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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 17, 2016 1:01:49 GMT -5
This rp is based off of the game "Animal Jam", but there's going to be more action and such than the actual game x3 Credit goes to ιѕℓα for oncoming banners and headers because I'm too noob to make my own X'D  For every world, dimension, and universe there exists a story of how it came to be. Sometimes there are many stories, and sometimes there is just one. Our Jamaa is of the latter kind, and our one story has been passed down for generations by those who treasure the mystery it holds. And I'm here to tell it to you today...
Once upon a time, or perhaps before time, there was nothing. And then, there was something. I'm no expert on creation, I really can't say how it all works. But that something, it thought. And that something, it called itself Zios. It appeared to be male in our eyes, as we later decided, though I don't believe universe creating deities have a gender. He, she, or it created it though, the universe.
Zios created many stars and planets, and set them in motion. His creatures, his children, grew and flourished in their many worlds, and he loved them all. But that did not fill the emptiness in his metaphorical heart. So Zios created his greatest masterpiece: from the essence of all beauty, kindness, and hope. From the spellbinding tails of fiery comets and the brightest centers of ancient stars.
We know of this second deity as Mira, a spirit who often takes the form of a grey heron. She is the epitome of what is good in our universe. She and Zios were happy together in their boundless world, and she was the inspiration for his final work: Jamaa. The world emerged from the boundaries of the impossible, and became the probable – beginning to grow and evolve into someplace special. The oceans and the sky, the mountains and the meadows. Plants and animals, magic and mystery, homes and journeys, beauty and light. They created all things good, and breathed life into their world.
The first of every animal, the alpha, was chosen by Mira, and so prepared the world for the coming of their kind, and told the stories of the great spirits in the sky. As time passed. the jamaasians of the world looked up at the bright sky of day and saw Mira, the Sky mother, and looked up at the dark sky of night and saw Zios, the Sky Father. And some remembered them.  Where these spirits are now is a story for another time. Why jammers seem to have forgotten them? Also a story in its own way. Our ancient texts were scattered to the wind by changed values of the citizens of Jamaa. Change isn't always bad, but we must try to hold onto our past, if only to learn from the messages it holds. Some dismiss such legends as silly, childish, unimportant, or simply untrue. Yet a fine lines exists between such extreme labels and their counterparts. Who is to say what is true or untrue? We cannot tell one another what to believe. What is true for you is up to you, and you alone. However, I ask you not to decide upon what you feel by simply following what your eyes can observe. Seeing a spirit isn't quite possible. Seeing Zios is like seeing time, watching a mystery unfold, or witnessing a beginning and end in the same moment. A spirit exists in the world around us. Mira is in the shine of distant stars, the happiness in a pup's laugh, and the love between family and friends. Within our hearts. So what is this story in the end? Just a story to be told around a warm fire with good friends. It is here to remind us of the mystery and wonder in the world, and of things yet unknown.  For Rpers
1. Post at least three lines. I dislike one liners. 2. Don't ask for a major role if you know you'll be inactive. 3. Without permission, you can't kill another person's character, create major plots, or godmod. Just don't. 4. Tell me if you're going to be gone for a while 5. If needed, use skip (More to come) For Rp Characters(Can be broken)
1. Jammers don't associate with Phantoms in any way, and the other way around for Phantoms
2. An Alpha's word is law
3. Never venture to Phantom territory alone
4. You can kill, but not murder. It's your fault if you don't know the difference
5. Never steal or scam
(More to come)
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 17, 2016 1:05:06 GMT -5
