A home made comic series based on roleplay interaction ᵎᵎ
The Undercity is a polluted, crime filled city that exists beneath the wealthy and highly controlled "Uppersite".. Most people in the Undercity survive through illegal work, scavenging, or trade, with very few opportunities to leave.Among them is Shift, a 15 year old shapeshifter with limited control over his abilities, and his friend Keith, another street smart teen. The two live on the outskirts of the city and make money selling illegal weapons, hoping to eventually reach the Uppersite.Their situation changes when they encounter Roxxane,, a girl from the Uppersite who arrives through a portal device. After being allowed to stay with them, it becomes clear that her broken watch.. an advanced piece of technology.. may be capable of reopening a path between the two cities.After the device is repaired, a portal activates and pulls Shift and Roxxane into the Uppersite, separating them from Keith.In the Uppersite, they discover a hidden group of runaway teens living outside the system beneath a train overpass. Among them is Alan, an older and widely trusted figure within the group.While adjusting to the new environment, it becomes apparent that the divide between the Undercity and Uppersite is more complex than it seems, and that Alan may be connected to something being kept hidden.
charecters
crystals
Crystals are the source of all magic and energy. They exist within living beings and determine the type of abilities a person can use, usually based on specific categories.These crystals also power everyday life, including things like electricity, tools, and transportation, depending on their type.Elemental crystals are responsible for the natural world itself, creating and sustaining air, water, earth, and fire. In places where crystals do not exist, these basic elements are unstable or missing, making life extremely difficult or impossible.Crystals can also directly affect users. When someone interacts with a crystal that matches their ability type, their power is temporarily strengthened. The strength of this boost depends on the size and quality of the crystal.However, “anti” crystals have the opposite effect. Instead of enhancing abilities, they weaken or harm users who share the same type.
world building
the beginning
Since the beginning of civilization, people have learned how to travel between universes, moving across time and space through advanced technology and crystal-based systems.Over time, as societies developed, multiple universes became connected under a single large governing system. This unified structure controls travel, resources, and communication between worlds.Not all groups accepted this control. Those outside the system are often denied resources, heavily restricted, or forced into labor, creating a divide between governed and ungoverned populations.There are also physical limitations to traveling between universes. When a person is outside of their assigned universe for too long, their body begins to “glitch.” These are temporary collapses or distortions that worsen over time.To prevent this, individuals must carry a crystal that matches the one in their blood. Without it, the effects become more severe, which is why most people wear crystal-based items such as jewelry at all times.
the subway
The “Subway” is the name for the space that exists between universes. It acts as a transit layer,, allowing travel across time and space.Rather than being a single path, the Subway is a vast, in-between network where movement between universes takes place!Commercial ships and other transport vessels can travel through it or remain stationed within it for periods of time, using it as a route or holding space while moving between destinations.
Extra Universes
Not all universes are the same. Many serve specific roles depending on their resources and conditions.Some universes function as refugee spaces. These are typically areas with little to no crystal presence, making them difficult to detect. Because of this, they are often used to hide individuals, shelter displaced groups, treat injured rebels, or protect those avoiding identification.However, the lack of crystals also creates unstable or limited environments, making long-term survival more difficult.Other universes are built around specific purposes, such as trade. One example is the Infinite Market, a commercial universe that operates as a continuously expanding trade space, with no defined end point.
Bounty hunter
The bounty hunter works for the government for free will, with full freedom to explore universes and the subway as long as they find ungoverned universes to turn into whichever government they work for.
Copycat
A person or living breathing thing that has so many variants of itself there are not enough universes to hold them, leaving them to eventually die.
Rebel
A person who openly travels universes out of their own, and is against the government system.
Refugees
People who stay aside on refugee camps to help and care for others without a place to stay.
Glitches
A person who glitches even with crystals on their person. (This doesn't happen often, nor has an explanation or cure yet.)
Backstorya skilled 15 year old scientist and weapons maker, Shift is a disabled shapeshifter, making him a changative user. He grew up in the Undercity with his mother until he was placed in an adoption center at age 11. After being released at 13, he reunited with a friend from the orphanage and started a small trading business, dealing in rare… and illegal.. crystals to survive in the the Undercity.Personality
Quiet and highly intelligent, Shift tends to overanalyze situations and is naturally cautious due to his paranoia. He often believes he’s right and can come across as stuck-up. A asshole,, he struggles with socializing and usually prefers to keep to himself, focusing on his work and plans over casual interactions.
Backstory
_Born in a hell like universe, Zoku is a small imp, 13 years old, with fire based elemental powers. A asshat and prankster at his school, he always felt like he wasn’t good at much. One day, after running away from school disciplinary problems, his transportation glitched, and he ended up in the Uppersite.. stranded.Personalityconstantly joking, Zoku is chaotic but doesn’t always know when to stop. His short temper and reckless tendencies can push situations too far, but at his best, he’s the brightest and most energetic of the group. He generally means well, though his lack of awareness often lands him in trouble.areness often lands him in trouble.
Backstory
Eddie is a 14 year old skateboarding kid with lightning based elemental powers. He grew up with an alcoholic mother and little structure, spending most of his time couch surfing at friends’ homes. One day, while sneaking into a school for fun with friends, the joke backfired, and he was locked in a classroom by a peer. Just as he was figuring out how to get out,, his transportation glitched, throwing him into a different universe.Personality
A survivalist, Eddie knows a lot about camping and medicine, making him valuable in difficult situations. He is quiet, energetic,, often teaming up with Zoku in antics. However, he can struggle to think things through,, which sometimes draws more attention than he intends.
Backstory
Roxxane is a 14 year old elemental user with the power to create anything from thin air. She grew up in a privileged home with a strict, wealthy step mother. Constantly arguing and bound by tight curfews due to her struggles with magic, her reputation took a turn when a bad rumor exposed her magic issues and costed her school popularity. After a final explosive fight with her step mother, she stole her transport in the middle of the night and fled to the Undercity.Personality
Self righteous and confident,, Roxxane is feminine without being fragile in a way I like. She rarely doubts herself and tends to voice complaints. Loudly.. shes a fast learner. she is bold and very vibrant, making her a better leader then most.
socials !!