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N A V I G A T I O N
1. Intro 2. Souls 3. Fel Essences 4. The Raevan 5. Oliver Kipling 6. Home and Pets 7. Stuff 8. Credits
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 4:35 pm
S O U L S
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 4:41 pm
E S S E N C E S
Razor Leaves
These leaves were discovered when a construction crew chopped a tree down. They tried to gather the leaves manually, only to have their hands slashed through their gloves. Using shovels was better, but left their metal severely damaged. They can damage metal, but can't cut through it. They can cut through plastic and rubber like butter. Injuries can vary from cuts to gashes if handled carelessly, but if let loose into wind, they can be life threatening.
Color Changing Ruby
Many people choose to wear gemstones not only for the beauty of the stones, but also because they believe that the stones can influence their mood. Rubies in particular are said to invigorate and enhance your mood, making them a must have for a boost of energy or confidence. However, this hunk of ruby seems to be influenced by the emotions of beings around it rather than the opposite. It gradually changes color when it's around living creatures, with each color corresponding to the most prominent emotion nearby, and returns to it's dormant shade of ruby red when left alone. It appears to measure the intensity of emotions as well, taking on lighter or darker shades of a color depending on that factor alone. Despite this, it doesn't seem to be able to take on more than one color at a time.
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Disclaimer: I am aware of the fact that everything I write here or anywhere in this quest may never actually happen. This is for when/if these things ever happen.
Color Changing Ruby:
> Eye color/body gem color changes gradually with the emotions around him through the day. It is not a sudden change, it's always gradual no matter how subtle the change is. You can watch the change occurring if you pay attention for about a minute or two. > Over time, the shades of color for the same emotions would be slightly different for every being Laurel meets. For example, Oliver's excitement might be a medium yellow (Not so blinding) but Izzie's (the dog) might be a glaring yellow (Blinding). > I would prefer that the people I rp with choose which color represents which emotion for their characters so that it's more of a personal thing and not me/Laurel deciding for them. > Every kind of feeling would have a color, but Laurel needs to experience or see it first hand it for his body to put a color to it. He needs to hear, see, or feel an emotion for anything to work. This means that his body won't react to the emotions of people online or through letters unless he calls them and hears their voice. > At no point would Laurel have his rubies be all different colors, but he could be caught in the process of changing colors. That would appear like paint being swirled together for short amount of time until every ruby is the same shade. > There may be a point in time where no one knows Laurel's true eye color, whatever that is. (LOL, I don't know it right now)
NAME Laurel Kipling GENDER Male SOUL CHOICE : Cheetah FEL ESSENCE: Heavy Feather (I'd like the feather to be from a Bearded Vulture) POWERS :
Weighing Down (Active): Laurel can add weight to something by tapping it with his right hand. The additional weight is subtle, usually just enough to keep a piece of paper from blowing in the wind, and can be stacked with a double tap if necessary. However, two taps is the limit for any given object, and he needs to use his left hand to reverse the effects.
Distribution (Active): If tapping something is impractical, Laurel can temporarily transfer weight from another object into the one he wants to add weight to. The object he's borrowing from must be within a few feet of the receiving object and be of a reasonable weight for him to carry on his own. Alternatively, Laurel can manipulate the weight already in an object using the same method. This is useful in cases where one side of an object is heavier than the other, or if something needs to be balanced. However, there's always a chance of breaking the object if he fiddles with it too much, or if the object has fragile parts to begin with.
Weight Sensitivity (Passive): Laurel's body is able to feel the most minute of differences in weight, allowing him to accurately predict how much something weighs by holding it. This also allows him to feel when something has been removed from an object that he's recently carried, such as a bag or a wallet. However he won't know exactly what is missing, only the fact that something that once was is no longer there.
PERSONALITY :
Laurel doesn't like to be the center of attention; it makes him feel anxious. He'd much rather be in a group where the spotlight is off him. He is shy, but not painfully so, and prefers to keep much of what he thinks about the world inside his head. He knows that there is a time and a place to criticize, as well as offer support, and is chooses his words carefully when necessary. It is important to him that you know that he cares about you and wants you to know that he'll be there when you need him, even if he's only a quiet shoulder to lean on.
However, he's codependent, which makes it difficult for him to be alone. It isn't something that cripples him, but it does put a damper on his mood. People tend to bring out what's best in Laurel, like his smile and his sense of humor, things that just don't seem to come out when he's alone. He does have coping skills for the times where he needs to be alone and can find enjoyment in these hours. Reading books, cleaning the house, playing with the cat, anything to keep him from getting bored.
