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Acheron Industries
	Technology firm and major defense contractor. Headquarters located in McLean, VA, just off the Beltway. Owned by: Damion Sorosin Employs: Jack Donovan
The Coffee Roastery
	Very busy coffee shop near the White House. Very tasty coffee, but the place never seems to be quiet. Owned by: Employs: Diana Keesler
The District Tourmobile
	Tours start just outside of nearby Union Station and buses take tourists on several different trips around the city. Owned by: Employs: Diana Keesler
Moore and Associates
	Your typical high-powered law firm with its fingers in a lot of pies. These are not the lawyers to go to for a personal injury suit! Located conveniently near Embassy Row. Owned by: Employs: David Matheson
Nook & Cranny
	Small, quaint bookshop near Dupont Circle that specializes in rare, forgotten, foreign, esoteric, and antique books. Owned by: Vanessa Archer Employs:
Once in a Lifetime
	Party planning company with offices located in Penn Quarter. Owned by: Magnolia Landis Employs:
The Sun
	Tanning salon and spa. Offers tanning, massages, spa therapy treatments, and a hotbed for the latest gossip. Located around Dupont Circle. Owned by: Samson Digby Employs:

Comment to add your location! Should at minimum have a name, a basic description, who owns it or is employed there, and location information (if you can link to a particular spot or area on Google Maps, even better!).

If someone already has a character from, say, the Greek pantheon, can I have their counterpart from the Roman one?
	Short answer: No. Longer answer: It's more like strongly advised against, because, say, Zeus and Jupiter are pretty much the same guy so it wouldn't make sense. Addendum: It's possible though, under extenuating circumstances since there's nothing under the rules against it. It would just take a very good application and a note to the mods about it. :)
Can I play the Judeo/Christian god or Allah?
	Short answer: Nope! Longer answer: No, because this particular deity is, essentially, omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent which is a bit much. We like our deities (in the context of this game, of course) to have some human foibles. :)
Okay, so you've nixed having the Judeo-Christian God present, but would lesser aspects of the religions be alright in-game? I'm thinking angels/demons/saints, stuff like that?
	Short answer: It depends! Longer answer: An extremely good case would have to be made for them as they don't really fit into the game world. However, the argument could be made for some saints/demons/angels who were correlated with ancient deities (like Brigid).
What about Cthulu?
	Short answer: Let sleeping gods lie? Longer answer:I really don't think Cthulhu or other Lovecraftian horrors fit within the game world, sorry!
What if I want to bring in a character who has some previous history with an already existing character?
	Short answer: That would probably be cool, with caveats. Longer answer: Talk it over with that other character's player first. We like existing histories since it makes the place feel more real, but something like that will need to be worked out ahead of time just to make sure everyone's on the same page. And on that note: If, in your character's previous life, they were a deity with a [canon!] relationship with another character's previous life deity, it would also behoove you to make sure you and that other player are on the same page. For instance: Diana is the incarnation of Loki. Loki, in myths, was married to Sigyn. If someone brought in a character who is the incarnation of Sigyn, we two players should work out their shared history to make sure we're both on the same page in regards to how their relationship went because if I believe Loki truly loved Sigyn even if he was a jerk sometimes and the other person believes Loki abused Sigyn or whatever, well...that won't work so well, will it? Big point I'm trying to get across here: talk things out!
What if I want to play a plain old mortal?
	Short answer: Sure! Longer answer:Feel free! The whole world isn't made up of reincarnated deities, after all! :D
Will you put a character/PB on hold for me?
	Short answer: No. Longer Answer: Sorry, but I won't. I tried this for a while and it didn't run so well so all characters and PBs are now on a first come/first served basis. New Short Answer: Yes. New Longer Answer: We are now trying out accepting holds, however, you will be required to post your character's name, their deity (if applicable), your desired PB, and fill out, at minimum the character appearance section as well as one more section of your choice. Holds will be made for one week and you may be granted a single one-week extension. When making a hold (on the applications page) please make sure the subject line of your comment says HOLD. Addendum: If a particular PB/character leaves the game, that PB or character may come up for grabs.   This means if a character leaves and their PB becomes open, a new character may come in using that PB. They shall not, however, be considered to be "identical to that guy who used to be around here" though characters may feel free to think that there's an eerie resemblance or that that guy just has "one of those faces" or something like that. This also means if a character leaves and their deity becomes open, it will be handled one of two ways: if they were never openly known as being that deity, it doesn't matter if someone else comes in as that deity. If, however, they were known openly (by other characters in the game) to be that deity, there will need to be some explanation for how this came about. Whether this is by the previous character dying and the deity jumping into a new body (though this usually happens when a person is born, not afterward) or some other means, this will need to be worked out.
Do we have to RP in posts or can we do so in instant messenger or Google docs (or whatever), too?
	Short Answer: Only if you want to. Longer Answer:IM logs are all fine and dandy but try to remember to give opportunities for other/new people to join in too by making open posts for people to show up in. If you see an open post and have a character available who could plausibly be there? Don't be afraid to jump in!
Is there any particular format I should stick to when posting?
	Short Answer: Yes! Longer Answer:Posts in the community should have, at the least, a general description of location and a general time of day/date that the thread is taking place on. For every character involved in the thread, please tag the post with their name! See this post to use as an example.

