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The Serpent's Spine [OOC]

Leya · 2025-05-25T18:34:50Z

Welcome to the OOC for The Serpent's Spine! Quick Links: 𐃯 Collab Pad! 𐃯 ⋆˚ Character Banners ˚⋆ ♫⋆♪ Character Playlists ♪⋆♫ Timelapse/Post Divider https://i.imgur.com/DHwYTGN.png [img]https://i.imgur.com/DHwYTGN.png[/img] https://i.imgur.com/kmJ4RQC.png https://i.imgur.com/bTdHtZh.png House of the Serpent [Envy] The people of House Serpent are known for being especially cunning, jealous and manipulative. They often wear shades of metallic green and silver. Ruled by the Vyrr Family, the Serpents have jurisdiction over the Venom District in the Wilds. The roads are known for being thin, windy, and made of cobblestone. Houses and townhomes are closely clumped together-- leaving almost no room for trees or flora. Serpent-people, physically, look alike to snakes, with shortened noses and scales that spot their skin. Serpents can, of course, morph into snakes. Other houses know not to look at Serpent-born in the eyes, and if they do there's a huge possibility that they'll turn to stone. People of house Serpent can also copy someone else's ability for a very short period of time, if the Serpent-born wants it bad enough. This takes a lot of concentration, and a lot of training. https://i.imgur.com/bEo9Zyk.png House of the Rat [Greed] The people of House Rat are resourceful and never give up. Their clothing often consists of scavenged fabrics, worn leathers, and trinkets collected from their many trades. Ruled by the Grinlok Family, the Rats hold jurisdiction over the Scavenger District, a network of tunnels and abandoned ruins.The streets above are cracked and lifeless, while below, dimly lit tunnels are active with parties. Ratfolk are nimble and sharp-eyed, with slightly elongated limbs and keen senses. They excel at scavenging, trading in forbidden goods, and running intricate black markets. As for abilities, Rat-born can melt into shadows, becoming nearly invisible in dim light, and are perfectionists at detecting the hidden motives of others. They can see beneath the skin, so to say. https://i.imgur.com/VvgHOMh.png House of the Swan [Pride] The people of House Swan are known for being of grace, sophistication, and strict societal expectations. Their people wear flowing robes of white and silver, embroidered with delicate feathers and fine gems. This is the home to the ruling House of the Wilds, the Hyacinth Family. They govern the Lumin District-- marble islands and crystal-clear lakes where mutliple grand palaces lie. The Swan-born are tall and lanky, with pale skin and eyes the color of gemstones. Notably, they have large, white, bird-like wings. Swan-born are obsessed with perfection, and their society revolves around art and music. House Swan wields powers of illusion and can tranform into other people and animals. Memorably, they can also summon razor sharp feathers from the sky when they feel threatened. https://i.imgur.com/sgLBkEG.png House of the Lion [Wrath] House Lion's people are bold, and quick to anger. They wear armor and garments of gold and crimson, adorned with lion emblems. Because a lot of them are raised to battle from birth, Lions-people are known for having visible battle scars. Ruled by the Khaldren Family, they protect the Claw District. Claw consists of vast, rugged mounatins dotted with stone fortresses, training grounds, and multiple academies for the gifted. Lions-people are physically imposing and have feline teeth with a lion's tail. They have immense strength (even though in some, it might not look like it) and fiery tempers. Their powers center on passion and anger which allows them to summon hellfire flames conjured from the center of the planet. House Lion’s society values honor, and many of their leaders are veteran warriors. https://i.imgur.com/YW8demC.png House of the Moth [Lust] The Moth people are closed off, mysterious, emotionally sensitive, and -- normally -- physically appealing to look at. They wear iridescent silks and are all born with delicate, colorful moth-wings and lilac/purple colored hair (which is how most Houses recongize them apart from the others). Ruled by the Landon Family, they hold power over the Glow District that consists of glowing forests, hanging lanterns, and never-ending dusk. Moth-born hold the power of weather manipulation and emotional control. They can often cloud someone's mind or fog a memory. They control all weather patterns across the Wilds. Their society revolves around forbidden knowledge, and the greatness of youth and beauty. https://i.imgur.com/Rti9P1K.png House of the Spider [Sloth] House Spider is patient, calculated, and ruthless. Their people wear dark, woven fabrics and blend into the deep abyss of their home. Ruled by the Nyxen Family, they dominate the Web District. The Web consists of dark forests and swamps, with most homes hanging in the trees. They aren't usually open to the likes of outsiders. Spider-born move slowly but think far ahead. They are often great climbers. Physically, they have elongated limbs with faded patches resembling a spider's exoskeleton. Their powers include weaving webs that can trap or control, and the ability to slow time around them. Spider society prizes patience, long-term plotting, and sneakiness. https://i.imgur.com/83HvRHJ.png House of the Leopard [Gluttony] Leopard people are vibrant and indulgent in every sense. They favor furs and lavish clothing dyed in rich golds, reds, and oranges. Ruled by the Thavek Family, they reign over the Canopy District. Canopy consists of a lush, tropical jungle blooming with exotic flora and fauna. Most of The Wilds food originates from the abundance of crops and fruit that the Canopy Districts nourishes. Leopard-born are agile, with golden eyes and subtle, feline markings on their skin. Their powers grant them extraordinary senses, speed, and the ability to drain other's powers to enhance their own. Their society celebrates abundance, feasting, and dominance. The Wilds / District Maps https://i.imgur.com/WluanRZ.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/HJpUiwf.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/wmQhDK4.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/5G9elwS.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/woxIGiJ.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/jHK4uBl.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/Xh1TrmX.jpeg

In the Venom District, what conflict would you be interested in our characters stumbling upon?

