here you will find everything that you need to know before you join, the rules, the plot, all of the information about the species, as well as a handbook to help you to fnd your way around the site.

even though we have a short application form, please fill it out as fully as you can. all of the accepted application will be moved to the accepted board, but you need to post your apps in the pending board. anywhere else, and we will ignore them. if they are not finished, put a [WIP] in the subject. see inside for species conversion application

BANS; none right now, but please do keep an eye on the ratios!

all of the accepted applications will be moved here. you can look here for inspiration, but do not copy. if you do we will find out. only registered members can view this board.

all of the claims that you may need will be held here, please wrap everything that you are claiming in code, or it will be ignored.

here you will find boards for the claims, plot pages, photo albums, diaries, rp requests, and nything else that is a character extra.

if you are looking for someone to rp with, post something about your character, and who you are looking for to rp with. you can explore plots here, before posting in the plotter board, someone is bound to reply.

if there are any specific characters that you would like that are mentioned in the history of your character, then this is the place to request for them. all completed requests will be moved into the archives.

if you wish your character to have a family business, read the information inside and apply for one. the rules will be very clear, and if you don't follow them, you may not be able to own a business.

everything you need to know about, like updates etc will be posted here.

this is a password protected board that members can have access to as they wish, just PM and admin for a password if you need to use it. no explicit sexual content though please.

everyone needs to keep in touch, especially the humans with no powers at all, so to call or text, you just come here; if you have a conversation on the phone, you had that conversation in your characters real lives, so if you start dating on the phone, your characters are dating too.

this is a quick way to keep in touch if you own a computer. if you are bored, or something, then you can come and have a conversation. whatever happens on im, also happens in your characters real life.

this is a not so private diary of your life, and your feelings, that people can have access to on the internet. you never know, your blog may be a hit, just don't tell the whole truth... you don't want people after you for the truth, or lies.

Here is the gossip board. It is guest friendly, so you can post anonymously. Information on how this works is inside.

This is the place to go if you need a day of relaxtion and pampering. Kenzie and three other girls under her employ are there to make sure you get taken care of with the best service they can offer. Whether you want a manicure, pedicure, massage, facial or the whole works they do it. When you walk through the door you're greeted with relaxing music and sounds from nature. Calm, neutral colors decorate the inside and warm lighting give the spa a cozy, inviting feel. Her pack used to meet here from time to time until Jazabelle joined and now they use her tattoo shop.

not only humans have to go school. if you look underage, no matter who you are, you still have to suffer. and with a load of hormonal humans and beings in the same place all day long, who knows what can happen.

the private college of manuka which was founded in 1897, and has quickly expanded to multiple colleges with degrees from everything as well as a well-known reputation. it's sister school is north east university.

public institution which like u of manuka is also well-known only that it is the private college that's located in manuka. though they focus more on international students as well, they accept all types of students.

Le petite boulangerie is a small little backery located in the city centre. It is what Annette Mason has come up with to make herself some money in case her father does decide to cut her off because of her pregnancy. It is a cute little bakery that is specialized in patisserie and sells all its goods to french standards. The walls on the inside are soft pink and the whole gives off a warm, cosy atmosphere.

Georgio's is a two story building. The building that Perry purchased for the restaurant in this town, was built in 1955, so it has an old feel to it. Outside it has two rows of windows and two glass doors that leads inside. Above the two doors is the sign "Georgio's" in red, green, and white letter. Inside you would find a comfy atmosphere, and it'd make you feel like you are in 17th century Italy. There are booths and tables strewn about and a hallway that would lead you to the bathroom and Perry's office in the back. On your right you would see the open kitchen with arch open windows revealing the chefs working on the pizzas and other such. A door leading to the kitchen is on the left, that is for the chefs themselves. The hostess' podium is near the front of the restaurant and before you would lead to your seat, you'd be greeted by her. A bar for drinks, ect. is at the far right.

If you want to apply for employment, PM Perry Scott.

hang out the arcade, watch a movie at the cinema, try your hand at bowling, grab a bit to eat the fast food restaurant . . . the perfect place for a cliche date. that doesn't just mean humans.

you'll find all the typical shops here, and all the typical people. until you look a little closer. there's a lot more on offer if you just know how to ask.

