[OOC] Academy of the Zodiac

[Yog Sothoth]

Name: James O'Connell
Age and Year: 14, freshmen
Gender: male
Appearance:

Personality: James is very analytical and inquisitive. He is the type of person who doesn't spend a lot of the time talking before examining who he is talking to and getting an idea of who they are. to some, it is like he is interrogating them but he does this to get a full idea of who they are. like with most Virgos, James is more reserved and only truly opens up to those that he trusts, this can make him seem emotionally distant but he does care greatly for those he is close to. He doesn't care for hypocritical people and really detest snobs. To many he can come off as judgmental and harsh at times, but he only does because he believes that double standards and hypocrisy of any kind is what hinders society and one's growth.
Zodiac: Virgo
Zodiac powers:
Super Analysis: James is able to see and analyze things at an incredible rate and in ways that other normal people can't understand. by simply looking at something, he can almost immediately get a sense of who or what they are. this power also allows him to notice the slightest detail and put things together and solve problems. because of this, it is very hard to fool him and take him by surprise.
Plant Manipulation: his second power allows him to control plants in a way such as making them grow at accelerated rates and commanding them to ensnare people.
precision: finally, James also has the ability to be very precise and do things correctly, this makes it easy for him to learn new skills and be really great sports.
Alignment later on: good
History: up until about a month ago, James' life seemed ordinary, going to school and getting good grades, having to deal with the bullies. but one day things changed and everything became weirder. first he prevented a bad prank being played on socially awkward student Ann Murphy, by somehow analyzing the culprits bodily movement and appearance to figure out what they were going to do. At first he was surprised by his observation skills but then he found it hard to focus while his senses focused on everything around which things disorientated many times. He didn't tell his parents about his troubles and James kept it a secret for a few weeks but then he had even bigger shock happen and discovered that he could control plants and when his parents found out about his gifts they took him out of school and sent him to the academy for the zodiacs. once he was there, he began to understand his powers and is now a freshmen at the school,

[KiraTheRogue]

Name: Josie
Age and Year (14-15 for Freshmen, 15-16 for Sophomores, 16-17 for Juniors, 17-18 for Seniors): 16
Gender: F
Appearance (Pic or description): Josie
Personality: Josie is very stubborn and self centered. She can be nice at times but really doesn't care about anyone else. She does love the ones she really loves.
Zodiac: Ares
Zodiac powers (pick three that correspond to your Zodiac): Thick Skulled, Fire Manipulation, Enhanced Strength
Alignment later on (good, neutral, or evil): Good
History:Josie was great at sports because of her strength. The other students picked on her and she finally broke and sent fireballs hurling at everyone. She moved to Zodiac High after her mom sent her away from home.

[LesleyDrakken]

Even though there can be more then one of each zodiac, it's nice that we're getting some variety anyways. With some things like this there are 'cool' and 'uncool' choices and everyone piles on the 'cool' ones, but hey. Every zodiac is cool!

My zodiac is Scorpio but I decided to play as a Taurus character because to start with Erik isn't anything like me, and also I already use scorpion symbolism so much in self expression. So, something new. =)

[UncannyWanderer]

I'll probably make a CS for this tommorow...
Edit: ...I'll have it this week since my computer is just...

[razielorchid]

Name: Selene Greens

Age and Year: 17 Junior

Gender: Female

Personality: A sweet girl who is very calm but also incredibly shy, she dislikes being around large crowds and is usually found reading or studying. She is wise beyond her years, always around when people seem to be in trouble. She is a loyal friend and sticks by those who she gets close to. She is pure hearted and cares for all living things although at times she chooses to go against her own nature which she believes makes her a weak link. She is self conscious and hates how she is normally making her slightly chaotic in the ways of what she wants and doesn’t want to do.

Zodiac: Virgo

Zodiac powers: Healing: Selene can heal most injuries, however she can only do a limited amount with this power as it drains her strength and she finds herself passing out if she does to much.

