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Spiral's Mission
As a roleplaying community, Spiral aims to foster a mature, thoughtful environment for sharing narratives that develop as characters interface with each other and story-driven events.
In-character, Spiral focuses on providing assistance with humanitarian efforts through their resources in both a combat and diplomatic capacity. However, with this ability the company also handles a great deal of responsibility, and our events aim to place ample weight upon the actions of our members and reflecting them in narrative consequence.
Character development, emotional depth, and a sensitivity towards different perspectives can be expected from our main events, as well as lighter, gentler social RP.Out of character, we are a social group who like to foster a fun and relaxed space. While we often tackle very serious and dark subject matters within our stories, we like to take things easy outside of our writing.Adventure, intrigue, and character exploration awaits you in Spiral!
A Sanctuary for the Weary...
The Owl House serves as Spiral’s homebase, and is used as a guise for those uninitiated to protect and fund its missions.
The Owl House is available for roleplay for both FC members and guests alike; As part of Spiral’s public facade, the House operates as a sanctuary, and welcomes all those who wish to visit.The infirmary and beds available within the Owl House operate under one simple rule: Those in need will receive treatment, and are welcome to rest as long as necessary, no questions asked.The Back Rooms contain well over a dozen specialized venues for visitors and residents to enjoy at their leisure, such as the library, the balcony, or the sento.
Come visit us at Shirogane, Ward 11 Plot 31
ABOUT SPIRAL
"Hardship and our world’s wretched underbelly await those who join this cause."
Behind The Mask: Spiral's Mission
"You cannot do this alone. We cannot do this alone."
In Character:
Spiral is a secret organization that operates under the guise of the Owl House. At the core of its mission lies the protection of all those disenfranchised and mistreated who cannot defend themselves — from freeing those enslaved from their persecutors to dismantling corrupt institutions that prey on the destitute.Corruption often infects the governance of societies all across Etheirys; Laws are easily wielded by the malevolent as tools to protect their own while furthering others' oppression. Spiral's members must accept that justice cannot coexist with obedience to those whose wealth and power transform these laws and rulings into wicked chains.
Out of Character:
Spiral missions are roleplay heavy events for our FC members centered around a darker, character-driven narrative that tests both the morale and resolve of those present. Its members face the consequences of every failure, and savor each victory. Nothing is assured in Spiral's line of work.
Assumptions are challenged in the living, complicated world Spiral grapples with. The characters they meet are provided depth, and a sense of groundedness; The world does not revolve around Spiral, and wantonly interfering in the lives of others may have serious repercussions.
Tough decisions may be required during missions, and the reverberations of each are often felt long after.Main story events utilize a custom-made Skill System, which combines tabletop elements with the in-game setting for an exciting and player-focused experience that represents in-character abilities. The system curates character sheets to ensure quality and fairness, and aims to conceptualize one's character first and rolling dice second. Spiral prefers to avoid power-gaming, and encourages players to create the character they want, and not one the game demands.
(Note: Spiral is an in-character organization that operates separately from their public mask, the Owl House.
Only official Spiral business will be recognized by Spiral members, and metagaming Spiral's existence will not be accepted in-character without approval or communication.)