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Also is anybody playing the princess?
I am. Princess Primrose will not be able to join the party until she is rescued, which makes her awkward for a player-character.
You may not be a dragon. You may be a human at first, and a monster later on as we enter those regions. Monster choices are elf, dwarf, and orc. Halflings are acceptable as dwarves, and dark elves are acceptable as elves.
unicorgi I don’t have discord
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Celsius Clueless Potato
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Hope I didn't go overboard with the equipment and skills
Characteristics:
Possessions:
Skills & Abilities:
Blurb:
Hope I didn't go overboard with the equipment and skills
Maria Mercer
"If you think I'm just another pretty face. Boy, I will make your face 'prettier' than mine!"Characteristics:
- Date of Birth: 21 June 3125
- Hair color: Ash
- Eye color: Pale Blue
- Skin color: Fair complexion
- Species: Human
Possessions:
- Weapons:
- A long sword with wind enchantment - Sylph
- A short sword with ice enchantment - Wisp
- Armor: Hardened leather armor with metal plating
- Currency: (to be discussed)
- Pets: None
- Territory: Her parents own a small land in Southern Drakengard, and her grandparents from the mother's side has some connection to the central Government of the Kingdom.
- Trinkets: Ring of Strength, Boots of Wind Walking
- Relationships: Daughter of a minor noble that raises to power in recent history. Her father is a decorated knight that's granted a land for his service, and her mother is a part of old noble lineage.
Skills & Abilities:
Being the only heir of a decorated war hero, Maria's upbringing is not at all like that of a lady. While others trained on table manners, she was trained to swing a sword. Where others dance in ballrooms, she danced on the battlefield. As a result, Maria is a girl in appearance only. Everything else was that of a young, aspiring Knight-to-be. Swordsmanship? Check. Hand-to-hand combat? Check. Basic tracking and reconnaissance skill? Check. Archery? Well, this part is not her forte. But that's where the magic sword comes! Right? Right?
However, Maria's true worth in combat lies in her compatibility with magical artifacts. Even she herself is not sure how she do it, but magical weapons and other trinkets seemed to have greater effects on her. Sometimes, the effect became so amplified, that the items themselves break.
So far, only four items seemed to be keeping up with her: her two swords, a ring of strength enchantment that's passed down from her father, and a boots of air walking that she received from her grandfather as a present for her passing the Knight acceptance test but before she left that position and become a mercenary instead. Ey, he doesn't need to know that!
Feats:
However, Maria's true worth in combat lies in her compatibility with magical artifacts. Even she herself is not sure how she do it, but magical weapons and other trinkets seemed to have greater effects on her. Sometimes, the effect became so amplified, that the items themselves break.
So far, only four items seemed to be keeping up with her: her two swords, a ring of strength enchantment that's passed down from her father, and a boots of air walking that she received from her grandfather as a present for her passing the Knight acceptance test but before she left that position and become a mercenary instead. Ey, he doesn't need to know that!
Feats:
- With the Sword of Wind "Sylph" - Maria is capable of creating wind blades with her every slash. The size and reach of such strikes are determined by how much magic Maria pours into the swing. She once mowed a horde of ten goblins and their mounts with a single swing, armor and all.
- With sword of Ice "Wisp" - By pouring magical energy to the blade, the blade will create offshoots of itself that can be shot like bullets towards a certain direction by swinging the main blade. Upon impact, the ice blades will freeze its target, at least until the magic runs out. Maria is capable of creating a maximum of 9 offshoots at a time.
- With Ring of Power - Body strengthening, pure and simple. Despite her small stature, when she focuses her magic towards the ring, Maria gains the muscle strength of a bear.
- With Boots of Wind Walking - Maria can concentrate winds under her feet to give boost to her jumping power. She could also pour magic to create invisible platforms underneath her to perform double jumps, and theoretically infinite jumps to change direction mid-air, but since this requires a great amount of focus to use, Maria maxes out on triple jumps.
Blurb:
Everyday parents told their child the stories of heroes. They come from humble beginnings, living everyday earnestly, doing whatever they are doing the best they can. Then, one day something fateful happened to them. A fairy blessed them with magic, a dragon abducts them, or they pulled a sword from a rock and gains mythical powers. Things like that.
Then they went on arduous journey, saving countries, making new friends, subjugate villains and bring countries together. They slay evil of all kinds, save damsels in distresses, and end up saving the world. They proceed to become protectors and/or leaders of their countries, and rules long and strong.
I guess it is a way to teach children to live earnestly. To do what they are told to do with their best. To encourage them that no matter who they are, what they are, they can become somebody as long as they do good. Not a bad way to manipulate kids, really.
But to be an actual child of an actual hero? Do you know how stressful that can be? People expect you to be some kind of God, I tell you. They expect you to be stronger than anybody else. To have knowledge that put savants into shame. To have the heart of a saint. To always act and behave like a Paragon of Virtue, yada yada yada.
Well, I say to hell with that!
In the first place, do you know what a hero does for the most of the time? He dwells in politics with the nobles, that's what he does. He goes out on monster subjugation from time to time, yes, but for most of the time, he parleys with the men and women of Court, most of which cares more about their fame and wealth above all else. All in the name of vague concepts such as 'Greater Good'. Some heroic stuffs there, yeah?
That kind of life is just not for me. After all, I am my own person. Not 'Favourite Daughter of Gillard the Hero'. Nor am I the 'Sole heir of House Mercer'. I am not coming back, and that is final! If you have problem with that.. Go throw yourselves off a cliff somewhere, I guess. It will be less painful for you that way.
Then they went on arduous journey, saving countries, making new friends, subjugate villains and bring countries together. They slay evil of all kinds, save damsels in distresses, and end up saving the world. They proceed to become protectors and/or leaders of their countries, and rules long and strong.
I guess it is a way to teach children to live earnestly. To do what they are told to do with their best. To encourage them that no matter who they are, what they are, they can become somebody as long as they do good. Not a bad way to manipulate kids, really.
But to be an actual child of an actual hero? Do you know how stressful that can be? People expect you to be some kind of God, I tell you. They expect you to be stronger than anybody else. To have knowledge that put savants into shame. To have the heart of a saint. To always act and behave like a Paragon of Virtue, yada yada yada.
Well, I say to hell with that!
In the first place, do you know what a hero does for the most of the time? He dwells in politics with the nobles, that's what he does. He goes out on monster subjugation from time to time, yes, but for most of the time, he parleys with the men and women of Court, most of which cares more about their fame and wealth above all else. All in the name of vague concepts such as 'Greater Good'. Some heroic stuffs there, yeah?
That kind of life is just not for me. After all, I am my own person. Not 'Favourite Daughter of Gillard the Hero'. Nor am I the 'Sole heir of House Mercer'. I am not coming back, and that is final! If you have problem with that.. Go throw yourselves off a cliff somewhere, I guess. It will be less painful for you that way.
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Lumiere Sur les yeux
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Lord Aarkenhan J. Elzbrn of Ispar
Origins/Heritage/Characteristics
- To understand an Ispari, one must first know of Fellmore. This region hadn't always been savaged from toes to teeth with orcs, and many know the name and their thoughts go to the frosted steppes and shimmering frosted wastes of what was Ispar's 'Sea of Glass'. The young kingdom's origins stem from the western ridges of The Crown. For a time, the land's terrain was enough to protect its people from encroaching orcs; rapid melting from the swift transitions of seasons often left the region flooded and more suitable for strong ships than large hoards. The Dragon changed all of this...
Driven from their home, Isparans carry legends of the northern seas, fables of kings befriending seamonsters migrating through the land like salmon up a waterfall, odd foreign customs and a lack of tolerance for heat. - Typically, the Ispari are hearty, fair-skinned humans with varying shades of blond to red hair and typically blue or hazel eyes, though others occur, uncommonly.
As Aarkenhan has not been seen without their armor, these characteristics are merely parameters of potential physical aspects. They stand at a lithe 6'6, with an inch and a half being offered by their boots. - Given the state of Ispar, it is unfortunately difficult to confirm Aark's claim to lordship, as they presently rule over nothing that hasn't likely been raided or burnt down by Orcs. This in mind, they are hardly on the best of terms with goblinoids of any shape or size, to put their sentiments lightly.
Equipment
- Aark is in possession of suspiciously well-crafted elven armaments beginning with their armor. An intricate work of mithril with stylized articulation in its etching and graceful form, the oddity is in how far away the seat of what was once Ispar rested from the elven empire of Aetherion. The quantity of material required for the work as well as its craftsmanship would lead one to believe that the commissioner was not concerning themselves with the distance traveled to acquire it.
