[OOC] Academy of the Arcane Artes [Reboot]

[VarionusNW]

ok, stuff time. Noster, what is your system for the leech arrows? Also, your character's bio states that his father was a gatekeeper that disappeared when Sylus was much younger. Maybe I'm just arguing with wording here, but if your character is a 200 year old Elf, and the Black Gale has only been around for 20 years, the Gatekeepers only being around for around 14 or so years, so how young would Sylus have been? AWFUL, your character sheet is good except for one point. With his abilities, we would prefer you had some sort of clause that prevented him from using his abilities against other students, or something, as it is probably a good idea not to have a character who can change the physical make-up of other characters. As for your question about Lucis-Earth contact through the black gale, travel is probably not the most difficult thing, since humans have advanced aircraft for transportation, and Lucians have everything from Griffons to dragons. There would at least be 1 or 2 corporations trying to monetize black gale transportation. Though, transport between the 2 worlds probably wouldn't be the most common thing, given that cultural differences are a thing, and only 20 years have passed. Humans, as well as Lucian countries would probably have a large portion of their populations against allowing the other group from intruding on their society. Though, given that it has been 20 years by this point, some acceptance/lenience has occurred. A Lucian historian that decided to move his family to New York to learn more about human culture? Entirely possible. Drew, I am still a bit confused with the "listening to machines" thing. Wouldn't it just be more logical to state that she has a natural talent for recognizing the problems with machines by sound, instead of making it sound like some sort of psychic power?

[drewccapp]

Sorry, I got away with myself with my writing style. I didn't mean to make it confusing. I was going for the identifying machines and their innards by sound. It was an ability inspired by the main character of Clockwork Planet, one of my favorite manga/LN that I've been kind of wanting to make a character with a similar ability.

[That AWFUL Guy]

Alright, you make a fair point NW. I've altered his mutagens so that they only affect his homunculi.

[Noster]

Noster, what is your system for the leech arrows? Also, your character's bio states that his father was a gatekeeper that disappeared when Sylus was much younger. Maybe I'm just arguing with wording here, but if your character is a 200 year old Elf, and the Black Gale has only been around for 20 years, the Gatekeepers only being around for around 14 or so years, so how young would Sylus have been?

NW, I do not understand what you mean by "system" for leech arrows. I edited his bio and it probably fits much better into the setting now, saying his father became a gatekeeper when the Gale appeared and that he vanished about 3 years ago. Man, I'm such a noob XD

[drewccapp]

Oh wait... is the the fact that I used the word "voices" in her weaknesses? I'm sorry I can see how it could be seen as psychic; that isn't meant as like that I was basically filling out the form in-character... I probably shouldn't have done that in this case I guess. She's a young girl that perceives the sounds she hears from machines as their "voice" since she's lived with it all of her life.

[VarionusNW]

Drew and AWFUL, go ahead and throw your CSs in the Character section. Noster, sorry, that was a question from another GM, but I guess they meant something like "How much mana could the arrows leech, how fast, and other stuff." I don't really know why they asked, though. You are also accepted, anyway. Yay, accepting people, woo!

[The Fox Without]

All right I think that covers everything, tell me if you see anything that needs to be changed.

[Noster]

shweeeet, can't wait to start playing :DDD. Thanks for letting a newb like me be part of this lol.

[That AWFUL Guy]

I'm with Noster. Thanks! :)

[drewccapp]

Shiny! I look forward to playing with you all :3

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Is my CS okay?

[Grey]

Since you asked: No, we did not find it acceptable. As in, not even a revision will fix it since the problems are in regards to the fundamental concept. You're better off making a new character.

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@The Fox Without

• Your female image isn't working
• What's the adverse effects of not munching on hearts?
• Leeching off magic locales is... eh. Seems kinda like it's trying to dodge the weakness of dealing with organ eating. But like, sentient beings are anything that can perceive or feel. Just eat livestock liver.
• Your illusions should be only single target.
• Nix the pocket dimension for your orb, it negates your weakness.
• What kind of fire spells?
• The electric collar is hardly a restriction, considering she can just shapeshift out of it. Make it an anti-power collar.

