Living a life of lies, hidden under a mask...

Di Morte

A gifted circus. No, not a circus of those with extraordinary ordinary talents, but a circus and a zoo of those with supernatural abilities. They are considered freaks, not even human beings to the regular populace.

Di Morte.

Even the name brings shivers down one's spine, a name that encourages and fosters the inner voice dwelling in everybody's head. Go....look at them...mock them for what they really are...look. See how ashamed they are? They hide behind masks...

Founded in 1959 by an Italian man, gifted with the ability of charm, capable of winning so many to his side, when he came to America and discovered the treasure trove of all the young children, confused and lost by their abilities. They had no idea why they were doing such things. Why they seemed to be able to walk through things. Why their bones never broke, no matter what they did to them. Why, in some more extreme cases, were they capable of flying and all their playmates weren't.

The Italian, who called himself the Ringmaster, began collecting them.

He forced them to wear masks, implanting an idea in their heads that their identities had to be kept secret. If word got out what their real names were, the police and the authorities would come and take them away, lock them up forever. They didn't want that.

Each mask was custom made for each child. Each mask held a special meaning to the child. It alluded to the child's ability, or the child's personality or just the child's own desire.

The Ringmaster began teaching them how to perform. Those with the flashiest abilities would be given acts, while those with more mild, modest abilities were put on exhibit in the traveling zoo that went with the circus.

Soon, Di Morte became infamous.

The original Ringmaster treated them well. He considered himself one of them, because of his gift. All his performers, and even those in the zoo, were kept clean and well-fed, content with their lot.

But then, he died.

His son took over. He shed his old name, taking on the name of his father. The Ringmaster.

There are still some that remember the kindness of the previous Ringmaster, but he no longer lives. The new Ringmaster demands much. There are rumors surrounding the reasons why. Perhaps it's because he's not gifted and he's just jealous of his father's collection. But there are other rumors as well...rumors of a darker secret plaguing the Ringmaster's mind. But who dares find out?

In his presence, all are required to don their masks, which therefore means the performers and the exhibits must carry said mask with them at all times.

there will always be just a little bit of trouble....

Strange things have started to occur. Strange figures, passing along secret messages under the cover of darkness, hidden by the shadows, pressed against the walls of the tents.

But Di Morte is always on the move. One week in one place, one week in another, a third week for just a little bit of rest before they go back on the road. Life is demanding, but it is always worth it.

Happiness never lasts.

Amongst the members of Di Morte, there will always be insecurities. Always will there be secrets nobody else wants anybody else to know. Romances blossom. Friendships are forms. Hatred digs its dark claws deep into people's souls, corrupting the bond that could have been formed. All in a day's work at Di Morte.

Yet, behind the scenes, behind the flashy masks and the mysterious smiles, in the darkness of night, among the dead, there is a threat. A threat that comes, as they will soon find out, in a form of the least expected.



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Roster

Ringmaster (akai-pyon)

Performers
1. Blu Ouri (Syn hikari)
2. Sawyer Jacobs (akai-pyon)
3. Wynmere (GoriexGorie) with Sage (akai-pyon)
4. Ellie Sandersons (Akantha)
5. Glow (Everscale)

Exhibits
Lark Hanson (Everscale)
Max/Sam (Vladamir)
Adele Favole (inu-bri)
Mirella Rose (Fancymittens)
Hiro Matazawa (GoriexGorie)
Ptosh Apilon (Bionic00)
Star Peverell (Poofle)
Will Basscleft (Vladamir)
Savi (adelphie)
Donovan Godwin (Tæfarós)
August Mason (Artik)