[OOC] Chronicles of the Six: Magic’s Awakening: A Magical Boy RP.

[Crimson Flame]

In the magical city of Arcanum, an ancient prophecy resurfaces, foretelling the return of an age-old evil that threatens to plunge both the magical and human realms into darkness. As chaos looms, the prophecy tells of six young men destined to save the world. These young men were gifted with the gifts of the six elemental magics. Their goal is to band together, and save Arcanum from the evil that plagues it.

Meanwhile six young men from the human world who have been best friends since childhood are on a camping trip together. Their last hurrah before they head off to college. That night, they gather under the fire to watch the shooting stars. But there are more than just shooting stars to be seen that night. A portal opene in the middle of the sky, and six tendrils grab them, and throw them through.

When they wake up, they find themselves in an unknown place. A place that echoes with arcane energy and brims with both wonder and danger. The air is charged with an otherworldly power, and the sights are unlike any they’ve ever witnessed. The ground beneath them pulses as if in tune with their very heartbeats, resonating with the magic that courses through them.

The boys are amazed and confused at what they have woken up to, but are forced to adapt quickly. The friends are now within the heart of Arcanum, a city of magic beyond imagination. A magical adventure awaits them. They stand at the crossroads of two realms, destined to become the bearers of elemental magic and the last line of defense against the encroaching darkness.

As they navigate the uncharted terrain of Arcanum, their bonds of friendship will be tested like never before. Each encounter, each challenge, and each discovery will draw them closer to their purpose and each other. Their journey is one of self-discovery, courage, and forging unbreakable bonds in the face of adversity.

CS

Human

Name:

Age:

Appearance:

Personality:

History

Magic

Magical Form: Describe how you look like when your character achieves their magical transformation. Usually hair and eye color changes. You also gain a costume. Try to stick to a consistent color scheme.

Weapon Your character gets a weapon upon transformation

Abilities: Your character gets magic over an element. That much is self explanatory. Describe what your character can do.

Companion

Name:

Appearance: Your companions take on the form of small cutesy animals.

Personality: Your companion was once a powerful sorcerer that was cursed into the form they have now. They give your character advice and allow your character to transform, but have no access to magic themselves. They are most likely not happy about their current situation.

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Earth: Ryik
Fire: Vertigo
Water: Crimson Flame
Air: Koi
Light: Letter Bee
Shadow: LuckyBlackCat

Wait List

Dragonfly 9
Yankee

[LuckyBlackCat]

@Crimson Flame Elaborated on Kieran's abilities and added an animal companion:

Kieran Bradshaw

Human

Name: Kieran Bradshaw

Age: 18

Appearance:

Kieran stands at 6'2", with a lanky beanpole build. He has pale skin and soft, narrow features. His wardrobe consists of simple hoodies, T-shirts and jeans, all in black - he views dressing up as an unnecessary hassle, hence his perpetually messy hair, but he'll accessorise with the occasional skull ring or chunky neck chain. He has a few tattoos he designed himself; on his upper back is a black crescent moon with wispy clouds across it, and on his right forearm is a fountain pen with a swirl of ink.

Personality: Despite his dark and gloomy appearance, Kieran is one of the most laid-back, upbeat people you'll meet. It takes a lot to anger or upset him. While it means he isn't the most responsible person and has trouble taking life seriously, it makes him easy to get along with - as long as you can handle his pranks, his dark sense of humour, and the spooky stories he likes to tell. He has a mischievous streak, quietly watching and waiting for the best moment to pull a practical joke.

He's a coolly confident young man, and tends to think he can handle situations that end up getting him in over his head. He'll think up a plan, only to overlook something important, leading to his friends having to bail him out. To which he'll keep up as much of his usual chill attitude as possible, and say he was sure could've gotten things under control (all while being grateful deep down).

He has a strong creative side, and carries a sketchpad around with him at all times, filled with everything from quick scribbles to intricate drawings. He knows inspiration can strike anywhere.

History: Being the son of an established horror graphic novelist, Douglas Bradshaw, has its advantages and disadvantages. It meant Kieran grew up admiring his father as a role model, and developing a keen creative sense himself. Unfortunately, it also got him viewed as a weirdo at school. "Eerie Kieran", his peers would call him. Whenever anything went wrong, other kids would spread rumours that he secretly made deals with demons to put curses on people. Kieran became withdrawn, trying to draw as little attention to himself as possible, which only made him more of a target.

