He was just about to step through one of Grief's mirrors when he noticed his pocket card silently flashing away.
"What?" Punchy shook his head as he tapped the screen. This thing was more trouble than it was—
The Gryphon appeared in a peaceful hall, his boots submerged in shin-deep water. There was an orb in the distance and he stepped toward it, almost as if it had called to him. In actuality, there was nowhere else to go, not even back the way he had came.
As Punchy continued through the water, his surroundings began to shift. Blood spread through the rushing stream and his fists swirled with FEAR as he reached the edge of a jagged cliff. A sanguine waterfall. Below him stretched the remains of a city, ruined now by the tread of a hundred warring feet. Rage flowed off of the battle, so many of its participants feeling the emotion that he couldn't separate the strands, it was just one thick, braided rope, connecting the humans to him. He raised his arms and they looked up, the whites of their wide eyes visible even from this distance. He lowered his hands again and they were all...
Punchy came back to himself as his fingers touched the orb. He felt stronger... better... He just hoped no one asked what he had seen here today because, seriously, what the ******** class="quote">
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My character's username: PunchyMcShutup My character's level: 36 Character's HP: 30/30 Character's Job Class: Gryphon Current Party: Current Guild: Location: Small IC description of character: Punchy is a red-haired, green-eyed, perpetually frowning pirate who nearly always looks like he has better things to do than talk to you. (He doesn't.) His Gryphon-issued eye patch is pushed up onto his forehead because 'screw that one-eyed crap,' and he wears the default color scheme for his class, partly because he doesn't know how to change it and partly because it already looks badass. He also has a second set of translucent pink arms growing out of his back, but when he's not fighting they tend to just wave around and give people the finger. Character journal:x
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 9:22 pm
He had just finished answering the Red Queen's questions when his pocket card buzzed at him. He took it out and followed the flashing lights to get to where it wanted him to go. That seemed to be a floating island made of water. Pretty neat, but...why was he here? He slid the card back in his pocket and started going up the stairs.
Inside the temple was a long fountain, with an orb at the end. He stepped into the water and shivered a bit as he moved into it. As he moved, he thought about power and he smirked a bit. To him, power was control. Having power meant having control over what others could and could not do. It meant being the one that people asked permission of. It meant that he was in control. He grinned and imagined himself with that kind of power, and being the greatest reaper the world had ever seen.
And just as the vision came, it faded away. He reached the end of the fountain and looked up at the orb. He felt like if he could just absorb it, it would give him all the power he could ever want. He put his hands on it and grinned as he felt at least a little power shooting through him.
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My character's username: RockerReaper My character's level: 28 Character's HP: 30 + 10 = 40 Current party: Current Guild: Location: Small IC description of character: Short, curly black hair. Boots, pirate coat, pirate hat. Blue, green, black.
She was two but one. A conundrum. Yet she was still herself in a way. It was good, to be one's self. To just exist and enjoy what she could.
Her pocketcard told her where to go and so she went, not having went, she looked towards the pool and wondered. She followed the path, and so found the orb. Fitting, if ironic given her myriad of thoughts on circulars.
Power was not her's. She was the weakest. Smart. Book wise. Foolish. Heart and reality. She was not made of fire. She was air. Free flowing and foolish. To sit in a chair too large, too comfortable was idle. She loathed idle. She enjoyed work. Busy.
She would seek the workers, the tireless, and let them work. She would see the idle, and make them earn their keep. She would see the cycle- And break it.
Break it and remake it, even if it would spiral into an unknown.
As her vision ended, AoS took a deep breath.
So it was, that was an pokeevolution.
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:59 pm
The area was very peaceful.
Feytouched breathed in the air, tasting the water on it as it permeated the area. It felt nice, to walk into a cool area where the steps led up to a fountain, only able to be reached from his card when he hit the right level.
Breathing in a deep breath once more, Feytouched moved forward through the water, his vision shimmering in front of him to change into... a sense of peace.
He felt wiser, yet more flexible. He didn't have to worry about just one thing anymore; there were lots of different things that could be problems, but for the most part, everything was even. Everything made sense.
