Introduction
12 years ago the world changed when a demon lord tore a rift between worlds and launched an all out attack attacked on the city of Haven. Taken by surprise humanity was forced to acknowledge the existence of demons and the supernatural. Meanwhile the demon lord took control of a huge part of the city. The first battles of the war were easily won by the demons, but eventually the people of Haven started to push back.
In a final massive struggle humanity triumphed and killed the demon lord. However, as he died he cast a curse, corrupting the city with his power. The rift closed as thick red rain poured from the sky. The surviving demons fled to the darkest holes and corners of the city, but they remained.
Not long after the effects of the curse became evident. Animals and plant life became twisted and often dangerous. Some humans also began to develop paranormal abilities. These humans became feared for their frightening powers and their tendencies to lose control.
So that's when you come in. You are a citizen for modern day Haven. The city is still being rebuilt and paranoia is everywhere. Armed forces patrol the streets for demons and corrupted animals. The number of corrupted humans is on the rise, as is the number of them that lose control.
So what will you do? Will you join the police department or Haven Office of Demon Affairs and try to restore order? Will you make a profit off the chaos as a demon hunter?
Or perhaps you're a part of Haven's Curse, one of the poor souls corrupted by demonic power. What about you? Will you stand with humanity or take the city for your own kind?
Corrupted Humans
These people have developed supernatural abilities as a result of Haven's Curse. They are classified as stable and unstable. A stable person is usually in full control of his/her abilities but is far weaker than one who is unstable. Unstable people on the other hand frequently lose control of their abilities, their powers grow and continue to grow rapidly in strength, on top of this they are prone to going insane. A stable person can become unstable when put under extreme stress although some people are unstable from the moment their powers start to develop. They are referred to by many as "Freaks" and are meant to register with the Haven Office of Demon Affairs, although many prefer to hide their nature.
Demon Hunters
Many humans can’t wait for the H.O.D.A. to track down certain demons and will pay money to anyone that can. Demon hunting is illegal because it's so dangerous and because some hunt demons for demonic substances like demon blood. Some hunters will also target corrupted humans, for the right price.
H.O.D.A.
The Haven Office of Demon Affairs is responsible for cleansing the city of Demons. They research demons, the corrupted and all things related to Haven's curse. They also monitor and regulate registered corrupted humans. Rumors claim that they preform illegal experiments on corrupted humans, but those are just rumors... right?
Demons
Demons are split into two classes, lesser and higher.
Lesser: These are mainly monstrous mixes of animals that can sometimes possess paranormal powers. They are very similar to corrupted animals, except they are usually more powerful and more intelligent.
Higher: These are very rare. They are at least as smart as humans and can have humanoid forms (although not always). They are capable of using powerful supernatural abilities and commanding lesser demons.
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Other Characters
To get things started I decided to add a few characters. Fill free to use them along with your own characters. You can use one if you want but please PM me first.
- Sweeney McCarthy - the overweight, middle aged owner of McCarthy's pub
- Elizabeth Ross aka Liz - a young police officer at the Haven Police Department. She is corrupted but stable, with the ability to force anyone she touches to tell the truth.
- Jacob Flynn - A demon hunter in his early twenties. He is aggressive and holds a bitter resentment towards corrupted humans, due to an incident 2 years ago involving one of them and his girlfriend, Elaine Baker. Elaine is now in a coma at Haven General Hospital.
- Elaine Baker - A young women currently in a coma at Haven General Hospital. She is corrupted but stable and holds the ability to enter the dreams of others. Her abilities only manifested after she fell into the coma.
- Darren Erickson - The supposed leader of the H.O.D.A. He is however a mere figurehead nothing more.
Keith Moore - Headmaster of Haven Public High school. He is currently involved in a deal with a demon called Lethe which is feeding off the memories of his students. - Harper Lin - A quite, shy and somewhat fragile, high school student. Her powers have skyrocketed to the point were she can bring a person back from the brink of death. However, her powers now have a dangerous flip side, she can cause the internal organs of anyone within a 3 meter radius to fail instantly. She is currently locked away by the H.O.D.A.
