Isaac even further into his ambition of becoming a Templar. Finally, Isaac joined the militants when he became of age, and this was the final straw for his uncle, Balthazar. Archon Hills kicked out Isaac from his household, and the two never spoke ever since. Isaac quickly managed to buy his own small home with his parent’s inheritance, along with the new salary of being a militant.

He quickly proved himself to be an exceptional fighter and leader, and soon joined the Templar Order as a Crusader. He was assigned under the legendary Inquisitor Caleb Bartholomew’s squadron, and Isaac immediately dedicated himself to improve the Order. During the first few missions he had in the Borderfields, he was often working with another new Templar, Elena Ravensire. At first, the two of them did not get along at all. Elena was a loud, fierce, and aggressive woman which caused tension between the quiet, soft, and humble Isaac. However, after working together in a few life-threatening battles, the two of them formed a strong connection and grew to appreciate each other. In fact, the two of them eventually fell in love despite their personality differences, and together raised a little girl, Kaitlyn Hills. An issue arisen though when Isaac continued to show exceptional skills, and was promoted as a Senior Templar. Elena couldn’t stay in the same squadron any along, because she would be in his chain-of-command, which would give the risks of favoritism. Thus, she was transferred to another squadron under the command of Inquisitor David Alexius. However, after being transferred, she went on a mission that she never returned from.

Isaac became depressed over his wife’s death, withdrawing into a shell of his former self. However, he quickly picked up himself back up, because his little daughter gave him strength, and his faith in God became renewed. Inquisitor Caleb also strongly supported Isaac during his dark times, and the two began working closely together as subordinate and superior. Senior Templar Isaac Hills aspired to be like his leader, Inquisitor Caleb, and hopes to make a positive change into the Order itself.

RP Sample:

Spoiler: Sample 

"I think we needed that," Isaac stated while still breathing heavily, before rolling across the queen-sized bed and laying next to the panting dark-haired woman.

"We did need that," Elena giggled, before resting her head against Isaac's chest and closing her eyes lightly. Her raver-dark hair spread out across his perspiring skin, and her naked form pressed nicely against his chest. Isaac also chucked in return, before wrapping an arm around her soft figure, laying his hand nicely against her hip. "It has been a long day, hasn't it?" Elena questioned aloud, taking in a deep breath before opening her eyes again.

Isaac nodded slowly, they just got back from guarding a local outpost, making sure none of the Scourge Beasts attacked it. It has been a week-long duty, and Isaac unfortunately saw a couple of his comrades killed in combat. The memory of one of the new recruits... darn it, he couldn't remember his name... the memory of the new recruit getting torn to shreds by the vampire was still fresh in his mind. Piles of flesh scattered, his blood painted the dried and cracked ground, and his screams still echoed loudly. It sent shivers down the Templar's spine.

Elena raised up her right hand, letting her fingers softly dance on Isaac's abdomen. "Isaac..." her voice began slowly, almost hesitant. "Will we share the same fate?"

Her question left the two of them silent for nearly a minute. Isaac knew that the Templar lifestyle was extremely dangerous, and who knows what tomorrow may bring? What could he say to his wife? Will he promise her that the two of them will live happily ever after with their family? Will they grow old and proud of their children, who will be young adults taking charge of their own lives?

Isaac wasn't sure how to exactly answer this, because he didn't want to lie.

"Elena..." he looked down at her, his face slightly stern at first, but then forming a very soft smile. "Elena, I do not know what the future holds, but I will promise you this... I will always be by your side, and I will always protect you. I love you, Elena, and as long as there is breath in me, I will never let anything hurt you."

Elena listened carefully to Isaac's words, before releasing a small sigh of relief from her lips. She lifted herself up, leaning forward and gently brushed her lips against Isaac, glad that he reassured her worried. "Thank you, Isaac," Elena formed a small smile as she pulled away slightly.

"But you failed to protect me..."

Suddenly, tears of blood started to pour down from Elena's eyes, dripping on to Isaac's face. Her neck was suddenly slit, and blood immediately oozed out from the severe wound. "You failed to protect me, Isaac!"

Isaac woke up with a start, sitting up immediately on his bed. He was gasping for air, because he felt like he was suffocating from that nightmare. It took a couple of minutes to calm his breathing, but it wasn't long before a sob could be heard from his bedroom.

