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 Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 5:41 am
1.you are here in this first posty thingy
2.News. I post update information here
3.Why I am questing for a Fa'e
4.Who is Sing Ting?
5. Artsy Stuff
6.Who WAS Sin Ting?
7.Cool Information about Sin Ting (abilities, future quests,etc)
8. The Unlikely Guardian : Keirro Fisher, Psychologist.
9. The Lost Fa'e
10. The Difference Between Turtles and Tortoises
11. Random, Notes
12. Links
Let's see...Fa'e are 100% Anya XD! Anything in here is of their respective creators. I kindly ask that you do not steal from Anya, Guardians, Guardians to be. Even though no one can stop you, I ask that you do not barrow mythology concepts from other questers. I SPECIFICALLY ask that you do not create a fa'e that is also a buddist tortoise(or any terrapin).We're past the construction phase and now we're gettin' the gilding done. . Even Though I am questing for a lost child, I would LOVE to have a second (or even third) generation Fa'e! I am partial to watching the Fa'e grow and mature and I would love to see Sin Ting do the same!
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:05 am
2-06-07
Wow! Congrats to the winners of the Lost Fa'e Contest! I am going over my concept grammatically starting with Apostraphes. I bought a few grammar books, so you all should start seeing vast improvements in my writing. : 3 My goal for the next contest is to improve my grammar!
1-02-07
Added more stuffs to his past life, his present life and maybe I will add another yak. People seem to like Gingin.
12-31-06
Last Day of the Year! Last Day before Fa'e Contest!
Brand New ability has been added. Removed the "Future Quests" sections. Added new way of Gui-Xian deaths as well as an explaination of his loss of power and his dual gender-mabob. Will Finally add a pictiure of Keirro as well as Sin Ting's Yak. Fear the Yak.
12-17-06
Fa'e contest WHEN?! So much revamping to do, but luckily it is more of the lack of info aspect. Having Gui as a hermaphadite is definately going to bring more savoir faire to him and Keirro's role is getting a nice revamp as well. I will be updating my "Thank You Page" and My tablet is coming in soon!
12-14-06
worked on his Lost Fa'e aspect. Got Kierro involved more as a guardian, but I still need to dwell on his hermaphadite aspect. =/ I will probably work more on it today at a later time.
12-7-06
Holy crap it's been a month since I was on! So much to do! so little time! OMG FA'E QUEST?! So many people have been wonderful and ubmitted ideas for improvement! Sorry it's been so long since I've been on! I love you all though! Today is "work on profile" day for Sin Ting and Keirro.
11-04-06
Added some nit picky stuff to the profiles and throughout the quest.
10-31-06
Congrats to the winner! She will recieve a custom Pitbull! I also have a picture of Adult Sin Ting thanks to Flork!
10-25-06
Lost Fa'e section open! Seperated Links Page and Notes page
10-18-06
New Section!
10-17-06
Okey dokey, something resembling art is finally here. Hopefully I can get a *good* picture of Sin Ting and get people to critique. Writing contest is coming up soon! Best of luck to everyone!
10-15-06
Just getting the bare bones up here. It's a lot like military rations at the moment, you know, just the dire basics until my a** gets into gear.
Added font size! XP Did some tweaking to the story!
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:07 am
Why I am Questing for a Fa'e I will be honest. I did not join the Fa'e Guild and Fa'e thread with the mindset of obtaining a Fa'e. I was focused on Keirro and developing her story in a complex rpg environment. Keirro is off the beaten path for me and there are times when I worry about offending someone when she dives backs to her roots and goes black on somebody's a**.
Anyhow, after seeing what fun everyone else was having with thier Fa'e characters and quests, I got bitten by the Bug. I suppose what did it in the long run was the Role Play. I used to be in the Barton Town forums until recently. Go take a visit, you'll see why.
I am interested in Keirro's and Sin Ting's relationship. It is uncertain what path lies before the two but I'm sure it'll be a great ride!
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:08 am
Appearance: Sin Ting has rough, leathery, brown skin and dark brown eyes. He has some form of a beak rather than soft, fleshy lips. His skin and lack of hair makes him look older than he may actually be. His slow, easygoing movements seem to throw strangers off on his actual age as well. Sin Ting does not grow hair on him, but he has distinct markings where his eyebrows should be. He looks more like a human than a tortoise, but his tortoise features are hard to miss! Sin Ting does not have a shell, but he enjoys wearing things on his back such as book bags and children. Because of his aged appearance, he is often mistaken to be a grandparent. (Oo wink
Strengths: Can cheer almost anyone up. Sin Ting takes a moment for two naturally to think about things; he is not prone to spaz out on others. Sin Ting rarely goes on the offensive in a conversation or a fight. He would rather support and uplift others than see them get dragged down. That basically makes him the World's slowest cheerleader! (No skirts!)
