http://www.youtube.com/show/bakaandtest?pl=70AB3B69DCADA41F We're watching this in my campus's anime club and I fell in love with it. The idea of the show is that this special school has a special way to have kids really study for their exams. They can chose war with one of the classes (arranged A through F, A being the highest while F being the lowest) and have their summon beings fight in an epic battle. This is a very interesting show to watch. It has a lot of funny moments while it saves the message of the episode for the end (much like other animes), but it is still entertaining to watch. Funimation has the rights to the episodes for English, but there is currently no cast for the dubbed version of the anime, which would be interesting to see. Currently, the episodes are for free viewing, in the Japanese dub, on Hulu and YouTube. I'm really interested in seeing who they chose to dub this thing. There's a part of me that thinks it'll be done by the same cast for The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, which wouldn't be too bad. I think Minami should be voiced by Monica Rial, but that's just my personal opinion.
Lead by husband and wfie John Cooper and Korey Kooper, Skillet is a heavy metal Christian rock band whose actually made a name for themselves in the music industry. Adored by people of all beleifs, Skillet has released a number of CD, one of which is a worship CD and another with live perfomrances of some of their better knowns music. Currently, their last two CD's, Comatose and Awake have sold over half a million, meaning that they are now known as gold status. Currently, they are touring with Toby Mac and other bands in what is called the "Winter Wonder-Slam".
a song at one time. I remember that someone posted and it was created by a member who was banned and I guess that the member got pissed about being banned and created the song. It was around the time that I joined and the song consist of the singer just bashing on certain members. I can't remeber the song tat well, but there was a verse like "all you kids go to KH-vids" or something along those lines. I tried looking on youtube, but I can't find it.
Okay, so I promised earlier in the semester that I would post this essay on KH-Vids when I felt I was completely done with it. Well, it's the premire date of the Deathly Hallows movie and I am fully done with my essay (ironic, no?). The assigned assinment was to pick an arguement, pick a side, and support your thesis. I chose why Christian students (young adults) should read the Harry Potter novels. So, without further adu, here is the essay. **NOTE**: The essay is about nine pages long, double spaced, so yeah, it's kind of long. The Magic Within Christianity “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.†This is a lesson that was previously taught by the Christian Messiah Jesus Christ, preaching that man’s real treasure is something much greater than their earthly possessions. This line was also quoted, and is considered one of the central themes, in one of the most famous novel series of this generation. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (later changed to the Sorcerer’s Stone in the United States) was published in the United Kingdom by J. K Rowling. Her small project has since evolved over the past few decades into seven books and a hit motion picture series. This series has captured the imaginations of people from all walks of life. Within these novels are deep moral teachings of classic biblical philosophy and metaphors; and despite the use of witchcraft, the Harry Potter series is a positive influence for Christian young adults because it teaches them moral values, takes examples directly from the bible and can open kid’s minds to reading. A few facts about the book series stated in the article Harry Potter and the magic of reading, shows that more than 325 million copies of the books have been sold as of 2007, when Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released worldwide (Garlick, 2007). The series has been translated into more than sixty languages worldwide and is seen in the same rank as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien; ironically they are also writers whose series are based off those of the Gospel. Even critically acclaimed horror author Stephen King was cited in the praise section of Deathly Hallows for his review in Entertainment Weekly. In his quote, King mentions that the novel has “…good writing, honest feeling, [and has] a sweet but uncompromised view of human nature…Rowling has set the standard; It’s a high one, and God bless her for it†(Rowling). It wasn’t until a year ago that my own family truly found God. However, when I want to discuss the upcoming movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One, with some of my church friends, I can feel an uncomfortable aura around us. Even when I joked around at a party about ditching class to go to the midnight viewing of the movie in the upcoming months, my aunt over heard me and said “I have a few things to say about Harry Potterâ€. My aunt didn’t say anything else after that, but the tone of her voice was very uninviting. Ever since the books became as popular as they are today, many religious groups, mostly Christian, have condemned the novels. The question of Harry Potter’s world view came up on gotquestions.org, a website that is devoted