[OOC] The Battle for Astrea [Always Open]

[Crimson Lion]

@TheWindel
Why does your pic keep changing? D:

@SwarthyBard126

I was wondering that to

[wolverbells]

Hope this is good! xx

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Appearance

Name: Jade Coy "The Scepter"
Age: 22
Gender: Female

Appearance: Jade is an average height of about 5'5" with black hair that falls just below her hips, usually kept up to not get in her way. Her skin is fair and she has deep blue eyes that seem to never be touched by her smile. She's a fairly thin woman but what she lacks in muscle and weight, she makes up for in speed and flexibility.

Kingdom: Water

Persona: Not quite as happy as she once was, Jade makes all attempts at showing no sign of sadness around those who she claims are her friends. She keeps a calm demeanor at, nearly, all times and can come off as if she's attempting to be stoic; although that's not the case. Jade likes to analyze things before she tackles them and tries to keep her head in the game as much as possible, but it can get quite difficult when someone has found a way to anger her.

Post Example

The sound of waves crashing against land, or something hard and concrete had always calmed Jade. Even in the most stressful times of her life. She often snuck out or simply disappeared in midday to come down to where the rocks jutted out, just beyond the trees next to the falls.

It was her refuge. Only those whom she deemed worthy in all aspects knew about her refuge, and she made sure that the amount of those worthy people stayed small.

Here she could toy with the water, test her limits, and think about her past. She would sit and close her eyes most of the times, letting herself get carried away by the voices in her head. All the screaming. It was the only thing that kept her from forgetting her roots; where she truly came from and who were family was.

As if the scepter wasn't enough.

'Jade?!"

Her blue eyes flickered to life as she was sucked back into reality at the sound of her voice being called out. With a long and forlorn sigh, Jade mustered the will to get up to her feet and begin to go back to her daily routine. Before heading back, her eyes scanned the waters' surface once more. It called out to her yet she resisted temptation. Instead, the young woman turned and sprinted towards a tree, climbing it with ease to get herself close to the brick wall and jump over so that she could re-join those who had come looking for her.

Equipment: A rather tall scepter, about a foot taller than she is. It is made of pearl and atop, there is a blue, crystal sphere. She has found it more than useful, along with her family, seeing that it controls any water that is within range of it. It has been passed down for generations. On either side of Jade's hips rest dual wield blades that have managed to keep her alive through her adventures.

Ability/Magic/Technology: Jade posses the ability to conjure and gather every water molecule that she is able to sense, whether it be from someone's sweat, plant perspiration, or puddles near by. With enough stamina and concentration, the woman can form from a small sphere of water the size of a soccer ball, to a sphere that could engulf a grown adult and completely drown them within. This is only used if, by some chance, Jade has lost her scepter and her blades.

[SwarthyBard126]

we have so many casters
where are the strict melees?

[Crimson Lion]

@wolverbells
I think Your character and mine will get along

[Crimson Lion]

@SwarthyBard126
that would be me, kinda.
My character is based off of red mages

[SwarthyBard126]

@Crimson Lion
What would your character think of mine, since he is a border guard royal?

[Crimson Lion]

@Crimson Lion
What would your character think of mine, since he is a border guard royal?

@SwarthyBard126

My guy admires anyone who looks out for others, and people who have more experience then himself.

[QT]

Reiner Ward

Twenty Four Years Old / Male

Standing at five feet and eight inches, Ward falls a tiny bit under average height. His bright blonde hair and striking blue eyes convey the conventional Water Kingdom citizen. He is built for pure cardiovascular endurance, having the body of an athlete despite his lack of actual training. That was a joke, the man actually has a great workout regime and is very strict about his physique. He tends to wear commoner clothing because he isn't much into the fancy fancy ordeal.

Water Kingdom

Tending to be easy-going around nearly everyone he meets, Ward has obtained a great reputation in the Water Kingdom. He loves to joke around when appropriate and expresses himself without the fear of repercussions. Ward's come to find out that his mouth does still get him in trouble from time to time, but hey! It's who he is, so he don't care. Anyhow, whenever duty calls, he is capable of completely changing from this joker or rational being, to one of complete and utter earnestness. He adapts to every situation he is in and changes his character accordingly. But at the end of the day he's a chill guy who's addicted to smokes and the sound of a peaceful breeze.