A luxurious, fashionable hotel that is eight stories tall, with long rows of glass windows that appear to glow green under the city lights. The seven floors above the main floor and the lush, private courtyard and gazebo out back are for guests of the hotel, but the basement floor is very secretive: as in, "Top Secret" clearance only. No exceptions. This establishment is owned by Mr. Gideon Osbourne.

A simple family business, The Cookie Jar is run by the Choi's. It is a small little shop that always smells of baked goods, and sells all types of cakes, cupcakes, and anything else you can think of, really. They also sell an assortment of coffees and teas. The inside of The Cookie Jar is very bright, with comfy chairs and tables scattered around the relatively small space. There are also a few places to sit outside if you'd rather enjoy the nice weather. Don't forget, we do custom orders and parties!

As soon as a customer walks into the room, they will find every wall is covered with books in a very organized and clean fashion. Several chairs, tables, and cushions are scattered around the area for a bit of comfort reading within the walls. In the far corner is a minature coffeeshop for the early risers. The place has a very local and small town feel.

some characters just love animals, so why not come here and adopt a cute little doggy or the perfect cat.. there are all sorts of different animals here for your enjoyment!

this music store has 2 levels and is full of guitars, keyboards, electrical string instruments (cello, viola, etc.) as well as amps. almost the entire second floor is dedicated to sheet music, strings, and amps. the store is well-taken care of and has many employees willing to help if necessary. even though it's only two stories tall, the music store is fairly wide and deep, so it is by no means a tiny store.

a cute, cozy little coffee place is almost always packed with grumpy costumers wanting a little coffee. it is the best and quickest place in the entire city. the double doors lead to an inviting warm themed place with a couple of places to sit. better have some time in here, because though service is quick, the line usually stretches to quite a length.

this is like a health centre, with a swimming area, a sauna, a gym, a hot tub... just what you need to relax.. if you want, we'll thrown in a massage also...

Also known as Dark Market Blood by its clients. It seems like a legitimate, clean building where people go to donate. Its higher class than the usual blood bank, having unique, glossy venetian red floors. Everything else is mostly stark white. The true nature of the facility is to harvest blood, indiscriminately, without harming the patients. It illegally supplies to waiting clients, and the blood isn't always human either. It also has its own small, but classy restaurant. What's on the menu? Well, you'll just have to find out for yourself. Sometimes people get lured in, sometimes taken against their will, and other times they just come visit on their own to help out.

With large sculpted brick chimneys, black and white half timbering and Jacobean carved porch brackets, The Black Rose looks like something that travelled back from 16th Century England, to situate itself on the streets of modern day Manuka. Its steep slated roofs, decorative brick work, cross gables of alternating heights, and long rows of oriel windows, supported by corbels, with lead being used to create a diamond pattern within the panes on the outside, along with its exposed decorative half timbers and diagonal reinforcement beams, against the patterned wallpaper in ruby red, dark forest green and a rich amber gold, with the fleur-de-lys symbol speckled across it and hard wooden flooring on the inside, all make this new establishment a sight to behold.

Owned by Mortimer Slutzky for over a decade now, La Vien en Rose is a quaint little host club unlike no other. There's a snack bar and specialty drinks to die for. And the service? Each and every day, from open to close, beautiful men with shining personalities pamper their (usually female) customers and shower them with flirtatious conversation. Don't forget to stop by for karaoke nights! See your favorite host sing a song, just for you!

the most popular nightclub in the city, filled with young people from all around. none of them have any idea that is the mythical being's prime meeting place.

this seems to be a permanent fixtures in this little old town, but people still enjoying coming here, the rides, the candyfloss, the tossing games. all is fun here!

owned by none other than dominic pierce, this travelling circus is a marvel to most who come. the stunts are life threatening, the audience can feel themselves being drawn in by their hair, but they don't leave a town without a little ... momento shall we say. a child that goes missing in every place they go, is not missing at all, as they are usually given away and trained to perform these acts.

here we have the only zoo in manuka and its surrounding cities. it is large and has a wide range of animal attractions. the most popular animals are the lions and tigers and bears. oh my.

with both an ice skating rink and a roller skating rink, skating castle is a fairly popular place for people of all ages to hang out. they hold special events every tuesday and thursday, the two rinks are separated by a mini - arcade and snack bar.

hurt? looks like you found the right place. murdoch trauma center is easily the biggest in the area, encompassing a state of the art emergency room and newly redesigned hospital. at least you're in the best of the best.

no one has lived here for centuries, but the way it got it's name is that creatures of the night like to temporarily com and stay here because humans are too scared to enter.. those who do.. well.. they die.