to answering questions about the Bible and how God works. The entry was pretty balanced, although they proclaimed that it didn’t have a very positive world view because of all the violence. It was compared to the Chronicles of Narnia series, but the setting for that story took place in a fictional world when Harry Potter took place in a much more realistic setting. At the end, it claims that if the parents’ did their job of teaching their children about the Bible, the child should be intelligent enough to know what is real or fake and what is good or bad in God’s eyes (What Should be the Christian View of Harry Potter). One complaint that Christians seem to make about the Harry Potter series is that we are making a hero out of someone who performs the dark art of witchcraft and sorcery. One main point that they make comes from the Old Testament, in Deuteronomy 18:10, “Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft†(Barker). Anything that is connected to witchcraft was considered a work of the Devil in that time and a sin against God. I believe that another reason why things such as witchcraft and alchemy are so looked down upon by Christians is because it is seen as altering anything that God has made. Since God was the one who created the object, that particular object is assumed to be perfect and apart of his design. Changing something that God has made is like treason, and it is like trying to become God, which is also looked down upon. It is also an interesting note that it is the religious ones who are against the series are also ignoring one of Jesus’s first teachings. In the fifth chapter of Matthew in the New Testament, Jesus talks about not condemning your enemies but accepting them. In the Zondervan New International Version translation, he says to love your enemies like your friends and that it is bad to just associate with things that are like yourself (Barker). A reason why Jesus said this is to maybe bring those who do wrong to us towards God, therefore saving a life, and it brings another person to God, and they join them in becoming brothers and sisters of God. Associating yourself with only people who are for God is good, but it’ll get you nowhere in life and it is actually doing something against God himself. This may have also been taught to teach tolerance to his followers, to set an example for following generations. Another scriptural passage that comes from the New Testament is Philippians 4:8 which reads, “fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable†(Barker). Two of the biggest themes that can be spotted throughout this series are love and sacrifice, much like the themes of the Bible. If young adults were to actually be allowed to read the Harry Potter novels, they would learn that there are many things honorable about this series. The novels play on the sacrifice of others, the overall theme of love, and how God is always there for you in the darkest times (especially in the final book). It is also a fact that Rowling purposely put in various parables from the Gospels as well as other teachings into her seven fictional novels. In 2007, months after the release of Deathly Hallows, MTV News reported that Rowling opens up about the connection between Harry Potter and Christianity. In their article, ‘Harry Potter’ Author J.K. Rowling Opens Up About Books’ Christian Imagery, she actually believes that the parables in the stories are quite obvious and was not open about the connection between her stories and the Bible simply because “I thought it might show people who just wanted the story where we were going." (Adler). Her main objective of keeping the secret was so that the books followers wouldn’t find a way in spoiling themselves. Reading back through the final book and even watching the first movie of the final book, the Christian morals appear to be obvious. There is another argument made about the books that, besides the use of sorcery, that the books are just too violent. Within the numerous pages of the seven novels, characters are caught between struggles and battles where they must fight for their lives. In an article found on facingthechallange.org, one of the writers for the website seems to see this argument as a “double standardâ€. In J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter: A Christian Parent’s Nightmare?, he discusses that many Christian parents are trying to cut off things like Harry Potter from their kids, but they are still allowed their kids to watch similar or even more violent things in films and on television. Parents may even say no to their kids on a certain movie when they themselves have already watched it and enjoyed it. He concludes by saying that “If we are going to reject some films and TV shows because of their anti-Christian messages, then we really should reject almost everything we currently watch†(J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter: A Christian Parent's Nightmare). In a world where we’re suppose to set an example for our kids, why not either follow our own rules or trust them enough to tell the difference between right and wrong? In this society, we may need some more positive influences through the media. Look at any movie or musical artist that has become popular over the past years. Both of these media are for the young adult demographic, but choose to give off immoralities such as underage