Penvro - Anime Magic Academy

[Vishtaspa]

On Ynys Brân, a small island to the south-west of the great realm of Teyrnas Arawn, sits one of the most prestigious academies for magicians and warriors amongst all nations - the Penvro Academy. A fiercely independent institution guarded within the walls of a refurbished yet ancient fortress, the students learning within its halls and classrooms are given a taste of a world without borders, freedom from the squabbles of the sub-kings or the conflicts of their native lands. They are supposed to be allowed to master their magicks in peace, to better themselves independently of any obligations that could await them at home.

Under the gentle but watchful eyes of their teachers, the students can enjoy their school life to the fullest, both through their training in the magical and martial arts, and participations in the clubs and activities that are ever-present within Penvro's campus. And if the concept fascinates them so, the youths are granted many opportunities to distinguish themselves, not only by proving their might in battles and the inter-school and inter-academy tournaments, but also in the quests that may seek the aid of a talented student.

In all things, Penvro seeks to transform the young teenagers that step into its halls into the greatest of adults, so that those who return to their lands will bring the best of themselves with them. The independence of the island facilitates such.

Yet, there is uneasiness in this era.

There are rumblings from the mainland of strange happenings.

Agitators in the royal courts have ambition designs on the academy.

And even Ynys Brân itself is afflicted with mysterious phenomena ...

What does the future for Penvro?

