[CASTING CALLS] Vanguards of Hope (Sentai, Riders, Cures)

[Ziginz Zegell]

Hmmmm I can live with that thunder. I just don't want to see Draco out every fight, but I don't want it to be because he doesn't have the option. Consequences are one of the best options for evening out the meta.

Havoc, I will get to your profile shortly. Another American character...is antyone planing a Japanese character cause if not I will just put this in northern maine or something. Innsmouth comes to mind....

Solo: Huh...never thought of it that way? Then again I never let it bother me either. -___- Either because I know as much as I do about Japanese culture, or that no one has ever said anything to me about it. Errr in my mind I think it is alraight. If anything by playing a character of another culture and learning more about it you yourself learn more about them. Role Playing can be just as much about understanding other people as it is about beating the **** out of fictional monsters and fun times. Hope that makes sense.

I'll also be adding more info to the first post soon which should include information of Elementals and a short list of known Writhing Things. The information on the later won't be common knowledge, but certain documents and conversations/interrogations will provide this information to you guys.

EDIT: Havoc, thy sword is well honed, and vaguely familiar to me. Yet I cannot deny it bears its own forge!

Translation: I like this guy, I really do. Ryan is, at his core, a really good guy who wants to do the right thing, but has a mild complex about proving his skills. He wants to grow up to be like mom and dad, but is resentful that they are rarely there for him. This probably causes him alot of mental anguish since he loves and respects them, but also feels unnoticed and astranged from them. Yet even in all this he keeps getting back up and trying to be a good man. Byakko just showing up is sudden, but not too bad. I can imagine the sword sleeping on the tomb of its last weilder when it sensed something about Ryan that instantly drew him to his aid. Be it the Cosmic Lords, some similarity to his old master, or just thousand of years of instinct, Byakko bursts from the cave where it rested and flies to Ryan as Mjolnir would to Thor. Ryan does not question the event due to the danger at hand and draws the sword from the ground as Arthur did from the stone and defeats the threat. Unfortunately while he saved a woman's life, he also stripped her of her love. A duel victory and defeat for a man who already has experienced such pain. A man like him will need alot of spiritual council to survive the battles ahead, but his metal and valor will both be tested. Ryan could very well be a show of human nature before all is said an done.

In other words, Ryan is in.

We will need to discuse limitations regarding his mecha, however. In my mind we could make him a lesser Cosmic Lord who can intervene in certain situations to give aid to Ryan, but only for a short time. In another version we could go the route thunder did with Draco and make the Wang Tiger an assist character, or alternate form of Byakko. In this way his size could be as small as a humans, or adjusted to massive size to fight larger enemies. This would put a massive strain on Ryan's Qi, so the larger form would be a last resort move, but the smaller form could be like Zuuban or Ninjaman as an unlockable power for Byakko. We could even make it Ryan and Byakko's combined form similar to Steve and Draco as Flame Dragon.

Just be thinking about these details and feel free to use the suggestions or create your own alternative. You don't even have to use Wang Tiger if you don't want to. Just let me know what comes to your mind.

Man I am getting excited.

 

[Ziginz Zegell]

Okay so I have a question for you guys. Basically since we have so many American characters I have three options for where the events of the story can take place.

1: Japan, which means no change.

2: A port town in Maine that is pretty big and well populated, but not really well known by the general public. People seem drawn to this place from all over the world, yet half of them seem to be recluses, while the other half are perpetually passing through. The bar keeper says it best "That is what you will find in this town lad/lass: five thousand people who just want to be left alone."

3: Great Britan. Pretty much the whole thing, but mainly Ireland. This would create a larger area for play, but would also stretch characters out a bit. Still, it would mean fairy mounds and castles. I freakin love fairy mounds and castles. Also alot more lore and area with a far longer history of supernatural events.

Now you won't have to change your profiles even if I do change the venue, but it is an important decision that will effect the game to a pretty big extent. There fore I think it is a choice we should make together. We can even combined 2 and 3 together if it seems that would work better (A town in Ireland) and thus allow us to take the best of both worlds. We could even say you were all drawn to this town from the U.S., Japan, or anywhere else your characters are from because it is a "Hot Spot" of activity. So...opinions peoples...opinions.