  Animals. Jammers are basically just animals, but their body color can be almost anything. For example, a wolf can have fur ranging from white, to black with red swirls. The current list of available animals are: Wolf, Arctic Wolf, Tiger, Monkey, Rabbit, Koala, Panda, Polar Bear, Horse, Elephant, Fox, Arctic Fox, Penguin, Eagle, Owl, Toucan, Deer, Crocodile, Kangaroo, Goat, Lynx, Lion, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Otter and Hyena. These animals have unique patterns as well as liking to wear clothing, armor, or even something as simple as just a bracelet. And because I said so, their paws, wings, flippers, etc can function as hands to hold things.   The first were chosen by Mira, granted immense power. However, it was then up to the Alphas to choose their successors. Some came from rags, others from riches. No one is ineligible. Some are just more qualified than others. There can only be one Alpha at a time. They are protectors and leaders, and know what is best for their Jammers.   Phantoms first appeared through Dark Portals from their own world during the time where Jammers fought with each other. It is unknown why they came to Jamaa, but they seem to want to destroy it. Phantoms started to steal the animal's Heartstones, which caused the animal species to be trapped inside. They took all the Heartstones until there were only six animals left (Pandas, Koalas, Monkeys, Bunnies, Tigers and Wolves). The six remaining animals then started to gather and start an army to fight against the Phantoms. Later, after Mira and Zios' traveled to look for help, the Alphas came and helped with the military after being chosen by Mira and Zios to do so. When the Phantoms were defeated and started to flee, they defeated and kidnapped Zios, leaving behind his mask, and went into a Dark Portal. Mira followed them quickly into the portal as well. It is unknown what the Phantoms have done with the two guardian spirits. ~~~~ Phantoms look like the picture above, except in this rp they have retractable claws on each tentacle, a mouth with sharp fangs, and a venomous bite. If you're bitten by a Phantom, you turn into one. There's an antidote, but the transformation happens too quickly most of the time. Every Phantom is can manipulate electric currents throughout their tentacles except the top two on their head. They can't shoot lightning bolts or anything though. Their bodies are solid, and actually covered in soft, smooth fur. |
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 17, 2016 1:07:04 GMT -5
  This is a small map from the game to help represent where the main lands are. To help navigate and know where everything is, start at the star that says "You"
Lands
Jamaa Township: Where the star is. It has the main clothing store, a big arcade, a small enclosure with a Mira Statute, a popular club called Club Geoz, a lounge called the Pillow Room, and the Diamond Shop, where rich Jammers go.
Kimbara Outback: The brown lands under the star. It's a dry land with only a select few areas of vegetation. Jamaa's main hospital is there as well. There's also a small pool with a waterfall falling into it, a perfect height for Jammers to jump off for some extra fun.
Appondale: To the left of the star. It has a big tree tip climb, and a museum beside out that overlooks a large plain, where many Jammers just chill. Popular place for holding public events or get togethers. It's like a savannah. Jamaa's main pet store is there too.
The Lost Temple of Zios: Slightly diagonal, lower right of the star. An old forest with lots of artifacts. In the middle is a fallen Zios statue. If enough Jammers sleep by it, rumor is that they'll see visions of the past. And a big, ancient temple is there, dedicated to the Sky Father. There, one can pay respect or explore what the temple has to offer.
Sarapia Forest: Diagonally upper right of the star. A forest again. It has lots of massively tall trees, so tall and spaced so far apart that bridges and ladders are needed to travel. There are a few plant and furniture stores there, as well as a movie theatre, which has a few games. On the ground area off Sarapia is a big fire pit. It never burns unless you dance. Another rumor, if enough Jammers dance around the glowing coals, that blue flames will appear in the shape of Mira.
Coral Canyons: The brownish lands to the right off Sarapia. Rocks and dirt form pathways and hollows to hold stores and such. One such store is Epic Wonders. If the Diamond Shop didn't exist, Epic Wonders would be the most expensive store.
Crystal Sands: To the right of the Lost Temple. Aside from Cub Geoz and Sarapia Movies, Crystal Sands is another good hang out. It's the beach land of Jamaa. It has lots of water, and water slides, and a few pools for close friends. It also has a Smoothie Shack, owned by a wolf named Anja, where the best smoothies around are made. Good for cooling down. There's umbrellas and towels to be borrowed to make yourself comfortable too.
