EndoTakeo

Heroic Origins

Hey! Thanks for stopping to look. You can call me Takeo.

A little about me

• I'm over 21 and will ask that you are too, as I like mature content, which is not necessarily of the erotic nature.
• Posting is somewhat consistent, but I am a full-time student as well as someone with a job, so please be understanding. I will try to keep you informed if things aren't working out or that I need time.
• I can play both male and female, and am good with non-hetero pairings.
• I prefer to RP via PM, though I can be convinced to RP in a Thread.
• I can post anywhere from one paragraph to ten or more, depending on my partner. I don't tend to have a whole lot of fluff though, as I cannot find it in me describing a pair of socks for a whole paragraph. Internal feelings and thoughts are often involved in my posts, and I do prefer shorter posts during dialogue so that both of us can have plenty of response time.
• Character sheets or not, fine by me. I do like having them as references, especially if our characters are already supposed to know each other. I often make one for your character in long roleplays, with stuff I know about them. It helps me remember things.

What I'm hoping for:

• At least one or two paragraphs with decent spelling and grammar, though I do understand mistakes and I do make them myself. If you are posting via mobile, let me know, as that is difficult at best...typos are somewhat inescapable in that scenario. As long as it is understandable I usually am fine.
• Someone who is 18+ and willing to deal with mature situations. If you have things you are uncomfortable with please let me know.
• Someone willing to participate in OOC planning and plotting is always nice.
• Side characters...Side characters...Side characters. I like when people are willing to play reappearing side characters.
• A long term Roleplaying partner
• Romance is desired, but it shouldn't be a main focus or an immediate thing. It can end up playing a larger role later on though.

Right now I'm only looking for one RP, which would be based in the universe of The Lightning Thief and based largely around Camp Half-Blood. My character would be a new camper, and your's could either have been there for sometime or be new, or somewhere in the middle. This would be largely slice-of-life in Camp Half-Blood in between quests, both major and minor. Those could be discussed by us and planned or somewhat a surprise for each other. I like surprises. We would probably time-skip most of the school year, unless we spent the whole year at camp. There can, of course, be off season adventures like in book three. This would be years after the books, most likely, though we can discuss that. Also, I am definitely looking for original characters here.

PM me if you are interested!

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While he waited for others to join him, Skyler pulled out this year's herbology book. It was important to understand herbology in order to be good at potions, but Skyler found this a bit more difficult. More memorization, whereas potions seemed to be governed by a set of rules that were hidden away yet to be discovered. Skyler, in fact, had a book of these rules that he was using. He started writing it in his first year, and there were many that he had crossed out and revised. Now he had a handful of rules that Skyler was confident he could eventually prove true. These rules allowed him to stray from the guidance of the potions books they use in class, and improve on the technique oftentimes. He definitely benefited from the journal during his OWLs last year. Unlike some of the prodigies he knew, Skyler had to learn potionmaking the hard way. He had spent much of his sparetime making potions over and over again in order to discover these rules. Only then had he begun to excell. It also helped to have proficiency with the tools at hand.

Herbology looked to be signifigantly more difficult this year, as did his other classes. He was taking quite a few. Skyler knew he was in for a tough year. Alchemy alone would be incredibly difficult, and it would be a new subject altogether. Thankfully it built on foundations they had already established. Divination would be fairly simple, but necessary. Charms would probably be the next biggest headache, simply because Skyler had so much to do. Charms was not as easy as many thought it was, even if it wasn't as complex as Transfiguration or requiring as much awareness as Defense Against the Dark Arts. Herbology would be pretty difficult as well, simply do to the amount of memorization. After reading a few pages, for familiarity if anything, Skyler had that feeling. It was fairly strong. Something important was about to happen. So he shut the book in his hands and put it away, waiting patiently, alert, but not overly so. And then came Astoria. Skyler knew her somewhat, having had some classes with her before. They weren't exactly friends, but Skyler could say that about a lot of people.

"Hello Astoria. Please, feel free to join me." He gestured to the seat across from him. It would be odd to sit next to her as they weren't all that friendly. To intimate. "My summer went well," Skyler paused only briefly, considering how much to tell her. That feeling lingered, "My father allowed me to assist him on one of his projects. It was a good experience, but I definitely need more practice with ancient runes." Skyler smiled at her, "Will you be taking Ancient Runes again this year?" Astoria was definitely one of the few in their class Skyler was certain got a good score in Ancient Runes. In fact, he would be very surprised if she didn't get an Outstanding on her OWLs.

