[OOC] Crossroads of Astas [High Fantasy]

[chukklehed]

I think GM said it's closed, but he might have reopened it after that. Honestly I'm glad i remember which character goes to which RP at this point, so I'm not sure why I'm trying to answer.

[WitchChild]

Well there have been alot of drop out since the full roster of characters. I will accept your application.

[hefewy]

• Name: Leora
• Gender: Female
• Age: 38
• Race: Hakedian Half Elf
• Appearance:

Appearance

Red eyes with purple outlines around the irises, white hair, and a fluffy wolf's tail that she keeps tucked in her pants.

• Gear & Possessions: As a hearty warrior, Leora carries with her a large tower shield and longsword, along with a set of black plate armor, all made of steel. Along with this, she carries with her a simple disc-like medallion as a reminder of home.
• Skills & Abilities: Through rigorous training much of her life, Leora has honed her melee combat skills to that equivalent to a seasoned veteran. With her trusty shield, she is adept at blocking and punishing attacks, using her longsword to strike opponents down. As one would expect from someone who constantly wears plate armor, Leora's also got a large amount of stamina and agility without her armor on, being able to move at much faster speeds than she usual is able to due to the decreased weight on her body.
• Personality: A serious, focused individual, Leora may come off as unfriendly, or even scary to some. Her determination to get what she needs to get done, done, she often will avoid talking to strangers unless she believes they can offer her some help on a tast she's on, which are mostly oddjobs with the occasional mercenary work. Still, she takes much pride in everything she does, always willing to help those who need it. However, despite her serious and collected nature, she does also enjoy a good drink in the local tavern when not working, often drinking herself under the table during especially fun nights.
• History: Orphaned at a young age and adopted by a pair of simple human farmers, Leora never knew much about her heritage or even what Hakedia was. In fact, she was already 8 when her parents told her of what she was and where her parents' ancestors were most likely from. Of course, at such a young age, she wasn't very bothered by the news, and continued on in her life like usual, not minding her body's 'extra' features such as the dark bluish-gray skin or white tail behind her. During the turning point of her teens, her father decided to teach her in the arts of war, passing on his knowledge as a veteran to the young girl so she may defend herself in this hostile world. Being only 13, of course she accepted, and so began her training.

As she grew, so did her skills, eventually getting to the point where even her old father couldn't keep up, and finally lost to his own 'daughter'. At that point, she decided to become a mercenary, and help those in need of her skills. Taking with her a family heirloom, she set off on her path of adventuring, heading to Vekia city in search for quests and other such ways to make a name for herself, along with some coin in the process.

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If anything's an issue in the application, I'll be glad to fix it!

[WitchChild]

Absolutely nothing wrong with this application. I accept. Post when you find the time.

Also a reminder to you is that I am an open gm. I accept and will hear out any and all suggestions made and especially requests. If you have plot ideas or anything else to expand the world, I'll hear you out.

[Lucius Cypher]

You have learned well under my wing, Child. But there is much to be done before you could be seen as a merciful god.

Besides that, yay! Another Hakedian knight! Duels of honor for everyone!

[chukklehed]

She falls under my kind of Hakedian Lucius, not yours. Have you thought about what group you're joining Heyway? I'd like to accept you with Grace's, since they seem to have a bit in common (Especially physical abilities)

[Lucius Cypher]

It's not about the appearance, it's the personality. I certainly wouldn't mind if Vera tagged along with her or vise versa, fellow knights journeying through the lands, righting wrongs, slaying men and monsters, and general jolly-cooperation!

[chukklehed]

Lucius, if you pay more attention you'll see she's a mercenary, not a knight. Besides, I wouldn't classify your "Azure Knights" as anything more than well armed bandits with a vendetta against magic. You're like the Silverhand or the Blood of the Fold (From sword of truth, if you don't get the reference)

[Lucius Cypher]

Oh don't be such a downer. Vera's not the perfect knight, but at least she's trying with all things considered. Leora seems like a good sort anyways, and it's not like she can't be knightly in ideals. And all that aside, knights themselves weren't much but glorified mercs anyways. The chivalry and nobility with it just helped make sure these giant armored and armed warriors didn't go around bullying the peasantry indiscriminately.

