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 Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:09 pm
♞ welcome GOLD METER
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CONTENTSo1. intro
o2. user
o3. guardian
o4. essence and soul
o5. magic abilities
o6. other ideas
o7. reserved
o8. credits
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Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:14 pm
user Name: Relena Cortean “Rel” [Reh-lane-uh Korr-tee-ahn]
Age: 19 (going on 20)
Magic Affinity: Purifying
Appearance: A thin, young looking frame but toned enough from athletic exercise. Her skin is lightly tanned from being outside often, accentuated by long copper colored hair. Her eyes stand out against the rest of her warm colors as a forest green, She is fairly light, weighing in at 114lbs for her 5'4" height, and has a long bone structure so she looks her age. While Relena isn't one for rouge or make up, she does try to dress smartly from while not doing work or attending lessons and this can range from flowing dresses to accessories of silk and lace. She is most comfortable, however, in short skirts or short pants for ease of movement and prefers the feeling of air on her skin (especially her legs) so she isn't one for stockings. While working she keeps her long mass of hair tied up and hidden with a short veil so it doesn't get in her way.
Personality: Though attaining womanhood in terms of mental and physical maturity, Relena is still very much an innocent. The fact that her magical affinity is heavily steeped in purity is no coincidence, as she is a very pure individual herself, abstaining from most everything negative (alcohol, over indulgence, and especially intercourse to the point of never having been kissed). She is the optimistic sort that sees good in most everything and believes everything deserves a chance, but Relena isn't so blind as to believe that everyone or everything can be redeemed; once its chance is used up or taken advantage of, she goes on the attack with strong determination to do what she thinks is right. In typical Relena style, however, this normally winds up being rants and punishments. Following her innocent and pure nature, she refuses to cause anyone harm if it can at all be helped. Minor creatures are no different than humans to her and she will go out of her way to humanely trap and remove insects, rodents and other pests rather than kill them.
Relena is an excitable girl prone to over thinking, which often leads to her missing some of the more obvious solutions to problems and over complicating most situations and discussions. It is a bad habit of hers to try and read or assess people based upon what she sees as their motivations but is often incorrect which leads to more miscalculations. She is still young and naive at heart, leading to some gullibility from others and even herself. From a young age she had dreamed of the old classes, of royalty. As an orphan she has no idea what her heritage is and only her imagination to try and find out -- and she can be so imaginative. This has lead to her believing herself to having some sort of nobility in her blood and while it makes no difference in the current society of Mistwick it leads her to try and be more polite and proper. Mostly it is due to her last name -- it doesn't sound "common" to her and so, without any real basis outside of that, she took to inwardly assuming such. It makes no difference in how she interacts with people, she certainly isn't going around calling herself "Lady Relena" or anything silly like that but she feels she has an image to uphold all the same.
She took her studies at the Citadel very seriously but still relies on the words of authority figures (which makes her extremely grateful for having such a forward thinking, advice giving and leader prone Guardian). Relena is a little confused with where she wants to be in life currently; she enjoys having a free schedule and not needing to adhere to the Citadel's rulings at all hours of the day but feels most comfortable being dependent on someone. Though she won't admit it, total independence scares her as she feels it is equated with "being alone" rather than self reliant and this leads her to cling on to those closest to her.
History:
- born and raised in Mistwick
- lost parents when she was 3, doesn't remember anything about them aside from her last name
- was a year late to the schooling game and so likely just 'graduated' a few months ago (or the graduation ritual might have included acquiring Fenrir, I'm not sure how it works)
- might have had family involved with the sundering, most any of her family (as far as she's aware) that were users were scholars, archivists and strategists, not people out on the front lines
- most user family/relatives have had animals like dogs, but no wolves, with a few random outliers like unicorns and some crap (of course all knowledge of her ancestors is lost to her and is probably disappointingly mundane)
- a bit of a late bloomer and still learning her abilities, only just settling into the idea of getting a guardian (so if he is received/gotten as a custom, he will be fresh out of the forge and they will need to learn each other and blah blah)
- buuhhhh fairly average life aside from being a user and orphan? possibly religious if they have a main religion. Was handed around a bit while still a baby until she was about 6 or 7 and was brought into the Citadel
- never really had any teachers she thought of as parental figures but appreciated most everyone there for giving her the opportunity she wouldn't have otherwise had
- I don't know Q 3 Q histories are hard
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Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:18 pm
guardian  Just a rough possibility for stages 2 and 3PROTECTOR
Magic Affinity: Absorption & Reflection
Essence/Animal: Obsidian Wolf (suggested partial Amber if too colorless)
Appearance: Tops of shoulders down to elbows revealed in stage 2 + 3 (possibly shirtless stage 2) to show off his nice sculpted arms mmm, tail (real or fake on a belt) (if this is something you would include anyway, then slightly pointed elfish ears), metal claws at stage 3 with sharpish fingernails at stage 2 (if the claws are obvious/you would do them anyway then amber eyes with black sclera)
Personality: Fenrir is the sort who believes that if you have a problem then you also have a solution: yourself. He is not one to pussyfoot around issues or sugarcoat his advice, and he can sometimes be bullheaded in offering it where it isn't wanted. As a Guardian, he is a watcher and a protector but he is well aware that violence can only solve violent problems and other, more delicate issues should be dealt with using the utmost care. He does not abide beating one's self up needlessly, as excessive negative thoughts will only make a person more liable to make the same mistake or others and it will lead to a downward spiral of self loathing.
