TheSequelReturns
Faithful Crusader
[Thanks to RaZoR LeAf for approving this thread]
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Note: This is the discussion thread for the RP Persona ~ Velvet Twilight.
The main thread is located here, and the sign-ups are located here.
I kindly ask that posters keep this thread on the topic of the RP.
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~ Players ~
Character Name & Persona (Arcana) - [Username]
Diego Vendrix & Merlin (I ~ The Magician) - [DVB]
Zuri Watkinson & Scathach (II ~ The Priestess) - [Kiruria]
Caitlin LaVie & Himiko (III ~ The Empress) - [Wordy]
Matthew Archwright & Omoikane (V ~ The Hierophant) - [Wordy]
Hurley O’Keefe & Aello (VI ~ The Lovers) - [Manaphy Mare]
Jason Ference & Florence {Phoenix} (VII ~ The Chariot) - [Jason-Kun]
Pine Okeio & Orpheus (VIII ~ Justice) - [Zincspider]
Coraline Davis & Sphinx (IX ~ The Hermit) - [TheSequelReturns]
Sophi Tesaya & Empusa (X ~ Fortune) - [alteredegoX]
Ramirez Evans & Crusader (XI ~ Strength) - [Ysavvryl]
Gene Gallows & Attis (XII ~ The Hanged Man) - [Zincspider]
Cali Boyd & Persephone (XIV ~ Temperance) - [Ysavvryl]
Yamiko Murakage & Laverna (XV ~ The Devil) - [Kiruria]
Darius Riles & Amatsu-Mikaboshi (XVI ~ The Tower) - [storymasterb]
Kelsey Riles & Hyperion (XVII ~ The Star) - [storymasterb]
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~ Glossary ~
(Note: This list will be constantly updated as more things show up in the RP)
Persona: A Persona is "the mask one presents to the world." As such, each Persona’s appearance and powers reflect the person they come from. Each Persona takes the form of a mythical creature, figure, deity, warrior, or spirit, and each is connected to a certain Arcana. A Persona can be summoned in several ways, but the most common way is through willpower or the use of an Evoker. Only Persona users can combat Shadows.
Shadow: A Shadow is the embodiment of repressed feelings or emotions, specifically negative emotions. Shadows come in many forms, and each of them is also related to a certain Arcana. Most Shadows also wear a mask somewhere on their body that is inscribed with the number of their Arcana. Shadows prey on humans, specifically those whom share the same qualities that they were born from. Victims of a Shadow's attack usually develop "Apathy Syndrome" a condition that causes extreme lethargy or depression. However, stronger Shadows are more than capable of killing their victims.
Evoker: An evoker is a device that is used to help one focus their willpower to forcefully summon a Persona. They can take many forms, anything from a weapon to a simple ornament. To those who lack the inner strength to control their Personas, an Evoker may be the only way they can summon their Persona safely.
Arcana: Each character falls under one of the twenty two Arcana. Each Arcana represents certain personality traits, both positive and negative. Personae are born from the positive traits of an Arcana, Shadows from the negative traits, and as such the appearance of each Persona and Shadow as well as their abilities, and mannerisms stem directly from their Arcana.
Apathy Syndrome: A common result of an attack by Shadows, this condition leaves the victim in a state of extreme lethargy and depression, leaving them like a pale zombie, devoid of almost all life. To help someone recover from Apathy Syndrome, the shadow that preyed on them must be destroyed. Those with Apathy Syndrome have no will to live, and if left alone will simply sit still and groan until they waste away.
Velvet Room: A mysterious room that lies in the void between worlds. Its Occupants are directly responsible for the safekeeping of both worlds by having the power to awaken those whom they deem responsible to the power of Persona through use of a contract. It is unknown just how much the Velvet Room occupies or how many occupants actually reside in the strange “room”.
Contract: A means by which the Occupants of the Velvet Room can awaken the Persona of those with the Potential. It generally reads something like: "I accept full responsibility for my actions and I choose this path of my own free will."
The Potential: The term used to describe those with the emotional strength to summon or create a Persona. While the willpower required to summon a Persona is fairly common place, there are certain traits and qualities that allow the actual summoning of a Persona. Thus, those who possess the Potential are fairly uncommon. However, it is common for those with the Potential to be drawn to each other though they themselves are probably unaware of the reason.
Occupants: The residents of the Velvet Room. Only six residents are known at this point, and it is unclear how many there are, how they came to be, or what their true nature is.
Theodore: An Occupant of the Velvet Room, and the youngest of three siblings. Like the other Occupants, it is unclear just what his true nature is. He appears to be a young man, perhaps in his early twenties, and has a refined attitude. He also goes by "Theo", and is the one who sent the invites to the Velvet Room.
Velvet Key: An artifact of the Velvet Room, and one of the few items that can open a doorway between this world and the Velvet Room. It only works on a Velvet Door, and is the only means of opening said door.
Velvet Door: A doorway between this world and the Velvet Room. Though there are other ways to traverse the gap between worlds, the Velvet Doors are by far the safest, and each can only exist in certain locations. They can only be opened by a Velvet Key, and can only be seen by those who have already visited the Velvet Room.
The Dark Hour: A period of time during which the Shadows can roam freely. During this time, normal people are transmogrified into coffin like objects and are unaware of the changes around them or that the Dark Hour even occurred. In addition, all electronic devices cease to function. The Dark Hour generally occurred each night immediately after midnight, when the Veil between the worlds was at its weakest, but the recent weakening of the Veil has caused the Dark Hour to begin occurring sporadically.
