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be careful or the plants will swallow you...

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Please don't use chatspeak! I'll cry, and Yambati will be upset. And you don't want that.

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Please keep in mind that this is more a journal than an RP setting. There may be "self-RPs" posted here, but I'd prefer to RP elsewhere when at all possible, just to keep things organized. So if you're looking to start an RP, PM me first?

a gentle hand with a harsh temper...

Name :: Yambati
Gender :: Male
Alignment :: Choleric
Orientation :: Journeyman
Occupation :: Botanist
Age :: 21-24
Height :: 5'11"
Weight :: 150 lbs
Bond Day :: 1.21.06
Hair Color :: Myrtle
Skin Color :: Tea Green
Likes :: Plants, solitude, books, nighttime
Dislikes :: Large crowds, strangers, loud noises
Personality :: Yambati is a loner who has a minor (but growing) cynical, sarcastic streak. If it helps him get the solitude he longs for, he can be amazingly rude. Most of the time, however, he is simply quiet... and whether he is thinking about something or ignoring whoever is talking to him is sometimes up to debate.

Yambati isn't a very physical person (especially for his alignment) and prefers to spend his time in the Gardens as opposed to the Arena. Plants grow well under his care, even difficult breeds.

His stand-offishness isn't helped by the fact that he feels.... different. He's taller than the other children in his class, and looks a little older (though he can't quite remember). And aside from that... he wears glasses, something he's rarely seen on any other Empyrean. All this just feeds his belief that he's not meant to be around others.

Religious Beliefs :: Yambati is dedicated to the life-death cycle and justice in action through three of the Norse gods.

Hod is the blind winter god, signifying death and what could always be worse.

Idunn is the spring goddess of eternal youth, signifying birth, rebirth, and progress. Hod and Idunn exist in complement to one another in Yambati's mind - life and death, the new and the old, progress and the end of progress.

Tyr is the one-handed god of justice, signifying courage and self-sacrifice. He is not linked to the life-death cycle of Hod and Idunn but remains just as important, an overarching model to aspire to.

















Name :: Hien
Gender :: Female
Species :: Skeleton Cicus Pet
Origin :: Nothing much is known about Hien prior to when she discovered Yambati and Kallisto walking through the White District. Upon seeing Yambati, she immediately bonded with him and proceeded to follow him everywhere, much to his displeasure. She is, after all, a walking skeleton.

She has a fondness for bone-rubs, marrow-treats, Kallisto, and Kallisto's Cicus Cat, Cecil. Cecil does not like this arrangement. She is trying to change that.

those who care for and those who trample...

Sanguine


Antigone :: Mostly unknown; chipper, not too annoying.
Mathiaz :: Uncared for and unwanted; annoying to the extreme, oddly clingy.
Lior :: Probable ally; interesting, intelligent.
Kallisto :: Absolute ally; best friend, compliment to, interesting, one true love - now lost


Phlegmatic


Argentum :: Twin of Aureus; more extroverted, mildly less welcome.
Aureus :: Ally; intelligent, well-grounded.
Biwa :: Ally, caretaker, ward; flightly, well-intentioned; growing.


Choleric


Blayk :: Ally(?); talkative, candid.


Melancholy


Aysel :: Ally; quiet, contemplative, seemingly worried.

tricks and ways to raise the flowers...

Ritual Magic

Amaranth :: Meaning: A flower symbolizing immortality. amaranths often have colourful foliage and decorative flowers, and in occult traditions a crown of amaranths bestows supernatural gifts upon the one who wears it.

A crown of Amaranth must be constructed in a ritual setting. The witch sits on an embroidered cloth before an altar, and using a sacremental dagger or athame cuts the blossoms of sturdy flowers which may then be dipped in coloured liquid wax, or pressed with metallic foil, painted with inks or wrapped in organza and lace fabrics. When the flowers are properly decorated they are placed in a circle framed by candles representing the four elements (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green). A wand of wood (Apple, Rowan, Cherry Plum or Walnut is preferrable) is passed over the Amaranth crown three times in a clockwise direction, and the witch says "So mote it be." Extinguish the candles using a snuffer, starting with the north element, and working clockwise. The crown can now be donned. While wearing the Amaranth, the witch will be able to perform her spells and affect twice the potency as her normal power. The Amaranth only lasts for two weeks before the flowers used wither and wilt.

Plant-based.


Carapace :: Meaning: A Carapace is a carcass, skeletal system or other such body worn over top of one's own as a form of armour or protection. Popular among druids and ashaman, a Carapace was generally made of reptilian or mammalian hides, but occassionally cases of wearing the skin of the sacrificed have been recorded.

Carapace requires the carcas in whole or in part of another creature - be it monster, animal or Empyrean. The spell Carapace is cast upon the remains and then the Caster dons them like a cloak. The Carapace becomes a living extension of the Caster's will, and can be used to strike out with its limbs, and can take damage of its own. The number of turns the Carapace is worn prior to the wearer (and therefore the carapace) receiving damage determines how many points of damage the Carapace can absorb at a time. Any points that go above and beyond this limit are then dealt to the wearer. Note that when a Carapace blocks, its blocks are only so good as the amount of damage it can take, not on the regular levels the skill would do for the wearer.

Bone-based.


Earth :: Meaning: The Element of Earth represents life, bounty, stability, protection, strength and patience. In alchemy the physical personification of earth arethe Goblins, who possess many skills of their own, and live and work in and around mortal culture, sometimes congruently and sometimes as opposition.

Spell: Summoning the Element of Earth enables the Caster to encase his target in rock to cause Petrification. The Petrification can withstand 4 points of damage from the inside or outside, meaning the target must break their way out, or have a friend break them out. That said, it can also be used in dire situations to protect a target from 4 points of damage.

Earth-based.


Mudra

Guyan

Shuni

Buddhi

thorns and dripping venom...

~ coming soon~

the proposed trellis to grow about...

stage one

... felis stud horns ...
... felis pointed ears ...
... gold earrings (3 on right ear, 5 on left, various hoops, studs, cuffs (up to Taro~)) ...
... gold felis bangles (4 on right arm, 2 on left, 1 on each ankle) ...
... felis fangs ...

stage two

... caprian ram horns ...
... draconic face - gold, bronze, and black ...
... demonic mane one - black...
... felis tribal markings - right forearm, left side ...

stage three

... felis ether eyes ...
... felis serpentism - gold, bronze, black stripes...
... angelic wings ...

flowers bloom with helpful touches...

Concept and Art (c) Taro Rae
Yambati (c) Elysia Kavanagh
Banners (c) Elysia Kavanagh
Other characters, art, and RP situations (c) their respective creators

The notes on alignment and future class notes are taken from Taro's posts. They may be exactly the same, or edited to save space.