[OOC] Guardian (An Original Fantasy Roleplay)

[DashingHeights]

Story So Far..

Mother. Mother is her name. She created a new world for us when ours was sick and dying. This world is one of wonderful things, from the scientists that reside at the bottom of the ocean, past the farmers who till the deserts, all the way to the aviators that rule the skies and mountains. Everything here was meant to live in peace with one another, for brother to help brother, and to keep our new world healthy.

And what should we expect of human nature other than to want more? Mother was soon forgotten, her heart heavy with regret. She felt it was her fault for the wars and massacres; the innocent blood spilled and hatred that pooled below the planet's crust. Fading, she gave vigil of the land to her two brothers. Drundge, of the desert, and Smorg, of the sea. Together they watched the mountains that stretched across the horizon, praying for the day they would see their dear sister again.

Few remember Mother, least of all the humans, but her children still remain masters of the skies, presenting themselves to those they deem worthy and forever watching over the mountain's people.

Species and Cultures

Aerians

The mountains are full of many creatures. Goats, feral cats, birds of varying species, all of abnormal size. In this world, however, there are also pegasi, rocs, griffins, phoenixes, hippogrifs, and dragons. Aerians are masters at taming all of these beasts. The other two regions deem the dragons a myth, but they are very ral to Aerians.

At the age of 13, each Aerian is given a choice to be selected for a life companion. The creature itself chooses its partner, and they become eternally bound. If the beast dies, the master will become internally sick; if the master dies, so does the beast.

Dragons are the exception. A dragon can choose a companion without being bound, whether that companion already has a beast or not. Few Aerians are selected by dragons, but they all interact with them on a somewhat regular basis.

Aerians are specificly evolved for mountain climate. They tend to have a slim, paler appearance with elongated ears, for better hearing when in the air, and extra sensitive eyes, to better see the ground below them. They are the most sophisticated of the three races, in terms of understanding the world, the sky, how things work and correspond; their strong suits are sculpting, astronomy, astrology, cartography, navigation, and aviation. They are the only race with accurate maps of all three regions, due to their access of a bird's eye view.

Aerians live in structures carved out of the side of their mountain homes. Mostly stone, they are furnished with couches, chairs, tables, beds, and dressers woven entirely out of willow branches and clothed with soft cotton from the trees around them that produce it. Each Aerian provides a special touch to their home with whatever they desire. That touch is unique to them and only them.

This race is usually against violence and will avoid it as much as possible. However, if need be, Aerians are formiddable opponents.

Orthians

The desert is full of many creatures. Mostly giant reptiles, but also some desert type cats. Most common are barsons; abnormally large, scaley kangaroos without the pouches or ears. They are herbivores and have hard, flat teeth that can crack solid rock.

At the age of 13, each Orthian is given a choice to select a life companion. When this swlection is made, master and beast become eternally bound. If the beast dies, the master becomes internally sick; if the master dies, so does the beast.

Orthians are specificly evolved for desert climate. They have olive skin, from continuous exposure to the sun, elongated ears, for better hearing among the sand dunes and rocks, and specialized, translucent lids under their actual eyelid that close over their eyes to block out the sand. They are more knowledgable of the land; their strong suits are farming, geography, geology, zoology, navigation, and excavation. This race considers itself lower but better than the other two. They have a stubborn sense of false pride and big tempers.

Orthians live in catacombs dug under the sand. Like an ant hill, there are many tunnels that branch off to seperate rooms, or reconnect somewhere along the way. These spaces are furnished with beds, washbins, and sometimes dressers made of compacted sand and mud. All cloth is made from animal hide and is a very valuable material.

This race is quick to a physical attack and easily provoked. They enjoy violence and most view mercy as a weekness. Although their temper is great, it does not impare their ability to fight.

Hydrenians

The oceans and islands are full of many creatures. Fish, mammals, and amphibians alike. Most common are the scalins; giant salamanders with shark's teeth and small claws on each webbed finger. They are carnivores and eat mostly fish.

At birth, each Hydrenian is given a life partner because they believe it is imparative to have one. Most of the time, the parents pick the animal for thei child, but sometimes the baby picks the animal, or the animal picks the baby.

Hydrenians are specificly evolved for an aquatic climate. They have thick, near transparent skin, webbed fingers and ears, and gills that seal off, as well as a pair of lungs. They are more knowledgable of the sea but are also technologically inclined; their strong suits are biology, marine biology, botany, marine botany, engineering, and pharmacology. They are the only race to harness electricity, and it is all hydropower; environmentally friendly.

Hydrenians live in houses constructed of rare metals found only in the depths of oceans. All furnishings are made of the same materials, and each house is electrically powered. Some civilizations rest on, or just off shore of, the beaches of islands, but most are either under or just above the ocean's surface.

