Post by spot on Jul 9, 2008 20:39:00 GMT -8
*Not accepting new people for now, except for maybe Shiori Ailill because she requested a spot before.
Alright, so here's one of my first tries at running a role play. This may seem a bit long to read when I'm finished, but please don't lose interest because you get blown away by how much I've written. And please don't think the plot sounds boring, I swear that this is only the introduction here!
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Title of RP: The Savage Relics
Setting: The setting is a green and blue earth-like world with one main humanoid race that rules the planet. The technology is very limited, very much like in Tales of Phantasia, where boats are the main mode of transportation.
Magic exists, and is used by concentrating the world's life energy, or mana, and then exerting it to do work or accomplish something. (This usually means making an attack or healing someone, but magic can be used for many things.) A mage must use the available mana in the environment, so casting a water type spell would be hard in a desert where there is no water mana. Also, ghosts and summon spirits do not exist!
The world itself is at a time of peace and exploration, like the Enlightenment in the real world. The scientific method is being more highly respected, and no major religions are practiced. Advances in medicine, magic-theory, and other areas of interest are occurring very rapidly, and many private groups are charting unexplored lands.
Introduction: An isolated island sits off of the coast of the quiescent village Plaga. No one has ever constructed anything on the island because of the ancient ruins that take up all the space. Legends tell of an old civilization that used to live there that died of a plague. Some variants even say that they were killed by vicious beasts that rose from the sea. Unfortunately, these are all bedtime stories.
Now I know you're wondering... hasn't anyone ever been curious enough to go and investigate the ruins? Of course they were curious! But when groups did go, they would come back with haunting tales of ghosts and dark magic; weird noises when nightfall came and the full moon was high in the sky. It is for this reason that the ruins received the name The Savage Relics. Some claim that no one has ever even set foot on the island during a moonless night...
Description: The story begins when a group of misfit explorers plans to uncover the secrets of the island. When I say misfit, I mean no professionals, and everyone will be a teen or young adult. We will do much investigating as possible, and then even spend a moonless night within The Savage Relics! (Remember, this is not supposed to be a horror type genre, even though it sounds like it!)
Character limits: For now, everyone make one or two characters, all of them kind of weak to start off. We'll get a chance to become uber-powerful, but not right now. Just use the guidelines provided by Arynielle right here. Remember; make your character as if they were just beginning to fight or learn how to use magic or whatever! (Post your profiles in the thread, and I'll add them here.)
Limitations: I'm only looking for about 3-5 people for now because I don't like the role play to lag while waiting for everyone to post. Sign up fast to reserve a spot!
Other/rules: --I need someone else to help move along the plot with me, as it is going to be long and complicated, and I don't want to be the only one saying: "Ok, this is what happens now." So someone tell me if they want to know the complete plot in a nutshell, and I'll PM you!
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Approved Characters:
---spot's character(s)---
Name: Christopher (Chris) Lae
Race: Human
Age: 16
Gender: Male
*Class: Black mage, enchanter/witch
Appearance: Not short, but not tall, and kind of lanky. His medium length black hair spikes around in that classical fashion, with one skinny bang hanging into his face on the right side. He usually wears black boots with long pants, and a short sleeved button up shirt with a short cape on the back of it. His backpack is green with black lining, but it somehow also matched his maroon cape-shirt. He manages to look casual and ready for an adventure at the same time.
He has no notable scars, but Chris stays up too late some nights, and often has slight bags underneath his eyes. Luckily, they aren't very noticeable next to his black hair.
Personality: Normally, he doesn't interact very much. He might come off as angry or depressed, but anytime he's asked, he just says he's content. Once he warms up around people, he tends to joke around more and more.
When he does get angry, or he faces someone he doesn't like, he tries to show off his mad skills, but fails because he is only an apprentice at magic.
Chris does enjoy learning new things, but seldom shows interest in doing his teacher's homework. He would rather read books and find out things for himself. Also, he tends to think of sexual relationships as a waste of time and effort, unless you're actually going to stay with someone forever, so he won't flirt very often.
*Fighting Style: Chris is better at a medium to long range, as any magic he tries to use close to himself hits him as well. Occasionally, he will find a safe place to snipe from, or just hide behind his teammates so he can concentrate. His magic wand he carries doesn't power him up, but helps him with aiming a bit.
Though every mage can manipulate any type of mana, Christopher enjoys fire and water the most, because they both seem fluid and artistic. Exerting fire and water mana also just feels easier to visualize.
Skills and talents: With the right equipment, Chris has the ability to enchant weapons, items, or even places with certain properties. (Examples: Enchanting... a spear to come back after being thrown; a rucksack to hold an outrageous amount of stuff; a plaza to glow when it gets dark.) It may be expensive or difficult to find the right ingredients/requirements for enchanting something, so he can't do it often.
Chris is also a wonderful cartographer, and enjoys making maps of new places.
Inventory: A magic wand, a backpack, a world map, some informational books, a map of the continent he lives on, some sandwiches.
History: Chris grew up as an only child with his mother in Plaga; his dad lives in a faraway city making lots of money working on business. He didn't have many friends, but he was a tough kid, and the ones he did have he really liked. Because of his rich father, Chris never had to do any work during his life; him and his mother got money via owl mail directly from the big man. Most of the time spent was exploring nearby forests, reading, or charting a map of The Savage Relics. When he finally heard that a local exploration team was forming, he almost jumped!
