Note: This is the sign-up and discussion thread for Once Upon a Fantasy.  The actual RP is located here: http://kh13.com/forum/topic/86738-once-upon-a-fantasy-rp/

We took a short hiatus this summer and will be starting up again with a slightly fresh start.  Events have already taken place, but I'll happily provide a recap for those who would like to join back up again.  During our hiatus we have a lot of the same cast, but have also lost a couple of very special players in like.  If you're interested in joining we'd love to have you!  Please review the rules and post your character sheet.  Thanks!

 

This RP was inspired by Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, and Once Upon a Time.  After Vanitas enacted a curse, all characters--villains and heroes alike--were sent to the real world where they lived new lives, without even a single memory of their past selves.

 

It all started when the heroes were trying to prevent Ultimecia from casting this curse, leading them to break into her castle . . . .

 

“Is this it?” Lightning bent over and examined a scroll tied with a red ribbon on a pedestal in Ultimecia’s tower.  The wind roared around them, blowing the curtains rapidly, the dim gray sunset casting whatever little light existed within the room.  Locke walked over to her, taking the tiny scroll from her hands and examining it.  Eventually he nodded.  “It must be.  Yen Sid told us that it would be here.”

 

“But what do we do with it?” Lightning inquired.  But before Locke could answer, the doors to the tower burst open, and in strode Ultimecia.  The tall woman’s eyes casually swept the room, meeting the two heroes’ gazes unflinchingly.

 

“Well, well,” she said, drawling, “it looks like the savior and the treasure hunter failed their friends after all.  You didn’t expect me already, did you?”

 

Both Lightning and Locke looked at each other.  The scroll remained in Locke’s fist, but there was no use hiding it: Ultimecia already knew it was there.  The sorceress sent Lightning flying into a wall with an aerial spell as she proceeded on to the poor thief.  “Now then, I will give you options.” She looked mercilessly into his eyes, her cold ones bearing down into his.  “Either you can give me the scroll without a fight, or I could kill that one first”--she smiled ruefully--”whichever calls out to you most.”

 

“Think again, lady!”

 

Locke let out a rattled breath of relief, looking over Ultimecia’s shoulder.  She whipped around to see Ventus, grinning widely, the mini scroll clenched in his fist.  The woman rose, turning to Ventus stonily.  “Be careful with that, boy.  You’re meddling in very dark magic that you don’t know how to control.”

 

“Well, lucky for you”--the boy’s grin widened, and for a moment his eyes flickered golden--”I actually do know how to use this dark magic.  And unlike these dufuses, I’m not afraid to use it.”

 

Suddenly everyone’s heart sank within the room.  Lightning slowly rose, groaning as she extended a hand toward their ally.  “Ven--”

 

The boy laughed, a merciless cold laugh that sent chills down her spine.  “Guess what, Light?  I’m not Ven.  I  never was.  It was all too easy to use you guys to get me into this place, and now, now I have what I want.”  He tore off the red ribbon and unrolled the scroll, his eyes skimming it longingly.  “Now I finally get to go home.”

 

“Not how you think!” Ultimecia shouted.  “It’s darker than you could even imagine.  It will take you to that world, yes, but you will lose everything to do it.”

 

Again the boy smiled, shaking his head.  “That’s the point: I don’t have anything to lose.”

 

With that, he unrolled the scroll and blew on it, sending its words off the page and into the room.  A cloud of smoke infiltrated the air, and for a moment all was perfectly still.

 

But only for a brief moment, before chaos struck.  The winds picked up, almost to the point that it caused the Ven-look-alike to lose his balance.  It threw Locke off his feet and knocked Lightning back into the wall, now unconscious.

 

“What’s happening?!”  Locke demanded, glaring from the boy to Ultimecia.  The sorceress clutched her chest, eyes downcast and breathing hard.

 

“Everything . . . will be stripped of us.  Our homes, our memories.  Everything that matters.”

