@GingerBoi123 So far we have: Four Necromancer students (and one Necromancer Professor) Two Rune Caster students, one Rune Professor Three Defenders Three Terramancers One Pyromancer An Aeromancer Professor, no Aero students An Aquamancer Professor, no students One Trickster
I miiight have miscounted, but that's a rough approximation. c:
@GingerBoi123 It'll take me a while to count up the Secondaries, but I wouldn't be too worried about having those match up a lot or anything. Tracking tends to have less attention as a whole, I've found.
@EchoicChamberTrue! Although I usually go with that kind of route anyways and if there's already four of them without me adding then I don't mind "spicing" things up ;)
Hey, following Echo's request I'd like to submit this CS for review.
Full Name: Jake Lucshen (Firestrom)
Nicknames/Aliases: N/A
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Primary: Pyromancy
Secondaries of interest: Illumination & Tracking
Description:
Jake stands at 6'0" high and has a slender appearance typical of someone his height who isn't used to strenuous labour. He has short black hair and green eyes. It's said that outlining his pupil is a reddish ring although it's very hard to notice without close inspection. A clear scar can be seen trailing down the left side of Jake's face, from eye level to just above his jaw line. Jake tends to wear rather basic attire of jeans and t-shirt with the occasional zip up hoodie. His preferred footwear is often boots, regardless of the situation.
Personality:(A brief outline of their demeanor.) A quiet soul, but out of choice rather than lack of social ability. From his past Jake finds it difficult to trust both magic users and non-magic users unwilling to open up less what he says gets turned against him. However on the inside of the tough social exterior is a friendly, and sometimes chatty individual to those who had endured the initial hardship of getting to know them.
In combat Jake is typically strategical, often trying to outwit his opponent into making a desired movement allowing Jake the upper hand on the spell casting front. However this tends to take a drastic turn when Jake is close to or on the receiving end of physical harm, stirring up an initial panic followed by a self consumed rage.
Skills: (Magical or practical abilities.) Flaming Grasp/Burning hands: A basic pyromancy spell where magic energy is channelled into the casters hand as an outward projection allowing for close range combat where necessary. Flame conjuration: Often activated as a small flame levitated above the casters palm, not to be confused with the equally common fireball. The flame can act as either a light or heat source, but offers no use in combat, unless were stupid enough to try and grab hold of it. Flame weapon: From envisaging a weapon such as a club or short-sword Jake can conjure the weapon from flames. The weapon offers no inherent ability over that of martial weapons with the exception of being able to burn that it makes contact with. With concentration the weapon can momentarily be increased in heat production to the point that it could cut through a martial weapon opposing it. Doing this however is not only draining on Jake but also leave its mark by burning the hand that wields it, though Jake will commonly hide this fact from observing eyes. Fireball: Common pyromancy spell for fast, ranged combat. The fireball can either be conjured from one hand, or for larger, more damaging effects from both hands to form a single fireball. The fireball is launched in a outward trajectory with a two handed created orb having greater range potential then a single handed one. Logical Mind: Inherited from the family bloodline, Jake's methodical way of thinking allows him to easier understand complex problems. This also aids in strategic composition when in combat.
Weaknesses: (Achilles' Heels that can be exploited by enemies.) Over thinker: Sometimes when a direct approach is the better option Jake overthinks a combat situation missing out on opportunities to either attack, counter or evade leading him losing any upper hand he may have based on raw skill or power. Blood Rage: Jake's fighting prowess and calm is limited by his advantage in combat. As his defeat becomes more apparent his fighting becomes more wild, putting both himself and his allies in more danger. Aquamancy cancellation: As could be expected Aquamancy of equal or greater skill could be used to cancel out Jake's magical combat abilities. No need for weapons: Though Jake would claim to not 'need' weapons in combat this comes from an inexperience in using martial weapons and firearms alike. Though he has some insight on how to potentially wield melee combat weapons to some effect he would find preference in his own magic.
Brief History: Lucshen Family - Magical Cult appeasers, stripped of former name and honours. Aside from this small footnote not much is known about the Lucshen name, a name that had only come to be from the fallout of the war. The name had been passed to certain members of a particular family as a means of punishment for their involvement, or lack thereof. Only due to their efforts within the magical community prior to the war was such a light punishment provided.
The terms were simple, all those of the Firestrom family that had served the Magical Cult would inherit the name Lucshen along with any offspring of present or thereafter. All members of the Firestrom family that had not, would retain their names and honours but were not permitted to commune with the Lucshen's. If a member of the Lucshen family wished to re-inherit their former name a proving or offering would be required of sufficient appeasement to the Council of the Eight Powers.
