KEEPER (Open RP)

Rules:

1.No godmodding or auto hitting.

2.Only 10 posts per day. It is recommended you try and post at least once a day in order to keep up and keep the RP active.

3.You are allowed two characters, however your first character MUST be an anthro character of some sort (see anthro character specs). Your second character can be a staff member or parent (see parent/staff specs). Staff may be introduced immediately, parents may not.

4.The theme of this rp is mystery/creepy/drama. Please keep that in mind and try and play accordingly.

5.Settings will be establish at the beginning of each scene. If you would like to extend past the established setting perimeters, please inform the host.

6.Time period is ‘Victorian’ based. However, you are not on Earth. No electricity/cars/ect. Design your characters accordingly.

7.No themes of sexual molestation/harassment are allowed in this RP.


Characters Specification:


(REQUIRED) Anthro Character
-Must be between the ages of 5 and 17.
-Must be some kind of anthro character. Mythological creatures are allowed (unicorns, dragons, ect.) but NO humanoid mythological creatures or original species. If I haven’t heard of it you must show me proof it exists.
-This should be your main character and focus for this RP.
-Characters may have abilities relating to their species (ex: strong defense for turtles, incredible speed for rabbits, ect.). Note that fighting MIGHT happen, but nothing too intense since these are children.Your Keeper will always be more powerful than anything your character can do. 1-2 Abilities are recommended, up to 3 are allowed.


(OPTIONAL) Staff Member
-Staff MUST be fully human.
-You cannot be a higher ranked staff member. Ask me about a position you would like.
-18+.
-All staff members were previously children at the orphanage who were not adopted. They could have gone out into the world afterwards, had their own lives, families, ect, but somehow they ended up back here and working. They remember nothing from being at the orphanage. They might not even realize they grew up here.
-Staff members no longer have their animal-like additions but retain their abilities from before.
-Exa Positions: Maid, Cook, Janitor, Gardener, Farmhand, Nanny (for nursery), ect.


(OPTIONAL) Prospective ‘Parent’.
-Parents MUST be fully human.
-Cannot be introduced until later established. At a certain point I will ask for all those involved how many plan to have a parent. You will not be able to add them later on past that point.
-Must be at least 25yrs old.


Forty years prior, a strange disease spread among the younger generations. Any under the age of 18 suffered from strange mutations that caused unnatural abilities as a result. Many were frightened by these children. Thousands were slaughtered in fear. It took the first two decades before cures started being researched, but those who still suffered from the disease were seen as Unclean and Undeserving. And although it became illegal to lash out against these poor souls, many were abandoned to the elements or butchered behind closed doors. Orphanages began popping up to specifically protect and save these children until they were either adopted into more caring families or were old enough that the sickness passed. About 50% of children suffer from the affliction.


Most are born with the Affliction, a few develop it later on. Once a child becomes 17 they start losing their animal attributes slowly. It is usually a painful process. Not all survive. Higher mortality rates for those with extreme mutations. Powers are retained after the animal parts are gone, but some abilities may be lost during the transition. A few aspects of the animal may remain that are small such as hair color, sharper nails, fangs, unnatural height, ect. This would only apply to your character if you are playing a staff member or a parent that used to be one of the afflicted.


-A four story building, plus the basement and attic. The attic is used for a nursery for those born with afflictions. The floor below that is for staff and parents who are staying to see what it is like to ‘live’ with the children. The third and second floor are bedrooms for orphans. The first floor is the mess hall/reception area/recreation room/kitchen/washrooms and other misc. rooms. The basement is off limits. A creek runs along the property that turns into a small pond near the garden. There is also a small garden in the back and a barn that holds one cow, several chickens, and some pigs. A few cats and dogs wander the premise, but are not supposed to be taken indoors.


-Security at the orphanage is relatively high. It is more lenient outdoors then indoors, so only the most trusted orphans are allowed to work in the garden or barn. There are a few hours each day that children are allowed to play outside. During this time outdoor security increases while indoor security decreases. Children nine and under do not have to study and instead are allowed to wander the halls or play in the recreation room. The mess hall is also used for a school room for children fourteen and below. Children fifteen and above are expected to work in the kitchen (baking goods to sell) or doing misc. Tasks around the building such as mending clothes, running errands, fixing toys, ect. Some more trusted children are allowed to get jobs off the premise.

Visual representations of the rooms are here.
There are two main deities in this world. Yemis is the main god, commonly referred to as ‘the Creator’. They are believed to have created all living creatures on the planet. The second god is Erasil. He is believed to have created everything physical that has no life. Most worship Yemis, but those who worship Erasil believe that the Afflicted are a sign that the apocalypse is coming and that Erasil is attempting to build an army, but failed to properly create super humans and created some strange mix instead. Because of this, both religions are terrified of these children, thinking those who are not Afflicted are destined to die in the new world.
*NOTE: The Gods of this world have not been proven to exist. They simply have been passed down for centuries and are taken as truth by most in the world.

Time Period/World

This world is based on Victorian aesthetics, but is less technologically advanced than Earth. The planet name is ‘Umia’ and developed very similarly to how Earth did, with humans developing in the last few thousand years and already causing war and famine to take hold. There are two moons and five other planets in the solar system: Onope, Ulappe, Roona, Pexis, and Zuuk.

School isn’t treated as essential, but younger children often study anyways. Winters are longer in this part of the world with short mild summers and springs. Food can be scarce during the colder months. The city the children live in is called Loctin.


Your child has just arrived at the orphanage from either a transfer or a recent admission to orphan life (exceptions can be made if either of these options do not work, please ask the host). They wait in the reception hall for an authority figure to greet them.

Orphan Character Sheet:

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Staff Character Sheet:

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Parent Character Sheet:

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