rPMD: Guardians of Erebus DT

BrumalHunter · 2016-03-18T22:09:40Z

Welcome to the unseen halls of Erebus, @Buggiedude2340, @Carina, @Poopsie, @Robusto, @Rydia, @SpiritedWolfe, @StupidSoup, @TheSilverFox, and @Tortwag, my friends and fellow storybookers! Here, you will find all posts not strictly in-character or in-universe, which is why the character template isn't in the storybook itself. If we should ever require more than one discussion topic, this post will stay here. The second and third posts (which will contain all the important information), however, will be copied and submitted in each new one. [center][bebas]Olympus Questionnaire[/bebas][/center] [color=gray][size=100]Hey there! So, err, I assume Zeus – that’s the PC, Archibald Virtue – has already explained to you the weirdness that surrounds your current circumstances. In the event you are reading this and he has not yet done so, finish reading only this sentence and ask him for clarification. If you are [i]still[/i] reading this, then you had better be well-informed about your situation. If not, you are either defiant/disobedient and I predict we’ll have some trouble with you in future (though nothing that I can’t straighten out, I’m sure), or you’re too curious for your own good (which I’ll also have to handle). Anyway, by now you’ve probably noticed two odd names: “Olympus” and “Zeus”. These are references to Greek mythology, which would be foreign to you even if you [i]didn’t[/i] have your memory wiped. (Sorry about that, and if you were wondering, yes, I love my parentheses.) I’d be more than happy to explain them to you, but for now, just know they are codenames. (You’ll become familiar with them eventually.) My codename (and the only name by which you’ll ever know me) is Hekate, your real-life John Clark, i.e. your On-site Coordinator for our epic version of Rainbow. Now, as the person who will literally be the voice in your head throughout all of your daring missions, I need to know as much as possible about you before you even reach Erebus (my not-so-humble abode), since the action can start at any given moment, including the one at which point I’m typing this document. Therefore, you need to fill out the questionnaire with as much detail as possible. If anything confuses you or you don’t know what to do, don’t leave it blank; just write [i]something[/i], except when I specifically say otherwise. Oh, but please don’t write me an essay, since I’m not a teacher. I’m a hacker. Big difference. (Not that you’d know.)[/size] [size=50]Disclaimer: The format in which this questionnaire is written is not completely original, as it is partly based off one I found online. I thank its creator in his absence. (Hopefully he doesn’t mind.)[/size][/color] [i][b][size=150]█████ General Details[/size][/b][/i] [size=120]♦ [b]It begins here! You obviously have no idea who you are, and neither do I, so this section will be used to gather the basic information. If you can remember your given name, you’re either lying or have a false memory, so make one up for yourself. It can be whatever you like, from traditional names like Samantha or David, to more exotic names such as Anastasia or Dhiren, or even nouns like “Shadow” or “Frost”.[/b] [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]Unfortunately, here comes your first reality check: you can’t always get what you want. While being called “Frost” or “Shadow” would be epic, in today’s society, people don’t have names like that. (We aren’t in a fantasy roleplaying game, you know.) This subsection is where the identity by which the world will know you comes. I’ll fill it out myself, so you can skip on to the next section.[/b] [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]Actually, you can skip this one too, since this is where [i]your[/i] codename will come. Once again, you have no direct influence over what I choose, so be nice to me, or face the consequences. Until such a time that I have allotted a codename to you, your in-action codename will be a combination between “Alpha” and a number, e.g. Alpha Two. Later, this will be used to identify your teams instead; when that point has been reached, your team will appear after your codename.[/b] [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]Now that your identity is out of the way, I need you to describe your appearance. We’ll start with what people immediately notice, namely gender, approximate height (measured in metric and imperial units), approximate weight (the same as approximate height), and build. (Your choices for build are “skinny”, “lanky”, or “slender” if you’re thin; “chubby”, “fat”, or “obese” if you’re overweight; or “lean”, “robust”, or “burly” if you’re muscular.) I expect a list with the mentioned items beneath each other and in order of appearance. Leave two spaces, a dash, and two more spaces between each answer and its heading, and capitalise all the words. Use the same formatting for the next two subsections as well.