Time Only Knows

Kinda based off of Prince of Persia…>> << Okay…a LOT based off of PoP but for the sake of the RP, I changed some stuff up…since even the games themselves changed something over time. *Cough*Daggergotlongerinthelastgame*Cough*

Setting

Takes place in Iran(formerly known as Persia for those of you who don’t know). There will be some…stereotypical stuff in this RP so if you’re offended by it, then don’t join. And no…there will be no terrorist references or anyone hating America for all that “stuff”. Yeah, Iran doesn’t have anything to do with it anyways but whatever…this RP will go on as if the “War on Terrorism” or September 11th never happened. This is a modern day RP. << >>

Intro

Most people think time is like a river that flows swift and sure in one direction. But I have seen the face of time and I can tell you they are wrong. Time is an ocean in a storm. You may wonder who I am or why I say this. Sit down and I will tell you a tale like none you have ever heard.

The glow grew closer, a soft humming noise echoing in the cavern followed by the sounds of footsteps falling against the hard stone. A dark haired male leapt over a large crevasse and smacked against a wall, grabbing onto its ledges to hold on for his life. Breathing heavily, he ascended, reaching a foot hold large enough for him to let go of the wall and turn slightly to look over his shoulder. A small platform suspended by chains was nearly a meter away.
“I hate…how this place…is designed!” The male stated in frustrating as he took in several deep breaths. He jumped away from the wall and landed on the platform which began to swing slightly. He twisted his head to spot the object he had been searching for.
“The dagger…” The chains began to creak as small pieces of the ceiling began to fall like rain and land on the suspended platform. Ahead was a large white marble table of some sort with a blue light shining off its surface. Another loud snapping sound forced the male out of his train of thought, making him realize that the platform he was on was about to fall.
“Damn!” He cursed, breaking into a sprint towards the ledge as his dark brown eyes narrowed on his prize. The chains broke and the platform began to plummet. At the last second the male took his final chance, pushing hard with his legs and leaping towards the higher area. Instead of letting his face crash against the wall, the male made his feet connect with it before putting in the last reserves of his strength to jump upwards and grab onto the ledge. He lifted himself onto safe ground and rose to his feet, panting. Now’s no time to rest. He thought to himself as he made his way over towards the table, taking note that it resembled a coffin.
On top of the marble surface rested an elegantly fashioned blue dagger, the handle of it being designed almost the same as the blade itself. Grinning, the male grasped the weapon and placed it into a dark brown leather sheath on his belt he had attained earlier for the occasion.
“The professor’s going to be proud at this discovery! The dagger really was in the caverns under this palace!” He exclaimed happily.
His voice echoed loudly and the ground beneath him shifted slightly.
“Now…to get outta here…”

People make mistakes…some are small and some are large. My ancestor made the greatest mistake of all…and I’m going to repeat it.

Story

There was a legend that told of the Prince of Persia’s quest for glory and how he tried obtaining it not through combat but with finding the Hourglass of Time. He found it alright…and ended up releasing the Sands of Time which caused nearly everyone in the palace to mutate into creatures who lust for blood and destruction. The only ones unaffected by the curse were those with objects just as ancient as the Hourglass itself. The Prince, realizing his mistake decided to reverse what he had done and sealed the Hourglass, causing time to flow backwards until the night before he opened the Hourglass. Only he retained the memories of the events that transpired and went about things differently, changing his future choices so that the Hourglass of Time would not be opened.
Much time as passed since then and the knowledge of this legend seems to be forgotten by most everyone. Now a group of archeologists have uncovered the palace remains and have begun digging up strange artifacts. Almost everything seems to be intact…almost as if time has not touched the land. What will happen now that the past has been uncovered? Will the archeologists and their local guides be wise enough to avoid mistakes of the past? Or have they forgotten that history repeats itself?


Artifacts - They protect the user from the sands of time.

Hourglass of Time ~ A gigantic hourglass standing about 30 feet tall with glowing golden sand inside it. Mysteriously, sand is always flowing down to the bottom yet it never fills up or runs out. Anyone who unlocks it is cursed to die.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/The_Hourglass_of_Time_(PoP_SoT).jpg
NOTE: No. It would be ridiculous if you decided to steal it or use it. So it’s just around for plot purpose.

