[OOC] Chevalier: A New Initiative

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Yay, inadvertant challenging.

[Wernher]

I <3 u Chukklehed ^_^

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You'll have to wait a while for a reply. I dont have a computer right now

[Wernher]

Going to work anyways. ETA to my return is 8.5h

[Wernher]

Should we agree on who's going to win? I have to say, Revaz will use dirty tricks.

[chukklehed]

Caroline is highly skilled. I think it should come to a draw

[DizzyRenegade]

Here's Gwen's profile! I don't think I added much from the original. I did summarize most of the in game events too. I've been busy, but I can probably write something up by the weekend.

Gwendolyn Ashburn

Name: Gwendolyn Ashburn
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Country of Origin: Elianst
House: Ashburn (Financial affairs)
Magical Affinity: Water

Appearance/Description: Standing at 5'4", Gwen is a bit small for her age but don't let that fool you! An excellent fencer that's light on her feet and possesses good footwork, she can as gracefully dodge attacks as she can dance. She has long golden brown hair that she loves to braid in various ways and a penchant to wear hair ornaments. Her clothes are usually dresses that are easy to move in and dresscoats.

Her green eyes speak of intelligence, kindness and apparently stress. Although Gwen is not an uptight person, many mistake her for a worrier and constantly stressed over something. However, Gwen does value her time highly, as such she prefers efficiency.

Description of their familiar:Fenrir is a large black wolf of the North. He is as tall as Gwen and can be quite intimidating even when he doesn't try. Fenrir is very much the strong silent type, a wolf that doesn't speak much and when he does likes to be very precise and when words aren't enough be very weary of his fangs. He is very calm and analytical though he rarely shares his thoughts even to Gwen, only vague feelings through their bond. Fenrir also shares a history with Elaeria's dragon that he hasn't said much on it. Gwen's not even sure if it was good or bad, but for now she remain's weary of the dragon.

Biography/History: Gwen in the only daughter of James Ashburn, head of Elianst's financial affairs. However after an untimely demise under suspicious circumstances, James' younger brother Robert became the head of house and adopted Gwen as his own daughter. Melissa, Robert's wife, is worried for the future of her own children, as technically Gwen can claim the right of being heir to House Ashburn. She is currently trying to arrange a marriage to get rid of Gwen, although neither Gwen or Daniel (Gwen's cousin and adoptive brother) would like this. Daniel although competent in managing money, would prefer Gwen to take up the responsibilities as Elianst's finance minister since she has a natural talent for the job.

Gwendoyln is a true lady of the court, even though she doesn't like the games other ladies play. She was heavily trained in etiquette, dancing and violin as apparently these were marriagable qualities noble men looked for in noble ladies. Although she was raised to be a proper lady, Gwen also had extensive training in fencing though she lacks true battle experience. She also helps Robert with his duties and had worked on the Academy project by his side since the plan was conceived. Elianst has invested a good (read ridiculously large) number of their resources into building the Academy, Gwen is determined to see this venture successful for fear of not only Elianst but the other countries' economic futures.

IN STORY EVENTS before the site imploded From Gwen's POV:
Gwen was sent to the Academy ahead of Daniel. She was escorted to the castle by Henry Charlton to meet the queen before leaving. She was then introduced to their fellow student, Henrietta, a handmaiden of the queen's. The queen left Gwen with a smirk and note on Henrietta's fancy of Henry.

While traveling the group was attacked on the road by brigands before making it safely to a rest stop. Henrietta and Gwen became friends during this time. After arriving at the Academy, a banquet was held to welcome students and to start the school year and the joint venture of peace. Gwen ran into Dahlia, a long time friend while preparing for the banquet. According to Dahlia, who lives near the border of Elianst and Frithsa where trade has begun, there are those who want to see the Academy fail and the war monger's children are attending the school.

The evening proceeded well, after a nice dinner, she met with Lord Arn and found an ally in him. Their chat was interrupted when a Frithsa and Elianst noble began to quarrel, Elaeria and Henry stepped in to break up the fight. This was when Gwen was introduced to Elaeria. Her initial impression of Elaeria was that she was more man like. However the next day during classes, Gwen was struck with Elaeria's lack of manners, though the Elianst tolerates the rudeness.

After summoning their familiars, the students began their weapons training. Elaeria and Arn's spar was interrupted by the duel challenge between Henry and another student. Henry won the duel but suffered serious injuries. Henrietta left class to check up on Henry while Gwen stayed behind. However after a nudge from Granthar to check on Henry, Gwen and Fenrir made their way to the medical ward. Fenrir picked up the scent of Henrietta, a man, and a special root that could be use to put people to sleep. Currently, Gwen and Fenrir are pursuing Henrietta and her would be kidnapper.

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Wernher said
Should we agree on who's going to win? I have to say, Revaz will use dirty tricks.

Actually I'm going to make a post, then you decide who should win.

DizzyRenegade said
Here's Gwen's profile! I don't think I added much from the original.

Yeah, more Elianst power. Although power is probably the wrong description for this one.

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I just realized there's plot happening.

[Jinxer]

But of course - would you expect less of me?

For now it's kind of confined to Gwen and Henry right now since everyone else is so far away from the scene.

[chukklehed]

I noticed. That's why I took so long to figure it out

[DizzyRenegade]

And posted! The first half was the last post in the RP before things imploded. I thought for the sake to getting things moving, I would continue where we left off. Just so things are clear, Henrietta, the kidnapper, and Gwen are on the other side of the grounds away from the training fields. I imagine that there would be a large lake close by that flows into the castle for their water supply, so they're between the lake and the caste now.

[Wernher]

Uh, I feel like a third wheel here.

[chukklehed]

Incorrect. You ar the second wheel on the bicycle that is Caroline and Remraz. Obviously that makes us cooler than their tricycle.

[DizzyRenegade]

Wernher said
Uh, I feel like a third wheel here.

Don't be! The site imploded right when we were getting into the plot. As you could see from my OOC post of the summary of events, its been a lot of introductory stuff until now :V

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i just wrote a two hour long post...

[Jinxer]

As Dizzy said we've barely started on anything resembling plot so it'll be very easy to integrate everyone in (especially as this is just a trigger).

Edit: Also the switchblade bunny has returned!

[chukklehed]

Are you talking to Caroline in your post? I can't telln

[Jinxer]

Yep Elaeria spoke in passing.

[chukklehed]

Caroline's music style is a lot like Lindsey Stirling, if you guys know who that is. The song she's playing now sounds kinda like this one