drinking, premarital sex, and experimenting with harmful drugs. I’m not saying every artist is doing this, but the majority of those flashed in the media seem to only be singing about those particular things. They may even watch television shows where it is centered on a brutal murder and it wouldn’t matter one bit to the parent. Another counterargument I could point out is that they Bible itself, especially in the Old Testament, is full of violence and death. Numerous plagues are carried out in the Book of Exodus, the story of David and Goliath, and even stories of transformation can be found within the pages of the Bible. I believe that the reason Rowling had so much violence in her stories is that she took her audience seriously. Whenever she killed off a main character, such as Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, it was emotional but there was a feeling that it had to happen. She was trying to portray that violence and death will appear in all of our lives, but that is only a fact of life. In Deathly Hallows, numerous of Harry’s allies die, saying that in war there will be many casualties, but that is still a fact of life. Rowling appears to want to portray a realistic world instead of one where everything turns out okay for the hero. The amount of violence also portrays how evil the stories antagonist, Lord Voldemort (whose real name being Tom Marvolo Riddle) became when he returned to power and how much of a tyrant he was, explaining exactly why Harry and his friends had to stop him at all costs. Of course, the Harry Potter novels have other benefits than just giving off a Christian message. Sometimes, people just don’t catch those messages but get involved in the story itself. It is obvious that Rowling doesn’t take her audience lightly. The reading is engaging and actually gets children into the habit of reading. Here, it not only brings benefits for Christian children but anyone of any faith or belief system who decides to pick it up. In an article by The Christian Science Monitor, it discusses the reading skills of those who have and haven’t read the magical series. They report claims that the books give kids a positive outlook towards reading and that it can also lead the students into improving schoolwork and tests—sixty-five percent of students between the ages of five through seventeen saying that they have improved in school because of the books (Garlick, 2007). From an academic standpoint, it appears that Harry Potter has made reading somewhat popular. To this, many parents would allow their children to read these books simply because they want their kids to succeed in school and get good grades. A parallel to the struggle Rowling’s characters face in the books is to the struggle with the Christian rock band known as Skillet. Since 1996, Skillet has become one of the most popular Christian bands, a well known band in the rock world, and their last two albums, Comatose (2006) and Awake (2009) reaching gold status (having sold over 500,000 albums). Their lyrics seem to not shy away from Christian messages and normal life experiences and are enjoyed by people of different faiths and walks of life. The reason why Skillet has received controversy is by the way they look and sound. Whenever they perform in live concerts or music videos, they are always dressed in hard rock and gothic attire. These things are heavily associated with rock music from the nineties that was sometimes portrayed as Devil Worshiping. John Cooper, the lead singer for Skillet, has a tattoo of the word “Forgiven†(turning out to be the title of the ninth song of Awake) written in rose thorns on his left arm. The sound of their music also varies between slow rock and heavy metal. Cooper does acknowledge the fact of their “edgy†style making it rough for them to be seen as Christian but also claims that universally it is rough for any band to make it in the Christian market when he was interviewed about Comatose going gold back in 2009 (Skillet Heating Up and Awake From Golden Comatose). They don’t follow the default Christian looks, but he felt that they were slowly becoming accepted in because their song’s themes and that their messages never changed (Skillet Heating Up and Awake From Golden Comatose). Reading over a few of their song lyrics, it is true that their songs do have a deep Christian and philosophical meaning. With song titles like “Forgivenâ€, “Heroâ€, and “Awake and Alive†along with another CD that is dedicated to worship songs, it is very easy to tell that they have always been well focused on their message. During one of the concerts in New York City for the Awake and Alive tour, John Cooper gave a small speech before performing the song “Awake and Aliveâ€. He said that rock and roll music could be written about anything, taking an obviously ironic quote from Marylyn Manson. Cooper walked around the stage, proclaiming that “rock and roll is about that fact that this is my song…sometimes, I write songs about my faith in Jesus†(Skillet-Awake and Alive-Awake In New York City). Some people will say that these are two different mediums: Harry Potter is just a book series and Skillet is a rock and roll band. It is true that these two things are very different, and it seems that music does play a bigger part in a young adult’s life than many novels do. However, the Harry Potter books have has had a