~ Shadows Into Light ~ A descriptive roleplay for experienced players

[PeanutTheChickenLady]

WELCOME TO THE DREAM

As you awaken to a brand new world and a brand new you, you pray that you are dreaming. You climb to your feet and examine yourself - you are wearing everything you were when you went to bed, and have whatever possessions that were on you when you fell asleep - and can sense something is different, something is wrong. You realize you have been transformed into something other than human and brought here: The Academy. Before you can leave, however, you must learn to harness whatever new abilities you have been gifted and use them to right your past wrongs.

Are you strong enough to escape the dream?
​

PART ONE: RULES OF THE LAND

Site Rules
Please Read First

A) By participating in this game, I promise that all BYC Rules will be followed and that I have read and understood the Role Play Rules that are in a sticky at the top of the Games forum.

B) I promise that all content is to be rated G and suitable for all ages.

C) I promise that there will be no swearing, cursing (including censoring by using symbols) or inappropriate adult sexual activity or innuendo. This extends to mating, breeding or innuendo in non-human characters as well.

D) I promise to treat others with respect and kindness as is the BYC way.

E) I promise not to post any material that is a violation of copyright. Basically, this means: if you didn't create the content (like an image/picture) and don't have direct permission from the content creator to post it, then don't.

Rules of Play

Be respectful. Respect the admins and our decisions, as well as other players and their decisions. Nobody wants a roleplay full of disrespect and disputes. If you’re nice to each other, then we will all have fun!​

Be fair. Don’t make a Mary/Gary Sue character. Don’t go God Mode. Everyone must have their three minor and one fatal flaw, and everyone has a wrong to right.

Don’t make your wrong an easy fix. Don’t make the "wrong to right" something dull and easy and has it accomplished really early, because if you do, then that character is sent home and is therefore out of commission for the rest of the roleplay, which is no fun for anybody. Keep your wrong until the end, that way your character has time to develop and make bonds with people.

Don’t be a jerk. It’s that simple. Don’t kill someone else’s character without their consent, and don’t constantly have your character be in mortal peril and on the verge of death. Don’t be overly edgy either, it’s not all about your character. It'll be no fun if everyone is dying all the time.​

Be descriptive. Do not say things like *nods* or *says yes*. Do not use asterisks (for those of you who call them star thingies, because I sure do, asterisks are *these*). Instead, say: “She nodded thoughtfully, considering the pros and cons of this action and deciding that it would be best to go along with it.” or “After a moment's hesitation, he quietly said ‘Yes.’ with a small nod.” Use correct grammar as well. While this is not grounds for banning, it is grounds for a long grammar lesson that will make your head explode. You can thank my college English Lang. and Comp. teacher for that

Rules of Characters

Stick with the Species choices I have supplied. You may request other species, but know that you will most likely be declined and/or given one of the supplied species that is similar to or the same as a compromise.

Do not use a premade form without Admin permission. I must be sure it has all the requirements for the roleplay before I let you use it. Most generic forms should be okay, I just have a few specific things I’m looking for.

Please, no anime faceclaims. A drawing is fine, but anime characters are not allowed for a number of reasons. This needs to stay PG and oftentimes anime characters are anything but. Try to find a real person or character that looks similar.

If you use a faceclaim for a movie character, give the actor/actress name too. If you use a character and don’t know the actor/actress’s name, look up the character and it’ll tell you. If you still can’t find it, ask me. I might know, I have seen a ton of movies.
​

PART TWO: SPECIES LIST​

Here are the acceptable species that I will allow you to use:

• Aarakocra
• Angel
• Dryad
• Fawn
• Ghost
• Half-Dragon
• Lycanthrope
• Revenant
• Sprite
• Vampire

If you have any questions about any of these, feel free to ask. I will also allow you to mix and match features from these, but you have to tell me first

PART THREE: FORMS

Here is the form that you are required to use unless I have said you can use your own: (if you want to use your own, pm me and I will see what you have)

"Character's Full Name"

~~ THE OUTSIDE ~~
Age:
Sex (gender):
Species:
Faceclaim:
Hair Colour:
Eye Colour:
Skin Tone:
Height:
Weight:
Build:
Clothing Style:
Hair Style:
Physical Features/Tattoos:
Other:
~~~~

~~ THE INSIDE ~~
Personality Traits:
Power/Ability:
Quirks:
Fears:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Minor Flaws:
Fatal Flaw:
Wrong:
~~~~

