Halcyon City
The Birthplace of Opportunity
The Birthplace of Opportunity
Halcyon City has always been a place where you can find just about anything. It was the home of the first World's Exposition Fair and, most importantly, was the Birthplace of the person the world knows as the Alexandrian.
The discovery of individuals with powers was a Godsend, all but stopping the conflict that threatened to boil over in Europe. The great war that never happened. But with that crisis averted, the world rapidly began to change.
Today, Halcyon City boasts being the center of superhuman activity, for better or worse. The constantly shifting politics within the superhuman community has led to a set of clear rules that defy any precedent set by law:
• What happens behind the mask doesn't affect life when it comes off.
• Don't kill unless absolutely necessary.
• Don't cause trouble in neutral territory.
As long as these rules have been obeyed, the police of Halcyon City have been more than happy to not involve themselves in the disputes of beings who can fly and shoot lasers.
But just this week, two prominent superhumans in the community have been found dead in their homes, their costumes torn to shreds over their bodies.
Starbright, now known to be Luciana Prospero, the daughter of the head of the Prospero Crime family was the first.
The Alexandrian was the second.
Tensions are high and old grudges must be put aside to find out who was able to target and murder two powerful members of the community. If things keep going the way they are, the entire way of life could be disrupted for good.
Protect the city? Sure. But can you protect yourselves?
The discovery of individuals with powers was a Godsend, all but stopping the conflict that threatened to boil over in Europe. The great war that never happened. But with that crisis averted, the world rapidly began to change.
Today, Halcyon City boasts being the center of superhuman activity, for better or worse. The constantly shifting politics within the superhuman community has led to a set of clear rules that defy any precedent set by law:
• What happens behind the mask doesn't affect life when it comes off.
• Don't kill unless absolutely necessary.
• Don't cause trouble in neutral territory.
As long as these rules have been obeyed, the police of Halcyon City have been more than happy to not involve themselves in the disputes of beings who can fly and shoot lasers.
But just this week, two prominent superhumans in the community have been found dead in their homes, their costumes torn to shreds over their bodies.
Starbright, now known to be Luciana Prospero, the daughter of the head of the Prospero Crime family was the first.
The Alexandrian was the second.
Tensions are high and old grudges must be put aside to find out who was able to target and murder two powerful members of the community. If things keep going the way they are, the entire way of life could be disrupted for good.
Protect the city? Sure. But can you protect yourselves?
OOC
This is the VR ICC event associated with the Superheroes AU Contest held earlier in the month. You can find a directory of characters here. Be sure to PM a member of staff if you have any questions. In order to participate you must have filled out the AU form and posted it there!
The Event will run from 9:00am site time on Friday, March 23 until 11:59 Sunday, 25. Each member may only have two characters in the event, so choose wisely.
The standard assumed location of this event is a neutral territory speakeasy called the Alibi, unless otherwise stated.
The Event will run from 9:00am site time on Friday, March 23 until 11:59 Sunday, 25. Each member may only have two characters in the event, so choose wisely.
The standard assumed location of this event is a neutral territory speakeasy called the Alibi, unless otherwise stated.
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