"Why..." Isaac slightly shook his head, covering his face with both hands as tears dripped down from his face. "Why was she taken away from me?" The pain in his heart swelled, and he was emotionally breaking down. It has been years since he last felt Elena's lips upon his own, and his missed her dearly. He missed her so much, and it kills him everyday knowing that she is gone forever.

"W-why... God? Why?"

Spoiler: Anna Catriona 

Name: Anna Catriona

Age: 19


Gender: Female


Sexual Orientation: Bisexual


Class: Chevalier

Abilities: Web Formation, Enhanced Stealth, and Camouflage

Appearance:

Spoiler: Anna 

Anna Catriona is a young woman with raven-black hair and icy-blue eyes. She has a very slim figure about 5'8'', and weighs approximately 135 lbs. She is extremely pale, nearly snow-white skin color. She has a lean and toned frame after going through militant training, and has a couple of tattoos decorating her body. She has a large black dragon tattoo across her back, including a cross tattoo along her left arm.

Equipment:

• Casual Clothing: Anna knows how to flaunt her body, and wears clothing like a see-through black chiffton top blouse, tight black leather pants, and fashionable black boots.
• Armor: Studded leather armor with a hood - often ties her hair into a small ponytail when wearing this
• Weaponry: Two combat daggers, and several throwing daggers.

Personality:

Anna Catriona has a rather interesting personality, which often has mixed reception from many people, including her fellow Templar peers. She tends to be blunt, and is not afraid to speak her mind to others. She may come across as callous, because she doesn’t tend to think about others feelings. Also, Anna doesn’t exactly have a filter, and can often say things in a rather crude manner. Some do not welcome Anna's presence, because they would think of her as a shallow human being.

Others may view her as a fun and interesting person, because she is a thrill-seeker. Anna loves to be adventurous, and is more than willing to try out new things. Anna is a young woman with few fears and inhibitions, and is free-spirited because she doesn’t let anyone tie her down. She considers herself a strong and independent woman, and often puts this on as a good front when around others.

However, behind the mask of this so-called strong woman, and is very broken girl. Nightmares of the past constantly haunt her, and she tries to hide from the pain by using short-term pleasures such as sex, drugs, and alcohol. She puts little thought into how much damage she is doing to her body, and only focuses upon her addiction. However, despite her many issues, Anna is trying to become a better person. She owes a great deal to Isaac for saving her life, and so she strives to become a better person and thus a better Templar. This process of self-improvement may seem slow and gradual, but it is there nonetheless.

History:

Anna Catriona was born in the town of Judah, which resides in the Borderfields. She remembered living in terror as a small child, afraid of the nightly monster raids at her town. She saw many deaths back then, until finally her father, Mikael, decided to move his family to Sanctuary in order to find refuge. Mikael hoped to use his merchant skills to find a stabilized life for himself and his family within the grand city, but ran into many difficulties and could only afford a small house in the slums.

As a young teenager, Anna would often stroll around the slums on her lonesome, but met an older teenaged girl named Kalene. The two of them quickly formed a friendship, often just hanging out in a vacant alley. However, Kalene soon became a bad influence and introduced Anna to drugs, including the dangerous Beatus. Eventually, their friendship evolved into something much more intimate, becoming lovers.

After living in the slums for several months, Anna's life forever changed in one single day. Kalene stormed into Anna's house, demanding Anna to follow her. Anna was confused by this demand, but did not hesitate. Anna followed Kalene around for almost an hour, before realizing that her friend was leading her around in a complete circle. Frustrated, Anna asked what were Kalene’s intentions, Kalene revealed to Anna that she was involved with the infamous drug cartel, and she overheard that Mikael got involved with some shady business that went terribly wrong. Kalene took Anna away from her house because she was in danger, and after hearing this, Anna quickly ran back to her home. She only found the fresh corpses of her parents, both of them stabbed viciously by assassins of the drug cartel.

