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Introduction
"The Talismans Awaken"
2500 years ago (482 B.C.), a rare alignment in the stars released a demon from the Otherworldly Plane. The demon, named Laoshin, wreaked havoc on the ancient world with seemingly no way of stopping him. However, 12 mysterious warriors appeared, each having their own mystical Talisman with magic powers. They would come to be known as "The Immortals" or "The 12". They battled Laoshin, but were unable to destroy him. The Immortals were forced to combine their powers to throw Laoshin back into his world, just as the rare alignment ended. The Immortals then separated, hiding their respective Talismans in the furthest corners of the world. What they did not know, is that the alignment of stars that freed Laoshin was a cosmic event that happens every 2500 years.
The year is now 2018. 2500 years have passed, and the time of Laoshin's release is fast approaching. Around the world, the 12 magic Talismans begin awakening one by one, and along with them, new Immortals are awakened in the form of ordinary individuals (each born in a separate Chinese year) becoming endowed with magical powers (the power the Talisman that corresponds with their birth year). Only one of the original 12 Immortals remains. Can he find the 11 new Immortals and assemble them in time to defend the world, yet again, from Laoshin?
They're 12 Talismans. Each with a unique ability. They go as follows:
1. Boar - Heat beams from the eyes. -Open
2. Rat - Giving life to that which has no life (namely statues and toys) -Taken
3. Ox - Superhuman strength -Open
4. Tiger - Separating good from evil in the form of polar opposite twins. -Open
5. Hare - Superhuman speed -Open
6. Dragon - Power of making fire from one's hands or mouth. -Taken
7. Serpent - Invisibility -Taken
8. Horse - The healing of any ailment. -Open
9. Ram - Astral projection -Open
10. Monkey - Shape shifting between animals. -Open
11. Rooster - Levitation -Open
12. Dog - Immortality -Taken
The idea is that our characters were each born in a different Chinese year and naturally possess the ability to wield the power of the corresponding Talisman (even if we aren't holding the Talisman). Not only that, the powers of the corresponding Talisman become stronger when used by the right person (ie More powerful flames when the Dragon Year character uses the Dragon Talisman). However, for each animal, their is an opposing animal. While the powers of matching Talismans are stronger, the opposing Talisman is weaker (A person born in the year of the Dragon cannot use the Dog Talisman and because they oppose each other and vice versa). Those oppositions are as follows:
1. Boar =/= Serpent
2. Rat =/= Horse
3. Ox =/= Ram
4. Tiger =/= Monkey
5. Hare =/= Rooster
6. Dragon =/= Dog
Every character (even if not one of the Immortals) can still use the basic powers of the Talismans like in the show. The Immortals can use their corresponding power WITHOUT the Talisman, or have their power amplified WITH said Talisman. They can still use other Talisman powers (except the opposing Talisman), but only WITH said Talismans in hand. Make sense?
RULES
1. Be realistic. Yes we have magic, but this is a modern setting, so please Role Play accordingly.
2. Use accurate math when determining you're character's birth year. Just subtract their age from the current year (2018) to get their birth year, then simply look up which Chinese year that was. Alternatively, just tell me what numerical year they were born in and I will tell you which Chinese year that was. For instance, a person born in 1988 cannot be the Boar, because 1988 was the year of the Dragon.
3. Unless your character is really old, they cannot have mastered more than 1 or 2 (3 tops) martial art/fighting style.
4. Do not abuse the Dog Talisman. There's a good reason I took the Dog Immortal position first. Because I don't trust anyone with natural Immortality.
5. This kind of IS my game. So just comply if I ask you to change something with your character.
6. No reservations. I’m sorry, but people have a bad habit of making reservations and never following through with them in my Role Plays. From now on its first come, first served.
