Redrum

The Spirits Within: Oakridge Chronicles

I wanted to ask @Prisk, down the line will be allowed to create characters that have already graduated Oakridge? Older, more experienced Guardians maybe. Or maybe even Aggressors, or faux-Aggressors that still work for Oakridge or WARG?

EDIT: Also, if it's not too early to join one yet, I think I'll have Subira take part in The Kinabalu Eidolon mission.

The Spirits Within: Oakridge Chronicles

Made some updates to my character: Went ahead and added an appearance section, nothing too big but I did add some links for a little more detail on Subira's clothing and style. I also gave her spirits actual names.

EDIT: Added another ability to her Warfare section as well.

The Spirits Within: Oakridge Chronicles

@Prisk It was the fact I said in her ideology that she wants to add a bit of sunshine to the Guardian profession, and Buffy Summers (my faceclaim) said almost the same thing. "It's my duty to bring a little sunshine to the slayer profession. Decapitation with a smile!"

@FantasyChic

For a minute I thought you were referencing Supergirl -- Kara Danvers, taken in by foster family only to discover their adopted daughter is capable of amazing abilities.

That's a great buffy reference though!

The Spirits Within: Oakridge Chronicles

_{S U B I R A A R E N D S E
◆ 22 ◆ October 29th ◆ 5'6" ◆ Guardian}

_{A P P E A R A N C E}

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With strength that would put most men and monsters to shame, Subira's appearance doesn't quite fit the part of 'Melee Master'. At an average height of 5'6", her hour glass figure is athletic and thoroughly toned. Years of dedication towards training and conditioning has put Subira at her physical peak, allowing her small and slender body to pack more of a punch then expected. Retaining smooth and unscathed ebony skin, her calloused hands and knuckles are visible proof of her hard work and training. During her time at Oakridge Subira had sported her cultural heritage through dyed silver hair and a silver septum piercing, but after graduation she made the choice of cutting it short and growing out her natural dark color. Wearing a fro and keeping her piercing, Subira has found a way to merge her heritage with her own style. However, her preference in clothing has always been seen as a little too casual. Wearing as little as jean shorts and tank tops even in combat situations, and favoring brightly colored workout clothes. She's often seen running around with a silver letterman jacket sporting a number of patches and buttons, while a white choker given to her by her mother is never taken off.

_{I D E O L O G Y}

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"The world is yours, Subira. But it's up to you to take it." Spoken by her father the day they became aware she was a Guardian, it was these words that paved the road for Subira to grow into the strong and confident young woman she is today. Those words of encouragement had put the belief in her head that anything was possible with enough drive and initiative, and into adulthood she has never put less than 100% into everything she sets her mind to. An overachiever by every means, Subira displays confidence in her own skill and intelligence through high test scores and above average grades in combat and defense.

Like most who go to Oakridge, Subira strives to be the hero Libra needs. The growth of Mordrem had taken cities and lives, growing into an imminent threat and forcing people to flee their homes and leave family behind. Witnessing this first hand, her drive to grow stronger is empowered by her goal to one day see Auzoa again. Her contempt for the Mordrem is more than clear, showing no mercy or empathy towards the alien threat while her views on Aggressors often waver. By no means is Subira spiritual. With a headstrong and realistic approach to life, her impression on Spirits and the abilities they grant are merely seen as necessary enhancements to become stronger. Many see this as lack of respect for Etro and Spirits but despite her beliefs, Subira has a mutual respect those that inhabit her, and others spiritual or religious beliefs. On the field Subira's confidence comes out like no other. Having trained herself to stay levelheaded no matter the situation and she retains her calm and composed attitude, she dons a pokerface as to avoid letting on to her condition and to keep her actions unpredictable. With this clear sense of mind and her strategic combat style Subira is a capable team player, and if need be, leader.

A hard person to read, Subira isn't one to express herself all too often. With a stoic appearance and a flat tone of voice, she can be difficult to approach considering she either looks annoyed or bored thanks to her dull expression. It also doesn't help that she hardly speaks unless spoken to, giving off a better-then-thou impression at first glance. Despite this, Subira does have some friends, and around those she's comfortable with it's not unusual for her to crack a small smile. Unfortunately this doesn't mean she's comfortable enough to actually open up to her friends. The destruction of her home and the years spent in poverty as a refugee has left Subira with visible scars. Unwilling to form close relationships, much less intimate ones, the bonds she has formed were only made during her years at Oakridge and even then she has doubts that these relationships will hold. Keeping this all to herself, she has developed the habit of letting out her frustration during training or combat, having yet to open up to anyone besides her parents.

