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Uilos:

--- Quote from: Oscar Diggs on July 10, 2008, 01:35:22 AM ---This rule is nothing new to urban fantasy but the most common rule for most of these types of "supernatural beings living amongst us" is that they can do nothing that would reveal their existence to the world at large. This could be a fear that humanity with their large numbers and modern weapons would be able to overcome even the most powerful supernaturals or it could be enforced by some being or some group with the power to enforce the rules. The "don't reveal our existence rule" is nice because it is a bit flexible and it can be used to cover a great many bad behaviours while allowing others to go on as long as no one notices.

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That's part of it, it's also that I'm trying to find a reason why these different groups and factions would never go to war with each other unless for a good reason.

So basically the rule is "Thou shalt not use thy powers to kill" unless you challenge someone to a duel, or one faction declares war on another faction. If said duel/war is declared, then only those people can be affected in the fight. Doing so is basically a death sentence from a Higher Power.

I know it's a tricky subject, and I've probably worded it differently than my intent, but thanks so far for the asssitance :D

OZ:
I'm assuming it's ok to kill as long as you don't use your powers. Maybe killing with your powers leaves some sort of trace that could lead to human discovery of such. Maybe killing with your powers adds to your powers and the existing enforcers (Higher Powers) want to keep an eye on who is increasing their power so that no one gets strong enough to be a threat to the HP. If a war or duel is announced, they can keep an eye on it and intervene if anyone is getting too reckless or amassing too much power for themself.

I'm falling asleep. I'll think more about this later.

SunPhoenix:
Maybe there is a global enchantment on the earth that prevents the various humanoids from waring on humanity that would have very negative effects. So being that way, the supernatural try not to involve any humans at all. This could be some archaic limitation that some ancient wizard/deity/god placed upon the world at a time where there were many problems from the supernatural. Maybe the two warring factions are getting tired of this "rule" and are trying to test its limits against the other faction.

Vox Arcana:

--- Quote from: Uilos on July 10, 2008, 02:40:28 AM ---That's part of it, it's also that I'm trying to find a reason why these different groups and factions would never go to war with each other unless for a good reason.


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Well, you said that all of these Alts were descended from myths and legends and fairy-tales, right?  Well, don't most myths and legends and fairy-tales include some way to kill/destroy the bad monster these Alts are descended from?  Maybe they're not fighting because they know that if they start stirring things up, all the other factions know how to wipe them out.  Sort of a mutually-assured-destruction thing.  And the fact that all these stories are still around and known by humans keeps them from stomping on NYC....

Just a thought...

Uilos:
Actually, while reading over these suggestions (believe me, they are helping), I came to accept an earlier reason I had planned: That it just isn't prudent for the Alts to reveal themselves enmasse. They would either be ostricized, revered, or abused for their abilities. So in other words, It's not that they can't, it's just that they won't.

The ultimate goal is resolving to coexist with one another. Whether it be the various groups (read: gangs) in New York, The Older generation of Alts with the Younger generations, the opposing forces in a single person, and the Humans and the Alts.

Like I said, these suggestions are helping me get a clearer idea of where I think I should go with it. Should I give you guys a more detailed description of the story? Because what I've given you is more or less a backstory

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