Kingdom of Magnificent Minds
by Renegade
August 29, 2025, 08:57:08 am
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Sancta Terra
by Venus Mal'Nareth
July 04, 2025, 10:55:42 am
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Eternal Sleep
by Sleep
July 01, 2025, 08:38:32 pm
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Stormy Demons
by Xiomara
June 07, 2025, 08:15:19 pm
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Golden Cage to Freedom in Shadows?
by Ciaran
April 21, 2024, 03:40:50 pm
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Static Shock RP Info
by Ciaran
December 26, 2023, 04:55:56 pm
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Here We Go Again!
by Ciaran
December 26, 2023, 12:31:52 pm
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MOW Generation 2 Staff List
by Ciaran
December 26, 2023, 12:08:03 pm
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~:[Creatures Welcome]:~
by Demonreach
October 06, 2021, 10:49:30 pm
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Capital City
by Kiru
November 05, 2020, 04:38:57 pm
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« Last post by Ciaran on December 28, 2023, 11:27:37 am »
Marie's internal screams were loud. There were waves of pure willpower emanating from her body. There was no doubt that she was all in. At least, she believed she was. She hadn't heard his terms yet, after all. There were many who made it even this far, but were too weak, or perhaps too smart to continue aftertheir contract was written. That dotted line could often be the scariest part. And it should be...
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"I can help with that." He said. He stopped walking to turn and face her. "But of course, this is a business. I'm not in the business of educating folk for free." There was a slight French ting to his accent.
"Step into my office and we can discuss terms."
He approached a large, this round table made of quality oak. Yet another symbol was etched into the wood surface, though this one was harder to identify. He pulled out a seat for the lady before making his way to his own seat across from her.
"You seek freedom from the cage that is your own ignorance. You want to know your soul, your magic, and you want me to show you the way to that knowledge."
As he spoke, glowing green symbols began to appear around the perimeter of the table, as if keeping record of his words in some ancient forgotten language. When the words reached the starting point, they began to spiral inward, working their way closer to the center of the table.
" But that freedom can be dangerous, especially while you're learning. You could easily hurt yourself or someone else. So you and your power will be under my supervision. You'll be trading your cage for a leash until which time I declare you have Mastered your abilities."
The symbols were appearing faster, working their way to the center of the table, the glow evolving into a steady pulse the closer they got.
"As for your payment. your exclusive use of your power for my sake until which time you're released from your leash You won't use your power outside of this facility without being given permission, and you will use it as and when instructed so long as doing so would bring you no harm. Any instructions that would prove harmful or dangerous to you will be considered null and void immediately, and you'll be under no obligation to follow them."
By now, the dull pulse had become a rapid one, as the words had almost reached the center of the table.
"If you find these terms agreeable, just sign on the dotted line."
Of course, he had given her no paper to sign. Instead, he extended the handle of a knife to her with his left hand, and his open right hand to shake.
"Just a drop will do."
His intent was clear. It was a blood bond. to cut her hand and shake his over the table was the equivalent of a magical binding contract. If, of course, she was willing to sign.
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How could she not be honest? Marie already knew that it was foolish of her to lie to someone with the powers he carried. She would end up looking like a fake, a fool, a waste of time, a coward lier, what a horrible fist impression if you ask me. Also, she would be a hypocrite to herself, all these weeks, and this planning, for nothing? No. She is here, she will talk, she will seek, and she will do it afraid.
His words were not s request, they were a command. A shiver ran down her spine as she just nodded in silence looking up at him and experienced his magic in display, it was just a taste, but enough to create a deep sense of scared hunger to see more. He open a door that was never there in the first place, and it all made sense. “The Other Side”, of course!
Taking several fast deep breaths, she tried to calm herself as her whole body begins to slightly shake. He left her to enter this room. She eventually walks slowly behind him towards this door, taking in all that this will imply. This is not just entering a room, oh no no no…
This is it Marie, the beginning of it all. The before and after. She looks back to the exit door of the shop, one last glance at her last chance. She could run and try to open it, live the ordinary life she was meant to be. Or she can embrace and awake a power she knows is dormant and hidden in her. If she walks in this room, she is entering a commitment to see it play out, she is giving consent to herself to go in and discover a world that is terrifying but also calling out to her. Freedom is not just a bed of delicate roses, is she wanted to truly be free, thorns and turmoil will also be a part of it. “Now What?” She could practically hear him repeat.
Marie steps in. Her eyes adjust to the dim light as she takes in all that was before her. The Other Side. Her hand slowly moves to cover her mouth as swallow a sound of surprise shock as she sees the inside of the room. One big gulp. Actually, several. “No. More. Fear. Need. Answers. Get. It. Together. Woman. You. Can. Do, this” She almost screams to herself inside her soul. Panting softly, she will not back down, she found the place, she found him, she will NOT back down. No matter how much it is, she needs to give it her all! Enough life of regrets!
