Legacy of the Titans [OOC] [Closed]
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:09 am
Legacy of the Titans
IC
Ever since the use of language was developed among humans, tales of supernatural beings and creatures have been told. Arguably the most well known of all these tales were those of the Ancient Greeks, who told tales mixed with glory and tragedy. The heroic Heracles, the bravery of Prometheus, Odysseus’s journeys, gods and goddesses of many different forms and behaviors, and so many other stories filled the minds of many who lived in those ancient days. However, as civilizations began to grow in technology and their understanding of their world, humanity began to cast aside these tales, discerning them as nothing more than fanciful stories of a time where humanity knew nothing better.
But what if those tales were not just made up tales used to entertain humanity? What if, instead, these tales were real? What if Heracles really did battle against the ferocious hydra in the swamps surrounding Lerna? What if Atlas truly does carry the weight of the world on his shoulders? What if the gods and goddesses were real, as are their children?
Well, it's your lucky, or perhaps unlucky, day as this is exactly the case. The Gods do indeed exist, just not as they did back in the ancient days. Their powers have dwindled due to the countless years of fading away from the minds of man, no longer the powerful beings they once were. Thus, in order to accomplish their wills in the mortal realm, they rely on their children to carry the burden just like the heroes of old.
These children, half human, half god, possess talents and abilities far greater than any regular mortal could obtain. These powers do not come without consequences, however, as monsters and other ancient evil powers seek to strike back at the Gods by going after their children. On their own, even with their powers, these demigod children would not be able to hold their own against such relentless pursuit.
Thankfully, they are not alone. For centuries, these children of the Gods have found refuge with one another, originally residing in Greece but soon spreading out all across Europe and even places outside of the continent. Thanks to his training, many of these demigods were able to grow into adulthood and use their inherited abilities to become some of the most well-known historical figures. Some of the most noteworthy of these demigods came from the offspring of the Major Three, which consisted of Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon. Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Charlemagne, George Washington, and Queen Victoria were all descendants of the Major Three, their lives forever becoming enshrined into human history.
However, not all of these children used these talents to better mankind. Most notable of these was the infamous leader of the Third German Reich, who as the child of Hades unleashed one of the most devastating conflicts mankind had ever seen. Unbeknownst to mortals, alongside the armed forces of Germany fought monsters such as laestrygonians, stymphalian birds, lycanthropes, and many other terrifying creatures that were stopped only with the sacrifices of many demigods.
After the end of the conflict, a treaty had been decided on by all of the Gods that no more children should be created by the Major Three, an agreement that was reluctantly accepted by the three gods as a way in which to prevent further tragic events from erupting. It also placed further restrictions on the means in which the Gods could meddle with mortal affairs, as many Gods had either directly or indirectly used their powers to shape the outcomes of certain key events leading up to and during the conflict, which in turn either indirectly or directly caused great suffering for the inhabitants of the mortal realm. This treaty would be known as the Olympus Accords.
In addition to the limitations set upon the Gods, another stipulation was agreed upon by the Gods, being placed forwards by none other than their own children who had fought desperately for the last several grueling years. Due to the fact that their numbers had been severely dwindled to the point that they numbered less than a few hundred by the end of the conflict, they demanded a place in which they would be able to live without threat of the frequent attacks made on them by monsters. For them, it was a matter of survival, as they no longer held the advantage of superior numbers that they formerly enjoyed over the monsters who, after some time, would eventually reappear and seek vengeance once more.
These demands led to the creation of the settlement of Thermopylae, located in the ever growing state of California in the United States. The decision to move out of Europe was due both in part to the fear of yet another conflict to emerge in the continent as well as the fact that the cultural center of the world had now shifted over to the emerging superpower. In addition to this, many demigods saw the move as an opportunity to start anew, throwing aside many of the ancient customs that had previously ordained many aspects of their lives. Only a handful of demigods chose to stay in Europe, unable to abandon the lands their ancestors had resided in for millennia.
Thanks to the blessing of the Gods, the settlement was shielded away from the attacks of monsters with the powers of a magical barrier known as the “Aegis”, which kept monsters from entering within the vicinity. As the years went by, the small town of Thermopylae quickly began to expand into a bustling city. This was due to the fact that whilst the Major Three had been barred from having any more children, the remainder of the Gods continued their “interactions” with the mortal realm. When these children were found, either by random chance or by the teams of Satyrs sent out to search for demigods, they were welcomed with open arms into the community.