Power wasn't just strength. It was love. It was fairness. It was....
And then he saw her. The woman he was falling in love with, reaching out for him from the fountain. He reached forward and closed his eyes, letting her draw him in for a kiss. Feytouched leaned in and felt water on his lips, opening his eyes to find his lips pressed to the cold marble of the fountain, his head becoming doused with water.
Well, this was silly.
Shivering and shaking himself, the hatter took off his hat and flicked it a few times to get the water out, then placed it back on his head just as neatly.
Maybe no one had seen that. Maybe they had. He'd brush it off as if it was nothing. After all, faeries did stranger things, in their off time.
Making it through and caressing the orb, he felt his job class change, smiling as cards appeared in his slots. Oh yes, cards were wonderful.
He could have so much fun with this.
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My character's username: Feytouched My character's level: 26 Character's HP: 30 Character's Job Class: Mad Hatter Current party: Current Guild: Location: Small IC description of character: Before you stands a Mad Hatter dressed in mostly green, long curly red hair splayed out without care under his hat. Faerie wings are seen on his back, but like all characters, it's obvious that he can't fly with them. Character journal:Heeere
Something had drawn him here. Whatever it was had called to him, sweetly, and his Pocket Card had shown him the way...when he was ready. He took in the odd, awe-inspiring beauty of the Lost Temple and sighed - of all the places he'd been in Wonderland, this one was the least jarring...the most soothing of places. RavenousDelirium made his way along the paved staircase and stood at the edge of the water, eyes fixed on the orb where it rested.
Waiting for him.
He stepped into the water and slodged forward, his mind started to wander, no matter how hard he tried to keep his focus where he felt it should be. Mouth stopped to fight the urge, but after being mostly unsuccessful for nearly five minutes he realized that this was something meant to happen and gave in, moving foward once again.
RavenousDelirium felt good; his body strong and lithe, his mind sharp and quick and with one long-fingered hand he clasped that of his twin. Together they had power - power enough to defeat any and all comers, situations or other trials. That was where he knew his true power to lie...not within a weapon or artifact, tome or tithe, but within the twin hearts and minds linked together by bonds stronger than life or death itself.
He was planner, the plotter with Nahm as the catalyst, the sly one helping with the excecution of Mouth's elaborate schemes - for good or bad, when they were together they were that much stronger. Apart they were like one-winged angels - they could accomplish great things, but nothing so grand as when together, working for a common goal. The warmth from Nahm's hand spread throughout RavenousDelirium, the smile tugging his over-large mouth pulled one in return; this was how it was supposed to be, how it should be.
And then it seemed to shimmer and Nahm didn't feel or look as solid; the scene fading away, replaced with the Lost Temple. Mouth flexed his now-empty but still-tingling fingers, drawing them into fists at his sides to capture the remaining warmth. Mouth sighed at the swiftness of departure, the briefness of his contact with his twin before reaching out to touch the orb with both hands, the light gleaming over him with a warmth akin to the one he'd gotten when holding Nahm's hand.
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My character's username: RavenousDelirium (Mouth) My character's level: 27 Character's HP:30 40 Character's Job class:Gryphon Royal Gryphon Current party: -- Current Guild: -- Location: -- Small IC description of character:
Tall, lightly muscled with glowing red eyes and dark grey, mottled skin, RavenousDelirium wears the black and white with gold-trim Royal Gryphon-class set though there are many patches and additional "accents" added to the basic set. His dark hair is long and thick, slightly waved from being pinned out of his face and his overly-wide mouth is rarely given to any emotion beyond scorn or smirk.
The orb was glowing so beautifully and she wanted to touch it. Since when had she had such a child-like desire to touch something? Displeased with herself a little bit for the lack of control, she was startled to feel the water close around her ankle as she continued deeper. Had she lost her ever loving mind? Since coming to this place she had acted first and then thought later. Moving steadily, refusing to continue berating herself Finitay felt comfortable in the water and was almost excited to make it to the orb.