[/b] Gender – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Height – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Weight – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Build – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]Next, we have the more specific characteristics. They are hair colour, hair style, eye colour, and any distinguishing features (such as facial hair, scars, etc.). Keep in mind that you arrived with [i]natural[/i] hair and eye colours, so don’t even think about putting funky colours like hot pink or violet in the descriptions. If you want to dye your hair or wear coloured contact lenses, wait until you get to Erebus, after which I’ll buy you some and edit this entry as necessary.[/b] Hair Colour – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Hair Style – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Eye Colour – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Unique Features – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]These last couple of details will define, more than they should, how people view you. I am impartial, of course, but not everyone is as open-minded as I am. So, I need to know your race (the PC will tell you what yours is) and nationality (the PC will tell you what this is too). Your race is basically your skin tone, but be specific, even if it’s less official, e.g. Caucasian (tanned/partially tanned/pale). Your nationality will technically be American, but there is always the possibility you speak with a recognised accent, in which case it will be appropriately indicated, e.g. French, British, American (Texan).[/b] Race – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Nationality – [color=character's favourite]…[/color][/size] [i][b][size=150]█████ Superheroes and –Heroines are Awesome![/size][/b][/i] [size=120]♦ [b]This section will attempt to ascertain your Pokémon identity and any undiscovered abilities you possess. First, we’ll determine your species. Yeah, I know, it must be difficult believing you used to be some magical being, but if it makes you feel any better, nobody else will remember what they looked like either, so it will be just as surreal to them. Zeus told me to tell you he won’t reveal what you were like no matter how many times you – or anyone else – ask him, so don’t bother. He [i]will[/i], however, tell us what all of you, as well as our future opponents, are/were, but for the time being, our data is insufficient. We’ll get back to this subsection once we have learned more.[/b] [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]I just had an idea! Since you were once [i]Pokémon[/i] but are now [i]humans[/i], you will henceforth be known as [i]Pokémen[/i]! …Err, on second thought, that sounds kind of cheesy. We’ll just stick with [i]mons[/i]. But then again, that's too obvious and unoriginal. I refuse! But what to call you, then…? Thetas! You will all be known as Thetas! …Ahem, moving on. We might not know what your Pokémon species is/was, but that doesn’t stop us from speculating of what you could be capable. If you were a superhero or –heroine, which four abilities or powers would you want to have? (Capitalise all answers in the questionnaire, save for things like articles, prepositions, and the like. It's obviously not necessary when you elaborate.)[/b] ~ [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ~ [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ~ [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ~ [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]In contrast with the previous subsection, this one will be used to keep track of your actual abilities and powers as they develop. Just move along to the next section, since you won’t be able to fill in any of the details for the next two subsections either.[/b] ~ [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ~ [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ~ [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ~ [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]As we get used to working together as a team, we’ll learn more about your and your teammates’ strengths. If there are certain situations in which you have the advantage over everyone else, that situation will be described here.