Discuss The Cathedral [Devil Children Story] {E}

[Doublehex]

[IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/symbols/devilchildren_textsymbol.jpg[/IMG] [color=white] After 2000, a strange phenomenon occurred - a few children were born with the ability to cast magic that was similar to those of the Pagans, but without the restrictions of them: incantations, rune scribing, and human sacrifice being the most obvious. And the 'Devil Children' , as TERRA termed them, were not restricted to just Massachusetts, or Boston for that matter. A dozen Devil Children in the past twenty years have been recorded as far away as Asia and Africa. How this phenomenon become so widespread, when the explosion occurred only in Boston-One, baffles TERRA. [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/symbols/terra_textsymbol.jpg[/IMG] Formed shortly after the victory of the Revlutionary War, TERRA (earth in latin) was a secret organization who?s presence was kept even from each and ever president of the united states. Its goal: the termination of the nephilim in the state of Massachusetts, as well as keeping the knowledge of the monsters away from the public. [b]Important Characters[/b] [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/portraits/terra/commander.jpg[/IMG] [b] Commander Ronald Tservi[/B] A brilliant man in terms of leadership and coordination, Commander Ronald Tservi was a controversial choice in that he had no prior experience with TERRA, or any related organization, when he was enlisted as Commander. Despite this, he has quickly adapted to be a fine leader. [IMG] http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/symbols/endless_textlogo.jpg[/IMG] Created by God to help him govern the lives of Man, the Endless are seven demi-god like entities that each represent a human characteristic, and the opposite of that characteristic. Unlike their Lord, the Endless usually take part in the events and history of Mortals, and are active agents of Heaven against Hell, although it has been noted that at times some of the Endless would on few occasions ally themselves with a hellspawn in order to further their agendas. [b]Important Characters[/b] [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/portraits/endless/destiny.jpg[/IMG][b] Name[/b] Destiny [b]Symbol[/b] His tome [b]Realm[/b] The Tranquil Garden [b]Role[/b] Near supreme power over Destiny[/b] Destiny is the oldest of the Endless (even though they were all 'born' on the same day), and is portrayed by a man in a gray cloak whose eyes are always hidden by his hood. His symbol is the book, which was given to him by God, which contains the knowledge of all past, present, and future events. To ensure that it is not used improperly, it is chained to his wrist. He leaves neither footprints or a shadow. [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/portraits/endless/death.jpg [/IMG][b]Name[/b] Death [b]Symbol[/b] The Ankh [b]Realm[/b] Cottage [b]Role[/b] Supreme power over life and death Death's sole responsibility is to give the kiss of life to all mortals when they are born, thus giving them life, and to give the kiss of death, taking that same life away. She will give the kiss of death only when the Lord or one of his angels come to tell her to do so. After giving the dreaded kiss, she will gently guide the soul to either Heaven or Hell. Of all the Endless, Death is the one most frequent on the mortal realm. She is somewhat disappointed that the mortals usually depict her as a pale, and dark intent man or a robe holding skeleton, but that does not mean she hates Humanity for it. After all, if Yahweh keeps the Endless out of the loop of some things, how can she expect sinful Humans to know the same? [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/portraits/endless/dream.jpg[/IMG][b]Name[/b] Dream [b]Symbol[/b] Demon Skull [b]Realm[/b] Desert of Dreams [b]Role[/b] Supreme power over Dreams and Reality Dream is the love interest of Death, and one of God's greatest warriors against Satan and his Hellspawns. At one time, God asked if Dream would become one of the Judges of Israel, and be remembered for all time. Dream, although honored, declined his Lord's offer for two reasons - he did not care for glory, and he would miss Death too much if he left the Realms. As of late, Dream has become more cold and careless towards what happens to his companions, with the exception of Death and Destiny. He appears to be after only his and his friend's interests. [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/portraits/endless/destruction.jpg [/IMG][b]Name[/b] Destruction [b]Symbol[/b] The Sword [b]Realm[/b] The Castle overlooking the Battlefield [b]Role[/b] Supreme power over destruction and creation A warrior in every sense of the word, Destruction overlooks the chaos of the world, as well the creation of anything. He is an extreme paradox - both a maker and a destroyer. Despite his chaotic attitude, he