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Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief

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Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief

Cordelia Gable

Full Name:
Cordelia Antoinette Gable

Nicknames/Aliases:
Delia, Delly

Age:
16

Gender:
Female

Division:
Smarts

Powers:
Energy Direction: Cordelia can manipulate and change different types of energy. For instance, by zapping herself with a taser, she can redirect that energy into another person’s body and encourage the natural healing processes. This also means that, if she’s aware and alert enough to be using her powers, she can be very difficult to defeat with fists alone.

Description:
Standing at 5’5” even, Cordelia is a twiggy, androgynous thing. She lacks curves, and could pass for a pretty young man without much effort. However, due to the fact she often braids or puts her shoulder-blade length blond hair up into a bun, dresses in almost exclusively pastel colors, and fancies skirts and dresses often on her days off, it puts some of that doubt out of mind. When working in the school’s labs, she tends to wear a lab coat over pastel scrubs, many of which have charming little designs, like blobfish or rabbits, on them.

She’s light skinned, and the most notable feature about her (aside from all the pastel) are her eyes. Not only are they a bright gold in color, but as she suffers from a condition called polycoria, one of her eyes has two pupils instead of one. Cordelia wears glasses to accommodate for this.

Personality:
“A little odd” would be the polite way of talking about Miss Gable and her mannerisms. She’s pleasant enough, speaking softly and always minding her p’s and q’s. She always provides for the community potlucks, is more than happy to collaborate with her fellow researchers, and never seems to get mad or stir the pot (even passive aggressively! Astounding!). However, when spoken with, it’s easy to get the impression that Cordelia doesn’t exactly have all her marbles in order. In fact, it’s even easier to assume that she’s perpetually high off some strange drug, given her usual behavior. She drifts from one topic to the next in the middle of conversation, brings up peculiar talking points, and when not in the middle of work, it isn’t out of the question to see her wandering around with a dreamy smile on her face.

She makes up for her seemingly absentminded nature with a burning curiosity, a sharp genius, and a complete disregard for silly things like “ethics” and “morality” when it stands in the way of what she wants to know.

Crush: N/A for the time being.

Skills:
- Highly intelligent, with a deep understanding of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and energy flow, among other such things.

- Can put this knowledge to use, of course, able to perform first-aid, to...genuinely disturbing, and often confusing, experiments.

- Her strange manner of thinking can lead her to interesting results.

Weaknesses:
- Given the fact she has spent so little time interacting with the outside world, her knowledge of how it works is limited.

- She also has the social skills of a doorknob, but one of those doorknobs that don’t seem to open right away, and you have to twist it around and jiggle it a little for it to finally open GOD DAMNIT. She’s also casually paranoid.

- Not athletic in the slightest. This means in terms of being able to physically defend herself, she is seriously lacking.


Brief History: Cordelia’s history is fairly unknown to most students at the school. She was raised by a single father, who was...decidedly odd, from what she has implied of him. She grew up without much interaction with the outside world. However, she’s a grade A student, and seems to enjoy her work at the school very, very much.

Other:

Anjel Finch

Full Name:
Anjel Emery Finch

Nicknames/Aliases:
The Cartoonist

Age:
17

Gender:
“What’s in your pants?”
“A bomb! :D”

Division:
Strength

Powers:
Toon Town: As their name implies, The Cartoonist doesn't abide by the normal laws of physics. If you set off an explosive in their face, they'll come out of it with little more than a sooty face and raggedy clothes. Their limbs can become rubbery at will. They can bring out anything from a toy dinosaur to an entire school bus out of their pockets. If it's in the name of a gag, they can even duplicate themselves and pull off other ridiculous feats.

Most experts in the field of superpower studies would officially dub them as a reality warper, and a powerful one at that.

They wouldn't be wrong.

Description: For someone attending a school for villains, Anjel has a remarkably sweet and earnest face. They have bright blue eyes, and a mouth quick to smile. Their dark brown hair is a bird’s nest of odd ends and cowlicks, and they prefer to dress in a cheerful, “poppy” manner. They stand at 5’8”, have a slim but muscular build, and light skin.

