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Falling Skies: Reboot (Mecha, Space Opera)

It's been a while and I've gotten no word from potential new blood, so I think at this point we'll probably call it here and try again in a little while

The Crazed Kingdom, Gabaras

Ramiel Wyndham

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Travel Tunes

The trek from lands of the Amber Grove to the Fourth Encampment had been a long and boring journey- in all honesty, Ramiel wouldn't have been entirely surprised if they had just left without him. But the campaign to reclaim Gabaras seemed to be a big movement, gathering a truly huge number of men and women to retake the city. It really seemed like everyone had been called to retake Gabaras, Ramiel himself had passed by many a group of travelers headed in the same direction, some quicker than others. Ramiel himself had elected to travel alone. It was faster, though a bit riskier to be able to move without worrying about others. Still, Ramiel found himself with no company but a older, dimwitted, and slightly swaybacked mule named Rowan to carry both himself and his burdens. A horse was unfortunately not much of a conversational partner and Ramiel spent much of his journey with little but his own thoughts to entertain him.

Rowan snorted curiously and slowed to a pause, stirring Ramiel from his thoughts. Refocusing on the road ahead of them, Ramiel was surprised to find that their path had been blocked by a peculiar butterfly a few feet from his nose. At least he thought it was a butterfly, it glowed with some sort of light and seemed to be just as aware of him as he was of it. Curious, and perhaps without even realizing it himself, Ramiel reached out for the intriguing creature, offering it his finger to perch upon. The glowing creature floated closer to Ramiel and seemed to land on his finger, but disappeared as soon as Ramiel blinked. Sitting up straighter, Ramiel turned in his saddle and looked around him- had he imagined it? But there was little else around him but the road, a few trees, and what appeared to be a small group of travelers off in the distance.

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A few days further and Ramiel had finally arrived at the Fourth Encampment, a huge base set within the pine forests outside Gabaras. It was hard to miss, the closer Ramiel got to the encampment, the more travelers like him he began to see, men and women of all walks of life, come to save the land. From there it was easy to find the way, into the camp, and towards its central plaza for processing. The massive line of newcomers soon brook into many smaller lines as the camp processed mercs, adventurers, and military men as quickly as possible. Some looked more battle hardened than others, some looked downright shifty and suspicious, others seemed to just be here for the sense of adventure, boasting about their prior accomplishments to anyone bothering to give them an ear.

Ramiel himself was greeted by a pair of human soldiers in armor with Kogani colors. One checked him over with arcane sight, the other didn't even bother looking up from a stack of papers he'd been writing on. The soldier spoke like a man bored out of his mind, and his questions sounded less like questions and more like statements or commands than anything.

"Name."

"Wyndham, Ramiel"

"Age."

"65"

"Military or organizational affiliation.

"Amber Grove Rangers-"

"Good, you'll be staying-"

"-formerly, freelance currently.

The soldier paused, looked up at Ramiel, rolled his eyes and gave a frustrated sigh, before crumpling up the current paper he had been working on and throwing it aside onto what appeared to be a growing pile behind him. Pulling out another sheet and hastily refilling in the prior information Ramiel had provided to him along with the proper unit affiliation and continued the lines of questions until they got to the end.

"-do you swear your loyalty to the mission and understand that desertion carries the punishment of imprisonment and-or execution?"

Ramiel chuckled at this, "What, are you serious?"

The soldier, looked up again at Ramiel for the second time the entire conversation, and again rolled his eyes and sighed with frustration. "Yes, we're serious. Either say yes or return from wherever the bumfuck you came from- I hardly have the time to breathe, nevermind the time to entertain you and every other recruit's questions."

"Fine, sure, sure." Ramiel answered, waving his hand dismissively. Without another word, the soldier finished writing on the slip and handed it to Ramiel, not even waiting for him to grab it before shouting 'NEXT' into the line behind him.

Ramiel winced as he grabbed the card, looking down at it as what he could only imagine to be his thumbprint appearing on the card, along with the marker 'C7'. He found the C block of tents easily enough and made his way to it. The encampment seemed to be continually building new blocks of tents for their growing numbers. This particular block seemed to have been relatively new, as it seemed to be empty, save for a particularly large dwarf, his entourage, and a barrel of drink. Ramiel resolved himself to keep that in mind, he hadn't had anything other than water or light ale to drink for the past few weeks.

He hitched his mule up to a post nearby his tent, and moved his belongings from the mule's packs to his tent, but didn't bother unpacking. Chances were more likely than not they'd be back on the mule and on the move before he could really settle down. He grabbed a stool from within his tent and carried it over to his dwarven neighbor- pausing to allow the dwarf and his company to have their drink together before he introduced himself.

