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You are an explorer in the present day world, hearing rumors about an uncharted island within the Bermuda Triangle that is home to the infamous 'Mothman'. Curious to look more into the rumors, you begin to read about various things regarding the island, what it is, where it is, and what's on it. Curiosity peaked, you decide to head out towards the island despite knowing what has happened to those who travel towards the Bermuda Triangle. After much struggling, you manage to make it to the island, meeting the son of the Ceropia clan's chief. Befriending the young moth, you travel around the island, learning more about the young moth, his clan, and the clans around them. Eventually, you learn of the young moth's desires; he wishes to travel to other parts of the world, he wants to see things no other moth has. Will you bring the moth back to the mainland and develop a stronger bond beyond just friendship? Or will you bring more trouble for the moth people?

Other important moths:

Crystal

Jay

Kira

Ray

I'd recommend reading up on them before jumping on into the RP.

Humans, mythical creatures, and aliens are welcome, but please no godmodding.

Throughout the world, there are five large clans made entirely of moth demons. Each clan is unique in the fact that they can from a human like appearance to a large moth. Each clan is able to use a unique element. None of the clans are at war with each other, but small skirmishes do break out from time to time. Currently, the island is at peace. This is where the Moth Demons fled to after being driven away to humans. The moths are the cause of the many disappearances around the Bermuda Triangle.

Clan #1: Ceropia
This is the largest and most powerful clan. They are a fairly proud clan, and for good reason. They have never been defeated in battles for territories. They claim a large amount of the Moth Island. The Ceropia are capable of controlling fire. Their moth form is based off of the Hyalophora cecropia species.



Clan #2: Actius

The second largest and most notable of the clans. The Actius clan is a fairly calm, peaceful clan. They are well respected by the other four clans due to their refusal to battle. They often make homes far in the northern plains of the island. They can control water. Their moth form is based off of the Aticias luna species.



Clan #3: Atlas

The smallest, yet third most powerful clan is the Atlas clan. They are the most feisty of the group and are often the most eager to battle, despite this, they often get along well with the other clans. The often make their home in the central plains and forests. Their moth form is based off of the Attacus atlas species. They can control earth.



Clan #4: Atropos

This is the weakest clan despite being based off the greater death hawk moth. They are a very mysterious as they rarely interact with anyone outside their own kind. They are by far the most intelligent of the five clans. They make their homes near the coastlines. They are based off of the Acherontia atropos species. They can control lightning.



Clan #5: Chrysiridia

The youngest and most beautiful of the five clans. They often reside in the beautiful marshlands of the island. The clan takes great pride in their unique, beautiful appearances and often show off their unique appearance. They are generally peaceful moths, but will fight back if provoked. They are based off of the Chrysiridia rhipheus species. They can control poison.

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On a cool, November morning. The son of the Ceropia Clan's chief was busy exploring the western edges of their territory. On the outside, he looked like your average teen, he had a curious smile on his face as he walked along the shorelines. He generally doesn't stray far from his father's village, but his curiosity got the better of him. He happily hummed as he went along, looking at the crystal clear blue water. The young moth longed to be to see what's across the ocean, though he was forbade by the island's rules. These rules were set in place by the chiefs of the island, a sort of agreement between the clan leaders. The young moth didn't have a care in the world as he continued exploring around the area.

(Hello!
I just wanted to say I'm interested in this rp, but just won't be replying right away. I really find your idea creative and truly insperational.
The character I am saying this with right now will not be the one I'll be rping with in this rp. I have an oc who I haven't yet made a character profile for. She's a were-dragon? I guess you can either call her that or a dragon shape-shifter. Anyways, just know that this post wasn't ignored!)

(That's fine!)

Lilith flew across the open sky. Her large wings spread out to either side of her. Her legs tucked in, though in her right talon held a scroll of paper and her left hand held a small bookbag of neccessities.
She was determined to visit this island that she had heard so much of. And after doing some research on a library's computer. She knew quite a bit about the place and the residents. Well, what she could learn from about rumors and such.
The sky was pretty bright with clear weather. Though the scent of rain was in the air. But, what's to be helped where a dragon is flying where clouds normally build up.

