Altered Tundra

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@metanoia Hey for my post can I have Caelum give permission for Ines to hold Stormbringer?

@Blu

Yeah go for it! He would be hella honored to let her hold it/see it up close!

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Caelum's such a nervous wreck, I'm shocked he managed to get out complete sentences

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Location — Avalice Academy Plaza
@Blu

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Most of the time, Caelum would often find himself exploring the wonders that interested him. The festivities he couldn’t help himself from noticing appeared like one of those things someone like him would delve into deeper. It appeared to feel like there was something to be found, something to know about, something magical to experience. But instead of doing any of that, despite his go-to actions suggesting otherwise, Caelum kept his place in the stands, feeling content watching.

His eyes had obviously kept their fixated gaze on the Miracle Seven (well six of them). They were everything he hoped they would be and more, but part of him felt disappointed in himself for not doing more. In the past when he thought about what it might be like to meet them, to see them in person, to possibly get the chance to talk to them, he always imagined he’d walk up to them with all the confidence of a true warrior and maybe make an impression on them. Perhaps it wasn’t much, but reality was not as exciting as the fantasies one entertained during sleepless nights.

As he could only gaze from afar, holding his sword tight and close to his person, Caelum looked up. At that exact moment, his heart was threatening to pound itself from his chest. Standing directly in front of him as if they were just any ordinary person, Ines the Silver, one of the strongest warriors in all of Genelogia and quite possibly someone so strong that she made Caelum look like a puny child unable to walk in a straight line, was just a few paces away from him.

Perking up immediately, a few stutters left Caelum’s lips. They were inaudible and completely unrecognizable within any language known to man. Coughing and taking in a relaxing, slow breath, Caelum gave it a second shot. “C-Caelum! My name is Caelum.” He managed to say without biting his own tongue. “Or if you m-mean my sword, it’s Stormbringer. My sword’s name is Stormbringer.” As he spoke, he gripped Stormbringer by the hilt with as much pride he could spare, given the state of his being right now.

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I was a little busy today but I'll be getting up a post tomorrow!

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They said they don't think they could keep up with the pace of posting. It's too bad but I understand.

@Blu

A fair reason tbh. But it also sucks cause I really liked their character and was so close to proposing an adventure/rule-breaking squad with a few and Caelum.

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Oh boy, Caelum is gonna be a wreck now that one of his idols is directly in front of him.

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Posting orders can be a double-edged sword but generally, if someone wants to post but they can't because they have to wait for such and such to post, it can be a real motivation-killer. I think as long as people don't 1x1 it, letting people post when they can isn't bad. Let others get their shots in before the same people post again.

cancelled.

Jackson Drake || 7th

J A C K S O N	❂	☾	NIGHTHOUND
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 𝑫𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒔: To get his parents' approval. It doesn't have to be much. Even a small acknowledgement that he isn't the bane to their existence they have made him feel like. Oh and also having some dope ass adventures with a dope ass chick by his side.	xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx J A C K S O N D R A K E 17 || 3/31|| HE/HIM|| 7th 𝑽𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒆𝒔: ↠ Determined ↠ Loyal ↠ Compassionate ↠ Supportive 𝑽𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔: ↠ Reckless ↠ Stubborn ↠ Foolhardy ↠ Impulsive 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒘: Pride/refusal to back down	xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx PUREBLOOD • WIZARD Dragon Heartstring || Sycamore|| 13” 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒔: ↠ Spellcasting ↠ Flying ↠ Transmutation x 𝑾𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔: ↠ Enchantments ↠ Magic history/Ancient Studies/Muggle Studies ↠ Astrometry x 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒖𝒔 & 𝑩𝒐𝒈𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒕: Cheetah || In the beginning, Jackson's boggart was him bound to a chair by magical chains, forced to endure an eternity of boring, mundane history lessons. However, in recent years, a severe insecurity crept into his mind, changing his boggart into him in a room with the door locked. He is alone, trapped in his own solitude and slowly succumbs to it because, despite all of his big talk, he is the black sheep his parents made him think he was.	xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔: Being alone would suck. Not the kind of loneliness that he feels at home because of his parents or even when a party might be over, but true solitude that is ever-lasting and a result of his own actions.

𝑼𝒑𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈:

Jackson might be the oldest Drake-Hart child descending from the current heads of the dual houses of Hart and Drake, Violet Hart and Leonidas Drake (otherwise known as mom and dad), but he is in no way the odds on favorite to one day take the reigns from his parents, otherwise known as the tyrannical dictators who like to take every chance they can of reminding him just how much more they like his younger sister better. Jackson might be, if this were medieval times, the prodigal son being groomed to take on a more active role within the family hierarchy. Instead of that being the case, he is treated as an outcast, like his opinions about what the family should be doing in both magic and muggle worlds, like what a reworking on the public image in both worlds would do for the family's longevity. It's not that his ideas are bad or even good but none of them are taken into account. So why even bother right?

