[ Active ] Xian | Tactician | [ Radical Dreamer ]

[Fire Tribe Balam]

Xian, Tactician
Played by [ Radical Dreamer ]

 

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General Info...
[► ]•••Name: Xian | Uncert | Cert |
[► ]•••Meaning: Chinese: 仙/仚/僊; pinyin: xiān; Wade–Giles: hsien) is a Chinese word for an enlightened person, translatable in English as:

"spiritually immortal; transcendent; super-human; celestial being" (in Daoist/Taoist philosophy and cosmology)

[► ]•••Relationship Status: Bound: Oni
[► ]•••Personality:

Xian is as gentle and refreshing as summer breeze.

Being a strict teacher, Xian has a kind understanding and motherly approach in spite of how unforgiving her lessons can be.

Her voice is clam and very pleasant. (Like if I had to describe it with a actress I would say it's like Scarlett Johansson's voice)

Honest to a fault, even if it is painful. She believes that someone can not truly learn without the truth being present.

The Nahtlil at all times can be seen being elegant, her pose is as much a apart of her as her fur is.

xxx◘ Character fun facts:

• Xian loves to dance, and is often told she does so beautifully.
  
• Xian loves to play and create games.
  

xxx◘ History:
The history I have laid out here, are plots I plan on carrying out, if I win her. The reason why I have so much 'back log' is because I believe that while she is gifted and woven to be the tactician, it makes more sense for her skills and gifting a to have been honed and sharpen with experience. Which, will be something, Xian will pass on to the Cub, Feng Huang. Besides, before war there was no need or such thing as a tactician, but perhaps someone who was first inspired to learn and be a teacher. In time, her skills will reveal to her and others that she is indeed an tactician with the help of the upcoming war.

Xian was woven on the outskirts of the fire capital, it wont be before long she runs into the Fire Tribe commander, Oni. From there a relationship will be forged. The young teacher will have a desire to travel to have a better understanding of the world around her. The Weaver has given her a heart to teach and to seek understanding. This is what drives her desire to see what is outside of the fire territory. It will only be once the war starts and in her parting from Oni that she will discover her true purpose on b'alam and become Feng's tactician in the war.



[► ]•••Colorist: Thalion
[► ]•••Obtained by: Feature Character Event

Tribe Activity...
[► ]•••Role within the Tribe:


[► ]•••Current Active Plots
• [ Metaplot ] The War of the Fire Crown | The Red Crane Rises


[► ]•••Meta Plots
• [ Metaplot ] The War of the Fire Crown | The Red Crane Rises
 

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One wise B'alam is worth a hundred fools...
Entrant Info & Shop Knowledge Quiz||
►Your SN || [ Radical Dreamer ]
xxx◘ Do you agree to the following ||
xxxxxx→ To RP this character? Yes
xxxxxx→ To RP this character with everyone involved in the Meta? Yes
xxxxxx→ To work with the owner(s) of the Tribe to maintain this character's position? Yes
xxxxxx→ To allow the staff to replace your character if you go AWOL? Yes
xxxxxx→ To follow the shop's rules? Yes
xxxxxx→ To follow the tribe's rules? Yes
xxx◘ Have you read over the front page, beginner's guide, AND tribe info? || Oh yes.
xxx◘ How often, about, do you think you can rp?|| I Rp mostly on my days off (Monday and Tuesday), so about two to three times a day.
Note: I am getting Married, and becoming very busy the next few months. However, I have complete and full intention to play the character as often as I can and when plots call for.
xxx◘ How can tribe members contact you for rp?|| PM, and AiM. I like AiM best
xxx◘ Is there anything you are not comfortable rping with this character? ||I am okay with anything that abides to Gaia ToS, and love a good plot, and can make sacrifices for it. As long as it makes sense and runs along side with what the character will and would do. I am fine with it, even Death. (Dun dun dun.)