I'm gonna go read Havoc's character now before I get distracted again.

 

[Icefish]

Since we've got so many Americans, might as well put it in the US.

 

[thunder]

I'm cool with either of the 3 choices

 

[Guardian07]

I am actually planning a Japanese character. But my character can work just fine as an American. Or British or something. I think.

Solo has a really good point there. But for me, I just take a page out of Gundam when it comes to nationalities; they're individuals. Just do whatever you want with them, and don't let their nationalities limit what you can do with them.

I know less about the US than I know about Japan:sweat:. But I'm ok with changing the location to US, though I'm intrigued about the third option.

 

[Ziginz Zegell]

First post updated with more information on specific Writhing Things. Scary stuff...well, scaryish...good thing yoou will probably never have to fight any of them.

 

[MagiPink]

Have an idea for Cure Beat. Would it be a tad awkward to have my Cure Beat being a descendant of the original Cure Beat? It was one of the numerous ideas I had in the old thinking cranium.

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Name: Gwendolyn “Gwen” Hales
Age: 18

Nationality: American

Appearance:

Alternate Identity:

Cure Moonlight


Super Silhouette Moonlight


Cologne

History:
In every person resides a Heart Flower connected to the Tree of Hearts that watches over us. The Tree of Hearts is a magical tree that connects to all Heart Flowers on Earth. It is said that each Heart Flower's color and flower type mirrors the owner's feelings and personality, and no Heart Flower is the same. If the Tree of Hearts perished Earth will be turned into desolate wasteland before its destruction. As a precautionary the Tree of Hearts never said to be in the same place once can be speculated move between dimensions hiding from whom wish to does it harm. Such were the Desert Apostles who planned to wilt everything and turn the world into a desert by stealing each person’s Heart Flower making the Heart Tree weaker. Across the galaxies (and possibility different dimensions) the Desert Apostles brought many planets to ruin sought to add Earth to their collection. However, in order to protect the Heart Flowers within the people of Earth legendary warriors known as Precure. Within each generation when the Earth faces great peril the Heart Tree would give birth to a new Precure. Fairies born in the Heart Tree are sent out to search for a young maiden chosen by the Heart Tree whose heart flower is in full bloom to fight for love and justice, Heartcatch Precure.

The actions made by the previous Precure brought a new era defeating the Emperor of Deserts, Dune not by sealing the Emperor and his followers like those before them but by removing the evil that was within his heart. The evil no longer festering within his heart Dune departed to start anew thanks what no other Precure had had done before. Memories of the Heartcatch Precure may have been forgotten over the passage of time the Great Tree of Hearts continues watching over the people of Earth. For those who do remember the tales of the Legendary Warriors know when the world is bathed faces darkness a new Precure will appear. The tales of the Precure varies from parent to child of their heroic deeds always pictured them to come at a time of great need. Words and idealism that Gwen had had dismissed being nothing more childish fantasizes dreamed up in books and television. Gwendolyn learned along life’s way that one simply cannot put much faith into such idealism so foolishly. In order to accomplish anything in life one must work diligently than wait for things to work out on their own accord. This belief and life changed drastically with an encounter of a small purple and white fairy, Cologne.

Sensing a new evil presence provoking to cover the world in darkness the Great Tree of Hearts awakens Cologne search out for the next Precure. However, the sentient tree’s plight attempt to thwart their goal did not go entirely unnoticed set out after the small creature and left to die. At first from Gwen’s perspective Cologne appeared like a discarded dirty stuffed plushy till discovering it was in fact a living creature when she came across the fairy. Uncertain that any veterinarian would know how to treat odd looking creature snuck it into her home. As Cologne awaken within Gwen’s bedroom believed his rescuer and caretaker to be quite special. Grateful for everything that she had done Cologne shared about the history of the Heart Tree and legendary warriors the Precure. Thinking that this was some sort of elaborate prank brought upon denied him to be a fairy and the world danger.