_{B A C K G R O U N D}

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Among her earliest memories Subira can remember her home in Auzoa. Her parents house outside of the city at the edge of the savanna plains, the tall mountains and summits that lined the edges of Garden Reef, and the dense jungles that sat in heart of the Island. She was only two when the Calamity had occurred and only four when the Mordrem began to effect Tyria. It was a subtle takeover, and within a year the Island of Segora and half of Tyria's mainland, Isari, had been consumed by the Dark Zone. Succumbing to the growth of Mordrem and the spread of the Stigma Infection, Isari had fallen in a matter of months and soon Auzoa and the remaining Islands suffered natural disasters left and right. From extreme floods, violent storms, volcanic eruptions, and eventually a catastrophic drought.

It wasn't until the destruction of Garden Reef and the take over of Gangs and Fanatics that Auzoa and its Eastern Isles were finally evacuated, forcing Subira and her family to seek asylum in Cetra like many other refugees. It was during this period of struggle, at the age of six, that Subira began to show signs of being a Guardian. The manifestation of spirits became more visible with time as she grew older and showed off feats of great strength and speed. It wasn't long before Subira began to seek out training, conditioning her body to be in top shape and enhancing her abilities overtime. Upon acceptance to Oakridge, Subira expressed her commitment to the title and responsibility of becoming Guardian by excelling in her written courses and combat training. With her goals in mind, she put her training first above anything else and upon graduation was requested to join the WARG program.

_{W A R F A R E}

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Due to the early manifestation of spirits within Subira, she began to train and condition herself at the ripe age of eight. Preferring an up-close and personal method, Subira favors hand to hand combat over the use of a weapon, finding the extra weight and extension a hindrance. Her true skill lies in speed and precision, however. The one who lands the first punch always has the upper hand, and with this motto in mind Subira focuses on defensive strategies rather than offense. Using quick dodges to avoid hits and create openings, her fast reflexes and timed attacks allow her to land critical blows making her a force to be reckoned with. Undoubtably strong on her own, Subira can lift objects four times her weight, smash boulders into pebbles, and leave visible dents in durable pieces of metal or steel. Not requiring any form of technological enhancements, she wears a pair of durable fingerless black gloves to protect the skin on her hands and knuckles while steel plated cuffs on her wrist allow her to block and deflect hits from weapons such as, and not limited to, swords and knives.

_{◇ Gijimani [ Lightning ] [ +Frenzy ] [ +Shell ] Manifesting as hairs of electricity coursing over her body, Subira is capable of moving short distances at great speeds. To the naked eye one would assume she was teleporting, but in a radius of two to seven feet, her body will leave of trail of electricity as her speed is given a short and sudden boost allowing her dodge attacks or get behind an enemy in a split second of time. With enough speed, Subira can also use this ability to jump mid-air and reach great heights. This technique requires a cooldown of five seconds.
◇ Sizani [ Holy ] [ +Dusk ] [ +Leech ] [ -Dispel ] This ability manifests by giving Subira's body a faint white glow. Through physical touch, be it a high five or a punch, Subira can cancel out negative and positive effects and take any positive effects for herself. While she's limited to three targets, as long as this ability is active any exotic effects casted by those she's touched are cancelled out and in addition, increases the potency of the effects she's already stolen.
◇ Ethwasa [ Water ] [ +Empower - Medic ] Requiring a medium of water, be it submerged in a pool or having a water bottle poured onto the wound, Subira can use the water molecules to repair damaged tissue and cells. From small scrapes, to broken bones and internal injuries, Subira can return herself to optimal health in matter of a few minutes or stabilize fatal wounds in a matter of a few seconds. With enough concentration she can focus this ability into her hands allowing her to heal others. This requires more time and effort however, making it difficult to aid others in dangerous situations or if the injury is extensive or potentially fatal. To keep herself in top shape at all times Subira is constantly drinking water or showering. Hydration and hygiene is at the top of her list alongside training and studying, making her seem almost neurotic when it comes to daily schedule and diet.
◇ Mandla [ Lightning ] [ +Lancet ] [ +Frenzy ] [ +Reflect ] [ +Curse ] [ +Imperil ] [ -Meltdown ] Used only in less than favorable conditions, this ability is Subira's trump card. Lacking any physical manifestations for the first thirty seconds, the energy within every hit and blow, be it physical or magical, is absorbed and contained within her body. Becoming pain resistant during this time period, the energy contained is turned into an electrical charge that is channeled throughout her limbs and concentrated in her arms and legs. Allowing her to move at breakneck speeds and land critical and often paralyzing blows, this ability physically manifests after its thirty second charging period through hairs of electricity -- much like her flash step magic. Lasting no longer than thirty seconds, every hit counts as even the smallest action exhausts the contained energy and her own. Requiring a solid strategy or a clear shot for this technique to work, Subira becomes a sort of glass cannon during these time period, her body becoming vulnerable and prone to severe injuries if she takes a direct hit. This technique requires a cooldown of two minutes.}

_{A S P E K T S}

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_{◇ Adept
◇ Sentinel
◇ Synergist
◇ Medic}

_{T R I V I A}

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_{◇ Dislikes parties and crowded events.
◇ Straight edge to the core.
◇ Allergic to cats.
◇ Closeted bisexual.
◇ Close friends with Jack and TBD.
◇ Avid member of Oakridges 'Aesthetic Squad'.
◇ Casual Theme / Battle Theme}