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►The Quiz

xxx◘ What is the primary trait of the Fire Tribe and what is it used for? The pointy things that pop out of the thick skull of their heads. Horns, the fire tribe b'alam are known by their thick-skulls...er...hard skulls and horns. Aside from looking fricken awesome, they support and help heat regulation as well as storage.
xxx◘ What area(s) can Fire Tribe B’alam not survive in? Fire b'alam can not exist in the upper area of the island that is isolated by mountains and inhabited by Ice balam. It is an arctic climate in the warm climate just below the mountains, it is possible for them to survive, but very uncomfortable and will support sickly-ness.
xxx◘ Can Fire Tribe B’alam actually use fire magic? Only the fire magus can, and only to a point. It is physically and mentally taxing on the body.
xxx◘ What is Telekinesis and how to B’alam use it?
-tel·e·ki·ne·sis
ˌteləkəˈnēsis/
noun
the supposed ability to move objects at a distance by mental power or other nonphysical means.

B'alam's use this power to help move things that would other wise be impossible for normal non-magic kitty cats to do. However, magic kitty-cats can only use the power to lift as much as they physically can do so.

xxx◘ Who were this B’alam’s parents and how will you explain their absence? This one, doesn't have parents. She was woven by the weaver's own paw.
xxx◘ Who is the current Fire Tribe Magus? Currently, no one 'official'. The last magus, according to lore, abandon their post. Shen, however is trying to stake claim to the title...

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►The B’alam
xxx◘ What is the B’alam’s name?
xxxxxx→ Xian ||
xxxxxx (Chinese: 仙/仚/僊; pinyin: xiān; Wade–Giles: hsien) is a Chinese word for an enlightened person, translatable in English as:

"spiritually immortal; transcendent; super-human; celestial being" (in Daoist/Taoist philosophy and cosmology)


Why this name:
I choose this name because according to Chinese mythology, the Red-crowned Crane is used often to refer to transformed Taoist immortals (xian). Seeing that the Tactician looks like it was based off of a Red-crowned Crane, it's really fitting.

xxx◘ Personality:

• Xian is as gentle and refreshing as summer breeze.
  
• Being a strict teacher, Xian has a kind understanding and motherly approach in spite of how unforgiving her lessons can be.
  
• Her voice is clam and very pleasant. (Like if I had to describe it with a actress I would say it's like Scarlett Johansson's voice)
  
• Honest to a fault, even if it is painful. She believes that someone can not truly learn without the truth being present.
  
• The Nahtlil at all times can be seen being elegant, her pose is as much a apart of her as her fur is.
  

xxx◘ Character fun facts:

• Xian loves to dance, and is often told she does so beautifully.
  
• Xian loves to play and create games.
  

xxx◘ History:
The history I have laid out here, are plots I plan on carrying out, if I win her. The reason why I have so much 'back log' is because I believe that while she is gifted and woven to be the tactician, it makes more sense for her skills and gifting a to have been honed and sharpen with experience. Which, will be something, Xian will pass on to the Cub, Feng Huang. Besides, before war there was no need or such thing as a tactician, but perhaps someone who was first inspired to learn and be a teacher. In time, her skills will reveal to her and others that she is indeed an tactician with the help of the upcoming war.

Xian was woven on the outskirts of the fire capital, it wont be before long she runs into the Fire Tribe commander, Oni. From there a relationship will be forged. The young teacher will have a desire to travel to have a better understanding of the world around her. The Weaver has given her a heart to teach and to seek understanding. This is what drives her desire to see what is outside of the fire territory. It will only be once the war starts and in her parting from Oni that she will discover her true purpose on b'alam and become Feng's tactician in the war.

xxx◘ Plot Plans:
Past Plot: (Back Log/History):

*Just before the Shen comes to power, Previous magus is missing*

• Meeting Oni:
  I want the Dragon Commander, Oni (Owned by Ririka, and all plots mentioned have been discussed and are with given permission to use) to have an established relationship before Shen comes into power. This has been discussed with permission, for the two to have an attachment to each other.
  
  
• leaves for Pilgrimage:
  Xian will have a desire for Knowledge and understanding. Woven with tact, a b'alam could be a 'natural' at something, but far from their true potential. Xian will travel for a time to gain the skills of a master Tactician. Though before war, she will simply be known a student of life, and perhaps a teacher to some.
  
