Corporal Lance

Fire Emblem: Dragon's Gate

Our story begins in Valinea, a monarchy known for its rich heritage, full fields, welcoming monasteries, and the its national treasure: the Fire Emblem. The Royal Family has kept safe this sacred artifact for generations since time immemorial, protecting it from the evils that would seek to abuse its power for their own glory. And such a thing has happened.

To the East lay Laruca, a righteous military nation, prideful in its might and honorable way of life. Laruca has been involved in every major war since man was fighting them with sticks and stones, and it is a sacred duty of the Emperor of Laruca to steer their forces toward the benevolent side of good. This time is different. This time is wrong. The Emperor has made his intent well and clear on the Royal Family of Valinea:

"Give to us the Fire Emblem, and your country will be spared."

The Royal Family declined and did not waver in the face of these threats, and so the armies of Laruca did march. They stormed through Enoa to the Valinean border, conquering, razing, and vanquishing all that stand in their way. Even now the forces of Valinea hold Laruca at their borders, though some trickle deeper to wreak havoc. This is where the mercenaries come in.

Malakaya's Mercenary Corps, one of the more competent and respected of the region, has been besought by the Valinean military to provide support in this time of need, offering a fair share of gold and glory for a steady hand behind a sword. And so it has gone, recruiting done, training conducted, convoys moved. Malakaya's Mercenaries are responsible for those soldiers that slip through the cracks, defending the supply shipments from vicious raiders that would prey upon them, and holding away forces many times their own company from claiming another town.

Whether for country or gold, you are among them. This is where our story begins.

Roleplay Information

The Rules

1. Read the rules. ALL of them. They're pretty important.
2. All forum rules will apply, as they always do. Don't post graphic scenes in the IC, leave it to the imagination. I'm sure someone might want to read about your steamy encounter, but not everyone does. Blood is acceptable, but keep it tasteful and meaningful. If you're dropping more buckets of the red stuff than Night of the Living Dead I'm going to tell you to tone it down.
3. Be respectful to other players and to your GMs. Don't be starting flamewars in the OOC, be civil.
4. No power-playing, godmodding, or metagaming. That means no Mary Sue all-powerful characters, no taking control of other player's characters without explicit permission, and no acting on things your character is not supposed to know. If it becomes a problem enough that a GM has to intervene, it won't be fun for anyone.
5. If you're playing, be committed. Nobody likes someone who shows up for a few days and then drops off for the next shiny new thing. At least have the decency to state that you're leaving. No, it's not awkward and no one will think anything less of you if the game isn't your cup of tea.
6. Don't expect absolutely everyone to play at the pace you play. If you post in the morning and expect a response by noon, don't go moaning in the OOC. Even if it takes a day or two, be patient. If a few days go by and no one can get online, things happen. People have lives. If you're concerned about stagnation, bring it up in a meaningful way, such as who you're waiting on or what. Posting "Is this dead?" or abandoning ship isn't helpful.
6a. Seriously, from the time it took to actually get to this point expect involvement from at least the GMs to be pretty slow in coming.
7. If you have a question or comment, ask or say. Ain't no shame in that.
8. Rules not covered can be added to this list later, but I'll let y'all know when that happens.

History

Very long ago, before the beginnings of history, there was a time when humans and dragons co-existed. When an unknown conflict came between them, the humans rose up to defeat the evolutionary superior dragons. Some came to craft iron and fire into weapons, and harnessed the natural energy of nature, magic, to defeat the dragons' sheer power. Others sought to harness the form of dragons for themselves to gain their power, and so learned to shift into mighty bestial shapes.

Ultimately, the war was brought to a closure by the use of the most powerful magical weapons ever crafted, which would come to be known as the Weapons of the Divine, or the Divine Weapons. As these relics were fueled by the primordial energies of nature itself, they was more than enough to defeat the dragons. But this blessing came at a great cost, draining the worldly realms of the power needed to sustain life. To ensure they would yet survive, the human sealed away the power of the Divine Weapons with a mystic key known as the Fire Emblem, while the dragons sealed away their greater natural power into five Sacred Stones.

