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Mewsings of An Angel

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 1:22 pm


And so it comes yet again. It is time to begin our story again. Are you ready for what is to come, my friends? If not, then be prepared for the retribution.

This is where all new incoming and old character's Role-Playing profiles shall be posted.
Of course, there will be no controlling of all the elements, and no overly extravagant "kill in one hit" sort of thing. That's plain annoying and god-modding. So please, be a bit realistic.

As many of the older characters know, the last Book ended and they each went their separate ways. But there was a three time-skip. But please note: include some of the occurrences in your profile.
All new members: You do not have to add any information that does not have to do with your characters.

AND: Most Dragon positions have been filled, though if the characters from the previous Book do not come back, those positions must be accommodated by others. If you wish to apply for one, please PM me directly for more information.



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The below quote is to be used as the skeleton for your profile. Please fill out all specified information.
WARNING: I will, of course, be reading your profiles. If you put something in there that you yourself would hate to see, please do not add it.
-.-' This mean no pornographic scenes, and so forth.



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Username:

Character Name:

Age:

Sex:

Sexual Preference: [straight, etc...]

Side: [Dragons, Mercs, Empire, Neutral, or (I'm doing this because there are other kingdoms) one of the Kingdoms]

Personality:

Weapons:

Abilities:

History:

Appearance: [This can be either a description, or an ANIME picture. Please do not use actual photographs]

 
PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 2:39 pm


Username:
Angel-of-Bloody-Midnight

Character Name:
Lin Qix'ang

Age:
20

Sex:
Female

Sexual Preference:
Heterosexual

Side:
Dragons

Personality:
She is a light-hearted girl, but is quiet to people who don't know her. She grew up in the palace under her father's anger, which makes her easily afraid.

Weapons:
A silver-edged blade.

Abilities:
To become a dragon. Control of the Element: Light.

History:
Lin is the daughter of the Emperor, but none but the ones who work in the palace know this. Her birth was never announced to the public. After the fall of the Dragon God's temples, her father became even more ruthless toward her, and she finally decided to run away. None of the servants objected to this, and she managed to get away. She took the money she had stashed away, and bought new clothing that bore no resemblance to that of the Empire. When she finally left the Capital, she headed to the only place that came to mind: one of the temples. When she stepped into the dark ruins, something gave her pause. Warmth filled her, whispers of unknown language reached her. And then she lost consciousness.

When she awoke, dawn's golden light bathed her. And there was something else. A large scaly head with bright white eyes stared down at her. This was Asulif, the white dragon of the morning light. It whispered her the history of the dragons and filled her with knowledge lost to humans. She was granted the form of the light. Asulif gave her the Scepter, to channel energy against her father, to fight for the weak ones who could not, and to seek out her lost brethren who sought refuge in human form.

After a short time of being away from the palace, she came across many of the Dragon-bearers. It was as if they were drawn to one another. Perhaps they were in a way. They went off, anger shining in them all, to the Palace. The Emperor would pay for the destruction of their temples. Lin was scared to be near her father again, but backed by her friends, she strove on. When all was overwhelmed the Emperor sought shelter in his palace, protected by his mages and guards. When he came out again, he stared into the face of two angry dragons. Lin stared at her wide-eyed father, surprise on her face. But what made her lose her footing was the fact Leo was on his knee in front of her. He grasped her hand in his, a look of sheer joy in his eyes. "Will you marry a man like me," He stood slowly, and looked at her stunned father. "And will your father grant your hand to me?" Jung-yin's eyes were wide as he stared up at the two dragons staring down at him, canines bared to the flaming fire in the sky. "W-Whatever you want!" He yelled, backing away. The dragons roared, snapping at him. He stumbled back, and ran from there. "I'll kill them all soon to come! I give you my word, the dragons will not live on this earth for long!" He disappeared within what remained of the broken building of the once great palace. Leo picked up Lin in his arms, kissing her soundly on the lips. He set her down again, and took her hand once more, pulling her away from her past, and on to a new future.
"You know, he'll come after us..." She whispered. Leo smiled. "Yes, but we'll be prepared, now won't we?" He laughed softly, and climbed up onto the great fire lion. It roared a challenge to the blowing wind, and launched then across the plains. The dragons flew above, necks intertwined. This had to be an awesome sight. A fire creature baring two people on it's mighty back, and two dragon circling in the fading light, shining like stars.

