baraquiel

Slice Of Life - SOL City - New Chapter

*gasp* Sol City! I miss it so much! I would love to join y'all again ^u^

Arkus Academy

---

---

"It is probably the most straight-forward type of magic yet: in context, we can make anyone sleep. We do not know if it will work on machinery or robots. We have not tried it yet but basically, sleep is central for our magic. As other regain their magical energy reservoir thru eating or meditating, we simply sleep," Haruko said to Kellin.

The Osuunese boy smiled a bit at Kellin's comment about dreams. "Practitioners of Sleep Magic have the ability to remember their dreams in full detail, and even control them. That means that we have a clear recollection of our dreams from start to finish, and it applies to both the sweet dreams and the nightmarish ones," Haruko solemnly said. "To share something I know: most people do not remember ninety-percent of their dreams so it is normal for you to not remember them. If you want, I can use my magic to help you explore your dreams. Although, I do not know if you will like what you see...", he said to Kellin with a cautionary warning to his voice.

They continued to walk with their peers in the tour group after that, continuously answering all questions that Kellin was throwing at the Osuunese. Being talked to for a long time was definitely a new experience for Haruko, usually because he spent most of his time sleeping and talking only to himself and animals. He's sure his parents will be proud to see their son talk to another human being for more than three minutes. Even Haruko was surprised himself when he realized he indeed liked to talk to people.

After Kellin mentioned that he was indeed hungry, he later asked what was it like living in Osuun. Haruko took a couple of steps before answering. "I would like to believe we are more humble, and I meant 'we' as in the common people such as myself. Of course we want to be very well-off but at the end of the day, all we want is just to live a normal, simple, and peaceful life. We are more culturally centric as we always have festivals and feasts here and there to celebrate all the things that made life worth living," Haruko said. "I might be biased but I will say our region might be the most peaceful one out of all the regions. People always go and meditate in the mountains or at the beaches just to breath and find themselves within a peaceful and quaint environment. I will be delighted to show you around if you ever want to visit Osuun," Haruko added with a smile as the pair went on their way to the place where the food was at.

---

@DrowsyPangolin

🎃 Nox Tenebrae 🎃

Location: Library -> Cafeteria
Interactions: none
Mentions: none

---

Another day away from home.

That's what Helena's been thinking ever since the first day she came to the academy. Sure, the castle was nice but it wasn't as grandiose, huge, and majestic unlike the castle she'd lived and grew up in for all her life. Then again, this castle was made not to impress but to teach those who were willing to put their lives on the line in order to protect the existence of all things mythical and magical from the mortal humans.

Humans. The more she read about them in a book in the library, the more she was perplexed by them. The story and idea of all humans being greedy and selfish have been passed down through Helena's ancestors, yet here she learned that there were actually humans that were the opposite of what she knew. "Strange. How very strange indeed...", she muttered to herself, her English accent evident. She flipped to another page that showed the human anatomy and she immediately closed the book, trying not to puke on the library's floor. Helena was willing to accept and learn that not all humans were bad, but baby steps were very much needed.

She grabbed the book and bounced down from her chair, balancing the book on the tip of her crystal as she walked on all fours towards the shelves. She put the book back on the spot where she got it and walked off out the library, feeling that she learned more about humans more than she intended to. As she walked, her fluffy, pink-blue striped tail wagged about, blinking to show her deep-blue colored eyes.

Creatures of all shapes and sizes were at the academy, and Helena really felt like digging a hole and hiding in said hole for the rest of the day. From the first second she left the library, she felt like almost all eyes were on her. She couldn't exactly see what expression they had on their faces as she forced herself to look ahead, but she could tell they were very surprised by what they saw. It's not everyday you see a cat-like creature the size of a dog with a crystal growing on its head.

She wanted to talk to them so badly, yet she was shy. So much for being the darling of her kingdom. It felt more comfortable talking with strangers who were of her kind but as far as she knew, Helena was the first and only carbuncle enrolled at Nox Tenebrae. Helena was even the first of her kind of being away from the kingdom for more than an hour, as her kin hid away and erased themselves from the map of the world centuries ago. Despite that, the carbuncles were shocked when they learned that the ones running the academy knew of their existence and respected them enough to keep it hidden from the rest of the world.

Just then, her stomach grumbled. Oh dear, I should really go to the cafeteria to get some munch, she thought to herself as she walked briskly towards the cafeteria. Good thing she memorized her copy of the academy's map, though maybe she should have faked not knowing it to ask someone, might be even a great conversation starter. Alas, munch waits for no one, not even a princess such as Helena.

