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 Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:34 am
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:35 am
N a v i g a t i o n Table of Contents
[o1] ...... Intro Post
[o2] ...... Rules
[o3] ...... Euphemia "Effie" Argyros
[o4] ...... Life at Barren Pines
[o5] ...... The Argryos Clan: Effie's Family
[o6] ...... Relationships
[o7] ...... Possessions
[o8] ...... RP Log
[o9] ...... Gifts & Fan Art
[1o] ...... Reserved
[11] ...... Reserved
[12] ...... Reserved
[13] ...... Reserved
[14] ...... Reserved
[15] ...... Credits
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:58 pm
R u l e s 1.) Follow the Gaia ToS.
2.) Do not steal any art or ideas from this thread!
3.) Please, no posting here.
4.) If you have a plot idea or if you want to RP, feel free to PM me.
5.) Enjoy and have fun.
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:00 pm
Euphemia "Effie" Argyros  Name: Euphemia “Effie” Argyros (Εὐφημία Αργυρος) 
Nicknames: Effie; her family members are the only ones who refer to her as Euphemia.
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Birthday: February 22nd
Sign: Pisces
Gemstone: Amethyst
Blood Type: A+
Fav. Food: Chicken Gyros
Hated Food: Moussaka
School: Barren Pines College
Hobbies:
* Note: These hobbies are aside from pottery, which is her biggest passion.
Shop 'Til You Drop – Although she doesn't do it very often, Effie loves to shop. She doesn't go on shopping excursions very much, only about once every month, usually. When she does go, however, the girl goes all out. Shoes, makeup, clothes, hair accessories, jewelry - if it catches her eye, she will buy it. Effie will usually come back to her dorm with no less than three shopping bags after a trip like this. Somehow, some way, she always manages to find space for all of the things she purchases in her room. If her room becomes overcrowded with things - say her closet is overflowing, for example - the girl with then proceed to gather her old belongings up, sort them accordingly, and then donate them to charity or the local Goodwill. While she is wealthy enough to enjoy shopping every so often, other people are able to benefit through it as well, since there is always something that Effie finds to give up for donation.
Pampered at the Spa - Nothing beats a day spent at the spa. What woman in her right mind would pass up a day of pampering and relaxation? Certainly not Euphemia, that is for sure. Just like her shopping days, Effie's spa trips are few and far between. This is the sort of treat she rewards herself after a few months sitting at the throwing wheel. Once again, like her shopping sprees, the girl goes all out at the spa. She spares no expense: a facial, pedicure, manicure, massage, mud bath - the whole shebang. There is no point in going to the spa if she isn't going to get the whole package. After all, if you do it, you have to do it right. These trips come in handy, in particular, if she's had a bit of a slump with her work. Every time she comes back from the spa, regardless of how long she was gone, Euphemia is always refreshed. Refreshed, energized, and ready to work!
All Dolled Up - Unlike her previous mentioned hobbies which happen only on occasion, this third one is something that Effie puts to use every single day. Euphemia simply adores makeup. Her fascination for it began when she was just a little girl. On one night in particular, she was able to get to watch her mother getting ready for a party. That was all she needed. Effie took to makeup in almost the same way she took to pottery, though with a less obsessive attitude. Wearing makeup was light painting a picture, but not on a canvas; on a face! She went to straight to work after that, learning all the proper terminology and more specific things like what kind of foundation went best with a particular skin tone. Now at age eighteen, Effie can put on her makeup in a matter of minutes and is never seen without it (except for, perhaps, in bed). Getting all dolled up and making herself look pretty is something she loves to do, but not only that. It keeps people interested.
Virtues:
For A Charitable Cause – When she isn’t at school, Effie spends most of her spare time working with various charities or for different causes. Once a week, she visits the local nursing home near her house. There she volunteers and keeps the residents happy by playing games, writing letters for them, or sometimes even just talking. She also volunteers at the humane society and the homeless shelter that also has a soup kitchen. Not only does Effie do all of this because she enjoys it, but because she feels that she is called to do it. Her family even explains to people that their daughter has always been a charitable person: she always gives, rather than takes. Half of the funds that Effie makes from her pottery goes to organizations she works for or supports.
That Works for Me – Euphemia’s schedule is quite busy. Her planner is neatly organized with various events, marked off in an array of colors depending on what it is. Having said that, however, it should be noted that she is very flexible. If something comes up at the last minute, it never really seems to phase her. Effie just takes it in stride and goes along. A friend wants to meet and hang with her after school? That’s fine, too! She will just work or move things she had planned to a different time in order to be able to spend time with them.