The Cartoonist's costume is heavily influenced by the fashion style of the 1930s, though exaggerated. They wear a colorful pinstripe suit, a hamburg hat with a giant feather tucked into the brim, white gloves, and a simple black and white mask. Due to their power, the mask will reflect The Cartoonist's feelings in appropriately silly ways when they wear it, the mouth grinning, the eyes widening in shock.

Personality: Anjel is a very cheerful, if not borderline manic person, to say the least. They're upbeat, cracking jokes and looking at life with a smile on their face. They might come off as somewhat eccentric at times, especially because they’re rather childish. Toys in particular delight them- an easy way to get on their good side is to give them a yo-yo or a paddle ball. In spite of their quirks, however, they come off as generally friendly and good-natured.

When working as The Cartoonist, they dial everything up to eleven, however. They go from "semi-regular amounts of bounciness" to complete hamminess. They adore having a stage presence, adore playing themselves up, adore being a "villain". It's enough to make them seem harmless enough, at first.

However, for all the friendly cheerfulness, Anjel lacks empathy for people they don't know. If someone is in the way of what they want, they'll brush the person out of the path, and then see nothing wrong with their actions. The only exception to this rule is children. Anjel makes an effort to look out for students younger than themselves, and will happily give their own...unique brand of advice.

Crush: Has an elaborate and detailed fantasy about finding a superhero rival determined to bring them down. The two regularly come into conflict, exchanging witty banter and barbs, and each altercation ending with Anjel getting away at the last second. An unspoken tension slowly builds between them, until one day, when one is at the mercy of the other, they lean in, the distance getting smaller, their breath on each other’s faces-
...What? Can’t someone dream?

Skills:
- Highly creative, especially when it comes to using their power.

- Even when not relying on their powers, they are very scrappy in a fight.

- Good at thinking on their feet.

Weaknesses:
- Their best strength in a fight is when their opponent is taking them seriously. However, a crafty opponent will realize that, by playing along and into the cartoon tropes, they’ll be able to, though not kill them easily, certainly incapacitate them. It’s all about playing into the gag.

- Speaking of gags, The Cartoonist’s powers rely heavily on making gags, being silly, and generally messing about. They can do incredible feats of reality bending, but most of their extreme acts are tied to the sole purpose of making a joke. If they try to play seriously, their powers won’t be as easy to manipulate.

- Again, because of the gag, sometimes their power backfires on them while they’re trying to use it.


Brief History:
Will add at a later date probably.

Other:

Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief

The OOC can be found here!

I'll probably add more to it and pretty it up, but for now, there's a base forum to get us started.

Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief

Superheroes. Nasty, bothersome things, the whole lot of them. It seems like every other day a new, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed young super makes the news, having saved the day with their marketable powerset and a winning smile. And with the sheer number of heroes that were popping left and right out of the woodwork, it would only stand to reason that a school would be constructed to teach these up-and-coming stars. To guide them in learning how to control their powers. To teach them that something something great responsibility yadda yadda. And, most importantly, to polish their public image to a shine. One superhero school became two, which became seven, and the numbers only continued to explode from there until it seemed like everywhere you looked there was one of those damned academies around the corner.

This is a story about a school. A school for only the most prestigious, the most intelligent, the most powerful. The ones with the most potential to take the future in their hands, and shape it to their own liking.



Oh, no. It's not one of those horrid "Mrs. Goody Two Shoes' School for Precious Angels" institutes, don't get us wrong. This is a story of the other side of the coin. With all those hero highs out there, it only stands to reason that there would be schools for the opposite, wouldn't there? Schools for not only villains, but super villains. A place where any blossoming evil genius or aspiring anarchist could go to hone their talents, and one day, potentially be the next great ruler of the world.

The Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief is one of, if not the most impressive academies for young villains out there. Staffed by some of the most famous villains, and offering ample opportunity for shadowing and field work, it's the perfect place to pick up truly diabolical knowledge, and learn how to apply it in a practical fashion. The school caters to what it refers to as the Four S's- Suavity, Smarts, Strength, and Stealth- and offers faculties catering to all groups. Competition is fierce, and students are encourage to form rivalries and squabble over top positions and valuable mentorships.