Her golden scales glimmer as her bright blue eyes scan over the sea. "Where's that island at..." She growls softly to herself, before she notices an island over by the horizon. Her eyes lighting up with hope, she flaps her wings to speed her pace. Land! Her wings were a bit sore after so much flying. But now that she had found the island she hoped that she'd be able to rest her wings for a while. Before she ran into anyone.
She yawns softly at the thought, before she slows. Drawing closer, she saw an open, sandy bank near the water and she dives down. Pulling up just slightly as he lower half is then submerged in water.
Her talons dig at the sand beneath the waters surface as she clambers over to the shore. Her wings folding neatly onto her back as she pulls herself ashore.
With her body still half-submerged, she plops down on the bank. Taking a deep breath in. Before sighing in relief. Her eyes drooping a bit.
She needed to excersize more... Was the last thing she thought before she drifted to sleep.

Corrin continued wandering for awhile longer without a care in the world. However, something caught his eyes. Something was flying towards the island, this wasn't any bird he's seen before nor was it any of the moths. Was this the legendary Spilosoma Clan? No... It was much larger and wasn't white as snow in comparison to what he heard, it was different. He continued to watch it for awhile longer before watching it land a fair distance away from him. It appeared the creature landed in Atlas Clan territory. Curiosity taking over the young moth demon, he cautiously approached the fallen creature partially submerged. That thing dozing off...when the tides are about to come in? He thought to himself as he attempted to pull the creature from the tides. He considered bringing it to his inn back in the village, but outsiders are not all that welcome in the Ceropia Clan's major villages, so he simply propped it against a rock, curiously studying the creature's body.

The dragon's chest rose and fell with her breathing as she slept. Exaughsted from the full 2 days flight to get here. She had flown in from all the way from Colorado. The last place she visited before coming here.
Her wings shifted on her back, almost unfolding for a moment. The human-bookbag still held in her left talon. It was a blue and gold bookbag and in her other hand, she held less loosely, a paper held like a scroll. But it was really just a map she had used to navigate, to find her way.

The scent of something different caught her nose. It smelled a bit like a human, but smelled... Off. She stirred from her sleep. Her blue eyes opening briefly before they returned shut. Struggling a bit to wake up as she releases the map. Digging at the sand softly beneath her before she slowly lifted her head up. Before slowly opening her eyes.

Corrin remained near the newcomer, though his eyes returned to watching the skies. He was curious to see whether or not anyone else would also come by, curious as to where the newcomer came from. A similar creature to Corrin had approached them, her appearance was surprisingly childlike despite being nearly twenty years old, wearing a black dress with red, gold, blue, and green highlights. Her hair was snow white and her skin rather pale, much like the rest of her clan. "Corrin, who's your friend here?" Crystal asked in a voice as innocent as she looked. "Ah, Crystal! Good morning. As far as the girl goes, she just showed up recently. I've got no idea who or where she came from." Corrin responded in a warm tone. "But, it seems she's trying to wake up..."

Lilith opened her eyes and turns to look at the two who were speaking to each other. Her head tilting a little bit before she stands up. Shaking off some of the sand from her scaly body, she yawns before her form began to shrink. A girl replacing the dragon as she falls back onto her rump. Showing a bit of ignorance toward the two as she tried to wake up.

Once she was sure she didn't have anything in her eyes, she looks at the two with her. Studying the two. Her gaze studies the dress as her eyes light up a bit when she saw the gold. She couldn't help but find the dress was very pretty... She felt her pupils change reptillian for a moment before she pushed back the urge to just take. Her pupils returning back to human-normal.
She shakes her head softly before she smiles a bit. "Hello." She greets the two her smile growing as she moves to stand up. Brushing her skirt off from the sand along with her legs and other parts of her body.
Her golden-blonge hair had the soft tint of pink in the morning sun. She had a white and black jacket that didn't close in the front, the edges near the center had a bit of silver, which branched out into a little intricate design. Beneath she wore a black and gold top that matched her black and gold skirt. Fake little skulls decorated slits in her skirt along with a gold-scale belt which held her skirt up.
She wore tall black boots that had a dark gold dragon-scale ridge clawing up the side.
Some light, introcate pink tattoos dotted her somewhat pale skin.
She gives the two a little bow, her dragon wings and tail no where to be seen. Though her horns were still visible. "My name's Lilith."