(more to come)
(points from obsidian; protect (realistic/grounded thought process, lightens negative thoughts [particularly self deprecating ones], honest and blunt but will assist in flaw correction and won't hesitate to critique even when it isn't asked for, forceful in his views and can be a bit snippy/grumpy but will attempt to soften himself around those of a more timid or awkward nature, very perceptive on people pulling others into their drama or problems and so is very wary of most everyone for his sake and his User's, but isn't restrictive on following through as long as people are aware of it [likes everyone to have their freedom as long as they're not in the dark about other people's motives)
(points from wolf; all about team work, has a pack-like mentality but it is modernized (he is alpha male and his User is alpha female but they are not a coupling, everyone else he considers a friend or family member is a part of this pack but what his User says goes, even if she wants him to drop one of his pack mates/friends/romantic interests, he will do it for her; loyal and devoted to those he considers friends, family oriented (friends are included), attuned to his environment (in particular, where ever they live), cautious of strangers but curious and not dismissive, intelligent and cooperative and a very expressive communicator [his emotions are very easy to read and he doesn't try to hide them, except crying omg don't look at him cry (it's okay he doesn't cry even 1/5th as often as Sloane)] )
(points from myth fenrir; DOESN'T LIKE BEARDED DUDES, doesn't like staying still for too long/doing nothing (being "tied down" to one spot), when he is having a lot of success he tends to get cocky (even subtly) and then it doesn't take long for him to get caught off guard)
(points from amber if it's relevant; eager to help but is rough around the edges and might force his assistance on others [still, he gets results], completely accepting of love (platonic, romantic and unconditional) but doesn't speak of or show it often and, if he does, it's very discreet; very protective of his User and any other people/Guardians he accepts into his life)
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Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:25 pm
essence and soul OBSIDIAN "Obsidian is actually natural glass that is formed when hot lava is submerged in water. This is a strong grounding stone and is known as "the protector". It is said to "mirror one's soul. This stone brings about objectivity, dis-attachment and is grounding. It reduces fantasy and escapism. Absorbs and dissolves anger, criticism, fear, and therefore is protective. This unusual black stone absorbs darkness and converts it to white light energy. It is a warm and friendly stone, which is used at the Root Chakra, encouraging ones survival instincts and is grounding. Black obsidian brings higher Chakra light into lower ones; cleanses and uplifts. Changes fear into flexibility with the advent of change. Obsidian is used in scrying for divination purposes and often found in mirrors and crystal balls. Obsidian is used for transformation."Obsidian Healing StonesWOLF "To understand totem wolf symbols, one must first understand the heart of the Wolf. This takes time because the Wolf has had to endure many false stereotypes, misconceptions and misunderstandings. Not at all the picture of ferocity or terror, the Wolf is a creature with a high sense of loyalty and strength. Another misconception is that of the “lone wolf.” To the contrary, the Wolf is actually a social creature, friendly, and gregarious with its counterparts. The Wolf is an incredible communicator. By using touch, body movements, eye contact as well as many complex vocal expressions – the wolf makes his point understood. Those with totem wolf symbols are of the same inclination – they are expressive both vocally and physically. Those who have the wolf as their totem animal are naturally eloquent in speech, and also have knack for creative writing."Totem Wolf Symbols& MAYBE AMBER "Amber is technically not a gemstone or mineral, but a fossilized sap from prehistoric trees that has aged over the course of millions of years. Amber is usually thought of as yellow golden in hue, but amber also can be found in shades of milky white, red-orange, green, black and even (very rarely) violet. Early physicians prescribed amber for headaches, heart problems, arthritis and a variety of other ailments. In ancient times, amber was carried by travellers for protection. To early Christians, amber signified the presence of the Lord. In the Far East, amber is the symbol of courage; Asian cultures regard amber as the 'soul of the tiger'; Egyptians placed a piece of amber in the casket of a loved one to ensure the body would forever remain whole."Crystal Cure Amber ⇠ ❈ ⇢
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Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:30 pm
magical abilities PURIFYING Relena's abilities are unlocked through physical contact with a dark or tainted object as well as concentration to tap into the latent ability. Her skin then acts as a doorway of sorts, dissipating the dark magic back into the aether. However, purifying takes a great deal of concentration and the effects vary from object to object. If it is a small relic merely touched by dark magic, it would not take a great deal of energy to purify. If it were an old Guardian fully tainted by dark powers, then it would be extremely dangerous. Relena's body is, essentially, purified and a source of purity (she's a virgin, has never taken a life, and doesn't want to hurt people who don't deserve it) so coming into contact (or even the presence) of strong dark magics causes her distress and sometimes physical pain. In extreme cases, if it is cast upon her or she touches an object of exceptional taint, she can become hysterical and mysterious wounds appear (even if it isn't attacking magic). In the absolute worst case scenario, it would even be possible for dark magics to strip her of her own purity but this possibility has not been presented to Relena and she has no idea what would happen in such a situation. She would feel better just not thinking about it.ABSORPTION & RELFECTION I don't know yet but he totally chomps and eats spells okay DON'T QUESTION FENRIR he needs to chomp on things because he can't eat Tyr's arm because he isn't really Fenrir.
