IC: Hey! You found it!
Dear ____________________
Congratulations, you have been chosen from thousands of new applicants to be offered a position at St. Damien’s School for Dark Ones, a highly regarded boarding school for young Vampires, Lycans, Dhamphirs, Wolfmen and Wolfladies. St. Damien’s until recently was a highly regarded school for Dark Ones boys, but after a recent debate with the school governors, we have agreed to allow girls in this year and as such, an entirely new dorm block has been built and new facilities for predominantly female subjects have made available. With this notice of acceptance, you will find a list of classes that you must chose and send back to us, as well as the form telling us whether we will see you in September. I’m sure you are aware, but just in case you are not, the school is situated near the commune of Èze, South France. We here at St. Damien’s are most eager to see you on the Monday 2nd September.
Sighed, Headmaster
F. Stein
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Rules
1. You must be literate, obviously. Grammar and spelling mistakes to a minimum, about 2-3 paragraphs in a minimum post (except for ordinary dialogue, even I understand that's hard to make a master piece of a three page post with)
2. No too naughty stuff e.g. gory, horrible posts, cybering... If you wanna do that stuff, take it to the PM. Not all of us want to know the size of your darling little male OCs you know what...
3. Not too much swearing and cursing; it's not as hard as you think it is.
4. Please, people. Think realistically. I know they're Vampires and Lycans and stuff but I'm talking about their personalities. I don't like girls ( and boys) who burst into tears and/or have a fit every time they meet someone new and they give them a bit of stick. And I'll decide on the super powers of Vampires and Lycans later. That is final.
5. Still on the subject of powers... No Twilight related stuff. Seriously. Nothing. Nout. Nil. A void. Got it? Even if your character is from Forks and Phoenix, because next thing we know you'll be Edward's and Bella's secret descendant. Go cry in Edward/Jacob's crotch for all I care. No sparkly, controlling boyfriend of a vampire here, okay? Too bad.
6. That also brings us to the sixth rule. I am God. Don't like it? Boo hoo. This is my idea and I want to try my hardest to make this clichéd, over used idea into epic win-ness. It may work, it may not. We'll just have to wait and see. Also, to make sure it isn't noob infested, I will check your OC profiles, past writing material... etc, etc.
7. Finally, have fun! (If I'm not too much of a strict b*tch, that is) If you're interested, then make your own profile. I want detail, people, juicy details! Oh, and no IC in OOC stuff and as little OOC stuff in IC stuff, blah, blah, blah, depending on if this RP gets off the ground. Thanks.
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Species Rundown
Vampires: These creatures of the night drink blood about once a week to stay alive, do not eat or drink anything else and don't sleep. The amount of time they can spend in the sun is determined by their age; the older they are, the longer they can stay in it without chronically burning. They aren't immortal, they just age very slowly; a vampire ages a year every decade (ten years), have enhanced speed and strength, as well as quick healing abilities. Their skin is strong, but not like granite or steel and is very cold. They can see very well in the dark and can sniff blood from a mile away (much like a shark in water) and because of their slow heartbeat, only need to breath about once every three hours, though they do it more often from habit. They can communicate through telepathy with one another.
Dhampirs: Half vampires, born from a vampire father and a human mother. These creatures only need to drink once every fortnight (two weeks) to stay alive and can eat food and drink other things beside blood. They age a year once every five years and also have super speed, strength, eyesight and smell, but only half as strong as the Vampire. Their skin is normal and need to breath only twice as less as a human, can go out in the sunlight all the time, their wounds heal quickly but a fatal wound is likely to kill them if it is not treated immediately. They are looked down upon by members of high ranking Vampire families.
Lycans/Werewolves: Practically human, apart from the fact they can transform into wolves. Their wolf forms as normal sized, but do have a mental link with one another to communicate, which can be used on humans as well, though their mental powers have to be very strong. They do have a large, hybrid form where the traditional werewolf came from, but this form can only be brought upon by the full moon and the use of a Lycan A Class drug, Wolfbane, which is illegal. You would think that as humans take illegal drugs of their own, Lycans would be the same. This is not true; Wolfbane is too dangerous, far more dangerous then things like Cannabis, and makes the transformation excruciatingly painful. For every seven years, a Lycan ages one year. Super strength, speed, smell and eyesight grace the Lycan heritage.