7. Over all, have fun!
2500 years ago (482 B.C.), a rare alignment in the stars released a demon from the Otherworldly Plane. The demon, named Laoshin, wreaked havoc on the ancient world with seemingly no way of stopping him. However, 12 mysterious warriors appeared, each having their own mystical Talisman with magic powers. They would come to be known as "The Immortals" or "The 12". They battled Laoshin, but were unable to destroy him. The Immortals were forced to combine their powers to throw Laoshin back into his world, just as the rare alignment ended. The Immortals then separated, hiding their respective Talismans in the furthest corners of the world. What they did not know, is that the alignment of stars that freed Laoshin was a cosmic event that happens every 2500 years.
The year is now 2018. 2500 years have passed, and the time of Laoshin's release is fast approaching. Around the world, the 12 magic Talismans begin awakening one by one, and along with them, new Immortals are awakened in the form of ordinary individuals (each born in a separate Chinese year) becoming endowed with magical powers (the power the Talisman that corresponds with their birth year). Only one of the original 12 Immortals remains. Can he find the 11 new Immortals and assemble them in time to defend the world, yet again, from Laoshin?
They're 12 Talismans. Each with a unique ability. They go as follows:
1. Boar - Heat beams from the eyes. -Open
2. Rat - Giving life to that which has no life (namely statues and toys) -Taken
3. Ox - Superhuman strength -Open
4. Tiger - Separating good from evil in the form of polar opposite twins. -Open
5. Hare - Superhuman speed -Open
6. Dragon - Power of making fire from one's hands or mouth. -Taken
7. Serpent - Invisibility -Taken
8. Horse - The healing of any ailment. -Open
9. Ram - Astral projection -Open
10. Monkey - Shape shifting between animals. -Open
11. Rooster - Levitation -Open
12. Dog - Immortality -Taken
The idea is that our characters were each born in a different Chinese year and naturally possess the ability to wield the power of the corresponding Talisman (even if we aren't holding the Talisman). Not only that, the powers of the corresponding Talisman become stronger when used by the right person (ie More powerful flames when the Dragon Year character uses the Dragon Talisman). However, for each animal, their is an opposing animal. While the powers of matching Talismans are stronger, the opposing Talisman is weaker (A person born in the year of the Dragon cannot use the Dog Talisman and because they oppose each other and vice versa). Those oppositions are as follows:
1. Boar =/= Serpent
2. Rat =/= Horse
3. Ox =/= Ram
4. Tiger =/= Monkey
5. Hare =/= Rooster
6. Dragon =/= Dog
Every character (even if not one of the Immortals) can still use the basic powers of the Talismans like in the show. The Immortals can use their corresponding power WITHOUT the Talisman, or have their power amplified WITH said Talisman. They can still use other Talisman powers (except the opposing Talisman), but only WITH said Talismans in hand. Make sense?
RULES
1. Be realistic. Yes we have magic, but this is a modern setting, so please Role Play accordingly.
2. Use accurate math when determining you're character's birth year. Just subtract their age from the current year (2018) to get their birth year, then simply look up which Chinese year that was. Alternatively, just tell me what numerical year they were born in and I will tell you which Chinese year that was. For instance, a person born in 1988 cannot be the Boar, because 1988 was the year of the Dragon.
3. Unless your character is really old, they cannot have mastered more than 1 or 2 (3 tops) martial art/fighting style.
4. Do not abuse the Dog Talisman. There's a good reason I took the Dog Immortal position first. Because I don't trust anyone with natural Immortality.
5. This kind of IS my game. So just comply if I ask you to change something with your character.
6. No reservations. I’m sorry, but people have a bad habit of making reservations and never following through with them in my Role Plays. From now on its first come, first served.
7. Over all, have fun!
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Vera Brown played by xoGEEKYCHICAxo
A beautiful fighter from Miami who uses the Serpent Talisman to her advantage.
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OOC Notes
"Believe your puppets are alive, huh? That's probably just as wierd as someone randomly setting things on fire." Maya laughed.
Then she saw him looking around her. She turned around.
"What you looking at?"
Then she saw him looking around her. She turned around.
"What you looking at?"