Earth Manipulation: Moving the earth comes naturally to Selene and can be used as a weapon or a defence she needs minimal concentration to be able to do it and is known to accidentally move earth when she is stressed out.

Deep Listening: Selene’s calm nature has given her the gift of being able to listen to the earth, finding out much about what is happening around her. She can tell if the land is moving or is in trouble as well as being able to listen to most things connected to the earth itself within a 100 metre radius of where she is located.

Alignment later on : good

History: Selene’s mother died in childbirth, so she grew up as an only child. Her father whilst a loving and caring man struggled with the loss of his wife and so for most of Selene’s life she was raised in the care of a nanny. Her quiet nature made her an easy child to look after and so long as she had books and access to the outside world she was happy. When Selene turned 10 her father came out of hiding and started to spend more time with her. She grew to love the father she never knew and as well as the mother who died when she was barely a minute old.

All throughout her childhood she was invisible to the rest of the world despite her unusual exotic looks, as she grew her preferred being alone with the outside world itself and enjoyed many times just sitting in the large tree within her backyard. Whilst she has had a good childhood she constantly fights her own nature and it is not uncommon to see her verbally doing so away from others.

[SomeoneSomewere]

Name: Austin Myers

Age and year: 17; junior

Gender: male

Appearance:
Man-lion hybrid:

Personality: Austin is a rather cold, angry man. He is very distrustful, and rarely, if ever, gets close to anyone. He is very temperamental, and won't hesitate to stand up for himself. While most people say bark is bigger then his bite, it's quite the opposite for him. He would rather punch people then yell at them, and finds himself better at punching then thinking of come backs. He is very stubborn and will do things his own way in what seems to be his own thoughts.

Zodiac: Leo

Zodiac powers:
•Animal manipulation: the manipulation of and mental link to animals of his choosing.
•Fire manipulation: the control and creation of fire, is immune to fire burns
•lion mimicry: the ability to turn into a half man half lion

Alignment later on: evil

History: TBR, I am trying to think of a good idea for this that would make him be evil yet still get him to the academy. Once I get one I'll update.

We needed an evil person.

[LesleyDrakken]

I was thinking the same thing. =P I have a feeling the evil dudes might be interesting to roleplay later on, but Erik being evil would probably break my heart. His father is one of the most horribly evil and disgusting characters I use, and a lot of what happens to him is based around how he had similar demons but defied and overcame them to be a decent person. It would be like if Luke Skywalker took Darth Vader up on that offer to join the dark side.

...Actually, that sounds kind of awesome, but neeeh.

[Yog Sothoth]

Virgo powers are really cool if you have an idea of what a Virgo is like, I'm a Virgo so I decided to have my character be one as well

[Ryu]

SomeoneSomewere said TBR, I am trying to think of a good idea for this that would make him be evil yet still get him to the academy. Once I get one I'll update.We needed an evil person.

Isk is neutral, meaning he can choose from good or evil (or just stay out of it completely), so I can always make him become evil.

[oXShineXo]

Name: Kiyome Pent
Age and Year (14-15 for Freshmen, 15-16 for Sophomores, 16-17 for Juniors, 17-18 for Seniors): 16 (Junior)
Gender: Female
Personality: Kiyome is a bright and cheerful with anyone she encounters. She always tries to keep a smile on her face, even when she is feeling upset/sad. Even when she is angry, she attempts to stay calm. Having her parents keep their distance away from her, she gets overly sensitive by how people react or talk to her.
Zodiac: Aquarius
Zodiac powers (pick three that correspond to your Zodiac): Ability to walk on water, manipulate air/wind, ability to breath under water for a long period of time.
Alignment later on (good, neutral, or evil): Neutral
History: For a short moment in her life, she had grown up in normal surroundings. However, one day when she was at the age of 5, Kiyome and her parents went to the beach for vacation. As Kiyome was playing in the water, her parents were afar. As they glanced to check up on her, they noticed she had disappeared. They ran up to the beach shore and her parents could see her sitting under the surface of the water playing with small fishes around her and laughing.
Ever since then, they kept their distance from her with caution and never took her anywhere with water for vacation. They saw the academy of the Zodiac online and agreed to take her there right away. To keep her parents pleased, Kiyome agreed to stay there as long as she could.