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Time passed quickly and soon the train was swallowed by the city. Cato gazed up at the massive dark buildings around him feeling small. The tired voice of the driver informed the passengers they would soon be reaching their destination. Cato gathered his bags as the train came to a stop, he smiled unable to ignore the excitement he was feeling. The doors swung open and the passengers wearily, filed out onto the cold platform. Cato took a deep breath, this was it, this was the beginning.
The setting changes from Train Station to The Plaza
She let out a quiet chuckle, sipping her tea once more, strange people, strange world. Oh, how lucky they were to not be her... With this destructive power that seemed to burn whoever touched the light of her. Her thoughts were interrupted with the sudden string of a music box. Her phone, she sighed, sometimes she disliked distractions..
Cato yawned, if he was going to keep exploring he'd need some help. He ducked out of the crowds and into a nearby cafe. "Coffee" he mumbled to the cashier as he pulled out a handful of change.
The setting changes from The Plaza to Hell's Road
The setting changes from Hell's Road to The Plaza
The setting changes from The Plaza to Hell's Road
As Arron got to his feet he looked towards the window, expecting to see something that might indicate what time it was. Unfortunatley the window had been borded up so tightly not even a single ray of light crept through. Next he would normally check his mobile but he knew that it had ran out of charge after it had cut out halfway through a call between his boss and himself last night. With nothing else to do he pulled on some clean clothes and his lab coat then stumbled through the apartments to emerge in a long narrow alley. As he made his way through these slums he glanced upwards only to realise that the area he was in was sheltered, metal sheets bridging across the gaps and boarding out sunlight like it were an enemy. Arron himself didn't understand why he had decided to take up residence in such a dark place where the only illumination was from the occasional open window or lantern. As the tired and depressed man made his way down the street he couldn't help but swear, it had become routine that he scold him self for being so stupid and buying an apartment he cause it was cheap.
The setting changes from Hell's Road to The Plaza
"I think" said Cato, his voice shaking, "that you've made a mistake." Cato's shadow started to slowly move and began to cover the hunter. Cato started to regain his confidence if it came to that he didn't plan on going down without a fight.
The setting changes from The Plaza to Haven City
OOC:Supposed to be in plaza sorry guys.
The setting changes from Haven City to The Plaza
A sudden sharp incredibly loud sound broke the tension, a window cracked and a strange girl threw herself into the cafe. Cato glanced at the hunter, he seemed surprised, this wasn't a trap... well at least not his trap. A siren blared outside as people rushed around, just what the hell had happened? He momentarily ignored the hunter and turned to the new girl, "are you alright" he asked as he stood up and began to approach her, "what happened?" Cato couldn't deny the excitement he was feeling, something messed up and possibly supernatural just happened outside, this was his reason for coming!
By cutting through several shortcuts and hitching a ride on the back of a supply truck passing by he managed to reach the plaza in just under a few minutes. As he made his way through the crowds towards the small store where he bought cigarettes he heard many things in the background that all blended to create a constant mumbling sound in the background. The sound of a siren pierced through this collage of background noise and Arron immediately turned his head to investigate, he couldn't see a thing though, the crowds blocked his vision so the only things he could see were billboards and advertisements plastered across the walls of buildings. From this spot he could also see his destination, a sign with neon red letter which said "Open". This was just the place that Arron had been looking for and he swiftly made his way through the crowds towards this destination.
The setting changes from The Plaza to Haven City
They were the ones called to deal with petty crimes, the kind not worth the time of those charged to deal with the unstables and many demons that still lurked in the city. They were made out to be every bit as important as members of the H.O.D.A but it was clear to everyone that that was not the case, it was easy to see by their enthusiasm or lack there of that they were underpaid, and under-appreciated. Most things like petty thievery they tended to look the other way if it seemed like too much effort to capture the offender but not for Jadae, he'd been a thorn in their sides for years, a thorn they tried desperately to pluck but they could never seem to catch him for he was always on his toes.