Wolfmen/Wolfladies: The result of Lycans and humans breeding. Unlike Dhampirs, these creatures can be brought upon by the female being from either species. Like Dhampirs, Wolfmen and Wolfladies do possess some of the powers of their Lycan parents, but they aren't as strong. They cannot full transform to their wolfen forms and even with the help of the full moon and Wolfbane, they would never have a Werewolf form. However, they can grow a tail and ears and sometimes even paws and increase their body hair volume. Unlike Dhampirs, Wolfmen and Wolfladies are usually accepted into the Lycan society with open arms. The age normally.
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Vampires (2)
Corey Patterson - St. Jimmy
Dahlia Webber - Lina
Dhampirs (4)
Frankie Fray - ReiRyuusei
Daniel Fray - ReiRyuusei
Alexandra Gaskarth - SaveYou
Kyril Thomas - St. Jimmy
Lycans (2)
Bray - RevolutionRoulette
Lenny Sandors - imogen_22
Devin Jordan - Untold Truth
Wolf people (2)
Natasha Ormaskva - ReiRyuusei
Angel - Diedra
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Frankie Fray, an 18 year old female adolescent Dhampir, pressed the air-con button of her older brother’s soft top sports car for about the twentieth time for the 2 hour car journey. Daniel Fray raised an eyebrow at his younger sister, watching her sigh in defeat and shove the dashboard as she flopped back into her seat, the back of her top sticking to the leather. Frankie flicked back her long, straight, side parted and ebony coloured hair, stark white streaks dyed in random parts along her diagonal fringe. Her skin tone was suited to the weather, tanned. Her eyes were deep blue, like sapphires, and ringed with a thin line of black eyeliner and a flick of mascara. Frankie was tall, about 5’11, and she had a curvy figure. Rounded hips and an incredibly impressive bosom. She had a slightly masculine face; high jaw line and cheekbones, slightly biggish nose and thick, Bollywood style eyebrows.
Her brother beside her was alike to her, but also very different. He was tall and they had the same face, though while her eyebrows were plucked and neat, his were a bit wild and out of control. Though was about where the physical similarities ended. His skin was pale, ivory coloured and shining with a layer of sunscreen. A messy mop of vibrantly scarlet hair, all natural. His figure was athletic, muscled but not a bodybuilder. He was used to his sister’s mood swings and knew how to deal with them. “For the last time, it doesn’t matter how many times or how hard you press it, that air-con is knackered and isn’t gonna work, alright my lovely?” He spoke with a British accent, adding in a hint of Irish to emphasise his physical heritage. His sister merely sighed and crossed her arms over her chest, then realized that made her all hot and sweaty and let them loose again. She turned to glance into the back of the car.
Her best friend, though considerably younger than her in human years, Natasha Ormaskva, a Russian, 17 year old Wolflady, lay in the back, snoozing peacefully behind her sunglasses. Her spiky blonde bob was spread around her head like a shimmering halo, her pale skin covered in high factor sun cream, giving it a slight sheen. Her frame was petite, thin and barely any curve on her. Her high apple breasts were flattened even more by her lying position. Her dull but shocking grey eyes were hidden behind closed lids and her large, Victoria Beckham style sunglasses. A tan leather jacket, her own, was being used as a pillow for her head resting against the car door. Even with her amazingly acute hearing, Natasha slept like a log, dead to the world, so she could nothing of the bickering between the two half Vampire siblings upfront. But they were all bickered out at the moment… They fell silent once more and Frankie drifted off into sleep. Daniel shoved a CD into the stereo and played it softly, not to wake the sleeping princesses in his noble carriage.
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“Later, Daniel. See you when we see you.” Frankie slammed the door behind her, while Daniel saluted her. She and Natasha stood with their suitcases beside them and their handbags on their arms and even an extra bag pack on their back. The pair of them gave him a smile and turned to begin walking away, following the trail of girls heading into the general direction of the right to the huge Gothic style building, with a giant front door and two scary brass knockers; one in the shape of a snarling wolf head, the other a bat screeching at them all to get to class. Daniel watched his sister walk confidently on her way, turning her head to chat to the blonde beside her. Then he restarted the ignition, ignored the few girls giving him suggestive glances and pulled off, making his way onto the road that would eventually lead him to St. Dante’s University for Dark Ones. The two saints had worked in close connection with each other, both situating their once all boys school in Éze, Southern France. Which was a bit odd, considering it had some of the sunniest days in summer and they were both dealing with educating Vampires…
“Oi! Sweetheart! I’ll bite your neck if you bite mine!” A scrawny looking young man shouted at Frankie, accompanied by wolf whistles and snorts from his friends. The Dhampir and the Wolflady rolled their eyes in perfect sync, then caught each other’s eyes and laughed at the schoolboys’ stupidity, ignoring them otherwise. “Why go for her neck when you can go for them…” The sound of their crude remarks were drowned out and Frankie was glad they were. Otherwise, despite being only half of what they were, she would still have knocked their teeth out. “Boys. Like a fish needs a bicycle, eh, Frankie?” The blonde asked her taller, curvier friend with her Russian twang edging her words, trying to light the mood. Frankie caught the message and turned to smile at her, showing her appreciation.