[ribcageroses]

I hope it's cool I join. I'm a bit of a zodiac sign junky, so I felt the pull towards this.

Name: Zora Gale
Age and Year: 16 / Junior
Gender: Female
Appearance:

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{Height/Weight} 5'5"ft & 105lbs
{Style} Black & .. More Black
{Natural Hair} Dirty blonde, pin straight
{Body Type} Unathletic/Petite
{Shoe Size} 7&1/2 USwomns
{Piercings} Ears, Hips
{Tattoos} None

Personality: Hot-headed, very stubborn. Get's frustrated easily. Dark sense of humor. Very smart, just not a show off about it. Rebellious, layed back, despises being bossed around.
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Zodiac powers:
<> Enhanced Tracking - Combined with her heightened sense, Zora can always feel someone around or their lack of presence, along with the aura of themselves and what direction they followed. But a stale track is harder to pick up, and after a good 7 or 8 hours, it becomes almost impossible for her to follow or connect to it.
<> Sensing - Not only does the sensing give her the feeling of a presence & an idea of intent, but she has a small sense for emotions, a knack of empathy, if you will.
<> Fire Manipulation - Along with these two, comes something that doesn't go hand-in-hand. Her fire manipulation started with a source of fire provided. But as time went on, trying to get a better handle on it, her temper became sloppier. From that, she learned of the burning heat waves she can send through her hands and forearms. This heat is hot enough to melt metals, and burn anothers skin in contact.

Alignment later on : neutral (so far, at least)
History: Was adopted at the age of 4 into a family of already, 5 children. Quite the mix of culture in the household, yet Zora felt indifferent. There was nothing she knew of herself to be different, like the rest of her adopted siblings, who were praised for it. As she grew older, she desperately tried to do things to gather more attention for herself, feeling ignored in the house. Finally, at 13, she decided she would have to become what they would hate; trouble. She gave herself an image of what she stood for, and the parents she had just appraised her for expressing herself. Then she started fights in school, drinking, failing classes. Finally, the family gave up on her. At 15, she rejoined foster care. And has been, since.

[sarcasticdevotee]

James, Selene, Austin, and Zora are accepted!

@KiraTheRogue and oXshineXo- If you can, please give your characters last names and then I'll accept them!

[oXShineXo]

Edited :)

[sarcasticdevotee]

Accepted!

[Yog Sothoth]

when will we start?

[YamiCuoreLaroux]

Sorry I'm late! (And that the History is kinda bleh.)

Name: Sonja Kirsch

Age and Year : 15 (Sophomore)

Gender: Male

Appearance (Pic or description):

Personality: A bit quiet and very studious, Sonja prefers books to human company. Even though he might seem a bit cold at first, he can actually be a very nice person once you get to know him. He tends to be nicer to his friends than to other people, though, and can be fiercely loyal.

His favorite classes are language classes, and he sometimes just reads through entire dictionaries when he’s bored. It’s a habit he picked up from when he was younger.

Zodiac: Pisces

Zodiac powers:
-Omnilingualism
-Fish Mimicry
-Water Manipulation

Alignment later on: Neutral

History: Sonja as actually raised as the only son of a pretty well-off family. Unfortunately, he didn’t get to spend a lot of time around his parents when he was younger because they were often busy. He started turning to books for company as a result, eventually starting to see more of the printed pages than other people.

He discovered his powers on his own while on vacation one summer during one of the days when his parents let him spend the day at the beach alone. He never told his parents about his odd experience, but they did find out about his impressive multilingual ability at some point later on. They just figured that it had to do with all the reading he did, though.

[sarcasticdevotee]

@YamiCuoreLaroux- It's all good! Accepted!

@YogSothoth- I plan on opening IC tomorrow.

[Ryu]

Awesome, can't wait.

[YamiCuoreLaroux]

Thank you!

[jorthon]

Can I still join?