[OOC] Reboot - Prized Bride

[my Lalia]

Hello,
This is a mature rp with dark under currents. I am looking for high casual rp-er's, as I love character development and drama.
If you have any questions after reading please ask, I will be happy to answer.

Intro

It was a lovely spring afternoon when you were call back to the house by your parents, they seemed off in a way, as they looked worn out and more quiet than usual. That is when you see two large guards that came from the palace of Shadow Worth; a chill runs up your spine as a visit from the armed guard was never a good thing. You then see a smaller (though still very tall) man step out between the two large guards. “You have been selected to be a bride for one of the Drakken Nobles.” Say’s the man who gives you a look that says that you are doomed, but that could have been your imagination playing tricks on you. Better yet maybe this whole thing is your imagination, you pinch yourself to make sure it’s not real but to your disappointment it is. “Come, we leave now.” The man says as he grabs your arm and takes you to the carriage before you have a chance to say goodbye to your parents. You stumble into the carriage and look back to see your parents watching as the carriage pulls away fast, a single tear falls from your eyes as a question pops into your head. Why me?

Early History

There was once a time when the Gemminite's were a proud and strong people, always in a favour of peace they were shrewd diplomats and knew how to get what they wanted. They could charm nearly every race that they came into contact, but that was before the savage nations of the south came up from their blighted lands. These nations had no need for diplomacy, they simply invade and take whatever they wanted. They were brutal and savage, the Gem peoples knew that they were not ready for war. In fear they searched for a solution, a way to keep their peace and way of life without having to fight and losing thousands of their people.

That was when a nation to the west of Gemminia came and offered to help. This nation was just as brutal, just as savage as the nations to the south, but they knew how to twist diplomacy to their favour. They offered to fight the enemies of the Gemminites, but they wanted something in return and the Gem people desperate for help, as the southern nations were now on their borders, agreed to whatever the nation of Drakka wanted. The Drakken's pleased with what they got launched their troops for the southern borders of Gemminia.

It was written that the Drakkens fought more savagely than the nations of the south, and that there has never been a people so addicted to the death and horror of war. The blighted peoples of the south fought hard, but their own brutality was nothing compared to the Drakkens. It was only then that the Gemminites wondered what they had agreed to, seeing that they had just made a pact with a people that seemed to love death, war, torture and all things that was against the nature of Gem culture.

Once the war was won, the Drakken lords came to the court of the Gem's. Their armour still covered with blood and gore, their muscles still tense from the fighting, their eyes still seeking a honourable fight or challenge. They were in every way intimidating, and when they asked the Gem court for their prizes, there was confusion among the them. All the court looked to King Nixus, who frowned and nodded and with that the Gem guards grabbed the daughters of the court and gave them to Drakken lords. There was an uproar from the parents of the daughters that were taken, but they were quickly reminded of the power of the Drakkens when Oggar the Horrible threatened to annihilate the court and their country. With that the Drakken lords filed out with their new brides, but before Oggar left he turned to the King saying, "We will be back next year for more brides, if none are ready next year our peace will be... over."

From then on, the Gem peoples have given up their daughters in order to keep the peace and to pay the Drakken's to protect them from the nations that will not use diplomacy.

Plot

The Drakkens get their brides as gifts for noting their success in battle and other success's that are on the side of horrifying. You, the new bride or Drakken noble, go back into the Drakken territory when communications break down between the Drakkens and the Gemminites. This causes the Drakken race to declare war on the Gems which means that the Gems and their peaceful way of life will be Obliterated. It's up to you, the brides, to convince your new husbands (who are nobles) to convince their King and the Court not to go to war with the Gemminites in order to save your homeland.

What Gems and Drakken’s are

They are known as the Gems or Gemminites, they are human looking in nearly every way and have human life spans. Though they are born with the power of one of the four elements, they can control that one element though if used for too long or if they ask it to do something complex it will drain them of their strength. They can have different coloured hair and their skin can "glow" (as if they were covered in glitter).

