Sign Up The Runaways [PG-LV]

[Vicky]

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[U][B][SIZE=1]The Runaways[/U]
[PG-LV][/B]

[I]May it be an evening star
Shines down upon you
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true
You walk a lonely road
Oh! How far you are from home[/I][/CENTER]

?Don?t we all get that feeling? Of running away from home, I mean. Perhaps not all of us, but some of us do. And don?t we all get that feeling that we?re special? Well, most of us are extraordinary, we just don?t know I yet. And it isn?t just a few of us; it?s actually all of us. It?s like a dormant volcano that decides to erupt when you least expect it, though one thing is for sure this isn?t a super power, just an ability that makes people different. Though this special ability is mainly in one thing: communication. Sounds pathetic, I know. But it isn?t. Communication with animals, the creatures who don?t speak our language. Those animals who are intelligent can speak, and those with the power can break the language barrier and talk to them as if a translator were working twenty-four-seven three-sixty-five. But wait a minute? I started this paragraph talking about running away, didn?t I? And what does this ?special power? have to do with running away? Simple. If you listen to what they, the animals have to say and actually try to understand some of their reasons, then like the song above your heart will be true.?

[CENTER][I]Morni utli
Believe and you will find your way
Morni alanti
A promise lives within you now[/CENTER][/I]

?If you?re reading this then you?ve talked to the animals. You?ve heard what some of them have said and you know one thing: They?re looking for a place called the ?Sanctuary?, an island known only to the animals, separated from the rest of the world and a true heaven for both human and animals, but only those who believe and are true hearted can live in harmony there. A place where the laws and rules of humans are no needed, a place where both kinds can call home. The thing that makes you so different is your power, and you don?t belong. Maybe you had a conversation with an animal a few days go, or years ago, and even now you?ve ignored them, their plead. Why haven?t you done anything? Sure, that power being dormant at a certain time is just? coincidence, but even so you shouldn?t ignore it. How come you?re still here, in the city or wherever you are? You should pack your bags, leave a note, go find your true friend, listen to their words and go to Sanctuary, it?s the only place you can feel happy. You may feel happy now, but in time that feeling will sink away because you know you?re not the same, you know you can hear them and you can only understand them. When a dog is happily running down the street you can hear it, when a dog is sad out in the rain you can hear it, and when a dog is withdrawing from a beating you can hear its voice and that almost makes you feel its pain.

[I][CENTER]May it be the shadow's call
Will fly away
May it be your journey on
To light the day
When the night is overcome
You may rise to find the sun[/I][/CENTER]

?Now go, go and leave the country and follow your companion to Sanctuary. Take it there, and along the way you will, and I mean this, you will find others like you. It will be a long journey, you?ll need money, you?ll need transport sometimes, and you?ll need to survive. Don?t doubt your friend, your animal companion. They are right in whatever they say because only they know where Sanctuary is. If you give up then you?re no better than those who ignored their power and didn?t have a heart of truth. The power of this communication only becomes dormant when your heart is true, and with that true heart you can find happiness, then in the future others with that heart will follow, both animal and human a like. You?ve taken the first step, by reading the message of a dead man who had the heart and power but didn?t do anything until it was too late. I wrote this in my dieing moments? what made me change my mind? The first animal I spoke to helped saved me for a few more days, at the cost of his own life. It actually cared for someone who didn?t help him? now that is a true heart, and the only thing you can do is show the same heart towards them. It?ll be a long road, it?ll be rough and bumpy, but you?ll get there, in the end.?

[I][CENTER]Morni utli
Believe and you will find your way
Morni alanti
A promise lives within you now
A promise lives within you now.[/I]

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Welcome to the Runaways. In this RPG, you either play one of the people who have runaways or you can play one of their companions. You could have heard an animal speak or gained the power days, months, even years ago and find the message which makes you want to go on this journey. But you have to side with someone as a companion, only one animal per person though. In the RPG there may be a little swearing and some very mild violence, but nothing too extensive.