The dwarf leading the entourage was a stocky fellow, with a shaved head and gold hair even more brilliant than Ramiel's own. He paused and waited until they acknowledged him before he plopped the stool down next to them and sat.

"Hail, Goldenbearde." Ramiel called warmly in greeting. "After a few weeks on the road, I can tell you confidently I'd be willing to pay near anything for a tankard of good drink. I don't suppose you'd be willing to spare a fellow blocksmate a tankard would you?"

The Crazed Kingdom, Gabaras

Ramiel Wyndham

Ramiel Wyndham

"I'm a better shot than most, luckily for you I'm on your side."
Standing in at 6'2", a tall and wiry frame belie a surprisingly developed physique. Rather sinewy and lithe, his is a body that appears used to regular travel and exertion, if not heavy physical labor. Golden blonde hair waves across his head, but is often pulled back with a headband or hat. He prefers earthy colors- greens, browns and blues, with splashes of red to break up the monotony.

Male // Half-Elf // 65

Personality :
Not as quiet and reserved as elves, but not as gregarious and adventurous as humans, Ramiel sits somewhere in-between. Ramiel is a calm and fairly down to earth individual, with a friendly and warm disposition and adventurous spirit. Ramiel isn't afraid of confrontation, and will readily stand up for what he thinks is right, but is rarely hot headed or brash. Somewhat lazy and work-adverse, it isn't uncommon for Ramiel to attempt to skip out on camp duties or otherwise avoid more mundane tasks and labor.

Background :
A half-elf born of a human father and elven mother, Ramiel was born in Kogani but was raised in the Amber Grove. The oldest of three, Ramiel and his siblings were afforded proper education, and Ramiel- taking after his mother- was discovered to have a natural aptitude with magic at a young age. When he came of age, Ramiel was entered into the Veradan Academy, one of the premier schools for magic in all of Somnius.

Ramiel earned middling grades while in school, praised for his natural talent and aptitude, but reprimanded for his general laziness and flippant attitude. Still, Ramiel graduated from school with above average marks, and joined the ranks of the Amber Grove's Rangers. The Rangers serve as one arm of the Amber Grove's military, with its primary duties being to protect and maintain balance between wildlife and the environment and modern society around Somnius. Tasks ranged from preventing wildfires, providing search and rescue services and fighting off monsters roaming too close to civilized areas.

Over the next several decades, Ramiel served the Amber Grove's Rangers admirably, showing a knack for not only might and magic, but tracking and outdoorsmanship as well. As one of the few non full-blooded elves within the ranks of the Rangers, Ramiel found himself getting along better with the orcish rangers in his company and honed his skills with the best of them.

After 30 successful years in the Rangers, Ramiel would eventually strike off on his own, eager to put his experiences to the test as a mercenary, adventurer and explorer. Ironically, he's ended up doing much of the same work he did while a Ranger, only this time without a regular paycheck.

Magic : The Tempest Arcana
Taking after his mother, Ramiel's Mana Veins are surprisingly potent, are focused around the arms, though there are still some present around his mouth and legs. Etched tattoos across his forearms help him focus when casting spells.

Archer's Arcana Spellbook

• Lightning Arrow - Low Effort, Fast Cast, Medium Impact
  A spear of lightning fired from the fingers, simulating either the draw of a bow or the pull of a trigger. A basic spell learned by many magical practitioners during their first years of practice. shards of electricity hit with force and speed similar to a crossbow or longbow, and are unaffected by wind and gravity. When fired through the arcane pistol, the bolts are smaller and less powerful, but less mana consuming.
• Whistling Edge - Medium Effort, Slow Cast, Variable Impact
  Create a rune in the air, and then place it against the striking surface of a weapon or object to imbue it with a sheath of razor sharp wind, enhancing its strikes. Strength of this spell is dependent on the size of the striking surface of the weapon. A longsword or halberd's blade would receive a stronger enchantment than a dagger. Less effective against heavy armor.
• Step of the wind - Low Effort, Fast Cast, No Impact
  A combination of hand motions and steps conjures an unnatural wind. A powerful wind pushes at at Ramiel's back, allowing him to move faster and jump further. These winds also allow him to land and move around relatively quietly- at the very least the sounds of footsteps are shrouded by the sounds of wind.
• Thunderbolt Barrage - Medium Effort, Slow Cast, High Impact
  A more powerful version of the lightning arrow conjured by simulating the draw of a bow. Looses a bolt of electricity through the air, capable of piercing through targets. A shockwave of concussive force follows the bolt. The longer the arrow is drawn, the more powerful it is, but the more mana it consumes.
• Stormcall - High Effort, Very Slow Cast, Very High Impact
  A lightning rune painstakingly crafted and pressed onto an arrowhead. The rune is primed as the arrow leaves the bow. The arrow begins to glow after hitting its mark, calling down a powerful bolt of lightning from the sky a second later, blasting the local area. The act of firing the Stormcall Arrow is no more difficult than firing a normal arrow, but the process of crafting it is difficult and energy consuming. Currently, Ramiel can only reasonably craft one a day.