makeover with the success of their motion pictures, seemingly breaking records almost every time a new one is released. Cooper has also noted that it is hard to make it into the mainstream media with his songs, proclaiming that he would probably have to write a “pop†song in order to even have a chance to make it into the top one hundred charts (Skillet Heating Up and Awake From Golden Comatose). Both forms of media are directed to a younger demographic, and is enjoyed by people of different faiths. However, both Skillet and Harry Potter are persecuted in almost the exact same way. Both of these forms of entertainment have been noted to have deep Christian morals, but can be appreciated by anyone from any belief or faith. Many of the Christians I know are big fans of Skillet but are hesitant to talk about Harry Potter. “It’s boring,†someone randomly proclaimed while we brought up the subject. However, I have noticed that many of my friends who are against the franchise are going by what they have heard and have not taken the time to examine the source material on their own. It seems a little hypocritical to condemn something that you know very little about. It is very interesting what you can find out to be good if you only give it a chance. It can be compared to be trying a different kind of cuisine, like Japanese food. Some of your friends may say that it is some of the worst food that you ever tasted while someone else proclaims that it is something that has a particular taste that is appealing. You are not exactly sure who you should trust; you may even call an “expert†on the subject for an opinion. In the end, you still may not be sure if you should try Japanese food; in the end, what’s the best option? Obviously, with things like Japanese food, you would want to at least try it and test the waters of it. If you end disliking it, then you won’t have to go through it again but if you end up liking it, then you just opened up new possibilities for your menu. The same thing can be said if some Christians did at the very least try to give the series a fair chance. If a person is somewhat exposed to something new, some reactions may even surprise you. There is no denying that Harry Potter is one of the modern world’s best franchises and has attracted a fan base of millions. There is a moral issue faced with Christian young adults on whether to read the series, but we are exposed too so much on a day to day basic that we have learned to accept things that only mask themselves as edgy, and it has a deep Christian meaning. When you look past the witchcraft, you get a story of a young orphaned boy who is struggling to find his place in the world and among his peers. The magic is only used as a plot device, to attract the attention of many, and to create an unforgettable adventure. It will teach them lessons that may appear clearer than the stories in the Bible. The books obviously teach the young adults good lessons and can help them improve in school. Who knows; maybe these stories will attract some readers into actually try picking up the ancient, sacred scriptures next. How will we know if we don’t try? Work Cited (for the lulz) Spoiler Adler, Shawn. 'Harry Potter' Author J.K. Rowling Opens Up About Books' Christian Imagery. 2007. 4 November 2010 <http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1572107/20071017/story.jhtml#more>. Barker, Kenneth. Zondervan New International Version Study Bible. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 2008. Garlick, Shayna. "Harry Potter and the Magic of Reading." 2007. Christian Science Monitor. 4 November 2010 <http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0502/p13s01-legn.html>. "J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter: A Christian Parent's Nightmare." Facing The Challenge. 4 November 2010 <http://www.facingthechallenge.org/potter2.php>. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. New York, New York: Scholastic, 2007. Skillet Heating Up and Awake From Golden Comatose. 2009. 5 November 2010 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgDWZqmihSU>. Skillet-Awake and Alive-Awake In New York City. 1 November 2009. 7 November 2010 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI0EZOu5KD8>. "What Should be the Christian View of Harry Potter." GotQuestions.org. 4 November 2010 <http://www.gotquestions.org/Harry-Potter-Christian.html>. DISCLAIMER: THIS ESSAY IS POSTED FOR FANBASED AND READING PURPOSES ONLY. YOU CAN USE THIS ESSAY AS A SOURCE, BUT IT IS HIGHLY ADVISED TO NOT PLAGIARIZE THIS PAPER AS YOUR OWN. THIS IS JUST A REMINDER AND IS PLACED HER IN ALL CAPS SO I DON'T GET SUED IF YOU DECIDE TO IGNORE THIS WARNING!! So, what do you think?
It's 4:30 over here KHV and I just came back from watching Deathly Hallows Part 1 over two hours ago. I finished writing my epic Harry Potter essay and am on a lot of sugar! What to do KHV, what to DOOOOO!
about the Deathly Hallows movie. I haven't seen it yet, but I was reading my newspaper and, well, I read the books and (spoilers for movie that I got from the paper) Spoiler did Harry and Hermione ever kiss? I read the books, but I don't remeber anything mentioned about them kissing. I do remeber the part where it gets all steamy with him and Ginny, so what the hell? Also, according to the newspaper, theres going to be some kind of 'sex' in the movie. OH! and Dobby dies.
