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Those that Remain - Post-Apocalyptic Earth Invaded (Community Revived)

I'll make a post later tonight. I thought I should give people a day to get their introduction posts up but I suppose I can fit a post in between.

Those that Remain - Post-Apocalyptic Earth Invaded (Community Revived)

-"Alright listen up! We have received news from Rockhelm and Twenty-nine that we are required in a joint operation. Wildmen have been spotted around Rockhelm borders, several thousands of them, and that we in the militia are to support the outposts troops. This will be a huge operation, much larger than some of you are used to. Stay sharp and make sure to follow your superiors orders, not only because it will keep you alive, but also because this is our chance to show what we are made of. We, the militia, have always been ridiculed by those cocky two-niners. So make sure to show them your A-game and finally we might earn us our well earned respect!"

Captain James stood in front of his subordinates with a stern look on his face. Melody had learned from being in his company that James were quite disappointed in his local militia. Like everyone else in Independence, Melody's colleagues were hardworking and motivated to protect their home. But motivation alone isn't enough to be a working militia. Some were bad at following orders or simply disobeyed orders because they think it's "wrong". Others lack skill in combat, sometimes making them more of a liability than an asset. Lastly there are those that have no teamwork, but there aren't many of those left really for obvious reasons.
Melody sat on a log with Brandon next to her, behind her were the rest of here comrades.

-"We won't disappoint you captain. We'll do our very best out there won't we guys?

Melody got some yes and some sure from her comrades in response. She turned her head to Brandon and was greeted with a smile.

-"Good. You are free to make any necessary preparations for our march to meet up with the platoon. Dismissed!"

Melody and her comrades leaved captain James to take some time to relax before the march. On her way home she followed Brandon for some small chat.

-"So what do you think, have the wildmen finally become civil and formed a professional militia of their own? I find it hard to believe that so many wildmen can be at the same spot without killing each other."

She walked beside Brandon with her fathers sword, calmly resting on her shoulder.
Finally a challenge worthy of my skill! I'll show those twenty-niners that we aren't just small fry, Just watch me father! I'll make you proud!

Those that Remain - Post-Apocalyptic Earth Invaded (Community Revived)

Great, looks like we will get this boat floating.

Those that Remain - Post-Apocalyptic Earth Invaded (Community Revived)

I guess we are? Only my character is accepted so I think we can still need more!

Those that Remain - Post-Apocalyptic Earth Invaded (Community Revived)

I'm all fired up and ready to go!

CS can be found in the CS thread or here

Melody

Name: Melody Franquis

Gender: Female

Age: 17 Years old (born during Autumn)

Origin: Independence

Appearance
•162 Cm tall (5 foot, 5 inches)

•Slender bodyshape

•Honey blonde hair, reaches down to her shoulders

•Deep blue eyes

•Thin waist and chest, giving her a more childlike appearance

•Has a scar below her left eye

•Has a slight supination on both feet (feet pointing inward)

Skills/Abillities/Traits

Swordplay: Ever since Melodys father got killed during a raid she has practiced with his sword. Field experiance combined with devotion during training has led to her becoming quite potent in melee combat.

First aid: One of the most important aspects of being a "foot soilder" is to keep each other alive. Though she can't perform any surgeries Melody know how to stop bleeding with bandages or how to treat a sprain or a broken arm.

Motivated: Melody has a mind made out of steel. She isn't easily fazed once she has a clear goal set in mind. Can easily be mistaked for bravery or courage.

Tracking: Melody never was a good hunter, but she had a knack for tracking down animals, as well as people.

Equipment

•Her fathers sword: Too dull for slashing but still pointy enough to stab someone

•A water pouch: can store water to keep yourself refreshed for a day

•A ball of cloth: can have various uses, but it's intended as bandage

•A mirror shard: a sharp shard made out of reflective material. A bit matted but you can still see your own reflection.

History

Melody was given birth at the cost of her mothers life. With her last breathes she gave Melody her name. Melodys father, Henri Franquis, was approved to receive leave to take care of his daughter until she was mature enough to work. Once she turned five her father left her to continue his service in the militia.For the next ten years Melody helped out with whatever she could, mostly hard labour or dirty works. When asked where her mother was Melody was told that her mother sacrificed her life for Melodys and that she should work hard to make her sacrifice worthwhile. And so she did.
Melody devoted as much energy she could spare to support the community. In return she was granted permission to keep her fathers house while he was on duty. During her working years she earned quite a reputation as a reliable and hardworking person and she was desired in many tasks.

