Forgotten Dawn

[Truce]

This is sorta something inspired after finishing Star Ocean and playing a little bit of Final Fantasy.

One thousand years ago, tragedy struck the Earth, nearly destroying the world. Nuclear war broke out among the nations, killing millions of people and wreaking havoc on every ecosystem. With the thought of staying on the ruined planet was terrifying to most, and many migrated off planet.
For those who were unable or refused to leave, the future looked bleak. The skies became darkened with onyx clouds, and radiation was causing mutations in the wildlife. Only the creation of hastily made, self contained shelters limited the genetic changes that would follow through the ages.
Only a decade ago had the surface become safe to venture back out into the world, however Earth has become a vastly different place. Creatures that resembled monsters of fantasy roamed the lands, and everywhere was an untamed wilderness still covered in the age old darkness. It was a reborn planet, filled with untapped potential, but not without risk.
In the ten years that have passed since then, every community began expanding, seeking out to rebuild. As they each came in contact with each other alliances and fueds were made. On this particular continent, three forces came into control: "Rab," a nation ruled by a somewhat unorganized Democracy, "N'Revat," ruled by an elected for life President, and "Loteh," which was more of business than a nation.
We enter at the beginning of the first war of these nations.

Technology: Aside from life support systems, not much has been saved during the underground times. In terms of weaponry, though, lasers and battle armor have been retained and slightly modified. If you want to ask, think about Final Fantasy 6 (Especially the Armor), only replace Magic with crystal batteries. Lasers are used instead of conventional weaponry due to greater affectiveness against monsters.

Monsters: Think of those that pop up in any classic RPG. They won't appear every five steps, but there are enough to be wary of. In other words, don't plan picnics; it's not sunny outside anyway.

Characters: Humans. No magic, but physical and mental genetic enhancements are allowed. Stronger, faster, and generally better due to evolution that accured.
Skills that doesn't exist: Black Magic, Time Magic, White Magic, Summoning Magic, Blue Magic, Morph, Sword Magic, Magic Sword. (Yes, Sword Magic and Magic Sword are two different skills, but it doesn't matter.)

Landscape: Since it's too dangerous to set up big cities like before, compact shelters have been made at strategic points in the area.

Character Sheet:
Character: Ripel
Age: 17
Appearance: 5'8," red sunglasses, and a red coat over a blue shirt and black trousers. Black gloves and shoes, as well as his short spiky hair complete his outfit. Also, usually hidden from view is a holster that holds a needle point dirk.
Specialty: Dirk/Monster Empathy/Stealing
Background: Part of a Letoh research team studying the planet and the wildlife, he found that they had an affinity to communicating with the beasts. Not that it could do much good, for most of the creatures had an instinct that needed to be subdued before forcing any any control over them; for that reason it was decided that he would raise a creature from birth.
That's when, five years ago, he got an egg dubbed a Chocobo egg, which grew into a large yellow bird he named Boco.
That's aside the point though. The research he was involved in dealt mostly with planetary conditions, specifically restoring the sky to its former glory. However, with the war approaching, the team he was part of was recalled, and he was reassigned to a different assignment.
Specifically, he was ordered to help maintain a unit of Monster Empaths.
At this time, he has just finished the capture and raising of the creatures necessary to compliment the human counterparts, and the assignments are about to be given out. For now, he is reluctantly waiting for his next orders in the borderline base of Ahacra.

Note: When making a background, be sure to place your character in Ahacra. At the moment, nothings set in stone yet, so if I can find it reasonable, I'll go with it.

That is, if there's enough people interested, heh.

[Astral Harmony]

This sounds really good. Here's my character profile. Let me know if there's anything wrong with it.

---Character Profile---
Primary Intel
Name: Arcilia Yukanov
Age: 23
National Affiliation: N'Revat
Specialty: Monster Snaring, Riot Control, Charismatic Nature

Secondary Intel
Weapon: Riot Bazooka - A standard issue quad-function bazooka normally employed by riot squads with purely defensive measures like EMP burst rounds, tear and sleeping gas rounds, and explosive rounds that are designed more for sound pollution and knocking people back than inflicting any wounds.
Mecha Lobo - A soldier-mounted hound beast with cybernetic enhancements, serum-induced genetic alterations, and a generous amount of armor plating. One of the few monsters taken in and trained by the N-Revat military to create a type of super-cavalry battalion. Weaponry includes elongated claws, flesh-rending teeth, a breath weapon, and a powerful tail for striking enemies attacking from the rear.
Occupation: N'Revat Dictatorship Monster Acquisition and Training Corps (NDMATC) - A battalion formed for the purpose of trapping and securing monsters for the soul purpose of employing them against the enemies of the N'Revat Dictatorship.
Species: Human (Obviously)
Race: Caucasian (Russian)
Sex: Female
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 119
Dimensions: 33" x 26" x 34"
Hair Color: Blonde (Cut halfway between ears and shoulders)
Eye Color: Icy Cyan
Markings: None
Place of Birth: Unknown
Family Links: None
Relationship Links: None
Dress and Appearance: Standard Issue Armor used commonly by NDMATC cavalry...trimmed down to better suit Arcilia's likeness, which leaves roughly half of her body bare of armor, some of that covered by traditional alloy chain mail.
Background: Totally afraid of having to live her life on her own, Arcilia has preferred much to serve under others, and when she was rescued by the advance guard of the N'Revat Dictatorship, it wasn't long before she herself joined among the ranks, instead opting to enlist in the NDMATC, a secret joy for her because she has come to love learning about the monsters of this bizarre world that she has grown up in. Arcilia has nothing personal against the other two world powers, and is simply happy capturing and studying monsters, like her own Mecha Lobo. Currently, Arcilia is on official leave, and has taken to finding some peace and quiet in the borderline base of Ahacra. However, since the scene is so unsettling, Arcilia is considering canceling the rest of her leave is going back to where her dangerous steed and orders are awaiting her.