  *Is given the Feather Fan by Oni*
  
• The Fan will be given to Xian by Oni, in some what of a 'good bye, don't forget me' kind of gift. A sign of his unspoken affection. (all with given permission, by Ririka)
  
• The Fan will have been made by Forge (Owned by Dreamer) by special request. (Have to explain it some how)
  
  *Learning to Read and Write*
  To be a good Tactician, and able to convey her thoughts on paper. I think it would be really good for her to learn how to read and write. So she will have a chance meeting with a Water Tribe member, and wind b'alam known as Caucher (Owned by Dreamer).
  
  *There's always a Hook*
  
• Xian will have a chance run in with the Tahtll, named Hook (Owned by Dreamer). He will teach her how to read maps and stars as well as make charts. At this time, there will be an exchange and Hook will find out about her affections for another back at home which will halt his approach. Knowing his own loss on love, Hook will tell her of the rumors of a new Fire Ruler, suggesting it might be best to return home; cutting her journey short.
  

Meta Plot During War:

*Returns back to the fire tribe before finishing her journey*

• Prompt
  
• A Short meeting with Oni, before Xian leaves with Volga
  
  *When with Feng Huang and During the War*
  
• Creates a form of Shogi, to help Teach Feng Huang about Strategy.
  Cubs love games, and what a better way to teach the basics of strategy in a game of Shogi, or Chess. Games would be a huge part of Feng's younger development, so it will be easier for him to understand. As he gets older and has gained more of an understanding the 'games' will become more complex.
  
  
• Teaches Feng Huang how to read and write, as well as make charts
  It would be a good skill for a leader to know, even if it is still a new thing to masses. It can be, if allowed by him be integrated into the Fire Tribe Culture.
  
  
• Shows Feng Huang how to understand another b'alam's motives by placing himself in their paws. She does this in hopes he would understand them as well as he understands himself. Even in causing their defeat he would have compassion for his adversary, and have understanding of their own motives. This will be done by her giving possible reasoning to their actions.
  

Future Plot After War:

*Yoliliztli with Oni*

• If Oni actually lives, as well as Xian Their relationship will grow into a an actual Yoliiztli agreement. This will all be worked out in rp, of course.
  
  *Oni, and Cubs *
  
• I would like to see this couple start a family. If story provides, and both are alive. Xian is very motherly and often enjoys the thought of having carved cubs of her own. ( Feng Huang would not be replaced in feeling like a son.)
  
  *Adviser to the Emperor*
  
• I can see that after the Meta, Xian will remain a teacher and evolve from just a tactician to an actual adviser to Feng Huang when he has become Emperor. Provided that it works out in story.
  

xxxExtra:

◘ Special Interaction/ Relationship with Oni, the Dragon commander:
There relationship during the war, in a nutshell was a distant and unspoken one as Xian left for her joinery. The distance cause emotions inside of her that were filled with fondness and longing. Being given the gift of the fan from Oni, Xian was sure that he might have felt the same about her. However, they would never had a chance to tell each other how they felt. Though, for Xian her affections for Oni are deeply felt. Though they have never been spoken of, Xian body language and tone of voice conveyed more then words could ever have done.


• Tragic Love story
  This plot brings up a very unique and tragic love story, Xian would be raising Feng Huang to fight, defeat and carrier the decision of someone she cares for deeply (and perhaps love), life in his paws. She will be teaching him specially to defeat him...
  
  
• Xian could be found some times off by her in a quiet place, preening or using her fan, often in silent thought of the one she left to remain with the Dragon. She never openly, if at all talks about these times-or reviles what she is doing. This is her private time, to mediate on the path she has chosen.
  
  
• Anytime Xian uses her fan in some form, she is thinking of Oni.
  
  
• Volga would know about their estranged relationship.
  
  
• Xian inwardly feels very guilty about leaving Oni.
  

◘ Special Interaction with Feng Huang:

Since Xian will be like a mother figure to the little cub, and watch him grow into the leader they all hope him to be, one could expect special treatment and interaction from the Nahtlil


• Xian would look after him as if he were her own cub, carved by her own paws
  and woven by half her spirit.
  
  
• She will call him 'Sweet Cub' when they are alone for lessons, and very endearingly. Around others, she will address him as 'Lord' and other proper formal means.
  
  
• Xian will be very strict with her lessons, firm, but as gentle as understanding Mother; that knows, he is still a cub and learning.
  
  
• She will never mention her personal attachment and ties to the Commander of the Dragon Army. For the sole reason to not cloud his judgement of what he is being prepared to do.
  
