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Science has always played a very important role in society. Advancements in different fields have been so important, no matter how small. But what happens when scientists become so in touch with nature, that they start to play god? Experiments, replacing human parts for animals, adding extra bits and bobs, creating the 'ultimate human'. Surgeons start popping up around the world, performing unearthly surgeries, defying the laws of what it is to be...human. The rich spent money on the most elaborate of implants. To have the sharp eyesight of an eagle, to be able to conduct electricity, just like that of an eel. Isn't that what everyone wanted, to be different? Of course, nothing is as simple as it first sounds. Many of the first people to walk out with supernatural abilities died quickly, their bodies rejecting these new parts, and ultimately sending the body into self-destruct mode. This mass death caused many of the major continents to ban these surgeries from being performed. But just because something is illegal doesn't mean that it stops completely, now does it? Many small island nations thrived on these black-surgeries, creating sickly concoctions to prevent the human's bodies from rejecting these new organs. These superior humans are rare now, and are much sort after. They play important roles in society. Assassins, body guards, hunters. Their acute senses makes them perfect for these things. These surgically altered people are becoming some of the richest in the world, but their bodies are paying a deadly price. Not by the organs, but by greed. Some go back for surgery after surgery, planning on replacing their entire bodies and becoming the ultimate human life-form.
But what happens when a man goes one surgery to far?
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This RP takes place in a different time, a different world. However, this RP focuses on one single continent, known as Ramora. Here are the main points about this special continent, such as landmarks, capital cities, and the states that make it up. Lets jump in and take a closer look at the prosperous, and a little eerie place.
Jarix: The largest state in Ramora, making up most of the continent's center. It is split into two parts, Greater and Lesser Jarix, separated by the Dina River. Along with the state of Kelon, 80 per cent of Ramora's population lives in these large countries. As for the geography of this large area of land, it is mainly covered in grassy plains and farms. It is also the first state to outlaw the black-surgeries, as many people began to sue the governors of Jarix for the mass deaths of recipients.
Tikina: Not exactly a state, but rather it is a territory. A territory, with a very long history. Owned by a powerful, ancient family, it has a population of 34, 11 which belong to the Tikina family. This little territory marks the borders of Harbridge, Kelon and Lesser Jarix. An incredibly fertile area, with forests used for game hunting. Of course, this prosperous land is also what got the Tikina family so rich to begin with. The family holds many ties to the government, making them the puppeteer who works the puppets any way they please.
Lumia: Sometimes known as the Rich Man's Land. Tropical in climate, with beautiful beaches, Lumia is the state that runs along much of the continent's coast. Many of the important members of society have holiday houses and private hideaways in Lumia, making it perfect for secret rendezvous. But Lumia has also been known to attract tropical weather, such as storms and tidal waves. Those that live and work the tropical forests of Lumia understand how to avoid and plan for these serious weather issues, but the rich are simply ignorant of the fact. Feuds come in many, as the high society folk battle with the permanent residents for the land, building more and destroying this beautiful, isolated part of Ramora.
Yarafi Islands: A cluster of islands of the east coast of Ramora. Due to it's isolation from the rest of the country, the people of Yarafi are particularly different. It took thousands of years for people of the main continent to even travel out as far as the Yarafi, and because of this prolonged seperation, the natives of these islands were considerably different. Of course, their past is uncertain. It is a little hazy as to whether they always lived there, or if they were merchants from the mainland, in search of rare and new spices to sell. The people of the island are generally shorter, with darker hair and eyes than those from the continent. But enough about the people, let's get into the good stuff. The Yarafi Islands have become rich. Very rich. How? Why, through surgery of course! Though the islands are governed by the state of Kelon, and as the new laws have made these surgeries illegal, the little sibling has always been known to be a naughty fellow. Those who still seek these 'enhancements' travel to the islands, paying extreme prices for the surgeries. It is also where the scientific studies are held in the improvement in these surgeries.
Zene Desert: No one lives there. It is barren. It is dangerous. But it is special. Monsters are said to live in the sand dunes of the Zene, and very few travel through to the state of Tal on the other side. The Zene is also said to be where many of the special ingredients are found. The ingredients for the 'Superior Humans' special concoctions, the ones they drink daily to stay alive. Some people have become rich from travelling into these deserts, slaying monsters for their parts, or simply picking the rare plants that grow there. Either way, it's an easy way to make a few bucks in the black market.
Harbridge: As the name might suggest, the people who populate Harbridge are important educates. It also holds largest city of the country, making up most of the state's land. Lawyers, Professors, Scientists, Politicians, if they aren't having a holiday in Lumia than they're probably sitting in an office somewhere in Harbridge. Other than it's educated status, there is very little to say of the place. Grey suits, white shirts....utterly bland.
Kelon:
Also, here are some other, minor factors that might be of interest: -Lake Tark: Situated to the bottom of Greater Jarix. Some people live by it's edges, but it is mainly used as a reservoir for the state's water supplies. -Dina River: Runs through Jarix, breaking it in two parts. The longest river in Ramora. -Castera River: Runs off of Castera Lagoon. Is the 'crack' in Kelon. Also home to many river side pubs and clubs. -Rich Man's Cove: A large cove, created by the odd curl of the continent. Belongs to the state of Lumia. -Neptune's Sea: Given the name of Neptune, due to it's impossible seas. Some believe that the gods do not wish for men to travel part their own part of the world, and thus Neptune's Sea was created to prevent them.
smigget · Tue Jun 01, 2010 @ 12:59pm · 0 Comments |
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