She says to him, in a shaky little scared voice of someone who has never seen something like this before, but also holding to the strength of her spirit that didn’t allowed her to run away when she could.
“My true self… my power… if magic is real, and if I am magical… I want to… discover me…”
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« Last post by Ciaran on December 27, 2023, 10:40:33 pm »
Her resolve was impressive. And that was what he wanted to confirm. Not all who managed to make it this far were actually ready to take the leap. Many backed out at the last moment. Many hadn't realized what it was they were in search of, and so he sent them out the door. This one wasn't like them though. She had no idea how good that was to know.
Ciaran jumped down from the counter, landing directly in front of her. He looked down at her with a smirk on his face, and snapped his fingers. When he did so, the door the the shop locked, the lights dimmed, The shop closed in an instant.
"Come with me."
He said calmly, turning and walking toward a door that Marie wouldn't be sure was there before. H opened the door and disappeared through it. On the other side, was where the -real- magic happened. No more cutesie trinkets. This room was filled with sigils and runes, made with all sorts of materials. There were jars with questionable contents, candles that seemed to have lives of their own! on the ceiling was a Pentagram, seemingly drawn in blood.
"So tell me, what is it you're hoping to discover about yourself, Marie?"
Mind reading wasn't among Ciaran's abilities. But he -could- read souls. He could see the desires one held in their soul, their priorities, and in this one, Identity was important! She longed to complete her identity, to learn the depth of it. It screamed the name "Marie" loudly. It wasn't a guarantee that it was truly her name. But he was willing to bet on it.
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Marie takes a deep breathe and takes one step closer, cautiously but also trying to fight her fears. She is not a coward, she came all the way here, traveled to this city, left her home behind, wonder around for him. Now she is here. She found him. Now what?
She had rehearsed this meeting for weeks, practiced her speech for days on end since the trip started to take shape. All the way in the train. Today when she arrived, and before the party on the streets. Now what?
Here is The Shadow Master, right in front of her. Allowing her to see him, to find him. Something in her told her that he wanted her to find him too, maybe?… were her intentions as strong that they reached him? Did he know she was searching for him, seeking him? Now what, Marie!?
Marie pounders all these things in silence as she took that first step and cleared her throat. Another sigh of deep breathe before she says in a soft soothing way she responds the: “Now What” pulsating inside her soul, searching for her desire to seek him.
“I am here… because… I need you Shadow Master… I wand to find true freedom… I wanf to find my light in your shadows… I want… no, I needed to find you, so I could find myself…”
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« Last post by Ciaran on December 27, 2023, 04:17:02 pm »
Her fearful reaction was less than surprising. He was quite used to it, in fact. The combination of fear and intrigue that caused people to back away, but also to not run. He chuckled when she insured him that she paid for the cup. He didn't care about that at all. He was simply teasing her. Even so, it spoke to her character. He took a mental note of it as he listened to her. He chuckled at her question.
"A silly title that I never asked for. But then, people are always so quick to attach a title to everything. My name is Ciaran."
He took a seat on his counter, examining her curiously.
"So you've found me. Now what?"
Of course, he knew the answer to the question. But it was meaningless until she said the words out loud. He looked at ehr expectantly. There was much to be done...
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Maria studied his face, his demeanor, his features, his smile. They were pleasant for a moment, until they weren’t. His whole seller vibe as proprietor of an establishment, that cordial customer service with a hint of chaos mystery, were gone the moment he saw the ceramic cup.
His eyes also changed. Crimson raw power displayed for her to see, not hidding it anymore. His sinister smile makes her recoil a couple of steps back, out of instinct and fear. But this was not a deep fear, this fear was alluring and exciting, making her stay and not not run away like a normal, non magical, ordinary person would do.
No longer looking at him directly, holding her hands and rubbing them to soothing herself. she does give very quick glances to him, his tattoos, his face. Marie finally responds, while mustering all the respect and calm softness she can, like one would do to not poke a beast before them.
“Sir, I… made sure to pay extra for it… for this cafe this is just a ramdom cup… for me is more valuable and priceless… it has a message in it, and it also lead me to you… to the answers I seeked… are you… the Shadow Master?… Or do you know him, sir…?”
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« Last post by Ciaran on December 27, 2023, 12:17:40 pm »
The items in the shop were quality, but they weren't special. Anyone could use the items sold here, with just a little bit of knowledge. They didn't require any sort of special talent or magical affinity. One might suppose that was a good thing. Good for business. But to Ciaran it made the shop little more than a cover. He was far beyond these trinkets and bobbles, and even the money had little meaning.
His smile was friendly as she spoke to him, taking in her appearance, now that she was much closer. His smile faded, however, when she presented the cup. It wasn't anger that took control of his face though, but rather, surprise! She tracked him down using his cup from that cafe? She must have an incredible talent for detecting magic! Of course, he had used a spell before he left, his trail would be easier to follow than normal. But for someone with no training...