Patience, Little One – As a potter, once has to be patient. This trait wasn’t exactly something Effie learned right away or took naturally to. She had to learn it over time. Growing up, if she rushed through a project, she would learn that it wouldn’t turn out as good as it would if she had taken her time. This is how Euphemia learned the value of patience. Sitting at the throwing wheel actually taught her a valuable lesson: take your time; there is no need to rush. It’ll be done when it’s done. Euphemia’s mother, in particular, is the happiest when considering how art helped to teach her daughter the value of patience. Before that time, she had been a rather rambunctious little girl, but she easily broke away from those ways.
Flaws:
3.141592653589793... – Being an artist is all well and good, but it can only take one so far. While Effie is proud in her gift in the arts, there is a flaw of hers that she is most definitely ashamed of: Euphemia has dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is a learning disability that makes it hard for people to learn or comprehend math. Math has been her worst subject ever since she could remember, and she has always struggled with it. This was apparent from when she first started to learn numbers. Effie gets numbers all mixed up, and often confuses the different mathematical signs. She always seems to be forgetting rules and formulas to various things, and frankly it frustrates her. Sometimes she even has trouble doing the simple things like balancing a checkbook. Yet, regardless of all of her difficulties with numbers, hope is not lost. Effie works with not only her teachers at school, but with tutors as well to help her along. Her work in math may not be a B or even a C, but hey – at least she is trying and giving it her all.
Fools Fall in Love – Ahhh, love~ Such a wonderful thing. Effie knows this feeling well – perhaps even a little too well. See, this girl has a problem of falling in and out of love way too easily. If there is a cute boy in her class that she takes particular notice of, it won’t take long for her to be smitten. This isn’t usually a good thing because when she expresses her feelings, the poor girl often gets shot down. It hurts for a while after this happens, but then she just moves on to someone else – be it a guy or another girl. Such a trait is problematic for a girl like Effie, as she focuses way too much time on it. She always seems to think that she needs to have someone liking her in order to feel validation about herself.
Such a Softie – Euphemia has a big, soft heart. This may not seem like such a big deal, but it actually can get her into trouble. Her father even noted to her, at one point, that she cared “a little too much.” Whenever she sees someone that needs help, she cannot resist. The girl has to lend a hand. It may not seem so bad, but being this way leaves Effie suspetible to being taken advantage of. Sure, people need help in the world, but Effie needs to realize that she can’t save the entire world by herself. Sometimes, she just needs to let it go. She’s not a superhero, after all.
Physical:
Hair - With locks of a deep, rich brown color, Effie likes to keep her hair on the shorter side. It's quite thick with a natural wavy style to it. To accentuate her hair, she also wears a girly coral red bow.
Eyes - A dreamy, alluring shade of royal purple. Euphemia also accents her eyes by using mascara, eye liner, and eye shadow.
Face - Effie has a slender, heart-shaped face. In the fashion typical of a girl, she also makes sure to put on makeup every day to look her best. One can always see her with blush and a dark-shaded lipstick on.
Body - Average in height, Euphemia stands around 5'6". Her weight is also on the average side: not too slim, not too pudgy. Having said that, she would be the first to tell you that hearty weight runs within her family. She is Greek, after all.
Fashion - When it comes to her fashion, Effie likes to add a little girlish charm to things. Like all of the other kids at Barren Pines, she sticks to the traditional uniform, but not without adding her only little touch to it. On her wrists, she wears two golden beaded bracelets. These seem to accentuate her olive-colored skin tone. Golden hoop earrings also adorn Effie's ears. In her hair, she wears a coral red bow that is the exact same color as the tie in her uniform. This is one of the articles of clothing that she is actually never seen without, as Effie is quite attached to her bow.
Outside of school, her fashion really changes with the seasons. And by seasons, I mean the fashion seasons. Euphemia's wardrobe is constantly changing, as she is always trying her hardest to keep up to date with the latest trends and styles. Having said that, there is always one thing you can bet on when it comes to her fashion sense: it will always be, no matter what, a girly girl's fashion.
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:52 pm
Life at Barren Pines Gift:
Pottery – Ever since her parents could remember, Effie has always had her hands into something. So, they figured, why not give her some play-doh to play with. That simple act was all it took. Right away when their daughter started playing with the modeling compound, they noticed something special: their daughter had made a tiny bowl. Hundreds of pounds of clay and a few lessons later, Effie has made a name for herself in the world of pottery. Plates, bowls, vases - she does it all! Her work attracts buyers from all around the world, even though she is still just in school. Some of her pieces have even sold for high amounts of money; though that is something she doesn't really pay attention to. She throws pottery because it’s her passion in life.
