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Emotions. Every living being is driven by them in some capacity - to feel some sense of justice, perhaps, or to take what should be yours, or to make another fear you. Alternatively, it could just be a sort of inpenetrable drive to push on, or some fragment of hope you hold dear, the pain of those afar or a friend, and maybe even the desire to be with someone and see them succeed.

Some more cynical folk may consider that, while emotions do tend to drive us, ultimately, they're not that powerful - especially compared to the real and physical, like dangerous firearms, or catastrophic nuclear weapons. And in some universes, that is certainly true...

...but not so for universes that have emotions as one of the driving forces of reality.

In one such universe, the Emotional Electromagnetic Spectrum was deeply disturbed by an unknown cause, resulting in an universe-wide cataclysm that left no living things behind, not even the divine. Because of this, the rings of the Lantern Corps that are powered by the spectrum have set out to find new users, but as there's no living things in their own universe, the next best thing is to pull people from other universes.

But even as they do so, something lurks in the shadows. The Black Rings of Death, thought to be long gone, have begun to become active in the wake of destruction, but who they serve now is a mystery...

Rules:

1. General wiki rules - don't be OP, keep romance PG-13, ask permission before you kill another player's character, that sort of thing.

2. If you're going to have your character be a Lantern, be sure to put some thought into which Corp they would go in - don't worry, I've made this task considerably easier for you by providing a summary of each color/Corp below from what I've gathered via extensive research. If it doesn't seem like they'd be a good fit for that particular Corp, then...well, I am the one controlling where the rings go, so...yeah. They ain't getting in.

3. An extension of rule 2: if you'd think a character would go into either the Black Lanterns (without being dead first) or the White Lanterns, you're going to need an extensive argument to back yourself up and present it to me either here or, if you have an account, on Discord, because there should be very few living members of the Black Lanterns and very few members of the White Lanterns period.

4. At least make an attempt to avoid spoilers if you're informed about the specifics of a recently released piece of media and others aren't.

5. Don't be an ass. Your characters can be asses to others, but you can't.

6. I have the right to reject your character. I can and will exercise this right if I don't trust you with a character, or I think it's too OP.

7. Have fun!

Guide to the Emotional Electromagnetic Spectrum and the Lantern Corps

General: All Lantern rings grant their user flight, the ability to generate a uniform, and an invisible forcefield that allows them to operate in space without any issues regarding oxygen, body temperature, waste, ETC. The ring can also act as a universal translator. All Lantern Corps have a standard oath that is said while charging a Power Ring, which, while not necessary, is said to reaffirm loyalty to the Corps and to time how long it takes to charge the ring. It's also acceptable for a Lantern to use their own oath rather than the standard one.

Also, Lanterns can change Corps under the right circumstances.

"You have great rage in your heart. You belong to the Red Lantern Corps." - Initiation into the Red Lantern Corps.

"With blood and rage of crimson red,

"Ripped from a corpse so freshly dead,

"Together with our hellish hate,

''"We'll burn you all! That is your fate!" - Standard Red Lantern Oath''

Rage: Rage is one of the emotions furthest from the center of the spectrum, the other being Love. Rage, obviously, is the light connected to anger, and users of this light manifest their own rage through the through the Red Lantern Power Ring. While a Red Lantern Power Ring can obviously go to a beserk serial killer or any kind of person with a large amount of anger, what it specifically looks for is anger born from loss, be it loss of family, a friend, dignity, humanity; anything, really, as long as it provides the drive for vengeance. Vengeance is what the Red Lantern Corps were about - using their own connection to anger and rage to feel the anger of loss and going out to avenge those who were wronged, usually with excessive violence and murder; in a sense, a far darker, more proactive version of the Green Lanterns. The Red Lantern Power Ring is also one of three parasitic rings: once attached, it effectively serves as the heart, and cannot be taken off; it causes the actual heart to stop beating and replaces blood with burning plasma, forcing the wearer to regurgitate their own blood upon first putting the ring on. The ring can be safely removed by a Blue Lantern, however.

"You want it all. You will be taken by the Orange Lantern Corps."

- Initiation into the Orange Lantern Corps.

"What's mine is mine and mine and mine,

"And mine and mine and MINE AND MINE!

