drewccapp

Lantern

Jokes on you! I'm a gamer. I don't leave my apartment except to buy the groceries that aren't there anymore.

The Zephyr Extinct

So after thinking a bit... it's entirely possible (I did just choose her codename out of the irony of it) that Marissa misheard her codename and assumed it was Listener when Glistener might have been actually what it is. It would be entirely in character for that mistake to happen.

I see a lot of people Listener is going to love to get along with.

I also agree with everyone about a little bit of action, I'm pretty sure Listener is not going to settle well with a quiet boring life and will make her own action from time to time.

The Vanishing Kingdom

Allanon smoothly slid one of his daggers from its bandoleer and into the ribcage of one of the archer. He swiftly pulled it out and moved onto the next one. While there was a reasonable amount of space to swing a sword in these circumstances the use of his daggers would be much quicker. He was all too familiar with this dance of death.

He saw an archer able to ready to take a shot, but Allanon wasted no time closing distance, drawing his sword, and slicing through the bow and beheading the archer. A small part of him hoped the bandits would recognize him and surrender or flee. A small part of him was tempted to declare his name and demand their surrender. These people had committed great evils, and the odds were they had no remorse whatsoever. If any of them surrendered of their own free will he would take them prisoner, otherwise, he was simply removing evil from this world.

He hated that thought though. He knew not everyone deserved a second chance, but he knew the power of second chances. He knew how important they were, and what it meant for him. He slid his dagger into the ribcage of another bandit, and continued forward with his sword with the singular purpose to rescue the prisoners.

The Zephyr Extinct

Listener

WHAT WAS YOUR CHARACTER'S NAME? WHAT IS THE CODENAME THEY NOW GO BY AS A ZE?
“Hmmm? Oh! I am… was? Marissa Kane. My, uh, codename is Listener.”

DESCRIBE YOUR CHARACTER'S MASK AND APPEARANCE.
“I love my mask! It’s a metal faceplate made of some really light stuff! Amazing craftsmanship! Etched on it is a nice pretty diamond design… wait is that a diamond? Hmm… some sort of crystal. Like crystal clear, right! Haha! Anyways, it looks great! Sooooo… What's your mask like?”

“I love to be fashionable, but you know, you got to dress for the occasion. That’s what Mum always taught me anyways. I usually wear stuff that’s easy to move in, y’know. Like these trousers, and this nice long-sleeved shirt. Does this green look good on me?”

WHAT IS A STRANGER'S FIRST IMPRESSION UPON MEETING THEM? HOW DOES YOUR CHARACTER SEE THEMSELVES?
“I love meeting new strangers! New people! Gosh, why’d you have to use ‘strangers’? Like, saying that out loud is so weird. I know sometimes I can come across a little strong. At least that’s what Mum and Dad tells me. I usually do well when it comes to adjusting myself to meet and match their personality… the best I can read it anyways, and I’ve been told I’m good at that.

“As far as how I see myself… hmmm… Well, I know I am definitely a bubbly social butterfly. I love to be playful. I love the word ‘love’. I like to think of myself as a bit of a romantic, but I won’t let that get in the way of work. Ugh, I hate talking about myself. Let’s talk about you!”

WHERE DID THEY GROW UP? WHERE DO THEY FEEL AT HOME?
“I grew up on the road. Mum and Dad are traveling traders, so I got to travel the world. I definitely would say I feel at home with whoever I feel comfortable with: friends and family. Well, basically wherever feels good. How about you?”

WHO ARE (WERE) THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN THEIR LIVES?
“Mum and Dad are the most important people in my life. I’m here actually because they wanted me to do something different from their profession. I don’t think this would be their first choice, or even any choice at all, but I, like, got the idea of this stuck in my head, and it just won’t get out.”

WHAT IS THEIR PROFESSION, SKILL OR LIFESTYLE? WHAT DO THEY THINK THEIR STRENGTHS ARE? WHAT ARE THEIR ACTUAL STRENGTHS?
“I like to think I’m really good with people. I did grow up on the road meeting all kinds of folks. While I never paid much attention to my parents’ work I’m pretty sure I can do well enough negotiating and stuff. I’ve been told I’m a great listener though. Maybe it’s because I’m good at paying attention. I know it doesn’t seem like it because I do talk so much.

