Young Writers Society

plot: Sacrifice shall be their meaning. Every child of Sylham grows up hearing those words. The nation is set on a freshwater sea. The towns, cities and villages scattered along the coast and islands. It seems like an idyllic paradise.

But Sylham hides a darker truth. Every fifty years each region selects one young man or woman between the ages of 13 and 25. They are sent to the ruined old castle at the center of the sea. Perched on the insurmountable cliffs of the largest island.

The youths are taken there, and left there. No one can remember what they are being sacrificed to. But one thing is certain. Those who are left in the ruins, never return. They are the forgotten.

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rules: Usual rules apply, no god moding, no killing off characters without permission, etc, etc...
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characters: Please follow this character profile.

Name-
Age-
Gender-
Reason- (Why were you sacrificed, were you chosen by lot, or are you disliked, or maybe your cursed.)
Appearance- Description and if you can find one a picture.
Personality-
History-
Power- (Every citizen of Sylham is born with a single magical ability. Choose wisely, you only get one.)
Ability- (Are you athletic, can you scavenge for food or treat wounds.)
Other-

Name- Natallie (Natt)
Age- 18
Gender- Female
Reason- (Why were you sacrificed, were you chosen by lot, or are you disliked, or maybe your cursed.) Choosen by lot
Appearance- She has curly blonde hair and usually wears red, red lipstick, she has fair skin and blue eyes and is very beautiful. http://wdwallpapers.com/thumbs/taylor_s ... ips-t2.jpg
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Personality- shes very nice and she loves to meet new people, she usually destracts boys by her beauty.
History- She was born poor and was raised in the city and afterwards she moved out and her parents choose her to go to the Island.
Power- (Every citizen of Sylham is born with a single magical ability. Choose wisely, you only get one.) She can Heal by touch.
Ability- (Are you athletic, can you scavenge for food or treat wounds.)she is very athletic.
Other- she has a small tattoo on her ankle. Up for love.

Name- Wolf
Age- 19
Gender- male

Reason- The eldest child of a high ranking noble. His step mother arranged for him to be picked so that her own children could inherit.

Appearance- Wild black hair that turns grey at the tips, intense ruby red eyes. The eyes of a hunter, never blinking. He's tall with a slender, most would say scrawny build. Despite his appearance he's very fit. The tattoos on his chest are birthmarks.

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Personality- Wild, independent and reckless. Wolf is incredibly courageous, so much so that most who know him think he has a death wish. He doesn't, it's just that he lacks the ability to fear it, or anything else for that matter. Intensely loyal to those he cares for, Wolf is a natural born protecter. He has a tendency to wander off but he'll be the first to come running is someone's in trouble.

History- The firstborn son of Sylham's King. His mother died in childbirth. Wolf's father loved her very much and in his grief retreated into his work. Leaving his son to be raised by a revolving door of servants. For the first ten years of his life Wolf was pretty much on his own. He learned to fend for himself and his intense curiosity meant that he was forever underfoot.

Eventually though his father came out of his grief and remarried for the sake of the throne. Soon after Wolf's stepmother gave birth to twins a boy and a girl. The new Queen doted on her own children but didn't take kindly to the thought of raising another woman's son.

Ostracized in his family Wolf spent time among the citizens of Sylham. He quickly earned the trust of the common folk and the devotion of the soldiers. People began to speak openly about when he would be King. Which spurred on his stepmother's envy and hatred. As the time of the sacrifice drew near she arranged for Wolf to be chosen. And when he was his father could do nothing about it. There are NO exceptions made for the Forgotten.

Power- Born with the ability to shapeshift into any animal, but he favors the wolf for which he was named.

Ability- Yes Wolf is quite athletic, he spent quite a bit of time with the soldiers so he can wield a sword. He's also an excellent climber.

Other- Up for love. Wolf would prefer not to draw attention to his former status as Crown Prince.

