banjoanjo

Four Winds

Forgot to put this in Donovan's Bio, but he is a Russian-born Australian. He should have a weird mix of Russian and Australian accent.

Four Winds

DONOVAN HORSKA

Donovan guessed that the lack of the personnel was an invitation to the students to get to know one another. He was willing to excuse their unprofessionalism for a few more minutes, but if it went on for much longer he was going to get pissed. Socialising had never been at the top of his priorities. No reason to, if people would just play nice all the time. What was even the point of making friends if they were just gonna hang onto his every opinion like a bunch of sycophantic wimps?

At least the weather was nice. Don craned his neck upwards, letting the sunshine warm his face and coax a smile out of him. A beautifully warm day. He felt a slight gust tingle his exposed arms. Man, he couldn’t even remember the last time he wore a t-shirt. Too much risk of having his abilities being shown. Years of sweltering thick jumpers and dark singlets were thrown aside and his rune flared proudly, bright and dazzling through his thin shirt due to the sheer volume of people at the gates. He was never going to wear those sweat-inducing pieces of crap ever again.

Growing tired of waiting, he peered around at his future classmates. The sounds of idle, excited chatter melded together but one thing was clear. Most of them weren’t talking in English. Knowing that would only make socialising more difficult, Donovan stepped out of the crowd. He spied a dude chilling on the grass, enjoying the weather with some nice looking sunnies on his face. Now that was a good idea. Donovan could respect a guy who took relaxation seriously. He was going to head up to the bloke when he saw another teen near the grassy area. Unlike Sunnies over there, this bespectacled bundle of nerves was the exact opposite of relaxation. And was he seriously inspecting the grass?

Donovan strode over to the glasses guy, who was now rummaging through his bag, and dumped an arm onto the guy’s shoulder as to assert dominance.

“Whatcha looking at?” he drawled with a light accent, before remembering an important detail about the students, “You speak English, buddy?”

Some hyper girl was messing around with Sunnies on the grass, so he didn’t expect anything to interfere with his “conversation” with Glasses.

@January

Four Winds

Donovan Horska

Name: Donovan “Don” Horska
Age: 17
Appearance:

Angsty kid

Classically handsome. 1.83m tall and slim. Has glasses for reading (something that makes the ladies swoon). Wears a relaxed smile that, depending on the viewer’s knowledge of Don’s true personality, comes off as either confident charm or snake-ish douchebaggery. A blue glow can usually be seen in the centre of his upper chest, from his rune.

Personality: To put it bluntly, Donovan is a self-absorbed person. The results of his power has corroded his empathy to the point where he sees people as little more than test subjects for his ability. He is fully aware that people are generally unable to make a show of resistance against him and takes full advantage of that fact. He often goes out his way to provoke people, treating their emotions like playthings. He does this not only for personal satisfaction, but to see how far he can push both the person’s emotional limits and his own magical limits, to see if they are able to break hold of his magic and give him a fist to the face like he knows he deserves.
Truth be told, he knows what an asshole he is. He’s grown bored of always getting what he wants, of always having the upper hand in verbal and physical warfare. Donovan hopes to find a worthy challenger at Four Winds, someone who will be able to resist his magic and shake him from the mindset he has currently.

History: Even from infancy, Donovan knew that something wasn’t right with the people around him. People were … subdued around him; like they always had something they wanted to say but could never get it out. This, and the mysterious appearance of a tattoo on his chest made it clear to the six-year-old Donovan. He was a magic user. Luckily his high school aged older sister discovered his rune before his parents did. They were too busy arguing or at a conference overseas to have noticed anyways. The responsibility of taking care of the young Donny fell on the eldest Horska, meaning that she went to great lengths to hide his abilities. They used many things to conceal it, ranging from bandage patches, layered clothing, and even black sharpie. A combination of all three was what did the trick. This was the only thing he didn’t defy his sister over.
As the years went on, Donovan grew more resentful of the world. Adults and classmates alike bent easily to his abilities. He became spoilt and arrogant as he always got exactly what he wanted. So he started acting out more. Getting into fights, insulting people, anything to feel that rush and see how far he could go before he got his arse kicked or his ability instilled that glass-eyed daze in his opponents.
The invitation to Four Winds came as a relief. Maybe someone at this magical academy would be able to hold their own against him. It was a welcome respite from the humdrum of his life.

Skills: Academic all-rounder, adept at manipulating persuading people even without the use of his power, decently athletic.

Magic: You've been blessed with an ability.

Name: Harmonise
Type: Manipulation
Description: An ability that has Donovan emit a sort of “peace aura”. Donovan finds that he has to concentrate hard to turn off his aura, so he always has it on. Basically anyone in Donovan’s general vicinity who is feeling rage or has the intent to harm will find themselves suddenly in a dazed quiet state of calm and confusion. The aura effects people gradually, having an operation time similar to Newton’s Law of Cooling. The rate of emotion erasure over time is proportional to the amount of emotion at the beginning.
If Donovan concentrates, he can direct his aura to a single target. With this, he can “tune down” the target’s emotions, whether it be sadness, joy, rage or just the general feeling of having a purpose, leaving them in a state of listless apathy until he releases his control. However, this sub-skill is very draining and Donovan is unable to use it for more than a few minutes.
When Harmonise is in use, the rune on his chest glows. The more people in proximity, the brighter it glows.

