Post by Brynora on Dec 18, 2017 8:57:00 GMT -6
Cerebral Parasite
IC Introduction
In lives long forgotten, these parasites were souls so driven, so consumed by life, that Death could not claim them. In retaliation, He called upon Melaya to bind all ravenous souls and cast them into the wind, while awaiting their inevitable demise. Many souls refused to relinquish their humanity, only lasting decades before succumbing to His relentless pull. However, the strongest of the souls sacrificed themselves, abandoned their humanity in the name of survival, and became twisted by pure darkness. Glowing tails of light that blessed the sky turned dark and crashed to the unforgiving surface, where newborn parasites would await their unsuspecting victims.
OOC Introduction
Cerebral Parasites are only suitable as companions. They cannot be used as NPCs within the world. These creatures are meant to be exceptionally rare and ancient, most ranging around 1,000 - 5,000 years old. If you would like to create a companion using this contribution, you must thoroughly read this thread and then fill out the form located at the bottom. There is no guarantee that you will be permitted to create your Parasite, it is very rare for an application to be accepted; each use needs to be completely unique and not infringe upon any other current usage. Any questions can be directed towards Brynora.
Claiming a Host
Each parasite must inhabit their host. This can be done in a variety of ways, but there are a few constants that must be followed. If you would like to read an example of the process, refer to Astrea's history.
(1) The parasite must be tied to a singular, permanent item. This can be a miscellaneous item, a piece of armor, a weapon, etc. It cannot be a consumable item (ie. a potion, a piece of bait, etc). The character does not have to constantly carry the item, but it must always be in their inventory.
(2) The physical manifestation of the parasite during the claiming process must be a very dark color, not necessarily black. The parasite can be a smoke or liquid ooze.
(3) Claiming a host will change the character in a physically noticeable way. It can be minute, such as a shift in eye color, or substantial, such as growing wings.
The intensity of the claiming process is entirely up to the roleplayer. Your character may need to be physically hindered to complete the process, they could be tricked into completing it, or they could be complicit. The parasite will be able to physically interact with your character once in his/her bloodstream; however, a character will not be fully claimed until the parasite has infiltrated their brain, particularly their cerebral cortex.
Controlling a Host
Once fully claimed, parasites will have a particular amount of control over their host. The amount of control is directly related to the age of the parasite; older parasites have more precisely honed skills. You can pick any age for IC purposes. The age of a parasite begins when they first crash to earth; not when they were born human nor when they died.
(< 500) Immature. These parasites are volatile and aggressive, knowing no self control. Often times they crush any consciousness within their host, ultimately leading to their death. A hosts death casts the parasite out, tethered back to their object, and hurtling through time. The object will find its home in the earth again, waiting to be found by another.
(500 - 1,000) Mature. Although less (or arguably more) than human, parasites are capable of learning from their mistakes. By this age, parasites have learned how to coexist with their hosts but are still limited within their abilities. They are but passengers, straining to gain a modicum of control. Mature parasites may appear to their host as whatever they most desire, as well as physically interact with them. They are not strong enough to control anything but the most volatile of emotions a host has nor can they physically appear to anyone but their host.
(1,000+) Wise. Few parasites reach this age before going completely mad. Those that do have often reconnected with their humanity, but have become so rooted in darkness that Death can no longer find them. Their abilities are insurmountable, capable of temporarily inhabiting beings other than their host, manipulating every human emotion a mind can conjure, and commanding a hosts' physical body.
Blood Sharing, the Infected
Only wise parasites are strong enough to infect others. This is a simple process where a host must introduce their blood into the bloodstream of another, be they human, horse, or creature. Parasites can physically manifest to the infected as their ideal mate, a sibling or parent, their worst fear, and any other appearance. Manifestations are not limited, parasites may be seen and felt as multiple beings at the same time.
The infection is temporary, lasting only a single thread. While infected, a character can see and feel the parasites' manifestation, but they cannot communicate through normal means (as per Companion rules). Though unconventional, a parasite may speak through their host while appearing to another.
Important: You must have consent from the other roleplayer involved in this type of interaction, unless a power you have or a contribution they are part of explicitly overrides this rule.
Current Members
Adonias - Host: Astrea
Religion: Name Coming Soon
Joining Form
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Roleplayer Name, Position (if any), Activity
Host Character Name, Biography, and Tracker
Cerebral Parasite Name, Age, Personality, and History
Plot Explanation - Reason for wanting this as a companion, plans for the future, etc.