[Tyrant from the West]

Mah Character

Full Name Gabriel Paxton Fake Name Uriel Nickname(s) N/A Gender Male Age 18 Year 5th Birthday July 13th Astrological Sign Cancer / Prefers to go by the Celtic Zodiac - Horse Species Human Class Magic Bomberman - Uriel uses explosive marbles to fight for him, each of which is as destructive as a rudimentary grenade. However, each marble he uses has an elemental association. Red marbles have more fire than usual, light blue can shoot out huge water currents but have little direct attack power, yellow has electricity, and ect. Weapon Just a small bag that contains his marbles, which regenerate whenever it becomes empty. It was nicknamed 'Bag of Mayhem' because of its contents. List of marbles include - Red / Fire - Explosive Black / Tar - Oil Dark Blue / Ice Light Blue / Water Yellow / Electric White / Flash - Noise Light Green / Wind - Force Dark Green / Earth Neon Green / Acid Gray / Cement - Concrete Brown / Wood Also, if Uriel cracks or partially breaks a marble(s) before throwing it, their effects combine in ways different to those listed, such as Earth and fire creating a very small burst of magma, and the likes. World Earth Biography Born shortly Lucis and earth came together, he was an orphaned child who was taken in by a magician. A lucis magician, who had turned to earth to live and work there. Gabriel worked under him, and was taken care of. Now, the man who he had been picked up by was no average magician, but instead, was a inter-world weapons smuggler under the guise of a entertainer. Raised by such a man, Gabriel was asked to take up a fake name and was to help him with his duties. He did, with much vigor, help out his foster father. He grew up quickly, and was able to learn from him with little effort or argument. This was all and good, until 'Uriel' grew up and eventually wanted to go to school. At 14, he was invited to the Academy of Arcane Artes, and had a very awkward discussion with his father. Now, although he wished to keep receiving Uriels help, he would let his son go to the school. So long as he stayed safe, and accepted his gift. It was one of their strongest smuggled weapons, the Bag of Mayhem. Personality Uriel is aggressive, and enjoys toying around with people when he can. Now, although he enjoys a good fight he isn't up for severely injuring others. He rather, is in a fight so long as he has the spotlight and can cause some destruction. Although his history might suggest otherwise, Uriel wants to have a legitimate job. He goes to the school in dreams of becoming a Gate Guardian, and a damn good one at that. Well, good despite the urges to fuck with people wanting to cross through. Partner I guess i need this assigned Fear(s)/Weakness(es)/Limit(s) Uriel only has an average human body, which he hasn't trained too well. Only as strong as your average lad, he can't climb, run, or take hits better then the your everyday joe. His marbles can't be used too close to him, or else he can also be damaged by them and suffer their effects. He gets extremely uncomfortable around races that don't look human-like. He has no resistances to any form of magic, and a good physical attack can knock him out, if he doesn't die or feint due to blood loss. Skills/Abilities/Traits He has a good throwing arm, and accuracy. That is perhaps the only thing that sets him apart from most humans. He can also use multiple marbles at once (up to three) to amplify or combine their effects. Theme Song Down the Road Other Follows authority figures more often then not, despite what his actions may lead you to believe sometimes. ( At least the ones at school ) / Uriel = God is my light

Finally finished him up, he ok?

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@Gray Really!?...Well that's depressing

[BrodZ11711]

I hope this is still open...

Character Sheet

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Full Name

Jett Croswell

Fake Name

Ramon Marie

Nickname(s)

No Nicknames As Of Yet.

Gender

Male

Age

17

Year

1st?

Birthday

20th of February

Astrological Sign

Pisces

Species

Human

Class

Infiltrator. Often sneaky and often a master of sword, combat and stealth.

Weapon

Name: Striker, Longsword of Faded Memories

My Hider

Infused with some form of magic, Striker and Jett can communicate with one another through their minds.

World

Earth

Biography

Living in this time of "peace" Jett still wasn't convinced this could last. His father, once a great master of the sword, was very hard on Jett, making him train everyday for 13 years with his weapon. His father fell ill and eventually passed away. Having to vacate his home, Jett was on the street. He was picked up by a criminal organization and learnt how to steal and fight without a weapon, but he ever became one of them. He left one night, knowing too much information about their organization. He has to hide is identity and changes it quite often. He keeps to himself, being mysterious and quite, he doesn't want anyone getting hurt because of him. He is going to the school so he can buy himself more time.

Personality

Like I said, he often keeps to himself, but will help those who truly need it. He despises the rich, living with the 3rd world made him realise all he took for granted. He's mysterious and mainly talks with Striker. No one really walks up to Jett and for good reason. He stands out however on the account of his Purple hair and Purple eyes.

Partner

ATM, Striker.

Fear(s)/Weakness(es)/Limit(s)

Jet doesn't like the idea of killing people and this often limits him in fighting. Is weakness is that he cnt trust anyone or rather, wont trust anyone, reducing teamwork. Going too fast for exceeds amount of time tires him out.

Skills/Abilities/Traits

Jett can process images faster than the average person, giving him extraordinary reaction time. He is quicker than the average person almost tripling their speed. Almost mastery of the sword and hand to hand combat. He is a quick thinker.

Theme Song

Am I Lost In You're Eyes

Other

Only Child. No family left. No known friends other than Striker. He's been to almost every major country on Earth and is fluent in almost every language to the human tounge. On top of that, he has gone to Lucius but has never adventured. Strikers voice takes on one of a females. Striker is a magical sword who later has his own story.

