⥑ Ember to Ashes ⥏ Dark Fantasy/Mythology (Interest Check)

[Yankee]

Hopefully we get someone in the party that understands money 😅

@vietmyke

I gotchu bro.

Slowly working on a char, been going back and forth with @Haha about some lore stuff.

[Haha]

@vietmyke
You have me on discord too. Just give me a poke and we'll figure something out.

[wikkit]

Tenny, I want you to poop in public the moment you enter Goeta. ^{That is not a request, its an order.}

@Haha

RP ain't even started and you're treating him like shit...

[Haha]

<Snipped quote by Haha>

RP ain't even started and you're treating him like shit...

@wikkit

My clown makeup doesn't come off, and it was a joke.

[wikkit]

How do I know that wasn't a joke, then? The meta fuckery's starting off strong

[Haha]

starting off strong

@wikkit

I finish strong too, baby.

[Spin The Wheel]

Just about done now. If you need some details on the church of truth then I'll tell you, but basically, it's a cult.

Germaine

Germaine Gaulding

________________________________________ Germaine Gaulding 40 | Male | Human _______________________________________________ ❏ BIRTHPLACE: Acies. His hometown has been thoroughly destroyed, as is common of villages in the area. ❏ CASTE: Theatre/entertainer ❏ AFFILIATIONS: Actors' guild, unaffiliated underworld contacts, the Church of Truth ❏ GOALS: Needs to find someone and retrieve a stolen book. _______________________________________________ TALENTS: ◆ Acting: Germaine is quite the actor and can practically disappear into a role. He often uses this skill in conversations, drawing people in with a performance so that they let their guard down. ◆ Dexterity: Having been a street magician in his youth, Germaine is well-versed in sleight of hand tricks, and is very good at tasks that require precision of the hands. ◆ Observation: He rarely misses social cues and, after some time, he can find weaknesses and strange patterns in someone's behaviour. EQUIPMENT: ◆ A black cane, with a sword hidden inside. For self defense purposes, of course. ◆ Medicine pouch with first aid supplies, just in case. ◆ Golden mask, unadorned, with an impassive expression.

Appearance ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ A man only slightly taller than average, Germaine nonetheless has a unique presence. With silver hair and kind eyes, he can settle in anywhere he goes. Ever the gentleman, Germaine puts a lot of effort into his appearance. He has various sets of dress shirts, vests, and coats that he cycles between. A hat is important, of course, and he has a good many hats. He always seems to carry the same cane, though. Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Germaine is always polite and open, but somewhat insincere. He can talk your ear off in a conversation but is not one to initiate very often. He seems to avoid talking about himself, and when he does, he's rather dismissive of the past. It's difficult to say how much of Germaine is genuine, though if you ask him, he will insist he isn't hiding anything of great importance. Arcana ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Major: Judgement Germaine's Arcana manifests in the ability to produce sight-based illusions. To affect a target, he must be in their line of sight. The clearer he is in their eyes, the easier it is for him to work his magic. Once he embeds an illusion in the target's mind he can leave their sight and the illusion will continue until its natural end, though he can't create a new illusion for the target unless he is still in their sightline. He has the ability to project an illusion to everyone in sight, but doing so drains him very quickly. Minor: Golden Mask When worn, the mask allows the user to alter their own voice. They can pitch it higher or lower and increase or decrease the volume. Additionally, the mask allows them to project their voice, making it seem like it's coming from elsewhere.

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Combat: •• Culture: ••••••••• Commerce: ••••• Magic: •••• Survival: • Karma: •••

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[OddnessApproved]

I'm interested. I was looking at Death or Lovers. The lovers one is most interesting to me.

[Haha]

@Katakuri
If you take Lovers, are you mentally prepared for a healthy monogamous relationship?

[OddnessApproved]

@Katakuri
If you take Lovers, are you mentally prepared for a healthy monogamous relationship?

@Haha

I'm all about healthy monogamous relationships - or healthy relationships in general. I would not have even thought of it as an option if I wasn't.

