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Blurred Lines - Premise

 

Premise As 1979 begins, the wizarding population holds tight to desperate hopes that this year will be different. They pray that the Ministry will finally quash the threat of terrorism, that the newspapers will report on something other than the growing tide of death and despair, and that the primary emotion driving wizarding Britain will no longer be fear. The past decade has been a glum one; renegades have risen up from within the purest recesses of wizarding society and acted out on age old prejudices, sending innocents into a panic and their protectors into a chaotic frenzy to quell the dangerous uprising. The former glory of the Wizarding World is a distant memory amid the violence, bloodshed, and death that becomes more and more commonplace with each passing day, all but forgotten in a world where tranquility bows to mayhem and pessimism reigns over hope. Despite the best wishes of a scared public, 1979 will not be a year of hope and change. Peace and safety will not be restored and neither the Order nor the Ministry will manage to overpower the burgeoning threat of dark magic. Lord Voldemort's power and influence grows steadily stronger as the attacks upon muggle towns become increasingly frequent and more deadly. How long will it be until wizarding locales are no longer safe and they too fall prey to the Death Eaters' wrath? 1979 will be the war's darkest year, and we welcome you to it. Indulge in an atmosphere where things won't be perfect for the 'good guys' and where your character's fate is in jeopardy. Blurred_Lines is an AU Postwarts MWPP game, and we have every intention of bringing alive darker emotions and crueler themes. Over the course of the next year, we will explore the tragedy and turmoil of the First War, and the effect it has on the Wizarding World beyond the walls of Hogwarts. Soon, an ominous prophecy will be made, and what could have been a peaceful future will go seriously awry when the Dark Lord's choice changes history as we know it. Alternate Universe So how exactly is Blurred_Lines an 'alternate' universe? Though all characters must be canon, we do plan on taking various first-war events in a different direction than in the book. First and foremost, Voldemort will not die, and this game intends to follow through with the implications of Voldemort remaining in power. The following is a summary of what we plan to leave the same and what will change. We do not intend this to be an exhaustive list, nor do we give all details here - as we will work those out with the individual characters this most directly affects. The same Trelawney will still make a prophecy, Snape will still hear it, and Voldemort will still learn of it. Peter will still betray the order The different The Longbottoms will defy Voldemort for the third time within this year, making them his prime target; because Voldemort's attentions will be focused intently upon them, the Potters will never get their chance to defy him 'thrice.' Voldemort will track down and kill Frank, Alice, and Neville on or shortly after 30 July 1980 - he will not die. The Potters will be safe - for the time being. As they are not targeted by Voldemort, Peter will be unable to betray them in the same manner as canon. Death Eaters will gain power far more quickly than in canon; their rise in power will threaten the stability of the wizarding government. What remains to be seen Whether Snape betrays the DEs The effects of Peter's betrayal why join? If you are looking for a plot heavy, highly interactive, close-knit community with a good pace, you may find us interesting. If you are a mature, well-written player who enjoys exploring darker roleplay, violence, tragedy, and the horrors of war, and you have a good sense of humour - we may find you interesting. We have a highly motivated team of players and a very passionate mod who likes to keep things organized but flexible. All characters are categorised to maximise involvement. Don't be intimidated! We have a timeline to keep everyone who joins up to date on game activities, and we give ALL characters equal opportunities for plot. helpful links Game Information • Timeline • Ministry background • Order background • DE background • Army background • Purism background • Media background • Relevant places • Plot posts • Game Canon OOC Information • DE profiles • DA profiles • Ministry profiles • Order profiles • Media profiles • Character birthdays • Contact post • Friends button • Plot requests • Hiatus post Applying Information • Premise • FAQ / Rules • Characters • Played-Bys • Application • Resources • School Years • Signatures • Residences