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 Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:34 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:27 am
 "The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents."
~ H. P. Lovecraft (1890 - 1937), "The Call of Cthulhu", first line
Post 1 ~ Shop Post
Post 2 ~ Table of Contents
Post 3 ~ About Diopside
Post 4 ~ Images
Post 5 ~ Memories
Post 6 ~ Friends/Acquaintances/Enemies
Post 7 ~ Family
Post 8 ~ Belongings
Post 9 ~ Home
Post 10 - 15 ~ Reserved
Rules...
1 ~ Don't post in this journal unless you have Merci`s permission. All RP will be done in separate threads if at all possible. The woman who does this journal is a**l retentive and likes to be able to edit all content.
2 ~ Don't steal the artwork (either the banners, the pet, or other fanart), characters personality or history, or shop concepts. It will make people very sad, and I am sure tears will be shed, whose tears though is the question.
3 ~ Rude comments should not be made to Merci` regarding anything in this journal. Role Play is make believe and therefore the opinions of the character are made up to fit an imagined personality and do not reflect the players true emotions.
4 ~ If you desire RP, Contact me in the main thread or through PM's. Though I have to tell you PM'ing is the safer route to making sure I've seen your request.
5 ~ Last but not least I reserve the right to make changes to these rules at any time and without warning.
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:42 am
 “One may understand the cosmos, but never the ego; the self is more distant than any star.”
~ G. K. Chesterton (1874 – 1936)
Black Star Diopside
Name Origin ~ from the Greek dis - "two kinds" or "double" and opsis - "opinion" or "appearance" in reference to the two ways of orienting the vertical prism.
Nicknames ~ Dio is what those who love him call him they also tend to call him "Little Star", but he has earned some other not so nice titles, such as Leech and Parasite.
Gender ~ Male
Eyes: Burgundy-ish.
Hair: His hair is colored like Nebula in space. Depending on how the light hits it, the colors will change slightly and small starlike lights dance across his brow.
Physical Traits: Black Star Diopside is small, almost frail looking. He has several piercings on his body, two in his ears, his eyebrow and one that seems to be attached to his tail. The arm that used to be fully sleeved is now bare and can be seen. The skin is smooth, but is marked with lights. To those that aren't intimately knowledgeable it would look like the sky at night. For those that are, it's a perfect replica, and is actually an accurate star chart. He never seemed to use the arm as a child, but now that he is older it seems to be functional, though he still continues to favor it. As with the other Shadows he has no mouth or nose. His tail is much like his hair, the end of it changing colors in the light, the stars dancing inside of him.
Personality: Dio is less quiet, but no less curious at this stage. He will watch just about anything, and he enjoys going up on the Widow's Walk at night to look at the stars. He is endlessly amused by just about anything he hasn't seen before.
When he feels comfortable around you, he tends to barrage you with questions. Though now that he is older he catches himself, and tries to allow you time to actually answer him. He seems keen on learning just about anything he can.
He likes to touch things, and doesn't really respect personal space and boundaries. He is socially inept and doesn't always respond to a situation as one should. However Dio still retains that innocent charm that seemed to ooze from him as a child.
Likes: Reading, Books, Stars, and Red wink
Dislikes: Vance, Pain, Swamps, and Physical LaborPlaylist For Dio
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:51 am
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:56 am
 “Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand-and melting like a snowflake...”
~ Sr. Francis Bacon (1561 – 1626)
Solo RP -  ~ Group RP -  ~ Filler RP - 
Diopside as a Stone. {Solo , RP }
[] How They Met... ~ In Which Merci received Diopside from Citrine.
[] Homecoming... ~ In Which Merci has a talk with Seraph.
[] Time Goes On... ~ In Which Merci writes of her doubts.
[] Be Careful What You Ask For... ~ In Which Vance tries to win the ring and is tricked by Merci.
Diopside as a Wisp. {Solo , RP }
[] Under the Twinkling Stars... ~ In Which Dio becomes strong enough to be a wisp.
[] Permanent Addition... ~ In Which Merci introduces Dio the Wisp and has a fight with Vance.