~~ HISTORY ~~
Hometown:
Family:
Type of Childhood:
Schooling:
Other:
~~~~

Message me your form and wait for me to accept it before beginning the roleplay.​

 

[9SpiceyChickens]

WELCOME TO THE DREAM

As you awaken to a brand new world and a brand new you, you pray that you are dreaming. You climb to your feet and examine yourself - you are wearing everything you were when you went to bed, and have whatever possessions that were on you when you fell asleep - and can sense something is different, something is wrong. You realize you have been transformed into something other than human and brought here: The Academy. Before you can leave, however, you must learn to harness whatever new abilities you have been gifted and use them to right your past wrongs.

Are you strong enough to escape the dream?
​

PART ONE: RULES OF THE LAND

Rules of Play

Be respectful. Respect the admins and our decisions, as well as other players and their decisions. Nobody wants a roleplay full of disrespect and disputes. If you’re nice to each other, then we will all have fun!​

Be fair. Don’t make a Mary/Gary Sue character. Don’t go God Mode. Everyone must have their three minor and one fatal flaw, and everyone has a wrong to right.

Don’t make your wrong an easy fix. Don’t make the "wrong to right" something dull and easy and has it accomplished really early, because if you do, then that character is sent home and is therefore out of commission for the rest of the roleplay, which is no fun for anybody. Keep your wrong until the end, that way your character has time to develop and make bonds with people.

Don’t be a jerk. It’s that simple. Don’t kill someone else’s character without their consent, and don’t constantly have your character be in mortal peril and on the verge of death. Don’t be overly edgy either, it’s not all about your character.​

Be descriptive. Do not say things like *nods* or *says yes*. Do not use asterisks (for those of you who call them star thingies, because I sure do, asterisks are *these*). Instead, say: “She nodded thoughtfully, considering the pros and cons of this action and deciding that it would be best to go along with it.” or “After a moment's hesitation, he quietly said ‘Yes.’ with a small nod.” Use correct grammar as well. While this is not grounds for banning, it is grounds for a long grammar lesson that will make your head explode. You can thank my college English Lang. and Comp. teacher for that
​

Rules of Characters

Stick with the Species choices I have supplied. You may request other species, but know that you will most likely be declined and/or given one of the supplied species that is similar to or the same as a compromise.

Do not use a premade form without Admin permission. I must be sure it has all the requirements for the roleplay before I let you use it. Most generic forms should be okay, I just have a few specific things I’m looking for.

Please, no anime faceclaims. A drawing is fine, but anime characters are not allowed for a number of reasons. This needs to stay PG and oftentimes anime characters are anything but. Try to find a real person or character that looks similar.

If you use a faceclaim for a movie character, give the actor/actress name too. If you use a character and don’t know the actor/actress’s name, look up the character and it’ll tell you. If you still can’t find it, ask me. I might know, I have seen a ton of movies.
​

PART TWO: SPECIES LIST​

Here are the acceptable species that I will allow you to use:

• Aarakocra
• Angel
• Dryad
• Ghost
• Half-Dragon
• Lycanthrope
• Revenant
• Sprite
• Vampire

If you have any questions about any of these, feel free to ask.

PART THREE: FORMS

Here is the form that you are required to use unless I have said you can use your own: (if you want to use your own, pm me and I will see what you have)

"Character's Full Name"

~~ THE OUTSIDE ~~
Age:
Sex (gender):
Species:
Faceclaim:
Hair Colour:
Eye Colour:
Skin Tone:
Height:
Weight:
Build:
Clothing Style:
Hair Style:
Physical Features/Tattoos:
Other:
~~~~

~~ THE INSIDE ~~
Personality Traits:
Quirks:
Fears:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Minor Flaws:
Fatal Flaw:
Wrong:
~~~~

~~ HISTORY ~~
Hometown:
Family:
Type of Childhood:
Schooling:
Other:
~~~~

Message me your form and wait for me to accept it before beginning the roleplay.​

Hi this sounds interesting. The only thing is, you have to post the official rules from the first page- these are them-
Please Read First

A) By participating in this game, I promise that all BYC Rules will be followed and that I have read and understood the Role Play Rules that are in a sticky at the top of the Games forum.

B) I promise that all content is to be rated G and suitable for all ages.

C) I promise that there will be no swearing, cursing (including censoring by using symbols) or inappropriate adult sexual activity or innuendo. This extends to mating, breeding or innuendo in non-human characters as well.

D) I promise to treat others with respect and kindness as is the BYC way.

E) I promise not to post any material that is a violation of copyright. Basically this means: if you didn't create the content (like an image / picture) and don't have direct permission from the content creator to post it, then don't.