To put an end to their conflict, the dragons were made to depart into another realm by means of the Dragon's Gate. In this way, dragonkind was no longer able to exist in the human realm without adopting a human form, and so ensured their kind never truly crossed over again. This warlike event at large that resulted in the dragons' departure became known as the Scouring.

A thousand years passed. From the events within the Scouring, humanity has long since divided itself in two. The Beorc descended from the creators of the Divine Weapons, and so inherited their affinity to magic- and a complexion of superiority, being the ones to truly drive away the dragons. The Laguz came from the ones who looked to harness the form of beasts to match dragons, and too have become weaker in the Scouring's light. This difference in ideologies and beliefs has created a massive racial gap that has incited much conflict, but never to the degree of the war of the Scouring.

But now, all so suddenly, an entirely new threat arises. Once regarded as the world's guardian nation among the Beorc, the greatest military this side of the realms is now mobilizing with one goal: to seize the Fire Emblem at whatever cost. They have stomped through towns, villages and fortresses alike, felling any soul who dares to oppose them. And all the while, Laguz and Beorc alike can only wonder in whispers - What is happening? What has possessed them?

Is this the day a new Scouring comes upon us?

Nations

Valinea - Valinea is a rich and prosperous country toward the northwest. Cold and mountainous in the deeper regions, it opens up to placid rolling hills toward the southern tips and still forests. Valinea is a religious nation, possessing many monasteries to the Goddess of Order, Ashunera, in its winding mountain paths. Valinea is normally a peaceful if not powerful nation, and is headed by the Royal Family of Valinea. While the Royal Family holds reign over important traditional matters nearly all matters pertaining to country are made by various noble houses, making Valinea more of an Aristocracy than anything.
Laruca - The largest nation by far, Laruca spans from the eastern seaboard to the southernmost tip of the continent. The have the largest landmass, the greatest navy, and the largest army. Laruca has developed their culture around honor and duty, and is seen as the largest world power in terms of sheer military might. Their climate spans from large beaches to rolling plains and harsh tundra, and they're one of the biggest traders in the region as well. Laruca is lead by The Emperor, who is chosen by a council on merit of leadership and might.
Enoa - Wild and natural, Enoa is the official nation of the Laguz. It runs from the northeast portion of the continent and slices in to the middle. In a nutshell, Enoa is the wilder jungle, thicker forests, and dangerous mountains than the Beorc care to or are even capable of surviving in. Most Beorc take special roads through the forest or mountains to travel through Enoa that are cleared for trade if they need to traverse the continent, but those who enter any outside route quickly find themselves opposed by Enoa forces. Enoa is ruled by several Laguz tribes, with royalty from each tribe: the Avians, the Canines, the Felines, and the Dragons. These tribes deliberate to make necessary decisions.
Torun - Torun lies to the southwest, and is nearly completely covered by desert. The weather here is harsh, with fierce heat and blustering sandstorms being all too common. Torun's history is speckled but rich, with a history of both bloodshed and ancient cultures that fill the vast wastes. Traders and merchants here are as common as brigands and thieves, as Torun is the largest exporter of quality wares like rare metals, fine rugs, and exotic spices. Torun is governed by dukes and duchesses that lord over individual prefectures, but there is a strong lack of complete national authority.
Ranyon - Mysterious and inaccessible to most, Ranyon is the name given to the archipelago to the south of Torun and Laruca. It's a collection of rocky islands that supposedly host a nation of people... but not many can get to it and fewer still want to. The area is constantly buffeted by storms and swells, making approach by sea very dangerous, and the Laguz who could approach by air stay to their own continent. While it is known that there are some inhabitants of certain islands of Ranyon, the larger couple of islands are off-limits for the most part.

