You have been selected to participate in a series of games. Each of ​you have been equipped with a device that explains the rules of the ​game, the amount of players, the time limit, and the game's win ​condition. These devices also denote what your role in the story is. ​Every single one of you have been selected for a divine purpose, so ​please perform it well.

Upon successful completion of a game, you will be rewarded in the ​form of: items, currency, and most importantly, visas. The amount of ​days on your visa corresponds to the difficulty level of the game. ​If at any time your visa runs out, you will be terminated. If you ​forfeit a game, you will be terminated. If you do not meet the ​game's win condition in the allotted time, you will be terminated.

PLEASE STAND BY AS WE DELIVER THE RULES TO YOUR FIRST GAME…

The Fool’s Journey is a concept for a futuristic TTRPG (Table Top Role-Playing Game) Inspired by the show ‘Alice in Borderland’. ​In this game players are transported to a strange place known only as ‘The Echo Realm’. Players wake up with no recollection ​of who they are or how they came to be in this place but they are equipped with a phone that has assigned them a Tarot Card ​and a Visa that tells them how many days they have left in the Echo Realm. This phone will serve as their main lifeline and ​guide them through the story as they traverse the strange new world they find themselves in while forced to participate in ​games.

Before Players woke up in this world they would have each been a college student (or college-aged) young adult living in a mid-​sized US city known for hosting a number of universities.

Shortly before each character awoke in the Echo Realm they were approached by a mysterious group offering them something ​they desperately needed. Every character was so desperate it seemed the offer was impossible to turn down seeing as all ​offers were accepted. Yet when your characters wake up they have no memory of accepting this offer, what it was they so ​desperately needed, or what the terms of such an agreement were. The only thing they can remember about themselves is ​their name and vague information about their family and the fact that they once lived in a college town. Characters will have to ​remember who they are as they fight to survive the games.

While there is a strong action element to this roleplay in the life and death games character play, they will also spend a ​significant time outside of the games to explore the strange world they have found themselves in, learn about the people that ​live there, and get to know fellow players characters.

Major themes include: Mystery, Self-discovery, Identity creation, Existentialism, Politics, Memory,

Additional Notes:

This roleplay will take place primarily within a Discord server. In-character posts will alternate between:

• Death games that will be run like a turn-based d&d campaign (asynchronous) where players will roll dice ​to determine the outcome of their character’s actions
  
• Downtime scenes that will be turn based posts exploring the world, the narrative, and character ​relationships.
  
• It will be highly collaborative and players will be expected to regularly participate in OOC-chat to ​plan scenes and plot character interactions.
• Characters in this roleplay are participating in death games and therefore are likely to die at any ​time. Players must be willing to accept their character may be killed off. If a character is killed ​players will be allowed to continue playing as a new character.
  

Step 1: Create a character

Please select a Major Arcana role and fill out an application as directed below.

Step 2: One shot campaign

All applicants will participate in a one-shot prologue event that will last 2-3 weeks. This one-shot will be a trial ​run to test your characters and see if everyone will be a good fit.

Step 3: Player selection

At the end of the one-shot event we will announce which applications have been approved. These players will ​continue on to the onboarding process and begin the first game in the echo-realm.

On-boarding Process:

Once players have been selected to join the main roleplay there will be a robust onboarding process with a ​number of activities you will be expected to complete to introduce you to the story and help flesh out your ​character. Please be prepared to complete these if you apply for the one-shot.

1. character profile
2. echo realm survey
3. memory form
   

Application:

GENERAL

follow basic RP etiquette, be respectful, don't godmod or metagame. just generally be nice and try to get ​along. harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. this roleplay will explore mature themes, violence, and ​death. if you have any content sensitivity, please consider if any of these heavy topics will be harmful to you ​before applying.

DICE

disclaimer: we have never run a dnd campaign before so we will just be using a very simplified dice system ​where players have to roll to succeed in certain tasks. players do not have to have any experience with ​dice/dnd in order to apply. we will be taking characters’ backgrounds and hobbies into account when rolls are ​made (i.e. if your character is a professional gymnast they will have advantage on dexterity rolls etc). if your ​character's hp goes down to 0 they are unconscious, if they take additional damage they die. given the nature ​of the games and story, death is a very real possibility. if your character dies you will be given the option to ​make a new one.

POSTING

posts aren't required to be any specific length so long as they help drive the story forward in some way. ​character action responses can be as short as a paragraph or two. if you feel inspired by a scene and would ​like to write longer form posts, we will have a fics system in place where you can write longer fics of any kind ​(in response to the scene, flashbacks to past memories, etc.) for in-RP bonuses. the expectation however is ​that you are active enough to check the discord and respond to events several times a week. that being said, ​life happens and if something happens, please let the mods know. communication is key! consistent failure to ​post regularly or 1 week of radio silence will result in your character being moved to a hiatus status, and in a ​game, your character’s turn will be skipped. if you would like to come back please message a mod to work ​something out.

