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.
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The Staff
season
Summer 2022
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.
With April, an activity check has arrived for members to do! Please post on the AC and tag all your accounts, including WIPs and OOC accounts. Failure to post on this AC will result in your accounts being marked inactive or deleted. Please note, due to a late start, the due date for this check has been adjusted for one time and one time only.
[attr=class,bulk]Never had he realized that he'd end up here; end up in some silly-looking body which lacked in about everything his former body excelled in. He was a formidable opponent once but as much bark and bite he had — this chick really could crush him in a single blow if he failed to respond fast enough. It put to shame the man he once was, the efforts he poured into establishing himself and making a name for his strength. Surely, if word ever did come out of his reappearance many would reassume their hunt for his life. Before he had the resources to prevent and even defend himself but now that he listened to some idiot who proclaimed if he came back he'd be stronger than ever... He was duped and put in a situation where he was put in a body that lacked in everything he used to excel in.[break][break]
Heliotrope didn't even have the luxury of defending himself either, his strength was close to none and the only saving point was the fact he was faster than most but it didn't necessary mean he was safe just because of this one fact. There was also the fact he had become some ugly fluffy thing but the most notable thing of all? His core was right around his neck, exposed and dare if anyone with ill intents were to realize... He'd be dead. The golem had no choice to suck up his pride, had no choice but to ignore the obvious irritation about having to rely on anyone or anything. The Battle Axes were a moderately known gang around these parts of town, never knowing any of them personally but he's heard the name here and there and with his connections did he force out the location of some poor man.[break][break]
This purple-looking dinosaur bitch had to be of some importance from his assumptions of how she carried herself. His head tilted to the side as a irritated twitch of his lips happened. "Get that shitty fuckin' axe outta my face — Didn't I fuckin' say I came to talk or are ya incapable of understanding english?" A low growl rumbled out of his lips as the fuzzy golem's wings flapped behind him to help him fly up and momentarily out of the reach of the axe. His tiny arms had crossed against his chest as a long drawn out sigh escaped him. "I need yer protection." It's a loud and clear - straight to the point response.[break][break]
"Some bastard deceived me and got me to come back- only to put me in this fuckin' ridiculous body." He motions to himself. "In my past life I've done some shit and I had a number of people who wanted vengeance or some crap comin' for my head. Once word gets around I'm back and around- I'm royally fucked." He shrugs. "I've heard a few things 'bout this shit-... this gang." It wouldn't be best to insult the very thing he had been asking to defend him so he shifted what he had said. "I'm willin' to payback a hefty amount if ya agree to put me under your watch." [break][break]
"There's a lot more details of my situation that I could fill ya in on but that's generally what 'm fuckin' here for. The reason I can't do it myself is— This body..." His hands motions to himself. "I have little to no strength AND ..." his fingers gesture to his core right around his neck. "Fuckin' exposed like hell- this thing gets hit? I'm dead for real." He had been exposing all his cards and weaknesses to the lady right before him. Putting trust in someone he had not one clue of but it was all out of desperation. No one he knew relatively close to him were ones he could trust. It said a lot if he felt he could confide in some random gang in comparison to anyone he might've actually had connection too.
[attr=class,bulk] The golem waltzed right into the base of a gang he had no affiliation with. It was a well notorious group around the parts he had been lingering within and the small fluffy creature came here with one goal in mind. In hunt for a certain purple-looking dinosaur who would be the point of this unannounced visit. He knew enough about her to know that she had what he needed but when it was flipped he was the real mystery and his appearance without a doubt would cause suspicion. Maybe even alarm but the last thing he expected was for an axe to nearly come swinging down on him. He barely managed to slide out of the way but a growl erupted from his throat with the choice words of "what the fuck are you doing?" Though looking at it after it had taken placed... it makes sense for him to be struck by an axe. He was an intruder after all. [break][break]
Being on the floor was much more of a danger than not so he began to flap his wings which eventually allowed him to flutter and fly up and off the ground. His small arms cross against his chest while he grunted and growled out his intentions to the strong female before him. "I ain't your fuckin' enemy so quit swinging your damn axe! I didn't come here to be made into minced-fuckin-meat!" Heliotrope had other intentions for his appearance before her, the unfortunate hand that he had been dealt left him in a precarious situation that gave him no choice but to actively seek out assistance from outside help. If he had a say in this he wouldn't be here right now.[break][break]
Having to plead with another person for the sake of his own safety was something that deeply enraged the golem as well. He was always one who took care of things all by himself but the great hinderance of the body he possessed in comparison to his last could not compare. Not one bit. A man who had once been strong reduced to a weakling. His only good feature was the inherit ability of speed he received but it could not make up for all the drawbacks the body possessed/ He couldn't even pack a punch anywhere near the same level he once had. A single strike to the gem around his neck and he was gone. "I have a fuckin' request so are you gonna stop your moanin' and bitchin' and let me speak or what?"
[attr="class","smoll"][break]Heliotrope in his first form appears as a very small inhuman creature. He's extremely fluffy and has gray variant coat of furr with white rune-like symbols all over his body. He has dark blue horns with the same white runes on them. He has large black schlera with orange pupils. He has his charoite core hanged around his neck with fur tufts surrounding it. Heliotrope has large wings and a long tail that dangles downwards. [break][break]
[break] Heliotrope in his second form stands tall and extremely well build, having an extremely defined body that sets him out from most. He has a six pack with tattoos covering over them. Heliotrope also has black scales which cover his forearms and his legs half-way completely. There's also not ignoring the very long tail he has that is covered in spikes that look painful. Heliotrope has dark blue hair messy hair that is normally slicked back and covered by his black hood. He has red tattoos that fall underneath his sharp and small red eyes. Heliotrope has sharp teeth as well.