Drakken’s are large horned race that can live for over 500 years, but look human in all other respects. They also have power over the elements but they have power over two instead of one. They can be brutes when it comes to choosing a female or two. Drakken males can have more than one bride as there isn't many females, since they like to fight and start/go to wars. Though they do have a strong peace treaty with the Gemminites as the Gemminites give the Drakken males free choice over some of the females they have selected for them. Any children born from a one sided Drakken pairing will be Drakken, no matter what. (Their genetics over power the other parents genetics. But if children are born weak or if for some reason have too much Gemminite in them they will be take to the Wilds and left there to die)

So a few things before we go on:

1. Drakken males can have more than one bride so it is okay if there is more females then males.

2. Females cannot over power the males no matter what. (physically speaking, mentally they can whip their butts, it depends on how you play it)

3. Gemminites only get one element and Drakkens get two. (Earth, Fire, Water, Wind)

4. A Gem with a certain element is usually always born to parents of the same element, though there is exceptions.

5. You can play doubles if you like, but if you have a male character then the other must be female. If you have a female character you can be either (unless we have enough males)

Culture: Drakken

• Drakkens live in a harsh environment (deserts, rock filled lands, forests filled with horrible creatures)
• Very few liveable places in Drakka.
• The Drakken Court is made up of War Lords (Who are heads of grand standing families).  The War lords' families have their own mini court which take  care of  strict family things that don't need to go to the high court.
  • These War Lords and important family members are usually the ones allowed to  take mates. So most of the children belong to these few. (Almost like breeding a small army)
  • Any of the Grand standing families may challenge the Kings right to rule. This is rarely done, and has only been done 4 times in all of Drakken history. (As only the strong can rule Drakka)
• There are Drakken females but they are rare as they too love to fight. (plus Drakkens seem to produce more males than females, hence why they take brides elsewhere)
• Drakken's are also not the kindest creatures, living in some of the harshest terrain and having an inbred need to cause chaos makes them difficult.
• Drakkens have a trio of Gods (Drun - God of War, Krenta - God of Death, Sorrak - God of Prolificity)
• Though they have this trio of Gods, they also have lesser Gods. The one most mentioned in Drakken writing is known as Norric, he is said to be the bringer of darkness and a servant of the God trio.
• To ensure that a Gem bride is not stolen or if she happens to run away, the Drakken give them a special mark to let others know who they belong to. (this can be a brand, tattoo or anything that can be seen)

Culture: Gemminite

• Gems live in something like a paradise called Gemminia (Rolling green hills, crystal clear waters, and beautiful cities)
• Gemminite court members are voted in from Grand families, but if a common Gem receives support from the people. They to can be voted into the  court.(A  grand total of seven Gems of each type are on the council at  any one  time, with the exception of the ruling element, which only has three  council members and then the king or queen presiding over each  council  session.)
• Gemminite royalty is a long line of rulers that are usually water Gems as they are usually wise. (There has been families of other elements, usually they ruled when they're most needed)
• Gem's are peaceful beings, and don't like fighting. That is why they give some of their daughters to the Drakken's, so that they get much needed protection.
• Female Gemminites become of age for the Reaping at 18yrs-21yrs
  
  • Most are taken at 18yrs, as most Drakken males don't want anything older.
• Gem's usually marry other Gem's of the same element (so wind with wind, water with water.) So their children will be of the same element.
  
  • A two different element Gem pairing will result in the child getting the element of its same gendered parent.
  • In uncommon cases the child of two different element Gems can get the same element of its parent of the opposite gender. But again this is uncommon.
  • There has been cases where the above have been disregarded and the child having a completely different element than either of the parents. This is really rare though
• Gems have a trio of Goddesses and one God (Naia - Goddess of Water and Wisdom, Auram - Goddess of Air and Liberty, Pyrus - God of Fire and Strength, Vivari - Goddess of Earth and the Great Mother)
• Gem brides have been known to set up small shrines/altars in secret within  their husband's estates to retain their native faith. Typically things  do not go well for the brides if these shrines are found.

