Post by Dagfinn on Aug 22, 2015 20:53:48 GMT -5
In all my years of experience I have learned at least one thing, if nothing else.
When presented with something new humans inevitably make a wrong first decision. Misuse, overuse, rejection of said new stimuli. They say strong with the idiotic ideals until it becomes too late to turn back. Losing loved ones, physically and/or emotionally. Scaring up their bodies and/or physic until no matter what they do nothing can turn back things to how they were. Before the stimuli invaded their lives.
The only consolation being, future generations will hopefully learn from your mistakes. Your children, grandchildren, great-grandchild all learning appropriately what to do and how to act.
They would not be destroyed by what consumed you and who you loved ones, though chances are a new stimuli will arise and begin the process anew.
As, defeating and regretful as that all sounds I find it not all that bad. It seems to be how life simply functions, for better or for worse. Despite the scars, there can still be a happy ending. Or you just might be the lucky one in who knows how many people who does the right thing first. Though changes are you will still be hit by the cross fires of a war. Physically or psychologically. Whichever you by circumstance encounter.
The only way I see it, to the avoid all the chaos, is to be a bystander. Have no cares, nor intentions, ideals, vision, goals. To not care about humanity.
Which at that point, in my view is worse than picking the wrong choice. You cease to matter in developing the near and distant future. To use your opinions to further civilization, what you hope to be in a positive manner.
Part of me understands it, and the other sort of resents those who can. Simply be bystanders and not care.
Year 1991, September, a man throws at his attacker which out touching the chair. Head trauma in the fight leads him to disregard his shoddy memory.
Year 1995, April, a drowning woman finds herself a small pocket of air in the middle of the lake. Disorientation from the incident leads her to forget.
1997, untouched car in avalanche, disrupted tornado, vanishing storm.
Well of obviously these are the larger more notable events. Though we have no time to list everything out.
The news is simple. Humans presented with a new stimuli. True magic, not the kind you read in books, or the kinds a religious man spouts.
The real kind, one can touch and experience.
The cause remains unknown to the public. Though that does not stop assumptions to stir and minds to boil.
Sides being created, and stances taken.
Where do you lie?
When presented with something new humans inevitably make a wrong first decision. Misuse, overuse, rejection of said new stimuli. They say strong with the idiotic ideals until it becomes too late to turn back. Losing loved ones, physically and/or emotionally. Scaring up their bodies and/or physic until no matter what they do nothing can turn back things to how they were. Before the stimuli invaded their lives.
The only consolation being, future generations will hopefully learn from your mistakes. Your children, grandchildren, great-grandchild all learning appropriately what to do and how to act.
They would not be destroyed by what consumed you and who you loved ones, though chances are a new stimuli will arise and begin the process anew.
As, defeating and regretful as that all sounds I find it not all that bad. It seems to be how life simply functions, for better or for worse. Despite the scars, there can still be a happy ending. Or you just might be the lucky one in who knows how many people who does the right thing first. Though changes are you will still be hit by the cross fires of a war. Physically or psychologically. Whichever you by circumstance encounter.
The only way I see it, to the avoid all the chaos, is to be a bystander. Have no cares, nor intentions, ideals, vision, goals. To not care about humanity.
Which at that point, in my view is worse than picking the wrong choice. You cease to matter in developing the near and distant future. To use your opinions to further civilization, what you hope to be in a positive manner.
Part of me understands it, and the other sort of resents those who can. Simply be bystanders and not care.
Year 1991, September, a man throws at his attacker which out touching the chair. Head trauma in the fight leads him to disregard his shoddy memory.
Year 1995, April, a drowning woman finds herself a small pocket of air in the middle of the lake. Disorientation from the incident leads her to forget.
1997, untouched car in avalanche, disrupted tornado, vanishing storm.
Well of obviously these are the larger more notable events. Though we have no time to list everything out.
The news is simple. Humans presented with a new stimuli. True magic, not the kind you read in books, or the kinds a religious man spouts.
The real kind, one can touch and experience.