Student ID: ARG-42
Class: Senior
GPA: 3.6
Floor: 2nd
Room Number: 42
House: Ebola
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:48 pm
The Argyros Clan: Effie's Family Erasmos Argyros; (Ερασμος Αργυρος) grandfather - A wise old man, and the head of the Argyros family. He and his wife live with Effie and her family. Calm and easygoing, he has a tendency to reminisce about their former life in Santorini, Greece. He has a penchant for story-telling, especially Greek myths, and makes sure to keep their their native language alive through teaching his grandchildren.
Ligeia Argyros; (Λιγεια Αργυρος) grandmother - Unlike her husband, Ligeia Argyros is quite a strict old woman. Brought up in a deeply religious Greek Orthodox background, she is quite pious, and attends church regularly. Ligeia has a tendency, either when she's upset or flustered, to yell out phrases in Greek, even to those who may not understand it. This is the language she prefers to use, and will not communicate in anything but that with Effie, be it through a one-on-one conversation, a telephone call, or even a letter.
Hector Argyros; (Ἕκτωρ Αργυρος) father -Hector Argyros, Euphemia's father, is a rather nosey man. He likes to know what is going on in his eldest daughter's business. He also is a bit of a worrier, and always seems to be frequently concerned on whether or not Effie will find a proper Greek boyfriend. He has met those his daughter has been interested in in the past, and it's very rare for him to approve of someone that she brings home. Illias has very high standards for his daughter.
Xanthe Argyros; (Ξανθη Αργυρος) mother - Xanthe is the scientific one within the Argyros family. However, having said that, it should be noted that she is not a nerd. Far from it, actually. Effie's mother is the epitome of a Grecian beauty, and it is due to her that Effie owes all her good looks (though Illias will argue on this subject). Although she prefers statistical facts and science, Xanthe is very supportive of her daughter's creative talents. She is Euphemia's number one fan.
Lysander Argyros; (Λύσανδρος Αργυρος) brother - Effie's older brother. At 21 years of age, Lysander has long since moved out of the Argyros home. He currently lives back in their hometown of Santorini with his newlywed bride. He is a fun-loving guy with a good sense of humor that always used to playfully poke fun at Effie when they were younger. Currently, he is working as a teacher at a local high school. With a charismatic personality and a friendly air about him, all of the students and his fellow co-workers love Lysander. The same can be said within their family as well. It is quite easy to say that Euphemia's older brother is one of the favored ones with their extended relations.
Briseis Argyros; (Βρισηΐς Αργυρος) sister - Opposite of Lysander and the other upbeat members of her family is Euphemia's little sister, Briseis. At 14, this girl could care less about her Greek culture and heritage. She seems to be more caught up in what is hip and what is cool in the world - the hottest fashions, the latest cellphones, the newest iPods; that sort of thing. She is also opposite of Effie in that, instead of wanting to branch out and help the poor, she is very selfish. It's all about me, me, me with Briseis, and this is something both Hector and Xanthe are trying to stamp out of their youngest child as quickly as possible.
Achilles; (Αχιλλευς) headgehog - Achilles, an Algerian Black hedgehog, is Euphemia's pet back at home. Her parents gave it to her as a birthday gift last year when their daughter stated that she wanted a pet. Not just any generic sort of pet, mind you. Effie had no desire for cats, dogs or even a bird. She wanted something far more interesting; a hedgehog! Her parents granted her this wish, provided that she would take sole responsibility for the pet when she wasn't at school. It was love at first snuggle when the girl was finally able to bring the hedgehog home. Over the weeks before Achilles had arrived, Effie had taken immense care to make sure she had all of the right tools in order to take proper care of her new pet. She has gone back to school since that day, but the lil' hedgehog still remains a part of the Argyros family.
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:08 pm
Relationships Friends
Arlet Jahar [x] -
Enemies
Crushes
Old Flames
Lucas Hendricks [x] - A fellow senior and Ebola House member, Lucas is an old flame of Effie's. The two of them dated the previous year at Barren Pines, only to break up just before their summer vacation had started. In short, Lucas had been unfaithful and ended up being caught by Effie with some sleazy girl from the chess team. The girl was heartbroken when she saw this, and immediately wanted nothing to do with the boy after that. Yet, try as she might to forget about him over the summer and move on, nothing seemed to work. She couldn't get her ex out of her thoughts the entire time. Lucas has just recently approached Effie in her room in an attempt to smooth things over and re-kindle the flame they once had.
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:41 pm
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:44 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:33 am
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:35 am
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:35 am
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:36 am
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:37 am
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:38 am
Credits Sailor Moon - Naoko Takenuchi
In the Name of the Moon - Natsube & rosemilk
Euphemia "Effie" Argyros - Mriae
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