This of course would be impossible to overturn to those who had fought in the war themselves. Though to the offspring of those that fought less harsh judgement would be passed. Though the judging should be unbiased the deep wounds of war will always cloud peoples judgement, were the foot soldiers so easily forgiven, the punishment would of likely been called into question. The Lucshen would be almost completely off the radar until Jake's enrolment at Marchand School of Sorcery, the expected effect of a name associated with traitor within the magical community.
Firestrom Family - May the flame of knowledge burn ever eternal The Firestrom family are known for both their inherit skill in pyromancy and strategical mindedness. Given this it was not difficult to foresee that once war broke out their assistance was sought after by both sides. Initially the Firestrom family had refused to get involved, but as time dragged on it became more apparent that this was not a stance they'd be able to maintain. Both sides were growing impatient and involvement was becoming less sought out than it was demanded. Given the personal interests and ambitions of different family members it was inevitable the house hold would be split. Resulting in an almost clean fifty percent cut between those that would fight for the cult and those that would defend the world against them. Or so it was thought...
A plan that went horribly awry, leaving great numbers dead within the magical community. Serving to the longevity of the war a plan hatched by the
Full Name: Jake Lucshen (Firestrom)
Nicknames/Aliases: N/A
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Primary: Pyromancy
Secondaries of interest: Illumination & Tracking
Description:
Jake stands at 6'0" high and has a slender appearance typical of someone his height who isn't used to strenuous labour. He has short black hair and green eyes. It's said that outlining his pupil is a reddish ring although it's very hard to notice without close inspection. A clear scar can be seen trailing down the left side of Jake's face, from eye level to just above his jaw line. Jake tends to wear rather basic attire of jeans and t-shirt with the occasional zip up hoodie. His preferred footwear is often boots, regardless of the situation.
Personality:(A brief outline of their demeanor.) A quiet soul, but out of choice rather than lack of social ability. From his past Jake finds it difficult to trust both magic users and non-magic users unwilling to open up less what he says gets turned against him. However on the inside of the tough social exterior is a friendly, and sometimes chatty individual to those who had endured the initial hardship of getting to know them.
In combat Jake is typically strategical, often trying to outwit his opponent into making a desired movement allowing Jake the upper hand on the spell casting front. However this tends to take a drastic turn when Jake is close to or on the receiving end of physical harm, stirring up an initial panic followed by a self consumed rage.
Skills: (Magical or practical abilities.) Flaming Grasp/Burning hands: A basic pyromancy spell where magic energy is channelled into the casters hand as an outward projection allowing for close range combat where necessary. Flame conjuration: Often activated as a small flame levitated above the casters palm, not to be confused with the equally common fireball. The flame can act as either a light or heat source, but offers no use in combat, unless were stupid enough to try and grab hold of it. Flame weapon: From envisaging a weapon such as a club or short-sword Jake can conjure the weapon from flames. The weapon offers no inherent ability over that of martial weapons with the exception of being able to burn that it makes contact with. With concentration the weapon can momentarily be increased in heat production to the point that it could cut through a martial weapon opposing it. Doing this however is not only draining on Jake but also leave its mark by burning the hand that wields it, though Jake will commonly hide this fact from observing eyes. Fireball: Common pyromancy spell for fast, ranged combat. The fireball can either be conjured from one hand, or for larger, more damaging effects from both hands to form a single fireball. The fireball is launched in a outward trajectory with a two handed created orb having greater range potential then a single handed one. Logical Mind: Inherited from the family bloodline, Jake's methodical way of thinking allows him to easier understand complex problems. This also aids in strategic composition when in combat.
Weaknesses: (Achilles' Heels that can be exploited by enemies.) Over thinker: Sometimes when a direct approach is the better option Jake overthinks a combat situation missing out on opportunities to either attack, counter or evade leading him losing any upper hand he may have based on raw skill or power. Blood Rage: Jake's fighting prowess and calm is limited by his advantage in combat. As his defeat becomes more apparent his fighting becomes more wild, putting both himself and his allies in more danger. Aquamancy cancellation: As could be expected Aquamancy of equal or greater skill could be used to cancel out Jake's magical combat abilities. No need for weapons: Though Jake would claim to not 'need' weapons in combat this comes from an inexperience in using martial weapons and firearms alike. Though he has some insight on how to potentially wield melee combat weapons to some effect he would find preference in his own magic.
Brief History: Lucshen Family - Magical Cult appeasers, stripped of former name and honours. Aside from this small footnote not much is known about the Lucshen name, a name that had only come to be from the fallout of the war. The name had been passed to certain members of a particular family as a means of punishment for their involvement, or lack thereof. Only due to their efforts within the magical community prior to the war was such a light punishment provided.