Races

Beorc - The Beorc are average humans as we know them: numerous, diverse, crafty, and short-lived. The Beorc have an affinity for magic and the usage of tools such as swords and axes, and as such can cast spells and wield the Divine Weapons. It was the ancestors of the Beorc that created the Divine Weapons in the first place, bringing about this affinity for magic. Called "The Children of Wisdom", the Beorc rule the most nations on the planet and are the most advanced in the realms of science and magic.
Laguz - The Laguz (known as "beast-men" by racist Beorc) are humans with great strength and the ability to transform into an animalistic form. These forms vary from canine to feline, great birds and raptors and even dragons, but cannot be sustained indefinitely. While retaining an appearance close to a human's, Laguz always display some feature of their animal form such as ears, tails, colored stripes, fangs, or wings. Called "The Children of Strength", these people's ancestors sought to use the power of the dragons for themselves and hold that strength within them. Laguz cannot wield weapons like the Beorc can.
Branded - The Branded are the resulting child of a union between a Beorc and a Laguz. They take the form of a Beorc and cannot transform like their Laguz parents, instead sharing their enhanced lifespan to a degree, possessing an identifying marking or "brand", and may have some special ability or be especially skilled in an area. When a Branded is born the Laguz parent will lose their own ability to transform into their bestial state, and the Branded are typically scorned as half-breeds and lower races. They use weapons and tomes like the Beorc do.
Manakete - The Manaketes aren't humans at all like the Laguz and Beorc are. They're dragons in human form. After the Scouring dragons could not maintain their form in the mortal plain, and so instead took on the appearance of humans. Manaketes can live for thousands of years and appear humanoid in all respects aside from small features, such as pointed ears or unusual hair color although some may possess wings. They can transform into their true draconian form through the use of a Dragonstone.

Weapons

In the Fire Emblem universe weapons are very important, not only as resources but as a tactical option. Different weapons will offer different bonuses and have advantages over other weapons, and the quality of the weapon will be important, too.

For combat Fire Emblem uses the Weapon Triangle and the Trinity of Magic. What this means is that while all weapons are viable, the weapon you wield can affect the outcome of combat if your weapon is superior or inferior. Here's a rough rundown and the explanation of strengths and weakness:

Swords lose to Lances because Lances have a longer reach. Lances lose to Axes because an Axe can easily take the head off of a Lance or chop through it. Axes lose to Swords because Swords can be swung faster and with more versatility. The Trinity of Magic follows a similar rock-paper-scissors type of matchup, where Nature/Anima beats Light, Light beats Dark, and Dark beats Nature. Within Nature/Anima, Fire beats Wind, Wind beats Thunder, and Thunder beats Fire. Staves are not used in combat and most other weapons are exempt from the Weapon Triangle. Certain weapons will have advantages over other units or weapons as well, such as Bows against flying units.

The usefulness and power of a weapon will be dictated by its craft, that is, how well-made it is. A hunk of iron tied to a plank of wood won't get you as far as a legendary spear, after all. A weapon's quality will be readily apparent by its appearance and handling; less polished and rough weapons will be less useful than an expertly smithed sword of legend. The Divine Weapons and Regalia are in tiers of their own. While weapons won't spontaneously break after X amount of swings like in a normal Fire Emblem game, if you don't take care of your sword it will grow dull and might break. Of course, there's a difference between forgetting to polish it a few days in a row and trying to chop down trees with it or sending it through several suits of armor. Take care of your weapon and it will take care of you. Same goes with your spellbooks, they're not ruggedized gear.

In addition, weapons can be enchanted to have different effects tied to them, such as Swordbreaker that gives you an advantage against sword-wielding units or a Brave weapon that's lighter and easier to swing, giving you an enhanced ability to attack with it. Enchantments for weapons aren't easy to come by, though, but their value is unmatched.

Weapons fall into the Weapon Triangle based on what they most closely align to. Swords would naturally be any slashing weapon wielded with one or two hands of a certain length, for example, to include weapons like rapiers, broadswords, katanas, and the like. Axes would be heavier weapons that throw their weight around, and include your standard axes, things like scythes, flails and maces, warhammers, and even smaller options used with the same style like tomahawks. Lances are long polearms, and would include spears, halberds, javelins, glaives, anything you'd use to poke someone to death. Bows exist outside of the Weapon Triangle, having no advantage or disadvantage against any weapon because of their range but the drawback of being unwieldy in close quarters, and would include all traditional ranged weapons like longbows, crossbows, slings, blowguns, and the like. Knives, like bows, also exist outside of the Weapon Triangle and cover all short stabbing weapons you'd need to be really close for such as daggers, stilettos, and knuckledusters, as well as some throwing options like kunai or the rope dart.

