The Sunken City [OOC]

Leya · 2025-03-04T04:29:45Z

Collab Pad! ◃───────────▹ Character Banners Plot Outline + Posting Order: Posting Order: 1. @avimoon — the crew waking up and finding shelter in a prayer site. 2. @Elektra — Maia’s vision and them talking about the sun tattoo. 3. @winterwolf0100 — Deciding to go find food deeper in Khepera + altercation with a dead priest. 4. @Glitch0Ghost2024 -- Adronika finding a temple, Anakin using his gift to get them safely inside (caution: sneks) 5. 6. 7. Phase One The Awakening The group wakes up in a dark ancient tomb. They have no memory of how they got there. Before they can learn more and introduce themselves, the tomb begins to crumble. They are forced to flee, barely escaping the debris. Finding Shelter + The Sun Tattoo The group takes refuge in an abandoned prayer site. They finally introduce themselves. Maia experiences a powerful vision of Ra and someone who she assumes is Kakra. She thinks it was a vision of the future of Kakra, but its really a vision of Kakra's sister from the past. Nobody knows this yet, though. The group starts speculating about the tattoo and its meaning. Moswen leads the conversation but inquiries with others. Kakra (who is deeply religious) believes the mark has supernatural or divine origin-- possibly linked to spirits or the gods. Amaia, skeptical, challenges Kakra and starts pointing fingers. Searching for Food + First Confrontation The group ventures deeper into Khepera to find food and water. (I will post a better description of Khepera soon) They come across dead priests and surviving cultists who turn out to be extremely hostile. Abel uses his skills in thievery to steal an artifact (that they will need later) from the cultists. The group starts realizing their strengths and weaknesses. Adronika finds a hidden temple filled with food, wine, jewels, and various other offerings. Others suspect its a trap and don't eat until Adronika proves it safe. I would also imagine that snakes would be there guarding the temple, so maybe Anakin can help with that! Maia is still skeptical of Kakra and finds everything she does suspicious. Phase Two Finding Ra's Tomb + The Book of Ra The chosen ones find an entrance in the temple that looks a lot like a sacred tomb. In order to open the door, they must solve puzzles and beat traps. They find what they think is Ra's tomb. The group discovers ancient hidden inscriptions and clues about their connection to the Prophecy of Khepera. Hidden inside Ra's Tomb, [someone, any volunteers?] finds the Book of Ra . Inside, they discover the actual prophecy. Exploring Khepera Callista [possibly?] comes face to face with the Pharaoh who exiled her. Revenge Arc-- does she kill him, use him for information, or sacrifice him to Ra as an offering? more will be added later! https://i.imgur.com/2SRD6ut.gif This storybook will be on a tri-weekly schedule, so everyone is expected to post or collaborate on a post every three weeks. Current Deadline April 24th, 2025 Goal : Get Maia's POV posted to the thread and work on plotting for Kakra's post! Group Write-Ins Sunday, April 13th 8:00pm - 9:30pm EST 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST 6:00pm - 7:30pm MST 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST Thursday, April 17th 11:00pm - 12:30am EST 10:00pm - 11:30pm CST 9:00pm - 10:30pm MST 8:00pm - 7:30pm PST Tuesday, April 22nd 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST 5:00pm - 6:30pm MST 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST Thursday, April 24th 11:30pm - 1:00am EST 10:30pm - 12:00am CST 9:30pm - 11:00pm MST 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST https://i.imgur.com/YZbd8BO.png This roleplay takes place in Egypt-- specifically during the Late Period (664 - 332 BCE) . This was a time of decline for Egypt, as they were primarily invaded by the Persians and Greeks. Even though it was rare to spot a native Pharaoh, its priests and elites still held some power, especially in religion. This focused on the pantheon of egyptian gods. Many of Egypts cities, like Khepera, fell into ruin once they were invaded. There were a few other territories that survived, such as Memphis, Thebes, Alexandria, and Saqqara (your character will most likely come from one of these territories). Magic still lingered, though scarce. Mummifiers still practiced death magic, astrologers still practiced divination, priests still praticed healing magic. Though, one completely vanished when Khepera sank-- solar