What's this site all about?
That's a good question. To put it simply, this site is a role play. It's where a group of people who like science fiction and fantasy get together and write in a fantasy world. They make up characters of their own, create NPCs, and more or less write about whatever they want.
Are there any restrictions on writing?
Unfortunately, yes. While originality in writing style is promoted, various techniques (eg: first person, present tense) are discouraged. This is to promote consistancy among posts. Reading one post in the past tense, and then another in the present can get quite confusing.
There are also rules against excessive (minimal amounts are allowed, but keep it within reason) swearing, and any type of graphic material (excessive gore, nudity, sex).
What can I role play as?
There are six different character classes, as well as a miscellaneous section. The five classes are as follows: Vampire, Werewolf, Aeridar, Tagabren, Juventus Demon and Humans.
What's an Aeridar, Tagabran and Juventus??
Those are races that I made up for this role play. Information on them (as well as info on Vampires and Werewolves) will be found at the bottom of this page.'
How do I join?
Go back to the front page and click the join button. From there you will have to read the rules, as well as this FAQ (just in case you're skimming it here).


Race Information
Warning: This is done in point form. This is to make it easier to read, and much quicker. If there are any questions concerning the races, e-mail Marcus with your question.

Vampires:
-human-like in appearance
-pale skin, can change eye colour depending on mood (red for angry, yellow when in blood-lust, etc...)
-when angered or about to feed, fangs grow
-injects venom via fangs when feeding to make a person into a Vampire (Note: this ability can be controlled)
-when a human is turning into a Vampire, the human is killed and rises from the grave the next night
-average Vampire can run 30-50 mph, can press 500-800 lbs, and can jump 10-20 feet vertically
-have enhanced senses; can hear a pin drop 20 feet away, can see in the dark as if it were daylight, can smell blood within a short distance
-when killed, the bones are the only remains: the skin is burned off, leaving only a small amount of an ash-like substance among the bones
-can only be killed by silver, decapitation, sunlight and fire; wounded by touching and sign of redemption or holiness
-Vampires cannot die of old age, or stakes through the heart; the original myth behind that was to hold a Vampire in their grave, not to kill them
-Vampires can see their reflection in mirrors, except those that have silver backing (cannot see their reflection in anything silver)

Werewolves:
-can change into a werewolf at any time, as long as "It is a day where the moon shall rise"
Morning:
-turns into a hairy creature during the day, looks very human
-in this state, can press 100-200 lbs, is slightly faster than a human, and can recover from minor cuts, bruises and burns in a few minutes; cannot recover from a fatal gunshot wound
Night:
-stronger or weaker depending on how close it is to the full moon
-can press anywhere between 150-600 lbs, can run 60-80 mph
-can recover from gunshot wounds, cuts, burns, bruises, broken bones, etc, in a few minutes or less; can be killed by silver, decapitation, dismemberment, etc...
-senses increased dramatically, much like a wolf's
-can track by scent, see in dark, hear as well as a dog
-incapable of human language while in this form
Full Moon:
-turns into a full wolk-like creature
-walks on all fours
-virtually no self-control
-can't lift anything, but can easily outmatch any other demon for strength
-can run up to 65-100 mph
-has to *constantly* eat
-can only be killed by silver while in this form
-incapable of human speech in this form
New Moon:
-can't transform at all
-when a Werewolf is killed, it reverts back to human form (dead)

Tagabren:
-a race of reptillian creatures
-range between 5-7 feet tall
-can live up to 120 years
-look like humans with scales
-wear all black; robes, hoods, ceremonial garb
-race of assassins; feared by all other races
-can be hired by paying them gold; will only take gold
-will do anything if payed well
-can lift 800-1000 lbs
-can run 20-35 mph
-hide is bulletproof
-can spit acid
-natural warrior ability; usually with bladed weapons, and hand to hand
-can be killed with cold, suffocation (drowning, strangulation), decapitation
-has no sense of smell, average hearing, sight and touch; tastes the air with a serpent-like tongue to replace sense of smell
-no visible nose, yellow snake like-eyes, scales, small tail, nails coming from fingers
-always carries a ceremonial short sword, and several silver daggers
-lives in sewers, tend to want to be alone; very territorial

