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You begin your story... When you wake up...

How many hours since your consciousness had failed you? You remembered some kind of pain. A hurt that still stung in the back of your head and caused you to struggle to keep still to lessen it. What could you remember? What was it that was missing? You remembered... grass... sky... and suddenly, that thud of pain. The pain you felt now, but more sudden and strong. After that, your vision had doubled and the ground suddenly grew closer. You felt yourself pulled against the grass by gravity, feeling heavy. Now, you could only feel your own body, cheek against cold, damp, cobblestones. You let your hand brush out around you, trying your best to move without stressing your head injury. Dirt. Grass. Cobblestones. It began to cross your mind that perhaps you were in a ruin. But... how did you get there? Your memory was only of an open field. Not a soul in sight. No noises, no warnings. Nothing. You strained your mind, digging through your mind for anything, a memory, a place, a name. But it is all lost. Your mind is infinite darkness, all you can recall is that final moment. The mere seconds before you fell to blackness.
But what could you do? You let your eyes flutter open, adjusting to the low light of your surroundings. The pain in the back of your skull struck you has you sat up, trying to make sense of your doubled vision. It took moments of stillness for you to regain the calm, to understand what you saw. Your vision cleared and you eyed your surroundings. Ruins. Yeas, you'd been correct. And yet, partially in correct. You hadn't expected these ruins to be mostly intact. Grass grew through cracks and dirt through the cobblestones, and light peered through cracks in a ceiling far too high for you to reach. How would you escape? You couldn't even see the closest wall. Who knows how large the building could be. Your eyes adjusted to the light just a bit more to focus. These cobblestones were creating a dangerous terrain. Columns, platforms, trenches. Forget escaping. How would you survive? How would you remember? You stood, trying to keep a grip on your new-found consciousness. The world felt as if it were spinning as you straightened. This was only the second scenery you could remember seeing, but you could see how wrong it was. This was not where you were meant to be. People were not meant to be here.
You began to take steps. Small, distant. You felt so dazed. The world seemed to echo all around you with each step. Your hold on reality was slipping each time you put your foot down. How long had you been out? You stopped at the crumbling edge of a gaping trench. You couldn't see the beginning or the end of it, and you most certainly couldn't see the bottom. Platforms went across to the other side of the large trench, but they were spaced too far from each other to actually pass between them.
You gave up on the trench for now, stepping back from the edge. You couldn't go that way. Your pain seemed to finally be dulling. And the world seemed to start moving at a normal speed. Something in the back of your head told you that this place was far to big, far too complex, for there only to be you inside. You began to walk onward, heading in whatever direction you simply turned to. There had to be someone else. There had to be others. But how long would it take to find someone in this mess? But what else could you possibly do? There was nothing else. No other options.

{up to 12 people} have been abducted mysteriously from their villages and awoken to find themselves within the confines of a vast ruin. Memories have been lost, and pasts are missing. No one can remember who they are or where they have come from. They've simply all found themselves in the same situation. They are trapped. And somehow, they need to escape with their lives...

Characters & Story Progression. I'm limiting the Amnesiacs {since the term "main characters" is a little harsh toward any other characters that will come up later in the story} to 12. Its a nice even number, so we'll have 6 boys and 6 girls maximum. I know i probably won't get that many characters, so i figure that the role play can start once the amount of amnesiacs reaches 4. The story will need certain milestones, since this is a direct storyline, not just a general one. In order for the story to progress, the main characters will need to meet up, and find a way out. First challenge being to meet up. After that, we'll need to establish "Supporter" characters. These will be temporary, not very deep characters that cause problems. The bad guys, the clue-givers. And thus, masters of Supporter characters will need to do a bit of collaboration with me. Long term characters that don't exactly count as Amnesiacs, are "Companions." The story isn't about them, yet they contribute plenty, and help the Amnesiacs constantly. Within the Ruins, the Companion characters are mythical animals; things you wouldn't imagine to be real in the world, but still seem to fit in with evolution. Like dragons? No. Some kind of evolved reptile larger than life? Sure. But Dragons are a little far fetched. Especially the fire-breathing kind. After escaping, Companions will turn into girlfriends, siblings, and friends of the Amnesiacs. People who meet them or remember them, and want to help them remember their past. Not to mention once escaped, the story isn't over. Memories still need to be found, and the Amnesiacs need to understand why they were taken, and why the bad guys are still after them.