- In the way of weaponry, Aark's tactics are made apparent in their lack of a shield, preferring, instead, a human-crafted pappenheimer-style rapier - A masterwork with a sharpened edge forged wider than a typical rapier making it serviceable for light slashing attacks as well as intended piercing advances. The weight of the blade renders it slightly slower than most rapiers, forged with intent to serve as a weapon rather than a sparring prop. With skill, it bridges the gap between a longsword and a shortsword.
- Aark also totes what likely was intended to be wielded with the armor, due to its make, an elven-forged Cú Magil - A longsword with a versatile design intended for two-handed use due to its length and curvature making it moderately unwieldly for one-handed use. Roughly the same length as a standard European longsword, if not a tad longer, functions more or less like a falchion for the sake of martial arts and tactics though durable enough to retain effectiveness after more than a small handful of swings.
- Backpack
- Tent kit w/bedroll
- A commically enlarged hunting knife used for utility but being big enough to be close to a shortsword in its own right.
- Two waterskins
- An assortment of travel-sized pots and pans
- A bar of flint
- Whetstones
- Compass
- A small sack of wild onions
Capabilities
- Conditioning
- Heavier weapons by Isparian design are wielded excellently in the hands of this capable Ispari knight, their strength being enough to compensate for their otherwise obtuse make with poise and precision. Regardless of who they are, it is clear they've received extensive training and practice with their chosen weapons from performance to maintenance.
- Their size is hardly for show and barely a hindrance. Outside of conventional combat, Aark is wholly capable of feats of strength to eclipse that of any normal soldier. Growing up in the chill of what is now Fellmore, cold is hardly a concern and time spent traveling to and through Drakengard has grown them accustomed to life on the road...enough not to gripe too much about not having a proper bed.
- While Aark does technically know how to use a bow, it was mainly for the purpose of a workout regimen similar to that of soldiers. They're not the most impressive with such a skill and would have difficulty hitting anything moving at any practical distance. They would be better off throwing things.
- Nicities
- True to their title, Aark presents them as a gentleman in spite of their propensity to be an individual of few, if any words, behaving in some ways akin to a mute. Ballroom dancing, etiquette, posture and demeanor, all tailored from an upbringing grooming them to assume responsibility. They would make for a lovely guest to any formal occasion...if they could be brought to wear something other than their armor.
- Experience with traveling alone, out of circumstance rather than intent, Aark is somewhat reliable when it comes to setting up camp, starting fires and even basic herbology to the extent of knowing what kinds of berries and mushrooms are edible and how to root out local produce. What they lack in hunting and tracking, they make up for in campsite cooking.
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That armor looks nice.
Also I will have my character sheet up soon. Still working on somethings with him, mainly his weapon/equipment.
That armor looks nice.
Also I will have my character sheet up soon. Still working on somethings with him, mainly his weapon/equipment.
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Name:
- Nebel Mesanychta
Race:
- Human
Class:
- Hexer Knight
DoB:
-10/27/3102 (Amended-1)
Description:
-Head: Deer Skull shaped helm made of reinforced Steel, hollowed out for ones head to fit in. The antler are made of bone taken and slotted into the top(Currently a 8-point buck). Eye sockets kept shaded to keep sun out of the eyes. The skull has a large cross carved in it with runic circles going around the X shape. Despite looking like a large male dear skull it's canines are longer and sharper, like it was taking from something supernatural. The jaw is is split in the middle but held attached at the hing joint via leather straps that fit into hand carved holes in both skull and joint, while the front is given more room to move around it is held in place via leather straps making it look like its mouth is open.
-Torso: Chest plate over top made of Steel, with a Chain-mail short which covers the exposed parts of the arm and lower torso around the pevices area. Codpiece to protect the family jewels.
-Arms: Steel Plates on the upper and lower arm to protect the body but noting cutting off movement. The upper piece acts more like elongated shoulder pardons, leaving the lower half of the upper arm exposing the Chainmail under garment. Forearms are covered in Gauntlets that cover the outer side of the arm.
-Hands: Warn leather gloves that have fingers cut off to give better range of motion with fingers. Leather gloves are clearly warn but seem to be kept well oiled.
-legs: Upper legs covered in Steel around the outside of the leg connected by leather straps around the inside of the leg and to the belt. Lower legs are completely incased in Steel coverings that have runes carved into them, while they hold no power its more or less just for looks.
-Feet: Standard boots.
-Overcoat: A overcoat that fits over that hangs low to around the knees. The coat is made of a leather outer and a wool and linen inner lining. The outside has fur around the neck which covers the neck alone. The inner lining is able to be removed to keep from getting over heated. It has many stitch marks from the amount of times it has been repaired. Colored a light brown, it looks to be a compliment for what ever supernatural beast the skull was based on.
-Belt: Made of leather with Steel Studs. On both hips are pouches and on the back covering the backside is a larger pouch like pack that holds his main cleaning supplies. Each step he takes the sound of bones raddling very softly is heard.
Weapon:
-Short Claymore/elongated Long sword that has a fat core but evens out on both sides. Near the handle it is serrated section consisting of mainly five hook like tops, around six inches long. (Not named)
-Knife slightly longer then a normal hunting knife. Tied to the belt and just the hilt of the knife is seen around the coat when it is open.
Skills/Hexes
(Note: Hexes are made from bone shine/totem's that house a skull floating atop a pile of bones with a dark flame coming from the eyes of the skull. The skill will have a rune caved into it to tell what hex is active. Two Hexes can be activated at once, this can will change over time. More Hexes will be added as Nebel uses/learns more. Hexes persist as long as the totem is still active.)
Skills-
-Deerstalker(Skill): A testament to ones ability to track game from years of hunting. After wounding a target he is able to track them down based on the marks and trails left behind by the pray.
--"You though you could get away." -Nebel
-Iron Maiden(Skill): From years of being in the wild open he has learned that being inside a confined space can be a death trap. When in confined spaces he is always on edge, looking for the quickest escape route.
--"When you find yourself in a hole the only safe move is escape." -Nebel
-Brutal Straighten(Skill/Training): In a fight speed isn't everything, being slower but hitting harder is some times better then being faster. His training, while not completely lacking speed, is more inline with using his might to his advantage.
--"Its more then muscle, it's as if he is driven by the supernatural" -Bystander
(Skills are here and will be added if he learns any new ones. These are the ones that would be of more note.)
Hexes: "This magic, it's both a boon and a curse. Let those who feel its sting pray for a death both quick and merciful, but that is a fleeting hope." -Hexer of the Ispar people.
-Hex: Thrill of the Hunt. (The skull has a Celtic cross carved into it) A Hex that is rooted in hope, false hope.
For each victim killed by Nebel's hands his speed increases. First-second kill: 6%. Fourth: 12% Fifth: 15%. Capping out at a max of 15%.
Note: if the Totem is destroyed he returns back to normal.
--"It's an urge, a primal need that has to be fulfilled." -Nebel
-Hex: Hunter's Lullaby. (The Skull has a music note carved into it) A Hex rooted in despair.
While fighting Nebel hums a hunting melody that is carried in the air. All those that hear it feel a since of dread seep into their body causing them tremble. The unlucky people hearing the hollow sound will feel hesitation.
Note: Sound is direction in a cone in front of Nebel.
--"It's the sound! Don't listen to the sound it will drive you mad!" -Captain, opposition of Nebel
-Hex: On a Pale Horse. (Skill has a Skull engraved in it) A Hex rooted in Hope.
???
--"The beast stood back up, looking at us with a hungry gaze."
Hex: Dying Light. (Skull has a circle with a Flame inside it carved into it) A Hex rooted in Fear.
When placed it remains unlit, but after a target is killed made clear by a circle with a flame inside of it on the chest of 1 enemy(This glows through cloth/armor) it lights up. Deep seeded fear is felt when in the presence of the Hexer after the target is killed, making lesser men faultier.
Note: This Hex only activates after the target is killed.
--"This isn't a man, not anymore." bystander
Hex: The Seventh Seal. (Skull has a skull with a hood over it carved into it.) A Hex rooted in ones own mortality.
???
Note: Once this Totem is deactivated or destroyed the skull used is broken completely.
--"We met once, on that long road to Eden. Yet every time I was about to cross over you stopped me." Nebel to someone.
Bio:
Born in the kingdom of Ispar, Nebel was trained in the way of the Hexers from a young age, but disallowed from wielding them until his twentieth year if age. Though his first hex injured him because of the high level, he learned from experience- both of the hexing arts and of the corruption it brought. Still, he pressed on for another twenty years, until he was granted the title of "Hexer", given only to those who completed the training in this deranged and dangerous field.