Equipment :

• Compound Conduit Bow - A relatively new type of bow forged from steel introduced shortly before the fall of Gabaras. Mana crystals embedded into the bow allow it to serve as a conduit or focus for spellcasting. In lieu of a physical bowstring, mana crystals project a magical bowstring. More powerful than a longbow of similar size, and capable of collapsing into a small compact form for easy storage.
• Quiver - A finely crafted leather quiver with the capacity for 20 arrows. Three arrows with golden fletchings, imbued with powerful lightning runes sit inside the quiver.
• Arcane Pistol - A well made wand encased in a sheath of steel and brass, engraved with gold, shaped into the form of a pistol or handcrossbow and wrapped in leather. The wand within acts as a conduit for Ramiel's spellcasting, allowing him to more quickly cast some of his spells. A leather holster for the device sits on Ramiel's hip.
• Hunter's Shortsword - A simple, single edged, steel hunting blade made for cutting. An adequate sidearm or backup weapon when things get too close for comfort. The steel is blackened to prevent it from reflecting light. Amber Grove Ranger's standard issue sidearm.
• Ranger's Armor - A set of armor custom tailored to individual rangers of the Amber Grove. Ramiel's armor consists of primarily toughened leathers and thick cloths, with steel plates on his knees and forearms, and a chainmail shirt over his torso for additional protection. A green coat is pulled over the entire set, and a red scarf provides a splash of color.
• Ranger's Kit - All manner of necessary equipment for a ranger. A small woodcutting hatchet, a waterskin, and a small leather satchel containing the necessities: A small amount of dried food and water, a woodcarving knife, spare fletching and arrowheads, fishing line and hook, twine, needle, basic medicinal herbs and a small bottle of spirits.

The Crazed Kingdom, Gabaras

Here's my character! Almost done, just gotta fit up the equipment and the last bit

Ramiel Wyndham

Ramiel Wyndham

"I'm a better shot than most, luckily for you I'm on your side."
Standing in at 6'2", a tall and wiry frame belie a surprisingly developed physique. Rather sinewy and lithe, his is a body that appears used to regular travel and exertion, if not heavy physical labor. Golden blonde hair waves across his head, but is often pulled back with a headband or hat. He prefers earthy colors- greens, browns and blues, with splashes of red to break up the monotony.

Male // Half-Elf // 65

Personality :
Not as quiet and reserved as elves, but not as gregarious and adventurous as humans, Ramiel sits somewhere in-between. Ramiel is a calm and fairly down to earth individual, with a friendly and warm disposition and adventurous spirit. Ramiel isn't afraid of confrontation, and will readily stand up for what he thinks is right, but is rarely hot headed or brash. Somewhat lazy and work-adverse, it isn't uncommon for Ramiel to attempt to skip out on camp duties or otherwise avoid more mundane tasks and labor.

Background :
A half-elf born of a orcish father and elven mother, Ramiel was born in Kogani but was raised in the Amber Grove. The oldest of three, Ramiel and his siblings were afforded proper education, and Ramiel- taking after his mother- was discovered to have a natural aptitude with magic at a young age. When he came of age, Ramiel was entered into the Veradan Academy, one of the premier schools for magic in all of Somnius.

Ramiel earned middling grades while in school, praised for his natural talent and aptitude, but reprimanded for his general laziness and flippant attitude. Still, Ramiel graduated from school with above average marks, and joined the ranks of the Amber Grove's Rangers. The Rangers serve as one arm of the Amber Grove's military, with its primary duties being to protect and maintain balance between wildlife and the environment and modern society around Somnius. Tasks ranged from preventing wildfires, providing search and rescue services and fighting off monsters roaming too close to civilized areas.

Over the next several decades, Ramiel served the Amber Grove's Rangers admirably, showing a knack for not only might and magic, but tracking and outdoorsmanship as well. As one of the few non full-blooded elves within the ranks of the Rangers, Ramiel found himself getting along better with the orcish rangers in his company and honed his skills with the best of them.

After 30 successful years in the Rangers, Ramiel would eventually strike off on his own, eager to put his experiences to the test as a mercenary, adventurer and explorer. Ironically, he's ended up doing much of the same work he did while a Ranger, only this time without a regular paycheck.