 

[PeanutTheChickenLady]

Hi this sounds interesting. The only thing is, you have to post the official rules from the first page- these are them-
Please Read First

A) By participating in this game, I promise that all BYC Rules will be followed and that I have read and understood the Role Play Rules that are in a sticky at the top of the Games forum.

B) I promise that all content is to be rated G and suitable for all ages.

C) I promise that there will be no swearing, cursing (including censoring by using symbols) or inappropriate adult sexual activity or innuendo. This extends to mating, breeding or innuendo in non-human characters as well.

D) I promise to treat others with respect and kindness as is the BYC way.

E) I promise not to post any material that is a violation of copyright. Basically this means: if you didn't create the content (like an image / picture) and don't have direct permission from the content creator to post it, then don't.

Thank you! I was looking for these but could not find them when I was making this. I will add them!

 

[Cluckcluck1215]

"Scorpio Lovett Nollen"

~~ THE OUTSIDE ~~
Age: 18
Sex (gender): Male
Species: Lycanthrope(Werewolf)
Faceclaim: N/A
Hair Color: Pale blonde, almost white
Eye Color: Dark blue
Skin Tone: Very pale/fair
Height: 6'1
Weight: 150 pounds
Build: Skinnier then average, rather weak looking at first sight.
Clothing Style: Sweatshirt, jeans, anything he finds fit at the time.
Physical Features/Tattoos: On one wrist, he had a single, deep scar.
Other: N/A
~~~~
~~ THE INSIDE ~~
Personality Traits: Snappy, cold, unpredictable, secluded, dark, labeled by most as "dangerous". Doesn't trust easily, but once you earn his trust, it's for life. Unless you wrong him, of course, then you are cut from his life instantly. He is deathly loyal, and would lay down his life in less then a heartbeat to save one of his friends.
Power/Ability: Shapeshifting-Werewolf-Lycanthrope
Quirks: He rather talk to animals, strangely enough, then speak to a human being.
Fears: Being betrayed, death of a loved one.
Likes: Darkness, animals, thunderstorms.
Dislikes: Hatred, most people.
Minor Flaws: Anxiety, overemotional/sensitive, overprotective.
Fatal Flaw: Scorpio is incredibly useless at any sort of leading or ordering people around, leading to a pretty much fatal disaster in a dangerous situation.
Wrong: To try and fix the shattered relationship between himself and his father.
~~~~
~~ HISTORY ~~
Hometown: Portland, Maine.
Family: Silver(mother)
Type of Childhood: His mother was a single, working mother at 19 years old when he was born. His father wanted nothing to do with him, leaving Silver to care for Scorpio all by herself.
Schooling: N/A
Other: If anything needs to be changed, please let me know

 

[PeanutTheChickenLady]

"Scorpio Lovett Nollen"

~~ THE OUTSIDE ~~
Age: 18
Sex (gender): Male
Species: Lycanthrope(Werewolf)
Faceclaim: N/A
Hair Color: Pale blonde, almost white
Eye Color: Dark blue
Skin Tone: Very pale/fair
Height: 6'1
Weight: 150 pounds
Build: Skinnier then average, rather weak looking at first sight.
Clothing Style: Sweatshirt, jeans, anything he finds fit at the time.
Physical Features/Tattoos: On one wrist, he had a single, deep scar.
Other: N/A
~~~~
~~ THE INSIDE ~~
Personality Traits: Snappy, cold, unpredictable, secluded, dark, labeled by most as "dangerous". Doesn't trust easily, but once you earn his trust, it's for life. Unless you wrong him, of course, then you are cut from his life instantly. He is deathly loyal, and would lay down his life in less then a heartbeat to save one of his friends.
Power/Ability: Shapeshifting-Werewolf-Lycanthrope
Quirks: He rather talk to animals, strangely enough, then speak to a human being.
Fears: Being betrayed, death of a loved one.
Likes: Darkness, animals, thunderstorms.
Dislikes: Hatred, most people.
Minor Flaws: Anxiety, overemotional/sensitive, overprotective.
Fatal Flaw: Scorpio is incredibly useless at any sort of leading or ordering people around, leading to a pretty much fatal disaster in a dangerous situation.
Wrong: ?
~~~~
~~ HISTORY ~~
Hometown: Portland, Maine.
Family: Silver(mother)
Type of Childhood: His mother was a single, working mother at 19 years old when he was born. His father wanted nothing to do with him, leaving Silver to care for Scorpio all by herself.
Schooling: N/A
Other: If anything needs to be changed, please let me know

Accepted! The only thing is, what wrong does he need to fix in order to get back to the real world?