Name- Richard Cross (Cross)
Age- 19
Gender- Male
Reason- (Why were you sacrificed, were you chosen by lot, or are you disliked, or maybe your cursed.) Was chosen by the Church on the grounds of Heresy
Appearance- 5'11'' Medium build. He has short dusk colored hair with grayish eyes. He wears a simple black tunic and pants. Always has a cross around his neck.
Personality- Richard is a devoted member of the church. He believes that God won’t fix your problems but simply show you a way to fix them. He has always been an optimist.
History- An orphan Richard was brought up in a local monastery. He studied day and night with hopes of being a priest, but his dreams were crushed. Five days before he was taken he caught a clergyman taking money for indulgences. When he confronted the priest he was accused of heresy against his work and sent to be sacrificed.
Power- (Every citizen of Sylham is born with a single magical ability. Choose wisely, you only get one.) Can teleport. His power is limited to his sight line. He doesn’t just appear at a location. Richard is able to turn himself into a ray of light to move from one point to another. Therefore he can bounce of any object light can.
Ability- (Are you athletic, can you scavenge for food or treat wounds.) He can cook. Is able to tell what plants are edible and cook so what is being eaten won’t make people sick.
Other- Up for love. If I remember correctly this is where that statement goes.

Name- Audra
Age- 17
Gender- Female
Reason- (Why were you sacrificed, were you chosen by lot, or are you disliked, or maybe your cursed.) Not neccessarily disliked, just unwanted.
Appearance- Dark, straight hair running down her shoulders like silk, dark blue eyes the color of sapphires, olive-skinned, smaller, lanky frame, prominent cheekbones
Personality- Somewhat harsh, determined, focused. Audra is extremely cautious and defensive, making it hard for her to warm up to people.
History- She used to have a large family, she was the fourth of eight, but it was an extremely happy family, until her mother became sick. The disease quickly spread, killing everyone besides her and one of her younger sister. That was four years ago, and she's hardened since trying to survive on her own. Two weeks before the sacrifice was chosen, her last sister, Ellis, became ill. The other villagers decided that since her sister would die soon anyway so no one would be around to mourn her, she would be the sacrfice. Ellis died two hourse before she was taken for the island, leaving her jarred and mourning on the inside, but as cold as a rock on the outside.
Power- She can manipulate light
Ability- She's street-smart and really good at catching fish. Also, she's very good at hiding.
Other- Up for love (of course)

I changed Audra's power.

Name- Zia Mason

Age 17

Gender- Female

Reason-Zia's family sacrificed her, in need of attention and to get the
things needed to survive.

Appearance-

Spoiler

Personality- Zia is the team working type. (of course from her power.)
She is a very good addition to a team and is very kind. She is a bright girl with a passion for music. Zia isn't talkative , but she isn't quiet, she speaks when she has something to say , that is about it. She style taste is not like most peoples and she is one of the most trustworthy people you will ever know. Zia's always on the lookout for someone she can trust. She's always playful , always studying her surroundings, she notices small details in almost every situation. Zia uses fighting as a stress reliever as she did when she was in tai kwon do, but she doesn't like actual battle.

History- Zia grew up in a poor household with greedy parents. Her parents sacrificed her to keep themselves alive. She had an older brother and a younger sister, but her parents chose her since her brother would keep on the family name and her sister was only seven at the time. Zia's parents told her that her little sister had a deadly disease and they needed money for the medication. She didn't think they would go to this extreme, but they did, and their sacrifice wasn't for her sister, she died a few weeks after. Zia does not know this.

Zia thinks her parents sacrificed her to save her sister, so she does not hold a grudge towards them she holds a grudge towars her brother and her self, her brother for not being a man and putting himself up , and herself for not being there for her sister.

Power- Absorbtion she can absorb power by being around it. If she is by herself , and she doesn't have any power saved, she has none.

Ability- Zia is very brave and a force to mess with in battle.She is amazing at giving advice, and is good at encouraging people of all sorts. She is amazing at Tai kwon do , and has a semi photographic memory.