CHARACTERS

choose a tarot that is reflective of your character’s virtues and vices. you are welcome and encouraged to take ​a creative approach. characters need to be fleshed out with completed backstories, multiple goals and ​objectives, and a variety of flaws. this is not a first-come first-served roleplay; characters that feel ​underdeveloped or two-dimensional will not be accepted. characters will be in college and within the age range ​of 18 - 23. faceclaims should be an illustration of some kind; try to have character art that is high-quality. ​character art should match the character's age and description.

MEMORIES

at the beginning of the campaign, characters will start with memory loss. they'll have a sense of basic ​information about themselves (like their names and generally where they came from, the fact that they may ​have a sibling etc.), but specific memories regarding who their family is, what they were doing prior to entering ​the echo realm, and how they got there will be unknown. throughout the campaign, memories will be restored ​through flashbacks. when this happens, players will write a flashback scene of the specific memory as well as ​their character’s response to reliving it.

Please choose one of the following Tarot cards. The character you create should reflect the arcana card you ​have selected in some way.

0 - the Fool

upright:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjFree-spirited, adventurous, open-minded, and spontaneous. A person who ​embraces life with innocence and excitement, unafraid of the unknown

reversed:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjReckless, naive, careless, or lacking direction. Someone who may act ​without thinking, take unnecessary risks, or be unwilling to plan or consider ​consequences.

I - The Magician

upright:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjCharismatic, skilled, confident, and resourceful. A natural leader or influencer ​with the ability to manifest goals and bring ideas to life.

reversed:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjManipulative, deceptive, or lacking focus. A person who uses their talents ​for self-serving or unethical purposes or someone struggling to realize their potential.

II - The High Priestess

upright:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjIntuitive, wise, mysterious, and spiritually connected. Someone who values ​inner knowledge, introspection, and understanding of hidden truths.

reversed:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjSecretive, disconnected, or ignoring intuition. A person who may be out of ​touch with their inner voice, feeling lost or confused, or holding back information.

III - The Empress

upright:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjNurturing, creative, loving, and abundant. A person who is warm, ​supportive, and in tune with beauty and nature. Often a caregiver or someone deeply ​connected to their emotions.

reversed:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjOverbearing, smothering, or blocked creativity. Someone who may be ​struggling with self-care, feeling stifled, or overly dependent on others.

IV - The Emperor

upright:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjAuthoritative, disciplined, organized, and protective. A natural leader who ​values stability, order, and control. Often seen as strong and responsible.

reversed:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjControlling, rigid, or domineering. A person who may misuse their power, ​be inflexible, or struggle with authority, potentially leading to conflicts or power ​struggles.

V - The Hierophant

upright:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjTraditional, wise, disciplined, and spiritually grounded. Someone who ​respects established norms, values, and systems, often acting as a mentor or guide.

reversed:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjRebellious, unconventional, or dogmatic. A person who challenges the ​status quo, resists tradition, or may be overly rigid in their beliefs.

VII - The Chariot

upright:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjDetermined, driven, disciplined, and focused. A person who is ambitious, ​confident, and has a strong will to succeed.

reversed:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjLack of direction, forceful, or feeling out of control. Someone who may be ​struggling with self-discipline, lacking a clear path, or feeling overwhelmed by ​challenges.

IX - The HERMIT

upright:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjIntroverted, introspective, wise, and contemplative. A person who seeks ​solitude for personal growth and enlightenment, often guiding others with their wisdom.

reversed:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjIsolated, withdrawn, or avoiding self-reflection. Someone who may be ​feeling lonely, cut off from others, or afraid to look inward.

XII - The HANGED MAN

upright:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjPatient, open-minded, reflective, and willing to sacrifice. A person who sees ​things from a different perspective and understands the value of surrender and waiting.

reversed:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjStagnant, indecisive, or resistant to change. Someone who feels stuck, ​unable to move forward, or is unwilling to make necessary sacrifices.

XIIi - death

upright:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjTransformative, adaptable, and accepting of change. A person who ​understands the need for endings to create new beginnings and isn't afraid of ​transformation.

reversed:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjResistant to change, stuck, or afraid of letting go. Someone who clings to ​the past, avoids necessary endings, or fears transformation.

XvIi - the star

upright:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjOptimistic, idealistic, calm, and healing. A person who brings hope, ​inspiration, and serenity to others, often seen as a guiding light.

reversed:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjPessimistic, insecure, or feeling hopeless. Someone who struggles to find ​faith or optimism, feeling disconnected from their purpose.

XvIii - the moon

upright:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjImaginative, intuitive, mysterious, and deeply connected to the subconscious. ​A person who navigates dreams and emotions but may also deal with illusions or hidden ​fears.

reversed:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjConfused, fearful, or delusional. Someone who may be deceived by ​illusions, overwhelmed by anxiety, or unable to see things clearly.

Xi - the SUN

upright:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjJoyful, confident, vibrant, and open. A person who radiates positivity, ​success, and warmth, often bringing light and happiness to others.

reversed:

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjDepressed, pessimistic, or lacking clarity. Someone who may be struggling ​with self-doubt, feeling overshadowed, or facing temporary setbacks.