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Hobbies:

Reading - He prefers mystery novels and has a truly impressive collection of Sherlock Holmes stories, but is open to just about any genre. It's his dream one day to have an absolutely gigantic armchair in which to lie back and toss himself into some of his favourite stories. When he has some downtime at home, he likes to pull one out and divert his attention to that for a while, and he usually has a book on him for any downtime around town or at his mother's studio.

Dance - Richard has been dancing since he was a kid, the youngest child of a mother who owns a dance studio. In fact, he earned his MBA in preparation for taking over her studio when she retires and has been helping her teach dance as her assistant since he was sixteen or so, as well as dancing semi-competitively. He prefers salsas, rumbas, and the Argentine tango--he is quite frankly terrible at waltzes. That's not to say he can't be convinced to try one, but he does much better with quick tempos.

Running - There is something very peaceful about a run to nowhere in particular, and something soothing about regular footfalls on the ground under him. Richard tries to go on a run at least once daily, either to warm up and wake up in the morning, or to wear himself down before bed.

Virtues:

Well, Actually... -- he usually manages to stay tactful for the most part, but he can be counted on to give his honest opinion when asked for it. This has occasionally come back and bit him, but he does realise that's an issue more with the person and not with himself. However, he will sometimes try to use his honesty as a stonewall if he's nervous about how someone will take it or if he can't see any way to soften something they might object to--"You don't want to know". However, it can be trusted that any support or enthusiasm he gives someone is genuine. He's not blowing smoke, he really does like that dress on you. And, hey, wait, you dropped your wallet!

It'll be Fiiiine! -- what's the worst that could happen? Richard tries to see the sunny side of things whenever he can. Things can always be worse, and attempts to argue with him will bring out his creativity as he describes increasingly ridiculous alternatives. Sure, your date stood you up, but! At least they let you know now that they're a flake before things got more serious? And of course you're nervous about that presentation--it's natural!--but it'll be okay. It's not like the professor is an alien, right?

Well, Hey There! -- Richard genuinely likes other people and being around them. Maybe it's because of practically growing up in his mother's dance studio, but Richard doesn't have any problem going up to people, offering help if he sees it might be needed, etc.. He's generally pretty easy going around other people and does his best to keep an eye out to be respectful and make sure he doesn't run afoul of any one else's boundaries. It's important to him that people are comfortable around him.

Flaws:

Oh, Okay, Sure -- Richard has the sense to see through ridiculous lies, and no he doesn't believe in the Illuminati. However, craft a convincing story and keep it consistent, and he usually won't see a reason to question it. Sure, he has ten bucks to give you for food, and it sucks that your wallet was stolen again! This can be quite detrimental when put in a new situation; generally, if he doesn't understand what's going on, he'll likely buy the first reasonable story presented to him

Y'know What, Forget This -- He tries to meet people halfway, he really does, and he's not unfamiliar with compromise. But if the agreement or situation isn't something he can find any kernel of satisfaction in, he'll just up and leave, or drop it. The other person(s) might get a notice of some kind, but often they won't. Group project not working out? He'll be the one to go to the professor and let them know and ask if he can be moved to another group. It can make him seem flaky, but as far as he sees it, he gave it a shot and now it's time to move on. Sometimes he can give himself a reason to stay on--he promised this important thing, this is someone he really likes, that sort of thing--but he'll be miserable the whole time.

No, No, I'm Almost Done -- Richard has a tendency to get his teeth into a project and then not. let. it. go. until he's worked it out. He needs to work on a routine for a competition, or a new unit his mother wants the studio to teach? He will keep doing this until he thinks he has it, getting irritable and often snappish if someone tries to break his hyperfocusing to remind him that he should maybe, y'know, eat or something. If he has issues grasping the subject, whether for school or the studio, he gets frustrated and even more irritable and snappish, seemingly not realising he's being an a**. Does he feel bad if someone points it out? Well, of course... after he's finished with the issue commanding so much of his attention in the first place.

Title: Basiluzzo, Transcended Knight of Uranus

Challenge: "Do the winds call your name?" // "This land--these people--are mine and under my protection."

Uniform:
(see image)

Weapon
--------- Page:: a flight feather from a small/med bird of prey
--------- Squire:: a flight feather from a large/very large bird of prey
--------- Knight:: a short staff with a pair of feathers attached to it

Magic
--------- Page:: n/a
--------- Squire:: he holds up the feather and blows on it to summon a wind within a 10 ft diameter space; this wind will give allies a boost to their speed and buffet enemies and has a total duration of 30 seconds
--------- Knight:: he whirls his short staff over his head, summoning a stronger wind within a 15 ft diameter space; with a duration of 60 seconds, this wind will boost the speed of allies and impede that of enemies.