Helena looked around the cafeteria as soon as she entered it. It was... nice, cute even. Not as impressive as the ones Helena's family have in their castle but still, it was very nice. She went to the buffet area and noticed that it was only accustomed to humanoid creatures, which was unfair because Helena, as a carbuncle, was short. Helena sighed, her crystal faintly shining and surrounding her body in soft pink and yellow light. When the lights faded, Helena was in her human form, wearing casual clothes and with her long hair freely flowing around. The only reason she didn't always want to be in this form was because she will loose all her fluffiness, but having a human form does have its perks.

She went in line at the munch selection, eyes scanning to see the assorted delectables presented to the students. She picked up mostly veggies and fish fillet before walking towards an empty table. There were only a few people there, most likely a mix of teachers and students, and Helena ate alone, enjoying her lunch.

🎃 Nox Tenebrae 🎃

Helena Brighthart

Basic Information

Name
Princess Helena Brighthart

Age
17

Gender
Female

Ethnicity
England

Nationality
European

Species
Carbuncle

---

Detailed Information

Appearance

Human Form

Helena has long, pink hair that can reach down at her feet, with blue hues at the end. She keeps some strands of her hair in braids, but lets most of it just loose. Her eyes are a mix of pink and blue, though they do seem violet when viewed at a distance. She will always wear puffy dresses whenever she is in her castle; outside, she makes sure to wear casual clothing that lets her run and skip and hop with ease and comfort. When given the chance, she will always pick looking casual than looking formal. Lastly, her bangs cover up the pink crystal on her forehead.

Carbuncle Form

She looks like a mix of a squirrel, fox, and a cat with furry whiskers and a puffy tail. Her bluish white fur is colored with strands of pink and dark blue. In this form, her crystal juts out more and looks more like a horn that she can also use to fight against enemies. She wears a golden necklace bearing the symbol of her family with blue ribbons attached to its chain. Though she may be shorter in this form, Helena is more nimble than ever.

Personality
Helena has always lived a sheltered life ever since she was a young one. She longed of the day she could explore the world outside of their kingdom, to know what it's like living beyond the place she grew up in. She would often read books that came from the outside world, as she thought of these books as her windows to at least get a glimpse of the beyond. She's an adventurer at heart, but she was bound to her duty as a princess, and the protectiveness of her parents grew tenfold as she was their only daughter in their children of three. Even if she had a wealthy upbringing, Helena was beloved by her people not only for her beauty but also for her golden heart.

Notable Relations
King Harold Brighthart - ruler of the Kingdom of Clartellus; her father
Queen Gloriana Brighthart - wife of the king; her mother
Prince Rachfort Brighthart - first-born prince, heir to the throne; her eldest brother
Prince Valor Brighthart - second-born prince, middle child; her elder brother
General Fiona Springrain - commander of the kingdom's army; Glorianna's elder sister, Helena's aunt

Everyday Skills

• Arts
• Playing musical instruments
• Singing
• Reads books fast and is knowledgeable about stuff

Biography
There is not much to know about carbuncles, and their kind intends to keep it that way. Ever since humans first saw the crystal shining like a star on their forehead, more often than not that these humans will chase after it and claim it as their own. Carbuncles lost some of their fellow kind to the greedy humans, and in retaliation they sway them with the beauty of their glowing crystal and lead them to an early grave, the cost of their greed. They are reported to been along the south of the Americas, yet their true home is in England. There, they have lived in peace and prosperity for centuries, away from the sinful hearts of humans. As of now, the carbuncles live in a forest full of mystics and magics in a kingdom called Clartellus, where crystals and precious gems grow amidst the tallest trees and shine as bright as the stars in the heavens. Large fortresses made of crystal and stone serve as the walls of the kingdom as the Veil prevents it to be seen by humans, as any who perceive it will think that there would only be trees and grass there. Only a few of their kind are allowed to leave the kingdom beyond the Veil, only to return with news of the outside world to keep their rulers up to date on what is happening outside.

They are fine in living under their earth for all of eternity, but it was Helena who advised her father the King that it was time for them to venture out into the open, that they do not have to live in fear anymore. The King was fully against it, thinking that it would violate the very reason why they have been alive for so long. His Queen supported Helena's idea, saying that if they will forever be lost in the sands of time should they not value the essence of change.

The King agreed but only if Helena will enroll at an academy called Nox Tenebrae, a school that teaches its students to protect the world of creatures like the carbuncles to be seen by humans. He knew of how much Helena craved to see the world and he figured enrolling her in the academy will have her dream come true. He also knew that the academy will teach her how to defend herself and develop her powers more. Her parents also contacted the head of the academy, saying that she will be treated not as a princess but as a student of their own. This will allow her to find her true self and to fully grow from the experiences that will enrich her life.