A hunters' dwelling by afternoon, a high school students escape by day, and said to be haunted by night.

they look dark and dangerous because they are. a favourite of mythical beings because only a few brave humans dare to venture through them. and those few should beware. vampires won't refuse a tasty snack.

A large tower created in four different levels. The basement is a lavish nightclub, the first floor is a decorative restaurant serving only the best, the second and third floor hold offices that work for Lan Enterprise and the top floor is where Cantarella resides.

Michael's Castle. It's the place to be when you want an honest to God Irish bar. As soon as you walk in you a sense of calm washes over you. It could be the dimly lit room or the special enchantment that prevents violence amongst its patrons. The first thing you notice when you enter is the stage at the end of the room. It is here that small bands have a chance to let their music be heard, not always good but always welcome. On wednesday's you can hear the locals test their vocals with the ancient art of Karaoke. If singing is not your preference there is a door on the right wall that leads to a room with two pool tables and a dart board. The bar counter itself lies on the left wall. Fully stocked with anything Irish and a good variety of beer, if you have a taste for something you can probably find it here. The counter itself is made out of one solid piece of stained wood. Able to seat twenty people everyone is welcome to sit there. Don't worry if the bar is full. There is plenty of wood tables and chairs to sit at and all along the wall is bench seating.

No witches or warlocks allowed on the premises without the expressed consent of Felix Conners.

The gun club of Manuka is a government-owned shooting range. It is perfect for those Hunters that are just starting out and for people who simply love guns. There is both an inside and outside range to choose from, the outside range consisting of a pistol and riffle area. The inside range is strictly pistol. Come here at any time of day or night to shoot a few rounds, because the inside shooting range is open all night. The outside range is closed from dusk til dawn, opening at sunrise, closing at sunset.

once filled with the latest sports equipment; now filled with graffiti. a good place to have fun and let your anger by trashing the place. but somehow the pool is always sparkling clean . . . mermaids?

not everyone can afford three-bed semis. if you aren't rough to begin with, expect to toughen upbecause at the estates, you're on your own.

in the heart of the old town, on the corner of what used to be the city's highstreet, you'll find the local newsagents, known for the main newspapers, a good selection of alcohol and serving cigarettes to minors.

A small building that looks beaten up and run down on the outside, however on the inside it's rock and roll styled tattoo shop with amazing artists and fair prices. They're open every day of the week except for Sundays and will stay open for however long it takes to finish someone's tattoo.

While not having anything to do with actual fish, the dive tank is appropriate enough for the dive bar it describes. It's loaded with tough guys and hot shots, some of them genuinely dangerous. Biker gangs tend to frequent the place - luckily, the owner Ronnie Herald is charming enough to keep things civil between his ornery customers. The lights are dim, the booze cheap and hard, and the pool tables are scuffed from disuse and violent bar fights. The few waitresses and waiters that brave the place are almost as nasty as the people they serve. Most customers are humans - but anyone looking for some shady company and to get drunk fast is welcome at the Dive Tank.

good for a quick kiss or smoking something illegal, this is the infamous meeting place of the depressed and dirty, or just those looking for a good time. wanna feel like a rebel? this is the place to start.

A warm and charming little brick building is the home of Heliconia, a plant-based shop that caters to the supernatural. Chloe grows and sells any kind of greenery you can imagine, and also makes her own lotions, soaps, salts, and a wide variety of other flora-based products. The business largely supplies ingredients to the witch community, but there's plenty of other attractions for different species. In an attempt to make all creatures welcome, she tries to avoid their various allergens in most areas of the store- silver, iron, wood, etc- except in specialized sections. A large greenhouse and gardening plot sit behind the building, for obvious reasons, and Chloe lives in an apartment above the shop.

Chloe bought the shop with the money from raiding Roberto's house upon her escape. Also, there's a human-deterrent spell on the building, courtesy of one of her first witch customers.

the ghosts need a place to haunt, and what better place than where they are buried? in this cemetary things literally go bump in the night, so beware!

This little building is the work place of Crawford Young. He is a certified psychologist and works with both humans and supernaturals alike to help them through tough times in their lives. If you need a helping hand and don't find yourself with any money and find yourself in a rut, come here and Crawford will help you out. If you just need someone to talk to, his door is always open with welcome arms. But be careful, this place seems to be haunted at night by an unnamed ghost.