Amnesiac Names. One of the first things you need to notice about Amnesiacs is that they have no names. Well, they do, but they just can't remember what their names are. Instead of names, one of the first pieces of business for the Amnesiacs before the story actually starts is to come up with little code names for themselves. No middle names, last names. The names they actually pick might not even be actual names. Though the name Amnesiacs will eventually pick is placed on their skeleton, they don't actually decide until they're asked a question along the lines of "Who are you?" or "Whats your name?"

The Villains. Oh yes, no story is complete without the perfect badie. The bad guys here? Imagine a dark, fantasy video game soldier. The kind who's on the wrong side, but doesn't have the care enough to switch over. They're obviously not the one in charge, and don't give really any information. These guys are just trouble with a capitol T. They show up at the worst points, and though in places like the Ruin they show up mostly as guards, once outside, they appear in small armies and attacks. Later on, i will need collaboration for creating or ultimate bad guy- the one in charge of it all.

Amnesiac Skeleton

Name:
Age: {11+}
Gender:
Personality:
Attributes:
Weaknesses:
Relatives/Relationships: {Unknown until later}
Crush: {Do not start with one. If you pick someone right away, you may not get that great a chance with someone else later.}
Companions: {Will not be a person at first. When inside the ruins, the only companions to be had are fantasy creatures}
Character's Journal: {This is the spot where you should catalogue what your character does in the role play. Just take a time out once in a while to make an entry, that way you don't forget whats happened, and if you decide to quite and your character goes up for "adoption," people know what the background has been. This is just convenient for everyone. Put links to certain posts, ect. In the long run, this will help. But it is... optional...}
Image: {can be real, anime, or description. Just remember, this is a little... mideval based. So many real pictures won't be very exact. Add a little explanation, perhaps.}

Companion Skeleton

Name: {if human, it will be a full name. But human companions won't come into play until a certain part in the story.}
Age: {Most fantasy species can have outrageous ages. Just be aware of that.}
Gender:
Species: {Human, or a fantasy species. As for fantasy species; be creative! Make up an animal!}
Personality:
Attributes:
Weaknesses:
Relationships: {Will be developed as time passes.}
Crush: {Only for humans.}
Image: {If you can find a suitable image for a fantasy creature, that's great. But i think a description allows you to be a little more spontaneous with your creature creating.}

Supporting Character Skeleton

Name: {Can be simple, vague, repetitious. After all, this character won't be forever}
Age: {Doesn't need to a distinct number. Clue givers can be old men or young ladies, scary young children or old witches. They most likely wont be reoccurring. I would suspect our badie soldiers to be Young adults.}
Gender:
Purpose: {Badie or Clue giver? Help or Destruction? A Challenge or a Hint? It cant get much simpler than that.}
Active or Inactive: {Is the character being used? or has this character already served his or her purpose?}
Image: {Real, Anime, or description doesn't matter, blah blah blah.}

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1. Respect. Yeah, i do have to mention this. Respect me, respect the other role players.
2. Literate to semi-literate. I want description. Don't just put a sentence or two. I want all the detail you can write.
3. No god-modding, you can't just dodge every hit. You can't always win.
4. No mary-sues. That wouldn't make sense in this story line.
5. Please, if you have any questions, just ask me! This role play requires collaboration.
6. Please be sure to read everything. This role play is a bit complex.
7. As for skeletons... Be specific... Thats a little piece of your writing skill. I give people the benefit of the doubt, but... I want to see that you can be literate!
8. Be appropriate. No questions asked.
9. I believe that the role play can function without swearing. But if its necessary, just star it out.
10. Be inclusive to anyone you can! I know i tend to quit role plays when i'm left out...
11. Be active in the role play. No one likes a quitter. But if you do plan on leaving, let me know! I'm not going to get mad or upset. But especially if it's an amnesiac character, its important to know and work this out in the story line.
12. If you're one of the people that feel like you're getting left out of the fun, just let me know. I don't want anyone to get left out of the conversation or the action.
13. {lucky thirteen!} Have fun! Please?

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#2012-02-27 22:40:42, as written by Mat_z6

Alaric got to his feet and held out his hand. She was not okay and he knew it. "Alright." It was a good thing she was so positive towards her situation. 'She always acts like this, not wanting anybody to worry about her.' Alaric shook his head, confused. What was that just now? Was that him who was thinking? Strange. Alaric put the voice aside and focused on Rina. Hopefully he would find something in that room that belonged to him.

