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Places: My own mind, J.K. Rowling
Characters: Mine and the RP-ers
Basic Ideas: J.K. Rowling and myself
Pillars of Heracles
"Atlantis and the Mouth of the Sea"
PLOT
Not too completely far from the epicenter of fashionable wizarding society, there is a very hidden continent named by it's founders; Atlantis. Many - no. Far too many more than just many. Over thousands and thousands of years ago, the continent of Atlantis was a more powerful continent than all of her surroundings. Laying in the center of the Mediterranean Sea she was an unsurpassable force. All boats that crashed through the waves crashed through her mighty, valiant stare. It wasn't long however before the Athenians were swallowed by greed and jealousy. There indeed was a war - and according to all documents - Atlantic disappeared, untraceable beneathe the ocean.
However, the great Plato, whom documented most of the Atlantis scripts that present time Muggles know best, failed to mention just how Atlantis disappeared. The island on emerald waves merely disappeared from muggle eyes. The continent of Atlantis was far beyond all others in technology for her time during the war with the Athenians - only because of magic - bear in mind that 3600 B.C. must've been a very early time for the development of magic. In fear of being discovered by muggles, they simply concealed themselves.
Today, the minister of magic, Korin Forte, highly disapproves of Atlantis' latest activities. The way of teaching is much more ancient then the present ways of teaching. At the school of Heracles, the students are taught at the very ripe age of 8. They are taught to use their magic and gifts along with the power of nature to inhibit oneself. They use magic more freely in Atlantis and follow their own laws. This being said, crime is also at a high rate. But they have always gotten along.
By the age of 16, all Heracles students are given jobs around the town to soul search and learn more about their inner spirit. This story takes place at the "Pillars of Heracles" - or the center, most ancient part of the continent - where the Headmistress discusses what's to be done.
This plot requires players of all sorts of RP backgrounds as this will be the most varied RP I've created.
Jobs in Atlantis Tillian:
The Tillian are somewhat like Aurors. They are skilled in the art of Dark Magic however, they are taught to use the magic in way which hones good things for all that surround them. They patrol the streets and help people in need. Most importantly, Tillian must know how to use Occlumency. You will learn more as you go along. Tillian can most easily transform into objects, common animals and ideas. Cal Taluvere, Zandra Taghrid, Xavier Taghrid, Isaiah Dawnson
Sirens:
Legends would have it that siren's are seductresses of the sea. The story in Atlantis is told much different. Sirens are females. They work with water and use their magic to wield the water in different shapes. Sirens easily transform into water animals and help to keep muggles away; nets, whaling, etc. Adrienne Starlight McKay, Auden Dubois, Emi Xanopher, Ursula Quinn
Druids:
Druids, some cults will disagree, in Atlantis help to keep the nature life healthy. They travel villages to help farmers and can manipulate the weather - in groups - to bring good harvests. Druids can easily transform into any animal common to the forest scene. Druids must have an immense amount of patience for time. Reagan Leanne Morrissey, Julian Pennington, Alli Monroe,Caitelyine Christal
Zephyrs:
The particular job of being a Zephyr requires one to be quite skilled in Divination. They can easily tell when a change in the wind is coming - or when the change in one's destiny is clear. Zephyrs can manipulate the wind and air. They help mostly in the common, domestic affairs of witches and wizards. Zephyrs must be great councilors. They can transform into birds of any sort. Emi Xanopher, Jet Mach, Juliet Pennington, Alli Monroe, Castro Delano Elsworthy,
Pherocles:
In short, the Pherocles are the artists of Atlantis. They have a very unique job in that they can manipulate color, light, and language. Their job is to create art - paint, write, act, sing. Not many witches and wizards however become Pherocles. It is a treasures Atlantean tradition that the most humble of witches and wizards become one. After all, what greater job could there be than to enlighten others to life with the work of art and language? Pherocles and transform into abstract beings like ghosts, wind spirits (will learn more in the plot) Lifa (will also learn more in the plot) plants, etc. Psyche Marin, Leon Derude
There are many many more jobs in Atlantis. These very few help to decide what and where the witches and wizards of the future will end up. Do not pick your job in your bio. Post your bio first. From there, I, the mighty, mighty dungeon master will decide your fate. Muahaha. Bio very carefully. +D
Characters:
All characters in this RP are made-ups. The list will grow as we go on - including the characters that I add.