Ophelia Ferrero

_{Ophelia Ferrero
◆ 28 ◆ November 2nd ◆ 5'8" ◆ Aggressor}

_{◆ A P P E A R A N C E}

Tall, slender, yet athletic and toned, Ophelia stands at a slightly above average 5'8". Carrying herself in a graceful manner even in combat, her sharp features and narrow eyes give her a beautiful yet cold appearance. Her attire typically consists of long coats, loose fitting white blouses, and figure hugging pants or leggings while combat boots allow her to trek through most terrain. In retrospect, Ophelia has always

_{◆ I D E O L O G Y}

When considering the greatest evil in Libra many are quick to think of the Mordrem, or even Nexus Industries for their less then reputable work in Gaia harvesting. This is not the case for Ophelia. Driven by greed and envy for their own selfish intentions, ruining the planet and stealing from Etro for their own gain; Ophelia has always been aware of the evil humans are capable of. This belief only grew stronger upon the Calamity, witnessing the results of humanities insatiable curiosity and lust for knowledge as they brought the infection of Mordrem and Stigma into the realm. In her eyes the greatest evil is humanity itself and even before her defection from Oakridge, Ophelia had decided long ago that she wanted a hand in it's destruction.

Decades worth of rage, trauma, and abuse has fueled Ophelia's hatred over the years. Showing signs of sadistic tendencies at a young age, she has grown into a full fledged sadist, finding entertainment and satisfaction by inflicting and causing pain in others. Spending years in the Dark Zone, Ophelia's mental status has greatly declined over the years. Her already unstable conditions only growing worse as she came to suffer from delusions, hallucinations, and constant audible voices. Putting her worries aside long ago, she has instead persuaded herself that these 'visions' and voices are from Etro and the Spirits themselves. This twisted delusion controls her very thoughts and actions, believing that she was destined to protect Libra and the Spirits that inhabit it from the evils of humanity and Mordrem.

Calling herself a prophet of Etro, Ophelia has taken it upon herself to 'collect' the Spirits and Eidolons that inhabit the planet. Going as far as even collecting and consuming the spirits within other Aggressors, and at times, Guardians. Considering herself a harbinger of death and destruction, Ophelia is willing to strike down anything or anyone in the way of her holy mission. Thriving off of fear and negative reactions, she has a knack for reading others. Calling out flaws, purposely getting on nerves, and using their blinding rage against them. Manipulation is her forte, and this is just one of her many tactics she's used to gain an upper hand.

In front of others Ophelia is capable of portraying herself in a different light, wearing faux personalities just to get her way. This is by far her best talent. A true chameleon with a photographic memory to boot, she often takes over the names and personalities of those she's killed, hiding behind dissimilar roles and on point accents that leave her off the radar and make her an unpredictable foe. Dreaming of the day that she achieves true power and becomes an Eidolon who will be the driving force in humanities destruction, this impossible goal is what fuels her every motive, and Ophelia is willing and ready to do whatever she can to achieve it.

_{◆ B A C K G R O U N D}

The daughter of an unknown prostitute and the infamous Gang and Cartel leader of the Acadia Drug and Arms trade, Ophelia was born into the poverty and crime infested hell hole more commonly known as Valencia. Before the Calamity, Valencia was a governed by a corrupt small Council. Acting as figure heads for her father, thousands of dollars were stolen from the people of Valencia while crime and poverty ran rampant. Through fear and territorial control her fathers gang, La Familia, controlled the city and neighborhoods. Distributing drugs and keeping the people of the city-state ignorant and unable to stand up against their own government, the members of her fathers Cartel reaped the benefits of their terrorizing and lived rich comfortable lives. Ophelia's father was no different.

Living in an immaculate estate, Ophelia was raised by nannies and maids while her father lived his own life surrounded by women and drugs. Neglected at a young age, she was dressed like a princess and given gifts in replacement for actual affection. With this lack of attention and constant spoiling, Ophelia began to grow violent and resentful, lashing out at her tutors and nannies and disobeying their commands. Her father finally took action after an incident that involved Ophelia stabbing her tutor with a pencil. Wanting to harness this rage, Miguel finally began to show his daughter some attention, but in a way that would permanently scar her for life.

It was her fathers vision for Ophelia to one day take over the reigns of La Familia and carry on the Ferrero name in crime and corruption, and with this ideology Miguel began to force his daughter to watch and at times even partake in his business deals. Witnessing countless lives come to end by her fathers hands, and beating her whenever she dared look away or try to stop him, the final straw was snapped when she was forced to kill one of the maids within the estate. Be it a lack of compassion or years worth of delusional encouragement from her father, Ophelia pulled the trigger with little hesitation and lost the last bit of humanity she had left that day.

