On the edge of our world lies the shadow of another...
The many wolds lie alongside each other like spoons in a drawer. Although some would say they lie heaped in a messy pile, like kittens in a basket. One world lies closest to our own, and through the years it has been known by many names- the Dreamtime, Valhalla, The Underworld, or as we call it, Othersphere. From the earliest days it cast its shadow into our world. Not a shadow of darkness, but a power shadow, a vibration. The first people to recognize this were called by different names too-shaman, wizard, medicine man, seer, druid, witch. They found and called forth the shadow in certain people, and the animal forms of the first shifters came forth. they sought the shadows of plants, of animals, of stone and earth. Today they are referred to as callers of shadow. And for a long time, they were the only source of what might be called magic, but which we call shadow.
No one has ever traveled between the worlds, except perhaps in dreams, but the worlds affect each other. We can't know what our world does to Othersphere, but a caller can sense Othersphere's potential effect on this world.
Callers
Callers use the vibration in their voices to bring the shadow form of an object. Objects called forth shrink back to their normal form within a few hours, depending on the conditions. Certain circumstances make it easier to call the shadow forth. When the moon is full, the conditions are optimal for a caller to bring forth shadow. There are other things that make it easier too- certain locations more closely connected to Othersphere. The ancients call them faery mounds or built henges and temples to mark a place of power. Places where huge bursts of energy take place, like Hiroshima and Mount St. Helens, lie very close to Othersphere. Events like that tear at the veil between this world and the other.
Shifters
Five types have survived-cats, wolves, bears, birds of prey, and rats. There used to be thousands of different kinds of shifters. Before the Tribunal, the sea lion-shifters and dolphin-shifters were mistaken for mermaids, the swans and bulls helped create the legends of the god Zeus, and the spider-shifters were as big as dogs. The five remaining tribes don't get along, but each has a seat on the council for their area. You learn control when you get older. Shifters first start changing form when they hit puberty. Their families help them learn to control it, or there are callers who help train the ones who have difficulty with it. Like callers, when the moon is full, the conditions are optimal for a shifter to change to their animal form. The touch of silver burns a shifter.
The Tribunal
Their order was created nearly two thousand years ago to wipe the otherkin from the face of the earth. They call them witchs, demon-spawn, creatures of the devil. They exist to sever all connection between this world and the shadow world. They're led by a man named Ximon, along with his son, Lazar. The Tribunal does have callers, which it refers to as objurers. Over the years, the Tribunal has trained its members to focus on certain areas of expertise. Mostly they excel at forcing shadow back to Othersphere. They're also good with technology and chemistry, guns with silver bullets, silver-based tranquilizers, stuff like that. They experiment with their drugs and machine to see if they can permanently erase the shadow form otherkin and from places connected to Othersphere.
*Rules*
-No cussing or fighting, or bad language in general.
-Of course, follow all rules for role playing.
-If someone asks for a recap, give it to them. It's not that difficult.
-If you've read the rules, put "Lazar" in 'other'.
-This rp is semi-lit. That means a five sentence minimum. In fact, I'd prefer around 7-8.
-Two characters, and no Mary- or Gary-sues. Try to keep it realistic.
-You can be either a caller, a Tribunal member, or a shifter, but remember there are only cat, wolf, bird of prey, and rat shifters.
-Try to have fun, and be courteous, please.
-No cussing or fighting, or bad language in general.
-Of course, follow all rules for role playing.
-If someone asks for a recap, give it to them. It's not that difficult.
-If you've read the rules, put "Lazar" in 'other'.
-This rp is semi-lit. That means a five sentence minimum. In fact, I'd prefer around 7-8.
-Two characters, and no Mary- or Gary-sues. Try to keep it realistic.
-You can be either a caller, a Tribunal member, or a shifter, but remember there are only cat, wolf, bird of prey, and rat shifters.
-Try to have fun, and be courteous, please.
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