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 5:05 pm
G U A R D I A N
O L I V E R
NAME : Oliver Kipling GENDER : Male AGE : 39 OCCUPATION : College Professor RACE : Human; White LIKES :
- Nature - Coffee, tea - Breakfast foods - Photography - Keeping himself well groomed - Reading the latest mystery novel or memoir - Going for long, aimless walks - Seeing his students succeed and honestly try their best
DISLIKES :
- Cities, pollution, traffic - His smoking addiction - Champagne - Pop culture - Hot, humid days - Students who constantly make excuses - Running out of coffee - Spilling something on his clothes
LOOKS :
Oliver has cream blonde hair which is curly and reaches his upper neck with fringe over his eyes. His eyes are teal and his skin is pale. He stands about 5'10" and weighs 150lbs. He is lean and healthy despite his smoking addiction, and even has some muscle due to his love of hiking.
Oliver wears comfortable, cotton fabrics, such as sweaters and plain slacks. He favors browns and creams, though he may wear a vibrant orange or light blue from time to time.
PERSONALITY :
Oliver has always been the calm, peaceful individual with a warm, friendly smile. He'll greet you like a friend and treat you like brother. A genuine soul occupies his body and a humble mind controls his movements. He'll help you off your feet and give you time to heal. You can almost always expect a cup of tea and cookies served with a good dose of TLC with Oliver around.
Although he is peaceful and warm most of the time, you'd best not push his buttons. If he feels he is being used, he'll confront you about it. If you have to break a promise, you'd better be prepared with a clear, honest reason why. Also, he's very stubborn about how he handles his smoking addiction. While the idea of using nicotine patches is growing on him, he'd sooner deal with withdrawal and cravings alone than wear a patch out in public. He finds patches embarrassing and awkward to look at, even if he knows they would help him kick his addiction faster.
Oliver is quiet and reserved without company. His home is filled with art and warm colors, but being alone takes the cheer out of him. He'll read a book, write a poem, or even watch the rain fall from outside his window if he's bored enough. He admits to being lonely, but denies any need for a romantic partner. All he needs, he says, is cup of tea and good friend to spend the day with.
HISTORY :
Oliver was born in Barton in a house close to a dense forest. His mother and father both worked as teachers in the local school system and instilled a love of learning in their children early on in their lives. He was the third born of four children and had an uneventful childhood. The usual arguments and sibling rivalries happened, but for the most part, Oliver's early life was a smooth ride.
Once Oliver had moved out of the house to pursue his dream of becoming an English professor, his life started to take a different turn. He was accepted to an expensive college where his roommates began to pressure him into smoking and drinking. Within a year, Oliver was addicted to cigarettes, constantly hung over, and was booted out of the college for his failing grades.
After failing university, Oliver went to community college and cleaned up his act. His love of teaching was rekindled and his motivations set back to full gear. He graduated with a stellar GPA and went on to teach at the very community college he graduated from. Since then, Oliver became all that he could ever want. He's a well liked and respected college professor, he lives close to nature trails, and most importantly, he feels that he has that sense of accomplishment he had worked so hard for.
(Artwork by the amazing ex o ex Snoof <3 Oliver's post color is: #71873E)
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 5:08 pm
H O M E
Oliver's House
Oliver lives in three story home with a basement in the forests of Barton. It's a lovely, spacious property with a few gardens that lead off to a hiking path that ends at a lake. The first level of the home has the living room, dining room, and kitchen, as well as the access to the basement. The second level has a bathroom, Oliver's bedroom, and three guest rooms for company and family to sleep in. The third floor is the attic, which can be accessed from a closet next to Oliver's room. This is where Oliver keeps his office and another small bedroom which his nephew, Devin, takes when he stays over during his summers off from school.
Barton Town is a decent 30 minute walk from Oliver's house, but only about five or ten minutes by car. Oliver prefers to walk to town if he isn't going shopping and is usually found along the path on nice days with his dog, Izzie.
Important Locations:
These are notable places, outside of Oliver's property, that Oliver and the Raevan will frequent. Some are owned by family friends and some are just special places that Oliver had mapped out for himself during his walks. All places are open for rp and can totally be used for settings for rps that don't involve Oliver or the Raevan.
Arthur's Fables: Located in West Barton and surrounded by coffee shops and trinket stores.
Oliver's favorite used bookstore! Arthur Allenson, a long time family friend of the Kiplings, has owned this shop for 60 years and doesn't plan on letting it go any time soon. It's well known for it's warm atmosphere and the irresistible smell of books and cinnamon.