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You can be any age! You could be an older student. You could be a mentor to those in learning for their new job. It's up to you! =D Bios soon! Preferably however, someone who can participate more in the plot of learning their new job.
What a lovely plot. . I'd like to join. Bios soon. <3
Name: Psyche Marin
Age: 16
Best subjects: Transfiguration, Charms
Appearance:
Basic Information: Psyche is the only daughter of one of the model citizens of Atlantis. Just like her parents, she is a (to be editted once I find out which working class I fit into ). She is extremely shy and doesn't talk to people much on her own, but when someone takes the initiative to talk to her first, only then does she not shy away and even present a nice, warm smile. From there, she can and will open up when she feels it is safe to trust that person, although her past experiences have been a lesson to her not to trust so easily. Despite her shyness, she has a great love for art. She especially loves to sing, on windy days, sitting on the porch of their house, picking petals off of flowers as she sings to the birds and the bees passing by. She loves to draw, although she considers it merely a past time. She is also quite helpful and loves to do anything around the house, because she becomes OC at some point.
Psyche specializes in plant growing, and she loves teaching the young Atlanteans the beauty of music.
Name: Calidore "Cal" Taluvere
Age: 17
Best subjects: Defense Against the Dark Arts, Flying
Appearance:
Basic Information: Cal is the eldest of 3 children of one of the administrators of the Pillars. He doesn't let his status affect his own actions, thoug. He is pretty much an independent thinker, a free-lancer, if you will. Since his parents don't want him to work, he tends to take matters into his own hands and work for whoever takes him. His strong build helps him get lots of jobs, not to mention his sweet talking manages to get him through anything. Cal is a flirt, among other things, and mostly likes getting what he wants, when he wants it, but knows his limitations. He loves sports, and mostly adores the physical sports (like muggle Soccer and Football), which shows off his brawn. Unknown to many, though, he's also a big fan of logic games. He's just any other boy who is into girls, body building, studying, playing, getting more girls, and working.
Calidore specializes in shape shifting and loves to run errands, since he gets to travel a lot.
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I'm gonna make you feel like
you were heaven on earth,
I'm gonna saint your mother
just for giving you birth.
I'm gonna wanna hold you
in my arms when you cry, If that's okay with you.
Last edited by Harmonizer; 09-09-2009 at 04:11 AM.
Age: 25
Height: Around 5'5
Build: Average, Curves
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Bright Blue
Wand Type: 13' Elm Wood and Lochness Hair with Yeti Claw
Magical Abilities;
Best Skills: Divination, Transfigurations, Herbology
Worst Skills: Ancient Runes, Muggle Studies
Job: Zephyr Profile Pic: Personality:
Ruebelle Astelle was born in raised in Atlantis. Her entire family has lived there since the island 'disappeared.' Although they are by no means wealthy - no one really is in Atlantis - they are a well known family. All of her siblings grew to leave the island for Europe. She is the only remaining and her job - according to her parents is less then satisfying. Ruebelle teaches other young Zephyrs how to be a Zephyr. Ruebelle is quick witted, has a hint of OCD, is incredibly independent and is quick to catch a wannabe or slacker.
1/2 of the Poo Brigade Constantly Vigilant Drabbler
Here's my bios ^^
SPOILER!!: Ursula Quinn
Name: Ursula Quinn Age: 16 Height: 5’11” Build: Athletic Hair: Blond, usually lets it free Eye: Bright blue
Personality: Ursula is very free-willed and dislikes people ordering her and telling her what to do. The “loose” rules of Atlantis caused her to be this kind of a woman, yet she still retains to be fun-loving and kind to *cough* the people who don’t boss her around *cough* which is why she had several problems with her previous teachers and mentors. She’s one of those careless tomboy-ish kind of girls and definitely confident in herself, always up for adventures and thinks that risks and warnings really just say “come and go do it already.” She’s as knowledgeable as most of the people her age but usually doesn’t think straight ahead in most situations.
