[OOC] The Spirits Within: Oakridge Chronicles

[Rockette]

EDIT: Full disclosure it's gonna be Thael again :p

@Ozerath

I KNEW IT!

Both Olivia and Thael are here and I'm playing Mags' and Kim[Rene's] daughter.
AH WELL.

[Ozerath]

@FantasyChic Didn't catch a reference but still SARAH MICHERR GERRU! Excellent faceclaim choice.

[FantasyChic]

@Ozerath Yeah I wanted someone who was sunny, but also was kickass. Figured Buffy Summers fit the bill nicely

[FantasyChic]

@Prisk It was the fact I said in her ideology that she wants to add a bit of sunshine to the Guardian profession, and Buffy Summers (my faceclaim) said almost the same thing. "It's my duty to bring a little sunshine to the slayer profession. Decapitation with a smile!"

[Redrum]

@Prisk It was the fact I said in her ideology that she wants to add a bit of sunshine to the Guardian profession, and Buffy Summers (my faceclaim) said almost the same thing. "It's my duty to bring a little sunshine to the slayer profession. Decapitation with a smile!"

@FantasyChic

For a minute I thought you were referencing Supergirl -- Kara Danvers, taken in by foster family only to discover their adopted daughter is capable of amazing abilities.

That's a great buffy reference though!

[FantasyChic]

@Redrum Wow, maybe I put in 2 references and didn't realize it D:

[Mirandae]

I KNEW IT!

Both Olivia and Thael are here and I'm playing Mags' and Kim[Rene's] daughter.
AH WELL.

@Rockette

Ooh, salty lady over here. Watch out people.

@FantasyChic
Yes! I suspected that it had something to do with Buffy, but I haven't seen the entire show, so there was no way for me to pick up on that. But, it was a good little Easter egg either way.

[Rockette]

Ooh, salty lady over here. Watch out people.

@Prisk

_{... Maybe.}

[FantasyChic]

I also just realized that my weapon choice was...again..taken by someone else, just didn't realize it til now. Ah well, I like the idea of her using Chakrams so ima keep it since it fits in nicely.

[Mirandae]

_{... Maybe.}

@Rockette

... ♥

[Redrum]

Made some updates to my character: Went ahead and added an appearance section, nothing too big but I did add some links for a little more detail on Subira's clothing and style. I also gave her spirits actual names.

EDIT: Added another ability to her Warfare section as well.

[FantasyChic]

I added my last spirit skill btw, nothing big, just something to give her an added benefit in battle.

[Ozerath]

Mostly done my CS. Background and Spirits are subject to changes, and there's still a lot of colouring/formatting that needs to be done.

Thael

_{Cameron Thael Conrad
◆ 23 ◆ May 12th ◆ Height ◆ Guardian}

_{◆ A P P E A R A N C E}

Thael is a towering 200cm tall, and weighs something in excess of 200 lbs. He is an imposing presence to his enemies, but a reasuring one to his friends. Thael’s hair is a sandy blonde colour, and he has blue eyes set in a strong face.

Thael is usually dressed in uniform: others might rush to change into civilian clothing the instant they can, but Thael is perfectly comfortable remaining in uniform. When he does don civilian clothing, he keeps it straightforward and functional: jeans and a plain t-shirt. Part of his choice of clothing is the fact that it’s very hard to find clothing that properly fits his large frame.

_{◆ I D E O L O G Y}

As one might expect from a man of his size, Thael is a loud, exuberant person. He has an infinite supply of boldness and bravery, but often acts without thinking, which can land him in difficult situations. He is generally very cheerful and enthusiastic, and he wears his emotions on his sleeves. Thael lives by the adage "Give it 110%" and is very hard working.

Thael’s greatest weakness is that he’s stubborn, or at least not a very flexible thinker. Once he’s formulated an opinion or taken a stand, he is extremely reluctant to back down. This is exacerbated by his deeply seated sense of right and wrong. While Thael has memorized every ‘by the book’ manoeuvre there is, he reacts poorly to changing circumstances and is bad at improvising. Thael is very self-conscious about this shortfalling; he worries people think he's stupid. Thael is also concerned that despite his best efforts, he won't be selected for command positions.

To his credit, Thael is a very compassionate, caring individual. He believes in protecting the weak and standing up for what’s right, and he’s extremely loyal to his friends. Thael is unfailingly optimistic. He sees the best in everyone and everything, and he never loses hope. Sometimes he can be a bit blunt or tactless. Fittingly enough, his astrological sign is Taurus, the Bull.