Aeridar:
-a race of shape-shifters
-can assume the looks of another race, not their powers, abilities or skills
-the true appearance of an Aeridar is unknown, usually have human form
-nearly impossible to tell an Aeridar from what it copies, save it will have no skills or abilities the original has; some are able to tell an Aeridar from what it copies if it has had prolonged exposure to Aeridar, AND has heightened senses
-can be killed with decaptitation, and extreme temperatures (fire and ice)
-unknown life span; has been suggested immortal
-likes order, despises chaos; they go out of their way to set unnatural things correct
-can heal at an amazing rate (except from fire or cold)
-despise the Juventus; hate them for the fact that they can assume the abilities of other races, while they themselves cannot
-in summary: can only take on a cosmetic appearance: nothing more, nothing less

Juventus:
-a race of assimilators, or borrowers
-can assume the ability of any other race by covering a black thorn, that retracts from the index finger, entirely into their blood. The thorn is about one inch long. The blood does not have to be fresh
-looks exactly like a human; the thorn is unseen until it is about to be used
-very easily killed; can be killed any way a human can be, unless has assumed the powers of another demon that protects it
-can only use the abilites of one demon at a time
-abilities only last for about five minutes until they wear off
-demon must be born of two Juventus. Once he or she reaches his or her prime, they stop aging; this demon lives until it is slain
-these demons are not loyal to anyone, including family
-work for self-betterment and self-preservation
-any demon of this breed can convine anyone they are loyal, but will backstab that person if it will be more beneficial than staying friends
-not necessarily evil, but definitely not good
-cannot shape-shift unless they take in the blood of an Aeridar

G'laek
-G'laek are a race of Vampire-like creatures
-scaley skin, short-matted brown fur, large yellow eyes, pointy ears coming from each side of the head (much like a bat)
-a G'laek is very thin, has a pair of wings comings from its back (very frail, unable to flap, can only glide)
-long talons on fingers
Powers:
-can press up to 900 lbs
-able to glide on wings
-can blend into their surroundings for a few minutes (only the more powerful G'laek can do this)
-a few G'laek High Lords (no, you can't be a High Lord, nor can your NPCs) can shape shift from their G'laek form to a human form
-assumed to be able to live forever, provided not killed
-can only be killed by silver, decapitation, a blow from another G'laek, some magical weapons
-can be wounded by mercury and sulfur (if enough is used, killed)
-average G'laek is around a hundred years old, or younger
-very few are older, seeing as the G'laek are at war with ALL races
-those that are older, are usually 800 + years
-a G'laek cannot be born, but are created by a G'laek slashign the wrists of humans, and pouring their own blood inside
-the process of turning into a G'laek takes days; the person changing goes through immense pain, their bones start snapping out of place, their skin begins to rot, and they begin speaking a different language (G'laek) For more information on the lizard/bat/human-like guys, click here and prepare to have to read a lot.

Humans
-humans are humans; same restrictions apply to them as they do to you in real life
-they do not have knowledge of what is going on around them; ignorant of the demons

Setting:
Time: Modern Day
Place: Ruby Falls, Ontario, Canada (Note: this city is made up)
Description:
-south-west of Ottawa, population roughly 800,000
-busy, depends on large malls and big name companies for economy
-self-sufficient
-a water fall (Ruby falls) is just to the south of city limits
-city is quiet, people tend to ignore the troubles of others, disappearances happen every so often
-sewer system is run by Tagabren
-the city's government consists of mostly humans and Aeridar pretending to be humans
-Werewolves, Vampires and Juventus hide among the normal population, as well as other demons