The terms were simple, all those of the Firestrom family that had served the Magical Cult would inherit the name Lucshen along with any offspring of present or thereafter. All members of the Firestrom family that had not, would retain their names and honours but were not permitted to commune with the Lucshen's. If a member of the Lucshen family wished to re-inherit their former name a proving or offering would be required of sufficient appeasement to the Council of the Eight Powers.
This of course would be impossible to overturn to those who had fought in the war themselves. Though to the offspring of those that fought less harsh judgement would be passed. Though the judging should be unbiased the deep wounds of war will always cloud peoples judgement, were the foot soldiers so easily forgiven, the punishment would of likely been called into question. The Lucshen would be almost completely off the radar until Jake's enrollment at Marchand School of Sorcery, the expected effect of a name associated with traitor within the magical community.
Firestrom Family - May the flame of knowledge burn ever eternal The Firestrom family are known for both their inherit skill in pyromancy and strategical mindedness. Given this it was not difficult to foresee that once war broke out their assistance was sought after by both sides. Initially the Firestrom family had refused to get involved, but as time dragged on it became more apparent that this was not a stance they'd be able to maintain. Both sides were growing impatient and involvement was becoming less sought out than it was demanded. Given the personal interests and ambitions of different family members it was inevitable the house hold would be split. Resulting in an almost clean fifty percent cut between those that would fight for the cult and those that would defend the world against them. Or so it was thought...
A plan that went horribly awry, leaving great numbers dead within the magical community. Serving to the longevity of the war a plan hatched by the Firestrom family to lead the magical cult into a defection trap had failed. Resulting in the Firestrom members that fought for the magical cult to go into hiding and several of those who fought for the magical community dead.
Once the war had ended, the morality of the Firestrom family had been called into question, but judgement would only be passed on those that had sided with the magical cult. Given the testimony that a 'plan' to end the war had gone wrong, one that was explained in great detail to the council, the punishment delivered was lightened. Though the council did not see fit to punish though that had fought in defence against the cult, with their strategies during the war effort being praised and honoured.
Thus was the split of the Firestrom family and the creation of the Lucshen. Though for most the connection between these two families was not common knowledge and only on the council records.
family to lead the magical cult into a defection trap had failed. Resulting in the Firestrom members that fought for the magical cult to go into hiding and several of those who fought for the magical community dead.
Once the war had ended, the morality of the Firestrom family had been called into question, but judgement would only be passed on those that had sided with the magical cult. Given the testimony that a 'plan' to end the war had gone wrong, one that was explained in great detail to the council, the punishment delivered was lightened. Though the council did not see fit to punish though that had fought in defence against the cult, with their strategies during the war effort being praised and honoured.
Thus was the split of the Firestrom family and the creation of the Lucshen. Though for most the connection between these two families was not common knowledge and only on the council records.
☾ Nicknames/Aliases: Well, my mom calls me buttercup but I'd rather you didn't.
☾ Age: Sixteen and a half, don't forget that Jamie.
☾ Gender: Female
☾ Primary: Pyromancy. And no- I'm not like those other hot-headed pyros.
☾ Secondaries of Interest/Secondaries: - Toxins - Blood magic
☾ Description: Erica stands proudly at 5'5" / 170 cm and weighs 143 lbs / 65 kg. She walks with an air of grace around her that goes perfectly with her rather preppy look. Pleated skirts with a shirt tucked in covered by a cardigan or sweater depending on the weather. Pastel colors. At school she's usually seen pestering the teacher with questions long after class has ended.
☾ Personality: Erica likes to think of herself as kind, attentive and detail oriented. Others might prefer words like know-it-all, teacher's pet or perfectionist.
☾ Crush: N/A
☾ Skills: A couple days a week, Erica would train with her mother (also a pyromancer) to make sure she didn't accidentally set anything on fire. A common mistake, really. She has a good grasp on how to alter the size and temperature of her fire, making it scorching hot or a pleasantly warm.
☾ Weaknesses: Erica is easily stressed out. If things don’t happen in a certain order or way she had pictured, she has a habit of getting disoriented or aggravated.
☾ Brief History: Both children of divorce, Erica and Jamie became step-siblings when they were in elementary school. Jamie's father, a man in his mid-forties, accountant and local hiking enthusiast found love with Erica's mother, a woman in her late-forties, CEO of a sportswear company and classical music lover.