Application

First, you may wish to check the cast list, references, faq and/or rules pages prior to creating your character. Once you have a character, please post the information below in a comment to this entry. (all comments are screened) Note: If you're having a hard time thinking of a deity to use, you may wish to visit our references page.

OOC Info: Player Name: What would you like us to call you? Player Email: Plus a backup email address, if you wish Other player contact: AIM/Y!/MSN/etc Player age: In case of adult-oriented threads. IC Info: Character Name: Character Journal Username: Age and physical description: Former Deity Name and Pantheon: If applicable. Personality: Likes, dislikes, how they seem to others, how they really feel on the inside, quirks, etc. History: Of the mortal character, not the deity that might be housed within. Strengths: Typical talents or any powers that have manifested and any that you think may manifest in the near future. Weaknesses: Might be a drawback to an ability they have. Might be a neuroticism. Things that make them human. General Deity History: If applicable. Give us an idea of what myths you're using as a basis and something about the deity in question. What were they like? What were they associated with? Who were they related to? Played By: Who do you plan on using in their icons? Also: which icon would you like us to use on the Cast List page? Other Pertinent Info As Needed: Anything you can think of that might be relevant to your character that hasn't been covered. Role-playing Sample:Third person, preferably past tense, should have both narrative and dialogue. Better if it's written for the character you're applying with. How'd You Find Us?:For curiosity's sake. If you'd like, here is the HTML of the application: <b>OOC Info:</b> <b>Player Name:</b> <b>Player Email:</b> <b>Other player contact:</b> <b>Player age:</b> <b>IC Info:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>Character Journal Username:</b> <b>Age and physical description:</b> <b>Former Deity Name and Pantheon:</b> <b>Personality:</b> <b>History:</b> <b>Strengths:</b> <b>Weaknesses:</b> <b>General Deity History:</b> <b>Played By:</b> <b>Other Pertinent Info As Needed:</b> <b>Role-playing Sample:</b> <b>How'd You Find Us?:</b>

Holds
Name	Deity?	PB	Hold Until

To make a hold, you are required to list your character's name, their deity (if applicable), your desired PB, and fill out, at minimum the character appearance section as well as one more section of your choice. Holds will be made for one week and you may be granted a single one-week extension. When making a hold (on this page) please make sure the subject line of your comment says HOLD.