Okay, I usually don't remeber a good part of my dreams, but this one seems to be burnt into my skull. I actually woke up because of it, catching my breath (which is something that's never happened to me before). So, this is the part I can remeber: Well, I'm guessing I was at the local mall, walking around with someone who I refered to as my older brother. Now, I should've noticed something was wrong because I am the oldest sibling in my family, but of course, this is a dream. We went to a Candy Craze and I was looking around at some of the snacks. Then, as I was looking the candy, my brother blew some white powder into my face. I'm guessing that he blew some kind of drug into my face and I'll go as far as saying that he told me that it was LSD (although I'm not sure what it looks like; and no, I do NOT do drugs). I freaked out and he wanted to initiate me into some kind of cult that he was a part of but I refused! I started to run (well, stumble) through the mall but it seemed like no one else in the mall cared that I was being chased by my "older brother". He was holding gag in his hands, so I was even more afraid for him to catch me. I think he did end up catching me, but before he could do anything, I woke up, completely freaked out. What does this mean (inb4doublerainbow) KHV?
So, next week is Thanksgiving break, and I bet many of us can't wait. So, KH-Vids, what are your plans for next week? I'm probably going to spend Monday and Tuesday doing all of the homework that's assigned/been neglected. My younger siblings will be in school on those two days, so it would be nice to have some peace and quiet while doing homework. I'll probably also waste time just by walking around the house, eating everything in sight for those two days. For the rest of the week: I'm just going to relax. I just bought myself The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Season One on DVD, so that's going to take a very good day out of my life (probably also watch the Death Note movies too). Wednesday would also probably be the day I see Deathly Hallows too (I used up the majority of my week's money buying Haruhi Suzumiya). Of course, we're going to be having the Thanksgiving dinner at my house, so it's going to suck having to keep my room clean. -_- Friday: Probably join my parents for Black Friday sales. I'm going to be looking for all the cool anime/gaming stuff that I can get for cheap (maybe even look for season 2 of Haruhi). Then spend my weekend dreading the return of school/prepping for finals week in December.
could you please do me a favor? If TSA wants to pat you down, when they get to your special parts, can you let out a small cry of "No daddy!"? If you do, please tell me what the TSA's reaction is. Video of it will get you super-special-awesome bonus points! :D
never. And no one really understood, well how could they? That all I ever wanted was to post them something GREAT. Why does nothing ever turn out like it should? Well, what the heck? I went and post my best and by God I really gave this forum hell. And for a moment, why, I even touched the sky and at least I left them stories they could tell; I did. And for the first time since, I could remeber when, I felt like my old tummy-self again. And I , Tummer, the Spammer King. That's right; I am the Spammer King; HAHAHAHA! And I just can't wait until someone replies because I got some knew ideas so this forum never dies! And, BY GOD, I'm really going to give it all my MIGHT! Uh-oh. I hope there's still time to set things right.
