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Bruce Willis
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,.*'*Introduction«'¤.,

"Alright son, I think it's time I finally taught you your history, and the history of this family. I know you're tired, but please listen, and remember it well."

With that, Andrew Casso sat down on the small, twin-size bed where his son sat. In the corner were the remains of a box with wrapping paper, and a wicked-looking staff hidden away in the shadow of the fading day. Garrus looked up at him with curious brown eyes, a sense of admiration easily visible from them, though hidden by his struggle to remain awake. He looked no more than 13, and his onyx-black hair grew wildly from his head.

"Where to start...? Hmm, guess I'll start with the very beginning. It all started after the god wars, probably less than a year or so after they ended. The Wilderness, also known as Forinthy, (as you /hopefully/ remember for your exam) was destroyed, and various members from all sorts of factions got together and abandoned their titles, nationalities, and even their names to start fresh. I suppose it was due to the horrors of the war, but it could have easily just have been because they didn't want to return to their previous lives. Anyways, the principles they made sure to emphasize were Brotherhood, Honor, Integrity, and Respect. These principles guided them to fame and wealth. Throughout most of the fourth age, they maintained the respect, nay, commanded it from all civilization. They served as peacekeepers. They were lords and ladies, barons and baronesses. Warriors, mages, and archers."

"What happened dad?" Garrus yawned, fighting back sleep in the interest of finally hearing where he came from. He had asked many times of the past, and was always met with the same response; "When you're older." Today, however, was his 13th birthday; officially a member of house Casso according to his father.
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03-Dec-2015 02:49:06

Bruce Willis
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"They took on a job they couldn't finish. Some king or merchant or something offered up a huge sum of money if the Casso's could slay the wilderness tribes. It was a bloody battle, and it didn't end well for our family. Our equipment was better but they had the territorial advantage. Numbers were in their favor. Our ancestors were greedy and arrogant because of their success. That's why I keep telling you to always be humble. Hubris is a mossy stone on a bridge with no railing; it will cause you to fall if you're not careful."

Garrus rolled his eyes. He'd heard that exact analogy many times before.

"Anyways, they quickly fell from power. They were demoralized and bitter at their failure. The people no longer respected them. Public opinion is a fickle thing."

"What does fickle mean?"

"It means easily changable, Garrus. Anyways, from that point on, our family was stuck to doing the petty and minor jobs just to survive. No matter what we did, we weren't able to regain our status. That's why your mother and I leave you with Auntie Smith sometimes."

"Dad, she isn't my real aunt, is she?"

"No Garrus, she isn't. If she were, we'd be in trouble."

"Why?"

"I was getting to that. You see, about 100 years ago, Berris Casso was named the patriarch of the family, or the leader in case you're puzzled. Berris was apparently sick of the way things were, so he decided to change it. He took all the money in the treasury and had a series of powerful weapons comissioned. Weapons that, when in the hands of a Casso like you and I, will reveal their power."

"Weapons like Scindo?"

"Yes Garrus, Scindo is one of those weapons. It belonged to your great grandfather, or your grandfather's father on my side of the family. That is the staff that cuts, and it will give its powers to you if you command it to."
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03-Dec-2015 02:49:26

Bruce Willis
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With that, he motioned to the staff in the corner, a red thing made of some wood with various metal blades coming out at various ends. At the head of the staff was the largest of such blades, a curved, wicked thing with a faint red coloring on it.

"So dad, why would be in trouble if Auntie Smith were my real aunt?"

"Well Garrus, when Berris made all those weapons, he went into hiding. The family was in disarray, and the rules at the time said they couldn't name a new head of the family until Berris was proven dead. Since nobody could find him, nobody could control the family. The only thing they had to go on was Berris's final words to the family; 'The armor will go to the most worthy Casso.', and so the various members of the family just did as they pleased."

"Whar armor, dad?"

"Invictus. The invincible armor. It was hidden away by Berris as soon as it was made. Everyone in the family wanted it, because they knew they'd be unstoppable if they had it. That cursed armor is the reason we live like we do, Garrus. It's the reason you can't go to a public school, and the reason why we've had to eat stale bread sometimes."

"What do you mean, Dad?"

"When Berris went into hiding, originally various Casso's assumed this meant the most powerful of the Casso. They competed to see who could accomplish the most, and who could stockpile the most powerful weapons. Eventually, they started killing each other. Your Great-Grandfather knew it couldn't turn out well for him, so he fled with a couple of weapons.

