[Closed] Xibalba:Combat and Non-Dungeon Crawl Style
Jun 1, 2016 5:55:58 GMT
Seya, Nocturne, and 2 more like this
Post by Yva on Jun 1, 2016 5:55:58 GMT
((I was going to run this only on Xibalba but I just got a new job that makes my schedule unpredictable. If you happened to see it there and applied, post here anyways to let me know you are interested in doing it here as well.))
Plot:
Xibalba roughly translated as "place of fear", is the name of the underworld in Maya mythology, ruled by the Maya death gods and their helpers. In 16th-century Verapaz, the entrance to Xibalba was traditionally held to be a cave in the vicinity of Cobán, Guatemala. According to some of the K'iche' Maya presently living in the vicinity, the area is still associated with death. Cave systems in nearby Belize have also been referred to as the entrance to Xibalba. This myth gave its name to an odd phenomenon, mystical and magical even, that has been happening to several caves in the Yucatan Peninsula.
The Xibalban caves around the new city of El Dorado look like little more than holes in the ground, dropping thousands of feet into the earth. Explorers first repelled and parachuted into the dark depths to find normal scientific discoveries and nothing more. It wasn't until a suicide cult dove into the depths of the Northern Cavern. Their intent was to die, of course, but that was far from what happened. The twenty who were filmed diving into the depths climbed out two weeks later with fantastic tales of endless caverns containing ancient treasures.
Through experimentation, it was found that the caverns in the area had magic, that was all it could have been. When certain people jump into the darkness with no way to save themselves, they are safely transported into the cavern depths. The caves there are fantastic. Each cavern has a number of paths that lead to completely different places.
It isn't just the caves that are affected by “magic,” but the people who enter the Xibalba themselves are as well. While regular and simple on the surface, once they enter the darkness they are transformed. Some say that it is their true power being released, others claim it is a gift given by gods of the ancient past. They are given domain over the beings of Xibalba, little monsters. They, conveniently, are able to be captured and kept in pockets.
Why would people want to jump into the caverns? For the treasure of course. The suicidal crazies were right, there are amazing treasures to find in the labyrinth of Xibalba. Xibalba is a collection of lost items. Everything (and everyone) that has been lost finds its way into Xibalba.
There are other things in the dark besides treasure. There are dangers, intelligent ones. Tread lightly treasure seekers.
After the initial adventures into Xibalba, four major companies appeared.
Apex Foraging International is a large corporation that is very well funded and has its hands in many pockets of politicians from the US. Employees of this corporation generally have the best tech but aren’t paid terribly well and are treated poorly.
Cargo Digital is whispered to be controlled by the Italian Mafia. Their employees are generally people who owe quite a bit to the family and have to work it off. They don’t send their important members to test if they would survive the first jump into Xibalba. These employees are generally ruthless so they can get the job done and pay off their debt.
Little is known about the company called RED. Their employees are given quite a loose leash. They recruit free lancers and offer decent rewards for their services. Something seems quite shady about them despite the loose leash. Several of their contracted jumpers seem to be disappearing.
Creatures Inc. is unofficially owned and run by the Yakuza. They focus on what makes money and gains them power. All of their people are either full members of the Yakuza or are those trying to become full members.
System: PTU 1.05 Core
Rating: PG 13, Leaning to R at times for violence.
Players: 2-3 (New Players welcome!)
Trainer Level: 1
Starter Pkm: 1 Pkm, any underdog, level 8, no egg moves
House Altercations:
Things you should know about the world: Pokemon was never a show or a game in the world. These creatures are seen as monsters that people are using. Pokemon cannot be taken out of Xibalba. The pokeballs seem like they don’t work when you leave Xibalba but contain the pokemon once you get back into the caverns.
