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Prologue
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We're all hiding something, aren't we? From our friends, our families . From the moment we wake, look in that mirror, all we do is spin our little lies. What's the penalty? What are the consequences, really? "I'm only human," you say, and all is forgiven.

Life is a series of choices. As it turns out, death is the same. Not for the ones who are ready. They embrace their fate, move on. For the rest of us, we linger, we lie about creating a legacy to justify our actions. After our survivors pray and throw dirt on our coffins, we're still waiting. Because for some of us, there's a bigger question.

The price for salvation is far steeper than you can ever imagine. Do you accept what you are or do you refuse?
... Which is the true curse?

Sincerly,
Oliver Ryker For some of us that journey takes us on a hidden path, through a darker forest, or, instead of answers, we find a whole new set of questions.

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To My Kin
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People love that cliche, "time heals all wounds". But when you live long enough you come to realize that this cliche is true. The imperfections that time can smooth over, the small cuts it can heal; but in the end... It's the size of the wound that matters.

The world has its own view of monsters. They are beneath the beds of children, they pray on the defenseless. But has the world ever questioned what the monsters think of themselves?

The Ryker Bloodline has existed only in the deepest of shadows. The only way to make you understand how we have came to be, my child, is to listen, do not question. Accept and forget. Understand and embrace.

Though the world does not see us this way, we are special; and our desire is not affliction. It is not a virus that can be spread from person to person, nor can it be cured. Just as the color of ones skin will always be so, the wolf inside will always be so. There is no freedom from who we are, but some of us are wired to put ourselves back into our cages. A duty, a moral code to make the time spent in our reality less nightmarish. Or so that is the lies we tell ourselves. We rationalize our own ideas of freedom and relish the thought of having the future mapped out. But when you're a monster, the word freedom carries empty promises. No matter what you think you freed yourself from, you only get so far down the open road before you are forced to take a turn, make a choice, and sentence yourself to another sacrifice once again.

The illusion of freedom helps ease the pain of existence. I learned that freedom is just that moment of calm before the storm. Another tired cliche. Regretfully, this is all I have to offer you, my children. I am sorry to have brought you into the world as monsters.

I am only Human.

Sincerly,
Oliver Ryker For some of us that journey takes us on a hidden path, through a darker forest, or, instead of answers, we find a whole new set of questions.

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The Curse of House Ryker
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Immortality is an easy thing to take for granted. You figure, you've got forever, what's a little mistake here and there? But that's the thing about forever, the choices you make, the people you lose, your mistakes are indelible, with no sweet death to erase your memory. You may think the greatest reward of eternal life is the power it gives you. You're untouchable... The power is a perk, something to make your endless passing days more bearable. But to rule the world alone is worthless for the prices you must pay.

Eternal life at the price of a blood sacrifice beneath the full moon. Not a lamb, not a cat... Human blood, on the Altar of Zamorak. This halts the aging process, miss a sacrifice and the aging process will continue until the ceremony is completed again. This is your curse, this is your choice. Live forever through a river of blood or shrivel away in age. In week immediately following and proceeding the ceremony, your senses will be heightened, you will be stronger, you will be faster, and you will become volatile; more cruel... more evil. Refuse the ceremony and you will no longer suffer these side effects.

Why do we still linger? Why don't we surrender ourselves to becoming human and forget eternal life? Because we ARE human... Our desires are overwhelming. That thing we buried down deep, deep back in the darkness with everything we have. We're secretly hoping to see that the monster inside each of us is inside us all. There it is, look hard enough, you'll see. We will all be seen.

Sincerly,
Oliver Ryker For some of us that journey takes us on a hidden path, through a darker forest, or, instead of answers, we find a whole new set of questions.

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OOC Welcome/Rules/Lore Explanation
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OOC Welcome
I want to personally extend you a warm welcome to the House of Ryker. We are a roleplaying group geared towards the darker sides of reality. If nothing but pure joy and insight on life is gained, than our purpose was fulfilled.

All communication will take place in my friends chat: Doctryn

Don't worry, not everything is emo and gruesome; our adventures will be ones for the ages.

Rules
Be original. Be creative, but most importantly; allow yourself to fully embrace what you want your character to become.

Be kind.

Understand that if your character is an egotistical A-hole IC, you don't have to maintain that OOC.

Being insightful is always welcomed, as well as ideas for mini/major plots.

Lore Explanation
I am fully aware that the Curse explained does not fit into any of Runescape's lore, that is because it is intended to make the roleplaying experience more unique and interesting. When roleplaying in a public space, we are human. Nothing special. When roleplaying in private, we are Rykers. The Curse will only apply when all involved are aware and accept/understand it. If you are apart of another group that wants to roleplay with us in private, but do not accept the attributes of our family... Don't roleplay with us. It saves the arguments and it allows us to have our fun. Simple. For some of us that journey takes us on a hidden path, through a darker forest, or, instead of answers, we find a whole new set of questions.

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Bloodline Application
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The Eldest child would be 25, keep it younger than that. In your "re connection" with the family, keep in mind that your character would have no knowledge of the Curse until actually meeting the family.

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How did you reconnect with the family?: For some of us that journey takes us on a hidden path, through a darker forest, or, instead of answers, we find a whole new set of questions.

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Non-Bloodline Application
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Purpose for wanting to serve the family?: For some of us that journey takes us on a hidden path, through a darker forest, or, instead of answers, we find a whole new set of questions.

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Family Tree
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Name/Status/Age/Parents/Profession/OOC Name

Oliver Branch
Oliver Ryker/Deceased/276/Unknown/Former Head/Vacant Role
Drake Ryker/Alive/20/Oliver Ryker/Current Head/Doctryn For some of us that journey takes us on a hidden path, through a darker forest, or, instead of answers, we find a whole new set of questions.

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Right of Passage
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The Blade of Oliver Ryker
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Future plot line. For some of us that journey takes us on a hidden path, through a darker forest, or, instead of answers, we find a whole new set of questions.

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Reserved
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For some of us that journey takes us on a hidden path, through a darker forest, or, instead of answers, we find a whole new set of questions.

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