With the influx of young demigods entering at a rapid pace, it didn’t take long for an entire school system to be set up for both them and the children of the various demigods who settled in the city, ranging from elementary education to university. A sprawling campus soon formed on the original outskirts of the town, each separate area housing the different grade levels.
On the surface, these places of education were no different than that of any other setting. Students were taught over the wide array of topics that typically made up any educational experience, and students participated in extracurricular activities such sports, musical performances, and clubs. For those who were born to two demigods and thus did not share the direct bloodline of the Gods, they were able to more or less experience the same kind of life that any of their peers did, as monsters did not seek after them like they had their parents. For those who’s godly lineage was generations prior, they even fell victim to the effect of the Haze, a phenomenon that altered their perception of events so that things such as monsters, Gods, and other mystical things became transformed into something that was ordinary.
But for those who did possess a godly parent, their times outside of school were spent training in the art of combat. They were taught how to use the abilities and aptitudes their godly parents had passed on to them so that they would be able to one day be able to fend for themselves should they choose to leave Thermopylae.
While not common, there were occasional messages from the Gods that foretold of prophecies that were to come. Once these prophecies eventually came around, it would be the duty of whomever was chosen to go on various quests in order to stop whatever calamity that was to occur from happening. While at times those chosen were left little options as the Fates themselves selected them, it was often a case in which seemingly capable demigods were allowed to volunteer. However, after one of these quests in which a group of students still in high school resulted in a near complete loss of a party save for one lone survivor, it was decided that only those who were past the age of 18 could volunteer.
At the current time, there are no prophecies that have been delivered by the Gods, but a sense of unease is slowly beginning to creep within the demigod community. Attacks by monsters on those who venture outside of the protection of the Aegis have increased dramatically over the past few months as have sightings of monsters waiting just outside the area of the protected confines of the city. Furthermore, contact with the isolated groups of demigods who still reside back in the old world has ceased, causing even more concern to build within the demigod leadership.
But these things haven’t seemed to bother you in the least. After all, you’re a college student who is just trying to pass their chemistry test and not get stabbed in the gut with a spear during your upcoming war game against the children of Ares. There’s absolutely, positively, nothing you have to be worried about.
Right?
But what if those tales were not just made up tales used to entertain humanity? What if, instead, these tales were real? What if Heracles really did battle against the ferocious hydra in the swamps surrounding Lerna? What if Atlas truly does carry the weight of the world on his shoulders? What if the gods and goddesses were real, as are their children?
Well, it's your lucky, or perhaps unlucky, day as this is exactly the case. The Gods do indeed exist, just not as they did back in the ancient days. Their powers have dwindled due to the countless years of fading away from the minds of man, no longer the powerful beings they once were. Thus, in order to accomplish their wills in the mortal realm, they rely on their children to carry the burden just like the heroes of old.
These children, half human, half god, possess talents and abilities far greater than any regular mortal could obtain. These powers do not come without consequences, however, as monsters and other ancient evil powers seek to strike back at the Gods by going after their children. On their own, even with their powers, these demigod children would not be able to hold their own against such relentless pursuit.
Thankfully, they are not alone. For centuries, these children of the Gods have found refuge with one another, originally residing in Greece but soon spreading out all across Europe and even places outside of the continent. Thanks to his training, many of these demigods were able to grow into adulthood and use their inherited abilities to become some of the most well-known historical figures. Some of the most noteworthy of these demigods came from the offspring of the Major Three, which consisted of Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon. Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Charlemagne, George Washington, and Queen Victoria were all descendants of the Major Three, their lives forever becoming enshrined into human history.
However, not all of these children used these talents to better mankind. Most notable of these was the infamous leader of the Third German Reich, who as the child of Hades unleashed one of the most devastating conflicts mankind had ever seen. Unbeknownst to mortals, alongside the armed forces of Germany fought monsters such as laestrygonians, stymphalian birds, lycanthropes, and many other terrifying creatures that were stopped only with the sacrifices of many demigods.