History: Ursula Quinn was born in a very poor family in Atlantis and lived in a small shack with her five older brothers and her parents. She developed her tomboy-ish personality because of her brothers because well of course, she became deeply involved in most of their boyish antics. She was the youngest of the whole family and was actually cared for by her brothers most of the times, her parents doing their best to get money for the whole lot.
The shack they lived in was close to the ocean so Ursula became obsessed with the sea, learning how to swim at a very early age and would just die if she doesn’t visit the ocean at least once a week. Seriously. Like. SHE’D DIEEE.
SPOILER!!: Castro Delano Elsworthy
Age: 16 Height: 5’6” Build: Slightly muscular Hair: Brown Eye: Bright blue
Personality: Castro may act very conceited as though he was an extremely wealthy man but it’s all for attention really. He’s an attention-seeker most of the times and would explain how smart he is or how he solved one of the most difficult problems his mentors gave him. Deep down inside though, he’s a teenager with quite a wild imagination and is very creative with his works. He isn’t a shy person actually, he may look like a shy-ish sort of person from a view, but he isn’t—not that’s he loud either.
History: Castro D. Elsworthy was born as an only child, and his parents were average working people and he decided not to get in their way of work. A few years before his education started, he would always go to this beautiful meadow near his home and just stare at the sky, feel the wind move upon his body and just wonder what would happen tomorrow—always wishing he could fly with the thousands of birds he watched during his life. When he turned 8 though and started his education, honestly no one wanted to be friends with some bird-watcher. So he usually continued lying to his fellow peers, and secretly still retaining his original self.
He’s 16 now however and he still continues to try to get attention and recently just started his job.
errr tell me if I need'a change anything :3
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clean up, clean up, everybody clean up ______________________________________________or else
So this was the new RP you meant. I'm up for it. I really like the way to build our RPs. I'll have a bio done ASAP, okay?
The Bio: Name: Adrienne Starlight McKay Nicknames: Adrianna, Adry, Star Age: 16 Job: Unknown
Magical Skills:
Best subjects: Transfiguration, Arithmancy, Ancient Runes
Worse subjects: Care of Magical Creatures.
Looks:
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Bright Blue Pictures:
Background: Adrienne was born and raised in Atlantis. She's the daughter of a Tillian, Leon Mckay and a Pherocle, Moriel Sushine. Her parents own two houses in Atlantis because once in a while they need some time appart, because while Leon is a very logistic person, Moriel is a true artist. Adrienne grew up mostly with her excentric mother because her dad goes out a lot in work. She looks at her parents and she can't see what brought them togther, but the truth is that they love each other a lot and support each other. She's indecise on what path her life will take. Her mother is her biggest role model.
Personality: Adrienne is a nice person, she likes being around her friends, but she doesn't mind being alone. The people around her look at her as a quiet person, easy going and smart. Underneath it all, she's also a strong person, determinated and that likes to have clear goals, although now she feels slightly lost. She would like to see places outside the island, because something she feels trapped, stuck, in there.
Extra: there is one guy that keeps her awake at night, dreaming awake.. Extra 2: She likes school, and she tens to like better the more theorical subjects, although she loves transfiguration and she's very interested in History.
WONDERFUL plot! I'm really excited for this one! I have to finish reading a book for class, and then I shall post the Bio later tonight! Again, REALLY Excited!!
Name: Juliet Pennington Nicknames: Julie, jules Age: 16 Height: 5’5 Build: Athletic Hair: blond. She likes to wear her hair both curly and straight and mostly with ribbons. Eyes: dark blue Personality: Juliet is determined, loyal, opinionated, privileged, and mysterious. To other people she might come off as a bit blunt and uncaring but the people closest to her know that’s not how she is if you really know her. Juliet just has a lot on her mind and she isn’t the one just talk to anyone at random because of her fear of getting to close or revealing too much. Family is very important to her and she puts especially her two younger siblings above everything else in the world except her dream to become someone and make something of her life.