[Haha]

@Katakuri

That’s the right attitude.

[OddnessApproved]

Here is my attempt at filling one of the lover spots.
Edit: I thought of an idea, so I added to the physical appearance a bit.

Arcturus, the Lover

Arcturus

________________________________________ Arcturus Deredion 165 | Male | Moon elf _______________________________________________ ❏ BIRTHPLACE: Fraktis ❏ CASTE: Medic and warrior ❏ AFFILIATIONS: The clan under the moon ❏ GOALS: To become a protector and a balanced individual. _______________________________________________ TALENTS: ◆ Communication ◆ Excellent hunter/survivalist ◆ Marks carry moonlight; can control the light ◆ Fluent at the ocarina ◆ Culture/tribal based dancing (ritualistic) EQUIPMENT: ◆ Physical bow and a quiver of 20 arrows ◆ Waterskin ◆ Skinning knife

Appearance ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Arcturus derives from the moon elves; he sports violet-toned skin with silver-white locks. His eyes reflect the colors blue, violet, and purple. Upon the slivery-white locks and near his elongated ears are a set of dark horn-like-antlers that curve back. Standing around 6'2" and weighing around; 185 pounds, Arcturus is not lean in physique or extremely bulked with muscle. His athletic figure is from the diet of wild game and foraged foods (mushrooms, berries, etcetera). He has specie-based markings on his body, particularly around his face, which absorb moonlight. Unless magical abilities are present: he and his people can regulate when they light up. The longer he basks in the moonlight, the longer he can use this trait. Rumors about moon elves are that they are a sub-species of drow elves. This causes a lot of tension between moon elves and other species like humans. One can see the multiple scars inflicted on Arcturus from fear or outright speciesism. Arcturus has not been in many battles, but he has fought for and beside his people. A practice that the moon elves partake in translates to "Fallen Souls" and this practice is after conflict. There are five circular burns on the back of Arcturus's trapezius. These burns are memories of who he has caused to fall in conflict or battle. Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Growing up in a close-knit society with unknown tensions with the outside world perplexed a young Arcturus. He was naturally caring and helpful to everyone and everything he met. Only through experience did he see how others may be afraid of his appearance and who he was; he began to dread some people, but he never allowed that fear to turn into hatred for an entire species. When Arcturus brought home wounded creatures to care for before releasing them out into the wilds, his parents were unsurprised. He was sympathetic. Arcturus was a sensitive child, and his father encouraged him to participate in the ceremonies of their people. Although he was first traumatized by the experience, he learned to govern how and who he should be at different times. He struggled at first with the trials but developed into a confident and superior warrior. Arcturus is known to be an observer due to his experiences and who he has always been. If others will let him, he is someone who strives to understand them. He may have inherited this trait from his mother, who was patient and attentive. He began to exhibit these certain characteristics later in his youth. Arcturus usually has a peaceful temperament and is stoic, but when he is not, he is lively. He is confident in himself; he allows himself to be goofy. Making a fool out of himself to see another smile, knowing how to playfully act with an exaggerated style of sarcasm. This tends to make him excellent with children. He is someone who will listen. Arcana ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Major: The Lover When it comes to his arcane power, he is nothing to his other half. He has not experienced what he and his equal are capable of doing together. He is ineffective without his other half. The only abilities he can do without the other are light tricks. Displaying orbs of light or strings, he has been able to control this part of his ability for a while. Occasionally he will make balls of light that dance around to light his way through the forests or dark caverns. Minor: N/a