Class Creation

The character class creation system was designed to be fluid with customization in mind, but that'll be laid out in the steps below:
1. Choose a character concept. This will be your class name. It can be an existing class or one of your own creation. Example: Mage, Fighter, Archer

2. Choose two (2!) weapon proficiencies. These weapon proficiencies can be with any weapon type in the Fire Emblem universe, and you may forfeit one weapon proficiency for one extra rank point (below). Staves count as a weapon proficiency, as do the three magic types: Nature/Anima, Light, and Dark, and each separate magic type takes a different proficiency. If you're a Laguz or Manakete, you're already proficient with your natural weapons (claws, teeth, dragon breath, beak, etc.) and can't choose any weapon proficiencies, or give them up for more stat ranks.

3. Assign stat ranks. There will be five (5!) main stats with six (6!) ranks for each stat. They are as follows:

Strength - How strong you are, and how hard you can swing a weapon or pull back the string of a bow. Also pulling and pushing things. Classes with high Strength will deal better damage with physical weapons.
Constitution - How enduring you are, and how much damage you can take before going down for the count. Your ability to keep up on marches, go without eating, or fight without tiring will also fall under Constitution. Classes with high Constitution will be able to withstand more hits from physical weapons and overall take more punishment.
Agility - How quick you are, and how good you are at dodging blows. Agility is not only an overall measure of your speed but also your reflexes. Classes with high Agility will be able to sidestep attacks more easily and attack many times quicker than slower classes.
Skill - How much talent you have with a weapon, and how precise and coordinated you are. Skill is the measure of your ability to attack targets with technique and your aptitude with your weapon. A class with a good amount of Skill will be able to hit their targets more easily, parry blows much more reliably, and attack an enemy's weak points more reliably.
Mentality - How well-read you are, and your level of knowledge concerning the arcane or combat. While not exactly how smart you are, Mentality will measure your aptitude with magic in both casting spells powerfully and mitigating damage from spells, as well as how effective certain tactics are when utilized correctly. A class with high Mentality will take less damage from hexes and curses, cast powerful magic, and be able to utilize the skills they know more efficiently.

The ranks of stats will range from E -> S, with each rank costing a point to increase. The values are below.
E=1, D=2, C=3, B=4, A=5, S=6

Each stat must have a rank of at least E in each category, and all classes will have a set amount of points to spend at creation, with more being earned through play. There will be ways to raise stats beyond the S rank, but that will come with play.

Beorc (normal humans) will gain more skill ranks with promotion and begin with 14 points. The Laguz will earn more skill ranks when they when difficult battles or when an Act clears, earning up to 5 points an Act and also begin with 14 points. A Manakete will begin with 16 points and only earn more when an Act clears.

4. Choose a class feature. A "class feature" is the defining trait of the class you've created, what sets it apart from other classes with the same stat ranks and weapon proficiencies. An example of a class feature would be "Mounted Combat", which would allow a unit proficient in any weapons and any stat ranks to fight from horseback as easily as they fight on foot, maybe even better. Another example might be "Bardic Song", which might allow a unit to inspire other units with magical verses to fight with more ferocity. Your class feature can be an additional weapon proficiency or an extra skill rank if you choose.

5. Progress through the game! As you play the game you will earn skill ranks, more features, and get promoted or otherwise make progress.

As a Beorc you will be promoted after having undergone significant events/improvement, and will earn more skill ranks and have the decision to choose between any two of: One more class feature, one more proficiency, and one extra skill rank. The name of your class will change to reflect your new growth and you will continue to improve as the game progresses.

As a Laguz you will fight to earn your skill ranks. Through each battle won you will grow stronger and more fierce, earning one skill rank per battle and up to 5 per act. At the end of an Act, you will earn another class feature.

As a Manakete you will start out pretty strong, but will only undergo growth at the conclusion of an act. Here you will gain 4 more skill ranks and an extra feature at the conclusion of each act.