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Okay, so if any of you have known me for even a day, you know that I'm someone who doesn't hide their faith. It's just who I am; I am a normal teenager, but I also have a relationship with someone who I've found to be God. I started carrying around a Bible around campus, and I've never gotten any reactions, positive or negative, from strangers. The thing is, one of my friends seems to have a huge problem with it. This friend I've known since elementary school, but I had to move away sometime later and never met up again until our last year of high school. I moved again around the begining of January and met him again in college. Let's just say, a lot changed about me from this February to today, spirtually speaking. When I first brought my book, he hardly made a mentioning of it. His voice seemed a little odd, but I just took it as surprise. The second time he brought it up, it was kind of the same thing. The third time however, it felt like he was completely telling me off. His approach was "What the hell is up man, why the sudden change? What's wrong with you?" I tried to explain things to him, but I could tell that he either coudln't understand my side or just didn't care what I had to say. I saw him today but didn't even speak a word to him. He probably thinks I'm a phyco when that's the complete oppsite. It's just the way I am. To be CLEAR: I've never preeched to him or brought up anything religious in any of our conversations outside of the bible confrontation. I'm not really sure what to do. Do I just start completely avoiding him or do I confront him. I can take opposition from complete strangers and non-believers, but this guy is suppose to be my friend. :(
...that Prop 19 didn't pass in California? Seriously, I'm actually on the fence about this issue, but the main demographic that actually wants this prop passed out wieghs those against it (which is where I"m mostly leaning). The people who wanted this passed were already high and too lazy to go down to the polling station. I wonder if anything would change if they were selling muchies at the polling station.... what if... what if.... [THE GAME]
Tummer Productions Presents: Miracle Wielders Family RPG ~ OOC Lounge ~ Family The Official family for the Miracle Wielders RPG. This is just a place for us to hang out and talk about random stuff that is or isn't related to the RP in general. This is much different from the OOC Lounge being that 1) You do NOT post applications here and 2) This is just a fun place while the lounge is more serious. Family Members: tummer - Game Master Feenie - Watcher Terra - Soldier -Tummer
Tummer Productions Presents: Miracle Wielders OOC Lounge RPG ~ OOC Lounge ~ Family The official OOC Loung for the Miracle Wielders RP. General rules of KHV should be enforced as well as the rules of the RP. Here, we should generally talk about the events about the RP also ideas about what you should think happen in the future. This is also a place where you can post your character applications. Profile Outlines: For Miracle Wielders/Angels Spoiler Username: Name: Age: Gender: Covenant Weapon Name/Type: Angel’s Name: Other Information: For REDs Spoiler Username: Name: Name of Person possessing: Dark Weapon (like a Covenant): Other Information: Character Profiles: tummer (Michael) Spoiler Username: tummer Name: Michael Age: 19 Gender: Male Covenant Weapon Name/Type: Hope Bringer (A double-edge sword) Angel’s Name: Joseph Other Information: He is a rather caring young man. He lost all of his family in the strange deaths, including the love of his life (who he was scheduled to marry the next day). He generally trusts people, which can become his downfall. Feenie (Kay) Spoiler Username: Feenie Name: Kay Age: 17 Gender: Female Covenant Weapon Name/Type: Magus D.Ensis (A dagger that can transform into a sword at will) Angel’s Name: Elgontoresphericalicoloses (Elgo for short xD) Other Information: She is always very caring and compassionate. She lost her father 7 years ago and everyone else she cared about were killed in unknown circumstances. She's still very hyper most of the time and will jump to conclusions too quickly if so. Terra (Aiden) Spoiler Username: Terra Name: Aiden Age: 19 Gender: Male Covenant Weapon Name/Type: Lux Aeterna / Dual Pistols Angel’s Name: Uriel Other Information: Often callous in his decisive actions, he tends to put logic before emotion unless something truly strikes a nerve. He also has a tendency to comment on the situations he finds himself in, regardless if anyone is around or not. Aiden's entire family are now R.E.D.s, something he won't explain as to how it happened. (Varil) Spoiler Username: Terra Name: Varil Name of Person possessing: Scott Dark Weapon: A chainwhip. Other Information: N/A (Arinel) Spoiler Username: Terra Name: Arinel Name of Person possessing: Holden Dark Weapon: Twin hookswords. Other Information: Holden was Aiden's younger twin brother. Arinel is the only "living" RED that came from Aiden's family. SORA! (Antonia) Spoiler Username:SORA! Name: Antonia 'Toni' Stevenson Age:19 Gender:female Covenant Weapon Name/Type: Backstabber (two daggers) Angel’s Name: Athena Other