Gem Gods - Lore

Vivari the Great Mother

Vivari - Goddess of Earth and the Great Mother

• Vivari was the founder of all the races.
• When the world was young and fertile she gave birth to many creatures; most she loved and nurtured.
• These loved ones were the first races, beautiful and gentle, they represented their mother's gentleness and kindness.
• But the Great Mother's violent side became manifest in her next children, who were vile and delighted in attempting to destroy or enslave the other races.
• Three of these children, Drun, Krenta, and Sorrak, became gods themselves, having drawn great power from the suffering they caused.
• Horrified at what she had created, the Great Mother birthed three others, Naia, Pyrus, and Auram, to try and stop the three hated ones. Into these three good children she poured all of her strength.
• They were to bring balance, but her violent children were themselves too strong, and created  their own children from the flesh of their Mother, weakening her. From the Mother's flesh many vile races were born, overpowering the Elder children. They nearly destroyed their Mother and younger siblings.
• As a final bargain, Great Mother Vivari offered her vile sons valiant, strong enemies to fight in the south, the place that was blighted. But in exchange for this hunting they had to keep their offspring away from the north.
• They agreed, but Vivari knew her children would test her will and power, so she made the Great Spine to at least forestall the inevitable.
• The mountains of the Spine were as high and as deadly as the one who made them; as protective of the Gemminite realm as any mother would be to her favorite daughters.
• To the north of these mountains Vivari and her three children ruled justly and brought prosperity back to their lands.

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Auram, goddess of Air and Freedom

Auram - Goddess of Air and Liberty

• Auram is the youngest of the Mother's godly children.
• She is creative and rather quiet, always there but rarely noticed unless she's in a temper. Kind of like the element she embodies. Similarly, she is able to change her nature within seconds.
• As an individual she is less powerful than her siblings, but when she is matched with either her brother or sister she makes them stronger. As what is a raging ocean without  the mighty wind? What is a raging fire without the wind to fuel it?

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Naia, Goddess of Water and Wisdom

Naia - Goddess of Water and Wisdom,

• Naia was the first of her Mother's children.
• Naia, like the waters she governs, is largely calm. It takes a lot to rile her up, but when she does, like a great ocean chruned in a storm, her wrath is a force to be reckoned with.
• Naia was named the keeper of histories and wisdom for her element's stability. While one choice may have been earth, it was determined that even mighty mountains eventually crumble and shift, but water stays forever. Even through drought, storm and flood alike, water is never destroyed; simply changed of form and moved someplace else.
• Water gems are the only ones known to bring their babies through a type of baptismal ritual. Depending upon the clan, a water gem baby will be blessed by the water in the village's most precious reservoir (be it a fresh spring, a fertile ocean, or a cleansing waterfall, it makes no difference so long as it is vital to the settlement). More on this later.

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Pyrus - God of Fire and Strength

Pyrus - God of Fire and Strength

• Middle child of their mothers second birthing of godly children.
• Pyrus is the ridged back bone of the group, a fearless fighter/warrior and easily set off. He gives strength to the weary and warmth to those that need it,
• He is the only male god in the Gem gods pantheon and is the protector his sisters, mother and the people.
• Fire Gems make up the majority of military and city guard roles.

Drakken Gods - Lore

Krenta - God of Death

Krenta - God of Death

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Sorrak - God of Prolificity

Sorrak - God of Prolificity

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Drun - God of War

Drun - God of War

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Norric - bringer of darkness and a servant of the Gods

Norric - bringer of darkness and a servant of the Gods

[HylianRose]

So, I'm trying to decide and some help would be useful.

I already have Ama but she has a few flaws within the Gem lore mostly because of the way I built her. However, her character Archetype stays the same. She is the 'Earth' female. Meaning that she is gentle but strong. Though, I guess that more fits with a Water Gem... I might change her element to Water. But ye. Gentle and stubborn, Ama is willing to stick things out and can take a lot of hits without losing her will.

However, I'm also thinking about another character who would be less strong willed and more... uhh... easily frightened? She'll sort of be the young doe of the group. She'd be the complete opposite of Ama.

I'm also not opposed to RP both characters provided they are not both with the same Drakken. -shrugs-

I may end up just sticking with Ama if I can't have them both. -walks away mumbling-

Help would be appreciated and most well... helpful.

[my Lalia]

@HylianRose

You can most certainly have both :)

[HylianRose]

@my Lalia Cool! I'll edit Ama's CS soonish and start working on the other girl's CS as well. Might not be until tomorrow or the next day however as I'll be working on my summer class this week. (We have 3 chapters to read this week. >.>;)

[Obscene Symphony]

^_^ the hype train is feuling up, guys. I'll keep Lienna and probably make her sheet a bit less chunky.