This will work in a Chapter System; however there may not be certain events in one Chapter. I will put a mini description, though it might be very short. Anything can happen in the Chapter, but some might be specific, it depends. We?ll be travelling to different cities and countries, though don?t worry about not knowing much about what the place looks like, we?ll be running off basic knowledge, though you should look at a world map if you?re really lost.

Oh, and one last extremely important thing: Have fun! This is a lighthearted RPG across the world![/CENTER]

[B]Name:
Age:[/B] [12-30, animals are in human years]
[B]Country of Origin:
Companion:[/B] [You can wait until someone sign?s up as an animal then you can PM them and ask too be a companion, this also goes for animals as well]
[B]Race:[/B] [Animals only]
[B]Talents:[/B] [Both animal and human]
[B]Personality:
Description:[/B] [Picture or written]
[B]Biography:[/B] [No less than two paragraphs, but make it brief]
[B]Items:

Mine:

Name:[/B] Jason Perry

[B]Age:[/B] 19

[B]Country of Origin:[/B] Wales

[B]Companion:[/B] None yet

[B]Race:[/B] N/A

[B]Talents:[/B] Jason has and always will be a good singer. In most of his teenage years he would entertain his friends with songs and dances, though his singing isn?t his only musical talent. Jason can play the harmonica, the saxophone the piano, guitar and the flute. He learnt how to play the harmonica with his father, then went onto a piano in school, then a saxophone at home and flute and the guitar he learnt when he went to college. Though Jason has taken a huge interest in music, he?s also a somewhat wild boy who was once a taxi driver and was fired because people complained about him driving like an idiot. Since he spent some time as a taxi driver Jason is a good driver (though not necessarily a safe one) and has his licence.

[B]Personality:[/B] Most of the time, he?s calm and tries not to think about what?s going to happen and rather thinks what is happening. He has no interest in girls since he never had a girl friend; no interest in losers but has an interest in music, a big one. Most of the time he?ll play his flute or harmonica in different situations, and has a knack for rubbing things in. Though most of the time he is a nice person and gets along with people well, if they get along with him. Jason likes a good argument most of the time and isn't afraid to defend himself both verbally and physically, he's even been known to encourage fights or start them himself.

Jason isn't afraid to take control of a situation or give his opinon. In all honesty, he doesn't care what people thinks but he does care for the wellfare of others. He will put himself before others and even kill himself for another, just because that's Jason. He's also known for not giving up, trying his best even if it's not enough and always trying the impossible just to prove it might be possible, so most of the time... he's a little off his head.

[B]Description:[/B]
[IMG]http://www.publispain.com/smallville/imagenes/index.jpg[/IMG]

[B]Biography:[/B] Jason Perry was born in Anglesey, where he later moved to Manchester in England. His family all lived in England, so Jason only spent two years of his life in Anglesey. When in England he grew up in a large house, pretty far from all the trouble in Manchester and living next to a musician. He found an interest in music at this time and was also willing to learn a few things from his next-door neighbour. At first he learnt how to play the saxophone, but not how to play it properly. He wasn?t too good at his age, but he did manage to learn how to play a harmonica with his father. When Jason went to school he was allowed to carry on learning how to play instruments and later went on to learn the piano. For most of his time in school Jason had big plans for a music career since he already knew the harmonica, piano and saxophone.

Jason was 12 when he first talked to an animal. He was out playing football on the street when he came across a street dog tied to a gate, almost choking. Jason, being a nice boy helped the dog and untied it, and then the dog spoke to him. At first Jason thought it was his imagination, but as time went by he began to hear what some animals thought, and because of this he decided he was going avoid animals at all cost.

