Welcome to The Duality of Man, an original animanga role-play that features numerous supernatural creatures. Unfortunately, these various species have distanced themselves because of the war that occurred thousands of years ago, plaguing some with eyes that only see their dualism. While others meddle themself with their differences, two groups fight, each attempting to eliminate the other in for their definition of worldly peace. These two groups of the Terror Response Syndicate (TRS) and the Assembly of Phantoms (AP). With individuals fighting merely over their differences, it brings uncertainty to the outcome of this war.
We happily accept all role-players as long as they obey the rules and are capable of meeting our word count of 50. This does include those who are unfamiliar with this style of role-playing. The staff of The Duality of Man are willing to happily help those who are new to the role-playing world so they feel comfortable on site. Feel free to message the staff if you need help, they can be found here or in the site Discord and will gladly answer questions alongside calm concerns. If you have any suggestions we would love to hear them; guests may use the support board as a suggestion area as well. Should you decide to join, may I say welcome to the site and we all hope you enjoy your time here.
Yours Truely,
The Staff
season
Summer 2024
Heat has broken through into a glorious summer. The snow has entirely dried through the spring, leaving to the brilliance of the warmer months. Terror activity has risen as people are brought out of their homes, leaving the TRS in a position of consistent work. Each are attempting to maintain victory in the endless struggle for power.
Since the wonderful members of TDOM enjoy the site enough to play around on it, this thread is to assist with the site's tidying! Functionality is important and we want to make the site functional even if its activity will be minimal at best!
you're the most beautiful animal i've ever seen. here amidst the softly falling snow.
[attr="class","les"]
“
Mom...!” Brendon finally vocalized his complaints and struggled to push back, and out of the embrace that had been smothering. His heart had sped up in his embarrassment, his cheeks on fire. She seemed to reluctantly allow him to draw back, and then to Brendon’s surprise, she actually brought her gaze to Josuah and addressed him.
“Shoo,” She told him with sternness but also upset, waving him off with a arm and pointing him in the direction of the back of the room. “Stand back and away, give us room to breathe!”
“Mom!” Brendon immediately gasped, w-with a pinch of outrage gripping his heart. He felt the anger flare to life inside of him, indignant toward the way she had spoken to Josuah, th-the way she would treat him! “H—He’s my familiar!” He told her with a small fierceness, and his words and tone immediately caused her to look back at him with mild shock. But also hurt, and sorrow, as she blinked back more tears, and reached out to cradle him, her voice breaking when she did speak.
“Sweety… You… have to let me know what’s going on…”
Brendon was whining loudly as he tried to reclaim whatever dignity he had left...and his panic and embarrassment was endearing. Seeing him like this held a bit of...revenge and satisfaction for him. But that feeling was short lived when his mother turned to him and...treated him as nothing more than an animal. His ears lifted and he appeared taken aback, but soon he lowered his gaze in silent anger. He felt aggressive in wanting to show her where he stood, but he could not find the strength to argue...to show her he was more than a mere burden.[break][break]
To his immediate defense was his master...and Josuah looked to him with mute gratitude, but he also understood his position. Without a word the large wolf rose and began to move away from them in order to give them the space his mother demanded. She clearly cared about her son and was reacting normally to the events that had taken place.[break][break]
Josuah lowered to the ground and rested his muzzle between his paws with his gaze towards the flickering flame of the fireplace. It was hard not to feel things...but he did his best to keep his mind blank.[break][break]
Still he held envy over the care shared between them... He wanted to feel that kind of care...to be held and cherished. He had never received such warmth growing up. His parents weren't cruel, at least not until the end, but they did not love him. They loved each other and he was merely...an afterthought, their own child...
[break][break]
[attr="class","worldscollidebot1"]
[attr="class","worldscollidebot2"]
FINDING THE TRUTH ( HIDDEN AWAY )
[attr="class","worldscollidebot3"] written for[break] BRENDON MATTHEWS
you're the most beautiful animal i've ever seen. here amidst the softly falling snow.