[HylianRose]

I'm going to post the CSs here for now just because I don't know if you want them in the C-Tab yet or not. I can always edit this and move them over later. :)

Amaryllis

Amaryllis "Ama" Stone

Race:
Gemminite

Age:
18

Element(s):
Earth

Height:
5'7"

Bio:

Growing up a rather normal life, Ama has been around a gardening and farming family, having two Earth elemental parents. She has a fondness for animals and plants and she will defend them to the teeth. There was once a time when she beat a boy her age for picking her prized sunflower and handing it to her as a present. She detests violence but is more than strong-willed enough to take whatever life throws at her. As a younger sister with three older brothers, Ama has had her fair share of beatings, though they were done out of love and were never out of cruelty, her brothers just simply loved to tease her, not realizing how much they were actually hurting her. It was until her mother found out that the boys realized what they'd been doing wrong. Since then, Ama has grown accustumed to taking hits, never being one to back down. Since the moment with the boy, however, she has yet to raise a hand against another person, having been sorely scolded by her mother.

Now, Ama finds her legs shaking at the thought of being given to an unknown man. However, though her legs buckle, her eyes are full of life, staring ahead with a strong will about them, blue eyes staring daggers into any willing to stare back.

Other:
Alternative Image *

Ama is not considered necessarily pretty, so many of the people around her wondered why she was chosen. She doesn't put much value into beauty and therefore doesn't really try to be. Her hair is usually unkempt and her clothes match her lazy behavior. The only reason she wears a dress is because it is easier to put on than other garments. Maybe her being chosen was a fluke?

Ama's dress usually consists of flower pattern dresses she got from the older women around her village. They don't always fit correctly and almost none of them really fit her figure. She does have one favorite though. It was one that a young man in the village complemented her on. It was a rather simple dress, but it fit her rather well and so she chose to wear it for the meeting with the Drakkens, hoping that somehow it could be her good luck charm. The dress is a pale blue and fits the length of her body, flowing gently outwards down to her knees, revealing her slender, yet... uhh... hairy... legs. (I did say she gives no shits about appearance, right? Power to the Earth, right?)

*I plan for Ama to get prettier as the RP goes on. Right now, her skin is harsh and oily, filled with blemishes and her hair is unkempt and falls haphazardly on her shoulders. However, through the course of the RP, she will grow more beautiful, probably through tips from other Gems or through force by a Drakken. It all just depends really. But, it will happen one way or another. :P

Araxie

Araxie "Ara" Torlan

_{"A river said to inspire poetic expression."}

Race:
Gemminite

Age:
18

Element(s):
Water

Height:
5'5"

Bio:

Ara had a very warm home growing up. Her mother was very gentle and very sweet and her father couldn't have hurt a fly if he tried. Being the baby of her family, Ara grew to understand that she didn't need the best things in life to be happy. She also formed the very twisted idea that she didn't deserve anything either. Ara has a very low self-esteem and self-concept, often seeing her weaknesses as larger than her strengths, a warped view of herself. She is very gullible and because of this believed the words of a boy back in her village when he told her she was an awful person. He'd caught her smiling and laughing at the pretty dresses in the dress shops. He told her that she wasn't pretty enough for those types of clothes because she was an ugly person, on the inside and out. Most children wouldn't really believe this but for Ara, he spoke truth. From that moment on, she saw in herself only the ugly nature of herself. Her lips were just a bit too big, her hair too thin, and her eyes too dull. She wasn't very smart and because of this she never tried very hard in school. She often just backed off, resigning herself to the life of the housewife, after all what good was an ugly girl for any way?

All in all, Ara is a very sweet girl. She will often put herself in harms way to save others, trying her best to do what she can to be just a bit better. She is never selfish and never asks for anything even if she needs it. If someone forgets to feed her, she simply goes the meal without eating. She hates conflict and will be the first to submit to any demands someone gives her. She will always be the most complacent, taking whatever orders are given to her to be of some use. She has an extremely low tolerance for pain and is very oblivious. She will often get herself into trouble without really meaning to and will say things to some that she might not should have said.

Other:

Just like her education, Ara's powers over water are very weak. However, this is only because she thinks she is weak. Should she actually put forth effort, her powers are second to none.

Ara's dress, featured in her image, was a gift from her mother as she left. The headdress, earings, bangles, and hair clip she wears were gifts from her older sisters. All had tears in their eyes as they said goodbye to such a sweet, innocent child who did not deserve this. (Ara, however, is torn between thinking she deserves this 'punishment' while also not believing she does because of the 'honor' that comes with being chosen.)