OOC Notes
Vera looked around and let out a breath she didn't realize she'd been holding. "Shadow Khan..." she said to herself. This was very new to her. All of this was strange, ever since she found the talisman. "The...shadow khan were sent to attack me?" she reached into her pocket and held it tightly in her hand. Were they after it? After all these years, did they track her down or something? As he asked, she quickly took her hand out of her pocket. "I don't have anything they'd want." her words were said a bit quickly. "How do you know about them? Like, the Shadow Khan... Do you fight them a lot?" questions rolled off of her tongue now.
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"N-nothing." Jin tried shaking it off, but he couldn't help but feel that they were being watched. In fact, he had this feeling all night that something was happening, but he couldn't tell what. "You said this restaurant was closed right? Like, there's not supposed to be anyone in the here right now...right?" He saw it again. He can see shadows moving around the room, circling them like sharks to unsuspecting prey. Jin was about to say something when he heard screams come from the kitchen.
OOC Notes
Maya heard a scream and looked around. She saw them now too.
"Th-they look like those things I saw this evening!" She jumped up and wanted to run to the kitchen, but the shadows were blocking the way.
"What're we gonna do now?"
"Th-they look like those things I saw this evening!" She jumped up and wanted to run to the kitchen, but the shadows were blocking the way.
"What're we gonna do now?"
OOC Notes
Jin had panicked for a bit, as events unfolded before him and his new friend. How could anyone not? You got ninjas appearing literally from the shadows and attacking you for no apparent reason. He took a second to calm down and assess the situation. They were in a chinese restaurant, so naturally there were a couple statues here and their in the dining area. One of a small gold dragon, another of a gold Buddha. He could do something here and now, but if he did it in front of Maya...
Maya was about to run into the kitchen when the ninjas had blocked her way. She was in trouble. "Maya!" Jin had no choice. He made a dash over to the dragon statue and held it tightly in his hands. "Please work..." he did what he usually did with his puppets. He released the hidden energy inside him and infused it into the statue. The dragon's eyes glowed, and it made cracking, snapping sounds as it's body began to come to life. "Now then..." He threw the dragon at the mysterious ninja. "Do something about them!" The dragon uncoiled and flew through the air, assaulting the ninjas with it's tiny claws. It's quick movements tore through their bodies, and unfortunately, through the furniture in the restaurant as well. "Haha! Take that! Fear the power of the hidden dragon!" Two seconds later the dragon was thrown back into his face. Quite literally. It fell back to the floor in it's original form, lifeless, and useless.
Jin laughed nervously as the ninja surrounded him. "Ehehe...no hard feelings...?" He took off his backpack and tried undoing the zipper to get at his three puppets, but there was no time, as the ninjas already began to attack.
Maya was about to run into the kitchen when the ninjas had blocked her way. She was in trouble. "Maya!" Jin had no choice. He made a dash over to the dragon statue and held it tightly in his hands. "Please work..." he did what he usually did with his puppets. He released the hidden energy inside him and infused it into the statue. The dragon's eyes glowed, and it made cracking, snapping sounds as it's body began to come to life. "Now then..." He threw the dragon at the mysterious ninja. "Do something about them!" The dragon uncoiled and flew through the air, assaulting the ninjas with it's tiny claws. It's quick movements tore through their bodies, and unfortunately, through the furniture in the restaurant as well. "Haha! Take that! Fear the power of the hidden dragon!" Two seconds later the dragon was thrown back into his face. Quite literally. It fell back to the floor in it's original form, lifeless, and useless.
Jin laughed nervously as the ninja surrounded him. "Ehehe...no hard feelings...?" He took off his backpack and tried undoing the zipper to get at his three puppets, but there was no time, as the ninjas already began to attack.
OOC Notes
"Jin! Are you alright?" Maya looked around. Something she really shouldn't have done. One of the ninja hit her on the back of her head, pushing her into the same circle Jin was in.
"Ugh.." She rubbed the back of her head and got up.
"So that's what you meant with believing your puppets are alive, huh?"
She looked at Jin, while he was trying to unzip his bag.
