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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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avimoon

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Wed May 28, 2025 1:47 pm

avimoon says... · Wed May 28, 2025 1:47 pm

in the pad rn :p
also, i love the added lumin district map!!!!

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Wed May 28, 2025 1:50 pm

Leya says... · Wed May 28, 2025 1:50 pm

I shall join you!

And I’m glad you like it! :P I’m thinking of creating maps for every district to help with visuals and navigation of the expedition while we write :D

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Wed May 28, 2025 1:53 pm

avimoon says... · Wed May 28, 2025 1:53 pm

Leya wrote:I shall join you!

And I’m glad you like it! I’m thinking of creating maps for every district to help with visuals and navigation of the expedition while we write

YESSS I LOVE THAT
also, may I ask what you're using to make the maps? I kinda wanna try it out lol, it seems like it's very lovely, on-point, and helpful.

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Wed May 28, 2025 2:32 pm

Leya says... · Wed May 28, 2025 2:32 pm

oh of course! I use Inkarnate to create my maps! It's awesome XD

www.inkarnate.com

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Wed May 28, 2025 3:24 pm

Glitch0Ghost2024 says... · Wed May 28, 2025 3:24 pm

@Leya

Heyyy so this is my curse idea:

A silk that can heal others and themselves (kinda by cocooning stuff) as well as work like the little spider man webs, but it has costs:

The more power that the silk needs (ex: for like healing others or themselves) the more beautiful it is. The more beautiful it is, the more memories are lost. Every time they use their silk one of their memories is transferred into the silk, as they lose a part of themselves.

If he were to heal someone, one of his vital memories would be in that silk, and it would be added to the memory of whoever he's healing (if its himself he's healing then the memory is just stuck in the silk until someone else touches it)

if he just uses it for tiny things like grabbing something far, he'd forget something insignificant, like the name of a color.

If someone is more desperately hurt, he may forget who a cherished person is all together because he healed them.

Tell me what you think!

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Leya

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Wed May 28, 2025 3:39 pm

Leya says... · Wed May 28, 2025 3:39 pm

Okay, so, it all sounds really awesome, but I have some slight concerns:

I'm not really sure about Moth's abilities fully revolving around silk-- only because the Spider can also wield silk to create webs! I think it'd be cool if the moth could use it in some cases, like maybe to trap someone for a short period of time. He could just shoot it out of his wrists (spiderman style, like you suggested!:P) with no underlying powers like healing -- or he finds out he can wield webs at the very end of the SB when he's learned more about this curse etc.

There's more information on what powers the Moths have (weather manipulation + emotional manipulation) in the spoiler about the Houses in the first post of the OOC. I'd love it if we could mainly focus on those-- weather manipulation is super important for their survival out there! XD <3 @Glitch0Ghost2024 I hope that's okay!

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Wed May 28, 2025 4:26 pm

Glitch0Ghost2024 says... · Wed May 28, 2025 4:26 pm

Oh my bad! I’ll admit that I only skimmed the other houses powers, but that’s reasonable I don’t mind at all! Thanks for letting me know! Sorry I ran a little wild lmao

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Wed May 28, 2025 4:35 pm

Leya says... · Wed May 28, 2025 4:35 pm

You’re fine, please don’t worry! Keep continuing to come up with awesome ideas! <3

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

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Wed May 28, 2025 4:46 pm

romanticchemist says... · Wed May 28, 2025 4:46 pm

ahhh, love airia's banner!! it's so pretty!!

like the stars chase the sun

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syzygy

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Wed May 28, 2025 6:53 pm

syzygy says... · Wed May 28, 2025 6:53 pm

for oliver's post, i plan on having him stop in another district for supplies.

would anyone like to collab on a post where they meet and travel together to the meeting?

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Wed May 28, 2025 7:09 pm

Leya says... · Wed May 28, 2025 7:09 pm

Possibly @Glitch0Ghost2024? From a location perspective, both Oliver and Glitch’s charrie would probs have to travel through the Canopy District!

“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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Glitch0Ghost2024

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Wed May 28, 2025 7:16 pm

Glitch0Ghost2024 says... · Wed May 28, 2025 7:16 pm

Yaaa I gotchu I gotchu

I'll have my guy in by today so we can work on that

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syzygy

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Wed May 28, 2025 7:22 pm

syzygy says... · Wed May 28, 2025 7:22 pm

Alrighty!! Sounds good

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Leya

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Wed May 28, 2025 8:45 pm

Leya says... · Wed May 28, 2025 8:45 pm

4/7 maps are done!!

i must say, it's been super fun making them XD

“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 May 28, 2025 9:21 pm

Wolfi says... · Wed May 28, 2025 9:21 pm

Those maps are beautiful! Are you using the free version of Inkarnate? I've looked into it before but was scared off by the paywall. Not that $5/month is too bad if I want to make a map real quick and then unsubscribe xD

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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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