[chukklehed]

Um, I think you need to take a look at that definition. You just described "Knights and mercenaries" as the same thing. That's like saying "Police and hitmen" are the same thing.

[WitchChild]

chukklehed said
Um, I think you need to take a look at that definition. You just described "Knights and mercenaries" as the same thing. That's like saying "Police and hitmen" are the same thing.

Nnnnot...really

Knights are very high ranking in society. They were practical nobility.

Mercs, such as this, would be more like hired thug than "hitman"

[Lucius Cypher]

Semantics. Vera may not be of any sort of notable nobility, but that doesn't mean she doesn't want to try to at least appear like so. I imagine her character something like Mazoga the Orc and Solair of Astora (If only she could be so grossly incandescent!). Vera doesn't really know the proper definition of what a "Knight" is, but she has a general idea and wants to go about it in her own way. With Violence, but for justice, like Mazoga. She's something akin to Solair in that she's a bit nutty and probably too idealistic for you anti-heroic types, but don't be mistaken, she's still a killer. She just tries to do it for great justice.

So yeah, Vera's not a knight in title, but she's still going to try to be like one in all but name. And I was wondering if Leora would be interested in trying to go along the same path as Vera is.

[WitchChild]

So in other words that you meant

"Yay, another Hakedian that wears plate armor and is a badass fighter"

[Lucius Cypher]

More or less. Though the way you say it almost makes it sound like a bad thing; I love a woman in armor.

[chukklehed]

I hear you saying that Vera wants to "Do the right thing", but all my brain is telling me is "If she found out that Grace is made of walking magic, or that Alteral is a vampire that is ALSO a mage, she'd kill them on sight"

[Major Ursa]

chukklehed said
I hear you saying that Vera wants to "Do the right thing", but all my brain is telling me is "If she found out that Grace is made of walking magic, or that Alteral is a vampire that is ALSO a mage, she'd kill them on sight"

Sounds like the right assumption...maybe.

[Lucius Cypher]

Well, Vera HAS been raised to destroy all magic... But after an incident with an Aether Wraith and some soul searching, much of that life is being questioned. It's also another reason I'd like it if Leora could tag along. Vera has been stewing in her own madness for a while now, and could use someone to discuss these things with.

Vera herself can't decide if Magic is evil, or if simply Magic can be used for evil. You'd think that she'd go for the latter, but she has faced many of evil wizards, and all mages carries the chance to unleash hordes of Aether Wraiths that, even with the Azure Light, she can't kill all by herself. However, her own armor and weapon is magically enchanted and she uses them always, so sometimes she wonders if that makes HER evil. It's an issue that really shouldn't be that complicated, but only if you're willing to overlook some details, which Vera doesn't do well at. Always poking her nose around things.

The only thing she really holds consistent is that everyone is inherently evil, but can live to redeem themselves unless they fall back into evil. I know, it's a very flawed way to look at things (Vera ain't perfect), but all things considered it has prevented her form going on a killing spree in a quiet little village and only direct her blade against the likes of bandits and thieves. Petty thieves, but thieves nonetheless.

[Major Ursa]

Vera and Skender are alike. Not just madness/insanity (minor...), but their limited views on certain things...ish. Vera's limited views on magic are due to how she had been raised/trained, while Skender's love of humans is (likely) a passing phase. Next century, he could be partial to ___ race members instead. He always does the same thing with different races, and in different appearances...

All this being said, I don't think they should be in a group together.
No offence, just...

[chukklehed]

Well in that case why don't Grace, Vera and Leora all team up. The only reason i couldn't decide where you were going is that your description was pretty vague on her opinion of magic, so I only understood the Knights opinion.

(PS, If Grace and Vera are together there's going to be some friction later on. She doesn't remember now, but her creator was killed by Azure Knights for the sole reason that he practiced magic, never mind that he was working on ways to help the world.)

[WitchChild]

YAY, PLANNED CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT!!!