He closed his eyes, and took a deep breath. When he opened them, they had shifted from the deep brown color they were before to a crimson red. His friendly smile turned to a more sinister one as he removed his tophat and placed it on the rack, revealing his perfectly placed, dark brown hair.
"You know, those cups aren't free to take." He said in amusement as he removed his blazer. Underneath he wore only a purple vest. His exposed arms were covered in red and black tattoos, the symbols indecipherable. He took the cup and placed it on the counter.
"More importantly though, you picked up a random cup and followed the trail attached to it. Why?" His eyes were focused now, as if peering into something far deeper than flesh; As if reading the contents of her soul for answers to questions he hadn't spoken.
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Looking at the different items in the shop, Marie gets lost studying them, so much so she didn’t notice him there. So when he speaks she gets startled by that voice welcoming her.
Her whole body shivers at the sound of him, goosebumps all over her skin, reacting to his sound. Sultry, deep, alluring voice. “Welcome to the Other Side” he said. What side was this? This name is deeper than a store positioned in a street, this name holds power beyond this side, but to what side? She doesn’t know, but she wants to find out. She needs to find out…
Taking a big breath in and out to recenter, she walks to where the voice is face the owner of it, she his face. Looking down she approaches the counter, still leaving enough space for her to not be too intrusive.
Marie says in a soft voice, full of respect and a bit of curiosity and tiny bit of fear of the unknown. Looking up to him, her bright hazel eyes look at him with hesitation but also searching for answers.
“Hope your night has been good and full of wonder, mister. My name is Marie, and you got a very lovely store… but yes, I do need help, may I know who was the one who used this cup, was it you, sir?”
In her hand is the ceramic cup from the cafe, the one her lips touch where his did, the one that opened her eyes to see the trial of shadows that lead her here.
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« Last post by Ciaran on December 26, 2023, 04:55:56 pm »
UPDATE: The Static Shock rp will be reviving after a time skip of five years. That's five years after the Big Bang. Most of those present will be young adults. keep that in mind while signing up
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« Last post by Ciaran on December 26, 2023, 12:31:52 pm »
I can't believe I'm doing this, but....
GRAND RE-RE-RE-OPENING!
We've done this at least 5 times. We have a grand era full of roleplay, life happens, the site dies out, re revamp and renew it. I was sure the last time (around 2-18-2020) was the last, but here I am, doing it again! This time, I'm going to be bringing around new faces and minds though. (Though if any old members happen to come across us, I'd love to have you back!)
Once upon a time we had a page dedicated simply to mapping out how the site was constructed. That's since been lost to the ages so I'll try to explain the basics here.
:: News and General Information::
This section is where you'll get messages from the staff (Which is currently just me. So you probably won't see much) There's also a section here for New members to introduce themselves and general (however outdated information on the site. It'll get updated eventually
::Roleplay::
Naturally this is the biggest section of the site. All the good stuff happens here. It's broken up into several threads depending on what kind of rp you're looking for.
1. Multiverse: Every rp in this section is connected. Anyone can hop into any thread here and roleplay as they see fit. A great place to go when you want to playa certain character but you don't have a specific direction you want to take them.
2. Fanbased rp: There are several threads here that have rps taking place in various fictional universes including Pokemon, DC/Marvel, and others.
3. Spars: Fighing was a big part of rp back in the day. So much so that we had to move all the fights to their own section so they didn't interfere with everyone else's rp.
4. One on Ones: This section is for private rps. Outsiders aren't to enter these without being invited
5. Kingdoms: This section is rull or rps that center their own societies/homes. The locations and their laws are stagnant. People are allowed to join these rps, but must respect the laws and cultures that exist within them.
6. Storylines: These rps may take place acrss several lands or times. What's important is that these rps are largely planned out in advance. Please don't interfere with these rps if you aren't contributing to those plans.
::OOC::
The out of character section. I'll just cover the important stuff
1. The Basics: This is where the "General" chat is located. It's had a few names over the years. It's now called the "Epic OOC" The Air Vent is also located here. Here people can go to vent their frustrations, or sort out issues between members. Other out of character topics may pop up here from time to time as well.
2. Character Sheets: (Not the DnD kind) Character sheets aren't required but they are encouraged. Post them here
3. RP Notices: Have an rp idea and looking for members? Tell us about it here!
4. RP Discussions: Have members, but not a plan? Plan out your rp here, exchange ideas, create the environment etc.
5. Kidd Got Skills: post your personal works here. Just a place to show off
6. Creative Writing Challenge: I used to post challenges here. mostly writing prompts that people could use. Sometimes there were in character rewards for doing well. I can't promise I'll return to that but feel free to try out some of the prompts that are already there!
7. MOW Academy: Never fully got this one off the ground. Essentially is was to be a group of lessons on writing techniques, rp basics, language skills, grammar, anything someone interested in writing might want to know. it turned out to be a bigger project than I anticipated
8. RP Graveyard: Where rps go to die. Basically this was the archive of retired rps.
That's it! If you have any questions you know where to find me! Hope you enjoy your stay!
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