Name: Crystal Backshire
Race: Human
Age: 17
Gender: Female
*Class: Warrior, berserker
Appearance: At first sight, Crystal is simply an innocent young woman, but underneath her disguise is really a tough interior. She is around 5 and a half inches tall, and wears a school girl type outfit. It's comprised of a white short sleeved blouse and a forest green medium length skirt. Some blue lining and designs are on both. On her feet she wears white hiking boots. (Somehow they always stay very clean!)
Crystal loves to let her wavy bright blond hair blow in the wind, but it gets ties in a ponytail when she's fighting or working. She is well built, and also has a beautiful face. Although she clearly has white skin, it has a somewhat dark tan because she spends a lot of time outside. The only jewelry she wears is a homemade silver necklace, that she usually keeps tucked underneath her shirt.
Personality: Again, this gal may come off as an innocent girl, she is very solid, and doesn't like to be taken for granted. She likes to keep her emotions to herself most of the time, unless she's enjoying herself. As much as she likes to be in control of things, Crystal can lose herself in fits of rage, and hates to let people see her in moments like this... especially because she can be quite destructive!
On another note, Crystal can come off as seductive, but not in a sexual way... usually. She enjoys working people to do things for her, but in the end feels sad for abusing friendships. Other than that, she is a normal, friendly person.
*Fighting Style: Crystal can be prepared to fight with many close ranged weapons, but is best with an ax or a hammer. Her strikes can cleave stone, and do very much damage, but she is slow to strike. (Even though she is a fast runner.) Normally, she doesn't pay attention to what she's going after, as long as it's an enemy. If it's close enough, she'll just take a whack! If she wants to be more speedy, she is also trained to fight with her hands and feet. (Or she'll throw a weapon, which is very entertaining!)
Skills and talents: Because of her work as both a lumberjack and a miner, she is well experienced in identifying plant life and different rocks. This can be useful in the wilderness, as she can find plants that are safe to eat, or tell if a cave or mountain is near!
Inventory: A plain double sided steel ax, her silver necklace, a blue ribbon, some money.
History: Since she was a young teen, she has been working for various different people to make money and keep her family afloat. Both her parents and her 10 year old brother are still alive and living in Plaga. Although, her family has been through problems, her brother recently hit jackpot after discovering a cave filled with iron ore. Now she finds herself with a lot of free time, and decided to go exploring in the Savage Relics with the team. Because of her jobs as a lumberjack and miner, Crystal is well toned, and can also wield an ax.
---Arynielle's character(s)---
Name: Elaviel Seimarwen (eh-LAH-vee--ill say-MAR-win)
Race: Elf
Age: She appears to be in her early twenties.
Gender: Female
*Class: She's quite well-rounded, actually. Something along the lines of a martial artist/summoner.
Appearance: Elaviel, being quite the vain type of person she is, likes to dress accordingly in all sorts of styles and fashions. Of course, she also prefers to flaunt her natural beauty and doesn't get too carried away with her clothing. She will wear just about anything and everything that suits her purposes. If this elf has to go on a raid at night, she'll make a ninja outfit look spiffy; if she has to go hunting for gold in the mines, you bet she'll find a way to look good doing just that. Dresses, uniforms, cloaks and boots... you name it, she's got it. And yes, she loves to flirt with guys.
The elf has sleek, blue-black hair that runs down past her shoulder and amazingly clear, blue eyes. For some reason, she is awfully fond of Japanese-styled clothing and is mostly likely always wearing something along those lines. Standing at about 5' 8", she is somewhat short for one of her race. However, if you see her fight, you'll see that size doesn't matter much against her-- she uses it to her own advantage.free to post a link to a picture. However, a paragraph of description is still required. Include your character's physical features, such as: his/her general size, hair, eyes, the clothes he/she usually wears, the expression he/she normally has, etc. Please be as descriptive as possible!)
Personality: Although Elaviel loves her sense of style, she is also a tree-hugger. She cares deeply for animals and will do anything to preseve nature. It's difficult for her to refuse others in need of aid, which often keeps the elf very busy, running errands and whatnot. Also, Elaviel tends to be somewhat of a reckless person-- she doesn't think before she acts and will accomplish most goals on first instinct. Besides that minor setback, she is determined and believes that if you want anything done, you'll have to do it yourself.
Not exactly the most patient of people, she thinks on her feet and can normally get herself out any situation. The elf highly dislikes arrogant and cocky people, who believe they are better than the rest of the world. Even though she likes to show-off in her own way, she's actually quite the modest person. Irony, no? Well, that's what her life it filled with; simple irony. Yet, she likes that. It would be a boring world if everything went nicely, wouldn't it?
*Fighting Style: One thing you probably should know is Elaviel is an extremely evasive fighter; she lacks the strength and endurance to take blows, though she has the speed and agility to dodge them. So basically, if you land a few good attacks, she's out of there. On the other hand, you're going to have a heck of a time actually hitting her-- she's not going to stand still for you.
Weapon/Spell list:
Energize: Because the elf doesn't have much in the way of physical strength and relies on agile speed and pure, lethal skill, she can use this short spell to enhance her blows. This stat boost lasts only a short amount of time.
Summon bow and arrow: Yep, she's too lazy to carry her own set with her. She has an unlimited supply of arrows, as long as she can manage to summon them. This weapon is fused with the element of light and can pierce nearly any sort of armor.
Heaven's gift: Because she was once a holy angel, she used to have the ability to fly above the clouds. But after being cursed and falling from the sky, her feathery, white wings disappeared into nothingness. Now, she can only use them temporarily as a gift from her ancestors after offering a short prayer.