The Veil: The protective barrier that separates the Human World from the Other World. It is normally at its strongest around noon, and weakest around midnight and certain dates or events can have an effect on it as well. Currently, something is causing the Veil to drastically weaken, threatening to destroy it completely.
Famine: A sickly individual with powers that are beyond human or Persona. He knows the secrets of the strange events, but he refuses to tell more than he needs to. Appears to be one of the Four Horsemen.
War: A fiery girl with a seemingly endless arsenal of guns and blades. She is very powerful in combat, having taken out two powerful Shadows in a matter of moments. Appears to be one of the Four Horsemen.
Margaret: Theo's elder sister and another Occupant of the Velvet Room. Seems to have a lot of knowledge about what is happening to the two worlds.
Jack Frost: A Persona under Theo's control. He was sent to the group to guide them to the doorway to the Magatsu, under orders from Theo.
Magatsu: A dark realm that exists in the void between the human world ad the other world. Travel through it is the only way for humans to arrive in the other world without the aid of a Velvet Room. It is constructed from the memories of humans, both living and passed, and is a save haven for Shadows making trips to the human world.
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~ Arcana List ~
A list of the various Arcana for reference.
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~ The Shadows ~
Throughout the RP, we will most likely encounter a wide variety of Shadows. This list will give you a bit more details about the various Archtypes of Shadows.
In addition, each Shadow wears a mask that indicates their Arcana, a rough estimate of thier strength, and their preferred prey. In general, the higher the number the stronger the shadow though there are exceptions to this.
Mayas: Basically blobs of darkness, Mayas are the purest and most basic form of Shadow. Their many types encompass a wide variety of emotions, and as such they have no favored prey as a whole. You can tell a Maya's type and strength by the type of mask they wear and the number on the mask. The higher the number, the stronger the Maya. They attack with their clawed hands, though some of the stronger Mayas are capable of using magic.
Magic Hands: As their name suggests, Magic Hands are glove-shaped Shadows that attack primarily with magic. Though each type uses a different magic, they tend to be weak to fire, even the fire users. The basic form looks like a plain white glove (always right handed for some reason) and attacks with fire magic. The different forms can be distinguished by their glove, since they all have the number "I" Magician Mask. As their mask indicates, they prefer to prey on those with the negative traits of the Magician Arcana, specifically unconfidance or low self-esteem.
Crying Table: A powerful Shadow that appeared among the group of Mayas and Magic Hands at the North High Gymnasium. It takes the form of a table with a red and black table-cloth draped over. Above its head float items of the four suits of the minor arcana, a sword, a wand, a cup, and a coin. Its mask is a larger version of the blue "I" mask and is located on the front draping section of the tablecloth. The Crying Table is much stronger than the Magic Hands, and also wields fire magic. Fire magic is also very ineffective against it, and it is immune to dark and light magics. However, it is vulnerable to ice magics and its legs are weak to strong impacts. As a Higher Shadow, it can command Lesser Shadows such as the Magic Hands as it wishes so long as they have the same mask.
Behemoth: A Shadow strong in body but weak in mind. It bears the "I" mask, and was under the control of The Fool. It has no weakness or resistances. It was killed by War during the battle.
The Fool: A Shadow that seems to embody the concept of "Zero", or the power of nothing yet everything. It is a very powerful and mysterious Shadow whose intentions are unknown, and is the only known Shadow to wear the "0" mask. Though it was seemingly destroyed by War, it promised that it would return, the defeat only serving to make it stronger for its next arrival.
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~ The Story ~
(This section will be constantly updated as the story progresses)
On North High's last day of school, several students mysteriously received an envelope containing a strange letter and a Tarot Card of one of the twenty two Major Arcana. The letter was from someone who called themselves "Theo", and stated that the card was their admittance ticket to the Velvet Room, and that to accept the invitation all they had to do was place the card under their pillow. Though their concerns on the matter varied, all but six (the Fool, Magician, Emperor, Death, Moon, Sun, and Judgement holders) accepted the invitation, leaving fifteen students who accepted (The World Arcana being excluded from the invites).
After placing the cards under their pillows and falling asleep, the students find themselves in a dream-like place, back in their day clothes. This strange room is not a dream however, but the Velvet Room, a place that exists outside of normal time and space. Here, the students meet Theo, the sender of the letters. Theo explains that he has called them there for a very serious matter, and hints that there was some danger or trouble for himself in doing so without "his master's" knowledge.
Before he can fully explain the matter however, Theo claims that there is something that must be done. He presents each of the students with a Contract, the key to unlocking each of their Personae, and waits for them to agree to the Contract's simple terms, to accept responsibility for their actions and to understand that they choose this path of their own free will.
As the students sign the Contracts placed before them, the Velvet Room is discovered by a dark presence. Sensing the danger to the students, and even himself, he abruptly ends the meeting without the time to fully explain the situation or the "power" that the Contract awakened in each of the students. He gives each of the students a Velvet Key, and tells them to look out for the Velvet Door, their only way back to the Velvet Room. Meanwhile, the dark presence has managed to crack the wall of the room, and begins to enter. Theo quickly sends the students on their way, returning them to their own beds once more. The students awake to find the Velvet Keys under their pillows, where they had placed their cards earlier. Though they don't know what happened to Theo, they do know that that was not just a dream last night. And so, each student begins their day, the first day of their new lives as Persona users.