Kalene also disappeared without a trace, most likely because she already risked her own life to save Anna . Kalene couldn’t risk being around Anna without endangering them both from the corruption of the city. Unfortunately, Anna had no one else to turn to, and had to live on her own and find a way of living in the slums. She eventually began to sell her body on the streets, whether its to earn money, gain drugs, or find a place to stay for the night. She became addicted to sex, drugs, and alcohol because it allowed her to escape the darkness of her past and reality itself.

Around her eighteenth birthday, she was walking down the middle of a street at midnight. A man in the shadows immediately assaulted her, attempting to rape her. However, Anna proved to be a fighter and fought back viciously and with great tenacity. After all of this time out on her own, despite the drug and alcohol abuse, Anna became a strong-willed and independent woman. The man was taken aback by Anna's warrior spirit, and quickly made a run for it. However, he was immediately knocked unconscious by a passerby who watched the entire ordeal: Senior Templar Isaac Hills.

Isaac saw the strength within Anna and admired her will to live, and knew that she would be an excellent addition as a Templar. He managed to convince the young woman to enlist in the militants, which changed her life for the better. Eventually, after much hard work, Anna joined the Templar Order as a Blackguard, and worked within Inquisitor Caleb’s squadron. She idealizes Isaac Hills after saving her life from the hellhole in the slums, but she still struggles with issues of addiction.

RP Sample

Spoiler: Sample 

"BRACE THE WALL!"

The Templar screamed at the Anna, ordering the young woman to press her back against the hallway wall. It is a military custom for the militants-in-training to 'brace the wall' when they are speaking to a superior. In this case, Anna greeted the Templar as she passed by him, but completely forgot to 'brace the wall.' She was unaccustomed to this setting, as this was only the second day when of training. Already, so many have dropped out, including one of Anna's three roommates.

"Yes, sir!" Anna immediately stated out loud, but instantly cursed herself and regretted speaking before thinking.

"What did we tell you yesterday, Militant Catriona!" The Templar screamed even louder, leaning his face forward and yelling right in front of it. Spittle flew from his raging mouth and landed on her face, but she did not flinch.

"That I should not reply to a superior unless I was asked a question, sir!" Anna stated quickly, keeping her eyes caged forward despite the Templar invading her personal space. She would not dare look at him directly in the eyes, she already saw so many other militants torn apart for breaking their 'bearing' by looking around and not keeping their eyes forward.

"You know your information, so get it through your head! Do you understand that?!" The Templar kept on shouting, going on and on about he much she was a disappointment in training. By now, Anna was already quite aware not to take anything personal from these Templars, because they were just testing to see if you would break down from all of the stress.

Anna has been through far worse, and this hot-headed Templar was nothing compared to the struggles she went through.

"Do you understand me, Militant Catriona?!" Finally, the Templar leaned back slightly, his eyes glaring at the young woman.

"Yes, sir!" Anna stated loudly, this time making sure she responded to a question.

"Good," he growled, taking a step back, but watching if she remembered the last thing to do before he was done speaking to her.

It took Anna a second to remember, but quickly managed to recall the correct procedure when one is finished speaking with a commanding officer. "Will that be all, sir?"

"That will be all. Now, get out of my face!" The Templar pointed directly down the hallway and towards her room in the barracks.

"Good evening, sir!" Anna made the appropriate facing movement before rushing down the hallway and towards her room. Finally, she entered it and quickly looked around. None of her remaining roommates were within, so she assumed that they were busy getting yelled at elsewhere.

"Fucking asshole..." Anna muttered under her breath before rolling her eyes, cursing off that one Templar that just yelled at her. If only she was allowed to punch him in the face, but that would probably mean getting kicked out of training. She had no intention of quitting or getting kicked out so far, and was determined to finish it.

"Just wait and see," she turned her head back towards the door. "I'm going to get through this." She would not crack under the pressure, because she wanted to achieve a better life. The only part she worried about this training was getting through without smoking a Beatus, and she will probably go through withdrawal symptoms sooner or later without it. However, she will deal with that issue when the time comes.

Anna Catriona was moving on to bigger and better things, and it was finally time to leave the past behind.

