6/6/1990: 0.1% of the human population took another step on the evolutionary ladder bridging off into several sub-species; Valkyries, Jotuuns, Dokkalfar and Ljosalfar.

4/8/2011: The humans who did not evolve were very envious of the Evolved Humans and a certain scientist with the help of a Ljosalfar who thought it was unfair that so few actually evolved, attempted to engineer a Evolutionary Serum to give to the regular population.

16/2/2013: The first batch of Serum is completed, and testing had begun, it was a failure. The Scientist hated the Ljosalfar after working in his shadow for two years, so when he was sleeping he stuck up and injected the Ljos with the Serum. The failed Serum tore through the Ljos's DNA and eventually killed him, the trouble was he came back.

18/2/2013: The Undead Ljosalfar had changed significantly in appearance, his skin and flesh slowly began to fall off his body until he was just a skeleton, the scientist entered the quarantine room to get a sample from the corpse only... It wasn't dead, the skeleton clawed at the scientist's chest carving out his heart with its bare bones before saying "Ï am... The Lich, Lord of Draugr"

Hi everyone, here goes another SYOC and for those who are thinking "Aren't you already writing one?" I am NOT stopping United We Stand, I just couldn't hold back on staring this story, it is unlikely I will update this one very often until my other one enters its final stages.


Information:


Story will be set in the fictional city of West Gate in Britain (England)

OC's must carry some relation to West Gate High School whether they are a Student, Teacher or Family of someone who goes there

West Gate High's Uniform is

Males: A cuffed white dress shirt with a Ivory(1styears), Blue(2nd Years) or Black(3rd years) semi-formal Jacket and Black pants with black shoes

Females: Same as Males but with a Blouse and an optional black pleated skirt

Most of the population did not evolve, this left many humans rather envious of the abilities of the Evolved resulting in tension between the Evolved and regular humans. The Evolved became somewhat outcast from regular society and many either became recluses or attempted to integrate with society by hiding their abilities

The zombies are actually another Evolution known as the Draugr

*EDIT* I forgot to mention that an illusive group known as Guild, who strive to help every Evolved in their attempts at Integration (Living with humans without them knowing of their evolution) or Isolation (Completely Isolating themselves from Human Society). Guild is lead my a person known only as the Guild Master, nobody knows his true identity or have even met him as Guild members commune via internet using a very powerful proxy service created by the Guild Master. Guild is basically the Evolved Government

Your character can be part of Guild if you wish but obviously they cannot be the Guild Master

Important: I have a restricted the number of OC's I will accept to a maximum of 12 and I only want a Maximum of 8 Evolved with 4 Humans, this is a ratio of 2:1, Evolved : Human (for the sake of diversity)

Evolutions have two types From Birth and gained

- From birth means you were evolved from the moment you were born, there are no known side effects

- Gained means you became Evolved at some point after your birth and major difference between gained and from birth is that gained has a side effect of stopping the Aging process


Species:


Valkyrie:

People whose senses have heightened and bodies have adapted for speed, they have incredible reflexes and stamina, making them exceptional warriors, they also posses the ability to heal (healing themselves takes much longer) – Females only

Traits:

- Great reflexes

- Able to move at faster speeds than normal

- Heightened Senses of Sight and Sound

- Healing ability

Jotuun:

Jotuun's evolution has modified their muscles, bones and organs to make them very strong, durable and giving them enhanced Immune Systems (Jotuuns are the only people that can survive being bitten as their Immune systems are capable of defeating the virus but this does not make them Immune, rare cases or multiple bites can lead to their death) Also most Jotuun are not very intelligent – Commonly Male but Females are not a rare sight

Traits:

- Incredibly strong

- Very Tough/Durable

- Not particularly smart

- Resistant to Turning

Dokkalfar:

Sometimes considered the Male version of the Valkyrie but they are rather different. Dokka have peerless control over their bodies capable of moving them with micro-meter accuracy, this coupled with fantastic reflexes and natural affinity to the dark which gives them excellent night vision they are very stealthy as if coated in the shadows – Multi Gender

Traits:

- Perfect control of their bodies

- Excellent Reflexes

- Great Night Vision

- Very Stealthy

Ljosalfar:

Unlike the other species which Evolution has amplified the abilities of their bodies, the Ljosalfar have had their brains enhanced, they are typically very intelligent. With their improved brains the Ljos have attained a 'Power' which is unique to them; some examples of Ljos powers are weak telekinesis and telepathy, constant use of their power will drain their stamina very fast. It isn't unusual for a Ljosalfar to have mental instability as their brains work up to 5 times quicker than the average human – Multi Gender

Traits:

- Generally Intelligent

- Have access to a 'Power' (Rather limited use)

- Can develop psychological problems


Example OC


Main Information:

Name: Rebecca Fairfax

Nicknames: Becca, Becky

Age: 17

Nationality: America

Ethnicity: American/English

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Bi-sexual

Genetic Evolution: Human

Is their Evolution from birth or did they gain it? (If gained please specify when)

Power: N/A

Birthday: 19/8/1995

Religious views: Realistic Christian

Background: Becky was born in the US but moved back to her mother's home country of England not long after birth, both her parents worked hard so they could afford to give her the best they could. When her Grandmother died her mother was left with her house in the town of West Gate, they moved there from London and enrolled Becky in the local middle school. Becky is now a Second year at High school, she is rather popular and is quite active in many of the school's sports teams

Family:

- Marianne Fairfax (formerly Dickens) – Mother – Alive

- Percy Fairfax – Father – Alive

Personality: Becky is a kind talkative person who easily makes friends with most people she meets, she thoroughly loves sports particularly Hockey and Lacrosse. She was taught that nothing comes freely and what you put in you get out, she agrees whole heartedly with what she was taught.