Hydrenians do not believe in conflict at all and have never felt the need for it. They much prefer a quieter, more peaceful society and will never result to violent behavior.

Shadow Kin

Shadow Kin do not have their own form, so they assume the shape of whatever creature they come in contact with while they're still young; they retain the ability to shift into whatever they want, even if they think it up themselves. Shadow kin emit a dark aura that draws other creatures with a dark sense to them; like they has their own orbit. This also impairs the Shadow Kin's ability to sense other dark entities. They live secretly among the other races. Shadow Kin age at 1/4 human rate. Example;
A 6 year old Shadow Kin is 24 human years old, but they can appear whatever age they wish.

Dragon Species

Burrowing Frillwing
This dragon has an elegant body with a short tail. Its unreflective scales are rust-coloured. On the end of its tail is a stinger. This dragon has six elongated limbs with five closely-mounted digits on each foot that end in very long claws. It has small wings running from its shoulders to its hips. This dragon's head is elongated. It has oval nostrils. This dragon has hooded eyes. It has huge, frilled ears.

Shieldfin Noble
This dragon's thick scales are plum-colored, shading to darker towards its hindquarters and getting finer and less thick on its underbelly. It has a stocky body. This dragon has short, thick limbs with three closely-mounted digits on each foot. It has small wings. This dragon's head is narrow. It has deep-set eyes. This dragon has large, frilled ears. A mane of bony spikes sprout from the back of its head.

Rockshell Striker
This dragon has a thick body. Its stone-like scales are metallic grey, shading to lighter on its underside and getting much thicker around its head. This dragon has muscular limbs with two splayed digits on each foot that end in short claws. It has no wings. Two semi-transparent, membranous crests run from its shoulders to the tip of its tail. This dragon's head is wedge-shaped and it has a wide mouth and has a pronounced underbite. It has beady eyes.

Armoured Jewel
This dragon has a short, stocky body. Its metallic scales vary from ruby to sapphire to emerald, shading to lighter towards the front of its body. This dragon has short, thick limbs with four closely-mounted digits on each foot that end in short claws. It has large, close-set, fanlike wings running from its shoulders to the middle of its tail. A row of bony plates runs down its back. This dragon's head is blocky. It has slitted eyes that are the color of obsidian. This dragon has no visible ears. The back of this dragon's head and neck is protected by thick bone. A hornlike projection juts straight out between its nostrils.

Ivory Slackjaw
This dragon's fine, metallic scales are the color of polished ivory, shading to lighter on its underside. It has a thin body. This dragon has thin limbs with three closely-mounted digits on each foot that end in long claws. It has enormous wings running from its shoulders to the end of its tail. A row of tendrils runs from the base of its skull, down its back, to the tip of its tail. This dragon's head is elongated and it has a tiny mouth with a pronounced overbite and two tusk-like teeth in front. It has small nostrils located unusually far back on its snout. It has no visible ears. A series of tentacle-like tendrils sprouts from its chin.

Guardian Highflyer
Never Been Observed

Map of Pavniqq

-Ecrin is the larger Orthian village. It's basically an anthill in the dessert.
-Blencalgo is the smaller Orthian village. It's above ground among red stones, built around a rather large oasis.
-Seameet is the terrestrial part of the Hydrenian colony. The rest of it is just off shore.
-Doncaster is the Aerian village. It's carved into the mountain side just above a small valley with a wide river.
-Nobody has ever been to Sharnwick, so what's there is unknown.

Character Sheet

NAME
SPECIES
LYRICS OR QUOTE

Name: (don't put unknown...put what they are called or what they tell people to call them)

Race/Species: (I.E: Dark Archer Elf, Psy vamp, Were-flying fox...Be as specific as you can be. There are all sorts of demons and yes, shifters are classified as demons in some countries so be specific.)

Age: (Remember, some species have longer and shorter life spans so adjust as needed. There can be two sets of ages. One that shows their age in human years and their age in their species years.)

Appearance: (Please find a picture. Put if they have freckles and the skin tone. Put in any scars, piercings, or tattoos they might have. Make sure to also include wing span for anything with wings, even if they can't fly.)

Height/Length: (You might have to research this)

Weight: (You might have to research this)

Eye color: (If a character doesn't have eyes, just skip)

Hair/Scale/Feather color:

Medical History:

Bio: (Backstory and any extra information. IE. Talents[Must make sense].)

Personality: (how they act)

Attitude: (their outlook on the world)

Languages: (don't put 'every one known' or anything like that. be realistic.)

{Note: include appearance traits for their other form, if they have one}

If you have a dragon character, you must also have either an Aerian, Orthian, or Hydrenian! One dragon per player, please! Also, I have to personally approve all Shadow Kin characters before you even make a sheet.