  ◘ Feng Huang's Lessons from the Tactician:
  There will be several lessons that F eng Huang will be taught, that will be more then just quill and parchment.
  
  Purpose and leadership doesn't have an age:
  
• This will be most likely the first lesson that Xian will teach Feng, as he is just a cub and a lot of near-sighted b'alam will only see him just as that. Xian will pass on the understanding that even the Tribe Magus had been just woven and were expected to lead. However, it will be wise to be for him to be mindful that others may see him as 'young', and not to let that deter him from his path.
  
  To over come an opposition, one must understand why and know how they act:
  
• Xian's lessons will mainly be on what fuels another motives and gives reasons to why they may act. It could be said there are five main inner variables, that help dictate another motives and actions: Tribe, culture, core belief, creativity, and attitude. Xian would first help the cub, Feng Huang to under what these are and how to distinguish these in another. *She has discovered this with the help and gifting of the Weaver, as well as in personal travel.*
  
  
  It's not manipulation, but fore-thought:
  
• After Personal understanding and b'alam behavior is established on why b'alam do what they do, Xian would move the lessons to be focus more on core strategy in how to over come conflict and how to respond accordingly to the situation to come out on top. To be two steps ahead of the adversary.
  
  
• This tactic can be use as a means to also help take care of his b'alam and followers. To understand their own needs before they even have a chance to speak them.
  
  It's not about strength or force, but rather tact and will.
  
• Xian, not being very physically strong herself has had to relay on more then just brawn, just like the young cub. Though he will grow to be strong, he will be taught to use more then his claws. As well as know the value of a battle won without the use of physical force and the cost of life. Words can be just as decisive and if not more, then tooth and nail.
  
  War is really just an orchestrated dance:
  
• In a partnered dance, one can not act with out another, and mainly relays on who is the lead the what the other is going to do. It's important to know what steps to take. Xian will help Feng know such steps to take and help him learn how to make his on his own.
  

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►The Prompt

Prompt

Shen dragged the hapless form of a pale tah by the scruff of his neck. The alabaster fur of the small Fire Tribe B'alam was smeared with blood and turned up in places where his pelt had been torn. His face was contorted with pain with the source being two rather vacant eye sockets. The pale form was dumped unceremoniously into a heap and left laying in misery for fate to take him. By some stroke of luck, the creature was still alive- but for how long?

It was the first time she had ever seen such violence. The message was clear enough- whomever this Shen was, he was not to be crossed. The pale B'alam- hard to miss among a nation of crimson and gold - served as an example of the end result of opposition.

Conflicted, the Nantlil remained in her hiding place, quietly weighing the pros and cons of coming to this stranger's aid. Thankfully, she was spared the decision when a helmeted figure slank from the shadows and began pulling the blinded albino up to his paws. They exchanged unheard words and the wounded tah was shouldered and led away.

Reason warred with curiosity and the later won over...she decided to follow.

There was a crowd....

A soft breath passed from the dark maw of a graceful fire Nahtlil. Yellow eyes peered past crimson locks as they watched the white and bloodied b'alam be carried away. Long white tail raised a finely crafted feathered 'fan' to delicately hide her maw. Careful eyes swiftly looked around for a familiar masked face and figure, Oni was no where to be seen. What a relief it would have been to have been able to see him-if even just at a glance. Elegant paws shifted the Nahtlil back and under the shadow of the caved side entrance of the capital of the city.

Xian had just returned from her pilgrimage, and It was just as the winged b'alam with a hook for a paw had said...

Trouble and change.

Though, perhaps Xian had returned too late from her travel's. Worry gripped the Nahtlil's chest as she looked down to the broken and maimed Tah. Widened eyes looked around to the surrounding b'alam's that too had watched the spectacle of the pale brave b'alam. No one had done anything, or tried to oppose this new 'leader', except the mauled Tahtll that was left to be forgotten. His attacker must have been 'the dragon', his name had been whispered on the winds and spoken about by the b'alam that sailed them.

