On this Page you will Learn about The Marked. This is a restricted role. It is earned in character and cannot be applied for.
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BASIC INFO ON THE MARKED
- The Marked is a restricted group.
- This role is one that CANNOT be applied for, those that get this role are chosen based on how their active involvement to roleplay on the sim, their ability and willing to roleplay with everyone and willingness to help with a story.
- This is one of the storyteller role on Mythia.
- The purpose of this role is to allow the storytellers to move easily into different story lines. This prevents the storytellers from having to compromise this character in order to get involved in another story.
- This is a slave role but not in the traditional since of a slave. The Marked are controlled by the Custos, the Council and those that run the island. The Marked are often business owners, skilled people and strong willed. The Marked are more assistance then slaves as they are able to speak on behalf of those that they are serving. This includes leading events and assisting in different jobs.
- There Marked role is not based on sexual roleplay.
- The Marked do have an unique ability that makes very valuable to the Mythians that control them.
- Men and Women can be considered for this Role.
- 4 to 5 days on sim.
- A willingness to rp with both men and woman (this does not mean sexually)
- The ability to lead a story or help promote one
- Understanding of the Mythian Lore
- Human character (if you choose domaci and are recommended for this role you will need to start over as human)
- The Marked needs to be your main character on sim. ( If people are playing multiple characters they may not have their secondary character as an alt. This role is as important as a lead role. And that character needs to be available for roleplay.
WHAT NOT TO DO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS ROLE?
It is a shame that this has to be said.. but for those who need it.. here it goes.......
- Do not apply to be a Marked in your application. This is not a job you can apply for.
- After reading this information do not try and add in key facts to your backstory to set your character up to be a Marked. (The different items mentioned can be added after a person is chosen. Your application will be rejected.
- Do not campaign for the Role. If it is said that you are asking other players to recommend you for this role, we will turn you down. This is not a popularity contest, it is based on your abilities to roleplay with everyone and roleplay in general
- Any player that has received a roleplay warning or had to be talked to based on occurring issues on the sim will not be allowed to have this role.
When humans arrive on the island they are given a piece of eternity fruit to eat. This piece of fruit not only curses the humans to remain on the island but lights their aura. If a human doesn’t eat the fruit, their aura does not shine for the Mythian. The Mythians had gotten used to this. Those that had tried to avoid the HarborMaster were easily caught and punished. Shiny happy people the humans were to the Mythians. Until the arrival of a woman. In Mythian history, this woman would be known as the first Marked. At first her aura acted as all other humans but over time it changed. The Mythians noticed this but thought nothing of this.
The woman arrived on a ship and went through the process as all humans do. She was no different than any other human and remained this way for months. The medicus at the time noted she had come to him not feeling well. None of the herbal remedies or even his powers could give her any relief. As the days went by the pain she felt became more apparent. He was unable to do anything for her but watch. On the fourth day her appearance started to change, that was when the medicus realized she was turning Mythian. But who had given her the second piece of eternity fruit?
Other Mythians were brought in. This was different than any other change they had ever seen. The changes were coming fasters, the alterations to her body to the powers themselves. At first they weren’t sure what was happening to her. She was taken to the Medicus to be watched over. It didn’t take long for the Medicus to discover the change. A process that normally takes months for a human was taken a matter of days. She was unable to control the power she had been given.It was even more surprising when a second power started to appear a day after the other. The change not only affected her physically but mentally as well. The pain of the quick change made her jaded and a darkness started to come from her. It was like a monster had been awakened. The councils realized the danger she presented to them all. They did not know what to do. They sedated her with herbs and strapped her to the bed. Late one night the Medicus was working on trying to find a way to help the woman. Not even his healing powers could slow the change. He decided to try one more time. Instead of pulling the energy from the island to him before he placed his hands over her. He stood above her and laid his hands over her, as she started to pull the energy to him. Without warning, he received a burst of energy that surged through his body. It was nothing he had ever felt before. He tried once again to help the woman to no avail but the burst of energy made him feel strong. He went to other patients and was able to heal many more than normal.
The island sensed the change in the energy and realized that the Mythians were not going to be able stop this. The island took matters into its own hands and gave her the bad energy like it had done to the first man. The woman died a few days laters. The Medicus took samples of the woman’s blood before they laid her to rest. He discovered it was different then other blood. When humans turn Mythian their blood full changes. This woman’s blood was different, even with the change her blood had remained a perfect balance between human and Mythian.