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Combat: ••••••••••
Going through the trials of the moon elves, he learned how to double-wield shortswords and a bow. They tend to not go to war, but he has experienced small but bloody quarrels in his lifetime. Having to defend himself with force and violence. Arcturus knows how to defend himself from danger.
The moon elf techniques are known to launch swift and powerful attacks. Their trained to a precise standard of knowing what shot will kill versus a shot that will maintain someone.
Culture: ••••••••••
His childhood was mainly secluded except for the occasion of travelers or adventuring by the local towns. He has experienced other cultures in this way and understands that everyone is different. From a young age, Arcturus experienced speciesism from others, but he understood that others might fear him for he is different or demon-like in appearance.
His own culture is focused on the moon, knowing the phases, and living within the darkness of night. He comes from a people who are night owls and do almost everything under the moonlight.
Commerce: ••••••••••
Most might assume his actions to be foolish or him to be unintelligent, but Arcturus is not one to value money. Having little regard for currency or material goods, he knows he can supply himself with what he needs. Hunting, foraging, and overall survival skills were prominent in his clan. His parents have taught him how to live off the land and to be a survivalist.
This causes him to only sell or trade things for what he needs at the time. A trait that is a possible flaw with financials.
Magic: ••••••••••
Moon elves have magic within them; the reason they can absorb the moonlight and use it at will to light up their way. There are different levels of magic throughout his species and clan. Most who show magical properties are sub-classed into healing or fortune telling. He showed magical properties at a young age, so he was trained in the ways of the healers. The elders guided him into herbalism and focused on what was within. The only thing he can do besides non-magic herbalism and healing is to quicken the overall healing process.
Survival: ••••••••••
This is his most fluent status, survivalist. He was raised in a community that focuses on self-sufficiency and only using what you need. One can find anything they need from the wilds; that is the law of the land. From hunting to the gathering, he knows how to use every part of an animal or what the most poisonous mushrooms are. He knows how to make arrows, spears, a bow, or a hut from scratch
Karma: ••••••••••
Most of the time, keeping to himself, he might not have much karma coming his way. He is someone who will listen to or comfort a stranger. He is someone who will give what he can to a person in need, but he will not fault himself to help another. Arcturus does not go out of his way to search for people in need, though he does stop if he comes across someone who needs help.

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[Shard]