Poll ended at Fri Jun 20, 2025 9:44 pm

Noxious Fog - toxic fog located in the alleyways of Emlithe. This leaves them vulnerable to glass-eyed serpents and evil-intentioned citizens. 8%
The Leader of the Serpent House - The Serpent District is home to the Vyrr family. They want the Serpent's Spine to themselves -- just like every other House. They might try and pull something funny. 17%
Poison Experiment Lab - they wander too far into the Venom District and come across Port Wharf, where they see a bit more than they should. They'll have to escape without getting caught. 8%
Rebel Faction - They decide to spend the night in the Basilisk Inn and run into a Rebel Faction that's also looking for the Spine. This might end badly! 25%
Nythra Hidden Ruins - In the southern region of the Venom District, they come across the city of Nythra. After wandering further, they enter abandoned ruins filled with numerous apothecaries, their walls etched with glyphs that suggest the existence of an 8th House. It hints that it pre-dates all current bloodlines. (Main conflict: traps!) 42%

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syzygy

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Mon Jun 09, 2025 3:07 am

syzygy says... · Mon Jun 09, 2025 3:07 am

in da pad :3

"sounds gay, i'm in!"

he/they

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Leya

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Mon Jun 09, 2025 3:15 am

Leya says... · Mon Jun 09, 2025 3:15 am

I can get on for like 30 mins! :3

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avimoon

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Mon Jun 09, 2025 11:56 am

avimoon says... · Mon Jun 09, 2025 11:56 am

theromanticchemist wrote:i was bored, so i doodled a few of our lovely rp characters!! and how i think they'd write their name. i've only got kitana, leda, and airia rn, but i'll do the rest soon
(in all of them, pls excuse the scribbled out drafts--)
airia--

@Leya kitana (def my favorite one to draw )

@avimoon leda (who took SO FREAKING LONG I SWEAR)

AHHHHH OH MY GOD, I LOVE THEM, LEDA IS GORGEOUSSSSSSS

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Leya

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Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:15 pm

Leya says... · Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:15 pm

How do we feel about a write in tomorrow to get some posts started for round two? :3 if we don’t have Oliver’s intro post by tomorrow we can move on! So sorry to extend it ya’ll. <3

@avimoon I’m almost done with Kitana’s post so it’d be the perfect time to collab for the rough seas post! :D

What does everyone’s availability look like tomorrow? :D

@avimoon @syzygy @RangerofIthilien @theromanticchemist @RavenAkuma @Glitch0Ghost2024

“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

Ley, she/her
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Glitch0Ghost2024

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Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:44 pm

Glitch0Ghost2024 says... · Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:44 pm

I’m free on the weekends or past 4pm MST

You want me to kidnap your daughter so she doesn't get kidnapped? -Yes! Precisely!

You shine like that one light in your room that keeps blinking when you're trying to sleep that you can never find and turn off

Don't make me use my UwU voice!

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Ravena

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Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:53 pm

Ravena says... · Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:53 pm

I should be available weekends too, and after 3 tomorrow!

(Formerly RavenAkuma)

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Ranger

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Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:11 am

Ranger says... · Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:11 am

Tomorrow will be pretty busy for me and I won’t be on until late but I should be there!

Not all who wander are lost; some are just looking for their arrows.

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avimoon

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Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:30 am

avimoon says... · Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:30 am

I should be able to hop on tomorrow

I'll check out the pad rn

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romanticchemist

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Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:44 am

romanticchemist says... · Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:44 am

i'm good for anytime tomorrow!!

like the stars chase the sun

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Leya

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Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:10 pm

Leya says... · Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:10 pm

Awesome! How does 8:30pm EST sound tonight? :)

“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

Ley, she/her
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romanticchemist

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Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:12 pm

romanticchemist says... · Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:12 pm

sounds good to me!!

like the stars chase the sun

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avimoon

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Thu Jun 12, 2025 4:14 pm

avimoon says... · Thu Jun 12, 2025 4:14 pm

My parents are scolding me for being on my Chromebook so much but I'll try to get them to see reason. Otherwise, 8 pm EST sounds perfect to me, though I'll try to pop in earlier lol

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avimoon

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Thu Jun 12, 2025 4:17 pm

avimoon says... · Thu Jun 12, 2025 4:17 pm

Okayy, so I've been thinking up a storm just about this rp, and I have several ideas I'm going to put at the top of the pad for y'all to read tonight if u want to in case i'm not there

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Leya

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Thu Jun 12, 2025 4:38 pm

Leya says... · Thu Jun 12, 2025 4:38 pm

What time would work for you @avimoon? I don’t mind hopping on earlier if that’d help— since Leda’s post is next, I’d love if you could be there :D

Otherwise, the rest of us can plot tonight and we can all write another time! No worries ^^

Also: I’ll check the notes as soon as I can!! Can’t wait to read them :3

“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

Ley, she/her
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avimoon

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Thu Jun 12, 2025 5:10 pm

avimoon says... · Thu Jun 12, 2025 5:10 pm

Leya wrote:What time would work for you @avimoon? I don’t mind hopping on earlier if that’d help— since Leda’s post is next, I’d love if you could be there

Otherwise, the rest of us can plot tonight and we can all write another time! No worries ^^

Also: I’ll check the notes as soon as I can!! Can’t wait to read them :3

Aww, thanks so much! I'd say hopping on right now and then seeing if I'm available in the evening-- my evening is very much in the air, flip-flopping from family movie night to each family member doing their own separate thing to all or some of us going to a friend's lol

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The Serpent's Spine [OOC]

In the Venom District, what conflict would you be interested in our characters stumbling upon?

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