Harsh words taken back and an apology soon followed as Gwen watched a live televised news coverage. Cologne’s pursuers’ traced him back towards his last whereabouts knowing the fairy was still alive turn their destruction upon the city instead. Despite the best efforts made from the authorities none were able stand against the onslaught. Before the live feed was terminated by one of the creatures swayed Gwen’s initial feeling towards heroism wanted to do something for those caught up in the attack. Seeing Gwen’s Heart Flower bloom with the strong desire Cologne presented the Heart Pod. The Heart Pot, a small container used for containing Heart Seeds(small coin-like chips that are given by people's Heart Flowers after being purified by Pretty Cure) that restored/strengthen the Heart Tree’s life force. Cologne further explained that the glow of the Heart Seeds within the container relayed the Heart Tree hearing Gwen’s desired would grant her the power to become a Precure.

Personality: Hard to approach at first Gwen has blossomed into a strong caring young woman that will fight to protect her friends and others. While some habits are hard to break strives to overcome her own obstacles’.

Likes: Botanical gardens, martial arts and trying new things
Dislikes: Spiders, Asparagus and ignorant guys thinking that a woman to be nothing more than weak.


Relationships: Cologne (her friend/partner), no other at this time known

Extra: When Gwen feels more comfortable around others often reveal her more creative side and newly found love toward fantasy stories.


Devices:

Heart Pod Compact~ Lid of the Heart Pot becomes a detachable compact used to insert Gwen’s Precure Seed and newly collected Heart Seeds.

Heart Seeds ~ Small coin-like chips that are given by people's Heart Flowers after being purified by Pretty Cure. Heart Seeds, depending on the colors, will give the users different sub-powers to use. Though their effect is only limited for a certain period of time are generally conserved.

Precure Seed ~ Another kind of Heart Seed is the Pretty Cure Seed of the Pretty Cure, found inside their heart which can only be summoned by a fairy from the Tree of Hearts. The Pretty Cure Seed is the mark of a Cure, and by putting it inside the Heart Pod Compact.

Moon Tact ~ Cure Moonlight’s sword-like wand

Heartcatch Mirage ~ The Heartcatch Mirage is a jewelry box-like item that was used by the first Precure. Not much is known about this item, though it is known to be extremely powerful and give Pretty Cure a boost of power, the ability to transport directly to the Tree of Hearts, show one's Heart Flower, and part of Pretty Cure's Super Silhouette transformation, which requires a power up heart seed. It resides in the Pretty Cure Palace. In order to obtain must complete two types of test both watched over by the Heart Tree. The first test is to see if the Precure is worthy enough to accept the Heartcatch Mirage. The final test more difficult determines if they are ready to truly awaken their own power to the next level. At the present moment Gwen has not taken the test as Cologne does not feel that she is ready quite yet needs to gain a missing element.

Powers:

Moonlight Reflection ~ Silver light discs materialized within her palms directly toward the enemy’s attacks used to reflect them back. Moonlight can hurl one of the silver light discs past the enemy(ies) to reroute their attack hitting them with their own power at a different angle.

Moonlight Silver Impact ~ Concentrating all her powers into her palm and strikes at the enemy an up close maneuver.

Silver Forte Wave ~ Summoning the Moon Tact declares the attack name calling forth a purple energy flower towards the enemy. Upon impact the target is suspended in the air, a purple rose having overlapped behind it. Cure Moonlight moves the Moon Tact in a circular motion, and in a flash of light, the enemy is purified.

Floral Power Fortissimo ~ Similar to the Forte Wave considered to be a finishing move. Declaring the attack name, draws ƒƒ with the Flower Tact. Purple Energy surrounds her body empowering as she charges for the enemy, covered in light of her respective theme color. At the point of impact burst through the enemy, a heart shaped imprint on the target's chest. Landing behind the enemy with the victim's Heart Flower above cries out "Heart Catch!". An implosion occurs, and the target is suspended in the air, Moonlights' respective flowers having overlapped behind it. Clapping the center of the tacts to keep the center spinning and in a flash of light, the enemy is purified.