Afterward, he applied himself to become a Knight. He thought it was the best way to become a better person, but as he watched corruption and greed fester in the hearts of his so-called friends, the noble allure of knighthood turned vile to him. For ten years he applied himself to become a man of honor, to seek out and get rid of the 'corruption' he saw but alas it was all for not for he could do nothing to stop the flow. He left the city shortly after his eleventh year, but not before beheading its most revered individual and taking his head.
Despairing of ever again finding peace in his heart, Nebel Hexed himself and sought to end his life, had he not used a Hex, he might have succeeded, for when he at last stood at the threshold to the afterlife, he was greeted by a most unlikely visitor;
Death.
With surprising empathy and warmth, she managed to talk him out of it. And as Nebel continued to wander the earth, greeting his imminent demise time and time again, he and Death became friends. In the years after, Nebel underwent a subtle change. Though he still perceived humanity as little more then a cesspool of scum and corruption, he did not so eagerly seek the afterlife as he once did. He started trading his skill for money and food, and his terrifying prowess with Hexes and soon earned him the title of "Hex-Drinker."
- Nebel Mesanychta
Race:
- Human
Class:
- Hexer Knight
DoB:
-10/27/3102 (Amended-1)
Description:
-Head: Deer Skull shaped helm made of reinforced Steel, hollowed out for ones head to fit in. The antler are made of bone taken and slotted into the top(Currently a 8-point buck). Eye sockets kept shaded to keep sun out of the eyes. The skull has a large cross carved in it with runic circles going around the X shape. Despite looking like a large male dear skull it's canines are longer and sharper, like it was taking from something supernatural. The jaw is is split in the middle but held attached at the hing joint via leather straps that fit into hand carved holes in both skull and joint, while the front is given more room to move around it is held in place via leather straps making it look like its mouth is open.
-Torso: Chest plate over top made of Steel, with a Chain-mail short which covers the exposed parts of the arm and lower torso around the pevices area. Codpiece to protect the family jewels.
-Arms: Steel Plates on the upper and lower arm to protect the body but noting cutting off movement. The upper piece acts more like elongated shoulder pardons, leaving the lower half of the upper arm exposing the Chainmail under garment. Forearms are covered in Gauntlets that cover the outer side of the arm.
-Hands: Warn leather gloves that have fingers cut off to give better range of motion with fingers. Leather gloves are clearly warn but seem to be kept well oiled.
-legs: Upper legs covered in Steel around the outside of the leg connected by leather straps around the inside of the leg and to the belt. Lower legs are completely incased in Steel coverings that have runes carved into them, while they hold no power its more or less just for looks.
-Feet: Standard boots.
-Overcoat: A overcoat that fits over that hangs low to around the knees. The coat is made of a leather outer and a wool and linen inner lining. The outside has fur around the neck which covers the neck alone. The inner lining is able to be removed to keep from getting over heated. It has many stitch marks from the amount of times it has been repaired. Colored a light brown, it looks to be a compliment for what ever supernatural beast the skull was based on.
-Belt: Made of leather with Steel Studs. On both hips are pouches and on the back covering the backside is a larger pouch like pack that holds his main cleaning supplies. Each step he takes the sound of bones raddling very softly is heard.
Weapon:
-Short Claymore/elongated Long sword that has a fat core but evens out on both sides. Near the handle it is serrated section consisting of mainly five hook like tops, around six inches long. (Not named)
-Knife slightly longer then a normal hunting knife. Tied to the belt and just the hilt of the knife is seen around the coat when it is open.
Skills/Hexes
(Note: Hexes are made from bone shine/totem's that house a skull floating atop a pile of bones with a dark flame coming from the eyes of the skull. The skill will have a rune caved into it to tell what hex is active. Two Hexes can be activated at once, this can will change over time. More Hexes will be added as Nebel uses/learns more. Hexes persist as long as the totem is still active.)
Skills-
-Deerstalker(Skill): A testament to ones ability to track game from years of hunting. After wounding a target he is able to track them down based on the marks and trails left behind by the pray.
--"You though you could get away." -Nebel
-Iron Maiden(Skill): From years of being in the wild open he has learned that being inside a confined space can be a death trap. When in confined spaces he is always on edge, looking for the quickest escape route.
--"When you find yourself in a hole the only safe move is escape." -Nebel
-Brutal Straighten(Skill/Training): In a fight speed isn't everything, being slower but hitting harder is some times better then being faster. His training, while not completely lacking speed, is more inline with using his might to his advantage.
--"Its more then muscle, it's as if he is driven by the supernatural" -Bystander
(Skills are here and will be added if he learns any new ones. These are the ones that would be of more note.)
Hexes: "This magic, it's both a boon and a curse. Let those who feel its sting pray for a death both quick and merciful, but that is a fleeting hope." -Hexer of the Ispar people.
-Hex: Thrill of the Hunt. (The skull has a Celtic cross carved into it) A Hex that is rooted in hope, false hope.
For each victim killed by Nebel's hands his speed increases. First-second kill: 6%. Fourth: 12% Fifth: 15%. Capping out at a max of 15%.
Note: if the Totem is destroyed he returns back to normal.
--"It's an urge, a primal need that has to be fulfilled." -Nebel
-Hex: Hunter's Lullaby. (The Skull has a music note carved into it) A Hex rooted in despair.
While fighting Nebel hums a hunting melody that is carried in the air. All those that hear it feel a since of dread seep into their body causing them tremble. The unlucky people hearing the hollow sound will feel hesitation.
Note: Sound is direction in a cone in front of Nebel.
--"It's the sound! Don't listen to the sound it will drive you mad!" -Captain, opposition of Nebel
-Hex: On a Pale Horse. (Skill has a Skull engraved in it) A Hex rooted in Hope.
???
--"The beast stood back up, looking at us with a hungry gaze."
Hex: Dying Light. (Skull has a circle with a Flame inside it carved into it) A Hex rooted in Fear.
When placed it remains unlit, but after a target is killed made clear by a circle with a flame inside of it on the chest of 1 enemy(This glows through cloth/armor) it lights up. Deep seeded fear is felt when in the presence of the Hexer after the target is killed, making lesser men faultier.
Note: This Hex only activates after the target is killed.
--"This isn't a man, not anymore." bystander
Hex: The Seventh Seal. (Skull has a skull with a hood over it carved into it.) A Hex rooted in ones own mortality.
???
Note: Once this Totem is deactivated or destroyed the skull used is broken completely.
--"We met once, on that long road to Eden. Yet every time I was about to cross over you stopped me." Nebel to someone.
Bio:
Born in the kingdom of Ispar, Nebel was trained in the way of the Hexers from a young age, but disallowed from wielding them until his twentieth year if age. Though his first hex injured him because of the high level, he learned from experience- both of the hexing arts and of the corruption it brought. Still, he pressed on for another twenty years, until he was granted the title of "Hexer", given only to those who completed the training in this deranged and dangerous field.
Afterward, he applied himself to become a Knight. He thought it was the best way to become a better person, but as he watched corruption and greed fester in the hearts of his so-called friends, the noble allure of knighthood turned vile to him. For ten years he applied himself to become a man of honor, to seek out and get rid of the 'corruption' he saw but alas it was all for not for he could do nothing to stop the flow. He left the city shortly after his eleventh year, but not before beheading its most revered individual and taking his head.
Despairing of ever again finding peace in his heart, Nebel Hexed himself and sought to end his life, had he not used a Hex, he might have succeeded, for when he at last stood at the threshold to the afterlife, he was greeted by a most unlikely visitor;
Death.
With surprising empathy and warmth, she managed to talk him out of it. And as Nebel continued to wander the earth, greeting his imminent demise time and time again, he and Death became friends. In the years after, Nebel underwent a subtle change. Though he still perceived humanity as little more then a cesspool of scum and corruption, he did not so eagerly seek the afterlife as he once did. He started trading his skill for money and food, and his terrifying prowess with Hexes and soon earned him the title of "Hex-Drinker."
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Hi everyone, was wondering if you have another spot in this roleplay, curious to see if I be able to get a spot if it is open!
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Rhayven Auric DarkMorne
All Points Bulletin: Birth date: 3 / 26 / 3110, White, Blue (Takes on the glow of magic when he is gathering holding or casting it), Lightly tanned from time spent in the training yards, Human
Possessions:First and foremost in his equipment is Rhayven’s casting supplies, his personal tome in which he crafts his custom spells, his pouch of rune stones for ritual work, and his spell component belt.
