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[size=1][color=slategray]There is an ancient Chinese folktale that tells of a great warrior known as Monkey, Son Wukong, the Monkey King, and the Great Sage Equal of Heaven. He was a wild trickster, born from a rock impregnated by the light and chi of the world, born on the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit. There, he tamed the monkeys and beasts and spirits, and became a great King with magic weapons, enlightenment, and immortality.

Soon, he was brought to heaven where he was made Keeper of the Heavenly Stables?a position only slightly above the manure. He forced the august Jade Emperor, Lord of all Heaven, to give him a greater position, and that is what the Emperor did.

But Monkey was not satisfied, and wreaked havoc in heaven until he was cast out. Soon, an army from Heaven waged war against him, and at last he tried to dethrone the Jade Emperor, until the Buddha trapped him under a great mountain.

Long after, Monkey was freed by a great Priest from China, Tripitaka. Tripitaka enlisted Monkey in a journey, where they clashed against demons, rogues, and evil spirits before bringing enlightenment to the savage people of the West. That is how the epic tale goes.

And in a far flung era of corruption, twisted science, and brutal aristocracy, it?s about to come true. Sort of.

In this time or darkness and destruction, the ruling class lives in a city high above the clouds called Heaven; wicked gangs have taken over entire countries; twisted scientists perform diabolical experiments?and a savior is about to be born.

In a lab far above the Earth, in the great city of Heaven, scientists have created the perfect genetic warrior. A master of martial arts who has incredible longevity, will never age, and has the genetic code of a monkey mingled in his DNA. He is Son Wukong, the Monkey King.

But what Son Wukong doesn?t know, is that the aristocrats have a little plan for the Monkey King. He is to once again reign in the lower class, who have been getting far too rebellious against their divine persons. His mission is to destroy all those that would challenge Heaven?s rule. He is to be their Champion.

Too bad there?s an error in the programming.

Son Wukong doesn?t want to destroy the warriors of Earth, you see. He doesn?t want to be the Champion of Heaven. He refuses to follow Heaven?s orders, and will defeat any who try to force it upon him. So Heaven is left with one option: bind his powers and send him to die on Earth. And it almost worked.

But the Seal upon his strength is imperfect, and he is still a formidable warrior. And he did not end up alone on Earth. He was found by a man, and embittered Priest in the midst of a crisis of faith, named Sanzang. And seeing this poor outcast, this miserable soul, Sanzang opens his heart and takes in the great Monkey King.

But Heaven?s eyes are everywhere. They know that Son Wukong still lives. And now, they want him dead. Operatives from Heaven, skilled warriors with incredible weapons and genetic enhancements, are on his tail. Not to mention the Demons, Beasts, and warriors of man who also want the Monkey King gone.

Son Wukong and Sanzang have the odds stacked against them, but with aid from the vicious Water Sprite Sha Wujing, and the cold-blooded Demon Zha Bajien, they might just stand a chance against their opponents.

One thing is for certain. Son Wukong will never be forgotten. He will etch his name in the ledgers of Heaven, and piss on the Jade Emperor if he has to. He?ll be remembered ?til the end of the world. Because he is the Monkey King, and his reign is about to begin.

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If you couldn?t guess, The Monkey King is a retelling of the Xi You Ji legend, or Saiyuki/Monkey/Journey to the West if you prefer. Anyone who?s seen the anime Saiyuki (or the manga) or the original Dragonball has at least a vague idea of the Xi You Ji legend. I?m telling a somewhat twisted version here.

In this tale, mankind has created wild technology, floating cities (namely, Heaven), and has the ability to genetically modify people or animals, creating the Beasts and Demons. The Beasts are animals with heightened mental and physical abilities, while the Demons are people who have become genetically modified warriors, or have animal DNA mixed with their own.

The people of the Earth are ruled over by the denizens of the city of Heaven, a flying city of peace, prosperity, and governmental corruption. The great Jade Emperor, an aged man but a powerful and wise warrior, has the most power, aided by his many servants and other Gods. Their hubris and blind arrogance has led to violent rebellion on the Earth, but with Heaven?s vast wealth and resources, no damage has really been done.

On Earth, corruption also runs rampant. Most cities are lorded over by gangs, mostly demons and beasts that hold the normal humans in their grip. Some of the most powerful gangs are the four Dragon Kings, lords of water who live in the Four Great Coasts: Japan, Mexico, Greenland, and Australia. The Dragon Kings are gods of their realms, quashing any opposition they face.

