[OOC] Riverswell University; Sanctuary and Learning Center for Demi-Gods and Hybrids

[kagethekiller]

Lmk if anything needs to be fixed, btw.

[Avanhelsing]

We need more guys! Owen needs to hit on people...

[kagethekiller]

@Avanhelsing my Char is a guy... I think.

[Avanhelsing]

@kagethekiller
I meant more! HAREM ATTEMPTS! JK.

[Blazion]

Alena Rurik

First Name: Alena

Surname: Rurik

Nickname: N/A

Gender: Female

Age: 23

Species: Daughter of Aphrodite

Appearance: Ever since she was a girl Alena was always the tallest amongst her peers, and while puberty should’ve averaged this instead she hit the king of growth spurts that placed her taller than nearly every woman – and many men. Alena presently stands at a towering six foot three inches, and despite her athleticism Alena’s tall frame gives her a certain awkward, lean look that would probably appear unhealthy were it not for the toned muscle packed onto her body. Further she appears rather pale for such an active girl, though not in a ghostly white fashion, due solely to the fact Alena has the tendency to burn rather than tan. Marked on this light skin are freckles speckled across the bridge of her nose and cheeks, a hint of them on her arms.

Personality: Most people who meet Alena would describe her as a giant puppy; all big paws and sparkling eyes with a toothy grin that radiates excitement. She’s the type of person to roll out of bed in the morning bright eyed and bushy tailed ready to face the day, and greet every bleary eyed passerby along the way. In truth when she was younger it used to be easy to be nearly grating with her enthusiasm, but as she passed puberty it seems people were more often soothed by her than anything. It’s disconcerting to the demi-god, and lately she’s found herself focusing more on her own training in an attempt to brush off the new developments. Of course, that has danger in itself since Alena can also be ... oblivious. Nothing ruins your day like a couple hundred pounds of muscle absently plowing into you while jogging. More than that? She’s found herself being jealous of others. What Alena has worked so hard for, her strength, is amazing as a mortal; as a demi-god, compared to those with actual godly strength inherited without having to ever work out in their life? It’s nothing, and has become a dark spot on her otherwise astonishingly open person.

Hobbies: Although it’s probably more than just a hobby at this point, Alena is highly vested in weightlifting – with a focus on dead lifts. It’s what she’s best at, though it’s not unusual to find her doing other athletic activities as well; pick up games of numerous sports, running in the morning, and she has a fondness for swimming. Alena also used to be able to play the piano, but is rather rusty at it by now.

Abilities: Unlike her many half-siblings Alena does not possess otherwordly beauty, nor even traditional beauty from her mother’s blood. What she did inherit was the ability to entice, charm, and even seduce others, but rather than a combination of looks and disarming manner Alena’s seems to be related to her tongue. Like her mother Alena can melt the defenses of men and women alike with words that seem to drip with honey, even though they may not be as polished as the Goddess’. Once the mental walls are open it’s almost easy to convince someone if she so desires it, or more benevolently to empathize with them. While it was much harder on those with high willpower, since joining Riverswell she’s found it’s also not as easy to do unintentionally with the children of other gods and goddesses compared to mortals, which is a small relief at least.

Extra: Unlike many other demi-gods she takes after her human parent in most aspects that aren’t otherwordly, from her build to her mannerisms. The latter could be due to having absolutely no memories of her mother, though she has met one of her half-siblings – a model, go figure, who at first wasn’t convinced she had the right person. That happens a lot. Her English can be awkward at times due to not being her first langauge, and lastly she’s also so far in the closet she’s visiting Narnia.

Hopefully it should be alright. I wanted to go away from the typical beautiful person thing with Aphrodite, which made the ability a bit hard to decide on. If it doesn't work out I can always change, tweak, or even use another character - I had a half Dullahan in mind as well.

I'd also like to note, I find it rather funny that both children of beautiful gods/goddesses are gay. I already had it in mind, not to step on your toes Avan. :P

[medalliah]

What a weird bunch we are!