After finally reaching the orb she reached out her hand slowly, hand trembling lightly and touched it. A warmth spread through her and she strode with confidence through and exited the water. She was powerful, she was sure of herself, and she was… warm? A cloak had formed around her shoulders and although her dress was pretty much sopping wet the fluffy white cloak was beautiful and comfortable… Forevermore she was going to remember this moment of power; her power was all internal. She was strong. Finitay hugged herself tightly and smiled a smug little internal smile. She really had ever intention of making it back to her body and remembering this place; remembering feeling good for surviving here. .
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My character's username: Finitay My character's level: 26 Character's HP: 20 Current party: None Current Guild: None Location: White Queen's Castle Small IC description of character:
Fire engine red hair, all the way down to her knees with braids of random thickness throughout. Vivid blue eyes, upturned nose, stubborn chin, and a pair of bunny ears precariously on her head.
Curious as to the new place that was now accessible to him as indicated by his Pocket Card, BrotherOfWar wasted no time in heading over to the Lost Temple to check it out. Heading into the temple, he looked long and hard at the orb that was in the distance then decided that there was no other way about it other than to literally get his feet wet by wading through the water to get to the other side.
Stepping into the water, he didn't know why but his surrounding started to blur as he gradually progressed towards the orb. He saw himself back home. Not the pathetic ruins that the Lost Clan sought refuge at on the edge of Halloween Town at the present moment but the home that they once had, restored to its former glory.
The Lost Clan was no more a singular entity but divided back to the four that it was made up of. Families were reunited, new bonds forged and Kasja was by his side, content with the family that they now had with a little one on its way. The vision faded away just then and he found himself within reach of the orb. He smiled to himself as he touched it, watching amusedly as the newfound power brought about changes both inside and out.
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My character's username: BrotherOfWar My character's level: 29 Character's HP: 30 Character's Job Class: Gryphon Current party: None Current Guild: None Location: ? Small IC description of character: Donned in a red tunic and grey pants secured to his waist with a brown belt, he has a coat and hat that are black in colour with yellow trimming as well as a pair of raven black wings on his back. He looks uncomfortable with the eyepatch and can be seen tugging at it while making irate grunting sounds. Character journal:Here
Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:07 am
It was long overdue, but finally it was his turn to upgrade.
His PDA was buzzing, and with the push of a single button he soon found himself in a new area of the map. "Cooool." He muttered, staring off into the distance as he wondered how exactly this place was staying afloat.
This was a neat game!
The water in front of him was egging him on, and Fox never minded going for a swim. Quickly he found himself wading through the water, marveling at the images appearing around him. Still the orb was in front of him, pulling him closer and closer.
He smiled as he touched the orb, realizing that he was having way too much damn fun.
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My character's username: AblooFox My character's level: 33 Character's HP: 30/30 Character's Job Class: Mad Hatter Current party: Current Guild: Location: Small IC description of character: See: Side IMG Character journal:[ Battle Entry Log ]
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 8:40 am
The moment that her battle with the evil candy had ended, IBB's pocket card had lit up and alerted her to the fact that she was now able to access something called Ascension Temple. Curious as to what it might be, she'd headed there immediately.
Upon arrival, she was confronted with a lake that she clearly was meant to swim through. Well, she thought, might as well get started. Wading in, she was delighted to learn that she could float and do a modified doggy paddle. Swimming as best she could, IBB began to daydream just a little. In her head canon, she was kicking a** and taking names. She barely registered as the room began to blur, instead she was caught up in the idea of being the toughest little bat ever. Why, she could do anything. And the first thing she would do now that she was the Toughest and Baddest Bat Ever would be to find her brother and bring him home. She would make their parents forgive him and they'd all be happy again. Or else. The End.
IBB gave a start as the images faded. Oh! She was at the orb thingie. Reaching out, she laid a hand on the shining surface and felt a rush of power and energy flow through her.
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My character's username: IttyBittyBatty My character's level: 30 Character's HP: 12/30 Character's Job Class: Mad Hatter Current party: N/A Current Guild: N/A Location: Ascension Temple Small IC description of character: 2'8" bat girl with fluffy, white hair, silver eyes, nut-brown skin and a slightly upturned nose. Dressed in default, earth tone Mad Hatter outfit with just a hint of wing membrane peeking out from under the sleeves. Character journal:Bam!
Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:20 am
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As you wade into the water to get to the exit on the other end, you fantasize yourself with more power. The room begins to blur and a scene fills in around you. It is you as the most powerful.
KittyClaws33 woke up after the encounter with the White Queen, Grief.
She slowly got up, her body stiff as if it had worn itself out and looked around. The mirrors that were once there turned into passageways.
"I guess the White Queen gave me permission to explore the castle," she thought as she headed off one direction and through one passage way.
After several hours later, she was lost.
"Ugh!" KittyClaws33 was very hungry and wished for a piece of cake right now.
When she looked up, she realized that she have stumbled upon a temple on a floating island. The temple had a staircase leading up and inside.
"How did I get-" She then check her Pocket Card and realized she accidentally activated something that sent her here. When she checked her map, she was on the far reaches of Wonderland.
"Oh." KittyClaws33 could be clueless and accident prone.
With nothing else to do, she climbs up the stairs and as she steps inside, there is a whole pool of water that covers the whole room and an orb at the other side, radiating power.
As she wade in the water and cross over to the other side. As she stood before the orb, she stood there taking it all in.
It looked ordinary to her, but yet it radiated an unknown yet untouchable power. To her it pulsed as if seeking her touch and unconsciously she lifted her hand and gently touched it with her pointer finger.
She gasped as her vision was taken over and it took her to a place she didn't know about.
Before her lay waste and ruin, a beautiful color of fire red and coal black.
And there before her is what seemed to be an older version of her, with long lavander hair instead of it's dark purple, and besides that person was what seemed to be other monsters living in halloween town.
She saw a demon, a Valkyrie, what seemed to be a Frankenstein looking monster, a ghost...they all seem to be faceless but one.
One of them was obvious that it was her brother standing by her side.
"Are these guys my comrades I haven't met yet?" she said.
She then saw the older version of her attacking a black figure, it's identity clearly unknown. She sliced at it with her scythe while airborn but it pussed her back and she landed again.
It seemed to attack her other comrades that where down and she quickly blocked the attack...with her own body.
She knelt down on one knee and it seemed the form spoke to her because she replied back. "You may think I'm foolish for protecting them, but they rely on me and in return I can rely on them."
Her future self seems to gain more power with the belief of that one line. "I won't let them die," she can see an aura of power gathering around her scythe, as if looking like it is changing shape. "AND I WOULD DIE FIRST BEFORE YOU KILL MY FRIENDS!"
And with that, KittyClaws33 came back to the temple, the orb still before her.
She looked at her hand, clammy and shaken as one word whispered through her mind.
Bonds....
Was that power?
When she looked up again, trying to see if she can touch the orb, she realized she was back at the white queen's castle.
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My character's username: KittyClaws33 My character's level: 25 Character's HP: 30 Current party: --- Current Guild: --- Location: White Queen's Castle Small IC description of character: Red themed outfit and White rabbit ears, the only thing that makes her stand out is her purple hair. Character journal:HERE
Something had told him to come here ... he wasn't sure if it had been the card in his pocket, or simply instinct. But either way, here he was. Phones stared at the outside of the temple for a few moments before going inside, fingers twiddling his headphone cord a bit nervously. What would be in there? An enemy to defeat? Someone asking more questions? He didn't know ... but it had to be something, right?
As he stepped inside and looked around, he blinked in surprise. Maybe not. All there was inside was a pool of water in front of a glowing orb at the end of the room. That was obviously the prize here. It seemed very simple, but he was still wary, almost expecting something to pop out of the water that he'd have to fight.
But nothing happened as he stepped forward. Nothing except that he started to think about what it would be like ... to be a leader. A leader of his pack, with the ability to control the others, to change things. To take them into the human world and gather more Fear than any other pack, ever. Because of what he might learn at school. Visions rose up around him of Spectres swarming the streets of London, the humans half-imagined figures with startled and terrified faces. The Spectres leapt and laughed, doing much more than just leaning on buildings smoking and looking threatening. It was like a tide of shadows taking over the streets.
