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More of a minor at best and a hobby after the corpses are done.
More of a minor at best and a hobby after the corpses are done.
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You know, I was hoping that our Dark Lord would be more serious, and not an uninspired ripoff of a well-known Warhammer 40k character.
<Snipped quote by Agent B52>
No, not awesome. It's an insult. The rest of us are trying to at least make something original, and all you do is plop an image of a space marine and come up with a half-arsed backstory where he falls into a well and becomes a dark archmage for no reason. My incomplete character, Vizir, at least had to go to school to learn some magic; Kalar Splint actually had a reason to found the Rangers and went through a soul-searching revenge phase; King Furlong is a monarch by birthright, but Ahriman version 0.01a pre-alpha just falls into a well and now he's a master elementalist and the man whom we must kneel and bow to? No way, dude.
Cough...
Sorry...
Anyways, I might hop onto this! Is there a position for one of the royals open? From what I read, I believe the princess position is still there?
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He and Raven ought to have a fight at some point seeing as they both want to wear down their opponents spiritual selves in order to gain the edge. They also may be the only ones capable of beating the other for good.
He and Raven ought to have a fight at some point seeing as they both want to wear down their opponents spiritual selves in order to gain the edge. They also may be the only ones capable of beating the other for good.
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Most interesting battle indeed it would be, but I believe Raven would have an edge with his necromatic abilities. Allucard is still obviously an undead capable of being controlled by a necromancer. Only saving grace for him is his will and ability to disrupt his opponents focus which is sort of a counter at least.
But either way, I would like to see the battle if it ever comes
Most interesting battle indeed it would be, but I believe Raven would have an edge with his necromatic abilities. Allucard is still obviously an undead capable of being controlled by a necromancer. Only saving grace for him is his will and ability to disrupt his opponents focus which is sort of a counter at least.
But either way, I would like to see the battle if it ever comes
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Mine isn't original either, but it's niche enough that people most likely haven't heard of him.
Mine isn't original either, but it's niche enough that people most likely haven't heard of him.
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This is still a major work in progress. I haven't even gotten around to her equipment, her abilities and skills and her backstories. But I just thought I'd leave this here as a little outline of what I intend my queen to be like. I don't want to continue it until Feather makes a verdict on the lore being presented because I want to easily be able to edit this sheet without having to rewrite her history.
Character Theme | Scholar of the First Sin
Above is a painting of Lucinda that is hung within her chambers as well as the throne room of the castle. The portrait captures her likeness quite well, revealing her to be a woman with the reserved, proper posture expected from a Queen. She is of average height with quite a lithe figure. She has a very pale complexion, with soft, supple skin and delicate features. She has a very smooth, heart shaped face. Her thin lips are a light hue of, almost salmon like, pink; matching the rosiness of her cheeks. Her eyes are a deep hazel in color, curtained by long, prominent lashes that batter against her skin with every blink. Her beautiful, golden hair is braided neatly and tied into a bun all except for her fringe which perfectly frames her face. The pinnacle of beauty, Lucinda sports an appearance that causes even the strongest of men to quiver before her royal excellence, and is the topic of envy among her female subjects. Lucinda has never been one for extravagance, often turning her nose up at lavish, frilly gowns and uncomfortable corsets. She much prefers to wear a simple, white silk dress with an expertly embroidered lace collar and matching wrist cuffs. The sleeves of her elegant, yet simple attire stop at her forearm and drape down to her knees. She wears a silver necklace depicting the sun, and can usually be seen wearing the Crown of Dawn in place of the Celakor crown at court. These are mementos of House Giséle; a testament that despite where she stands, Lucinda will never forget where she hails from.
Family Name | Oakenshield
Maiden Name | Giséle
Given Name(s) | Lucinda Belle
Title/Alias | Queen of Celakor, Mother of Dawn, Lady of Sunlight
Gender | Female
Age | 25
Sexuality | Heterosexual
House of Origin | House Giséle
House Motto | "The night ends, and dawn always comes."
Coat of Arms | House Giséle Crest
Description | House Giséle is renowned as one of the largest, most influential families in the Kingdom of Celakor. Or at least, it was. Jealousy has always been the downfall of great Kings, leading them to commit atrocious acts in order to obtain what they do not have. In the case of the late King Oakenshield, what he desired was knowledge. Knowledge and power. What better place to obtain it, then House Giséle; home to some of the most brilliant, innovative minds in the kingdom? King Oakenshield, believing he was entitled to everything, demanded the secrets of the famed Giséle Sorcery. You see, members of House Giséle are taught to wield the unique power of the sun. By harnessing sunlight, they were able to achieve great feats of magic and healing that were not commonly available to humans. King Oakenshield desired this power, deciding that he was also entitled to claim the sun above his land itself.
