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.
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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.
It wasn't his first time handling the young man he was going to speak with today. Although his past attempts had been a little... unsuccessful. The demon did all he could but the feeling of coming off a little too strong is what he came to terms with in why he failed all the times previously. He heard the details from the teachers who had been at the scene. A discussion turned hostile and Kodiak had injured the other student a few times. Cobus had sought out the other student involved- he felt it was important to get the story from all sides involved. It was only then would he be able to make his estimate on the most proper way to handle this situations.
Going into this Cobus only knew that the young males emotions were likely to be at their worst. Angry and beyond agitated so the last thing Cobus wanted to do was back him into a corner and continue to throw hurdles of questions his way. He had gotten a juice box along with some snacks from the staff office as he finally made his back way into the room the student in question was. The silence was sharp but Cobus came prepared for this. He assumed it was going to be as such so he simply set down the drink and animal cookies before the other male before Cobus took a seat behind his desk as well.
He hadn't immediately spoke, opted for leaning back in his chair... and simply looking. "I heard you got into a fight today." He says calmly as his arms cross against his chest comfortably. "I won't force you to talk about it nor will I ask any questions if you don't want to discuss it." Cobus nodded his head. "I'll let you sit here and cool down if you really want too but I'll also leave discussing whatever happened today with you. You talk about whatever you need if you wish, alright?" It would be most ideal if he could get him talking but that was what the superiors wanted. He couldn't force a child to speak if they didn't want too so it's why he let Kodiak decide whether they discuss it or not.
At the very least; he had a moment to calm himself with the juice and cookies if he dared to partake. It was the intention grabbing them after all. It'd do better to have him calm than it would heightened.
[attr="class","smoll"]Cobus Lohrenz is an uncharacteristically gentle demon who's been blessed with a tall height of 6'1". He has tanned skin with yellow undertones, most parts of them that are visible to the eye seem to be unblemished but he does have some scars scattered around his body that typicially are covered by clothing. Cobus has black scales of various sizes scattered all across his body, most notably on both his arms, legs, and face. He has short messy dark blueish-black hair that stops right at the start of his neck. He has a fringe that falls down his nose and barely just above his eyes. He has round and sharp orange eyes with naturally long lashes.[break][break] His outfit of choice is a sleeveless black top with orange accents around the neck, typicially worn with a black and orange coat. His pants are also form fitting, black in color. His shoes as well are black. He is very fond of the color black.
- Cobus is fond of knitting and crocheting as it's a hobby he picked up for fun. He really likes making things for other people to use.[BREAK]
- Cobus likes collecting different scented candles since it's something that helps calms him when stressed.[BREAK]
- Cobus cannot handle topics relating or to do with death which is yet another thing due to his past.[BREAK]
- Cobus has a bad reaction to any sort of sharp object due to past experiences. He especially dislikes having to be the one to hold or wield such things if it comes down to it.[BREAK]
- His family is notorious for being full of criminals. He has many siblings and aunt/uncles who all have ties to some kind of illegal occupation or crime-related thing. The Lohrenz are identifiable by the unique scales and horns they seem to possess. Their body being covered in scales randomly across the body while their horns and tails look very sharp and rock-like.[BREAK]
[attr="class","smoll"]TW: death, corpses' mentions, violence, overall darker themes[break][break] A sight full of death and those he'd become acquainted quickly leaving his life just as when they've barely entered, the strong smell of blood and rotting corpses' were also things that Cobus had been familiar with from the youngest of age. Such vile scenes stained his mind like a plague. Nights full of sleeplessness and hours of staying near a toilet due to the nausea he'd receive recalling such memories. A child raised within the household of a notorious crime family; being the odd thumb out since the earliest he can call but that didn't stop his parents from trying to make him come to the right side. [break][break] A memory that still remains within the demon's mind was when he was thirteen. It was the first time his parents took interest in him. Deciding it was his time to step up and it was when they shoved a weapon in hand. A cruel hazing which involved him nearly taking the life of someone involuntarily. Someone he didn't recognize but judging by the treatment received it had to been someone who did something wrong. At this point Cobus was just a lamb, following the words of his parents since it's all he did.[break][break] Shaky hands took hold of the knife, making the strike to stab although it didn't connect. It paused right before anything could connect. The next minutes that followed are all blur but the sound of metal clinking onto the floor and the sudden vivid memory of being shoved into a wall with sounds of his parents cruel words of disapprovement and various things parents should never say to their children. [break][break] It wasn't the only time this would happen either. One failed attempt didn't stop his parents from trying to convert Cobus into their way of life. Outside help from his siblings were also something he had to go through. Cobus was stuck in a place where he couldn't refuse simply out of fear of his own life. No matter how many various weapons they shoved into his hands, no matter the sickening sights he was made to see had he been able to successfully harm or do any of what his parents wanted.[break][break] As a result it caused a distance, an abusive treatment and encouragement of his siblings to teach him some lessons. They would even go as far as to crack jokes about whether or not he really was a demon, whether or not if they picked up the wrong child at the hospital because he was nothing like their other kids. Cobus barely managed to get by within this household. The mental damage he sustained being too much for any teenager his age to handle but he somehow barely managed to keep it all together.[break][break] The moment he turned eighteen did he run away, it wasn't an easy task nor did he fully accept that he'd ever be free from the brand that was his family, their name and the enemies that came along with it. Without the support of his parents and their wealth did he have to start from the ground up. Living between homeless shelters all while juggling a variety of jobs at once until he had done enough to get a stable living for himself.[break][break] It took a few years before he could even continue onward with school, finally going to get his degree which inevitably allowed himself to get the job he desired. School went by in a flash and he was able to graduate with flying colors where he'd went on to have begin having real experience with his occupation as a counselor. Life went by but it didn't go as smoothly as he hoped.[break][break] Just when he thought he'd be getting an escape did someone his parents piss off come after him. Even in his home he wasn't safe; it ended up in Cobus fleeing into a panic where he'd run into someone who would change his life completely. A blonde male by the name of Carac Everblade who'd slowly come to his aid when Cobus opened up about his current situation. It wasn't unusual for Cobus to be hunted down due to association but Carac gave him a solution.[break][break] Cobus ended up moving in with the blonde and from then on did the two start living together. Carac promised to protect him and Cobus felt bad he had to go that far for him so he made efforts in making the other males life easier in everyway possible. Taking care of housework and chores so that the other would have a lot less on his plate. Slowly did Cobus realize within a few months of staying with him how much he meant to him. Never having someone who was this kind to him in his life, who genuinely wanted him to be safe. It wasn't surprising that the demon fell head over heals for him. It wasn't long after that the two began dating and their happy couple life began. [break][break] Presently, Cobus spends his days managing somehow to get by without fear of being hunted down thanks to his lovely boyfriend.
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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.
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