Shadowfaith
Shinigami...
Histoy
The Island of lost Souls sits forgotten at the centre of the great sea of Sorrows. It is inhabited by those who where classified as ‘damned’. You see, long ago there was a man known as Lohard, who committed the most terrible of crimes throughout Gogyou. He was of wealthy blood before his father was found hung from a rope in the family basement, it was said that he had committed suicide after he was forced into bankruptcy by the islands government, something about a child and his fathers bedroom, but Lohard cannot remember that far back, he was only a child. Broken hearted and left alone, he took to the seas in hopes of building a new life.
On his journeys he met Anna, a Wh0re from the Island of Sin. She was attractive to say the least, black wavy hair, deep chocolate eyes and a figure that was worthy of gold. By this time, Lohard had found his calling in life and this was to become a treasure hunter or a thief in more common terms. After his bankruptcy, Lohard had sworn that he would once again become wealthy by any means possible. Anna learnt of his intentions and was more than willing to join him on his journey to reclaim what he had lost, or what she could gain.
Before long, Lohard had gained a merry group of sailors who were more than willing to earn their share of Lohard’s earnings. They set up their hide out on a lost island at the centre of the seas, where they kept their loot and celebrated whenever a journey went as planned. They had killed many in their determination to retrieve whatever they possibly could, had slaughtered families and feasted on the bodies of animals that had been so unfortunate as to cross their paths.
They became known throughout the seas as ‘the damned’, those who had lost all meaning in life and had resulted in thievery and murder.
Lohard had grown greedy, desperate to take control of all who inhabited the world he lived on. He became corrupted, poisoned by his greed. Something had to be done.
The innocent people who lived on the surrounding islands prayed daily to their god, Leviathan for a safe world, one where they could live in peace and harmony, a world rid of these Pirates and their rotten ways.
And thus, the great serpent Leviathan rose from the waters and cast a mighty wave down upon the island where Lohard and his crew had taken residence. It was cast underwater for three days straight, until the water drained away and Leviathan was sure that all its inhibiters were dead.
The Island later became known as the Island of lost Souls, where Lohard’s crew was forced to remain, even in death. Up to this day, their souls wander the rotting surface of the island and the treasure they had taken as their own still remains, hidden from prying eyes.
The tale has been passed down as generations have passed, but like any tale, huge amounts of the truth have been forgotten and it goes unknown to sailors and pirates of what exactly lurks on the Islands surface. It has become somewhat of a challenge as to who can find the Island first and claim the great wealth that remains hidden there.
But the location to the Island has been lost as generations have passed and so there brave sailors know not of where exactly the Island lies, but still they try in hopes of becoming the wealthiest the world has ever seen.
Many who have left to retrieve this treasure have never returned to their family and friends and some have even been found dead upon lost vessels which later became known as ghost ships. These ships are normally found with crew who have died of unknown causes onboard, but many link these deaths with the Island of lost Souls and wonder whether it is such a good idea to allow these men to sacrifice themselves to the sea.
But still, the challenge continues and there has been no sign of the island as of yet.
Plot
You are a child/teenager, living with your parents on Cherish Island. This is the smallest of Islands on the map and so you each know each other to an extent, perhaps you are good friend, relatives, rivals or perhaps you do not know each other that well at all, but you have at least seen one another around.
The mayor of this small Island has forbidden anyone to go looking for this cursed treasure and has assured the island’s people that only bad will come of it. But as curious as you are, you cannot help but dream of what it would be like to set sail and go in search of this legendary treasure.
Secretly you plan to build a raft and set sail to look for this treasure one day, but only when you have earned yourself a worthy crew.
Now this is where you start to make friends with each other if you aren’t already. You decide on setting sail in a week’s time, giving you only seven days to build the raft and collect items that you will require on your journey.
After the raft is built, you will set sail to unknown destinations in search of this treasure, and over time you will gain new weapons and knowledge of the sea’s and their many secrets.
The Seas
The entire area is known as Gogyou, but this area is split into five seas:
Sea of Sorrows: The centre most sea that surrounds the Island of lost Souls. Little is known of it, as no one has returned to tell the tale of their findings. Many say that it is filled to the brim with sea monsters and dangers, but this is not for certain.
Calm Sea: The calm sea is the East most sea, inhabited only by tame creatures. Never has it been inhabited by anything that would cause harm to a human.
Vicious Sea: As the name implies it is filled with dangers. It is the South most sea and is inhabited by sea monsters and predators, consider yourself lucky if you can cross this sea without being attacked by some form of creature.
Holy Sea: The North most sea, inhabited only by one creature, Leviathan. No one has ever crossed the boarder into this sea, anyone who days is immediately shot. Guards keep close watch over this part of Gogyou and allow no one to pass the boarder.
Sea of Elements: The west most sea and as the name implies it is controlled by the elements. There is no telling what the weather will be like here, it could at one moment be sunny, at another windy or at another have a downpour of rain. This sea has even been known to have tidal waves, underwater volcanoes and have its surface freeze over.
The Islands
There are many islands located in the area of Gogyou, but below are the mains:
Island of lost Souls: Located at the centre of the sea of sorrows. It is inhabited by Lohard and his crew and is home to the treasure that sailors so desperately seek.
Cherish Island: Your home and the start of your journey. Located to the centre of the Calm Sea, it is a small island inhabited by few people. Its sands are white and warm and its houses made of wood, it is the most peaceful of Islands.
Island of Sin: Located towards the centre of the Vicious Sea. This Island is inhabited by Wh0re's, thieves, murderers and drunks. Not a place you will be wanting to travel to and defiantly not one that would be in any way useful to you, but then again, you never know when you’ll want a drunkard who will willingly act as bait.
Elemental plains: And Island located towards the centre of the Sea of Elements. It is inhibited by a tribal race who are said to know much about the tale of Lohard and the Island of lost Souls.
Port Roiyaru: A port run by Gogyou’s government. This is where most challengers emit from in search of the lost treasure of Lohard. It is known for its wealthy folk and immense army. This was once the home of Lohard, and ever since the tale has become popular, more and more people have moved to live there in hopes of a better chance of finding the Island of Lost Souls. The port is located just outside the boarder which connects the Holy Sea with Calm Sea.
Sign up:
Name:
Age: (11-19)
Gender: (Though women are normally not permitted to set out to sea, I have scratched the idea of women being bad luck aboard ships.)
Description: (An age where Pirates and sailors ruled the waters on mighty ships, so be creative.)
Personality:
Weapon: (You will start off with something small, or something made of wood, but put the weapon you would most like to specialise in.)
History: (You do not have to be from the Cherish Island, so you could use that to your advantage.)
Other:
RPG Sample: (This can be anything you want.)
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