As the graduation came to a start, the night suddenly grew still and calm. The sky took on an unearthly green glow, and the crowds of people were replaced by strange coffin-like objects. North High grew into a strange, twisted tower, and the moon hung low in the sky, staring down upon the silent, and dark world. The Dark Hour had begun, and the stage was now set for the beginning of the end.
In the strange Dark Hour, beings called Shadows, the embodiment of negative emotions, attacked the gymnasium, and the kids who had taken refuge inside. However, the students had an ace up their sleeve, Persona. That strange dream of the Velvet Room seemed to have given each of them to summon their Persona, the embodiment of positive emotions, to battle the Shadows. As the battle unfolds, it becomes clear that something is leading the attack. Coraline and her Persona Sphinx take the role of mission control, helping the others to take control of the fight, and the leader appears, a large table like Shadow. With a bit of quick-thinking, they manage to defeat the Shadow, but during this time there was more going on.
Cali had run into a strange man with a sickly appearance. The man tells her more about the mysterious situation they find themselves in, before revealing his true identity, Famine. The name draws up images of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and when Famine instantly teleports Cali and himself to the tower, it seems that his name might be the real deal after all.
Meanwhile, Yamiko had wandered into the tower and encountered another threat. She came fact to face with a massive Shadow, being controlled by an abnormal, thin shadow that called itself "The Fool." As the battle began, Yamiko was able to hold her own until several of the others arrived to back her up. On the lower level, Cali left Famine to assist Yamiko, but Famine was instead cornered by Caitlin, who bombarded him with questions. Famine answered some of them, in his usual cryptic nature, before heading upstairs to see the end of the battle, somehow, he knew when it would end.
As it turned out, Famine and Caitlin arrived just in time to see another individual come crashing into the room, literally with guns blazing. This fiery girl proceeded to take out the Behemoth rather quickly, proving to be far more powerful than the combined efforts of the group so far, before turning her attention to The Fool. Though she seemed to deal fatal damage to The Fool, the strange Shadow simply laughed at her efforts, promising to return in a stronger state. With The Fool gone, she turned her attention to the group of students. Famine introduced her his partner, War. War gave a quick warning before disappearing with Famine as the tower began to collapse. The students ran outside to find that the tower had gone back to being their school, and the Dark Hour had come to an end.
Though no one seemed to recall the events, save those who had awakened their Personae, life seemed to simply go back to normal. The group agreed to meet back up at Caitlin's house, in order to discuss what had happened, and what they should do in the future. However, the strange events were only beginning...
In the Velvet Room, the mysterious Theo meets with another Occupant, his elder sister Margaret. They discuss several cryptic matters, matters that seem to have an importance to why the group were chosen to awaken their Personae.
Back at Caitlin's house, the discussions are just getting into the deeper themes of the night when the Dark Hour suddenly returns. And along with it, is a mysterious messenger, a small Persona named Jack Frost who claims to have a message from Theo...
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Alright, now, if anyone has any questions, concerns, ideas, etc, fell free to post them here.
In addition, each time an important character, enemy, place, item, or term is mentioned in the Main Thread, I will update the Glossary to include the new terms, so make sure you check the glossary often if you have a question about a certain character, place, or term.
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Note: This is the discussion thread for the RP Persona ~ Velvet Twilight.
The main thread is located here, and the sign-ups are located here.
I kindly ask that posters keep this thread on the topic of the RP.
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~ Players ~
Character Name & Persona (Arcana) - [Username]
Diego Vendrix & Merlin (I ~ The Magician) - [DVB]
Zuri Watkinson & Scathach (II ~ The Priestess) - [Kiruria]
Caitlin LaVie & Himiko (III ~ The Empress) - [Wordy]
Matthew Archwright & Omoikane (V ~ The Hierophant) - [Wordy]
Hurley O’Keefe & Aello (VI ~ The Lovers) - [Manaphy Mare]
Jason Ference & Florence {Phoenix} (VII ~ The Chariot) - [Jason-Kun]
Pine Okeio & Orpheus (VIII ~ Justice) - [Zincspider]
Coraline Davis & Sphinx (IX ~ The Hermit) - [TheSequelReturns]
Sophi Tesaya & Empusa (X ~ Fortune) - [alteredegoX]
Ramirez Evans & Crusader (XI ~ Strength) - [Ysavvryl]
Gene Gallows & Attis (XII ~ The Hanged Man) - [Zincspider]
Cali Boyd & Persephone (XIV ~ Temperance) - [Ysavvryl]
Yamiko Murakage & Laverna (XV ~ The Devil) - [Kiruria]
Darius Riles & Amatsu-Mikaboshi (XVI ~ The Tower) - [storymasterb]
Kelsey Riles & Hyperion (XVII ~ The Star) - [storymasterb]
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~ Glossary ~
(Note: This list will be constantly updated as more things show up in the RP)
Persona: A Persona is "the mask one presents to the world." As such, each Persona’s appearance and powers reflect the person they come from. Each Persona takes the form of a mythical creature, figure, deity, warrior, or spirit, and each is connected to a certain Arcana. A Persona can be summoned in several ways, but the most common way is through willpower or the use of an Evoker. Only Persona users can combat Shadows.
