_On the day of the children's birth five shards were removed from the main crystal, meant as tokens, reminders of the mission they had before them. However, not a single person could alter the appearance of the shards, as if compelled to leave them be. There were many times when the village elders attempted to give the children the shards, but every time they were put neatly back in their box leaving behind a sense that they were not ready to be distributed. It wasn't until a month before the children's 17th birthdays that the elders had a dream where the shards spoke to them, giving their permission to finally hand them over to each of the five children. It was this dream that told the elders it was finally time for the kids to set off on their new mission and a plan was made, to present the shards before sending them to observe the crystal._ --- Most magical boys and girls have something that 'transforms' them, the assumed source or amplifier of their gifts. Ladies and gentleman I present to you, the shards. When they are first handed off to the children, they merely hum with a power meant to draw them back to the main crystal. Once at said crystal the spirits of the deceased sorcerers will enter the shards where they will become beautiful stones that unlock the specialized magic within them. You will then get to decide how the stones stay close; necklace, cuff, ring... Usually something that can stay very close to its person. The kind of stone also depends on your element: [Aventurine](http://www.hiddenitegems.com/images/gem-id/cabochons/aventurine-green-cab.JPG)(Earth), [Lapis Lazuli](http://images-of-elements.com/lapis-lazuli.jpg)(Water), [Vanadinite](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FhKi8537TnQ/UZkFJAw55wI/AAAAAAAAHWY/4YwjgjNRNyA/s1600/Vanadinite5.jpg)(Fire), [Moonstone](http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130225182737/greenrider/images/b/bc/Moonstone.jpg)(Air), [Citrine](http://www.rubysapphiregemstone.com/images/NB2249.JPG)(Aether). As for the powers they unlock, they are as follows: **Earth:** The element of strength and focus, a force that needs a steady hand to control it. Mastery of the element allows for manipulation of wood as well as stone, the ability to find the lost or hidden and a second sight is given through vibrations travelling through the ground. A very handy tool to see around the next bend. This element also gives its users a little extra muscle to back their punches. **Water: _(Masaki Haruna)_** Not as gentle as it is often made out to be. One moment a calm and tranquil element, the next a frigid foe. Understanding this allows for the sorcerer to heal as well as willing minor changes to ones own appearance through the reflection of a water source. It's more dangerous side allows the user to drastically change the temperature of the element, helpful when getting someone to talk. Water also likes to instill knowledge upon sorcers who draw strength from it, a small boost in the intelligence department. **Fire:** Violent and angry, this element longs for destruction. It is the spark of life, the only physical element that creates its own existence. While it consumes much, it also gives back its warmth and loyalty to its users but promises no such things to allies. What it lacks in physical strength and intellect, it makes up for in speed. Those of the fire alignment are gifted with faster than average reflexes. **Air:** Light and full of laughter, can be much more mischievous than it lets on. It can carry sounds over greater distance than one might normally be able hear from, a nosy body who likes to have a good time. Manipulation of scents is also a talent in addition with the naturally lighter body that, with enough practice, can jump greater heights/distances and even float along the air currents. **Aether: _(c3p-0h)_** While fire is the spark of life, aether is life. Where other magics use physical attacks, aether users are compellers. Using the positive energy to influence the mind in different ways. Their power grows from the light and connections to sacred sights, diminishing where corruption is high. They are also dream walkers, sometimes able to speak to the dead or dying, and are granted just the slightest bit of good luck. --- Those are your elements, so for those of you who haven't chosen: choose wisely. ^.^ And if you wish to change, it's first come first serve. ### RULES: -Play nicely with others. I will not tolerate any disrespect towards anyone here. -No Power Playing, God-modding and other such rude things. -This is a mid-to-high casual RP. That means proper grammar, punctuation use, and a good quality post. Length is usually not the issue. I would rather have 1 really good paragraph than 3 sub par paragraphs. -And in the case that interest fades or something pops up, don't leave us hanging please. Just type a little goodbye and what you'd prefer done with your character. It's no big deal, happens all the time... I'd just like to know when someone doesn't plan on posting again. --- So without further ado, your CS skeletons: {Picture} **Name:** **Nickname:** **Gender:** **Element:** **Personality:** **Other:** {Things like preferred weapon, fun facts, or anything I may have forgotten go here}

I call air. Gonna work on my CS later today ^^ Hope here I should post the character and then when accepted move it to characters? *has no idea how the tab organisation goes* If there is anything to change or if I should write more about Nettle I can. -profile moved to character tab-

I'm placing my call for Fire~ Will work on as I get time. Moved to Characters tab.