The Ivory Court

The Ivory Court

_______________________________________________

Culture ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ The Life The Ivory Court is a small subspecies of Fae that, unlike many of their kin, embody a notion other than trickery, mischief, and deception. Indeed, they have more in common with tales and stories speaking of creatures such as angels and the divine. These creatures are warriors from birth, a noble and proud race valuing discipline, courage, and determination. Though the Court is a sight to behold, one of beauty and splendor, a short stay within the realm of these Fae would reveal that material possessions are not something they seemingly value. Indeed, the Court is minimalistic, and though beauty extends across their home, one would be hard pressed to find an Ivory Fae in the possession of material riches. Rather, the Court values its beliefs and ideals far more than anything found upon the material plane. The Court measures one's value by their actions, rather than wealth, and shuns complacency. The Court adores and values art, not as material trinkets, but as an expression of the self. Ethereal singing, abstract paintings, mystical dancing, all a cultural phenomenon flowing from one generation to the next. Due to their agelessness, the Fae rarely reproduce, except for once every few hundred years. Lumen is among the latest brood, all of whom have now embarked on their own pilgrimage across the world. Arcana ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ The Soul The Arcana of the Sun and the Ivory Fae are one and the same. The pair are entwined, and this peculiar entity is embodies the radiant glow associated with their Arcana. It is an energy that flows through them and clearly displays itself in the shape of their glowing, white blood. A light in the dark, the Ivory Court is a commune of shining stars lighting up the night in both appearance and deed. Their Arcana grows in strength alongside the individual Fae, and extends its reach with every development. The first stages of this Arcana blankets the Fae in a regenerative nature. Upon reaching the age of maturity, it renders them ageless, and beyond that, the Ivory Fae’s Sun Arcana extends itself into more active use. Elders are known to not only possess neigh invincible frames, but the ability to enshroud others in a brilliant light of restoration, washing away any manner of wound, scar, ailment, and even death. However, for an Ivory Fae to reach this level, a thousand years of experience and growth is expected. Biology ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ The Body Whether considered beautiful or disturbing, the Ivory Fae have a distinct appearance immediately confessing to their nature. With bodies slender and slim, skin white as porcelain, and eyes akin to two large, obsidian orbs, the peculiar creature displays a graceful portrait. It is clear that their strength and prowess by far surpasses their spindly, scrawny frames, their motions a supernatural display of might and dexterity. The Ivory Fae do not reach a height further than five feet, and one would be forgiven for mistaking each and every Ivory Fae for the next. Lacking sexual dimorphism, it is nearly impossible to see the difference between genders, and these entities share incredible similarities between one another. Nearly weightless in their graceful movements, it is not entirely divorced from reality, as the Fae's supernatural biology affords them wind-like motions, alongside impressive strength. Appearing androgynous, it is difficult for an outsider to deduce whether they are speaking to a male or female of the species, the only difference evident between the two finding itself on an intimate level. Monochrome throughout their nature, the Ivory Fae display a color scheme of black and white, complete with a row of shark-like teeth hiding beyond their lips. The Ivory Code ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ The Code Honesty "Those true of heart see no purpose in deceit. Speak your mind, and do so without a serpent's venom." Courage "In the face of fear, there is only one response. Draw your blade, stand firm, and never yield to the yoke of despair." Integrity "We do not fight for material possessions. We do not slay the monstrous for fame, or glory. We are a blade, as we are a shield. Never abandon your principles, and never fall to the greed of man. Accept payment only in what is needed, not in what is desired." Benevolence "We are not saints, but we are protectors, and an extended hand is often worth more than a sharpened blade." Serenity "Never succumb to anger. Breathe calmly, think rationally, and act wisely. Remain in a place of harmony both in battle and divorced from the duel. Such is the way of our martial art, and such must be the way of our lives." Courtesy "Speak not in a manner unbefitting a warrior. Do not soil your stature as a noble bladesman through the use of insults. Express yourself respectfully, and walk with dignity." Honor "Every action you take is a measure of your being. Each swing of your sword, each word spoken reflects upon you and your values. Act not in vile pursuits, do not disrespect your opponent with subterfuge, and always remain stoic." Duty "Your loyalty is to yourself and your ideals. Never compromise your code. No lord stands above your principles." Stoicism "Offense does not exist. Words cannot and will not harm you. Brush aside what is irrelevant, discard what is hissed and barked. Acknowledge only words of value; value you ascribe to them." Learning "We are forever students, and the world our teacher. Never assume yourself fully taught, and never fashion yourself a master. Always the student, always willing to grow." Conflict "Not every battle is yours to fight, not every skirmish yours to spearhead. Avoid confrontations that hold no consequence. When your sword is drawn, however, be prepared to take a life, and have your life taken."

[Haha]

Here is my attempt at filling one of the lover spots.
Edit: I thought of an idea, so I added to the physical appearance a bit.

Arcturus, the Lover

Arcturus

________________________________________ Arcturus Deredion 165 | Male | Moon elf _______________________________________________ ❏ BIRTHPLACE: Fraktis ❏ CASTE: Medic and warrior ❏ AFFILIATIONS: The clan under the moon ❏ GOALS: To become a protector and a balanced individual. _______________________________________________ TALENTS: ◆ Communication ◆ Excellent hunter/survivalist ◆ Marks carry moonlight; can control the light ◆ Fluent at the ocarina ◆ Culture/tribal based dancing (ritualistic) EQUIPMENT: ◆ Physical bow and a quiver of 20 arrows ◆ Waterskin ◆ Skinning knife