Today is the mark of a new school year. Students of all ages and all specialties are arriving, while those who have seniority are merely rolling their eyes and going back to whatever it is that they're busy with. Will you find new enemies this semester? Rise to the top position? Perhaps, even, make genuine emotional connections and warm memories that will last a lifetime, and then-

Ha! What a joke. Villains don't make friends.

...Or do they?

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Hello, everyone! I'm Echo, your hopeful GM for this roleplay based around chaos, hijinks, and the occasional murder. This is a highly character-focused roleplay, and I encourage people to come forth with whatever wild and downright ridiculous ideas they have: both plot and character-wise. There will, of course, be underlying plot threads to help nudge things along, but the main focus will be upon what players have to bring to the table. The environment is intended to be a relaxed one, as well. I expect more than just a couple of lines in a post, and at least enough to give people something to reply to, but other than that I don't aim to put much pressure.

With that said, however, there are a couple of rules to keep things on track.

1. Please be courteous to your fellow players! A set of characters may be at each other's throat, but that shouldn't carry on into OOC.

2. Character pictures are not required, but highly recommended. There's no real rule about the picture you want to use, either. Drawings, anime faceclaims, and so on are all acceptable. I know how difficult it can be to find a fitting picture for your character, so if you find something that works, then go for it.

3. You can have as many characters as you can handle.

4. If you're unsure about contributing something lore/plot wise or anything, feel free to ask! I'm going to be pretty lax about things, but there may be some things that clash, and I'm happy to help work things out.

5. No GMing, PPing, Mary Sues, claiming things that didn't happen in canon, etc.

6. There’s no posting order, but I would appreciate if you could wait for at least two posts after your most recent before posting again, with some exceptions.

7. I would appreciate it if you told us beforehand that you were leaving, or that you are considering leaving, before you do. It's very inconvenient to patch things up after a character's sudden disappearance. I understand that life comes up, or that you might just lose interest, and that's okay.

8. Please check the OOC often for updates on dorm mates, school events, general RP related topics, etc.

9. Have fun!

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Much like a certain school in a wizarding series that shall not be named, there are four divisions that students can fall under. Unlike that certain school in a wizarding series that shall not be named, these groups are focused on their skillsets. A student's designation decides what types of classes they take, who they shadow, what career they may pursue in the future, etcetera. The divisions are known as The Four S's of Lanius:



Students under the banner of Strength are...well. Strong. Whether it's through muscle, supernatural ability, or just a preference to use brute force to solve your problems instead of wit and tactics, Strength favors those with raw power, and teaches them how to best hone that power to a razor edge. Many well known anarchists and juggernauts have resulted from this program, along with top-rated supervillains who simply think that, when faced with a locked door, it's a lot easier to just kick it open than try and find the key.



The charmers. The diplomats. When you think of the villain that can easily talk their nemesis to a breaking point, destroying them without raising a finger, you're thinking of a perfect case study for the Suavity division. Suave students are natural-born leaders, swaying followers into doing their bidding, and painting their rivals as the real villains. Some Suave students aim a bit lower, and prefer to stick to charming on a smaller scale, but the Lanius school encourages its students to shoot for the stars.



The nerds. Your evil geniuses and mad scientists can be found here, constructing doomsday machines, mechas, or genetic experiments. These students are highly intelligent by principle, and, while they may have other perks or powers that give them a little help in their department, their true strength lies in their know-how and knowledge. Some well known Smart students are members of prosperous companies, pumping out weapons and gadgets, while others are happily creating crimes against humanity. Different strokes for different folks, of course.



If you roll high in dexterity, you may belong here. Spies, assassins, serial killers, and anyone who prefers to work in the shadows have come about from this program, and welcome those who know the value of being able to sneak about. To go back upon the door metaphor, where Strength students will break the door down, Stealth students might pick a pocket to get the key, pick the lock itself, or climb through a window. Given their focus, many top Stealth users are anonymous, but some are known for the power that they wield out of public eye.