When Jason went to a music school after his high school years he learnt how to play the guitar and flute as it was also in his interest. By this time he knew the saxophone, harmonica, piano, guitar and flute. The music school also helped to develop his singing talent, so Jason?s future was looking bright. It was, anyway. Soon he began to hear the animals again, and then he found the letter. He read it, thought about it, and ignored it, again. He dropped out of college and ruined his life by becoming a taxi driving; he wasn?t focusing anymore and couldn?t handle it with all the animals. Since he left music school and got a job as a taxi driver, he began to understand more.

At the age of 19, Jason decided to leave his family and follow what the letter said. He took his brother?s wallet and money, his brother being the only person to relay on, and set off on his adventure, away from everything he had ever known.

[B]Items:[/B] Harmonica, flute, his wallet full of money and credits cards, a world map and his trusty lighter.[/SIZE]

[Flo]

[COLOR=Indigo]OOC: Sounds intresting.

[B]Name:[/B] Zeta
[B]Age:[/B] 13
[B]Country of Origin:[/B] Central Asia( the Himalyas to be exact)
[B]Companion:[/B] ?
[B]Race:[/B] Snow Leoperd
[B]Talents:[/B] Zeta's speed is out of the ordinary. She practally defines the phrase, " Run like the wind". Her fighting skills are normal but, she's not really a fighter unless she feels the need to. For example, when someone attacks her or her friends and of course when it comes to food. Being a nartrual born hunter Zeta can take down any game within a few minutes, depending on the size.
[B]Personality:[/B] Zeta has a peaceful nature and will only attack if something attacks her first. She's a great comferter and will listen to anyones problems. Her heart is a big as her home country which makes her very caring. Yet for every pro there's a con. Zeta has a few anger issues. For one thing she goes berserk if she is hurt to bad or if she overworks herself.
[B]Description:[/B] [URL=http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Andes/4613/sl/sl01.jpg]Zeta[/URL]
[B]Biography:[/B] Living in the harsh winter climate made Zeta tohugh even though she doesn't act that way. Her pack travels with the food soure so she never stays in one place for long. Zeta tends to go her own thing during group hunts which angers her parents. Because her pack moved so much she never had time to get used to a place, meaning that she has never gone to a place that she loved. Even when she was born the pack move only three days after her mother, Kicera, gave birth to her.This cause Zeta to become sick. She was sick that she almost died. Had it not been for the nomadic humans who saved her she would of died.
Since then Zeta has shown compassion towards humans, one reason being that she could understand their language. Keeping this to herself, as to prevent a lowering in her status since it had been lowered already for contact with the human race, Zeta began to wonder if living with a human was really so bad. Was there a place were she could live with humans? Without being shunned by her own kind? An elder that had also made contact with humans dilvered a message to her, telling her of a perfect place were humans and animals could get along. But, in order to enter this world she must abondon all that she loves and join a human who can hear her. A human who can hear her pain, who can hear her happiness, and wno can hear her sorrows. When she heard of this Eutopia from the dying elder she decided to set out for this place. This wonderful Sanctuary.
[B]Items:[/B] Silver colar and leg bracers( smilliar to [URL=http://www.havenonline.com/moas/a_s_2002/P4060024.JPG]these[/URL] ecept they're silver and wrap around the area of the leg below the knee) with sapphires embrored. [/COLOR]

[demonchild781]

Name: Ingra
Age: 18
Country of Origin: United States, Alaska
Race: wolf
Talents: A howl that can sooth the most toremented of hearts.
Personality: Having been denied the right to leadership because of age and appearance, Ingra holds a very toremented heart and soul and tends to become rather violent when treated like a child. He is loyal and passionate beyond his young years and is willing to die for those who but trust into him. Can be hot-headed and stuborn at times, but loves to make some one laugh.
Description: see attachment

Biography: Born to a remote pack in the great Alaskan wilderness, Ingra was raised by his mother and her three sisters. His father and mother were alfas and his aunts and uncle were members. As Ingra and his two brothers and one sister grew, Ingra found that his calling was his voice and to become a leader like his great mother.