“I’m actually really good at sneaking around, and not being seen. I used to always get into places I shouldn’t be, and I didn’t like being caught, so I got great at sneaking and hiding. Oh who am I kidding? I still like getting into places I shouldn't be.”

Her true strength is her optimism. Even through the toughest circumstances she is always able to see a positive somewhere in the darkness.

WHAT ARE THEIR FEARS, FLAWS AND SECRETS?
“I am actually really really afraid that I might learn something that completely ruins my view of life as I know it. Like, I’ve heard in my travels from some people -- not always directly from them to me -- about something awful happening causing them to lose all hope. Well, I, uh, that really freaks me out.

“My flaws… hmmm… I tend to think too much which causes me to assume things which has always gotten me into waaay too much trouble before. Or at least it has caused me some embarrassment. Some people don’t like how happy I am, so I guess that’s a flaw, but I think that’s just weird.

“Secrets? No one else gets to know, right? Just between you and me? Okay, I’m trusting you here. I was playing rough with a boy from a small village known as Pin, and well we accidentally knocked down a lantern and it set fire to half the village. He and I got out okay, and I don’t think anyone found out it was either of us, but I’m always a bit nervous I’ll meet someone from Pin, and I’m worried to find out someone they cared about was hurt in that fire. Now, tell me, what’s a secret you have?”

WHAT DO THEY WANT MOST? WHAT DO THEY ACTUALLY NEED?
“I want an adventure, but I don’t really know what I actually need. Maybe, what I need is exactly what I want? How about you?”

She needs to be loved and admired by everyone.

WHY DID THEY JOIN THE ZEPHYR EXTINCT?
“Oh that’s easy! I want to learn new things! As many new things as I can! Like, seriously, I’m looking to expand my horizons here… Well, actually, it’s more because I can’t get the idea out of my head. Do you know why I can’t get it out of my head? I don’t.”

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THIS CHARACTER CHANGE AND DEVELOP?
I am definitely not entirely sure how I want to see Marrissa change and develop. I’m definitely a believer of natural development of a character through the events that happen throughout the course of a RP. What would probably be best is for her bubbliness to be tempered by tough circumstances and reality, but who knows, she could go totally insane?

PITCH A SMALL SUBPLOT THAT WOULD BE PERSONALLY MEANINGFUL TO YOUR CHARACTER.
It would be interesting to see her be discovered and confronted by a villager from Pin who lost someone dear to them. She thinks no one saw her escape outside of the boy she was playing around with. Maybe it’s the boy himself all grown up now that lost someone as a result of the fire and full of resentment towards her.

The Zephyr Extinct

This one is a different type of character than I've been playing lately. Hoping I can be consistent in how she is without letting the others leak in.

Listener

WHAT WAS YOUR CHARACTER'S NAME? WHAT IS THE CODENAME THEY NOW GO BY AS A ZE?
“Hmmm? Oh! I am… was? Marissa Kane. My, uh, codename is Listener.”

DESCRIBE YOUR CHARACTER'S MASK AND APPEARANCE.
“I love my mask! It’s a metal faceplate made of some really light stuff! Amazing craftsmanship! Etched on it is a nice pretty diamond design… wait is that a diamond? Hmm… some sort of crystal. Like crystal clear, right! Haha! Anyways, it looks great! Sooooo… What's your mask like?”

“I love to be fashionable, but you know, you got to dress for the occasion. That’s what Mum always taught me anyways. I usually wear stuff that’s easy to move in, y’know. Like these trousers, and this nice long-sleeved shirt. Does this green look good on me?”

WHAT IS A STRANGER'S FIRST IMPRESSION UPON MEETING THEM? HOW DOES YOUR CHARACTER SEE THEMSELVES?
“I love meeting new strangers! New people! Gosh, why’d you have to use ‘strangers’? Like, saying that out loud is so weird. I know sometimes I can come across a little strong. At least that’s what Mum and Dad tells me. I usually do well when it comes to adjusting myself to meet and match their personality… the best I can read it anyways, and I’ve been told I’m good at that.