Sample Post

There was a small breeze ringing through Ward's right ear, hence the wind was moving east. He looked at the little compass he made which currently was strapped to his wrist, making sure his guess was correct. Like most times, he bewildered himself by being correct - no! Just playing, he's usually right about these things.

Anyhow, the grass he laid harshly upon was trying to crawl through his clothing, but he tucked them in tightly so they wouldn't. His belly was being poked by a concrete piece of stone, but he wasn't budging. He had his eye engaged on the sight of his rifle which was already sprung and ready to fire at any time. He measured the distance, "Two, no, three rice fields" he said, applying his knowledge of real life to the distance between him and his target. It was easier for him to calculate that way instead of either just guessing, or actually measuring before getting in position - both were risky and took too much time. Yes, guessing takes too long for a sniper, who'd of thought?

In the peaceful silence, Ward started to inhale slowly, then exhale even slower. His finger was still on the trigger, not anxious or rattling from his long three hour sit still. He'd done this so many times it was second nature to him. "Three....two.....one.."

"STOP!!!" a sudden yelping sound came from beside Ward. "OH SHIT!" Ward called out, accidentally throwing his rifle to the side and getting up as quickly as he could to only be tackled right back to the ground, landing on that damn stone that was bothering him so much. "Mothafu-" he started, cutting himself off.

"You got me" he muttered, laughing arising as the little child who tackled him started to laugh alongside Ward. "You're really good at this game Kera" Ward exclaimed, using his elbows to get him off his back. "Yup!" the little girl agreed with a giant smile. She sat there bobbing her head side to side and fidgeting constantly. "I told you uncle! I'll always protect Skimpy, he's my baby"

"He's just a mutt!" Ward responded quickly, but found himself struck in the face by the tiniest hand in Water Kingdom's history - joking. Ward took his niece's hand before she could retract it and licked the top of her hand. "Ewwww!! You're the mutt uncle!" Both of them started laughing once again. As they stood, Ward picked up his rifle with one hand and his nieces with the other. Of course, the entire time he was firing an empty rifle and was bringing no harm to her dog, it was all just a game for the child.

"So what do you wanna do next sport?" Ward asked his niece. "Ima tell mommy you tried to kill Skimpy"

DAMN YOU SKIMPY!

Sniper Rifle

Aside from his handy dandy home made sniper rifle - which he created after studying Earth Kingdom's weaponry - Ward has also been able to make a portable hand pistol and a couple of smoke grenades. In addition to his mechanical innovative abilities, the man is a hell of a shot according to Water Kingdom's Royals. Has he missed a target before? Hell yes! But that doesn't mean he didn't get em on the second or third or even fifteenth shot. Eventually they all fall - that's his motto.

[Crimson Lion]

@QT Was I suppose t make a small story?

[QT]

@QT Was I suppose t make a small story?

@Crimson Lion

It just says to write an example, so that's what I got. You do you.

[Bubsy 2]

Okay, this is done! I feel like some tweaking may need to be done, if anything big jumps out please tell me. Also, this was written late at night and not proofread as it should have been, so please ignore any grammar/spelling errors.
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Name: Hazel Daphiat

Age: 17

Gender: Female

Appearance: Hazel is a youthful girl with soft white skin, framed by a cascade of long straight light red hair that reaches down to the small of her back. She has a small frame, which is exaggerated by her small stature, as she stand at a meager 4'8". Hazel has a heart-shaped face adorned with deep green eyes. Despite her comparatively small stature she carries an air of confidence, walking with a surefooted gait that seems to exude some deep power hidden in her small body, oft earning the attention of those around her. Even though you might think she would slip by unnoticed due to her size it seems that she is often noticed simply due to this odd aura she has. However her cute appearance and seemingly commanding air hides the truth of her...

Kingdom: Sky Kingdom

Persona: Hazel is a terrible person. She has been described as stubborn, brash, overconfident, presumptuous, mean, egotistical, hot-headed, wrathful, and vain. Her defining feature is her cocksureness: As far as she is concerned she has no equal in the fields of spellcraft, beauty, and charm. She thinks herself absolutely witty and charming even if this is entirely untrue. She is often rude to strangers, and feels a sense of superiority over her peers. She is wrathful and petty and never gives up on a grudge. She has an amazingly short fuse and is very readily angry, having absolutely no control over her emotions, going from seemingly happy to angry in the span of seconds. This has all been fed by the fact that she is indeed very powerful and pretty, and the fact that she is a hormonal teenager who happens to be one of the most powerful mages to be produced by the Sky Kingdom.