Mt. Shiveer: Just above the star. Seals and penguin love this place. It's the icy area of Jamaa. Snow, ice and rocks, but fashioned in a way where you can walk to get places. There's a cold water pool, for those who can handle it, and an ice slide. However, there's thick coats and blankets sold at the Cocoa Hut so other animals can come tour for longer than two seconds without freezing. The Hut has a nice fireplace, and a station that makes hot chocolate, coffee and warm milk. With available toppings of course.
Territories
Jamaa (The Lands Above)
Phantom Forest: A polluted land, the pollution always purple. From electric purple to a dark color where it looks almost black. Everything there is purple and polluted. The land, the water, the food. Everything, but they don't mind. They don't know anything else. Key areas in the Forest are the Phantom Factory, where Phantoms plan and make their ghastly inventions. The Phantom Fort is another, where the creatures gather for important meetings. An abandoned tower that a former Monkey Alpha, Graham, used to own. The Phantoms now use it as a prison.
Mission Base Camp: A mix of forest and plain, in the bottom left corner of the map is where it starts. A massive chunk of land, where only Warriors and Alphas know where it is though. Outside Jammers and Phantoms can't find it without someone telling them where it is or taking them there. There's the Arena, where big fights and Proving Battles are held. As well as small areas crafted to support combat training sessions. It has small homes/dens to house the trainees and Warriors as groups, as well as stations for passtime. Food, a few games and various lounging areas. Water is the main drink there, because the Jammers there need to stay healthy. But hey. On super hot days, a worker from Crystal Sands' Smoothie Shack comes to visit and make the famous drinks for the Jammers.
Home Central (WIP): A large chunk of land dedicated to the homes of Jammers. From small cottages, for those who like simple, to the grand dens that are fashioned to even look like castles or clubs, for those who can afford to spend a hefty amount of Diamonds.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 17, 2016 1:08:34 GMT -5
 Entering Ceremony: For those wishing to enlist in the Jamaasian army must find the Alphas. If they show promise in combat, even a tiny bit, they are taken in. A huge meeting is held at Mission Camp, where the Warriors and trainees are introduced to the newcomers. The newcomers state their name, speak for a minute or two, then on to the next joiner.
Proving Battle: Young warriors in training are pitted against live Phantoms, no higher than a purple eye though. Either purple or orange, and usually four Phantoms. The trainee must kill all the Phantoms without getting bitten. If they fail, the punishment is death. Not by the law of the Alphas, but because the Phantom Venom works so quickly, too quickly to get antidote to the trainee. Their mentor may interfere if they wish to stop the battle, but that means their apprentice will fail and the mentor is banished from the Mission Camp for a year.
Crowning: A massive feast is held for the trainees that are successful in becoming Warriors. If a trainee completes the Proving Battle, they are mentioned in the Speech an Alpha gives at the gathering, and the new warriors are the first to eat.
 Fire Dance Ritual: In Sarapia, if Jammers dance around the famous Fire Pit, flames appear in the shape of Mira. It'll only be successful for pure-of-heart Jammers, and a random animal there will be grabbed one wish, but it must not be selfish.
Zios' Slumber Ritual: There is a fallen Zios statue in the forest where the Lost Temple is. If enough Jammers fall asleep around it, they will get glimpses of the past. And, a lucky Jammer may even get to talk to the Sky Father himself in the dream. This part of the ritual has yet to come true though.
Addressing: When approaching an Alpha, you must bow and address them as "Alpha (name)". And you must continue this unless they give you permission to address them as something else.
Transferring Status: When an Alpha dies, their successor is taken to the Lost Temple, and is ordered to sleep by the fallen statue of Zios. Alone. The new Alpha is not allowed to speak of what, or if anything, happened in their dream. However, the new Alpha always awakens with their new, full powers.
