Back Story -
Azielia was said to be one of God's most beautiful and devoted angels. Any man who saw her was said to fall in love with her at first sight. Even other gods lusted after her, but no one expected she would ever fall from grace.
Everyone knows of the rivalry between Zeus and Hades. It's literally the stuff of legends. Neither can stand to see the other one happy, especially if it means the other got something that they wanted.
Zeus fell in love with the angel Azielia and decided to attempt to woo, and possibly seduce, her. Hades heard of his brother's intentions and, being against anything that might make his brother happy, decided that he, too, would attempt to woo and seduce the lovely little angel.
The two fought over her and used their best tricks to seduce the poor girl, but in the end it was Hades who won. He used his dark charm to woo and seduce Azielia, and it wasn't long after that the angel became pregnant with his off-spring.
Of course this started a chain of events that would turn the poor angel's life up-side-down in a matter of days. Angels were forbidden to have sex, and for one to cross that line and end up pregnant was even worse. Not to mention that she was pregnant with a Greek god's offspring and that particular god was the ruler of the underworld.
Azielia fell from grace and was sent to live in the human world, her wings clipped. Hades, having only seduced the poor angel to circumvent his brother's happiness, did nothing to help make her feel better about what had happened. Instead he made things worse by calling her a whore and claiming that there was no way the baby was his. From that day, until she died many years later, Azielia prayed and begged for forgiveness from God.
The day came when she went into labor. It was long, excruciating, shocking, and almost a death sentence for poor Azielia. She gave birth to five children; three boys and two girls. Then, as if she hadn't gone through enough, she found herself facing most of the Olympian gods. They had come to bind her children's powers and take them from her, they said. A prophecy had been made by their fates that the children would bring about the apocalypse; four of them being destined to become the horsemen, and one being the key to their transformations.
With their powers sealed, the gods took them to different city-states in Greece and fitted them with families wanting children of their own, but thus far having no luck. Each babe was named for one of five rivers of the Greek underworld.
Styx was the first born, and a baby girl. She was given to a young Spartan general and his new wife. Acheron was second, and a boy. He was given to a peasant family in Corinth. Cocytus was the third born, and another boy. He was given to a royal Athenian family. Phlegethon was the fourth child and last boy. He was given to a potter's family in Argos. Lethe was the last born child and the only other girl. She was given to a royal family in Megara. Though they were raised apart, and their powers were bound as babes, the siblings always knew that the other's exited. Whether it was because some part of who they were shone around their bound powers, or because they had shared a womb for nine months remains uncertain.
Plot --
It's been 2,500 years since the children were taken from their mother, their powers bound, and given to separate families. They all chose to live their lives separately, even when they got older, until recently. Perhaps it was a combination of losing everyone they grew close to to old age and loneliness, or perhaps it was fate. Either way, they've all recently decided it's time to move to somewhere new and start over fresh.
But they're not the only ones deciding it's time to take action. After 2,500 years, Hades has finally found a way to un-bind the powers of his children. Of course, he's not doing it for them as much as he's doing it to piss off the other gods.
To make things more interesting, the paranormal world is stirring. Demons are crawling out of their pits, fights are breaking out between sects that had alliances, and general discord is slowly, but steadily, spreading through the paranormal community. Something really dark and nasty has it out for the siblings; well, either that or it's trying to bring about the apocalypse, and what better time to strike than when the siblings are finally going to be in the same place all at once.
Can Hades unlock their powers in time for them to save their own asses? If he does unlock their powers, will that automatically start their transformations? Is there a way to stop them from becoming the horsemen, or will the prophecy be fulfilled?
Q&A --
1.) Do the siblings know anything about their heritage or what's after them?
A.) Not in the beginning. All they really know is that they have siblings because of the connection that they have to one another. Obviously that means they know that the families they grew up with weren't their blood relatives, but they have no idea who their blood relatives are. They won't learn anything about their heritage/who they truly are until Hades and his minions decide to crash their lives and spew details.
As per what's after them; that they will have no warning of. As powerful of a god as their father is, and as great of future sight as he may have, they're blood of his blood, so he can't see anything pertaining to them except maybe what's going on at that exact moment via whatever tools he might use to spy on them.
2.) After all this time, why choose now to come together?
A.) Mostly it's because as immortals they have to start over in a new place every so often so that the humans who are around and don't know about the paranormal world don't start to ask questions about them not aging. There's a side of loneliness in there. After 2,500 years of watching everyone (or most everyone) they grew close to grow old and die, life is looking pretty bleak to them right now. I can't say I blame them for finally deciding to go find the siblings they've sensed they had their whole lives; if for no other reason than knowing their siblings won't grow old and die on them.
3.) Are the siblings the only characters available to be played in this roleplay?