For the students, their school life will certainly be an interesting one.

~~~

This is an animesque magical school RPG akin to so many others you see in media (such as the anime battle school shows, or if you stretch the metaphor, Final Fantasy 8), set in an original magitech-based world. General day-to-day technology is vaguely on the same baseline as our world, but with the addition of magic and higher-concept machines and some other exceptions (possibly higher-tech nations). The geography of the world is not entirely fleshed out besides Arawn, which is a monarchy comprised of numerous sub-kingdoms, but other countries exist as well. Their creation is dependent entirely on you, if you are willing to join this RPG.

The martial arts and powers used by your characters are up to you (within reason, of course). This is a diverse academy of warriors and magicians, after all.

The character sheet is below.

Name:
Age:
Gender:
Appearance:
Personality:
Abilities: (Where you put your powers and techniques)
Equipment: (Weapons and whatnot)
Short Bio:
Strengths/Weaknesses:
Other:

I am also looking for co-GMs.

[Mogget]

Looks good, can I join?

[sassy1085]

interest

[TwinkleTheToes]

Definitely interested.

[Vishtaspa]

Good to see interest. I have an example profile I can put up soon as well, as it will be my character. Feel free to ask any questions and or develop any plot arcs you wish to see for yourselves as well.

[TwinkleTheToes]

I've got my character drawn up whenever we're supposed to post them if we are that is.

[Vishtaspa]

I've got my character drawn up whenever we're supposed to post them if we are that is.

@TwinkleTheToes

Feel free to put it up.

[TwinkleTheToes]

Name: Errit, Cole

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Appearance: He's roughly five foot nine inches tall, he has chin length thick wavy red hair. He's got a pretty average build to match his height, not too muscular but not too scrawny either. He wears grey wire-framed glasses that always sit a little too far on the end of his nose, it makes him look smug no matter what he does. His face is spattered with freckles both light and clearly visible. He often wears a light grey hoodie that he keeps the sleeves rolled upon; often one sleeve or the other will slip down if he's not paying attention. He keeps his hands inside the middle pouch or in his blue jean pockets wherever he goes. Normally he can be found in cheap off-brand shoes that are always a little too beat up to be new.

Personality: He's normally quiet, not shy, he simply doesn't talk unless he feels it's necessary. Unless of course, he's with his friends, the few he likely considers his friends, those few he seems to never truly shut up around, they seem to bare what everyone else does not receive. He's loyal but not to the point beyond self-preservation, he will fight for his friends but not if he thinks they are not worth saving, he will drop them. He'll lie, cheat, steal, or kill right in front of someone if he believes it's to his or the greater goods benefit.

Abilities- He uses telekinetics to physically animate human-sized battle puppets of his creation. However he can use them in different ways, this is simply his main use of his telekinetic powers He's being trained in their use and creation as well as the martial art of Hapkido.

Equipment: Collapsable steel short staff, black smartphone, dark blue backpack, basic clothing, sketchbook and pens, battle puppets, a simple tool kit for working on battle puppets, stress ball for telekinetic practice, ibuprofen, anxiety medication

Short Bio: He was born within one of the simpler towns outside the Kingdom Secan Irawnt which lies North East of Teyrnas Arawn. The land while not in true financial distress has begun to decline in the last several years. Just like many others, the Errit family fell onto hard times, as a child Cole often helped his father work around their town doing various odd jobs, one such job was as the local carpenter. During these years Cole picked up what is considered an odd hobby, he fell in love with marionette puppets, when he wasn't helping his father, he used them to put on small shows in the town square for pocket change. It didn't help much but as the saying goes the thought is what counts. After a few years Cole began to have severe headaches and migraines, they often lead to him being hospitalized in the nearest city. When he finally returned home he began to notice a change in his marionettes, they would occasionally do things that he told them to do without him needing to wiggle his fingers. He began to experiment more and more with this strange development until eventually, he could move several of them simultaneously. He eventually told his parents and they began to scrape together money to send him to the best magic school available, Penvro Academy before he left his dad gifted him his carpentry tool set so that he could always maintain his small friends. Cole joined at the tender age of 12 and has been there for 4 years, before joining Penvro he wasn't a huge fan of school but went for his parents because they wanted better for him then they had for themselves. He's a decent student, but would rather spend most of his time in his room working on his puppets, reading, or simply being alone.

Strengths/Weaknesses: Loner- Can work in groups but prefers to go at it alone, less susceptible to betrayal or captured/hostage situation.
Quiet- Easier for him to blend in and get things done, makes him seem untrustworthy.
Looks Smug- Even though he isn't, sometimes his face makes him seem very smug, this tends to upset some people.
Book Smart- All the reading and studying has paid off, too bad he sucks with people most of the time.
Average Build- He's neither large nor small, makes him seem less intimidating but also makes him more approachable.

Other: He's got anxiety, doctors think it's a bi-product of his telekinetic powers, sometimes this means he can have an anxiety attack. This can cause his powers to fluctuate, sometimes violently depending on the situation.

[Vishtaspa]

Example

Name:
Rhodri Ceredigion

Age:
16

Gender:
Male

Appearance:

A handsome redhead standing at a height of five foot ten, Rhodri has inherited the beauty of his mother, possessing a powerful and well-defined physique that he is not above flaunting by frequently forgetting to button up his many shirts. He is proud in his appearance, after all, whether it be his sharp jaw, pretty face and energetic emerald eyes or the athleticism of his body. Indulging in a little bit of vanity is barely a sin. A bracelet also hangs from his left wrist, featuring what appears to be cutesy-looking white stallion.

