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Aw man, I'm pretty interested in this too. But first, time to read all the IC and character sheets >< oh and hello~
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ANNOUNCEMENT
So, we have empty slots for a mages and familiars, and not a ton of time left before the ceremony is up. This was something we promised, and the slots are still up and won't deprive newcomers of their chance to join. After all, we are always open! So, we've come up with a fun contest for you! Now introducing, St. Fortuna's first canon-shaping contest!
Monster Design Contest!
The rules of this contest are simple. You design a monster using the monster species CS below, post it in the OOC, and if it wins, you get a prize! What's the prize? The five winning monsters get to become canon and will be placed in a soon-to-come Bestiary tab in the opening OOC post. The players who make the 2 best monsters get the big prize, they get to make a second character! We're kinda really short on girl characters here, so keep that in mind.
The rules are for monster design are simple. No monsters larger than a school bus, no overpowered monsters, no half-human monsters, and the monsters must be original creations BY YOU. I don't care what art you use for them, but don't go submitting a Chimera or a griffin here. The monster's name, body, and powers must be designed by you. If it's a generic name (i.e., Blank Slime) that's fine, as long as you make something to fill in that blank. You can also mesh up the names of existing animals ATLA style if you want, such as what I've done with the Bearcat.
This contest will go on for 3 days, or until all contestants have submitted a monster. You only get to submit once, so make sure it's the one you want.
Example Monster CS
Scientific Name:
Ursus Felix
Common name:
Bearcat
Appearance:
The Bearcat is a small, robust animal, with adults reaching 80lbs and standing at 2 feet tall on their hind legs. In the wild, their coats are a mottled brown for camoflauge. However, domestic Bearcats tend to have a mix of yellow and brown striped fur, though there are breeds that specialize in white, black, tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, and tuxedo colorations. Their fur is very coarse and thick, and makes them seem larger than they really are. They have incredibly sharp, retractable claws on each paw that can easily cut through flesh, and are hooked to help them latch on to larger prey.
Biology:
The Bearcat is a small predator, hardly larger than a human toddler. What it lacks in size, however, it makes up for in sheer ferocity. Grumpy, angry little creatures, their faces seem frozen in a permanent glare, and once they have been threatened, they become a berzerker ball of fur and claws. Wild Bearcats are often seen as pests, due to their habits of killing chickens, rabbits, and even attacking larger animals like sheep and cattle. Farmers, however, have a unique solution to this problem. Because if there's one thing a Bearcat hates more then anything else, it's another Bearcat.
Domestic Bearcats are larger and stockier than their wild brethren, with more pleasant dispositions and voracious appetites. Since time immemorial, Bearcats have been used as guards, repelling any invading wild Bearcats and driving them away from their territory. Because Bearcats are mostly solitary creatures, it is inadvisable to house more than two Bearcats together unless they are well bred for manners. Bearcats mate in the fall and litter in the winter during hibernation, and mating and taking care of young is the only time they are social. Mother Bearcats protect their young fiercely, and usually have 3-5 in a litter. The young stay with their mother for one year, before leaving for parts unknown.
Bearcats are carnivorous predators with a great appetite, and some have been known to wipe out entire chicken coops in a single night. They eat until their stomachs are swollen and round, and sometimes can't escape through tight entrances. Domestic Bearcats have a similar appetite, and owners must be careful not to let them become too fat, as obesity is among the greatest health threats to Bearcats. Because of their unpredictable temperaments, it is inadvisable to allow even Domestic Bearcats near young children unsupervised, as accidents and clawing can easily happen even with family pets. Bearcats generally live between 10-20 years, with the longest known Bearcat surviving until 32.
Diurnal or Nocturnal:
Primarily Nocturnal
Habitat:
Bearcats live in a variety of habitats all over Prydain, from the forest, prairie, and even the alpines. Their coats vary by their habitat, and Alpine Bearcats are known to turn completely white in the winter.
Strengths:
-Stocky. Bearcats have a great deal of stamina, and because of their solid yet small bodies, they're rather hard to kill.
-Agility. Despite their squarish frames, Bearcats are surprisingly fast and agile, and can reach speeds of 25mph in a sprint.
-Adrenaline Rush. When a Bearcat has been threatened or perceives a threat, they go berserk, attacking anything and everything in their vicinity until the threat is gone or the Bearcat is exhausted.
-Yowling. Bearcats are known for their high-pitched scream that can startle would-be hunters and inexperienced adventurers.
Weaknesses:
-Water. Bearcats cannot swim, due to their heavy bodies and thick fur, and they hate and fear water more than anything else. A quick splash is all a hunter needs to get them out of berserker mode, and the cat will flee, screaming all the way.
-Intelligence. Bearcats are not smart creatures by any means, and have terrible memory. Because of this, they are easily trapped and tricked, and quickly lose interest in prey they can't catch. On the upside, this means that despite their demeanor, they never hold a grudge, because they can never remember why they were angry in the first place.
-Fire. Bearcats are terrified of fire, as their instinctual aversion to water means that they are completely vulnerable to it. Merely waving a torch at a Bearcat is enough to send it running, but be warned! If trapped between water and fire, the Bearcat will never willingly enter water, and will attack the fire holder.
Misc:
Bearcat fur is often used in winter clothing, and because they are pests, Bearcats are allowed to be hunted for private and commercial purposes. Domestic Bearcats are common pets, and adapt easily to new environments. Though it is now illegal, Bearcat fights were a common sport in the past, with the caged animals being forced into berserker mode to attack each other for onlookers amusement. It is a common idiom to refer to a hostile, temperamental person as a "wild Bearcat".