Strengths:

- Friendly – She is very good at making new friends

- Athletic – Playing Hockey and Lacrosse has heightened her stamina and given her powerful legs

- Dextrous – Years of playing Hockey and Lacrosse have made her very capable with her hands

Weaknesses:

- Emotionally weak – Becky has always had people around to support her and if she loses her friends and family she would likely crumble

- Not the sharpest knife in the draw (lacks wits) – Becky is not very witty and is likely to miss or forget something important

- Beauty Freak – She is obsessed with looking pretty and can't go a day without a shower

Vices:

Fears: being ugly, getting injured and can't do sports anymore, mice

Secrets: Steals money from her parents for shopping money

Likes: Cake, Sports, hanging out with friends, parties, long walks

Dislikes: Smug and obnoxious people, Otaku's, Fighting, Bullying, History class

Turn ons: Attractive well muscled males, women with nicely sized breasts, Blonde hair, blue eyes

Turn Offs: Fat, Ugly people, jerks, bullies, fighting

What they do when they come across a stranger: Try to be friends

Reaction to death: Scared shitless by it, likely to vomit at the sight of a dead person

Reaction to injuries: Usually doesn't mind the occasional bump or scrape so long as it doesn't affect her looks, she gets queasy over flesh wounds.

She doesn't like seeing other peoples injuries either

Acts under Pressure: She would crack under pressure

Acts when Angry: Gets rather mean

What do they call Zombies? Those 'Things'

Skills: Good Stamina, fast runner

Appearance/Accessories Information:

Height/Weight: 5'11 and 167lbs

Skin Tone: Pale

Hair Colour: Brown

Hair Style/Type: Straight hair which reaches her middle back

Eye Colour: Green

Body Type: Slender

Bust Size: 32 D

Voice: Soft and well spoken "Hey that is just being mean, you should stop that right now"

Scars/Tattoos: N/A

1st set of clothes: Her West Gate High Uniform she wears her skirt lightly raised

2nd set: A White tank top with a black Cardigan and Blue jeans with black Converse (Warm Weather)

3rd set: A Tie Dyed shirt and track pants with slippers (Spare)

Winter/Wet Weather set: Number two with thermals and a large white hooded jacket lined with only the finest sheep fur

Initial Weapons: Hockey Stick

Midway Weapons: Improvised Spear, M1911, Trench Knife

Final Weapons: Winchester Model 1912 12 guage Pump action Shotgun (M12), M1911, Machete

Fighting style: Initially she would attempt to avoid infected if at all possible, later on she uses melee before her guns


The following is on my profile

OC Template:

Main Information

Name:

Nicknames:

Age:

Nationality: (Country of birth)

Ethnicity: (Heritage)

Gender:

Sexuality:

Genetic Evolution: (Pick: Human, Valkyrie, Jotuun, Dokkalfar and Ljosalfar)

Power: (Only Ljosalfar and please nothing OP)

Birthday:

Religious views:

Background:

Family:

Personality:

Strengths: (Please balance Strengths with weaknesses)

Weaknesses:

Vices: Bad habits they have picked up

Fears:

Secrets:

Likes: (please try to get at lest 5 of each)

Dislikes:

Turn ons:

Turn Offs:

What they do when they come across a stranger:

Reaction to death:

Reaction to injuries: (Their own injuries and those of others)

Acts under Pressure:

Acts when Angry:

What do they call Zombies?

Skills: (4 MAX)

Appearance/Accessories Information:

Height/Weight: Measure in Imperial or Metric Preferably both

Skin Tone: eg. Pale, tanned, dark also note if OC has freckles and if they are just facial or all over

Hair Colour: be realistic no Blue or green, red is ok

Hair Style/Type: Straight or curly, short or long etc

Eye Colour: Again be realistic

Body Type: Thin, Muscled, Fat etc

Bust Size:

Voice: (What do they sound like, please provide a sentence or two of their speech)

Scars/Tattoos: What, where and how

1st set of clothes: (Their Iconic Clothes) Also include the conditions they would wear their clothes eg Warm weather, cool or autumn weather etc

2nd set: ()

3rd set: ()

Winter/Wet Weather set:

Initial Weapons: their very first weapons (NO GUNS)

Midway Weapons: Weapons they trade their first set for (Guns ok, but nothing overly modified)

Final Weapons: These are their final weapons (Don't go overboard please, remember it is an Apocalypse)

Fighting Style: (How they fight)

Other info: Anything else I may need to know about


Again the template is on my profile and please PM your submissions any that are submitted by Review will not be accepted

The names of the species are from Norse Mythology

IMPORTANT: I have would like to ask someone if they would be interested in providing a character to meet a few specifications (don't worry it will remain entirely your character) the reason for this is that they will be closely tied to my own OC. The OC in question will be a female high school student and can either be Human or a Valkyrie PM me about it if you are interested and I'll tell you a few of the other specifics (Good chance that this character will be the Main Character so I will be after pro OC Submitters please)

Im looking forward to see what everyone thinks up

First 1 or 2 possibly 3 chapters will be laying the ground work then the zombies come in for some fun

Ok enough babbling from me

Thanks for checking this out and thanks in advance for those who are sending OC's in

NOTE: I changed the day of evolution from 1996 to 1990 as i realized a few problems would arise if it remained the former.

Started a Poll for Favorite Genetic Evolution I'm interested to see what the fav is

-SYOC is CLOSED-

Ciao Ciao

~Cielo di Eterno