---

Combat

Fighting Style
Helena sees herself to be fit with both the roles of a mage and a support, focusing more on long-range light attacks and harnessing her magic to support her allies and to trick her enemies. She dislikes fights that require physical contact, but she uses her nimbleness to run about to provide support for her friends, going to their sides quickly to aid them. She uses a scepter whenever she is in human form that helps draw out her power from within her, as using it also helps her in focusing her magic. She is more adept in controlling her magic when in carbuncle form. Her Aunt Fiona also sees to it that she will be knowledgeable with the use of, at least, a dagger, to help her out more in times of great peril.

Strengths

• Use of long-range and wide AOE magic
• Tricking and misleading enemies
• Providing moral and magical support for allies

Weaknesses

• Any form of close combat
• Feats of strength
• Lack of prowess towards actual fighting
• Prone to panic when deeply stressed in battle due to her upbringing as a princess

Equipment
Crystal Scepter
Crystal Dagger

---

Power/Magic Abilities

Powers
>> Light Magic = Carbuncles have mastery over controlling and generating light using the crystals on their forehead. All of the carbuncles' magic are based on and heavily affected by the presence of light, though like her kin, Helena can emit her own bright light from her crystal to blind enemies or to light up a dark space. She and her could even use their crystals as horns to outright attack enemies because of their hardness.
> Illusion - Helena can bend light to control how others could see her and her targets, but it won't change their voices so they should be fine as long as they don't speak. She is also naturally immune to light-based illusions as well.
> Invisibility - Helena can also bend light in a way to make herself invisible to the naked eye.
> Light Attack - She can focus light from her scepter or her own crystal to let out a beam of light or more, capable of blasting enemies away. She can also release focused light in waves and spheres.
> Purifying Light - She can use her light to heal wounds or purify things corrupted by darkness.
> Benevolent Aura - Helena can emit an aura from her crystal that can make anyone near her feel relaxed and at ease.
>> Agility - Helena is quick and nimble, but she is faster when in her carbuncle form, able to outrun enemies and climb trees naturally faster.

Weaknesses/Limitations
>> Absolute Darkness - Because all of the magic of the carbuncle are based on light, they are useless when it comes to very dark places. Though they can generate light of their own, it uses up more of their magic reservoir than using the light available in their surroundings.
>> Physical Power - Carbuncles may not be that known, but they are definitely not noted for their physical strength. Any other physically stronger being can easily defeat a carbuncle.
>> Crystal - The crystal on their forehead are the source of magic and power of a carbuncle. They may be hard but they can still be broken with enough force. When broken, Helena totally loses her power and has to wait for her crystal to naturally regenerate into its former glory to regain her magic.
>> Knowledge of the World - Helena's kin have been living in secrecy in their own kingdom, only getting bits of news delivered by messengers and scouts. Other beings could use Helena's lack of knowledge of the outside world against her. She will even be prone to culture shock.
>> Princess - She is not a trained fighter nor did she grew up having to fight for her life. She may find herself become stressed out when the pressure of a battle takes over her completely, though she would eventually become more relaxed as she spent more time in the academy.

Extra

She has an English accent :D

---

🎃 Nox Tenebrae 🎃

Heya! This is my character. Please tell me if there's anything I should change about her. Hope ya like her! ^u^

Helena Brighthart

Basic Information

Name
Princess Helena Brighthart

Age
17

Gender
Female

Ethnicity
England

Nationality
European

Species
Carbuncle

---

Detailed Information

Appearance

Human Form

Helena has long, pink hair that can reach down at her feet, with blue hues at the end. She keeps some strands of her hair in braids, but lets most of it just loose. Her eyes are a mix of pink and blue, though they do seem violet when viewed at a distance. She will always wear puffy dresses whenever she is in her castle; outside, she makes sure to wear casual clothing that lets her run and skip and hop with ease and comfort. When given the chance, she will always pick looking casual than looking formal. Lastly, her bangs cover up the pink crystal on her forehead.

Carbuncle Form

She looks like a mix of a squirrel, fox, and a cat with furry whiskers and a puffy tail. Her bluish white fur is colored with strands of pink and dark blue. In this form, her crystal juts out more and looks more like a horn that she can also use to fight against enemies. She wears a golden necklace bearing the symbol of her family with blue ribbons attached to its chain. Though she may be shorter in this form, Helena is more nimble than ever.

Personality
Helena has always lived a sheltered life ever since she was a young one. She longed of the day she could explore the world outside of their kingdom, to know what it's like living beyond the place she grew up in. She would often read books that came from the outside world, as she thought of these books as her windows to at least get a glimpse of the beyond. She's an adventurer at heart, but she was bound to her duty as a princess, and the protectiveness of her parents grew tenfold as she was their only daughter in their children of three. Even if she had a wealthy upbringing, Helena was beloved by her people not only for her beauty but also for her golden heart.