One of the ninjas came towards them and tried to hit her. She quickly ducked and grabbed his arm, then kicked him away.
"Never thought I'd use that self-defence course on a bunch of shadow-things."
"Ugh.." She rubbed the back of her head and got up.
"So that's what you meant with believing your puppets are alive, huh?"
She looked at Jin, while he was trying to unzip his bag.
One of the ninjas came towards them and tried to hit her. She quickly ducked and grabbed his arm, then kicked him away.
"Never thought I'd use that self-defence course on a bunch of shadow-things."
OOC Notes
Jin had been pulled down by Maya avoiding the ninja's attack, as she kicked him away. "Th-thanks...!" He said, jarred and slightly surprised. He was about to unzip his bag for help, when the ninja had deemed it necessary to retreat and disappear. They melted into the walls and became shadows again, as the shadows hurried out the kitchen door. "...th...the hell was that??" Jin just sat there confused and a bit bruised. "Hey, your fine right?" He then remembered. "That's right! There was screaming from the kitchen! Your parents were in there, right??"
OOC Notes
Maya looked around.
"Yes, I'm fine. Why'd they reatreat like that?"
"That's right! There was screaming from the kitchen! Your parents were in there, right??" Jin said, but Maya was already running to the kitchen, Jin following her.
She looked around, but her parents weren't there.
"Mum? Dad?!" She yelled, but there was no response.
Then she saw a note. It was writting kinda sloppy, but she managed to read it.
"Trade these people for the dragon talisman." She read out loud.
"Dragon talisman? What's that supposed to mean!" She feld tears well up in her eyes, but whiped them away quickly, not wanting Jin to see it.
She then turned to Jin.
"I saw.. things just like these earlier today. In the ally. If we can find those people they were attacking.. Maybe they know something about this dragon talisman?"
"Yes, I'm fine. Why'd they reatreat like that?"
"That's right! There was screaming from the kitchen! Your parents were in there, right??" Jin said, but Maya was already running to the kitchen, Jin following her.
She looked around, but her parents weren't there.
"Mum? Dad?!" She yelled, but there was no response.
Then she saw a note. It was writting kinda sloppy, but she managed to read it.
"Trade these people for the dragon talisman." She read out loud.
"Dragon talisman? What's that supposed to mean!" She feld tears well up in her eyes, but whiped them away quickly, not wanting Jin to see it.
She then turned to Jin.
"I saw.. things just like these earlier today. In the ally. If we can find those people they were attacking.. Maybe they know something about this dragon talisman?"
OOC Notes
Jin couldn't believe it. The fight in the dining room was a distraction while they were kidnapping the parents in the kitchen. He was frozen. He didn't know what to do. What was going on. Everything was just happening so fast. Ninjas? Talismans? What on earth was happening? Maybe this had something to do with his powers...? What if this dragon talisman that they were talking about had something to do with him? Whatever was going on, he figured if he followed Maya, then he may be able to finally get some answers. "That's a good idea. Yeah, sure lets go find them. Do you know what direction they went?"
OOC Notes
Maya thought about it. She couldn't quite remember where they went, only that it was in the direction of Chinatown.
"I only know that they went in the direction of Chinatown, but that's not really much help either."
Maya jawned. She looked at the clock. It was 2 am.
"It's to late to go now, how about we meet here tomorrow? It'd be easier to find them by day too, I guess."
"I only know that they went in the direction of Chinatown, but that's not really much help either."
Maya jawned. She looked at the clock. It was 2 am.
"It's to late to go now, how about we meet here tomorrow? It'd be easier to find them by day too, I guess."
OOC Notes
Vera shifted uncomfortably waiting for his answer. As she did, she looked around at the different artifacts and saw some kind of ancient sword. 'Must cut beautifully through the air...' she thought wistfully. She always dreamed of using a sword like people did in movies. A blade that cut smoothly through the air and cut cleanly. Her mind wandered back to the Shadow Khan... Would she see more of them? Were they after the Snake Talisman or something more? It didn't make any sense to her. After a few years with using it, they should have caught her right when she found it, right? Or did it have something to do with... "No." she whispered softly. She shook her head. It couldn't be.