Trial by light: A fairly complicated spell which takes quite a few minutes to chant. But rest assured, the results are worth it in a tight situation. Basically, this spell takes an opponent's energy and turns it against them. If the spirit is pure at heart, then the victim will be released and purified of all evils within him. However, if the enemy is evil and wicked, the spell will destroy him. It's the ideal technique to use when someone is possessed. Of course, this is a fatiguing spell for both the chanter and the victim, and Elaviel won't be able to do much to defend herself afterwards.
Elaviel prefers to use her hands and feet in a martial arts style as opposed to using weapons (Although yes, she likes to use her magic bow and arrows too.) Having little stamina, she can't afford to participate in a long-standing battle, so over the years, she has perfected her skills; she has an extremely high critical-hit average.
Skills and talents: The most recognizable feat is Elaviel's natural ability to produce music. Her voice is light and melodic, while her mind can easily produce poetic lyrics because of her charisma. Whether she is playing an Elven instrument or singing, her music is soothing to the ear wherever she goes.
Inventory: Elaviel has always carried with her a oddly-shaped crystal, which resembles a star. This trinket is keep around her neck on a thin, but strong, silver chain. Although she has no idea what power this necklace may hold, she continues to keep it with her as a token of her lost mother.
History: To make a long story short, her mother (Virawiel Seimarwen) and father (Llullar Seimarwen) were both holy guardians, who served the high Gods and Goddesses in heaven. With a stroke of misfortune and betrayal, the heavenly realm was attacked and Elaviel was thrown from the sky and cursed, losing her pure, white wings. By then, she was already full grown and could take care of herself... though she would have a heck of a difficult time regaining her stature as an angel.
In the midst of it all, she had enjoyed her carefree life on earth so much, that she had forgotten her holy task defending the Holy realm. Will she ever return? Or will she be stuck as an earth-dweller forever?
Her only hope of returning lies in the will and wit of her half-brother, Kaisa. He only wishes the best for his younger sister, but is he willing to give up her company on earth to allow her to take her place in the heavenly balance? Elaviel is the only family he's seen in quite a while, after his mother left to complete her task as a guardian and his father died. What will Kaisa choose to do?
---Jukka's character(s)---
Name: Vyn Lesetren
Race: Human
Age: 17
Gender: Male
*Class: Archer
Appearance: Vyn is of average height, and a toned build. His muscles are more built for endurance, and not strength. Because of this, he can run for miles, as well as constantly pump out arrows from his bow without tiring. He has short black hair, with only a few long strands that hang down over his face. His eyes are shockingly bright blue and seem to stick out from behind the strands of hair that fall over them. Seeing as he's usually doing something active, he's usually dressed in what could be called his combat gear. As an archer, he doesn't find the need for heavy armor and instead prefers to go with light weight clothing. He wears a slim fitting grey tank top and nothing more on his upper body besides his quiver of arrows, which is just basic black leather and is strapped across his back and chest. His pants are lightweight and black and have a few holes and rips in them. He doesn't mind though, provides some cool air when things get intense in battle. He wears very lightweight boots meant more for running than anything else.
Personality: As a child, Vyn was quite reserved, but during his teen years has really become quite the outgoing person. He gets along easily with others, and is almost always willing to help out someone in need. Greeting all with a smile, Vyn seems to be the happy go lucky one. When the situation gets serious though, so does Vyn. In battle or survival situations, he's constantly thinking and working out the best strategy and hates getting interrupted while in this state. Some people find it odd how he switches "modes" so fast. He believes that situations like that call for no jokes and all seriousness, and can get a little upset if someone does happen to be joking around during those times.
Vyn makes friends quite easily, and tends to be quite popular with the ladies, although he's never had a relationship, instead focusing more on his schooling and learning archery.
*Fighting Style: Vyn is on the backlines of the battlefield at almost all times. He usually gets a good view to snipe off enemies, but he also prefers the view so he can formulate strategies and keep the battle flowing in his direction. He can see which way the fight is shifting, and will yell out commands or ideas in order to help his side to a victory. Since he just picked up archery in his later teen years, he's still quite new to it, but is progressing very much and is well on his way to becoming an expert with the bow. If confronted in close combat with an enemy in battle, Vyn uses his endurance and uncanny climbing ability to get away to a high vantage point where he can take care of the enemy. He basically has to avoid close quarter combat because of his lack of armor.
Skills and talents: Vyn is a strategist, and often can help to formulate them outside of battle, although at his young age, many elders never really trusted him with battle strategies, but for having no real experience in leading a group, he's quite good at it.
Vyn also possess uncanny climbing ability. His muscles are built for endurance and thats exactly what climbing calls for. He can scale almost anything and loves doing it - climbing has always been a hobby of his.
Inventory: Bow and a quiver of arrows. Preferring to pack as light as possible, this is all he has with him.
History: Vyn really has nothing too outstanding about his childhood. He grew up with a middle class family, attended school near the top of his class, and has recently been getting into archery, hoping to become a mercenary, despite his excellent marks in school, and to his parent's disapproval. He continued on this path though, and has been practicing day in and day out with his archery skills and strategic planning. He seriousness in battle and survival situations come from losing his uncle, with whom he was very close with. His uncle was killed in action as a mercenary. Vyn had always looked up to him, and his uncle was the reason he took up archery and a desire to become a mercenary. He jumped at the chance to be part of the young group going to The Savage Relics, hoping to seal his place as archer and helping out with strategies.
