“Once upon a time, there existed a giant tree that was the source of
mana. A war, however, caused this tree to wither away, and a hero’s life was
sacrificed in order to take its place. Grieving over the loss, the goddess
disappeared unto the heavens. The goddess left the angels with this edict: 'You
must wake me, for if I should sleep, the world shall be destroyed.' The angels
bore the Chosen One, who headed towards the tower that reached up unto the
heavens. And that marked the beginning of the regeneration of the world.”

Long ago there was a great war between Desians and humans. The Great War raged, bringing havoc and despair to the land and stripping it of its mana: the source of life and magic. Something had to be done. Mithos, the Hero, took it upon himself to end the war on the Holy Ground of Kharlan. When the war was over, Mithos made a pact with the Goddess Martel to seal away the Desians. The Hero gave his life in order for this to happen. Such is the legend of the Ancient War . . .

Thousands of years after the Ancient War, mana is once again scarce. The seal created by the Goddess Martel to seal away the Desians is weakening, and they have once again made their horrid mark upon the world. They create human ranches, where humans are kept as slaves, and a vast amount of mana is used in the upkeep of these ranches. Due to this mana depletion, food shortages and droughts are happening all over the world. It will not be long before the mana is used up completely, and the Giant Kharlan Tree with wither and die, taking all life with it.

But there is still hope, for today is the Day of Prophecy: the day on which the Chosen of Mana will receive an oracle from the Goddess Martel. It will mark the beginning of the Journey of World Regeneration, when the Chosen One will travel across the land undergoing the trials of the Goddess. Upon passing these trials, the Summon Spirits that guard the world will be awakened and mana will be restored. This will allow the evil Desians to be sealed away once again, and the land will be replenished.





It is the Day of Prophecy and the Chosen of Regeneration has journeyed to Martel Temple and received the oracle: an angel who brought to Sylvarant the Tower of Salvation, a great tower reaching up into the heavens, as a sign of hope for all the land to see. The Chosen will undergo trials at different temples and ruins around the world, and with each trial, will be given a gift: angelic abilities. At the last trial, taking place at the Tower of Salvation, the Chosen will turn into an angel fully, and the Regeneration of the world will be complete.

The first stop along the journey, is the desert village of Triet, miles away from Iselia where the Chosen lives. The first seal is rumored to be near Triet, and the Chosen and companions must find it. This is where our story begins.





This RP is based off a Namco game called Tales of Symphonia. This RP, however, takes place a few hundred years before the game, and it's the story of a different Chosen One. I have tried to write enough of a synopsis so that those who have never played the game can still join if they want to. I will be looking for someone to play the Chosen One, as well as around five of his/her companions.





Iselia Village: A small, sleepy village in which the Chosen of Regeneration is born.

Triet: A desert Oasis. The seal of fire is rumored to be near here.

Izoold: A small port town. The only way to cross the sea to the major continent.

Palmacosta: The only place that can be described as a city in Sylvarant. The port you would dock at after coming from Izoold is here.

Thoda Dock/Geyser: A tourist attraction. People ride from the dock in bucket-like boats to reach the geyser. The seal of water is rumored to be near here.

Asgard: A town built in the midst of ruins. Winds are fierce, and the seal of wind is rumored to be near here.

Luin: A town built over a lake. Filled with boardwalks and small ports.

Hima: A small mountain town. On the top of the mountain, dragon rides that take you around the Tower of Salvation are the main attraction.

Tower of Salvation: The final stop on the Chosen's journey.

Houses of Salvation: Small, Inn-like places where weary travelers can take refuge.





1. Obviously no God-Modding.

2. I expect all who join to show good use of grammar so that their posts are detailed, understandable, and a joy to read. I further expect all who join to be able to post a minimum of two, well-formed and decent-sized paragraphs.

3. Keep in mind that if I accept your character, you are then part of the RP. This means that you should be able to post at least once every two days, and remain active.

4. It is everybody's job to keep the RP going. So if you're a part of it, contribute.

5. I will allow cursing and romance, just keep it tasteful. PG-13

6. Because this RP takes place hundreds of years before the events of TOS, no canon characters. Except maybe Kratos, since he would be around then.

7. I'm not sure if I will allow multiple characters per person, so if you want two characters, ask me first.

8. If there is more than one person who wishes to be the Chosen One, I will decided who gets the part based on who I think will do it the greatest justice.