Barton Community Theater:
Barton Community Theater is located in downtown Barton. It hosts all sorts of plays and bands from all over Gaia, but is well known to Oliver as his brother, Sherwood Kipling's, favorite venue for the plays he writes. Oliver likes to drop in and check on Sherwood as he preps for shows, sometimes bringing coffee and donuts for the entire cast and crew to share.
Rose Marie and Thyme: Located in downtown Barton, about ten minutes from where Barton Community Theater is located.
Oliver's sister, Rose Marie, runs this self-proclaimed Aromatherapy Superstore as if it were her second child. Oliver gets most of his air-freshening supplies here, but drops by occasionally to pick his niece, Anna Sage, up for an afternoon at his house so her mother can work.
The Carole Household:
Rose Marie, Peter, and Anna Sage live in a lovely house about twenty minutes from Oliver's house. It's nestled close to town, and Rose Marie's shop, as well as Anna Sage's elementary school. However, despite how beautiful it looks, the brick work could use some updates and TLC.
Orville and Theodora's House:
Oliver's parents still live in his childhood home, a thatched cottage on the outskirts of Barton. Like Oliver's house, it's about a thirty minute drive from town, but not quite as nice of a walk because of the highway it crosses over. Still, the property is surrounded by forest and is quite lovely.
Sherwood's Townhouse:
Even though Sherwood works in downtown Barton, he's made his home in a quaint townhouse off the shores of Isle De Gambino. It's surprisingly simple, considering Sherwood's often flamboyant personality, and even has a small backyard complete with a porch. It doesn't over look the water, but the sunsets are still beautiful.
Thatcher's Cabin:
Thatcher, Oliver's eldest brother, owns this old, tiny cabin a good hour away from Oliver. However, because Thatcher lives on a wildlife preserve in Africa and his son, Devin, goes to boarding school in Durem, it sits empty and unused. Oliver occasionally takes trips out just to check on it, and always leaves feeling sad.
L. R. Escher's School For Academic Excellence:
A boarding school located in western Durem. Oliver's nephew, Devin, boards and attends school here from late August until mid-June, while spending summer break and the holidays with Oliver, Sherwood, or Rose Marie. It's a decent school that believes in the best for it's students, even if Devin doesn't appreciate the rules and curfews they uphold.
F A M I L Y
Orville
Orville Kipling Age: 86 Gender: Male Occupation: Retired High School English teacher Personality: Jocund, hardworking, and intelligent. He's a man who loves all of his family and children equally. Like his son, Thatcher, he needs to be encouraged to rest or he'll do too much work and tire himself out. Misc Info:
- Orville likes chocolate covered fruit, which Oliver buys for him and has delivered on regular basis. - Aside from being an English teacher, Orville also write a series of children's books about a German Shepherd named Timber and his Corgi companion, Foxglove. It's often read aloud at local libraries during children's events.
Theodora
Theodora Kipling (nee. Tanager) Age: 84 Gender: Female Occupation: Retired Middle School History teacher Personality: Doting, forgetful, and driven. The kind of woman who will feed you, patch you up, and give you more than enough advice to write a book. She credits herself with being the reason why Sherwood is so into gossiping because of how much she can ramble. Misc Info:
- Thea likes to make pies, but often forgets what she's made until she cuts it on the table. Peach turns out to be cherry, lemon turns out to be raspberry, you'll be just about as sure as she is when it hits the table. - Thea often rambles and makes multiple side stories aside from the points she's trying to make. Trying to get her back on topic does nothing, it only furthers the cycle.
Thatcher
Thatcher Kipling Age: 56 Gender: Male Occupation: Retired Flight instructor; Guide for Safaris on a wildlife preserve in South Africa. (Also takes care of the animals and combats poachers there, too) Personality: Humorous, vivacious, and warm. Tends to forget his age and takes on way too much work than his body can handle. Rarely ever serious, takes much of life and work as playtime. Misc info:
- Thatcher is Oliver's eldest brother. They keep in touch mainly through letters and packages. Their relationship can at times be tense, but Thatcher adores Oliver and would travel miles just to be close to him. (And vice versa) - Thatcher suffered severe injuries following a plane crash ten years ago. After extensive surgeries and rehabilitation, he was able to get back on his feet, but unfortunately not back into flying due to reoccurring seizures as a result of the crash. However, after falling in love with all of South Africa during a trip, he found his calling as a guide and caretaker at a wildlife preserve. - Thatcher has a teenage son named Devin from a one night stand. The mother gave custody of him to Thatcher after he was born and vanished from their lives. Despite growing up with his father and having an all around decent up-bringing, Devin and Thatcher have never quite seen eye to eye.