Rhayven’s primary weapons:
A medium length single edged blade, which Rhayven has the ability to channel magical energy into creating temporary enchantments at will.
A short spear which when magic is channeled into the length changes of both the haft and blade depending on the users will, allowing the spear to be completely mutable. The Blade echoes with raw magic power during such channeling but cannot be enchanted with an element only raw magic.
After holding the weapons together hilts touching perfectly the two weapons can also be transformed into a double ended weapon, a blade spear with a short spear blade to balance the weight at the opposite end. This form is unique as it allows Rhayven to channel energy into it and trace runes in mid air and channel energy into them much like a wand or spell stylus.
The DarkMorne territory, a small plot of land on the edge of the elven lands, awarded for his grandfathers service to the crown.
Rhayven wears a tabbard over his armor a symbol of his knight hood, a family signet ring worn by all members of his household, and a pendant a symbol from his mother a minor enchantress who infused with her love that it might bring him some measure of luck and safety( has never in Rhayven's forty years seemed to be much other than a parting gift though he can sometimes feel her love infused in it, when he is in his darkest mind sets.)
Relationships: Rhayven Auric DarkMorne, borne to the DarkMorne family, a family who has been in service to the crown for two full generations. Rhayven's father Auric, turned his service and the connections he made into a mildly successful career as a merchant. His wife Amaria was a lesser enchanter she finished her schooling but never delved into her magic except as a way to gather connections of her own which is how she met Auric. Auric and Amaria were wed during Auric's knightly service, their marriage arranged though also agreeable to the two who came to love each other as much as their children. It was his parents connections and service that helped him earn his commision after attending the university for magical arts.
Skills & Abilities:
Blade and Spell Techniques:
Blade Enhance: Rhayven focuses magical energy into his right hand focusing on one of the basic elements or force. He then draws his fingers caressing down the length of the blade, infusing that energy into the blade temporarily. Rhayven can maintain this enchantment by holding the charge in his off hand but this prevents him from using his other techniques.
Runic Fusion: Rhayven draws a rune with an offensive trait, such as an elemental spell or a force rune or any of the more common rune stones and channels power into the stone and the blade before bringing them together and infusing the blade with the runes magic. This functionally stores the spell in the blade casting portions of its power with every single strike.
Slash Burst: With an enhanced blade Rhayven can discharge the stored energy in a single strike, this creates a burst of the stored energy at the point of impact bursting towards his opponent and causing the blade to recoil.
Mystic Strike: Rhayven draws energy into his hand and channels it through the sword as he attacks with either a slash or thrust, at which point he creates a projectile of raw magic which carries the intent of the attack a short distance, creating a glowing slash or shimmering thrust which transverses the air.
Blade strike: Rhayen channels magic between his hands and his blade creating a shining chain of magic connecting him to his sword. This allows Rhayven to do the unthinkable throw his sword and maintain a connection to bring it back to him. As long as he retains one free hand he can use this connection so after throwing the sword he could draw the spear and continue fighting until he was ready to draw the sword back to him.
Spear and Spell Style Techniques:
Spear Morph: Rhayven channels power into the spear causing its shape to change he may create a leaf bladed long sword, a long spear or long bladed long spear using this ability, for spear or leaf blade he may wield the weapon in one hand, for long spear or long bladed long spear he requires two hands.
Arcane Spear: Rhayven holds a charge of arcane magic in the spear causing the spear to do magical damage with every strike.
Sharpened Wind: A whirling combination of strikes which can be executed as long as Rhayven is standing still this technique can catch enemies off guard by mixing thrusting strikes with hammering swings, the weapon in any form is remarkably light making it easy to chain such attacks together as long as Rhayven does so from a readied stance.
Shifting Thrust or Slash: Rhayven makes a thrusting or slashing attack with the shortened form of his weapon, before triggering a burst of arcane energies in the spear, for the duration of one swing or thrust the spear changes lengths creating a disorientingly fast change in reach for the expert knight to take advantage of.
Arcane storm: Rhayven takes a readied stance, and chooses a single target to concentrate on leaving him vulnerable from this stance he creates a current of arcane energy and begins thrusting his spear, at the end of each thrust the spear releases a spear blade of arcane energy like an arrow. This attack requires tremendous magical and physical stamina and so leaves Rhayven drained and exposed.
Blade and Spear Style Techniques:
Arcane and Elemental Enhance: Drawing on his magic he releases a charge into each of his weapons both blade and short spear, the blade takes on an elemental affect of Rhayven’s choice, and the spear takes on raw magical enchantment.
Phantom Slash or Thrust Combination: After executing a series of either slashing or thrusting attacks, Rhayven follows through suddenly with the opposite, releasing a flash of energy from which ever weapon he uses to slightly extend that weapons reach.
Hidden Knife Parry: If Rhayven is in a defensive stance he can block with a reverse grip swing of his sword a single strike, before following through by stepping in and stabbing with a spear like it was a knife hidden in his sleeve, using the moment the blades are tied to take his opponent unawares.
Spell Spear Style Techniques:
Paint Rune Spell: While wielding the fused spell spear Rhayven releases a flow of magic into the spear either against the ground or into the air and uses the SpellSpear to paint the rune in place. A spell painted in this way has one charge.
Charge or Overcharge Rune: This ability charges a rune either a rune stone, or overcharges a painted rune with a second charge.
Discharge Rune: This ability discharges the charged power of a rune that Rhayven touches, either with his hand casting the spell as intended or with the blade doing the same.
Spell rune Dance: Rhayven spins the spellspear through a series of arcing strikes around his body creating a multi layer spear circle while simultaneously attacking any enemies within reach of the spears one handed or two handed swings over the course of several moments. This technique can paint a many as three interlocking runes combining their effects. Takes an extended period of time to cast.
Runic Magic, Runes Known:
Aether wave: A rune designed to combine the ideas of force and magic into one unifying event, this rune has two tiers. Charged runes release a diffuse wave of magical energy which slams into a single target, lifting up lightweight enemies and throwing them or causing heavier enemies to stagger or be pushed away. Overcharged, this rune acts as a nova of magical force bursting from the caster, pushing away even some much heavier enemies and throwing backwards light or medium weight enemies.
Shard of Lightning: This rune creates a charge of lightning which is released like a spear is thrown, creating a projectile of raw electrical magic with a single charge. Overcharged this rune creates a line of falling lightning bolts twenty feet long.
Winters Wrath: Charged this rune creates an icy burst on strike causing ice to form around the point of impact. Overcharged this rune creates a circle around the caster within which the casters enemies are affected by extreme cold, and a build up of atmospheric ice and snow around them.
Squall Burst: A rune which manifests weather magic, charged this spell creates a wave of wind and rain falling in the direction the spell is cast, instead of down to pelt the enemy. Overcharged, this rune causes the wind to buffet enemies, even flying enemies, and soaks all in its range.
Healing Aura: An aura of beneficial magic which requires several interlocking runes to create it is much to complex to be used in combat and often drains all of Rhayven’s remaining magic. It creates a fifteen foot aura of minor healing, that can close minor cuts or cure minor bruises and jump start healing on more severe injuries. This runic circle can not be overcharged, but it can be held, each minute this is held more and more of an injury is healed, though the cost for Rhayven is dire often resulting in spell burn or spell feedback which causes him an injury which heals over time, normally days and prevents him from casting until it has healed, the severity of the injury is akin to a curse and depends on how long he holds the spell past his limits, which is normally two minutes, enough to reset broken bones or stitch together severe lacerations.
Blurb: Rhayven is a flashy character in combat, but also a unique character out of combat, in addition to a strong affinity for his knightly duties and combat arts, he has an irrepressible sense of curiosity when it comes to magic, which he inherited from his mom, and he cant help but always try to blend the two. I find the balance of both sides of the character terribly entertaining, and I think he will at times serve as both the serious logical type, but also the groups source of comedic blunders, which comes with perpetually experimenting with magic.
All Points Bulletin: Birth date: 3 / 26 / 3110, White, Blue (Takes on the glow of magic when he is gathering holding or casting it), Lightly tanned from time spent in the training yards, Human
Possessions:First and foremost in his equipment is Rhayven’s casting supplies, his personal tome in which he crafts his custom spells, his pouch of rune stones for ritual work, and his spell component belt.
Rhayven’s primary weapons:
A medium length single edged blade, which Rhayven has the ability to channel magical energy into creating temporary enchantments at will.