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[attr="class","letitle"]personality
[attr="class","smoll"]POSITIVE[BREAK]- TRAIT[BREAK] - Confident[BREAK] - Dynamic[BREAK] - Intuitive[BREAK] - Protective (Situational)[BREAK] - Daring[BREAK] NEGATIVE[BREAK] - Independent[BREAK] - Irritable[BREAK] - Vengeful[BREAK] - Brutal[BREAK] - Abrasive[BREAK] [BREAK] MISC[BREAK] - LIKES: dinosaurs, spicy food, alcohol, peppermint, fluffy animals/things, caffeine [BREAK] - DISLIKES: being called cute, being taken lightly, being called any derogatory word relating to his size or appearance[BREAK] - Heliotrope's full name is Heliotrope Lohrenz. He's an older brother to Cobus Lohrenz but presently does not associate with him or that family since he has renounced his family's name and long made the disassociation with them. People know better than to lump them within the same group since it will incur his wrath.[BREAK] - Heliotrope isn't aware that he possesses a second form and is under the belief that his first form is the only one he has therefore he is very peeved and angry about it.[BREAK] - His soulmate is Naomi Blackwater[BREAK]
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[attr="class","letitle"]abilites
[attr="class","smoll"][break]Heliotrope's first form and his only one used presently represents that of a small and fluffy horned + winged creature. He is very small in size as well as has a lot more vulnerabilities and weaknesses than his second. The most biggest one being the fact that his core is out in the open and presently worn around his neck. [break][break] ENHANCED SPEED | (EXPERT) Heliotrope's first ability within this form is that he is capable of moving faster than your average human or inhuman species. The fact he is so small is what makes him even more nimble although the biggest drawback is that it takes a few seconds to activate and has a speed cap of 350k/m (218 mph).[break][break] FLIGHT/FLYING | (ADVANCED) Heliotrope's first form possesses wings that allow him to fly although like most animals or creatures that fly... he's unable to fly as long as he pleases. If he flies for a long time he would need breaks in between. There's also being unable to fly in specific weather conditions for long. [break][break] [break]Heliotrope's second form and the one that is currently not being used at all represents a human-like being with a large tail and various scaled body parts. He is very tall and is the exact opposite of his first form.[break][break] ENHANCED STRENGTH | (EXPERT) Heliotrope's first ability within this form is that he is capable of having more strength than your average human or inhuman species. The weakness is that it strains his muscles far more often. [break][break] ENHANCED DURABILITY | (ADVANCED) [break][break] Heliotorpe's second ability is that he has enhanced durability. He is capable of taking more hits or damage than your average human or inhuman species. His weakness is aimed towards more magic-based attacks, such as fire damage for example.
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[attr="class","letitle"]history
[attr="class","smoll"]The striking image of the perfect son belonged to Heliotrope in the eyes of both of his parents. He was naturally in tune with the life they live they wanted him to lead. The moment a knife was placed within his hands was when they knew he was destined for this. Where most children would be playing with other kids their ages or attending basic cirrculmium classes Heliotrope was taught how to use the blade effectively and the best way to kill someone. [break][break] His life continued onward down a dark path, a path a teenager of his age shouldn't have been going through but Heliotrope had long accepted this and even wanted it for himself. Being naturally skilled in the art of assassination his parents had high hopes for who and what he would become within the future. [break][break] Heliotrope continued being raised under the words of praise from his parents, their compliments and obvious indications of being proud of him served as motivation for him to continue down this path. Heliotrope upon graduation had began taking his occupation as a assassin more seriously. Proving himself by taking on various jobs which would later on to put his name out there within the world.[break][break] It proved that Heliotrope Lohrenz was not one to be taken lightly although it was soon where Heliotrope no longer listened to his parents desires since he outgrew them in sheer strength and capability. They couldn't compare to him in his eyes and for that reason alone they did not like him. It resulted in a witch hunt and a hit being placed on him for a hefty amount.[break][break] Rage consumed him upon finding out. It was when he renounced his name and began to personally seek out killing his parents but that didn't come without the wave of various assassins coming after him for that hefty reward. It took a handful of assassins for the right one to come around and successfully kill him. [break][break] Heliotrope died and he had intended to not return until someone seanced him with a purpose. They wanted his aid in helping and in return they claimed to give him the body of his dreams. Heliotrope reluctantly accepted but the surprise he was given when he was brought back within the body of his new form left him shook, filled with rage and yet due to the capabilites of the form.. he could not do anything.[break][break] He went on a rage and barely managed to kill the fool who did this to him but now Heliotrope spends his days, roaming around and looking for a cure from this puny form that makes him seem weaker than he actually is.
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[attr="class","letitle"]ooc
[attr="class","smoll"]NAME. Zac[break] AGE. 21[BREAK] GENDER.Nonbinary[BREAK] TIMEZONE. PST[BREAK] OTHER CHARACTERS. Too many to list[BREAK] FACECLAIM. NIJISANJI, debidebi debiru + FATE, cu chulainn (alter)[BREAK]
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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.