 

Before another word could be uttered, a clap of thunder roared, and this is where you are, and where you’ve been for as long as you can remember:

 

Destiny Beach.

 

You live in a city located alongside the coast of Florida.  You’ve been here for as long as you can remember, and you cannot remember a thing beforehand.  However, you don’t even notice that you don’t remember, nor do you care.  Everything is how it’s always been, and magic is nothing more than a fantasy.  Some of you are now doctors, shopkeepers, secretaries, teachers, and some of you still can’t find your place in the world.  Everything stayed this way for a time, until the boy who could unlock the secret--and the spell--arrives on Destiny Beach.

 

For a few rules:

 

1.) No Godmodding (this includes controlling or killing another person's character)

2.) No speedhacking (don't land blows on another person's character until they respond, et cetera)

3.) Follow the RP rules and guidelines stickied to this forum

4.) No duplicate characters (meaning two people can’t be Sora, et cetera)

5.) Pairings and romance are fine, but no yaoi or yuri, please

6.) Keep everything PG-13.  I can understand some swearing and violence every now and again, but no explicit scenes, gore, sexual themes, or language that needs this @#$%! done to it. : P

7.) Please be sure that your posts contain a minimum of four lines.  I won’t bite anyone if they do it once in a while, but short posts are difficult to work with and it means more work for the other players communicating with that player.

 

Now, for the characters: you may choose up to three Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts characters, provided that they play a significant role in the series (like, well, don’t choose the unnamed bartender) and that they aren’t already taken.  As character roles fill I will be listing them in this main thread here, so please be sure to refer to it before creating any character sheets. There will be some special roles for certain characters that I will outline and guide through the RP (Sora, Vanitas, Lightning, Ventus, Locke, and Ultimecia, to name a few), but beyond that it’s pretty free reign.  Please fill out the character sheet below:

 

Character:

Original Game:

Destiny Beach name:

Appearance:

Current occupation:

Destiny Beach backstory and personality:

 

Taken characters:

FFVIII Ultimecia -- Integrated into the story

FFVI Terra Branford -- Emerald Sustrai

FFVI Locke Cole -- Mystics Apprentice

FFVI Kefka Palazzo -- Mystics Apprentice

FFVIIYuffie Kisaragi -- Emerald Sustrai

FFVII Tifa Lockhart -- Emerald Sustrai

FFIX Zidane Tribal -- Shard the Gentleman

FFX Rikku -- Rikunobodyxiii

FFX Auron -- Scrapmaster

FFXII Balthier -- Rikunobodyxiii

FFXII Fran (Vierra) -- Shard the Gentleman

FFXIII Serah Farron -- Rikunobodyxiii

FFXIII Lightning Farron -- Sabre Lily

FFXIII Oerba Dia Vanille -- Mystics Apprentice

FFXIII Lumina -- Rikunobodyxiii

FFXIII Snow Villiers -- Rikunobodyxiii

FF T-0 Seven -- Sabre Lily

FF T-0 Sice -- Rikunobodyxiii

FF Record Keeper Tyro -- Shard the Gentleman

*KH Vanitas -- Needs a player (temporarily filled)

KH Roxas -- Aqua7KH

KH Terra -- Emerald Sustrai

KH Aqua -- Aqua7KH

KH Xion -- Sabre Lily

Edited February 24, 20169 yr by Mystics Apprentice

Ah, yes, but Lightning's Schema changes aren't cannon to the story!But her savior powers are...Roxas is gonna die.

I have some of her outfits in the rp actually...including Miqo'te. Checkmate.

I have some of her outfits in the rp actually...including Miqo'te.Checkmate.

Uh oh!*hides Nicole Fran-tically.*Hah. I made a pun.

What about Aqua in her armor and spamming seeker mine?

I think after the curse is broken this entire RP is just going to turn into a massive Dissidia battle LOL

My poor Fran doesn't stand a chance!Unless I make allies, and fast, I'm doomed!