[attr="class","les"]
B
rendon felt an ache deep within his chest when Josuah moved and gave his mother what she had rudely demanded, even in despite of his own protest. He didn’t need to do that! And in that moment his frustration and hurt got the better of him, as he accidentally projected his voice into Josuah’s head. ‘You didn’t need to move!’ He protested and then grew embarrassed as he realized what he had done. But then, oddly, it brought him comfort… being able to speak to Josuah, privately, even with others around. Th-That’s right! He’d… give him what-for!
“Let’s start from the beginning,” His mother distracted him, however, when she spoke again. Reluctantly, he brought his amber gaze to her as she stared down at him with tears in her eyes. His brows immediately knit together; he didn’t understand why she seemed to be so unbearably upset. “Tell me what happened.”
“What happened?” Brendon echoed, clearly confused. But then, belatedly, he felt that she must have been referring to the fact that he and Josuah had bonded, and the realization made him embarrassed. “I—I don’t know!” He blurted out, cheeks pink. “I, I mean…”
Nervously, he looked to Josuah, which seemed to gain the attention of his mother, who also glanced over at him, except with suspicion.
Josuah's movement halted instantly when Brendon's voice bellowed within him. His eyes widened and without hesitation he jerked his gaze to him. It was then that he saw the boy was staring back at him with brief embarrassment over his own actions. Josuah positioned himself at the end of the bed, where he could see Brendon, but still maintain some distance for the mother.[break][break]
He wanted to speak with him in return, but he was hesitant. It always felt...somewhat embarrassing to speak to each other and he didn't want to distract his master. His emerald gaze lifted to them when the boy's mother began trying to unravel the mystery of their contract.[break][break]
He could feel an uneasiness building inside of him as he thought about the whispers that he had heard. It didn't help that Brendon couldn't give them the answers they wanted. He didn't know the boy's family very well, but he knew Fergus was a threat to them both.[break][break]
"...I can turn into a human...and try to explain," Josuah spoke to Brendon carefully and slowly when he saw his eyes had fallen onto him. But his attention soon moved to his mother who was eyeing him with caution.[break][break]
"They don't trust me..." he tried to tell Brendon as he began to move up into a sitting position. His heart was pounding and he didn't want to change, but he would do so to try and alleviate some of their suspicions. [break][break]
[attr="class","worldscollidebot1"]
[attr="class","worldscollidebot2"]
FINDING THE TRUTH ( HIDDEN AWAY )
[attr="class","worldscollidebot3"] written for[break] BRENDON MATTHEWS
you're the most beautiful animal i've ever seen. here amidst the softly falling snow.
[attr="class","les"]
“
...I can turn into a human… and try to explain,” Josuah actually offered him, and Brendon filled with a deep warmth at the knowledge that he was trying to help him. He was willing to do something that made him so uncomfortable to try and help his own embarrassment and discomfort. His familiar stated the obvious next; that his mother, and even Judith, his mother’s long-time friend, didn’t trust him. They were very suspicious and even being mean to him.
‘I’m going to try,’ Brendon told him in return with newfound determination. ‘You already told me how embarrassed you are when you’re human, and you don’t want them to see!’
“Josuah is my familiar!” He suddenly announced, turning his small and determined gaze back to his mother, who had immediately snapped her attention back to him upon hearing his exclamation.
“Wha…?”
“He was hurt and he had this really big, ugly, huge, curse all over him, and so I broke it!” He went on, his voice loud, but not quite shouting. “I think we completed the binding contract at that point,” He added as an afterthought, growing more quieter, and looked between his mom and the golden wolf. “And then I fell asleep, because I didn’t realize how big the curse was, and it took up all of my energy.” He added a bit sheepishly at the end, scratching awkwardly at his cheek with one of his fingers, and gave a bit of a goofy and hesitant smile.