She does, however, have a few redeeming traits. She is very studious and determined. She did not just gain her power from natural ability, but also years of research and training. She is also a loyal friend, despite what some may think. She currently has none, so if she were to happen upon people that she can call 'friend' she would fight for and protect them fiercely.

However Hazel wears this persona like a mask. In reality her outward attitude is her overcompensating to hide her real feelings. Her overwhelming overconfidence hides the deep sadness she feels due to her past. She has convinced herself that she is above others so she doesn't feel the toll of not having a person to truly call her friend. Her overwhelming anger and wrath is a vent, a way to release the hatred she feels towards the world. In truth Hazel is just a lonely girl that wishes someone would love her, because she has found no love from family or friends.

Post Example: The world turned red. Hazel knew this feeling. It was pain. Excruciating and overwhelming. But it was not physical pain. Instead it came from deep inside, and it exploded, lashing out, seeking any target possible for her wrath. It seemed that everything was distant. She wasn't her. She was not Hazel Daphiat. She was not scared, or lonely, or sad. She was all malice. It was pain, but it felt good, because she knew she had power. She knew they were afraid. She knew that they knew that she could destroy a block of buildings if they pushed her the wrong way. And the fear made her feel powerful.

In short, her anger was hot and vicious and she couldn't possibly more furious. She huffed aloud and turned her attention to the servant who was now begging for her forgiveness. "What do you think you are doing?! Are you trying to anger me?!" Hazel's small staff of servants were completely incompetent. Hazel was keep under close watch by the Sky Kingdom, but one of the perks afforded by her status as a mage with such great potential was that they took very good care of her, as her parents were unfortunately unable to fulfill the task, dead as they were. She was kept in a fancy estate that was more of a prison then a home, but she enjoyed a great degree of luxury. Knowing her fiery temper they thought it best to appease her, which worked most of the time, except when someone made a mistake.

The servant was still stammering apologies. Hazel look back down at her dress, now richer a small wine stain due to the server's incompetence. She turned around, seeking out the head of her household, the closest thing to a 'caretaker' the young girl, the head servant that seemed to be the only semi-competent person around. "Winston! I want him fired immediately!" He nodded. "Yes m'lady, I'll take care of it right away. The bumbling fool was escorted out. The room quickly emptied, and all that remained were a pair of guards. They're not my guards, they're my jailers. She knew it in the back of her head. All of this luxury she was given, all of the servants, dresses, expensive things, it was all to contain her. It worked, but a part of her knew what was happening. More than anything, she wanted a taste of freedom.

She counted. It had been 10 years since she had spent a day in the world outside of her solitary prison. But the time would come soon. Soon, she would no longer be a captive, but would instead be given away as a military asset. It was a continent way for the Sky Kingdom to get rid of a very volatile problem.

Equipment: Hazel does not use sword, shields, hammers, bows, arrows, axes, maces, or any sort of martial weapon. She is above that. As for armor she also possesses none. Armor to her is a hindrance, and after all, why would one as powerful as her have need of barbaric protection like that? Magic and her natural talents are all Hazel thinks she needs.

Ability/Magic/Technology: Hazel is a completely inept fighter, but instead has the gift of magic. Incredibly powerful magic. The flame of magic burns brightly within her, and she has studied for as long as she could read to expand her talent. She knows magic of all sorts, but has a propensity for destruction. Whether it be through a great conflagration, or a massive earthquake, or a large clap of thunder summoned down upon her opponent, or even a blast of sheer arcane energy, she can bend the power of nature to destroy and demolish. However her talents are not only limited to destruction, as she has studied a great many schools of magic: She is versed in the arts of healing, illusion, the power to strengthen and empower others, and to use her power to manipulate the world around her. While some focus on one magical field and learn every in and out of it, Hazel instead knows many magical skills but has not become a true master in any.

[QT]

Hazel Daphiat

@Diggerton

Usually I'd be against super powered magic ultimates like her, but I like the idea that she's basically evil. Maybe a future threat to everyone else. Then again, how would any of the other characters stand a chance? Hmm. We'll have to wait and see what the GM has to say.

[Bubsy 2]

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Usually I'd be against super powered magic ultimates like her, but I like the idea that she's basically evil. Maybe a future threat to everyone else. Then again, how would any of the other characters stand a chance? Hmm. We'll have to wait and see what the GM has to say.