Background: Juliet was born and raised along with her younger brother Julian on Atlantis. The air around her family has always been one of mystery because nobody knows how or when the Pennington’s came to live on Atlantis. People just know that it has something to do with druids of ages past.
SPOILER!!: Julian Pennington
Name: Julian Pennington Nicknames: none Age: 16 Height: 5'8 Build: Muscular Hair: dark brown. It's cut short so that he doesn't need to tend to it too much. He is impeccable when it comes to dressing but his hair he has never really cared for. Eyes: blue like his older sister. Personality: Julian is calm and well grounded young man who doesn't get angry in a hurry. His sister always teases him for having an ocean of patience for people that she wouldn't loose any over. Quiet, and scholared Julian is with a photographic memory that most people would do anything to have. He has always been very concious to weather changes and has so far in his life not failed to predict a downpour or incoming storm.
Background: look at Juliet's. Extra: He is a secret romantic.
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Last edited by KatieTessa; 09-09-2009 at 06:01 AM.
Oh man, these bios rock. I'm so excited that everyone else is excited. haha. Here's another bio from a different RPG.
Noah Narilli
Name: Noah Narilli
Age: 28 Appearance
Height: 5'11
Weight: 195
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown, Slicked back or messy
Complexion: light Magic and Such
Wand Type: 18' Apple Wood with Amethyst and Pegasus Feather
Best Skills: Flying, Arithmancy, Ancient Runes/Languages
Worst Skills: Herbology, Potions, Charms
Job: Archeologist and Magizoologist for the Ministry History
Birthplace: Centra
Parents: Remmy and Aurelia Narilli
Profile Picture
History
Noah grew up in Centra, a small town outside of London, with his parents. He attended Hogwarts and gained all his knowledge that he carries with him into Atlantis. He recently lost his fiance due to a mistake with the strange creatures, Lifa. Noah's fate is that he should be dead, but was saved instead of his fiance so he has a deep instinct to the dead. He helped to mend the crack between dimensions two or so years ago.
Personality
Noah is very straight forward. He is an archeologist and magizoologist for the Minster of Magic. This being said, he has traveled for his curiosity in the types of magical creatures, historical artifacts, etc. He is extremely bright, but at the same time can be ignorant to very simple things. When he learns about the jobs in Atlantis he immediately desires to be a part of it regardless of how old he is. Culture is his favorite 'thing.'
Name: Reagan Leanne Morrissey Nickname: Rea, Rea Rea, Lee DOB: June 17th Wizarding Heritage: Half-Blood
Age: 16 Relationship Status: Single Occupation: Druid Strongest Subjects: Transfiguration, Arithmancy, Potions, Herbology, Divination Weakest Subjects: Ancient Runes, Wand: Willow, 11 1/2 inches, core of veela hair.
Appearance:
+Hair - Long slightly curly, wavy, black hair with brown highlights.
+Eyes - Blue with tints of gray
+Build – Athletic, petite, slim
+Complexion - White
+Height - 5'4"
+Model - Katie McGrath
Personality: Being the oldest child of many siblings in a foster family in the "Pillars of Heracles", Reagan has developed traits of protectiveness and strong will. Reagan is a an independent girl who likes to be around children. As much as a pain as her foster siblings are, she likes to hang around the village/city/town/whateveritis folks singing songs and telling the children stories.
Past her intense and serious exterior, Reagan is actually a very cheerful girl who likes to share a few jokes every now and then. She finds that the world would be a horrible place without music, art, and friends. Reagan doesn't have much that is hers, so she makes the most of what she has.
Optimism is another core trait of Reagan's. She tries to keep an open mind about people, despite their negative traits. She's patient and considerate and likes to think of the bright side of things. As stubborn as she can be, Reagan is willing to listen and be a friend to even a stranger. She's very determined and is loyal to her friends.
