THE WORLD.
The world of RECOLOR will be an organic one, meaning that it will expand and contract based on player input. As characters are accepted, realms (playable zones) will appear. As characters are dropped, realms will disappear. 

       ex: ash ketchum is brought to recolor. thus viridian forest
       will now be a playable zone.

       ex: mario has been dropped from recolor. thus peach's  
       castle will no longer be a playable zone.

Of course these are not including some conditions, such as what playable zones the site is lacking or if there are multiple other characters from that fandom. [edit: more explanation here.]

It's important to note that playable zones are not limited to just fandom/canon. There will be original locations which will be provided by recolor and members who wish to add a new playable zone. On the topic of original locations here is one~


     CENTRAL TERMINAL; NEXUS.
   A mysterious terminal line that seemingly appeared
   overnight. The large pavilion structure looks rather antique
   with its large handcrafted archways and vintage steam
   powered locomotives. Despite its retro appearance this
   terminal is fully functional and runs on a daily basis
   taking travelers to other worlds.

   No trains run through the terminal thus passengers
   must purchase a ticket to a specific realm of their
   choosing. As travelers wait for their train they may
   explore the central terminal. Unfortunately one cannot
   leave the extravagant building as there is nothing outside
   except darkness. However, there are various storefronts
   scattered around the terminal both familiar and new to
   visitors.

The Central Terminal is essentially the Hub World of RECOLOR. It's not really your character's starting point or where new arrivals appear. Unless you want it to be. Overall the Central Terminal connects all the larger realms to one another and houses a few smaller locations within the station.

OPTIONAL MECHANICS.
+ When characters traverse to other worlds they conform to the rules of that world. Meaning if the world has no magic then your character doesn't have magic.

+ Your character has some memory lost, it's a side effect of the darkness taking over the realms and when characters are spit out of the darkness.

ADMIN NOTES.
Wanted to drop the primary mechanics and explanation of the setting(s). Plot will be drop eventually, just felt this was probably the most confusing thing to explain. Anyways, all locations will be categories by genre (i.e scifi, fantasy, etc.) and have descriptions/important notes.

If there is anything else you want to know feel free to ask or have any suggestions I'm all ears. As always, thanks for popping in.

THE PLOT.
Long before the universe came to be, there was but a singular entity known as Nox. This creature was nothing but endless energy and darkness. With Nox the universe was a vast empty place with no life or light, forever shrouded in a veil of black called The Subspace. However Nox’s power was chaotic in nature meaning the entity had no control over themselves thus the creature Lux came to be from their unstable cosmic energy.

Similar to Nox, Lux was a creature of vast energy and power, however, they were a being of light and showed control over their power. Despite their differences Nox came to appreciate Lux’s company and the two became good friends as well as happy, although such would not last.

Eons passed before Lux was playing around and accidentally sprouted a seed of life; a star. These stars were at first small and large balls of plasma, twinkling in the vast vacuum of The Subspace. The first sign of light. Eventually Lux began to make far more complex versions of stars, deeming these new creations as Realms. Unlike stars, Realms housed whole worlds as well as distinctive living creatures that made the realms unique from another.

Fascinated by Lux’s creations Nox sought to delve into the making of realms as well, although the task set forth a devastating effect. In their struggle to produce a singular star, Nox's power resisted their control and instead erupted into a giant dark cosmic wave. This wave of Darkness spread far and wide, snuffing out any stars as well as causing realms to disappear from existence. Seeing the destruction they caused made Nox desperate to control themselves but that simply made it worse by sprouting creatures known as Shadows.

Just as chaotic as The Darkness, Shadows were violent and uncontrollable beasts spreading The Darkness not only within a Realm but to the living creatures. Animals once kindhearted turned devious, people forgetting who they once were now mindless wanders. Everything was unraveling before everyone’s eyes.

Fearful for their friend and remaining realms, Lux used their strength to place special Star Crystals within each realms’ center, acting as a field of protection over the worlds from The Darkness and The Shadows. As for Nox, with a heavy heart Lux placed Nox under a deep slumber, ceasing The Darkness from spreading. However, such acts put a toll on Lux causing the entity of light to fall into stasis as well.

With both cosmic creatures inactive everything was quiet, but life continued forward. Some Realms and stars bloomed into existence with the remnants of light floating in The Subspace. Already existing Realms flourish naturally, changing and expanding in the confines of their boundaries. It was as Lux intended it to be. But it isn’t until centuries later that this peace comes to an end.

Over the passing of years Lux’s power had begun to wane, but the dormant Nox’s power had not. The seal over the slumbering Nox had cracked ever slightly once the seal was weak enough. Like odorless fumes seeping into a room, a mist of dark chaotic power swirled through the universe again. The realms once protected by their crystals now lay in darkness or are barely hanging on the thread of light.

MISCELLANEOUS.
DARKNESS: A strange goop-like substance that engulfs whatever it comes into contact with. If one were to touch it, it will cause the individual to lose themselves or disappear entirely. There is no definite answer to where the darkness comes from other than it has always existed both in the realms and in individuals. It is for certain to refrain from succumbing to negative emotions as it may attract the darkness as well as its creatures.

    SHADOWS: Are the creatures that manifest whenever
    darkness is present. They are typically a violet color
    with beady glowing yellow eyes. As for their shape
    and size, it varies from realm to realm as they tend
    to take on the form of whatever creatures inhabit the
    world. In order to get rid of the Shadows it is usually
    done by fighting it off or using a bright light source.