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ACCEPTED CHARACTER LIST

Isaac Hills (Crusader) *DECEASED* played by RedKayne (GM)

Anna Catriona (Chevalier) played by RedKayne (GM)

Yelena Renakovic (Knight) for the TheCatandTheBat (CO-GM)

Jerris Greymir (Knight) played by TheDoctor (CO-GM)

Kiera Sanford (Paladin) played by Maya

Selenada Nina Volkov (Chevalier) played by The Texan Queen

Sophia Adams (Blackguard) played by ScottishGal

Orfiel the Repenter (Crusader) played by Sikstaslathalin

Letum Alexander (Paladin) played by Yamimoon

Iago Santoro (Chevalier) played by NinjaOnTheRoof

Trest Valencia (Crusader) played by Iwazuma

Inactive Character List

Renee Vel Grinz'berg played by Kris

Leona "Leo" Savage played by LittleLionFire

Nadia Leviet (Crusader) played by SanAndreas

Saul Vitraid (Blackguard) played by AngelWing

Lorelei Sinclair (Paladin) played by Chihana

Jacen Oliver Grace "Swift" (Knight) played by Sunstrider

Amittay Caesar (Knight) played by Sonic

Octavious Elijah Warren (Blackguard) played by Sonic

Marcella Hoefler (Chevalier) played by Megilwen

Ezra Declan Atticus (Black) played by Black

Matthew Tannhauser (Crusader) played by NinjaOnTheRoof

[RedKayne]

Lore of Sanctuary

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Spoiler: Alchemy 

Potions/Salves:

Potion of Healing - wildly popular among the general public because it is advertised as some kind of miraculous cure-all, though it is nothing of the sort. Nevertheless, given the placebo effect on its consumers, it continues to drain the pockets of the desperate. In truth, while wonderful at helping to stave off common bacterial illnesses due to the presence of herbs such as sage, ginseng, and ginger, it cannot magically cure disease or cancer or psychological ailments. It can, however, help with impotence, and what more could the public want…?

Healing Salve - an herbal ointment consisting primarily of calendula and vinegar applied directly to a wound to clean and promote healing

Potion of Vigor - a potent blood tonic consisting of a variety of herbs including ashwagandha and morinda root which enhance all processes of the body and mind by purifying the consumer’s blood and combating the effects of stress. While incredibly useful during battle, it is dangerous and potentially deadly in excess--a particular problem considering it is habit-forming. One dose stays in the bloodstream for nearly a day, even though the immediate effects for which it is taken cease within half an hour.

Elixir for Blight - a deceptively simple mixture of powdered blue vitriol and water that can be applied to the afflicted appendage in order to treat and cure some fungal and bacterial diseases, such as ringworm

Catseye Elixir - a potent elixir containing high concentrations of bilberry and euphrasia that improves vision, most notably night vision. Its effects last about half an hour depending on the dose. It can cause permanent damage to the retina if used too often. Also, exposure to bright light when the elixir is in effect can cause blindness, so use with caution.

Potion of Detection - created with herbs that improve focus and mental clarity, such as yerba mate, the secret to this potion--which allows the consumer to better detect monsters--is that it is laced with a hint of monster blood. There is a Potion of Detection for each type of monster, each with the respective blood required. That makes this potion dangerous and only to be used at times of the utmost need, as the blood in itself may be poisonous. Usable only by the Templars due to their uncanny affinity for monster hunting.

Berserker Potion - a potent and dangerous potion laced with a small amount of the drug Robur. With an ambitious mixture of herbs that increase adrenaline and testosterone--such as tongkat ali and puncturevine--inhibit the “fight or flight” response, and disrupt pain signals to the brain, this particular brew causes its consumer to enter a berserker state, dealing incredible damage to nearby foes while ignoring injuries taken by them. However, due to the effects it has on the mind, the consumer may be incapable of distinguishing friend from foe while under its influence. Also, there is a considerable risk that just one dose of this potion will permanently alter the mind and cripple the body, or even lead to cardiac arrest and/or death. Thus, this potion is to be used only as a last resort in a time of dire need.


Poisons:

Daemon’s Kiss - a highly toxic and fatal poison created with monkshood concentrate. Typically applied to the weapon of choice, one cut from a poisoned weapon will quickly lead to severe gastrointestinal upset followed by the slowing of the victim’s heart rate to the point of death. Depending on the dose in the bloodstream, death can be slow and terribly painful or very quick. Due to its extremely bitter and unpleasant taste, this poison is difficult to mask in food or drink and is therefore rarely used in such a manner.