Character Skeleton

Name: (Self-explanatory. Include any nicknames or aliases.)
Race: (Beorc, Laguz, or Manakete. For Laguz/Manaketes, include the beast/dragon you morph into.)
Age: (For Manaketes, put your apparent age, as you would be far older in actuality.)
Appearance: (Description or picture. If you are a Laguz/Manakete, you should also add a descriptor of the beast/dragon you morph into.)
Class: (Beorc only. Take one from the Fire Emblem series, or make your own!)
Proficient In: (Beorc only. From the weapons/magic above, choose two your class uses, or choose one and gain an extra stat point.)
Features: (A special trait of your character or class. Be reasonable.)
Stats
(All stats start at one point for E rank, and increase in rank per point up to S rank. Beorc/Laguz have 14 points, Manaketes have 16. You need to invest at least 1 point in each skill)
Strength - X
Agility - X
Constitution - X
Mentality - X
Skill - X
Inventory: (Weapons and items you will start out with. Be reasonable.)
Personality: (Describe how your character behaves.)
Biography: (What had led your character up to this point. You can be as simple or complex as you like; you can always develop over the course of the RP.)
Additional Info: (Anything else we should know about your character?)

Surviving: The End. (Season 1) (CLOSING, look for reboot!)

I'm here, I'm queer, get used to it.

Thinking about making a redneck "Walker" but don't have an idea fully cemented yet. It made sense that someone who's been surviving the zombie apocalypse for nine months would probably be one of those paranoid fuckers with an armory in their cellar. Not a complete idea yet, we'll see how things go.

Surviving: The End (Season One)

@AzsethI read it, you've got me.

Looks like a blast, really glad this isn't starting right away either. I'm going to be elusive come toward the end of the month/beginning of next month and it's spotty the rest of the time, but I usually check in on my phone and I don't like to leave things lie.

Ascension

"Oh, uh, Hope Thomas. And, uh, Phantasm," came the young woman's muffled, distorted reply.

She'd bounced ideas back and forth between Deidre and Lynn all week and that's the best she thought they came up with. Although Lynn said 'Phantasma', but Hope had thought that sounded too feminine, like someone would expect her to run around in a skin-tight cat suit or something stupid like that. Hope's super heroine uniform was... actually pretty ghetto. She couldn't afford anything slick and high-tech like some of her blue-blooded competition and had to get an advance of pay to get what she did manage to scrape together... but it had a certain look to it. The soon-to-be super heroine was sporting a black armored vest with a high collar and green accents a la the Sidewinder motorcycle company, with shoulder, elbow, and knee pads for added protection. It wasn't much, but it'd protect her from getting thrown around and it'd probably stop a knife. Probably. Around her waist was a military belt from police surplus with pouches and holsters for different things, and her black hiking pants offered a few more pockets along with being breathable and sturdy, with a simple cloth green tee to follow with the black/green motif. Neon green TruSport running shoes were strapped on her feet for mobility and she kept MMA gloves on her hands, well, more for a look than anything practical but they'd probably serve a purpose at some point.

The standout feature of her patched-together uniform was the mask that she wore. It was a functional gas mask with a green reflective anti-fog eyepiece with an installed vocal modulator that scrambled Hope's voice. Most of the time it was inert and didn't impede breathing too much, but if she so chose she could spin one of its dials and filter the air for a couple of hours. Pretty useful when working with tear gas, she thought she'd need it at least once. She also thought it'd look pretty badass. All in all she looked more the part of a villain than a hero, but Hope didn't really care about that so long as the police didn't shoot her on accident.

The young woman was fairly nervous, choosing to cross her arms and lean her body on the counter toward the group behind her. Everyone looked so... professional? Was that a good word? Whatever the case, Hope didn't look like she belonged there with her pieced-together costume. One guy had a jetpack for cryin' out loud! A freakin' jetpack! The most high-tech thing she had was a stun gun. She'd tried to tell herself that grit and motivation would be enough, but now she was beginning to doubt that a little. If only a little. Hope had been boasting about it for months now, how she'd take the test and set records and get her name in the evening news. It was only just before her time to shine that her nerves got the better of her, and she began to tap her foot impatiently. Patience was never her strong suit anyway.