Although the Mythian didn’t know why she died, they knew that if this ever happened again, it could be dangerous to them all. The Arubus was task with the job of finding away to stop the change. This was accomplished using the woman’s blood. All they had to do was wait and see if another arrived.
Years went by, they watched and searched to see if another like the woman would arrive. For them the time took ________years before another arrived but this one didn’t arrive by ship but was found washed up on the shore. The island had learned the energy of this woman and when it reached out to humans, it avoided that feel.The second Marked to appear was a man. He was not on a boat but washed up on the shore. For this man the change in aura only took a few days. The man was taken by the Lion Guard to the Ereubus, he was put under sedation and the tattoo was applied to his arm. When he awoke the man was furious with how he had been treated. He was then chained and kept away from all others as they watched him. The man finally calmed and convinced those that were watching him, that he understood why he had to be quarantined. The Ereubus came later that day to check on the man, when the man brutally attacked him. The Ereubus pulled the energy of his power in the room to defend himself and found that his power was stronger then it had ever been. He had almost killed the man. The Man was never freed but the Ereubus continued to experiment using magic and the man’s blood. The Marked was continually changed, till the right combination was found. After years, the man was finally unchained and brought before both councils. (Despite the Ereubus wanting to keep what he had learned a secret.). The Ereubis reveal that the man would never change but he could be used as an energy source to boost their powers. It was determined by both councils that only councils members would ever know this secret. The Ereubus revealed that he had found a way to control the Man through the mark. The arguing began again over who would have control over these people if more arrived. Would they each get one or would just the ruling council.? The Ereubus made a stand for the Remnant’s and as it was his magic that made this possible, the Remnants would remain in control of the Marked however they would be offered to the Elder councils members when needed.
The woman arrived on a ship and went through the process as all humans do. She was no different than any other human and remained this way for months. The medicus at the time noted she had come to him not feeling well. None of the herbal remedies or even his powers could give her any relief. As the days went by the pain she felt became more apparent. He was unable to do anything for her but watch. On the fourth day her appearance started to change, that was when the medicus realized she was turning Mythian. But who had given her the second piece of eternity fruit?
Other Mythians were brought in. This was different than any other change they had ever seen. The changes were coming fasters, the alterations to her body to the powers themselves. At first they weren’t sure what was happening to her. She was taken to the Medicus to be watched over. It didn’t take long for the Medicus to discover the change. A process that normally takes months for a human was taken a matter of days. She was unable to control the power she had been given.It was even more surprising when a second power started to appear a day after the other. The change not only affected her physically but mentally as well. The pain of the quick change made her jaded and a darkness started to come from her. It was like a monster had been awakened. The councils realized the danger she presented to them all. They did not know what to do. They sedated her with herbs and strapped her to the bed. Late one night the Medicus was working on trying to find a way to help the woman. Not even his healing powers could slow the change. He decided to try one more time. Instead of pulling the energy from the island to him before he placed his hands over her. He stood above her and laid his hands over her, as she started to pull the energy to him. Without warning, he received a burst of energy that surged through his body. It was nothing he had ever felt before. He tried once again to help the woman to no avail but the burst of energy made him feel strong. He went to other patients and was able to heal many more than normal.
The island sensed the change in the energy and realized that the Mythians were not going to be able stop this. The island took matters into its own hands and gave her the bad energy like it had done to the first man. The woman died a few days laters. The Medicus took samples of the woman’s blood before they laid her to rest. He discovered it was different then other blood. When humans turn Mythian their blood full changes. This woman’s blood was different, even with the change her blood had remained a perfect balance between human and Mythian.
Although the Mythian didn’t know why she died, they knew that if this ever happened again, it could be dangerous to them all. The Arubus was task with the job of finding away to stop the change. This was accomplished using the woman’s blood. All they had to do was wait and see if another arrived.