Parted maw heaved a breath as her eyes returned back to the broken sight, some-b'alam had to do something. This wasn't right. Their previous magus-their good and just emperor would have never even thought of doing such a to one of his followers, and his b'alam would have never thought to raise a voice against him. Xian had only head tales of him, as he had gone missing when she herself was woven just out side the capital and on the fire plains. Though, it had only been thought that he had left on a enlightening joinery and would return...just like she-but,Vulkonus...

Vulkonus had truly forsaken them...

Taking in a slow breath, long tail shifted the gripped fan from her maw and a pure white paw raised taking a step forward. She couldn't stand idle and at very least let the Tahtll be left there alone to die.

Yes, it was foolish and just like the pure white b'alam, she stood out wildly among the crimson and gold. Xian had weighed the risks and there was no doubt she would be more marked for helping one that had opposed the new 'leader'. However, a passionate fire roared in her chest as the sight and lack of action caused a sour and bitter taste in her mouth. It was too much for her taste to not do something. She could stand her ground, bare her teeth if someone opposed her...if it had to resort to such a thing. Either way, she wasn't going to not do something. Tail and fan flicked behind her hind ebony paws. Her protective and caring giving nature fueled the fire in her chest.

However, before a delicate paw could shift her forward a breath of relief left Xian. Some-balam started to slip from the shadows and acted while no one else would. Heart leap in her chest as she caught the sight of a familiar metal covering the Tahtlil's head. Could it be, Was it Oni?

Yellow eyes slowly blinked as the familiar helmeted figure stepped from his own place of idle refuge and approached the broken and maimed Tah...

It was Volga, not Oni but another relieved sigh slowly released from the Nahtlil, all the same. She was spared leaving her own hiding place as Volga took on the burden to help the outcasedt. Her head slowly shook, as she was still taken a back and made angry at the sight of what just happen. No one had stepped up, to help the white b'alam before this. All must have remained still and watched, all but Volga...

But were was he before all of this, where was Oni? A heavy breath released from Xian as she pushed such concern from her thoughts. She didn't want such calculating thoughts to cast shadow over the small glimmer of hope that was given by Volga's actions just then and the pale b'alam's before that.
Even if it was just a small ray that was cast from a single Tahtll that stood up to this 'dragon'. Even if it had cost him dearly, he would not be alone.

Xian felt as if she must see such a thing through, it was the least she could do. Her pride for her tribe wouldn't allow her to stay here and under such cruel rule. A rule that destroyed it's own b'alam, who might have only wanted to better their tribe, instead of turning a listening ear to them...

Curious ears perked forward as if to hope to grasp any words that where muttered between victim and savior.

As the two started to slip away from dissipating crowd, Xian's slender and careful paws shifted slowly to fallow as if guided by an unseen tread of fate. Gold eyes took one last glance for another familiar alabaster pelt, her graceful paws dragged slightly as his figure was no where to be seen. Quickly looking back to Volga, his frame was quickly slipping away from Xian's sight even with how slowly him and the broken one stumbled away. It was only then out of the corner of her gaze she saw a flick of white. In a graceful moment, Xian turned her head to look back to where she had just been standing just a moment before.

It was like time it's self had stopped in it's own appreciation for the moment at hand. There stood the one she had came back for. Watching, looking back at her carefully past iron mask....

Silent: it was the first word she trusted the Weaver himself would have chosen for the moment. 'Sorrow' was the second, as the she knew she tarry longer...

Gold loyal eyes met white orbs of duty and intention. She knew them right away and so well. How they silently questioned her...

Oh, Oni....

Pristine and clean fan was carried by tail tip once more to cover her maw with the careful turn of her head. Yellow orbs, spoke of her own intention very loudly and the careful shifted steps that pulled herself away from him made it very clear.

She couldn't stay....

As the next few paw steps where taken, Xian felt a sicking drop in her stomach as each taken step seemed more heated on the warm earth then the last. With a turn of her head, she told her self she would one day come back. However, for now-she knew she couldn't stay she had to fallow the little blaze of hope that seemed to remain in Volga. She would do everything in her power to keep that flame alive and do what she could to help it spread. Xian couldn't remain and do nothing, she had to see if Volga had plans for more. How he moved with purpose, and did nothing in retaliation told her that he must have...

If Oni really knew her, he would understand and know where to find her. If at all for one last meeting, something in her soul told her she couldn't remain here...

She trusted Oni would understand, just as she trusted that he really knew her.