Hendugaul's journal is a mockery to his better judgment. It is a little girl's diary, shaped like a cutesy cartoon owl, with fuzzy and feathery strips of brightly-colored materials. It was a gift from his elder brother, Cullo, but most importantly, was chosen by his sister, Firnriel, scarcely older than him at the time. In the store, he told her that he hated it, but he didn't, not really...
She keeps it on her desk with her own diary. Sometimes he sits down to scribble in it before locking it up. Though she keeps the key on her person for safe keeping, she has never looked inside.
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:43 pm
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Born approximately 4 years ago, 24 March 2016. His growth has been delayed a bit from all of the upheaval in his life. He wants to grow to the next stage, he just isn't ready yet.
He started out life in opulence in the port town of Perom. Wearing stuffy and stiff clothing only once, eating food most lower-class people could not identify, bathing regularly, enjoying the love of two parents, and more; all of these were gifts he enjoyed.
His life with cousin Hísime is recent, just a few months. She has been grinding down his pride and dirtying his mind with doubt and guilt in all of that time, however. Belosh was hot and stuffy, the wind equally hot. They lived there in squalor.
When Sanctuary re-opened, Hísime brought them there, as all three of the children were Metas. Life in Sanctuary is nice. Clean and safe.
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Name: Hendugaul Nickname(s): Hen Gender: Male Pronouns: He/Him/His Stage: Toddler Race: Hybrid (Feral+Elf) Item: Barn Owl Wing Feather Birthday: 24 March 2016 (aged 4) Height: tall for his age Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual Relationship Style: Monogamous Virtue: - Of personality: protective. - Of race: good senses of smell and hearing. Vice: - Of personality: projects self upon a situation. - Of race: outsider, full of anger. Likes: Strawberries, P.E., Firnriel. Dislikes: Chocolate, math, Cullo, Hísime. Guardian: - Hísime, Human-Elf hybrid. Not a Meta. Name means November in Quenya. Parents: - Mother: Lisselda, Elf, Meta; cousin of Hísime. Name means "honey child," in Quenya, for her honey-blond hair. - Father: Hendisoron, Feral, Meta. Currently, whereabouts are unknown. Name means "eagle-eye," in Quenya. Child(ren): N/A Post Color: Chocolate (#D2691E)
Background: Hendugaul was born to an Elf and a Feral, both Metas. But Hendisoron returned to the woods and Lisselda kept Hendugaul. Later, she gave custody to Hísime. That is as much as Hísime has ever told Hendugaul. The exception is that she speaks of the elven household in whole with awe and reverence.
Hendugaul has a good memory. He remembers that his parents loved each other very much. They laughed with joy. His mother spoke matter-of-factly with a calm voice, and his father spoke little, but he was always smiling. He remembers the wing feather that his father gave him and told him that it was a male barn owl's feather because it had no bars. Then, his father disappeared. His mother said that he had returned to the woods. After that, his mother disappeared too. Hendugaul was left with the opulence of Perom surrounding him, but he was alone with maids and attendants. "She could no longer bear to look upon the son," he overheard, heart aching.
Then his life was filled with the squalor that his cousin Hísime had to offer. Hísime said that Lisselda hoped that they would learn from each other. It made his guardian laugh and slap her knee as if it were a hilarious joke. But she was just a petty thug and thief who liked to keep appearances positive to the family that she idolized and envied. What did she know? What could he possibly learn from her?
Living with Hísime were two other Metas, an older child and a girl approximately his age. Early on he learned that Cullo never complained about Hísime's antics and followed her orders without complaint. He always wore a smile that was not a smile. Hendugaul did not like him very much. Firnriel was underweight and ate "like a bird." She hardly moved except to shake, and her face rarely showed expression except when in pain. She broke his heart every day, and for some reason he could not be nice to her, even though he wanted to be kind and protective.
Current Location: His home is in Sanctuary. While it was closed he had lived in Belosh with Hísime, Firnriel, and Cullo.
Current Status: Confused and frustrated.
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:44 pm
A color code system will be implemented to hopefully give an idea of how each meta feels for other people. Each name will have a color, when available.
[[• Red • Orange • Gold • Green • Blue • Purple • HotPink •]] [[• Hate • Disgust • Apathy • Neutral • Like • Friend • Love •]]
Keep in mind that strong positive and negative feelings may feel similarly, especially when young, so the color indicates what they think they feel. It may get rather complicated over time.