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Re: [OOC] The Talismans Awaken
Yay, more double posting!!!11!!!1
Getting to the point, IC posting has started, in case you didn't know, so, have at it.
Getting to the point, IC posting has started, in case you didn't know, so, have at it.
Re: [OOC] The Talismans Awaken
Ok, I accepted the new character. I'll be the starting the actual posting in IC later this evening, so we have that to look forward to.
On a sidenote, I have erased all the Reserved spots that have not been filled and once again they are on the market. I'm sorry if that pisses anyone off, but I've had too many Role Plays where people constantly asked to reserve spots and then I never hear from them again. It's not happening this time. From now on, it's first come, first served. I even added it as a rule.
On a sidenote, I have erased all the Reserved spots that have not been filled and once again they are on the market. I'm sorry if that pisses anyone off, but I've had too many Role Plays where people constantly asked to reserve spots and then I never hear from them again. It's not happening this time. From now on, it's first come, first served. I even added it as a rule.
Re: [OOC] The Talismans Awaken
Double post for the lose. Oh well.
xoGEEKYCHICAxo, I have no real problem with your character. My only issue is that she just seems too young. For one thing, it's illegal to get a job until you're at least 16 years old. That alone makes her bio impossible. All I ask is that you add maybe 12 years to her. She'd be 29 years old, but she'd still be the Serpent. She reminds me a little of Viper.
dig-kun's character, Jin, is 22. Even Chang (immortality aside) has the physical characteristics of a man who is around 30 years old.
xoGEEKYCHICAxo, I have no real problem with your character. My only issue is that she just seems too young. For one thing, it's illegal to get a job until you're at least 16 years old. That alone makes her bio impossible. All I ask is that you add maybe 12 years to her. She'd be 29 years old, but she'd still be the Serpent. She reminds me a little of Viper.
dig-kun's character, Jin, is 22. Even Chang (immortality aside) has the physical characteristics of a man who is around 30 years old.
Re: [OOC] The Talismans Awaken
I appreciate everyone's interest, but I have one complaint. I have like four people reserving spots but not a single Character Sheet yet.
I hate to sound mean, but after 24 hours, all spots that have been reserved become open again. I'm sorry, but I'll not have unanswered reservations slow the RP down.
I hate to sound mean, but after 24 hours, all spots that have been reserved become open again. I'm sorry, but I'll not have unanswered reservations slow the RP down.
Re: [OOC] The Talismans Awaken
Yeah, I saw your character and didn't like it. A 17 year old expert in Karate and Kung Fu that always carries weapons and has the personality of a hardened assassin? Who are you trying fool? This isn't some anime where everyone is in High School. If you want in this rolepay, I expect to see some years added to your character, especially with how skilled you make her sound.
Now, I don't care if you want to be a teenager. Be my guest. But be REALISTIC about it. A 17 year old is still going to be in High School and will hardly have mastered any martial arts (especially since they would be more focused on School-related things).
Now, I don't care if you want to be a teenager. Be my guest. But be REALISTIC about it. A 17 year old is still going to be in High School and will hardly have mastered any martial arts (especially since they would be more focused on School-related things).
Re: [OOC] The Talismans Awaken
Can I reserve a spot for the serpent? I'm working on the Character Sheet and I'll have it done soon. Thanks :)
Re: [OOC] The Talismans Awaken
Nothing specific in the character sheets. Just make sure you include what Chinese Year you were born in so I will know which Talisman-power to scratch off.
Re: [OOC] The Talismans Awaken
I'm interrested, is there anything you want to see in the character sheet?
Reserving the monkey, btw.
Also: I like the Jackie Chan Adventures theme! I hope the talismans don't get mixed up, like they did in the one episode.
Reserving the monkey, btw.
Also: I like the Jackie Chan Adventures theme! I hope the talismans don't get mixed up, like they did in the one episode.
