New: Clan Tempest (free, open-ended, email, human, fantasy, vampire, modern, rpg)

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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:13:01 +0000

Name:		Clan Tempest
EEmail:		jyira zat artisticchardon.com
Email:		clantempest zat artisticchardon.com
URL:		http://www.artisticchardon.com/tempests
Type:		supernatural fantasy
Last-Update:		2006Mar22
Keywords: free, open-ended, email, human, fantasy, vampire, modern, rpg

Description:

Behind the human world of L.A and Hawaii lurks a world
full of intrigue, a world where the
supernatural forces exist locked in age-old political
battles. The Tempests, the witches, the vampires and
the lycanthropes all exist, and in each of their own
groups has their own personal beliefs, wishes and
political agendas.

None are more political then the Vampires. Seperated
into Guilds created centuries ago to hide their
presence from the humans, the Vampires plot against
rival Guilds and Vampire Families. Pyxis, one such
Guild, is home to the eldest and more traditional
vampires. They are the experts in finance, politics
and business ventures and have a patriarchal
hierarchy. Women are allowed in the Guild and are
viewed as worthy members, but not to grace any rank
but Enticer; the woman who comforts, persuades and
councils the members of the Guild with her body. Ranks
are decided by inheritance, and only political wars
are endorsed.

Then there is Caelum, the Guild of Trade, Combat and
technology; Caelum are the experts in these fields and
originally began life as a Trade Guild for weapons and
armour. Men and woman are equal, and ranks are gained
by physical combat.

Finally there is Fornax, which sprung up from a revolt
of Pyxis members and in the time of the human's
modernity; a Guild free from patriarchy and
inheritance. The least political Guild, members of
Fornax have distanced themselves from the other
Guilds and in doing so have become home to members who
embrace more modern and alternative lifestyles.

The Witches are forever split by their beliefs on how
their magic should be used. Circle Hellebore are the
witches that are pure of mind and pure of heart, and
believe firmly in the three-fold law. Each Circle has
it's own speciality in magic and Hellebore's is with
the earth and nature. Their powers include
communication with animals or plants, weather
manipulation and the power of touch; they can touch a
piece of nature and recieve visions from it. Circle
Astrantia is the neutral Circle, believing that some
interferance is required in situations but these
witches are not drived by personal gain like Circle
Narcissus. Astrantia witches are very private, and
have a strong bond with members of the same Circle.
They specialise in shadow and light magic, and they
are the only Circle that has the unique ability to
hide magic, and divert inner sight. Circle Narcissus
could be considered the bad or evil Circle, and are
driven by ambition and power. They consider their
magic to be a gift and disagree with the other Circles
who allow rules to hold them back. Their power is in
water and they can manipulate water molecules in the
air or even in a person's body.

Compared to the vampires and witches, the lycanthropes
are simple. There is only one formal group and that is
the pack; were-wolves. Any other lycanthrope is a lone
ranger. The Tempests are not so political either, and
as a species they have the power to shapeshift into an
animal and bird, control an element and can use
telepathy and cloud minds/alter memories. They are
divided into groups called Sects, and each Sect is
catergorised by personality traits and beliefs. Each
Sect is trained in a specific magical ability and
fighting style.

Out of Characters

That may all seem like a lot of information to take in
or too complicated; the RPG does not reflect this.
Clan Tempest is designed for intermediate - advanced
RPers who are interested in a variety of plots and
character types. The Website contains all information
you need, and then some, and is easily navigated. Have
a question or are unsure? The GM
jyira(zat)artisticchardon.com is always on hand to answer
questions, and only steps in when there is a problem.
Otherwise the plots, the characters and such are up to
each individual player.

The RPG has a rating of 16+ and anything goes. Graphic
posts will contain a rating in the subject line if
that is not your cup of tea. The RPG was originally
created as an L.J.Smith/Night World RPG, and the
Tempest species is still based on her Night World
series. The vampires take on elements from L.J.
Smith's Vampire Dairies traits (such as walking in
sunlight with a charm, and the more powerful vampires
can shapeshift into an animal) The witch species used
in the RPG also borrows characteristics from Kim
Harrison's Dead Witch Walking series.

To Join or for more information please go to the
website. http://www.artisticchardon.com/tempests/

There are currently a whole host of avaliable
characters, ranks and positions open. Please see the
Needed Character page
http://www.artisticchardon.com/tempests/needed.html
for a full list of positions, requested characters and
plots.

Each Vampire Guild has 7 or more ranks, and most of
these are empty - this includes the leader and second
in command of every single Guild. The witch Circles
have only one leader filled (Hellbore) and the leader
and apprentice (second in command) are needed for the
other Circles are needed (This includes Hellebore's
apprentice) The Werewolf Pack needs the Alpha's mate
and there are 10 slots open for other lycanthropes
(only one animal
per slot).

As for the Tempests; A Sage (Leader) is needed for
Sect of the Lovers and Sect of the Sun, Apprentices (second in command)
are needed for the following Sects: High Priestess, Justice, Strength,
Sun, Moon and Devil.

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