"A new beginning..." Lin whispered.

As the years slowly past, Lin's and Leo's love for each other grew more and more pronounced. They moved away, far away from the place where heartache had occurred. They took up new names, new looks, settling into a normal human life. And with that normal human life, came more. More than they bargained for. After three months, Lin was pregnant. It was easily apparent by her swelling abdomen. The pregnancy went on with no problems except for Asulif on constant alert around her. Asulif herself was bulging in the stomach. As more time progressed, a clutch of mottled silver eggs came into existence. Asulif had laid seven eggs, each burning with new life within. Pain spun when she saw the eggs. She was in labor. Everything was normal up to this point.
After a time, the pain fell away, and so did the weight within her. A screaming child, bawling out it's misery to the world. She thought that was it, but another came, this one sobbing quietly. A boy and a girl. Fraternal twins. Never, never had she expected two to be within her. They were strong, healthy babies, but each bore the mark changed their fate. The Dragon God's mark of wings was on their shoulder blades. "Alin...Allis..." She murmured their names, before she fell asleep, exhausted, but happy.
As time past yet again, the children grew. They were happy children, laughing, giggling. For two year olds, they were big, tall. They were a hand full. She wondered of what had become of her friends....

Appearance:
Lin
Asulif: Light
Asulif- Human

Mewsings of An Angel

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Titrin

PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 2:41 pm


Gaianame- Titrin
Name- Ty Xan, Ossori
Age- 19
Sex- Male
Powers- Shadow conjuring, able to make the darkness a form, like a weapon or beast, Shadow teleportaion- able to change places with any shadow at will.
Weapons- Conjured from shadows
Personality- Enigmatic, Mercenary, Kind, Loyal, ethical
Bio- He is enigmatic and a little left of Center most times. Also known as The Black Ace, He is a mercenary by nature. He, at heart, is a kind soul but is not very trusting until he knows your motives. He is swift and moves with the shadows. No one truly knows his background just that he is efficient and strong. Currently he is wondering and doing a little soul-searching.
*Epilouge*
In the 3 years he has been with Voreli, they've fallen in Love, and recently gotten married. Durning their relationship She convinced him to wear armor for a change, and he ,willing to lose, everything for her has complied. He in addition to armor has chosen to cut his hair, as symbolic of leaving his past behind.
But be warned, Though Ty may now seem the Paper tiger, his Tiger has Lethal Fangs. In Three years time he has perfected various other uses for his Shadows. What are they you ask? Shadows are a form that changed to what is present, only time will reveal them, and if you're lucky you'll survive.
Appearance-Past
Present
PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:27 pm


Username : Cynder Verius

Character Name : Vorei Ryn Crystia.

Age : Nineteen.

Sex : Female.

Sexual Preference : Heterosexual.

Side: Dragons.

Personality : Vorei is cynical and stubborn with friends, especially Ty, her husband. But she is kind-hearted and calm now - the years have forced her to change more than just her appearance. She is slightly depressed, for she misses her friends, but she forces herself to act happy around everyone.

Weapons : Two blades imbued with dragon symbols on the hilt.

Abilities : To become a dragon, and control the power of Darkness.