Shadow: A Shadow is the embodiment of repressed feelings or emotions, specifically negative emotions. Shadows come in many forms, and each of them is also related to a certain Arcana. Most Shadows also wear a mask somewhere on their body that is inscribed with the number of their Arcana. Shadows prey on humans, specifically those whom share the same qualities that they were born from. Victims of a Shadow's attack usually develop "Apathy Syndrome" a condition that causes extreme lethargy or depression. However, stronger Shadows are more than capable of killing their victims.
Evoker: An evoker is a device that is used to help one focus their willpower to forcefully summon a Persona. They can take many forms, anything from a weapon to a simple ornament. To those who lack the inner strength to control their Personas, an Evoker may be the only way they can summon their Persona safely.
Arcana: Each character falls under one of the twenty two Arcana. Each Arcana represents certain personality traits, both positive and negative. Personae are born from the positive traits of an Arcana, Shadows from the negative traits, and as such the appearance of each Persona and Shadow as well as their abilities, and mannerisms stem directly from their Arcana.
Apathy Syndrome: A common result of an attack by Shadows, this condition leaves the victim in a state of extreme lethargy and depression, leaving them like a pale zombie, devoid of almost all life. To help someone recover from Apathy Syndrome, the shadow that preyed on them must be destroyed. Those with Apathy Syndrome have no will to live, and if left alone will simply sit still and groan until they waste away.
Velvet Room: A mysterious room that lies in the void between worlds. Its Occupants are directly responsible for the safekeeping of both worlds by having the power to awaken those whom they deem responsible to the power of Persona through use of a contract. It is unknown just how much the Velvet Room occupies or how many occupants actually reside in the strange “room”.
Contract: A means by which the Occupants of the Velvet Room can awaken the Persona of those with the Potential. It generally reads something like: "I accept full responsibility for my actions and I choose this path of my own free will."
The Potential: The term used to describe those with the emotional strength to summon or create a Persona. While the willpower required to summon a Persona is fairly common place, there are certain traits and qualities that allow the actual summoning of a Persona. Thus, those who possess the Potential are fairly uncommon. However, it is common for those with the Potential to be drawn to each other though they themselves are probably unaware of the reason.
Occupants: The residents of the Velvet Room. Only six residents are known at this point, and it is unclear how many there are, how they came to be, or what their true nature is.
Theodore: An Occupant of the Velvet Room, and the youngest of three siblings. Like the other Occupants, it is unclear just what his true nature is. He appears to be a young man, perhaps in his early twenties, and has a refined attitude. He also goes by "Theo", and is the one who sent the invites to the Velvet Room.
Velvet Key: An artifact of the Velvet Room, and one of the few items that can open a doorway between this world and the Velvet Room. It only works on a Velvet Door, and is the only means of opening said door.
Velvet Door: A doorway between this world and the Velvet Room. Though there are other ways to traverse the gap between worlds, the Velvet Doors are by far the safest, and each can only exist in certain locations. They can only be opened by a Velvet Key, and can only be seen by those who have already visited the Velvet Room.
The Dark Hour: A period of time during which the Shadows can roam freely. During this time, normal people are transmogrified into coffin like objects and are unaware of the changes around them or that the Dark Hour even occurred. In addition, all electronic devices cease to function. The Dark Hour generally occurred each night immediately after midnight, when the Veil between the worlds was at its weakest, but the recent weakening of the Veil has caused the Dark Hour to begin occurring sporadically.
The Veil: The protective barrier that separates the Human World from the Other World. It is normally at its strongest around noon, and weakest around midnight and certain dates or events can have an effect on it as well. Currently, something is causing the Veil to drastically weaken, threatening to destroy it completely.
Famine: A sickly individual with powers that are beyond human or Persona. He knows the secrets of the strange events, but he refuses to tell more than he needs to. Appears to be one of the Four Horsemen.
War: A fiery girl with a seemingly endless arsenal of guns and blades. She is very powerful in combat, having taken out two powerful Shadows in a matter of moments. Appears to be one of the Four Horsemen.
Margaret: Theo's elder sister and another Occupant of the Velvet Room. Seems to have a lot of knowledge about what is happening to the two worlds.
Jack Frost: A Persona under Theo's control. He was sent to the group to guide them to the doorway to the Magatsu, under orders from Theo.
Magatsu: A dark realm that exists in the void between the human world ad the other world. Travel through it is the only way for humans to arrive in the other world without the aid of a Velvet Room. It is constructed from the memories of humans, both living and passed, and is a save haven for Shadows making trips to the human world.
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~ Arcana List ~
A list of the various Arcana for reference.
- 0 ~ The Fool -
The Fool represents infinite possibilities. It is both nothing and everything. It is often associated with discovery, ignorance, and a desire to continue forward regardless of the risks. Persona users of the Fool Arcana often posses the "Wild Card" ability which allows them to use multiple Personae. Personae of the Fool Arcana include Orpheus, Slime, and Susano-o.
- I ~ The Magician -
The Magician represents talent. It is often an indicator of unused talent, namely for those who have yet to realize their full potential. Those of the Magician Arcana tend to be compulsive, confidant, short-tempered, thoughtful, supportive, energetic, and headstrong. Personae of the Magician Arcana include Jack Frost, Hermes, Pixie, and Rangda.
- II ~ The Priestess -
The Priestess represents knowledge. It is often an indicator of an intelligent person, but usually a withdrawn one. Those of this Arcana tend to be intelligent, creative, thoughtful, full of common sense, shy, reserved, hesitant, and supportive. Personae of the Priestess Arcana include Amaterasu, Unicorn, Juno, and Sarasvati.