History: Reagan grew up in a village inside the countryside, near the center of Atlantis. Her father was a Druid while her mother was a Pherocle, and the two had fallen in love at a rather young age. They married at the age of twenty and Reagan was born soon after.
Since she was born, Reagan has always wanted to be like her parents, either a Druid or a Pherocle. Her parents were well liked and they enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. She always looked up to them and not only where they her loving parents, but they were also her best friends.
At age eight, her parents had gone out for dinner in the "Pillar of Heracles", leaving Reagan at home. Since in Atlantis, magic can be used freely, a gang of wizards had killed Reagan's parents. What happened exactly is unknown, but Reagan's parents were found lying in the middle of the street in an alleyway.
Reagan was then sent to a nearby orphanage, where she was taken in by a foster family. She's lived with them since and hasn't lost the good nature she had before the death of her parents.
Likes: Playing music (piano, violin, guitar), singing, listening to music, storytelling, gardens, literature, art, her job. Dislikes: Not much to dislike.
Name: Isaiah Dawnson
Age: 16
Eye colour : grey
Hair colour: blond/brown
Wand: 13 inch cherry wood with an Granian haircore (fast)
Favourite class: Defence against the dark arts and transfiguration
Worst class: arithmancy and herbology.
Personality:
Isaiah Dawnson is a man who looks older than his age and is very hard to please. He doesn’t smile and when he does it is very rare. He is very vigilant and also a bit paranoid but doesn’t show it. His piercing grey eyes seem to hold neither grief or joy , sadness or happiness. His eyes are just simply blank without any emotions at all. Some people would think he would be in trouble with the law everyday just by his appearance but truth is, he is not. The male speaks his mind no matter how harsh the truth can be. Isaiah also tends to stay low profile and observe everyone and everything around him with a watchful eye.
Even though having this mysterious personality, Isaiah does not hate the other villagers. He cares about them very much and would do anything to protect them, no matter what.
Background:
Born and raised in Atlantis as a only child from Emily Ashworth and Robert Dawnson
Isaiah was raised as a good kid, who was willing to help out. He attended the school of Heracles, when he was 8 and quickly fell in love with the subjects: Defence against the dark arts and transfiguration. During his school years he was the fun, bubbly kid who loved to prank others but that all changed when his mother died from an illness she had for a few years and had succesfully hid from her husband and son so that they didn't worry about her. Isaiah’s attitude changed drastically after what happened and he became a quiet , vigilant man.
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Last edited by moony-chaz; 09-11-2009 at 09:02 AM.
Name: Alli Monroe
Age: 16 Appearance:
Height: 6'1
Weight: 127
Eye color: Changes with her mood
Hair color: Blonde with a red streak
Complexion: Tan
Picture: Magic:
Wand type: 12" Holly with hippogriff feather
Best skills: Charms, Potions, Flying
Worst skills: Herbology, Divination, Muggle Studies
Job: Un-employed History:
POB: Sydney, Australia
DOB: April 7th
Alii grew up in Australia, and she still has a her accent... slightly. Her mother died when she was 10, so she and her Dad moved to London a year afterwards. It was on the train to their new home that Alli got her letter to Atlantis. Personality:
Alli is a very stubborn, crazy hyper girl. She gets pouty when she doesn't get what she wants, but gets over little things quickly. Though she is patient, it is not her best quality. She's very creative and loves to paint and sing, even though she couldn't dance for her life. Her favorite color is purple and loves to watch thunderstorms. She's always be transfixed by how the weather can change at any time, even if someone predicts it differently. When she was little, she would sneak off from school and watch the Druid's change the weather for the harvests. Ever since that, she seem's to have a love for rain storms. But watch out, even though she may seem calm and serene, if you give her sugar she'll shoot off like a rocket! SHE'LL GO CRAZY! Plus don't touch her candy, she will find you. bEwArE Extra: She is a hopeless romantic
Is that okay? *crosses fingers*
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Last edited by Gryffindorgurl; 09-10-2009 at 01:49 AM.