History : Vorei had her parents brutally murdered by the Emperor's armies, and she swore revenge. That is when she met Qiotzi fully, and understood about the strange marking on her back. The darkness of her village, and the fury that burned within Vorei made the two of them, dragon and dragon-like human, fast friends. After a while, she met up with the rest of the Dragon Gods and their vessels, becoming fast friends with most of them. Vorei ended up falling in love with Ty Xan, and the two have been together since the Dragon Gods split up. She was always cold-hearted, and very dark-looking, but she has changed - no longer is she the cruel-hearted person that the other vessels knew before, she is a kind-hearted girl. She doubts anyone would recognize her, and she told this to Ty one day, laughing. Vorei dyed her hair to a lovely green, trying to hide her original appearance. She, like the others, is trying to change her past. She usually wears a black dress with golden laurels around the neck, a golden belt, and a jewel hanging on a chain wrapped around her head. Vorei's eyes remain crimson, though, the only thing to give her away. She is still in love with the 'Black Ace', and became married to him during the years that they vanished during. She is still great friends with Qiotzi, who is just as sharp-tongued as ever. The two refuse to admit that they miss their friends, but they do. Vorei wonders how Leo and Lin have gotten along, and hopes to meet again soon with them. She is usually seen in a secluded clearing in the forest she lives in with Ty, and Qiotzi is seen speaking with her. The enormous dragon still watches over her, and Ty now as well.

Appearance : Vorei
Qiotzi (Dragon) - Darkness...
Qiotzi (Human) - ...Flame.

Cynder Verius


Leo Riser

PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:03 pm


. : G a i a n N a m e : .
Leo-Riser
. : N a m e : .
Leo Riser
. : N i c k n a m e : .
Lion, Lionheart
. : A g e : .
21
. : R a c e : .
Human/Fire Dragon Reborn
. : G e n d e r : .
Male
. : S e x u a l O r i e n t a t i o n : .
Straight
. : Side : .
Dragon Gods
. : W e a p o n s : .
Greatsword and a bow, metal gauntlets
. : A b i l i t i e s : .
To become a Dragon, Control of fire. Summons flames around his greatsword, and can fire arrows of pure fire energy from his bow
. : P e r s o n a l i t y : .
Leo is a kind-hearted and caring person. He uses his great strength to protect his friends. However, he has been known to go into berserker rages when those he loves are threatened.
. : B i o g r a p h y : .
Leo grew up in a village near the site of the Fire temple. When he was young, he wandered off into the ruins. There he was visited by the Fire Dragon God, and told of his powers. Since that day, he trained for his destiny. Upon hearing that the vessels were being searched for, he decided to leave his village.
He, in fact, did meet up with the others, and in the process fell in love with Princess Lin. After the Great Battle and overthrowing the Emperor, he asked for Lin's hand in marriage. To his delight, she accepted. They left to start a new life together, and soon, Lin was pregnant. Nine months later, she gave birth to two beautiful, healthy children, Alin and Allis, a boy and a girl. The two grew to be healthy toddlers, tall and big. Also, Leo wondered about the seven eggs that Asulif had laid, and often joked about it with Riyun. Also, since the Great Battle, Riyun had taken to changing into his human form for long periods of time, and in this way became good friends with Leo and Lin, in a different way from vessel to dragon, and became like an uncle to the twins. Leo often thinks of his old friends, and ponders how his old rival Ty and Vorei were doing.
. : O t h e r : .
Immense physical strength and mental ability. Very fast and agile. He is an adept swordsman, and his accuracy is amazing with the bow, even at vast distances. Though he won't tell anyone this, he is afraid of deep water. In the time of peace since the Great Battle, he has taught himself the flute, and can play beautiful tunes of his own making. He has grown his hair and wrapped it back in a ponytail.
. : A p p e a r a n c e : .
Leo
Riyun
Human Riyun
PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:10 pm


Username: Serenitywings

Character Name: Serenity Destiny Van Megami (Destiny)

Age: 19

Sex: female

Sexual Preference: straight

Side: Unknown

Personality: hm.. depends mostly... She has a deep hatred and loneliness. very temperamental and usually is calm, but tends to unleash her temper at times. She doesn't really like men because of their.... egos? and other things. She is stubborn, strong inside and out, kindhearted, sad, independent and wild like an animal. She has a calm demeanor and rarely smiles or laughs. Has a good heart though and creates a calm demeanor that she uses as a mask to the world.

Weapons: Daggers, twin swords and daggers, staff, among others.

Abilities: shapeshift into anything and use the ability of any animal. She can also use elements around her, and copy powers for 9 hours. Sadly, she can feel the emotions of others if she touches them so she wears gloves.