Inventory: Smartphone, glasses case with cleaning cloth

Four Winds

@Scio

Donovan Horska

Name: Donovan “Don” Horska
Age: 17
Appearance:

Angsty kid

Classically handsome. 6 feet tall and slim. Has glasses for reading (something that makes the ladies swoon). Wears a relaxed smile that, depending on the viewer’s knowledge of Don’s true personality, comes off as either confident charm or snake-ish douchebaggery. A blue glow can usually be seen in the centre of his upper chest, from his rune.

Personality: To put it bluntly, Donovan is a self-absorbed person. The results of his power has corroded his empathy to the point where he sees people as little more than test subjects for his ability. He is fully aware that people are generally unable to make a show of resistance against him and takes full advantage of that fact. He often goes out his way to provoke people, treating their emotions like playthings. He does this not only for personal satisfaction, but to see how far he can push both the person’s emotional limits and his own magical limits, to see if they are able to break hold of his magic and give him a fist to the face like he knows he deserves.
Truth be told, he knows what an asshole he is. He’s grown bored of always getting what he wants, of always having the upper hand in verbal and physical warfare. Donovan hopes to find a worthy challenger at Four Winds, someone who will be able to resist his magic and shake him from the mindset he has currently.

History: Even from infancy, Donovan knew that something wasn’t right with the people around him. People were … subdued around him; like they always had something they wanted to say but could never get it out. This, and the mysterious appearance of a tattoo on his chest made it clear to the six-year-old Donovan. He was a magic user. Luckily his high school aged older sister discovered his rune before his parents did. They were too busy arguing or at a conference overseas to have noticed anyways. The responsibility of taking care of the young Donny fell on the eldest Horska, meaning that she went to great lengths to hide his abilities. They used many things to conceal it, ranging from bandage patches, layered clothing, and even black sharpie. A combination of all three was what did the trick. This was the only thing he didn’t defy his sister over.
As the years went on, Donovan grew more resentful of the world. Adults and classmates alike bent easily to his abilities. He became spoilt and arrogant as he always got exactly what he wanted. So he started acting out more. Getting into fights, insulting people, anything to feel that rush and see how far he could go before he got his arse kicked or his ability instilled that glass-eyed daze in his opponents.
The invitation to Four Winds came as a relief. Maybe someone at this magical academy would be able to hold their own against him. It was a welcome respite from the humdrum of his life.

Skills: Academic all-rounder, adept at manipulating persuading people even without the use of his power, decently athletic.

Abilities: Harmonize
A Hatsudo-class ability that has Donovan emit a sort of “peace aura”. Donovan finds that he has to concentrate hard to turn off his aura, so he always has it on. Basically anyone in Donovan’s general vicinity who is feeling rage or has the intent to harm will find themselves suddenly in a dazed quiet state of calm and confusion. The aura effects people gradually, having an operation time similar to Newton’s Law of Cooling. The rate of emotion erasure over time is proportional to the amount of emotion at the beginning.
If Donovan concentrates, he can direct his aura to a single target. With this, he can “tune down” the target’s emotions, whether it be sadness, joy, rage or just the general feeling of having a purpose, leaving them in a state of listless apathy until he releases his control. However, this sub-skill is very draining and Donovan is unable to use it for more than a few minutes.
When Harmonize is in use, the rune on his chest glows. The more people in proximity, the brighter it glows.

Inventory: Smartphone, glasses case with cleaning cloth

Don't let me Down [Character-Driven High School Roleplay]

@banjoanjo Français c'est une langue du terriblé.

@Buddha

Hahaha, je suis d'accord. J'ai mon examen final le mois prochain et je veut me tuer.

Don't let me Down [Character-Driven High School Roleplay]

De toute facon, francais est la meilleure langue.

Four Winds

WIP

Donovan Horska

Name: Donovan “Don” Horska
Age: 17
Appearance: Classically handsome. 6 feet tall and slim. Has glasses for reading (something that makes the ladies swoon). Wears a relaxed smile that, depending on the viewer’s knowledge of Don’s true personality, comes off as either confident charm or snake-ish douchebaggery. A blue glow can usually be seen in the centre of his upper chest, from his rune.

Personality: To put it bluntly, Donovan is a self-absorbed person. The results of his power has corroded his empathy to the point where he sees people as little more than test subjects for his ability.

History: Even from infancy, Donovan knew that something wasn’t right with the people around him. Luckily his older sister discovered his rune before his parents did,
Donovan used many things to conceal it, ranging from bandage patches, layered clothing, and even black sharpie. A combination of all three was what did the trick.

Skills: Academic all-rounder, adept at manipulating persuading people even without the use of his power, decently athletic.