[/b] [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]Everybody has weaknesses, no matter how powerful they are. Being ashamed of your shortcomings won’t get you anywhere, but adapting to them and learning to avoid situations in which you may be a liability [i]will[/i]. The more we learn, the more the team as a whole improves.[/b] [color=character's favourite]…[/color][/size] [i][b][size=150]█████ What Does the Inside of Your Mind Look Like?[/size][/b][/i] [size=120]♦ [b]Major stalker alert, but then again, I [i]am[/i] a black hat. Some people read a lot into these things, others simply don’t care, but it needs to be asked eventually. What is your favourite: colour, food, music genre, animal, and landscape? Use the same formatting as in the first section. (You’re welcome to revisit this later if you don’t know what your favourites are – in fact, I’d be surprised if you [i]did[/i] – don’t fret.)[/b] Colour – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Food - [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Music Genre – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Animal – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Landscape – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]All seriousness aside, what [i]does[/i] your mind look like on the inside? A warehouse with all the boxes neatly stacked? A pink world of bubbles and threads where everything is interconnected? A dungeon with torture devices lining the walls? Grooved, crinkly, and grey, like all normal brains?[/b] [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]Describe yourself in three words – using only nouns! (Adjectives are so boring, and now, you can’t be a wisecrack either. Hah.) Feel free to be symbolic. Actually, [i]be symbolic[/i]. That’s an order.[/b] [color=character's favourite]…[/color], [color=character's favourite]…[/color], [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]Have you ever noticed how some people use a particular word/expression a lot, frequently fidget with some part of their body/outfit, or just often does something unique when speaking/walking? Probably not, but I want you to identify what [i]your[/i] mannerisms are. You don't have to write a full psycho-analysis (not that you could), but I [i]do[/i] want you to list at least one recurring aspect of your speech, your body language while you speak, and the way you walk. You can fill this in as you become aware of something, so leave it blank for now if nothing comes to mind.[/b] Speech – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Body Language – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Walking – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]How well do you get along with people? Are you a social butterfly? A recluse? A grumpy old guy who needs to see three ghosts before he learns to be happy? Basically, just elaborate on your sociality.[/b] [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]I need to know how you will react when faced with conflict - emotional or physical - so we'll have to test your limits sometime. For now, I'll settle for asking you what you think you'd do if a random stranger attacked you, if an enemy insulted you, and if someone close to you betrayed you. Answer all three Scenarios, please, but don't assume they all happen at once. (If they [i]did[/i], you'd be in for one lousy day.)[/b] Conflict – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Opposition – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] Betrayal – [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]You’re probably stuck here on earth for the rest of your life, so the possibility of you developing romantic feelings for a human or another mon is very high. What would you do if you found yourself in either scenario? Don’t worry, nobody but you, I, and the PC will see this document, so you can be honest. Nobody’s going to judge you – and that’s considering who the PC really is.[/b] [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]If the message “Save changes to Untitled?” appears, do you click “Save”, “Don’t Save”, or “Cancel”?[/b] [color=character's favourite]…[/color] ♦ [b]This is the rubbish dump. If you ever want to add any miscellaneous things you discovered about yourself, whether it’s a fear, a talent, an interest, or even that you look like George Washington, this is the place to put it. Once you’re done, just hand this to Zeus and he’ll send you on your way. I’ll see you soon![/b] [color=character's favourite]…[/color] [/size] Oh, and since the formatting for the post wasn't specifically shown anywhere, I added it here. [center][b][size=120]Name Surname (Codename)[/size] Current Location | Month Date, 2016 | Time AM/PM[/b][/center] Post Text [center][b]Location | Month Day, 2016 | Time AM/PM[/b][/center]