[] His First Contact... ~ In Which Dio formally meets Mystic and Citrine.
[] What's This?! ~ In Which Merci shows Dio food, and tries to get him to eat.
[] Welcome Home Maili... ~ In Which a new medusa comes to live in Merci's home.
[] Gone into the Darkness... ~ In Which Dio is wisp-napped and faces an early death.
Diopside as a Child. {Solo RP }
[] Imma Big Kid Now! ~ In Which Dio becomes a child.
[] Darkness Within Daylight... ~ In Which Dio, Merci, Vance, Maili and Seraph visit the home of Mystic, Reyna and Die.
[] Twinkle Twinkle Little Star... ~ In Which Dio muses on the stars and his connection with them.
[] Let the Games Begin... ~ In Which Dio beats Vance at poker.
[] Cyborgs and Elves and Fiends, Oh My! ~ In Which two new guardians find their stones. -=TBC=-
[] Where no Shadow has Gone Before... ~ In Which Dio gets a Telescope.
[] Secrets of the Universe... ~ In Which Dio returns to the shop to ask Athan some questions.
[] The Moonlight Scrolls of the Alisari... ~ In Which Merci gives Dio the scrolls Athan sent over.
[] Fate Plays with Loaded Dice... ~ In Which Dio meets Red the Wisp.
[] Early Morning Musings... ~ In Which Dio thinks about his feelings toward Red the Wisp.
[] Oh Those Burning Questions... ~ In Which Dio shows Mystic the scrolls, and asks a lot of questions.
[] Who Needs Ants at a Picnic? ~ In Which Merci and Zero have a picnic, and Dio and Red talk child to child.
[] A Mysterious Gift... ~ In Which Merci receives gift from an unknown source, and has terrible nightmares.
[] A Night to Remember... ~ In Which Merci, Maili, and Dio go to spend the night at Reyna and Mystic's place. -=TBC=-
[] A Mims is Born... ~ In Which Dio and Mystic help Mimetite find a guardian.
[] A Little of This, A Little of That... ~ In Which Merci and Dio split away from Mystic to go look for spell components.
[] Somebody's Eden: Passing the Torch... ~ In Which Merci and Dio share the items they are to find with a stranger... -=TBC=-
[] The Epic Search... ~ In Which Merci and Dio match wits with a Chemist.
[] Somebody's Eden: Athan and Reyna Awaken... ~ In Which there is a joyful reunion.
[] Who Are You Again? ~ In Which Cinderfae returns after a long voyage.
[] History Repeats... ~ In Which Maili tells Dio a story that hits a little close to home.
[] The Landing... ~ In Which Rhys arrives on Gaia, and Dio makes a friend.
Diopside Teen Quest. {Solo , RPs , Filler }
RP's that count toward the fulfillment of quest requirements will be labeled.
[] Introducing the Space Pirate... ~ In Which Merci takes Cinder and Peeps to Twilight Designs. -=TBC=-
[] Preparations... ~ In Which the gang gets the house ready for visitors.
[]Teen Quest: Nightmares... ~ In which Merci has a horrible nightmare, and so does everyone else...
[] Aftermath... ~ In Which Merci and Dio deal with a huge mess.
[] Teen Quest: Of Memories and Dreams... ~ In which Dio has a bad nights sleep...
[] Teen Quest: Appointment With A Seer ~ In Which Dio asks a lot of questions...
[] Tea at Dusk... ~ Merci enjoys tea on the balcony, and talks with Dio about many things...
[] Comfort Freely Given... ~ In which Dio talks to Hawk about his dream and worries.
[] Painted Wings and Giant Rings... ~ -=TBW=-
[] Lack of Booty ~ In which there is a lack of moonies.
[] Surprises are Fun... ~ In Which Dio and Merci give Hawk a present, and Merci gets a job.
[] 'Cause the Seer Said So ~ A visit to the shop; turning the rutilated quartz into something more fashionable!
[] Holiday: Ghost of Festivals Past... ~ In Which Dio reads an old story and wants to share.