IC Introduction
In lives long forgotten, these parasites were souls so driven, so consumed by life, that Death could not claim them. In retaliation, He called upon Melaya to bind all ravenous souls and cast them into the wind, while awaiting their inevitable demise. Many souls refused to relinquish their humanity, only lasting decades before succumbing to His relentless pull. However, the strongest of the souls sacrificed themselves, abandoned their humanity in the name of survival, and became twisted by pure darkness. Glowing tails of light that blessed the sky turned dark and crashed to the unforgiving surface, where newborn parasites would await their unsuspecting victims.
OOC Introduction
Cerebral Parasites are only suitable as companions. They cannot be used as NPCs within the world. These creatures are meant to be exceptionally rare and ancient, most ranging around 1,000 - 5,000 years old. If you would like to create a companion using this contribution, you must thoroughly read this thread and then fill out the form located at the bottom. There is no guarantee that you will be permitted to create your Parasite, it is very rare for an application to be accepted; each use needs to be completely unique and not infringe upon any other current usage. Any questions can be directed towards Brynora.
Claiming a Host
Each parasite must inhabit their host. This can be done in a variety of ways, but there are a few constants that must be followed. If you would like to read an example of the process, refer to Astrea's history.
(1) The parasite must be tied to a singular, permanent item. This can be a miscellaneous item, a piece of armor, a weapon, etc. It cannot be a consumable item (ie. a potion, a piece of bait, etc). The character does not have to constantly carry the item, but it must always be in their inventory.
(2) The physical manifestation of the parasite during the claiming process must be a very dark color, not necessarily black. The parasite can be a smoke or liquid ooze.
(3) Claiming a host will change the character in a physically noticeable way. It can be minute, such as a shift in eye color, or substantial, such as growing wings.
The intensity of the claiming process is entirely up to the roleplayer. Your character may need to be physically hindered to complete the process, they could be tricked into completing it, or they could be complicit. The parasite will be able to physically interact with your character once in his/her bloodstream; however, a character will not be fully claimed until the parasite has infiltrated their brain, particularly their cerebral cortex.
Controlling a Host
Once fully claimed, parasites will have a particular amount of control over their host. The amount of control is directly related to the age of the parasite; older parasites have more precisely honed skills. You can pick any age for IC purposes. The age of a parasite begins when they first crash to earth; not when they were born human nor when they died.
(< 500) Immature. These parasites are volatile and aggressive, knowing no self control. Often times they crush any consciousness within their host, ultimately leading to their death. A hosts death casts the parasite out, tethered back to their object, and hurtling through time. The object will find its home in the earth again, waiting to be found by another.
(500 - 1,000) Mature. Although less (or arguably more) than human, parasites are capable of learning from their mistakes. By this age, parasites have learned how to coexist with their hosts but are still limited within their abilities. They are but passengers, straining to gain a modicum of control. Mature parasites may appear to their host as whatever they most desire, as well as physically interact with them. They are not strong enough to control anything but the most volatile of emotions a host has nor can they physically appear to anyone but their host.
(1,000+) Wise. Few parasites reach this age before going completely mad. Those that do have often reconnected with their humanity, but have become so rooted in darkness that Death can no longer find them. Their abilities are insurmountable, capable of temporarily inhabiting beings other than their host, manipulating every human emotion a mind can conjure, and commanding a hosts' physical body.
Blood Sharing, the Infected
Only wise parasites are strong enough to infect others. This is a simple process where a host must introduce their blood into the bloodstream of another, be they human, horse, or creature. Parasites can physically manifest to the infected as their ideal mate, a sibling or parent, their worst fear, and any other appearance. Manifestations are not limited, parasites may be seen and felt as multiple beings at the same time.
The infection is temporary, lasting only a single thread. While infected, a character can see and feel the parasites' manifestation, but they cannot communicate through normal means (as per Companion rules). Though unconventional, a parasite may speak through their host while appearing to another.
Important: You must have consent from the other roleplayer involved in this type of interaction, unless a power you have or a contribution they are part of explicitly overrides this rule.
Current Members
Adonias - Host: Astrea
Religion: Name Coming Soon
Joining Form
-----------------
Roleplayer Name, Position (if any), Activity
Host Character Name, Biography, and Tracker
Cerebral Parasite Name, Age, Personality, and History
Plot Explanation - Reason for wanting this as a companion, plans for the future, etc.