Weakness: takes an hour to walk to a grocery store 30 minutes away. Takes too long to come up with plans. Falls asleep randomly. Moves slowly.
Personality: Always optimistic, but not naive. Wise, but can’t remember specific details. One can always see Sin Ting smiling and taking extra time to enjoy subtle pleasures in life. Sin Ting believes in simplicity. Sin Ting believes in the idea of ‘inner fortune’ and dresses in simple, drab clothing. Sin Ting gives off an air of serenity and peace.
‘Inner Fortune’ is Sin Ting’s belief that one does not become true to themselves by gaining, but rather eliminating all unnecessary possessions in their life. Sin Ting avoids harming others, including insects, and is particularly protective of shelled creatures. When is is unsure about something, it is common to see him meditate or work in his garden.
Sin Ting started on this journey when he was a mere child. His dual upbringing with Keirro and the monastery has given him a chance to see what path he should pursue in life. When he told Keirro about his choice, she didn't react negatively or positively. She mostly shrugged and told him to do as he wished.
This journey of obtaining happiness isn’t easy, of course, and Sin Ting isn’t without his flaws. He struggles with his love for the finer things in life and companionship. He enjoys expensive foods, expensive travels, and precious stones. His first step towards shedding his material lifestyle starts with his manner of dress. For some reason, he does not enjoy being dressed in lavish clothing.
Sin Ting is used to his old village life. Outside his village, he feels very lonely and distant from others because he has not known them throughout his life. Sin Ting is a supporter of an unified community.
Sin Ting's inner conflict also stems from his female gender that he has yet to come to terms with. What does his female gender have to do with his path to inner fortune?
Sexual Preference: First of all, Sin Ting is a hermaphrodite. Meaning, that he is both male and female. He prefers to look and to be treated as a male though and takes no offense when someone is confused as to what gender to call him by. He DOES take offense at being regarded as a "shim" or "she-male". He is trying to see the significance of his dual gender. Spoiler: Sin Ting's dual gender is a result of Gui-Xian being worshiped as both male and female in the Chinese culture. more is explained in the story. Sin Ting is at a conflict as to what sex means to him. He does not usually think about it, and the topic does not come up in a monastery setting. However, when Sin Ting DOES find someone he likes, he gets very bashful.
Favorite Food: Sin Ting is a vegetarian! After all Tortoises don’t eat meat.
favorite activity: Meditating
Hobbies: Gardening, raising butterflies, Sin Ting is trying to learn how to swim. Sin Ting isalso be interested in studying cultures and sciences.(possibly from his upbringing with Keirro)
Most precious items: A strand of meditation beads from his monastery and his Yak, Gingin.
Education: In spite of Sin Ting's upbringing, he only has a limited professional education. He can solve simple math problems and read holy texts thanks to cooperation between Keirro and the local monks. His education is comparable to that of a gradeschool level.
Inner Fortune
When a person dies, they will look back on their life. If they were unsatisfied with their life, they will be reincarnated again and again until they finally achieve balance and harmony within themselves and with others.
The idea of inner wealth was develped when Sin Ting was a small child. The monks at the temple taught Sin Ting that the riches of the current life do not matter since life is fleeting. One must build a good heart and strong will in order to nourish the soul and feel complete. When one has achieved perfect balance in his or her life, the cycle of reincarnation will cease
To break it down simply and in list form, these are what Sin Ting believes will bring inner fortune and stop the cycle of reincarnation.
1. No harm to others or thyself
2. Think with a clear head
3. Do not act impulsively
4. Do not focus on material wealth.
Sin Ting's Treasure: Yes, even a tortoise aspiring to be a monk will have a few items dear to him.
Buddhist Prayer Beads: These beads were a gift from Songsten. They are white and decorated with ornate blue details.
Gingin the Yak: A yak is very precious. They provide wool, milk, and thier dung can be used to make bricks or fuel a fire. Eww...