Her fathers reign lasted for another two years before the Calamity. At his peak Ophelia's father could have taken over all of Ascadia, but with the growth of Mordrem and the Stigma infection causing trades with other continents to halt, her father and the members of La Familia were too busy trying to make up for lost business to notice the oncoming assault launched by Nexus. Starting off subtle, members of La Familia were picked off one by one while connections with outside buyers and dealers were cut off. It was only until her father had no one else to turn to that Nexus finally made their move and ambushed her father in his very estate.

Upon her fathers arrest Ophelia was taken from Valencia and brought to Cetra where she was placed in the foster care system. Unaware of her trauma and the extent of her brainwashing, Ophelia's aggressive and violent behavior went undetected until she lashed out at her foster siblings. Leaving one with a broken arm and another with a broken nose, Ophelia was removed from her foster home and sent to a group home where her behavior only grew worse. From bullying, to full on physical abuse, she took pleasure in terrorizing the other children in the house. Finding great satisfaction in knowing that even the adults in the group home were fearful of her. It wasn't until the manifestation of her abilities at the age of twelve that Ophelia was finally given a permanent home at none other than Oakridge Academy.

Thrown into the governments hands, Ophelia was taken into the Academy with the intentions to straighten out her attitude and direct her anger and strength elsewhere. While it seemed effective during her first few years at the academy, a mission in the Dark Zone was all it took for Ophelia to break her oath with the Academy and kill her teammates and guide. Consuming their spirits, she assumed the role of an Aggressor and remained off the radar by removing any evidence of her crime and taking an alias. Missing and assumed KIA like her teammates, Ophelia remained in the Dark Zone where she began her conquest for power and down hill spiral into madness.

_{◆ W A R F A R E}

Crafted during her days in Oakridge, Eleuterio is a multiform trick weapon. With three modes, Ophelia is skilled in short-range to mid-range combat. In its default state, Eleuterio is a silver two foot handle that acts as her blade and javelins sheath. Its small size and hard material provides decent defense and at times offenses, allowing Ophelia to block hard hits and deliver swift blows. Hidden beneath the rubber grip are three buttons that activate Eleuterio's three modes; short-range sword mode, mid-range to long-range javelin, and mid-range to long-range javelin and sword. At the top of the handle is a collapsable four foot blade. Its center railing is made of pure silver and lined with copper allowing the blade to act as a superb conductor for electricity. Light weight and easy to handle, Ophelia uses her weapons sword mode for close range offensive purposes, granting her swift and precise slashes and strikes for fast paced combat.

In its second form, Eleuterio provides Ophelia with mid to long range support. Collapsable like the blade, the four foot spear can pierce solid objects and drill into the earth with ease. Prone to jabs or using its sheer size for defensive purposes, Eleuterio's true form allows Ophelia to wield her weapon at full strength. Blade and spear out, the trick weapon stands at ten feat tall giving Ophelia range and allowing her to fight both offensively and defensively. With the addition of its height, her weapons final form is capable of heavy blows and deadly strikes at mid range. Through training and experience, Ophelia can also throw Eleuterio long distances with great precision in its second and third form.

_{◇ Xiuhcoatl: [ Fire ] [ +Blaze ] [ +Flamestroke ] A weapon enhancement ability that manifests by engulfing Eleuterio in fire, Ophelia can send out waves of fire at close to mid-range by a swing of her weapon. A destructive ability that grants her the Blaze effect, Ophelia is highly vulnerable to water and ice magic when using this technique.
◇ Yayauhqui: [ Dark ] [ +Vampire ] Manifesting from her own shadow, Ophelia can call upon black mist like clones of herself that she can leave in her place to take hits or act as distractions to create openings. When hit, the clones explode into a thick mist of black smoke allowing Ophelia to either get away or create an opening for her to make a stealth attack.
◇ Aellô: [ Air ] [ -Pain ]Stolen from an Aggressor, this ability grants Ophelia with the speed to move and attack swiftly by generating sudden bursts of air. Allowing her to dodge attacks with great speed, or swing her weapon with greater force at a faster pace, Ophelia can also use this ability to double jump within the air and reach great heights.
◇ Diodoros: [ Lightning ] [ Holy ] [ +Empower - Saboteur ] [ -Meltdown ] [ -Pain ] An ability she gained through consuming spirits from a Guardian, Ophelia can generate small storm clouds and cast lightning strikes within her vicinity. When wielding Eleuterio in it's second and third form, this ability manifests through an electrical charge that is passed through Ophelia's hand and into her weapon. By driving it into the ground, or throwing it and embedding it in a target, the electrical charge within her weapon attracts her lightning strikes allowing her to discharge this energy into the ground or strike an enemy with exact precision.}

_{◆ A S P E K T S}

_{◇ Lancer
◇ Saboteur
◇ Vicar
◇ Lucky}

_{◆ T R I V I A}

_{◇ Theme}

The Spirits Within: Oakridge Chronicles

Subira Arendse

_{Subira Arendse
◆ 22 ◆ October 29th ◆ 5'6" ◆ Guardian}

_{◆ I D E O L O G Y}

"The world is yours, Subira. But it's up to you to take it." Spoken by her father the day they became aware she was a Guardian, it was these words that paved the road for Subira to grow into the strong and confident young woman she is today. Those words of encouragement had put the belief in her head that anything was possible with enough drive and initiative, and into adulthood she has never put less than 100% into everything she sets her mind to. An overachiever by every means, Subira displays confidence in her own skill and intelligence through high test scores and above average grades in combat and defense.