9. Please take any and all concerns to me via PM.

10. Lastly, HAVE FUN! That's what this is all about after all, isn't it?





Name:

Age:

Gender:

Appearance: (Pic and/or detailed description)

Personality:

Hometown: (Anywhere in Sylvarant. Take a look at the Places on the Map section)

Weapon:

Magic: (If applicable. What magic is your specialty? What can it accomplish?)

Back Story:

Reason for Joining the Journey of Regeneration:

Extra: (Anything else)

Name: Koran Hortuit (KOOR-an, HOUR-toot)

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Appearance: http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article ... 0_640w.jpg

Personality: Koran is a very chilled out person, he likes to take most things very easy. When it comes to other people he could care less whether or not they like him, but if he wants to be friends with someone he tries to do anything to accomplish that goal.

Hometown: Iselia

Weapon: Sword

Magic: Same artes as Lloyd, some from zelos.

Back Story: His parents were traveling merchants who were famous for having the biggest selection of gels available to any merchant alive. They made amazing money and lived a cozy life style from within their great caravan. When they had their child they choose not to raise it as it would be hard to on the road. So they left it with the kind folks in Iselia. The mayor raised him as his own and had Koran join the militia. Koran excelled at fighting and quickly rose to be the second in command. The mayor was very proud of his foster child and as a present went to the human ranch and managed a deal to get an exshpere for his foster child. It came at a great cost of both money and even some of the villagers. Koran did not know this and wears his exshpere proudly.

Reason for Joining the Journey of Regeneration: His foster father wished him too represent iselia in the journey.

Extra: (Anything else) Has a very out of control flamboyant fighting style.

Looks great cretetts, accepted! I'll probably have my character up by the end of the night.

Alright looking forward too it

Name: Helena Murrell

Age: 24

Gender: Female

Appearance: Like this

Personality: Though she often keeps to herself Helena will help out those in need. As captain of her vessel she is a courageous and fair, but it’s better to say on her good side. She will indiscriminate raid the wealth of those in power and give it to the poor and suffering.

Hometown: Triet

Weapon: Ball (12oz) and Chain (6 feet)

Magic: Fire, lower level water and wind magic.

Back Story: Originally from Triet Helena’s parents made a decent living as guides, but such was hard and in her eyes boring work. She decided to follow her older Tavin and become a pirate. Using Izoold as their base they were becoming high ranking pirates on the open sea. Both were had the ethos of the Robin Hood and did what they could to help the suppressed. While hiding out near Palmacosta they were ambushed by the officials, Helena managed to escape but her brother wasn’t so lucky. Without his leadership she lost control of their pirate empire and went into hiding. She reappeared 2 years later with a new crew and zest to regain control of the sea. Rumors began to stir that he was being held at one of the Desain Human Ranches, but without a team she didn’t have a chance in hell of getting him out. Hearing that next the Journey of Regeneration was about to begin Helena made her way to Iselia.

Reason for Joining the Journey of Regeneration: Adventure, to find her brother

Extra: Likes sweets! =D

Sorry it took me so long guys. I was kind of trying to wait and see if anyone wanted to be the Chosen One. Since it's been a while and no one seems to want to, I'll take that role on myself. The reason I posted rule #7 was because I was not sure how much interest we'd get. Seeing as we haven't got much, feel free to double if you'd like. I am going to.

Oh, and of course you're accepted, BSX.

Here are my two characters:

Name: Lorelei Knorr

Age: 16

Gender: Female

Appearance:

Personality: Lorelei is very sweet and mild tempered. Her conversation and manners are always polite, though she does not have much to say herself. She's painfully shy, and hates having attention placed on her. This has been rather troublesome when it comes to her being the Chosen One. Many people praise her and tell her of their expectations. This only causes her to be more insecure. Though she smiles politely, there are few people who have seen her genuinely cheerful.

Hometown: Iselia

Weapon: Silver Staff with elven etchings. A tear-shaped moonstone sits atop it. It's called Luna's tear and is said to have been infused with magical ability by the Summon Spirit Luna herself.

Magic: She is a strong proficient in healing magics, ranging from healing the minor injuries of one person to healing a group of people. She can also fortify herself or other companions with increased strength or defense for a limited amount of time. Along with that, she has limited ability with light magic used in attacking rather than defense.

Back Story: Lorelei's birth parents had always been kind, but they subconsciously detached themselves from her since they knew they would eventually loose her. Hence, she was never very close to them. She grew up in Sylvarant, but spent most of her time, either in class, or at the Temple learning what would be required of her on the regeneration journey, along with how to defend herself. The authority figures in her life all expected a lot from her ever since she could remember, and her life seemed like a constant battle to live up to their expectations.

