neverland.

The setting, 1938.

The stage, the city at the center of the world, where everyone watches with bated breath and pensive eyes- Surveillance City London, the capital of the Kingdom of Albion.

With the invention of the powerful Engines, mechanical devices who have found their niche in every possible aspect of society, the Kingdom of Albion has enjoyed unprecedented prosperity, proving their superiority over the other countries of the earth in a series of wars that culminated in the treaty of Albion. And yet, with the demise of their King, the country found itself matched with an opponent that all of their forces would provide no help against- themselves.

Torn about by a brutal civil war, the formerly great Kingdom is now separated into East and West. The once beautiful city of London is now marred by the Wall, the sole barrier that separates the capitals of the Kingdom and the Commonwealth. A shadow war rages between these two states who stand at the peak of the world, with their citizens caught in the crossfire. No longer is it safe to wander the streets at night, or leave your door open. Everyday, public unrest increases as uncertainty and fear continue to mount in the hearts of its citizens.

The perfect invitation for the new denizens who can be found wandering its streets, the newcomers from the land of Neverland. Drawing ever closer in the shadows of the fallen capital, fables have begun to wander the streets of London. Being spirited away can no longer be taken as only a jest in the capital of Albion, when certain alleys and sewers may really lead to a realm beyond reality. Murder has become common, and whether the monsters who perpetrate them are figurative or literal is anyone's guess. Heavy information control by both the Commonwealth and the Kingdom suppress the truth, doing what they can to avoid panic and hysteria.

However, this is not a world where people have no hope.

If these mystical powers are the product of man, then naturally they are man's to control.

You are one of the lucky few who can call their own fictions into reality, capable of manifesting a Conceit- a power that exists beyond reality. In the shadow war fought in the streets of London, your abilities are held in high regard by all the organizations that wander the night, both for it's ability to ward off the monsters that roam the streets, and to wield against your fellow man in the contest for supremacy over the capital. And as one of the Principals, who have peered beyond the looking glass and been cast of the lead roles in this story in London, it is your duty to decide how it ends.

This is an action-mystery type superpower RP, taking place in an original setting. It takes some inspiration from the What a Beautiful visual novel series as well as the anime Princess Principal in terms of its setting and hopefully theme, but you need not be familiar with either series. It is an alternate history, diverging from real life on a number of points. (don't get too fussy about accuracy OK)

Here, in the city of London, players are Principals, a term used for people who have manifested supernatural powers of their own. This power is known as Conceit, and is similar in nature to the fictional monsters in the setting, ranging from shooting fire to teleportation. They will try to unravel the various situations arising in London, with motivations ranging solely from self interest to allegiance to one of the factions of London. For example, you might be tasked with investigating a string of disappearances, fighting monsters, or looking for artifacts of political interest. Stealth and social approaches will be viable solutions to a number of problems that arise, although the most standard will be combat. The RP will largely be PvE, with monsters, other Principals, or even mundanes. There are some system mechanics, but it will be mostly freeform.