Ursus Felix
Common name:
Bearcat
Appearance:
The Bearcat is a small, robust animal, with adults reaching 80lbs and standing at 2 feet tall on their hind legs. In the wild, their coats are a mottled brown for camoflauge. However, domestic Bearcats tend to have a mix of yellow and brown striped fur, though there are breeds that specialize in white, black, tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, and tuxedo colorations. Their fur is very coarse and thick, and makes them seem larger than they really are. They have incredibly sharp, retractable claws on each paw that can easily cut through flesh, and are hooked to help them latch on to larger prey.
Biology:
The Bearcat is a small predator, hardly larger than a human toddler. What it lacks in size, however, it makes up for in sheer ferocity. Grumpy, angry little creatures, their faces seem frozen in a permanent glare, and once they have been threatened, they become a berzerker ball of fur and claws. Wild Bearcats are often seen as pests, due to their habits of killing chickens, rabbits, and even attacking larger animals like sheep and cattle. Farmers, however, have a unique solution to this problem. Because if there's one thing a Bearcat hates more then anything else, it's another Bearcat.
Domestic Bearcats are larger and stockier than their wild brethren, with more pleasant dispositions and voracious appetites. Since time immemorial, Bearcats have been used as guards, repelling any invading wild Bearcats and driving them away from their territory. Because Bearcats are mostly solitary creatures, it is inadvisable to house more than two Bearcats together unless they are well bred for manners. Bearcats mate in the fall and litter in the winter during hibernation, and mating and taking care of young is the only time they are social. Mother Bearcats protect their young fiercely, and usually have 3-5 in a litter. The young stay with their mother for one year, before leaving for parts unknown.
Bearcats are carnivorous predators with a great appetite, and some have been known to wipe out entire chicken coops in a single night. They eat until their stomachs are swollen and round, and sometimes can't escape through tight entrances. Domestic Bearcats have a similar appetite, and owners must be careful not to let them become too fat, as obesity is among the greatest health threats to Bearcats. Because of their unpredictable temperaments, it is inadvisable to allow even Domestic Bearcats near young children unsupervised, as accidents and clawing can easily happen even with family pets. Bearcats generally live between 10-20 years, with the longest known Bearcat surviving until 32.
Diurnal or Nocturnal:
Primarily Nocturnal
Habitat:
Bearcats live in a variety of habitats all over Prydain, from the forest, prairie, and even the alpines. Their coats vary by their habitat, and Alpine Bearcats are known to turn completely white in the winter.
Strengths:
-Stocky. Bearcats have a great deal of stamina, and because of their solid yet small bodies, they're rather hard to kill.
-Agility. Despite their squarish frames, Bearcats are surprisingly fast and agile, and can reach speeds of 25mph in a sprint.
-Adrenaline Rush. When a Bearcat has been threatened or perceives a threat, they go berserk, attacking anything and everything in their vicinity until the threat is gone or the Bearcat is exhausted.
-Yowling. Bearcats are known for their high-pitched scream that can startle would-be hunters and inexperienced adventurers.
Weaknesses:
-Water. Bearcats cannot swim, due to their heavy bodies and thick fur, and they hate and fear water more than anything else. A quick splash is all a hunter needs to get them out of berserker mode, and the cat will flee, screaming all the way.
-Intelligence. Bearcats are not smart creatures by any means, and have terrible memory. Because of this, they are easily trapped and tricked, and quickly lose interest in prey they can't catch. On the upside, this means that despite their demeanor, they never hold a grudge, because they can never remember why they were angry in the first place.
-Fire. Bearcats are terrified of fire, as their instinctual aversion to water means that they are completely vulnerable to it. Merely waving a torch at a Bearcat is enough to send it running, but be warned! If trapped between water and fire, the Bearcat will never willingly enter water, and will attack the fire holder.
Misc:
Bearcat fur is often used in winter clothing, and because they are pests, Bearcats are allowed to be hunted for private and commercial purposes. Domestic Bearcats are common pets, and adapt easily to new environments. Though it is now illegal, Bearcat fights were a common sport in the past, with the caged animals being forced into berserker mode to attack each other for onlookers amusement. It is a common idiom to refer to a hostile, temperamental person as a "wild Bearcat".
Scientific Name:
Common name:
Appearance:
Biology:
Diurnal or Nocturnal:
Habitat:
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Misc:
Common name:
Appearance:
Biology:
Diurnal or Nocturnal:
Habitat:
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Misc:
And with that, our contest is underway! This contest goes on for 3 days maximum, and is completely voluntary. We'll judge your creations fairly, and the best will become canon. Don't miss out on this chance to make your monster!
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The things I do instead of studying:
Appearance Description:
Mikayla is a rather petite mage who barely stands at 5"1, but she still has a habit of looking down on others. She has to at least spend thirty minutes on her long brown hair everyday, to make sure each curl or wave is exactly the way she wants it. Her grey eyes are often framed by long lashes, thanks to the power of mascara. Her pale complexion is possible because of her diligence, sunscreen, and a cute pink umbrella she totes on sunny days. Aside from mascara, blush, and lipstick, she doesn't put on too much make up because she thinks that it will ruin her already beautiful face. One could only begrudgingly admit she is pretty, but the same cannot be said about her personality.
Age:
16
Gender:
Female
Orientation:
Heterosexual
Mage or Familiar:
Mage
Magic Type:
TBA
Ability:
TBA
Known Spells:
TBA
Partner:
TBA
Personality:
Mikayla was self absorbed, yet somewhat talented. She might actually be a pretty quick learner if she applied herself more, at least, that is what her past teachers had written on her past report cards. She was also manipulative, selfish, and overall unlikable. The only people who would hang out with her are desperate guys who do her bidding, or girls who were both terrified and jealous of her, waiting to stab her in the back. However, she is surprisingly aware of her situation and makes the most of it. She makes sure that no one could get close to her and uses insults as a defense mechanism.
But of course, underneath the confidence and iciness, is a lonely, insecure girl. Maybe... Somewhere? Like really, really deep down.