The cause remains unknown to the public. Though that does not stop assumptions to stir and minds to boil.
Sides being created, and stances taken.
Where do you lie?
[Names are subject to change. So I do not spend hours and hours making this RP I'm give the groups quick stupid names. If anyone has suggestions, feel free to tell me. If not, the names stay lame I suppose.]
Brief U.S. History
By the year 1999 the idea of magic being a truth in the human experience began the spread. Though there still persisted draw back of people assuming it tricks and scams, those close to magic users knew it to be true. The feelings and ideals people had on what magic is exactly and how to treat it varied greatly. Immediately, as one would expect, religious groups outed magic is 'of the devil' or evil. Primarily monotheistic religions jumped to these accusations. While some religions saw it as a sort of gift from their god/s . Primarily those who are polytheistic. While many forms of godless religions, 'spiritualists' saw it as a positive. Some still saw it negatively.
Among the groups, divides began. At the front of the change however a great many began neutral, as magic had no influence in their lives. As much an one wanted to learn magic on their own, it often took a catalyst for any one person to acquire even the most merger of magic abilities. This being the manner of how people acquired it, despite the spread of people knowing of magic. The spread of actual magic users began very slowly. Often times people keeping it a secret, so in the forefront the magic users stayed a very small demographic.
2001 was the first known 'which hunt'. While other pervious murders there was speculation. In the Mississippi case, of a murdered 17 year old girl, the convicted 32 year old woman admitted to her killed the girl under the suspicion of her being a which. To this day, no one knows if the girl was actually a magic user.
2002 Delaware shoals passed state wide that those caught doing magic during school hours would be expelled. Along came stories of those expelled using magic outside of school hours, or not doing anything at all being expelled under false accusation.
Other schools followed in Delaware's footsteps, will other ignored the issue. Other still only temporarily suspending students, or giving basic punishments. I.E. detentions.
2003 a large fight between all sorts of political parties began to spark up. Spawned by the mass murder of 13 students in Freedom Middle School, Ohio. By a magic user [pyrokinesis], who then promptly killed themselves. As well as the rise of those murdered under suspect of being witches, or devil worshipers. Many sorts of legislation was trying to be passed by all sorts of groups. Both state and country wide. No groups got anything of significance done.
Some states like Alaska and Washington passed that it was 'okay' for magic users to exist. So long as they registered with the state that they existed, along which what their abilities were.
Other states were still trying to ban magic outright. While others still were attempting a country wide ban of such activities.
By 2004, everyone was very much aware of the brewing culture war. Though many tried to stay unbiased, the 'silent majority' more and more needed to pick a side. Even if they were vocal and active about their beliefs.
By the year 1999 the idea of magic being a truth in the human experience began the spread. Though there still persisted draw back of people assuming it tricks and scams, those close to magic users knew it to be true. The feelings and ideals people had on what magic is exactly and how to treat it varied greatly. Immediately, as one would expect, religious groups outed magic is 'of the devil' or evil. Primarily monotheistic religions jumped to these accusations. While some religions saw it as a sort of gift from their god/s . Primarily those who are polytheistic. While many forms of godless religions, 'spiritualists' saw it as a positive. Some still saw it negatively.
Among the groups, divides began. At the front of the change however a great many began neutral, as magic had no influence in their lives. As much an one wanted to learn magic on their own, it often took a catalyst for any one person to acquire even the most merger of magic abilities. This being the manner of how people acquired it, despite the spread of people knowing of magic. The spread of actual magic users began very slowly. Often times people keeping it a secret, so in the forefront the magic users stayed a very small demographic.
2001 was the first known 'which hunt'. While other pervious murders there was speculation. In the Mississippi case, of a murdered 17 year old girl, the convicted 32 year old woman admitted to her killed the girl under the suspicion of her being a which. To this day, no one knows if the girl was actually a magic user.
2002 Delaware shoals passed state wide that those caught doing magic during school hours would be expelled. Along came stories of those expelled using magic outside of school hours, or not doing anything at all being expelled under false accusation.