Years went by, they watched and searched to see if another like the woman would arrive. For them the time took ________years before another arrived but this one didn’t arrive by ship but was found washed up on the shore. The island had learned the energy of this woman and when it reached out to humans, it avoided that feel.The second Marked to appear was a man. He was not on a boat but washed up on the shore. For this man the change in aura only took a few days. The man was taken by the Lion Guard to the Ereubus, he was put under sedation and the tattoo was applied to his arm. When he awoke the man was furious with how he had been treated. He was then chained and kept away from all others as they watched him. The man finally calmed and convinced those that were watching him, that he understood why he had to be quarantined. The Ereubus came later that day to check on the man, when the man brutally attacked him. The Ereubus pulled the energy of his power in the room to defend himself and found that his power was stronger then it had ever been. He had almost killed the man. The Man was never freed but the Ereubus continued to experiment using magic and the man’s blood. The Marked was continually changed, till the right combination was found. After years, the man was finally unchained and brought before both councils. (Despite the Ereubus wanting to keep what he had learned a secret.). The Ereubis reveal that the man would never change but he could be used as an energy source to boost their powers. It was determined by both councils that only councils members would ever know this secret. The Ereubus revealed that he had found a way to control the Man through the mark. The arguing began again over who would have control over these people if more arrived. Would they each get one or would just the ruling council.? The Ereubus made a stand for the Remnant’s and as it was his magic that made this possible, the Remnants would remain in control of the Marked however they would be offered to the Elder councils members when needed.
HOW MANY MARKED ARE THERE ON THE ISLAND?
IN-CHARACTER INFORMATION
The humans that can be marked are not common as the island does it best to filter out those with this unique energy pattern away from the island. There were times when the island would miss one or two coming towards the island perhaps it was focused on an approaching storm or a group of people that wished to cause the island harm. Regardless of the reason some would slip through. When a person with this blood and energy were found they were coveted because of their power. The Mythians do not know it is because they are the ancestors of the Ancient Gods.. The humans don’t know they are ancestors of the ancient gods. |
OOC INFORMATION
The OOC purpose of the Marked is to be part of the island storytellers. As Marked they will be able to move through different groups and stories easily. We are only allowing 7 of these roles at a time. There will not be NPC marked character.
*Please note we are not accepting backstories that claim their are descendants to the gods.
The OOC purpose of the Marked is to be part of the island storytellers. As Marked they will be able to move through different groups and stories easily. We are only allowing 7 of these roles at a time. There will not be NPC marked character.
*Please note we are not accepting backstories that claim their are descendants to the gods.
WHEN ARE THE MARKED ... WELL MARKED?
THE MAKING OF A MARKED
The Mythian's do not know which humans can be Marked until their Aura changes color (this happens after an Admin has invited the player to become one). Once the Mythians notice the change, (Humans do not see the Aura), the Lion Guard immediately takes the human into custody and brings them to the Medicus. Once at the Medicus, the human is drugged. The process of being Marked is kept secret. The human wakes up only knowing they lost time and they have a new tattoo. Over the next few weeks the Ereubus test the mark to make sure the tattoo took. During this time the Marked human doesn't remember being called or trained.. Once the test are complete, the Marked fully learns their new place. . |
TIMELINE OF A MARKED
- Once they have been identified the human is taken to the Medicus
- The Erebus is called and the tattoo is placed on the human while they are unconscious.
- They remember only seeing the Medicus and being told that there was fear they had been exposed to a virus. The Medicine they gave to prevent the sickness made them sleepy.
- The Human realizes they have been a sleep for 3 days.
- Three days Immersive training with the the Erebus.
- The humans will not remember this but what they are taught is planted in their subconscious so they don't really question how they know but know.
The human wanted the tattoo and asked for it
The Erebus is their master and they should always be ready when he calls.
There is pain in disobeying.
You will not remember this to tell anyone what is happening to you.
After the 3rd day the Marked Human is sent home. When asked all they know is they have been sick at the Medicus and had to sleep it off.
The marked spend the next for days meeting with the Erebus. During these times he is testing whether the Magic of the Mark is working.
At the end of the first week the Marked Human is invited to live in the Marked House (They may choose to stay in their own Residence).
They are given a daily meeting time with the Erebus each day.
After a month of training and performing services around Town or Village and working alongside other Marked, the Newly Marked Human will be assigned to serve under a council member or community leader.
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WHAT IS THE MARK?
The Mark is a tattoo placed on the person. The ink of the tattoo has been infused with magic that allows the control over the person that has it placed on thing.