Biography:
On a warm, humid July afternoon, the first and only child was born into the Iovine family. The baby was frail and sickly, but she was still better off than her mother who soon died after giving birth. The father, a semi-wealthy business man in the cosmetic industry, was heartbroken and scared. He had just lost his wife, but he might soon lose his daughter as well. Thankfully, after a few days in the hospital, her health began to improve. He named his beloved child, Mikayla, a reminder of his beautiful wife, Kayla.
Kayla grew up in Maefeld for her entire life. Her father was often busy with business meetings and work, but she occupied her time with her cornucopia of toys. He would get her anything she wanted because she was the only family that she had. Growing up, she became proud of her looks because of the compliments given to her by her father's work associates and her caretakers. It especially made her happy to hear that she "looked exactly like her mother".
When she started attending school, she used to be rather popular. She was a bright enough student to do well in her classes, pretty enough to attract attention from boys, and she was always dressed in the nicest clothes. Of course, with popularity comes jealousy. Many of the girls in her school disliked her but pretended to be her friends to get close to her. It took her a while to catch on that they were actually talking behind her back and secretly doing petty things like hiding her textbooks. Although, Mikayla was discouraged at first, she did not take their meanness, lying down. While, it might have been better for her to confront her teachers about it, she began to give them a taste of their own medicine instead. She began to turn the girls against each other with lies, and it turned out their friendship was as superficial as they were. Learning her lesson, she decided that she would only use people to get what she wanted and to never let anyone close to her again. Friendship was only a weakness.
There was not a single person who had not heard about St. Fortuna's Academy for the Higher Arts. Mikayla, well aware of the prestige of the academy, was quite insistent on getting in. Her father was a bit hesitant at first, since it would be the first time Mikayla was away from home. But after much persuasion and begging on her part, he agreed with hopes that it would help her daughter mature in some way. He had hired the best tutors for her to help her write her essay, and prep her in general so she would be able to do well in the prestigious school. If she was able to maintain her grades and not get into trouble, she would be able to stay.
Likes:
Shopping, cute clothes, diamonds, cheesy movies, frozen yogurt, and getting what she wants
Dislikes:
Spicy foods, getting her clothes dirty, horrifically sunny days, not having things go her way, and quite honestly, too many things to list. "At least I tried."
Points: 10
Proficiency: 6
Intelligence: 2
Athletics: 2
Misc.:
Owns a chihuahua named Mimi.
Is really good at reciting the alphabet backwards.
Password: F R 3 N C H F R 1 3 $ (french fries. Sorry.)
Mikayla Iovine
Appearance Description:
Mikayla is a rather petite mage who barely stands at 5"1, but she still has a habit of looking down on others. She has to at least spend thirty minutes on her long brown hair everyday, to make sure each curl or wave is exactly the way she wants it. Her grey eyes are often framed by long lashes, thanks to the power of mascara. Her pale complexion is possible because of her diligence, sunscreen, and a cute pink umbrella she totes on sunny days. Aside from mascara, blush, and lipstick, she doesn't put on too much make up because she thinks that it will ruin her already beautiful face. One could only begrudgingly admit she is pretty, but the same cannot be said about her personality.
Age:
16
Gender:
Female
Orientation:
Heterosexual
Mage or Familiar:
Mage
Magic Type:
TBA
Ability:
TBA
Known Spells:
TBA
Partner:
TBA
Personality:
Mikayla was self absorbed, yet somewhat talented. She might actually be a pretty quick learner if she applied herself more, at least, that is what her past teachers had written on her past report cards. She was also manipulative, selfish, and overall unlikable. The only people who would hang out with her are desperate guys who do her bidding, or girls who were both terrified and jealous of her, waiting to stab her in the back. However, she is surprisingly aware of her situation and makes the most of it. She makes sure that no one could get close to her and uses insults as a defense mechanism.
But of course, underneath the confidence and iciness, is a lonely, insecure girl. Maybe... Somewhere? Like really, really deep down.
Biography:
On a warm, humid July afternoon, the first and only child was born into the Iovine family. The baby was frail and sickly, but she was still better off than her mother who soon died after giving birth. The father, a semi-wealthy business man in the cosmetic industry, was heartbroken and scared. He had just lost his wife, but he might soon lose his daughter as well. Thankfully, after a few days in the hospital, her health began to improve. He named his beloved child, Mikayla, a reminder of his beautiful wife, Kayla.
Kayla grew up in Maefeld for her entire life. Her father was often busy with business meetings and work, but she occupied her time with her cornucopia of toys. He would get her anything she wanted because she was the only family that she had. Growing up, she became proud of her looks because of the compliments given to her by her father's work associates and her caretakers. It especially made her happy to hear that she "looked exactly like her mother".
When she started attending school, she used to be rather popular. She was a bright enough student to do well in her classes, pretty enough to attract attention from boys, and she was always dressed in the nicest clothes. Of course, with popularity comes jealousy. Many of the girls in her school disliked her but pretended to be her friends to get close to her. It took her a while to catch on that they were actually talking behind her back and secretly doing petty things like hiding her textbooks. Although, Mikayla was discouraged at first, she did not take their meanness, lying down. While, it might have been better for her to confront her teachers about it, she began to give them a taste of their own medicine instead. She began to turn the girls against each other with lies, and it turned out their friendship was as superficial as they were. Learning her lesson, she decided that she would only use people to get what she wanted and to never let anyone close to her again. Friendship was only a weakness.
There was not a single person who had not heard about St. Fortuna's Academy for the Higher Arts. Mikayla, well aware of the prestige of the academy, was quite insistent on getting in. Her father was a bit hesitant at first, since it would be the first time Mikayla was away from home. But after much persuasion and begging on her part, he agreed with hopes that it would help her daughter mature in some way. He had hired the best tutors for her to help her write her essay, and prep her in general so she would be able to do well in the prestigious school. If she was able to maintain her grades and not get into trouble, she would be able to stay.