---P-chan's character(s)---
Name: Kysho AivanlsuRace: Human
Age: 16
Gender: It, I mean Male
Class: Thief
Appearance: His scruffy brown hair always somehow manages to stick up when he's not looking, but he never makes the effort to fix it. Kysho has beady little eyes that are always angrily narrowed at something in sight that he hates, and they have a taunting glaze over them, as if they're just begging you to punch him. His lips seem to be forever set in a scowl. A blood red headband is tied at his forehead, and the ends dangle at the back of his head, near the forest green scarf swung around his neck.
His clothing is typically of a brown shade, and everything he wears is light to allow swift movement. There's a bag tied at the belt on his waist, used to hold the gold and items he steals from others. He carries two daggers with him at all times. One is hanging from his waist, opposite his loot bag, while the other is attached to a belt that is secured around his upper left thigh. One's blade is a deep red, but the other is green.
Personality: Kysho thinks everyone's out to get him. He's suspicious of others, and he doesn't trust anyone. When people make comments about him, he usually snips back with his own hateful retorts, and sarcasm is a regular component in his speech. He hates it when people ask him personal questions and, oddly enough, despises getting compliments.
It's extremely easy to anger Kysho, and he's very hotheaded. Once he gets mad about something, he becomes completely infuriated and loses all rational thought. It takes more than a while to get him calmed down. Though he's sixteen, he doesn't show any hints that he's ever hit puberty yet, and is still very immature.
He's very confident in himself, to the point where he thinks he's invincible. Overconfidence aside, however, Kysho does get credit for being very passionate with whatever he does, and perseveres through everything. His blunt determination is something that gets him through all the trouble he gets himself in.
Fighting Style: His speed, precision, and stealth is what he relies on mostly to get him through fights. His physical attacks are very weak, (Kysho hits like a girl~ ;3) and he uses strategical tactics more than blunt force. He tends to be the distraction during battle, making the enemy focus on him so stronger people can do the real work. When he's in a fight, Kysho tends to mock the enemy too much, taking way too much pride in himself while he's winning, and that tends to be his downfall.
Skills and talents: Can pick locks, steal things from monsters/other people, and swear at 35 words per minute. He can also somehow tell whenever someone is lying, by looking at their eyes.
Inventory: Two daggers, an empty loot bag, a chunk of peridot.
History: Kysho was born an only child in a small town. His parents were actually of high class, and he lived a perfect life, one of your everyday standard pampered rich brats. Everything was ideal, until soldiers from the army stormed through and raided it. They killed almost everyone there, save for a few children, and Kysho had to watch as his parents were killed before his eyes, their corpses burnt and dismembered. After the soldiers left, Kysho and the other kids hobbled to the nearest town. The survived by stealing for a living and created a thief's guild, other orphans starting to join also. They steal from the merchants of the city and sell the items in the capital to make profits.
---Aleu's character(s)---
Name: Silver -- she doesn't have a last name.
Race: Human
Age: 18
Gender: Female
*Class: Former thief, now a mage (see below)
Appearance: Despite her name, Silver is a scruffy, kind of ragged-looking lass. Her hair, short-cropped and gray-white, with hints of a blue highlight, is disheveled and unkempt, the only thing keeping it in place a small, plain headband. She wears a light brown overcoat over a white jacket, both of which show signs of significant wear and tear. Her pants are made of a stiff fabric and a bit too long, extending to brush the ground around her bare feet.
Personality: Silver is sarcastic and condescending -- an irritating person, more than an irritable one. She is, however, fiercely loyal and have a tremendous sense of duty and responsibility -- that is, when she's not picking pockets. Inside she's self-doubting and fragile, but she puts up a convincing front most of the time.
*Fighting Style: She fights with seven, interlocking steel rings, each about a foot in diameter. Each ring is sharpened all around, save for short segments where it can be held. Each ring is also sensitive to a certain element (fire, water, earth, water, wind, light and dark), can be used as a focus for that type of magic.
Case in point - She is a proficient medium-range spellcaster and melee fighter. Her weapons require some room to maneuver, so she's not quite as efficient in close quarters, but compensates by having very quick spells that can be cast instantaneously. She is not a strategist - Silver prefers to overwhelm her opponent with sheer brutality.
Skills and talents: (Outside of battle, what kinds of talents and skills can your character provide to others? Does he/she sing well? Healing abilities?)
Inventory: Her Seven Rings, lockpicks, a little packet of grease, a clock-shaped pendant given to her by a good friend, hat, hidden daggers, and string.
History: The typical story of a young orphan gone thief, Silver was plucked from the streets at the age of 16 by the Larkins family (she had tried to pickpocket the wrong person -- that is, Kapu). er... I'll write more later. xD I have a headache and just want to get this up ><
Alright, so here's one of my first tries at running a role play. This may seem a bit long to read when I'm finished, but please don't lose interest because you get blown away by how much I've written. And please don't think the plot sounds boring, I swear that this is only the introduction here!
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Title of RP: The Savage Relics
Setting: The setting is a green and blue earth-like world with one main humanoid race that rules the planet. The technology is very limited, very much like in Tales of Phantasia, where boats are the main mode of transportation.
Magic exists, and is used by concentrating the world's life energy, or mana, and then exerting it to do work or accomplish something. (This usually means making an attack or healing someone, but magic can be used for many things.) A mage must use the available mana in the environment, so casting a water type spell would be hard in a desert where there is no water mana. Also, ghosts and summon spirits do not exist!
The world itself is at a time of peace and exploration, like the Enlightenment in the real world. The scientific method is being more highly respected, and no major religions are practiced. Advances in medicine, magic-theory, and other areas of interest are occurring very rapidly, and many private groups are charting unexplored lands.