OOC
We do not have a specific tattoo you have to wear. All players can pick their own and where they are tattoo is located on them. Feel free to ask an admin for a tattoo they recommend or is currently being worn.
That tattoo should be tribal looking
The tattoo should not be
Located in the small of your back (tramp stamp)
The tattoo wouldn't cover large amounts of your body
The tattoo would not be any words written in English or modern looking at all.
OOC
We do not have a specific tattoo you have to wear. All players can pick their own and where they are tattoo is located on them. Feel free to ask an admin for a tattoo they recommend or is currently being worn.
That tattoo should be tribal looking
The tattoo should not be
Located in the small of your back (tramp stamp)
The tattoo wouldn't cover large amounts of your body
The tattoo would not be any words written in English or modern looking at all.
WHAT DOES THE MARK DO TO THE HUMAN?
IN-CHARACTER INFORMATION
The magic that has been infused with the ink of the tattoo makes the Marked human controllable.
The magic of the mark can confuse the Marks Mind
Controllable how?
The Erebus' Magic allows those that are in charge of the Marked to give them commands. These commands are taking literal and the Marked will have to follow them precisely as they are given. If they do not the tattoo sends pain through them.
The pain is like a burning sensation or an electric charge that slowly moves through the Marked's body. At first it is small but the more the person ignores the command the stronger the pain becomes. This pain can and will take over the Marked's body if they go to long. This can cause paralysis and the Marked going into a coma as the pain is to hard to bare. This pain can ultimately kill a Marked. Only the Erebus can stop if it gets this far.
The magic that has been infused with the ink of the tattoo makes the Marked human controllable.
The magic of the mark can confuse the Marks Mind
Controllable how?
The Erebus' Magic allows those that are in charge of the Marked to give them commands. These commands are taking literal and the Marked will have to follow them precisely as they are given. If they do not the tattoo sends pain through them.
The pain is like a burning sensation or an electric charge that slowly moves through the Marked's body. At first it is small but the more the person ignores the command the stronger the pain becomes. This pain can and will take over the Marked's body if they go to long. This can cause paralysis and the Marked going into a coma as the pain is to hard to bare. This pain can ultimately kill a Marked. Only the Erebus can stop if it gets this far.
HOW DOES THE MAGIC WORK?
Every Marked is given a piece of jewelry. Once it is placed on them, the jewelry cannot be removed. (It is the same magic that is used on the Collars the Captivus wear). The piece of jewelry has two slots on it. One of the spots is field with the Erebus' token while the other stays empty until they are needed.
Those that are given the opportunity to control a Marked has a token that has been made just for them. Their token is placed into the second slot of the jewelry by the Erebus. The token is magically sealed in and can only be removed by the Erebus. Whoever's token is in the Marked's jewelry has ic control over specific Marked.
Those that are given the opportunity to control a Marked has a token that has been made just for them. Their token is placed into the second slot of the jewelry by the Erebus. The token is magically sealed in and can only be removed by the Erebus. Whoever's token is in the Marked's jewelry has ic control over specific Marked.
When the Marked wakes up from the getting the tattoo they are disoriented and don't know how they got the tattoo.
Over the week the Mark calls out to the new member and it lead them
Over the week the Mark calls out to the new member and it lead them
Note to players: At first the magic clouds your memory as to protect who you are and the fact you are different. This magic doesn't last more then the first week. After that the Marked know what they can or cannot talk about. *There will be some facts they will not be able to talk about regardless of the circumstances.
OOC OF THE MARKED MAGIC
The Marked also forces the person to follow the instruction given.
The instructions though are literal.
EXAMPLES: You tell a Marked to go climb a tree.... they will go climb a tree.
PAIN OF REFUSING THE MARKED
A Marked can refuse an instruction but the longer they refuse to comply the stronger the pain will move through them. This can be stopped if the person given the instruction revokes those orders or forces the Marked to comply. Other than that the Ereubus is the only one that can help the Marked when they are disobeying. He had the power to remove the instruction.
The Marked also forces the person to follow the instruction given.
The instructions though are literal.
EXAMPLES: You tell a Marked to go climb a tree.... they will go climb a tree.
PAIN OF REFUSING THE MARKED
A Marked can refuse an instruction but the longer they refuse to comply the stronger the pain will move through them. This can be stopped if the person given the instruction revokes those orders or forces the Marked to comply. Other than that the Ereubus is the only one that can help the Marked when they are disobeying. He had the power to remove the instruction.