The scene zoomed in closer and he could see himself at the head of the pack, then he was himself, feeling the power and the Fear coursing through him. He raised a hand and motioned for them all to go forward, to consume the Fear that was so delicious to them all .....
And his hand fell upon the orb as the scene melted away. Phones blinked a couple of times, then realized something was different. He felt ... stronger. Better than he had this whole game, in fact. It felt like he could win this.
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MY STATS
My character's username: Phones My character's level: 25 Character's HP: 40 Character's Job Class: Mad Hatter+ Current party: --- Current Guild: --- Location: White Queen's Castle Small IC description of character: Pale skin, dark grey/black shadowy eyes, typical Mad Hatter wear in monochrome, earbud headphones he never ever takes out of his ears Character journal:BATTLE ENTRY LOG
Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:20 am
After he'd finished his quest in the White Queen's Castle, his pocket card beeped. Pulling it out he looked at the screen. "Oh! A job upgrade!" He said with a toothy grin, "Why not?" Tapping the screen he watched as the area changed about him and he was now standing before a pool of water that had an orb at the end. "Why water?" He groaned. He hated water! But.. it was an upgrade. He tentatively slid into the water and stood shivering for a bit before slowly walking towards the orbs. He rubbed his arms and muttered to himself as he did his best to forget that it was wet and watery and .. Ugh! At least there wasn't anything pulling him deeper. And.. his fear lessened as a sense of power started to feel him. Maybe facing his fears was giving him power? Around him, he could suddenly see a different scene: one of him, one with more power, one who the pack respected! No pity in their eyes, and he was strong! Fast! And yes, defiantly handsome. Wonder if I'll be that in the future? After I grow up a bit? Be someone others can depend on and come to for help?
The scene vanished as his hand touched the orb and he felt a rush of power. Looking at his back, he saw dark black wings sprouting from his heavy cloak, and the cards turned to weapons in his hands. A nice large Axe!
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My character's username: Skele_Woofie My character's level: 27 Character's HP: 30 Current party: na Current Guild: na Location: white queens castle Small IC description of character: Skele_Woofie has tan skin, with the right half his face looking slightly paler, and black wolf ears and tail. His right arm and leg are skeletal;(You can't see them due to the heavy clothes but they are there and look thinner than the left). His left eye is gold and right eye is an empty socket. Longish black hair that's shaved on the right side. His hands and feet are "paws" though they are still covered in gloves/boots that match the paw shape
It was weird. It was like he'd only just took any real interest in the world around him. Figuring out there was a party system inspired him to actually look at his card for once. Once he had reached a certain level he was allowed to power up. MistahDarcy sort of stared down at the option and decided to take it.
The water. The steps.
He almost expected to have to fight for this chance to power up.
MistahDarcy sucked in a deep breath and exhaled it soon after. He moved forward not caring that his clothing got wet as he did so. This was going to help him figure things out.
There would be no random secrets.
He could protect everyone dear to him.
MistahDarcy was going to actually succeed in something for once in his life. Even if it wasn't something he'd wanted before or rather it wasn't something he realized he wanted before. He moved toward the orb and placed a hand upon it.
The visions of failures were fading away and soon were replaced with the plausibility of successes instead. There was nothing he couldn't do so long as he believed in himself and his own abilities. So what if he wasn't good at what he did for a living.
He would learn. He would earn his niche. He would carve it out by force with his own two hands.
The power came and he accepted it easily because it was what he wanted.
My character's username: MistahDarcy My character's level: 27 Character's HP: 40 Character's Job Class: Caterpillar Sentry Current party: N/A Current Guild: N/A Location: Small IC description of character: MistahDarcy is a serious figure that wanders around covered in a hood and cloak. Whisps of blonde hair can be seen from under the hood. Those that peer into the shadows of the hood see a rather unamused face with brown eyes. Not all that exciting. At least he's decent looking? Character journal:ಠ_ಠ
Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 1:18 pm
Arriving at the Lost Temple, Trex2000 stared at the wide expanse of water between himself and the orb, which would apparently give him an additional job rank. He glanced at his companion. Maybe he should wait for adventuremaster to go in first…
The thought of his companion grinning and pushing him into the pool, or grabbing him by the collar and dragging him through the water, that was enough to get the kid moving. "I-I'll go first!" He said quickly, and began his walk.