Personality:
A kind-hearted and diligent individual, Rhodri is always amicable to lending a hand. His inherently caring nature makes him seem to be a bit of a sap to some, but in his eyes, looking out for others is one of the greatest goods in life. Thus, he can be frequently found checking in on anyone he feels is struggling, doing all in his power to ensure that they are happy and whole. The way he speaks is emblematic of this: he possesses a casual, colloquial and carefree tone (with a dialect clearly originating from central Arawn), and converses without any flourish, as if everyone he talks to is an equal. The youth is one of the friendliest people you can meet, and will stay by your side for life if necessary.

However, he is not without vanity. Rhodri takes pride in his appearance, and at times can be a bit too preoccupied with making himself look more beautiful. He at times also seems to put the mental health of others over his own, and no matter how cheery he seems at times, it is quite clear that he is affected by numerous questions and teenage ennui, particularly with regards to his heritage and role in his family.

Abilities:
Besides the incredible strength and stamina he has inherited, which allows him to carry great amounts on his back akin to a beast of burden, Rhodri's key supernatural ability revolves around his voice. The mystical powers associated with the "Three Birds" also grant him the ability to lull the living into a state of sleep.

Despite his youth and looks, he is experienced at hand-to-hand fighting, particularly given his strength. He is also a good homemaker, having developed his skills in cooking, cleaning and other household chores in order to help raise and care for his half-siblings. He is also not beyond taking advantage of his handsome looks when a dose of charisma is necessary.

He can ride a horse.

Equipment:
Longbow, apron.

Short Bio:
A native of Dinas Maelor, the fortress-city that serves as the capital of the mountainous coastal sub-kingdom/cantref of Aberteifi in central-western Arawn, Rhodri was born out of wedlock to a local stable-master and an unknown woman. The identity of his mother unknown, for she had left soon after his arrival into the world, the youth's father raised him alone, managing to help guide him through the stigma of illegitimacy as he grew into age. It was only then that his father married another woman, with whom three more children were born. Rhodri found himself thrust into the role of an older brother, and to support the family, he quickly learnt to adapt to domestic responsibilities, cooking and cleaning for his beloved half-siblings when the parents had little time to do so.

For a while, Rhodri would have been satisfied with such a simple life, but soon he began manifesting magical powers that no-one else in his family had ever seen before. His father and step-mother were not magicians, nor did they have any experience in the supernatural arts. The source of his power, he quickly realised, must have stemmed from the bloodline of his mysterious mother, and Rhodri began to yearn for the woman he never truly knew. Thus, it was decided after much deliberation that the youth would attend Penvro, both to better his strange power (described by a passing-by magician as possessing an association with the "Three Birds"), and to seek out more information on his heritage.

Strengths/Weaknesses:
Thanks to his inherited strength and beauty, Rhodri's talents are most effective in close-quarters, where his stamina and power allow him to fight on a high level. Coupled with his ability to send people to sleep (though a power limited by range), few have been able to approach him. However, from a distance he cannot bring his full force to bear, nor can he induce sleep in his foes, as his voice cannot carry so far. From there, he can only rely on his longbow.

Other:
He is an avid fan of animals, and sometimes makes conversation with them.

[Vishtaspa]

@TwinkleTheToes I had an image of students being slightly younger. Is the age you have for Cole particularly important to you?

[TwinkleTheToes]

Not particularly. I can modify his age to 12+.

[Vishtaspa]

Not particularly. I can modify his age to 12+.

@TwinkleTheToes

I have Rhodri at sixteen, so I suppose putting it slightly closer would be ideal for them to interact more often.

[TwinkleTheToes]

I set Cole at 16. I figured that would be alright.

[Vishtaspa]

That works.

[Dark Light]

Name: Deum mal’vultom
Apparent Age: 17
Gender: Male
Personality: Deum is mostly vocally quiet, speaking and sharing very little besides sharp commands. He has little interest in others and is a reclusive who could be considered spiteful and cold.
Abilities:

• Shape shifting.
  
  He is a shape shifter, this is his first and foremost power, to manipulate his form into what ever he desires within mass and energy limitations.
  _{drawbacks; Changes are not only painful but also physically and emotionally taxing. Consumes a lot of energy.}
• Novice dark magic.
  
  _{drawbacks; Dark magic always comes at a risk/cost. It’s a perilous lonely path that has led many to their demise.}

Equipment:

• A magic robe
• An ever growing living spell book
• Apothecary kit.
• Knives, herbs, candles and all manner of intricate tools and spell components.

Bio: There is nothing outstanding in Deum’s backstory. He was born and raised as a normal boy like any other born into and by a secret wealthy ritualistic occult. While he had a mother that gave birth to him, many of the coven acted and claimed to be his parents. While spoiled, he was also held to high expectations. Having enough of it and the lavish lifestyle he left, escaping to the school and enrolled himself to learn in peace.
Fears and weaknesses: Boundaries, shackles, confinement, cages, loss of control, being trapped in the dark. Claustrophobia.
Extras: Avid learner and practitioner of demonology and new tech alchemy. While pampered Deum was also often subjected to ritualistic torture during vile ceremonies.

Plot hook: Cult wants him back. To serve their needs / prophecy. Will kill him to force reincarnation if they have to.

[DarkestFireAshe]

Im interested. Do you want us to make characters here first or do you have an OOC page set up yet>

[Demonic cupcake]

Does our character have to be human?