Information: Her mother died in child birth and her father died a year later due to liver failure (he was a alcoholic) Toni was then raised by her grandmother,who suddenly dropped dead one day,she wants to find the cause of the reason for these deaths. LilBueno (Samuel) Spoiler Username: LilBueno Name: Samuel Age: 19 Gender: Male Covenant Weapon Name/Type: Halcyon / A black scythe with a red blade. Angel’s Name: Castiel Other Information: Samuel was visiting his father's office with his mother when a plane fell into the building. Samuel had left the building to get something of his mother's car when it happened. He was the only survivor, but was trapped under the rubble for two days. When he finally got out and heard the news, he was in shock and collapsed from lack of food. He awoke a few days later, severely disoriented, but rushed home to find his little sister. When he got home, she was nowhere to be found. He is currently looking for her. Chevalier (kid) Spoiler Username:Chevalier Name:Unknown(Kid) Age:17 Gender:Male Covenant Weapon Name/Type:Unknown Angel’s Name: Gabriel Other Information: A boy who has no memory of what's happened with the world. After falling unconscious in the incident, he awoke to death and destruction with no recollection of anything, after being called kid by survivors who had no means of calling him by his name, he adopted said name. Gabriel is his protector and guide, yet a silent one. Gabriel has never once spoken before, but his presence must mean that Kid is a Miracle Wielder. While kid does not have any apparent weapon, he is able to invoke miracles that aren't otherwise possible. And as such, some people have heard of his reputation as a healer. Kid is very secluded, but feels compassion towards the survivors, and despises having to oppose the REDs. Happy Posting -Tummer
Tumer Productions Presents: Miracle Wielders The Role Playing Game RPG ~ OOC Lounge ~ Family Story: Eden is similar to the Earth of today. In a sudden blink of an eye, half of the world’s population drops where they stand. Planes come crashing from the sky, accidents are happening everywhere. No one knows what happens, but they are still looking for answers. Some move towards religion while others look for a scientific explanation. There seems to be a pattern among the dead. The death toll includes anyone under the age of ten, and seems to have targeted mostly women. Bodies lie across the streets because there is no room in the graveyards. These bodies are left in the streets, open for dark creatures called R.E.D.’s (Red Eyed Demons). Once inside the corpses, who now lack a soul, they can control their body and access their memories through the brain. The only things that can defeat them are the chosen few who control legendary weapons known as Covenants. Weapons with supernatural powers, Covenants not only destroy the body, but actually kill the REDs. The wielders of Covenants are known as the Miracle Wielders, because they are the only hope for mankind’s survival. The Wielders are accompanied by Angels, the ones who give them the power the fight the REDs. This RPG will be done in chapters that I will call 'Acts'. At the begining, I will give backstory of past events that may or may not be useful to the RP. You take control of 1) A Miracle Wielder and his/her Angel or 2) A very powerful RED who has the power to control lesser REDs. Player applicants can be found in the OOC Lounge. We will start once we have two-three other players. Glossary: RED’s – Red Eyed Demons, also known as REDs, are the main antagonists of this story. They embody the corpses of those who are unburied and can access their bodies and memories. No human thing can kill the REDs because they are undead and they have no soul. Miracle Wielders – The heroes of this story. They control the legendary weapons known as Covenants. They are the only humans who can actually destroy a RED, saving the world from destruction. Sometimes a Wielder can give into the darkness in his soul, turning his weapon pitch black and a Demon destroys half of their heart. Angels – Can only be described as ‘Angels’, these beings are the ones who give the Miracle Wielder’s their power. They can die if their Wielder gives in to the darkness in their soul or if they are killed by a Demon. Angels alone can only send them back to where they came, meaning that they could return once again. Covenants – Weapons that can destroy REDs. They take the form that best suits the wielder, so it could be a sword, a pistol, even a sledge hammer. They battle with the REDs, mostly attempting to release the Demon from inside. Once that is done, they are vulnerable and can be destroyed. Rules: 1. NO God-moding. 2. It is highly advised that you discuss with others about future events via PMs, VMs or the OOC lounge. 3. You can control up the three Characters. By this, I mean you can control three Wielders because you are also doing the actions for the angels. So really, all together, you can control up to six characters. 