Re: [OOC] The Talismans Awaken
I should probably edit it into the first post, but make sure you add your character's age/Chinese birth year somewhere in the "Details" section of the application.
Re: [OOC] The Talismans Awaken
Can I reserve a spot for the tiger? ANd i will have the cs up shortly :]
Re: [OOC] The Talismans Awaken
Wow. Either you have a problem with JCA (Jackie Chan Adventures) or Immortality. I didn't create the powers, and since I don't really trust anyone with a power as abusable as Immortality I went ahead and took it myself. Is there a problem with that?
[OOC] The Talismans Awaken
"The Talismans Awaken"
2500 years ago (482 B.C.), a rare alignment in the stars released a demon from the Otherworldly Plane. The demon, named Laoshin, wreaked havoc on the ancient world with seemingly no way of stopping him. However, 12 mysterious warriors appeared, each having their own mystical Talisman with magic powers. They would come to be known as "The Immortals" or "The 12". They battled Laoshin, but were unable to destroy him. The Immortals were forced to combine their powers to throw Laoshin back into his world, just as the rare alignment ended. The Immortals then separated, hiding their respective Talismans in the furthest corners of the world. What they did not know, is that the alignment of stars that freed Laoshin was a cosmic event that happens every 2500 years.
The year is now 2018. 2500 years have passed, and the time of Laoshin's release is fast approaching. Around the world, the 12 magic Talismans begin awakening one by one, and along with them, new Immortals are awakened in the form of ordinary individuals (each born in a separate Chinese year) becoming endowed with magical powers (the power the Talisman that corresponds with their birth year). Only one of the original 12 Immortals remains. Can he find the 11 new Immortals and assemble them in time to defend the world, yet again, from Laoshin?
They're 12 Talismans. Each with a unique ability. They go as follows:
1. Boar - Heat beams from the eyes. -Open
2. Rat - Giving life to that which has no life (namely statues and toys) -Taken
3. Ox - Superhuman strength -Open
4. Tiger - Separating good from evil in the form of polar opposite twins. -Open
5. Hare - Superhuman speed -Open
6. Dragon - Power of making fire from one's hands or mouth. -Taken
7. Serpent - Invisibility -Taken
8. Horse - The healing of any ailment. -Open
9. Ram - Astral projection -Open
10. Monkey - Shape shifting between animals. -Open
11. Rooster - Levitation -Open
12. Dog - Immortality -Taken
The idea is that our characters were each born in a different Chinese year and naturally possess the ability to wield the power of the corresponding Talisman (even if we aren't holding the Talisman). Not only that, the powers of the corresponding Talisman become stronger when used by the right person (ie More powerful flames when the Dragon Year character uses the Dragon Talisman). However, for each animal, their is an opposing animal. While the powers of matching Talismans are stronger, the opposing Talisman is weaker (A person born in the year of the Dragon cannot use the Dog Talisman and because they oppose each other and vice versa). Those oppositions are as follows:
1. Boar =/= Serpent
2. Rat =/= Horse
3. Ox =/= Ram
4. Tiger =/= Monkey
5. Hare =/= Rooster
6. Dragon =/= Dog
Every character (even if not one of the Immortals) can still use the basic powers of the Talismans like in the show. The Immortals can use their corresponding power WITHOUT the Talisman, or have their power amplified WITH said Talisman. They can still use other Talisman powers (except the opposing Talisman), but only WITH said Talismans in hand. Make sense?
RULES
1. Be realistic. Yes we have magic, but this is a modern setting, so please Role Play accordingly.
2. Use accurate math when determining you're character's birth year. Just subtract their age from the current year (2018) to get their birth year, then simply look up which Chinese year that was. Alternatively, just tell me what numerical year they were born in and I will tell you which Chinese year that was. For instance, a person born in 1988 cannot be the Boar, because 1988 was the year of the Dragon.
3. Unless your character is really old, they cannot have mastered more than 1 or 2 (3 tops) martial art/fighting style.
4. Do not abuse the Dog Talisman. There's a good reason I took the Dog Immortal position first. Because I don't trust anyone with natural Immortality.