When the head of House Giséle refused to share the sacred secrets of his house, he sealed the fate of his kin. In one night - one blood soaked night, the King laid siege upon one of his most loyal houses and wiped them completely off the map. All save one girl. Lady Lucinda Giséle, the only daughter of the noble Head. Her beauty and kindness was well known, but not as renowned as her masterful power over sunlight even at such a young age. With the sole survivor of House Giséle, the King had obtained a servant with the remarkable power of sunlight coursing through her veins. This tragic event marked the removal of House Giséle as a Noble House. They lost their title, their land and most importantly; their legacy. It is believed that this horrific display of cruelty against his own people was a major trigger in the peoples desire to revolt against the corrupt King.
Alignment | Light
Race | Human Mage
Likes | Gardening, Reading and Ballroom Dancing
Dislikes | Knights, Cramped Spaces, Extravagance
Personality | Lucinda, as her appearance suggests, is a very proud and reserved woman. She's not afraid to speak her mind or offer her opinion on a subject. Her quick wits and silver tongue are her most fearsome tools against members of court who try to belittle her voice, and she is known to be quite defensive over her king. When dealing with the knights in her employ, Lucinda is understandably harsh towards them. After all, many of them were involved in her families massacre. To the rest of her subjects, Lucinda is a very pleasant and kind individual who enjoys spending her time listening to the pleas of the needy and doing whatever she can to assist them. She spent years watching the late King ignore his people, and she refuses to let the current King make that same mistake.
She's an honorable person with a lot of love in her heart, especially for the Princes and Princesses. Even though she isn't their birth mother, she does her best to empathise with them and offer caring advice just like a real mother would. She despises the lavish parties and gathering that are often held. She smiles and appears invested for the sake of her King, but she'd much rather be reading in her chambers. Lucinda is often criticised by the other members of court for her insistence on bringing tradition from House Giséle into the Celakor Court. Lucinda does not wear the royal crown upon her head, instead choosing to wear her families Crown of Dawn; a reminder to the people of the cruelty the late King and his court inflicted upon their own loyal followers. Lucinda has quite a large following behind her within the common folk, and she intends to use the influence she has to further increase the peoples adoration for King Furlong; the only King she has known to be worthy of the people's love.
Lucinda Giséle
♚ Queen of Celakor ♚"The night ends, and dawn always comes"
House Giséle MottoCharacter Theme | Scholar of the First Sin
Above is a painting of Lucinda that is hung within her chambers as well as the throne room of the castle. The portrait captures her likeness quite well, revealing her to be a woman with the reserved, proper posture expected from a Queen. She is of average height with quite a lithe figure. She has a very pale complexion, with soft, supple skin and delicate features. She has a very smooth, heart shaped face. Her thin lips are a light hue of, almost salmon like, pink; matching the rosiness of her cheeks. Her eyes are a deep hazel in color, curtained by long, prominent lashes that batter against her skin with every blink. Her beautiful, golden hair is braided neatly and tied into a bun all except for her fringe which perfectly frames her face. The pinnacle of beauty, Lucinda sports an appearance that causes even the strongest of men to quiver before her royal excellence, and is the topic of envy among her female subjects. Lucinda has never been one for extravagance, often turning her nose up at lavish, frilly gowns and uncomfortable corsets. She much prefers to wear a simple, white silk dress with an expertly embroidered lace collar and matching wrist cuffs. The sleeves of her elegant, yet simple attire stop at her forearm and drape down to her knees. She wears a silver necklace depicting the sun, and can usually be seen wearing the Crown of Dawn in place of the Celakor crown at court. These are mementos of House Giséle; a testament that despite where she stands, Lucinda will never forget where she hails from.
Family Name | Oakenshield
Maiden Name | Giséle
Given Name(s) | Lucinda Belle
Title/Alias | Queen of Celakor, Mother of Dawn, Lady of Sunlight
Gender | Female
Age | 25
Sexuality | Heterosexual
House of Origin | House Giséle
House Motto | "The night ends, and dawn always comes."