is a lover of the arts, although he does not excel at them. He rips anything he creates the moment it is done, not allowing anyone to see it, although he does mention them from time to time. [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/portraits/endless/desire.jpg[/IMG][b]Name[/b] Desire [b]Symbol[/b] A stained glass heart [b]Realm[/b] The Abandoned Chapel [b]Role[/b] Supreme power over desire and fulfillment The most manipulative and cruel of the Endless, Desire's gender is the only one to be doubted due to the fact that he-she appears as both at his-her choosing. He-she tends to meddle in the affairs of his-her older siblings, although the source of it usually stems to just childish bullying and jealousy. [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/portraits/endless/despair.jpg[/IMG][b]Name[/b] Despair [b]Symbol[/b] The Hook Ring [b]Realm[/b] The Graveyard [b]Role[/b] Supreme power over despair and dread A beautiful, nude, and extremely pale woman, Despair speaks little, and speaks constantly of suicide. She has a hook ring on her finger, which she almost hobby-like uses to carve scars onto her body. She speaks little, but when she does have something to say, and when it does not have anything to do with her own suicide, it is considered wise words that are short of Destiny's and Yahweh's. [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/portraits/endless/delrium.jpg[/IMG][b]Name[/b] Delirium [b]Symbol[/b] Formless blob of colors [b]Realm[/b] The Abstract Painting [b]Role[/b] Supreme power over delirium and sanity Of all the Endless Delirium's form changes the most. Even though her eyes, which are green and blue, usually stay the same, they can be changed to either eye, or removed all together if she needs to fit in with the mortal realms. She once represented Delight, but when Humanity changed their opinion of delight from simplicity to complex feelings during the twentieth century, Delirium's psyche shattered. [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/symbols/jokers_textsymbol.jpg[/IMG] Who are the Jokers? That, my friends, is a very good question. In the plainest of terms, they are demons that require a tormented soul to inhabit to walk the earth, but that is an inaccurate description. They are both good and evil; never totally allying themselves with neither man nor demon. [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/portraits/jokers/diamonds.jpg[/IMG][b]Name[/b] Joker of Diamond Although technically none of the Joker trio are the leaders, Diamonds would be the closest, since technically he has given the most 'orders' of them all, even though the term would be far more generous for his chaotic nature. His element is nature, symbolized by his Iris, the flower of vengeance. This is obviously related somehow to the soul who he has manifested himself into, although he refuses to reveal his host's identity. [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/portraits/jokers/hearts.jpg [/IMG] [b]Name[/b] Joker of Hearts The most ferocious of the Jokers, Hearts uses the three blades sticking out of its 'heart painted' chest as its weapon, pulling them out in a gory fashion. He is able to bend shadows to his will, using them to whatever pleases him. His host has had a tragedy in their past, and Hearts will seek to ease that tragedy before its time in the mortal realm is done. [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/portraits/jokers/clubs.jpg[/IMG][b]Name[/b] Joker of Clubs Of all the Jokers, Clubs represents the clown persona the most. He laughs a maniacal laughs constantly, and all of his movements have some reference to an entertainer. He speaks in riddles to everyone but his brothers, which aggravates everyone to no end. Despite him being the youngest, he knows the most of what is occurring. His weapon of choice is a rocket launcher. What is most odd is that Clubs' manifestation has no reference to his host, unlike his brothers. [IMG] http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/symbols/foundation_textsymbol.jpg[/IMG] On the surface, the Adelvep Foundation finances archeological research. In reality, they delve into the occult, researching on demons and devil children. They are a friendly rival with TERRA. [IMG]http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/portraits/foundation/master.jpg [/IMG][b]Name[/b] Sydney Basatova The master of the Adelvep Foundation, Sydeny is a millionaire who gained his fortune in the research in the paranormal - most specifically, the connection between Earth, and Hell. Once a professed Christian, it?s been said that he has been raveling madness in his private chambers as of late. [IMG] http://dcs.ffproject.net/dcs/images/portraits/foundation/murderer.jpg[/IMG] [b]Name[/b] Job (Pronounced Jobe) Once one of Master Basatova's prime researchers, Job went mad and was sent to a clinic. Two months ago, he died. And yet, people have claimed to see him... [/color]

