True Blood is an American television show.
In the world of True Blood, vampires have recently come out of the coffin due to the creation of synthetic blood by the Japanese called TruBlood. Humans around the world are uneasy about creatures of horror stories being real and even demanding rights that the humans themselves enjoy. It also raises the question about what else is out there but just isn't in the light. The only thing that is certain is that the modern world is in for a struggle when it comes to dealing with the supernatural.
Setting
Smack in the middle of the Midwest is a town called Greenville. It is located in the great state of Illinois. It isn't known for anything at all. There's enough room in the town for people to keep to themselves. But with the possibility of vampires living among them, the good people of Greenville aren't exactly sure about the sanctity of their home anymore.
Places of Interest:
- Greenville Mall: The shopping paradise for the entire town. All the major retailers can be found here.
- The Lake: A very popular spot amongst the younger members of Greenville, there is always some kind of party going on along it's shores.
- The Strip: It's honestly the worst part of town. Cops don't even go there unless called and even then they are still reluctant as ever to go. Bloody Mary is located in the area.
- Downtown: It has all the important places a person can need; the bank, the hospital, and a recently built blood bank.
Races
Races: Humans, Vampires, Shifters, Weres, Changelings, Faeries
- Humans: They are the most common race in the world. They are fruitful in numbers and hold a sort of monopoly over how well vampires can assimilate into their society. Their greatest weapon against them is sunlight. Human beings are very versatile.
- Vampires: The newest race to be introduced to the public, they are dark powerful creatures. Old ones can change shape and some even fly. Experienced vampires are capable of glamoring humans. Despite having TruBlood, there are some who resent being outed and want nothing more than to live as they once did. Every race does have a better side though which is reflected by the ones who make a effort to ease into human society. A few vampires have even became political, starting groups such as the American Vampire League. They are also allowed to run businesses and it is illegal to kill them. In some states, it is legal to marry one however.
- Shifters: Not much is known about the shifter race. They appear to be human but they have the ability to change into any animal they desire as long as they have a model nearby to base their transformation off of. They are not known to the public.
- Weres: Races who appear human at certain times but take full animal forms during the next. They are not known to the public.
- Changeling: The changeling race is capable of changing their form just by touching a person's DNA including skin, hair, etc. They can hold the transformation for one day. But they have to wait another day to change into the form once more.The transformation is very messy; they shed their outer layer of skin, which then turns very acidic and will melt the clothes off of their backs. There is always a pile of hair and other unmentionables left behind.
- Faeries: The faerie race are dependent on the moonlight to survive. They use their magic to hide their eccentric features and the glow they emit when the moonlight touches them from the humans. They cannot hide their true forms from other supernaturals. Faeries can detect lies and have unnaturally colored features such as eyes.
There is no telling what else is out there...
Things to Know
TruBlood: The drink of choice for conservative vampires looking to take the edge off their hunger. It tastes horrible but it is available at almost every convenience store.
V: Vampire blood that is being taken as a stimulant. It's effects are but not restricted to enhanced senses, visions, and accelerated healing. It is highly addictive and is very lethal in large amounts.
Fangbanger: The name practically says it all. A fangbanger is a person who, openly or not, associates intimately with a member of the vampire race.
Vampire Districts: There are five vampire districts. Each one has a sheriff that holds up the rules set up by the tribunal.
Fellowship of The Sun: A religious group that is anti-vampire. They have been working their way into the political world. The former leader and his family were possibly murdered by vampires.
Turning: In order for a human to become a vampire, there must be sharing of the blood. Then the victim must be buried underground for a day's time for the transformation to be complete.
Tribunal: The vampire court. All vampire law breakers are taken to them to receive punishments.
Silver: The metal severely weakens a vampire no matter the amount.
Hepatitis D: A disease found in the bloodstream that has no affect on humans. But when exposed to a vampire, it an paralyze them for up to months at a time.
Note: Those who are not vampires do not commonly know about the districts, tribunal, or ways to kill a vampire.
Rules
1. Only original characters will be accepted.
2. You do not have to watch the show to join. Please, PM me if there are any questions.
3. No graphic sexual scenes. You know where to take that.
4. Keep the cursing to a low.
5. You can make a new race. Just remember to send me a PM explaining what that race is.
6. Do not disappear. If you do, I will take the liberty of coming up with a way that your character dies.
7. Grammar and punctuation should be your strong points.
8. At least three paragraphs to a post. Let's not be lazy.
9. Please refrain from mentioning specific details of the plot of True Blood in this thread. No spoilers!
If there are any questions these rules do not cover, feel free to PM me.
Character Sheet
( Realistic pictures are the only ones permitted. Photos should be placed at top and centered. Typed physical description is required also but does not have to be in depth if a photo is submitted. To submit a supernatural character, you will have to wait until a human is posted before you can do so. Ex. Someone posts a werewolf. You have to wait until there is a human after that to post your vampire. )
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