@ElderGod-Icefire
There are two worlds, dimensions, that exist simultaneously and on top of each other: the Corporis, the physical world, and the Spectris world, the magical world.
There are a select few humans who know of the Spectris. These humans are known as Praesidia Spectris, since they guard this knowledge from normal people. However, magic is strictly forbidden among humans, and they cherish what is known as "Pure" blood, or normal human blood without any "extra". Some crossbreeding does happen between normal humans and the Spectris world, which is full of those who are…not quite human. This crossbreeding typically doesn't lead to any magic. The Praesidia Spectris hunts down these cases, and kills them.
There are many different groups among the Praesidia, though they all answer to the head of the group. One of the most elite groups among the Praesidia is what is known as "The Shadow Society". The Shadow Society is very selective about who it lets in to it.
Only select few members of the Praesidia are allowed to use magic, and even then they must obtain permission for every spell they do. If they must use nonpermissioned magic, due to an emergency of some sort, then afterwards they must provide a full accounting, and if afterwards the magic is deemed unnecessary, then they are punished. However, these magic users must still be pure human; again, no half-breeds allowed.
The Shadow Society does not allow any magic at all, not even sanctioned users.
The Hawthorne School for Boys is one of the most prestigious schools in the world. Located in England, it is one of the oldest schools in the country. The grounds are large and sprawling, and the house is set back. It is surrounded by woods, with a lake nearby and mountaons as its background. It is approximately twenty miles outside of London. Inside this school is a part of the Shadow Society. Not all the boys at the school are from Praesidia families, of course, but some are. Many of the teachers are members of the Shadow Society, as is the principal. This school is where many of the rich members of the Shadow Society send their sons, hoping that these sons will follow in their footsteps.
Boys are sent to the school from all over the world. Once, of course, they've passed the entrance exams, which are notoriously difficult. This has led to a school with a 100% graduation rate; students with a C are kicked out unceremoniously. The boys that remain are highly motivated, intelligent boys, with razor sharp minds and daddy's money lining their pockets. With London so close, many will spend their free weekends in the city, letting loose all sorts of pent-up energy.
The Shadow Society does other things in their spare time. They, in training to follow in their fathers' footsteps, learn to identify those of the Spectris and those who illegally use magic, and how to get rid of them. They become a tight-knit little group, and it is extraordinarily difficult to keep a secret from them.
It is possible to do, though, if you are desperate enough.
Theodore "Theo" Holden has a secret: he isn't fully human. He uses forbidden magic.
And he is a third generation member of the Shadow Society. His father and grandfather are both pure blooded members. He, however? A half-breed. A mixed-blood mutt. His mother vanished when he was five years old, but he knows his father has no idea what his mother must have been, or he would already be dead.
Or, as has happened before to Praesidia who are half-breeds, locked into a Corporis asylum for the rest of his days.
Theo hides this secret from everyone, knowing that if he is ever found out, the price will be his life.
So what is he going to do when people start turning up dead from magic, and the Hawthorne Shadow Society is asked to track down the killer?
So! If you've read that longass description and you're still here… congratulations! Have a bit more information:
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Corporis and Spectris exist in different planes, but occupy the same space, if that makes sense. They are not parallel worlds or somesuch thing. Think of the Mist in Percy Jackson, actually, for a good example of how it works.
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All Shadow Society is Praesidia, but not all Praesidia is Shadow Society. There are many other groups within Praesidia.
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Your character will be Praesidia and a member of the Shadow Society. He will be fully human, not a half-breed or Spectris.
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This will be a historical, supernatural romance between our characters
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World is largely inspired by supernatural stuff and dark academia, so
Rules:
- All of andrew (Our Supreme Lord and Overseer)'s rules apply
- This will contain dark and mature themes; please be prepared for that
- I ask that you be descriptive: four sentences at the minimum
- This role-play will contain: underage drinkinga and smoking, and period-accurate behavior, including, sadly, homophobia, racism, and sexism. If any of this triggers or upsets you, please do not join
- I will provide a template when I have accepted you
- I reserve the right to say no
Also: I made This aesthetic board for the Shadow Society; I would appreciate it if you give it a look so that you understand my general vibe for this