Possible Future Outfit? >.>;

Lemme know if I should change anything and if I need to move them over. -rolls around-

[my Lalia]

@HylianRose

They look good :) you can put them in the CT :)

[WeepingLiberty]

Saw this as I was heading to bed. I'll bring my charry over in the morning.

[NarcissisticPotato]

AW SHIT MAN! OH YAY! I thought I was being mentioned in your other RP and I didn't really feel motivated for that but Prized Bride? I'll sign straight up for that shit!

Edit: You should probably launch another Interest Check for it! You'll get a bunch of other people!

[Mr_pink]

Finished

The Unbreakable

Roflac has a strong jaw that bears a trimmed black beard. The beard is interrupted on the right by a scar that traces from his chin upwards diagonally to his left eyebrow. His left horn is only spouts outwards a quarter of the way and has been sanded down to being flat. His eyes are a striking blue, with the left eye being blind and a second scar tracing down vertically from above his eyebrow down to his cheek.

Roflac The Unbreakable

Race:
Drakken
Age:
654
Element(s):
Fire and Earth
Height:
6 foot 9

Bio:
Roflac was born as the bastard son between two unmarried Drakken. He was raised until he was about five years old before being thrown into the harsh wastes after being forced to witness his own parents execution. The king had taken their secret romance as an insult to his honour, having been courting Roflac's mother for quite some time. After he had found out about their secret raising of Roflac, it was the final nail in the coffin. He executed them and threw Roflac to the wilderness. But not before destroying most of Roflac's left horn, leaving only a jagged half left.

Nevertheless, Roflac managed to survive. His natural instincts kicked in around the time he was thrown out and he had learned how to hunt and fight from his father as soon as he was practically able to walk. He escaped the harsh conditions that is Drakken brethren seemed to eager to live in and travelled to greener pastures. The Geminites homeland to be precise. He used the skills he had taught himself within the wastes to steal and scrounge whatever he could from the Gemenites. Sleeping in barns and shacks most days. That is until a young farmer girl found Roflac sleeping in a bed of hay in her barn. Both Roflac and the girl were around 15 at the time and neither had really learned of each others races or why they should hate each other. The girl, who Roflac came to know as, Daisy, took interest in his horns and vowed to keep his 'living quarters' a secret from her family while Roflac stayed there.

As it turns out, Roflac and Daisy got on so well that he decided to visit and stay within the barn much more often than any place else. He stayed there about 4 days a week, talking to Daisy throughout the night while they watched the stars and discussed whatever it is that two sheltered kids talk about. Roflac considers himself extremely lucky during this period, as he never even came close to getting caught within the 2 years that this went on. To tell the truth, the reason he kept coming back to the barn wasn't because it was safe, it was because he had fallen in love with Daisy. Now, if either of them had known of each others races past and whatnot their relationship would have been extremely different, but neither knew of any reason to hate each other by that point.

They became lovers around the time they both became 17. They grew more and more frustrated with Roflac's living conditions and Daisy grew more and more eager to show him to her parents. One winters night she did, to drastic results. Her father practically killed him there and then, throwing all manner of ornaments at him before grabbing his pitchfork and stabbing him through his arm, pinning him to the wall. Daisy and Roflac explained his story, about how he didn't even know what age he was and how he had been living in the barn for about 2 years now. Surprisingly, Daisy's mother took a liking to Roflac and persuaded her husband to unpin Roflac from the wall and allow him to stay with the family for a small time while they explained the history between the two races.

After the history was explained though, it was time for him to leave. Not even Daisy's mother would allow the two to be lovers and he was sent out, never to return to the farm less he be stabbed by another pitchfork. He hardly even got out of the city before he was spotted by one of the city guards. They captured him and threw him in a public cell in the centre of town, where he would be mocked and beaten in front of and by the general public until he eventually died. That day did not come. A Drakken noble was in town for a new wife and spotted Roflac, skinny and dehydrated within his cage. He demanded he be released, having no idea about his history or his parents. Roflac became great friends with his savior named, Ithica who brought him back to a Drakken city and trained him in the art of war.