Sherwood
Sherwood Kipling Age: 49 Gender: Male Occupation: Actor and Playwright Personality: Snobbish, picky, and proper. Adores gossip and chatting on and on about "the goings on in the town." However, he does like to dote on others, espescially if he wants something from them. Misc info:
- Sherwood is smack in the middle of Thatcher and Oliver, making him the second child of the Kipling family. Oliver and Sherwood get along well, in terms of writing and chatting over a glass of wine, but do butt heads when Sherwood goes on and on about himself. (Or gossip around the town) - Sherwood is the only Kipling, other than Oliver, to not have dated or have children of their own. It's rumored that Sherwood is Asexual, but he's never said that for a fact. - Sherwood's plays are often featured in nearby theaters, sometimes even for free.
Rose Marie
Rose Marie Carole (nee. Kipling) Age: 33 Gender: Female Occupation: Aromatherapist and Massage Therapist; Owner of Rose Marie And Thyme in downtown Barton, a self-proclaimed "all-in-one aromatherapy super store." Personality: Optimistic, mothering, and supportive. Can be excitable and loud, but always means well with everything she does. Like Sherwood, she's very giving, but it always has something to do with the products she sells. Misc info:
- The youngest of the Kipling family. Growing up, she was Oliver's shadow and constant companion, and much hasn't changed since then. She often stops by with her daughter and husband just for weekly catch ups and afternoon tea. - Her love of nature and helping people be at their best helped her pick her career. She often comments that her love of flowers keeps her young and vivacious as well. - She's the only Kipling to have married and have a child. (As opposed to her brother, Thatcher)
Devin
Devin Kipling Age: 16 Gender: Male Occupation: High school student; Currently away at boarding school in Durem. Personality: Hardworking, even-tempered, and nurturing. Devin's the big brother on campus who likes to make sure that everyone works together and gets to where they need to be. He's far more serious, and at times, even more mature than his father, which tends to surprise everyone. Misc info:
- Devin has a passion for photography and brings his camera everywhere he goes. He likes to take pictures of animals and people in nature the most. - Though he never expresses it, Devin misses his father very much and wishes he would come home to visit more often. He tries to combat his sadness by calling his uncles late at night, primarily Oliver, and chatting through it. Oliver adores Devin, but also wishes Thatcher would come home for Devin's sake.
Anna Sage
Anna Sage Carole Age: 7 Gender: Female Occupation: Elementary School Student Personality: Enthusiastic, innocent, and imaginative. Anna Sage believes she can be anything she wants to be, and she will be that anything with every fiber of her being for all of the ten seconds she wants to be that anything. Dinosaur on roller skates? Why not? A fairy-princess with the power to make bubbles rain from the sky? Of course, that's perfectly reasonable! Everything is possible as long as you believe! (And wear tons of pretty flowers in your hair, duh) Misc info:
- Anna Sage likes to get dirty by any means possible, Oliver is assured of this. Digging holes, rolling in leaves, diving head first into mud itself, not an inch of her body is kept clean for too long. - Anna Sage firmly believes that there are fairies living in Oliver's backyard and has made up her own thrilling series of stories about them. Oliver, being the mush he is, panders right into it and deliberately makes "fairy houses" on his property for her to find when she comes over.
Peter
Peter Carole Age: 33 Gender: Male Occupation: Sales Agent for a business that makes office supplies Personality: Misc info:
Arthur
Arthur Allenson Age: 91 Gender: Male Occupation: Beloved owner of Oliver's favorite bookstore, Arthur's Fables. Personality: Misc info:
P E T S
Name: Barrel Species: Feline; Hybrid of some sort, possibly Gray Tabby/Gray Persian Age: 3 Gender: Male Temper: Calm, easy-going Indoor/Outdoor? Either; Prefers to roam as he pleases, but always comes home at night.
Name: Izzie Species: Canine; Long haired German Shepherd Age: 10 months Gender: Female Temper: Boisterous, attentive Indoor/Outdoor? Either; Fetch is her favorite thing
Name: Marbles Species: Rat; Fancy Age: 1 year Gender: Female Temper: Active, sweet Indoor/Outdoor? Indoor; Lives in a cage with her mate, Gibbon.
Name: Gibbon Species: Rat; Fancy Age: 1 year Gender: Male Temper: Chatty, social Indoor/Outdoor? Indoor; Lives in a cage with his mate, Marbles.
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 5:48 pm
M I S C E L L A N E O U S
This is where I'm going to put all of the things that remind me of this quest, as well as art of Oliver.