Heartcatch Orchestra ~ Like using the Silver Forte Wave calls forth the energy in shape of an astral form of a young woman. The astral projection flies past Cure Moonlight aiming toward the enemy(ies) appearing behind them. Channeling power into the astral projection, the astral figure strikes down upon the enemy. Collecting the enemy(ies) in both hand the same purple rose insignia of Cure Moonlight appears holding it in place

Side Note: Like riders paired up with another precure can use precure version of a punch/kick or even this case with a rider.

With Cologne's help, the fairy transforms into a cape allowing Moonlight flight and able to block attacks.

 

[Ziginz Zegell]

Much better. Gives her and her story a little more depth while also allowing her to keep her innocence. She is in Magi.

Now after hearing everyone's opinions on the matter of location...I am not closer to figuring out where to put this thing. But we are leaning toward the U.S. plan. I have an idea of how to intergrate bits of plan 3 with plan 2...I think those were the numbers...but it will make everyone happy I think. So continue with your profiles as you have been and when the time comes to start things I'll let you know where you find yourself. May even do a "wondering out of the fog" bit for one or two of you. Though that is unlikely...it could be fun :-}

 

[Icefish]

Azithromycin is a hell of an antibiotic.

Name: Camden "Cam" Simons
Age: 27
Nationality: American
Appearance:

Alternate Identity: Kamen Rider Decade
History: Camden grew up following in the footsteps of his late father, a police officer. From martial arts training at an early age to majoring in criminology in college, everything he did was in order to shape himself into an ideal officer of the law. When the time finally came for him to join the force, Camden found that things were very different from his childhood expectations. Instead of stopping crimes and arresting criminals, he spent most of his time doing things like manning crosswalks, directing traffic, and filling out copious amounts of paperwork. As the years wore on, he began to worry that he had picked the wrong line of work.

When reports of mysterious creature attacks began pouring in, Camden thought his luck had changed. Now he'd finally get a chance to go out and do some real good. Sadly, the police seemed more interested in covering up the attacks than in helping fight them or protecting civilians. The appearance of several equally mysterious individuals fighting the creatures also failed to elicit any real action from the police. Frustrated with their non-action, Camden left the police.

For a time he attempted to get by as a private detective, but once again he found the reality of the job quite different from what he had hoped- less hard-boiled action, more spying on cheating spouses. Furthemore, his attempts to investigate the strange creatures left him empty handed. However, his actions had drawn the attention of Project Indigo, a division of the NSA dedicated solely to combatting the creatures. He was soon recruited into their ranks and tasked as a field agent. In order to fulfill his duties, he was given a pair of tools- the Decadriver and the Ride Booker- in order to assume the mantle of Kamen Rider Decade.

Personality: Camden has a rather carefree personality, viewing everything as a joke and taking little seriously. He is also a thrillseeker and a slight adrenaline junkie, preferring action above all else. His has someting of a prideful streak, but can put all of that aside and get serious when the situation calls for it. However, much of this is actually a front to hide his own dissatisfaction with where his life is in comparison to where he expected it to be.
Likes: Adrenaline rushes, swimming, comedies, comic books, Las Vegas
Dislikes: Dubstep, cooking, social networking, weddings, clowns
Relationships:
Rowan Thorne- Head of Project Indigo and Camden's boss. Their relationship is tense at best, with the two barely tolerating each other.

Hans Kristoph Jürgen- Project Indigo's chief scientist and developer of the Decadriver.
Between the accent and the technobabble, Camden can hardly understand a word he says.

Alys Mason- Support operator for Project Indigo. A fellow comic fan, she and Camden have a flirtatious relationship.

Extra:
* As per ZZ's decree, he starts only with Decade's own cards.
* Skilled in stage magic and other sleights of hand.
* Hates being called by his full name.

 

[MagiPink]

Been flip flopping with my next character, Cure Beat.

Here's a sneaky peak at the chosen pic. Was deciding that this version of Cure Beat will be 20yrs old.

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