TheSilverFox

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Mon May 02, 2016 10:07 pm

TheSilverFox says... · Mon May 02, 2016 10:07 pm

Wait, there's an AP U.S. History class? ...darn it, I'm fairly sure my Honors U.S. History class means I can't take that one. <.<

Thankfully, I don't have any AP classes at the present moment, although I think I'm going to be taking AP Psychology, Language, and maybe another AP class next semester. Still doesn't mean I don't have 6 final exams to complete (actually, 5, given that I finished one a couple of days ago). Yeah, joy.

S'io credesse che mia risposta fosse
a persona che mai tornasse al mondo,
questa fiamma staria senza piu scosse.
Ma per ciò che giammai di questo fondo
non tornò vivo alcun, s'i' odo il vero,
senza tema d'infamia ti rispondo.

Inferno, Canto 27, l 61-66.

BrumalHunter

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Mon May 02, 2016 10:22 pm

BrumalHunter says... · Mon May 02, 2016 10:22 pm

You get to have psychology as a subject at school already? I must loudly protest the unfairness.

But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
— Paul the Apostle

Winter is inevitable. Spring will return eventually, and AstralHunter with it.

TheSilverFox

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Mon May 02, 2016 10:47 pm

TheSilverFox says... · Mon May 02, 2016 10:47 pm

Well, Advanced Placement classes are basically what you would learn in a college environment, so it's not as though it's going to be any easier than what I already have, if not harder. But yes, I can study psychology that early. I, for one, think it'll be a great experience and a way to develop and gain a greater understanding of several of my characters and maybe be a bit more cruel to them. you know what I mean, @Tortwag. And although I'll probably focus on an advanced science to pursue in college, it wouldn't hurt to have a well-rounded experience with a lot of subjects and fields. So, if my goal of becoming a scientist of some kind doesn't succeed, at least I have options.

S'io credesse che mia risposta fosse
a persona che mai tornasse al mondo,
questa fiamma staria senza piu scosse.
Ma per ciò che giammai di questo fondo
non tornò vivo alcun, s'i' odo il vero,
senza tema d'infamia ti rispondo.

Inferno, Canto 27, l 61-66.

TinkerTwaggy

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Mon May 02, 2016 11:08 pm

TinkerTwaggy says... · Mon May 02, 2016 11:08 pm

...Yes. Yes I do, Silver XD

And I've got to revise for exams as well, so I can relate. Mine are only coming in June, but still. I need to revise drawing. And my main craft is writing.
*sigh* Go send a fish in a foot race, why don't you...

"Is there a limit to how much living I can live with my life? How will I know if I've gone too far?
And why did I spend my life savings on sunglasses for a whale?
I shall find the answers... to these questions."

Carina

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Thu May 05, 2016 7:43 am

Carina says... · Thu May 05, 2016 7:43 am

Hello hello, lovely leople! It's May and I'm officially done with my exams ~~THANK GOD~~. I don't move out until later this week, but my schedule will be fairly open for all of May. I'm going to start reading the posts at least Sunday, but hey, I don't think I missed too much.

chaotic lazy
—Omni

the queen of memes
—yosh

secret supreme overlord of yws
—Atticus

saint carina, patron saint of rp
—SilverNight

BrumalHunter

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Thu May 05, 2016 5:56 pm

BrumalHunter says... · Thu May 05, 2016 5:56 pm

That is excellent news, @Carina! We are, in fact, still busy with the first posts, so if you have a chance to write it, you are more than welcome! Of course, my offer still stands, so really, take as much time as you need.

But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
— Paul the Apostle

Winter is inevitable. Spring will return eventually, and AstralHunter with it.

BrumalHunter

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Fri May 06, 2016 10:09 pm

BrumalHunter says... · Fri May 06, 2016 10:09 pm

Fox, Poopsie, Buggie, and Rydia have already posted, for which I am most grateful, but how are the rest of you faring? Our two schemers have kept us up to date on their end - and I must admit, I'm excited to see what they have written - but there are still two silent souls out there. Good luck with your AP tests, everyone! I'm writing my first official university exam on Monday, so I know how you feel! (Except on a diminished scale quantity-wise, as I only have five in total.)

But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
— Paul the Apostle

Winter is inevitable. Spring will return eventually, and AstralHunter with it.

TinkerTwaggy

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Sat May 07, 2016 12:48 am

TinkerTwaggy says... · Sat May 07, 2016 12:48 am

Personally I- Oh. I'm one of the schemers. Nevermind, I'm not here!

Also, temporary Avvie change. Add Pokken to the list of stuff dragging me down - though to my defense, one of the guys at that Game Design School I wanna join - scratch that: have actually SUCCEEDED in joining

- strongly recommanded that I'd participate in events like that and write down/analyze as many data as I can.
So... Yeah. It'll be fun, but it's actually for work, too.

"Is there a limit to how much living I can live with my life? How will I know if I've gone too far?
And why did I spend my life savings on sunglasses for a whale?
I shall find the answers... to these questions."