Reason for Joining the Journey of Regeneration: She is the Chosen One.

Extra: She has a weakness for cute and fuzzy creatures.

AND:

Name: Ananias Raine

Age: 32

Gender: Male

Appearance:

Personality: Ananias is stoic and serious when need be, believing that one should always be professional. But, he also has a more care-free side, and he'll laugh and joke with those he considers friends. He also has his extremely sarcastic moments when he's feeling ornery or mischievous.

Hometown: ???

Weapon: Silver Sword with elven etchings. Iron shield with the crest of a phoenix.

Magic: He is proficient in most elemental magics, but he is the most adept with wind magic.

Back Story: He isn't one for talking much about his history. He only says that he's a traveling mercenary.

Reason for Joining the Journey of Regeneration: Hired to protect the Chosen One.

Extra: He seems to know a lot more than he is willing to say.

If you really don't want to be chosen i will be, and ill add a second charactor.
Name: Marisa

Age: 21

Gender: Female

Appearance: http://quizilla.teennick.com/user_image ... 520bow.jpg

Personality: Very self centred, only does things that will help her in some way. Thinks that she is better then everyone else because of her elven blood.

Hometown: Lives near the thoda geyser

Weapon: Bow and arrows

Magic: Small amounts of both healing and elemental magics, can use them in compistie spells

Back Story: She was originally from Teth'all. She lived among the other elves but grew tired of being the same as eveyone one else, so one night she grabbed her fathers old hunting bow and headed off. She heard of the outerworldely gate and traveled to it. She spent 3 months there studing it until finally the night came where she could teleport away. What she did not know is that a group of assasions called the V'rebgr Montra followed her into the new world. She got there first and set off right away, they followed but lost her trail and instead went off their own way. She found herself traveling around a bit and decided to visit a tourist attracton, namly the thoda geyser. She liked it soo much she stayed.

Reason for Joining the Journey of Regeneration: Not any as of yet

Extra: (Anything else) will need persasion to join

No it's cool. I already created the character so I might as well stick with it. Your second character looks good tho. I'll try to get the IC up as soon as possible.

Alright guys, the IC is up!!!!!

Freckled, know that I am joining, but I need to discuss something with you about my character tomorrow so you can help with the back story and everything. I have to go for now see you tommorow.

Do you wanna send me a PM about it?

If it's not too much trouble I'd like to join. Correct me if I get anything wrong though, I haven't played the game in a while.

Name: Hanen Wilder
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Appearance: http://media.photobucket.com/image/young%20boy%20sword%20anime/shannle/AnimeGuy18.jpg
Personality: Not a very serious person most of the time, even acts quite childish in the eyes of some. He also has a very keen eye for those of the female gender and will do just about anything to win her over.
Hometown: Asgard
Weapon: Sword, Exsphere
Magic: Same as Zelos
Back Story: Ever since Hanen was a little boy, he has had wild, imaginitive dreams of wandering the world in search for adventure. He believes the world to be a blank map that not many would be able to brag that they have actually made an attempt at understanding. When he was 12 though, his parents were certainly no longer going to be an obstacle in his path, but one that he would not have wanted it this way to begin with.

His mother became sick of a village disease and his father died in an escort to bring back the cure. With both of them dead, Hanen has done all he could to forget this day, and has from that day forward sought a woman to stay by his side so that he would no longer have to be lonely. He managed to find comfort from his Aunt in times of need, but has since 15 begun to wonder the pleasure of having a familty to call his own. He has befriended many in Asgard, but he has not been able to find the right woman for him.

On his 17th birthday though, he found the oppurtunity that he wanted as a child, an adventure unlike many would experience. Asgard was holding a mock tournament to determine who would represent Asgard in the Journey of Regeneration. Hanen trained long and hard for the tournament, in terms of the sword and his exsphere, which paid off in his ambition. As the victor, he has been sent to Iselia for the mission at hand. If all goes as planned, he will find the adventure that he has longed for to leave his village for a while, but also find a woman he could settle down with when he decides to end his journey.

Reason for Joining the Journey of Regeneration: Winning the tournament to determine who would represent Asgard in the Journey.
Extra: Personality says everything. He is however a bit reluctant to talk about the grim parts of his childhood.

Of course you can join Myviewing. Feel free to post in the IC, and don't worry about not having played the game in a while. This isn't going to be exactly the same.

Back anyways Freckled, I need your permission to have some kind of relationship with your char and also are other class from other tales allowed or is it only limited to Symphonia, I want to use different array of techniques as well a different class itself and is making our own allowed as well?