Josuah could feel the warmth his words brought his master...and he wasn't certain why hearing him turn into a human made him so happy. But it in turn made him feel happy. He was not at all expecting Brendon to suddenly protect him. Within his body he heard the voice of his master...telling him that he was going to try and explain because he knew Josuah was not comfortable as a human.[break][break]
He would have said his name...he would have let him feel his affection and gratitude to his kindness. But instead he was shocked by his charges announcement as he practically shouted their bond for everyone to hear. His heart skipped a beat as his ears rose and eyes widened.[break][break]
His wolf listened to the story of his curse and how his brave savor came to his rescue. His own gaze softened with amusement over the way Brendon explained it all. He was so determined to keep him...and that thought brought on a surge of emotional longing. His master may have been difficult at times...but he was worthy to protect...worthy to be his purpose.[break][break]
Josuah could feel the need to go to him...the yearning to show his affection through nuzzles. But he silenced such thoughts b-before they reached his master and embarrassed them both.[break][break]
[attr="class","worldscollidebot1"]
[attr="class","worldscollidebot2"]
FINDING THE TRUTH ( HIDDEN AWAY )
[attr="class","worldscollidebot3"] written for[break] BRENDON MATTHEWS
[attr="class","worldscollidebot4"]
Winter || Night || Brendon's Bedroom || OOC: Brendon's post was adorable. I love how he keeps protecting Josuah even though that's Josuah's job. xP
you're the most beautiful animal i've ever seen. here amidst the softly falling snow.
[attr="class","les"]
H
e could feel Josuah’s warmth and his emotion as it ebbed into his small body and encased his heart. But, he wasn’t able to linger, or focus on it, because his mother was immediately questioning him more over everything he had proclaimed. “Why did you remove his curse? Did he ask you to do it? Was it because he was hurt and you felt the need to help him?” His mother asked him carefully, her solemn attention resting on him.
Brendon felt a little taken aback by her question. At the time, he hadn’t really… needed a reason. “He didn’t ask me. He wouldn’t talk to me, I thought maybe he couldn’t.” He stated with a bit of a frown. “I didn’t know that he was hurt at the time. I didn’t know that until later, after I woke up.”
His mother still looked troubled, and even a little confused, as she continued to stare down at him. But, after a moment, she did happen to glance back toward Josuah, to look him over. “Do you know him?” She asked him next, her light brown gaze coming back to him. “Has he visited you before?”
Brendon shook his head, his brows coming down together, as he began to grow a bit frustrated with his mom’s questions. “No. He… —He’s my familiar! I, I picked him! You told me I had to pick one, and, and — I want him!” He added, growing more frustrated toward the end, his expression reflecting the anger and aggression he felt over the strange tension that filled the room.
“Okay, sweety, calm down, you’re still recovering,” His mother immediately tried to soothe. “No one’s saying he isn't. We’re just trying to figure out what happened.”
Josuah's gaze moved between them as they spoke and he was reminded of his first interactions with Brendon's family. He hadn't said a word to them and when they tried to separate them he had put up his shield protectively. It hadn't been until Fergus had come that he finally lowered his protection and brought Brendon in from the cold. He was so light in his arms...so delicate and pure. It had been hard losing that contact and he supposed that was why he didn't wander from him as he slept. Instead he watched over him with his head resting against his chest...keeping that connection.[break][break]
Brendon continued to explain as best as he could, but no matter his explanations...the questions continued. Josuah felt on guard and didn't like leaving everything up to Brendon especially when he became increasingly upset. But his words...his admittance that he...had been given orders to choose a familiar before him...made Josuah feel...jealous again. It was not the time...but the feeling came and he couldn't control it.[break][break]
No one was allowed to bond with his master. Before the mother was able to speak, Josuah's fur bristled out somewhat as he became obviously agitated and a low sound of irritation left him.[break][break]
[attr="class","worldscollidebot1"]
[attr="class","worldscollidebot2"]
FINDING THE TRUTH ( HIDDEN AWAY )
[attr="class","worldscollidebot3"] written for[break] BRENDON MATTHEWS
[attr="class","worldscollidebot4"]
Winter || Night || Brendon's Bedroom || OOC: Josuah isn't helping their cause.
you're the most beautiful animal i've ever seen. here amidst the softly falling snow.