Gods
Diana Keesler a_sudden_change Norse/Loki PB: Agyness Deyn	Seth Mallory vermiliondesert Egyptian/Set PB: Jeffrey Donovan	Briana "Bree" Charleton fooloftheforth Celtic/The Amadaun PB: Katie McGrath	Akana Bahur egyptian_eyes Egyptian/Horus PB: Adriana Lima	Jack Donovan jackotrades Greek/Hermes PB: Charlie Hunnam
Josh Lowell hippocampus Greek/Poseidon PB: Dan Futterman	Alainna Sorosin metem_npcs Greek/Nike PB: Janeane Garofalo	William "Bill" Black metem_npcs Roman/Janus PB: William Hurt	Magnolia Landis euphrosyne Greek/Euphrosyne PB: Jennifer Connelly	Saturday M. Jacobs dodola Slavic/Dodola PB: Kristen Bell
Hayden Grosvenor hades_hayden Greek/Hades PB: Zac Efron	Samson Digby thesungod Greek/Helios PB: Bradley Cooper	Kari Erickson metem_npcs Norse/Verdandi PB: Dakota Fanning	Harper Persaud acontradiction Greek/Persephone PB: Olivia Wilde	Vincent Capitini mortal_war Ares/Greek PB: Aidan Turner
Shibo Mieru crownofbones Yama/Buddhist PB: Hitsugi	Name PB:	Name PB:	Name PB:	Name PB:

Mortals
Vanessa Archer metem_npcs PB: Beverly Knight	Damion Sorosin metem_npcs PB: Christian Bale	Raj Vasamsetti metem_npcs PB: Ranbir Kapoor	Derek Carson navy_lifer PB: Chase Crawford	Tucker Donovan tuckandroll PB: Jackson Rathbone

Taken Gods	Taken PBs
Buddhist Yama Celtic The Amadaun Egyptian Horus   Set Greek Ares   Euphrosyne   Hades   Helios   Hermes   Nike   Persephone   Poseidon Norse Loki   Verdandi Roman Janus Slavic Dodola	Adriana Lima Agyness Deyn Aidan Turner Beverly Knight Bradley Cooper Charlie Hunnam Chase Crawford Christian Bale Dakota Fanning Dan Futterman Hitsugi Jackson Rathbone Janeane Garofalo Jeffrey Donovan Jennifer Connelly Katie McGrath Kristen Bell Olivia Wilde Ranbir Kapoor William Hurt Zac Efron

Holds
Name	Deity?	PB	Hold Until

To make a hold, you are required to list your character's name, their deity (if applicable), your desired PB, and fill out, at minimum the character appearance section as well as one more section of your choice. Holds will be made for one week and you may be granted a single one-week extension. When making a hold (on the applications page) please make sure the subject line of your comment says HOLD.

Setting	Metempsychosis takes place in modern-day Washington, DC and its surrounding area. Reference information for the general location may be found on this page. There is also a page for character owned or related locations over here
Diversity	Both true mortals and incarnations of past deities are welcome as characters. If you play a reincarnated deity, they never have to become aware of what they are. If people try to tell them they are this...they can choose to believe those people are nuts. Some deities are closer to the surface than others. Some are very well-integrated into their mortal host (The line between Set and Seth Mallory is nearly invisible) and others are very separate (David Matheson can transform, but he believes he's just a freak and has no idea about Raven). Deities of any mythological pantheon may be represented. It is also more than possible that just because they were Greek or Sumerian or Norse or Polynesian or African doesn't mean that they have to be reincarnated into a mortal of that descent. Just because they were once male doesn't mean they have to be reincarnated male and vice versa.
Ability	Some remember from birth what they once were. Some never find out. Some come to this realization later in life, some earlier, it's really up to the player. Some may only ever have their memories and others may develop powers concurrent with the type they would have had as a deity. It's possible, if a deity is "awakened" within the mortal, that they can recognize other deities in other people. This can range from just knowing that someone else is also a deity to knowing who, precisely, that deity is. Some people, especially if they don't remember what they are, might only feel a strange kinship they can't explain to someone they don't know. Some characters may have abilities that follow along with the type of deity reincarnated within them. David, for example, can shape-shift into a raven. Some characters don't have any obvious abilities, despite what they are. Seth can't actually call up a storm (though he has an affinity for them) and seems to have no obvious powers though he does have greater physical strength than any normal man his size should have. This is an area that is greatly left up to the player to decide though common sense should be used.
Inability	Reincarnated deities are not immortal. They age. They can die. They can fall ill. They can bleed. No reincarnated deity character should have all (or even most) of the abilities they might have had as a god back in the Long Ago. David can transform (into one form and it's excruciatingly painful), but he can't "do" anything else. Alainna Sorosin can predict who might be victorious in a given match or struggle, but she cannot actually influence the outcome.