Dagger of Time ~ The only known object capable of storing sands of time within itself. Using it is the only way to unlock the Hourglass of Time.
http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/2179/373517-800px_dagger_of_time_ttt_super.jpg TAKEN

Medallion ~ Glows when sand creatures are near. It also has the power to protect those without artifacts from being mutated by the sands of time if they are close enough.
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/p.../b0/Medallion-TTT.jpg/180px-Medallion-TTT.jpg TAKEN

Staff ~ The staff enables the user to project illusions of him/herself. It was owned by a vizier of another kingdom…
http://poplegacy.planets.gamespy.com/Weapons/SOT/popweap6.jpg TAKEN

Bow ~ Although originally it was not able to protect the owner from the sands of time, it now can, as well as being a useful weapon. Also, the quiver never seems to run out of arrows. TAKEN

Gauntlet ~ Almost nothing is known about this artifact. It was discovered by the head of the archeologist team and taken under close inspection. It has an unusual inscription on it, most of the markings are almost illegible but the first letter of the inscription translated to English starts with a D… TAKEN

Daggertail ~ An unusual artifact. It naturally wraps around any limb of the owner so that he or she does not have to worry about losing it. The blades on the whip do not cut into the wielder either.
NOTE: If you played The Two Thrones, then you’ll know what this is. >8D TAKEN

Spears/Scimitars/Small shields ~ Many of these ancient weapons have been found in the palace. Although they’re somewhat rusted, oddly enough they offer some protection from the sands of time. Unbreakable and extremely light.
NOTE: This is the only artifact that there will be an “unlimited” supply of. The others are basically first come first serve.

Groups

Archeologists ~ The ones who discovered the palace. Most of them are seeking fame or fortune for helping uncover the artifacts. Although some just want to help share the findings with the world. Most of them came together so they know each other more or less.

Guides ~ Iranians or others who have been hired by the archeologist team to help find their way around or get translations.

Locals ~ Just regular people living near the area. There are quite a few that get interested in the recent findings of the archeologists and visit them to see their work and the palace.

Rules

1. I obviously don’t need to explain the most obvious thing. Try godmodding or power playing in my RP. See what happens if you dare.
2. My favorite rule. I reserve the right to add rules at any time. So if you do something that really annoys me or goes against all that is “proper” RPing…then I’ll make a rule or something. >8D
3. Only I can disobey my rules! >8DD I’ll let you decide whether or not this is a joke rule. XD
4. Be original with your characters. D8<
5. If you chose to be a local or guide…just try to come up with a non-Japanese name. I see way too many names abused nowadays.
6. Don’t make your character completely “all knowing”. It’s okay if you’re a guide or local who’s like…I dunno…been brought up with stories of the legend. B|
7. Put “Kakolukia” in your first post.
8. 3 OCs max. BD
9. Don’t try to take over the RP or make it your own story. I will hurt you.
10. Color your first post in “Sienna”. It’s that brownish color thingy. >>
11. Stay active and don’t use *’s for actions. Please…don’t have terrible grammar errors in your posts. It REALLY annoys me.
12. Don’t make a gigantic amount of posts while I’m offline. D8<
13. Have fun. ^^

OC Form

Username:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
Appearance:
Weapon(either a modern weapon or something found at the palace…but no European or Japanese-ish swords) :
Artifact(you cannot have two) :
Group:
Bio:
Personality:
Other:
Preview Post:

OCs

Username: <-<
Name: Blaine Harrison
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Appearance: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee284/Razgri47/Livers/Jacob.jpg
Weapon: A Colt .45 revolver.
Artifact: Gauntlet
Group: Archeologist
Bio: The leader of the team. He’s spent more time in the area than the others and has done quite a bit of research on the palace and the artifacts. Usually prefers to spend his time looking at everything individually instead of spending so much time investigating the palace. He always seems to be hiding something.
Personality: Friendly, usually acts as a parental figure around the younger ones of the group, and looks out for others…although he can show his “dark” side from time to time.
Other: Almost always appears when people least expect it.

Username: <-<
Name: Dastan “Dust” White
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Appearance: http://media.photobucket.com/image/anime guy/SaltyDonut/Anime/Anime Guys/TaikenOlder.jpg?o=208
Weapon: http://www.gamesover.com/PoP_3/pop_8_2_16.jpg
Artifact: Dagger of Time
Group: Archeologist
Bio: He’s followed after Blaine’s footsteps for awhile now and when he turned 18, he left to join with his role model. Although Dastan usually prefers excitement over history, he does however find a few interesting artifacts on his own. After having spent so much time in Iran, he picked up on some common knowledge--and fighting styles--and is focused on trying to become a “somebody”. His nickname is Dust because his clothes are always covered in it.
Personality: Doesn’t trust many people, proud, stubborn, and can be sarcastic. He’s someone who can care more about honor than common sense at times.
Other: The sword he found is a little different than any of the artifacts…although it offers no protection from the sands of time, it glows in the dark.