4. I want people who are committed to this RP. If you only log in occasionally, then this is probably not for you. 5. We are going to be posting in turns, which is why I want committed people. I understand that outside forces can sometimes interfere with the game. We will take turns and if you don’t post in an allotted amount of time (let’s say two hours) then someone else is allowed to post. This is to avoid things like missing out on story plots or actions (fights, important conversations, etc.). 6. Please keep swearing to a minimum. I understand that it happens when you build strong emotion, and I’m fine with words like “crap” or “damn”, but nothing too heavy. In other words, keep it PG-13. Character Profiles: tummer (Michael) Spoiler Username: tummer Name: Michael Age: 19 Gender: Male Covenant Weapon Name/Type: Hope Bringer (A double-edge sword) Angel’s Name: Joseph Other Information: He is a rather caring young man. He lost all of his family in the strange deaths, including the love of his life (who he was scheduled to marry the next day). He generally trusts people, which can become his downfall. Feenie (Kay) Spoiler Username: Feenie Name: Kay Age: 17 Gender: Female Covenant Weapon Name/Type: Magus D.Ensis (A dagger that can transform into a sword at will) Angel’s Name: Elgontoresphericalicoloses (Elgo for short xD) Other Information: She is always very caring and compassionate. She lost her father 7 years ago and everyone else she cared about were killed in unknown circumstances. She's still very hyper most of the time and will jump to conclusions too quickly if so. Terra (Aiden) Spoiler Username: Terra Name: Aiden Age: 19 Gender: Male Covenant Weapon Name/Type: Lux Aeterna / Dual Pistols Angel’s Name: Uriel Other Information: Often callous in his decisive actions, he tends to put logic before emotion unless something truly strikes a nerve. He also has a tendency to comment on the situations he finds himself in, regardless if anyone is around or not. Aiden's entire family are now R.E.D.s, something he won't explain as to how it happened. SORA! (Antonia) Spoiler Username:SORA! Name: Antonia 'Toni' Stevenson Age:19 Gender:female Covenant Weapon Name/Type: Backstabber (two daggers) Angel’s Name: Athena Other Information: Her mother died in child birth and her father died a year later due to liver failure (he was a alcoholic) Toni was then raised by her grandmother,who suddenly dropped dead one day,she wants to find the cause of the reason for these deaths. Act One: Dead, they Rise For some unexplained reason, people all across the world of Eden have fallen to some strange illness. There was no mass outbreak reported, people just died where they stood. No one could understand what was going on, it was far beyond the logic and sciences that they studied. In a matter of minutes, all hell literally broke lose! We begin our story one full year after the passing of the population. For some strange reason, the bodies don't seem to rot or decay. Everyone has become accustomed to their local news and nobody dares to go outside without sighting their protectors, the Miracle Wielders. ------ "More REDs seem to rise as the days pass. It also appears that those who are dying are also vulmerable to the curse of these Demons. We dare not show the identities of our protectors, the ones who call themselves the Miracle Wielders, for they will all be targeted at once." Michael had become accustomed to the daily news. It had been a full year since he held his fiancee in his arms. A part of him could still feel her warmth. She was one of the few people who were buried after the mysterious deaths, so her body couldn't become infected. He put on his hood as he ventrued outside. He was the protector of his community, so he always had his Covenant sword exposed to the people. It was a beacon of peace, which was why it was called Hope Bringer. His Angel, Joseph, glided beside him. "Be on guard," Joseph warned, "I can sense them around us." "Relax," Michael said in a smooth voice, "It is true that there has been a mass rising of these REDs, but we both know that we can take them out easily."
of every age, would you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see this our town of Haloween! Happy Halloween!!!
I got my tickets for a Horror Movie marathon at the theaters tomorrow. First, they're going to show The Exrosist, which I haven't seen yet but I hear it's very interesting "But Tummer, how've not seen The Exrosist?" I haven't been able to catch it on TV or the movie channels and I can't find it anywhere. Afther that, they're going to show the orginal Nightmare on Elmstree, probably my favorite Halloween movie. Finally they're going to show Saw 3D at midnight. I just want to know how it ends!
Well, I'm going to have to volunteer at a carinival, so I decided to make the most out of it. I deicded that I should dress up as a hospital patient (or in just jeans and a white shrit if I can't find a gown). One of my firends is going to carry a portable stereo and blast a loop of Skillet's "Monster" as I run around like crazy. It'd be awesome if I found someone in a SWAT uniform to chase me, but I'll go with what I can. What do you think?
Haven't made any progress on my essays. Reading my new Soul Eater Vol. 2 manga and remebering the viewing of Jackass 3D I saw yesturday. Also, listening to my favorite radio station. So, KHV, how was your weekend?
