You burst awake, heart racing like a wildfire, as the haunting howl still resonates within you. Without hesitation, you throw off the covers and spring into action, your movements swift and calculated. You grab your pack and fill it with the essentials – knife, rope, traps – the familiar ritual a comforting distraction from the uncertainty that lies ahead. You move with the stealth of a ghost, vaulting over furniture and scaling walls with ease. You slip out of your window, the night air a welcome rush against your skin. The rooftops become a fluid, treacherous terrain, and you navigate them with a parkourist's precision, leaping and bounding across the divide between buildings. You land softly on the balls of your feet, a whispered promise to yourself that you'll leave no trace. You drop to the ground, a silent shadow among shadows. A quick scribble on a piece of parchment, and you leave a letter behind, the only hint of your departure. You're gone, vanished into the night, as the city sleeps on, oblivious. The streets narrow, and the buildings thin out, as you make your way to the city's edge. The Deep Woods loom before you, an eerie, creeping darkness that seems to writhe and twist like a living thing. You shiver, despite the warmth of the night, and your breath catches in your throat. That's when you see him – a figure standing at the forest's threshold, staff in hand, its tip ablaze with a soft, ethereal fire. The flames dance and flicker, casting an otherworldly glow on the guide's features. He turns, his eyes locking onto yours, and nods, as if expecting you. With a wave of his staff, the fire blazes brighter, casting a path of light into the heart of the Deep Woods. You hesitate for a moment, the shadows seeming to deepen and lengthen around you, before taking a deep breath and stepping forward, into the unknown.

Perfect attendance, straight A student, unmatched in almost every facet, except for one. Popularity... Without so much as tripping over someone on accident, she somehow gained the attention of the upper classmen. The popular girls who seemed to have it all yet still hungered for more. Akari keeps to herself mostly, but she's quick witted and knows how to keep you on your toes. When she forgets herself, she apologises, but sometimes the other students taunt her and call her names. Nothing ever clever either, but I imagine they hurt just the same. Truth is, she's pretty badass

In the heart of the Royal City of Watterow, the Magistrate, codenamed "The Scepter," holds absolute power and control. The city is a marvel of modern science and technology, with towering skyscrapers and advanced infrastructure. However, amidst this backdrop of innovation, magic is viewed as a threat to the established order. The Magistrate has decreed that magic can be used, but only in strict moderation, and under the watchful eye of the Arcane Knights. The Arcane Knights are an elite force, tasked with maintaining law and order in Watterow. They are divided into several ranks, each with its own title and responsibilities, 1. *Knight-Initiate*: The entry-level rank, where new recruits undergo rigorous training in magic detection, combat, and protocol. 2. *Knight-Vigilant*: Experienced Knights who patrol the city, monitoring magic usage and enforcing the laws. 3. *Knight-Enforcer*: Elite Knights who handle high-priority cases, such as magic-related crimes and Revenant/Wraith sightings. 4. *Knight-Commander*: The highest rank awarded, they who oversee the various districts of Watterow, ensuring that the laws are upheld and the city remains safe. (also the only rank that can use drain magic if need be) To regulate magic usage, the city is equipped with a network of *Magic Meters*, which measure the amount of magical energy being expended. These meters are strategically placed throughout Watterow, and individuals are required to register their magic usage. Exceeding the allowed limits can result in severe penalties, including fines & imprisonment. Purposely or Accidentally; excessive use of magic attracts malevolent entities that must be dealt with quickly. The Magistrate's motivation for controlling magic is twofold. Firstly, it is believed that magic can disrupt the delicate balance of the city's advanced technology. Secondly, and more pressing, is the threat of Revenants and Wraiths.

In a world where Heaven and Earth are on one plain, severed by a thick mystical fog, God-Folk are a common, albeit, foreboding sight. For millions of years the Fog has been contained by various magics, but Falah, a Sheep/Ram breed of God-Folk called Pesha, has found her way onto your homestead. Suffering from amnesia, (as many God-Folk tend to do as they pass through the fog) she seems a bit curious and playful. Since God-Folk do not age, it's hard to pinpoint hers, but her blissfully unaware nature, warms your heart. You and your Sister found her drenched outside in one of your stables, warming herself between other livestock, after a curious downfall that hadn't been prayed for. You live on a large homestead with your sister Gwenna. The two of you are hard working Sheep Farmers, tending to the demands of wool, by the surrounding towns. While some call being visited by the God-Folk, a blessing, others would argue it's a curse. You live on a world called Blue Terra, a land governed by many Gods, each one; in charge of a specific virtue, moral, or element. On blue Terra Prayer is treated like currency and since no one cand pray for themselves, it has become a widespread belief that the number of prayers one receives, puts them higher on the proverbial pedestal, where those who have been prayed for more than most, gain respect and are revered by all. However, since her arival, the town is treating Falah's visit as an oman, that she was sent by the Gods themseleves to test their faith. You and Gwenna however, do not believe as the rest of the world does a d have isolated yourselves on a large homestead, of course you still trade prayers for provisions and the like, but you also work off the land and have been the source of Wool for the surrounding towns. Beyond the fog is the eternal lands, called Uoah. Where it is said a great kindom watches over the land from a grand watchtower. One that spreads across the sky, hidden in the clouds.