After ten years of hard work and devotion to the community she received a letter from the militia telling her that her father had died during
his service and that she could pick up his belongings at the fieldquaters. Melody cried a little, knowing she was the last living person in her family. She didn't get much time to spend with her father. But the moments they got together were the best of her life. She decided that to honor her fathers death she would pick up his sword and fight in his place.
The community council accepted reluctantly, knowing they would lose a good working asset.
Melody fought and trained hard to make her father proud as she had work hard to make her mother proud. During her years of the militia she had heard rumors and ghost stories of beings from outer space with tech not even comprehendible to human beings. Intrigued she decided to try to look deeper into these stories, seeing if they hold any truth.

Psychological profile

Melody decision making is based on a few values.
1. Do everything to promote the community.
2. Make her parents proud.
3. Always finish a given task and do it good.

Sometimes these values will go against each other and Melody will take it very hard. I'll explain why she has those values.

1. Melody has grown up mostly on her own. So the community has become kind of like a family to her since she have worked with all kinds of people there for the biggest part of her life. Therefore she feels like she is in debt to the community for letting her stay and work there. She is ready to do almost everything to promote, even kill a comrade if necessary.

2. Her real family was never a big part of her life. She never met her mother and she only had a limited time with her father. As said in the history part she was convinced by others that she would have to work hard to make up for her mothers sacrifice. So to keep making her proud she would have to do everything good and work hard. Melody becomes some kind of virtue ethicist, trying to do everything she deems as something "good" to make her parents proud. This is the reason behind she took her fathers spot in the militia. To continue his work to make him proud.

3. This is somewhat related to the former points. If she is given a task she feel compelled to finish it, even if it's too hard or wrong.

Melody isn't the one to make new friends on the spot. She feels more comfortable with taking someone as a acquaintance and then judging however she likes the person or not from a distance. Of course she can cooperate with someone if it's necessary but wouldn't have much feelings for the person.

Relationships and Acquaintances

Bjorn: Acquaintance. Melody met him during her working years. She was assigned to help the blacksmith and there she saw the beast Bjorn. He worked hard and vigorously.
The blacksmith is lucky to have such a helpful boy. Maybe someday I get to know him more.

Brandon: Close friends. Melody and Brandon applied to the militia at the same time. Since then they have trained and worked together, becoming close friends. Though sometimes they can be like day and night their strong bond of friendship remain intact.
Ugh... Do I really have to work with this goof? I guess I'll have to make it work. Be strong for father Melody.

Captain James: Friends. Captain James knew Melodys father and used to work a lot with him. When he heard Melody was going to walk in her fathers footsteps he quickly assigned himself to take care of the new recruits, making sure nothing went wrong during her training to become a soldier.
James were always a close friend to my father. He even came to visit me once in a while to keep me updated on my father and how he was doing. From this point I can start repaying him for all the good he did for me and my father.

Those that Remain - Post-Apocalyptic Earth Invaded

So are we ready to go? I'm ready!

Those that Remain - Post-Apocalyptic Earth Invaded

You don't need to be modest Syraian. I think everyone here is very happy that you put so much time and effort into keeping this RP alive!

I'm off to editing my CS now

Oh and may I suggest we add a Origin point on our CS's to make sure everyone knows where you come from?

Those that Remain - Post-Apocalyptic Earth Invaded

Hamster is delivering.

Also Ruler710, I think you have about a day or so before the is up, so if you still feel you want to participate it's fine with me at least.

Those that Remain - Post-Apocalyptic Earth Invaded

I like this setting. I could definetly role with this. Good job Hamster!

Those that Remain - Post-Apocalyptic Earth Invaded

I see. Sorry to hear you don't have time for this RP :(

Anyway, I don't want to be GM. I joined this RP to get away from all the GMing I do IRL. Though I'd happily help out with shaping the story/setting/envoirment etc.
I'll post some ideas soon!