Appearance ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Arcturus derives from the moon elves; he sports violet-toned skin with silver-white locks. His eyes reflect the colors blue, violet, and purple. Upon the slivery-white locks and near his elongated ears are a set of dark horn-like-antlers that curve back. Standing around 6'2" and weighing around; 185 pounds, Arcturus is not lean in physique or extremely bulked with muscle. His athletic figure is from the diet of wild game and foraged foods (mushrooms, berries, etcetera). He has specie-based markings on his body, particularly around his face, which absorb moonlight. Unless magical abilities are present: he and his people can regulate when they light up. The longer he basks in the moonlight, the longer he can use this trait. Rumors about moon elves are that they are a sub-species of drow elves. This causes a lot of tension between moon elves and other species like humans. One can see the multiple scars inflicted on Arcturus from fear or outright speciesism. Arcturus has not been in many battles, but he has fought for and beside his people. A practice that the moon elves partake in translates to "Fallen Souls" and this practice is after conflict. There are five circular burns on the back of Arcturus's trapezius. These burns are memories of who he has caused to fall in conflict or battle. Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Growing up in a close-knit society with unknown tensions with the outside world perplexed a young Arcturus. He was naturally caring and helpful to everyone and everything he met. Only through experience did he see how others may be afraid of his appearance and who he was; he began to dread some people, but he never allowed that fear to turn into hatred for an entire species. When Arcturus brought home wounded creatures to care for before releasing them out into the wilds, his parents were unsurprised. He was sympathetic. Arcturus was a sensitive child, and his father encouraged him to participate in the ceremonies of their people. Although he was first traumatized by the experience, he learned to govern how and who he should be at different times. He struggled at first with the trials but developed into a confident and superior warrior. Arcturus is known to be an observer due to his experiences and who he has always been. If others will let him, he is someone who strives to understand them. He may have inherited this trait from his mother, who was patient and attentive. He began to exhibit these certain characteristics later in his youth. Arcturus usually has a peaceful temperament and is stoic, but when he is not, he is lively. He is confident in himself; he allows himself to be goofy. Making a fool out of himself to see another smile, knowing how to playfully act with an exaggerated style of sarcasm. This tends to make him excellent with children. He is someone who will listen. Arcana ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Major: The Lover When it comes to his arcane power, he is nothing to his other half. He has not experienced what he and his equal are capable of doing together. He is ineffective without his other half. The only abilities he can do without the other are light tricks. Displaying orbs of light or strings, he has been able to control this part of his ability for a while. Occasionally he will make balls of light that dance around to light his way through the forests or dark caverns. Minor: N/a

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Combat: ••••••••••
Going through the trials of the moon elves, he learned how to double-wield shortswords and a bow. They tend to not go to war, but he has experienced small but bloody quarrels in his lifetime. Having to defend himself with force and violence. Arcturus knows how to defend himself from danger.
The moon elf techniques are known to launch swift and powerful attacks. Their trained to a precise standard of knowing what shot will kill versus a shot that will maintain someone.
Culture: ••••••••••
His childhood was mainly secluded except for the occasion of travelers or adventuring by the local towns. He has experienced other cultures in this way and understands that everyone is different. From a young age, Arcturus experienced speciesism from others, but he understood that others might fear him for he is different or demon-like in appearance.
His own culture is focused on the moon, knowing the phases, and living within the darkness of night. He comes from a people who are night owls and do almost everything under the moonlight.
Commerce: ••••••••••
Most might assume his actions to be foolish or him to be unintelligent, but Arcturus is not one to value money. Having little regard for currency or material goods, he knows he can supply himself with what he needs. Hunting, foraging, and overall survival skills were prominent in his clan. His parents have taught him how to live off the land and to be a survivalist.
This causes him to only sell or trade things for what he needs at the time. A trait that is a possible flaw with financials.
Magic: ••••••••••
Moon elves have magic within them; the reason they can absorb the moonlight and use it at will to light up their way. There are different levels of magic throughout his species and clan. Most who show magical properties are sub-classed into healing or fortune telling. He showed magical properties at a young age, so he was trained in the ways of the healers. The elders guided him into herbalism and focused on what was within. The only thing he can do besides non-magic herbalism and healing is to quicken the overall healing process.
Survival: ••••••••••
This is his most fluent status, survivalist. He was raised in a community that focuses on self-sufficiency and only using what you need. One can find anything they need from the wilds; that is the law of the land. From hunting to the gathering, he knows how to use every part of an animal or what the most poisonous mushrooms are. He knows how to make arrows, spears, a bow, or a hut from scratch
Karma: ••••••••••
Most of the time, keeping to himself, he might not have much karma coming his way. He is someone who will listen to or comfort a stranger. He is someone who will give what he can to a person in need, but he will not fault himself to help another. Arcturus does not go out of his way to search for people in need, though he does stop if he comes across someone who needs help.

