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As Above, So Below (urban fantasy freeform)

Posted by Savitariuss
Savitariuss
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Sun 26 May 2024
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As Above, So Below (urban fantasy freeform)

TL;DR? As Above, So below is an urban fantasy game set in the city of New Genesis, where every day brings a new challenge. The game will follow the stories of various citizens of New Genesis- whether they are mundane humans from the city itself, or inhuman beings wearing human disguises, from the city's underbelly, the Upside Down. The world and city are ever-changing, but the world beneath echoes that change in its own way, and vice versa. As above, so below; as below, so above.

Game Introduction:
As Above, So Below

The year is 2070, and despite all of the traumatic events that have happened in the past fifty years, the world keeps spinning. The people have changed, mind you.

First, it was the pandemic. Then, it was the wars. The tension in Ukraine and Gaza devolved, more and more countries involving themselves, until the third World War erupted. Between the sacrifices on the front lines, and the WMDs, billions of lives were lost before it was all said and done. Humanity was killing itself.

With the human population dwindling, and no longer the threat it once was, creatures once thought to be simple myth and legend began to re-emerge in the world. Having gone into hiding well before the Industrial Age, these beings of myth had grown envious over the centuries, as humanity prospered. As they came out of hiding, many of them treated the remaining humans as food, and began hunting them.

The gods of old were nowhere to be found, despite the revival of their pantheons. Whether they had left of their own volition, they were still in hiding or they had died, was unknown. Regardless, their creations were on a rampage- giants stomping along busy city streets, harpies swarming airplanes, krakens dragging ships to the bottom of the ocean, and so on.

However, humanity wasn't finished, yet. They were down, but not out. Still having the advantage in numbers and technology, the nations formed a united front and put up a good fight.

Over the decades, the war has died down, and there is now a neutral zone where those who don't wish to fight can live in peace, to an extent. There are many cities in this region, but the capital of this territory is New Genesis. While some of the refugee cities are a little more segregated, New Genesis welcomes all, whether they are human or otherwise, as long as they mind the laws and do not disrupt the peace.

In the past five years, however, a new problem has presented itself in the form of rifts- tears in the fabric of space and time, presenting all kinds of problems for the citizenry and government of New Genesis.


Note: This is a free-form game, meaning that there will be no dice rolling or general system that the players have to adhere to. I may roll dice behind the scenes, from time to time, to determine the outcome of a certain event, but that will not be something the players have to participate in. Likewise, there will be an overarching pre-made plot and some quests that I may offer, but the majority of the game will be player led. I, and any other GM(s) that may join in the future, will not lead your character by the nose. If you're looking for a game that is heavily GM centric, this is not the game for you. That being said, I will be writing as some NPC's that are important to the plot here and there and will be offering plot hooks, but you will need to be able to write your own story and interact with the other characters on your own for the most part. Do not expect to rely on the GM(s) for everything, we have lives as well, and our time is limited, as is the case with most of you.

Savitariuss
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Sun 2 Jun 2024
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As Above, So Below (urban fantasy freeform)

bump
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Nowsi Heere
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Mon 3 Jun 2024
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As Above, So Below (urban fantasy freeform)

Message sent!

I'll wait out the two week age-related approval for Adult content, but wanted to get a start on character development after running a few things by you.
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Savitariuss
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As Above, So Below (urban fantasy freeform)

Bump!
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Savitariuss
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Savitariuss
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Savitariuss
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Savitariuss
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storywriter
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Thu 11 Jul 2024
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As Above, So Below (urban fantasy freeform)

is this game still looking for players
Savitariuss
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Sat 13 Jul 2024
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As Above, So Below (urban fantasy freeform)

In reply to storywriter (msg # 9):

Yeah, we're still looking for players. These threads generally only provide notifications when bumped once per week, so messages from other people often don't register. Best to contact the poster in whatever game they're advertising, rather than commenting on the ad thread, as they likely won't see the comment until they come back to bump the thread a week later.
Savitariuss
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Savitariuss
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Savitariuss
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Savitariuss
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Savitariuss
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Sat 31 Aug 2024
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Savitariuss
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Sat 7 Sep 2024
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As Above, So Below (urban fantasy freeform)

Casting Call!!!!!
Note:
While anyone considering applying is more than welcome to come up with their own concept, here are a few roles I would like filled if anyone is interested. If you wish to fill any of these roles, shoot me a message so I can let you know if they have already been or are in the process of being filled. I will update this thread when necessary to remove claimed roles, or add new ones.

Normal humans
Never hurts to have some mundane humans, to contrast the mythical types!

Law enforcement/rift control
Active or ex-members of the New Genesis Police Department (NGPD) and the Rift Containment Unit (RCU). Both organizations have NPC profiles in the cast list, where their structure is described.

Criminal Types
We have a few of these type of characters in game already, so make sure to check out the cast to make sure you don't build a character too similar to one already there.

Myths
Would like to have some more sentient mythological creatures and monsters in the cast, from various pantheons and mythologies. The more monstrous creatures will have the ability to use illusion magic, to shift into a human shape, and move amongst the humans easier. Centaurs, satyrs, fae, elves, dwarves, vampires, werewolves, etc. would all fit the bill, but I am happy to consider any other creatures based in mythology. Will consider making some creatures sentient that weren't recorded as such in legends, depending on the creature. Certain creatures are off limits to keep the cast's power level in tact, and are mentioned in the non-playable list in-game, in the character creation thread.

Rift Dwellers
At this point in the game, I am willing to accept one or two characters who have come through rifts (portals that lead into other dimensions and realities) and now live in New Genesis. These will be considered alien species, as opposed to the humans and mythological creatures that call the city home. That said, feel free to get creative, but, make sure to discuss your concept with me first, in a request access pm, before filling out an rtj.

Roles Filled

We are currently not accepting anymore of the following:

Oracle type characters that can see the future

Characters who have mind reading or mind control abilities

Restaurant/Club/Bar/Coffee Shop/Tea Shop Owners

(Note: Some of these broader categories will open up again as the cast grows, I just don't want too many of the same general type of character this early into the game.)

Player Requests

These requests are from players in-game, who are seeking a writing partner, or for an NPC they've created to become a fleshed out PC.

(to be added upon player request)

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