Erica and her mom lead a pretty normal life filled with school, work and magic lessons on some weeknights. Despite living in the human world, they would stay in touch with their more magical side of the family to keep up with wizard news and the like. Erica's tried and so far succeeded in hiding her powers at school, only using it a few times when needed. Like when a classmate used a cheat sheet during a test and it accidentally caught on fire. You know, just in emergencies.
✩ Full Name: Jamie Evans
✩ Nicknames/Aliases: The guys on the team call me Orca. You know, because I KILL the competition? Get it?
✩ Age: Sixteen. And how can I forget that, Erica? You bring it up on a daily basis.
✩ Gender: Male
✩ Primary: Aquamancy. My biggest defence against my pyro-demon-sister.
✩ Secondaries of Interest/Secondaries: - Shadow step - Levitation
✩ Description: Jamie looks like your average beach boy. Sun-bleached hair slicked back, sun kissed skin and an athletic body to boot. He stands at 6'1" /187 cm and weighs 176 lbs / 80 kg. When he's not wearing a track suits, he prefers tank tops paired with shorts and a trendy sneaker.
✩ Personality: Jamie enjoys a bit of healthy competition. Helps him stay young, he claims. He likes to be right where the action's at, and enjoys a good party every now and then. He's carefree, but not overly reckless. Jamie might tease a bit, but it's all bark and no bite with him. He's a pretty friendly guy, and it takes a lot to get under his skin.
✩ Crush: N/A
✩ Skills: After discovering his powers, Jamie mostly thought about how they could make his everyday life easier. Becoming the star on the swimming team was only the beginning of it. Knocking over water bottles or glasses with liquids to divert attention, swoop in as a knight in shining armour to lend a hand or just to be a bit of a jerk is a normal highlight of his day. It's actually a great ice breaker! Maybe it was ghosts, maybe an earthquake? What's your name anyways?
✩ Weaknesses: As little as he likes to admit it, Erica might be his biggest weakness. They have a typical siblings rivalry going on, where Jamie both wants to wipe that condescending look off her face and make sure her smile is the brightest one in the room.
✩ Brief History: Both children of divorce, Erica and Jamie became step-siblings when they were in elementary school. Jamie's father, a man in his mid-forties, accountant and local hiking enthusiast found love with Erica's mother, a woman in her late-forties, CEO of a sportswear company and classical music lover.
Jamie was raised in the human world. It wasn't until moving in with his new step-mom and step-sister that Jamie found out about magic. His own parents, as far as he was concerned, did not know about this at all. It did come as a bit of a shock to both Jamie and his dad when little elementary student Erica lit the candles at the dinner table with a wave of her hand, but they adjusted quickly. This new bit of information did however explain why Jamie always got in trouble whenever there was water around, seeing how it was usually spilled everywhere without any explanation as to why. Jamie started learning more about magic from Erica's mom, and didn't hesitate to start using them to his advantage against unknowing humans. He quickly became the star of the swimming team at his school after suddenly beating the old high score in breaststrokes by 60 seconds.
Secondaries of Interest/Secondaries: Levitation, with an interest in shadow-stepping.
Description: Alex stands at about 5' 10", with dark green eyes and fairly pale skin. Sporting his jet black hair, usually swept back as well as a plug earring to match on his left ear. He likes to wear casual, sporty clothes to help stay mobile and flexible as well as being comfortable. This means stuff like, shorts, t-shirts, and depending on the weather a set of thermals and a jacket or hoodie. Unless he's in the privacy of his own room or around people he feels truly comfortable around, Alex is almost always wearing a face mask. Sometimes he pulls it up over his nose but it's almost always on. He has a growing collection with many different patterns. His skateboard never leaves his side.
Personality: Alex is a fairly laid back person. He rarely gets mad about stuff. The only time you'll see him heated is when he is defending his friends. Other than that, he's pretty quiet and very much a 'go with the flow' kind of guy (All the pun intended). However, his skateboard is practically glued to him and he never goes anywhere without it. Even if he's not using his levitation abilities, he loves skateboarding and moving about on it. His current board is nearing three years old and he takes the upmost care and he keeps a wheel of each skateboard he eventually breaks in a case in his room. He enjoys being around people, even if he doesn't say much. He just enjoys the company. However, when he does have time to himself, he likes to work out, listen to music and read a book or two.
Crush: None (for now)
Skills: Multi-traversal Skateboarding: By using his secondary magic, Alex can essentially skate on any surface. Up and along walls, railings, ceilings etc. While he cannot, for some reason, fly on the skateboard he can get a little bit extra jump using it as well. This gives him creative angles and methods to use his water magic. He likes creating rails using ice if he is in an open area but prefers using actual buildings and terrain. He hopes to learn how to shadow-step to further enhance this feat.