[Revelation]

[size=1][color=#4B5B5B]"Sounds creepy." Hehe, The Corpse Bride was such a funny, morbid little movie. But that's not the point, the point is that I'm ready to take on the baddies. I especially like the Jokers. They sound...horrendously amazing.

And I see that you used pictures from Sandman and Devil May Cry, as well as [strike]Soul Calibur[/strike] I mean Guilty Gear. Excellent.[/size][/color]

[Doublehex]

A few things of notice...

[list]
[*]For the schedules, everyone has six entries, and they all last for an hour, with the exception of second period, the long block, which is an hour and a half. Lunch is during fourth period, and is split into four lunches, each an hour. [A] lunch takes place in the first half hour, ['B] lunch takes place a half hour into the period, [C] lunch an hour afterwards, and [D] lunch an hour and a half into it. In other words, [A] lunch takes place before the classes begin, ['B] and [C] separates the class time, and [D] is after the class.

Also, school starts at 7:40, ends at 2:50.

So, the schedule will be something like this:

[INDENT]Warning Bell - 7:30
First Block - 7:40 - 8:40
Second Block - 8:45 - 10:00
Third Block - 10:05 - 11:05
Fourth Block - 11:10 - 1:10
[INDENT]A Lunch - 11:10 to 11:40
B Lunch - 11:45 to 12:15
C Lunch - 12:20 to 12:50
D Lunch - 12:55 to 1:10[/INDENT]
Fifth Block - 1:15 to 1:45
Sixth Block - 1:50 to 2:50[/INDENT]

It should also be noted that in Massachusetts, we split Algebra and World History into ALG. I & II and WRLD. HIST. I & II. So, the I is taken Freshman year, and the II Sophomore year. But since I'm the only Sophomore year here (I think :animeswea ) this is mostly just a note to myself.

So, that means for Math all of the Juniors just need Geometry, and you Seniors are free of that burden! In Mass., you need only 3 years of Math, as well as 3 years of Science.

For the sake of convenience, everyone please PM me your schedule. I will then post it here.

[INDENT]Matthew Camien

[INDENT]1st - World History II
2nd - Algebra II
3rd - Study Hall
4th - Comp. Graphics I [B][B][/B] Lunch
5th - Physical Science
6th - Engllish II[/INDENT]
[/INDENT]

[INDENT]Ezekiel

[INDENT]1st. - Physics.
2nd. - Graphic Design III.
3rd. - Creative Writing. [Honor's.]
4th. - French III. [D lunch.]
5th. - Chemistry.
6th. - Study Hall.[/INDENT]
[/INDENT]

[INDENT]Zed

[INDENT]1st - Physics
2nd - Study Hall
3rd - Geography
4th - Ancient History [A lunch]
5th - Chemistry
6th - Physical Education (ie. Sport)[/INDENT]
[/INDENT]

[INDENT]Claudia

[INDENT]1st: Visual Arts
2nd: Information Technology [IT-Computer studies]
3rd: Study Hall
4th: Drama (Acting) [C] Lunch]
5th: Chemistry
6th: Biology[/INDENT]
[/INDENT]

[INDENT]Ana

[INDENT]1. Physics
2. A.P. English
3. Pottery/Sculpture
4. Self-Study ? Arabic; [B] Lunch
5. Orchestra
6. A.P. Studio Art [/INDENT]
[/INDENT]

[INDENT]Summer

[INDENT]1st. - US History
2nd. - Geometry
3rd. - Creative Writing H
4th. - French III
[Lunch - D]
5th. - Chemistry
6th. - Study Hall[/INDENT]
[/INDENT]

[INDENT]Jonas

[INDENT]1. Late Arrival.
2. A.P. English
3. Physical Education
4. I.B. Social Anthropology [B] Lunch
5. Spanish IV
6. Study Hall[/INDENT]
[/INDENT]

[*]By the end of the Prologue, we should all find some reason to end up at
[URL=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Garden][color=green]Boston Public garden[/color][/URL]. It doesn't have to be a meeting - it should be just that by some strange coincidence we all encounter each other there at the same time. I suggest tonight after seven PM.[/list]

[Redemption]

[size=1]Err.... I really don't understand all of this. It's very confuzzling (especially the lunches thing) and I've been graduated from high school for three years now. So... err.... could someone help me out here?[/size]

[Doublehex]

Okay, think of it like this:

A Lunch takes place before class, since its in the first 30 minutes from 4th block. So, from 3rd Block, you would go straight to A Lunch.

B Lunch divides fourth period. It takes place thirty minutes AFTER class has started. Same for third, except its time is an hour after class started.

D Lunch takes places after the whole class time, an hour and a half, so think of it like its a lunch that takes place after class.


It makes sense at MY school. :animesigh

[Redemption]

[size=1]Well you and I come from different countries, and have vastly different schooling systems, so forgive my ignorance. :animeswea[/size]

[Sakura]

[color=navy]I'm with Redemption (since we happen to be from the same country). I still don't get it. You have a lunch, then a half hour of class before [i]another[/i] lunch. Then....another half hour and lunch? Then....I really don't know.