Summons -- he will be able to summon a roc, which will be housed in a sandstone pendant shaped like a bird. The roc will be about the size of a small horse/large pony and capable of making slashing attacks through the air with its talons.

Permanent Items: a wisp, a forgotten spell, an enhancement (either passive ability as powered form, passive ability as civilian form, or enchanted weapon) (all need solos/plots to officialise ICly)

"While these items don’t seem to have any clear purpose or magical power, there is something uniquely powerful about each of them. They feel both ancient and new, and remind their owners of their battle with the Calamitous Hollow. They cannot be gifted or stolen. They may be useful in the future." -- Calamitous Hollow Meta 2k25
"This pin no longer has any magical properties but you can do with it as you please!" -- Calamitous Hollow Meta 2k25

NOTABLE STORYLINES

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REQUIREMENTS
Note: For thread links and a browseable, up-to-date, chronological listing of all threads, please reference this link: [Basiluzzo]
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CIVILIAN
Battles -- (3/0)
☑ Can't Run Forever
☑ [Mini Event] The Autumn takes a bow pt 2
☑ { the center } reception area

Regulars -- (11/0)
☑ Time for a Midnight Jog
☑ And a One, and a Two...
☑ Leave Me Alone Until I See Stars
☑ Canine Crunchies
☑ It's a Little Tea Shop
☑ Keyless Entry
☑ 5:46am, on the Stairs
☑ Goddamn Protective Fools
☑ [Mini Event] The Autumn takes a bow
☑ { the center } the waiting room
☑ { the center } The Dark Hall

Solos -- (1/0)
☑ An Old, Tired Cliche

PAGE
Battles -- (6/5)
☑ [BOTTLED] The Bottle Desert
☑ [BOTTLED] The Finale
☑ [event] dance of lanterns
☑ [orp] brave shine
☑ hell investigates life
☑ [META] Necessity

Regulars -- (11/8)
☑ [Holiday] Can't Save Me From Myself
☑ [BOTTLED] Introduction
☑ [BOTTLED] The Central Hub
☑ This Disrespect
☑ [R - Flower] My Heart Glows for You
☑ [Moon-ORP] Tea Time
☑ Delivery~
☑ [META] Contact
☑ [META] Cometary Introductions
☑ [META] As Above [The Moon]
☑ [Holiday - R] Auroric Flashbacks

Solos -- (10/8)
☑ [HOLIDAY] Wallet Woes
☑ [Holiday] Holmes Sweet Holmes
☑ [Holiday] Bother bother bother bother bother
☑ I Know Better than That
☑ Windsong (x3)
☑ Dam Breach* (x3)

SQUIRE
Battles -- (6/6)
☑ [ACP-MINI] The Laboratory
☑ Summer's End
☑ [Into The Shadows] The Lighting
☑ We return to change
☑ Don’t You Mess Around With Me!
☑ i went to sleep with one face

Regulars -- (13/12)
☑ Getting Familial
☑ A Lunar Conundrum
☑ [ACP] A Prophecy Fulfilled
☑ [ACP] Sea Anemones in a Starlit Reef
☑ [ACP] Organic Needs
☑ Found
☑ bound-dark seamed and starkened
☑ Escape
☑ Dew on the grass and sunshine in the leaves
☑ [Into the Shadows] The Plan
☑ The Moon Wells — Red
☑ Deal with the Devil
☑ NIGHT MARKET! HE MAN THE MAN!

Solos -- (12/12)
☑ Expecting the Unexpected* (x3)
☑ Cheap Comfort Breakfast Food* (x3)
☑ There for Each Other* (x3)
☑ [Star] Make Hugs not War* (x3)

KNIGHT
Battles -- (5/∞)
☑ [EVENT] Chrysocyon Chaos
☑ [event] poison in the air - the east bridge
☑ [EVENT] poison in the air - finale
☑ [EVENT] Night at the Museum - Side Room (The Bell House)
☑ [STORMBREAKER] At World’s End

Regulars -- (11/∞)
☑ [EVENT] The Summoning
☑ You May Wonder Why I've--
☑ Down Below
☑ Whispers in the Sand
☑ Next Door Neighbours
☑ [event] poison in the air - introduction
☑ [EVENT ORP] Night at the Museum
☑ the first step forward
☐ [R] Familial familiarity?
☐ [SB-R] Midnight Cleanup Duty
☐ [R] A family effort

Solos -- (3/∞)
☑ Do the Winds Call Your Name?
☑ [SB] The Lightning Strike (x2)

last updated: 08/14/2025