- III ~ The Empress -
The Empress represents power. It is often an indicator of an strong-willed but uncertain lady. Those of this Arcana tend to be headstrong, motherly, strict, smart, uncertain, a "born leader", and temperamental. Personae of the Empress Arcana include Ishtar, Titania, Lakshmi, and Isis.
- IV ~ The Emperor -
The Emperor represents power or control. It is often an indicator of an strong-willed but uncertain man. Those of this Arcana tend to be headstrong, athletic, determined, troubled, charismatic, uncertain, and a "born leader". Personae of the Emperor Arcana include Caesar, Odin, Barong, and Amon-Ra.
- V ~ The Hierophant -
The Hierophant represents control or a position of power. It is often an indicator of a person in a position of authority or someone with a mature outlook on life. Those of this Arcana tend to be reflective, resolute, troubled, controlling, snoopy, righteous, and diligent. Personae of the Hierophant Arcana include Mithra, Omoikane, and Psyche.
- VI ~ The Lovers -
The Lovers represents a romantic or caring person. It is often an indicator of a person who is looking for a meaningful relationship, but not necessarily a romantic one. Those of this Arcana tend to be cheerful, impulsive, easily scared, romantic, supportive, condescending, and decisive. Personae of the Lovers Arcana include Cybele, Io, and Narcissus.
- VII ~ The Chariot -
The Chariot represents a competitive and driven person. It is often an indicator of a person who is reaching for a goal or trying to overcome an external obstacle. Those of this Arcana tend to be headstrong, decisive, focused, diligent, in need of support, reckless, and steadfast. Personae of the Chariot Arcana include Minotaur, Ares, and Thor.
- VIII ~ Justice -
Justice represents a good natured yet held back person. It is often an indicator of a person who is trying to overcome an emotional or mental obstacle or struggling to make the right decisions. Those of this Arcana tend to be shy, decisive, friendly, responsible, in need of support, objective, and clever. Personae of the Justice Arcana include Angel, Archangel, Principality, and Power.
- IX ~ The Hermit -
The Hermit represents a reserved person. It is often an indicator of a person who is trying to escape from their normal life or attempting to be someone they’re not. Those of this Arcana tend to be calm, loners, troubled, introverts, in need of guidance, thoughtful, and easily flustered. Personae of The Hermit Arcana include Mothman, Fenrir, Naga, and Taraka.
- X ~ Fortune -
Fortune represents a person dealing with some kind of major change in their life, either in the past or the future. It is often an indicator of a person who is struggling to decide what path they want to take. Those of this Arcana tend to be energetic, popular, troubled, extroverts, falsely confidant, searching, and tend to be seen as lucky. Personae of the Fortune Arcana include Chronos, Norn, Fortuna, and Clotho.
- XI ~ Strength -
Strength represents a person who is trying to overcome what other think of them or struggling to reveal a side of themselves that they usually keep hidden. It is often an indicator of a person who is struggling to overcome an internal obstacle. Those of this Arcana tend to be energetic, headstrong, confidant, sincere, opinionated, worried, and impulsive. Personae of the Strength Arcana include Cerberus, Oni, Titan, and Valkyrie.
- XII ~ The Hanged Man -
The Hanged Man represents a person who is struggling with a situation that is out of their control. It is often an indicator of a person who fears that they are powerless. Those of this Arcana tend to be troubled, in need of support, sincere, thoughtful, intelligent, kind, and patient. Personae of The Hanged Man Arcana include Inugami, Odysseus, Berith, and Vasuki.
- XIII ~ Death -
Death represents a person who is dealing with a loss. It is often an indicator of a person who can't escape the thought of their own mortality. Those of this Arcana tend to be troubled, calm, accepting, thoughtful, obsessive, pessimistic, and patient. Personae of the Death Arcana include Mot, Loa, Samael, and Charon.
- XIV ~ Temperance -
Temperance represents a person who is trying to find moderation in some area. It is often an indicator of a person who is trying to balance some aspects of their life, such as being too focused on a hobby. Those of this Arcana tend to be worried, eccentric, sincere, focused, detached, friendly, and hasty. Personae of the Temperance Arcana include Anubis, Genbu, Harpy, and Phoenix.
- XV ~ The Devil -
The Devil Arcana represents a person who is dealing with negative traits, such as jealousy, greed, or pride. It is often an indicator of a person who is a little uncaring towards others. Those of this Arcana tend to be selfish, opinionated, apprehensive, decisive, detached, confidant, and clever. Personae of The Devil Arcana include Belial, Lilim, Surt, and Vetala.
- XVI ~ The Tower -
The Tower Arcana represents a person who is plagued by shortcomings. It is often an indicator of a person who is worried of failure. Those of this Arcana tend to be worried, in need of support, smart, clumsy, unfocused, thoughtful, and determined. Personae of The Tower Arcana include Eligor, Cu Chulainn, Loki, and Shiva.
- XVII ~ The Star -
The Star Arcana represents a person who is looked up to or admired. It is often an indicator of a person who doesn't want to let themselves or another person down. Those of this Arcana tend to be thoughtful, confidant, focused, driven, energetic, optimistic, and trusting. Personae of The Star Arcana include Iris, Kaiwan, Fuu-Ki, and Suparna.