Other schools followed in Delaware's footsteps, will other ignored the issue. Other still only temporarily suspending students, or giving basic punishments. I.E. detentions.
2003 a large fight between all sorts of political parties began to spark up. Spawned by the mass murder of 13 students in Freedom Middle School, Ohio. By a magic user [pyrokinesis], who then promptly killed themselves. As well as the rise of those murdered under suspect of being witches, or devil worshipers. Many sorts of legislation was trying to be passed by all sorts of groups. Both state and country wide. No groups got anything of significance done.
Some states like Alaska and Washington passed that it was 'okay' for magic users to exist. So long as they registered with the state that they existed, along which what their abilities were.
Other states were still trying to ban magic outright. While others still were attempting a country wide ban of such activities.
By 2004, everyone was very much aware of the brewing culture war. Though many tried to stay unbiased, the 'silent majority' more and more needed to pick a side. Even if they were vocal and active about their beliefs.
The Awoken
1999, a blacksmith by the name of Jackson Ruths well into developing his abilities [Ferrikinesis] decides to start a small group. Beginning only with his closest friend Mabel Hendrick. It quietly and slowly grew with time.
The group maintained that only those 'worthy' could join, and should learn magic.
Though in the start the qualifications of a 'worthy' person were ill-defined and objective, the group eventually came to a general consensus. With an addition of the fact that the definition could change should a high quantity of members suggest it. A very basic democracy of a group.
The group is not often in the public eye. They have managed well to conceal themselves. Their size and locations unknown to all, including many of the nonleaders of the group. A few locations they are known in is Portland Oregon, Detroit Michigan, and Cleveland Ohio. Although in the public eye they aren't all apart of the same group. They are just groups with similar ideals forming up in more liberal cities that will accept them.
In 2004 Mr. Ruths was killed, leadership passed on by a most unlikely woman. A 22 year old Sylvia Burner, someone who only recently before Ruths death met him. Though the group has a tier system of leaders, she would be considered a 'Presidential' like status. A leader of leaders.
She is still in the middle of taking his position and many are skeptical of her. Thinking her to be the murderer, and a spy among other things. Sylvia means well for the group, and is doing her relative best.
1999, a blacksmith by the name of Jackson Ruths well into developing his abilities [Ferrikinesis] decides to start a small group. Beginning only with his closest friend Mabel Hendrick. It quietly and slowly grew with time.
The group maintained that only those 'worthy' could join, and should learn magic.
Though in the start the qualifications of a 'worthy' person were ill-defined and objective, the group eventually came to a general consensus. With an addition of the fact that the definition could change should a high quantity of members suggest it. A very basic democracy of a group.
The group is not often in the public eye. They have managed well to conceal themselves. Their size and locations unknown to all, including many of the nonleaders of the group. A few locations they are known in is Portland Oregon, Detroit Michigan, and Cleveland Ohio. Although in the public eye they aren't all apart of the same group. They are just groups with similar ideals forming up in more liberal cities that will accept them.
In 2004 Mr. Ruths was killed, leadership passed on by a most unlikely woman. A 22 year old Sylvia Burner, someone who only recently before Ruths death met him. Though the group has a tier system of leaders, she would be considered a 'Presidential' like status. A leader of leaders.
She is still in the middle of taking his position and many are skeptical of her. Thinking her to be the murderer, and a spy among other things. Sylvia means well for the group, and is doing her relative best.
Unity
Made in early 2000, by a teacher name of Jenna Leatermen. Kicked out of a private school for exposing the children to magic, and positive ideas about it, she was first warned formally. Then 'fire and pitch forked' out of the school by parents. She, along with her 4 adult children began a group. One who simply felt anyone in want of learning how to use their magic, had a right to it.
Started a sort of 'community center' as first. They grew over time, becoming a non profit organization. Slowly growing in the few states that would accept them. They were/are supported and attacked by many. Though so far they have done an exceptional job keeping their students safe. In the five years running, only 1 student ended up killed [an act of their family] and 2 injured [in a fire set to a facility].