Coat of Arms | House Giséle Crest
Description | House Giséle is renowned as one of the largest, most influential families in the Kingdom of Celakor. Or at least, it was. Jealousy has always been the downfall of great Kings, leading them to commit atrocious acts in order to obtain what they do not have. In the case of the late King Oakenshield, what he desired was knowledge. Knowledge and power. What better place to obtain it, then House Giséle; home to some of the most brilliant, innovative minds in the kingdom? King Oakenshield, believing he was entitled to everything, demanded the secrets of the famed Giséle Sorcery. You see, members of House Giséle are taught to wield the unique power of the sun. By harnessing sunlight, they were able to achieve great feats of magic and healing that were not commonly available to humans. King Oakenshield desired this power, deciding that he was also entitled to claim the sun above his land itself.
When the head of House Giséle refused to share the sacred secrets of his house, he sealed the fate of his kin. In one night - one blood soaked night, the King laid siege upon one of his most loyal houses and wiped them completely off the map. All save one girl. Lady Lucinda Giséle, the only daughter of the noble Head. Her beauty and kindness was well known, but not as renowned as her masterful power over sunlight even at such a young age. With the sole survivor of House Giséle, the King had obtained a servant with the remarkable power of sunlight coursing through her veins. This tragic event marked the removal of House Giséle as a Noble House. They lost their title, their land and most importantly; their legacy. It is believed that this horrific display of cruelty against his own people was a major trigger in the peoples desire to revolt against the corrupt King.
Alignment | Light
Race | Human Mage
Likes | Gardening, Reading and Ballroom Dancing
Dislikes | Knights, Cramped Spaces, Extravagance
Personality | Lucinda, as her appearance suggests, is a very proud and reserved woman. She's not afraid to speak her mind or offer her opinion on a subject. Her quick wits and silver tongue are her most fearsome tools against members of court who try to belittle her voice, and she is known to be quite defensive over her king. When dealing with the knights in her employ, Lucinda is understandably harsh towards them. After all, many of them were involved in her families massacre. To the rest of her subjects, Lucinda is a very pleasant and kind individual who enjoys spending her time listening to the pleas of the needy and doing whatever she can to assist them. She spent years watching the late King ignore his people, and she refuses to let the current King make that same mistake.
She's an honorable person with a lot of love in her heart, especially for the Princes and Princesses. Even though she isn't their birth mother, she does her best to empathise with them and offer caring advice just like a real mother would. She despises the lavish parties and gathering that are often held. She smiles and appears invested for the sake of her King, but she'd much rather be reading in her chambers. Lucinda is often criticised by the other members of court for her insistence on bringing tradition from House Giséle into the Celakor Court. Lucinda does not wear the royal crown upon her head, instead choosing to wear her families Crown of Dawn; a reminder to the people of the cruelty the late King and his court inflicted upon their own loyal followers. Lucinda has quite a large following behind her within the common folk, and she intends to use the influence she has to further increase the peoples adoration for King Furlong; the only King she has known to be worthy of the people's love.
You know, I was hoping that our Dark Lord would be more serious, and not an uninspired ripoff of a well-known Warhammer 40k character.
<Snipped quote by Agent B52>
No, not awesome. It's an insult. The rest of us are trying to at least make something original, and all you do is plop an image of a space marine and come up with a half-arsed backstory where he falls into a well and becomes a dark archmage for no reason. My incomplete character, Vizir, at least had to go to school to learn some magic; Kalar Splint actually had a reason to found the Rangers and went through a soul-searching revenge phase; King Furlong is a monarch by birthright, but Ahriman version 0.01a pre-alpha just falls into a well and now he's a master elementalist and the man whom we must kneel and bow to? No way, dude.
Oh my god, I'm having fun. SOMEBODY STOP ME!
My very first post had a wizard driving a muscle car through the heavens, ON FIRE, with N0F4TCHX as a numberplate. So what if I really am having fun just playing a walking talking cliche in gauche armour. Yes it is a powerfantasy, yes it is a touch immature, yes it shall lead to an unfortunate and ill timed fiery demise. I. Do. Not. Care. I did not sign up for this RP to have a deep and emotional story arc, I signed up to become fantasy Doctor Evil. To become a foil and a walking talking plot device. To give the speeches, to lead the armies of doom, to have that Fortress of Doom. Remember the name of the site, Roleplayer guild? I choose to play the role of Evil Overlord and I plan to milk it for every ounce of ham and cheese I can get out of it.
Besides when the character fell in he was 16. In that abyss something horrible has been doing nothing but pouring Dark knowledge into his brain pan ever since (note his current age). How much is still really Ahzek after all that and how much it is just Darkness made manifest is up for debate.