About the GM:
How to apply:
This is what we are going to use to keep track of your character. You can save it in your own drive or in this one: Link
Once you are done, post a link here for me and tell me about your character, its motives, and what you want to see happen at some point to it.[/ul]
Deadline: June 15th or once I have 3 players that I know I want for sure to play, whichever comes first
Most Important Questions: Post here, message me here, or skype me (MatiaScipia)with all your questions
Plot:
Xibalba roughly translated as "place of fear", is the name of the underworld in Maya mythology, ruled by the Maya death gods and their helpers. In 16th-century Verapaz, the entrance to Xibalba was traditionally held to be a cave in the vicinity of Cobán, Guatemala. According to some of the K'iche' Maya presently living in the vicinity, the area is still associated with death. Cave systems in nearby Belize have also been referred to as the entrance to Xibalba. This myth gave its name to an odd phenomenon, mystical and magical even, that has been happening to several caves in the Yucatan Peninsula.
The Xibalban caves around the new city of El Dorado look like little more than holes in the ground, dropping thousands of feet into the earth. Explorers first repelled and parachuted into the dark depths to find normal scientific discoveries and nothing more. It wasn't until a suicide cult dove into the depths of the Northern Cavern. Their intent was to die, of course, but that was far from what happened. The twenty who were filmed diving into the depths climbed out two weeks later with fantastic tales of endless caverns containing ancient treasures.
Through experimentation, it was found that the caverns in the area had magic, that was all it could have been. When certain people jump into the darkness with no way to save themselves, they are safely transported into the cavern depths. The caves there are fantastic. Each cavern has a number of paths that lead to completely different places.
It isn't just the caves that are affected by “magic,” but the people who enter the Xibalba themselves are as well. While regular and simple on the surface, once they enter the darkness they are transformed. Some say that it is their true power being released, others claim it is a gift given by gods of the ancient past. They are given domain over the beings of Xibalba, little monsters. They, conveniently, are able to be captured and kept in pockets.
Why would people want to jump into the caverns? For the treasure of course. The suicidal crazies were right, there are amazing treasures to find in the labyrinth of Xibalba. Xibalba is a collection of lost items. Everything (and everyone) that has been lost finds its way into Xibalba.
There are other things in the dark besides treasure. There are dangers, intelligent ones. Tread lightly treasure seekers.
After the initial adventures into Xibalba, four major companies appeared.
Apex Foraging International is a large corporation that is very well funded and has its hands in many pockets of politicians from the US. Employees of this corporation generally have the best tech but aren’t paid terribly well and are treated poorly.
Cargo Digital is whispered to be controlled by the Italian Mafia. Their employees are generally people who owe quite a bit to the family and have to work it off. They don’t send their important members to test if they would survive the first jump into Xibalba. These employees are generally ruthless so they can get the job done and pay off their debt.
Little is known about the company called RED. Their employees are given quite a loose leash. They recruit free lancers and offer decent rewards for their services. Something seems quite shady about them despite the loose leash. Several of their contracted jumpers seem to be disappearing.
Creatures Inc. is unofficially owned and run by the Yakuza. They focus on what makes money and gains them power. All of their people are either full members of the Yakuza or are those trying to become full members.
System: PTU 1.05 Core
Rating: PG 13, Leaning to R at times for violence.
Players: 2-3 (New Players welcome!)
Trainer Level: 1
Starter Pkm: 1 Pkm, any underdog, level 8, no egg moves
House Altercations:
Things you should know about the world: Pokemon was never a show or a game in the world. These creatures are seen as monsters that people are using. Pokemon cannot be taken out of Xibalba. The pokeballs seem like they don’t work when you leave Xibalba but contain the pokemon once you get back into the caverns.
About the GM:
How to apply:
This is what we are going to use to keep track of your character. You can save it in your own drive or in this one: Link
Once you are done, post a link here for me and tell me about your character, its motives, and what you want to see happen at some point to it.[/ul]
Deadline: June 15th or once I have 3 players that I know I want for sure to play, whichever comes first
Most Important Questions: Post here, message me here, or skype me (MatiaScipia)with all your questions
Muse | Name and Link | Classes | Starter |
DataNinja | Alessa Comolli | Oracle, Provocateur | Natu |
Nocturne | Leo Amari | Rogue | Murkrow |
pondothemad | Haruki Honotastu | Martial Artist, Tumbler | Torchic |