My poor Fran doesn't stand a chance!Unless I make allies, and fast, I'm doomed!

Lightning and Xion are the good guys

Lightning and Xion are the good guys

I can't wait to explore the pasts of these characters... I can't wait.Like, I really want to know the characters' lives before the Curse. (aside from the game stories)I mean, I'd love to know how Lightning and "Ventus" teamed in the first place. I'm looking forward to the backstory.

Considering how almost everyone is extremely powerful (Assuming they'l come back on a reasonable level) I'd kinda wanna ask Auron to be buffed he isn't exactly the most useful in his game, even his full break sees limited use.

 

Actually looking at his sphere grid, he has pretty lackluster stats all around, even beaten by Wakka in strenght

 

I fear Zack Fair the most, since he has an entire game for himself and he can get VERY broken in that game

 

hopefully he doesn't summon Bahamut fury on our asses.

 

So tempted to use Vanitas' Remnant form during the RP when the curse is undone. Now that would be OP.

 

then...the possibilities, misterious figure...lightsabers...one hit kills...time travel...a'ight we're done here.

Hmm, let's revisit this when the time comes.  I definitely don't want people to overpower others because that leads to inequality a lack of fairness, but as it stands I don't really intend to make this a fighting RP.  Villains against heroes, on occasion, but because most villains will take on more than one hero simultaneously they sort of need to be more powerful, y'know?

 

I can't wait to explore the pasts of these characters... I can't wait.Like, I really want to know the characters' lives before the Curse. (aside from the game stories)I mean, I'd love to know how Lightning and "Ventus" teamed in the first place. I'm looking forward to the backstory.

I'm going to try my best to reveal this in time.  A few things to note are that most games haven't been resolved yet (so, in other words, Final Fantasy VI never ended, Terra from Birth by Sleep hadn't yet become Xehanort's puppet), but it's all out of chronological order.  Part of this is because the heroes came from various times to help out, but also because Ultimecia has powers to manipulate time.

Hmm, let's revisit this when the time comes.  I definitely don't want people to overpower others because that leads to inequality a lack of fairness, but as it stands I don't really intend to make this a fighting RP.  Villains against heroes, on occasion, but because most villains will take on more than one hero simultaneously they sort of need to be more powerful, y'know?

 

I'm going to try my best to reveal this in time.  A few things to note are that most games haven't been resolved yet (so, in other words, Final Fantasy VI never ended, Terra from Birth by Sleep hadn't yet become Xehanort's puppet), but it's all out of chronological order.  Part of this is because the heroes came from various times to help out, but also because Ultimecia has powers to manipulate time.

Ah, of course :3I was going to wait a bit longer to introduce a second character, but I've been wanted to RP as this character for quite some time, and I think now would be the best time to sign them up, if that's alright with you. I'll post a sheet in a few!

Character: Zidane Tribal

Original Game: FINAL FANTASY IX

Destiny Beach name: Zachary Taylor

Appearance:

Aside from the lack of his tail, Zachary doesn't look much different from his original self. He keeps himself well groomed and dressed, wearing mostly short-sleeved dress shirts accompanied with some sort of vest. He usually keeps himself in dark blue jeans to counter his otherwise classy attire.

Current occupation: Zidane keeps himself grounded with a job as a writer- usually pertaining to stage productions, or short stories.

Destiny Beach backstory and personality: Zidane is an upbeat and fun loving character. Currently, he is working on a stageplay called "I want to be your Canary," and has been working on it for quite some time. Could it be that he is nearly finished? Either way, Zidane keeps himself balanced between each write with short jobs, such as mowing lawns, or other house work. He spends a lot of freetime at an Inn run by two local women - partially because the food is great. Mostly because he actually lives there.

