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Wishes Divine
In times gone by, Ashela was a vibrant land, bountiful and full of life and magic. But this quickly began to change, for the Higher Powers still had free roam of Ashela then and when they fought, they brought cataclysm beyond mortal comprehension.
The warring of the Higher Powers quickly spiralled out of control and the once beautiful Ashela was left deeply scarred. Green fields became cold, barren wastelands and peaceful beautiful forests became twisted, thorny, dark reflections of what they used to be. Truly, hope for mortal survival seemed lost.
Then, 750 years ago, the first Gem Star fell to the Earth. An otherworldly stone of deep crimson that glowed brightly with the light of an ancient and powerful magic contained within. The woman now known only as the Saviour Witch used this power, casting a powerful spell that banished the Higher Powers to a different plane of existence and scoured magic from the world.
But the Higher Powers would not give up so easily. They found that while their direct influence on the Home Plane was limited, there were other ways they could reach through the veil to assert their will upon the world they had been forced from.
Now, 750 years after the Saviour Witch forced the Higher Powers out of Ashela, it is predicted the fifth Gem Star is soon to arrive on the Earth and it brings with it a great opportunity not only for mortal souls but for Higher Powers who still seek to bend Ashela and the Home Plane to their will.
The warring of the Higher Powers quickly spiralled out of control and the once beautiful Ashela was left deeply scarred. Green fields became cold, barren wastelands and peaceful beautiful forests became twisted, thorny, dark reflections of what they used to be. Truly, hope for mortal survival seemed lost.
Then, 750 years ago, the first Gem Star fell to the Earth. An otherworldly stone of deep crimson that glowed brightly with the light of an ancient and powerful magic contained within. The woman now known only as the Saviour Witch used this power, casting a powerful spell that banished the Higher Powers to a different plane of existence and scoured magic from the world.
But the Higher Powers would not give up so easily. They found that while their direct influence on the Home Plane was limited, there were other ways they could reach through the veil to assert their will upon the world they had been forced from.
Now, 750 years after the Saviour Witch forced the Higher Powers out of Ashela, it is predicted the fifth Gem Star is soon to arrive on the Earth and it brings with it a great opportunity not only for mortal souls but for Higher Powers who still seek to bend Ashela and the Home Plane to their will.
Higher Powers
Some call them gods, others say they were just shy of divine power. The Higher Powers have been worshipped, revered, despised, feared and everything in between. They were creatures of seemingly immeasurable power, as varied and diverse as the mortal life that still resides in Ashela.Before the Saviour Witch banished them, they claimed domains and territories on the Home Plane, fighting between themselves in pursuits of their own agendas with little regard for the mere mortals who suffered and perished in droves as a result.
Now, the Higher Powers are no longer physically present in the world and the scarred remains of Ashela are slowly beginning to heal. The Saviour Witch's spell was not a perfect defence though, and many Higher Powers have since discovered that they can still reach beyond the veil between planes to an extent. As such, their tactics changed from outright war to manipulation and subterfuge, influencing mortals desperate for power to achieve their goals on Ashela from wherever they now reside beyond.
Magic and Warlocks
As a side effect of the Saviour Witch's banishment spell, magic is all but gone from Ashela. Cities dependent on it fell to ruin, true spellcasters quickly died out and the world was forever changed. Now outside of the occasional artefact dug up that still possesses some of its past power, it is nearly impossible for an ordinary person to delve into the arcane.Nearly, but not quite. The Higher Powers have learned that they can grant a small fraction of their powers to a mortal they are able to connect with, forming pacts that exchange that power for mortal aid in affecting their desires in the Home Plane. The mortals who participate in these pacts are called Warlocks and the rest of Ashela views them in equal parts awe and fear.
Some Warlocks seek out artefacts linked to Higher Powers, or locations where the veil between planes is at its thinnest in the hopes of contacting a Higher Power. Other times, Higher Powers themselves make contact with a mortal who desires something they can provide.
The end result is that a pact is formed. The Warlock is granted power that will eventually be able to help them achieve some goal, in exchange they must further the agenda of their Patron on the Home Plane, whatever that goal may be. These pacts are represented by dark tattoo-like markings, burned into the skin of the Warlock that glow when the Warlock taps into the magical power bestowed upon them.
Warlocks typically exhibit greater physical prowess than an ordinary mortal. They are somewhat faster, stronger, more durable and have slightly more attuned senses. The biggest difference though, is that they are fed a pool of arcane power (mana) by their Patron allowing them access to magic of the same variety their patron specialises in. What exactly this magic entails can vary a lot from Warlock to Warlock. One might be able to conjure flames while another may specialise in curses, a third may be able to create potent illusions. Warlocks are as varied as the Higher Powers that provide them with their magic.
Gem Stars
The Gem Stars are crystalline meteorites. They are a deep crimson in colour and glow vibrantly with the immense magic they contain. Usually, the crystals are polygonal in shape and roughly the size of a baseball, although they actually vary in size.The larger the Gem Star, the brighter it glows and the more magic within. The largest of them, the one used by the Saviour Witch, contained enough power to banish the Higher Powers to another plane of existence. The smallest, the most recent that was tennis-ball sized, was used to raise an island into the sky and its power now holds it there while another is used to keep an area of land perpetually fertile and thriving despite how the rest of Ashela suffers. Great things are always achieved with the Gem Stars.
Since the first star fell 750 years ago, a new star has fallen somewhere in Ashela every 150 years. The fifth is predicted to arrive on the Earth soon, impacting somewhere near the coastal city of Demeste.
You
Congratulations, you're a Warlock. However you came into contact with your patron, you have formed a pact with them, gaining a fragment of their power in the hopes of reaching some goal you have… but in exchange you must always work toward the aims of your patron.That is why you, like many others, have arrived in Demeste. The next Gem Star is set to fall in this general area soon and if you can get a hold of its power, you may instantly be able to fulfil your contract.
The RP
Wishes Divine is both chapter-based and quite sandbox. The IC thread will be divided into chapters, with each chapter setting the scene and circumstances your characters find themselves in. Sometimes, chapters may have an overarching goal to fit the underlying plot of the RP, but by and large how you interact with each other, the world at large and the circumstances of the chapter will be up to you.For the most part, especially early on, the story will be centred around the city of Demeste (more info on that to come in the IC), but it is possible we'll end up travelling further into the world beyond as the story progresses.
Rules
1. All standard PC and RP rules apply (duh).2. GM word is law. Think of me as your own (relatively) benevolent patron ;)
3. This RP is rated M. We're dealing with eldritch horrors and violence, things will probably get dark. Try not to abuse this though, if you're unsure of something, talk to me first.
4. Commitment is key. There's no strict posting requirements here, but keep in contact with me and with each other so we know what's going on.
5. As always, fun is mandatory.
Sign-Up Sheet
Name:Gender:
Age: 16-60
Appearance: Keep the setting mind and don't forget the pact mark. A picture is fine.
Personality:
Patron and magic: Who/what is the Higher Power you are contracted with? What sort of magic do they provide you with?
Equipment: Any weapons or tools of note you carry?
Background: I don't need a novel, but I do need to know what motivates you, the goal you needed a patron's magic to achieve, and how you ended up forming your pact with your patron.
Participants
I'm not setting a character limit or a close date for SUs. If I feel like things are getting crowded I'll close things up, otherwise I'll take characters as they come.gimmepie as Cebres Payne
aeternum as Valencia Strago
PastelPhoenix Amaro Puga
Songbird as Aine Catria Eve Lindel
Stinging Bea as Talia
Sapphire Rose as Vim Aliferous
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