 Heartstone(s): Magical artifacts, usually look like stone tablets with pictures of whatever animal. If they are free, so is the existence of said animal. If not, if they are stolen and locked away somehow, it's like a sudden, less bloody extinction.
Scammers: Exactly what it sounds like. Jammers pride themselves in trading, and there are many opportunities to get near anything out of it. So those who steal or truck others out of their stuff are treated very badly, so badly that they're banished to another area of living.
Gems: The common currency of Jamaa. They're flat, circular discs the size of a large coin, and each is a different color of the rainbow. There's a system though, that sorts everything out so you don't have to lug around piles of Gems.
Diamonds: The currency owned by higher class Jammers. Same system as Gems, so you don't lug them around.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 17, 2016 1:09:28 GMT -5
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 17, 2016 1:10:28 GMT -5
~> = First name likes second
** = Both like each other
«» = Dating
<3 = Mates
«/» = No longer together
Parent + Parent = Child(ren)
(Other descriptions will be worded)
Alpha Tomojak, a Snow Leopard, is the adopted brother of Lilac, a wolf
*Name = Alive Name = Deceased *Tomojak (Snow Leopard Alpha) *Lilac (Wolf) *Anja (Wolf) *Pokey (Phantom) *Golden (Eagle) *Lily (Wolf) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Joining Page |
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 17, 2016 1:10:48 GMT -5
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 17, 2016 8:03:54 GMT -5
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 17, 2016 21:56:43 GMT -5
This rp is now open!
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 17, 2016 23:02:56 GMT -5
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Nov 17, 2016 23:31:17 GMT -5
(Okay I'm here c:)
(I'm going to have Golden at Crystal Sands. Maybe Anja can meet him?)
The large bird touched down, landing nearly and away from other Jammers as not to crush them. Folding his wings, Golden looked around. He'd heard they had good smoothies, so he decided to drop by and take a look. He walked toward the Shack, clawed feet leaving prints in the sand.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 17, 2016 23:45:21 GMT -5
(Sure :3)
Anja was pawing over an orange smoothie when she saw a big shape walk in. She blinked a few times before registering it, or he, was an eagle. Recovering, she said, realizing she'd been staring "Oh, sorry! I haven't seen an eagle in a while! Come up to the counter and tell me what I can get for you!" The purple and white wolf smiled, tipping her party hat up a little with a paw as she awaited response. Anja looked quite childish, but she didn't really mind. The only thing that mattered was that Jammers liked her smoothies!
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Nov 17, 2016 23:57:18 GMT -5
Golden smiled, amused by the wolf's reaction. When she invited him over, he looked up at the selection as he walked over. After a moment or two, he said "I think I'll try a banana smoothie. A monkey convinced me to eat a banana once. It was strange, but in a good way." He brought out some Gems to pay from a pouch he had, setting some on the counter.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 18, 2016 0:05:43 GMT -5
Anja took some of the Gems from the pile, enough for payment. Then, she got to work. As she prepared the smoothie, she asked "So, what has an eagle down on the ground? Besides wanting a smoothie?" Eagles and owls usually stuck to higher places, far from the ground, which was why no one saw them much.
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Nov 18, 2016 0:10:26 GMT -5
"I'm planning on heading to the Lost Temple," Golden informed excitedly "I haven't actually been, and now I have time!" He'd heard about the stories and mysteries, and wanted to check it out. Smiling, he asked Anja "Have you been there before?"
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 18, 2016 0:14:17 GMT -5
"My mother took me a few times," Anja recalled "We would pay our respects to that ugly Zios statue." She actually doubted that there ever really was a Mira or a Zios. Sighing, she finished the smoothie, saying as she pawed it over "My family was all about those old tales."
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Nov 18, 2016 7:05:17 GMT -5
Golden looked surprised. He took his smoothie, deciding "You don't believe?" He knew Jammers that didn't, but it was okay. He held the cup to his beak to drink. There was pale yellow on the tip of it when he set the cup down. The eagle smiled again and said "I only drank a little, but it was really good!"