''"Not yours!" - The, uh...Standard Orange Lantern Oath.''

Avarice: The second closest to the center in the emotional spectrum after Rage, with Compassion being it's counterpart in that it's the second closest to the emotional spectrum after Love. This light is connected to greed, envy, and hunger - basically, either "I want" or "Mine." It's also connected to excessive hubris; after all, when you think you're the greatest thing since sliced bread and feel entitled to have something, that definitely qualifies as greed. The users of this light can channel their avarice through an Orange Lantern Power Ring, but unlike other Corps, their constructs can absorb the constructs of any other Corps bar Hope or Love. Orange Lantern Power Rings are one of the three parasitic rings, as they corrupt their user with insatiable greed, constantly filling their mind with temptations and desire unless they happen to have the Central Power Battery - which, unlike the other Central Power Batteries, which are large, building-sized structures, is the size of a normal Power Battery, and is also the only Power Battery for the Orange Lanterns. Orange Lanterns can also steal the identity of whoever they encounter, allowing them to use their victims as constructs in the image of Orange Lanterns. Fitting, considering that the very concept Avarice doesn't really allow sharing. In fact, there was only one Orange Lantern before, with every other "member" simply being a construct he created. But...well, he's dead now, and there needs to be Orange Lanterns, so that kinda opens up the roster.

"You have the ability to instill great fear. You are welcome at the Sinestro Corps." - Initiation into the Sinestro Corps.

"In blackest day, in brightest night,

"Beware your fears made into light,

"Let those who try to stop what's right,

''"Burn like my power! Sinestro's might!" -'' Standard Sinestro Corps Oath

Fear: One of the closest to the center of the emotional spectrum, the other being Hope. This light represents fear, nervousness, chills, dread - the things that make you think twice before entering a dark room. Uniquely, the users of this light aren't those who are capable of feeling great fear - in fact feeling great fear may actually dampen one's ability to tap into the yellow light - but rather those capable of instilling great fear in others. Due to this, their constructs are not made with their own fear, but rather, their mastery of fear, or the fear of others. This Corps has a particular advantage against Willpower, as Fear erodes Willpower and makes one more hesitant to do something. However, fear has a weakness to Hope, as Hope can fend off fear.

"You have the ability to overcome great fear. Welcome to the Green Lantern Corps." - Initiation into the Green Lantern Corps.

"In brightest day, in blackest night,

"No evil shall escape my sight,

"Let those who worship evil's might,

''"Beware my power! Green Lantern's Light!" -'' Standard Green Lantern Oath

Willpower: The emotion in the center of the emotional spectrum, Willpower is by far the most stable emotion on the emotional spectrum. This light represents bravery, courage, and just plain determination; pushing yourself to the limit and then some. The users of this light channel their willpower into constructs via the Green Lantern Power Ring. However, they have a weakness to Fear - although overcoming their fear will make them less vulnerable to it - and Rage, but they can also be boosted in power by a Blue Lantern.

"You have the ability to instill great hope. We welcome you to the Blue Lantern Corps." - Initiation into the Blue Lantern Corps.

"In fearful day, in raging night,

"With strong hearts full, our souls ignite,

"When all seems lost in the War of Light,

"Look to the stars, for hope burns bright!" - Standard Blue Lantern Oath

Hope: Hope is one of the two closest emotions to the emotional spectrum, the other being Fear. Users of this light channel their hope through a Blue Lantern Power Ring into the form of various constructs, and, in addition, can pacify others by looking into their mind and creating images to give them hope - in fact, this method is so effective at pacifying others that it can be used to flush out the taint of Rage and therefore remove a Red Lantern Power Ring without the risk of the Red Lantern dying. Hope also has a significant advantage over Fear. However, in order to be a Blue Lantern, one must never give up hope. Ever. Even relatively trivial things can result in the Blue Lantern Power Ring leaving for the Central Power Battery.

"You have the ability to feel great compassion. You'll be taken to the Indigo Tribe. - Initiation into the Indigo Tribe.

"Tor lorek san, bor nakka mur,

"Natromo faan tornek wot ur.