Every once in a while I will recap the story.

[Miss Echo]

Boom!! First one here!!

[DashingHeights]

So, once everyone gathers and posts their characters, I will make the first post.

[DashingHeights]

Summoning..
@timaeusTestified
@Desire
@corrosive
@Tokki
@Miss Echo

[Miss Echo]

Yeah, still working on the CS

[Miss Echo]

Well, took me long enough, but, it's up.

[DashingHeights]

I approve, and so does Maddy

[Miss Echo]

Good, good, now, if you don't mind.. I'm going out for a smoke and to pick up the Hubby.

[corrosive]

Let me go type a CS up. 8)

[corrosive]

ERLYN.
ORTHIAN.
"COULD YOU BE BOTHERED TO WATCH YOUR MOUTH?"

Info

Name: Erlyn Ronover ( E-ER-LINN ) ( RO-NOVER ).

Race/Species: Orthian.

Age: 20.

Appearance:
He has the typical olive skin tone with a smattering of sun freckles along his shoulders and nose. His nose contains a red line from sun damage that almost always seems to be peeling from long term exposure.

Height/Length: 6"0.

Weight: 161.

Eye color: Pale blue.

Hair/Scale/Feather color: Dark brown.

Medical History: Only has one leg, lost the other do to injury.

Bio: Born into something of a fairly normal family, the boy took his responsibilities with a grain of sand and took to adventuring. Though the child was smart and managed to weasel into the most uncanny places, around the age of eleven was when he found that not having a sure grip and losing balance on a high crag was not his best bet. He came crashing down from his high, literally.
The leg he landed on was maimed at best but probably would have been salvageable if he had been found sooner. His parents were used to him disappearing and didn't start to worry until a day passed by with the boy laying in the blazing desert sun and coiled in on himself in the chill of the night.

The heat brought the insects to the open wound and started a quick infection. It brought his familiar to him however, a large Fishing Cat like beast with a swooping tail in grainy patterns. The animal stayed near him throughout the day, growling at anything that approached. The two were naturally inseparable after the incident.

Upon having his leg amputated, the boy continued life as normal on crutches and just as full of life as before. His adventures continued until he got older.

Personality: Naturally exuberant and ready to explore the unknown, the boy is excitable to an extent. Though he couldn't ever be known as kind, he has a sharp temper and a tendency to get rather grumpy, especially if you mention his ailment and can be known to lash out.

Attitude: He's somewhat pessimistic but has a natural drive for adventure and wants to make something of himself.

Languages: English.

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Since there wasn't much of a run down of the cats that roamed the deserts, I kind of pieced my own together for his familiar. If that's alright.

KOENIV
PRIONEESE
"FIGHT WHAT YOU MUST."

Info

Name: Koeniv ( Primarily known as Ko. )

Race/Species: Prioneese.

Age: 11 years.

Appearance:

Most closely resembles the fishing cat:

Long sweeping tail, large flared nostrils and sharp eyes.

Height/Length: Four feet from the ground.

Weight: 245 pounds of bulk and muscle.

Eye color: Gold.

Fur color: Sandy golden-brown, speckled and grainy.

Bio: Only two years of age when he discovered the bleeding human in the sand, he hasn't had much of a life beyond him.

Personality: Calculating and cold, the desert cat is very distrusting of strangers and very protective of his partner in crime.

[Tokki]

Almira Santysma

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Almira Santysma || 19 || 5"7 || 48kgs || Orthian Travelling Medic

"If it's anything you need, that would be me."

Almira was brought up in what you would consider the dingiest villages of the desert. From a young age, she had learned how to survive in the harsh climate, no matter how hard the sun shone on her pristine, yet hardened skin. She stood at 5"7, which was quite tall for her age. The Santysma family was well-known for their medical prowess, ranging from herb gathering to healing rituals. These ancient techniques were then passed on to Almira, as an act of tradition and simply because they treasured their daughter deeply. She accepted the inheritance with an open heart and vowed to put it to good use, whether it be for herself or those around her. As she was quite the fast learner, she soaked in all the knowledge they provided within a span of twelve weeks- just enough to keep her alive on her own.

Whenever she was alone, she took the chance to practice herb-gathering, practicing on their village's patients and drawing archaic circles in the sand to sharpen her skills. The young girl's parents watched on with eyes swelling with pride and joy.

At the age of only 15, she decided to roam the lands and beyond in search of something more, and to help those in need. By this time, she had already grown accustomed to the vast deserts and its inhabitants, so it did not make sense to only be confined to this section of the world. After leaving her beloved home with the permission and blessing of her parents, she set off to explore with a ready-made sack, gardening tools and a portable water filtration system.