Username: Friendly_Heartless
Name: Morgan Mithral
Gender: Female
Age: 21
Appearance: http://media.photobucket.com/image/a...omboy.jpg?o=23
Weapon: Bow with a quiver of arrows
Artifact: Medallion
Group: Archaeologists
Bio: Morgan is technically not modern (so to say) like the rest of her peers. Instead of carrying a gun around, she carries a bow. She's new to the group, but is catching up on how to do real archaeologically work. Fascinated with history and what it can bring, and always likes to discover something new. Has a few experiences in combat in the past, so knows how to defend herself.
Personality: The outgoing type of girl, but can be serious sometimes. Always looking before she leaps, and tries her best all the time. Sometimes picks out people secretly to compete with and compares herself to them at times.
Other: Kakolukia XD
Preview Post:
Morgan strode along the sand dunes, looking around at the vast dessert. She shield her eyes from the sun and smiled. "To think that something could've been out here." She chuckled to herself. "Who would've wanted to live here?" Morgan lowered her hand and turned back to the group. This adventure was going to be great.

Username: Fayt-Harkwind
Name: Ivan Lagaras
Gender: male
Age: 23
Appearance: Short scruffy grayish brown hair, light blue eyes and glasses. Wears a light brown trench coat over a white shirt and black trousers.
Weapon(either a modern weapon or something found at the palace…but no European or Japanese-ish swords) : Revolver that belonged to his grandfather.
Artifact(you cannot have two) : Daggertail
Group: Archeologists
Bio: He trained to be a meteorolgist but at the last miniute his friend invited him to join him on an Archeological dig.
Personality: Odd, he sometimes goes on intellegent rants.
Other: Kakolukia
Preview Post: Ivan stepped into the tent on the sand meeting the other Archeologists one by one along side his friend. He kept reaching to his belt to make sure his gun had not slipped, it was his prized possesion and was over protective. He smiled trying to stop himself from going on about the next sandstorm.

Username: YOU KNOW WHO I AM! >8D (aka Her)
Name: Johanna Irving
Gender: Female
Age: 21
Appearance: http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0Rain/Blue.jpg
Weapon(either a modern weapon or something found at the palace…but no European or Japanese-ish swords): Dagger
Artifact(you cannot have two): Staff
Group: Archeologist
Bio: She's always wanted to be an archeologist, ever since she was a little girl. One of her professors told her about the legend of the Hourglass of Time, and has become determined to search for it.
Personality: Spunky, listens well, adventurous.
Other: Kakolukia
Preview Post:
Johanna took out her box of archeological tools from her bag. The harsh desert winds ruffled the tent as she inspected them. They were always in perfect condition, she cleaned them after every dig. She carefully lifted up the "bottom" of the box. Her father's dagger lay there, almost as if it were smiling at her. She breathed easier as she attached it to her belt.

Username: Violet
Name: Samantha "Sam" Watson
Gender: Female
Age: 22
Appearance: http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r...ime/tomboy.jpg
Weapon : Pistol
Artifact : Scimitars
Group: Archeologists
Bio: Ever since she was a little girl, she always loved the idea of discovering new things and showing them to the world. She thought becoming an Archeologist would be interesting and so she decided to become one.
Personality: Outgoing, caring, kind, and loves to discover new things. Although she might not be too fond of violence, she is actually quite well at defending herself. The only time she would fight back is when someone she cares about is in danger.
Other: Kakolukia
Preview Post:
Samantha lowered her head, trying not to let the wind get sand in her eyes. The moment she raised her head, she immediately got sand in her eyes. "Ah!" she yelled rubbing her eyes. "And here I thought a hat would help me..." she chuckled. Sam looked around, barely able to see her group working on their own. She had one eye closed as she started walking towards them. "Might as well stick with them..." she muttered.

Username: AndrewTemari101
Name: Ryan Woods
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Apperance: http://media.photobucket.com/image/y.../boy-1.jpg?o=3
Weapon: Two guns connected by a golden chain (Golden Guns)
Artifact: Bow
Group: Archeologist
Bio: His father was an archeologist who found the Golden Guns. He retired at age 54. When Ryan was 9, robbers broke into his house and killed his mother. His father gave him the Golden Guns for protection. His father died when Ryan was 15, due to illness. When Ryan was 17, he decided to join the archeologist group to continue in his father's footsteps.
Personality: Bold, naive, patient, smart, nice, calm
Other: Kakolukia
Preview Post:
Ryan skidded to a halt as the wind gently blew his blonde hair. He looked around for any signs of life. He continued to walk as the arouma of crushed leaves and honey infultrated his nostrils. He looked up to the trees as the amber leaves fell from it's withered branches. He smiled and headed toward a thick oak that created a fork in the road. He laid on one side of it as a golden leaf fell on his chest. He smiled once more and quickly fell into a vast, deep sleep of vivid dreams.