Thankfully, as many jerks as there were in the school, there were also those who didn't judge him, and even thought it cool who his dad was. He gravitated towards a group of other boys his age, and their friendship gave him confidence. Throughout his teenage years, he learned to own his dark and spooky reputation. He started making up ghost stories. He developed a liking for classic goth rock music like Bauhaus and Sisters of Mercy. He became open about enjoying things typically seen as odd or macabre. And if anyone gave him flack for it, he'd either shrug it off, or go along with how the bullies viewed him and try to deliberately creep them out. He was Eerie Kieran and proud.

He didn't really consider what he wanted to do with his life until his late teens - there didn't seem to be a great deal of options for creative types - but his friends and family encouraged him to pursue art college anyway. He's decided to work towards becoming a tattoo artist. Still, he wants to hang out and have fun with the group as much as possible before he starts higher education.

Magic

Magical Form:


Weapon: A pair of curved black and white twin daggers.

Abilities: Kieran's element is Shadow, which grants him a few different abilities. While in a large enough shadow, he's able to "shroud" himself in darkness, blending into it to become invisible. His main power, though, is the creation and manipulation of constructs; he can pull a smoke-like substance from shadows, which solidifies into shapes of his choosing, including those of animals or wraithlike figures that assist him in battle. While strong in terms of attack power, they can't take much damage before dissipating. The more shadow he has to work with, the more constructs he can create. He also has enhanced night vision while transformed, although he can't see in complete darkness.

Companion

Name: Melanthe, or as she constantly reminds people, Melanthe the Magnificent. Kieran just calls her Mel, to her displeasure.

Appearance: A small fluffy black cat with green eyes and a perpetually grouchy expression.

Personality: Once a prideful and revered sorceress, Melanthe is bitter about the loss of her powers and her human form. She's a grump with little patience for poorly thought out antics, which considering the group, she'll have to deal with a lot. Occasionally she shows she has more affection for her charge and the other heroes than she lets on, but she'll do so in her sassy Mel way.

[Crimson Flame]

@LuckyBlackCat Conner would Love Kieran. I think they’d get along great!

Move him to the characters tab

[Ryik]

Yo.
I'm gonna go ahead and yoink the Earth slot.

Niles

Name: Niles de Rochefort
Age: 18
Appearance: 5'7" with dark hair, brown eyes, and a smile that doesn't quite reach them. Niles deliberately cultivates an aesthetic of sprezzatura, with carefully styled hair that sticks up in wild yet deliberate arrangements. He never uses hair gel, though almost always uses some type of hair spray. In accordance with his business classes, he's required to dress up in formal attire, and always chooses to do so at the extreme lower end of business formal (no suit, black slacks, black tie) despite business casual being acceptable. Outside of school or on days without business classes, he tends to look like he's between photo shoots for typical men's fashion magazines. When attending high-profile events, he tends to dress in suits with small ornate designs on them, always making a statement albeit never a loud one.

Personality: Niles is high-strung, self-destructive, and powered almost entirely by red bull and spite. He's calculating, manipulative, and can't help but think that he knows better than most of the people around him. He has a tendency to take on the problems of those he cares about even if he isn't asked to do so, and will prioritize his friends over strangers and especially himself.

Niles tends to maintain a nonchalant attitude, and is slow to anger, albeit not annoyance. He's good at keeping his cool under pressure, but in emotionally difficult situations, he tends to get trapped in analysis paralysis, freezing up or resorting to avoidance. He has a deep-rooted need to prove his self-worth, and suffers horrible anxiety over his perceived failures and inadequacies. Claims to hate being touched, which isn't entirely untrue since he's scared of opening up to people, though, in reality, it's the complete opposite, a self-perpetuating problem originating from his abandonment issues.

History: Niles is the scion of the deRo tech company, a multi-billion dollar enterprise that spans the globe. From a young age, Niles has always been described by his parents as self-sufficient and independent, capable of taking care of himself even from the young age of eight. Niles is no stranger to modern high society, nor the constant networking amidst social vipers within, and he's become fairly good at it over the years, since securing opportunities for his parents are one of the few things he can do to earn their praise and momentary attention. He's been taught to know better than to bother his parents with trivial matters or his 'childish' habits. His parents are very busy people, and if it does not concern their enterprise or particularly meritorious schoolwork, then it is a waste of their time. His parents have always said he was too clingy, and, 'logically' speaking, he agrees that they're right. They really have better things to be doing than waste time sticking around at home.