History: She is the last of her race and wants revenge against all those who hurt her and her race. She blames everyone in the world for her loneliness, and anger. She can't remember much of her past and tends not to dwell on it either. During the day, she works as a singer in a bar called Twilight, but is actually named Carpe diem. At night, she works as an assassin most nights. She is actually an ancient of her people, a soul that was reborn over and over again. She only remembers bits and pieces of her past lives. In terms of good and evil, she's in between.

Things haven't changed much. She never fought in the battle with the Lin and the others, reasons are unknown. But she dissapeared into the moutains, once in a while appearing in towns, but she's changed a lot and has become stronger. She has no wish to interfere with people's lives and wants nothing to do with the others. But she will fight if she must and feels bad omens. She has kept small tabs on the others, but doesn't really watch over them much.

Appearance:
Destiny with dark blue eyes
How she usually dresses but not always so adorned
Dragon form


Username: Serenitywings

Character Name: Koori (perfers Kaori) Saiki Qix'ang

Age: 20

Sex: female

Sexual Preference: Straight

Side: Unknown

Personality: She has a regal but scary air around her and you feel very intimidated with her usually. You never want to see her angry because she usually loses it when she gets really angry. very calm usually and has a kind smile. She is mostly like light. She feels guilty sometimes, but tries to ignore it and doesn't really want to kill. Is independent and stubborn. She is like her element, ice and water. Very protective of her sister. Kindhearted and sorta quiet.

Weapons: Daggers and a sword. Along with bow and arrows.

Abilities: Control of Water, ice, and wind. She can use her voice as a weapon, she can in a way 'freeze' people so that they can't move, can hypnotize people, cause them to see illusions.


History: She and her sister Rioka are twins and cousins of Lin, nieces of the emperor. She and her sister are prodigies and are respected and feared. They both excel in magic and combat fighting and are the perfect heirs to the throne, if they receive it. Their mother was a goddess and fell in love with their father, the younger brother of the emperor. When their mother disappeared, their father soon followed, committing suicide when they were 9. The emperor took them in and they received the rank of princesses. They know they have a cousin named Lin and remember meeting her once when they were little. Kaori is in a way, fragile. She has a stronger connection and received most of their mother's powers. Unlike her twin, Kaori has another form, which is in a way, unstable. When she changes to that form, when becomes sort of like an unstable goddess. She forgets everything and only destroys usually. She has a sealing mark on her right side of her waist. It's in the shape of a flower almost.

Kaori and her sister have been traveling from kingdom to kingdom. They made an honest living of themselves for a while, but they have decided to return to their home town/kingdom. Rioka plans to make them queens of their old kingdom, but that has yet to been seen. Over the years, Kaori has felt the darkness in her slowly fade, but she still fears herself. She hasn't changed into her unstable form for the past 3 years.

Appearance: The one on the left



Username: Serenitywings

Character Name: Rioka Qix'ang

Age: 20

Sex: female

Sexual Preference: straight

Side: Her empire (to be determined with Angel-of-bloody-midnight)

Personality: Fiery and wild, she is the exact opposite of Kaori's. She's very temperamental and you could say she's ..... crazy. She has a regal but scary air around her when she is calm. and you feel very intimidated with her usually. Some say she's twisted and has a sick mind. Both may be true. But she has a kind heart.... under all the blackness.... or so some believe. She would be classified as a 'dark' person who doesn't really feel much guilt. She only cares about her sister. Is very stubborn and independent, except for her sister.

Weapons: Daggers, sword, and whip

Abilities: Control of fire and earth. Can teleport and can negate powers. She can also lend her powers to her sister using a special link they have.

History: She and her sister Kaori are twins and cousins of Lin, nieces of the emperor. She and her sister are prodigies and are respected and feared. They both excel in magic and combat fighting and are the perfect heirs to the throne, if they receive it. Their mother was a goddess and fell in love with their father, the younger brother of the emperor. When their mother disappeared, their father soon followed, committing suicide when they were 9. The emperor took them in and they received the rank of princesses. They know they have a cousin named Lin and remember meeting her once when they were little.