- XVIII ~ The Moon -
The Moon Arcana represents a person who is looked down on. It is often an indicator of a person who is worried of what people would think of the "real" them. Those of this Arcana tend to be excessive, knowledgeable, self-indulging, putting on airs, harsh, realistic, and distant. Personae of The Moon Arcana include Gurr, Dionysus, Tsukuyomi, and Artemis.
- XIX ~ The Sun -
The Sun Arcana represents a person who is upbeat and cheerful. It is often an indicator of a person who is troubled but doesn't want people to know it. Those of this Arcana tend to be cheerful, friendly, trusting, sincere, troubled, social, and diligent. Personae of The Sun Arcana include Apollo, Yatagarasu, Cu Sith, and Quetzalcoatl.
- XX ~ Judgement -
The Judgement Arcana represents a hidden truth or a final destiny. It is often an indicator of a difficult choice or a hidden force. This Arcana is not usually associated with people, but qualities may include cryptic, two-faced, or a sense of finality. Personae of The Judgement Arcana include Nike, Michael, and Metatron.
- XXI ~ The World -
The World Arcana represents the world, the universe, or simply a sense of completion. It is often an indicator of the final stage of a journey. This Arcana is not associated with people. This Arcana also holds a special meaning and a strange power and is something of a legend among the Velvet Room Occupants, having only been formed twice. Personae of The World Arcana include Izanagi-no-Okami
The Fool represents infinite possibilities. It is both nothing and everything. It is often associated with discovery, ignorance, and a desire to continue forward regardless of the risks. Persona users of the Fool Arcana often posses the "Wild Card" ability which allows them to use multiple Personae. Personae of the Fool Arcana include Orpheus, Slime, and Susano-o.
- I ~ The Magician -
The Magician represents talent. It is often an indicator of unused talent, namely for those who have yet to realize their full potential. Those of the Magician Arcana tend to be compulsive, confidant, short-tempered, thoughtful, supportive, energetic, and headstrong. Personae of the Magician Arcana include Jack Frost, Hermes, Pixie, and Rangda.
- II ~ The Priestess -
The Priestess represents knowledge. It is often an indicator of an intelligent person, but usually a withdrawn one. Those of this Arcana tend to be intelligent, creative, thoughtful, full of common sense, shy, reserved, hesitant, and supportive. Personae of the Priestess Arcana include Amaterasu, Unicorn, Juno, and Sarasvati.
- III ~ The Empress -
The Empress represents power. It is often an indicator of an strong-willed but uncertain lady. Those of this Arcana tend to be headstrong, motherly, strict, smart, uncertain, a "born leader", and temperamental. Personae of the Empress Arcana include Ishtar, Titania, Lakshmi, and Isis.
- IV ~ The Emperor -
The Emperor represents power or control. It is often an indicator of an strong-willed but uncertain man. Those of this Arcana tend to be headstrong, athletic, determined, troubled, charismatic, uncertain, and a "born leader". Personae of the Emperor Arcana include Caesar, Odin, Barong, and Amon-Ra.
- V ~ The Hierophant -
The Hierophant represents control or a position of power. It is often an indicator of a person in a position of authority or someone with a mature outlook on life. Those of this Arcana tend to be reflective, resolute, troubled, controlling, snoopy, righteous, and diligent. Personae of the Hierophant Arcana include Mithra, Omoikane, and Psyche.
- VI ~ The Lovers -
The Lovers represents a romantic or caring person. It is often an indicator of a person who is looking for a meaningful relationship, but not necessarily a romantic one. Those of this Arcana tend to be cheerful, impulsive, easily scared, romantic, supportive, condescending, and decisive. Personae of the Lovers Arcana include Cybele, Io, and Narcissus.
- VII ~ The Chariot -
The Chariot represents a competitive and driven person. It is often an indicator of a person who is reaching for a goal or trying to overcome an external obstacle. Those of this Arcana tend to be headstrong, decisive, focused, diligent, in need of support, reckless, and steadfast. Personae of the Chariot Arcana include Minotaur, Ares, and Thor.
- VIII ~ Justice -
Justice represents a good natured yet held back person. It is often an indicator of a person who is trying to overcome an emotional or mental obstacle or struggling to make the right decisions. Those of this Arcana tend to be shy, decisive, friendly, responsible, in need of support, objective, and clever. Personae of the Justice Arcana include Angel, Archangel, Principality, and Power.
- IX ~ The Hermit -
The Hermit represents a reserved person. It is often an indicator of a person who is trying to escape from their normal life or attempting to be someone they’re not. Those of this Arcana tend to be calm, loners, troubled, introverts, in need of guidance, thoughtful, and easily flustered. Personae of The Hermit Arcana include Mothman, Fenrir, Naga, and Taraka.
- X ~ Fortune -
Fortune represents a person dealing with some kind of major change in their life, either in the past or the future. It is often an indicator of a person who is struggling to decide what path they want to take. Those of this Arcana tend to be energetic, popular, troubled, extroverts, falsely confidant, searching, and tend to be seen as lucky. Personae of the Fortune Arcana include Chronos, Norn, Fortuna, and Clotho.
- XI ~ Strength -
Strength represents a person who is trying to overcome what other think of them or struggling to reveal a side of themselves that they usually keep hidden. It is often an indicator of a person who is struggling to overcome an internal obstacle. Those of this Arcana tend to be energetic, headstrong, confidant, sincere, opinionated, worried, and impulsive. Personae of the Strength Arcana include Cerberus, Oni, Titan, and Valkyrie.