[The Fox Without]

• Your female image isn't working
• What's the adverse effects of not munching on hearts?
• Leeching off magic locales is... eh. Seems kinda like it's trying to dodge the weakness of dealing with organ eating. But like, sentient beings are anything that can perceive or feel. Just eat livestock liver.
• Your illusions should be only single target.
• Nix the pocket dimension for your orb, it negates your weakness.
• What kind of fire spells?
• The electric collar is hardly a restriction, considering she can just shapeshift out of it. Make it an anti-power collar.

@Grey

No problem with most of that, the only one I want to ask about is the choker was so I can have something physically try to stop her from killing someone just for food. If it's just an antimagic collar, not really anything stopping her from attacking someone unawares physically. Other than that I can see the reasoning behind, I'd imagine the choker would adjust to fit if she shapeshifted. Although I never said it could so I see part of the problem there. Edit: also Amon doesn't have any illusion, I never put that in the cs, opting to play into the vampire-ish nature to let Amon be able to give out her energy to others, no matter how rare that may happen due to her selfish streak. The magic leeching would only be viable in areas rich in magic, such as sacred areas and the school, if only for how many practitioners gather there. But if you want the leeching taken out, I'm fine with that.

[Dead Cruiser]

Full Name Vish Kalastria Gender Male Age 19 Year 4 Birthday January 18 Astrological Sign Capricorn Species Vampire: Legend tells of ancient times, when mortals of Lucis lived in fear of a monster known as Tepes, the Blood Dragon. Master of forbidden sorceries, as well as a murderous cannibal, he was reviled by other dragons as well as mortals. As punishment for his sins, a council of dragons formed and trapped him in the shape of a mortal, stripping him of the vast majority of his power. However, Tepes used his mortality to his advantage, and bred with the savage beast-men of Agadeem, extracting his vengeance by unleashing his dark brood. These descendants are today known as Vampires, half-living monsters in the shape of men that feed on flesh and blood to survive. Adapted to the fetid swamps and volcanic jungles of the land of Agadeem, Vampires are adept predators, with keen senses, and the strength and speed of ten men. They live for hundreds of years, some longer with the use of magic, but their infant mortality rate is shockingly high. Their bodies' magical constitutions are weakened by dark arts, and many cannot bear the strain of the power in the blood. The brood of the Blood Dragon share in their progenitor's skill in dark and unholy magics, and have spent many years constructing arcane monuments, upon which they conducted bloody rituals. Civilization is not entirely below them, though, as they have founded the port city of Al'Akir, where traders flock to sell and procure all manner of illicit or unwholesome goods. Class Blood Sorcerer: Vish is heir and student to the ancient Vampiric arts of blood sorcery, forbidden arts passed down by the Blood Dragon himself. Weapon While direct combat is largely below him, if needed Vish wields a traditional Vampire sword, forged of dragonglass, and with a handle of ebony and sinew. World Lucius Biography Scion of the Kalastria clan of Vampires, the current tribe wielding the most power within Agadeem, Vish is among the "highborn" of his clan: those with enough wealth or influence to cow other Vampires (and their respective thralls) into their service. Despite his dubious status as nobility, Vish has little interest in the squabbles and feuds that the majority of his clan frequently involve themselves with. His is a higher calling: one of might and magic. Vish seeks to uncover the lost secrets of Tepes, and reclaim the true power lying in wait within his draconic blood, with the ultimate goal of conquering all of Lucius. Or rather, that was his goal. With the merging of worlds, Vish has reorganized his priorities. By attending one of these merged academies, he can bring the might of the Earth to his cause, and once his own world has been brought to heel, the next world may very well follow. Personality Vish displays an aura of stoicism, arrogance and casual sadism to most that encounter him. Not that he is a particularly unfriendly person, this is simply what a life raised among sociopathic power-mongers does to a person that would have been charming had they been raised elsewhere. Though he is paranoid and cruel, he does hold a personal code, and can be affable when the mood strikes him. Partner We shall see. Fear(s)/Weakness(es)/Limit(s) As with all vampires, Vish has a fundamental weakness to magic, particularly that aligned to light or fire. Holy magic scorns him, and he hates and fears fire. Sunlight, while not immediately lethal, sears his flesh on direct contact, and is disproportionately painful. If he is exposed to too many of his banes, left unfed for too long, or is surrounded by great bloodshed, he can lose control of his higher reasoning and fall into a berserk frenzy, where his only thoughts are to fight, flee or feed. Skills/Abilities/Traits Extremely intelligent and coldly cunning, Vish has traits that lend well to his status as a sorcerer. Having been schooled and trained in the dark arts since he could speak, Vish's skill is such that one would expect from someone several years his senior. Blood sorcery has many applications, including divining of knowledge from blood, weaponizing the blood of oneself or others, draining the life of others to heal his wounds, creating minions of flesh and nightmares, invading or controlling the minds of others, inducing rot and entropy, and laying painful curses on one's foes. Vish is well-read on the ancient history of Lucius, and is both accustomed to and decently adept to the maneuverings of court politics. Like any Vampire worth their blood, he can catch and kill his prey as silently and efficiently as any common assassin without any particular effort, and has the numerous physical advantages conferred by his race. Theme Song "Not many have the honor of standing in the presence of a king." Other That's not paint on his face.