Roflac was off to his first battle within about 2 months of his training completing. He stood side by side with Ithica, getting his sword wet with blood and killing any who stood in his way brutally. He fought many battles during his time with Ithica, eventually gaining enough reputation and fame to warrant the nickname 'The Unbroken' after telling a few of his war buddies about his past. The thing that was constantly on his mind, no matter what he was doing, was Daisy. He thought about her every day and yearned to take her as his bride. He would have done just that, if it were not for the fact that another noble had already done so himself. He branded her with his house crest and broke her mind to love him and only him. This sent Roflac into a fit of rage, eventually challenging the noble to a duel. Roflac won, of course, beheading the noble with one massive cleave of his axe. But alas, soon after Daisy committed suicide, unable to continue on without 'her sole reason for living' as she put it. With the help of Ithica's reccomendation, Roflac was soon made a noble in light of his military expertise along with his killing of a noble that the king did not particularly like.

Roflac sanded down his broken horn soon after that, weary of his past and the memories it brought. His friends tell him he is long overdue for a wife and that is battle record warrants one in the least. To be truthful, he would be much happier on his own, but he tires of their constant bickering and has decided to take one if only to stop them annoying him.
Other:

[my Lalia]

@Mr_pink

Not bad I like the beginning, but I must ask how does he become a noble/well known warrior? As only nobles and well known warriors get a Gem bride.

Other than that it looks pretty good :)

[Mr_pink]

I would say through Ithica and his battles with him. They would probably gain him some renown and status within the Drakken community and eventually lead to his nobility. I could add something about that to his history if you want, but I'd probably have to do it tomorrow as it's quite late where I am.

[RomanAria]

You know what? I'm baaack! Can I use Aery again? Pleasepleaseplease?
Although, I might switch her element to Water... I 'unno.

[my Lalia]

@Mr_pink
Okay that sounds like a plan and no problem :)

@RomanAria
Haha of course you can :)

[RomanAria]

Actually, not reusing her exactly. Idea. I'll be making two new characters, although one kind of reuses the idea of Aery to some degree. Yay random plot bunnies!

[ClocktowerEchos]

I'll be putting in my interest for this. Never done and RP like this before, should be interesting heh

[karamonnom]

^__^ Hi hi! I'm interested and will work on a character ASAP.

[RomanAria]

Asta

Astaelin “Asta” Cassiel

Race:
Gemminite
Age:
21
Element(s):
Fire
Height:
5’5”

Bio:
Asta is the elder of the two Cassiel girls. Born prematurely, every bit of her life has been a fight for her; a fight for survival, a fight to be accepted. When she was young, the other children would mock her because of her speech impediment and her clumsiness, the result of her prematurity. For a while she just bore it, up until she was nine years old, when the bullies found a new target: Her little sister.

Without a father or an older brother to protect them, it would fall to her to protect Miry from harm. So she learned weaponry, self-defense. She honed her powers until she could cause a hundred-foot radius to spontaneously incinerate. Then she fought back, sending the bullies running for home.

She and her sister did fine on their own after that. Their mother’s health started declining when Asta was thirteen; she became the family’s breadwinner. She lived in fear of the Choosing, for she was often told how pretty she was.

Her eighteenth birthday passed; she wasn’t chosen. In her relief she became lax about controlling herself; she spoke out violently against the Drakken.

Last year, she tried to shoot the party of Drakken lords as they came to the castle, just to make a statement; she missed, but they saw her, and they tracked her down for this year, as a threat. And how better to make her pay than by not only taking her, but also her little sister. So thus, both Cassiel girls travel to Shadow Worth this year.
Other:n/a


her dress for the Choosing ceremony.

Miry

Aymiria “Miry” Cassiel

Race:
Gemminite
Age:
16
Element(s):
Air
Height:
4’7”

Bio: With her older sister being so outspoken, one would think it would be easy for Miry to just survive in the shadows. Most of her life she has spent scared; scared of the bullies, scared of losing her mother, scared of the Choosing (Not for herself, but for her sister) and towards the end, scared of her sister’s rebellion. For she was swept up in it, this quiet rebellion of Asta and a handful of boys, dragged along as they tried to make a statement with bloodshed. And now she is to pay the price for her sister’s foolish bravery. (will add more later, but for now... I'm exhausted and I'm going to bed. XD)

Other: N/A

her dress for the Choosing

[ClocktowerEchos]

Edoric

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Edokaluriconus Nordiere

Race:
Drakken
Age:
399
Element(s):
Wind & Water
Height:
6 ft 7 in

Bio:

Edokaluriconus (usually shortened to Edoric) was born into the noble House of Nordiere to Kaierallusadie (often shorted to Kaierallus) Nordiere and his Gem wife Naynami. Kaierallus was a great warrior who had served valiantly as his own father and rose through the ranks to be a high ranking officer in in army. The House of Nordiere was known to produce dedicated officers and soldiers while serving for one of the greater Warbands (they're also famed for some ridicules names) and Kaierallus and his son were no different.