Ms. Mariel, a housemaid hired by his parents, comes by once a week to clean their manor and restock their kitchen. She's quite nice, although they don't talk much, since she tends to grow upset whenever they talk at length. He tries not to bother her too much, since his parents told him that the last housemaid quit because of that a few years back.

Magical Form: When transformed, Niles' irises begin to exhibit a pair of squares that rotate around his pupils in opposite directions, and a single streak of hair in his bangs changes color to a dirty shade of orange. Niles' outfit changes to a dark brown three-piece suit, including a long coat covered in ornate darker brown geometric patterns, a waistcoat with a gold trim, and trousers with a golden angular pattern going down the sides, but detouring twice to wrap around his lower thigh and upper shin. It resembles yet contrasts with the ornate swirling pattern that appears in gold on his tie, the only patterns on his outfit that don't consist entirely of sharp angles.

Weapon: Niles is able to create and shape metal into daggers or swords when needed for close combat, though his weapons of choice are his throwing stars, which he can manipulate autonomously for as long as his concentration holds.

Abilities: Niles has the ability to create and manipulate Earth, including metals and fine particles. Although creation ex nihilo of large masses is not particularly fast, he can still create and shape weaponry on the fly provided he isn't pressured too heavily. By comparison, his manipulation of preexisting Earth is blisteringly fast and devastatingly powerful. Although not quite as fast as a gun, a speeding pebble compelled forward with great force can accomplish much the same against undefended soft tissue. Beyond that, no element is capable of throwing around more sheer mass than his, at least not with the ease he does it.

Niles' personal specialization lies in his ability to go underground, sinking through the Earth as if it were water or even air. Once there, he can manipulate the Earth around him to reposition and even launch himself out at his opponents at great speeds. Assuming he can't just let his shuriken do all the work, this is his preferred method of attack, and he can do it all without actually getting dirty, using his powers to keep him and his clothing utterly immaculate. He doesn't even need to let the Earth tousle his hair.

Companion's Name: Oro, so named because of her unwillingness to divulge her true name and her tendency to grab if not bite on her own tail to stay curled around a limb when Niles is in motion.

Appearance: Oro is a particularly large blind snake, about a foot long from head to tail and a diameter slightly less than that of an American Dime. Like most blind snakes, she's very round on either end, lacking the head shape or pointed tail of other snakes, though she still has the signature forked tongue used by snakes to test the air. She's mostly a dark grayish color, though the scales on her underbelly are a milky white, and all of her scales shine a bit under light.

Companion's Name: Oro is cripplingly shy as well as a rather unhelpful guide, owing to her abrupt loss of all limbs as well as almost all of her sight, only able to see changes in light levels. As blind snakes live mostly underground, she finds herself suffering from the mild instinctive photophobia of her race, and has generally taken to wrapping around Niles' arm at all times, under his sleeve. Trapped by the practical considerations of her perpetual disorientation, she lives in constant fear that she'll become lost and end up all alone, unable to find her way back to another intelligent being. She tends to remain silent when people other than Niles are around unless something important comes up, though when it's just her and Niles, she's pretty level-headed and sweet. She occasionally makes offhand mentions of her previous life as a sorceress that imply that she used to be an alarmingly different person.

Themes

Casual

Combat

[Crimson Flame]

Yay, we got the last slot filled!

I do wonder how Niles will fit in with the more laid back personalities in the group.

Go ahead and move him to the character tab.

[LuckyBlackCat]

I do wonder how Niles will fit in with the more laid back personalities in the group.

@Crimson Flame

Oh his interactions with Kieran will be fun xD

[Dragonfly 9]

Aw, I missed it! I would offer up the idea that I could make a Tuxedo Mask equivalent, but a girl/boy/whatever, but, that probably wouldn't work for here, to be honest.

I hope you guys have fun, tho! :)

[Crimson Flame]

Aw, I missed it! I would offer up the idea that I could make a Tuxedo Mask equivalent, but a girl/boy/whatever, but, that probably wouldn't work for here, to be honest.

I hope you guys have fun, tho! :)

@Dragonfly 9

You might be right about that.

I’ll put you on a wait list though. In case anyone drops out, or I figure out another role for you.

[Letter Bee]

Human

Name: Deuel Akakios, prefers to be called Deuel Palaiologos.

Age: 18

Appearance:


Personality: Deuel has an idealistic, some say naive, belief that love, friendship, and trust will win against whatever crisis they confront, that he and his friends can light up the darkness in their world. However, he is realistic enough to know that changing the world requires money and power, that compassion and altruism sometimes need wealth to have any strength. And so he tries to make money as well as give it away, believing he has the golden touch and can always make more.