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@Agent B52 Silly may have come across as a bit harsh in his judgement of your character, but I can see where he's coming from.
I'm not trying to hate on having fun or the power fantasy or whatever. If you like doing that man, then you do that. But I think the point Silly is trying to make is that there's a time and a place for that kind of thing and it's probably not the best character to make when you're applying to be the central antagonist of the story. That's just my two cents. Not meaning any disrespect to anyone here, but I do want to voice my opinion on this.
I'm not trying to hate on having fun or the power fantasy or whatever. If you like doing that man, then you do that. But I think the point Silly is trying to make is that there's a time and a place for that kind of thing and it's probably not the best character to make when you're applying to be the central antagonist of the story. That's just my two cents. Not meaning any disrespect to anyone here, but I do want to voice my opinion on this.
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Oh my god, I'm having fun. SOMEBODY STOP ME!
My very first post had a wizard driving a muscle car through the heavens, ON FIRE, with N0F4TCHX as a numberplate. So what if I really am having fun just playing a walking talking cliche in gauche armour. Yes it is a powerfantasy, yes it is a touch immature, yes it shall lead to an unfortunate and ill timed fiery demise. I. Do. Not. Care. I did not sign up for this RP to have a deep and emotional story arc, I signed up to become fantasy Doctor Evil. To become a foil and a walking talking plot device. To give the speeches, to lead the armies of doom, to give that Death Metal concert.
Besides when the character fell in he was 16. In that abyss something horrible has been doing nothing but pouring Dark knowledge into his brain pan ever since (note his current age). How much is still really Ahzek after all that and how much it is just Darkness made manifest is up for debate.
You do not care? Well, I most certainly do, because your character does nothing but irk me and I am forced to interact with him when the IC starts. Do remember that roleplaying is a collaborative exercise and you have completely thrown away the serious tone of the first post just to write some completely out-of-the-blue character that has got no basis but ironic humor - not that there's anything wrong with such characters, but your character is the dark lord while at same time being a walking joke. Maybe if he were someone lower-ranking, I'd be fine with it - but I most certainly did not (and I think everyone else in this thread also did not) come into this roleplay just to poke fun at fantasy tropes. Look at all the other character sheets in the thread. The Queen's CS is amazing! Characters like her are what I had in mind for this RP. But yours is just so incredibly incongruous to the serious tone that was set in the GM's first post that it's just past the point of silliness, dude.
Anyway, unless you provide us with a dark lord who isn't a ripoff nor a walking spigot of shallow humor, or somebody else does, I think might just withdraw from the RP.
CoolRoleplayer702
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That would appear to be accurate.
Frengo King of the Frengolians
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Okay, here's the map I promised. If anyone can do better, and they probably can, then by all means have a shot yourselves.
Edit: I've only included major cities and 1 major fortress; smaller settlements have been left for the players' imaginations.
Edit: I've only included major cities and 1 major fortress; smaller settlements have been left for the players' imaginations.
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Seems maybe a bit smaller than I was thinking. Though what are my impressions hat they can determine the size of a fictional and previously nondescript country. No white woods though. Little disappointed about that.
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Seems maybe a bit smaller than I was thinking. Though what are my impressions hat they can determine the size of a fictional and previously nondescript country. No white woods though. Little disappointed about that.
I need to go through everyone's character sheets and add/rename locations that they may have mentioned, this is more of a concept art type deal... although graphically, it's as bout as good as it's going to get.
I plan for the size of the Kingdom to be about 600x600 miles, with a population of a few million.
Cello Rainbow 2.0
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I want to finish writing Lucinda up D:
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@Frengo
I'm gonna say that the Tomb is somewhere off the map. It's easier that way.
I'm gonna say that the Tomb is somewhere off the map. It's easier that way.
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With 600x600 miles we're looking at something just slightly smaller than if France and Germany were to become one country. There would probably be more significant locations in that kind of area. Blah blah pending gm's orders blah blah.
Read the complaints and will respond to them in full to hopefully reach a mutually acceptable outcome. Unfortunately work will take me away from a computer for the next three days, as I mentioned in my second post in thread this will be a regular weekly occurence.
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@White Feather Maybe this is something for the OP to solve?
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Cello Rainbow 2.0
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I finished the Queen. The backstory is a little lazy but I'm just not in the mood for a lot of writing right now.