A short spear which when magic is channeled into the length changes of both the haft and blade depending on the users will, allowing the spear to be completely mutable. The Blade echoes with raw magic power during such channeling but cannot be enchanted with an element only raw magic.
After holding the weapons together hilts touching perfectly the two weapons can also be transformed into a double ended weapon, a blade spear with a short spear blade to balance the weight at the opposite end. This form is unique as it allows Rhayven to channel energy into it and trace runes in mid air and channel energy into them much like a wand or spell stylus.
The DarkMorne territory, a small plot of land on the edge of the elven lands, awarded for his grandfathers service to the crown.
Rhayven wears a tabbard over his armor a symbol of his knight hood, a family signet ring worn by all members of his household, and a pendant a symbol from his mother a minor enchantress who infused with her love that it might bring him some measure of luck and safety( has never in Rhayven's forty years seemed to be much other than a parting gift though he can sometimes feel her love infused in it, when he is in his darkest mind sets.)
Relationships: Rhayven Auric DarkMorne, borne to the DarkMorne family, a family who has been in service to the crown for two full generations. Rhayven's father Auric, turned his service and the connections he made into a mildly successful career as a merchant. His wife Amaria was a lesser enchanter she finished her schooling but never delved into her magic except as a way to gather connections of her own which is how she met Auric. Auric and Amaria were wed during Auric's knightly service, their marriage arranged though also agreeable to the two who came to love each other as much as their children. It was his parents connections and service that helped him earn his commision after attending the university for magical arts.
Skills & Abilities:
Blade and Spell Techniques:
Blade Enhance: Rhayven focuses magical energy into his right hand focusing on one of the basic elements or force. He then draws his fingers caressing down the length of the blade, infusing that energy into the blade temporarily. Rhayven can maintain this enchantment by holding the charge in his off hand but this prevents him from using his other techniques.
Runic Fusion: Rhayven draws a rune with an offensive trait, such as an elemental spell or a force rune or any of the more common rune stones and channels power into the stone and the blade before bringing them together and infusing the blade with the runes magic. This functionally stores the spell in the blade casting portions of its power with every single strike.
Slash Burst: With an enhanced blade Rhayven can discharge the stored energy in a single strike, this creates a burst of the stored energy at the point of impact bursting towards his opponent and causing the blade to recoil.
Mystic Strike: Rhayven draws energy into his hand and channels it through the sword as he attacks with either a slash or thrust, at which point he creates a projectile of raw magic which carries the intent of the attack a short distance, creating a glowing slash or shimmering thrust which transverses the air.
Blade strike: Rhayen channels magic between his hands and his blade creating a shining chain of magic connecting him to his sword. This allows Rhayven to do the unthinkable throw his sword and maintain a connection to bring it back to him. As long as he retains one free hand he can use this connection so after throwing the sword he could draw the spear and continue fighting until he was ready to draw the sword back to him.
Spear and Spell Style Techniques:
Spear Morph: Rhayven channels power into the spear causing its shape to change he may create a leaf bladed long sword, a long spear or long bladed long spear using this ability, for spear or leaf blade he may wield the weapon in one hand, for long spear or long bladed long spear he requires two hands.
Arcane Spear: Rhayven holds a charge of arcane magic in the spear causing the spear to do magical damage with every strike.
Sharpened Wind: A whirling combination of strikes which can be executed as long as Rhayven is standing still this technique can catch enemies off guard by mixing thrusting strikes with hammering swings, the weapon in any form is remarkably light making it easy to chain such attacks together as long as Rhayven does so from a readied stance.
Shifting Thrust or Slash: Rhayven makes a thrusting or slashing attack with the shortened form of his weapon, before triggering a burst of arcane energies in the spear, for the duration of one swing or thrust the spear changes lengths creating a disorientingly fast change in reach for the expert knight to take advantage of.
Arcane storm: Rhayven takes a readied stance, and chooses a single target to concentrate on leaving him vulnerable from this stance he creates a current of arcane energy and begins thrusting his spear, at the end of each thrust the spear releases a spear blade of arcane energy like an arrow. This attack requires tremendous magical and physical stamina and so leaves Rhayven drained and exposed.
Blade and Spear Style Techniques:
Arcane and Elemental Enhance: Drawing on his magic he releases a charge into each of his weapons both blade and short spear, the blade takes on an elemental affect of Rhayven’s choice, and the spear takes on raw magical enchantment.
Phantom Slash or Thrust Combination: After executing a series of either slashing or thrusting attacks, Rhayven follows through suddenly with the opposite, releasing a flash of energy from which ever weapon he uses to slightly extend that weapons reach.
Hidden Knife Parry: If Rhayven is in a defensive stance he can block with a reverse grip swing of his sword a single strike, before following through by stepping in and stabbing with a spear like it was a knife hidden in his sleeve, using the moment the blades are tied to take his opponent unawares.
Spell Spear Style Techniques:
Paint Rune Spell: While wielding the fused spell spear Rhayven releases a flow of magic into the spear either against the ground or into the air and uses the SpellSpear to paint the rune in place. A spell painted in this way has one charge.
Charge or Overcharge Rune: This ability charges a rune either a rune stone, or overcharges a painted rune with a second charge.
Discharge Rune: This ability discharges the charged power of a rune that Rhayven touches, either with his hand casting the spell as intended or with the blade doing the same.
Spell rune Dance: Rhayven spins the spellspear through a series of arcing strikes around his body creating a multi layer spear circle while simultaneously attacking any enemies within reach of the spears one handed or two handed swings over the course of several moments. This technique can paint a many as three interlocking runes combining their effects. Takes an extended period of time to cast.
Runic Magic, Runes Known:
Aether wave: A rune designed to combine the ideas of force and magic into one unifying event, this rune has two tiers. Charged runes release a diffuse wave of magical energy which slams into a single target, lifting up lightweight enemies and throwing them or causing heavier enemies to stagger or be pushed away. Overcharged, this rune acts as a nova of magical force bursting from the caster, pushing away even some much heavier enemies and throwing backwards light or medium weight enemies.
Shard of Lightning: This rune creates a charge of lightning which is released like a spear is thrown, creating a projectile of raw electrical magic with a single charge. Overcharged this rune creates a line of falling lightning bolts twenty feet long.
Winters Wrath: Charged this rune creates an icy burst on strike causing ice to form around the point of impact. Overcharged this rune creates a circle around the caster within which the casters enemies are affected by extreme cold, and a build up of atmospheric ice and snow around them.
Squall Burst: A rune which manifests weather magic, charged this spell creates a wave of wind and rain falling in the direction the spell is cast, instead of down to pelt the enemy. Overcharged, this rune causes the wind to buffet enemies, even flying enemies, and soaks all in its range.
Healing Aura: An aura of beneficial magic which requires several interlocking runes to create it is much to complex to be used in combat and often drains all of Rhayven’s remaining magic. It creates a fifteen foot aura of minor healing, that can close minor cuts or cure minor bruises and jump start healing on more severe injuries. This runic circle can not be overcharged, but it can be held, each minute this is held more and more of an injury is healed, though the cost for Rhayven is dire often resulting in spell burn or spell feedback which causes him an injury which heals over time, normally days and prevents him from casting until it has healed, the severity of the injury is akin to a curse and depends on how long he holds the spell past his limits, which is normally two minutes, enough to reset broken bones or stitch together severe lacerations.
Blurb: Rhayven is a flashy character in combat, but also a unique character out of combat, in addition to a strong affinity for his knightly duties and combat arts, he has an irrepressible sense of curiosity when it comes to magic, which he inherited from his mom, and he cant help but always try to blend the two. I find the balance of both sides of the character terribly entertaining, and I think he will at times serve as both the serious logical type, but also the groups source of comedic blunders, which comes with perpetually experimenting with magic.
Looking forward to feedback let me know if anything needs to be changed or tuned.
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Thinslayer
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After holding the weapons together hilts touching perfectly the two weapons can also be transformed into a double ended weapon, a blade spear with a short spear blade to balance the weight at the opposite end. This form is unique as it allows Rhayven to channel energy into it and trace runes in mid air and channel energy into them much like a wand or spell stylus.
Jaw drops
Why didn't I think of that? This is awesome! I'mma steal this.
Blade Enhance: Rhayven focuses magical energy into his right hand focusing on one of the basic elements or force. He then draws his fingers caressing down the length of the blade, infusing that energy into the blade temporarily. Rhayven can maintain this enchantment by holding the charge in his off hand but this prevents him from using his other techniques.
I can just see it now: he holds the blade before his face, point to the earth, and draws two fingers down the length of the flat, infusing it with power.