 

[9SpiceyChickens]

"Brooke Charlotte Olsen"

~~ THE OUTSIDE ~~
Age: 16
Sex (gender): Female
Species: Angel
Faceclaim: N/A
Hair Colour: Light strawberry blonde
Eye Colour: Bright Blue
Skin Tone: Pale Carmel
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 100 lB
Build: Light build, with flat stomach.
Clothing Style: Crop Tops, High Waisted Light Washed Ripped jeans, and vans. Casual but very trendy, often seen in merch, and wears tie dye a lot. Also wears a lot of pastel and brighter colors.
Hair Style: Waist length hair, slightly curly, often seen in braids
Physical Features/Tattoos: Freckles all over bridge of nose, wing shaped birthmark on neck
Other: Has Braces
~~~~

~~ THE INSIDE ~~
Personality Traits: Only a bit of a show off, not spoiled, despite her history, very concious, convicing, catious, can be innocent and introverted
Power/Ability: Able to fly, and can communicate with doves
Quirks: Starts humming when nervous, her laugh sounds like a donkey
Fears: Has a fear of falling and bridges, but has never told anyone, as she believes that is someone
Likes: Vegan Frozen yogurt, honey on crackers,
Dislikes: She HATES cow farms, Samsung,
Minor Flaws: Good lier
Fatal Flaw: Will be too concious and miss something important
Wrong: Something too do with her dad....
~~~~

~~ HISTORY ~~
Hometown: Willows, CA, USA
Family: Lillian Olsen(Mother), Ayden Rolen (Father)
Type of Childhood: Father was a alcholic who moved out when Brooke was 9, so Brooke remebers him. Her father was a bad parent and locked her in her room for 2 days, only giving her one meal. Her mother divorced her father, after being injured by him. Lillian spoiled Brooke, giving her almost whatever she wanted. From this, Brooke got many pets, toys, electronics and other things. She would get ice cream every night, and was homeschooled, with a tutor coming over, as her mom was a brain surgeon. This eventually made her overweight. This was when she was thirteen. In the two years, she lost 70 pounds, and only grew 2 inches. She is Vegan, but she eats honey.
Schooling: Junior in high school when went to the dream. Skipped
Other: NA
~~~~

 

[Cluckcluck1215]

Accepted! The only thing is, what wrong does he need to fix in order to get back to the real world?

Ah! Ok, thank you!

 

[PeanutTheChickenLady]

"Brooke Charlotte Olsen"

~~ THE OUTSIDE ~~
Age: 16
Sex (gender): Female
Species: Angel
Faceclaim: N/A
Hair Colour: Light strawberry blonde
Eye Colour: Bright Blue
Skin Tone: Pale Carmel
Height: 4'11"
Weight: 100 lB
Build: Light build, with flat stomach.
Clothing Style: Crop Tops, High Waisted Light Washed Ripped jeans, and vans. Casual but very trendy, often seen in merch, and wears tie dye a lot. Also wears a lot of pastel and brighter colors.
Hair Style: Waist length hair, slightly curly, often seen in braids
Physical Features/Tattoos: Freckles all over bridge of nose, wing shaped birthmark on neck
Other: Has Braces
~~~~

~~ THE INSIDE ~~
Personality Traits: Only a bit of a show off, not spoiled, despite her history, very concious, convicing, catious, can be innocent and introverted
Power/Ability: Able to fly, and can communicate with doves
Quirks: Starts humming when nervous, her laugh sounds like a donkey
Fears: Has a fear of falling and bridges, but has never told anyone, as she believes that is someone
Likes: Vegan Frozen yogurt, honey on crackers,
Dislikes: She HATES cow farms, Samsung,
Minor Flaws: Good lier
Fatal Flaw: Will be too concious and miss something important
Wrong: Something too do with her dad....
~~~~

~~ HISTORY ~~
Hometown: Willows, CA, USA
Family: Lillian Olsen(Mother), Ayden Rolen (Father)
Type of Childhood: Father was a alcholic who moved out when Brooke was 9, so Brooke remebers him. Her father was a bad parent and locked her in her room for 2 days, only giving her one meal. Her mother divorced her father, after being injured by him. Lillian spoiled Brooke, giving her almost whatever she wanted. From this, Brooke got many pets, toys, electronics and other things. She would get ice cream every night, and was homeschooled, with a tutor coming over, as her mom was a brain surgeon. This eventually made her overweight. This was when she was thirteen. In the two years, she lost 70 pounds, and only grew 2 inches. She is Vegan, but she eats honey.
Schooling: Junior in high school when went to the dream. Skipped
Other: NA
~~~~

Accepted!