Likes:
Shopping, cute clothes, diamonds, cheesy movies, frozen yogurt, and getting what she wants
Dislikes:
Spicy foods, getting her clothes dirty, horrifically sunny days, not having things go her way, and quite honestly, too many things to list. "At least I tried."
Points: 10
Proficiency: 6
Intelligence: 2
Athletics: 2
Misc.:
Owns a chihuahua named Mimi.
Is really good at reciting the alphabet backwards.
Password: F R 3 N C H F R 1 3 $ (french fries. Sorry.)
1. What is your character's dream career?
Fashion model. Nothing trashy though, she has too much pride to have the whole world see her in her underwear or worse... naked!
2. Your character is caught telling a lie/cheating. How do they react?
"What ever are you talking about?" she asks, pursing her lips and batting her eyelashes innocently.
3. Your character finds out someone close to them has been lying to them. How do they react?
"It depends on the lie. If it isn't that bad, I could ignore it. But if it is, I'd find a way to destroy them. It's only fair."
4. If your character were given $50, what would they do with it?
"Only $50? That is like only enough to buy an 'okay' make up brush. I'll need at least $100 to actually do something."
5. Someone close to your character gives them something very important and asks them to hold on to it until they come back. However, your character somehow loses it. What do they do?
"Duh, just buy them a new one. They wouldn't even know the difference,"
6. Your character is given the chance to perfect any one talent. What do they choose?
"Hm... I am pretty perfect as it is... but if I had to choose, my daddy says I should work on my 'attitude', whatever he means by that."
7. What is your character’s favourite book or movie genre? Why?
She likes trashy romantic comedy. "Who doesn't love Ryan Reynolds in The Proposal?"
8. Who does your character admire/look up to?
Her mother
Fashion model. Nothing trashy though, she has too much pride to have the whole world see her in her underwear or worse... naked!
2. Your character is caught telling a lie/cheating. How do they react?
"What ever are you talking about?" she asks, pursing her lips and batting her eyelashes innocently.
3. Your character finds out someone close to them has been lying to them. How do they react?
"It depends on the lie. If it isn't that bad, I could ignore it. But if it is, I'd find a way to destroy them. It's only fair."
4. If your character were given $50, what would they do with it?
"Only $50? That is like only enough to buy an 'okay' make up brush. I'll need at least $100 to actually do something."
5. Someone close to your character gives them something very important and asks them to hold on to it until they come back. However, your character somehow loses it. What do they do?
"Duh, just buy them a new one. They wouldn't even know the difference,"
6. Your character is given the chance to perfect any one talent. What do they choose?
"Hm... I am pretty perfect as it is... but if I had to choose, my daddy says I should work on my 'attitude', whatever he means by that."
7. What is your character’s favourite book or movie genre? Why?
She likes trashy romantic comedy. "Who doesn't love Ryan Reynolds in The Proposal?"
8. Who does your character admire/look up to?
Her mother
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@karamonnom
We'll get to reviewing your CS in the next hour or so!
We'll get to reviewing your CS in the next hour or so!
1x Thank
Raijinslayer .
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ANNOUNCEMENT
So, we have empty slots for a mages and familiars, and not a ton of time left before the ceremony is up. This was something we promised, and the slots are still up and won't deprive newcomers of their chance to join. After all, we are always open! So, we've come up with a fun contest for you! Now introducing, St. Fortuna's first canon-shaping contest!Monster Design Contest!
The rules of this contest are simple. You design a monster using the monster species CS below, post it in the OOC, and if it wins, you get a prize! What's the prize? The five winning monsters get to become canon and will be placed in a soon-to-come Bestiary tab in the opening OOC post. The players who make the 2 best monsters get the big prize, they get to make a second character! We're kinda really short on girl characters here, so keep that in mind.
The rules are for monster design are simple. No monsters larger than a school bus, no overpowered monsters, no half-human monsters, and the monsters must be original creations BY YOU. I don't care what art you use for them, but don't go submitting a Chimera or a griffin here. The monster's name, body, and powers must be designed by you. If it's a generic name (i.e., Blank Slime) that's fine, as long as you make something to fill in that blank. You can also mesh up the names of existing animals ATLA style if you want, such as what I've done with the Bearcat.
This contest will go on for 3 days, or until all contestants have submitted a monster. You only get to submit once, so make sure it's the one you want.
Example Monster CSScientific Name:
Ursus Felix
Common name:
Bearcat
Appearance:
The Bearcat is a small, robust animal, with adults reaching 80lbs and standing at 2 feet tall on their hind legs. In the wild, their coats are a mottled brown for camoflauge. However, domestic Bearcats tend to have a mix of yellow and brown striped fur, though there are breeds that specialize in white, black, tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, and tuxedo colorations. Their fur is very coarse and thick, and makes them seem larger than they really are. They have incredibly sharp, retractable claws on each paw that can easily cut through flesh, and are hooked to help them latch on to larger prey.
Biology:
The Bearcat is a small predator, hardly larger than a human toddler. What it lacks in size, however, it makes up for in sheer ferocity. Grumpy, angry little creatures, their faces seem frozen in a permanent glare, and once they have been threatened, they become a berzerker ball of fur and claws. Wild Bearcats are often seen as pests, due to their habits of killing chickens, rabbits, and even attacking larger animals like sheep and cattle. Farmers, however, have a unique solution to this problem. Because if there's one thing a Bearcat hates more then anything else, it's another Bearcat.
Domestic Bearcats are larger and stockier than their wild brethren, with more pleasant dispositions and voracious appetites. Since time immemorial, Bearcats have been used as guards, repelling any invading wild Bearcats and driving them away from their territory. Because Bearcats are mostly solitary creatures, it is inadvisable to house more than two Bearcats together unless they are well bred for manners. Bearcats mate in the fall and litter in the winter during hibernation, and mating and taking care of young is the only time they are social. Mother Bearcats protect their young fiercely, and usually have 3-5 in a litter. The young stay with their mother for one year, before leaving for parts unknown.