 

Character: Zidane Tribal

Original Game: FINAL FANTASY IX

Destiny Beach name: Zachary Taylor

Appearance:

 

Aside from the lack of his tail, Zachary doesn't look much different from his original self. He keeps himself well groomed and dressed, wearing mostly short-sleeved dress shirts accompanied with some sort of vest. He usually keeps himself in dark blue jeans to counter his otherwise classy attire.

Current occupation: Zidane keeps himself grounded with a job as a writer- usually pertaining to stage productions, or short stories.

Destiny Beach backstory and personality: Zidane is an upbeat and fun loving character. Currently, he is working on a stageplay called "I want to be your Canary," and has been working on it for quite some time. Could it be that he is nearly finished? Either way, Zidane keeps himself balanced between each write with short jobs, such as mowing lawns, or other house work. He spends a lot of freetime at an Inn run by two local women - partially because the food is great. Mostly because he actually lives there.

 

Hey, there's Zidane!  Accepted!  He should be able to make this story interesting. ; )

 

By the way, that was a very good catch there regarding Fran opening the door for Tidus.  You're right; Vanille didn't hear the knock because I completely forgot he was there!  My bad.  I knew I was forgetting something in my last post.  My thanks for catching and correcting that error. : )

Hey, there's Zidane!  Accepted!  He should be able to make this story interesting. ; )

 

By the way, that was a very good catch there regarding Fran opening the door for Tidus.  You're right; Vanille didn't hear the knock because I completely forgot he was there!  My bad.  I knew I was forgetting something in my last post.  My thanks for catching and correcting that error. : )

It's alright! It makes sense for Vanille to be distracted anyhow, what with all the guests coming in, and Sera surprising her.

It's alright! It makes sense for Vanille to be distracted anyhow, what with all the guests coming in, and Sera surprising her.

Hey, there's Zidane!  Accepted!  He should be able to make this story interesting. ; ) By the way, that was a very good catch there regarding Fran opening the door for Tidus.  You're right; Vanille didn't hear the knock because I completely forgot he was there!  My bad.  I knew I was forgetting something in my last post.  My thanks for catching and correcting that error. : )

Yay! I wasn't forgotten after all!

So is Auron the most liked teacher in the school?

Just a forewarning- I have a tendency to draw fan art of RP's I participate in, or make random siggy's representing a certain RP. So one random day, you may find random Art of this RP.

I want Auron as my teacher. And yes Scrap he is probably the most like teacher in the history of the school LOL

 

Shard I'm also very excited to see what you're going to draw~

 

And does anyone know what song Roxas was singing? Don't google it!

And does anyone know what song Roxas was singing? Don't google it!

Un-Fortunato, I do not D:

Funny story though Mystic. I was planning to do a OUAT version with Nintendo but never got it posted.

TT_TT I'm sorry Roxas! Vanitas made me do it!

Yay! I wasn't forgotten after all!

Yeah, I'm so sorry about that. *sheepish grin*  I knew I had to respond to at least three or so people, but then I realize that I missed Allen's knock at the door.  Thank you, Shard! : D

 

So is Auron the most liked teacher in the school?

Out of the two played, I'd say that's a definite "yes." : P  'Sides, who doesn't like Auron?  He's probably my favorite from X, followed by Wakka.

 

Just a forewarning- I have a tendency to draw fan art of RP's I participate in, or make random siggy's representing a certain RP. So one random day, you may find random Art of this RP.

I would love to see your artwork of this, Shard.  That sounds really cool, actually!  Wish we could somehow feature it with the RP.

 

And does anyone know what song Roxas was singing? Don't google it!

Don't kill me, Aqua, but I Googled it *hides under the desk*.  I had to find out because it sounded so familiar!  Turns out that I don't know the song, but after listening to it I do like it. ; )

 

Funny story though Mystic. I was planning to do a OUAT version with Nintendo but never got it posted.

