Post by Rename Card on Jan 27, 2012 16:17:44 GMT -8
Introduction
It should be obvious by now, but Multiverse Unlimited has been revived after over two years of inactivity, thanks to Joe and Heffy (the latter being our newest staff member, so be sure and welcome him and suck his co--thank him for his contributions). There won't be a 'reset,' and all past events which occurred on MU will still remain canon here on MU. However, since so much time has elapsed, there has been an event set into play to aid in threads which directly tied into the Aethernet/Dullahan/Pox plot. This was necessary due to the lapse of time, as well as the fact that certain members/characters are unlikely to return and, even if they do, are unlikely to want to continue with threads which are 2+ years old at this point.
This change effects: Collin (me), Joe, McKenzie, and Katt. If you are not one of the aforementioned posters, then nothing mentioned in this post will effect you. So, no worries!
Overview
As mentioned, this change only influences those who had characters who were directly involved with plots and threads pertaining to the overarching plot surrounding Dullahan, Pox, and Zinj. Here is a breakdown of who was involved, and how they were involved:
Collin
- Audacity [joined Bermuda to unravel the MU conspiracy; sought Miles Zephyr]
- Clara Regith [former royal military for Emperor Zinj; protested against the forcing of slaves to fight, and was imprisoned and forced to fight in the Colosseum]
- Denestro [gave vague, cryptic clues to Bermuda to aid in her quest]
- Dormus Dullahan [the mastermind behind MU; created the Aethernet, and inadvertently caused the portals which now lead between seemingly infinite worlds and universes; desperately trying to repair the Aethernet, which was damaged in the process, so that he can release Pox, an ancient god of darkness whom he worships. Works directly under Emperor Zinj]
- Eternity [gave vague, cryptic clues to Bermuda and Audacity to aid in their quest]
- Kurtis [enlisted by Dullahan as 1/3 scientists aiding in repairing the Aethernet]
- Miles Zephyr [former aid of Dullahan who helped construct the Aethernet. Went into hiding after Dullahan attempted to have all of his former aids assassinated. Was being sought by Bermuda and Audacity]
- Torreus Zinj [son of Emperor Zinj and direct heir of the Kingdom of Zinj; does not see eye-to-eye with his father, and detests his latest actions. Disguised his identity and proceeded to uncover Dullahan's motives, and also aided Kazuaki, Raphael, and Clara in escaping imprisonment, as well as all other 'Gladiators']
- Emperor Zinj [ruler of the Kingdom of Zinj, and father of Torreus. Commands Dullahan to bring him capable warriors from across the Multiverse to fight each other against their will, for his personal amusement]
Joe
- Professor Marble [enlisted by Dullahan as 1/3 scientists aiding in repairing the Aethernet]
Katt
- Donatello [enlisted by Dullahan as 1/3 scientists aiding in repairing the Aethernet]
- Raphael [investigated Dullahan, but was captured and forced to fight in the Zinj Colosseum]
Joe
- Professor Marble [enlisted by Dullahan as 1/3 scientists aiding in repairing the Aethernet]
Mckenzie
- Bermuda the Suave [joined Audacity to unravel the MU conspiracy; sought Miles Zephyr]
- Kazuaki Hidataka [captured and imprisoned by Dullahan and forced to fight in the Colosseum]
New Event
First of all, let it be noted that the Zinj Colosseum plot was resolved 'off-screen,' so to speak, to avoid having Kazuaki and Raphael stuck there for the forum revival. As per canon, the events which were to happen are considered to have happened. Torreus, in disguise, infiltrated the prison and, with help from Kazuaki, Clara, and Raphael, freed all of the wrongly-imprisoned warriors and escaped. So, McKenzie and Katt: your characters are no longer stuck.
Now, for the most important aspect. To rectify the situation without having these threads properly resolved, the plot is that Pox foresaw the individuals who could endanger his release. Still being sealed-away, he lacked the power to outright destroy them; but he held enough power, even contained, to influence them in other ways. Every character involved, save for Emperor Zinj, Dullahan, Denestro, and Eternity, had portions of their memories erased (any information pertaining to Dullahan and/or the Aethernet) and were transported to other worlds and locations, far from one another, to avoid them reuniting with anyone and anything which could possibly return memories of what had happened. So, even though the past events did happen, and are canon, Audacity does not remember meeting Bermuda or Eternity, or searching for Miles Zephyr. Kurtis, Marble, and Donatello do not remember having ever met Dullahan or working on the Aethernet. Kazuaki, Raphael, and Clara do not remember being imprisoned or being in the Kingdom of Zinj, etc. How little or how much you wish your character to recall is entirely up to you; it may just be memories directly pertaining to the events (Audacity), or even a full memory wipe (Torreus). You can also choose whether or not your character will pursue their lost memories and/or get back into the plot. It's entirely up to you.
[!] Six months have passed since all of these events. So, the time Bermuda and Audacity traveled together, the time Donatello, Kurtis, and Marble worked on repairing the Aethernet, and the prison segments are now considered to be half a year behind the current MU time line.
In-canon information about these changes can be found in the thread: Of Mind and Matter, if you care to read all of this from an in-character perspective.
In Closing
Thanks to all who have returned to MU, and for taking the time to read this long-winded explanation. If anyone has any questions, comments, concerns, etc., feel free to PM me, IM me, or contact me by any means available.