Ascension

Name: Hope Thomas

Age: 19

Appearance: Hope is slightly on the taller side for a young woman her age, standing at 5'10" and weighing 142lbs and possesses an arguably athletic frame. An addiction to sugary drinks and snack foods keeps her from looking like a gymnast, but this doesn't make her unfit. Her skin tone is a darkened beige healthily colored by the sun, with marks here or there from bad scrapes and dumb stunts. Hope wears her thin, bleached-blond hair at a length just below the shoulders, straight and wild the majority of the time but will pull it back whenever the mood strikes her or it would threaten to get in her eyes. Her features are soft and unfortunately still plagued with acne, with an expressive face that clearly broadcasts how she feels at the moment... which would normally be mischievous, ambivalent, or defiant. Her eyes are green and flecked with brown, and most people would describe them as "focused". Hope has a loud sort of posture that garners attention and demands respect, as if she's constantly challenging those around her for the alpha position whether or not she's aware of it.

Hope Thomas is active and more tomboyish than most, and wouldn't be caught dead in a skirt. The colors she prefers are normally eye-catching cool shades, such as luminescent blues or royal purple, and she can found wearing them dressed as a thug would in ratty and loose casual clothing. Hope would consider a polo shirt and unripped jeans to be "dressing up" and baggy pants, a faded shirt, and running shoes to be "wearing fuck-whatever".

Backstory: Hope Thomas didn't start out in the slums... but all in all that's where she ended up. Originally born into the lower-middle class, Hope's father walked out of the picture at a young age. Raised by her mother, an RN for Marst Mercy Hospital, money was often tight and Hope was often left unsupervised. For better or for worse this shaped her developing psyche, as she came to be more adventurous from finding things to do and resenting those who would impede her freedom. Hope and her mother never saw eye to eye and the impulsive Hope would sometimes act far outside of acceptable for petty reasons.

During school, this caused problems on more than one front. Hope would begin to skip classes and hang around with the bad crowd. Her marks were low and her future wasn't terribly bright. Hope's behavior began to change for the better after spending a bit of time in highschool and broadening her horizons. She realized that the cliques and social circles were another form of impeding her freedom and treated them how she always had reacted to something like that: by going against the grain. Hope began to do basically what she wanted with little regard to trivial rules nor social norms, but was fortunate enough to have a solid moral center with which to do the right-if-unpopular thing. Her abilities began to manifest at about this time and cemented her sense of importance, that she was meant for bigger and better things.

Prior to graduating highschool Hope was almost kicked out for attempting to stage a walkout after a friend of hers was nearly expelled for violating a Zero Tolerance rule. Luckily the media made a spectacle of it and she was able to graduate with her fellow seniors on time. Currently Hope lives in the slums, however. Choosing to spend her time slacking off, skipping class, being a delinquent and not listening to the rules came back to bite her in the long run. She resides in cramped apartment with two roommates, both college students who decided to take the cheapest housing option to save money for "school books". She works at a gas station on the South side of Marst City, and is frequently on thin ice with her manager for mouthing off and talking back.

Power(s): In all honesty, these 2 powers are just one power with 2 specific uses & caveats for individuality and flavor.

• Telekinesis (Specialty: Strong Force) - Using only her mind, Hope is able to lift and manipulate objects or exude a blast of mental force with destructive potential. Her ability to affect objects or send waves of force is directly tied to how well she can focus and her emotional state. A calmer, more relaxed Hope Thomas can lift more weight with a greater degree of control. An angrier, frantic Hope however is prone to destroying things with her mind instead. Her power is derived from the manipulation of dark matter in minuscule ways that impact the much more tangible world around her, by generating force through small twitches in particles or moving objects through keeping dark matter particles in place or moving them slightly. When Hope "lifts" an object she's not actually picking up that object, she's moving the space around it, although she is completely oblivious to how she accomplishes this.
  