Snake Bite - an aptly named poison derived from the venom of the Death Adder. The venom is a neurotoxin causing paralysis and, generally, death by respiratory failure if not treated quickly. Depending on the dosage, death may occur between 6 and 48 hours. A low dosage has a fatality rate of 50% if not treated, but a high dosage is almost always fatal. Treatable with Antivenin, though antivenin is still in a crude stage of development and does not always work as intended.

Torpor - a nonlethal poison made with curare. It is a low concentration used as a temporary paralytic. Ineffective if ingested and only used to poison a weapon, usually a dart or arrow. The victim remains conscious and cognitive, though it is common for the poison to cause some lethargy


Volatile Compounds/Bombs:

Ice Bomb - a potentially lethal compound that instantly freezes living tissue and weakens the structure of inorganic material. Kept in a fragile flask, it is very useful but a pain to transport, not to mention conceivably crippling should the flask break while being carried. Inaccurately labeled a “bomb”, it is most often thrown at the enemy, shattering the flask and covering them in the dangerous liquid, freezing whatever it touches and making it susceptible to shattering. In the case of an accident, there is no treatment for the affected limb; amputation is necessary.

Fire Bomb - a pyrophoric liquid in a fragile, vacuum-sealed flask that will ignite upon contact with air. Burns violently and profusely and is incredibly difficult to extinguish.

Daemon’s Blood - a rather gruesome chemical that might be considered overkill. It is none other than hydrofluoric acid and comes in both liquid and gas forms. The former has many uses other than just dealing death, as it eats through just about anything, but the latter is used (albeit rarely) as a grenade that instantly damages the eyes and lungs--permanently. It is precariously stored in glass flasks lined with wax. Not a favorite, considering the danger it poses to the user, let alone the intended victim. It can also be used as a contact poison so dire that if it touches an area on the body the size of the palm of your hand, it can easily be fatal, leading to multi-organ shutdown and/or cardiac arrest


Oils/Misc:

Holy Fire - a dramatically named yet simple oil that erupts into fierce flames upon ignition. It burns white, thus the name.

Putrid Oil - a horridly rancid oil extracted from fish and animal corpses that can be used to attract monsters. Useful for setting up an ambush. Caution: do not spill on yourself.

Numbing Oil - topical treatment for pain relief. Contains camphor and capsaicin. Decreases swelling and inflammation. Has a warm and tingly sensation. Do not apply to an open wound.

Spoiler: Religious Lore 

The Church teaches us that an all-powerful being rules this universe: God.

He is a benevolent, omniscient, and omnipotent being. He cares deeply for each and every single of His children. There is a Trinity concept with our ruler, and that He has three different personas: the past, the present, and the future.

He created our world, and gave us life. We lived in paradise, and a harmonious relationship was created between us and our God.

According to the old scholars, the world is built from many layers and dimensions. Some call it the seven filters of heaven and the seven hollows of hell. Whether it holds true or not, our world lies in between these layers, and some would even say we lie at the very center of the universe.

However, our world was threatened by the diabolical beings known as the Daemons. Nobody knows where they came from, or how they came into being. Many of them slaughtered the humans, and the Daemon Lords enslaved the survivors. Rumors have it that these Daemons are born from the darkness of mankind, and are created from the malevolent actions of humans.

The following are details of the Four Daemon Lords.

Spoiler: The Daemon Lords 

• Valefor, Lord of Deception - the most dangerous of the Daemon Lords. His lies slither into the hearts of the weak-willed, manipulating them to do his bidding. It is rumored that he is the one that deceived the five monarchs into rebelling against God, and thus he may be the true cause of creating the Scourge Beasts.
• Belial, Lord of Despair - he peers into a human's heart, easily seeing the darkest depths within. He uses that darkness to strike terror and despair upon his enemies.
• Ipos, Lord of Decay - a Daemon that commands all diseases and plagues, crippling the world with his evil.
• Astaroth, Lord of Death - the destroyer of all life, and orchestrates the death of every single living being.