magic. Untill... well, now. https://i.imgur.com/T00kNBQ.png Here's more information on the other cities/territories for Character Profile and character development purposes. Our characters will be spending 95% of the storybook in the City of Khepera, so don't think too hard about the worldbuilding or time period. :D Memphis (Capital) Memphis is a northern territory, and the capital of the region. It's the center of Egypts power, but is also home to an abundancy of Persians. Because of this, Memphis is declining. A lot of people who live in Memphis praise Ra, and divination thrives here. Alexandria Located on the coast, Alexandria is a relatively new city-- but has become a mixture of greek and egyptian influence. It's become a major intellectual and scholar-centered territory ever since Memphis started declining. It's the main hub for alchemy and star magic. Thebes Thebes is placed along the Nile River and was once the spiritual heart of Egypt. It was known for its worship centers and temples. Now, it's invaded by the Persians. There is almost no magic left here-- the only magic left belonging to the remaining priests. The Book of the Dead is kept here, locked up and safeguarded by Persian warriors. Saqqara Saqqara is close to Memphis but along the western part of the Nile. It's home to pyramids and tombs of ancient pharoahs. The village here studies necromancy and they're highly sought out for due to the state of Egypt. It's currently the wealthiest territory, and the Persians and Greeks are too scared to invade here. https://i.imgur.com/eS8yXXY.gif The City of Khepera was intentionally sunk by Ra, the Sun God. It once housed his temples, magical practices, and his own connection to the pantheon. In order to protect little magic he still had left-- he sunk the city beneath the sands, right next to the Nile. He was imprisoned by the other pantheon members shortly affter-- he was accused of harboring dangerous magic for himself. As the pantheon slowly fell and Ra's power was the first to fade, he instictively chose a certain number of individuals to safeguard what remained of his power. These are our characters. Each of our characters have interacted with Ra in some way, whether it's genetics, previous worship, reading his ancient texts, spirituality, or simply just a curious mind that led them to research the city. Somehow, he felt a connection to your character. https://i.imgur.com/yGSAJiv.jpeg Each character has the tattoo of a glowing gold sun on their right wrist. This is also known as their divine mark , gifted to them by Ra himself. They don't know it yet, but this tattoo is extremely important to their survival and the discoveries they'll make in Khepera. The tattoo will be used to help us advance towards our main goal: to fulfill an ancient prophecy that sets Ra free. By doing this, our characters are unleashing solar magic once more-- which, in all, could possibly save Egypt from invaders. The tattoo is also the source of our characters magic. It glows when used, and it can burn if used too much. It is also your one connection to Ra-- use it wisely. ◃───────────▹ Character Template [b]Name[/b]: [b]Gender/Pronouns[/b]: [b]Age[/b]: [b]Appearance[/b]: [b]Personality[/b]: (Include strengths and weaknesses) [b]Short History[/b]: [b]Connection to Ra[/b]: [b]Magic [/b]: (if they have any) [b]Role in Ra's Prophecy[/b]: [b]Other[/b]: Character Roles There is a role for each person mentioned in the prophecy. The roles are: 📜 The Cursed Scholar - (@avimoon) A historian, scholar, or scribe who sought forbidden knowledge about Khepera's lost magic. ⚜️ The Runaway Noble/Royal - (@LadyMysterio) A highborn Egyptian fleeing political exile because of their dark past. 🐫 The Desert Wanderer - (@RangerofIthilien) A nomad or trader who has spent years in the sands. They know the desert's dangers well. 🗡️ The Reluctant Warrior - (@SilverNight) A soldier or assassin who once fought for a Pharoah or foreign ruler. 🎲 The Spirit Touched - (@Elektra) A gypsy or seer haunted by dreams and visions of Khepera long before they arrived. 💎 The Tomb Raider - (@JazzicusMaximus) A criminal that's skilled in manipulation and stealth. They are often tempted by shiny things, like jewels. 🧬 The Lost Twin - (@winterwolf0100) Their twin vanished years ago, lost to the sands. They feel a pull to the city, as if that's where they'll find them. 🐍 The Serpent Whisperer - (@Glitch0Ghost2024) A parseltongue who who is attuned to the language of snakes. Most likely an animal expert, or a magician.