Hisime ]] If she was caught we'd never have to see her again Cullo ]] He's a suck-up. Firnriel ]] I want to protect her, but I always hurt her instead. Lisselda ]] Why won't she look at me? Hendisoron ]] Why did he leave us?
who ]] cares.
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Hísime, half-Elf parent who's into a lot of shady dealings; Hendugaul basically hates her, but they are family, and he is the most recent addition to the household, so he respects his place to the extent that he does not challenge her authority. He wants to, though. Maybe someday.
Cullo, Faery Meta eldest brother; dislikes him almost as much as he dislikes their 'parent'. Cullo is typically put in charge of the other two when he isn't out with Hísime. During these times, it is quiet and peaceful. Perhaps that is one good thing about the Fae.
Firnriel, fallen-ghost middle child and his elder sister; feels closest to and protective of her. She is underweight and always seems to be cold or afraid. She tries to be kind with him but it is clear that she does not think favorably of Hen. He isn't surprised, but he keeps trying to be nice to her (with little luck).
As traditions go, theirs is not a poor household. It really is rich with culture, even if it is upheld by the rules of a thief. They even have (probably stolen) artifacts decorating the walls.
Hísime tries to expose them to her elven heritage, which she idolizes while she hates her human heritage. She ignores human holidays and makes all the kids celebrate elven ones, even if they are not elven themselves.
She encourages them to find out about their heritage as well. She will send them to the library if they don't know. So a mix of Fae, Feral, Fallen, and Ghost traditions pepper their everyday life.
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:45 pm
[ Attributes ]
Grace ] ] Racial Trait, Elf ] Movements are naturally subdued and graceful.
Hearing ] ] Racial Trait ] Large ears can hear better than most.
Strength ] ] Racial Trait, Feral ] Ferals are larger and stronger than most Metas.
[ Lite Power Profile ]
Power 1
Raptor Speed ] ] Item ] Gains the superhuman speed of the diving owl. [ Active or Passive ] Active [ Weapon ] No [ Growth ] ] ] Child: Faster than other children. ] ] Teen: Faster than regular adults. ] ] Adult: Can outrun a greyhound (about 50m/70k) ] ] Elder: Can outrun a cheetah (about 60m/100k) [ Limits ] ] ] Generally speeds are sprinting. ] ] Long distance would be slower, outside of battle. [ Charges ] ] ] Child: 2 Charges ] ] Teen: 3 Charges ] ] Adult: 4 Charges ] ] Elder: 6 Charges
Power 2
Raptor Might ] ] Item ] Gains the strength of an diving owl. [ Active or Passive ] Active [ Weapon ] No [ Growth ] ] ] Child: Can lift/move a large dog ] ] Teen: Can lift/move a car ] ] Adult: Can lift/move a bus ] ] Elder: Can lift/move a cruise liner [ Limits ] ] ] Duration of strength is one round in battle, five minutes outside of battle. [ Charges ] ] ] Child: 2 Charges ] ] Teen: 3 Charges ] ] Adult: 4 Charges ] ] Elder: 6 Charges
Sub Power 1
Raptor Flight ] ] Item ] The owl flies silently in darkness. [ Active or Passive ] Passive [ Charges ] ] ] None
Sub Power 2
Raptor Sight ] ] Item ] The owl sees clearly in darkness. [ Note ] This might be challenged by those who control shadows, with a comparison roll [ Active or Passive ] Passive [ Limits ] ] ] In battle, limited to battle area. ] ] Outside battle, limited to line of sight. [ Charges ] ] ] None
Power 3
Summon Owl ] ] Item ] Summons a spirit owl [ Active or Passive ] Active [ Weapon ] Yes [ Limits ] ] ] Only 1 summon can be active per player per round. ] ] They can only be used for 1 round to attack or defend and uses up the summoner's attack or defense slot. ] ] They may have a unique power that is used when summoned, that ability must also have confirmation. ] ] Can continue to exist past the use of the power but can not be used to attack or defend. [ Charges ] ] ] Child: 2 Charges ] ] Teen: 3 Charges ] ] Adult: 4 Charges ] ] Elder: 6 Charges
Power 4
Magical Preference, Overgrowth ] ] Elven ] Can make plants grow. [ Active or Passive ] Active [ Weapon ] No [ Growth ] ] ] Child: Size of a dog. ] ] Teen: Size of a horse. ] ] Adult: Size of a car. ] ] Elder: Size of cruise liner. [ Limits ] ] ] Can continue to exist past the use of the power but can not be used to attack or defend. ] ] If attacked they disappear during battle ] ] If used like a Barrier then can only protect someone/s for one round. ] ] If used like a Barrier then generally can not attack through a barrier
[ Buffs ]
Buff 1
Feather Down ] ] Item ] Gives an extra buff-er layer. [Limits] ] ] Can be placed on almost any skill during battle. ] ] Lasts until end of battle on chosen skill ] ] Can not stack with another permanent buff. ] ] Does not take an attack or defense slot to activate ] ] Can not be used on someone else [Values] ] ] Child: +1 ] ] Teen: +1 ] ] Adult: +2 ] ] Elder: +3