You can't trust other Casso's, Garrus. Outside of our family, we don't know who to call friend and who to call foe. I've already told your brother all of this, but I made sure he didn't tell you any of it until you were old enough. Now, the two of you are ready for more training. Sleep well, Garrus, because after your exam we're going to start advanced combat training. Good night, son."
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03-Dec-2015 02:49:49 - Last edited on 03-Dec-2015 02:50:12 by Bruce Willis

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,.¤'»Table of Contents *'*.,
-I- Introduction
-II - Introduction
-III - Introduction
-IV - Table of Contents (You are here)
-V - OOC rundown
-VI - Applications
-VII - Members/Census
-VIII - Weapon guide
-IX - Weapon list
-X - Events
-XI - Inter-family alliances
-XII - Joining the family as an outsider
-*III - Weapon Breakdown
-XIV - Res
-XV - Res
-XVI - Res
-XVII - Res
-XVIII - Res
-XIX - Res
-XX - Res
-XXI - You may now post
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03-Dec-2015 02:52:17 - Last edited on 26-Mar-2016 15:09:56 by Bruce Willis

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,.¤'»OOC Rundown«'¤.,
So. Basically the Casso's are a family that aren't a family. 100 years ago, various groups of the family split up and maintained no contact with one another. There is no central leadership, and no permenant alliances thus far. Any other member of the Casso family could very easily be out to kill you or befriend you; there's no way of knowing for sure. Each Casso is given a special weapon when they turn 13, and are ready to be trained by their particular section of the family. You may choose to not have a weapon if you prefer. Since there is absolutely no trust in the overall family scheme, many live in poverty or in hiding if not, they have assumed false identities. All, however, are able to wield any weapon from the Casso lineage.

As more people get involved, the danger increases. Some seek only your weapons, some seek to end this disgraceful conflict, while some just kill for fun. Trusting other family members can reap benefits but can also prove to be deadly. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
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"Something, something, inspirational quote." -Me, just now.

03-Dec-2015 02:52:33 - Last edited on 08-Jan-2016 04:48:20 by Bruce Willis

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,.¤'» Applicationss «'¤.,
What do people call you by - (If you're going to post your first name, be sure to also include your username.)
Character name -
Character age -
Brief history - (Optional. You could just tell it ICly if you prefer. I made up mine on the spot.)
Does your character own a weapon? - (See weapon guide on this thread**

Your Name / Character name / Age / Weapon?

Events
Name of event -
Date -
Time -
Location -
Any requirements? -

Inter-family alliances (alliances between Casso members)
Who's involved? -
Name of alliance -

Outsider application
Your name / Character name / joining family? / changing surname?
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03-Dec-2015 02:52:43 - Last edited on 12-Jan-2016 21:06:56 by Bruce Willis

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,.¤'»Members«'¤.,
- Bruce Willis/Garrus Casso/20/Yes

- Bruce Willis/Barry Casso/25/Yes

- Casper/ Casper Casso / 21 / "Mirror Sword"

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,.¤'»Non-Casso members«'¤.,

- El Korakas (Jack) / Eduard Icycia / No / No
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"Something, something, inspirational quote." -Me, just now.

03-Dec-2015 02:53:43 - Last edited on 09-Apr-2016 17:13:31 by Bruce Willis

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,.¤'»Weapon guide«'¤.,
All weapons are unique. All weapons have a latin name based on their function/property. All weapons have a special ability of your choosing that can only be activated by feeding it Casso blood, be it yours or anothers'. All weapons should be reasonable (No, you can't have a sword that transforms you into Optimus Prime, sorry). Weapons can look like whatever you want them to. Killing a Casso and taking their weapon is perfectly acceptable, just don't expect an easy fight. All weapons should be run by me before you start using them.
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03-Dec-2015 02:53:58 - Last edited on 17-Dec-2015 01:32:15 by Bruce Willis

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,.¤'»Weapon list«'¤.,
If you want me to add your weapon to this list, tell me its name and properties.

-Scindo: A staff with the power to summon blades.

-Umbra: A sword that uses the power of shadows.

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"Something, something, inspirational quote." -Me, just now.

03-Dec-2015 02:54:10

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,.¤'»Events*'*.,
-Name of event - Hunting the hunters part I
Date - When I get enough people
Time - 4 PM EST
Any requirements? - None
Location - Witchaven caves
Description - Garrus Casso seeks to hunt down his brother Tyler for the crime of murder. Do not expect him to die easily.

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"Something, something, inspirational quote." -Me, just now.

03-Dec-2015 02:54:30 - Last edited on 08-Jan-2016 04:40:11 by Bruce Willis

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