Jadae ran full sprint down the long street while dodging bits of glass and hurdling over or sliding under any and every obstacle along the way with the biggest smile and no signs of fatigue, which is much more that can be said for his pursuers who were drenched, heaving with ever step and falling further and further behind. To Jadae the pursuit was nothing more than a simple routine exercise because no matter how fast they came after him he could always run faster and further without tiring himself out, he had the stamina of race hoarse and it was impossible for him to ever run out of breath, in truth the cops never had a fair chance. Had he been born in a different time he would have been a natural born athlete even without the curse.
After about fifteen minutes the cops were long gone, either he left them behind or they did the smart thing and gave up hope
" They gunna need a miracle to catch me at this rate " he said as he slowed down to a casual jog.
Jadae passed up a depressed looking older man in a lab coat and he couldn't help but think of how fortunate he was, though he had no job or warm beds to sleep in at night he was happy, much happier than most of the gloomy citizens who did. He ducked into a empty, damp ally and plopped down on a large piece of cardboard laying on the ground and rested his back against the walls of the dumpy apartment buildings to count his spoils. 3 silver rings, one with a decent size red gem in the center and a gold watch, he made a good run and got himself enough to eat for more than a few days this time.
" You'd think they would see me coming with hair like this" he said to himself as he held up each ring, admiring his handy work. He knew one of these days they would wise up and start setting traps for him, of course he'd be to clever to fall for them but it was inevitable they would find some way to catch him eventually but that didn't stop him. With a life style like this he knew he'd have to pay the piper sooner or later and he would milk it for all it's worth as long as he was still physically able.
(( ... ment to by in the plaza.. wow I fell smart ))
The setting changes from Haven City to The Plaza
The setting changes from Haven City to The Plaza
She gathered her things, checking her signature bag to make sure everything was still in tact. She threw away her empty drink, walking up to the cashier and awaiting for service. She tapped the counter quietly, watching as she let the small green glow on her fingertips fade in and out repeatedly. When she heard footsteps, she ceased playing around, simply smiling at the man that came to help her. "Hello, I'd like to just order an iced strawberry tea and I'll be on my way." She slipped out the money from her purse, placing down a five dollar bill.
With a couple buzzes and clicks, the man returned her change and gave her her receipt. She stepped to the side, letting other customers go and waiting in the corner patiently. Checking her watch, Jane rocked on her heel a couple times, taking one last look to observe the other people.
"You were lucky this time" he said turning serious "that hunter was an anomaly, I just got here this morning and even I've heard enough stories about those bloodthirsty nutcases." He took a gulp a cold coffee, "I know I really shouldn't be giving advice about this sort of thing, but I've done my research. Powers like that are worse than taboo, hunters, the H.O.D.A. and even ordinary people will hold them against you". Cato sighed, "If you're looking for a job, I guess you could try campus security at HCU, I heard them talking about a few openings. It shouldn't be to hard to get hired, barley anyone applies anymore... after all those guys got eaten..."
The setting changes from The Plaza to Student Dorms
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Larken Sanders
We will retake this city, and then, the world
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the new girl in town
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I'm not homeless my freind, the streets, she be my home and I'll love her till the day I die.
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Another Demonology Student at HCU
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Jane Adams
Another Demonology Student at HCU
Kat Ravencroft
the new girl in town
Larken Sanders
We will retake this city, and then, the world
Cato Evans
A Demonology Student at HCU
Jadae
I'm not homeless my freind, the streets, she be my home and I'll love her till the day I die.
Arron Morgan
Part-time Employee at Haven General Hospital
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We will retake this city, and then, the world
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the new girl in town
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I'm not homeless my freind, the streets, she be my home and I'll love her till the day I die.
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Haven City Owner: blankpage
A dark city plagued by paranormal monsters and events
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Haven City University. This college is the biggest and most successful in Haven. It has many courses on demon studies.
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I massive collection of stores and restaurants, there's something for everyone here.
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Some reasonable student accommodation.
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This run down Irish bar has recently begun to function as a meeting place for demon hunters.
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The largest high school in Haven City, many parents send their children away to be educated rather than leave them here.
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