Rioka has never forgiven Lin for what they did to their kingdom and for never helping them, though she figured Lin wouldn't. She wants revenge and wants Vorei's death for what happened to her sister 3 years ago, but has decided to put t aside for now. She and Kaori traveled aorund and stayed in the moutains for a year with a woman who always wore a veil and gloves. Rioka is grateful to her because Kaori had come down with a fever and survived. Now Rioka has the desire to rule a kingdom or empire. And then get her revenge.

Appearance: One on the right

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Decaying Promise

PostPosted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:01 pm


Username: forsaken_shadow_punkgirl

Character Name: Ren-Naomi

Nick Name: Nami

Age: 28 but she lookes around the age of 20 to 25

Sex: Female

Sexual Preference: Straight

Race: Dragon God/Shape-shifter.

Side: Dragons, but preferably on her own side since everyone she’s come to trust-- dies or tries to kill her.

Personality: Naomi used to be more trusting, but with bad times, she’s become more relying onto herself and more standoffish from everyone. More seeker and mercenary, and less caring of the well being of others. She stubborn, quick to judge. Naomi’s strength is being able to read a person like a book, if you listen and look carefully, that person will show and tell you their intentions. Her trust is hard to gain, but her loyalty is well worth the effort, in gaining her trust. She’s very conning and devious, you never want to cross paths with her. For she’ll kill or steal you blind. She cares little were you came from, if you’ve killed or loved once; she’ll often times still give you a swift clean death. Unless you deserve far and much worse, and she’ll make sure you get it.

Weapons: Anything she can get her hands on, she can use to kill. But her individual collection, she prefers to use the most.


Sword
Daggers
Dagger
Bowarrow
Crossbow

Abilities: Nami can now control and use all elements around her, and mostly all usages of the Dragon elements. Her skills of mix using them for long, on going periods of time has surpass limits and energy usage. And she has taught herself a great many things during and along the long process of self discovery. In both finding out she could use other Dragon god powers, and how to counteract many of there attacks as well. Not to mention, she has advanced in Shape-shifting, as well. She can now change into a wide range, of many different types of animals. But preferably, she finds herself using mostly only her wolf or falcon form’s the most.

History: Left for dead by her parents at the age of 7, after they died of a commonly, yet very deadly diseases. She was then raised by a remarkably and very talented Samurai master/assassin. A few months afterwards, and was taught the skills needed to survive and kill deadly if needed. She was then sent out on her own at the age of 16, to embark on the path she was meant to find or live on. Yet sadly (The contents of her past after she left, are full of violence, killing, pain and rage.) The man who raised her, and who was a father figure to her, was murdered. The head was sent to her for intimidation, but that only made her wrath, all that more horrific and put her on a bloodbath of carnage and rage. That would only be stopped until she killed those who killed her beloved master Tenki. After the deed was done, she discovered Tenki’s journal and got a brief understanding of what she was dealing with, what she was. And that knowledge sent her off in search of more, she just hoped she could live long enough, to find out what she was going to do with that knowledge. And how she would get more answers in return. With long traveling and pure patience, she then met other Dragon Gods and got little, yet no where on self-discovery.

Appearance: She wears a light weight, yet very warm attire, heavily cloaked wool jacket for stormy situations, yet often times she blows the storm elsewhere and she bundles the cloak in her satchel. She has mid-length tan boots, thick in the soles and light in weight. Her satchel contains herbs for healing, bandages, food, and other useful objects she needs for survival. Her canteen is tied to her satchel and her bow is thrown over her shoulder, as her sword is as well. Knives and daggers are places in abundance of places on her attire. And she often has her hair tied up, hidden to make her come across as a boy or down when she’s in the country side. Her bangs often covers, yet reveals her face and eyes at times. She has mysterious unknown eyes that most never see anymore. She hides them from the world now, now that they’ve changed from there lavender grey color and into something more extraordinary and exotic then before. Her facial structure cause men to often times, stop to gawk at in beauty. But she often hides it with mud and other traits, when she’s on the run, hiding from guards, laying low, or trying to infiltrate an area they know her appearance to well.