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:09 am
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:17 am
Gui-Xian is known as the Tortoise of Happiness. He is associated with fortune and longevity. Gui-Xian was the most wise of the four sacred beasts because of his longevity. Tortoises are also considered magical. Their shells are an important part of Chinese fortune telling and often Tortoises were killed so that their shells and innards could be used to tell one’s future. (so much for sacred)
When Nu Wa, the celestial empress became a goddess she ascended to the heavenly regions. After much chaos throughout the kingdom, she created the four spiritual beings and placed each as guardian over one quadrant of the sky.
Gui-Xian was created to guard the northern area of China’s celestial sky and with the other four Sacred Beasts, guide China into prosperity. This is the story that many know and there are many versions. Many assume that Gui-Xian would continue guardianship over northern China for as long as Nu Wa remained in the heavens.
There is also another version of Gui-Xian that is more well known. It is the image of a female tortoise with a snake wrapped around her. This is from the old belief that female tortoises were unable to mate with male tortoises so they mated with male snakes.
The Story
The Tortoise Gui-Xian was male and worshiped as one of the gods starting in early China, apart from being known as the tortoise of happiness, it was also known as The Black Warrior. Gui-Xian's shell was supposed to represent the vault of the universe.
Throughout his early existence, He often willingly assisted the other gods and celestial beasts against demons. Although, he assisted each celestial being equally, he gave the most to Nu wa, the creation Goddess.
The Demon Gong Gong, when he could not win the throne to heaven, smashed the mountain Buzhou with his head and destroyed the pillars that held the universe upright.
When the universe collapsed, the world went into chaos. The guardian beasts alone could not protect their lands against the dragons, demons, floods, and fires that ravaged the lands. Finally Nu wa could not stand the suffering of her people any longer and started to rebuild the four pillars that once held up the cosmos. each guardian best offered what they could for Nu Wa, but only Gui-Xian could give what the new pillars needed to keep them upright and stable.
Nu wa cut off the feet of Gui-Xian to support the new pillars of the universe. Gui-Xian, though now crippled, felt deeply humbled and viewed his new wounds as a badge of honor. In return for his sacrifice, Nu wa gave Gui-Xian an impenetrable shell to help protect him and all shelled creatures big and small.
Gui-Xian enjoyed a happy existence being worshiped as something so respected as wisdom, happiness, and longevity. He felt great pride watching over the north while is prospered under his watch.
As time went by, the description of Gui-Xian began to change. The ancients started to believe that tortoises could only be female. The Chinese started telling stories of male snakes and female tortoises mating together and producing eggs. Gui-Xian suddenly found himself being worshipped as a female!
Gui's gender and power changed as the Chinese beliefs changed. He became female himself. The tortoise became associated with infidelity but luckily still kept its hold as guardian of the north. Gui-Xian was appalled at the idea of being female, but his role was foremost guardian and he continued to watch over the people of China.
It was like this for thousands of years in China. The old ways were slowly vanishing as new cultures started to emerge throughout the east, each with their own version of Gui-Xian. But as they borrowed from the myth of Gui-Xian to create new gods and beats, they were slowly stealing away Gui-Xian's power.
He wanted desperately to remain to his old self and his old powers and he sought help from the other celestial beasts, gods and goddesses for ways he could remain himself. Each being had thier own idea but none were guaranteed to restore his power. Gui-Xian pressed on, but was unable to improve his luck.
As his power dwindled, his past enemies decided to take advantage and strike. The demon Xiang Yao, an associate with Gong Gong, sent an assassin to rid of the aging Gui-Xian in revenge against Nu Wa for constantly thwarting he and Gong Gong. A Shachihoko, a water demon with the head of a tiger and the body of a snake, was sent to kill the celestial tortoise. It used its poisonous spikes against Gui Xian. The spikes struck the tortoise in a soft spot not protected by his impenetrable shell. Gui-Xian was able to kill the demon, but was unable to find out who sent the assassin or find an antidote for the poison.
He searched for Nu wa to find some help, but like other creatures, both celestial and mortal, he was unable to find the goddess. While the poison in his body started to take its toll, he prayed that he would be granted one last chance to protect his people and restore himself to his former glory
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:18 am
Foresight.: Sin Ting can see into the future. Tortoise shells were believed to have magical properties and were used to foresee the future However, Sin Ting can only see the good possible outcome.
Alchemy: No, not FullMetal style, I'm talking about good ol' fashion home cookin'. Chinese alchemy is mostly medicinal. Herbs, bones, and animal parts are often used for ailments such as flu, childbearing and even Immortality. Some how Sin ting was able to figure out quite easily what to use and what not to use, even though he has had no formal teaching of Chinese Alchemy.