Is this still accepting?

WIP  **Name:** Evangelina Goya **Nickname:** Eva **Gender:** Female **Element:** Aether **Personality:** Eva is naturally very empathetic and attuned to the emotions of those around her. The only issue is that she has no idea what to do with the information she picks up. Tactless, thoughtless, and far too brash for anyone's good, Eva's impulsive nature and inability to censor her mouth often leads to more harm than good. She means well and is very sweet at heart, but her clumsy communication technique leaves much to be desired. **Other:** Fighting style – hand-to-hand combat Doesn't eat consistent meals, but loves to snack Don't call her Evangelina. Ever.

 **Name:** Gwen Sniegow **Nickname:** Chrome **Gender:** Female **Element:** Water **Personality:** Much of like to her element; Chrome is not as gentle as she is made out to be. Level headed at times but tends to show frigidness, putting up an icy ego in such manner, taking things quite personal or seriously due to pride. One may say, it is a trait of a smart person. In fact she is just straight out truthful, picky, and hates sugarcoating yet ironically a hypocrite herself. Chrome tries to be more open to others but because of her mood swings, it is difficult to understand her; even the way she speaks, mostly implied through harsh words, methods, and body language. **Other:** Like her element. The intelligence department is usually the part where she starts showing off in either a good way or a bad way. She is addressed as Chrome and prefers it that way. She prefers the cold weather. Like her motif for the cold, she is mostly seen eating desserts. Preferred weapon: Bow and arrow. Her magical shard is accessorized as that of a necklace, choker style. Meaningful name. Gwen = White, Sniegow = Snow. Altogether, White Snow.

I apologize for that sudden absence, just hanging out with my best friend as much as possible before we don't see each other for 5+ months. :/ Okie dokie then... Talija, c3, and Masaki you are all accepted and may switch your characters over to the other tab at your earliest convenience. Ragnarok, I thought it'd be nice to give everyone a little edge up in something but if you wish to keep Sinclair rather neutral be my guest. He is accepted but your picture has stopped working, so whenever you can fix that you may switch him over with the others. ^.^ That just leaves Raven as Earth, I'll shoot them a PM later tonight if they don't show up before then. > Is this still accepting? In a way, yes and no. ravenDivinity has first claim on the Earth child slot, however I was telling someone else on the interest check that I could make alternate roles available if you'd truly like to join. The group is made up of children, so they'll probably be sent with an adult to watch over them, a warrior of sorts to keep them safe until they grow into their powers. If that sounds alright to you, feel free to put together a CS with N/A in the Elements slot and your character's age in Other. A general note, I saw a few mentions of school in your CS's and it occurred to me that I didn't think of such a thing. The little details that slips one's mind. The setup of the world is very Pangea-like, mostly one giant mass with other smaller masses out at sea. Territories rather than Countries, and the time is a little older than medieval but not quite advanced. Needless to say, school is going to be kept similar with minor differences. History class is more like Geography, no gym just wilderness survival, farm animal care, horseback riding, forget math... I hate math. The classes are geared towards daily life, whereas activities are aimed at those who wish to someday travel or leave the village. Needed for both protection as well as handy skills to earn tournament money. XD And the village they live in is large for a village but too small to be considered a city. Now that I've gotten that out of the way, I'll be posting my character sheet soon.

Well those info about the world/school does help thinking the right setting time period vise ^^

Yeeaah... I tend to forget you can't read my mind. � My bad, hahaha!

Say I may have missed it, but do our character know each other being the same age they may have learned some things from the same teachers? Or they just know each other face and name not really socializing with each other?