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#2012-03-01 08:15:32, as written by Abalyth

Vixen stared at the man for too long, it felt like. He was contemplating lying to her- something she didn't realize right away that she noticed. But then his answer came out in a random blurt that took her by surprise. She felt as though she was not accustomed to dealing with people of such uncertain traits. It bothered Vixoria to no end that she couldn't remember anything about who she was or what she did and why in the world she was dressed up like a woman less respected than a typical bar maiden. But with that confusion came an odd sense of peace. As though she knew it would all come back to her in due time.

She sucked in her full bottom lip and chewed on it in careful contemplation. Her dark brown eyes studied him carefully, deciding what to do with him. He could prove useful to her, still. If he wasn't such a nervous wreck he could be more useful, but it would work for now. She briefly considered her own situation, and wondered why she hadn't been a nervous wreck.

"I am Vixen." She said, remembering the words written in the sand she woke up to. The woman in all her ripped up and dirt-stained fancy garb knelt before him and grabbed both of his hands in hers and brought him up to his feet. Still holding his hands in hers, she asked with a soft firmness:"What is your name?"

The poor man looked as though he had been through more hell than she felt she had. His face seemed to be engraved with this expression of dark somberness. Ah, well... easier for her to manipulate and use, she supposed. He hadn't really complained about it yet, and easily seemed to bend to her will.

He could prove useful. Especially if he did not remember who he really was. Such thoughts seemed to sicken the back of her mind, but that was not her ultimate concern right now. Her ultimate concern was survival. It wasn't determined if Chain would be vital to her finding her way out, and figuring out who she was and why the hell she was in this labyrinth... But he couldn't possibly be useless, either.

Sure he could. Some part of her mind offered casually. But that's not an issue. Not really. A twisted grin formed on the vision of herself she saw in her mind's eye and she subconsciously put a hand on her hip. Nothing was there besides the hem of her gaudy skirt.

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#2012-03-01 12:13:42, as written by JokerofSpades

When she hadn't answered him for a while, his sad green eyes looked up at the lady. He could tell she didn't know what to do with him, and with that came indecision. He knew it: she would probably ditch him right there and then to bleed to death, alone and miserable. He could picture it now - her back faced away from him, her oddly skimpy clothing clinging to her body as she slowly paced away, as he watched her go. He couldn't deal with that. He needed somebody, anybody just to be with, to tell him what to do and why. Free will was an unheard of suggestion, it was as if he never knew what it was to begin with, so he wouldn't know how to develop such skills now. His mind began to race, thoughts swirling through his head like a black pit until her voice cut through his thoughts.

I am Vixen His train of thought stopped cold, and he looked at her with complete bewilderment. She looked like a bar maid, maybe even a lady of the night, and her name was Vixen. Well, that cleared things up for Chain slightly. Even if he wasn't completely on the right track. Still, it was a good start: Normally if a person gives you their name, they don't just leave you there alone. He didn't keep his hopes up, but at least he was making a step in a slightly better direction. What threw him off, once again, was her question that she posed to him. What is your name? What was my name?? Chain thought bewildered. How could he answer that truthfully? He didn't even know why he was so depressing, let alone the name of his existence. Such things seemed so trivial to him, unimportant and usually forgettable. Why would a lady care for his name anyway? He was a nobody, a simple... What? It pained him that he didn't even know what he was, and that was visible on his face.

He grabbed his wound, which he wasn't starting to feel anymore, and slowly pushed himself up. He wobbled a little, feeling slightly lightheaded, and then planted both feet with his left hand on his wound. "I do not know my name Miss, nor do I have any memory of ever owning one. However, you may call me Chain." The chains bound to his arms rattled against the wall in response as he swayed a little before steadying himself.

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@Abalyth, Oh, well....... ha ha ha ha........ COFFEE....... ha ha ha ha...... ^-^; i..... i've never had coffee............... I'll make due with my tea, ha ha

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@Ahses: It sounds like you need more coffee in your diet. I drink like 5 pots a day! AND I GET SHIT DONE!
... most of the time. If not, I'm dancing around and singing horribly off-key, but hey, that's what happens when you're tone deaf, eh? EH?
Then, you know, got that whole "school" thing- whatever the crap THAT'S all about...

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@Joker: yes yes yes I was just poking fun at you. Believe me, I understand busy! Take your time. So long as we're still alive in OOC and w/e I won't leave or anything.

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@Abalyth, i know, i know. That was on my list of things to do.... I'm just incredibly lazy. I was going to do it eventually.

@Iloveroleplay, oh yeah, i saw your character. If you can resubmit the character using the skeleton i have on the intro, that would be great ^-^

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