Sethera Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 "As for you and your heart and the things you said and didn’t say, she will remember them all when men are fairy tales in books written by rabbits."-The Last Unicorn The Age of Humans. That is what the animals call the days when the animals known as humans used to rule the earth, much like the dinosaurs did before them. Nowadays, human beings are the stuff of fairy tales, and it is the beasts who rule the earth. Having developed an intelligence rivaling human beings, animals have even formed the ability to communicate in complex languages much like humans, though there are multiple languages depending on the animal family, and dialects depending on species and location. It has become a valued skill for animals to be fluent in more than one language. However, unlike humans, animals have not started building things or changing the environment. Instead, they live much as they always did, just with heightened intelligence. Many have found homes in abandoned cities, though there are countless others that are avoided due to having strange effects on the creatures that live there. Some become mutated, others go feral, and even more end up becoming sick and dying. These places are known as the Forbidden, and have been so for centuries. Except, lately, a group of animals has staged an investigation on these areas, claiming that, since it's been decades since the last accident, they should be safe enough to explore. Calling themselves the Cartographers Guild, they have assembled a small group of volunteers. You are one such volunteer. Although you have no idea what awaits you, you are willing to brave the unknown regardless. Because you are an explorer. [spoiler=Rules and Information]As usual, all YCM and RP rules apply to this. Don't powerplay, godmod, etc. No eating other players' characters either. Also, you might wonder why I am making an RP about animals. Simple, I like animals, and I've always been curious about the idea of RPing as one. Also, I've always wanted to make a post-apocalyptic setting, long after the dust has died down and the ravages of time have started to set in. Couple that with my childhood love of exploring and boom, this RP was born.Inspirations: Etrian Odyssey, Zootopia, Indiana Jones, The Animals of Farthing Wood [spoiler=Setting]This RP takes place in the far, far off future. Human beings advanced to the point where they were capable of nigh miraculous feats, their technology almost like magic to our millennial eyes. However, just like Icarus who flew too close to the sun, their society imploded through as-of-yet unknown reasons, and they became extinct. Animals now rule the roost, and they rule it with a gentler hand, living much as they did before, though they have become more unified. For instance, there are the PFP (Protection For Prey) and the Hunters Alliance. Not only that, but some predators and prey have even befriended each other. Such is the case with the Cartographers Guild. However, while not to the level of human beings, animals are capable of primitive technology, such as working together to build boats to cross the ocean. While most animals live in their native habitats, there are some "invasive species" who travel elsewhere. They usually do it for survival, for instance if they have been driven from their land, but some do it to explore. And then there are the volunteers of the Cartographers Guild, who have come together from all across the world for a single purpose. [spoiler=Database][spoiler=Groups]There are multiple animal groups out there, though the three main ones are listed below. These three have members from multiple continents. The Cartographers Guild - A group of animals led by a quick-witted and adventurous male pika named Fitz. His right-paw animal is a gentle male black bear named Kennedy. The base is located in an abandoned building by the sea of what was formerly the northeast coast of North America. Protection For Prey (PFP) - Situated in former Afghanistan and led by a male markhor named Mayaro. While Mayaro is known for his wisdom and fearlessness, many of the members are fearful cowards. The base is located in an open field where they can keep an eye out for predators. Hunters Alliance - Located in South America, it is led by a female jaguar named Deyri. Aggressive even to the other members of the group, she gives off an intimidating aura and considers prey animals as fit for food only. Surrounded by a ring of guards who do her dirty work. The base is located in a shadowed glade. [spoiler=Application]Name: Self-explanatory. They range from simplistic to complicated.Age: Should be at least past the child stage for whatever species they are. You don't have to put specific animal years if you want. However, do put their years in human terms in parentheses. For example with a dog: 3 years (25 years). Also animals tend to live longer nowadays than they used to (unless of course they get eaten).Gender: Male, female, whatever.Species: Can be pretty much anything that can go on land. Fliers are allowed. Insect-types aren't allowed due to the fact their brain structure hasn't developed as much.Appearance: Spoiler this. Either a picture (can be a photograph if you want) or at least a paragraph of description.Personality: Spoiler this. Two paragraphs minimum.Biography: Spoiler this. Two paragraphs minimum. They can be from pretty much anywhere. If it doesn't match up, please explain why they're from that place and how they survived (for instance, a tiger from Antarctica).Abilities: What can they do and what are they especially good at?Miscellaneous: Optional. Put stuff like theme songs, any items they happen to own, trivia, etc.Skype: I might make a skype chat for this, so put your skype here if you want to join. 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bury the year Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Maaaay be interested in this. I need to start getting into more RPs other than my own, and this could be right up my alley (even though I've never done animal RPs before). Big question, though - what range of animals would you be expecting? Like, canidae/felidae/serpent-dae? Iunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethera Posted June 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Well hey, it'd be cool to have you join this.As for the range, it can be pretty much anything. Just as long as they can go on land, because most of the journey will be overland instead of in the sea--so a fish probably wouldn't work. Fliers are welcome too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr47t Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 I am very interested in this, would like to see and maybe apply for it. Just one question for you, Sethera -- since I am new to RPing I will probably need to go to/counsel/talk to someone for guidance on how to transition into the thing. In the case this RP is the first one I apply to, would you mind if I went to you for general advice on how I should RP in your RP? (ex. length or detail requested for posts, etc.) EDIT: I have some more questions but will wait for if/when an OOC thread is made in case those answer them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hyde Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Interested....later cherry heart and demon blood. Lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethera Posted June 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Thanks for the interest guys. :)And yes, cr47t, feel free to ask me for help whenever you feel the need to. There are also a lot of good guides here in the RP forum too if you're stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesability Black Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 So, other than the heightened intelligence, there are no physical changes in regards to the animals. Am I correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethera Posted June 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Yep, no physical changes, though their skull structure is probably a bit different to make up for bigger brains, but it's nothing that would be too noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesability Black Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Wanted to make sure so I can get my brain to stop trying to scheme such characters. So...hm...maybe, maybe... If I join this, I'm definately gonna be a flier. It's been a bit since I last RPed as just a regular birdie, so stretching my wings (heh) would probably do me some good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethera Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Well I did say fliers were allowed, so feel free to do so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr47t Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 So... I hate to sound impatient, but (when) will the OOC/signup thread come out? I'm eager to try this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethera Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 True, I guess we do have enough interested parties for that. Then this is officially an OOC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hyde Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 [spoiler=Nosey WIP] Name: Trot Age: 2 years (19)Gender: MaleSpecies: Giant Anteater [spoiler=Appearance:] [spoiler=Personality: ] [spoiler=Biography: ] Abilities: Climbing, Digging, Smelling,Miscellaneous: Prefers termites to antsSkype: You have it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Claiming Flip the oncilla. Note that I'm on vacation sans laptop from Mon-Fri of next week, so don't expect a completed application before that finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethera Posted July 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Bump to see if anybody's still interested in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr47t Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Bump to see if anybody's still interested in this.I am. I've just been lazy on working on my app. I will post it here when it's done; I already have an idea, I just need to put it in writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethera Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 All right, closing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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