The four central characters in the legend are Son Wukong (Monkey, Son Goku, etc.), Sanzang (Tripitaka/Sanzo), Sha Wujing (Sandy/Sha Gojyo), and Zha Bajien (Pigsy/Cho Hakkai). In the Monkey King, they take the traditional Chinese names. They are inspired mostly by the original legend, but also have influences from the Saiyuki anime.

Son Wukong ? The great Monkey King, designed by Heaven to be the perfect warrior and their Champion against rebellion. He rebelled instead, fighting off the great celestial armies until he had his powers sealed away?mostly. He was sent to Earth, where he met Sanzang and was taken in. Despite his lineage as Monkey King and Perfect Warrior, Wukong (affectionately dubbed ?Monkey?) is just your typical teenager?even though he isn?t one. He?s a surly, rebellious, egotistical little punk who thinks more with his stomach than his head. *Taken by ULX*

Sanzang ? A respected Chinese Priest, Sanzang is going through a crisis of Faith and has become bitter due to humanity, and Heaven. He seeks some sort of proof that mankind is worth fighting for, and it may just lie in Son Wukong. He takes in the young Monkey, but finds that his rather short temper is not suited to the wild ?teen?. *Reserved*

Sha Wujing ? A Demon, specifically a Water Demon, Sha Wujing was once in the service of the Eastern Dragon King before fleeing to his home of China. He has since been marked for death by the Dragon King, and has formed his own gang in response. However, the Dragon King?s warriors are moving in, and it may spell the end for Wujing. *Reserved*

Zha Bajien ? Another Demon, Zha Bajien is a former soldier of Heaven who was cast out and has since become a ruthless, cold-hearted killer due to being taken from the battle-front. He seeks conflict and bloodshed, and has taken to picking fights with gangs and attacking people in broad daylight to slake his lust for violence. Perhaps joining Sanzang will give him a way out?
As you can see, the four have taken a slightly darker turn than you may be familiar with. But an RP needs more than four characters, yes? Well, for a few more options, there are some other major (well, sort of) players that you might want to take a look at?

Kuan-Yin ? The Merciful Goddess, also known as Kanzeon Bosatsu. Despite her title as Merciful Goddess, Kuan-Yin is one of the most dangerous foes Son Wukong has to face. She is the lead operative trying to track him down, following nearly every move he and his allies make. But if she?s watching him so carefully, why hasn?t she killed him yet? Could there be more to this femme fatale than a deadly assassin?

The Dragon Kings ? Ao Kuang, Ao Jun, Ao Shun, and Ao Chin, the four Dragon Kings that rule the four corners of the globe. Closely tied, they wield magic weapons and have extensive genetic modifications making them powerful warriors. They have an eye on Monkey, seeing him as a viable threat. And Ao Kuang has a special eye on our friend Wujing as well, for he wants the deserter dead.

And let?s not forget the innumerable Celestial Assassins, Demonic warriors, and human gangsters that also pose opposition for our, um, ?heroes?. So, if you?re still paying attention, let?s get on with the sign-up?

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Name: This starts off in Asia, but may divert to other places. Besides, there are travelers.
Gander:
Age: Considering the genetic enhancements, some can live as long as 200 years, so you have a bit of a range.
Race: Human, Demon, or Beast.
Weapon: Past, present, or future-ish. Don?t go too crazy, though.
Powers/Abilities: Superstrength? Superspeed? Enhanced senses? Some level of mental powers? Keep it within the realms of scientific modification, but feel free to test the boundaries.
Appearance:
Personality:
Bio or Writing Sample: If you want to choose.

I?ll be trying this in a chapter format, since it?s kind of a structured story. But that may change if it?s too restricting. Just let me know. Feedback is a good thing.

I?ll post our dear Monkey King soon, at least once I see some characters to work with. So, have fun, dear readers. And may the Monkey King?s legend ring through the ages.[/color][/size]

[Revelation]

[size=1][color=#C82356][B]Name-[/B] Kanzeon Bosatsu
[B]Alias-[/B] Kuan-Yin
[B]Gender-[/B] Female
[B]Age-[/B] Her true
[B]Race-[/B] Human, but is a goddess.
[B]Weapon-[/B] Being an assassin, Kuan-Yin uses a kanzashi hair piece that sits in her hair.
[B]Powers/Abilities-[/B]
[B]Appearance-[/B] Searching for a good one.
[B]Personality-[/B] Kuan-Yin was once a beautiful goddess,


[B]Writing Sample-[/B]

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