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@Katakuri

We stan handsome men with pointy ears. The only adjustment is that your point allowance is 24 at the start, that way you’re able to accrue more steadily over time. It also forces people to make some decisions!

The Ivory Court

The Ivory Court

_______________________________________________

Culture ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ The Life The Ivory Court is a small subspecies of Fae that, unlike many of their kin, embody a notion other than trickery, mischief, and deception. Indeed, they have more in common with tales and stories speaking of creatures such as angels and the divine. These creatures are warriors from birth, a noble and proud race valuing discipline, courage, and determination. Though the Court is a sight to behold, one of beauty and splendor, a short stay within the realm of these Fae would reveal that material possessions are not something they seemingly value. Indeed, the Court is minimalistic, and though beauty extends across their home, one would be hard pressed to find an Ivory Fae in the possession of material riches. Rather, the Court values its beliefs and ideals far more than anything found upon the material plane. The Court measures one's value by their actions, rather than wealth, and shuns complacency. The Court adores and values art, not as material trinkets, but as an expression of the self. Ethereal singing, abstract paintings, mystical dancing, all a cultural phenomenon flowing from one generation to the next. Due to their agelessness, the Fae rarely reproduce, except for once every few hundred years. Lumen is among the latest brood, all of whom have now embarked on their own pilgrimage across the world. Arcana ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ The Soul The Arcana of the Sun and the Ivory Fae are one and the same. The pair are entwined, and this peculiar entity is embodies the radiant glow associated with their Arcana. It is an energy that flows through them and clearly displays itself in the shape of their glowing, white blood. A light in the dark, the Ivory Court is a commune of shining stars lighting up the night in both appearance and deed. Their Arcana grows in strength alongside the individual Fae, and extends its reach with every development. The first stages of this Arcana blankets the Fae in a regenerative nature. Upon reaching the age of maturity, it renders them ageless, and beyond that, the Ivory Fae’s Sun Arcana extends itself into more active use. Elders are known to not only possess neigh invincible frames, but the ability to enshroud others in a brilliant light of restoration, washing away any manner of wound, scar, ailment, and even death. However, for an Ivory Fae to reach this level, a thousand years of experience and growth is expected. Biology ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ The Body Whether considered beautiful or disturbing, the Ivory Fae have a distinct appearance immediately confessing to their nature. With bodies slender and slim, skin white as porcelain, and eyes akin to two large, obsidian orbs, the peculiar creature displays a graceful portrait. It is clear that their strength and prowess by far surpasses their spindly, scrawny frames, their motions a supernatural display of might and dexterity. The Ivory Fae do not reach a height further than five feet, and one would be forgiven for mistaking each and every Ivory Fae for the next. Lacking sexual dimorphism, it is nearly impossible to see the difference between genders, and these entities share incredible similarities between one another. Nearly weightless in their graceful movements, it is not entirely divorced from reality, as the Fae's supernatural biology affords them wind-like motions, alongside impressive strength. Appearing androgynous, it is difficult for an outsider to deduce whether they are speaking to a male or female of the species, the only difference evident between the two finding itself on an intimate level. Monochrome throughout their nature, the Ivory Fae display a color scheme of black and white, complete with a row of shark-like teeth hiding beyond their lips. The Ivory Code ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ The Code Honesty "Those true of heart see no purpose in deceit. Speak your mind, and do so without a serpent's venom." Courage "In the face of fear, there is only one response. Draw your blade, stand firm, and never yield to the yoke of despair." Integrity "We do not fight for material possessions. We do not slay the monstrous for fame, or glory. We are a blade, as we are a shield. Never abandon your principles, and never fall to the greed of man. Accept payment only in what is needed, not in what is desired." Benevolence "We are not saints, but we are protectors, and an extended hand is often worth more than a sharpened blade." Serenity "Never succumb to anger. Breathe calmly, think rationally, and act wisely. Remain in a place of harmony both in battle and divorced from the duel. Such is the way of our martial art, and such must be the way of our lives." Courtesy "Speak not in a manner unbefitting a warrior. Do not soil your stature as a noble bladesman through the use of insults. Express yourself respectfully, and walk with dignity." Honor "Every action you take is a measure of your being. Each swing of your sword, each word spoken reflects upon you and your values. Act not in vile pursuits, do not disrespect your opponent with subterfuge, and always remain stoic." Duty "Your loyalty is to yourself and your ideals. Never compromise your code. No lord stands above your principles." Stoicism "Offense does not exist. Words cannot and will not harm you. Brush aside what is irrelevant, discard what is hissed and barked. Acknowledge only words of value; value you ascribe to them." Learning "We are forever students, and the world our teacher. Never assume yourself fully taught, and never fashion yourself a master. Always the student, always willing to grow." Conflict "Not every battle is yours to fight, not every skirmish yours to spearhead. Avoid confrontations that hold no consequence. When your sword is drawn, however, be prepared to take a life, and have your life taken."