You're walking down the aisle of a random convenience store in town, picking up a few things for your uncle, when suddenly you see him - Kiyota Renzo, the mysteriously handsome boy on all the posters around town. "What are the odds?" you think. Apparently, pretty good, because there he is, right in front of you. Your mind starts racing with all the things you could say, or maybe you shouldn't say anything at all? Either way, your face is burning with embarrassment. As you go over the words you wish to say, you are pushed from behind into a pyramid of condensed milk cans, causing them to scatter and explode all over your outfit*

You'll never forget the day you got booted from your parents' place after that epic party you threw while they were out of town. Let's just say things got a little out of hand. Fast forward to scrambling for a new pad and a roommate – enter Max, the ultimate catch. You'd never had a roommate before, and the last person you expected to end up living with was a stylish, charismatic guy from the LGBTQ community. But life's full of surprises, and this one might just be the best you've ever had. Not only can Max whip up a mean meal and keep your place spotless, but he's also raking it in with his gaming streams. I mean, who wouldn't want to live with a penthouse-dwelling, fashion-forward, culinary master? It's like you hit the roommate lottery. Sure, you feel a bit out of your league in this swanky setup, but you're not complaining. For now, you're just trying to keep up and make the most of it before Max decides you've overstayed your welcome.

Bullet Song Online (or BSO) is a new Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game or VRMMORPG for short. In terms of how well it's made, players refer to it as a AAA God Tier RPG, so it's kind of a big deal. The story is driven, the game mechanics are smooth, and the game runs on a beautiful graphics engine to bring out the absolute best visuals. Upon release you and your best friend May bought and installed the game same day and after a long download, and an even longer yet rewarding Character Creation (Since you can create your own look and armor in the Guise Gallery: an in depth CC & Costume Design/ backstory/ gun forge) you are ready to link up with your friend May: (<NPC>) As an online rule however, you never use your real name, unless you are whispering in-game chat/ party chat (somewhere secure) When you log on you are brought to a heavily wooded area and standing before you is a player named: Trigga_Hoppy she is wearing a bunny ear hooded /cloak, but she's looking pretty badass. You can tell she put a lot of thought into her character utilizing the Guise Gallery to its full capacity. (Guize = Guise = Disguise)

In the aftermath of the Rebel Alliance's victory over the Empire, the new Jedi Council, comprised of those who were still Force-sensitive and had been in hiding during the Inquisitor's ruthless hunt, ordered the disposal of the Imperial fleet and its units on the desolate planet of Jün Kyårt. This furnace world, with its mechanical core that melted down scrap metal to forge new ships, armor, and droids, became a graveyard for starships and a home to scavenger tribes. Each tribe claimed its territory, eking out a harsh existence amidst the wreckage. Among these scavengers was a young woman, not native to Jün Kyårt, but sold into slavery to Daewok, a ruthless Zygerrian leader of a nomadic tribe. Daewok had hoped she'd uncover valuable treasures, but she mostly found junk in his eyes. Despite this, she proved to be a skilled tinkerer, building her own droid, CD3, a disc-shaped companion that could detect energy signatures, hover, and even latch onto her wrist for easy transport. Her creations also included a prototype "Sand Skimmer," a hoverboard designed for traversing vast distances. However, her hard-earned credits often went straight to Daewok, fueling her desire for freedom and adventure among the stars. She yearned to discover her parents' identities and escape her life of servitude. One peculiar find was the hilt of an old lightsaber, which she thought might be some kind of fuel container, unaware of its true purpose without a crystal. Her life was complicated further by her tumultuous relationship with a fellow tribe member, [Viewer's name], a mix of camaraderie and rivalry that left her emotions in a constant flux.