Other up for lovee :3

*Okay, we have enough people. We can start tomorrow. Although I will continue accepting profiles.*

*Yay! Do we have the choice to start today or tommarow.*

*Go ahead and start it if you want, I'm too tired to throw the first pitch.*

Natallie-

I was dropped off on this Island, my parents knew we needed food and such, but I could never survive this way. The Island was pretty big, the ocean surrounded it and no-one would ever try to escape.We had to hunt for our food, the trees were pretty hard to climb. The first thing I did was search the Island for food, They were scattered around the place, owned by animals. I swiftly jumped over roots, and climbed the mountains. I found this tree, filled with fruit. I grabbed three and brought It back down to where I best be staying. I decided to look for other people on the Island so I started roaming around, and looking for other campsites. I started making a campsite inside a small cave on a mountain. I made a fire.

*Keep in mind the ocean, is really a freshwater sea. So water won't be a problem. Also, Sylham gets plenty of rain.*

Wolf:

Wolf kept his eyes on the grey overcast sky as the small row boat made its way towards the keep. It was eerily silent on the boat, his escort casting glances at him that were half pitying half guilty.

The former prince craned his head up at the sight of the island. Above him the cliffs rose high into the sky, and even higher were the awe inspiring walls that ringed the island. Despite their age they showed little sign of wear.

Two massive stone pillars rose from the sea, carved with ancient writings. They passed between them and into a small opening in the cliffs. The entrance quickly opened up into a massive cavern. The ceiling stretched high above them, lost to darkness.

The boat made it's way towards a single torchlit pier and bumped against it. The four of them stood and exited the boat, making their way up a flight of steps to an immense doorway. Like the pillars outside it was covered in cryptic designs.

One of the men lifted the sword at his side, the green gem set in the hilt of the sword lit up. Bolts of emerald light shot from the gem to the door and flitted across the patterns, tracing them, until they too glowed with light.

In response the door opened inward with a rumble of stone on stone. Wolf took a step towards the entrance when one of the guards grabbed his hand and pressed something into it. Curious he glanced down and found himself holding a dagger, a miniature version of the Key-Sword.

"It will open all the gates within the island, save those which lead to the outside." The captain told Wolf, before turning and making his way back down the steps.

The second guard clasped his elbow in acknowledment. "Stay safe my prince. If anyone can beat this island, it's you." He turned and followed his captain.

The third guard had been with Wolf since he was a child. He ruffled the young man's hair affectionately. "Be blessed in your endeavors." He murmured the ritual phrase for safe guard.

As the men walked away, Wolf watched them with longing. Then resolutely he turned and stepped through the gate, and into a verdant forest. The stone doors swung shut behind him.

*Each region possesses their own Key-Sword which is used to open the gates to the island and throw the sacrifices in.*

Natallie-

The doors shut and I saw someone walk in. I climbed down the mountain, walking towards the boy. "Hey I'm Natallie." I smiled "Yours?" the wind picked up and it blew my hair to the west, I tied it up in a high ponytail.

Audra was silent as she was rowed out to the island. She dipped her hand into the water, watching the light refract at odd angles through the sea. The guards barey glanced at her and she noticed the way they skirted around her, as if she had some deadly disease they were afraid of catching.
Audra barely paid attention as the guard lifted the keysword to let her in, she was too busy studying the odd symbols on the walls of the cavern. A dagger with a sapphire gem was pressed into her hand as she was shoved through the entrance. The doors slammed behind her.
She found two people standing in front of her, a boy and a girl. They turned to look towards her when the doors slammed.
"I'm Natallie," the girl said. Audra stared at her for a second before she realized she was supposed to say what her name was.
"Audra," she said. Her voice sounded slightly scratchy, but Audra didn't care.
"I'm Wolf," the boy said. She tried to look at him, but found it was easier to stare into the distance. She gave a quick nod, then started walking. She didn't know where she was going, it just felt like the right thing to do.

Natallie-

I smiled and ran around and swung on branches, landing on the top of the mountain again, and sat back down near the Fire, it was freaking cold here.