@Shard

Canon.

[OddnessApproved]

@Haha

Thank you! I will change that and maybe add a few more reference pictures.

[OddnessApproved]

I updated the CS, so Arcturus does not have more than 24-lit dots and another reference picture.

Arcturus, the Lover

Arcturus

________________________________________ Arcturus Deredion 165 | Male | Moon elf _______________________________________________ ❏ BIRTHPLACE: Fraktis ❏ CASTE: Medic and warrior ❏ AFFILIATIONS: The clan under the moon ❏ GOALS: To become a protector and a balanced individual. _______________________________________________ TALENTS: ◆ Communication ◆ Excellent hunter/survivalist ◆ Marks carry moonlight; can control the light ◆ Fluent at the ocarina ◆ Culture/tribal based dancing (ritualistic) EQUIPMENT: ◆ Physical bow and a quiver of 20 arrows ◆ Waterskin ◆ Skinning knife

Appearance ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Arcturus derives from the moon elves; he sports violet-toned skin with silver-white locks. His eyes reflect the colors blue, violet, and purple. Upon the slivery-white locks and near his elongated ears are a set of dark horn-like-antlers that curve back. Standing around 6'2" and weighing around; 185 pounds, Arcturus is not lean in physique or extremely bulked with muscle. His athletic figure is from the diet of wild game and foraged foods (mushrooms, berries, etcetera). He has specie-based markings on his body, particularly around his face, which absorb moonlight. Unless magical abilities are present: he and his people can regulate when they light up. The longer he basks in the moonlight, the longer he can use this trait. Rumors about moon elves are that they are a sub-species of drow elves. This causes a lot of tension between moon elves and other species like humans. One can see the multiple scars inflicted on Arcturus from fear or outright speciesism. Arcturus has not been in many battles, but he has fought for and beside his people. A practice that the moon elves partake in translates to "Fallen Souls" and this practice is after conflict. There are five circular burns on the back of Arcturus's trapezius. These burns are memories of who he has caused to fall in conflict or battle. Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Growing up in a close-knit society with unknown tensions with the outside world perplexed a young Arcturus. He was naturally caring and helpful to everyone and everything he met. Only through experience did he see how others may be afraid of his appearance and who he was; he began to dread some people, but he never allowed that fear to turn into hatred for an entire species. When Arcturus brought home wounded creatures to care for before releasing them out into the wilds, his parents were unsurprised. He was sympathetic. Arcturus was a sensitive child, and his father encouraged him to participate in the ceremonies of their people. Although he was first traumatized by the experience, he learned to govern how and who he should be at different times. He struggled at first with the trials but developed into a confident and superior warrior. Arcturus is known to be an observer due to his experiences and who he has always been. If others will let him, he is someone who strives to understand them. He may have inherited this trait from his mother, who was patient and attentive. He began to exhibit these certain characteristics later in his youth. Arcturus usually has a peaceful temperament and is stoic, but when he is not, he is lively. He is confident in himself; he allows himself to be goofy. Making a fool out of himself to see another smile, knowing how to playfully act with an exaggerated style of sarcasm. This tends to make him excellent with children. He is someone who will listen. Arcana ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Major: The Lover When it comes to his arcane power, he is nothing to his other half. He has not experienced what he and his equal are capable of doing together. He is ineffective without his other half. The only abilities he can do without the other are light tricks. Displaying orbs of light or strings, he has been able to control this part of his ability for a while. Occasionally he will make balls of light that dance around to light his way through the forests or dark caverns. Minor: N/a