Reason: Had to change age! :P
Great Bios everyone! I would like to give everyone at least one more day to bring some more bios.
BTW; I need more original characters. I need to fill all the jobs. I can't allow everyone to be a Pherocles. So don't be upset if that's not where you end up. Everyone is going to be 'sorted' by personality and attitude. Not by what they enjoy doing whether they're good at it or not. I don't mean this in any offensive way, I just like to add a lot of spice to my plots. HOWEVER, the more people that join, the more I can disperse you all into what jobs you would prefer. =D I PROMISE though, whatever job you end up with, I will make this RPG a blast. Count on it.
I don't mind being placed anywhere, even if I don't end up a Pherocle. ^______^
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I'm gonna make you feel like
you were heaven on earth,
I'm gonna saint your mother
just for giving you birth.
I'm gonna wanna hold you
in my arms when you cry, If that's okay with you.
Name: Gabriella Gardner Nicknames: Gabby, Ella Age: 24 Appearance: Height: 5´8 Eye colour: Blue Hair colour: dark, long and wavy. Complexion: Pale Magic & things Wand type: 8 2/4 inch, hazel, phoenix feather Best skills: divination, astronomy, history of magic, Care of magical creatures Worst skills: herbology, arithmancy, potions Job: Mediwitch/psychiatrist for St Mungos hospital for magical injuries and maladies. History Birthplace: Ottery St catchpole, London, England Parents: Nigel & Ophelia Gardner History: Ella grew up in Ottery St Catchpole with her parents. She was a lonely child and therefore spoiled. She attended Hogwarts and has since then worked for St Mungos. All of her accumulated knowledge and experiences she takes with her to Atlantis. Gabriella doesn’t have a boyfriend or any man of that sort since her profession hasn’t really allowed her to combine the two together with a busy schedule.
Personality: Gabriella is an out-going, caring, hard working and friendly woman. She is known to be an exceptional mediator and has solved several problems and misunderstandings between people she has met in her profession or just strangers on the street. Gabriella passion is to counsel and give out advice and knowledge to those who need it.
(OCC: I don't mind where I get placed. Just choose what is best.)
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Last edited by KatieTessa; 09-09-2009 at 06:03 AM.
Worst job skills: buisness: not into the hustle and bustle lifestyle at all
Age: 17
wand type: 10 2/4 inches,oak,veela hair
Best job skills: artisticness, takes time to truly see things in the world and interpret them in his own unique ways
Height: 5:10
Bio: Leo was born to Theon and Lesley Derude and even though they tried to teach their son all the trades of hustle and bustle positions he could one day have he never liked it. As much as his parents were some of the hardest workers of the town he is the opposite. Leo is a laid back kind of guy who takes the time to see every situation and all of it's possible solutions before acting on it. He likes to look at something and make up his own interpretation of it through art. He enjoys making people happy with his work though the 2 people he can't seem to make happy are his own parents but after a bit he realizes if they don't like what I do then thats their loss but theres still a burning hole deep inside him that longs for their acceptance long after they are gone. Will he ever realize all he can ever do is just be himself and if that's not enough then that's okay, atleast he is doing what he loves for a reason.
Atlantis and the Pillars of Heracles 
. I'd like to join. Bios soon. <3
). She is extremely shy and doesn't talk to people much on her own, but when someone takes the initiative to talk to her first, only then does she not shy away and even present a nice, warm smile. From there, she can and will open up when she feels it is safe to trust that person, although her past experiences have been a lesson to her not to trust so easily. Despite her shyness, she has a great love for art. She especially loves to sing, on windy days, sitting on the porch of their house, picking petals off of flowers as she sings to the birds and the bees passing by. She loves to draw, although she considers it merely a past time. She is also quite helpful and loves to do anything around the house, because she becomes OC at some point.
I'll post my bio soon 
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I'm up for it. I really like the way to build our RPs. I'll have a bio done ASAP, okay?