Okay no, really. Through his jaws, Fenrir is able to soak and absorb magics, dissipating and instantly sending them back to the aether. Typically this goes smoothly except for two things; he has to be able to clench his jaws around a spell which most typically means it needs to be of elemental magic of some sort (or at least have a physical presence rather than an incantation or what have you) and if it is extremely powerful then instead of absorbing it he will receive the damage from it. It's sort of the luck of the draw. That said, Obsidian is still a mirror-like surface and this is his main composition; as such, he is able to reflect minor and weak spells from his body, acting as a good shield for Relena if she gets swept into battle with another magic wielder.TOGETHER to come⇠ ❈ ⇢
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Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:35 pm
other creatures MACHINES Amethyst Crow - Female - Archivist
Sapphire Iguana (or Crocodile) - Female - ???HOMUNCULI Weeping Willow/Easter Lily Fox - Female - Scout
Foxglove Fruit Bat - Male - ???
Maple Leaf Phoenix - Female - ???⇠ ❈ ⇢
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Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:36 pm
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Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:40 pm
credits SIGNO AMISSO (c) staticSLEEPER
RELENA & FENRIR (c) ex o ex Snoof
IMAGES (c) Google Images/Photobucket
TEXT EXCERPTS (c) Respective Sites
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Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 4:01 pm
FENRIR SHOULD CRY MORE THAN SLOANE.
/shot
USER CRITS
I really like that you went and gave me a description AND made a tektek. I appreciate the subtle image idea for her clothing of choice. I like images ; u ;
Her personality is nice and cute and I like it cause it's not "I AM SO PURE AND PERFECT" you have actually worked some valid flaws in there. The royalty bit is fine, gives her a quirk and it's something I can see an orphan in a ruined world thinking up.
If you wanted to keep the religion bit: The people generally have one of two faiths. They either worship Sun/Moon deities. The Sun is a feminine presence and represents the warmth of the mother and creation in general. The Moon is the masculine, and represents the watchful eye of a father and a hunter, he also represents protection and luck.
Or they have a pantheon of various gods that I could probably give you as needed. I haven't gotten around to fleshing out the full pantheon. This is the oldest religion, the Sun/Moon is a more stream-lined religion.
GUARDIAN:
Having multiple choices to pick from for your semi-custom details is good, but I would maybe try and punch those down to the ones that make or break your design. (Since I'd make him look that age regardless, and scruffy is a given for an obsidian wolf in my head, so feel free to take those out. I don't want you wasting your choices on stuff I'd draw regardless ; u ; )
WHO LIKES BEARDED GUYS ANYWAY. /actually likes beards sadface.jpg
It repeats itself in places but I like what I'm getting. Perhaps when actual judging time comes around arrange his personality section into actual paragraphs. It's nice to know where all his traits are coming from, but it may make it easier to catch yourself repeating things or contradicting others. (I haven't found any contradictions btw, so don't worry)
MAGIC:
I love Fenrir's magic, and we've talked several times in the main thread about Rel's purity magic, but I'd like to know how you'd like for Fenrir to use the two magics in tandem, or how they can work together with them. I mean, I have some ideas, but they're your characters, I'd like to know more on that. But at the moment magic is looking good, the drawbacks are believable and it isn't a magic you can easily switch on to god-mode.
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