Character Theme | Scholar of the First Sin
Above is a painting of Lucinda that is hung within her chambers as well as the throne room of the castle. The portrait captures her likeness quite well, revealing her to be a woman with the reserved, proper posture expected from a Queen. She is of average height with quite a lithe figure. She has a very pale complexion, with soft, supple skin and delicate features. She has a very smooth, heart shaped face. Her thin lips are a light hue of, almost salmon like, pink; matching the rosiness of her cheeks. Her eyes are a deep hazel in color, curtained by long, prominent lashes that batter against her skin with every blink. Her beautiful, golden hair is braided neatly and tied into a bun all except for her fringe which perfectly frames her face. The pinnacle of beauty, Lucinda sports an appearance that causes even the strongest of men to quiver before her royal excellence, and is the topic of envy among her female subjects. Lucinda has never been one for extravagance, often turning her nose up at lavish, frilly gowns and uncomfortable corsets. She much prefers to wear a simple, white silk dress with an expertly embroidered lace collar and matching wrist cuffs. The sleeves of her elegant, yet simple attire stop at her forearm and drape down to her knees. She wears a silver necklace depicting the sun, and can usually be seen wearing the Crown of Dawn in place of the Celakor crown at court. These are mementos of House Giséle; a testament that despite where she stands, Lucinda will never forget where she hails from.
Family Name | Oakenshield
Maiden Name | Giséle
Given Name(s) | Lucinda Belle
Title/Alias | Queen of Celakor, Mother of Dawn, Lady of Sunlight
Gender | Female
Age | 25
Sexuality | Heterosexual
House of Origin | House Giséle
House Motto | "The night ends, and dawn always comes."
Coat of Arms | House Giséle Crest
Description | House Giséle is renowned as one of the largest, most influential families in the Kingdom of Celakor. Or at least, it was. Jealousy has always been the downfall of great Kings, leading them to commit atrocious acts in order to obtain what they do not have. In the case of the late King Oakenshield, what he desired was knowledge. Knowledge and power. What better place to obtain it, then House Giséle; home to some of the most brilliant, innovative minds in the kingdom? King Oakenshield, believing he was entitled to everything, demanded the secrets of the famed Giséle Sorcery. You see, members of House Giséle are taught to wield the unique power of the sun. By harnessing sunlight, they were able to achieve great feats of magic and healing that were not commonly available to humans. King Oakenshield desired this power, deciding that he was also entitled to claim the sun above his land itself.
When the head of House Giséle refused to share the sacred secrets of his house, he sealed the fate of his kin. In one night - one blood soaked night, the King laid siege upon one of his most loyal houses and wiped them completely off the map. All save one girl. Lady Lucinda Giséle, the only daughter of the noble Head. Her beauty and kindness was well known, but not as renowned as her masterful power over sunlight even at such a young age. With the sole survivor of House Giséle, the King had obtained a servant with the remarkable power of sunlight coursing through her veins. This tragic event marked the removal of House Giséle as a Noble House. They lost their title, their land and most importantly; their legacy. It is believed that this horrific display of cruelty against his own people was a major trigger in the peoples desire to revolt against the corrupt King.
Alignment | Light
Race | Human Mage
Likes | Gardening, Reading and Ballroom Dancing
Dislikes | Knights, Cramped Spaces, Extravagance
Personality | Lucinda, as her appearance suggests, is a very proud and reserved woman. She's not afraid to speak her mind or offer her opinion on a subject. Her quick wits and silver tongue are her most fearsome tools against members of court who try to belittle her voice, and she is known to be quite defensive over her king. When dealing with the knights in her employ, Lucinda is understandably harsh towards them. After all, many of them were involved in her families massacre. To the rest of her subjects, Lucinda is a very pleasant and kind individual who enjoys spending her time listening to the pleas of the needy and doing whatever she can to assist them. She spent years watching the late King ignore his people, and she refuses to let the current King make that same mistake.
She's an honorable person with a lot of love in her heart, especially for the Princes and Princesses. Even though she isn't their birth mother, she does her best to empathise with them and offer caring advice just like a real mother would. She despises the lavish parties and gathering that are often held. She smiles and appears invested for the sake of her King, but she'd much rather be reading in her chambers. Lucinda is often criticised by the other members of court for her insistence on bringing tradition from House Giséle into the Celakor Court. Lucinda does not wear the royal crown upon her head, instead choosing to wear her families Crown of Dawn; a reminder to the people of the cruelty the late King and his court inflicted upon their own loyal followers. Lucinda has quite a large following behind her within the common folk, and she intends to use the influence she has to further increase the peoples adoration for King Furlong; the only King she has known to be worthy of the people's love.
