23-11-2003, 23:20
OOC: This is an Angel nation called the Nephalim (actually spelled Nephilim), a group of fallen Angels that were banished because of the forbidden knowledge they gave to man. I have capped the population at 51 (50+The Black Stranger) for balance, as my Angels are extremely powerful. Erebos means/is The Darkness in greek, and is a part of the underworld in Greek mythology. in this case it is a pocket in space/plane accesible only through special gates, or by powerful magic teleportation, or wormhole technology.
Angels are energy based lifeforms, their physical bodies are merely matter layered atop their energy forms. the Nephalim are Fallen angels, but not inherently evil. they are NOT satan-related. their physical bodies can be destroyed without harming their energy forms, and so they require specifically modified energy weapons or powerful magic to kill. their physical forms can be destroyed, and require time and effort to regenerate. they do not need to eat, sleep or breathe. Their money comes from a number of very, very long term investments.
Angelic miracle "magic" is achieved using Words of God. These Words are contained in The Kabbalah. The Kabbalah is a Codex containing all of the knowledge and power of the respective group of Angels. ie Nephalic Kabbalah = Nephilims Book, High Kabbalah = High Angel's Book, Infernal Kabbalah = Deamons Book. Each Book is split into volumes. They contain Words, which can be chained to make what are effectively spells. Though they are more like cheat codes in a computer game, or debug commands. My angels use these words during normal speech, whick is indicated by the capital letter. This usage basically allows them to convey extra meaning, as it attaches images and emotion to the Words. If this has any signifcant effect, i will rp it. but usually it is just extra emphasis.
The Nephalim also possess a highly sophisticated scientific understanding of the Universe, Though they seldom apply this in the form of physical technology except when neccesary to achieve their goals, or as a hobby or piece of art.
They are the oldest race in the universe, up to a possible 20 billion years old, and fell anywhere between 2 and 5 million years ago.
The Nephalim are divided into the Watcher, his Council, the Choirs, and The Black and White Strangers, agents of the Nephilim. the Black Stranger is not, technically speaking, a nephalim, but is allied due to circumstance. The Choirs are the main body of the population, And vary considerably in power. The council is a ruling body of eight powerful Angels, with the Watcher bieng the ninth. there are therefore, at the time of writing, the Watchers council, 40 Angels in the Choirs, and the two Strangers.
I am looking to run one or more RP's either now, or in the near future.
please post or message me if you are interested.
possible RP's include wars, alliances, diplomatic and trade negotiations, and possibly even espionage.
links to RP's i have already done/are doing/are taking part in are going to be put below in chronological order:
Where Angels fear to tread (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=71782&highlight=)
Broken Wings (In progress) (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=75525&highlight=)
This post will be edited as i revise my concept, so dont be suprised if it changes. :?
Angels are energy based lifeforms, their physical bodies are merely matter layered atop their energy forms. the Nephalim are Fallen angels, but not inherently evil. they are NOT satan-related. their physical bodies can be destroyed without harming their energy forms, and so they require specifically modified energy weapons or powerful magic to kill. their physical forms can be destroyed, and require time and effort to regenerate. they do not need to eat, sleep or breathe. Their money comes from a number of very, very long term investments.
Angelic miracle "magic" is achieved using Words of God. These Words are contained in The Kabbalah. The Kabbalah is a Codex containing all of the knowledge and power of the respective group of Angels. ie Nephalic Kabbalah = Nephilims Book, High Kabbalah = High Angel's Book, Infernal Kabbalah = Deamons Book. Each Book is split into volumes. They contain Words, which can be chained to make what are effectively spells. Though they are more like cheat codes in a computer game, or debug commands. My angels use these words during normal speech, whick is indicated by the capital letter. This usage basically allows them to convey extra meaning, as it attaches images and emotion to the Words. If this has any signifcant effect, i will rp it. but usually it is just extra emphasis.
The Nephalim also possess a highly sophisticated scientific understanding of the Universe, Though they seldom apply this in the form of physical technology except when neccesary to achieve their goals, or as a hobby or piece of art.
They are the oldest race in the universe, up to a possible 20 billion years old, and fell anywhere between 2 and 5 million years ago.
The Nephalim are divided into the Watcher, his Council, the Choirs, and The Black and White Strangers, agents of the Nephilim. the Black Stranger is not, technically speaking, a nephalim, but is allied due to circumstance. The Choirs are the main body of the population, And vary considerably in power. The council is a ruling body of eight powerful Angels, with the Watcher bieng the ninth. there are therefore, at the time of writing, the Watchers council, 40 Angels in the Choirs, and the two Strangers.
I am looking to run one or more RP's either now, or in the near future.
please post or message me if you are interested.
possible RP's include wars, alliances, diplomatic and trade negotiations, and possibly even espionage.
links to RP's i have already done/are doing/are taking part in are going to be put below in chronological order:
Where Angels fear to tread (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=71782&highlight=)
Broken Wings (In progress) (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=75525&highlight=)
This post will be edited as i revise my concept, so dont be suprised if it changes. :?