Along the course of her journey, Almira had come across a very large, extrusive bump in the sand. She had barely scathed the surface, before realizing the bump was patterned with dark scales... and breathing. Immediately, she dug into the sand until the reptilian creature that the sand obscured could breathe freely once again. It seemed to have been weighed down by severe breathing difficulties, falling unconscious as the sand concealed the mountainous beast. While it heaved and snorted, the girl carefully pulled out her scalpel so as to not alert the reptile, and slid the knife into its sternum- up and through the jugular notch to free its breathing canal of any excessive dust and sand particles. With time, the creature began to breathe normally, despite the blood leaking from its neck. The reptile tried to lift itself off of the sandy mound, to no avail. Almira took notice of this and stayed by his side, never leaving until he was nursed back to health.

As time passed and the reptile had healed, they grew very close- she took the reptile as her own companion, vowing to protect it so long as he helped her throughout her voyage.

"I shall call you Ahmir."

Ahmir can carry Almira through vast expanses of the desert, thanks to his large size and decent stamina. With large antennae to sense oncoming danger and Almira to keep his energy running sufficient, they make the ideal traveling pair. He is able to hop over rocky terrain and climb over mountains and sand dunes considerably well for a lizard, and like his owner, has a protective film over his eyes to protect them from sand.

Ahmir "Santysma"

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Ahmir || Unknown Age || Sand Burrowing Lizard || Non-Hostile || 120kgs || Omnivore

"RAKAHKKAKKHKHKKAKKUKUKUU..."

[Desire]

NAME: Odysseus
SPECIES: Shadow Kin
"You must adapt to survive in an ever changing world."

Name: Odysseus

Race/Species: Shadow kin

Age: Shadow Kin years-7 Human years-28

Appearance:

Thin lined scar going vertically down the right side of his chest.

Height/Length: 6'3"

Weight: 184

Eye color: Blue

Hair/Scale/Feather color: Dirty-blonde

Medical History: Been in a lot of fights, but nothing ever permanent besides the scar on his chest.

Bio: Odysseus traveled all across the worlds, picking up a map from the Aerians among his travels, he has lived amongst ever culture of people. But, his first family, the ones that had given birth to him, abandoned him at an early age. And by abandoned I mean killed. By a dragon. And he was almost killed too, but he had transformed into the shape of that dragon and fought it off. Already weakened by his parents, it soon died, but not before leaving a huge gash in his chest. He shrank down to a small Aerian child and proceeded to stumble his way to a nearby mountain home, where he was taken in by a small family. Things went well there for about a year or two, having somewhat of a family again and his chest wound healed completely besides the thin lined scar. That is, until one day Odysseus decided to morph into a dragon again, a Shieldfin Noble. Appalled by this, the Aerian family sent him off, disowned him. But, not before he grabbed a map from them. From there on out he's been exploring the world, moving place to place, blending in with cultures, learning their ways, never really opening up to them. If they ever became too close he would vanish, and on to the next place.

Personality: Odysseus more or less sticks to himself, he's a bit of a loner. He has a hard time trusting anybody, as he is usually the odd one out of every situation, although he tries to blend in. He doesn't trust very much and doesn't become too attatched, always moving from place to place. Attracting dark monsters, some not too friendly, he's not shy to a fight, but doesn't have a quick temper. He fights when he needs to, he doesn't go looking around for one. Overall he's that "cold, silent type" of guy.

Attitude: Odysseus sees life as ever-changing, nothing is permanent, for good or for worse (though normally worse) things happen and you just have to adapt to them and continue to live on. Its always been a game of survival for him, a one man army. Always find a way.

Languages: English

[DashingHeights]

I approve greatly of all of these characters (owo) I am going to make the first post, follow up when you can. No order, but I do ask that you wait one or two replies before posting again. That may end up being tricky, we may need an order, but we'll see..

[Stitchblades]

I would like to reserve a spot please!
writing a Cs up now but may take a few hours hah

[DashingHeights]

@Stitchblades Go right ahead!

[Stitchblades]

@DashingHeights
sorry if this has been asked before or mentioned
but with our characters do they have to look Human with the traits you mentioned in the species or could i for example go for a more merfolk look? still humanoid just suited for the Hydrenian species?

[DashingHeights]

They look exactly as described. Legs are necessary, so no tails, but other than that.. Go for it

[Stitchblades]

I have a work around the tail part so its all good! haha

[Stitchblades]

withdrawn

[DashingHeights]

@Stitchblades I have concerns. I would like to stick to the described species, so a Menimia is not going to work.. Please stick with Hydrenian, as it is made for this roleplay. They are humanoid, the only difference being those described. They can have scales.