- XII ~ The Hanged Man -
The Hanged Man represents a person who is struggling with a situation that is out of their control. It is often an indicator of a person who fears that they are powerless. Those of this Arcana tend to be troubled, in need of support, sincere, thoughtful, intelligent, kind, and patient. Personae of The Hanged Man Arcana include Inugami, Odysseus, Berith, and Vasuki.
- XIII ~ Death -
Death represents a person who is dealing with a loss. It is often an indicator of a person who can't escape the thought of their own mortality. Those of this Arcana tend to be troubled, calm, accepting, thoughtful, obsessive, pessimistic, and patient. Personae of the Death Arcana include Mot, Loa, Samael, and Charon.
- XIV ~ Temperance -
Temperance represents a person who is trying to find moderation in some area. It is often an indicator of a person who is trying to balance some aspects of their life, such as being too focused on a hobby. Those of this Arcana tend to be worried, eccentric, sincere, focused, detached, friendly, and hasty. Personae of the Temperance Arcana include Anubis, Genbu, Harpy, and Phoenix.
- XV ~ The Devil -
The Devil Arcana represents a person who is dealing with negative traits, such as jealousy, greed, or pride. It is often an indicator of a person who is a little uncaring towards others. Those of this Arcana tend to be selfish, opinionated, apprehensive, decisive, detached, confidant, and clever. Personae of The Devil Arcana include Belial, Lilim, Surt, and Vetala.
- XVI ~ The Tower -
The Tower Arcana represents a person who is plagued by shortcomings. It is often an indicator of a person who is worried of failure. Those of this Arcana tend to be worried, in need of support, smart, clumsy, unfocused, thoughtful, and determined. Personae of The Tower Arcana include Eligor, Cu Chulainn, Loki, and Shiva.
- XVII ~ The Star -
The Star Arcana represents a person who is looked up to or admired. It is often an indicator of a person who doesn't want to let themselves or another person down. Those of this Arcana tend to be thoughtful, confidant, focused, driven, energetic, optimistic, and trusting. Personae of The Star Arcana include Iris, Kaiwan, Fuu-Ki, and Suparna.
- XVIII ~ The Moon -
The Moon Arcana represents a person who is looked down on. It is often an indicator of a person who is worried of what people would think of the "real" them. Those of this Arcana tend to be excessive, knowledgeable, self-indulging, putting on airs, harsh, realistic, and distant. Personae of The Moon Arcana include Gurr, Dionysus, Tsukuyomi, and Artemis.
- XIX ~ The Sun -
The Sun Arcana represents a person who is upbeat and cheerful. It is often an indicator of a person who is troubled but doesn't want people to know it. Those of this Arcana tend to be cheerful, friendly, trusting, sincere, troubled, social, and diligent. Personae of The Sun Arcana include Apollo, Yatagarasu, Cu Sith, and Quetzalcoatl.
- XX ~ Judgement -
The Judgement Arcana represents a hidden truth or a final destiny. It is often an indicator of a difficult choice or a hidden force. This Arcana is not usually associated with people, but qualities may include cryptic, two-faced, or a sense of finality. Personae of The Judgement Arcana include Nike, Michael, and Metatron.
- XXI ~ The World -
The World Arcana represents the world, the universe, or simply a sense of completion. It is often an indicator of the final stage of a journey. This Arcana is not associated with people. This Arcana also holds a special meaning and a strange power and is something of a legend among the Velvet Room Occupants, having only been formed twice. Personae of The World Arcana include Izanagi-no-Okami
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~ The Shadows ~
Throughout the RP, we will most likely encounter a wide variety of Shadows. This list will give you a bit more details about the various Archtypes of Shadows.
In addition, each Shadow wears a mask that indicates their Arcana, a rough estimate of thier strength, and their preferred prey. In general, the higher the number the stronger the shadow though there are exceptions to this.
Mayas: Basically blobs of darkness, Mayas are the purest and most basic form of Shadow. Their many types encompass a wide variety of emotions, and as such they have no favored prey as a whole. You can tell a Maya's type and strength by the type of mask they wear and the number on the mask. The higher the number, the stronger the Maya. They attack with their clawed hands, though some of the stronger Mayas are capable of using magic.
Magic Hands: As their name suggests, Magic Hands are glove-shaped Shadows that attack primarily with magic. Though each type uses a different magic, they tend to be weak to fire, even the fire users. The basic form looks like a plain white glove (always right handed for some reason) and attacks with fire magic. The different forms can be distinguished by their glove, since they all have the number "I" Magician Mask. As their mask indicates, they prefer to prey on those with the negative traits of the Magician Arcana, specifically unconfidance or low self-esteem.
Crying Table: A powerful Shadow that appeared among the group of Mayas and Magic Hands at the North High Gymnasium. It takes the form of a table with a red and black table-cloth draped over. Above its head float items of the four suits of the minor arcana, a sword, a wand, a cup, and a coin. Its mask is a larger version of the blue "I" mask and is located on the front draping section of the tablecloth. The Crying Table is much stronger than the Magic Hands, and also wields fire magic. Fire magic is also very ineffective against it, and it is immune to dark and light magics. However, it is vulnerable to ice magics and its legs are weak to strong impacts. As a Higher Shadow, it can command Lesser Shadows such as the Magic Hands as it wishes so long as they have the same mask.
Behemoth: A Shadow strong in body but weak in mind. It bears the "I" mask, and was under the control of The Fool. It has no weakness or resistances. It was killed by War during the battle.
