[OOC] Over the Ages Episode 1: All that Remains

[Whoami]

Very well, Xilaw.

Can everybody still interested in this RP post so I can get a tally?

[Zarkun]

Interested. As always.

[The Omnipotent Sphere]

@Whoami Interested, CS here.

[Zaresto]

Working on CS.

[Monotonous]

I'm still interested.

[Zaresto]

Lao Bai

Birth Name:
Ke Huo Dong

*Current Name:
Lao Bai

*Alias:
The Old Man

Gender:
Male

Birth Place/Age:
Originated somewhere within East Asia, before civilization.

Physical Profile

Height:
1.72 meters (5.6 ft)

*Weight:
72.4 kg (159.6 lbs)

*Hair Color:
White

*Eye Color:
Dark Brown/Black

Skin Color:
Oriental

*Physical Build:
Some muscle, however rather frail due to the meager nature of an old man’s body. Still, he has strength left within him, although most of that strength now lies within his brain rather than his brawn.

*Tattoos:
None

*Scars:
None

*Other:

Psychological Profile

Positive Qualities:
A quiet and somber man, he enjoys the time he has to himself. He is terse in his conversations, generally preferring to not speak if at all possible. To complement his rather laconic nature, he is eager to hear new ideas, although sometimes unwilling to accept them. He is no stranger to candor, and is generally more than willing to try and point out any flaws or interject his own ideas in a conversation, although he strives to be as respectful as he can. When needed, he finds that he can work well with others, although he generally prefers a passive role in most interpersonal efforts. He values a strict code of respect, one that is eerily similar to the one stressed in Confucian teachings. He tries his best to keep a calm demeanor throughout his interactions, having a particular fondness for a code of pacifism if he is unfortunate enough to stumble into a scuffle. He generally sticks to his word and is determined to do things his way, although this can sometimes morph him into a rather obstinate individual who can rarely be convinced. He is a man who is no stranger to thinking and meditation, and has a plethora of knowledge stored within his head. In short, he values an ascetic lifestyle, filled with meditation, peace, and knowledge.

Negative Qualities:
As mentioned before, his stubborn nature can turn him into someone who is unwilling to capitulate to others’ ideas. On top of this, his generally passivity can also be considered a downside in certain situations. Sometimes, his basic nature can cause a few complications, although it generally doesn’t impede progress.

*Likes:
Enjoys peace, nature, and the pursuit of knowledge.

*Dislikes:
Doesn’t enjoy loud noises, raucous individuals, and pompous upstarts.

*Other:

Requisition

*Weapons:
His only weapon is his magical prowess.

*Armor:
Magic suits him better than any armored uniform.

*Transportation:
Magic works much better than any type of vehicle.

*Devices & Tools:
Doesn’t meddle with such rubbish, although he does have a walking stick, however that is merely decorative.

*Supplies:
Only has the clothes on his back.

*Augmentations:
None of that garbage is necessary.

*Other:
Did I mention he likes magic?

[The Omnipotent Sphere]

@Zaresto Just a thought: If he preceded civilization itself, wouldn't he precede Sempra-Tor's need for and creation of immortals?

"It was Satan's uprising that had forced Sempra-Tor's hand in selecting his immortals."

"The first human to ever wield magic effectively was a man known as Satan"

[WilsonTurner]

And that all the immortals were selected in their prime.

Oh, and I'm still interested. I'm making a second app in case my first one ain't good 'nuff.

[WilsonTurner]

Sempra-Tor would pick people in their prime age. 20-40, give or take a few years.

@Whoami

[Zaresto]

@WilsonTurner

Young people are boooooooooooring.

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@The Omnipotent Sphere

The Codex said that Satan's uprising forced Sempra-Tor's hand, which I assume would mean that it forced him to act by selecting more immortals, but wasn't the first time he selected immortals. As stated in the Codex,

Not all immortals have been around since the dawn of humanity

@Whoami

By this statement, I inferred that although not all immortals have been around since the conception of the human race, some would have been selected in times before civilization.

If we were to interpret each part of the Codex independently, couldn't we assume that if,

Sempra-Tor had carefully watched humanity for three years, selecting individuals that showed certain traits needed to defeat Satan

@Whoami

Then wouldn't only people selected after those three years be immortals?

[WilsonTurner]

Point taken.

Still too old, I think. Being old and frail means you're slower and more likely to die, even as a powerful Magi. Where others can run, sprint, etc, with the springy energy of a man or woman in their prime, while wielding magic, technology, or both, they could still equal you in power, but be able to move faster, and use more technology.

In comparison to other immortals, you are experienced, yes, you are a powerful Magi, yes, but another Immortal would be able to beat you, if they focused all their magics on countering your attacks, and then using technology to drill through your shields and get a hit. Being old also means that you wouldn't be able to take as many hits- one hit could break bones that would not break on a younger person.

Sempra-Tor picked Immortals for ability and potential, and gave them a mission. He wouldn't pick someone that, in comparison to others, wouldn't be able to be as effective. Wisdom and knowledge would be useful, but when one is older, one starts slowing down. They're less likely to be as driven as younger people, so I would think that Sempra would pick him when he was younger, and still very much active.

But I may be wrong. Up to Whoami, really.

[WanderingSpirit]

Oh hey, Magic Codex is up... hmmm I'll revampify my business man to be an scientist! (Or maybe both, dunno)

[WilsonTurner]

I am making a Russian character, because I believe the Russian will beat my Nord.

But hey, either way works.

If one fails, I still may get in.

[The Omnipotent Sphere]

@Zaresto Point taken. Also, unless you only have a problem with aesthetically young people I'd like to point out that our characters are still many thousands of years old and your character could look like a twelve yr old and behave like an ancient sage given that lifespan.

[Zaresto]

Sempra-Tor works in mysterious ways, my brother.

I actually just wanted to roleplay an old hermit.

[WilsonTurner]

We all are old a** f*** hermits.

We just don't have to have the wrinkles.

[Jb]

Nae mind, just forget I was ever here... ;)

[WanderingSpirit]

I'd prefer having one character per player. It's easier to manage on both the GM's end and the player's end.

@Whoami

While you may prefer this, I'm just gonna ask if I can make a 2nd character. I just want to create another character that is separated from the high and almighty and connected to the digital world of earth. So yeah, you can reject this but I had a cool idea spurt after reading the social media codex.

[Whoami]

To clarify, "Not all immortals have been around since the dawn of humanity" is meant to state that immortals have been picked -afterward- not before.

And if you guys -really- want to make second characters, I'd like it if one was your primary character while the other is more of a supporting character.

[Polyurethane]

I'm still interested I'm trying to determine whether or not to use Remus or create a more magically adept character... I apologize for my uncertainties.

Edit: On the note of having two characters, I'm going to make another character who is the support if that's ok.