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]

Poopsie

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Sun Feb 19, 2017 7:59 pm

Poopsie says... · Sun Feb 19, 2017 7:59 pm

costumes?

also, I plan to post, but i won't really have much to talk about because i don't know whats gonna happen down stairs and would rather not speak for astral lest I mess up something.

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TinkerTwaggy

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Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:22 pm

TinkerTwaggy says... · Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:22 pm

@Ventomology Oh right, costumes. I'll go back to readin' that PM string we had about that some time ago.

Putting that aside for now, not really a block no, just... Life, not that I'm the only one in that case, but I just caught up with an SB, have finished a post with a second one, and Dorian's next on the list, so basically I'm just announcing here that I'll start catching up everything in order to post something. I can't say when because it would be an empty promise, but I'm getting back in the flow at least.

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"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."

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Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:44 pm

BrumalHunter says... · Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:44 pm

@Poopsie. Yes, you, the pigeon. We should talk. (I'm on multiple platforms, so there are no excuses. XD)

Also. http://astralhunter.writerfeedpad.com/6

Remember that? It's still a thing.

But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
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Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:14 pm

BrumalHunter says... · Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:14 pm

@TheSilverFox has posted, which means I love him more than the rest of you!

I'm kidding - I love you all equally, but he gets bonus points. Fox, your post was highly enjoyable to read. There's just something very amusing about Jeremiah being ill-tempered. His confusion is also interesting, since it makes absolute sense that he'd try to use everyone's new names but still slip in the old ones every now and then. It's a nice touch.

Anyway, at least he's content now, which is great! I can already see that I'll enjoy writing Hekate's reactions to all their new appearances. I'm excited to see who posts next! As always, don't hesitate to bug me if you require my assistance.

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 Feb 27, 2017 7:21 am

TinkerTwaggy says... · Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:21 am

@AstralHunter C'mon, we all know Silver's descriptions are loved more than the rest of us puny mortals.

@TheSilverFox I shall forever be envious of your precision.

Anywhoozies, I'm currently catchin' up on page 1 and almost reached page 2, so YAY! Comin' back up slowly but surely.
EDIT: Reached page 2.

"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."

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Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:30 pm

TinkerTwaggy says... · Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:30 pm

I am double-posting for the sake of asking a question in an overly dramatic fanshion, due to excitment always caused by renewed activity.

GUESS WHO CAUGHT UP WITH EVERYTHING AND GOT 5 NEW WORDS IN HIS ENGLISH VOCABULARY THANKS TO SILVER'S DETAIL-NESS?!

No but seriously I've been inactive here and in YWS in general for far too long, so it just feels good to just... catch up and have ideas for my own post bubblin' in. Speakin' of, I don't know if I'll be next or anything, but I DO know I have a post scheme I'll write today, and start workin' on the first scene tonight. For now, gotta go back to my Game Design group and get the review on our boardgame's current state.

Ba-bai~

EDIT: Scheming's done :3

"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."

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Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:41 pm

TinkerTwaggy says... · Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:41 pm

At this point I'm just poking the thread, really (I could edit the post, but that wouldn't count for the Notification thing, so I hope it's not a trouble if I do this)

So, uh, I posted! Like, just now. @AstralHunter As usual, if there's anything I got wrong about Hekate's plans or the rules of the SB, let me know, and I'll edit everythin'.
Hope y'all will like it! Man, it feels good to catch up.

"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."

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Sun Mar 05, 2017 3:57 pm

BrumalHunter says... · Sun Mar 05, 2017 3:57 pm

Nice post, @Tortwag! I'm a little confused, but that's probably just because I'm mentally tired and Dorian is very enthusiastc. XD

I'm not going to force anyone to post now, since I'm working stuff out on my end anyway, but if you feel like it, go ahead. I'm still available for any discussions.

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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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Sun Mar 05, 2017 6:11 pm

TinkerTwaggy says... · Sun Mar 05, 2017 6:11 pm

@AstralHunter I'd ask you why you're confused, but considering who's the one writing for Dorian, I'll just assume it's a natural reaction and proceed with life, lol.
Glad you liked it!

"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."

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Thu Jun 08, 2017 11:40 am

Rydia says... · Thu Jun 08, 2017 11:40 am

Hi, just a heads up that your storybook is due to be archived in a few days. If you'd like it to stay where it is for a little longer, just let me know and I'll add an Undying tag so the rest of the crew know not to move it.

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Thu Jun 08, 2017 12:50 pm

BrumalHunter says... · Thu Jun 08, 2017 12:50 pm

Oh, I attached the "Paused" tag because I was waiting for summer, when people had more time to post. If there's an "Undying" tag, that'd be great, though!

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If you want to, @Rydia, you could post again.

Otherwise, @Ventomology, @StupidSoup, or @Poopsie is up. I recommend rereading the last three posts to see where we are. If everybody's ready to write again, I'd be happy to wake this storybook from its slumber.

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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Thu Jun 08, 2017 1:26 pm

Rydia says... · Thu Jun 08, 2017 1:26 pm

The Undying tag is prettier

And I might have time later in the month, but would need to read some posts for re-cap first.

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Fri Jun 09, 2017 10:40 am

BrumalHunter says... · Fri Jun 09, 2017 10:40 am

I agree, the Undying tag is prettier. O.o

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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.

Omni

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Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:40 am

Omni says... · Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:40 am

Hey everyone! This Storybook hasn't gotten activity for over nine months, which is the threshold for an "Undying" Storybook. I'll give y'all a week if you're working on posts, otherwise this will be Archived until you're able to post again.

Thanks in advance!

︵‿︵‿୨ ♡ OwO ♡ ୧‿︵‿︵

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TinkerTwaggy

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Sun Jan 14, 2018 4:40 am

TinkerTwaggy says... · Sun Jan 14, 2018 4:40 am

Ah. Huh. Didn't know there was a limit for undying. Hmm. I posted last, so, I definitely can't be the next one, as far as I'm concerned. Anyone else can get a quick post before the end 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."

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