Like most who go to Oakridge, Subira strives to be the hero Libra needs. The growth of Mordrem had taken cities and lives, growing into an imminent threat and forcing people to flee their homes and leave family behind. Witnessing this first hand, her drive to grow stronger is empowered by her goal to one day see Auzoa again. Her contempt for the Mordrem is more than clear, showing no mercy or empathy towards the alien threat while her views on Aggressors often waver. By no means is Subira spiritual. With a headstrong and realistic approach to life, her impression on Spirits and the abilities they grant are merely seen as necessary enhancements to become stronger. Many see this as lack of respect for Etro and Spirits but despite her beliefs, Subira has a mutual respect those that inhabit her, and others spiritual or religious beliefs. On the field Subira's confidence comes out like no other. Having trained herself to stay levelheaded no matter the situation and she retains her calm and composed attitude, she dons a pokerface as to avoid letting on to her condition and to keep her actions unpredictable. With this clear sense of mind and her strategic combat style Subira is a capable team player, and if need be, leader.

A hard person to read, Subira isn't one to express herself all too often. With a stoic appearance and a flat tone of voice, she can be difficult to approach considering she either looks annoyed or bored thanks to her dull expression. It also doesn't help that she hardly speaks unless spoken to, giving off a better-then-thou impression at first glance. Despite this, Subira does have some friends, and around those she's comfortable with it's not unusual for her to crack a small smile. Unfortunately this doesn't mean she's comfortable enough to actually open up to her friends. The destruction of her home and the years spent in poverty as a refugee has left Subira with visible scars. Unwilling to form close relationships, much less intimate ones, the bonds she has formed were only made during her years at Oakridge and even then she has doubts that these relationships will hold. Keeping this all to herself, she has developed the habit of letting out her frustration during training or combat, having yet to open up to anyone besides her parents.

_{◆ B A C K G R O U N D}

Among her earliest memories Subira can remember her home in Auzoa. Her parents house outside of the city at the edge of the savanna plains, the tall mountains and summits that lined the edges of Garden Reef, and the dense jungles that sat in heart of the Island. She was only two when the Calamity had occurred and only four when the Mordrem began to effect Tyria. It was a subtle takeover, and within a year the Island of Segora and half of Tyria's mainland, Isari, had been consumed by the Dark Zone. Succumbing to the growth of Mordrem and the spread of the Stigma Infection, Isari had fallen in a matter of months and soon Auzoa and the remaining Islands suffered natural disasters left and right. From extreme floods, violent storms, volcanic eruptions, and eventually a catastrophic drought.

It wasn't until the destruction of Garden Reef and the take over of Gangs and Fanatics that Auzoa and its Eastern Isles were finally evacuated, forcing Subira and her family to seek asylum in Cetra like many other refugees. It was during this period of struggle, at the age of six, that Subira began to show signs of being a Guardian. The manifestation of spirits became more visible with time as she grew older and showed off feats of great strength and speed. It wasn't long before Subira began to seek out training, conditioning her body to be in top shape and enhancing her abilities overtime. Upon acceptance to Oakridge, Subira expressed her commitment to the title and responsibility of becoming Guardian by excelling in her written courses and combat training. With her goals in mind, she put her training first above anything else and upon graduation was requested to join the WARG program.

_{◆ W A R F A R E}

Due to the early manifestation of spirits within Subira, she began to train and condition herself at the ripe age of eight. Preferring an up-close and personal method, Subira favors hand to hand combat over the use of a weapon, finding the extra weight and extension a hindrance. Her true skill lies in speed and precision, however. The one who lands the first punch always has the upper hand, and with this motto in mind Subira focuses on defensive strategies rather than offense. Using quick dodges to avoid hits and create openings, her fast reflexes and timed attacks allow her to land critical blows making her a force to be reckoned with. Undoubtably strong on her own, Subira can lift objects four times her weight, smash boulders into pebbles, and leave visible dents in durable pieces of metal or steel. Not requiring any form of technological enhancements, she wears a pair of durable fingerless black gloves to protect the skin on her hands and knuckles while steel plated cuffs on her wrist allow her to block and deflect hits from weapons such as, and not limited to, swords and knives.