  Current Power Level: Currently Hope is capable of generating small waves of force capable of shoving things around, but not in a directly damaging way much like a push. To injure someone with this power she would need to have them up towards a surface or knock them over. Fine control is outside of her grasp at the moment and as such she is unable to lift objects with any kind of control, let alone heavier objects or perform complex movements. Hope is able to expend more effort to increase the strength of this power at a drastically increased power cost and minor damage to herself manifesting in headaches to begin with and cranial hemorrhaging at the opposite extreme.
• Flight (Telekinetic) - With her mastery of mentally lifting objects, Hope can lift herself to allow her to soar through the air. This manner of flight, while similar to some Gened individuals propelling themselves through the sky, is not a natural form of movement for Hope and one she must focus on. Hope, with her telekinetic manipulation opposed to a more natural form of flight, can travel with more control than most other superheroes and will eventually be able to travel at higher speeds by exerting more force into moving herself forward. However, if she loses her focus mid-flight she can fall out of the air, and if she continues to panic she won't be able to engage in flight to save herself from the fall.
  
  Current Power Level: Hope isn't a fantastic flier yet, and isn't truly capable of flight. More like levitation. Hope is able to consistently hold herself in place in the air and move at slow speeds with intense focus, although this takes a great degree of power on her part and she can't be interrupted or perform any other actions while doing so.

Other

Personality Overview: Chaos is no stranger to Hope Thomas, a self-appointed "cool chick" and a thrill-seeking ledge walker. Hope feels her most content when she's treading a fine line and challenging the status quo. This can make her seem abrasive to those in authority or annoying to anyone with buttons easily pushed, but Hope isn't one to let law stand in the way of what's right. She has a strong sense of freedom and will stand against the powerful and the popular if she truly believes them to be in the wrong, no matter the consequence. However, she can be a little hasty and quick on the temper and possesses a terrible habit of jumping to conclusions and throwing in all her chips at the drop of a hat.

At her best, people would describe Hope Thomas as "determined", "unflinching", and "courageous". At her worst, people would describe her as "destructive", "reckless", and "stubborn".

Why Superheroism?: Hope's thinking in the short term, as usual. Superheroics appeal to her because it's fast, it's exciting, it's dangerous, and it's fun. Not to mention the fringe benefits of a fat paycheck, her face on merchandise, and doing something that actually matters instead of pushing pencils or mixing cement for 10 hours a day.

Notes:

My life as an Anime Character

I'd be game if you'd have me. Sounds decently interesting, will it be more comical or serious in nature? I'm guessing a little of both.

Fire Emblem: Dragon's Gate Interest Check

Alright, alright, let's get back on track. Let me catch up with everything I've missed first.

First of all, Azi is good, I like the character. I gotta ask though, what's his faith? Not a very big question, but it adds a good amount of flavor.

Cato is also good, and I'm betting we can find a good spot for him to join up later on. Keep in mind that taking double damage with a crazy low constitution score might make him a one-shot-wonder, but a decisive combatant which is what I'm betting something like a Gambler would be good at. I've always been fond of the devilish rogue type of character, to be honest.

Richard is good as well, looks like after all the lance-wielders came in we've had a slew of axes! You did a decent job of personifying him, I can already picture what he looks like.

Now, before we move forward I want to see if I can get consensus from @Penultimate_Pi and @Jinxlynx if we look good to start with or not, and will write up some stuff for the OOC in the meantime. I myself don't want to move ahead because as you all know I'm pretty elusive, but I'll work on getting things prepped and running.

Fire Emblem: Dragon's Gate Interest Check

So I'm back for a little. I got held up in DCA, all the flights on the eastern seaboard got moved around and it took me a while to get home.

I'll see to getting back on track tomorrow.

Fire Emblem: Dragon's Gate Interest Check

http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/File:WyrmheroBlade-ffxii.png

try this link

@Crimson Raven

That one works. Also double-posted, mind cleaning it up a bit?

Fire Emblem: Dragon's Gate Interest Check

How about now? I put it in an image instead of a link.

@Crimson Raven

Sorry man. I even took your quote text and copied the image URL into a browser and still nothing... but it tells me what you'd want your sword to look like. The Wyrmhero Blade? Try finding another image for it, wherever you're pulling that one from has a broken path.