“Yeah. I think I’d prefer a raunchy Lycan anyway. I heard they’re pretty wild in the bedroom department…” The pair kept a straight face for about five seconds, then they both erupted into giggles and several turned to stare at them. Neither cared. They could tell, even if they were only going to stay for 1 year, there was gonna be some thrills and some spills… Bring on boarding school.
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“Room 666...” “Last room in the entire dorm building…” “…Seems almost perfect, doesn’t it?” Frankie smirked at Natasha as she turned the key in the locked and it clicked open. “It does.” The Russian agreed, her sunglasses removed and hanging from her shirt’s neckline. “Well then… Let’s quickly get out of these sweaty clothes, splash some water on our faces and get to class, yeah?” The two stepped in, noticing there was three beds but the third one was empty. Frankie took the one closest the window, Natasha just next to her next to the wall. The other was across from them, next to their door to their tiny shared bathroom. The moved quickly, not bothering to unpack but grab their already packed bags, filled with only their mobile phones, timetable, pencils and pens and maybe a bit of make-up if they needed a touch-up or got bored. And baby wipes; Natasha always had a packet of baby wipes.
Then they changed, Frankie into a pair of dark grey skinny jeans with rips all down the front (though thankfully not at the front), a pair of sparkling blue, high-top Converses and a nice summery dress; light blue, white and a rogue stripe of orange in tartan, no straps and with a thin, black belt round the middle. She was flashing her black bra straps, but she didn’t care. It was too hot to really care. Natasha was also getting into the summery dress feeling, even though autumn was just around the bend. A black and white, vertically stripped dress, with thick straps and no sleeves and white buttons at the front. Black ballet flats on her feet and a dark blue woollen cardigan over the top. Each girl had accessories of course, Frankie with chunky wooden bangles and Natasha with thin, silver ones. They each stepped out of the dorm building with a air of confidence, glad to see other girls heading to class too. At least they weren’t late.
“What do you have next?” Natasha asked, slipping on her sunglasses as they walked towards and into the main entrance of the school. The school motto was written in stone above the door, in both French and English.
Let the hawk perch and let the eagle perch.
“Social Studies, what about you?” Frankie replied, arching her eyebrow as the door slammed behind them, without them even touching it. They didn’t really need a map, their timetables had come in the post with them and there were signs placed on the walls which somehow managed to fit with the Gothic, almost Hogwarts like interior. “P.E. I sighed up for Dance. Hopefully it won’t be all hip hop and lap dancing.” The girls laughed and came to a junction, where the two of them would split up. For now.
“See you later then. Biology, I think.” Frankie gave Natasha a short hug, which the blonde returned. “Yeah, see ya.” The two girls turned at the same time, Natasha heading off to the Gym (which was a renovated barn, so it still fitted in, sort of), Frankie off to the stairs. She climbed two flights, following the signs and several Vampires and Lycans boys who were joking and messing around, as boys do. Frankie quickly stepped past them, ignoring the wolf whistles and calls for them to come back and give them a snog.
The class was full by the time she arrived, full of boys except one blonde girl whose appearance practically screamed out ‘Plastic’, who seemed to be saddling up to and attempting to seduce her neighbour, who stank of pureblood Vampire. Unluckily the only free seat was next to him, so Frankie hesitantly moved over, glancing and dodging as one guy even tried to reach out and grab her, while others just gave her bedroom eyes and nudged each other as she passed, her hips swaying slightly with her dress. She attempted to make eye contact with the dark haired boy, but he seemed to be far too distracted, at least until she sat down next to him and then the whole room fell into a hush and he turned drastically to meet her gaze. It was at that point the bell went, Frankie had made it just on time, but the only thing that seemed to be bothering her was the look in the young man’s eye…
((IMPORTANT: Anyone who is taking part in this role play. After you have posted your intro post, do not post again until everyone else has posted. This rule does not apply to Lina, who is currently on holiday. To make it easier, I’ll give you the thumbs up when you can post again.))