<sup>- Flash Step: [ Lightning ] [ +Frenzy ] [ +Feather ] Manifesting as hairs of electricity coursing over her body, Subira is capable of moving short distances at great speeds. To the naked eye one would assume she was teleporting, but in a radius of two to seven feet, her body will leave of trail of electricity as her speed is given a short and sudden boost allowing her dodge attacks or get behind an enemy in a split second of time. With enough speed, Subira can also use this ability to jump mid-air and reach great heights. This technique requires a cooldown of five seconds.
- Aqua Cure: [ Water ] [ +Empower ] Requiring a medium of water, be it submerged in a pool or having a water bottle poured onto the wound, Subira can use the water molecules to repair damaged tissue and cells. From small scrapes, to broken bones and internal injuries, Subira can return herself to optimal health in matter of a few minutes or stabilize fatal wounds in a matter of a few seconds. With enough concentration she can focus this ability into her hands allowing her to heal others. This requires more time and effort however, making it difficult to aid others in dangerous situations or if the injury is extensive or potentially fatal. To keep herself in top shape at all times Subira is constantly drinking water or showering. Hydration and hygiene is at the top of her list alongside training and studying, making her seem almost neurotic when it comes to daily schedule and diet.
- Thunderclap: [ Lightning ] [ +Reflect ] [ +Frenzy ] [ -Meltdown ] Used only in less than favorable conditions, this ability is Subira's trump card. Lacking any physical manifestations for the first thirty seconds, the energy within every hit and blow, be it physical or magical, is absorbed and contained within her body. Becoming pain resistant during this time period, the energy contained is turned into an electrical charge that is channeled throughout her limbs and concentrated in her arms and legs. Allowing her to move at breakneck speeds and land critical and often paralyzing blows, this ability physically manifests after its thirty second charging period through hairs of electricity -- much like her flash step magic. Lasting no longer than thirty seconds, every hit counts as even the smallest action exhausts the contained energy and her own. Requiring a solid strategy or a clear shot for this technique to work, Subira becomes a sort of glass cannon during these time period, her body becoming vulnerable and prone to severe injuries if she takes a direct hit. This technique requires a cooldown of two minutes.</sup>

_{◆ A S P E K T S}

_{◇ Adept
◇ Sentinel
◇ Synergist
◇ Medic}

@Redrum

Tyria: Brief History of Auzoa

In the south eastern shores of Tyria, the Island of Auzoa once stood as a cultural hot bed for Libra, attracting both tourists and Guardians for its many Temples and Shrines. Known for its spiritual presence, Auzoa is made up of indigenous tribes and those who immigrated from its sister Islands. Garden Reef is the capitol of Auzoa, and despite being the only modernized city on the Island the population once sat at an astounding 800,000+. Promoting clean energy through the use of hydroelectric power plants and wind turbines, Garden Reef was among the few city-states that had little ties with Nexus. Almost considered a country of its own, the only trace of Nexus was the offshore Extraction Plant that now acts as a nest for Mordrem. The Island was once governed by a Regent with a small council made up of elected officials and native leaders, but after the Calamity, Auzoa began to experience years worth of struggle that not only uprooted the government, but caused the death of thousands.

With the growth of Mordrem many began to fear traveling, and for good reason. Two years after the Calamity the Dark Zone had stretched its way over Tyria's waters and began infecting Segora and the Western Isles with Stigma and Mordrem. It was only another year later that the mainland of Isari was effected, and with its sister islands considered too much of a threat for travel, Auzoa's economy began to pit thanks to this lack of tourism and in turn many began to suffer the consequences. Poverty rates sky rocketed and smaller towns became deserted. While a change was promised, Auzoa's Regent and council had been backed into a corner while some were already using their governments vulnerability to their advantage, embezzling money for their own gain and even going as far as selling off resources to the growing population of gangs and fanatics. Soon the citizens of Auzoa began to distrust their elected officials, and before long the native tribes of the Island along with their Chieftains, cut ties with Garden Reef and the rest of the Council.

With the growth of the Dark Zone creeping closer and closer to Auzoa and Garden Reef, the Island was faced with years worth of natural disasters. Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, massive flooding, and eventually drought. The city of Garden Reef had crumbled and turned to ruin, falling back into the dried out ocean while what was left was salvaged and turned into Shanty Towns for those who refused to follow the mass evacuation order. As the Ocean began to dry up and power was quickly lost, the only contact Auzoa had with the rest of libra was through radio and teleportation technology. The Dark Zone had consumed half of the island now, while an outbreak of the Stigma infection was running its course through the native tribes that refused to evacuate. Mordrem had turned the once tropical island into a swamp like biome, wrought with violent storms and volcanic eruptions, and the once beautiful city of Garden Reef became a sanctuary for Aggressors and Gangs.

All finished with Subira. Added to her Ideology and fixed up her Warfare section -- still unsure if I want to add to her magical abilities though, probably not. I've also finished the information for Auzoa, and took the map and marked the specified areas: Isari, Segora, Auzoa, Western Isles, and Eastern Isles. To save time I didn't name the Isles, I didn't really see the importance too but I can give them names if you'd like. Let me know what you think @Prisk. I'm open to any changes, or criticism.

EDIT: Realized I didn't add the image of the map, so here we go.