Diggin' it.
Mystic Strike: Rhayven draws energy into his hand and channels it through the sword as he attacks with either a slash or thrust, at which point he creates a projectile of raw magic which carries the intent of the attack a short distance, creating a glowing slash or shimmering thrust which transverses the air.
I would modify this. "Raw magic" is just mana, which has no physical presence in the world (at least by conventional understanding). Mana serves mainly as a bridge between the spiritual realm and the physical world, allowing thoughts to manifest as reality. The nearest equivalent to what you're looking for is the direct conversion of mana to force. An attack whose "hitbox" is bigger than the weapon's dimensions thus requires a bit of telekinesis.
Hidden Knife Parry: If Rhayven is in a defensive stance he can block with a reverse grip swing of his sword a single strike, before following through by stepping in and stabbing with a spear like it was a knife hidden in his sleeve, using the moment the blades are tied to take his opponent unawares.
I'm a little unclear on how the spear figures into this. Does the spear come out of his sleeve, or is thrust out *like* it came out of his sleeve? The former definitely requires magic, and the latter wouldn't make sense - the larger weapon is better used for the initial parry, and the shorter weapon is better used for the follow-up. Either way, this skill may need more work.
Healing Aura: An aura of beneficial magic which requires several interlocking runes to create it is much to complex to be used in combat and often drains all of Rhayven’s remaining magic. It creates a fifteen foot aura of minor healing, that can close minor cuts or cure minor bruises and jump start healing on more severe injuries. This runic circle can not be overcharged, but it can be held, each minute this is held more and more of an injury is healed, though the cost for Rhayven is dire often resulting in spell burn or spell feedback which causes him an injury which heals over time, normally days and prevents him from casting until it has healed, the severity of the injury is akin to a curse and depends on how long he holds the spell past his limits, which is normally two minutes, enough to reset broken bones or stitch together severe lacerations.
I know you're trying to keep its power within reasonable levels, but if it can't be used in combat, a healing spell this weak isn't useful. On the other hand, if it were usable in combat, or if its healing effect were more potent, I'd have to make you ditch your combat abilities, because the healing arts are a whole other field in their own right. I recommend leaving healing to the dedicated healers.
Blurb: Rhayven is a flashy character in combat, but also a unique character out of combat, in addition to a strong affinity for his knightly duties and combat arts, he has an irrepressible sense of curiosity when it comes to magic, which he inherited from his mom, and he cant help but always try to blend the two. I find the balance of both sides of the character terribly entertaining, and I think he will at times serve as both the serious logical type, but also the groups source of comedic blunders, which comes with perpetually experimenting with magic.
I'm imagining him being popular with the ladies, and perhaps a little overconfient. Sounds like fun. :3
Your thoughts?
Rhiven Knight
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Modifying the mystic strike to be a discharge of force is fine its mostly about flavor, imagining it a blue green energy attack versus an invisible one. In either case, I dont see an issue with this.
Hidden strike parry: The spear in its shortened state is the same length as the blade, and this would basically be the spear held at the balance point, so shorter than the blade, flat against the inside of his harm. So when he blocks the strike with the blade he steps in shortening the combat range and stabbing with the spear stiffened against his arm, besides the spear is easier to thrust naturally.
Dropping healing aura is fine by me.
Ill make the updates and repost it.
Hidden strike parry: The spear in its shortened state is the same length as the blade, and this would basically be the spear held at the balance point, so shorter than the blade, flat against the inside of his harm. So when he blocks the strike with the blade he steps in shortening the combat range and stabbing with the spear stiffened against his arm, besides the spear is easier to thrust naturally.
Dropping healing aura is fine by me.
Ill make the updates and repost it.
Rhiven Knight
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Rhayven Auric DarkMorne
All Points Bulletin: Birth date: 3 / 26 / 3110, White, Blue (Takes on the glow of magic when he is gathering holding or casting it), Lightly tanned from time spent in the training yards, Human
Possessions:First and foremost in his equipment is Rhayven’s casting supplies, his personal tome in which he crafts his custom spells, his pouch of rune stones for ritual work, and his spell component belt.
Rhayven’s primary weapons:
A medium length single edged blade, which Rhayven has the ability to channel magical energy into creating temporary enchantments at will.
A short spear which when magic is channeled into the length changes of both the haft and blade depending on the users will, allowing the spear to be completely mutable. The Blade echoes with raw magic power during such channeling but cannot be enchanted with an element only raw magic.
After holding the weapons together hilts touching perfectly the two weapons can also be transformed into a double ended weapon, a blade spear with a short spear blade to balance the weight at the opposite end. This form is unique as it allows Rhayven to channel energy into it and trace runes in mid air and channel energy into them much like a wand or spell stylus.
The DarkMorne territory, a small plot of land on the edge of the elven lands, awarded for his grandfathers service to the crown.
Rhayven wears a tabbard over his armor a symbol of his knight hood, a family signet ring worn by all members of his household, and a pendant a symbol from his mother a minor enchantress who infused with her love that it might bring him some measure of luck and safety( has never in Rhayven's forty years seemed to be much other than a parting gift though he can sometimes feel her love infused in it, when he is in his darkest mind sets.)
Relationships: Rhayven Auric DarkMorne, borne to the DarkMorne family, a family who has been in service to the crown for two full generations. Rhayven's father Auric, turned his service and the connections he made into a mildly successful career as a merchant. His wife Amaria was a lesser enchanter she finished her schooling but never delved into her magic except as a way to gather connections of her own which is how she met Auric. Auric and Amaria were wed during Auric's knightly service, their marriage arranged though also agreeable to the two who came to love each other as much as their children. It was his parents connections and service that helped him earn his commision after attending the university for magical arts.
Skills & Abilities:
Blade and Spell Techniques:
Blade Enhance: Rhayven focuses magical energy into his right hand focusing on one of the basic elements or force. He then draws his fingers caressing down the length of the blade, infusing that energy into the blade temporarily. Rhayven can maintain this enchantment by holding the charge in his off hand but this prevents him from using his other techniques.
Runic Fusion: Rhayven draws a rune with an offensive trait, such as an elemental spell or a force rune or any of the more common rune stones and channels power into the stone and the blade before bringing them together and infusing the blade with the runes magic. This functionally stores the spell in the blade casting portions of its power with every single strike.
Slash Burst: With an enhanced blade Rhayven can discharge the stored energy in a single strike, this creates a burst of the stored energy at the point of impact bursting towards his opponent and causing the blade to recoil.
Mystic Strike: Rhayven draws energy into his hand and channels it through the sword as he attacks with either a slash or thrust, at which point he creates a projectile of directed force, which takes the shape of a ghostly strike wreathed in a blue green aura.
Blade strike: Rhayen channels magic between his hands and his blade creating a shining chain of magic connecting him to his sword. This allows Rhayven to do the unthinkable throw his sword and maintain a connection to bring it back to him. As long as he retains one free hand he can use this connection so after throwing the sword he could draw the spear and continue fighting until he was ready to draw the sword back to him.
Spear and Spell Style Techniques:
Spear Morph: Rhayven channels power into the spear causing its shape to change he may create a leaf bladed long sword, a long spear or long bladed long spear using this ability, for spear or leaf blade he may wield the weapon in one hand, for long spear or long bladed long spear he requires two hands.
Arcane Spear: Rhayven holds a charge of arcane magic in the spear causing the spear to do magical damage with every strike.
Sharpened Wind: A whirling combination of strikes which can be executed as long as Rhayven is standing still this technique can catch enemies off guard by mixing thrusting strikes with hammering swings, the weapon in any form is remarkably light making it easy to chain such attacks together as long as Rhayven does so from a readied stance.
Shifting Thrust or Slash: Rhayven makes a thrusting or slashing attack with the shortened form of his weapon, before triggering a burst of arcane energies in the spear, for the duration of one swing or thrust the spear changes lengths creating a disorientingly fast change in reach for the expert knight to take advantage of.
Arcane storm: Rhayven takes a readied stance, and chooses a single target to concentrate on leaving him vulnerable from this stance he creates a current of arcane energy and begins thrusting his spear, at the end of each thrust the spear releases a spear blade of arcane energy like an arrow. This attack requires tremendous magical and physical stamina and so leaves Rhayven drained and exposed.
Blade and Spear Style Techniques:
Arcane and Elemental Enhance: Drawing on his magic he releases a charge into each of his weapons both blade and short spear, the blade takes on an elemental affect of Rhayven’s choice, and the spear takes on raw magical enchantment.
Phantom Slash or Thrust Combination: After executing a series of either slashing or thrusting attacks, Rhayven follows through suddenly with the opposite, releasing a flash of energy from which ever weapon he uses to slightly extend that weapons reach.
Hidden Knife Parry: If Rhayven is in a defensive stance he can block with a reverse grip swing of his sword a single strike, before following through by stepping in and stabbing with the spear which is held in the off hand in a choked up grip.
Spell Spear Style Techniques:
Paint Rune Spell: While wielding the fused spell spear Rhayven releases a flow of magic into the spear either against the ground or into the air and uses the SpellSpear to paint the rune in place. A spell painted in this way has one charge.
Charge or Overcharge Rune: This ability charges a rune either a rune stone, or overcharges a painted rune with a second charge.
Discharge Rune: This ability discharges the charged power of a rune that Rhayven touches, either with his hand casting the spell as intended or with the blade doing the same.
Spell rune Dance: Rhayven spins the spellspear through a series of arcing strikes around his body creating a multi layer spear circle while simultaneously attacking any enemies within reach of the spears one handed or two handed swings over the course of several moments. This technique can paint a many as three interlocking runes combining their effects. Takes an extended period of time to cast.
Runic Magic, Runes Known:
Aether wave: A rune designed to combine the ideas of force and magic into one unifying event, this rune has two tiers. Charged runes release a diffuse wave of magical energy which slams into a single target, lifting up lightweight enemies and throwing them or causing heavier enemies to stagger or be pushed away. Overcharged, this rune acts as a nova of magical force bursting from the caster, pushing away even some much heavier enemies and throwing backwards light or medium weight enemies.
Shard of Lightning: This rune creates a charge of lightning which is released like a spear is thrown, creating a projectile of raw electrical magic with a single charge. Overcharged this rune creates a line of falling lightning bolts twenty feet long.
Winters Wrath: Charged this rune creates an icy burst on strike causing ice to form around the point of impact. Overcharged this rune creates a circle around the caster within which the casters enemies are affected by extreme cold, and a build up of atmospheric ice and snow around them.
Squall Burst: A rune which manifests weather magic, charged this spell creates a wave of wind and rain falling in the direction the spell is cast, instead of down to pelt the enemy. Overcharged, this rune causes the wind to buffet enemies, even flying enemies, and soaks all in its range.
Blurb: Rhayven is a flashy character in combat, but also a unique character out of combat, in addition to a strong affinity for his knightly duties and combat arts, he has an irrepressible sense of curiosity when it comes to magic, which he inherited from his mom, and he cant help but always try to blend the two. I find the balance of both sides of the character terribly entertaining, and I think he will at times serve as both the serious logical type, but also the groups source of comedic blunders, which comes with perpetually experimenting with magic.
All Points Bulletin: Birth date: 3 / 26 / 3110, White, Blue (Takes on the glow of magic when he is gathering holding or casting it), Lightly tanned from time spent in the training yards, Human
Possessions:First and foremost in his equipment is Rhayven’s casting supplies, his personal tome in which he crafts his custom spells, his pouch of rune stones for ritual work, and his spell component belt.
Rhayven’s primary weapons:
A medium length single edged blade, which Rhayven has the ability to channel magical energy into creating temporary enchantments at will.
A short spear which when magic is channeled into the length changes of both the haft and blade depending on the users will, allowing the spear to be completely mutable. The Blade echoes with raw magic power during such channeling but cannot be enchanted with an element only raw magic.
After holding the weapons together hilts touching perfectly the two weapons can also be transformed into a double ended weapon, a blade spear with a short spear blade to balance the weight at the opposite end. This form is unique as it allows Rhayven to channel energy into it and trace runes in mid air and channel energy into them much like a wand or spell stylus.
The DarkMorne territory, a small plot of land on the edge of the elven lands, awarded for his grandfathers service to the crown.
Rhayven wears a tabbard over his armor a symbol of his knight hood, a family signet ring worn by all members of his household, and a pendant a symbol from his mother a minor enchantress who infused with her love that it might bring him some measure of luck and safety( has never in Rhayven's forty years seemed to be much other than a parting gift though he can sometimes feel her love infused in it, when he is in his darkest mind sets.)
Relationships: Rhayven Auric DarkMorne, borne to the DarkMorne family, a family who has been in service to the crown for two full generations. Rhayven's father Auric, turned his service and the connections he made into a mildly successful career as a merchant. His wife Amaria was a lesser enchanter she finished her schooling but never delved into her magic except as a way to gather connections of her own which is how she met Auric. Auric and Amaria were wed during Auric's knightly service, their marriage arranged though also agreeable to the two who came to love each other as much as their children. It was his parents connections and service that helped him earn his commision after attending the university for magical arts.
Skills & Abilities:
Blade and Spell Techniques:
Blade Enhance: Rhayven focuses magical energy into his right hand focusing on one of the basic elements or force. He then draws his fingers caressing down the length of the blade, infusing that energy into the blade temporarily. Rhayven can maintain this enchantment by holding the charge in his off hand but this prevents him from using his other techniques.
Runic Fusion: Rhayven draws a rune with an offensive trait, such as an elemental spell or a force rune or any of the more common rune stones and channels power into the stone and the blade before bringing them together and infusing the blade with the runes magic. This functionally stores the spell in the blade casting portions of its power with every single strike.
Slash Burst: With an enhanced blade Rhayven can discharge the stored energy in a single strike, this creates a burst of the stored energy at the point of impact bursting towards his opponent and causing the blade to recoil.
Mystic Strike: Rhayven draws energy into his hand and channels it through the sword as he attacks with either a slash or thrust, at which point he creates a projectile of directed force, which takes the shape of a ghostly strike wreathed in a blue green aura.
Blade strike: Rhayen channels magic between his hands and his blade creating a shining chain of magic connecting him to his sword. This allows Rhayven to do the unthinkable throw his sword and maintain a connection to bring it back to him. As long as he retains one free hand he can use this connection so after throwing the sword he could draw the spear and continue fighting until he was ready to draw the sword back to him.
Spear and Spell Style Techniques:
Spear Morph: Rhayven channels power into the spear causing its shape to change he may create a leaf bladed long sword, a long spear or long bladed long spear using this ability, for spear or leaf blade he may wield the weapon in one hand, for long spear or long bladed long spear he requires two hands.
Arcane Spear: Rhayven holds a charge of arcane magic in the spear causing the spear to do magical damage with every strike.
Sharpened Wind: A whirling combination of strikes which can be executed as long as Rhayven is standing still this technique can catch enemies off guard by mixing thrusting strikes with hammering swings, the weapon in any form is remarkably light making it easy to chain such attacks together as long as Rhayven does so from a readied stance.
Shifting Thrust or Slash: Rhayven makes a thrusting or slashing attack with the shortened form of his weapon, before triggering a burst of arcane energies in the spear, for the duration of one swing or thrust the spear changes lengths creating a disorientingly fast change in reach for the expert knight to take advantage of.
Arcane storm: Rhayven takes a readied stance, and chooses a single target to concentrate on leaving him vulnerable from this stance he creates a current of arcane energy and begins thrusting his spear, at the end of each thrust the spear releases a spear blade of arcane energy like an arrow. This attack requires tremendous magical and physical stamina and so leaves Rhayven drained and exposed.
Blade and Spear Style Techniques:
Arcane and Elemental Enhance: Drawing on his magic he releases a charge into each of his weapons both blade and short spear, the blade takes on an elemental affect of Rhayven’s choice, and the spear takes on raw magical enchantment.
Phantom Slash or Thrust Combination: After executing a series of either slashing or thrusting attacks, Rhayven follows through suddenly with the opposite, releasing a flash of energy from which ever weapon he uses to slightly extend that weapons reach.
Hidden Knife Parry: If Rhayven is in a defensive stance he can block with a reverse grip swing of his sword a single strike, before following through by stepping in and stabbing with the spear which is held in the off hand in a choked up grip.
Spell Spear Style Techniques:
Paint Rune Spell: While wielding the fused spell spear Rhayven releases a flow of magic into the spear either against the ground or into the air and uses the SpellSpear to paint the rune in place. A spell painted in this way has one charge.
Charge or Overcharge Rune: This ability charges a rune either a rune stone, or overcharges a painted rune with a second charge.
Discharge Rune: This ability discharges the charged power of a rune that Rhayven touches, either with his hand casting the spell as intended or with the blade doing the same.
Spell rune Dance: Rhayven spins the spellspear through a series of arcing strikes around his body creating a multi layer spear circle while simultaneously attacking any enemies within reach of the spears one handed or two handed swings over the course of several moments. This technique can paint a many as three interlocking runes combining their effects. Takes an extended period of time to cast.
