IcePezz

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I know it's not the greatest. I'm sorry. I got distracted and now I need to scadoodle :p

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Isabeau kept in the shadows, positioning herself in such a way that she can still keep an eye on the happenings, just in case anything got out of hand. It was more important to keep the Magi in her sights than anyone else. And while she had lost him for a moment as he made an escape into Genevieve's room, she wasn't overly concerned. Conversation typically meant that blood would be slow to spill. And gauging the others, they would fight if need be, but it didn't seem to be their first choice considering all things.

She had managed to keep a calm head about her, focused and hidden. However, her concentration was broken when a large mass came crashing through in the bedroom. She didn't think they would battle here, not with the house mounting its own attack on the living within it. Had the old hag summoned forth one of her monstrosities to kill them all?! The break in concentration would've allowed Regina to sense her. The house nearly collapsing on them all didn't quite help. She knew Regina had sensed her though, she could feel her mind prodding through.

There is no time for this, goddammit!, she muttered quietly, finally moving from her spot. It was just a few paces to the doorway, she just needed to get into the room. She loosed a breath, and then she was off. Weaving herself in and out of this realm and the realm of shadows, treading as light as she possibly could. Traveling through the shadow realm was dangerous enough. It was becoming like a constant game of tug-o-war. She couldn't quite tell which side was winning, and the damage it was doing to her would soon become irreparable. On a simpler note, if her bursts weren't short enough, she could lose sight of where she was going, and end up colliding with objects or people.

The room was in shambles, planks of wood shot up towards the ceiling, tearing through glittering shades of gold and rose cloth. Genevieve lay limp on the floor, a mop of grey hair covered her face and sprawled over her back, lackluster and frazzled. Her body blocked a large wardrobe set at the far end of the bedroom, the one single ornament untouched by this madness.

Returning from the shadows, she somehow bypassed the debris and everyone that trickled into the cramped space. She nearly walked right into the Magi. Fortunately for her, as the cottage continued in its attempt to swallow them all, a violent quake sent her crashing backwards to the floor, right on her rump. She scrambled, looking to find anything to hold on to. Glancing up to look at the Magi, she realized there was something else ... Someone else. Ajax had been the loud crash, having broken trough a wall? A door! A secret passageway! The edge of her mouth curved slightly and she stifled a laugh. She shouldn't have been all that surprised, but she was, and perhaps a bit relieved to see him.

"We have to get out of here, now! This house is going to come down on us at any moment." she muttered. Her lips moved, but her voice was barely audible.

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@RokkuHoshi how do you figure?

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@RokkuHoshi again, the ability would do nothing for him in this rp. And the explanation behind it, doesn't fit. Why would a miner possess magic. A miner is nothing more than a person with the profession of mining. It doesn't exactly make sense for a miner to have magical abilities, it takes away from the character in my opinion. I don't like either explanation, but if you can come up with a decent one, that is all that I'm asking for.

To answer your question, yes. I am looking for that level of skill and effort, that detail and explanation. But I am looking for something with a bit of realism and depth. Detail and explanation will add that, but it needs to fit the rp.

Having a magical wielding person that is a miner is a great character concept, for another rp. Not this one.

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I have 3 character concepts I could try to make/change to fit this RP.

A miner with the ability to sense rare metals and gems.
A Shade, a being made of shadows, who can't do much along the ways of fighting.
A time-traveler who can't get his time machine working.

What do you think? @IcePezz@ArenaSnow

@RokkuHoshi

A miner is certainly a concept we can work with. While we haven't added any mines to our lore, I don't see why we can't find a place for one. Though I'm not sure about the 'ability to sense rare metals and gems'. How would a miner have super natural sense abilities? Perhaps the ability/knowledge to identify rare metals and gems, though it seems like that would be kind of a side quirk. It wouldn't do anything to help or hinder, nor would it do any thing to help fit him in.

A shade ... I'm iffy about. Not entirely against, but, we'd have to explore the lore and tie him somehow into the lore of magic, etc...

I don't like judging a character without a full cs, because there is so much that a cs can tell us, including how the character can fit into the story. But, if you could, at the very least, give me a little more information, that would certainly help my decision.