Edoric himself however was the second oldest of about three dozen children (technically he was third oldest but he was always more grown up and mature then his older brother who was the second oldest so people considered him to be older). He learned from a young age how to control people, practicing his manipulation skills on his younger siblings and some of the servants. By the time he was of age, he could lie as naturally as eating and drinking and you could present his lies to anyone and most couldn't tell the difference.

However, it was discovered that Edoric had not inherited all of the Nordiere genes. During his time in the army, he discovered that his strength was below that of not only his own family, but nearly all of the recruits. Despite this lack of strength, Edoric made up for it in his speed and his sheer endurance; a common straggly for him was to simply tire the enemy out before moving in to take them down with a quick flurry of strikes. As time grew, his skills did too. Although not much improvement was made to his physical strength, his speed and stamina only grew in response, earning him the title of "Phantom" due to his agile movements and fast hits.

While this did work very well and allowed him rise through the ranks quickly and stay on top, it would also lead to another event which would change Edoric. During a raid of a enemy town, he commanded a small force of five dozen Drakken (with a third of them from his own family) the townspeople got creative and used all sorts of makeshift contraptions to fling heavy objects at his force. Despite leading a heroic charge against them in a hail of flying crap (both figuratively and literally as chamber pots were part of the mix), he was taken out. The last thing he remembers is getting hit in the head by an especially heavy pot of soup before blacking out. Although he would make a full recovers with only his horn getting a little chipped and his forces claiming victory, his mind was completely changed. He is no longer completely stable, now he is more random and you can easily tell he's... off.

People who once knew him say that he's a changed man with multiple personalities all in accompanying shades of paranoia, insanity, perversion, sadism and dark humor. The un-predicability aspect of him makes him only more dangerous and frankly unsettles some Drakkens as there's a 50/50 chance of him either busting out sick dance moves or busting out his sword at the dinner table. There are multiple accounts where Edoric reportedly attempted to get a goat to do yoga at parties or dig a hole in the foyer with the assistance of an especially heavy pot of soup. Spontaneous duels to the death are also a common sight in some of his gatherings, one such engagement involved him ending up in the chandelier through a combination of magic, a grandfather clock and a pint of strawberry jam.

Despite his strangeness, he served gallantly in the army and manages a profitable business when he wasn't working on military stuff. Commanding both respect (and equal parts fear) by both his soldiers and his business associates, he has made quite a name for himself. Minus the ones he carved into stone walls using a superheated spoon of course. His marriage came at his siblings' urges, believing that he ought to find himself a wife to have children and pass on the successful genes of the Nordiere family. Seeking out a Gem wife, he got in touch with some "friends" and soon found himself such a girl, partly to shut his family up and partly so that he'd have someone else to talk to in private besides the people in his head.

Other:
- He has an irrational fear of anything fluffy. Wombats and hamsters absolutely terrify him.
- While he is most often seen with a sword, he as a healthy knowledge of using various other types of weaponry
- The business he runs is most notable for the creation of metal based items and equipment but also assists in the transport of Gem wives.
- His recent business endeavors include: expanded metal mining operations, upgraded equipment forges, a distillery (not his own choice but his associates'), a cheese maker (again not his choice) and a professional goat sodomizer (defiantly not his own idea)

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Nadia

Nadia Parnel

Race:
Gemminite
Age:
17
Element(s):
Fire
Height:
5'3"

Bio:
Nadia's parents were both Fire Gemminites who raised her in a woodland cottage away from any towns or cities. They preferred the calm solitude that life in the woods offered as opposed to the busy life of a townsperson, and Nadia grew to be shy and nervous around other people. She was taken during a visit into town with her father, when someone who was collecting another girl decided that she was a better choice.

Other:
Though her element is fire, that does not seem to reflect in her personality at all. She is shy and contained, she does not call attention to herself and excels at blending in. She is kind and comforting, but also very fragile, both mentally and physically. If someone were to say that most Fire Gems are like a campfire or torch, then Nadia is a lit candle.