    SHADOW BUGS: Rare small, glowing, violet
    spheres that fall from blackened skies similar to
    snowfall. If Shadow Bugs are present it is best to stay
    indoors or underneath some sort of shelter. The
    reason for this is due to Shadow Bugs, upon physical
    contact, can possess an individual turning them into
    a mindless creature. To know if someone is possessed
    their appearance is a purple tinge surrounded by a
    smoky aura and has glowing yellow eyes.

REALM ‘STAR’ CRYSTAL: Every realm has a singular and unique Star Crystal, which is the core of the world and what keeps the realm from falling apart and fading into darkness. If a Star Crystal is ‘cracked’, meaning it has been touched by darkness, then that realm is locked away. However, a realm can be unlocked/re-accessible by gathering seven (7) “Star Shards” to restore and cleanse of some of the darkness it has taken.

    STAR SHARDS: Pieces of a realm’s Star Crystal
    that have chipped away due to the darkness engulfing
    a world. These shards can restore a Star Crystal
    and restore some things within a realm such as
    a place or thing. To find a Star Shard is by random
    luck as they are typically scattered around the realms.

ORB OF SUBSERVIENCE: A tiny strange ball of light that radiates warmth and comfort. The orb is created through the heart of a person after said individual forgoes something in return. In order for someone to receive they must give. With the Orb an individual can use the item to cleanse a person from Shadow Bugs or restore their/another’s memories. It is a single use item so one must be absolute in their decision.

TRAINBOW(S): Old fashion steam locomotive that travel through The Subspace on a rainbow railway. They are the only way to traverse to other realms that have been cleanse of Darkness. There's no explanation how a Trainbow is made, or why a train as transportation other than it's magic shenanigans. 

THE SUBSPACE: This is the area that is woven on the outer walls of a realm, essentially a ‘crawl space’ plain. There is no light, structures or living creatures within the area; it is a big vast empty space that is pitch black, a void. Despite its slight serenity it is very dangerous as there is no sense of time or boundaries, someone traversing this area can become lost both physically and mentally. The safest way to travel through is use of the train system, thus allowing individuals to travel to other realms and back.

MORE LOCATIONS.
DREAM MACHINE: Hidden deep within the Central Terminal, down a dimly lit corridor where the overhead lights flicker, is a singular door. Behind this door one can find a room, similarly as ghostly as the trek there, the grimey and dusty room holds a single furnishing right in the middle. A metallic chair hooked with cables and monitors. Its origins are mysterious; but this mechanical object is the only way an individual can enter the Datascape.

A REALM OF ARCANE - CATACOMBS OF THE FALLEN: The cemetery in the small gothic town of Salem can be brushed off as a typical graveyard housing the generations past. In reality it's but a mere grain to the vast subterranean burial chambers that lie underneath. To enter the catacombs one must figure out the puzzle in the Nameless Knight’s tomb; it stands proudly in the center of the cemetery. Once solved, the endless cavern of mud and bones is ready to be explored. But be warned, it is said the catacombs hold the tombs of a forgotten cult that feast upon flesh and blood. Perhaps going deep enough you could still hear the wails of their victims.

A REALM OF TEMPORAL - SALT CREST: A modern day coastal town that isn’t too bustling with life, however it isn’t much of a sleepy town either. There is plenty to do in this picturesque place. Along the shoreline there's a neighborhood of suburban houses just a walk away from the amusement park riding the docks. If the loud and busy entertainment area isn’t your thing then the downtown can support you with a casual cup of coffee or maybe a stroll through the central park. No matter where you go there is a little slice of something for everyone, it’s the perfect place to call home.

ADMIN NOTES.
This is an old plot I had that I've slightly tweaked. Hope it interest more people as well as the added stuff I included in this post. Right now I'm in the process of finding a skin for the site and putting all the info stuff together. So hopefully soon I'll have a beta date for y'all.

If there is anything else you want to know feel free to ask or have any suggestions I'm all ears. As always, thanks for popping in.

ADDED FEATURE(S).
ALL IN ONE PROFILE: Found a skin where the shipper could be placed in the profile section. So there's no need to fumble around trying to figure out where to post your shipper.

OPTIONAL OOC ACCOUNT: Personally I never used them even with multiple characters, but I know others find them useful. So why not have the option to make one if you want.

NO HARD FACECLAIMS: FCs are not required, but for those who want one. Faceclaims will be free reign and no one person can claim one for themselves. However, if there's alot of one particular FC then a limited will be set.

ADMIN NOTES.
It's 3am forgive me for errors. Okay it's been some time since I've updated y'all on anything, and well that's because I've been busy with work. But I'm happy to announce all that's left is just getting the pages/post setup on site and to have profile examples. Everything else should be done, unless I forgot something.

With that in mind, a MAY BETA OPENING looks to be very promising. I don't want to give an exact date yet, in case something comes up. But I'm definitely going to say I am looking for a group interested in participating. I do have a site discord although I'm a little hesitant to give it out openly. Just simply because I'm still working on site stuff so I'll be a bit in-out speaking. Though if people don't mind sitting around a likely relatively slow discord then I don't mind sharing it.

Again, anyone interested in beta testing feel free to message/poke me. If there is anything else you want to know feel free to ask or have any suggestions I'm all ears. As always, thanks for popping in.