[Taytay]

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First Name: Ebbo
Surname: Rayner
Nickname: Ray, Raybo, Ebby
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Species: Demigod-Son of Odin

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Personality: Ebbo is a independent young man, who is not one for rules. He likes to follow his own self made path and do things his way. Ebbo can be stubborn at times, but the sight of rules and regulations make him sick, this is one of his biggest flaws but one of his best traits. His determination and hard work ethic drive him to prove he was right and his way is best. This gave Ebbo the skill to learn to do something, and do it right the first time. Outside of this Ebbo is a great friend, not the most social, and will have your back the whole way just make sure you don't ask his opinion on things he won't sugarcoat it. Ebbo would much rather spend his time alone, in a book or gaming then trying to make hurt himself making friends.

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History: In all 19 years of life, Ebbo Rayner has been the pet project of his father Odin. When he was born he was left to his mother, she taught him how to be a man, right form wrong, and how to treat a lady (or man if he was into that, she doesn't judge). His father had a tendency to pop from time to time and mess things up for their little unit. When he was 5 Odin stole him away in broad daylight for 3 years, dropping him all around the world with different teachers saying he needed to "toughen up". When he turned 16 Odin forced him to endure a "spiritual death and rebirth" to awaken his inner shaman (it was nothing compared to Odin's hanging on the world-tree for nine days and nights, but it still hurt). In Ebbo's 18th year Odin gave him a nice brand the night before his high school graduation. Safe to say Ebbo and his father don't have much of a relationship outside of his visits. Odin is also the one who is sending him to Riverswell Estate & University, to "further his training."

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Hobbies:

• Reading
• Learning
• Traveling
• Camping
• Gaming

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Abilities: Being the son of the Warrior-Shaman Odin, a war god, a poet, the chief of the Aesir deities, is a lot to live up too. Ebbo inherited the Shaman way from his father, he was forced to endure the "spiritual death and rebirth" at a young age so he could unlock his ability to use runes. Runes are magically-charged Germanic alphabet that can be used in many different ways. Runes are charged with magical energy and the word becomes alive. Ebbo stays away from the more complex spells that involve multiple runes, and simply uses runes to summon and control the elements and on the occasion mess with others. Runes are a gods magic though, so when he uses them he never really has control or immunity over what he summons, fire still burns and ice still freezes.

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Extra:

• Ebbo is a great swords man, courtesy of his father.
• When he went through his "spiritual death" he became spiritually linked with bears, owls, and cats. H has a pet cat names Cheshire.
• He has a tattoo and a brand, one is a bear on his back and the brand is on his right pectoral and was left by his father.

[Alfhedil]

A bit short compared to my usual character sheets, but I think it's solid enough to warrant posting.

Devi Kaur

Devi Kaur, Foremost Servitor of Jagannath

Appearance

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First Name: Devi
Surname: Kaur
Nickname: Vi
Gender: Female
Age: 19
Species: Demigod, Daughter of Jagannath(in the forms of Jagabandhu "Friend of the Universe", Dāruēdabatā "The Wooden God")

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Personality: As the daughter of Jagannath, primarily in the form of Jagabandhu, Devi is a compassionate and empathetic person, though oftentimes reserved and timid. She is not one to shy away from anyone in need and is quick to make friends while being slow to anger and far more forgiving than one would think. That part of her she believes favors her father's lineage as the "Friend of the Universe", in that as she was taught by her village, Jagannath has compassion for all including those that wish ill upon him, and that forgiveness is deserved by all. In that, while she may not be the most forward or out-going person of any group, she stands out for her willingness to help and befriend even the most awkward of outcasts.

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Hobbies: Vi has few activities she can truly call a hobby, as she has been primarily driven by the needs and well-being of her village, but she does draw more than a little pleasure from those few. Of note is her love for horticulture, something she was quite well known for among the circle of villages back in Eastern India. Flowers and herbs are her specialty in that regard, ornamental and exotic ones strike a particular chord with her with their vibrant colors and natural aesthetics. When she wasn't tending her garden or assisting others however, she would often simply go on long walks through the banyan forest or make a trip to Calcutta to peruse the markets.

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Abilities:

- Child of the Forest: An ability she has had since she was very young, Devi has an intrinsic connection to the natural energies of the world and with focus can manipulate them as well. Even without a concerted effort, plants near her become more vibrant and lively than before, her presence a boost of vitality. With ease she can gently coax life into withered ones as well, restoring them and even leaving them with a lingering aura. Most obvious effect of this ability that anyone could see from first glance however, is the way flowers simply blossom around her, surrounding her with the beauty of the natural world.