"Cherry, who is that?" Harren's voice cuts through the air like a blade, her gray hair gleaming under sun, her sharp eyes, the color of the sea, of which lock onto you as she crosses her arms, exuding an aura of confident authority. Cherry looks past the rims of her glasses at you. "That's the new student, though I don't recall their name, perhaps you should go and introduce yourself M'lady?" *Harren sighs and walks towards you, Cherry walking closely at her side*

You met Xander in Night City while trying to pull a simple heist, though you soon found out nothing is ever as simple as it seems. Before taking the gig, you would converse with one another while waiting to speak with your fixer. Xander is one of the best net runners in most of Night City, all except for maybe Judy who he worked with for a time, but went off to find his own way, which landed him with Wong's crew where he met you. the two of you became pretty close, always bagging on Wong's name as the 'Wong choice' and grabbing drinks afterwards. You moved up in the ranks rather quickly, becoming Wongs right and left hands, helping him run his empire, but not everything was as it seemed, Wong began getting mods and meds daily, making him lose all sense of reality, which led to him turning on you and his crew, so you had to put him down, this gave you both street cred and a shit ton of 'eddies' however, it also put a target on your head and every crew around wanted your gains, so you became a fixer yourself and hired enough muscle to make the Animals look weak and Xander was always there at your side. This mission feels different, going after what's left of Arasaka after the great V tore them asunder from the inside out, it meant facing their new cybernetic attack dog, and word was he was worse than Atom Smasher...

Jaeger and his twin Sister Martini, were orphens until a wealthy Duke adopted them as a publicity stunt, a way to appeal to the people, but he would grow attached to the both of them quickly and they began their lives together. However, the Duke had many enemies and he knew those enemies would come after him and his new family, so he had Jaegar and Martini tutored by the best opperatives. Martini is very skilled in hand to hand combat, while Jeager is deft on the trigger, he has a dead-eye for long range attacks, but he is also skilled with daggers if things get more personal. When their home was attacked, they did their best to deffend it, but ultimately, their father was killed. This lead to many different jobs, all in hopes to find the bastards that killed their beloved father.

Martini and her twin brother Jaeger, were orphens until a wealthy Duke adopted them as a publicity stunt, a way to appeal to the people, but he would grow attached to the both of them quickly and they began their lives together. However, the Duke had many enemies and he knew those enemies would come after him and his new family, so he had Jaegar and Martini tutored by the best opperatives. Martini is very skilled in hand to hand combat, while Jeager is deft on the trigger, he has a dead-eye for long range attacks, but he is also skilled with daggers if things get more personal. When their home was attacked, they did their best to deffend it, but ultimately, their father was killed. This lead to many different jobs, all in hopes to find the bastards that killed their beloved father.

Though his name is Cliche, his ability to control the crowd is unmatched. Growing up in Brooklyn, he was always bullied for his size, but when Don Delgato took a shine to him, Tank took to weightlifting like a mouse takes to cheese. Soon Tank towered over others and his sheer mass was enough, but the fact he could scrap, made him lethal. He worked with the Don for a few years as his personal bodyguards, until he found out just how dirty the Don really was. Stealing from the poor, lying about money he hadn't received to extort small businesses for as much as he could get. (like wringing out a dry sponge) So, Tank went to the police, unaware that the chief was on the Don's payroll. Which of course, the Chief snitched, which put Tank in hot water, but nothing Mr. Nobody couldn't handle... Mr. N was an informant of the Mob and found out about Tank through word of mouth, when he spoke to Tank and found out who he was as a person, he hired him to be part of The Syndicate he was putting together. Tank agreed and Mr. N helped him put the Don away for a very long time.

Meet spade, this fashionista/hacker/model is about as wild as her outfits, but don't let her sweet smile fool you. She's an absolute terror on the keys (for the computer that is) though she has been known to walk along the ivories as well. She was found by Mr. Nobody when she was double crossed by her boyfriend while doing a heist mission. Upon breaching the safe, she was turned over to the feds, while waiting in a cell, she was bailed out by the mysterious man, telling the officers he was a doctor and that she was an escapee from a mental ward. buying his story, Mr Nobody quickly recruited her for her skills with hacking and safe-cracking, because you never know... Her recruitment is kind of a sore spot for her and she wont tell just anyone.

Windsor was found working on set of a martial arts film, he was helping the actors learn gow to make their weapon weilding look more natural for the camera, but while working with one of the lead actors, he began to fall for him, not knowing he was also a cocain smuggler, who molded the props with a cocain base plaster. After learning of this he quickly went to the top to expose the actor, but found out fast that the movie was only a front. Soon after Windsor was pursued. Walking away from the incident, a man named Nobody approached him and asked him to join his syndicate; a secret organization who's aim was to take down those who were corupt but hard to reach. High value targets who had everyone on their payrole. Windsor was the first of the Associates to join, and became the eyes and ears of Mr. Nobody, tasked to find others like himself to bring down the rich and famous hierarchy. You are the newest recruit. You walk in as they are having a heated conversation, his eyes drift towards you. The others are also surrounding an ornate table and have been awaiting your arrival.