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Thu Mar 06, 2025 5:41 pm

Ranger says... · Thu Mar 06, 2025 5:41 pm

Oh my gosh Ley, I got shivers down my spine from reading that prolouge- It is amazing!!!

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Thu Mar 06, 2025 6:14 pm

Leya says... · Thu Mar 06, 2025 6:14 pm

I’m so glad! :D <333 thank you!

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Thu Mar 06, 2025 6:32 pm

Glitch0Ghost2024 says... · Thu Mar 06, 2025 6:32 pm

Yess the prologue is so cool!!! You paint words with your pictures very well!

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Fri Mar 07, 2025 7:42 pm

Leya says... · Fri Mar 07, 2025 7:42 pm

I'm in the pad with winter if anyone else would like to join us! :D

and thank you, Glitch! <3

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Fri Mar 07, 2025 7:47 pm

Ranger says... · Fri Mar 07, 2025 7:47 pm

I might be on later after I make skolleboller!

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Sun Mar 09, 2025 2:27 am

Leya says... · Sun Mar 09, 2025 2:27 am

Posting a reminder: there are six more days left to submit your CP! Plenty of time, but just wanted to give a heads up. I'll post another reminder when there's only three days left <3

@winterwolf0100 @LadyMysterio @avimoon @JazzicusMaximus @SilverNight @RangerofIthilien

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“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

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Sun Mar 09, 2025 3:03 am

Ranger says... · Sun Mar 09, 2025 3:03 am

I should be able to work on this this Monday.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025 4:50 pm

Leya says... · Tue Mar 11, 2025 4:50 pm

I'll be in the pad on and off today if anyone needs help with CPs! :]

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

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Wed Mar 12, 2025 2:21 pm

Leya says... · Wed Mar 12, 2025 2:21 pm

Your three day reminder has arrived! You have three days to complete + submit your CP. Tonight around 8:00pm EST I will be in the pad for about an hour and a half to help answer any questions ya’ll might have. If you miss me, please post here or reach out through PM!

As per the first post of the OOC, all CPs have a deadline of end-of-day March 14th.

Tagging those who haven’t submitted yet

@winterwolf0100 @JazzicusMaximus @SilverNight @RangerofIthilien

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“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

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Thu Mar 13, 2025 12:13 am

Leya says... · Thu Mar 13, 2025 12:13 am

In the pad!

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

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Fri Mar 14, 2025 1:03 pm

Leya says... · Fri Mar 14, 2025 1:03 pm

@winterwolf0100 @JazzicusMaximus @SilverNight @RangerofIthilien

Today is your last day to submit CPs. I’m willing to extend the deadline until Sunday if we really need it— but I’d really like to get this started. Can we get the CPs done today, or do we need an extension? This will be the only extension if we end up doing it.

Last reminder! Slots will be reopened or completely removed tomorrow if there are no responses to this ^^

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“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

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Fri Mar 14, 2025 2:31 pm

JazzicusMaximus says... · Fri Mar 14, 2025 2:31 pm

@Elektra I should be able to get my charrie in today ^^

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Fri Mar 14, 2025 3:20 pm

Silvern says... · Fri Mar 14, 2025 3:20 pm

@Elektra I definitely wouldn’t mind an extension, but I do plan to finish it today!

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Fri Mar 14, 2025 4:33 pm

Ranger says... · Fri Mar 14, 2025 4:33 pm

I plan to finish mine today!

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Fri Mar 14, 2025 4:49 pm

Leya says... · Fri Mar 14, 2025 4:49 pm

We’ll go ahead and extend it until Sunday :)

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

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