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Finally back! Currently nursing a hangover but I'll have Subira finished tonight, as well as those pictures to pinpoint Auzoa and the rest of Tyria's island.

EDIT: Just saw @Redrum's character, hope I didn't step on too many toes.

@Vox

And no worries! If anything, I can certainly see Subira and Jack being training or sparring partners. Maybe even a slight rivalry.

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@Redrum
Looks lovely so far. Lore accurate, yet imaginative and creative.

Could you help me with pinpointing the places you mentioned on the map? Either describe where you imagined these places to be or run the image through Photoshop/paint or an online editor, just to show me where they are. Tyria streches from the chunk of land below Mt. Kinabalu to that little swirl of islands before Suji.

I love the formatting for the spirits, especially the damage types and exotic effects. Do you mind if the rest of us adopt it? It is very practical for me when I have check up on things, and it is stylish. However, could you use the basic color of the character sheet for the damage types? Also, meltdown is a negative effect, so it should be a red color. I’m also thinking that it should have a minus (-) sign before it rather than the plus (+) sign.

There is currently no way to measure time in the combat system. What I will do instead is to use diminishing returns. That is, the more you use the same spirit in the same fight, the less damage it does. Besides that, you can just use your better judgement concerning when to use powerful abilities. Or, just describe the cooldowns in the post.

@Prisk

I'll go ahead and pinpoint those areas, I had assumed that area of land below Mt. Kinabalu was apart of Cetra but now I know Tyria is much larger! I'm also cool with everyone adopting the style for damage types and exotic effects, so I'll be sure change the colors and give Meltdown a ( - ) sign. Diminishing returns sounds good to me as well, and I'll probably end up writing out the cooldowns within my posts. I'm glad she's to your liking, so far at least! Like I said before, I'll be busy most of today but I should have her finished along with the rest of my info by tomorrow or Tuesday.

The Spirits Within: Oakridge Chronicles

A rough WIP of my bruiser, but I wanted to get something up before the end of this week since I won't have any free time to work on her today. I'll be able to finish off her Ideology and add to her Warfare section around Monday or Tuesday, but I might also make additions to her current abilities or work on some details for her appearance. I'll also post some of the lore and world-building I've been working on in her background section, but for now here she is.

Subira Arendse

_{Subira Arendse
◆ 22 ◆ October 29th ◆ 5'6" ◆ Guardian}

_{◆ I D E O L O G Y}

"The world is yours, Subira. But it's up to you to take it." Spoken by her father the day they became aware she was a Guardian, it was these words that paved the road for Subira to grow into the strong and confident young woman she is today. Those words of encouragement had put the belief in her head that anything was possible with enough drive and initiative, and into adulthood she has never put less than 100% into everything she sets her mind to. An overachiever by every means, Subira displays confidence in her own skill and intelligence through high test scores and above average grades in combat and defense.

Like most who go to Oakridge, Subira strives to be the hero Libra needs. The growth of Mordrem had taken cities and lives, growing into an imminent threat and forcing people to flee their homes and leave family behind. Witnessing this first hand, her drive to grow stronger is empowered by her goal to one day see Auzoa again. Her contempt for the Mordrem is more than clear, showing no mercy or empathy towards the alien threat while her views on Aggressors often waver. By no means is Subira spiritual. With a headstrong and realistic approach to life, her impression on Spirits and the abilities they grant are merely seen as necessary enhancements to become stronger. Many see this as lack of respect for Etro and Spirits but despite her beliefs, Subira has a mutual respect those that inhabit her, and others spiritual or religious beliefs. On the field Subira's confidence comes out like no other. Having trained herself to stay levelheaded no matter the situation and she retains her calm and composed attitude, she dons a pokerface as to avoid letting on to her condition and to keep her actions unpredictable. With this clear sense of mind and her strategic combat style Subira is a capable team player, and if need be, leader.

A hard person to read, Subira isn't one to express herself all too often. With a stoic appearance and a flat tone of voice, she can be difficult to approach considering she either looks annoyed or bored thanks to her dull expression. It also doesn't help that she hardly speaks unless spoken to, giving off a better-then-thou impression at first glance. Despite this, Subira does have some friends, and around those she's comfortable with it's not unusual for her to crack a small smile. Unfortunately this doesn't mean she's comfortable enough to actually open up to her friends. The destruction of her home and the years spent in poverty as a refugee has left Subira with visible scars. Unwilling to form close relationships, much less intimate ones, the bonds she has formed were only made during her years at Oakridge and even then she has doubts that these relationships will hold. Keeping this all to herself, she has developed the habit of letting out her frustration during training or combat, having yet to open up to anyone besides her parents.

