Post by Twi on Dec 22, 2008 10:27:45 GMT -6
Far away, on a strange island in the North of the Pacific Ocean, there is a town called Kountryside. This town has a small population of only 312 humans. There is a minor city, surrounded by much farmland and rural homes. Farther out are forests, mountains, swamps, tundra, cliffs, waterfalls, and of course, beaches. Why would so few humans live on such a large and plentiful island? The land is ruled by dogs, and not just wolves. Feral dogs, born on the streets, abandoned by their owners, escapees, or wild-born, are everywhere on the island.
In the town there are many scraggly, mangy, unruly and nasty street dogs, forced into a life of obscurity and hunger by the humans or their own lineage. The street dogs fight, breed, and eat to become powerful. Some form gangs for protection, power, or enjoyment purposes. Some are ruthless and bloodthirsty, while others just want a bit of peace and quiet.
The street dogs are not the only dogs inhabiting Kountryside. Out of town, in the many different environments, are the wild dog packs. The dogs are said to be cruel, with incredible reflexes and purely instinctual minds. Of course, not all the myths are true, but some are. Each pack has an edge, a power, if you will, that gives them a slight advantage over a different pack. But each power has a weakness, and they balance each other out. In total, there are five packs, all the original packs of Kountryside. But, as times change, new packs may appear, with new abilities, and new purposes.
The Hyouka, the oldest pack to exist in Kountryside, are a group of hardcore, militarily trained mercenaries. Their thick fur and large, stocky bodies are nature’s gift to repelling the harsh, frozen climate they live in. The Hyouka live in a permanently frozen area of the island, with a vast stretch of ice to the North, a pine forest to the east, and a frosted meadow where the dogs make their camp. They have their own unique sixth sense, allowing them to detect presences and stay linked within the pack.
The Blood Oath dogs are the meanest, most ruthless, and most blood thirsty dogs in all of Kountryside. They have no hearts, and they thrive off of fear and pain. The scent of blood drives them into a mad killing frenzy, where no pain is felt, and only the target is in sight. Their grim disposition blends in perfectly with their territory. A murky swamp spouting noxious gasses, a creek turned scarlet as blood, and a looming black forest where the demonic canines make their camp. It is said that no trespasser has ever come out of their territory alive. That legend is true.
The Nirvana dogs are total hippies, without a care in the world. Peaceful, justified, and generally happy, these select few dogs are seen as angels to some. The dogs share everything, from food to even mates. Their rule is ‘What’s mine is yours’, and they live by it like a decree from the ancestors. The peaceful canines dwell in a semi-paradise on the Southern beach of Kountryside, with white sands, sparkling ocean waters, and a sandy hollow as the home of the pack.
The Yamakuni pack, a mountainous group of dogs, thrive among the cliffs and forests of Kountryside. These long-legged, thick-pelted dogs are known for their agility and speed along the rocky and dangerous mountainsides. They hunt along the sunny cliffs of white rock and green forest, exploring the mountain gorge, and making their camp in a brightly lit cave in the mountainside. The dogs are revered for their expertise in avian hunting and camouflage, and they pride themselves in their ability.
The final, newest pack dwelling in Kountryside are the Paladins. The Paladins are a strictly organized group, mostly known for their affinity with water. The dogs have exceptional swimming abilities, and usually hunt fish as their food. They have multiple and vibrant personalities, with a unique program for training their progeny. They reside in a peaceful woodsy area of the island, with a stunning forest and lake, a placid meadow, and they make their home behind a waterfall.
So, who will you join? The crazy street dogs, with no rules but a press for food; The military Hyouka, with a diplomatic disposition but a harsh climate; The demonic Blood Oaths, with vicious laws and madness running rampant; The peaceful Nirvanas, with a paradise for home and sharing with everyone; The athletic Yamakuni, with unique prey and wild terrain; Or the Paladins, with a beautiful territory but strict training? But the biggest question is, can you handle the island?
RP Name: Kountryside
Category: Wild Canine
Level: Semi-Advanced to Advanced
Activity: Active
Open Since: December ’07. Went through major construction and re-opened Nov. ’08.
Admin: Geshi
Rating: PG-13 to occasional R
URL: www.kountryside2.proboards105.com
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