BACKGROUND:Project: DOACC was started on January 4th, and is a novelization of a Role-Play created by Swords of the Wolves and Dr. Rex. As fate would dictate, the original RP thread was accidentally deleted, but the events are still remembered for storyline purposes, though may be somewhat "tweaked." Much effort has been put into this, and I sincerely hope it will spark interest, as I'm already breaking my own traditions by releasing information about a project before its completion. Nonetheless, I feel quite proud of it and I hope everyone would enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
SUMMARY:In the diverse land of Ekleron, humans and anthros have lived side-by-side for a great many number of generations. Humans, in their never-ending quest for knowledge and discovery, built great cities and spurred complex technological advancements to make Ekleron much like the world we see here. And anthros, tenaciously adhering to the natural laws of the land, developed keen senses and in their loyalty to nature, were gifted with the power of controlling the elements. While every race and species may have their own traditions and cultures, through the years, they've learned to adapt to one another and build a mutual understanding on the foundations of companionship and trust. For many eons, the land prospered.
But as time wore on, this trust and this companionship began to tarnish with the stains of racism and jealousy. Tensions began to rise between anthros and Humans, disguised under a mask of false appearances and false motives. Some believed a war was inevitable. But the majority believed these were minor differences that could be easily moderated, and that for the most part, the natures of Man and Animal should be left to govern themselves.
In the years that would follow, relations continued to wither until invisible, social boundaries were set up to secularize each race. Each kept to their own sides, unmindful -- oblivious -- to the actions of the other. Little did the anthros know, a sinister group had been silently amassing on the Human side, on a devious plan to take Ekleron for themselves and subordinate all anthros under them.
Our story takes place in the midst of this crisis, in the half-human-half-anthro- populated city of Desdon. Dolphin anthro, Selgar, sees the signs and tries to expose the racist group and their actions before it's too late. Together with his wolverine friend, Arcus, they try to snuff out this dangerous spark, lest it spreads into the fires of war, but what they do instead is accelerate their plans for worldwide human domination. Soon, Selgar and Arcus are fighting not to save all of Ekleron, but just their city of Desdon from infiltration.
Hope dwindles dangerously low for the two anthros who struggle only to save their hometown -- and each other -- from being taken over, but can they do it alone? Can they hold out just long enough for help to arrive, or will the city, and all anthros in it, genuflect to this corporate deathlock?
Find out in
Defense of a Crippled City.
EXTRAS/"DID YOU KNOW?":- Did you know that the city featured in the promo pic is really
Moscow? (
Original picture) Photoshop = PWNZORS.
- Don't be fooled by the wolf-like eyes in the background; it's really a mountain lion's. (
Original picture)
- Despite the story not being released yet, its sequel is already being written in the Role-Play,
Rites of Passage. Check it out to discover more about the world of Ekleron and its fascinating inhabitants.
- Lux, the Janitor is currently working on a
mini-soundtrack to go along with Project: DOACC, and has served as a great inspiration to its development. Listen to the tracks!!
- IMPORTANT: I just want to remind my fabulous readers that the posting of chapters on here is only temporary; once the story is finished, I will be taking them down. However, upon the project's completion, anyone who asks will receive a short survey regarding the effectiveness of what they've read. Fill out the survey and turn in to me to receive a free downloadable and printable version of the full-fledged story!!
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Arcus and
Selgar Character Sketches uploaded!!
- It might be funny to know, but in order to fully capture the mood and sincerity of certain parts of the story, the parts of other stories and movies were closely studied and analyzed to go into the production of Project: DOACC. Such stories included the animated movies "Gargoyles," "Land Before Time," and "TMNT." Stories that helped to play a role in Project: DOACC were Stephen King's "The Shining," Patricia Wrede's "Enchanted Forest Chronicles," and Robert Asprin's "Dragon's Wild."
- The character Arcus was based in appearance and character off of
Wolf O'Donnell from Super Smash Brothers Brawl
UPDATES:-
Chapter 1 is out, as of
March 1st.
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Chapters 2-4 released, as of
March 22nd.
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Selgar & Arcus Character Sketches uploaded on
March 24th under "EXTRAS."
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Chapters 5-7 posted, as of
March 29th.
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Chapters 8 & 9 posted, as of
April 8th.
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Chapters 10 & 11 finally DONE on
April 23rd.
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Chapter 12 released on
May 26th.
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Chapters 13 & 14 now available on
May 27th.
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Chapter 15 - THE LAST SEGEMNT now out on
May 28th.
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All chapters taken down on
June 1st.
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EPILOGUE available as of
June 7th, but won't be staying for long!!
CREDITS:All used media [pictures, artwork, music, etc.] are copyright to their respective owners.
All used characters developed are copyright to their respective former players.
The Rites of Passage RP (Role Play) and areas, characters, and all the original content affiliated with it are copyright to
Rusty the Fox and
Swords of the Wolves (2007, 2008, 2009).
All story-related material, prosés, and the actual text is copyright to
Dr. Rex.