This is a pound owned that hosts a variety of stray animals, from dogs to even snakes. Though the shop is tiny, everything is somehow crammed in neatly in cages and the occasional animal or two can be seen wandering around the shop to stretch their legs. Kind hearts are allowed to adopt these once homeless creatures for reasonable price and volunteers are always welcome.

this is a little place in the middle of the upper state. it is a little bit more run down than your average upper state bar, but it is homey. you have pool tables at the back, as well as tables to eat food. there is a bar, and the menu consists of the most delicious, and infamous burgers in town. stop in for a beer, to get drunk with your friends, and watch out for live bands who play their gigs. they have to get famous somehow, right?

massive mansions for the rich and famous, filled with expensive furniture and antique decoration. spells can use gems, and witches do love jewels . . .

in the centre of grand, glorious gardens stands an ancient (though restored) waterfall of a princess who lost herself, throwing away her crown. of course, really the princess was a secret witch, a psychic, and kicked out for speaking the future but who tells the truth around here?

a place of theatre, music and variety shows. mermaids thrive in the praise of their unearthly voices and firetamers create dazzling displays that leave everyone in awe.

this museum holds so much art, paintings, statues, anything that you could think of by the most famous artists. come and enjoy a relaxing day out looking at all those masterpieces.

a place a little bit run down by the upper state standards, Michael's has only been praised by the service on cars well worth the price. therefore, if you want to get a quick look at your car and not be ripped off, this is your place.

This state-of-the-art facility showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water. Features sixty exhibits and five specially designed underwater tunnels. You can play with penguins, touch sharks, see animals and fish being fed and even go behind the scenes. The Aquarium sets the rigorous professional standards for animal welfare, veterinary care, wildlife conservation, research, education, staffing and safety. Many of the animals have been rescued, and some are being rehabilitated to be released into the wild at a later date. There is also a gift shop and dining area within the facility. The Aquarium is open 365 days a year, with extended summer and holiday hours to maximize visitor enjoyment.

nothing short of the best for the city's richest. you won't find anything less than designer or a small fortune.

home of scandal and intrigue, delafuente's house of burlesque is owned and ran by the city's resident burlesque queen, margarita delafuente. monday through thursday, every evening, madame delafuente presents viewers with tastefully done, albeit risque, performances that are not always limited to a blatant state of undress. musicians, dancers, magicians all try their hand on stage; simply with a little less clothing than usual. friday through sunday the glitz and glamour is forsaken for the sake of a crowd with an affinity for throwing dollar bills and a preference only for nudity and stripper poles. the club is strictly twenty-one and over but maybe you can sweet talk the bouncers--or the madame herself.

Dēor casino is a good place to relax and unwind. Slot machines, video poker machines and all of the traditional games are represented. There is even a poker room where rookies can get free lessons to better their chances against the pros. Aside from the fascinating games that are available, the casino offers additional services like floor shows, free drinks and all-you-can-eat buffets. The most stunning piece in the casino happens to be a large statue of an elegant doe in the middle of the game floor. There is also an adjoining hotel linked to the casino with rooms of supreme comfort and style, and a great view. Restaurants are included within the hotel for customer enjoyment as well.

A large three story club owned by the Dragos Coven. A safe-haven for Vampires, the club specializes in catering to the Undead. Ranging from drinks laced with Human blood to rooms where feedings can take place. The club is considered a death wish for Humans and a place of liberation to the Vampires within.

While it's technically not just a building, but a factory. The factory itself is well maintained and has everything essential to make Wine, Beer, Bourbon, Whiskey, Vodka, Baijiu, Gin, Mixed drinks, Irish whiskey, Canadian whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, Schnapps, and liqiuer. Captain Morgan's Liquor is the world's biggest whisky producer with 28 malt distilleries and two grain distilleries and the largest in grain distilleries in the world, making their beer well known.

this sleek, black, stylish recording company is located in manuka. it's open to all aspiring singer, musicians, and bands. you can find their many talent agents scouring the open mic nights and talent nights for new talent. so if you think you have what it takes to make it as a musician call up and get an appointment today. your future could change with this recording company so give it a try.

where the rich dine, famous for the tiny portions of ridiculously expensive food, but still good. also a good place for vampires to show they're normal -- snobby humans always kick up a fuss at the 'legendary cuisine'.

these places are actually quite helpful and have lots of stuff about mythology. come here to read and relax, or do some thorough research.

a park with luscious green grass, benches right by the pond that is in the middle of it, with beautiful trees and space for little children to play.