Shell: Sin Ting can make his body impenetrable, but he can not move while he is in this state. As he grows and develops, he will be able to move, but very slowly. . Zang Fu "Zang-Fu theory is a concept within traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that describes the functions of the organs of the body and the interactions that occur between them. Zang 臟 refers to the yin organs - heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney, pericardium - whilst Fu 腑 refers to the yang organs - small intestine, large intestine, gall bladder, urinary bladder, stomach and san jiao. Each of the twelve zang-fu organs listed have a corresponding organ, except the pericardium and san jiao which both describe functions that are not related to an organ. Each zang is paired with a fu, and each pair are assigned to one of the five elements." (wikipedia)
With That said, Why would a tortoise be involved with bodily processes? This is a very advanced ability and Sin Ting would not be able to fully grasp it until he is an elder or an ancient.
Gui-Xian's element was water and thus the water element was associated with the yin organ Kidneys, and the yang organ was the urinary bladder. Sinting's ability to purify these organs without the use of medicinal herbs or supplies would take time to study as he would need to develop an understanding of the entire body system according to the Zang Fu theory least he accidentally destroy another organ while trying to heal the kidneys or bladder.
The Kidney, according to Zang Fu, controls development of the human body and growth. Apart from being able to heal the body of problems associated with these organs, Sin Ting could help insure a healthy growth for a child and insure that pregnancy goes smoothly.
The Black Warrior
Another ability to be gained when Sin Ting becomes an adult. Gui-Xian was known as the Black Warrior of the North and for Sin Ting to acquire this persona would mean that he would have to learn how to fight. When he acquires this persona, his skin will turn black and he will appear more muscular and younger. This will emerge when Sin Ting becomes so concentrated and focused that he is able to focus his strength, his speed, and his technique to their purest forms. This can not happen when he is afraid, angry or vengeful because his concentration will be destroyed. Buddist Concentration combined with asskiki' fighting abilities! He will send you to the ground then ask with humility for forgiveness!
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:19 am
Name: Keirro "Reia" Fisher
Race:Human
Occupation: Psychologist
Age:25
History: Keirro was raised solely by her mother in the poorer neighborhoods of of a major city. Even though her mother worked for low wages, she instilled a strong work ethnic Keirro. At an early age Keirro studied hard in school, doing whatever she could to avoid the same penniless fate as her mother. Keirro spent most of her time at school, studying, or working with her mother. She had difficulty keeping friends until she entered college to study in a medical field. Her studies brought her to religion and its effects on psychology.She graduated from her college and decided to go into missionary work at a monestary in an isolated mountainous region of her home planet. Keirro studied the isolation and simpleness of the mountainbound natives and their faith.
Religion: Keirro's drive for success left her very little time to explore faith. When she did get around to studying religion in her college, she thought little of it. Keirro believes that faith can be caused by hormones, and when one sees "visions" or has "mystic occupancies" it can be caused by sickness, self delusion, psycho tropic drugs or simply lies. Keirro keeps her views very quiet, especially around her patients and her mother.
Personality: Keirro has difficulty opening herself to anyone. Her profession requires a certain amount of distance from her patients, although she is able to pretend that she cares. Keirro hates being asked to perform "diagnosis" on strangers in casual environments. Keirro does find time to relax at the local tavern when she is not consumed by her work. Keirro adores her mother and often wires her mother money to help support her. Keirro likes to portray herself as a sophisticated, fashionable woman. She LOVES to shop. Nothing is more relaxing to her than a trip to downtown with a group of girlfriends. It is one of the few times that her friends get to she her let her hair down a little. Keirro's love life, however, is almost nil. She often intimidates men because of her degree. Keirro's opinion of the Fa'e overall is that of skeptical view. What are the Fa'e and how are they realted to religon. It would seem that in spite of her lack of interest in faith, she is being drawn to those who are religous or more connected to religon than she could ever imagine.
((As you can see, Keirro really is an unlikely Guardian. She is skeptical of the Fa'e and is secrectly trying to disprove them. But you know what'll fix her little red wagon? I believe that Keirro will change dratically if she becomes Sin Ting's guardian. She won't be a die hard worshipper, but she may start opening herself up to things that can not be explained through science. wink ))
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:21 am
The Lost Fa'e The World Of Sin Ting.
The world that Sin Ting was reborn into is 80% water and the majority of land masses are grouped into two continents and several medium sized archipelagos. Most of the Land masses are focused on the equator, but there is a major portion of the continent in the far north that is home to a huge mountain region.