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Combat: ••••••••••
Going through the trials of the moon elves, he learned how to double-wield shortswords and a bow. They tend to not go to war, but he has experienced small but bloody quarrels in his lifetime. Having to defend himself with force and violence. Arcturus knows how to defend himself from danger.
The moon elf techniques are known to launch swift and powerful attacks. Their trained to a precise standard of knowing what shot will kill versus a shot that will maintain someone.
Culture: ••••••••••
His childhood was mainly secluded except for the occasion of travelers or adventuring by the local towns. He has experienced other cultures in this way and understands that everyone is different. From a young age, Arcturus experienced speciesism from others, but he understood that others might fear him for he is different or demon-like in appearance.
His own culture is focused on the moon, knowing the phases, and living within the darkness of night. He comes from a people who are night owls and do almost everything under the moonlight.
Commerce: ••••••••••
Most might assume his actions to be foolish or him to be unintelligent, but Arcturus is not one to value money. Having little regard for currency or material goods, he knows he can supply himself with what he needs. Hunting, foraging, and overall survival skills were prominent in his clan. His parents have taught him how to live off the land and to be a survivalist.
This causes him to only sell or trade things for what he needs at the time. A trait that is a possible flaw with financials.
Magic: ••••••••••
Moon elves have magic within them; the reason they can absorb the moonlight and use it at will to light up their way. There are different levels of magic throughout his species and clan. Most who show magical properties are sub-classed into healing or fortune telling. He showed magical properties at a young age, so he was trained in the ways of the healers. The elders guided him into herbalism and focused on what was within. The only thing he can do besides non-magic herbalism and healing is to quicken the overall healing process.
Survival: ••••••••••
This is his most fluent status, survivalist. He was raised in a community that focuses on self-sufficiency and only using what you need. One can find anything they need from the wilds; that is the law of the land. From hunting to the gathering, he knows how to use every part of an animal or what the most poisonous mushrooms are. He knows how to make arrows, spears, a bow, or a hut from scratch
Karma: ••••••••••
Most of the time, keeping to himself, he might not have much karma coming his way. He is someone who will listen to or comfort a stranger. He is someone who will give what he can to a person in need, but he will not fault himself to help another. Arcturus does not go out of his way to search for people in need, though he does stop if he comes across someone who needs help.

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@Katakuri
1 Karma and 1 Commerce, I’m going to ruin this beautiful boy.

Thank you for adjusting the stats!

[OddnessApproved]

@Katakuri
1 Karma and 1 Commerce, I’m going to ruin this beautiful boy.

Thank you for adjusting the stats!

@Haha

I mean... he doesn't value money, so his clan already did that for you. Lmao. I'm excited to see what you have in store for him!

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The OOC is up, and I’m still adding things to it.

[Dragonfly 9]

Okay!