The Fool: A Shadow that seems to embody the concept of "Zero", or the power of nothing yet everything. It is a very powerful and mysterious Shadow whose intentions are unknown, and is the only known Shadow to wear the "0" mask. Though it was seemingly destroyed by War, it promised that it would return, the defeat only serving to make it stronger for its next arrival.
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~ The Story ~
(This section will be constantly updated as the story progresses)
On North High's last day of school, several students mysteriously received an envelope containing a strange letter and a Tarot Card of one of the twenty two Major Arcana. The letter was from someone who called themselves "Theo", and stated that the card was their admittance ticket to the Velvet Room, and that to accept the invitation all they had to do was place the card under their pillow. Though their concerns on the matter varied, all but six (the Fool, Magician, Emperor, Death, Moon, Sun, and Judgement holders) accepted the invitation, leaving fifteen students who accepted (The World Arcana being excluded from the invites).
After placing the cards under their pillows and falling asleep, the students find themselves in a dream-like place, back in their day clothes. This strange room is not a dream however, but the Velvet Room, a place that exists outside of normal time and space. Here, the students meet Theo, the sender of the letters. Theo explains that he has called them there for a very serious matter, and hints that there was some danger or trouble for himself in doing so without "his master's" knowledge.
Before he can fully explain the matter however, Theo claims that there is something that must be done. He presents each of the students with a Contract, the key to unlocking each of their Personae, and waits for them to agree to the Contract's simple terms, to accept responsibility for their actions and to understand that they choose this path of their own free will.
As the students sign the Contracts placed before them, the Velvet Room is discovered by a dark presence. Sensing the danger to the students, and even himself, he abruptly ends the meeting without the time to fully explain the situation or the "power" that the Contract awakened in each of the students. He gives each of the students a Velvet Key, and tells them to look out for the Velvet Door, their only way back to the Velvet Room. Meanwhile, the dark presence has managed to crack the wall of the room, and begins to enter. Theo quickly sends the students on their way, returning them to their own beds once more. The students awake to find the Velvet Keys under their pillows, where they had placed their cards earlier. Though they don't know what happened to Theo, they do know that that was not just a dream last night. And so, each student begins their day, the first day of their new lives as Persona users.
As the graduation came to a start, the night suddenly grew still and calm. The sky took on an unearthly green glow, and the crowds of people were replaced by strange coffin-like objects. North High grew into a strange, twisted tower, and the moon hung low in the sky, staring down upon the silent, and dark world. The Dark Hour had begun, and the stage was now set for the beginning of the end.
In the strange Dark Hour, beings called Shadows, the embodiment of negative emotions, attacked the gymnasium, and the kids who had taken refuge inside. However, the students had an ace up their sleeve, Persona. That strange dream of the Velvet Room seemed to have given each of them to summon their Persona, the embodiment of positive emotions, to battle the Shadows. As the battle unfolds, it becomes clear that something is leading the attack. Coraline and her Persona Sphinx take the role of mission control, helping the others to take control of the fight, and the leader appears, a large table like Shadow. With a bit of quick-thinking, they manage to defeat the Shadow, but during this time there was more going on.
Cali had run into a strange man with a sickly appearance. The man tells her more about the mysterious situation they find themselves in, before revealing his true identity, Famine. The name draws up images of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and when Famine instantly teleports Cali and himself to the tower, it seems that his name might be the real deal after all.
Meanwhile, Yamiko had wandered into the tower and encountered another threat. She came fact to face with a massive Shadow, being controlled by an abnormal, thin shadow that called itself "The Fool." As the battle began, Yamiko was able to hold her own until several of the others arrived to back her up. On the lower level, Cali left Famine to assist Yamiko, but Famine was instead cornered by Caitlin, who bombarded him with questions. Famine answered some of them, in his usual cryptic nature, before heading upstairs to see the end of the battle, somehow, he knew when it would end.
As it turned out, Famine and Caitlin arrived just in time to see another individual come crashing into the room, literally with guns blazing. This fiery girl proceeded to take out the Behemoth rather quickly, proving to be far more powerful than the combined efforts of the group so far, before turning her attention to The Fool. Though she seemed to deal fatal damage to The Fool, the strange Shadow simply laughed at her efforts, promising to return in a stronger state. With The Fool gone, she turned her attention to the group of students. Famine introduced her his partner, War. War gave a quick warning before disappearing with Famine as the tower began to collapse. The students ran outside to find that the tower had gone back to being their school, and the Dark Hour had come to an end.
Though no one seemed to recall the events, save those who had awakened their Personae, life seemed to simply go back to normal. The group agreed to meet back up at Caitlin's house, in order to discuss what had happened, and what they should do in the future. However, the strange events were only beginning...
In the Velvet Room, the mysterious Theo meets with another Occupant, his elder sister Margaret. They discuss several cryptic matters, matters that seem to have an importance to why the group were chosen to awaken their Personae.
Back at Caitlin's house, the discussions are just getting into the deeper themes of the night when the Dark Hour suddenly returns. And along with it, is a mysterious messenger, a small Persona named Jack Frost who claims to have a message from Theo...
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Alright, now, if anyone has any questions, concerns, ideas, etc, fell free to post them here.
In addition, each time an important character, enemy, place, item, or term is mentioned in the Main Thread, I will update the Glossary to include the new terms, so make sure you check the glossary often if you have a question about a certain character, place, or term.
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