Because most of the land mass is on two continents, political harmony is a must. It is not perfect and problems often arise due to resources and space, but wars are not common and there has not been an invasion in almost a century.
The two continents are split up according to natural land formations. The northern mountain regions are split into the countries Jokhang and Galhen, home to the world's largest mountain, Sin Lang. The other regions are divided into six other countries, Albia, Catadu, The People's Democracy of Chad Holadant Cassiree (aka Chad), Ciel del Solei, Branche (home of the deep fried cheesecake) and the mostly beach front country of Ohau.
Keirro's hometown is the metropolis of Pertus, located in the fine country of Chad. After obtaining her diplomacy she headed into the country of Galhen to do research on the remote people who lived on the mountainside of Sin Lang.
This is The Story of Sin Ting as a Lost Fa'e.
Childhood
Sin Ting was discovered by Keirro in a mountain region, named Sin Lang, (pronounced long) that was very similar to Tibet. The cold, isolated village rarely received news of the world outside their village, leaving perceptions of the world that Sin Ting was first reborn in to his imagination. The village practiced a religion very similar to Tibetan Buddhism.
Keirro had very little maternal instinct when she found Sin Ting. Rather than give the impression that the child could possibly be hers, she named the baby after the mountains and asked for the monks to help her raise the child while she continued her research on the natives.
A local Bodhisattva ( an enlightened being who is able to escape the cycle reincarnation, but chooses to remain to assist others), known as Songtsen, volunteered to raise the strange looking child under his wing. While he helped Keirro raise the child, he started to receive visions in his meditations of the child's fate. Perplexed, he remained quiet about the visions so that Sin Ting could grow as a somewhat normal child.
As Sin ting grew and started to appear more and more different from the normal natives, Keirro started to study Sin Ting and acted more as a doctor rather than a mother to him. Keirro instructed Sin Ting on skills needed for the modern world while Songtsen, much to Keirro's disapproval, enriched Sin Ting's spiritual life.
Sin Ting realized with great distraught that he was a hermaphrodite as he got older. Keirro finally stepped in as both guardian and doctor and taught Sin Ting that it was a simple genetic condition that could easily be cured by modern medicine. Sin Ting did not think much about his dual gender and decided to keep it quiet from the villagers
Sin Ting's easy going nature made him very well liked by the children and monks of the village. He picked up gardening as his favorite hobby and felt completely at ease with his life between the monastery and Keirro. The local villagers overlooked his physical appearance and were very gracious to him, even if they were very poor.
As Sin Ting grew up, Keirro gained the nurturing emotions needed to help guide Sin Ting into a young man. While Sin Ting loved Keirro and the idea of journeying to new worlds excited him, he felt that his place was at the temple. As a child Sin Ting decided to become a Monk.
A Turning Point
The village's isolation made it very easy to look over and the locals liked it that way. They never imagined that they, or their monastery would become a focal point for a world issue that was to grab the attention of the major countries. The land to the north known as Jokhang was starting war with the country that the village happened to inhabit. When word reached the village of the war that was brewing at the borders, Songtsen called for the villagers and monastery children to evacuate.
Sin Ting, a teenager at the time, felt it was his duty to stay and help take care of the other monks. Keirro stayed behind to try to convince the stragglers to leave.
As the sound of gunfire drew slowly closer, Songtsen realized that the monastery would be ransacked and the monks would be killed. He finally decided to tell Sin Ting his visions away from the scientific gaze of Keirro.
The Visions
Songtseng told Sin Ting of a beautiful maiden with long flowing hair who appeared before him and spoke of Sin Ting's fate.
My dear Sin Ting, you are not of our world, but I still want you to feel as if this place is your home. Our country is in terrible peril, but I see a sliver of hope in you. The path before you is long and winding and things will not be as they always appear before you. said Songtseng.
Please, come with me, I do not know of where I am supposed to go or how to get there. What could I know of my future when my past is unclear? pleaded Sin Ting.
I can not come with you. But I have seen a strange looking woman who will guide you to your path with all the love and devotion of a mother. She is unaware of her fate as you are, but after she sees enlightenment she will see to it that you become who you really are. said Songtseng.
You spoke of returning here. Will my enlightenment enable me to help my people? asked Sin Ting.
Songtseng simply smiled.
I will pray it does. I must ask you to leave the temple now and tell the other monks to do so otherwise. There is something I must do.
Sin Ting and all but five of the monks, including Songtseng, left the monastery to pursue their fates.