[ Special Race Powers ]
Racial Power 1
1a
Secondary Form ] ] Feral ] Transforms into a humanoid with wolf features characteristics (applicable slang term: anthro). [ Limit ] ] ] 1 charge is used up to turned between forms ] ] When back in human form loses extra main power [ Charges ] ] ] Child: 2 Charges ] ] Teen: 3 Charges ] ] Adult: 4 Charges ] ] Elder: 6 Charges
1b
Raise Max HP ] ] Feral ] An extra power that can only be used when he is in the Feral Secondary form. Raises maximum HP during battle. [ Active or Passive ] Active [ Max HP ] Raised by ] ] ] Child: 3 ] ] Teen: 4 ] ] Adult: 5 ] ] Elder:10 [ Weapon ] No [ Limits ] ] ] Only one skill of this type allowed per character. ] ] Once per character per battle ] ] No stacking ] ] If character is alive due to the extra life, instant KO when the ability deactivates ] ] If healed up to max hp those hp points are lost when the skill ends. [ Charges ] ] ] Charge (1/1) per battle.
Racial Power 2
Magical Preference ] ] Elven ] Starts out with one extra power. (Overgrowth, above) [ Growth ] ] ] Toddler: one extra power (four total) ] ] Child: one extra power (five total) ] ] Teen: two extra powers. (six total) ] ] Adult: (eight total) ] ] Elder: (eleven total)
Racial Power 3
Forestmeld ] ] Elven ] Invisible in forests/trees/plants for one round or if an attack lands, which ever comes first. [Limits] ] ] Whether the attack lands is decided by dice. [Charges] ] ] Child: 2 ] ] Teen: 3 ] ] Adult: 4 ] ] Elder: 6
Water Repellent ] ] Item ] Feathers repel water, as in the rain.
Light Blindness ] ] Item ] Blind in bright sunlight. Sees best in twilight or darkness.
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His father's memory is literally in his heart. A gift from his father, the barn owl wing feather came after a hunt. The owl was disturbed from his roost and shed this feather before Hendisoron's eyes. He thought the feather was a good omen and brought it home to his son. And then it was gone, as is the way with Meta children.
My sister won't read my diary. She holds the key and possesses his precious journal. But she values his privacy enough to keep it safely locked with her own diary. Sometimes he enters their room only to see her petting the soft synthetic fur and feathers, but she gives it back without hesitation. He writes concisely, not because he has nothing to say, but because he has too much to say. What to write?
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:45 pm
Currently Hendugaul's immediate family lives on the Sanctuary campus in a small house. When he is home, Hen spends time in his room shared with Firnriel. Sometimes he writes in his diary. Their tiny home has two small bedrooms, a bathroom, storage "room," and a large common room. The latter combines the kitchen and living/dining room into one open space. The house is always warm, heat fueled by a wood stove.
As a toddler, he and Firnriel share the tiny storage room. Firnriel prefers to sleep in front of the stove in the living room, so only uses their room during the day. Hísime has expressed the intention of putting Hen in with Cullo when he grows to an older stage. Hen would prefer to stay with Firn but somehow it feels better that she get her own room.
When a man lies he murders some part of the world These are the pale deaths which men miscall their lives All this I cannot bear to witness any longer Cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home
When you were here before, Couldn't look you in the eye, You're just like an angel, Your skin makes me cry, You float like a feather, In a beautiful world, I wish I was special, You're so ******** special.
[Chorus:] But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo, What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here.
I don't care if it hurts, I want to have control, I want a perfect body,
I want a perfect soul, I want you to notice, When I'm not around, You're so ******** special, I wish I was special.
[Chorus:] But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo, What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here.
Oh, oh
She's running out again, She's running out... She run run run run... Run...
Whatever makes you happy, Whatever you want, You're so ******** special, I wish I was special... But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo, What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here, I don't belong here.
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Vtks Revolt, Douglas Vitkauskas, 2008 Penshurst, Paul Lloyd, 2002
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Official Art: nepsah Feather from The Barn Owl Trust: https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk
