[OOC] Darkness and Light

[Cultural Titan]

@Frengo

SO for the record I am a moron. West it is.

[Frengo]

@Frengo

SO for the record I am a moron. West it is.

@Cultural Titan

Wooohoo!

Frengo - 1

Titan - 324209

I'm catching you up on error spotting points, buddy ;)

[Cello]

I would have made a post for Nyarlathotep. But I'm trying to write up a Kingsguard.

I keep getting halfway through a CS before saying "I hate it" and then deleting it and starting from a fresh concept.

[Frengo]

I would have made a post for Nyarlathotep. But I'm trying to write up a Kingsguard.

I keep getting halfway through a CS before saying "I hate it" and then deleting it and starting from a fresh concept.

@Leslie Hall

PM me if you want to bounce some ideas off a sound board. I should be able to help.

[ViolentViolet]

Perhaps if there is space, and time, I may join in on this again. But for now I would settle for reading it, and congratulating those involved in this. I was never able to remain interested in anything for long a while ago and returned to find this booming in activity. *bows slightly* Perhaps I may play in this for the fun soon enough :)

[Cello]

It's four am and I still haven't fallen asleep. Well, guess I'm pulling an all nighter.

@Frengo I'll be sure to send some your way!

@ViolentViolet its nice to hear from you again. We'd love to have you

[Cultural Titan]

@ViolentViolet

Its probably very far from anything you had intended.

EDIT: Yes I am supposed to be busy today, thanks for noticing my procrastination.

[ViolentViolet]

@Leslie Hall
Haha, yes it has been quite a while. To be completely honest I feel refreshed now that I went on that long hiatus of mine. I hope to be able to role play with people properly again.

@Cultural Titan
It is, from what I have seen as of yet. But sill something that may be developed upon. The first sequence of this role play was actually approximately eight years ago, and most likely the next will be in a few more after this eventually fizzles into darkness. I wish I had met you before by hiatus; we may have been able to create a masterpiece from the outline.

[Crimson Raven]

@Cultural Titan

I really dont want to extend the fight any longer, so can I just land a blow and the bandit (whatshisname) retreats? Or maybe he realises he is out numbered and has to flee?

[Cultural Titan]

@ViolentViolet

My skill level would not allow for anything remotely close to a masterpiece.

@Crimson Raven

Well, he's definitely not outnumbered right now, but if you wanted to cripple him I can let that hit given how the rest of the fight is going.

[IcePezz]

Ugh ... I'm a horrible person... and got another dragon again

[Frengo]

Ugh ... I'm a horrible person... and got another dragon again

@IcePezz

Got another what?

[IcePezz]

@Frengo I let my dragons die at one point, and seeing dragon eggs in everyone's signature again, I got suckered into picking one up :p the egg is in my signature

[Frengo]

@Frengo I let my dragons die at one point, and seeing dragon eggs in everyone's signature again, I got suckered into picking one up :p the egg is in my signature

@IcePezz

I have no idea about any of that, but I am glad you're happy, although also kind of concerned that you "let" your other dragons die.

[Cello]

I spent 3 hours writing up a gunslinger based character (because the Machinist from Final Fantasy XIV is badass) before realising that this universe isn't Steampunk and deleting it. And then crying.

[Cultural Titan]

@Leslie Hall

You doing alright? You don't seem to be happy with anything lately

[Cello]

@Cultural Titan Oh this is usually a part of my creative process. Disliking many concepts and starting over. Re-using aspects of old, discarded concepts into newer ones. I'm usually not this vocal about it because it makes me sound really whiny. I'll eventually create someone that I love as much as Lucinda.

[Cello]

I'm not finished yet but I actually kinda like this guy so I'm posting him here so I don't change my mind again and get rid of him immediately.

Lemme know your thoughts ^^

EDIT: also I really like 'Marionette'. It probably doesn't fit Mercury as a theme song, but it's what I was listening to at the time so that's what I put in there >_>

Mercury Valentine, the Spear of Celakor

Mercury Valentine

♐ The Spear of Celakor ♐

"By my oath as a member of the Kingsguard, I shall never allow a fiend to tarnish the great Kingdom of Celakor!"

Character Theme | Marionette

Mercury Valentine, a skilled warrior of the crown, does not possess a very imposing appearance. Just below average height with a lean, slim build, Mercury is not the pinnacle of what the masses expect the mighty Kingsguard to look like. His mostly soft, pale complexion riddled with scars, freckles and a birth mark along the left side of his neck in the shape of a mermaid's tail give him a very young, almost childish appearance. Prominent lashes and piercing blue eyes give him a rather charming, feminine aesthetic. Combining this with an ever stoic expression, Mercury is often desired by young ladies who think him to be some sort of Prince Charming. A mop of messy, unkempt brown hair sits atop his head with the fringe reaching down just over his eyebrows. When not in service, Mercury favors a very standard attire; a long sleeved beige tunic, brown trousers and black leather boots. He always keeps his trusty spear, Coup de Grâce, fastened tightly to his back by pair of leather holsters that wrap themselves across his chest in the shape of a cross. When in combat, he is usually seen wearing his immaculate silver armor with a large, light blue half cape draped across the the right pauldron all the way down to his right hip. The crest of Celakor shining brightly on the left side of his breastplate in beautiful gold.