[attr="class","les"]
J
osuah’s feelings abruptly bombarded him, making even Brendon feel frazzled, as though his hair was standing on end, as the faint spark of electricity traveled through him. The wolf’s emotions were powerful — and surprising, causing Brendon’s gaze to immediately rivet onto him, even before the low grow of agitation began to emanate from his throat. H-He was… angry with the thought of his family trying to force him to bind with another familiar.
Josuah’s aggressive behavior, and his bristled fur, easily garnered the attention of both his mother and her friend. Brendon could feel his mom tense and her hold against him tighten, as though she felt that he was in danger. She didn’t trust him at all, but he didn’t have an understanding of it. He didn’t understand why everyone was being so tense and acting as though Josuah were some sort of criminal.
“What is it you want from my son?” His mom actually spoke up in an accusing manner as she addressed Josuah completely, her hold on him still tight, and Brendon felt that same uncomfortable ball of emotion swell up within him… a-at her accusing him, at her looking down on him, thinking he was a bad guy. Or that he had nefarious plans. “What are you trying to do!?” She sounded a little desperate, her voice raising, and Brendon actually found himself being pulled protectively into her embrace again as she held him away from him.
Brendon's feelings of frustration had pooled into his own jealousy and their combined emotions had caused him to act out. Everyone's eyes were on him and he knew that he was disappointing his master. Brendon had worked hard to explain and now he was unraveling it with his temper. And...he couldn't stop...it wasn't the accusations that were driving him mad...it was how she felt like he would hurt Brendon and how she held him in her arms t-trying to separate them.[break][break]
"Stop upsetting him!" Josuah's voice was found, and he hadn't even realized he had transformed into his human self. His heart was pounding erratically, as he squeezed his hands into fists and just felt so angry.[break][break]
"I'm his familiar! I'm his protector!" He continued feeling so pent up, but his voice was not used to such strain and as it came loud and raspy...he suddenly found himself coughing from the exertion. He covered his mouth and tried to say more...but he couldn't and further more he had just...humiliated himself.[break][break]
[attr="class","worldscollidebot1"]
[attr="class","worldscollidebot2"]
FINDING THE TRUTH ( HIDDEN AWAY )
[attr="class","worldscollidebot3"] written for[break] BRENDON MATTHEWS
you're the most beautiful animal i've ever seen. here amidst the softly falling snow.
[attr="class","les"]
“
Stop upsetting him!” Josuah’s voice suddenly filled the cavity of his bedroom and caused Brendon to struggle within his mother’s hold until he was able to draw back enough to look toward him. A few feet away from the foot of his bed, he could see him seated on the ground, looking both angry and upset, in his tattered clothing and his wounds. “I’m his familiar! I’m his protector!”
His mother must have seen the same things as him, because her expression strained. The distraught and fear that had been apart of her lessened considerably as she took in his withered and youthful form, and heard his childlike voice, and the way he fell into a coughing fit afterward.
“He’s my familiar, mom,” Brendon suddenly spoke up, his own voice hoarse as tears began to well within his eyes and he looked on the verge of tears. Surprisingly, her arms loosened around him, and allowed him to draw away. But, as he tried to stand from the bed, and his weakness became apparent, she quickly thought better of her judgement, immediately standing up to grab him and sit him down once more.
“It’s all right. I understand,” She tried to coax instead, her hand resting atop his head as she drew away and looked to her friend, Judith, with an expression struck with her internal conflict. “Akari, Judith, he’s just a child,” She whispered with clear distraught, and the two of them exchanged a hushed moment of words.