When subjected to a test of his fighting skills, whether in a spar or more rarely, a serious fight, Deuel is willing to jump in and 'prove his mettle', though only if he has weapons. He is also an avid hunter who is proficient at hunting rifles and shotguns but keeps his pride in his gun collection to himself, although he frequently shows off his collection of swords and other Medieval Weaponry.

As for his ties with his friends, well, he is embarrassed at Connor being touchy-feely but knows himself well enough that he'd miss it if it ended. Kieran and Ciel are people he likes, while Neils... Deuel knows enough to avoid someone as deeply hurt as him lest he hurt the other youth more.

Which is a shame, as Niels is someone he likes, a lot, but he is not sure if the latter is even 'compatible'...

History: Deuel's family is from Greece, but moved to America and got rich investing in tech start-ups, clean energy research, dairy making and sugar beets. They also produce honey and beeswax from various beehives. Eventually, they made enough to start their own charitable foundation, and thus Deuel was brought into the world of philanthropy almost from birth. Raised in love as well as some privilege, Deuel liked helping people, learning new things, and eventually, making friends.

As he grew older, he realized he liked both boys and girls, but he didn't think much of it, lest he ruin his existing friendships. He did become fast friends with five other young men, with the leader of their friend group being one Connor Waters. But as of late, Deuel thinks he should do something more; not just get into a good University (he wants that) but also ask for a bigger role in his family's charitable enterprises. He does not want to spend his days idly when the world needs his help, when he wants to help people and make the world a kinder and gentler place. This has also led Deuel to conclude that he can't wait to talk things out with his family after the trip with his friends is done.

Magic

Magical Form:

(As in the Picture.)

Weapon Sword and Scabbard.

Abilities: Light is a versatile element, so Deuel makes use of it as best as he can, and by that, taking inspiration from Anime, he uses Light to project energy shields to protect himself and others, blast people with laser beams, and project a healing aura that can knit wounds close and replenish lost blood. He also has some proficiency with creating holographic 'hard-light' constructs, and 'bending' light to make himself invisible, although this is very stressful for him and something he only will only rarely do.

And finally, he can see through magical illusions by concentrating the light into his eyes.

Companion

Name: Basil the Ermine.

Appearance: A white stoat (aka an ermine) who carries a miniature crown, scarlet robe (with a trim made from his own fur) and a small staff.

Personality: Basil was a King and a Sorcerer who ruled over his lands benevolently and encouraged everyone to learn how to read, write, do sums, and learn as much Magic as they can, no matter how small. However, in his pride, he thought he can take on the threat that eventually turned him into an ermine by himself, and so got cursed. And being turned into a small critter only made him more prideful and petty, although he is too 'soft' to actually let it lure him into more than an insubordinate 'leader wannabe' among the other Companions, always insisting that he is the 'best sorcerer' and that Deuel should be the leader...

[Crimson Flame]

@Letter Bee Good job. Go ahead and post him to characters.

[Dragonfly 9]

<Snipped quote by Dragonfly 9>

You might be right about that.

I’ll put you on a wait list though. In case anyone drops out, or I figure out another role for you.

@Crimson Flame

Thank you! :3

[Vertigo]

A'ight, here we go

Noah aka Mr. Dumpster Fire

Human

Name: Noah Park

Age: 19

Appearance: Noah stands at an average 5'9'', though his attitude alone adds a few inches to his perceived height. Failing that, so do his combat boots. He's lean and tan with sharp, narrow facial features, further accentuated by the many piercings and tattoos scattered throughout his body. The most visible one, a large, roaring dragon, runs the length of his back all the way up to his hairline. He has tattoo sleeves on both arms, and tribal tattoos on his knuckles. Noah's eyes are brown, though they are a peculiar shade that teeters on red - or maybe he's just wearing contacts and not telling anyone about it.

Noah's hair, jet black, is styled in a sidecut with a high ponytail at the back. As uncharacteristic as it sounds, Noah is pretty fussy about his appearance - especially his hair, and hates anyone touching it. He doesn't own a lot of different clothes, but the few pieces he does have tend to be kept neat and stylish, all grey, black and red. Notably, he also wears black nail polish and red eye makeup. He dares you to talk shit about it.

People tend to say that Noah's face has exactly two expressions: a deep scowl and a shit-eating grin. Those who know him the best know there's a third, elusive option of a smile, reserved only for situations that really call for it.

