FOOD SOURCE :Mosquitoes, flies, aphids, and scale insects. Since these creatures are attracted to and placated by Pohl's presence, he can pluck them out of the air when they get close, consuming them magically through his skin or—more disturbingly—by shoving them into his mouth.
LIKES :bugs, plants, the internet, Fisher's phone, gotta go fast DISLIKES :sudden loud noises, too much perfume/cologne, the dark
APPEARANCE :Floating at around 5'8" as a Frei, Pohl's day to day wardrobe consists of a great number of short-sleeved casual button-down dress shirts in many colors and patterns, as well as an equally staggering quantity of bow ties in just as many shades. He quite likes hairclips as well, but will not tolerate hats for obvious reasons. On chilly days, expect a sweater vest. Despite having the ability to pair his shirts and ties in some truly eye-searing ways, he generally doesn't, choosing a patterned shirt and a plain tie or vice-versa.
PERSONALITY :Wide-eyed and tactile, Pohl prefers to experience the world physically, seemingly unaware that many people find being pored over by a stranger rather invasive. Bizarrely enough, he is one of those people, a fact that marks him as not only socially clueless, but also a giant hypocrite. He is very quiet in his observation, which is not to say he doesn't speak. He often whispers to himself as he examines his surroundings, and he is never afraid to ask an awkward question when curiosity strikes.
Pohl is quite creative and almost always has a short-term goal or project he is engaged in. When he is alone or solely in Fisher's presence, he often focuses so intently on the realization of these goals that he grows numb to his surroundings and needs. When he is in the company of others, however, he is the definition of distracted, silently flitting about as he tries to take in and process the whole of the world. With this penchant for preoccupation comes an increased level of irresponsibility. It is not wise to trust Pohl with loading the dishwasher, let alone watching a child or feeding a pet.
As he ages, some of Pohl's more dangerous and irritating traits will likely mellow out, but he will always possess the impulse to prod, question, and categorize all he encounters, to the annoyance of some.
Sting Resistant (passive) Being a floating mosquito beacon presents many obvious problems for the people in Pohl's life, but he himself never has to worry. While several species of bugs are relentlessly drawn to the Raevan, for the most part they lack the compulsion to bite or sting him. Even when one proves foolish enough to try, Pohl only minimally experiences the resulting effects. An hour or two later his itchy torment has ceased, while the renegade bug is probably long since dead.
Braille Scent (passive) Ladybugs detect odors through both their antennae and their feet. Even though Pohl's regular sense of smell is perfectly adequate, he gains a greater appreciation for an item's odor if he can run his fingers over its surface. He is more likely to recall the scent as well, including any good or bad memories he has associated with it over time.
Mind Buzzer (active) Prior to the advent of modern medicine, conventional catnip was more regularly used as a mild relaxant by Gaia's humanoid citizens. True to his contrary essence, Pohl can gently agitate those same citizens with a thought, an ability that he initially finds to be quite a boon. The strong minded can easily push past his discordant mental hum, but most people will pause what they are doing or saying long enough for this awkward bug to change the subject or make his escape from an uncomfortable situation. (This doesn't work on Raevans.)
Luckbringer (passive) Many cultures consider ladybugs good luck. In Pohl's case, this superstition proves true. When he is in a pleasant mood, the Raevan emits an aura of minor good fortune that tends to pay off after he has gone. He is not a genie, nor a gambler's talisman, he simply adds a bit of serendipity to the lives of those he positively interacts with.
Yes: catching yourself after stumbling, guessing the correct answer in a game of Trivial Pursuit, finding a quarter on the sidewalk No: winning a large sum of money at poker, surviving a plane crash
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Cat-Repellant Catnip Catnip, also known as catmint, is a genus of flowering plant that contains nepetalactone, which gives cats temporary euphoria. This interesting specimen, while still containing nepetalactone, seems to have the opposite effect. Cats run away when this little stalk is offered to them, some even hissing at it before doing so. It also attracts bugs like mosquitoes, flies, and aphids, whereas normal catnip repels them. When this odd specimen was found, it was covered with mosquitoes and buzzing with flies, which made it hard to miss! It took a bit of effort to seal it within the vial without any of the bugs being sealed in with it.
Cream-Spot Ladybird Generally slightly smaller than their standard red and black brethren, cream-spot ladybirds are flying brown beetles with fourteen pale spots evenly spaced across their wing covers. They can regularly be found in northern Europe, northern Asia, and North America, and they eat soft-bodied insects such as psyllids and aphids.
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NAME :Fisher Valentín Gridell GENDER :Male DOB :August 10, 1986; 10:08am (32) OCCUPATION :Manager of Shows and Attractions at The Crystal Forest. RACE :Human
LIKES :birds, bright colors, jewelry DISLIKES :drinking, driving, late nights
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5'10" brown eyes brown hair medium brown skin neat and well groomed three plain, silver earrings in his left ear and a wide, silver ring set with a small sapphire on his right pointer finger when not at work, he wears jeans, henleys or t-shirts with the occasional blazer, and clean, monochromatic sneakers
PERSONALITY :When he's in a good mood, Fisher is the definition of an infomercial host, pelting everyone he meets with a friendly enthusiasm that can tire even his most willing conversation partners. He is proactive and arrogant which can make him excellent company when he's championing a cause you approve of, but when he's not, being around him can make you feel a little like an introvert at a surprise party you asked people not to throw. Luckily, Fisher can be talked down rather reliably, as long as you keep at it until he listens. He is quite courageous and willing to do things others might not dare to try, retaining a youthful sense of invulnerability despite his past experiences with death and loss.
