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 Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:07 pm
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:47 pm
The Masterpiece Painting: Nympheas effet du soir (Waterlillies, evening impression) Artist: Claude Monet A French impressionist painter of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He is known for his feathery brushstrokes and for the play of light in his paintings. His painting Impression, Sunrise gave the name to the impressionist movement. Year: 1899 Medium: Oil on canvas Style: Impressionism A theory or style of painting originating and developed in France during the 1870s, characterized by concentration on the immediate visual impression produced by a scene and by the use of unmixed primary colors and small strokes to simulate actual reflected light.
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:52 pm
Immediate Family  Name: Keeta (Emlin) Harding
Nicknames: Keets, Keet, Birdy, Munchkin
Relationship to Child: Adoptive Mother
Age: 31
Race: Half-elf
Occupation: Part-time bartender at the Casbah Club, a place run and owned by her friend Tess. Mostly retired mercenary and thief.
Appearance: Her hair is a bright blue, sit's about shoulder length and is somewhat wavy. Her eyes are a light grey-blue. Her ears are pointed slightly, betraying her father's race, however she keeps them covered for the most part, not wanting to answer any  hard questions. She has a tallish, slender figure, thanks to her elvin heritage.
Abilities: While Keeta has an elf for a father, she didn't inherit much in the way of elven qualities. For the most part, all she really got from him are slightly faster than normal reflexes (useful when fighting) and a particularly green thumb.
Apart from her inherited qualities, Keeta is skilled at knife throwing and staff fighting. Recently, she has had training in exotic dance that she is becoming good at.
Personality and other randomness: Loyal. Usually honest to a fault. Hates disappointing people. Hates assuming things about people. Doesn't take compliments well. Usually more than willing to compromise in a situation, because she prefers to give up what she wants to keep the peace. Consequently is often a doormat. Enjoys reading.
Because Evin, technology-wise, is still mostly in the 16th century, much of the modern tecnology is confusing to Keeta. She'll take the time to sit down and understand it, however, and picks it up fairly quickly, although computers and cars still have her dumbfounded. She'd rather walk places anyways.
History: Keeta was born away from Gaia, in a place called Evin, to an elven father and a human mother. Her father didn't stay around very long, so she ended up being raised by her mother and the family she came to know at the place her mother worked: The Mystic Nights Bar and Fight club.
The bar was frequented by and employed all manner of races from all walks of life. Many were attracted by the fight club, where they could train and hone their skills, as well as make a bid for the in-house fighting titles. As Keeta was growing, she too trained in the arena and learned to use a staff and throwing knives to her advantage.
 When Keeta was 17, her mother disappeared after going on a job she had been hired for by one of the bar patrons, the employees banded together and became her surrogate family; One in particular being the co-owner of the establishment, Tarotess, better known as Tess. Because Keeta was growing relatively independent by this point, working behind the counter at the bar and honing her fighting skills, Tess was more of a cool aunt, than a replacement for her mother.
Keeta spent many happy years in and around the bar. Her fighting skills having improved even more over the years, she eventually started to hire herself out as a mercenary and on jobs of more questionable legality. She also kept working in the bar's fighting arena and held the championship title for a time.
 Two years ago, however, there was a falling out between Tess and the other owner of Mystic Nights. Finding that they could not reconcile, Tess picked up and moved to Gaia. Keeta and several of the other bar patrons followed her out of loyalty and a sense of curiosity of what this new place would be like. There, Tess set up her own establishment called the Casbah Club, and began to settle into life in the more modern, faster-paced world of Gaia.
The culture shock of moving to Gaia was a bit much for Keeta, however, and she started to fall apart. She was used to the forest covered, more 16th century feel of Evin, so the new world took her for a spin. She ended up doing so stupid and self destrictive things, and eventually got herself pregnant with Joel, but she doesn't know who the father is. She's been in and out of a couple relationships since then. Now she does the best she can raising her son and still works at the Casbah.   Name: Joel Alston Harding
Relationship to Child: adoptive brother
Age: approximately one
Race: 1/4 elf, 1/4 human, 1/2 ???