Epilogue:
In the 3 years that has past since Naomi’s last recollection, of that dark fiery night at the emperors palace. Naomi’s been alone with her faithful companion Des, training and working on efficient and successful convention of training there power usage-- so they could used higher ranking energy, during fights for long hours and periods of days at a time. It hasn’t been safe for either one of them. Des, who now goes by Jaden, has adapted in the art of mastering illusions and the ability to blend in well with the locals in both his human disguise’s. Since his and her former names, have been drawn to as both dragon individuals. Both Naomi and Jaden fled cities and large gathering area’s for the first year. And used there desolate isolation, as time in training in the arts of magic, elements of power and other tactical training. They work as a team, yet often times hunt alone or together. They’ve bonded more, yet they grew more conning and devious around people. Most times they left during up risings of the community, not wanting to get involved with a lost hope in the matter, and didn’t want to see innocent people being slaughtered and killed in the name of the emperor. Or witness his massacre and butchery in the ruling, of the aid and hiding of former Dragon gods. Yet when she noticed, The Nameless Demon, Naomi stuck around trying to get a clear shot at the man. Yet he was always guarded by his troops, causing the whole mission a complete and utter death wish of an operation. No where was safe, yet Naomi helped where and when she could in aid for the people. Which often times made things worse for the villagers, since the emperor then pronounce the village an enemy to him and condemn all there, for harboring and helping a Dragon god. Naomi and Jaden befriended people along the way at first, then began the cloak and dagger route, when friends became hidden enemies, killed, or spies. But throughout it all-- the heart-ship and devastation of cruelty, they both seen the emperor cause and destroy. It never totally turned their heart’s stone cold-- in never wanting to help, aid, or even risk their neck for an individual in need. But their trust, in the individual was never excepted, and they never stuck around long enough to make friends. They both didn’t want another innocent blood shed, written or stained upon their already tainted souls. So they merely wander in search of nothing it seems. Only food and lodging for the time being and then they went on their way. The road always calling to them, telling them to come. So with that, and only the drive and hope, that she and Jaden weren’t the only ones still alive, they continued traveling. While Naomi trained and waited for the chance, to kill the Nameless Demon.


Nami
Nami’s eyes and facial appearance
In Wolf Form
In Falcon Form

Des/Jaden’s human form’s
Des/Jaden’s Dragon form
PostPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:41 am


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Username: Rhia-chan

Character Name: Měi Rén (美人)

Age: 25

Sex: Female

Sexual Preference: Bisexual

Side: Sworn to protect the people of Vulcania.

Personality:

Weapons: Dragon Magic, Dragon abilities, the Quartz bow with infinite arrows.

Abilities: Dragon abilities, can summon the powers of Rizoti. Can create and spell arrows for different effects.
Her dragon form is nearly impossible to see, unless you know what you are looking for.

History: Three years ago, she was a married woman, normal in every way until she received the letter announcing her husband's death. In a storm of emotions she awakened as a dragon, shedding her human skin and gaining the power to traverse the skies.
Since then, she has sought out and found her temple and her Goddess, Rizoti, discovering what she is and her duty to the people who think so highly of her.

:Appearance:
Human
Demi
Dragon

Rhia-chan
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Titrin

PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:54 pm


Username: Titrin

Character Name: Xai

Age: Unknown

Sex:Male

Sexual Preference: Straight

Side: Mercs, Yakuzas
Personality: Spiteful, vengeful, Enigmatic, Shady, Intellegent, and quick on his feet.

Weapons: Two swords and Set of arrows and Thier Bow

Abilities: Shadow conjuring, Ameratsu, Menagri

History: Created form 1000 years of Spite, Xai is the epitome of the Evil within Ty, the Black Ace, He works only toward his ends and cares not for the people he kills to get there. He is the Head of the Yakuza, and has isnstigated the War in Verichro, His mercenary band is on the Empire's side, and he is destroying everything in his path to the Xavs.

Appearance: Xai
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