Bearcats are carnivorous predators with a great appetite, and some have been known to wipe out entire chicken coops in a single night. They eat until their stomachs are swollen and round, and sometimes can't escape through tight entrances. Domestic Bearcats have a similar appetite, and owners must be careful not to let them become too fat, as obesity is among the greatest health threats to Bearcats. Because of their unpredictable temperaments, it is inadvisable to allow even Domestic Bearcats near young children unsupervised, as accidents and clawing can easily happen even with family pets. Bearcats generally live between 10-20 years, with the longest known Bearcat surviving until 32.
Diurnal or Nocturnal:
Primarily Nocturnal
Habitat:
Bearcats live in a variety of habitats all over Prydain, from the forest, prairie, and even the alpines. Their coats vary by their habitat, and Alpine Bearcats are known to turn completely white in the winter.
Strengths:
-Stocky. Bearcats have a great deal of stamina, and because of their solid yet small bodies, they're rather hard to kill.
-Agility. Despite their squarish frames, Bearcats are surprisingly fast and agile, and can reach speeds of 25mph in a sprint.
-Adrenaline Rush. When a Bearcat has been threatened or perceives a threat, they go berserk, attacking anything and everything in their vicinity until the threat is gone or the Bearcat is exhausted.
-Yowling. Bearcats are known for their high-pitched scream that can startle would-be hunters and inexperienced adventurers.
Weaknesses:
-Water. Bearcats cannot swim, due to their heavy bodies and thick fur, and they hate and fear water more than anything else. A quick splash is all a hunter needs to get them out of berserker mode, and the cat will flee, screaming all the way.
-Intelligence. Bearcats are not smart creatures by any means, and have terrible memory. Because of this, they are easily trapped and tricked, and quickly lose interest in prey they can't catch. On the upside, this means that despite their demeanor, they never hold a grudge, because they can never remember why they were angry in the first place.
-Fire. Bearcats are terrified of fire, as their instinctual aversion to water means that they are completely vulnerable to it. Merely waving a torch at a Bearcat is enough to send it running, but be warned! If trapped between water and fire, the Bearcat will never willingly enter water, and will attack the fire holder.
Misc:
Bearcat fur is often used in winter clothing, and because they are pests, Bearcats are allowed to be hunted for private and commercial purposes. Domestic Bearcats are common pets, and adapt easily to new environments. Though it is now illegal, Bearcat fights were a common sport in the past, with the caged animals being forced into berserker mode to attack each other for onlookers amusement. It is a common idiom to refer to a hostile, temperamental person as a "wild Bearcat".Scientific Name:
Common name:
Appearance:
Biology:
Diurnal or Nocturnal:
Habitat:
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Misc:
And with that, our contest is underway! This contest goes on for 3 days maximum, and is completely voluntary. We'll judge your creations fairly, and the best will become canon. Don't miss out on this chance to make your monster!
. . . .Do we have to submit just one?
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Invader Len Your Friendly Neighborhood Megalomaniac
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@Raijinslayer Yeah, the rule is one monster for every contestant. Otherwise that would make things unfair. Participation in the contest is voluntary, not mandatory, and ya’ll have 3 days to make your monsters. I’m excited to see what you guys can make!
Also, monsters that win WILL be featured in the monster hunting class, and may appear in other areas too!
Also, monsters that win WILL be featured in the monster hunting class, and may appear in other areas too!
Raijinslayer .
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Invader Len Your Friendly Neighborhood Megalomaniac
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@Invader Len . . .
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We always take input and ideas from players, so if you have ideas for monsters NOT for the contest, feel free to PM us!
Raijinslayer .
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@Invader LenGotcha, will be sure to bombard the PM's as ideas come to me. Expect dragons. Tons upon tons of dragons.
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Invader Len Your Friendly Neighborhood Megalomaniac
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@karamonnom
A couple issues we have noticed.
First off, her father’s income is never specified. What does he do? What is his job? He apparently sacrifices a lot to give them the illusion of wealth, but why? We need to know his job and what he does to make sense of this.
Next up, this is a big question. Why does your character want to go to St. Fortuna’s? It’s a very expensive school, and the equivalent of $30,000 a year isn’t easy to come up with. It’s very prestigious, true, but if she has poor grades and a bad attitude and her father is concerned about their finances, surely it would make more sense to send her to a less expensive school? There’s not a lot of motives here, beyond that of a man desperate to give his daughter everything. But I want to know about Mikayla’s motives. So far, her history is more about her father than about her. There’s nothing to say how she developed this personality, if she’s had issues with back stabbers before, or how she views her father. I’d like to see more about Mikayla’s thought, motives, and her personal history. There’s not even a city she’s from. It’s the details that help build a character’s bio. Don’t skimp on it.
To sum, it’s a good character, but it needs a little more exposition and detail to make our passing grade. To fix these issues, give her father a job, rationalize why the character wants to go to St. Fortuna’s, and add more detail and perspective to the Bio. Once these changes have been made, we’ll be happy to review your character again. :)
First off, her father’s income is never specified. What does he do? What is his job? He apparently sacrifices a lot to give them the illusion of wealth, but why? We need to know his job and what he does to make sense of this.
Next up, this is a big question. Why does your character want to go to St. Fortuna’s? It’s a very expensive school, and the equivalent of $30,000 a year isn’t easy to come up with. It’s very prestigious, true, but if she has poor grades and a bad attitude and her father is concerned about their finances, surely it would make more sense to send her to a less expensive school? There’s not a lot of motives here, beyond that of a man desperate to give his daughter everything. But I want to know about Mikayla’s motives. So far, her history is more about her father than about her. There’s nothing to say how she developed this personality, if she’s had issues with back stabbers before, or how she views her father. I’d like to see more about Mikayla’s thought, motives, and her personal history. There’s not even a city she’s from. It’s the details that help build a character’s bio. Don’t skimp on it.