There was still that lingering feeling. Skyler could almost say that it centered on Astoria. It wasn't a feeling of danger, simply one of importance. Unfortunately there was no way of knowing what, even with some magic-which he wouldn't perform in front of her as it was rude-Skyler wouldn't have a solid answer. That isn't how it worked. Still, he knew Astoria was important somehow. While Skyler knew that he wasn't going to intentionally be rude to her, now there was a more signifigant meaning to this conversation. He had to make a good impression, or so he thought. Unfortunately, Skyler didn't really know how to do that. People swarmed him for all sorts of reasons, and after his first year he learned to be cautious and distrustful. What an odd situation to be in, feeling a need to trust someone but having only ever trusted himself.

More importantly, Skyler thought, Why do I get such a strong feeling? I've had a couple classes with her, I know she is quite the flier, but otherwise I know little. Maybe she'll be important for figuring out something important in a project? But I don't even have a project of my own yet...I wouldn't get a feeling like this over something so vague. Skyler could only sigh inwardly. It was unlikely he would figure it out. While he was very good at divination, it was not a very friendly art. If anything, it was the least reliable form of magic. Some doubted it as a branch of magic alltogether. Skyler knew enough to know this wasn't the case, but it didn't change the fact that divination was largely unreliable.

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It was the first rays of sun falling on his face that woke Skyler that morning. Like many old (and wealthy) wizarding families, the Grays had several houses, and this one was hidden in the heart of London. It was a small room, with a window on the wall to his right, where the sun shone through onto his bed. The rest of his room was simple, painted blue with white trim. The Queen sized bed Skyler got out of had plain sheets in that faded from grey to blue. At the foot of the bed was a chest-empty save for the clothes he would wear today. Attached to the room was a private bath, with a simple shower/bath, toilet, and sink. The mirror was spotless, Skyler noticed as he shaved after a short shower. No real surprise, the house-elf kept it clean. Skyler didn't really have to shave every day, but after a day or two the beginnings of a beard would appear and he didn't like the way it framed his face. In all fairness, his high cheekbones and fair features made him somewhat of a pretty boy, though he preferred the term handsome. The beard just didn't fit. It also took too long to grow. So he shaved every day. Skyler decided to wear black slacks and a dark blue dress shirt over a white undershirt. He did not button it to the top as he would not wear a tie with this shirt. Once on the train he would replace it with the standard white dress shirt, house tie, and cloak, but one did not wear these things in public. Too many wizards could not blend in with the muggles, although Skyler admittedly found it easier to wear nicer clothes as he never quite understood most of the other fashions. T-shirts were comfortable, but he never got the references. Growing up in the Wizarding World was like that. He was a little worse than many, as the Gray household is not the most social, even among wizards.

Breakfast was a simple affair. Eggs, some toast, and tea. His father was escorting him to the station today, as usual, so they ate together. They spoke briefly about the weather-it was raining again-and then about Hogwarts. Skyler did well on his OWLS last year and would be taking quite a few classes this year. Most importantly he would be studying Alchemy. They opened that class at his request this year. Thankfully there was enough students that were capable and wanted to take it, but he was surprised that one required an Outstanding in both Transfigurations and Potions. It explained why the class was not always available.

"You must be excited for Apparition classes. And, having passed, you will soon enough be an adult. Usefull skill to have." Skyler knew that traveling was a burden on his father's work, but he also knew his father enjoyed the break, short as it was. "And as you already have some experience assisting me, perhaps you will be soon ready for your own project." A small chuckle, "Let us see what happens after the NEWT exams." The thought had Skyler excited, but the NEWT exams were still so far away. Besides, this year there was something almost more important. He was grateful that he was not in his seventh year. It would be terrible to study for exams during the event, whether he was lucky enough to be the contestant or not. The Tri-Wizard Tournament had come again.

"I am excited. This year will prove to be very entertaining, at the least." Skyler sipped the last of his tea, "Hopefully moreso." After placing his napkin on the empty plate, Skyler stands, "Shall we leave then?" His father stands as well, nodding. Skyler quickly retrieved his cat, Alabaster, a small black cat. Alabaster followed them into the car, almost like a dog might. His father had always told him that cats were far smarter than most other animals, but they disdained anyone who was not excellent-which supposedly explained their behaviour. On the other hand, there is some evidence known to the the Gray family that cats are useful in magic, they just haven't quite figured out how. Perhaps one day.