On the rare occasion when Fisher is feeling belligerent, he will sulk loudly and impressively, playing devil's advocate out of spite until he is told he is making the situation uncomfortable. Although he might sound like a constant irritant on paper, all Fisher really needs is a receptive audience or a firm hand and he will grow to be a welcome companion and friend.
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HISTORY :Fisher was born on a sunny August morning to Shawn and Valentina Gridell, a happy couple already parents to a four-year-old son named Luis. For nineteen hours after Fisher's birth, his family was greeting-card perfect. Then, a pulmonary embolism ended Valentina's life while she slept.
The remaining Gridells continued on as normally as they could after that. The boys were raised by their father with the assistance of Shawn's sister and mother. For years Fisher's life was like any other child's until tragedy struck for the second time, a month after he turned eight. Luis's school bus crashed. He spent four days in a coma before he was pronounced brain dead and taken off of life support.
Though he had tried to hide his despair from his children when Valentina had died, this time, Shawn didn't bother. Fisher went to live with his grandmother full time for nearly a year while his father recovered, and by the time he returned home, he and Shawn had both independently come to the conclusion that they would never argue or shut each other out no matter how upset they might get. Life was too short to waste time fighting over trivial things. Shawn and Fisher remain extremely close to this day.
[ Empty Soul Bottle -> Filled Soul Bottle ] [.01] Set up your journal. ✔ [.02] Respond to Zeke's letter via a solo or an RP with another person. ✔ [.03] Perform your soul capture either via an in depth solo entry, or doing it with another person. ✔
[ Filled Soul Bottle -> Frei ] [.01] Return your bottle and vial to Lab via a solo or RP with another person. ✔ [.02] Solo entry or PRP, reflection on your soul capture. ✔ [.03] Meeting with another owner. ✔
[ Frei -> Sigel ] [.01] Brief meeting with a staff member (PRP) to pick up your newborn Frei. [.02] General RP with staff and owners, the Raevan must take part in at least ONE open RP event. [.03] Sufficient emotional and mental growth on your Raevan. Drama is encouraged! [.04] Perform a check-up (PRP) with Alex. [.05] Perform a growth quest. Growth quest can be thought up on your own, but you will need to have Kyou's approval before you do anything about it. Or you could let Kyou think up of one for you.
[ Sigel -> Valsaros ] [.01] At least one solo entry, about the Raevan reflecting on their own growth. [.02] Huge amount of dedicated roleplay activity. The Raevan must take part in at least TWO open RP event and respond to ONE metaplot event. [.03] Maturity growth for the Raevan emotionally and mentally, as well as maturity with their control of powers. Kyou will decide what is sufficient. [.04] Perform a check-up (PRP) with Alex. [.05] Submit a report about your Raevan's growth to Kyou. [.06] Perform an in-depth growth quest. Growth quest can be thought up on your own, but you will need to have Kyou's approval before you do anything about it. Or you could let Kyou think up of one for you. Growth quest need to include 2 solo entries and at least 2 PRPs.
[ Valsaros -> Mystery Stage ] [.01] EPIC AMOUNT OF SUPER DEDICATED ROLEPLAY ACTIVITIES!!!!!! [.02] Almost impossible to happen, unless you fulfilled the above requirement. [.03] No required growth quest, but you could create your own IC-drama and -hope- your Raevan would grow. Chances are low. [.04] Chances of happening are low, but it's not impossible to achieve the mystery stage.
The Crystal Forest is a hub-and-spoke configured theme park on par with The Magic Kingdom, only slightly cruddier. Not that it's lacking in attractions or is dirty or overrun with weirdos, it's just smaller and city-adjacent so it lacks the ability to provide the all-encompassing entertainment/dining/hotel experience of a destination vacation.
It has its own set of characters and three "lands" to explore, as well as several counter service eateries and plenty of merchandise. The Crystal Forest has been in operation since 1987.
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NAME :Ursula Rooney GENDER :Female DOB :February 22, 1992 (28) OCCUPATION :Assistant Manager of Food Services at The Crystal Forest RACE :Human RELATIONSHIP TO FISHER/POHL :Girlfriend/Friend
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NAME :Moeth Rooney GENDER :Male DOB :May 6, 2016 (4) OCCUPATION :Kid RACE :Human/Halae RELATIONSHIP TO FISHER/POHL :Sort-of Son/Sort-of half brother
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NAME :Shawn Cameron Gridell GENDER :Male DOB :January 27, 1961 (59) OCCUPATION :Carpenter RACE :Human RELATIONSHIP TO FISHER/POHL :Father/Grandfather
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NAME :Lina Kimura GENDER :Female DOB :November 9, 1966 (54) OCCUPATION :??? RACE :Human RELATIONSHIP TO FISHER/POHL :Father's/Grandfather's Fiancée
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NAME :Melanie Ann Gridell (née Fisher) GENDER :Female DOB :April 6, 1936 OCCUPATION :Retired RACE :Human RELATIONSHIP TO FISHER/POHL :Paternal Grandmother/Great-Grandmother
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NAME :Valentina Rosa Ortiz Gridell GENDER :Female DOB :March 19, 1963 DOD :August 11, 1986 RACE :Human RELATIONSHIP TO FISHER :Mother
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NAME :Luis Rafael Gridell GENDER :Male DOB :May 14, 1982 DOD :September 8, 1994 RACE :Human RELATIONSHIP TO FISHER :Older Brother