_{◆ B A C K G R O U N D}

Among her earliest memories Subira can remember her home in Auzoa. Her parents house outside of the city at the edge of the savanna plains, the tall mountains and summits that lined the edges of Garden Reef, and the dense jungles that sat in heart of the Island. She was only two when the Calamity had occurred and only four when the Mordrem began to effect Tyria. It was a subtle takeover, and within a year the Island of Segora and half of Tyria's mainland, Isari, had been consumed by the Dark Zone. Succumbing to the growth of Mordrem and the spread of the Stigma Infection, Isari had fallen in a matter of months and soon Auzoa and the remaining Islands suffered natural disasters left and right. From extreme floods, violent storms, volcanic eruptions, and eventually a catastrophic drought.

It wasn't until the destruction of Garden Reef and the take over of Gangs and Fanatics that Auzoa and its Eastern Isles were finally evacuated, forcing Subira and her family to seek asylum in Cetra like many other refugees. It was during this period of struggle, at the age of six, that Subira began to show signs of being a Guardian. The manifestation of spirits became more visible with time as she grew older and showed off feats of great strength and speed. It wasn't long before Subira began to seek out training, conditioning her body to be in top shape and enhancing her abilities overtime. Upon acceptance to Oakridge, Subira expressed her commitment to the title and responsibility of becoming Guardian by excelling in her written courses and combat training. With her goals in mind, she put her training first above anything else and upon graduation was requested to join the WARG program.

_{◆ W A R F A R E}

Due to the early manifestation of spirits within Subira, she began to train and condition herself at the ripe age of eight. Preferring an up-close and personal method, Subira favors hand to hand combat over the use of a weapon, finding the extra weight and extension a hindrance. Her true skill lies in speed and precision, however. The one who lands the first punch always has the upper hand, and with this motto in mind Subira focuses on defensive strategies rather than offense. Using quick dodges to avoid hits and create openings, her fast reflexes and timed attacks allow her to land critical blows making her a force to be reckoned with. Undoubtably strong on her own, Subira can lift objects four times her weight, smash boulders into pebbles, and leave visible dents in durable pieces of metal or steel. Not requiring any form of technological enhancements, she wears a pair of durable fingerless black gloves to protect the skin on her hands and knuckles while steel plated cuffs on her wrist allow her to block and deflect hits from weapons such as, and not limited to, swords and knives.

<sup>- Flash Step: [ Lightning ] [ +Frenzy ] [ +Feather ] Manifesting as hairs of electricity coursing over her body, Subira is capable of moving short distances at great speeds. To the naked eye one would assume she was teleporting, but in a radius of two to seven feet, her body will leave of trail of electricity as her speed is given a short and sudden boost allowing her dodge attacks or get behind an enemy in a split second of time. With enough speed, Subira can also use this ability to jump mid-air and reach great heights. This technique requires a cooldown of five seconds.
- Aqua Cure: [ Water ] [ +Empower ] Requiring a medium of water, be it submerged in a pool or having a water bottle poured onto the wound, Subira can use the water molecules to repair damaged tissue and cells. From small scrapes, to broken bones and internal injuries, Subira can return herself to optimal health in matter of a few minutes or stabilize fatal wounds in a matter of a few seconds. With enough concentration she can focus this ability into her hands allowing her to heal others. This requires more time and effort however, making it difficult to aid others in dangerous situations or if the injury is extensive or potentially fatal. To keep herself in top shape at all times Subira is constantly drinking water or showering. Hydration and hygiene is at the top of her list alongside training and studying, making her seem almost neurotic when it comes to daily schedule and diet.
- Thunderclap: [ Lightning ] [ +Reflect ] [ +Frenzy ] [ -Meltdown ] Used only in less than favorable conditions, this ability is Subira's trump card. Lacking any physical manifestations for the first thirty seconds, the energy within every hit and blow, be it physical or magical, is absorbed and contained within her body. Becoming pain resistant during this time period, the energy contained is turned into an electrical charge that is channeled throughout her limbs and concentrated in her arms and legs. Allowing her to move at breakneck speeds and land critical and often paralyzing blows, this ability physically manifests after its thirty second charging period through hairs of electricity -- much like her flash step magic. Lasting no longer than thirty seconds, every hit counts as even the smallest action exhausts the contained energy and her own. Requiring a solid strategy or a clear shot for this technique to work, Subira becomes a sort of glass cannon during these time period, her body becoming vulnerable and prone to severe injuries if she takes a direct hit. This technique requires a cooldown of two minutes.</sup>

_{◆ A S P E K T S}

_{◇ Adept
◇ Sentinel
◇ Synergist
◇ Medic}

The Spirits Within: Oakridge Chronicles

@Redrum

Go for it. Nothing is more badass than punching aliens to death.

@Prisk

Great! I'll go ahead and work on my little bruiser then, and while I'm at it I'll just fit the lore I've been working on into her profile. It relates to her anyway.

The Spirits Within: Oakridge Chronicles

Before I flesh out my character I wanted to ask -- would a fisticuff Guardian be impractical in this roleplay? I'm really digging the idea of some shotgun Gauntlets -- definitely ripping the idea from RWBY -- but I just wanted to ask before I have it set in stone.