Introduction: An isolated island sits off of the coast of the quiescent village Plaga. No one has ever constructed anything on the island because of the ancient ruins that take up all the space. Legends tell of an old civilization that used to live there that died of a plague. Some variants even say that they were killed by vicious beasts that rose from the sea. Unfortunately, these are all bedtime stories.
Now I know you're wondering... hasn't anyone ever been curious enough to go and investigate the ruins? Of course they were curious! But when groups did go, they would come back with haunting tales of ghosts and dark magic; weird noises when nightfall came and the full moon was high in the sky. It is for this reason that the ruins received the name The Savage Relics. Some claim that no one has ever even set foot on the island during a moonless night...
Description: The story begins when a group of misfit explorers plans to uncover the secrets of the island. When I say misfit, I mean no professionals, and everyone will be a teen or young adult. We will do much investigating as possible, and then even spend a moonless night within The Savage Relics! (Remember, this is not supposed to be a horror type genre, even though it sounds like it!)
Character limits: For now, everyone make one or two characters, all of them kind of weak to start off. We'll get a chance to become uber-powerful, but not right now. Just use the guidelines provided by Arynielle right here. Remember; make your character as if they were just beginning to fight or learn how to use magic or whatever! (Post your profiles in the thread, and I'll add them here.)
[i]Name:[/i] (First required, last preferred)
[i]Race:[/i] (Choose from a variety of races, including -but not limited to- elves, humans, angels, dwarves, etc. This may or may not be approved. Be reasonable.)
[i]Age:[/i] (How old is your character? Have they stopped aging?)
[i]Gender:[/i] (Male? Female? It?)
[i]*Class:[/i] (This is a very open-ended category... be creative! Choose from virtually anything, like swordsmaster, mage, spellcaster, healer, fighter, etc. A fuller description is completely optional if you pick a class that isn't widely known.)
[i]Appearance:[/i] (You are free to post a link to a picture. However, a paragraph of description is still required. Include your character's physical features, such as: his/her general size, hair, eyes, the clothes he/she usually wears, the expression he/she normally has, etc. Please be as descriptive as possible!)
[i]Personality:[/i] (What is your character like around others? Is he/she shy? Talkative? Is he/she easy to get along with? Does he/she have a temper? What does your character think about love? Is her/she laid back? What kinds of things does he/she like? Are there specific people or situations that irritate him/her? etc.)
[i]*Fighting Style:[/i] (What kinds of weapons does he/she use? Or does you character use magic instead? Does he/she fight at all? How does he/she use them? Is your character particularly skilled with this weapon? Is he/she evasive in battle? Does he/she focus solely on attacking the enemy? Will he/she form strategies before fighting? etc.)
[i]Skills and talents:[/i] (Outside of battle, what kinds of talents and skills can your character provide to others? Does he/she sing well? Healing abilities?)
[i]Inventory:[/i] (List the items your character regularly carries and why those items are important to him/her.)
[i]History:[/i] (This will allow other members to get to know why your character acts the way he/she does, and it will provide you with a source you can always look back to if you can't remember certain aspects of your character's past.) (Note from spot: do not create clichéd pasts for everyone! That would be silly!)Limitations: I'm only looking for about 3-5 people for now because I don't like the role play to lag while waiting for everyone to post. Sign up fast to reserve a spot!
Other/rules: --I need someone else to help move along the plot with me, as it is going to be long and complicated, and I don't want to be the only one saying: "Ok, this is what happens now." So someone tell me if they want to know the complete plot in a nutshell, and I'll PM you!
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Approved Characters:
---spot's character(s)---
Name: Christopher (Chris) Lae
Race: Human
Age: 16
Gender: Male
*Class: Black mage, enchanter/witch
Appearance: Not short, but not tall, and kind of lanky. His medium length black hair spikes around in that classical fashion, with one skinny bang hanging into his face on the right side. He usually wears black boots with long pants, and a short sleeved button up shirt with a short cape on the back of it. His backpack is green with black lining, but it somehow also matched his maroon cape-shirt. He manages to look casual and ready for an adventure at the same time.
He has no notable scars, but Chris stays up too late some nights, and often has slight bags underneath his eyes. Luckily, they aren't very noticeable next to his black hair.
Personality: Normally, he doesn't interact very much. He might come off as angry or depressed, but anytime he's asked, he just says he's content. Once he warms up around people, he tends to joke around more and more.
When he does get angry, or he faces someone he doesn't like, he tries to show off his mad skills, but fails because he is only an apprentice at magic.
Chris does enjoy learning new things, but seldom shows interest in doing his teacher's homework. He would rather read books and find out things for himself. Also, he tends to think of sexual relationships as a waste of time and effort, unless you're actually going to stay with someone forever, so he won't flirt very often.
*Fighting Style: Chris is better at a medium to long range, as any magic he tries to use close to himself hits him as well. Occasionally, he will find a safe place to snipe from, or just hide behind his teammates so he can concentrate. His magic wand he carries doesn't power him up, but helps him with aiming a bit.
Though every mage can manipulate any type of mana, Christopher enjoys fire and water the most, because they both seem fluid and artistic. Exerting fire and water mana also just feels easier to visualize.
Skills and talents: With the right equipment, Chris has the ability to enchant weapons, items, or even places with certain properties. (Examples: Enchanting... a spear to come back after being thrown; a rucksack to hold an outrageous amount of stuff; a plaza to glow when it gets dark.) It may be expensive or difficult to find the right ingredients/requirements for enchanting something, so he can't do it often.