Personality: The first impression you get from Noah isn't wrong, exactly; he is just as difficult to approach and prone to anger as one would expect, with no patience for pleasantries and small talk - particularly the deceptive kind. He has a violent streak and a giant chip on his shoulder for most of the general public, with a tendency to say the wrong thing at the wrong time and not stop to apologize for it. He is impatient, flippant and cocky, but much the same way a cat is; strutting around like he owns any given place, yet constantly on the lookout for things that might threaten whatever temporary peace he's clawed out for himself. He's fiercely and stubbornly independent, and has trouble accepting help.

What many don't know however, is that few of his vices are deliberate, and that he's fully aware of his shortcomings - even working on fixing them, little by little. It's not that he doesn't apologize after a rude comment because he doesn't care, it's because he knows he'd just make things worse if he tried. It's not that he wants to get mad, but it's just so damn easy. Much easier than trying to express himself through words. That shit's embarrassing, and if there's something Noah hates, it's being embarrassed.

Luckily, he's had better luck fixing his problems when around his friends - the ones that actually matter to him. Passionate about things he cares about and loyal to those he feels have deserved it, Noah's a somewhat decent person around his own. With them, many of his extremes mellow out; the fire that so readily burns strangers to a crisp turns into a more pleasant smoulder. Unfortunately for them, being close to Noah and making him feel more at ease also means they're prime targets for him to mess with. But only for him to mess with; any outsider trying to start shit with his gang better be ready to pay.

History: It likely comes as no surprise that such a turbulent youth would have a turbulent past to match. Having lost his mother at birth, Noah spent most of his childhood in the care of various relatives. His father, until the man's grief for his wife turned into anger towards the boy who'd "taken her from him"; his grandparents, until they were too old to look after a troublemaking child; an aunt, until she grew too frustrated at the teenager who seemed intent on breaking every rule ever made just for the hell of it, and wanted him out of her house. Noah didn't even wait for her to stop screaming before he slammed the door behind him, never to return.

He went in an out of foster homes afterwards, and after being arrested for assault - fuck it, he was just defending a friend! - he eventually ended up dropping out of high school. A fact he claims doesn't bother him, but he's never been good at lying. Unfortunately, he hasn't stayed out of trouble since despite his best efforts.

Still, not finishing high school with his friends doesn't mean he can't share one last camping trip with them before they all go out there and live the way he never could. His various "homes" never made him feel like he belonged, but his tight-knit group of friends always did. Noah couldn't choose his family, but he could choose his friends - and he's pretty damn sure picking this lot was the only good decision he ever made.

Or would ever make.

Magic

Magical Form: Upon transformation, the most notable change is Noah's hair: not only does it turn a deep, bright red at the roots, it flares up and bursts into flames. The ambiguous red of his eyes likewise turns bright, sometimes even overtaking his sclera when he uses his magic enough. His skin turns more ashen, and he dons a black suit with dragon motifs.

Weapon: An ornate pistol of red and black (instead of the white in the picture). The fiery bullets it shoots explode upon impact.

Abilities: Though not a terribly versatile element, Noah's fire magic is good at what it's designed for: destruction. He can create and manipulate flames at will, provided there is enough oxygen to burn, as well as ignite things and cause explosions; including small ones to propel himself forward at immense speeds. He is also capable of heating and melting things with a touch; the longer he remains in contact with a surface, the hotter it gets. He's impervious to the heat and smoke his abilities generate, and so are his magical form's clothes (thankfully). As a side effect, after first receiving his magic, Noah is always very warm to the touch, even when untransformed.

Companion

Name: Muk (short for Dotori-muk, since Noah claims they have the same consistency).

Appearance: Muk takes the form of a tiny, dark red dragon about the size (and flexibility) of a cat.

Personality: Once a powerful, ambitious sorcerer capable of transforming into a mighty dragon, Muk retains little of his original personality. Cursed while in his dragon form, his human mind has slowly deteriorated, leaving him more an intelligent beast than an evil sorcerer. With that said, his ambition to take over the world and devour all in his path hasn't dwindled; it's just a lot harder to accomplish in his current body. As such, he's had to settle on devouring each and every edible (and sometimes inedible) substance in his path, so he might grow big and strong once more.

... But while he's waiting, he likes belly rubs.

[Crimson Flame]

I’d love to see Noah’s interactions with the rest of the group. Go ahead and move him to characters.