Runic Magic, Runes Known:
Aether wave: A rune designed to combine the ideas of force and magic into one unifying event, this rune has two tiers. Charged runes release a diffuse wave of magical energy which slams into a single target, lifting up lightweight enemies and throwing them or causing heavier enemies to stagger or be pushed away. Overcharged, this rune acts as a nova of magical force bursting from the caster, pushing away even some much heavier enemies and throwing backwards light or medium weight enemies.
Shard of Lightning: This rune creates a charge of lightning which is released like a spear is thrown, creating a projectile of raw electrical magic with a single charge. Overcharged this rune creates a line of falling lightning bolts twenty feet long.
Winters Wrath: Charged this rune creates an icy burst on strike causing ice to form around the point of impact. Overcharged this rune creates a circle around the caster within which the casters enemies are affected by extreme cold, and a build up of atmospheric ice and snow around them.
Squall Burst: A rune which manifests weather magic, charged this spell creates a wave of wind and rain falling in the direction the spell is cast, instead of down to pelt the enemy. Overcharged, this rune causes the wind to buffet enemies, even flying enemies, and soaks all in its range.
Blurb: Rhayven is a flashy character in combat, but also a unique character out of combat, in addition to a strong affinity for his knightly duties and combat arts, he has an irrepressible sense of curiosity when it comes to magic, which he inherited from his mom, and he cant help but always try to blend the two. I find the balance of both sides of the character terribly entertaining, and I think he will at times serve as both the serious logical type, but also the groups source of comedic blunders, which comes with perpetually experimenting with magic.
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@Thinslayer
Just at a quick glance without looking at all the sheets in depth, I'll toss a male archer/rouge character to the party if that sounds fine to you as a navigator/scout/spy type of character. (Or if we need it, a pure tank character)
Just at a quick glance without looking at all the sheets in depth, I'll toss a male archer/rouge character to the party if that sounds fine to you as a navigator/scout/spy type of character. (Or if we need it, a pure tank character)
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Much excite! ^^
Edit: I was under the impression magic was off the table. I would've made my character maybe a little more powerful than 'is strong and good with swords'.
Eh, I'm sure it'll be fine.
Much excite! ^^
Edit: I was under the impression magic was off the table. I would've made my character maybe a little more powerful than 'is strong and good with swords'.
Eh, I'm sure it'll be fine.
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@Lumiere I asked first, to make sure cause it seemed to be sort of an uncommon thing, but even as a swordsman a high caliber knight could have several martial techniques that to the uneducated seem to be supernatural. If you feel like your profile was underwhelming or under tier, maybe see if you can edit it to bring it in line with what was intended. This felt like you were supposed to be, better than the average knight who is better than the average city guard. so I figured mid tier, table top equivalent of like seven to 11 maybe, and sorta aimed for something in that range, that could be played flexibly up or down depending on how things go.
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Hope I didn't go overboard with the equipment and skillsMaria Mercer"If you think I'm just another pretty face. Boy, I will make your face 'prettier' than mine!"
Characteristics:
- Date of Birth: 21 June 3125
- Hair color: Ash
- Eye color: Pale Blue
- Skin color: Fair complexion
- Species: Human
Possessions:
- Weapons:
- A long sword with wind enchantment - Sylph
- A short sword with ice enchantment - Wisp
- Armor: Hardened leather armor with metal plating
- Currency: (to be discussed)
- Pets: None
- Territory: Her parents own a small land in Southern Drakengard, and her grandparents from the mother's side has some connection to the central Government of the Kingdom.
- Trinkets: Ring of Strength, Boots of Wind Walking
- Relationships: Daughter of a minor noble that raises to power in recent history. Her father is a decorated knight that's granted a land for his service, and her mother is a part of old noble lineage.
Skills & Abilities:Being the only heir of a decorated war hero, Maria's upbringing is not at all like that of a lady. While others trained on table manners, she was trained to swing a sword. Where others dance in ballrooms, she danced on the battlefield. As a result, Maria is a girl in appearance only. Everything else was that of a young, aspiring Knight-to-be. Swordsmanship? Check. Hand-to-hand combat? Check. Basic tracking and reconnaissance skill? Check. Archery? Well, this part is not her forte. But that's where the magic sword comes! Right? Right?
However, Maria's true worth in combat lies in her compatibility with magical artifacts. Even she herself is not sure how she do it, but magical weapons and other trinkets seemed to have greater effects on her. Sometimes, the effect became so amplified, that the items themselves break.
So far, only four items seemed to be keeping up with her: her two swords, a ring of strength enchantment that's passed down from her father, and a boots of air walking that she received from her grandfather as a present for her passing the Knight acceptance test but before she left that position and become a mercenary instead. Ey, he doesn't need to know that!
Feats:
- With the Sword of Wind "Sylph" - Maria is capable of creating wind blades with her every slash. The size and reach of such strikes are determined by how much magic Maria pours into the swing. She once mowed a horde of ten goblins and their mounts with a single swing, armor and all.
- With sword of Ice "Wisp" - By pouring magical energy to the blade, the blade will create offshoots of itself that can be shot like bullets towards a certain direction by swinging the main blade. Upon impact, the ice blades will freeze its target, at least until the magic runs out. Maria is capable of creating a maximum of 9 offshoots at a time.
- With Ring of Power - Body strengthening, pure and simple. Despite her small stature, when she focuses her magic towards the ring, Maria gains the muscle strength of a bear.
- With Boots of Wind Walking - Maria can concentrate winds under her feet to give boost to her jumping power. She could also pour magic to create invisible platforms underneath her to perform double jumps, and theoretically infinite jumps to change direction mid-air, but since this requires a great amount of focus to use, Maria maxes out on triple jumps.
Blurb:Everyday parents told their child the stories of heroes. They come from humble beginnings, living everyday earnestly, doing whatever they are doing the best they can. Then, one day something fateful happened to them. A fairy blessed them with magic, a dragon abducts them, or they pulled a sword from a rock and gains mythical powers. Things like that.
Then they went on arduous journey, saving countries, making new friends, subjugate villains and bring countries together. They slay evil of all kinds, save damsels in distresses, and end up saving the world. They proceed to become protectors and/or leaders of their countries, and rules long and strong.
I guess it is a way to teach children to live earnestly. To do what they are told to do with their best. To encourage them that no matter who they are, what they are, they can become somebody as long as they do good. Not a bad way to manipulate kids, really.
But to be an actual child of an actual hero? Do you know how stressful that can be? People expect you to be some kind of God, I tell you. They expect you to be stronger than anybody else. To have knowledge that put savants into shame. To have the heart of a saint. To always act and behave like a Paragon of Virtue, yada yada yada.
Well, I say to hell with that!
In the first place, do you know what a hero does for the most of the time? He dwells in politics with the nobles, that's what he does. He goes out on monster subjugation from time to time, yes, but for most of the time, he parleys with the men and women of Court, most of which cares more about their fame and wealth above all else. All in the name of vague concepts such as 'Greater Good'. Some heroic stuffs there, yeah?
That kind of life is just not for me. After all, I am my own person. Not 'Favourite Daughter of Gillard the Hero'. Nor am I the 'Sole heir of House Mercer'. I am not coming back, and that is final! If you have problem with that.. Go throw yourselves off a cliff somewhere, I guess. It will be less painful for you that way.
One rebel kid of a Lord Knight up for review~
I kinda hammed her entire skill set to bring it up to class
Please tell me if I went overboard
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@Rhiven Knight
To be honest, thats kinda what I was aiming for. For all of the flair that is supposed to come with the character's concept that I had in mind, they're really nothing wondrous. A solid fighter is a good enough role to fill. I just didn't expect to see that much magic. ^^;
EDIT: I have more concrete goals in mind for character development than doing damage.
To be honest, thats kinda what I was aiming for. For all of the flair that is supposed to come with the character's concept that I had in mind, they're really nothing wondrous. A solid fighter is a good enough role to fill. I just didn't expect to see that much magic. ^^;
EDIT: I have more concrete goals in mind for character development than doing damage.
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@Lumiere I wasnt expecting no magic, but I was expecting practioners to be fairly uncommon, but magic items, like weapons with enchanted magic skills to equip and enhance your combat forte, and similar things. A unique enough set of skills could be coupled with a melee character just by equipping them with the right magic skill enchanted jewels. If playing a spell caster wasnt feasible, the implication seemed to be that you could customize your character in that way to make them novel and unique.
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