"Ter Lantern ker lo Abin Sur,

''"Taan lek lek nok! Formorrow Sur!" -'' Standard Indigo Tribe Oath

Compassion: The second closest to the emotional spectrum after Love, with Avarice being it's counterpart in that it's the second closest to the emotional spectrum after Rage. This is the light related to empathy, sympathy, and understanding - basically, these guys are those friends who'll listen to you when you need to vent, understand and relate to your issues, and will support you all the way. As a result, not only can the users of this light channel their Compassion, but in the presence of a Lantern from a different Corp, they can emulate their light. However, unlike most Corps, rather than using their ring, they mostly use a Power Staff for this, and this Staff can be customized to fit the user. That being said, their ring is still important - it's one of the three types of parasitic rings, as Indigo Tribe members can forcefully induct others, like, say, psychopathic criminals and mass murderers, into the Indigo Tribe by making them feel all the emotional pain they've ever caused, making them sympathize with those they've wronged and therefore making them a member of the Indigo Tribe. The forcefully inducted can be told apart from the true members of the Indigo Tribe by their shackles. The Indigo Tribe also has its own unique language that no Ring can translate, and can teleport. However, members of the Indigo Tribe do have a weakness to Willpower, as their emulation of light subverts their will to that of Compassion.

"You have great love in your heart. You belong with the Star Sapphires." - Initiation into the Star Sapphires."

"For hearts long lost and full of fright,

"For those alone in Blackest Night,

"Accept our rings and join our fight,

''"Love conquers all with violet light!" - Standard Star Sapphire Oath''

Love: Love is one of the emotions furthest from the center of the spectrum, the other being Rage. This is the light connected to romantic and familial love (platonic love is more Compassion really), and the users of this light can channel their love into constructs through a Star Sapphire Power Ring. Uniquely, they can envelop others in crystal and place them into suspended animation - although it can be broken if the would-be victim can muster up enough Rage. While any romantic or loving partner can qualify for this Corp, what the ring specifically looks for is those who know very well just how much Love hurts, but at the same time, hasn't turned away from it.

"Rise." - Initiation into the Black Lantern Corps.

"The Blackest Night falls from the skies,

"The darkness grows as all light dies.

"We crave your hearts and your demise,

''"By my black hand, the dead shall rise!" - Black Lantern Oath''

Death: One of the two lights outside of the emotional spectrum, rather than representing a specific emotion, Death represents a lack of emotion. As a result, it's members consist of the dead, those who were once dead, or, rarely, those who lack emotion - much like the dead themselves. While Black Lanterns can in fact make constructs, they usually don't unless it's absolutely necessary or if they were a Lantern themselves before they died. They have other abilities to make up for it, though. For one, their rings can regenerate any damage done to their host, and their bite can cause an infection that slowly kills the victim, essentially marking them as a future member of the Black Lantern Corps. They can also scan someone's emotional state to see where it falls on the emotional spectrum, and if it's strong enough to register, they'll attack and rip out the heart, converting it into energy. Each heart powers the Black Lantern Battery by .01%. Initially, this was done to bring the master of the Black Lanterns, Nekrom, into the mortal realm of existence, but even he was killed by the cataclysm, so it seems like they're continuing the practice for different reasons...hmmmm. They do have a few weaknesses, however - if they're damaged faster than they can regenerate, they'll be destroyed, and the combination of Willpower and another light working together can temporarily disrupt the connection between the Black Ring and its host, meaning it can no longer regenerate and is vulnerable to conventional means of attack, and, if the host would've been brought into a Corps while they were living, or were in a Corps while they were living, it also allows a ring belonging to the Emotional Spectrum to take hold of them while the connection is disrupted and completely sever the connection between the Black Ring and the host, destroying the Black Lantern Power Ring in the process. The Black Lanterns are also vulnerable to Life, and they will not attack those who manage to balance their emotions in such a way that it registers as White.

"Destiny awaits." - Initiation into the White Lanterns.

"Live." - White Lantern Oath

Life: One of the two lights outside of the emotional spectrum, rather than representing a specific emotion, Life represents all of the emotions - just simply living. As a result, White Lanterns have all the powers of the various lights, in addition to some others, like the ability to resurrect the dead, and the ability to "override" other Power Rings and temporarily make their users White Lanterns - the exception to this being the Black Lanterns, of course.

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