Chris is also a wonderful cartographer, and enjoys making maps of new places.
Inventory: A magic wand, a backpack, a world map, some informational books, a map of the continent he lives on, some sandwiches.
History: Chris grew up as an only child with his mother in Plaga; his dad lives in a faraway city making lots of money working on business. He didn't have many friends, but he was a tough kid, and the ones he did have he really liked. Because of his rich father, Chris never had to do any work during his life; him and his mother got money via owl mail directly from the big man. Most of the time spent was exploring nearby forests, reading, or charting a map of The Savage Relics. When he finally heard that a local exploration team was forming, he almost jumped!
Name: Crystal Backshire
Race: Human
Age: 17
Gender: Female
*Class: Warrior, berserker
Appearance: At first sight, Crystal is simply an innocent young woman, but underneath her disguise is really a tough interior. She is around 5 and a half inches tall, and wears a school girl type outfit. It's comprised of a white short sleeved blouse and a forest green medium length skirt. Some blue lining and designs are on both. On her feet she wears white hiking boots. (Somehow they always stay very clean!)
Crystal loves to let her wavy bright blond hair blow in the wind, but it gets ties in a ponytail when she's fighting or working. She is well built, and also has a beautiful face. Although she clearly has white skin, it has a somewhat dark tan because she spends a lot of time outside. The only jewelry she wears is a homemade silver necklace, that she usually keeps tucked underneath her shirt.
Personality: Again, this gal may come off as an innocent girl, she is very solid, and doesn't like to be taken for granted. She likes to keep her emotions to herself most of the time, unless she's enjoying herself. As much as she likes to be in control of things, Crystal can lose herself in fits of rage, and hates to let people see her in moments like this... especially because she can be quite destructive!
On another note, Crystal can come off as seductive, but not in a sexual way... usually. She enjoys working people to do things for her, but in the end feels sad for abusing friendships. Other than that, she is a normal, friendly person.
*Fighting Style: Crystal can be prepared to fight with many close ranged weapons, but is best with an ax or a hammer. Her strikes can cleave stone, and do very much damage, but she is slow to strike. (Even though she is a fast runner.) Normally, she doesn't pay attention to what she's going after, as long as it's an enemy. If it's close enough, she'll just take a whack! If she wants to be more speedy, she is also trained to fight with her hands and feet. (Or she'll throw a weapon, which is very entertaining!)
Skills and talents: Because of her work as both a lumberjack and a miner, she is well experienced in identifying plant life and different rocks. This can be useful in the wilderness, as she can find plants that are safe to eat, or tell if a cave or mountain is near!
Inventory: A plain double sided steel ax, her silver necklace, a blue ribbon, some money.
History: Since she was a young teen, she has been working for various different people to make money and keep her family afloat. Both her parents and her 10 year old brother are still alive and living in Plaga. Although, her family has been through problems, her brother recently hit jackpot after discovering a cave filled with iron ore. Now she finds herself with a lot of free time, and decided to go exploring in the Savage Relics with the team. Because of her jobs as a lumberjack and miner, Crystal is well toned, and can also wield an ax.
---Arynielle's character(s)---
Name: Elaviel Seimarwen (eh-LAH-vee--ill say-MAR-win)
Race: Elf
Age: She appears to be in her early twenties.
Gender: Female
*Class: She's quite well-rounded, actually. Something along the lines of a martial artist/summoner.
Appearance: Elaviel, being quite the vain type of person she is, likes to dress accordingly in all sorts of styles and fashions. Of course, she also prefers to flaunt her natural beauty and doesn't get too carried away with her clothing. She will wear just about anything and everything that suits her purposes. If this elf has to go on a raid at night, she'll make a ninja outfit look spiffy; if she has to go hunting for gold in the mines, you bet she'll find a way to look good doing just that. Dresses, uniforms, cloaks and boots... you name it, she's got it. And yes, she loves to flirt with guys.
The elf has sleek, blue-black hair that runs down past her shoulder and amazingly clear, blue eyes. For some reason, she is awfully fond of Japanese-styled clothing and is mostly likely always wearing something along those lines. Standing at about 5' 8", she is somewhat short for one of her race. However, if you see her fight, you'll see that size doesn't matter much against her-- she uses it to her own advantage.free to post a link to a picture. However, a paragraph of description is still required. Include your character's physical features, such as: his/her general size, hair, eyes, the clothes he/she usually wears, the expression he/she normally has, etc. Please be as descriptive as possible!)
Personality: Although Elaviel loves her sense of style, she is also a tree-hugger. She cares deeply for animals and will do anything to preseve nature. It's difficult for her to refuse others in need of aid, which often keeps the elf very busy, running errands and whatnot. Also, Elaviel tends to be somewhat of a reckless person-- she doesn't think before she acts and will accomplish most goals on first instinct. Besides that minor setback, she is determined and believes that if you want anything done, you'll have to do it yourself.
Not exactly the most patient of people, she thinks on her feet and can normally get herself out any situation. The elf highly dislikes arrogant and cocky people, who believe they are better than the rest of the world. Even though she likes to show-off in her own way, she's actually quite the modest person. Irony, no? Well, that's what her life it filled with; simple irony. Yet, she likes that. It would be a boring world if everything went nicely, wouldn't it?
*Fighting Style: One thing you probably should know is Elaviel is an extremely evasive fighter; she lacks the strength and endurance to take blows, though she has the speed and agility to dodge them. So basically, if you land a few good attacks, she's out of there. On the other hand, you're going to have a heck of a time actually hitting her-- she's not going to stand still for you.