Primary Weapon | Scepter of the Sun, a powerful catalyst for sunlight sorcery.
Secondary Weapon | Eclipse, A sword empowered by the Giséle sunlight sorcery. Can be used as a catalyst for sorcery. The creatures of dark are fearful of the sun's light, and as such this sword has been known to inflict burning wounds against creatures of dark. Lucinda does not use Eclipse as a weapon often, but she hopes to one day bestow it to her own child and hopefully rebuild the Giséle legacy.
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Biography | Born the only daughter of the Giséle family head, Lucinda had always lived a very noble, privileged life. As a child, Lucinda was given an education that very few children in Celakor were lucky to receive. Taught by prestigious professors and scholars, Lucinda came to understand many topics such as English, Mathematics, Politics and even Magic. The Sunlight Sorcery of House Giséle was famous across Celakor, and Lucinda quickly became known as a magical prodigy. Her skill at channeling the power of sunlight was remarkable for her age and she was learning advanced forms of Sunlight Sorcery by the young age of sixteen.
By this point in her life, not only was she smart and skilled; but she was also beautiful and kind. A treasure of House Giséle, Lucinda met many suitors in her lifetime. However her father had big plans for Lucinda. He had no doubts that the late King would set his sights on his daughter, and it was his intention for Prince Oliver Oakenshield to be the one who may have Lucinda's hand in marriage. House Giséle and House Oakenshield became quite good comrades, but the more time the late King spent with Lucinda's father; the greedier he got.
Obsessed by the miraculous powers the house possessed, the late King demanded that Lucinda's father share his secrets of sorcery with him and his Court. When he refused, the King wiped out his family. He spared Lucinda, thanks to the protests from young Prince Oliver. Lucinda had grown quite fond of Oliver in the time they spent together, and Oliver felt the same way. Lucinda lived, and then was taken by the late King to be his new bride. The King intended to marry Lucinda, even with Oliver's mother still as Queen, and bare many children blessed with the power of sunlight. Then the Oakenshield's would possess the great power that the Giséle once did
That was until it became discovered that Lucinda was unable to give birth. Even though she was saddened by this news, she was relieved that she wouldn't have to have a child with someone she didn't love. The King sent her to work in the infirmary, no longer having a use for her in his chambers. Oliver continued to visit her, and his smiling face and warm heart was the only happiness Lucinda was able to find during her stay at the castle. When the King passed away, Oliver inherited the throne. He asked for Lucinda's hand in marriage and made her Queen of Celakor. He promised her that he would find a way to repay the cruelty his father inflicted upon her and her family.
Lucinda Giséle
♚ Queen of Celakor ♚"The night ends, and dawn always comes"
House Giséle MottoCharacter Theme | Scholar of the First Sin
Above is a painting of Lucinda that is hung within her chambers as well as the throne room of the castle. The portrait captures her likeness quite well, revealing her to be a woman with the reserved, proper posture expected from a Queen. She is of average height with quite a lithe figure. She has a very pale complexion, with soft, supple skin and delicate features. She has a very smooth, heart shaped face. Her thin lips are a light hue of, almost salmon like, pink; matching the rosiness of her cheeks. Her eyes are a deep hazel in color, curtained by long, prominent lashes that batter against her skin with every blink. Her beautiful, golden hair is braided neatly and tied into a bun all except for her fringe which perfectly frames her face. The pinnacle of beauty, Lucinda sports an appearance that causes even the strongest of men to quiver before her royal excellence, and is the topic of envy among her female subjects. Lucinda has never been one for extravagance, often turning her nose up at lavish, frilly gowns and uncomfortable corsets. She much prefers to wear a simple, white silk dress with an expertly embroidered lace collar and matching wrist cuffs. The sleeves of her elegant, yet simple attire stop at her forearm and drape down to her knees. She wears a silver necklace depicting the sun, and can usually be seen wearing the Crown of Dawn in place of the Celakor crown at court. These are mementos of House Giséle; a testament that despite where she stands, Lucinda will never forget where she hails from.
Family Name | Oakenshield
Maiden Name | Giséle
Given Name(s) | Lucinda Belle
Title/Alias | Queen of Celakor, Mother of Dawn, Lady of Sunlight
Gender | Female
Age | 25
Sexuality | Heterosexual
House of Origin | House Giséle
House Motto | "The night ends, and dawn always comes."