The deeper he waded, the more the room around him blurred. It was enveloped in a calm, quiet warmth, all the sounds around him fading off into silence. Small creatures swam in the water, but Trex wasn't afraid. They were many colours and shapes, froglike or fishlike, little otters and octopi and seals. They clung to his coat as he waded deeper, seeking refuge on his arms, and his shoulders. Occasionally he spotted something that didn't belong, a little struggling creature that did not belong in such deep waters. He picked them up and carried them too.
Trex wasn't afraid, even as larger creatures swam through the still waters around him. Cat-sized whales and leviathans circled his legs, but he wasn't afraid. That was his power, not wielding monstrous weapons or surrounded by minions… Just the strength to be gentle. The world wanted to eat everyone alive. Turn them into monsters just to survive.
That sense of calm remained as he found himself touching the bright orb at the far side of the room. And even though the world returned around him, that inner peace would remain for a time yet.
He glanced back to see if adventuremaster had started his own journey, not yet realizing he was re-equipped with a lovely little nurse 'tiara'. Princess indeed.
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My character's username: Trex2000 My character's level: 37 Character's HP: 30/30 Character's Job Class: Dormouse Current party: None Current Guild: None Location: Small IC description of character: Trex2000 is a mid-height teen with dark hair, light eyes, and freckles, wearing the default dormouse outfit. He looks very confident, but he can be shaken out of it easily. Character journal:Here
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 3:02 pm
Her Pocket Card had led her here, but she didn't quite know where here was. There was a huge, stony temple just before her, and she realized that she was standing on a watery, floating island. She moved forward and began to climb a massive staircase that led to the temple's doors. When she finally reached the top, the familiar scent of water entered her nose and she gazed into the expansive pool before her. Across her was a shining--almost flaming--orb. She didn't really know why, but she wanted to touch it.
There was no way to get to the orb other than to wade through the stretching pool. She gathered the hem of her skirt with both hands and stepped into the water. She tried to move quickly at first, but it was more difficult than she had thought it would be. Besides, she might accidentally injury one of the fishes, or even a lily...well, it wasn't like she was in a rush anyway.
The pool was long, and Harebrained's mind began to wander...as her mind wandered, so did reality, and soon she was no longer focusing on what was before her, but what was in her own mind--a fantasy.
"And that is the proper way to fly a broom!" she boasted to a crowd that included her captivated coven mothers and a few dozen other starry-eyed witches. "But don't worry, I'll help you all get the hang of it," she tagged on magnanimously. She felt magic--powerful magic--coursing through her entire body, from the tips of her toes to the ends of her ears. Every one of her coven mothers was looking to her for instruction, even the oldest and wisest. And the many witches she didn't know were smiling with intense admiration.
She was the most powerful gwiddon that had ever graced Halloween.
When she blinked out of her fantasy (or was it a vision?), she was at the end of the pool. She climbed out, half-sopping, and stepped in front of the orb. She was momentarily mesmerized by its shining, flaming glory, but it didn't seem like it would burn to touch. She reached out and placed her hand over it.
{ WHITE RABBIT JOB CLASS PROMOTION: WHITE RABBIT HERALD UNLOCKED }
She felt absolutely epic.
MY STATS
My character's username: Harebrained My character's level: 27 Character's HP: 30/30 Character's Job Class: White Rabbit Current party: Current Guild: Location: White Queen's Castle Small IC description of character: A pale, freckled, hare-eared girl with long, brown hair reminiscent of medieval times. Her class outfit is white + white & red, and a pair of large golden spectacles rests atop her mid-parted hair. Her right hare ear is double pierced. Something about her seems mischievous. Character journal: [BATTLE ENTRY LOG] Please note: My username prevents me from receiving quote notifications in guilds. Please PM me if you quote me!
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