It was a hard adjustment, but Jackson eventually figured his place in the family. Eventually, he knew it was best not to cause trouble on a grand scale. Consider him the black sheep to the shining lioness Savanna was in their eyes. This was fine. He never cared for their approval anyway ...or rather he was never given the chance for that to be something he might one day want. So instead, Jackson fell into his own crowd and did what he wanted to do. Maybe this is why he often hangs around misfits and those rejected from the status quo. Maybe this was why, whenever those in charge at Salem Witches Institute noticed some reckless fun was about to be had and property was damaged, even if Jackson wasn't responsible, nobody would think twice about believing it was his doing.

During his time at SWI, though he never stood out academically like his sister did, Jackson excelled in other areas. Throughout his six years in total, Jackson has proven himself to be quite the offensive wizard-in-the-making. Spellcasting and those directed for offensive tactics seemed to be something Jackson himself was able to get down nigh effortlessly. He would never call himself a prodigy because he hated that word, but he's on the precipice of realizing just how good he is. Another subject Jackson proved to be skilled at was the act of transmutation. It's difficult to say how that tied into say defense against the dark arts, but in his own words: "It centers me, bro." So take that what you will. He also really digs flying.

Anyone who has gotten to know Jackson in any regard would know he doesn't like to sit on ideas for longer than a few minutes after thinking of it. Whether this idea leads him down a path of several rules being broken or faces being smashed in (yeah despite knowing a few spells, he likes to get close and personal), Jackson has built himself something of a reputation of being a hotheaded maniac with low impulse control and even lower brain cells (Most rumors are fake news but also not.). Jackson's like the Ghostbusters when it comes to bad ideas and their results, but instead of having a wicked costume and ghosts causing trouble, Jackson has his reckless behavior of being the fall guy even if he didn't do anything.

That is Jackson Drake. For better or worse, he does more with his heart than he does with his brain. Whatever your opinion of him, Jackson is a true Nighthound. "Woof Woof!"

Rocky & Roman || Jackson

ROCKY (left) & Roman (right)

JACKSON

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Canis Lupus Familiaris 10 & 10 || Amiercan Pitbull Terrier || Both are male 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 Rocky's somewhat of a temperamental pitbull who is extremely protective over Jackson. The bad rap that pitbulls get in the muggle world likely applies to Rocky, though he's not as vicious. To him, anyone who isn't Jackson is seen as a potential threat but he does not act unless given strict orders to do so. In addition, Rocky can be quite stubborn, even when Jackson gives certain orders. This is due to his high intelligence and understanding exactly what ticks Jackson off. One might say he clowns around and refuses Jackson's orders just to get a rise out of him. On the opposite end, Roman is kind of a sweetheart and would be the first one to claim a slot on Jackson's bed. Roman is the model citizen and a good boy™. He's affectionate, easy to get along with especially when it comes to strangers. Roman is a tad foolish and reckless, often leading a charge that Jackson may or may not have initiated. He is also quite playful. 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒌𝒔 Rocky has the tendency to make sounds that often mock those he's having a little fun with. Barks to get Jackson's attention and when he turns around, Rocky pretends he did nothing. Roman Paws to get headpats and belly rubs Loves to be brushed Prefers Jackson's bed over his own shared with Rocky 𝑫𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 Both Rocky and Roman have been trained to stay by Jackson's side at all times. The only exception to this would be when he's in class, but even then, they wait outside until said class is finished.

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Location — Avalice Academy Plaza

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For many sitting in the stalls, Caelum knew some of their dreams aligned with his own. For many, Caelum knew those mighty mages standing behind the headmaster was the dream. If he was wrong, he’ll find every single person he offended and apologize, but for this moment and for however long it’ll last, he savored it. Those six and the one who led Class-C, was the goal. Caelum wanted nothing more than to be someone respectful, someone powerful, someone who carried on his father’s will and made it to the highest position a graduate of this academy could obtain.

With that all-too-familiar, curious gleam in his eyes, the one that transformed Caelum from a carefree, often bumbling idiot that the majority of his peers knew him to be and into someone whose undivided attention was on the headmaster, Alphonse Augustine.

Those years when Caelum was old enough, his father told him about Alphonse. He told him about the headmaster’s power and how he truly was one of the good ones. Whenever he talked, everyone listened because he was one of the greatest wizards in the entire world and someone his father admired greatly. Despite his shortcomings, Caelum always got the impression that his father didn’t regret what became of him. And that was because of the teachings instilled in the instructors under the headmaster’s guidance.

Noting everything Alphonse said, his attention was drawn to the Miracle Seven once again. He found them intoxicating and so freaking cool. The way they all presented themselves and how, under Alphonse, they commanded jus as much admiration. Caelum didn’t know if it was the same from everyone else but he was in awe.

And, like all good things, the assembly came to an end. Frowning but not allowing himself to become a downer, Caelum was inspired now more than ever. Seeing those great figures lit something inside him. He knew he had a long way to go, but Caelum was ready to begin his journey to the Miracle Seven.

“They are truly amazing. The Miracle Seven are even better than the rumors.”

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