Josuah had missed the way Brendon's mother looked to him...the way she saw him with concern and hesitance over her previous accusations. But he did hear Brendon telling his mother again that they were bonded...that he was his familiar. Emerald eyes lifted to his master as he saw the tears swell within his eyes and he felt the deep ache and need in his heart.[break][break]
He wanted to go to him...to climb up onto the bed and just grab him. But he didn't want anyone to see...to feel like they had something to rule over him with. Instead he transformed back into his beast form and moved towards him being careful to stay at the floor and not jump onto the bed. He drew his head down against his lap and peered up into his eyes as he tried to calm him.[break][break]
'Don't cry...I'm not going to be taken away from you.' He promised him privately and nuzzled into his hand trying to calm him. Josuah could hear the whispers of his age, but he knew his wolf form didn't show his age...he had always appeared older in his familiar form. Different people had told him different things, that it was strange, normal, that it showed his power, but in the end Josuah didn't know the real reason on why he was so large in his creature form.[break][break]
[attr="class","worldscollidebot1"]
[attr="class","worldscollidebot2"]
FINDING THE TRUTH ( HIDDEN AWAY )
[attr="class","worldscollidebot3"] written for[break] BRENDON MATTHEWS
you're the most beautiful animal i've ever seen. here amidst the softly falling snow.
[attr="class","les"]
B
rendon watched as Josuah turned back into his large, golden, wolf, and the moment he saw him approach he immediately filled with a deep longing for him. He opened his arms for him and purposely leaned forward, sinking down to press his chest against the top of his head and delve his fingers deep into his thick, soft, fur. ‘Don’t cry… I’m not going to be taken away from you,’ Josuah soothed, his voice deep as it filled the recesses of his mind. Brendon accepted the sound, accepted Josuah. He felt both upset and frustrated with his mother, and still didn’t understand why they were making such a big deal out of things. Josuah was his familiar. Why couldn’t things just be as simple as that?
“We’ll be back in a bit, Brendon.” His mother addressed him after a moment. Brendon didn’t look up at her and kept his eyes closed, remaining where he was, hugging his wolf familiar. He still felt moody with her, but she was trying to be nicer now. “I’ll… bring you both something to eat. And,” She was hesitant as she spoke, but offered; “I think it would also be a good idea to let your… friend… take a bath. I’ll… fetch him some clean clothes to wear.”
Brendon looked to her then, drawing his head up, and his amber eyes falling onto his mother. A large smile spread across his features, his heart warming and squeezing with hopefulness. “Y-You will? You think so? I, I think so too!”
She gave him a smile that was clearly strained, and a nod of her head, before her and Judith turned to leave his bedroom, closing the door behind them.
Do not use drama to get attention in the chat. Nobody appreciates it.
2
No advertising, we have a perfectly fine board for that.
3
Please try and keep swearing to a minimum in the chat.
4
All chat usernames should be PG-13 and not break the ProBoards ToS or site rules.
5
A Chatango account is not required, but it is encouraged.
6
Please avoid spamming the chat; accidents are understandable.
7
You may use the in-character chat prior to acceptance.
8
Be respectful to anybody who enters the chat, including guest, fellow members and staff.
9
Guests may speak in chat at anytime to ask questions or get a taste of our community~!
resource sites
affiliates
credits
The skin is created by Wolf of Adoxography and Gangnam Style. The thread and conversation remodels are by Kagney. The Strange Reality board list, Heal My Soul info center, I Remember Now mini profile and Electric Requiem profile remodel is made by Pharoah Leap. The Who's That Member member list remodel was made by Tictactoe. The Cbox.ws Shoutbox remodel was made by Trinity Blair. All templates used for claims, information sheets, applications, etc are credited to their owners; credits for these can be found in the threads the templates are use on. Images that are used on The Duality of Man are credited to their owners, however, they have been edited by Zac with a few being edited by Chibi Magician. The plot, rules and various other information pieces for The Duality of Man are written by Chibi Magician with the assistence of her co-admins, Finnegan and Dremulf, alongside other unlisted people who were kind enough to give their input. The TRS, AP and face claim were all created by Fleur for specifically the use of TDOM. All plugins used on The Duality of Man are credited to their owners. The templates my members use are credited to their maker, if you find a template that belongs to you, but is uncredited, please speak to Chibi Magician or the member themself. Characters created on The Duality of Man are credited to their owners and should not be used elsewhere without the creator's permission.
Special thanks for the members of TDOM who make suggestions to help make this site better. Even though we can not accept all suggestions, we immensely appreciate it. Thus, we give credit to any additions that you thought of and were later implimented by the staff, because we are glad you give us these excellent ideas.