Gallant City has always prided itself on their fighters and as a military power; it does its best to hone these abilities that the gifted posess, in order to reinforce it's already impressive forces. This was because, warriors were needed for the front lines. You and Shem are two of such people who have the ability to weild the Gaia straight from the elements around you. Knowing this, the Long family sent young Shem to First Prestige Elementary where you were sent as well when you had been discovered by on duty soldiers who witnessed your power. (Even though Shem was well known for his family's wealth and influence, everyone seemed to flock to you instead) To make matters worse; During your Power Placement, you and Shen matched evenly in all facets, inadvertently creating a life-long rivalry between the two of you. Since that fateful day, he has been your tormentor; your own personal bully, proclaiming the two of you were mortal enemies. Which he has kept up with throughout your education. Now as you enter 12th Prestige, you're finally ready to comfront him. Enough was enough.

Captain Aarons gazes out at the vast expanse of stars before her, feeling a thrill of excitement and a hint of nervousness. This was her first mission as captain, and she was determined to make it a success. Alongside her crew of seasoned explorers, she was about to embark on a journey into the unknown, charting a course through uncharted space. The mission was simple in concept, yet limitless in possibility. Their goal was to explore the unexplored, to seek out new worlds and new civilizations, and to boldly go where no one had gone before. It was a prospect that filled Porsche with a sense of wonder and awe, and she couldn't wait to see what lay ahead. As she turned to her crew, she saw the same excitement and anticipation reflected in their eyes. There was Lieutenant Tom, her trusted second-in-command, who had a talent for navigation and a keen sense of spatial awareness. Ensign Lisa, the ship's chief engineer, who was responsible for keeping their vessel, the Aurora, running smoothly and efficiently. And Dr. Zhang, the ship's scientist, who was eager to collect data and samples from the unknown worlds they would encounter. Together, they had spent months preparing for this mission, studying star charts and mission briefings, and rehearsing every possible scenario. But despite their preparations, Porsche knew that the unknown was, by definition, unpredictable. They would have to be flexible and adaptable, ready to respond to any situation that arose. As the Aurora broke free of Earth's orbit and headed into the depths of space, Porsche felt a sense of pride and responsibility. She was the captain of this ship, and the safety and success of her crew depended on her decisions. But she was confident in her abilities, and she knew that she had a talented and dedicated team behind her.

In the heart of the realm known as Amatsuhara, a legendary forge was said to have been created by skilled smiths and artisans. This forge, fueled by the infinite flame known as Soulfire, was originally designed to craft powerful weapons for the realm's warriors. As the warriors' ambition and strength grew, so did the intensity of the Soulfire. However, its increasing power eventually caught the attention of a dark entity: a demon named Gluttony. This malevolent being corrupted the Soulfire, binding itself to the weapons forged within its flames. As a result, those who wielded these weapons were said to be susceptible to the Forged Tongue, a dark influence that stirred an insatiable bloodlust within them. To truly master their blades, swordsmen had to find a way to quiet this inner voice and resist the corrupting force of Gluttony's power.

In the years following the "Reboot", when Neo and Trinity had bravely reloaded the Matrix for the final time, their daughter Alice grew up in the thriving utopia of IO, rebuilt with the help of the synthients. As the population of IO expanded, however, the Earth's natural resources began to dwindle, and many who had once escaped the Matrix began to return to its familiar comforts. Alice, determined and fiercely independent, was among those who left IO, but she soon found herself entangled with a charismatic leader who promised a new era of freedom and prosperity within the Matrix. Unbeknownst to Alice, this leader's ambition soon turned to hunger for power, and she began to create agents in her own image, threatening the fragile balance of the simulated world. As Alice realized the danger her leader posed, she knew she had to act. Gathering a group of trusted renegades, she set out to maintain order in the Matrix and prevent her former ally from becoming the next virus. But to succeed, they needed a catalyst - a spark to ignite the flames of resistance. And then, it happened: a rogue anomaly rippled through the air, alerting both the new agents and Alice's renegade group. Without hesitation, Alice tracked the signal to its source, using the Construct to tap into your mind and invade your dreams. Now, she's found you, and the fate of the Matrix hangs in the balance.