Weapon/Spell list:
Energize: Because the elf doesn't have much in the way of physical strength and relies on agile speed and pure, lethal skill, she can use this short spell to enhance her blows. This stat boost lasts only a short amount of time.
Summon bow and arrow: Yep, she's too lazy to carry her own set with her. She has an unlimited supply of arrows, as long as she can manage to summon them. This weapon is fused with the element of light and can pierce nearly any sort of armor.
Heaven's gift: Because she was once a holy angel, she used to have the ability to fly above the clouds. But after being cursed and falling from the sky, her feathery, white wings disappeared into nothingness. Now, she can only use them temporarily as a gift from her ancestors after offering a short prayer.
Trial by light: A fairly complicated spell which takes quite a few minutes to chant. But rest assured, the results are worth it in a tight situation. Basically, this spell takes an opponent's energy and turns it against them. If the spirit is pure at heart, then the victim will be released and purified of all evils within him. However, if the enemy is evil and wicked, the spell will destroy him. It's the ideal technique to use when someone is possessed. Of course, this is a fatiguing spell for both the chanter and the victim, and Elaviel won't be able to do much to defend herself afterwards.
Elaviel prefers to use her hands and feet in a martial arts style as opposed to using weapons (Although yes, she likes to use her magic bow and arrows too.) Having little stamina, she can't afford to participate in a long-standing battle, so over the years, she has perfected her skills; she has an extremely high critical-hit average.
Skills and talents: The most recognizable feat is Elaviel's natural ability to produce music. Her voice is light and melodic, while her mind can easily produce poetic lyrics because of her charisma. Whether she is playing an Elven instrument or singing, her music is soothing to the ear wherever she goes.
Inventory: Elaviel has always carried with her a oddly-shaped crystal, which resembles a star. This trinket is keep around her neck on a thin, but strong, silver chain. Although she has no idea what power this necklace may hold, she continues to keep it with her as a token of her lost mother.
History: To make a long story short, her mother (Virawiel Seimarwen) and father (Llullar Seimarwen) were both holy guardians, who served the high Gods and Goddesses in heaven. With a stroke of misfortune and betrayal, the heavenly realm was attacked and Elaviel was thrown from the sky and cursed, losing her pure, white wings. By then, she was already full grown and could take care of herself... though she would have a heck of a difficult time regaining her stature as an angel.
In the midst of it all, she had enjoyed her carefree life on earth so much, that she had forgotten her holy task defending the Holy realm. Will she ever return? Or will she be stuck as an earth-dweller forever?
Her only hope of returning lies in the will and wit of her half-brother, Kaisa. He only wishes the best for his younger sister, but is he willing to give up her company on earth to allow her to take her place in the heavenly balance? Elaviel is the only family he's seen in quite a while, after his mother left to complete her task as a guardian and his father died. What will Kaisa choose to do?
---Jukka's character(s)---
Name: Vyn Lesetren
Race: Human
Age: 17
Gender: Male
*Class: Archer
Appearance: Vyn is of average height, and a toned build. His muscles are more built for endurance, and not strength. Because of this, he can run for miles, as well as constantly pump out arrows from his bow without tiring. He has short black hair, with only a few long strands that hang down over his face. His eyes are shockingly bright blue and seem to stick out from behind the strands of hair that fall over them. Seeing as he's usually doing something active, he's usually dressed in what could be called his combat gear. As an archer, he doesn't find the need for heavy armor and instead prefers to go with light weight clothing. He wears a slim fitting grey tank top and nothing more on his upper body besides his quiver of arrows, which is just basic black leather and is strapped across his back and chest. His pants are lightweight and black and have a few holes and rips in them. He doesn't mind though, provides some cool air when things get intense in battle. He wears very lightweight boots meant more for running than anything else.
Personality: As a child, Vyn was quite reserved, but during his teen years has really become quite the outgoing person. He gets along easily with others, and is almost always willing to help out someone in need. Greeting all with a smile, Vyn seems to be the happy go lucky one. When the situation gets serious though, so does Vyn. In battle or survival situations, he's constantly thinking and working out the best strategy and hates getting interrupted while in this state. Some people find it odd how he switches "modes" so fast. He believes that situations like that call for no jokes and all seriousness, and can get a little upset if someone does happen to be joking around during those times.
Vyn makes friends quite easily, and tends to be quite popular with the ladies, although he's never had a relationship, instead focusing more on his schooling and learning archery.
*Fighting Style: Vyn is on the backlines of the battlefield at almost all times. He usually gets a good view to snipe off enemies, but he also prefers the view so he can formulate strategies and keep the battle flowing in his direction. He can see which way the fight is shifting, and will yell out commands or ideas in order to help his side to a victory. Since he just picked up archery in his later teen years, he's still quite new to it, but is progressing very much and is well on his way to becoming an expert with the bow. If confronted in close combat with an enemy in battle, Vyn uses his endurance and uncanny climbing ability to get away to a high vantage point where he can take care of the enemy. He basically has to avoid close quarter combat because of his lack of armor.
Skills and talents: Vyn is a strategist, and often can help to formulate them outside of battle, although at his young age, many elders never really trusted him with battle strategies, but for having no real experience in leading a group, he's quite good at it.
Vyn also possess uncanny climbing ability. His muscles are built for endurance and thats exactly what climbing calls for. He can scale almost anything and loves doing it - climbing has always been a hobby of his.