Out of any group growing, they are most accepted by the general public the neutrals and the 'silent majority'. However being the most public, they are often still the most attacked as they are an easy target. Meaning they are easy to find.
Made in early 2000, by a teacher name of Jenna Leatermen. Kicked out of a private school for exposing the children to magic, and positive ideas about it, she was first warned formally. Then 'fire and pitch forked' out of the school by parents. She, along with her 4 adult children began a group. One who simply felt anyone in want of learning how to use their magic, had a right to it.
Started a sort of 'community center' as first. They grew over time, becoming a non profit organization. Slowly growing in the few states that would accept them. They were/are supported and attacked by many. Though so far they have done an exceptional job keeping their students safe. In the five years running, only 1 student ended up killed [an act of their family] and 2 injured [in a fire set to a facility].
Out of any group growing, they are most accepted by the general public the neutrals and the 'silent majority'. However being the most public, they are often still the most attacked as they are an easy target. Meaning they are easy to find.
Next Step
A group little known at all. Seeming to have began only a month ago, no history is known of it. It appears to be a group of five, and in most cases would not be on the radar at all. Being that it barely qualifies as a club. However recently one of the members began to infiltrate conservative radio and news T.V. to talk of their group. Trying to annoy the opposition more than anything.
They have peached of moving onto 'the next step' pushing all into using magic, even in meager amounts. Uniting humanity as a whole. Really stirring up those afraid of One World Government.
The only reason they are seen as important at all, is those thinking it to be some sort of 'illuminati'.
The only reason why groups like Awaken are concerned is the group drawing attention to Woodburn Oregon, a sect of the Awaken group well protected and shielded from outsiders are located in that area. Not wanted to be found out.
There are speculations of the leader, and who it might be. Most suspect 'Raven' the man most often inviting himself onto Radio and TV. His face never seen and his voice clearly altered. The only members met by both The Awaken and Unity are 'Brisk' and 'Sahara'. People merely there to recruit.
The actual leader had never been met outside of the members of the group. Only recently bring in the reigns of his followers. As the longer they are in the public eye, the more they appear childish and unimportant. His secrecy meant to be sustained until he had sufficient political power to sway anything.
Those under him even know little about him. Even what magic abilities he retains. Some rumoring shape shifting, an ability only rumored true and never proven. While others think he might read minds, an ability hardly even rumored, and one less likely than shape shifting.
A group little known at all. Seeming to have began only a month ago, no history is known of it. It appears to be a group of five, and in most cases would not be on the radar at all. Being that it barely qualifies as a club. However recently one of the members began to infiltrate conservative radio and news T.V. to talk of their group. Trying to annoy the opposition more than anything.
They have peached of moving onto 'the next step' pushing all into using magic, even in meager amounts. Uniting humanity as a whole. Really stirring up those afraid of One World Government.
The only reason they are seen as important at all, is those thinking it to be some sort of 'illuminati'.
The only reason why groups like Awaken are concerned is the group drawing attention to Woodburn Oregon, a sect of the Awaken group well protected and shielded from outsiders are located in that area. Not wanted to be found out.
There are speculations of the leader, and who it might be. Most suspect 'Raven' the man most often inviting himself onto Radio and TV. His face never seen and his voice clearly altered. The only members met by both The Awaken and Unity are 'Brisk' and 'Sahara'. People merely there to recruit.
The actual leader had never been met outside of the members of the group. Only recently bring in the reigns of his followers. As the longer they are in the public eye, the more they appear childish and unimportant. His secrecy meant to be sustained until he had sufficient political power to sway anything.
Those under him even know little about him. Even what magic abilities he retains. Some rumoring shape shifting, an ability only rumored true and never proven. While others think he might read minds, an ability hardly even rumored, and one less likely than shape shifting.