The trip to King's Cross station was uneventful. Skyler supposed that his things were quite noticeable, but his appearance and that of his similarly dressed father kept them from drawing too much attention. Walking through the barrier to Platform 9 and 3/4 without drawing any attention was simple, Skyler didn't even look around first, simply walked up and through. The train was already here, of course. After taking care of his things Skyler hugged his father and boarded the train. Alabaster disappeared shortly afterwards, not that Skyler was bothered. The cat knew when it was needed. Sky was early enough in boarding that the train was mostly empty. Not being a prefect or anything, he needed a cabin, so he found an empty one a little ways down the train. He expected his friends any minute now, as well as other random people coming in and out. The doors were always open. Skyler made sure of that.

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Skyler Gray

Nickname: Sky (Most students know him by this)

Sixth Year at Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
16 Years old

OWLS

Transfigurations: Outstanding
Charms: Exceeds Expectations
Potions: Outstanding
History of Magic: Acceptable
Defense Against the Dark Arts: Outstanding
Astronomy: Acceptable
Herbology: Exceeds Expectations
Divination: Outstanding
Study of Ancient Runes: Outstanding
Arithmancy: Exceeds Expectations

Classes for Sixth Year

Transfigurations
Charms
Potions
Defense Against the Dark Arts
Herbology
Divination
Study of Ancient Runes
Advanced Arithmancy Studies
Alchemy (Newt level only, requires O in Transfigurations and Potions, open due to sufficient demand)

Wand: Silver Lime with Dragon Heartstring, 13 inches, fine

Personality
Skyler is considered the quiet, brooding type by most, and even within his group of friends he is not terribly talkative. This might have something to do with the fact that a majority of these so called friends aren't real. Skyler knows they follow him for two reasons: his family, and fear. While Skyler can't quite claim to be the most intelligent student of his year, he is the most dangerous. As head of the Dueling club and undefeated within, Skyler is known for his wandwork. While he is considered generally quiet, nobody considers him unfriendly, especially given the rumors that he is the reason there is no bullying within his year from any Slytherins. Nobody is quite sure how he will treat a true friend, as nobody has broken his shell, despite him generally being surrounded by almost rotating groups of admirers from Slytherin and other houses.

Background
The Grey family is quite famous in the wizarding world, though not much is actually known about it, except that they study alternative and ancient magic, supposedly having a vault of magical artifacts no other family can compare to. Most well known is the partly true story of Dorian Gray, Skyler's grandfather. He did, in fact, have a portrait of himself that aged while he remained young, but much of the rest of the novel is false. Dorian was supposedly a dark wizard, though no government ever brought him to justice, and nothing had ever been proven. Growing up, Skyler was immersed in a quiet world of magic, magic very different from what is taught at Hogwarts. Skyler grew up in a manor hidden away from the world, never wanting for anything, but not really ever knowing much about the world itself-until he went to Hogwarts.

At Hogwarts he was initially shy and quiet, but excited to be well received. The first two years he was like most students: fairly ordinary, though maybe a bit smarter than most. In his third year everything changed. Skyler joined the Dueling club and immediately challenged two of his friends. These two had been with him from almost day one, and they were also Slytherins. In a two on one duel Skyler publically humiliated them and walked away wordlessly. There had always been rumors within Slytherin they wanted to take advantage of the naive young Gray, rumors thought to be true from then on. That year was a remarkable change: Not only did everyone in his year know who he was, they mostly avoided him. Things changed for others too, as Slytherin third years that were bullies became more timid and became anti-social. In his fourth year there were no more bullies and people adapted to his new status. Finally, in his fifth year, things settled mostly, except for a few strange rumors about him. Skyler was constantly surrounded by admirers for his record, and puberty certaintly helped: Skyler turned out to be fairly attractive.

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Hello! I've been roleplaying for a little over ten years, started mostly with D&D and have moved towards this as I've found keeping groups together is becoming more and more difficult. Still fairly new to this style of roleplaying but I find it very enjoyable.
I like most genres, but I really like hybrid genres the best, i.e. futuristic magic, modern fantasy horror, etc.