Inventory: Bow and a quiver of arrows. Preferring to pack as light as possible, this is all he has with him.
History: Vyn really has nothing too outstanding about his childhood. He grew up with a middle class family, attended school near the top of his class, and has recently been getting into archery, hoping to become a mercenary, despite his excellent marks in school, and to his parent's disapproval. He continued on this path though, and has been practicing day in and day out with his archery skills and strategic planning. He seriousness in battle and survival situations come from losing his uncle, with whom he was very close with. His uncle was killed in action as a mercenary. Vyn had always looked up to him, and his uncle was the reason he took up archery and a desire to become a mercenary. He jumped at the chance to be part of the young group going to The Savage Relics, hoping to seal his place as archer and helping out with strategies.
---P-chan's character(s)---
Name: Kysho AivanlsuRace: Human
Age: 16
Gender: It, I mean Male
Class: Thief
Appearance: His scruffy brown hair always somehow manages to stick up when he's not looking, but he never makes the effort to fix it. Kysho has beady little eyes that are always angrily narrowed at something in sight that he hates, and they have a taunting glaze over them, as if they're just begging you to punch him. His lips seem to be forever set in a scowl. A blood red headband is tied at his forehead, and the ends dangle at the back of his head, near the forest green scarf swung around his neck.
His clothing is typically of a brown shade, and everything he wears is light to allow swift movement. There's a bag tied at the belt on his waist, used to hold the gold and items he steals from others. He carries two daggers with him at all times. One is hanging from his waist, opposite his loot bag, while the other is attached to a belt that is secured around his upper left thigh. One's blade is a deep red, but the other is green.
Personality: Kysho thinks everyone's out to get him. He's suspicious of others, and he doesn't trust anyone. When people make comments about him, he usually snips back with his own hateful retorts, and sarcasm is a regular component in his speech. He hates it when people ask him personal questions and, oddly enough, despises getting compliments.
It's extremely easy to anger Kysho, and he's very hotheaded. Once he gets mad about something, he becomes completely infuriated and loses all rational thought. It takes more than a while to get him calmed down. Though he's sixteen, he doesn't show any hints that he's ever hit puberty yet, and is still very immature.
He's very confident in himself, to the point where he thinks he's invincible. Overconfidence aside, however, Kysho does get credit for being very passionate with whatever he does, and perseveres through everything. His blunt determination is something that gets him through all the trouble he gets himself in.
Fighting Style: His speed, precision, and stealth is what he relies on mostly to get him through fights. His physical attacks are very weak, (Kysho hits like a girl~ ;3) and he uses strategical tactics more than blunt force. He tends to be the distraction during battle, making the enemy focus on him so stronger people can do the real work. When he's in a fight, Kysho tends to mock the enemy too much, taking way too much pride in himself while he's winning, and that tends to be his downfall.
Skills and talents: Can pick locks, steal things from monsters/other people, and swear at 35 words per minute. He can also somehow tell whenever someone is lying, by looking at their eyes.
Inventory: Two daggers, an empty loot bag, a chunk of peridot.
History: Kysho was born an only child in a small town. His parents were actually of high class, and he lived a perfect life, one of your everyday standard pampered rich brats. Everything was ideal, until soldiers from the army stormed through and raided it. They killed almost everyone there, save for a few children, and Kysho had to watch as his parents were killed before his eyes, their corpses burnt and dismembered. After the soldiers left, Kysho and the other kids hobbled to the nearest town. The survived by stealing for a living and created a thief's guild, other orphans starting to join also. They steal from the merchants of the city and sell the items in the capital to make profits.
---Aleu's character(s)---
Name: Silver -- she doesn't have a last name.
Race: Human
Age: 18
Gender: Female
*Class: Former thief, now a mage (see below)
Appearance: Despite her name, Silver is a scruffy, kind of ragged-looking lass. Her hair, short-cropped and gray-white, with hints of a blue highlight, is disheveled and unkempt, the only thing keeping it in place a small, plain headband. She wears a light brown overcoat over a white jacket, both of which show signs of significant wear and tear. Her pants are made of a stiff fabric and a bit too long, extending to brush the ground around her bare feet.
Personality: Silver is sarcastic and condescending -- an irritating person, more than an irritable one. She is, however, fiercely loyal and have a tremendous sense of duty and responsibility -- that is, when she's not picking pockets. Inside she's self-doubting and fragile, but she puts up a convincing front most of the time.
*Fighting Style: She fights with seven, interlocking steel rings, each about a foot in diameter. Each ring is sharpened all around, save for short segments where it can be held. Each ring is also sensitive to a certain element (fire, water, earth, water, wind, light and dark), can be used as a focus for that type of magic.
Case in point - She is a proficient medium-range spellcaster and melee fighter. Her weapons require some room to maneuver, so she's not quite as efficient in close quarters, but compensates by having very quick spells that can be cast instantaneously. She is not a strategist - Silver prefers to overwhelm her opponent with sheer brutality.
Skills and talents: (Outside of battle, what kinds of talents and skills can your character provide to others? Does he/she sing well? Healing abilities?)
Inventory: Her Seven Rings, lockpicks, a little packet of grease, a clock-shaped pendant given to her by a good friend, hat, hidden daggers, and string.
History: The typical story of a young orphan gone thief, Silver was plucked from the streets at the age of 16 by the Larkins family (she had tried to pickpocket the wrong person -- that is, Kapu). er... I'll write more later. xD I have a headache and just want to get this up ><
She doesn't have to know any magic either; I really don't mind if she doesn't.