Magic : The Archer's Arcana
Taking after his mother, Ramiel's Mana Veins are surprisingly potent, are focused around the arms, though there are still some present around his mouth and legs. Etched tattoos across his forearms help him focus when casting spells.

Archer's Arcana Spellbook

• Arcane Bolt - Low Effort, Fast Cast, Medium Impact
  A quick blast of arcane energy fired from the fingers. A basic spell learned by most magical practitioners during their first years of practice. Arcane bolts hit with force and speed similar to a crossbow or longbow and require a single hand motion to cast. An additional hand motion to specify an element can be added before the bolt to provide it with an element, otherwise it strikes its target as raw arcane force.
• Imbue Element - Medium Effort, Slow Cast, Variable Impact
  Create a rune in the air, and then place it against the striking surface of a weapon or object to imbue it with a specific element, enhancing its strikes. Strength of this spell is dependent on the size of the striking surface of the weapon. A longsword or halberd's blade would receive a stronger enchantment than a dagger.
• Step of the wind - Low Effort, Fast Cast, No Impact
  A combination of hand motions and steps conjures an unnatural wind. A powerful wind pushes at at Ramiel's back, allowing him to move faster and jump further. These winds also allow him to land and move around relatively quietly- at the very least the sounds of footsteps are shrouded by the sounds of wind.
• Lightning Arrow - Medium Effort, Slow Cast, High Impact
  An arrow of pure lightning conjured by simulating the draw of a bow. Looses a powerful beam through the air, capable of piercing through targets. The longer the arrow is drawn, the more powerful it is, but the more mana it consumes.
• Stormcall - High Effort, Very Slow Cast, Very High Impact
  A lightning rune painstakingly crafted and pressed onto an arrowhead. Can be fired into the air and onto the target. The arrow glows after hitting its mark, calling down a powerful bolt of lightning from the sky a second later. The act of firing the Stormcall Arrow is no more difficult than firing a normal arrow, but the process of crafting it is difficult and energy consuming. Currently, Ramiel can only reasonably craft one a day.

Equipment :

• Compound Bow - A relatively new type of bow introduced shortly before the fall of Gabaras. More powerful than a longbow of similar size, and capable of collapsing into a small compact form for easy storage.
• Quiver - A simple, unadorned but finely crafted leather quiver containing 20 well made arrows. The arrows are feathered with white and red feathers for easier retrieval. A single arrow with golden fletching is imbued with a powerful lightning rune.
• Shortsword - A simple steel blade made for slashing. An adequate sidearm or backup weapon when things get too close for comfort.
• Ranger's Armor - A set of armor custom tailored to individual rangers of the Amber Grove. Ramiel's armor consists of primarily toughened leathers and thick cloths, with steel plates on his knees and forearms, and a chainmail shirt over his torso for additional protection. A green coat is pulled over the entire set, and a red scarf provides a splash of color.
• Ranger's Kit - All manner of necessary equipment for a ranger. A small woodcutting hatchet, a waterskin, and a small leather satchel containing the necessities: A small amount of dried food and water, a woodcarving knife, spare fletching, fishing line and hook, twine, needle, basic medicinal herbs and a small bottle of spirits.

The Crazed Kingdom, Gabaras

I'm working on something now- leaning towards a sort of magically inclined archer of some sort.

As far as discords go, I'm not a huge fan of them- probably because I already have way too many servers I'm a part of and another is likely to get lost in the discord (heh). But I'll go with what everyone else wants

The Crazed Kingdom, Gabaras

Interested! Reading up on everything right now

Falling Skies: Reboot (Mecha, Space Opera)

@TinyKiwi hey! Yeah unfortunately with the way warfare kinda goes, using an ultra light outside of an infantry support role is more of a liability than anything. The weapons they carry are generally not strong enough to pose a viable threat to larger machines,

That being said I'd be willing to make an exception if you wanted to go the combat repairs and refit route- just know that you wouldn't be putting out much in the way of combat

Falling Skies: Reboot (Mecha, Space Opera)

@Rapid Reader, @Dog sounds good! Once again, I really appreciate everyone's patience!

@Zombiedude101 let me know if there's anything you have questions with!

Falling Skies: Reboot (Mecha, Space Opera)

@6slyboy6 You can always take a read through the prior iterations to see if they're something your speed

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@Rapid Reader, @Dog, it seems our cast has dropped a bit- Whoami's let me know that she's doing some service related stuff for a month or so. So it'll be down to the 3 of us without some extra blood. Do you guys mind waiting for some new interest, or would you like to get started sooner rather than later?

Falling Skies: Reboot (Mecha, Space Opera)

@FrostedCaramel Heyo! I think I remember! I wouldn't mind a returning hand