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 18, 2016 7:14:49 GMT -5
"I don't believe in things that no one ever sees," Anja said. Making sure her station was clean, she looked proud of herself. Then, she decided "Instead of the Temple, you try somewhere else. Maybe Sarapia. The Temple is just a base for fake stories."
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Nov 18, 2016 7:23:45 GMT -5
The gold and black bird couldn't hide a frown. Getting an idea, he invited "Maybe you can show me around? I don't come here much, but now I have time to look around!" Taking another drink of his smoothie, he grinned that time.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 18, 2016 7:30:02 GMT -5
Anja stared for a second. Not having anything else planned that day (except head to the arcade), she said "Okay, let's do it. If you want, we can head out when you're done." She smiled at the larger animal, happy he was enjoying her smoothies. Everyone did! Leaving her station, since no one else was there, she began closing up shop.
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Nov 18, 2016 8:12:39 GMT -5
"Okay," Golden said, bright eyes shining. He finished his smoothie soon and gave the cup back to Anja. He even put some extra Gems on the counter as a tip, asking "So, what's your name? I'm Golden."
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 18, 2016 8:17:24 GMT -5
Anja smiled at the tip, taking the Gems and putting them safely away. Once she was ready to go, she said happily "Alright, ready when you are!" The wolf trotted over to the entrance, eyes bright. That was the cool thing about owning your own business. You got to leave whenever you wanted.
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Nov 18, 2016 8:33:03 GMT -5
(Hi, Azula! :3 I like your name XD I can tell your a TLA fan?)
Golden let Anja go first, the exited after her. As he watched Jammers walk around, he asked "So, where to first? For sure we're going to the Temple though." Maybe they'd go to Sarapia first, like she promised?
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 18, 2016 8:34:43 GMT -5
{I am so joining this. You have no idea how happy I am to see this! I've been on AJ since late 2010 o3o) (Welcome, and so have I c: Do you collect any items? Betas, Headdresses, etc?) |
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 18, 2016 8:41:39 GMT -5
(Hi, Azula! :3 I like your name XD I can tell your a TLA fan?) Golden let Anja go first, the exited after her. As he watched Jammers walk around, he asked "So, where to first? For sure we're going to the Temple though." Maybe they'd go to Sarapia first, like she promised? "We can head to Sarapia," Anja declared "It's close." The purple wolf walked along the sand, paws pressing against the sand. As they walked, she said "Oh, and pardon me for not answering! My name is Anja, and it's very nice to meet you!" She held out a paw for Golden to shake. |
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Nov 18, 2016 8:56:29 GMT -5
"Ooh, can we dance by the Fire Pit?" He asked Anja "Or will it not work with only two Jammers?" The eagle paused a second, reaching a wing to shake her paw, saying "Nice to meet you too!" He smiled yet again, gold eyes shining.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 18, 2016 9:00:45 GMT -5
"There will most likely be others there," Anja told Golden "So it's worth taking a look at least." She would see below, when she'd walk by among the treetops, that Jammers were always there, dancing and laughing together. Anja even went a few times. It was... interesting. She had yet to see any blue flames though.
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Nov 18, 2016 9:41:41 GMT -5
"I think it'll be fun," Golden declared "Do you think Phantoms will be around?" Sometimes the creatures made it into Jamaa, and he honestly wanted to see one. He'd heard so much about them, even if they weren't all good things. Yawning, he looked as they began switching into the new territory.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Nov 18, 2016 11:54:14 GMT -5
"Phantoms haven't been in Jamaa for a while," Anja informed "Ever since Greely, Liza and Sir Gilbert led a purge of any Phantoms near Jamaa. We scared them back their polluted land, unless they dare near the Mission Camp." She looked, seeing the trees appear off Sarapia. She then asked "Fire Pit first, or take a look around?"
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