Diopside Teenager. {Solo RP , RPs }
[] Growing Up ~ In which Dio finds that he has grown into a pint-sized teenager ...
[] How to Talk a Seer's Ear Off ~ Because sometimes forgotten people have holidays that match.
[] 'Tis the Season for a Joyride ~ ... let the joyride begin - in SPACE.
[] Christmas Morning Chaos ~ A Christmas celebrated by the entire family
[] Day of Knowledge: Midnight Meetings ~ Hawk takes Dio to meet someone special ...
[] Dream Guidance ~ Mystic takes a trip to Dio's dreams to guide him ...
[] Think Like a Star ~ Taking advice from Tariq and Mystic, Dio tries to talk to the stars ...
[] Among the Dusty Tomes ~ Dio and Merci meet Algie and Bloodstone; geek conference!
[] New Snake in the House ~ Introducing Sarraqa!
[] Bookworms ~ A viewing of a personal library of epic proportions ...
[] OMFG! How Did You Get So Big?! ~ Dio and Red meet again for the first time after growing ...
[] In My Dreams ~ A crazy naughty dream ...
[] Growing Into a Monster ~ Tek grows up and sneaks up on Merci. Chaos ensues.
[] Raven's Plume Grande Opening ~ The Raven's Plume bar opens up ...
[] Halloween Horrors ~ Merci and Dio visit the Twilight Designs Haunted House ...
[] Enter Sully, Stage Center... ~ Merci and Dio play a very naughty trick on Vance...
RP Requirements... * Wisp:: 4 Solo entires, 1 RP. Excludes awakening of Shadow if done via RP.
* Child :: 8 Solos, 3 RPs.
* Teen :: 15 Solos, 6 RPs. * Adult :: 25 Solos, 8 RPs.
* Evolution :: 10 Solos, 2 RPs
* Ancient :: Final form. Continued activity will allow you to obtain more artwork. Artwork may be updated once every 6 months. Required activity: 6 Solos, 2 RP within 6 months.
* Exchange rate :: 1RP Entry = 2 Solo Journal Entries
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:58 am
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:02 pm
 "Families are about love overcoming emotional torture."
~ Matt Groening (1954 - Present)
Click Icons for Uncerted Images
Merci` ~ Fox-like ears and a tail adorn this woman's body, telling anyone who looks at her that she is a kitsune. The horns that curl up out of her red locks however scream that her lineage is far from pure. She has incredibly deep green eyes, and a tribal tattoo around her belly button. She seems simple at first glance, she wears black leather mini skirts, combat boots, and worn out biker jackets. However she is much more caring then she would let anyone know.
She lives in a rambling old Victorian she purchased with the woman of her dreams, Cinderfae. Living with her are some Medusa, snake people, who help her keep up on the day to day chores required to keep the house in order. They all live off money she made earlier in life doing things of questionable legality.
Generally Merci is easy to get along with. She has an ferocious sweet tooth, and a penchant for poker. Merci will however, protect the things she considers hers with ferocity.
Cinderfae ~ Captain of the Warhammer and Space Pirate extraordinaire, this woman is the love of Merci's life. She has been gone for awhile, but recently returned to the home she built with Merci. Cinderfae is strong, charismatic and a very good at balancing out the weirdness that seems to abound around her. She can adopt a no nonsense manner when needed.
Many parts of the lovely Cinder were replaced by machines to allow her to deal with the rigors of space travel, though you wouldn't ever know it to look at her.
Rhys ~ The child of Cinderfae's past. Created from her DNA and the DNA of a man she loved long ago, Rhys is a strange amalgamation. He has parts of a third thing in him, something called a Draconic, that give him dragon-like leathery wings. He has only recently met his new family.
He's a teenage boy, and one with a confusing past. Rhys is trying to figure out his place in the world, and like most boys his age, is finding rebellion to be the method of choice.
Vance ~ Pride, arrogance, and confidence rolls off this Medusa. He dresses like a perfect gentleman but don't let that fool you. He has the most amazing mood swings, from rake to smart a** in sheer seconds. He fancies himself a card shark, and his poker skills keep Merci on her toes.