“As far as how I see myself… hmmm… Well, I know I am definitely a bubbly social butterfly. I love to be playful. I love the word ‘love’. I like to think of myself as a bit of a romantic, but I won’t let that get in the way of work. Ugh, I hate talking about myself. Let’s talk about you!”

WHERE DID THEY GROW UP? WHERE DO THEY FEEL AT HOME?
“I grew up on the road. Mum and Dad are traveling traders, so I got to travel the world. I definitely would say I feel at home with whoever I feel comfortable with: friends and family. Well, basically wherever feels good. How about you?”

WHO ARE (WERE) THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN THEIR LIVES?
“Mum and Dad are the most important people in my life. I’m here actually because they wanted me to do something different from their profession. I don’t think this would be their first choice, or even any choice at all, but I, like, got the idea of this stuck in my head, and it just won’t get out.”

WHAT IS THEIR PROFESSION, SKILL OR LIFESTYLE? WHAT DO THEY THINK THEIR STRENGTHS ARE? WHAT ARE THEIR ACTUAL STRENGTHS?
“I like to think I’m really good with people. I did grow up on the road meeting all kinds of folks. While I never paid much attention to my parents’ work I’m pretty sure I can do well enough negotiating and stuff. I’ve been told I’m a great listener though. Maybe it’s because I’m good at paying attention. I know it doesn’t seem like it because I do talk so much.

“I’m actually really good at sneaking around, and not being seen. I used to always get into places I shouldn’t be, and I didn’t like being caught, so I got great at sneaking and hiding. Oh who am I kidding? I still like getting into places I shouldn't be.”

WHAT ARE THEIR FEARS, FLAWS AND SECRETS?
“I am actually really really afraid that I might learn something that completely ruins my view of life as I know it. Like, I’ve heard in my travels from some people -- not always directly from them to me -- about something awful happening causing them to lose all hope. Well, I, uh, that really freaks me out.

“My flaws… hmmm… I tend to think too much which causes me to assume things which has always gotten me into waaay too much trouble before. Or at least it has caused me some embarrassment. Some people don’t like how happy I am, so I guess that’s a flaw, but I think that’s just weird.

“Secrets? No one else gets to know, right? Just between you and me? Okay, I’m trusting you here. I was playing rough with a boy from a small village known as Pin, and well we accidentally knocked down a lantern and it set fire to half the village. He and I got out okay, and I don’t think anyone found out it was either of us, but I’m always a bit nervous I’ll meet someone from Pin, and I’m worried to find out someone they cared about was hurt in that fire. Now, tell me, what’s a secret you have?”

WHAT DO THEY WANT MOST? WHAT DO THEY ACTUALLY NEED?
“I want an adventure, but I don’t really know what I actually need. Maybe, what I need is exactly what I want? How about you?”

WHY DID THEY JOIN THE ZEPHYR EXTINCT?
“Oh that’s easy! I want to learn new things! As many new things as I can! Like, seriously, I’m looking to expand my horizons here… Well, actually, it’s more because I can’t get the idea out of my head. Do you know why I can’t get it out of my head? I don’t.”

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THIS CHARACTER CHANGE AND DEVELOP?
I am definitely not entirely sure how I want to see Marrissa change and develop. I’m definitely a believer of natural development of a character through the events that happen throughout the course of a RP. What would probably be best is for her bubbliness to be tempered by tough circumstances and reality, but who knows, she could go totally insane?

PITCH A SMALL SUBPLOT THAT WOULD BE PERSONALLY MEANINGFUL TO YOUR CHARACTER.
It would be interesting to see her be discovered and confronted by a villager from Pin who lost someone dear to them. She thinks no one saw her escape outside of the boy she was playing around with. Maybe it’s the boy himself all grown up now that lost someone as a result of the fire and full of resentment towards her.

Also, yeah it has been an age and a half. If I hadn't started reading through Lantern again I wouldn't have noticed you had logged in recently. To this day, Lantern has been my favorite RP of all time while with the RPG, and a lot of that is owed to you.

The Zephyr Extinct

Oh! My! God! MOKLEY IS BACK! I am 1000000000% making a character for this! I have missed you SO MUCH!