A few questions Pride: what sort of a relationship? family? romantic? And, what do you mean by "different techniques?"

In answer to your question on making your own races, if you can convince me that your race belongs in the TOS world, than sure.

I was thinking brother/sister sort of relationship but not by blood and when did I talk about race O.o, I stated class such as swordsman, fighter, mage, etc.

Also own techniques as in arte that our character created stuff like that.

Oh I'm sorry, I misunderstood you. I have no problem with your ideas on relationship and class. Feel free to create your character as you see fit. I look forward to seeing the finished product.

Name: Kenichi Hikaru (only friends can call him Ken)

Age: 21

Gender: male

Appearance: http://images4.hiboox.com/images/3208/b956a4609c120c14566849877c1c1be6.png

Personality: Kenichi hides under a very laid back personality and acts like he does not have a care in the world. He is unique in which he follows his own ambitions and have no hesitation to take action that he needs to no matter who might try to hate him or stop him. He is very mature for his age, yet he hide it by acting care-free.
He is generous and a natural born leader, but chooses to follow instead and hides his intelligence from the world. He likes to joke from time to time and even act his age once in a while, flirting and just playing around. He is known to act weak and be a pushover, but this is just a part of his personality. He cannot get angry easily, but there are a few things that will push him off the edge.

He lost or rather unconsciously suppress another side of his personality that could be deem one of his best trait. He lost a personality that is now only sparked when someone truly need protection. When the personality awaken, he become more serious and his eyes glows and awaken his inner passion as if just awaken. He becomes calm and more harmonic as he let his true personality reveals itself as well as another side of his skills.

He also experience a slight personality change when it comes to Lorelei trying to protect her from those he deems bad and wanting to take advantage of her. He becomes partly like his true personality serious and calm yet can be cruel and cold if need be.

Hometown: Azcord, but mysteriously appear in Iselia one day

Weapon: Being a fighter who relied on his fist and legs alone, he carries no weapon, but wears special greaves and gloves that is majorly made of a leather-like substance that deal a noticeable amount more damage than his fist does alone.

Magic: A very weak magic user, he can only use magic to strengthen the mind and body to help with his combat.

Back Story: Born originally in Asgard, he lived his life care-free and free-spirited much like the gentle breezes that fly across his town, he was a very intellectual and dedicated person and was well respected by the town. He spend his routine life training in fighting, studying ruins, and helping others with frivolous matters. He spend most of his time with a abandon child about his age (currently at the age of 7) and he grew rather close to her. They were treated almost as a couple and their bond was like a light of happiness for the village.

At the age of 12, they were still together and he was chosen to be major of the town due to his popularity, masterful fighting techniques and vast intelligence. He only accepted the seat due to her request and led the villagers, who all fully supported him, in a temporary time of prosperity. Asgard, through his leadership, became temporary famous and those who reside in it lived a life of luxury.

Though life was not always so peaceful, due to the town’s fame many tourist came and visit and ironically this would where fate deal him a bad card. A group of traveling bandits would planned to take over and during the night they would arrive at house, which is located someone outside of town and in secret and attempted to capture him for ransom. Though the bandits were decent fighters, he was more skill and defeated them with ease. When he was about to finish them off, the girl stopped him and he spared them. The bandits saw this as an opportunity and took the girl hostage planning to run away, but once again he stopped them. One of the bandits became angry and killed the girl in front of his eyes. Blinded with rage, he murders every one of them and took the girl. Being the intelligent person he was, he knew that the girl was dead.

After burying her, his mind blanked out on him and he traveled aimlessly until he arrived mysteriously in Iselia detaching himself from the people there and living in a makeshift house made of lumber. He would then meet a girl who was a nearly identical appearance to the love he had lost. He would later get closer to the girl, Lorelei, and developed a close bond to her. He still unconsciously try to distanced himself a bit from her feeling a tinge of regret and fear of the event repeating once more.
Now at the age of 21 he decided he would further protect Lorelei and travel with her to protect her.

Reason for Joining the Journey of Regeneration: To protect Lorelei who reminds him of someone he lost.

Extra: He despises any form of alcohol and also sometimes can be a poetic person and might space out from time to time.
He also equip himself with weights hidden from view to train his body even more.

Accepted pride. Post away. By the way, I'll probably edit my first post in order to include the relationship of our characters. Lorelei thinks about the people she would miss, and obviously, since she and Kenichi are so close, he would be one of them. I'll probably do it sometime later tonight or tomorrow, just to let you know.

No problem ^^ and sorry it took so long, writer's block