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 Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:53 am
Questor Information [2`b]Norsefire: Mule SN's: IoDM Newbie? (Y/N): YES Serum:Serum 54 Arctic Wolf/White-Winged Vampire Bat CODE for your quest banner(s):Name: Silvanio Verum Pronounced Sil-vahn-eeh-oh Vee-rum, just for the people who aren’t good at pronunciation Winged Arctic Wolf serum General Information Has a very southern-european look. Brown hair, slight tan, but his eyes are an odd silvery color, hence his name. Speaks with a mild, hard-to-place accent. Usually wears something from his uniform. Nationality: Italian Occupation: Currently training to enter the Swiss Guard Age: 22 Birthday: December 21, 1984 Likes: Catholicism, the Vatican, history, fencing, the Swiss Guard, theology Dislikes: Swimming, deep water, Atheists, dancing, too much noise Possessions: Swiss Gardist uniform and cloak Fencing Saber Actual saber for his Guard duties (blessed by a priest) Bible A very large cloth with the Swiss Guard Banner A small vile of holy water Several of his favorite books Three cross necklaces Everyday clothes An Italian deck of cards, which he is very skilled at playing with Favorite Quotes: "God became man so that men might become gods." ---He can't remember "A Templar Knight is truly a fearless Knight, and secure on every side. For his soul is protected by the armor of faith, just as his body is protected by armor of steel. He is thus doubly armed, and need fear neither demons nor men." ---St. Bernard of Clairvoux
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:55 am
His Story
Silvanio was born to very pious parents in a rural village about five miles to the northeast of Rome. Due to a quirk of nature, he was born with odd, silvery eyes, hence his name.
On Christmas Day, when he was 11, his parents took him to Vatican City, the very soul of the Catholic world. He looked in awe at the magnificent catherdrals, and the grand statues. He was even blessed by the Pope himself. But what truly amazed him were the soldiers there. His parents told him they were the Swiss Guard, the personal guards of the Pope. That day, Silvanio made it his highest goal to join their ranks.
When he was 19, he moved to Switzerland, where he became a citizen shortly thereafter. First thing, he applied to join the army, the first step toward joining the Swiss guard he admired so much. The boot camp was grueling, but he passed easily. After a year of service, he was accepted into training for the Swiss Guard. Just after he turned 22, he received a letter from the Kommandant...
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:02 am
The Kommandant's Letter
Here's the letter he received:
Silvanio Verum,
Your officers have informed me of your noteworthy skill with the saber and halberd, your fine obedience, competency, loyalty, and most of all, piety. It has been my decision to reward such excellent behaviors and celebrate your swearing-in, four months from now, by allowing you leave and giving you funding for a two-week vacation to the Caribbean, should you accept this invitation. You will stop in the United States, in the state of Florida, from which you will be escorted by helicopter to said island. The money for the trip, if you have not already found it, is in the envelope.
Congratulations,
Elmar Theodor Mader
Kommandant of the Pontifical Swiss Guard
However, the letter was forged and the Kommandant knew nothing of it...
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:10 am
Personality
An almost fanatical Christian, Silvanio has devoted his whole life to two things: His Catholic Faith and the Swiss Guard. In a sense, he is a crusader, or rather, what they wanted to be, what they should have been. He is loyal, generous, and overall a fine soldier. But his most defining trait is his piety. He is Christian, almost fanatically so. . Some of his flaws include his slight addiction to card games, and the occasional drink. The odd drink or so is a habit he had broken just before he entered training, but due to the stress of the island, he may start to go back to his old ways. He is also easily insulted, so he is often quick to judge.
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:19 am
The Swiss Guard Sabin won't be the only person who dresses funnyThe Swiss Guard, the military corps Silvanio was training to enter, is essentially the army of Vatican City. In a similar fashion to clergy, they are sworn to celibacy. One of their most important duties is to protect to Pope, and are sworn to protect his life even if it means sacrificing theirs. The Swiss Guard uniforms are essentially medeival, and for weaponry they use halberds and swords. However, they have training in almost all areas of combat. The Swiss Guard are, as their name implies, drawn exclusively from the cream of Switzerland's army.
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:10 am
Arctic WolvesArctic Wolves are a subspecies of wolf that is found, obviously, throughout the Northern areas of the world. It is the only type of wolf that is still found throughout it's original range. Arctic Wolves inhabit some of the most inhospitable terrain on earth. They live in areas where it is dark for up to five months a year, and the ground is permanently frozen. In the month of April, the temperature rarely rises above-22 degrees Fahrenheit. Their lifestyles are essentially that of their southern relatives, living packs. They hunt animals such as Caribou and Musk Oxen, and if they catch one they will eat almost every part of it, lettin none go to waste. If the temperature gets too low, however, the wolves may follow their prey in their migration to warmer areas. Most types of wolf are under threat from humans, but because the Arctic Wolves live in such cold places, they rarely encounter humans,
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Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:20 pm
Also, you can post here now. All comments, ideas, and (especially biggrin ) donations much appreciated!
*prays for lots of donations*
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Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:29 pm
Hey, like, mammal serums (especially dogs and felines) are really, really common amongst questors. I would suggest a backup animal. 3nodding
I skimmed your quest a bit, though, and it seems kinda Gary Stu-ish that Silvanio's never been to school, but the people in his village have taught him several different languages, math, history, and all that good stuff. *shrugs* Just a little strange~.
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Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:03 am
Okay, i'll work on it a bit. Also, i chose Arctic wolf because i've always liked wolves. My favorite animal. Maybe i can do something to make it more unique. Thanks.
EDIT: There. Fixed it up a bit. Now he's pretty well educated, but in a bit more normal way. Also he learned archaic combat skillage in his training for the Guard. Also, with the serum, maybe if i combine it with a bird like a gyrfalcon, so he has wings and talons. Uniqueness. smile
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Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 2:40 pm
Looks promising so far 3nodding The background could be a bit more fleshed out though...
Also, do Italians have special deck of cards that they can buy? If they do I had no idea ninja sweatdrop
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:34 am
Thanks for the advice.
With the playing cards, in Italy and Spain, they use a different kind with four emblems: Goblets, Swords, Polo Sticks, and Coins.
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:46 pm
Hmm...Along with making his history a bit more in depth, i think i'll make the whole thing a bit better.
Can anyone tell me how to post pictures? I've tried and it's driving me crazy! confused
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Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:32 am
Norsefire Thanks for the advice. With the playing cards, in Italy and Spain, they use a different kind with four emblems: Goblets, Swords, Polo Sticks, and Coins. Really? Cool! To post pictures you have to upload the picture online or find a picture that's already online. Then you click the "IMG" button that's positioned above the message window where you write your messages. Then you simply paste the adress to the picture into the pop up window that appears. To get the adress (URL) for a picture you can right click on the picture with your mouse and then click the last button on the list that appears (not sure what the button is called in English) if you've done everything right, it should look something like this; [img]http://www.my-image.com/myimage.jpg[/img]
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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:14 am
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 2:25 pm
There we go! I've changed things a bit, and (hopefully) it looks a bit more "professional".
And in case anyone's wondering, yes, you can post again.
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