Username: timexhasxgone
Name: Wolfe Vandetta
Gender: female
Age: 19
Appearance: dark, short hair with tanned skin. pretty features and a slim body.
Weapon(either a modern weapon or something found at the palace…but no European or Japanese-ish swords) : (japanese-ish? lol) a magnum revolver. quite old...
Artifact:a wooden staff
Group: local
Bio: doesn't know her parents, lives on her own, and has no family or friends.
Personality: very mysterious, but a loving person. can be quite aggresive at times, but is a wise person when she wants to be.
Other:
Preview Post:
Wolfe looked up, her eyes scanning the dusty desert infront of her. she muttered a few words and stood up, carrying her jug in the direction towards the local well. another sandstorm.. she thought. brilliant. thats just as good as more stupid archeolo-what-do-you-call-them.

Username: Illusion
Name: Eva
Gender: female
Age: 18
Appearance: (ever so stereo typical) green eyes, short black hair, slim, 5'6ish, wears a silver ring on a chain around her neck. Difference is, she has cat pupils (heehee, pretty please?)
Artifact: shield, she keeps it strapped to her back.
Group: local.
Bio: She remembers her parents, both were abusive, and she ran away when she was little. She has been on her own, and in various relationships with guys, all ending badly. She usually keeps her eyes downcast or half opened, due to the weird pupils She is curious, and fast.
Other:Kakuko? I can't remember how to spell it T^T
Preview Post: Eva wandered the street, her head turning toward the boom that sounded. She itched to go see what was going on, but she knew her curiousity had gotten her into troule more then once. She sighed, then began walking toward the boom, her head down.

 

Forgot ooooonnnneee thing. xD But you'll get that Daggertail since you know what it is. 8D

You did. 8D

D'aw. Preview post now. B|

 

Okay. Everyone's in. B| If someone else joins...then we'll probably start. Otherwise...tomorrow. @-@

 

Added. I might edit in a starting post. I wanna see if anyone else wants to join. @-@

 

I don't feel like enforcing anymore rules. >< Soo...whatever. You're in. :3 I guess I'll start now. <-<


"We've almost made it! One more blast should do it!" A loud rough voice shouted.

"Geeze...archeologists using explosives...that isn't such a great idea." A male muttered, resting his hand on a shining blue dagger placed in its leather sheath. He took a quick look around at the marble floors and intricately designed pillars. Screw the Taj Mahal! This place is way better! He smiled to himself and glanced at the professor. Blaine Harrison. This place had been his life's work. He was probably going to be famous for being the one to find the palace. I still wonder why this place looks in perfect condition... He shrugged and watched as the demolition crew placed about a pound or two of explosives on a cracked wall that Blain had said was hiding something. The Hourglass no doubt.

"Stand back everyone!" Blaine's voice echoed.

Crap. I'm too close! Even the demolition crew had backed off farther than him.

"Move Dust!"

"Right!" He shouted, breaking off into a sprint as he heard a man from the demotion team start to count down.

"THREE!"

Gotta run, gotta run...!

"TWO!"

Dastan dived behind a pillar and covered his ears.

There was a small clicking noise followed by an explosion that shook the ground.

OOC: You people can start a little before that but...yeah. xD I kinda did that unrealistically since...Eh...whatever. >>;;;

 

OOC: In! 8D

BIC: Dastan growled and walked over towards Blaine who seemed to be laughing to himself. "What was that all about!?" He shouted angrily, waving a fist in frustration.

"You wouldn't have been hurt! You're too fast for that. Now come on, lad! The hourglass awaits." He turned away from Dastan and headed towards the newly created hole in the wall.

Dastan sighed and looked at the others in the room, shrugging and following slowly after the professor. "Do you guys think that the hourgla-" He cut himself off as he entered a large hallway behind the hole and stared up ahead, his jaw dropping slightly. Giving off a golden glow, a gigantic hourglass was standing at the end of the hall. I guess...I was wrong...

"Finally! We found it!" Blaine shouted, already in front of the hourglass, trailing his hands against the glass. "The sand...it really does glow..." This means...The dagger. Dust... He looked over at Dastan and motioned for him to come closer.