To sum, it’s a good character, but it needs a little more exposition and detail to make our passing grade. To fix these issues, give her father a job, rationalize why the character wants to go to St. Fortuna’s, and add more detail and perspective to the Bio. Once these changes have been made, we’ll be happy to review your character again. :)
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Name: Saskia Mochizuki
Image or Description:
Height: 4"10
Note: This drawing is not mine.
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Orientation: Homosexual
Mage or Familiar: Mage
Magic Type: TBD
Known Spells: TBD
Partner: TBD
Personality: If you could use one word to describe Saskia, it would be rebellious. She prefers to go against the norm instead of going with it, think outside of the box. Y'know, that sort of thing. But by no means is she reckless. She has always thought before acting, something that has kept her from getting hurt multiple times.
Saskia has always been easygoing, not too serious. However, there are exceptions to this, such as her grades and overall safety. Her humor is often manifested in sarcasm, and as such the occasional dry remark is to be expected from her.
Biography: Saskia Mochizuki was born and raised in the town of Colbar. They were not particularly wealthy, given that her father was a fisherman and her mother was a fishmonger. Her mother was a Mage and her father a Familiar, though both were untrained. For Saskia, afternoons and early mornings were spent working in the shop or on her father's boat, working on her schoolwork after her chores were done.
From an early age, Saskia displayed a desire to pursue her talents as a Mage as a career and dedicated most of her free time to studying because of it. Her favorite phrase was "If I don't get good grades, I won't be a Mage," and that has stuck with her since she was a small child.
Desiring to be different from the usual crowd, Saskia developed a particularly rebellious and eccentric personality. Her mother had almost fainted when Saskia came home from school late with dyed hair and a nose piercing, but she was okay with that. They would eventually get over it, and it wouldn't impact anything important. Besides, she wasn't doing drugs or anything. That was the important thing.
When Saskia was of age, she applied to St. Fortuna's and many other magic schools, as her parents had expected. And with her stellar grades, she managed to get a scholarship for her first choice, St. Fortuna's. And that's how she managed to be able to attend.
Likes:
Dislikes:
Points: 10
Proficiency: 2
Intelligence: 6
Athletics: 2
Misc: Saskia has a nose piercing on her left nostril.
Quiz Answers:
Password: Thai Chicken Curry
Image or Description:
Height: 4"10
Note: This drawing is not mine.
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Orientation: Homosexual
Mage or Familiar: Mage
Magic Type: TBD
Known Spells: TBD
Partner: TBD
Personality: If you could use one word to describe Saskia, it would be rebellious. She prefers to go against the norm instead of going with it, think outside of the box. Y'know, that sort of thing. But by no means is she reckless. She has always thought before acting, something that has kept her from getting hurt multiple times.
Saskia has always been easygoing, not too serious. However, there are exceptions to this, such as her grades and overall safety. Her humor is often manifested in sarcasm, and as such the occasional dry remark is to be expected from her.
Biography: Saskia Mochizuki was born and raised in the town of Colbar. They were not particularly wealthy, given that her father was a fisherman and her mother was a fishmonger. Her mother was a Mage and her father a Familiar, though both were untrained. For Saskia, afternoons and early mornings were spent working in the shop or on her father's boat, working on her schoolwork after her chores were done.
From an early age, Saskia displayed a desire to pursue her talents as a Mage as a career and dedicated most of her free time to studying because of it. Her favorite phrase was "If I don't get good grades, I won't be a Mage," and that has stuck with her since she was a small child.
Desiring to be different from the usual crowd, Saskia developed a particularly rebellious and eccentric personality. Her mother had almost fainted when Saskia came home from school late with dyed hair and a nose piercing, but she was okay with that. They would eventually get over it, and it wouldn't impact anything important. Besides, she wasn't doing drugs or anything. That was the important thing.
When Saskia was of age, she applied to St. Fortuna's and many other magic schools, as her parents had expected. And with her stellar grades, she managed to get a scholarship for her first choice, St. Fortuna's. And that's how she managed to be able to attend.
Likes:
- Reptiles
- Fish
- Feathers
- Reading
- Cooking
Dislikes:
- Rainy Days
- Dogs
- Vehicles
- The Color Black
Points: 10
Proficiency: 2
Intelligence: 6
Athletics: 2
Misc: Saskia has a nose piercing on her left nostril.
Quiz Answers:
1. What is your character's dream career?
Saskia's dream career is to be a monster hunter of some sort. She would love to be out there fighting things. If that fails, she would like to be a cook.
2. Your character is caught telling a lie/cheating. How do they react?
"You caught me red-handed, eh? How about this: I'll make you some crab cakes to make up. Deal?"
3. Your character finds out someone close to them has been lying to them. How do they react?
"Oh great, you've been lying to me. This is a wonderful surprise!" (said sarcastically, of course)
4. If your character were given $50, what would they do with it?
If Saskia were given $50, she would most likely spend it on things for her pet snakes.
5. Someone close to your character gives them something very important and asks them to hold on to it until they come back. However, your character somehow loses it. What do they do?
Run around looking for it, whilst profusely cursing. If she doesn't manage to find it, she will sincerely apologize.
6. Your character is given the chance to perfect any one talent. What do they choose?
She would choose to perfect her cooking talent.
7. What is your character’s favorite book or movie genre? Why?
Saskia's favorite book/movie genre is action. Saskia loves that feeling of aliveness that comes when at the climax, and the feeling of relief when her favorite characters are okay.
8. Who does your character admire/look up to?
Saskia looks up to many characters from her favorite books, and admires her parents for their hardworking natures.
Saskia's dream career is to be a monster hunter of some sort. She would love to be out there fighting things. If that fails, she would like to be a cook.
2. Your character is caught telling a lie/cheating. How do they react?
"You caught me red-handed, eh? How about this: I'll make you some crab cakes to make up. Deal?"