Abilities: Harmonize
A Hatsudo-class ability that has Donovan emit a sort of “peace aura”. Basically anyone in Donovan’s general vicinity who is feeling rage or has the intent to harm will find themselves suddenly in a dazed quiet calm. The aura effects people gradually, taking longer if the person’s emotions are more intense at the beginning.
If Donovan concentrates, he can direct his aura to a single target. With this, he can “tune down” the target’s emotions, whether it be sadness, joy, rage or just the general feeling of having a purpose, leaving them in a state of listless apathy until he releases his control. However, this sub-skill is very draining and Donovan is unable to use it for more than a few minutes.
When Harmonize is in use, the rune on his chest glows. The more people in proximity, the brighter it glows.

Inventory: Smartphone, glasses case with cleaning cloth

Don't let me Down [Character-Driven High School Roleplay]

@Buddha

Yeah, that's exactly what I was going for with this character. Thanks for taking an interest!

Don't let me Down [Character-Driven High School Roleplay]

@Buddha

No prob! Basically you don't start getting sexually attracted to a person until you have established a strong emotional bond to them.

EDIT: Heh yeah, I strive to have the amount of chill that she has in that picture.

Don't let me Down [Character-Driven High School Roleplay]

JENNIFER AN

Jennifer An

"No thanks."
17 + Female + Demisexual

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BASICS

F U L L N A M E
Jae Yeong "Jennifer" An

A G E
17, born January 24

G E N D E R
Female

B I R T H P L A C E
Washington DC

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_{- A common sighting of Jen around town}

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MORE INFO

A P P E A R A N C E
Long side-swept hair that varies between shades of black and brown, depending on if she remembers to re-dye it. A generally cute face with a button nose and cheerful double-lidded eyes, which is a poor indicator for her brusque personality. Can usually be found with a dozy content smile on her face, though that has been rare ever since the break-up. Now that smile is replaced with an unimpressed-looking stare. Considerably tanned due to the amount of time she spends outdoors. Toned body, especially her legs.

S C A R S / T A T T O O S / P I E R C I N G S
Has a vertical scar on her right temple from a hockey game. The scar is usually hidden by her side fringe.

C L O T H I N G S T Y L E
Doesn’t put much effort or money into her appearance but still barely passes as “not unfashionable”. Wears clothes that are easy to move around in, usually light-coloured jeans, sneakers, a simple loose t-shirt and light jacket. Doesn’t own much clothing and has one particular jacket she seems to prefer.

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THE REAL PERSONAL DEETS

S E X U A L I T Y
Demisexual

R E L A T I O N S H I P S T A T U S
Single. Recently broke up with a long-term girlfriend. Do NOT talk about it in front of her.

P E R S O N A L I T Y
From the outset, Jen is a blunt person. She states the facts as she sees them but doesn’t go out of her way to disparage someone, though she often accidentally makes scathing remarks that alienate people. She prefers reason over emotion as a way of figuring things out and can easily logically disarm most people in an argument. Most people see her as condescending because of her curt manner and detached wit. She doesn’t mind though, “different strokes for different folks” as she likes to say.
Jen doesn’t give respect until the person has proven deserving of it. But when she does approve of a person, her loyalty is astounding. If someone is deemed worthy of it, she will support them with everything she’s got. But unless you handle her well, she won’t be very cooperative.
Quite lazy at times. Prefers to take the easiest path to her goal. Almost never stressed about anything.

L I K E S
The sound of string instruments
Walking around during a quiet night
Cool breezes
Sour foods
Fried chicken
Skittles
Hockey
Well-coordinated dance videos

D I S L I K E S
Liars, hypocrites, cheaters, etc.
Spicy food
EDM
Sappy romance movies or novels
Idiots
Cloudy days

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STORY TIME

H I S T O R Y
Jen’s parents, second generation immigrants, work at a prominent aircraft engineering company that sustains their fairly comfortable upper middle class lifestyle. The Ans raised their daughter with a loving and carefree attitude, so it’s a bit of a mystery where Jens current blunt personality originated. When not exploring the town on her bike, she was practising hockey and piano, or messing around with friends.

At the age of 13, her prowess in hockey became apparent and her father received a major promotion at the company. However, this meant that he needed to go on many business trips and work at later hours. While her father was away Jen discovered her mother’s affair. She secluded herself for a long time, becoming hostile and lashing out at anyone who would try to approach her. Eventually she came out of this state by angrily confronting her mother. The two were able to talk it out and have a repaired, albeit tense, relationship. Her father remains unaware of what transpired to this day.

Jen received the news that her family would have to relocate to Pennsylvania for the company a year later. She wasn't too fussed about it. There were a lot of hockey scholarships there after all. She met her girlfriend at a party and they hit it off pretty well. Until eight months into the relationship, she started cheating on Jen. That part didn't go so well.

S C E N A R I O S P L A Y E D O U T
N/A

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BONUSES

T H E M E S O N G (S)


E X T R A
anything else?