After the end of the conflict, a treaty had been decided on by all of the Gods that no more children should be created by the Major Three, an agreement that was reluctantly accepted by the three gods as a way in which to prevent further tragic events from erupting. It also placed further restrictions on the means in which the Gods could meddle with mortal affairs, as many Gods had either directly or indirectly used their powers to shape the outcomes of certain key events leading up to and during the conflict, which in turn either indirectly or directly caused great suffering for the inhabitants of the mortal realm. This treaty would be known as the Olympus Accords.
In addition to the limitations set upon the Gods, another stipulation was agreed upon by the Gods, being placed forwards by none other than their own children who had fought desperately for the last several grueling years. Due to the fact that their numbers had been severely dwindled to the point that they numbered less than a few hundred by the end of the conflict, they demanded a place in which they would be able to live without threat of the frequent attacks made on them by monsters. For them, it was a matter of survival, as they no longer held the advantage of superior numbers that they formerly enjoyed over the monsters who, after some time, would eventually reappear and seek vengeance once more.
These demands led to the creation of the settlement of Thermopylae, located in the ever growing state of California in the United States. The decision to move out of Europe was due both in part to the fear of yet another conflict to emerge in the continent as well as the fact that the cultural center of the world had now shifted over to the emerging superpower. In addition to this, many demigods saw the move as an opportunity to start anew, throwing aside many of the ancient customs that had previously ordained many aspects of their lives. Only a handful of demigods chose to stay in Europe, unable to abandon the lands their ancestors had resided in for millennia.
Thanks to the blessing of the Gods, the settlement was shielded away from the attacks of monsters with the powers of a magical barrier known as the “Aegis”, which kept monsters from entering within the vicinity. As the years went by, the small town of Thermopylae quickly began to expand into a bustling city. This was due to the fact that whilst the Major Three had been barred from having any more children, the remainder of the Gods continued their “interactions” with the mortal realm. When these children were found, either by random chance or by the teams of Satyrs sent out to search for demigods, they were welcomed with open arms into the community.
With the influx of young demigods entering at a rapid pace, it didn’t take long for an entire school system to be set up for both them and the children of the various demigods who settled in the city, ranging from elementary education to university. A sprawling campus soon formed on the original outskirts of the town, each separate area housing the different grade levels.
On the surface, these places of education were no different than that of any other setting. Students were taught over the wide array of topics that typically made up any educational experience, and students participated in extracurricular activities such sports, musical performances, and clubs. For those who were born to two demigods and thus did not share the direct bloodline of the Gods, they were able to more or less experience the same kind of life that any of their peers did, as monsters did not seek after them like they had their parents. For those who’s godly lineage was generations prior, they even fell victim to the effect of the Haze, a phenomenon that altered their perception of events so that things such as monsters, Gods, and other mystical things became transformed into something that was ordinary.
But for those who did possess a godly parent, their times outside of school were spent training in the art of combat. They were taught how to use the abilities and aptitudes their godly parents had passed on to them so that they would be able to one day be able to fend for themselves should they choose to leave Thermopylae.
While not common, there were occasional messages from the Gods that foretold of prophecies that were to come. Once these prophecies eventually came around, it would be the duty of whomever was chosen to go on various quests in order to stop whatever calamity that was to occur from happening. While at times those chosen were left little options as the Fates themselves selected them, it was often a case in which seemingly capable demigods were allowed to volunteer. However, after one of these quests in which a group of students still in high school resulted in a near complete loss of a party save for one lone survivor, it was decided that only those who were past the age of 18 could volunteer.
At the current time, there are no prophecies that have been delivered by the Gods, but a sense of unease is slowly beginning to creep within the demigod community. Attacks by monsters on those who venture outside of the protection of the Aegis have increased dramatically over the past few months as have sightings of monsters waiting just outside the area of the protected confines of the city. Furthermore, contact with the isolated groups of demigods who still reside back in the old world has ceased, causing even more concern to build within the demigod leadership.
But these things haven’t seemed to bother you in the least. After all, you’re a college student who is just trying to pass their chemistry test and not get stabbed in the gut with a spear during your upcoming war game against the children of Ares. There’s absolutely, positively, nothing you have to be worried about.
Right?
A quick disclaimer, for anyone who may have stumbled upon this by chance. At the moment, this RP is currently closed, with those participating having already been selected to prior to the posting of this OOC, so applications outside of this group will not be accepted.