Robusto

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Sun May 08, 2016 6:08 pm

Robusto says... · Sun May 08, 2016 6:08 pm

JUST ONE MORE WEEK OF SCHOOL THEN I CAN FINALLY GET MY POST POSTED

TinkerTwaggy

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Sun May 08, 2016 7:58 pm

TinkerTwaggy says... · Sun May 08, 2016 7:58 pm

YOU CAN DO IT ROB. WE BELIEVE IN YOU.

As for me I'm still quite a few scenes away from the end of my post. Advancing slowly but surely though.
EDIT: second big scene complete. 3 more and I'm done.

Dorian. Is. Hilarious. To write for.

"Is there a limit to how much living I can live with my life? How will I know if I've gone too far?
And why did I spend my life savings on sunglasses for a whale?
I shall find the answers... to these questions."

BrumalHunter

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Sun May 08, 2016 11:20 pm

BrumalHunter says... · Sun May 08, 2016 11:20 pm

And the two "silent souls" are silent no more! A very pleasant surprise this Sunday afternoon was. Excellent posts from both of you, and even while Herakles was fuming, I couldn't help but be as delighted as a little schoolboy. Nobody need worry about Midas, as for once, failure to follow the instructions (namely, Poopsie's neglect to add the time at the end of his post) created a convenient loophole. I shall elaborate in my post, wherein the PC will collect everyone, once the final two posts have been submitted. Then, the second round may commence.

@StupidSoup, this is something I feel like I should point out out to both you and your brother, not because I want to be criticising, but because it seems like you genuinely don't know (or forget):
♦ "your" = possessive pronoun
~ How was your day? I hope your lessons weren't too boring.
♦ "you're" = contraction of "you are"
~ I heard you're finally the new team captain. You're an example to us all.

I noted the distinction simply because I noticed you frequently confuse the latter with the former. If both appeared in a sentence, it might look like this: "Your improvement shows that you're a diligent student." I hope the explanation helps (and that my Grammar Nazi side doesn't bother you too much).

But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
— Paul the Apostle

Winter is inevitable. Spring will return eventually, and AstralHunter with it.

StupidSoup

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Mon May 09, 2016 2:09 am

StupidSoup says... · Mon May 09, 2016 2:09 am

K

I have a license that lets me solve aids - A friend of mine

Here Comes the Birdyyyy ~Poopsie

You gotta have the confidence of a gazelle running through a herd of lions - TK Sharp

I was once Numbers

Now I am Soup

BrumalHunter

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Mon May 09, 2016 4:00 pm

BrumalHunter says... · Mon May 09, 2016 4:00 pm

It's the last part of the first stretch! I shall begin writing my post after next Tuesday, and will be up before the end of next week.

But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
— Paul the Apostle

Winter is inevitable. Spring will return eventually, and AstralHunter with it.

TinkerTwaggy

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Mon May 09, 2016 8:34 pm

TinkerTwaggy says... · Mon May 09, 2016 8:34 pm

What? You mean, you'll be starting advancing the plot forward already by the end of this week? Well not really "already", you have been waitin' for a while... Darn it, I need to hurry. Still coming though. Still coming. LMS is out of the way - and by that I mean that I've submitted my 800 words already - so I can focus on SB posts for the rest of the week.

"Is there a limit to how much living I can live with my life? How will I know if I've gone too far?
And why did I spend my life savings on sunglasses for a whale?
I shall find the answers... to these questions."

BrumalHunter

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Points 17444

Reviews 294

Tue May 17, 2016 4:53 pm

BrumalHunter says... · Tue May 17, 2016 4:53 pm

My post will be completed by the end of the week - hopefully before that. After I have submitted it, you can go crazy with your first posts. I just have one request: If your character will have a particular stance towards another, please post it here so that I may take it into consideration while writing. (I shall use your profiles to depict them in terms of sociality; feel free to use the CPs when writing too)

But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
— Paul the Apostle

Winter is inevitable. Spring will return eventually, and AstralHunter with it.

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