In the end, God protected us from these Daemons. In exchange for His salvation, we pledge our undying faith and loyalty to our Lord. God created an army of warrior-angels, and that battled against the Daemons in a holy war. The Daemons were easily conquered by the might of the angels, and eventually they were victorious. The angels sealed away the Daemons in a dark dimension, leaving them locked away for all of eternity within the deepest hollow of earth. The angels themselves soon departed, returning back to the heavens and reuniting with God.

The follow are details of the Archangels of Heaven, that lead the holy war against the Daemons.

Spoiler: The Seven Archangels 

• Metatron, Aspect of Light - the strongest angel of creation, and is the commander of the holy angel army. He only obeys God, and seeks the destruction of darkness.
• Zadkiel, Aspect of Justice - this angel is the vice-commander of the holy army, and a truth-seeker that ensures law and order prevail within the world
• Camael, Aspect of Faith - an angel that instills faith and hope unto others, giving them strength to push forward and achieve greatness
• Gadriel, Aspect of Kindness - an empathetic ethereal being, he listens to the calls for help from everyone, and is working tirelessly to create a better world
• Azrael, Aspect of Courage - an angel's aura instills courage unto those that are struggling, giving them the strength to push forward and achieve greatness
• Orfiel, Aspect of Repentance - an angel that is willing to convert even darkest of sinners into the holy warriors of God
• Phanuel, Aspect of Wisdom - a nearly omniscient being that aids those that seek the answers to life's many questions

After the holy war, humankind celebrated for many centuries. But in the end... we broke our promise. The dark whispers corrupted our monarchs, turning them into the Firsts of the Scourge Beasts.

Many feared that God abandoned us during the First Plague, but he gave us strength to fight back with the Templars.

Divine King Enaris I was our Lord's Prophet, and listened to the Voice of God and created three religious books. The Book of Requiem, which details the hardship we encounter as the Lord's servants, but that we must remain strong in our faith. The Book of Paean, which verses praise our Lord's everlasting grace. Then, there is the Book of Vision, which foretells the future of our beloved city. Many of these prophecies promise another dark apocalypse if we do no stay true in our path.

We are the Angelians, servants of the one true everlasting God.

We continue to pray, we continue our weekly sermons, we continue to praise our almighty Lord. We continue doing His works, in hopes of a prospering future. Those who fall from God's grace, will only meet the Daemons in the afterlife, forever tortured in the darkest hollow. While those that stay true and holy belong in the highest of heavens, and after life itself, we will be by our King's side in an eternity of peace.

Spoiler: Soundtrack 

As Daylight Dies [Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Lorde]
City of Broken Angels [Anthem of the Angels - Breaking Benjamin]
The Templar Order [We Are - Hollywood Undead]
Legends [Centuries - Fall Out Boy]
A Father's Love [Let It Burn - Red]
Reqiuem of Heroes [Ashes of Eden - Breaking Benjamin]

Spoiler: Plot Summary 

Prologue: City of Broken Angels

The Pilgrimage begins once more, and the Templars round-up those deemed useless by society - to be sent away to an unknown destination. The Masked Inquisitor escorted these people, after demolishing a small rebellion by a few militants. Feelings of the Pilgrimage is rather mixed, as many people could see the worth of population control, but many loved ones are lost due to the cruel process.

Inquisitor Caleb's squadron returns to the city of Sanctuary after completing a mission of protecting one of the nearby Borderfields town. Most of the squadron celebrate their return, and prepare to relax for a long week before heading off to their next mission. Many of the Templars are evaluated by their fellow peers, and the best of the best are offered the prestigious position of Senior Templar.

Meanwhile, Inquisitor Caleb is notified of an urgent mission by Archon Denaris. There is a crisis in Hirod, and many townspeople are trapped within the mine. However, a large force of Lycans are razing the lands of the Borderfields, and must be stopped before returning back to the Plaguelands.

The squadron are offered three different choice on how to proceed with the first mission, but the majority decide to save the people of Hirod. They soon depart, unaware of the deadly fates that await them...

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Chapter 1: Discords of Treachery

The Templar Squadron organized themselves before the mine of Hirod. From there, they separated into five separate and a few individuals were tested as team leaders. Despite quite a few issues arising, from Arachne traps to tensions between Templars - the squadron was completely successful with their mission. They eliminated all of the Arachne, with the help of the mighty Inquisitor Caleb, and rescued all of the townspeople that were trapped in the mines. The town of Hirod is extremely thankful over the brave efforts of the Templar squadron, and relations between Hirod and Sanctuary will surely strengthen.