Coat of Arms | House Giséle Crest
Description | House Giséle is renowned as one of the largest, most influential families in the Kingdom of Celakor. Or at least, it was. Jealousy has always been the downfall of great Kings, leading them to commit atrocious acts in order to obtain what they do not have. In the case of the late King Oakenshield, what he desired was knowledge. Knowledge and power. What better place to obtain it, then House Giséle; home to some of the most brilliant, innovative minds in the kingdom? King Oakenshield, believing he was entitled to everything, demanded the secrets of the famed Giséle Sorcery. You see, members of House Giséle are taught to wield the unique power of the sun. By harnessing sunlight, they were able to achieve great feats of magic and healing that were not commonly available to humans. King Oakenshield desired this power, deciding that he was also entitled to claim the sun above his land itself.
When the head of House Giséle refused to share the sacred secrets of his house, he sealed the fate of his kin. In one night - one blood soaked night, the King laid siege upon one of his most loyal houses and wiped them completely off the map. All save one girl. Lady Lucinda Giséle, the only daughter of the noble Head. Her beauty and kindness was well known, but not as renowned as her masterful power over sunlight even at such a young age. With the sole survivor of House Giséle, the King had obtained a servant with the remarkable power of sunlight coursing through her veins. This tragic event marked the removal of House Giséle as a Noble House. They lost their title, their land and most importantly; their legacy. It is believed that this horrific display of cruelty against his own people was a major trigger in the peoples desire to revolt against the corrupt King.
Alignment | Light
Race | Human Mage
Likes | Gardening, Reading and Ballroom Dancing
Dislikes | Knights, Cramped Spaces, Extravagance
Personality | Lucinda, as her appearance suggests, is a very proud and reserved woman. She's not afraid to speak her mind or offer her opinion on a subject. Her quick wits and silver tongue are her most fearsome tools against members of court who try to belittle her voice, and she is known to be quite defensive over her king. When dealing with the knights in her employ, Lucinda is understandably harsh towards them. After all, many of them were involved in her families massacre. To the rest of her subjects, Lucinda is a very pleasant and kind individual who enjoys spending her time listening to the pleas of the needy and doing whatever she can to assist them. She spent years watching the late King ignore his people, and she refuses to let the current King make that same mistake.
She's an honorable person with a lot of love in her heart, especially for the Princes and Princesses. Even though she isn't their birth mother, she does her best to empathise with them and offer caring advice just like a real mother would. She despises the lavish parties and gathering that are often held. She smiles and appears invested for the sake of her King, but she'd much rather be reading in her chambers. Lucinda is often criticised by the other members of court for her insistence on bringing tradition from House Giséle into the Celakor Court. Lucinda does not wear the royal crown upon her head, instead choosing to wear her families Crown of Dawn; a reminder to the people of the cruelty the late King and his court inflicted upon their own loyal followers. Lucinda has quite a large following behind her within the common folk, and she intends to use the influence she has to further increase the peoples adoration for King Furlong; the only King she has known to be worthy of the people's love.
Primary Weapon | Scepter of the Sun, a powerful catalyst for sunlight sorcery.
Secondary Weapon | Eclipse, A sword empowered by the Giséle sunlight sorcery. Can be used as a catalyst for sorcery. The creatures of dark are fearful of the sun's light, and as such this sword has been known to inflict burning wounds against creatures of dark. Lucinda does not use Eclipse as a weapon often, but she hopes to one day bestow it to her own child and hopefully rebuild the Giséle legacy.
Notable Armor
- Crown of Dawn | The famed crown of House Giséle. It's existence has always been seen as an insult by the late King, who thought it to be treason for another to wear a crown upon their head in his kingdom. The Crown of Dawn, when worn in sunlight, increases the potency of Lucinda's sunlight magic.
Abilities
- Sunlight Sorcery | Magic that calls upon both Lucinda's Magic, and the plentiful power of the sun to cast a beautiful, warm light. Can be used to illuminate even the darkest of chasms. The Sun can also be harnessed to create powerful rays of scorching light for offensive purposes. Lucinda can even bless the weapons of her allies with sunlight, adding a burning property to them. Lucinda's magic is more powerful during the day, and is particularly effective against creatures of darkness.
- Blessings of the Sun | Lucinda can use sunlight to heal others, as well as create magical wards to heavily impair creatures of dark while empowering those who walk within the light. The Giséle were wildly renowned for their healing ability, which is said to be on par with the Elven healing magics.