_{◆ B A C K G R O U N D}

Thael’s childhood was fairly normal. His parents were loving, he was well looked after, and generally lived the carefree existence of a child. His father served in the military, while his mother worked for a public health agency. Thael idolized his father, and always wanted to grow up to fill the old man’s shoes.

The calamity brought about big changes in Thael’s life. His father died 6 years into the First Contact War; the man’s remains are still out there, somewhere in the wastes. His mother had to drop her work in health policy and return to actively practicing medicine, so she was keeping very late hours, often leaving 14-year old Thael to take care of his 3 younger siblings. The death of his father made Thael all the more determined to fill his shoes, and the boy was thrilled when he discovered he had the makings of a Guardian.

This determination drove him through his adolescence and especially through his years at the academy. Thael wanted to become the ideal Guardian, and he put everything he had into that dream. Both his room and his person were always immaculate, ready for inspection at any time. He spent hours in the gym, perfecting his combat techniques and improving his physique. He spent just as many hours at the library studying, and has maintained an impressive GPA. Despite all this, he still found time to be there for his friends, and developed a deep romantic relationship with a young man named Royce Gibon. That relationship was snatched away when Royce was on a mission to the Dark Zone and promptly disappeared without a trace. Thael remains convinced that Royce is alive somewhere out there, a vain hope that many dismiss as pure denial.

_{◆ W A R F A R E}

In combat, Thael uses a fairly standard spear and shield. Both are made of military grade carbon titanium nanoweave and are extremely resilient. The only special thing about them is that they’ve shifted from matte grey to bright gold in colour as Thael has continued to use them.

<sub>◇ Durnadeim Holy, +Empower: Sentinel -- Thael is not easily incapacitated. He suffers wounds like any normal guardian, but he refuses to succumb to them; he feels less pain and is less crippled by his wounds. Thael won't go down until he is near death. Unfortunately, the spirit that provides this resistance can not sustain Thael indefinitely; no more than a few minutes when he is badly injured. Another disadvantage is that when pushed to it's limits, so many of Thael's spirits are devoted to keeping him alive his other abilities diminish in strength or even fail. Once Thael is out of danger and can relax, the injuries take their toll, and Thael takes longer to heal naturally than other guardians due to the strain this ability frequently places on his body.

◇Olderon Holy -- A ray of light falls on Thael’s target and heals them of minor wounds. This spirit can be called on frequently.

◇ Gwyn Holy, Fire, -Pain -- Thael throws his spear at an enemy, and a number of lances of holy fire materialize and strike multiple enemies or focus on a single target. Unfortunately, the spear does not magically return in any way, and Thael must retrieve it.

◇ Surana Holy, +Lancet -- Thael raises his shield which projects a barrier of light much larger than the shield itself. The barrier protects Thael and any allies behind him from most attacks, though the barrier does have limited endurance and can be overwhelmed by powerful attacks or a large number of weaker attacks.

◇Aedes Holy, Air, -Imperil -- With superhuman strength, Thael leaps to a nearby ally's side. The energy of the impact is directed to nearby enemies, rendering them vulnerable to further magical attack. The height and distance this leap can achieve is considerable, even for a Guardian.</sub>

_{◆ A S P E K T S}

_{◇ Lancer
◇ Ravager
◇ Sentinel
◇ Medic}

[Ozerath]

Because editing in mentions doesn't work, and it might get burried, @Prisk my CS there is ready for review

[Redrum]

I wanted to ask @Prisk, down the line will be allowed to create characters that have already graduated Oakridge? Older, more experienced Guardians maybe. Or maybe even Aggressors, or faux-Aggressors that still work for Oakridge or WARG?

EDIT: Also, if it's not too early to join one yet, I think I'll have Subira take part in The Kinabalu Eidolon mission.

[Rockette]

On that subject: going to announce that Monika will be joining the front lines in Hammer of the Army. And one of my secondaries will be partaking in the Nexus Reactor. He'll be submitted tonight.

[icmasticc]

Niko will be going to frontlines in Hammer of the Army. I'm working on a secondary character as well, but not sure where she's going yet.

[Vox]

@Prisk

Added a trivia section

Also, I would also like to place Jack for the Kinabalu Eidolon mission.

[Anima]

@Rockette@Prisk

I just realized what Rockette was hinting at! The picture in the OP! Hans Zimmer! Genius <3!

[ZB1996]

It comes from a good movie as well.