OOC
Although the Marked are servants of the Council Members the Mythians see them as aids to those that are in need of them. At times, they are helping the Medicus healing people, working with the harbor master or even at times assigned to assist in the Lupanar. As they are seen in different areas and different types of jobs they are not associated with the council. The Council will occasionally used a marked to speak for them at festivals or other events.
Does any one else get a chance to keep a marked?
There are 2 ways…
If this happens the Arubus has lost control of handing out the marked, for the allotted time. (He or she is probably going to be in big trouble with their time up). Upon the word of the Harbor Master, the Arubus must hand over the jewelry to that Council member.
If a Marked is kept passed the agreed upon time or has tried to hide from the Erebus the marked will be punished. The Mark can serve as a beacon and the Erebus with the flick of his wrist can send them into a pain induced coma. If a person has figured out they are a battery to their powers. Then a surge can be sent through them, causing harm to the Mythian that is trying to pull more powers to them.
The Ereubus has final say to the punishment for the Marked if they have disobeyed orders.
Unknown to anyone.. The Ereubus did keep something for himself. The Mark he has given the siphons powers from those with it. As a side effect it has granted him longer life then any other Mythian. The only time the Siphon stops is when a marked is being used by another council member. Too much drain can be deadly.
The humans did get a little from the mark itself. It saved them from the pain of changing. As time goes on they develop a tolerance to the pain but it is over the decades this happens. They also heal faster than most humans.
Although the Marked are servants of the Council Members the Mythians see them as aids to those that are in need of them. At times, they are helping the Medicus healing people, working with the harbor master or even at times assigned to assist in the Lupanar. As they are seen in different areas and different types of jobs they are not associated with the council. The Council will occasionally used a marked to speak for them at festivals or other events.
Does any one else get a chance to keep a marked?
There are 2 ways…
- If they are captured. They cannot be sold to the Custo but they can be sold to the HarborMaster. The person then may state the name of a council member and that Marked is given to him/her (their counsel name. It may only be said to the HarborMaster or the law is considered broken).
If this happens the Arubus has lost control of handing out the marked, for the allotted time. (He or she is probably going to be in big trouble with their time up). Upon the word of the Harbor Master, the Arubus must hand over the jewelry to that Council member.
- The bounty hunter can choose to keep him/her but they will not get the power to control them.. Only the rules of any human captured will the Marked follow.
- On special occasions the Marked will be given to individuals as prizes or perhaps for trade. If this occurs.. The Arubus will give the Marked preset orders to how they are supposed to act before handed off.
If a Marked is kept passed the agreed upon time or has tried to hide from the Erebus the marked will be punished. The Mark can serve as a beacon and the Erebus with the flick of his wrist can send them into a pain induced coma. If a person has figured out they are a battery to their powers. Then a surge can be sent through them, causing harm to the Mythian that is trying to pull more powers to them.
The Ereubus has final say to the punishment for the Marked if they have disobeyed orders.
Unknown to anyone.. The Ereubus did keep something for himself. The Mark he has given the siphons powers from those with it. As a side effect it has granted him longer life then any other Mythian. The only time the Siphon stops is when a marked is being used by another council member. Too much drain can be deadly.
The humans did get a little from the mark itself. It saved them from the pain of changing. As time goes on they develop a tolerance to the pain but it is over the decades this happens. They also heal faster than most humans.
THE DAILY LIFE OF THE MARKED
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- As times go on some Marked will no longer need their jobs because they are assisting Council Members and community leaders. The marked humans are allowed to keep their business or jobs.
- The Marked are provided for and are held to a high standard. They should always be examples of following Mythian Law, they should never allow themselves to be captured and they should always remain polite and humble.
- They are often given the nicest cloth to make togas or small dresses. If they are in service they are to wear what they have been commanded to wear .
- The Marked are only called away when they are needed. When they are not on duty they are free to live their lives as citizens.
THE EREBUS
The Marked are controlled by the Ereubus. When the Marked are with the Erebus the are completely under his control. His word is their law. He chooses where they go, who they serve and when punishment is needed.
The Marked are controlled by the Ereubus. When the Marked are with the Erebus the are completely under his control. His word is their law. He chooses where they go, who they serve and when punishment is needed.