(Btw, I am sorry if there are errors, I'm ln my phone.)

The two smiled at her, "Welcome to the island, Lilith. The name's Corrin and the girl is Crystal." Corrin greeted her warmly. "What brings you to the island? We've not had any visitors here in over 1,500 years. Are you just an explorer or something?" He studied the outfit she worn, he was thoroughly intrigued by her. Crystal thought she was pretty cute, too. Though, much like the rest of her clan, her pride prevented her from admitting it. "We should probably talk elsewhere... I'll bring you to the inn back in my village. My father may be interested in meeting the outsider, he's the chief of the Ceropia Clan." He continued to smile brightly. Corrin was currently wearing a brown, white, and orange cloak. "Do you think you can walk?" Crystal asked, still studying her body.

Lilith nods as she smiles. "Yeah, I can walk. I got a bit of a power snooze, so I should be okay for a little bit." She chuckles softly as she studies Corrin curiously. So he was the chief's son. Which meant he was high in importance around here. Though she didn't really care. She just found him interesting just because he smelled a bit strange. The two smelled a little different from each other. Other than their natural smell, they had similar scents. Just... Diffferent.
She glanves around, looking at the sea for a moment before looking at the green of the island. The underbush and then looked toward the sky.

"I'm a traveler, I came from Colorado after hearing about this place. She reaches out and grabs her bookbag which she had let go of when she had changed back into human. Then grabbed the map. She puts the bookbag across her shoulder as she looks back at the two. "Is it alright if I can ask some questions on out way? I'm curious about this place. There wasn't very much information about this island online." She takes a step to walk over to the two. The sand not really affecting her walk.

"Colorado?" Corrin asked curiously, "Sounds like a name for food." He chuckled softly as he started walking towards the village. "If you've got any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer them the best I can." He smiled a bit more, "Crystal here would also be willing to answer anything I can't. Besides, I wouldn't be surprised that an outsider wouldn't have been able to find that much information. The island's been hidden for 1,500 years. You're the first outsider to step foot on this island...in one piece that is. Though, that's because you flew near the Ceropia and Atlas borders. If you were near the Actius borders, that'd be another problem." He finished. Crystal quietly followed behind them, not really sure what to say at the moment.

Lilith tilts her head softly.
"What would've happened if I landed near the um... The Actius borders?" She asks cueiously as she follows after him. Looking over at Crystal every now and then. Her dress still attracted her, despite the fact that Lilith was trying her best to not stare. Thinking that it would be rude of her to do so. She just couldn't help but look when her dress shimmered every time she moved and thw sun glinted off the bright colors. It made her mentally sigh with awe.
"And from what I understand, is that there is more than just the Ceropia clan?" She was about to blurt out another question, but she held herself. She had already asked two, and she didn't want to ask so many questions that it would almost be like a tidal wave over the two. She was just curious about the place, normally when she visitwd a place, she had at least a basic understanding from online research. But that's not the case this time.
She looks at Corrin and his outfit. Studying it. Corrin and Crystal also seemed to be dressed quite different from each other.

"The Actius Clan is not the most welcoming to outsiders, they'd have likely drowned you." Corrin responded, studying her body every now and then. He found her to be quite attractive. Crystal studied her body as well, Damn... She's cute, no doubt Corrin thinks the same thing... She thought to herself. "On the island, there are five clans, formerly six. I'm of the Ceropia Clan as I had told you, Crystal is apart of the Chrysiridia Clan. The other three are the Actius, Atropos, and Atlas Clans. There was the sixth clan, Spilosoma, however they were wiped out 1,500 years ago when the island was formed." Corrin explained with a smile. "The Chrysiridia Clan is by far the most beautiful." Crystal boasted, her clan was notorious for their pride in beauty. "I'm the daughter of the chief of my clan. He's here discussing trade between our two clans currently." The two shared a powerful bond together, but neither showed any romantic interest in one another.