Group Interactions
The groups that dislike the least are Unity and the Awoken. Beginning their waring in 2002. It appears as if Unity dislikes Awoken more than Awoken cares about Unity. Awoken seems uptight and snooty, in their manner of not even bothering with Unity. It merely has to do with all the things Awoken has to bother with in their own group that they have little time to mess with Unity. While 'lower' members of each group argue relentlessly, and have had a multitude of physical fights [no deaths]. The leaders have had arguments, but little more. Unity leadership primarily wanting to calm their members and make a truce with Awoken, while Awoken leadership isn't sure how to proceed.
As of know Unity has no beef with First Step, will small groups might disagree there is no large issue.
Though Awoken is vehemently until First Step. Partly because of their ideals, but also because they have began to draw attention to Woodburn. A sect of Awoken located there has had the luck to stay almost completely off the radar and doesn't want to be found out by the public. First Step making it cumbersome.
The groups that dislike the least are Unity and the Awoken. Beginning their waring in 2002. It appears as if Unity dislikes Awoken more than Awoken cares about Unity. Awoken seems uptight and snooty, in their manner of not even bothering with Unity. It merely has to do with all the things Awoken has to bother with in their own group that they have little time to mess with Unity. While 'lower' members of each group argue relentlessly, and have had a multitude of physical fights [no deaths]. The leaders have had arguments, but little more. Unity leadership primarily wanting to calm their members and make a truce with Awoken, while Awoken leadership isn't sure how to proceed.
As of know Unity has no beef with First Step, will small groups might disagree there is no large issue.
Though Awoken is vehemently until First Step. Partly because of their ideals, but also because they have began to draw attention to Woodburn. A sect of Awoken located there has had the luck to stay almost completely off the radar and doesn't want to be found out by the public. First Step making it cumbersome.
Fun Facts
The year is now 2005
This is an Earth universe that did not invent the Internet. Though all else is fair game [more or less], radio, television, and telephones. Their quality is about the midd90s [relative to us], which mean things like flip phones, Nintendo 64 [Don't question it].
Location is Woodburn Oregon, a city with a decent population. Though is [within the RP cannon] relatively unaffected by the social tones of the entire country/world, and their medias. [Of corse the groups that we are in, are much bigger than just one city. However this is where the RP will be places because we can't just hop around all over the world. Not to say, we won't at one time move to other locations. Depending on how everything goes.]
You read this! [That's a fact, also good for you ^_^]
Since you read this, put anywhere in your CS one of these phrases. Anyone who doesn't do this will be immediately denied. Then they'll have to take a quiz to prove they read everything, if they want to join.
S/he is allergic to tomatoes.
One time s/he gave their [preferred family member of choice] a sandwich with a booger on it.
S/he once made a bet then lost, in compliance to the bet they literally ate a sock that had once been a chew toy for a dog.
These sentences are idiotic, why would I put that down?
These sentences are brilliant, fuck off #4.
Doesn't have to be word for word, but I need to understand what you meant. Thanks for your cooperation.
The year is now 2005
This is an Earth universe that did not invent the Internet. Though all else is fair game [more or less], radio, television, and telephones. Their quality is about the midd90s [relative to us], which mean things like flip phones, Nintendo 64 [Don't question it].
Location is Woodburn Oregon, a city with a decent population. Though is [within the RP cannon] relatively unaffected by the social tones of the entire country/world, and their medias. [Of corse the groups that we are in, are much bigger than just one city. However this is where the RP will be places because we can't just hop around all over the world. Not to say, we won't at one time move to other locations. Depending on how everything goes.]
You read this! [That's a fact, also good for you ^_^]
Since you read this, put anywhere in your CS one of these phrases. Anyone who doesn't do this will be immediately denied. Then they'll have to take a quiz to prove they read everything, if they want to join.
S/he is allergic to tomatoes.
One time s/he gave their [preferred family member of choice] a sandwich with a booger on it.
S/he once made a bet then lost, in compliance to the bet they literally ate a sock that had once been a chew toy for a dog.
These sentences are idiotic, why would I put that down?
These sentences are brilliant, fuck off #4.
Doesn't have to be word for word, but I need to understand what you meant. Thanks for your cooperation.
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