That night, many topics were discussed amongst the Templars. Some of them still wished they could have gone after the Lycans, instead of rescuing the citizens of Hirod. Others spoke about the arguments that arose within the mines, but there are also rumors about the Fourth Plague rising.

After the Templars went to sleep, it didn't take long before the night guard sounded the alarm throughout the entire encampment. Apparently, the Lycan horde that have been terrorizing the Borderfields have tracked down the squadron... and their numbers consist of nearly 100 Scourge Beasts. Before the Lycans attacked, a mysterious stranger revealed himself from the shadows of the Lycan pack... apparently in charge of the creatures. He silently challenged the Inquisitor in a one-on-one combat, but unfortunately for the Templars - Inquisitor Caleb met a swift end by the hands of the stranger with the eyes of a Lycan. The stranger then ordered the Lycan army to attack the entire encampment.

Death and destruction ensued throughout the battlefield, and even though the Templars made a valiant stand against the Lycans - several of their own were killed off. Senior Templar Hills - now the acting commander - immediately ordered the squadron to retreat. Their only hope is to run back to the town of Hirod, where they can hopefully bolster their forces and prepare for the inevitable assault by the Lycan army.

Yet, the tragic night was far from over. The Senior Templar took responsibility of ensuring the safety of every single survivor, and by the time he reached the last two - Argon, the mysterious leader of the Lycans, struck a serious blow to the Senior Templar. Isaac, understanding that he would not survive that night, sacrificed his own life to save his fellow Templars - and battled Argon to a bitter end.

Now, the rest of the squadron is regrouping at an abandoned fortress. They are trying to recover from the night before, and still unaware of the death of their beloved commander.

Upon hearing the news, Templar Jerris Greymir took it upon himself to lead the squadron to safety in Zion. However, he neglected to share the information of Isaac's death, so that the squadron will not fall apart even further. However, upon nearly reaching Zion, the Senior Templar's fate was revealed to everyone else - and anarchy briefly reigned upon the squadron.

Very shortly, Inquisitor Alexius - assisted by Senior Templar Stryker - approached Caleb's former squadron. Shockingly, false accusations were thrown to the former squadron - as evidence were shown to the higher-ups, that Isaac's own Templars intended to conspire and kill their leaders in an attempt for power. Obviously, one of the higher-ups of Sanctuary is working with the Lycan-Hybrid, and they were attempting to cover their tracks by branding Caleb's former squadron as traitors.

Half of the squadron chose to surrender to Inquisitor Aleixius, in hopes of finding evidence of the dark figure(s) behind this elaborate betrayal. The other half chose to resist and escaped from Alexius's clutches, with intentions of finding evidence on the Lycan-Hybrid's existence out in the Borderfields.

Jerris's team - those that surrendered - were shortly imprisoned within the dungeons of Sanctuary. Inquisitor Darkwood lead the interrogations/tortutes against the templars - he sent Jerris into the emengency medical ward, but Iago the Fool managed to turn the tables on the Inquisitor and escape from his clutches. After recovering, Jerris shortly escaped from the confines of the medical ward and hunted down the Most Noble Elijah Letharos for answers on the templar conspiracy. However, Elijah tricked into Jerris into drinking a spiked drink and knocked the templar unconscious.

The remaining members of Templar Greymir's team were sent to Archon Denaris. She revealed that she believed the templars and discovered patterns in recent history. A squadron of templars have been completely elimated by Lycans every few years, usually no survivors. Denaris believes that the Hybrid is responsible for all these deaths, but could not find any other evidence to prove his existence.

Meanwhile, Yelena's templars that resisted found themselves in the town of Judah. A couple of the templars attempted to convince the townspeople to defend them against Senior Templar Stryker's pursuing soldiers, but the majority of the team decided against it and soon left the town. Quickly after leaving town, they were ambushed by Styker and her templars. A few members of Yelena's team were killed, and they were eventually overpowered and captured.