Keirro Instructed Sin Ting to gather their belongings and to pack their Yak while she rushed to see what the monks were planning. The invaders were inching closer and closer to the monastery.
When the invaders came to the monastery Songtseng and the monks covered themselves with sticks and flammable materials as they sat on the steps of the temple. When the forces walked up the steps, the monks set themselves on fire to protest the invasions.
Keirro dashed out of the temple in horror and ran to grab Sin ting. She and the Fa'e barely escaped unnoticed while the monks distracted the army. She and Sin Ting fled into the cold mountains and towards civilization. Keirro decided against telling Sin Ting of the monastery's fate to keep his desire for survival alive. Sin Ting is at a lost but is unaware that the monks had killed themselves. He trudged on happily believing that he would see Soungsten again.
The news spread of monks who were burning themselves alive, causing an international fiasco. World Leaders are still trying to force the northern country Jokhang to cease fire.
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:25 am
What is the difference between a tortoise and a turtle? This is rather important to understanding Sin Ting a little better. Sin Ting's behavoir and appearence is based on natural attributes of the tortoise. Turtles Turtles are aquatic and many will eat just about anything that swims thier way. They are more agressive than tortoises and will take your finger clean off if you are not careful. The Alligator Snapping Turtle is the largest species of turtle and can larg enough to dismember an adult male. Turtles have flatter shells and webbed toes. Thier shells are smaller and many turtles have "soft shells", that is, nature's way of telling us it is delicious. Tortoises Tortoises are land based and vegetarian. Many of them live in barren deserts and eat cacti. They are easy going compared to thier aquatic cousins. Tortoises have claws and much tougher skin. They dig burrows to avoid the stifling heat. Tortoise shells are much bigger than turtle shells, allowing tortoises to build small living rooms with in thier fortresses.
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:26 am
Many Thanks to Neith-Ka, Kalindara, Kumo, Chibi Sheepcat, Anya XD! for her awesome critique of my contest entry and Future critics of my fa'e! *huggles*
Most of my lost Fa'e infor comes from wikipedia. Lookie at the Source!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_Buddism
http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/ssu-ling.shtml#turtle
http://www.sempai.org/~felicia/myth.html#genbu
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zang_Fu_theory#The_Kidney
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidney_(Zang)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_elements_(Chinese_philosophy)
http://www.godchecker.com/pantheon/chinese-mythology.php?deity=GUI-XIAN
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gong_Gong
http://www.onlineessays.com/essays/history/his168.php
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Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:48 am
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Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:49 pm
Just letting you know that the Qilin is already reborn as a fa'e ^_^ Raeith is the qilin/kirin. So you may want to swap it out from your planned quests and replace with the white tiger instead.
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Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:10 am
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:30 pm
I read over your quest page and I think that it's a pretty nifty myth! I've never really studied Chinese mythology, so I might ask some silly questions. Please bear with me. ^^
First off, I'd just like to point out that you say Keirro is black, and yet she names the child given to her "Sin Ting." Why? What makes her give your Fa'e a Chinese name when she doesn't know who Sin Ting was in his past life?
Secondly, your info page leaves a lot to be desired. I love your explanation of his name, but your appearance and personally really need to be fleshed out. Does he look more like a tortoise or more like a human? How much does his life as a tortoise affect his appearance as a Fa'e? Does he have a shell? Does he have really short fingers or no fingers at all? How does being a tortoise in his past life affect his eyesight? His hearing? His sense of smell? Get a real picture in your head for what he looks like and how his appearance then affects how he moves, how he acts, and how he functions in every day like. Give him some appearance flaws that make it difficult for him to live in a world built for humans. For his personality, focus on why he has these Buddhist-like beliefs. Who taught him these things? How does Keirro react to his inner-fortune beliefs? When does he adopt this view on "inner-fortune?" I can definitely understand where you're coming with with his personality, but give a little insight into how he used to be as a child, and what gave him this realization that you don't need to have material possessions to be happy.
Thirdly, your strengths and weaknesses are good, but you need to give reasons why. Why does he never lose his cool? What do you mean by "defence measures?" And why's he a cheerleader? xD Not that that isn't funny, but it's a bit random. Also, why doesn't he like sex?
My final question of the day will be: WHY are you bringing him back as a Fa'e? You want people to feel for him. If he's coming back for revenge then make that a big part of your story. Right now, he was just killed for his own foolishness, and personally, I can't see why he would be given a "second chance." Look back into his early life and give him a reason to come back into this world. ^^
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