A serene place with miles of stretched out land. It has wild flowers growing from every direction. The hills are alive with nature and scenes people only think are in movies. It's completely shut off from the rest of the city and makes it a perfect getaway.

Here at McCreedy ranch, people are able to come and ride horses from sunrise til sunset. We have a long trail that takes about two hours to get through and as you travel, you can see the beautiful meadows and forest. At the halfway point before you begin your journey back, there is a picnic area and a place to give the horses water. Our horses are trained to be ridden by children from ages seven and up. If you are under fifteen, you are required to wear a helmet unless a parent says otherwise. It's a perfect family getaway and we welcome you.

An old-fashioned style pub to get a pint of beer: simple, and very classically English. Those who are aware of the supernatural world and supernaturals alike know that this pub is also a safe space for humans; co-owners Gabriel Reinard and Lea Nathanson keep a watchful eye to ensure that supernaturals and humans can get along with no altercations or violence on the premises. Great food, great brews, and great people: stop on in!

The Palladium is the place where bands set up their sets. It consist of a stage, merch area, stalls and balconies to view the concerts of rising as well as already famous bands that are on tour. This is a good place to enjoy food music, meet people with similar interests to you, or play with you band.

centuries ago, the mythical beings came together to find a place of safety, where any of them could stay if they wanted to. anyone is welcome . . . anyone but humans that is.

these are the werehouses where human slaves were kept by the ruthless leaders of supernaturals. they would have been starved for weeks before fed to the vampire, faeries and werewolves. it was like a black marker, owned by Anthony Rossetti. it has been abandoned for years now, but it shouldn't be long until someone comes along to clean out the cobwebs.

you'll find a transformed young werewolf wading through the greens, a hunting vampire satisfied with a quick snack, a trained witch searching for certain herbs . . .

the home, or hometown, of guardian angels lies behind pearly gates and white, fluffy clouds. fallen angels look at their former home with nothing less than hate, not that they can go back.

where centuries of mermaids have lived, within the deep waters that surround the infamous island.

the faerie are an ancient race that was born from evil. their leaders concoct their ruthless plans from here.

anywhere else your heart may desire! this is for any boards that do not exist in the city of Manuka.

this is a cheap place to stay if you don't have too much money, or want to go unnoticed. they are small and dirty, but it's still a place to live right?

these are normal sized houses where most humans live, looking after their humble homes with a small garden and whatever else cozy like that. some night people like to keep cover in houses like these.

appartments can be of any size, and shape, they are comfortable and can be quite big or small. they are quite practical for everyday lives.

some of the richer population live here, the houses are swank and over the top, well looked after by servants. they are all detached with swimming pools and other cool things. not many people will live in houses like this, because we must be realistic.

all of the other states in the US that are away from Manuka.

all of the countries in europe, including Russia.

all the places in Asia such as India, Japan, the bigger part of Russia and more.

the coldest continent of Antarctica.

sometimes referred to as Oceania, but not by inhabitants of the region.

if you want to play out some history between characters to establish their character histories, then go ahead and do that here. keep in mind, that this has to have happened in the past, and if it changed something in the history, then it would have to change something in the present.

the future is a funny thing, no one knows how it is going to happen, so i don't think that much should be played out here, unless you want your character to move onto the future, but that's where they would have to stay. if you have kids, you have kids, but the future is always subject to change.

what if those two didn't get together? what if he was completely single? what if the jealous ex decided to make a move? play it all out in the 'what if' board, where you can see just what might've happened. anything that happens on this board stays in this board, meaning it doesn't affect the rest of the site.

only staff are able to view this board, all the info they need will be posted here, as well as staff discussions.

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if you are planning on leaving us for more than a week, then please inform us here so that we don't think that you're being inactive and delete your characters...

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Here, all the competition updates will be posted. There will be separate boards for submissions, but for now all the info you need will be in this board.

challenge one information will be posted inside. as well as the submissions and voting. this is the stories under 1000 words challenge.

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SUNDAY, 24TH MARCH 2013