Lilith noticed that she got looks from both of them, but it didn't bother her at all. They said that they haven't seen an outsider in around 1,500 years ago... She noticed that it was when the Chrysiridia clan was also wiped out. As well as when the island was created. It perked her curiosity, for that was a lot of things that had happened at once. So, she couldn't help but consider that maybe it wasn't just a coincidence.

She couldn't help but mentally cringe at the thought of being killed just for coming to the island. But she quickly brushes it off. As long as she sticked with these people, she should be safe from entering into areas which outsiders would be killed.
"What are the differences between the clans? Does the other clans have something their known for, like how Crystal mentions that they're the most beautiful clan?" She looks at Crystal and smiles at her. She thought she was pretty before, so when she said that she came from a clan which was known for being the prettiest clan, she had no doubt about it.

"Each of the five clans are capable of controlling a certain element and capable of transforming from what you see here and our true forms." Corrin responded, "My clan is capable of using fire, Crystal's is capable of using poison, Atropos controls lightning, Atlas controls earth, and Actius controls water." He explained with a smile, "And then there was the ancient Spilosoma Clan whom were capable of controlling all five elements. Each of our true forms are fairly similarly colored to what we're wearing currently." Crystal chimed in with a smile, "Perhaps you'd like to see our true forms? Our power greatly increases when we transform."

Lilith looks at the two curiously, true forms? So they were like her in a way. Just different. "I won't force either of you to do so, but if you want to that's fine with me. After all, you both have seen my true form."

She adjusts her bookbag on her back as she smiles. "So, it's your choice really." She was very curious as to what his true form would be like, but she wasn't gonna make them to show her. If they hadn't already seen her dragon form, she wouldn't have really given that away about herself till she knew she could trust hem. After all, humans still weren't very lenient on having dragons around anyways.
She looks around, getting a quick look of the plants and what exotic plants or possibky animals that the island might hold.

The two smiled at one another before transforming. During the process, a flash of light covered their bodies as pairs of wings sprouted from their backs, antennae formed on their heads, their features slowly started to become more moth-like. Corrin's form was a fairly large moth with a brown and orangish body with white spots on his wings, he was rather fluffy looking. In this form, he was twice as large as his human form.

Crystal's transformation process was the same. Her moth form was a bit smaller than Corrin's as like most of clan was. Her wings were similarly patterned to her dress. They were jet black with shimmering red, gold, green, blue, and pinks dotting them. Her body was a jet black with little fur on her.

Lilith gazes at the two, for a moment her jaw almost dropped at seeing what the two were really like. Their true foems. She found herself staring at Crystal a bit more as her pupils changed into reptillion slits. Watching her wings. Before she foeced her gaze away, blinking a few times to make her pupils return back to normal. She then looks at Corrin.
She wasn't scared of either one of them, knowing who they were. But the fact they were gigantic moths kinda made her head feel a little light. But she pushes that down and smiles. "That's really cool! Honestly, I think that you guys look great in both forms." She resisted the urge to change as well. Though the thought of using her wings made her wanting to change back less appealing as she felt an ache run through her back.

The two moths returned to their human forms and smiled brightly back at her. "Well, coming from someone as cute as you, that means a lot." Corrin responded with a bright smile. "So, do you have another form or is this your only form?" He asked in a curious manner. He figured she might, but he couldn't confirm for sure. Night started to fall upon the island, the stars shined brightly over the island, streaks of beautiful colors could be seen in the sky. Crystal held her hands behind her back as she eagerly awaited for an answer.

"My dragon form and this form is the only forms I am aware of." She replies, her cheeks heating up into a soft blush after he had called her cute. She smiles softly at the two and looks away and up at the sky. Sighing softy as she say the glittering stars that peeked through the canopy of trees above.
It made her stare in awe for a little before she returned to her current situation and looks back at the two. A smile pulling her lips. "I guess we should get back to the inn or whatever before it gets too late."