A.) Absolutely not. We need people to play the siblings, Hades, his minions, a few other Olympians (possibly other gods from other pantheons), and other creatures from the paranormal world.
4.) Are any of the siblings actually going to become the horseman they were prophecied to be?
A.) I'd like to have at least one of the siblings turn into the horseman they're supposed to become. I think it would make things more interesting. -- As a side note to that, I think you should know that whichever sibling happens to turn into the horseman they're supposed to be, the ones who haven't turned yet will be drawn to large scenes of war, death, pestilence, or famine (depending on who turns and who doesn't right away.) It'll be something they can't control, too, which might give the one who has turned the opportunity he/she needs to try to force their siblings to become the other horsemen.
5.) Which sibling turns into what horseman?
A.) I was going to just message that information to the person who chose to play each character, but I suppose I could let everyone know on an OOC basis. Styx becomes War, Acheron becomes Death, Cocytus becomes Pestilence, Phlegethon is the key, and Lethe becomes Famine. (Or at least according to prophecy.)
6.) You said their powers were bound as babies; that means that the only thing different about them is their immortality, right?
A.) For the most part, yes. However, considering that they're half-god/half-angel, binding their powers is a little bit different than binding the powers of a less powerful being. There will have been times throughout their lives when a little bit of their powers would have shown through. (Example: It wouldn't be going too far to say that they may have precognitive dreams once in a while.)
Rules --
1.) I know this is going to seem like a pain in the butt, but I do want you to fill out a small character sheet and send it to me or post it in the Out of Character thread (do NOT post it in the In Character thread or you will automatically NOT be allowed to join) and wait for me to approve it before you start playing.
2.) You may play up to three characters, but there are a few stipulations. First, you must be able to keep up with all characters that you choose to play. Second, you may only have ONE main character. (Ex.: Your first character is Styx, this means that you cannot have any of the siblings or any gods as your second or third character.) You may choose to play three minor characters if it suits your fancy.
3.) Do not god-mod. Yes, I get that some of us will be playing gods/god-like beings, but the fact is that everyone (yes even gods) have weaknesses. (Consider, for example, the fact that it's modern times. The gods from the greek pantheon will have less power because only the paranormal world believes in them these days instead of both the paranormal and human worlds.)
4.) Have fun. (Yes, this is a rule...)
5.) Most important : Do NOT kill another person's character without permission (and proof of said permission) from both the player and myself!
6.) I'm not one to ask for ridiculous amounts of activity, but please post at least once a week so we can make sure to keep the roleplay moving forward.
Races --
Demons: In this area I'm giving roleplayers a little bit of creative freedom. Do NOT go over-board with your demon. If they're stronger than a god, you need to bring them down a few pegs.
Creatures from mythologies: I get that in Greek mythology, for example, things like the hydra exist, but consider that they would have a hard time blending in to human society unless they purely exist in an underworld or have the ability to shape-shift into human form.
Angels: Arch angels, guardian angels, and fallen angels are the only types I want to see in this roleplay. (I know there's more sects than that, but a poor seraphim would get ripped to shreds if they were on earth with all the demons walking around and no knowledge of how to fight them.)
Vampires: Soulless, immortal, night-walking, and blood-drinking. This does not necessarily mean they *have* to be evil (I'd go with neutral before I'd go with "good", though), I'll leave that decision up to the players. Also it should be noted that the vamps in this roleplay have the super-human speed/agility/reflexes/strength/etc..It kind of helps keep them from getting slaughtered too often, unless they don't know how to use their abilities.
Daemons: Imagine them as vampires, only instead of drinking blood to survive they steal human souls. (I guess that would mean they don't really need fangs, either.)
Weres: Werewolves, werebears, weretigers, and werelions are what is acceptable for this roleplay. The whole transforming on the full moon with little control or memory of what happens thing applies. These guys don't die of old age, but they're not immortal in the same sense that vampires are. They heal more quickly than humans do, but it doesn't take as much to kill one of them as it does a vampire. In human form they have the speed, strength, agility, reflexes, etc to be able to keep up with vamps. Yes, the age-old feud between vampires and weres still exists.
Main Character Slots --
Styx (Wytch)
Acheron (Open)
Cocytus (Open)
Phlegethon (Open)
Lethe (Open)
God(Open)
Hades (Open)
Zeus (Open)
The Fates (Open)
Persephone (Open
Hera (Open)
Psyche (Open)
Cupid (Open)
(Other gods can be played, but these are the ones that will have the biggest roles in this rp.)
Character Skeleton --
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Appearance: (Describe their usual attire. If you wish to use a picture please use a realistic one. If you'd rather not use a picture then give detail (at least a solid paragraph) of their appearance.
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