Talents
- Diplomacy | Lucinda is very well versed in royal affairs and politics. She knows how to stand tall during a debate in court, and is a formidable opponent in the battle of wits.
- Empathy | Lucinda is able to understand the needs of the people, which allows her to make decisions influenced not just by the desires of those in power, but to better the whole kingdom.
- Tactical Thinking | Lucinda, possessing a rather sharp mind, is a great adviser to the King regarding his troops. She's able to plan rather far ahead and efficiently. She's not afraid to make tough calls, even despite her compassionate heart.
- Healer | Lucinda is an adept healer, even without magic.
Biography | Born the only daughter of the Giséle family head, Lucinda had always lived a very noble, privileged life. As a child, Lucinda was given an education that very few children in Celakor were lucky to receive. Taught by prestigious professors and scholars, Lucinda came to understand many topics such as English, Mathematics, Politics and even Magic. The Sunlight Sorcery of House Giséle was famous across Celakor, and Lucinda quickly became known as a magical prodigy. Her skill at channeling the power of sunlight was remarkable for her age and she was learning advanced forms of Sunlight Sorcery by the young age of sixteen.
By this point in her life, not only was she smart and skilled; but she was also beautiful and kind. A treasure of House Giséle, Lucinda met many suitors in her lifetime. However her father had big plans for Lucinda. He had no doubts that the late King would set his sights on his daughter, and it was his intention for Prince Oliver Oakenshield to be the one who may have Lucinda's hand in marriage. House Giséle and House Oakenshield became quite good comrades, but the more time the late King spent with Lucinda's father; the greedier he got.
Obsessed by the miraculous powers the house possessed, the late King demanded that Lucinda's father share his secrets of sorcery with him and his Court. When he refused, the King wiped out his family. He spared Lucinda, thanks to the protests from young Prince Oliver. Lucinda had grown quite fond of Oliver in the time they spent together, and Oliver felt the same way. Lucinda lived, and then was taken by the late King to be his new bride. The King intended to marry Lucinda, even with Oliver's mother still as Queen, and bare many children blessed with the power of sunlight. Then the Oakenshield's would possess the great power that the Giséle once did
That was until it became discovered that Lucinda was unable to give birth. Even though she was saddened by this news, she was relieved that she wouldn't have to have a child with someone she didn't love. The King sent her to work in the infirmary, no longer having a use for her in his chambers. Oliver continued to visit her, and his smiling face and warm heart was the only happiness Lucinda was able to find during her stay at the castle. When the King passed away, Oliver inherited the throne. He asked for Lucinda's hand in marriage and made her Queen of Celakor. He promised her that he would find a way to repay the cruelty his father inflicted upon her and her family.
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On the issue of the map:
This is a map of Dunbar, a county of Scotland
http://dunbarcommunityenergy.org.uk/files/2012/12/Ward-7-map-2.jpg
This is our map
http://i.imgur.com/ZQkf5X8.png
The two look incredibly similar. Only having a few Major Cities is expected, of course, but the scale and positioning of this map makes it appear more like a county than a kingdom. The cities are giant dots, the forests are huge (Shadowsong's Rest is two hundred miles wide) and there isn't any evidence of minor towns or cities. A particularly fast person walks at about 5mph. Therefore, it could take a day of nonstop walking just to get down from the mountain, and two days of nonstop walking (i.e. without sleeping, eating, going the wrong way, etc.) to get from one end of Shadowsong's Rest to the other. That's a big forest.
Perhaps the map should be a little more broken up - a few more minor forests and a few less major forest.
This is a map of Dunbar, a county of Scotland
http://dunbarcommunityenergy.org.uk/files/2012/12/Ward-7-map-2.jpg
This is our map
http://i.imgur.com/ZQkf5X8.png
The two look incredibly similar. Only having a few Major Cities is expected, of course, but the scale and positioning of this map makes it appear more like a county than a kingdom. The cities are giant dots, the forests are huge (Shadowsong's Rest is two hundred miles wide) and there isn't any evidence of minor towns or cities. A particularly fast person walks at about 5mph. Therefore, it could take a day of nonstop walking just to get down from the mountain, and two days of nonstop walking (i.e. without sleeping, eating, going the wrong way, etc.) to get from one end of Shadowsong's Rest to the other. That's a big forest.
Perhaps the map should be a little more broken up - a few more minor forests and a few less major forest.
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