3. Your character finds out someone close to them has been lying to them. How do they react?
"Oh great, you've been lying to me. This is a wonderful surprise!" (said sarcastically, of course)
4. If your character were given $50, what would they do with it?
If Saskia were given $50, she would most likely spend it on things for her pet snakes.
5. Someone close to your character gives them something very important and asks them to hold on to it until they come back. However, your character somehow loses it. What do they do?
Run around looking for it, whilst profusely cursing. If she doesn't manage to find it, she will sincerely apologize.
6. Your character is given the chance to perfect any one talent. What do they choose?
She would choose to perfect her cooking talent.
7. What is your character’s favorite book or movie genre? Why?
Saskia's favorite book/movie genre is action. Saskia loves that feeling of aliveness that comes when at the climax, and the feeling of relief when her favorite characters are okay.
8. Who does your character admire/look up to?
Saskia looks up to many characters from her favorite books, and admires her parents for their hardworking natures.
Password: Thai Chicken Curry
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Invader Len Your Friendly Neighborhood Megalomaniac
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@canaryrose
For starters, your character’s height. This is a trend I wanna stop right now, but 4’10” for a 16 year old girl? You realize how unusual that is, right? To put it in plain terms, 4’9” is the average height for a 10-year old boy. The average height for a 16 year old girl is 5’3”. If you could make your character’s height more plausible and bring us back from the brink of having Extremely Tall Boys and Extremely Tiny Girls, that would be much appreciated.
Next up, this is something we didn’t make very clear, and that’s on us, but a Mages and Familiars general don’t manifest their magic/ability until 12-14. Some don’t have it manifest until after they first bond with their partner. So your character prepping to be a Mage at a young age like 5-10 doesn’t make a lot of sense, in this context, when she could turn out to be a Familiar.
Also, Mage is not a profession. Mage is a person who has the ability to use magic. It’s something you’re born with and can’t change or erase. That would be, in this world, as strange as saying “I wanna be white when I grow up!” Pretty strange, right? That’s how it is in this universe. Mage and Familiars is simply the classification of people who can use magic, and people who can’t.
Next up, for both her parents to be untrained is rather strange. Even in public education, Mages and Familiars get some training. Untrained would mean their their powers could manifest randomly, which would be dangerous. While they wouldn’t get the same intensity or depth of training as St. Fortuna’s, they would still get some training.
Also… Where did the snakes come from? They’re mentioned once in the quiz, but nowhere else. This is the second incident of pets who appear once, but nowhere else and have no impact on the character. The Twilight Pets. Schrodinger’s Snakes. Please elaborate on them.
In sum, your character needs some work, but isn’t unworkable. Put them on the stretching rack, clear up the stuff with the mages and the parents, and tell us where the snakes are. After that, we’d be happy to review your character again. :)
Next up, this is something we didn’t make very clear, and that’s on us, but a Mages and Familiars general don’t manifest their magic/ability until 12-14. Some don’t have it manifest until after they first bond with their partner. So your character prepping to be a Mage at a young age like 5-10 doesn’t make a lot of sense, in this context, when she could turn out to be a Familiar.
Also, Mage is not a profession. Mage is a person who has the ability to use magic. It’s something you’re born with and can’t change or erase. That would be, in this world, as strange as saying “I wanna be white when I grow up!” Pretty strange, right? That’s how it is in this universe. Mage and Familiars is simply the classification of people who can use magic, and people who can’t.
Next up, for both her parents to be untrained is rather strange. Even in public education, Mages and Familiars get some training. Untrained would mean their their powers could manifest randomly, which would be dangerous. While they wouldn’t get the same intensity or depth of training as St. Fortuna’s, they would still get some training.
Also… Where did the snakes come from? They’re mentioned once in the quiz, but nowhere else. This is the second incident of pets who appear once, but nowhere else and have no impact on the character. The Twilight Pets. Schrodinger’s Snakes. Please elaborate on them.
In sum, your character needs some work, but isn’t unworkable. Put them on the stretching rack, clear up the stuff with the mages and the parents, and tell us where the snakes are. After that, we’d be happy to review your character again. :)
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Invader Len Your Friendly Neighborhood Megalomaniac
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Minor Announcement
Klaykid has dropped. They notified me via PM and let me know that life has gotten hectic for them, and they didn’t want to hold the RP up. We wish them the best in life and in their role-plays.
I’ll be removing Clyde Lee from the opening OOC post. @Natsu, worry not, we’ll fix you up with a partner soon. Don’t kill them.
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Hey guys, I'm going to make my OTP of Richard and Robert canon now
Our newest pairing is Robert and Richard! Have fun and be nice to each other you two and plz don't kill him Robert
Our newest pairing is Robert and Richard! Have fun and be nice to each other you two and plz don't kill him Robert
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@pkken Hey buddy, bit of a problem with your post. We told Hammerman already in the discord chat, but forgot to put it up here. There are two pairs of druids, both of which are already in use at the moment. So you both posted a little early. Please wait until the two current groups have finished the sacramentum before you make any further posts. Thank you.
canaryrose
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Name: Saskia Mochizuki
Image or Description:
Height: 5"3
Note: This drawing is not mine.
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Orientation: Homosexual
Mage or Familiar: Mage
Magic Type: TBD
Known Spells: TBD
Partner: TBD
Personality: If you could use one word to describe Saskia, it would be rebellious. She prefers to go against the norm instead of going with it, think outside of the box. Y'know, that sort of thing. But by no means is she reckless. She has always thought before acting, something that has kept her from getting hurt multiple times.
Saskia has always been easygoing, not too serious. However, there are exceptions to this, such as her grades and overall safety. Her humor is often manifested in sarcasm, and as such the occasional dry remark is to be expected from her.