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Character Sheets

(An image isn't needed, but feel free to add one if you want one in. Otherwise, you can delete this bit.)

Full Name:

Nicknames/Aliases:

Age: (This is a high school, so the age range is generally supposed to be 13-18 unless you're writing a teacher!)

Gender:

Division:

Powers: (Does your character have any superpowers? Supernatural abilities? None?)

Description: (What do they look like? Even if you've got a picture, a bit of writing would be nice. Include their usual attire, any notable scarring or markings, etc.)

Personality: (A brief outline of their demeanour.)

Crush: (Do they have a crush? Are they with anyone?)

Skills: (Practical abilities.)

Weaknesses: (Achilles' Heels that can be exploited by enemies.)


Brief History: (Any notable events in their background that might have shaped them. If you don't want to reveal too much, that's fine.)

Other:

Official Discord Here!

Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief

It looks like we've got a fair amount of interest out of the gate, then! I'll get to work making the actual OOC soon. (:

Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief

Superheroes. Nasty, bothersome things, the whole lot of them. It seems like every other day a new, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed young super makes the news, having saved the day with their marketable powerset and a winning smile. And with the sheer number of heroes that were popping left and right out of the woodwork, it would only stand to reason that a school would be constructed to teach these up-and-coming stars. To guide them in learning how to control their powers. To teach them that something something great responsibility yadda yadda. And, most importantly, to polish their public image to a shine. One superhero school became two, which became seven, and the numbers only continued to explode from there until it seemed like everywhere you looked there was one of those damned academies around the corner.

This is a story about a school. A school for only the most prestigious, the most intelligent, the most powerful. The ones with the most potential to take the future in their hands, and shape it to their own liking.



Oh, no. It's not one of those horrid "Mrs. Goody Two Shoes' School for Precious Angels" institutes, don't get us wrong. This is a story of the other side of the coin. With all those hero highs out there, it only stands to reason that there would be schools for the opposite, wouldn't there? Schools for not only villains, but super villains. A place where any blossoming evil genius or aspiring anarchist could go to hone their talents, and one day, potentially be the next great ruler of the world.

The Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief is one of, if not the most impressive academies for young villains out there. Staffed by some of the most famous villains, and offering ample opportunity for shadowing and field work, it's the perfect place to pick up truly diabolical knowledge, and learn how to apply it in a practical fashion. The school caters to what it refers to as the Four S's- Suavity, Smarts, Strength, and Stealth- and offers faculties catering to all groups. Competition is fierce, and students are encourage to form rivalries and squabble over top positions and valuable mentorships.

Today is the mark of a new school year. Students of all ages and all specialties are arriving, while those who have seniority are merely rolling their eyes and going back to whatever it is that they're busy with. Will you find new enemies this semester? Rise to the top position? Perhaps, even, make genuine emotional connections and warm memories that will last a lifetime, and then-

Ha! What a joke. Villains don't make friends.

...Or do they?

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Greetings, everyone! I'm Echo, coming back from a hiatus to bring out a brand new interest check.

This roleplay centers around the Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief, by villains, for villains. If you have an antagonist idea you've been dying to try, this is the place to do it. Do you have a serious villain who wishes to destroy civilization, and is willing to toss aside their morals to do so? Is your villain a card-carrying ham who wants to twirl their mustache and cause chaos for the fun of it? Are they a baby serial killer? An evil genius? Someone who has no idea what's going on, but is very, very strong and very exploitable?Then this is the roleplay for you!

I'm hoping to create a lax, laidback atmosphere with this RP. I'm not going to demand pages upon pages of writing for a single post, so as long as you write more than a few lines, and give enough for characters to react and respond to, it'll be good. This RP will also be heavily character and character-dynamic driven, and will encourage people to come forward with their own ideas and really go out there in terms of content. There will be some underlying plotlines, but the main focus is upon the characters themselves.

If you have any questions, let me know! I hope that you'll join us for this mass of insanity.