As he grew from his white fluff-ball to his adult size, Ingra began to notice something. Though Ingra and his family was relatively happy in the forest, he began to feel as if he was repressed. His mother was always supportive of him. Especially when he took on the heavy task of watching after his sister when the others were off hunting, but he always felt he was never going to see his full potiental under the limitations of his father. After hearing the old man, Ingra decided that he became his own leader and howled his heart out to the world, not just his family.
Items: nothing

[Xander Harris]

OOC: Great idea for an RPG. First one I've felt like signing up for in months. This may be a lighthearted RPG, but the central themes embody some of the central plight of the human condition. There's something better out there, something greater than the fallen world we live in. All creation waits for it, even the animals. Interesting little fairy tale. Great character driven stuff. I'm totally in.

Also, have you realized the similarities between this and The Wizard Of Oz? I'll talk a little more about this once you start the Underground thread...

Name: Roberto Nachios

Age: 19

Region of Origin: Mexico City

Background: In his youth, Roberto wanted to be a great artist, like Diego Rivera. He spent many days in the capital building, studying the mosaic paintings on the walls. His mother, a devout catholic widow, encouraged him in this persuit, working long hours as a street vendor to pay for his tuition to art school. On the day Roberto turned 13, his mother died.

Two days later, he stood weeping over her casket, as the priest read from the Bible and she was lowered into the ground. Furious with God and the world, Roberto joined a local drug-selling gang. He prowled the crowded streets of Mexico City with a rowdy gang of toughs at night, partying hard, selling crack, and beating the **** out of anyone who didn't pay up to the drug lords.

Then, one day, as he awoke in his sparse little apartment with a hangover, he had an experience that would change his life forever. A small scorpian had made it's way into his room, and sat perched over his feet. Roberto felt fear clench his chest. The scorpian raised it's stinger...

Then Roberto thought he heard it speak. At first he thought it was just a risidual effect from the 6 tequilas he had the night before, but it seemed so real...

[I]May it be the shadow's call
Will fly away
May it be your journey on
To light the day
When the night is overcome
You may rise to find the sun[/I]

The scorpian turned, then, and left. Roberto fell to his knees and offered thanks to God and the saints for sparing his life. That day, he sent word to the drug lords that he would no longer work for them.

Then, knowing he would soon be killed if he stayed in the city, Roberto gathered up all his worldy possessions and a fistful of money. He headed out onto the road. Along the way he passed a poor old begger women. Just then a pidgeon landed on his shoulder, and pecked at the bag where he kept the extortion money he had gotten for his work as an enforcer.

[I]May it be an evening star
Shines down upon you
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true
You walk a lonely road
Oh! How far you are from home[/I]

Again, an animal was speaking to him! Roberto felt guilty that he had so much money he had gained through sin, while this poor women had nothing. He drew the money from the bag, and the pidgeon snatched it up, and flew it over to the old women.

Once outside the city, Roberto hitchiked away. Reaching into his bag to eat his last candy bar, he was shocked to draw out the scorpian from his apartment!

They had long talks on the road together. The scorpian, who Roberto named Diego after the famous painter, explained to Roberto that it had sensed he was a unique individual, an individual suited to aid it upon it's quest. A quest to find a marvelous place known as Sanctuary. Roberto agreed to accompany it, and his adventures began...

[Vicky]

[SIZE=1][B]Hehe, I never thought it'd be like Wizard of Oz, but then again I haven't seen that since I was 5... *shrugs*

Anyway, so far everyone is in. No problems with the sign-up's, though there might be a slight problem with yours Xander. Originally everyone had to have their companion as another person who signed up as an animal, but to simply solve this you could keep your animal if we don't get an equal amount to sign-up, or your scorpian could die somewhere along the RPG and your new companion could some along. Oh, and you forgot to add a description and a personality, hehe.

Also, sometime today I'll be making the Underground thread, so keep on the look out for that ^_~[/SIZE][/B]

[Xander Harris]

someone PMed me about playing the scorpian, but they haven't posted the sign-up yet...