Biography: Saskia Mochizuki was born and raised in the town of Colbar. They were not particularly wealthy, given that her father was a fisherman and her mother was a fishmonger. Her mother was a Mage and her father a Familiar. For Saskia, afternoons and early mornings were spent working in the shop or on her father's boat, working on her schoolwork after her chores were done.
From an early age, Saskia displayed a desire to use her talents (whatever they might turn out to be) and dedicated most of her free time to studying because of it.
Desiring to be different from the usual crowd, Saskia developed a particularly rebellious and eccentric personality. Her mother had almost fainted when Saskia came home from school late with dyed hair and a nose piercing, but she was okay with that. They would eventually get over it, and it wouldn't impact anything important. Besides, she wasn't doing drugs or anything. That was the important thing.
When Saskia was of age, she applied to St. Fortuna's and many other magic schools, as her parents had expected. And with her stellar grades, she managed to get a scholarship for her first choice, St. Fortuna's. And that's how she managed to be able to attend.
Likes:
Dislikes:
Points: 10
Proficiency: 2
Intelligence: 6
Athletics: 2
Misc: Saskia has a nose piercing on her left nostril.
Quiz Answers:
Password: Thai Chicken Curry
I hope this is better! I removed the part about the snakes (decided against it) , made her a bit taller, and fixed up the Bio.
Image or Description:
Height: 5"3
Note: This drawing is not mine.
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Orientation: Homosexual
Mage or Familiar: Mage
Magic Type: TBD
Known Spells: TBD
Partner: TBD
Personality: If you could use one word to describe Saskia, it would be rebellious. She prefers to go against the norm instead of going with it, think outside of the box. Y'know, that sort of thing. But by no means is she reckless. She has always thought before acting, something that has kept her from getting hurt multiple times.
Saskia has always been easygoing, not too serious. However, there are exceptions to this, such as her grades and overall safety. Her humor is often manifested in sarcasm, and as such the occasional dry remark is to be expected from her.
Biography: Saskia Mochizuki was born and raised in the town of Colbar. They were not particularly wealthy, given that her father was a fisherman and her mother was a fishmonger. Her mother was a Mage and her father a Familiar. For Saskia, afternoons and early mornings were spent working in the shop or on her father's boat, working on her schoolwork after her chores were done.
From an early age, Saskia displayed a desire to use her talents (whatever they might turn out to be) and dedicated most of her free time to studying because of it.
Desiring to be different from the usual crowd, Saskia developed a particularly rebellious and eccentric personality. Her mother had almost fainted when Saskia came home from school late with dyed hair and a nose piercing, but she was okay with that. They would eventually get over it, and it wouldn't impact anything important. Besides, she wasn't doing drugs or anything. That was the important thing.
When Saskia was of age, she applied to St. Fortuna's and many other magic schools, as her parents had expected. And with her stellar grades, she managed to get a scholarship for her first choice, St. Fortuna's. And that's how she managed to be able to attend.
Likes:
- Reptiles
- Fish
- Feathers
- Reading
- Cooking
Dislikes:
- Rainy Days
- Dogs
- Vehicles
- The Color Black
Points: 10
Proficiency: 2
Intelligence: 6
Athletics: 2
Misc: Saskia has a nose piercing on her left nostril.
Quiz Answers:
1. What is your character's dream career?
Saskia's dream career is to be a monster hunter of some sort. She would love to be out there fighting things. If that fails, she would like to be a cook.
2. Your character is caught telling a lie/cheating. How do they react?
"You caught me red-handed, eh? How about this: I'll make you some crab cakes to make up. Deal?"
3. Your character finds out someone close to them has been lying to them. How do they react?
"Oh great, you've been lying to me. This is a wonderful surprise!" (said sarcastically, of course)
4. If your character were given $50, what would they do with it?
Buy some new, fancy pens. Y'know, the ones with the feathers on them? She lost all her normal pens, and plus, these ones look cooler.
5. Someone close to your character gives them something very important and asks them to hold on to it until they come back. However, your character somehow loses it. What do they do?
Run around looking for it, whilst profusely cursing. If she doesn't manage to find it, she will sincerely apologize.
6. Your character is given the chance to perfect any one talent. What do they choose?
She would choose to perfect her cooking talent.
7. What is your character’s favorite book or movie genre? Why?
Saskia's favorite book/movie genre is action. Saskia loves that feeling of aliveness that comes when at the climax, and the feeling of relief when her favorite characters are okay.
8. Who does your character admire/look up to?
Saskia looks up to many characters from her favorite books and admires her parents for their hardworking natures.
Saskia's dream career is to be a monster hunter of some sort. She would love to be out there fighting things. If that fails, she would like to be a cook.
2. Your character is caught telling a lie/cheating. How do they react?
"You caught me red-handed, eh? How about this: I'll make you some crab cakes to make up. Deal?"
3. Your character finds out someone close to them has been lying to them. How do they react?
"Oh great, you've been lying to me. This is a wonderful surprise!" (said sarcastically, of course)
4. If your character were given $50, what would they do with it?
Buy some new, fancy pens. Y'know, the ones with the feathers on them? She lost all her normal pens, and plus, these ones look cooler.
5. Someone close to your character gives them something very important and asks them to hold on to it until they come back. However, your character somehow loses it. What do they do?
Run around looking for it, whilst profusely cursing. If she doesn't manage to find it, she will sincerely apologize.
6. Your character is given the chance to perfect any one talent. What do they choose?
She would choose to perfect her cooking talent.
7. What is your character’s favorite book or movie genre? Why?
Saskia's favorite book/movie genre is action. Saskia loves that feeling of aliveness that comes when at the climax, and the feeling of relief when her favorite characters are okay.
8. Who does your character admire/look up to?
Saskia looks up to many characters from her favorite books and admires her parents for their hardworking natures.
Password: Thai Chicken Curry
I hope this is better! I removed the part about the snakes (decided against it) , made her a bit taller, and fixed up the Bio.
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