However, while Styker's warriors and the captured templars were resting at night - a mysterious group infiltrated the encampment and knocked out Stryker's warriors. They freed the templars and lead them back into the town of Hirod, where the people were more than grateful to provide sanctuary. The mysterious members were revealed to be the underground cartel, the Assassin's Guild, lead by Grand Master Dalton and Inquisitor Cox.

Inquisitor Cox strongarms Yelena's team into working for the Assassin's Guild and their goal of usurping the Divine Trinity. The Assassins are well-aware of the Hybrid and the conspiracies behind the higher positions of Sanctuary, and they intend to root out the corruption and build something anew.

Back in the city of Sanctuary, the trial of the century is hosted and Jerris's team is nearly sentenced to death. However, in a very shocking turn-of-events, the Divine Trinity arrive in the courtroom and Divine King Mathias's announces the innocence of the templars - due to a vision he received from God. The templars are quickly freed and are sent to personally meet with the Divine Trinity within their throne room. The Divine Trinity - Mathias, Camille, and Elijah, seek to make an alliance with the templars to improve the city of Sanctuary, and stop the Hybrid and his Lycan army. The templars still have their doubts on the Divine Trinity's noble intentions, but aid them regardless.

Afterward, Jerris awakens within one of Elijah's secret laboratories. It is revealed that Jerris was one of Elijah's experiments, but then the Most Noble leads Jerris to his most recent experiment - and his ultimate weapon against the Scourge Beasts. The mysterious speciman of the experiment absolutely horrifies Jerris, but he agrees to work with Elijah and whatever cause he has.

Finally, both teams pay their respects for the fallen templars in their respective funerals. Jerris's team attend a grand funeral for their Senior Templar, while Yelena's team set up a pyre and remember the likes of Warren and Vitraid.

War is coming, though, for the city of Sanctuary. One day soon, both the remnants of Isaac's squadron will clash over conflicting goals. Corruption still runs rampant, and the Scourge Beasts still remain a high threat. But the largest threat - the Hybrid - is revealed to be working for the Divine King.

The daylight is dying... and the darkness is coming.

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Current Objectives

1. Prologue: City of Broken Angels

• Private Templar Time (Free Reign) [Completed]
• Send Rankings to Senior Templar Isaac Hills (Instructions) [Completed]
• Formal/Informal Progress Reports [Completed]
• The First Decision to Make [Completed]

2. Chapter 1: Discords of Treachery

• Story Mission 1: The Rescue [Completed]
• Story Mission 2: The Inquisitor's Fall [Completed]
• Story Mission 3: Traitors to the Order [Completed]
• Story Mission 4a: The Forsaken's Stand [Completed]
• Story Mission 4b: Trial of the Century [Completed]
• Story Mission 5a: The Assassin's Guild [Completed]
• Story Mission 5b: The Divine Trinity[Completed]

3. Epilogue: Requiem of Heroes [Completed]

[TheDoctor]

Hi

[☆Catwoman☆]

Woot woot. Working on my character throughout the day. I'll hopefully have her up by tomorrow.

[LittleLionFire]

My gosh, I LOVE this. Will definately join, working on my character as well.

[IronQuill]

I am intrigued. I'll have a CS up soon...ish.

[Woz]

Hey homie this is just me being an asshole I guess, but it may be a better logical segway to describe the knight's reaction times as a sort of hyperkinesis – a more astute synchronicity between one's thoughts and actions.

It's totally possible that I'm just misinterpreting what it really is, but that's kind of how I rationalized the power when I saw it listed.

Anyway, I'm working on a sheet dude

[Sonic]

I'm working on my character right now. Can't wait to join.

[RedKayne]

Hey homie this is just me being an asshole I guess, but it may be a better logical segway to describe the knight's reaction times as a sort of hyperkinesis – a more astute synchronicity between one's thoughts and actions.

It's totally possible that I'm just misinterpreting what it really is, but that's kind of how I rationalized the power when I saw it listed.

Anyway, I'm working on a sheet dude

I just looked into what you were talking about, this Hyperkinetic trait certainly does sound to be the better way to describe the ability, as it differentiates more between enhanced speed and reflexes.

I'll update the Knight's power with the description, and no worries about being a jerk or anything like that, I do appreciate you helping out