@QT

Yeah, I was kinda concerned about her power while writing and am definitely willing to tweak it if Animus wants me to.

[Animus]

@Animus

Hey, I have a question about the religion, is it considered blasphemous to use the name of Atros in vain? Like "Dear Atros" or "Atros the Redeemer that was stupid"

@SwarthyBard126

As with any real religion, it depends. You have the fanatics and the others who are devoted yet understanding. Yelling out Atros is a scumbag will earn you stares and have people dislike you but you're unlikely to get hanged unless everyone is mobbing for some reason.

READING ALL THE CS'S NOW

[Eleventhfret]

Hey, I'm mega new to this site, but I was wondering if I could submit a char I've been working on?

[Crimson Lion]

Hey, I'm mega new to this site, but I was wondering if I could submit a char I've been working on?

@Eleventhfret

Bro, I also just started today and im pretty sure the answer is yes

[Eleventhfret]

Name: Harley "Black Devil" Hapkins.
Age:17
Height:62 inches
Weight:147 lbs.
Appearance: He is in his late teens. His youth evident in his flawless bronze skin, giving him the look of an immaculate bronze idol. His eyes are a deep sapphire blue, bright and curious, framed by long, thick eyelashes that are almost feminine. His features are like that of an expertly made statue, glowing and perfect. His black brows are arched and slender, shaped perfectly for his almond shaped eyes. His nose is small with a slender bridge, under it resides a pair of full lips, a shade darker than the rest of his skin. His cheekbones are, however, the main attraction, sharp blade-like structures that dominate his face, giving him an aristocratic, almost commanding look. His body contains no fat, so, though he is slim, he is pure muscle.
Kingdom:Fire
Persona:Harley is mentally...unstable. To say the least.Having lost his mother and father to bandits then having been beaten bloody and sold into slavery by said bandits, his charming grins and sly winks are nothing but gates closing off the bruised being inside. Harley is confident, as he was put through rigorous training when enslaved, and more after escaping at the age of 13, though he is given to depression and anxiety at any given time, especially when facing a foe far stronger than himself is he given to self-doubt, however, when not in battle, or a heavy depression, he is a charming, kind and loyal friend.
Gear: He carries two sabres enchanted by a demon to give the user incredible acrobatic prowess and reaction time. Once wielded, however, he must take a single life before he can unwield them. And after prolonged use(more than 30 mins) they will begin to make him violently enraged until unwielded.
Magic: Harley has the ability to teleport within a small radius, and to, when high on adrenaline, focus so that his reaction time and perception is triple that of a normal human for brief bursts.

[Animus]

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I was wondering that to

@Crimson Lion

By picture, I assume you mean signature. I believe he's using a signature rotater. where you upload a bunch of images to said signature rotater which then randomly displays a siggy chosen amongst the images you uploaded.

@SwarthyBard126Solomon is accepted.
@TheWindelSolanne is accepted.
@Crimson LionAmadeus is accepted.
@wolverbellsJade is accepted.
@QTReiner is accepted. Theres a broken image though, right after the Skimpy part. Why would you name your dog Skimpy?
@DiggertonI am cool with Hazel due to the reasons QT pointed out. There are inherent risks to letting someone control such a powerful character but I'll give you the benefit of doubt. Don't be too conscious and hold back on your posts though, just post what you believe Hazel would act like.
@EleventhfretI don't have anything against new players but did you even read the OOC ._." Where is this Fire Kingdom you speak of? Put some more effort and revise him because Harley is currently rejected.

Only one person decided to make use of technology. Sniff. On the bright side, I'm glad we're rather gender balanced and rather equally distributed amongst the Kingdoms. Everyone is pretty interesting in their own right as well.

Alright, to all those whose characters have been accepted, you may post them into the character bin. Expect my character and the first IC post to be up within 9 hours (I'm on a school PC right now and I'm about to head off to catchup with old friends.

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Usually I'd be against super powered magic ultimates like her, but I like the idea that she's basically evil. Maybe a future threat to everyone else. Then again, how would any of the other characters stand a chance? Hmm. We'll have to wait and see what the GM has to say.

@QT

There are plenty of ways to take down someone with a cocky attitude yet has no real experience with the real world .

[TheWendil]

Hmm. Lotsa characters with "stepford" smiles here. This'll be interesting.

[SwarthyBard126]

More cubs for mama bear Solomon to fuss over