- The Wooden Princess: Taking on the image of her father, Dāruēdabatā The Wooden God, she can create and direct the growth of trees to a limited extent. Most prominently is the ability to create barriers of wood from the earth or vegetation, which can help her protect others, or the creation of thin layers of bark across her entire body when she feels physically threatened. The latter is something she still has no direct control over, though she has had moments where she could manifest it without danger.

- Akashic Intuition: While she cannot claim to truly be the inheritor of her father's legacy quite yet, Devi still has a connection to him that enables her to learn far faster than any normal human. This primarily comes into play when dealing with languages, in that she can learn nearly any language simply by listening to enough words. There's still a fair learning curve when it comes to actually speaking them, but for her all it takes is a little bit of practice and more exposure to the language. To a lesser extent she can learn instruments and other skills, but she has often been told that when it comes to anything musical she has "wooden fingers".

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Extra: It should be noted for anyone that can sense life energy, that Devi Kaur's life force is almost blinding in the immensity of it to the point that often enough other people will be obscured by her mere presence. This comes from her connection to the natural forces of the world, where she is almost always in tune with the trees and other plants around her. No one should be adversely affected by this since it isn't actually tampering with anyone else's aura.

[medalliah]

@Alfhedil your appearance pic hasn't come up!

[Alfhedil]

@medalliah Thanks, forgot that Danbooru didn't like hotlinking images .-.

[medalliah]

@Alfhedil adorable art is always worth the wait :D

[Avanhelsing]

@Blazion
Why do I see them as being bffs. I mean my guy is more of a flower child with beauty. So a little different.

[Lemons]

Are we close to being able to begin?

[Hopeless Swan]

@Lemons Yes I should have plenty of time tomorrow to get a good IC post up. I just got off, walked the dog, went to the grocery with said dog, and am just now getting into bed. If I didn't have to be awake at 530 I would totally do it now but I'm exhausted already. It will mostly be along the lines of meeting roommates which I will assign tomorrow as well.

[Lemons]

@Hopeless Swan Sweet, I can't wait. Should be interesting to see how Jackie plays with Ebbo too, considering the history between their parents. @Queentze

[medalliah]

@Hopeless Swan - there's a number of characters waiting to be confirmed as ok, are they in?

[Stitches]

First Name: Abigail
Surname: Chadling
Nickname: Abi
Gender: Female
Species: Demi-Goddess, Daughter of Celtic Deity Epona

Personality: An extroverted asshole. Abigail typically makes friends fast and often, but she's just as quick to judge and if she doesn't like you, she will make it known. Frequently. Abigail speaks her mind regardless of who she's with or what her situation is and doesn't seem to care much about getting into trouble. Whilst verbally aggressive, Abigail avoids physical fights whenever possible. Gain her trust and she'll be a loyal friend. Abigail is quite the hypocrite, often questioning the sensibility of other people's actions whilst going out and doing stupid things herself. She has a short attention span to go with her short temper and her inquisitive nature borders on nosiness. Luckily, her stubbornness knows no bounds.

Hobbies: Gardening, Horse Riding, Gym, Going out with friends

Abilities:
- Horse 'Whisperer': ANY member of the Equidae Family is flat out obsessed with Abigail. This means that any horse, donkey or zebra that spots Abigail will gallop over and not leave her alone until she's out of their eyesight. On the plus side, it means Abigail can easily play and ride these animals, but there have been incidents of broken stables and fences.

- Feet of Fertility: The ground where Abigail walks barefooted will spring into life, regardless of its condition. Mosses and weeds will sprout up on the concrete, or mould and fungus on the bathroom tiles. It's becoming a bit of a biohazard.

- Packmule: Abigail is capable of carrying much heavier loads than usual...provided they're in some sort of backpack or bag.

- Harvest Hands: Whenever Abigail picks a plant like a flower, it will immediately grow and bloom in her hand. Most crops she pulls out of the earth become fully mature and ready to eat. This spell only works if the plant is actually plucked from the earth and unable to continue growing naturally due to the fact Abigail ripped it out.

Extra: Can't swim. Fears drowning.

[medalliah]

So we have a child of fertility and a child of the dead in the same Uni? This'll be fun

[Alfhedil]

Also have two people who can just spontaneously grow things around them, this University is going to be very green whether it likes it or not :v

[medalliah]

It's clearly all planned out - they fired the gardners and sent out acceptance letters to the green-fingered godkids.

You took his job!