I would like to break away from the dnd structure, so instead of a list of dnd spells and/or skills, it may be better if you narrowed your skills and spells down to the necessities. Or how it could help your character in battles here, in this rp ...

So if you go with a miner, what are the characteristics of one? Strength, ability to see in poor lighting, durability, endurance - not just against physical stress, but toxins, gas, mine dust, etc. These are all natural abilities that not only would be acceptable, but primal to his character, and useful/powerful in the story. It gives him depth, realism, and makes sense; it ties his profession as a miner to his character and offers him a clean and clear spot in the story.

I'm not saying that this is what the character has to be/look like skill wise. He is yours to create. But this is the type of character I'm looking for. The framework, the perspective.

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So, who is next to post?

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@The Fated Fallen ultimately he is accepted. As soon as I get a moment I'll pm you with more thoughts and queries ... I'm at work and swamped ><

Happy Friday everyone!

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Happy May the 4th to everyone.

I am sorry that I haven't been around as often these last few days as I had hoped. However I would like to just piggy back off of something Arena had said. I don't want this dead air for 3 days to be a pattern. We'll pick up momentum for a week or so and then it will die for a couple of days. I understand it slowing down a bit as a lot of people are busy on the weekends or during certain parts of the week. But if anyone is unsure of what to post, or when to post, please let us know. There is no particular order, and I think we're all pretty good about not railroading people with posts. I will try to be on top of things more. I've had one event after another since this past weekend, and 4 today as it was Star Wars day. So I'm sorry that I dropped the ball. But I also need you guys to be accountable . So even if you can't post, for whatever reason, if you have plans on posting, if you see that it's quiet, please poke your head in and post something in the ooc, or send me a pm.

^^ Thanks!!

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"The key will open the way to her most prized possession. It has ruined her, corrupted her. She means to rule this realm beneath her heal and once she has gained control of the demons from hell ... she will use them here to do her bidding, and destroy anyone in her way. Now Go! Before this house swallows you all!"

The girl squeaked, looking every which way as she spoke. Then ran ... away from Ajax, away from the hallway, disappearing into the house. Whether or not her answers were enough for him, they were all that she was getting for fear kept her from saying any more. Such a fear was written all over her face, her dilated pupils, the beads of sweat that trickled down her pasty pale forehead, trailing over a taunt jaw as the rest of her flesh drained of its color.

Suddenly a chill ran through the house, the wood moaned as if an old man rising from a settled position. It would take a miracle if they could get out of this one alive.

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Isabeau sneaked in, right through the front door. Whether or not the protective wards were still up and active, she wasn't sure. But from the feeling she got, it didn't matter. She felt the vibrations of power, magic flood the house, and then there was that tingling sensation again. The talisman. Sticking to the shadows, she hurried up the stairs. No innocent blood would be spilled this night, not if she could help it.

As she came upon them, the energy in the room was enough to tear her insides out and suddenly she wanted to vomit. She had become so sensitive over the years, especially the more she slipped into the shadow realm. And between the protection spells, and the magic being thrown back and forth between the opposing sides, and whatever Genevieve had dished out earlier, had it not been for the talisman, she just might have slipped into oblivion.

If she intervened, especially now, she knew it would only cause more strife, more doubt of her motives and reasons. Of course Regina stood at the front of the line, ready to fight or die. She often wondered if the girl just thought herself invulnerable to the cold grasp of the reaper, or if she was just so blind of her reckless actions that the thought of them getting her and others killed never even crossed her mind. And for a moment, it pained her to see the hin. She could never ask for forgiveness, and would never expect it either, but had just hoped that in time, she might understand, at the very least understand why she had to betray Genevieve.

The others had one by one filed up behind Regina, each taking in the threat that was the Magi. If it actually came to a fight, she would have to step in ... if it came to a fight, it would surely end very badly.

@The Harbinger of Ferocity @Belwicket @ArenaSnow @Jon Y @vietmyke @Zero Hex

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2 days of no activity. Kinda makes me sad. I will try to have something up this evening. If not by then, definitely come morning! :D