It seems like a pretty common plot concept, but a very interesting and engaging one, isn't it?  I had wanted to do this back in May or so of last year but wasn't able to then either.  Aqua also has a similar RP (The Role-playing Game) based off a similar concept, so I made sure it was okay with her before starting this RP since it was inspired similarly.

 

Oh, and another note, guys: I'm going to be away on vacation for Memorial Day weekend, so I won't be able to respond to anything until I get back on Tuesday.  Sorry about that, and here's hoping I don't miss too much over the holiday.

Edited May 20, 201510 yr by Mystics Apprentice

Yeah, I'm so sorry about that. *sheepish grin*  I knew I had to respond to at least three or so people, but then I realize that I missed Allen's knock at the door.  Thank you, Shard! : D

 

Out of the two played, I'd say that's a definite "yes." : P  'Sides, who doesn't like Auron?  He's probably my favorite from X, followed by Wakka.

 

I would love to see your artwork of this, Shard.  That sounds really cool, actually!  Wish we could somehow feature it with the RP.

 

Don't kill me, Aqua, but I Googled it *hides under the desk*.  I had to find out because it sounded so familiar!  Turns out that I don't know the song, but after listening to it I do like it. ; )

 

It seems like a pretty common plot concept, but a very interesting and engaging one, isn't it?  I had wanted to do this back in May or so of last year but wasn't able to then either.  Aqua also has a similar RP (The Role-playing Game) based off a similar concept, so I made sure it was okay with her before starting this RP since it was inspired similarly.

 

Oh, and another note, guys: I'm going to be away on vacation for Memorial Day weekend, so I won't be able to respond to anything until I get back on Tuesday.  Sorry about that, and here's hoping I don't miss too much over the holiday.

The savior was going to be the daughter of Link & Zelda.

Hey guys, sorry I haven't posted yet, I've been swamped and unable to get to my computer much to post. I do have the time at this moment, so Mystic, could you tell me any idea of what would be a good way and place to introduce Noel and Zack in the RP?

Hey guys, sorry I haven't posted yet, I've been swamped and unable to get to my computer much to post. I do have the time at this moment, so Mystic, could you tell me any idea of what would be a good way and place to introduce Noel and Zack in the RP?

Oh, no worries.  I'm only sorry that the RP is so fast-paced at the moment, because I know it's hard to keep up.  I'm guessing it's going to slow down a lot once all the characters are acclimated.  So, I have a few thoughts for you on how to jump in:

 

For Zack, what would you think of him being the manager of the Gamestop that Locke works for?  It looks like two other characters are going to try to work there--as well as Xion possibly heading over there with Zidane--so I think he would receive *a lot* of attention if he worked at Gamestop as opposed to Target.  The choice is yours, of course, but if you do that it looks like he'll be easier to integrate.

 

Regarding Noel, maybe he could head over to the diner, or possibly meet with the charity meeting at Vanille's apartment.  Not much has happened yet--even if there are a lot of posts--so no worries there.  In sum, a lot of people are meeting at the diner, others are going to the charity, Terra is going on patrol, Kefka's meeting with Balthier, and Auron is outside the school.  Vanitas is causing trouble in the street, but beyond that it's pretty much it.

 

I hope that helps some!  I know I owe you a PM as well, which I'll get to very soon.  I'm off to do some stuff now, but I'll try to do it later this evening, if not tomorrow morning.

But then theres the downside to the OUAT Nintendo idea.

Hmm, Im thinking on what Aron is gonna do now, any ideas? cuz he's heading home now...

But then theres the downside to the OUAT Nintendo idea.

Hmm, what would the downside be?  I love the idea of the savior being Link and Zelda's daughter; how very clever!

 

Hmm, Im thinking on what Aron is gonna do now, any ideas? cuz he's heading home now...

Hmm, he could run into Vanitas, perhaps, or head to the diner.  It seems a lot of people are congregating there, and then he'd discover Kievan didn't go there as he said he would and perhaps that would give Aron reasons to doubt Kievan's intentions.