Vance keeps Merci sane, with near daily battles of will and wits. This snake man enjoys reading and writing poetry, something he keeps completely hidden from the others in the house for fear of ridicule.
Seraph ~ The odd duck in this family of hot heads. He is the island of tranquility in their sea of chaos. He seems to be vastly emotionless, however he lets his house mates know in small ways what is going on in his mind. He likes to cook, and prepares all the meals and confections that adorn the kitchen in the old house.
Seraph himself is a traditionalist, and is very resistant to change. He has everything exactly as it should be, and a ripple in his perfect pond has him lost and failing. Sadly only those closest to him would know of his discomfort.
Maili ~ She is a relative newcomer to the household. Much to the chagrin of the male Medusa already present there. She has a no nonsense attitude, and is not afraid to take Vance's hat off him and cold c**k him if that's what she thinks he needs.
There is however a much softer side to this lady. Her very strong maternal instincts kick in around our little Diopside. She seems to be quite fond of him and the other household inhabitants will often find her reading him stories up on the Widow's Walk at night.
Peeps ~ He's what Cinderfae calls a Priman, whatever that means. He's endlessly curious, and excitable. Peeps also seems to take a liking to anything that's shiny enough to catch his attention. Those things tend to go missing quickly, as he likes to hoard them.
The critter is a top notch mechanic. Merci lets him tinker with her SUV when he wants to, and he keeps the Warhammer in tip top shape.
Clotho ~ She is a Draconian, and was brought to Gaia with Cinderfae when she came back. They seem to be friends, and have a long history. Clotho seems to be calm, and sensible. Which is something of a relief to find in the craziness of such a full house. Clotho does not live in the house with everyone else, she prefers a small guest house situated on the property.
The Draconian recently entered a business arrangement with Cinder and Merci, they are all now jointly opening a bar.
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:17 pm
 “The true harvest of my life is intangible - a little star dust caught, a portion of the rainbow I have clutched”
~ Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)
A gift sent to Merci from one of her good friends. She was very glad to have gotten it, and Diopside seemed to like it so much she let the little boy keep it. The stopper on this bottle is wedged on tight, and it isn't going anywhere. Presents from Mystic  A wonderful and very well thought out gift from Mystic. It came with a small note that read: A gift for you, little brother, so that you might record your studies of the stars. I was searching for a journal for myself with the purpose of recording dreams. I found this and was instantly reminded of you. Recording your notes is very important, so always be certain to do so. You never know when something you thought to be utterly insignificant turns out to be the most important thing you ever came across.
Best wishes,  This stone was given to Dio by Reyna and Mystic. It is supposed to help him learn how to speak with the stars. He keeps it in the jewelry box he used to sleep in when he was a small stone himself. He treats it like the gold it is rutilated with. Stuff from Athan  It was left on the front porch with a note for Dio. Merci passed it on with great glee after finding it. Dio treasures these above almost everything else. The only other things that compete are his gifts from Mystic. The note read: I hope this helps in your quest for knowledge, Little Star. Study them carefully and do remember that the writing within the scrolls is only visible within moonlight. The best time to read them is near midnight when the moon is full. It is possible to read them at other times, but it is at this time specifically that they are most clear. The writings will fade away as dawn approaches. Should you have any further questions or require further assistance, do not hesitate to pay a visit to the shop.
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:37 am
 “I am like a falling star who has finally found her place next to another in a lovely constellation, where we will sparkle in the heavens forever.”
~ Amy Tan (1952 - Present)
Ground Floor...
Second Floor...
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:39 am
 "For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.”
~ Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890)
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:41 am
“You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.”
~ Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900)
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:42 am
“Even a small star shines in the darkness”
~ Finnish Proverb
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:45 am
“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.”
~ Og Mandino (1923 - 1996)
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:47 am
“The stars are the street lights of eternity.”
~ Unknown
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:48 am
“Silently one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven, Blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels”
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807 - 1882)
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