5. This kind of IS my game. So just comply if I ask you to change something with your character.
6. No reservations. I’m sorry, but people have a bad habit of making reservations and never following through with them in my Role Plays. From now on its first come, first served.
7. Over all, have fun!
2500 years ago (482 B.C.), a rare alignment in the stars released a demon from the Otherworldly Plane. The demon, named Laoshin, wreaked havoc on the ancient world with seemingly no way of stopping him. However, 12 mysterious warriors appeared, each having their own mystical Talisman with magic powers. They would come to be known as "The Immortals" or "The 12". They battled Laoshin, but were unable to destroy him. The Immortals were forced to combine their powers to throw Laoshin back into his world, just as the rare alignment ended. The Immortals then separated, hiding their respective Talismans in the furthest corners of the world. What they did not know, is that the alignment of stars that freed Laoshin was a cosmic event that happens every 2500 years.
The year is now 2018. 2500 years have passed, and the time of Laoshin's release is fast approaching. Around the world, the 12 magic Talismans begin awakening one by one, and along with them, new Immortals are awakened in the form of ordinary individuals (each born in a separate Chinese year) becoming endowed with magical powers (the power the Talisman that corresponds with their birth year). Only one of the original 12 Immortals remains. Can he find the 11 new Immortals and assemble them in time to defend the world, yet again, from Laoshin?
They're 12 Talismans. Each with a unique ability. They go as follows:
1. Boar - Heat beams from the eyes. -Open
2. Rat - Giving life to that which has no life (namely statues and toys) -Taken
3. Ox - Superhuman strength -Open
4. Tiger - Separating good from evil in the form of polar opposite twins. -Open
5. Hare - Superhuman speed -Open
6. Dragon - Power of making fire from one's hands or mouth. -Taken
7. Serpent - Invisibility -Taken
8. Horse - The healing of any ailment. -Open
9. Ram - Astral projection -Open
10. Monkey - Shape shifting between animals. -Open
11. Rooster - Levitation -Open
12. Dog - Immortality -Taken
The idea is that our characters were each born in a different Chinese year and naturally possess the ability to wield the power of the corresponding Talisman (even if we aren't holding the Talisman). Not only that, the powers of the corresponding Talisman become stronger when used by the right person (ie More powerful flames when the Dragon Year character uses the Dragon Talisman). However, for each animal, their is an opposing animal. While the powers of matching Talismans are stronger, the opposing Talisman is weaker (A person born in the year of the Dragon cannot use the Dog Talisman and because they oppose each other and vice versa). Those oppositions are as follows:
1. Boar =/= Serpent
2. Rat =/= Horse
3. Ox =/= Ram
4. Tiger =/= Monkey
5. Hare =/= Rooster
6. Dragon =/= Dog
Every character (even if not one of the Immortals) can still use the basic powers of the Talismans like in the show. The Immortals can use their corresponding power WITHOUT the Talisman, or have their power amplified WITH said Talisman. They can still use other Talisman powers (except the opposing Talisman), but only WITH said Talismans in hand. Make sense?
RULES
1. Be realistic. Yes we have magic, but this is a modern setting, so please Role Play accordingly.
2. Use accurate math when determining you're character's birth year. Just subtract their age from the current year (2018) to get their birth year, then simply look up which Chinese year that was. Alternatively, just tell me what numerical year they were born in and I will tell you which Chinese year that was. For instance, a person born in 1988 cannot be the Boar, because 1988 was the year of the Dragon.
3. Unless your character is really old, they cannot have mastered more than 1 or 2 (3 tops) martial art/fighting style.
4. Do not abuse the Dog Talisman. There's a good reason I took the Dog Immortal position first. Because I don't trust anyone with natural Immortality.
5. This kind of IS my game. So just comply if I ask you to change something with your character.
6. No reservations. I’m sorry, but people have a bad habit of making reservations and never following through with them in my Role Plays. From now on its first come, first served.
7. Over all, have fun!