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Family Name | Valentine
Given Name(s) | Mercury Bartholomew
Title/Alias | The Spear of Celakor, The One Man Army
Gender | Male
Age | 24
Sexuality | Demisexual

House of Origin | House Valentine
House Motto | None
House Crest | None
Description | House Valentine is a very small, insignificant family in service to the Crown. They own no lands and hold no titles. Just a simple, small family of fishermen that reside on the peninsula just north of Frennstone. Oddly enough though, the family seems to possess a latent magical talent that has surfaced within Mercury for the first time in the families history. It is this power that caught the eye of the Kingsguard and allowed Mercury to rise as far as he has despite his age.

Alignment | Light (Kingsguard)
Likes | Training, Cooking, Music
Dislikes | Being underestimated, Sitting still, Arrogance

Personality | It is of no question that Mercury's age is a disadvantage to his name when compared to the other members of the Kingsguard. He is but a boy who lacks experience of life, let alone a war! Yet despite this, his naive nature and innocent spirit tend to be just what the Kingsguard lacks at times. A fresh opinion from the youth is always worth considering. Mercury is proud, and he intends for his voice to be heard. He may be young, but he is a Kingsguard and has fully accepted the responsibilities that come with that title. Driven by his genuine passion and respect for the Crown, Mercury is the embodiment of the perfect soldier. His loyalties unquestioned, his eagerness to serve and the fire in his eyes that tell anyone who faces him that he would gladly lay down his life for his King.

Even despite all these credits to his name, one must never forget that Mercury is still a young man. He is weak to desire and experiences urges that shame him deeply. He's not above using his appearances and title for his own benefit (particularly with young ladies), even if it does end up with him being scolded by one of the other Kingsguard. He can also be very brash and emotional. It's not hard to push his buttons in a fight to gain the upper hand, but you should be wary not to test him too far or it might just be your end. All in all, Mercury is a talented young lad who feels that he has a lot to prove so he can show the King that he deserves to be a part of his elite Guard.

Primary Weapon | Coup de Grâce is a long, spear expertly fashioned by a renowned weapon smith of the crown. The shaft is ornately crafted from a sturdy willow, with intricate carvings of an old fairy tale sharing the same name as the weapon itself. The spear head is fashioned from steel, with writing engraved into the blade shouting praises to the King. The weapon is light and allows to a multitude of thrusting and sweeping attacks. Additionally, it also allows for excellent mobility by being sturdy enough to use as a vault.
Secondary Weapon | Throwing Spears (4x). These simple, light weight throwing spears are not meant for melee combat. When in the right hands, they can be used to impale foes from a distance. Mercury favors the spears over a bow and arrow for ranged combat, claiming that he feels he is capable of putting more force behind a throwing spear than an arrow. These spears are fastened to his back, with two at easy reach on each shoulder.
Other Equipment | Mercury keeps on him a knapsack of rations, water and medicine when travelling. He also has his armor, which is lightweight in comparison to most other armor. This significantly drops the amount of defense received from the armor, but allows Mercury to be much lighter and evasive in combat.

Abilities

• Spirit Remnant | Mercury can sacrifice a small portion of both his magic and physical stamina to create a translucent remnant of himself that performs one action before disappearing. Remnants are tangible and can be used to attack from a range, block projectiles and overwhelm opponents. Remnants by themselves do not take a lot of effort to create, but over using them can lead to early fatigue in a fight. Spirit Remnant is a unique form of magic that allows Mercury to be much more of a persistent threat in the battlefield than one would first imagine.

[IcePezz]

@Leslie Hall if I may say, I think he is absolutely adorable. Also I have never known what demisexual is until now :p you learn something new everyday :D

[Frengo]

@Leslie Hall if I may say, I think he is absolutely adorable. Also I have never known what demisexual is until now :p you learn something new everyday :D

@IcePezz

I never knew what a demisexual was until I saw you saying that until now you didn't know either.

Let's take a few seconds to love Google. Where would we be without it?

So it's kinda like "I LOVE YOU AND I WANT TO BANG YOU :D:D" sort of sex drive, as opposed to the run of the mill "Hm, nice boobs. PLEASE CAN WE HAVE SEX!?"