[The Fox Without]

Ah before I forget, I meant to ask for a point of reference, what kind of fire spells would a fairly novice caster have available to them, since I'm a bit unaware to what I should limit Amon to when it comes to that area.

[AliceInRedHeels]

Sorry, busy weekend. ^^" I bolded what I added, hopefully that clears it up a bit more. ~Alice

Mia

Full Name Mia Betancourt Gender Female Age 16 Year First Year Birthday 13 of February Astrological Sign Aquarius Species Human Class Analysis and Support Weapon Cybernetic Enhanced Eyes: Her eyes are upgraded to analyze and record any data she's seen, allowing her to pinpoint strategic weaknesses and probability patterns. Also displays an ally's vitals, ranging from health to the stress toll on their body. While she can read the streams of data constantly running across her retina, Mia's glasses serve as secondary platform when she wants to focus on a specific report, or to pull up a layout or map of the area. The eyes also give her a basic reading on a object's weight, height, core temperature, and a frailty rating. When focusing in on a living being it adapts to give the same data, but processes the frailty rating against visual damaged sustained or taken allowing a probability of how much more can be taken before the object or person becomes critical or broken. Since it's integrated into her and is essentially what gives her her sight, she can't turn it off. Everything she looks at feeds her data so she tries to avoid anomalies and irregularities that would overload her system causing a reboot reverting her back to being blind until it comes back online. World Earth Short Biography Mia was born blind, yet having been born to rich parents it was an easy fix. They had made their fortune off selling and trading new age items as well as products from Lucis to 3rd world countries; in return gaining access to ancient commodities that collectors would pay handsomely for. By the age of 5 Mia was undergoing treatments to restore sight, along with a few added upgrades, originally intended to help market and track values on the constant influx of trading goods. Personality Mia is extremely shy, having only been around her parents and personal tutors, she's had little real experience with the world outside her parents shop beside the adventurer or two coming into sell their wares. She only comes across as calm and collected when reiterating data, advising,or giving out tips and crucial information. Partner TBA Fear(s)/Weakness(es)/Limit(s) Mia is weak against strong personalities, having always listened to her father's instructions, and her mother's constant stream of critiques and request giving her little time to adapt against them. She's also not psychically strong when it comes to direct combat, often finding herself facing larger opponents she's learned to stick to the back lines and avoid a direct area around any combatants, having no desire to attempt to scramble out of the way or get hit by wayward and direct attacks. She fears that she might have made the wrong choice, replying to the letter and that maybe she would be better off back home in the shop, constantly questioning what she's doing. Strange Attributes/Abilities/Traits Spending her youth organizing and handling the shipping dockets, Mia became naturally accustomed to reorganizing the data she records to fit certain scenarios and make it easier to recall, though only having her eyes rebuilt means she has the same processing power of most merchants and shop owners having learned to quickly skim reports and pick out what's needed, trying to access information too quickly can cause her eyes to throb and induce headaches. Her eyes have the ability to zoom in and out giving her a range of scope over areas, used to help find items in the warehouse or in the storefront. She's adapted it to focus on creatures movements, the tightening of a muscle before the energy is released, using that she couples it with data she's gather on different people's anatomy and psychic to gather a basic reading on an average persons capable limits but her data and assumption aren't always right so she continues to read on different anatomy and observes others to gain a more complete basis to work off of. She uses the same concept when it comes to combat, observing what attacks do instant damage or if they're prolonged, also if they're negated by certain psychical or magical Traits of their opponent, making assumptions and possible tactics to bypass it or if she can use that data to narrow down what would effective. Also being able to hone in on an enemy gives her a chance to look over the anatomy, gathering reference data and observing for any places where a capable attack would do the most damage. Tl;Dr: The more she observes the better her references and assumption will be, most of what she builds and plans are theories that are constantly changing until tested. Other When she has free time Mia is often found in a quiet place, generally either outside in one of the schools gardens or in the library reading and researchimg data on social interaction and self confidence.

[That AWFUL Guy]

Hmmm... kinda quiet around lately. Mind if I try to do some more worldbuilding?