You might need help remembering bits of mythology, or coming up with a new deific character or figuring out just what is going on in the DC area about now. Never fear! This section's here to help! (as usual, any suggestions or additions can be put in the comments.)

Cultural/Location References for DC

Culture of Washington DC - on wikipedia Cultural Tourism DC - Exactly what it sounds like. Our DC - local site showcasing DC culture. Washington DC City Map - an interactive map of Washington DC. Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority - learn all about how to ride the Metro, see how far it is from one stop to another and how long it might take you, as well as maps to show relations of metro/bus stops to other locations in the DC area.

Mythological References

Digital Librarian: Mythology - A listing of many resources on mythology. Encyclopedia Mythica - Lots of info on Greek, Norse, Roman, Celtic, and other cultures' mythology. Godchecker.com - A quick handy dandy reference to bunches of deities. Gods and Mythology of Ancient Egypt - a long list of many Egyptian deities each with pages discussing them. Internet Sacred Text Archive - The largest freely available archive of online books about religion, mythology, folklore and the esoteric on the Internet. Theoi Greek Mythology - A site exploring Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art. Wikipedia's Mythology Portal - It's Wikipedia, there's all kinds of stuff here.

News Sources

The Baltimore Sun - Baltimore newspaper The Capital - Annapolis newspaper NBC4 - DC/MD/VA News tv station Washington Business Journal - local business news The Washington Post - DC newspaper The Washington Times - DC newspaper WTOP - DC News radio station

Icons/PBs

Embargo - Large amount of icons, well organized. Find a PB - This community exists to help roleplayers find quality PBs for their characters. You can use this community in two ways: request for PB ideas based on your character needs or PB suggestions for certain characters. Hollow Art - I tend to thin of them as everyone's grandaddy. Huge amount of icons (and themes and things). Nice tagging and search system to enable you to find the type of face you're looking for. No Damn Order - Icons by a friend. Nice selection and icons by request.

Affiliated Games

The Black Forest - The Black Forest is an original RPG based upon the Fairy Tales of old. They allow Original Characters, Fairy Tale Characters, and Characters from books that have a fairy tale feel.

Rules

1. They may be past gods, but there is to be NO GODMODDING. Basically: if you want to do or describe something that will affect someone else's character, make sure their player is cool with it first. This extends to NPCs and major landmarks (of which, you should talk it over with the mods, first).
2. Think of the kiddies! Any RP with strongly explicit violence and/or sex should be taken to a character's journal under a cut tag with a disclaimer. Any of these sorts of scenes should occur only between two consenting players over the age of 18.
3. You should be reasonably active with each of your characters. Meaning: A character should either make or be involved with a post at least twice a month and threads should be finished in a timely manner. They may take as long as they need to, but there shouldn't be delays of more than two days between tags unless previously worked out between players. No one's character should be left hanging!
   
   • Corollary: If a character is inactive for more than a month, that character will be written out of the story and removed from the game unless the player has previously asked for a hiatus from the game.
   • Addendum: To be counted for activity, threads/logs/posts MUST be made within the community. Things that take place in a character's journal or in an IM only will not be counted. If you do make a thread in a character journal you want counted (in the case of rule #2), at the very least a link should be posted to the community as well.
4. All characters should, at minimum, have basic physical appearance information, background information, and a short summary of the deity they are the incarnation of, if applicable, on their userinfo as well as some form of contact information for the player (i.e. email or instant messenger information, preferably both!).
   • If you feel uncomfortable publicly posting your contact info, there's nothing wrong with making it viewable by friends only.
5. Drama is frowned upon. If you have a problem with another player, try to work it out like civilized adults. If you can't, please take it to the mods for mediation.
6. Lastly, the "elastic clause": the mods retain full discretion to administrate the game as they see fit for situations not covered explicitly under these rules.