Appearance: Bright blue hair, matching his mother's. Slightly pointed ears. Three eyes, the two normal being green and the third, grey. Has gems the shape of the sun on one hand and gems the shape of the moon on the other.
Personality: Watchful and observant; does well with other adults, but tends to get fussy around other children. Likes music. Hates wearing hats.
Other: It is unknown who his father is. Was attached to Kaelwin Tanner as a father figure until he and Keeta split apart. Seems to have a chameleon-like perspective on the world.
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:02 pm
Extended Family: Evin/ Casbah Mirriam Harding Status: Assumed deceased Race: Human Keeta's biological mother. Was a mostly pleasant woman, but was known for not being the highest in morals. It was her willingness to go with any man with a nice smile and some gold in his pocket that resulted in Keeta's birth. She was a mercenary and thief by trade, which is how Keeta got into the business. When business was slow, she served in the local bar and fight club Mystic Nights, and it was also there she left her daughter when she had business that took her out of town. Went on a particularly dangerous mission when Keeta was 17 and never returned. Golradir Emlin- Status: unknown Race: Elf Keeta's biological father. She never knew him as he had disappeared out of her mother's life before she even knew she was pregnant. Has contributed little more than genetics to Keeta's life.  Tarotess -
Status: Alive. Living/ Working at the Casbah Club in Gaia
Race: Succubus
Usually known as "Tess," she is the owner of the Casbah Club. Although she is usually friendly to all who enter her bar, she is fiercely protective of those people she considers part of her family. She is usually very blunt and can be rather perverted in her comments. Has the ability to "poof." Loves jewelery.
Tess is the main reason Keeta came to Gaia. She's the closest thing to a mother Keeta has had in her life since she was 17, when her real mother died. Their relationship is more of a cool aunt and a niece, however, and Keeta feels that she can talk to Tess about almost anything and not be judged for it.Art © BobGuy Annata-
Status: Living in Gaia
Race: Half-faerie
Sometimes also known as Tawni, Annata is another long time member of the former Mystic Nights, now Casbah Club family. Very bubbly and cheerful most of the time, and can lighten the mood in any room. She is several years younger than Keeta and they have a relationship akin to that of siblings. Due to a trip abroad, Annata did not join Tess and Keeta in Gaia until recently. Art © BobGuyIcebrat-
Status: Fliting between Gaia and Evin
Race: Kitsune
Usually known just as "Brat" she is one of the mother figures of the bar family. She spends a lot of time in the Casbah, but has recently taken charge of Mystics back in Evin. Often appears out of the shadows. Can be very mischievous. Has been known to be good with arts and crafts, as well as magic. Mother to Woodz and Rhia.
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:11 pm
Extended Family: Other  Name: Ceres
Age: Approximately 450, but appears to be around 20.
Appearance: Very long blonde hair and tail. Rather skinny and of average height.
Personality: Very mothering. To her there is always room for one more. She can appear sassy to some, sweet to others. She keeps to herself, but welcomes visitors to her Island. Those that are closest to her know that she can be short tempered, however, it is a harmless temper. It is more that she is easy to annoy. She is very timid when out in public. But, that is mostly due to the fact that cannot see for herself. She can only see through the eyes of others, and will only do so with permission. Can have a jealous streak when it comes to Sky.
Other: Is physically blind, but can "borrow" the sight of others. She is finally starting to get older and has asked that Keeta be the godmother to her youngest child when her time comes. Is rather innocent. Met Keeta through the GMFC and they developed a very sisterly bond. Name: Natalia
Age: Approximately two
Appearance: Light blue shoulder-length hair and blue eyes. Small feathered wings on back, pegasus tail. Broad nose and longer ears, showing her half equine heritage.
Personality: Very possesive. Curious, and relatively fearless. Determined.
Other: Blind, mostly. Has unexplained moments of sight. Favorite toy is a little Kiwi plushie. Keeta is Natalia's godmother. Ceres' only biological child.
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:11 pm
Photo Album  Uh-oh. Joel got his hands on my Monet reproduction!
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:14 pm
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:57 pm
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:02 pm
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:53 am
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:57 am
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:02 am
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:04 am
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:06 am
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:10 am
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