The Vanishing Kingdom

Allanon clenched his teeth over the sounds below. When he witnessed Kistal perform his magic he was very much reminded of his old team's curse-user. Even though the components and incantations were entirely different, and she refused to acknowledge her magic as curses, the effects were clear and dramatic. What amazed Allanon further was when Kistal decided to skip past using the rope and simply jumped the entire distance down. A jump like that would destroy any humans legs if not more.

Very familiar with scaling down vertical surfaces, Allanon quickly and firmly prepped his rope to hastily rappel down onto the archer's platform. As soon as he landed his throwing hand settled over his throwing knife bandoleer, and he got into a position where he could cover the stairs to cover for Bidzil as he came down the cliffside.

Kistal's efforts would provide quite a distraction giving a great advantage for Bidzil and Allanon. It was a shame his actions preempted the distraction team's actions, but a two-pronged attack on their part would be effective enough. He could understand and empathize with Kistal's actions to rescue the girl from her attacker, however, his hasty actions also could have compromised the mission. All would be made clear on that before too long though. It all depended on the bandit's reaction.

The Vanishing Kingdom

Allanon looked at Bidzil as he offered to come along with the stealth team. "I don't mind." He turned to Kistal to respond to his explanation. "I see. Well, I don't see a timely way for us to make use of that in this excursion, however should we work together in another one I will keep that in mind and prepare beforehand." It made sense that a part of the target of the scrying would be needed for the spell to work. Magic almost always had frustrating restrictions. It was the biggest reason Allanon chose to not learn how to use it and put a lot of effort into learning how to counter it.

As he stepped outside to make way to his objective, Allanon placed his hand over his wife's sword. "Marissa, guide my judgement."

The Vanishing Kingdom

Allanon raised a brow at Kistal in an expression of surprise. He knew from the broken chains the beastman wore that Kistal was a former slave. He recognized their design and purpose. What impressed him the most, though was he as a diviner escaped the Calabris' hands. Diviners were highly valued and hard to come across, and they were one of the most desired commodities of the Calabris family. Either Kistal learned his abilities after escaping slavery, or the Calabris family had no idea about his magical powers. Either way, it was a good thing he was no longer in their hands.

"We are fortunate to have one as yourself on our side," Allanon said. "A scrying spell would give us quite the advantage in this raid. What do you need to accomplish it, and how long for the rite?" He spoke as someone that was quite familiar with those that could use magic. Something, that he certainly was having witnessed the two magic-users on his old team work their arts. Outside of healing for the Isoli member of his old team he knew all to well the rituals behind the magic required strict components and had time requirements.

The Vanishing Kingdom

Allanon smiled at Anrak and Chihiro as they stated their opinions toward their own role as a frontline distraction. Overall, he appreciated how everyone seemed to be on the same page. The last time he teamed up with strangers it was an utter disaster of incompetence. He appreciated Kistal calling Allanon a duelist even if his time as a duelist had long since passed since his youth. "I'm glad to see we're all on the same page here. I was going to suggest we have a team go in loud and proud while the rest take a quiet approach. I would definitely be best towards a stealth approach."

Honestly, he would work great on either team. He used to be the distraction with his wife when he worked with his old team when the situation called for it. His time working as a vigilante forced him to learn how to take a more tactical approach. In this situation, he was probably best to be a part of the infiltration team rather than the distraction team.

He faced Dorran with an expression of curiosity. "Do you perhaps have a map of the ruins we will be going into? It would be a good idea if we're to find the best infiltration point without taking precious time scouting." He then faced Chihiro. "I appreciate the offering of redemption to those we can, however, if any of them are bound by contract with the Calabris family we will have no choice but to end their lives. The only ways to nullify a contract with the Calabris are to fulfill the contract's terms, if they break it themselves, or die. All contracts are sealed with a blood-bound curse."

In some ways, ex-slaves like Kistal had it better. It was easier to escape the bonds of slavery than break the bonds of a contract. He envied the beastman a little bit. If Allanon had the opportunity to escape his contract before the Calabris family "retired" him he would have taken his wife and ran.