 

[Cluckcluck1215]

"Blythe Fayre Moore"

~~ THE OUTSIDE ~~
Age: 17
Sex (gender): Female
Species: Dyrad
Faceclaim: N/A
Hair Colour: Brunet/dark brown hair, blonde highlighted ends.
Eye Colour: Green with yellow around the pupil.
Skin Tone: Unlike most other Dyrad's that have greenish skin, she has tan skin.
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 108 LBs
Build: A fit build, long, skinny legs.
Clothing Style: Normally low-waisted washed out jeans and tank tops, but normally anything will suffice.
Hair Style: Long hair that reaches to her lower back, wavy thick hair.
Physical Features/Tattoos: Light freckles dusted across her nose and cheek bones.
Other: She has a necklace that is a feather.
~~~~
~~ THE INSIDE ~~
Personality Traits: She has a tendency to be very salty about things, very frequently taunting people or very jerkily pointing out the obvious. Once you are close to her she is sweet and very loyal, but most of the time just loves to taunt people for no reason.
Power/Ability: She can speak to forest animals(deer, moose, birds, rabbits, wolf/coyote, fox, raccoon, mice, weasels) and she can very simply grow flowers or moss or vines with a wave of a hand.
Quirks: She speaks incredibly fast. And she often fiddles with her necklace when she is nervous.
Fears: She is deathly terrified of the ocean(hydrophobia) and has a strong fear of thunder storms, lightning and strong winds(astraphobia)
Likes: Snakes, foxes, some people, dancing.
Dislikes: Most people, thunder, large crowds.
Minor Flaws: She is a incredibly good liar, she does not know how to express gratitude, and she is way to self-confidant and proud.
Fatal Flaw: She takes way to many risks that a sane person would never.
Wrong: To find a friend she had as a child and redeem their friendship. (Scorpio)
~~~~
~~ HISTORY ~~
Hometown: Houston, Texas, USA
Family: Emma Collen(Mother), Alexander Moore(Father)
Type of Childhood: Her mother disowned her as a young child, leaving her to be raised by her father.
Schooling: N/A
Other: NA
~~~~

 

[9SpiceyChickens]

"Blythe Fayre Moore"

~~ THE OUTSIDE ~~
Age: 17
Sex (gender): Female
Species: Dyrad
Faceclaim: N/A
Hair Colour: Brunet/dark brown hair, blonde highlighted ends.
Eye Colour: Green with yellow around the pupil.
Skin Tone: Unlike most other Dyrad's that have greenish skin, she has tan skin.
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 108 LBs
Build: A fit build, long, skinny legs.
Clothing Style: Normally low-waisted washed out jeans and tank tops, but normally anything will suffice.
Hair Style: Long hair that reaches to her lower back, wavy thick hair.
Physical Features/Tattoos: Light freckles dusted across her nose and cheek bones.
Other: She has a necklace that is a feather.
~~~~
~~ THE INSIDE ~~
Personality Traits: She has a tendency to be very salty about things, very frequently taunting people or very jerkily pointing out the obvious. Once you are close to her she is sweet and very loyal, but most of the time just loves to taunt people for no reason.
Power/Ability: She can speak to forest animals(deer, moose, birds, rabbits, wolf/coyote, fox, raccoon, mice, weasels) and she can very simply grow flowers or moss or vines with a wave of a hand.
Quirks: She speaks incredibly fast. And she often fiddles with her necklace when she is nervous.
Fears: She is deathly terrified of the ocean(hydrophobia) and has a strong fear of thunder storms, lightning and strong winds(astraphobia)
Likes: Snakes, foxes, some people, dancing.
Dislikes: Most people, thunder, large crowds.
Minor Flaws: She is a incredibly good liar, she does not know how to express gratitude, and she is way to self-confidant and proud.
Fatal Flaw: She takes way to many risks that a sane person would never.
Wrong: To find a friend she had as a child and redeem their friendship. (Scorpio)
~~~~
~~ HISTORY ~~
Hometown: Houston, Texas, USA
Family: Emma Collen(Mother), Alexander Moore(Father)
Type of Childhood: Her mother disowned her as a young child, leaving her to be raised by her father.
Schooling: N/A
Other: NA
~~~~

Brooke and her could slwoly become friends, if wanted.