This is confusing. Why in the world would a school have FOUR lunches? Over here we only have recess and lunch.

Sorry if I'm just dense but no matter how I try to figure it out, it just isn't making sense to me.[/color]

[Doublehex]

No, different parts of the building are assigned different lunches.

Not everyone will be in Lunch A-D. You get only ONE lunch.

And its a big school. Its in a freaking state capitol!

[Sakura]

[color=navy]Ahhhh ok. That makes more sense then >.>

So how is it we determine when we want our lunch? Our decision is it?

I'll try to come up with a schedule/timetable thingy soon.[/color]

[Doublehex]

Its all your choice.

[Cyriel]

[size=1][color=darkred]I understand that we should all make a little bit of contact and whatnot with each other, but are we actually going to go through the entire school day? I have to say that it's a little bit of a drag...and there are only so many things you can write about classes. Any chance that we can speed things up to the end of the day?
Of course, if everyone else wishes to continue like this, I have no problem - I just want to make sure that people won't drop out of boredom or something.[/color][/size]

[Revelation]

[QUOTE=Cyriel][size=1][color=darkred]Any chance that we can speed things up to the end of the day?
Of course, if everyone else wishes to continue like this, I have no problem - I just want to make sure that people won't drop out of boredom or something.[/color][/size][/QUOTE]

[size=1][color=#4B5B5B]I also second that motion. It does seem to just drag on if you write about an entire day. I think it'd be better if we just wrote that they went to class, they left class, and if something important happened in that class, it'd be shown.

Or something like that.[/size][/color]

[Doublehex]

I second that notion, but there are still a few people who want to do a few more socializing I'm sure. I plan on speeding things up, however, with Matt skipping straight for lunch when Kitty and Ezekiel get their date all set up.

[Cyriel]

[size=1][color=darkred]Haha, [b]Engel[/b] and [b]Kitty[/b], you guys totally made my day...
I [i]adore[/i] high school drama...gotta love the hormones, neh? More hormones! More hormones! But lets not OD... Action is so much better...like beating up baddies...meheheh.

Also, I was wondering about the Bostonian accents...did you want us to use those in our posts for like NPC's and stuff? Or is that just for our own information...?[/color][/size]

[Doublehex]

Well, the accents are up to you. I highly suggest you use them, since you're all Bostonians like me in this. :cool:

Of course if you want to be a freak, that's up to you. :animesmil

[Redemption]

[size=1]Heh heh. *cough*Zed-is-already-a-freak *cough cough*\

*grins innocently*[/size]

[Engel]

[color=darkslateblue][size=1]Alright, Matt told me I could start the fight, so my post is offically up. =D[/color][/size]

[Redemption]

[size=1]Ahhhhhh! *tears hair out* Hopefully I'll have a post up today guys. Sorry. university is really a pain in da butt![/size]

[Cyriel]

[size=1][color=darkred]Finally! Prologue is almost done! I'm so looking forward to actually being able to do stuff now... Do they actually have to complete the fight, or can we all just be interrupted?[/color][/size]

[Redemption]

[size=1]The fight just ended, with my post. You can start the new chapter if you like, Matt.[/size]

[Doublehex]

In regards to my latest post...

[INDENT][+]Its time for you to have your Devil Children powers awaken.
[+]You do not need to enter the realm.
[+]You do not need to meet your Persona.
[+]Your hand does not need to be clawed.
[+]All you need to do is have your powers awaken.[/INDENT]

[Disenchanted]

[SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkSlateGray]You guys... Sakura, The Spartian and myself haven't even arrived at the gardens yet! hold up!

><

No worries tho, I'll post soon with our arrival to thus awakening, hope you don't mind Sakura or The Spartian. Thought I'd just get us all there and up to speed. [/COLOR] [/SIZE]

[Sakura]

[color=navy]Yeah go for it Eclipse ><

I haven't had much time to post. I'm still getting used to Uni since it just started, and I haven't been able to think of what to post....so yeah....sorry u.u;; I need to catch up too, haven't really been paying attention to the posts lately.[/color]

[Cyriel]

[size=1][color=darkred]Are we still waiting on people to awaken? And if not...what's next? It would be a pity for this to die before anyone even got to use their powers.[/color][/size]

[Engel]

[color=darkslateblue][size=1]Finally got a reply up. Sorry it took so long.[/color][/size]