Natural Agility: Even without his skateboard, Alex can still move. He's light on his feet and can move pretty well. Not like a parkour expert but he can definitely cat grab and vault over some objects using his hands.
Calm mind: With his laid back attitude, it's hard for him to lose his cool under pressure and has a knack for making decisions in pressing situations. This is, in part, due to his heritage.
Weaknesses: Alex's lack of hand to hand combat training makes him an easy target if he's immobilised. Alex's main combat style is to use his water magic from different and strange angles to keep enemies at bay. While he hopes to fix this at some point, anyone with formal training could hand him his ass pretty easily.
Brief History: Alex wasn't born to any kind of noble bloodline or wealthy family but they were well enough. He grew up in a loving household and for a while, both of his parents were present. From what he knows, the Samsons were Advisers many generations back. At least to more of the prevalent Houses. Usually a voice of reason and calm, however their voice was drowned out in the original wars. The Samsons retired themselves to studying and trying to understand the world more, as well as taking the responsibility of recording the magical world's events, leading to many history books being written by a Samson. This knowledge and studious nature was handed down generation by generation.
When the war against the Cult began, the eldest of Samsons were sought out again. Their levelheadedness made his grandparents key tacticians in the War. In Alex's eyes, they will be unsung heroes. However, all of his family saw the need to enroll Alex in the Marchand Academy. This would be a great opportunity to learn and hone his abilities more. While Alex does possess the same Samson nature, he secretly hopes that he can bring it to the frontline when the next War comes.
So I have 2 ideas: A shy Trickster and a Terramancer with a specialty in paper. (I figured that would fit since paper is wood?) WHich do you think would fit better?
Secondaries of Interest/Secondaries: Healing and Illumination
Description: Kassy is full cheeked and plump, standing about 5’8. She has deep brown skin with short, curly white hair and sun-orange eyes. She usually wears feminine clothing and lots of jewelry, along with a favorite beaded headband, and a fleeting smile that many wouldn’t witness at first sight.
Personality: Kassy is quite shy around people she doesn’t know, and always seems nervous. Even in class she rarely speaks unless asked, and barely offers answers despite being more than competent in exams. It takes a lot of work to get to know her truly, but anyone who does will find a stalwart, caring young woman with a gentle heart and a strong sense of justice.
Crush: None yet.
Skills: Kassy’s favorite magics lie within illusions. She can already make herself invisible, and mask herself from sight and sound. She can make small illusions that she calls ‘distractors’ usually a fleeting shadow at the corner of one’s eye. She is also working on touch illusion, but can’t quite get father than a ghostlike tap on the shoulder.
Unrelated to magic, she is a strong, athletic swimmer honed by years by the ocean. She secretly learned staff fighting to try and defend herself. While she probably would feel terribly guilty hurting someone, Kassandra can fight for others.
Weaknesses: Kassy’s illusions can’t yet fool animals, as she has yet to learn to mask her scent. She’s also useless with electronics, cameras and the like as they’ll see right through her invisibility. Again, she is also very shy, and while not a coward at heart, is currently easily cowed when faced with violence against herself. Kassy seems very amateur compared to the bloodline she comes from, and it is rumored that she’s got some latent talent just waiting to burst out. Time will tell.
Brief History: To know the Keigwan name is to know Kassandra’s mother, Kaia. Kaia was one of the most powerful Tricksters of her generation, and could have taken any job she wanted. Instead, she set all of that aside and chose to marry an Aquamancer from a no-name family, and live out by the seashore. She enjoyed a quiet life with her husband and daughter for many years. One day, on a walk by the shore, Kaia disappeared like so many others.
Kassy’s father lost himself in grief after the loss of his beloved wife, and dropped his child off at the home of her aunt, promising to return one day. He never did.
Unfortunately, Kassy’s aunt was Kaia’s sister, and always jealous of the talent in the family that never came to her. She was a piddling trickster, barely able to conjure the most basic tricks, and was angered by the talent young Kassy already showed. In time, her jealousy and rage grew so great that she decided to snuff the girl’s talent one way or another. Kassy grew up with the notion that she was not good enough, not strong enough, and would never be. She also grew up with more than a few bruises.
Being shouldered off to the Academy was a godsend. Packing everything she owned and never planning to return, Kassy took the transportation to the school, desperate to escape.
Other: Kassandra sings like a honey-voiced angel. No one knows this, as she only sings when she's alone or thinks she is.
@Mistress Dizzy I noticed that you only have one Secondary for your character. You could have two, and it's highly recommended, as there's no benefit to just having one! (Especially as she would be left with nothing to do during some classes) Would you like to give her another Secondary, or nah?