Notable Relations
King Harold Brighthart - ruler of the Kingdom of Clartellus; her father
Queen Gloriana Brighthart - wife of the king; her mother
Prince Rachfort Brighthart - first-born prince, heir to the throne; her eldest brother
Prince Valor Brighthart - second-born prince, middle child; her elder brother
General Fiona Springrain - commander of the kingdom's army; Glorianna's elder sister, Helena's aunt

Everyday Skills

• Arts
• Playing musical instruments
• Singing
• Reads books fast and is knowledgeable about stuff

Biography
There is not much to know about carbuncles, and their kind intends to keep it that way. Ever since humans first saw the crystal shining like a star on their forehead, more often than not that these humans will chase after it and claim it as their own. Carbuncles lost some of their fellow kind to the greedy humans, and in retaliation they sway them with the beauty of their glowing crystal and lead them to an early grave, the cost of their greed. They are reported to been along the south of the Americas, yet their true home is in England. There, they have lived in peace and prosperity for centuries, away from the sinful hearts of humans. As of now, the carbuncles live in a forest full of mystics and magics in a kingdom called Clartellus, where crystals and precious gems grow amidst the tallest trees and shine as bright as the stars in the heavens. Large fortresses made of crystal and stone serve as the walls of the kingdom as the Veil prevents it to be seen by humans, as any who perceive it will think that there would only be trees and grass there. Only a few of their kind are allowed to leave the kingdom beyond the Veil, only to return with news of the outside world to keep their rulers up to date on what is happening outside.

They are fine in living under their earth for all of eternity, but it was Helena who advised her father the King that it was time for them to venture out into the open, that they do not have to live in fear anymore. The King was fully against it, thinking that it would violate the very reason why they have been alive for so long. His Queen supported Helena's idea, saying that if they will forever be lost in the sands of time should they not value the essence of change.

The King agreed but only if Helena will enroll at an academy called Nox Tenebrae, a school that teaches its students to protect the world of creatures like the carbuncles to be seen by humans. He knew of how much Helena craved to see the world and he figured enrolling her in the academy will have her dream come true. He also knew that the academy will teach her how to defend herself and develop her powers more. Her parents also contacted the head of the academy, saying that she will be treated not as a princess but as a student of their own. This will allow her to find her true self and to fully grow from the experiences that will enrich her life.

---

Combat

Fighting Style
Helena sees herself to be fit with both the roles of a mage and a support, focusing more on long-range light attacks and harnessing her magic to support her allies and to trick her enemies. She dislikes fights that require physical contact, but she uses her nimbleness to run about to provide support for her friends, going to their sides quickly to aid them. She uses a scepter whenever she is in human form that helps draw out her power from within her, as using it also helps her in focusing her magic. She is more adept in controlling her magic when in carbuncle form. Her Aunt Fiona also sees to it that she will be knowledgeable with the use of, at least, a dagger, to help her out more in times of great peril.

Strengths

• Use of long-range and wide AOE magic
• Tricking and misleading enemies
• Providing moral and magical support for allies

Weaknesses

• Any form of close combat
• Feats of strength
• Lack of prowess towards actual fighting
• Prone to panic when deeply stressed in battle due to her upbringing as a princess

Equipment
Crystal Scepter
Crystal Dagger

---

Power/Magic Abilities

Powers
>> Light Magic = Carbuncles have mastery over controlling and generating light using the crystals on their forehead. All of the carbuncles' magic are based on and heavily affected by the presence of light, though like her kin, Helena can emit her own bright light from her crystal to blind enemies or to light up a dark space. She and her could even use their crystals as horns to outright attack enemies because of their hardness.
> Illusion - Helena can bend light to control how others could see her and her targets, but it won't change their voices so they should be fine as long as they don't speak. She is also naturally immune to light-based illusions as well.
> Invisibility - Helena can also bend light in a way to make herself invisible to the naked eye.
> Light Attack - She can focus light from her scepter or her own crystal to let out a beam of light or more, capable of blasting enemies away. She can also release focused light in waves and spheres.
> Purifying Light - She can use her light to heal wounds or purify things corrupted by darkness.
> Benevolent Aura - Helena can emit an aura from her crystal that can make anyone near her feel relaxed and at ease.
>> Agility - Helena is quick and nimble, but she is faster when in her carbuncle form, able to outrun enemies and climb trees naturally faster.

Weaknesses/Limitations
>> Absolute Darkness - Because all of the magic of the carbuncle are based on light, they are useless when it comes to very dark places. Though they can generate light of their own, it uses up more of their magic reservoir than using the light available in their surroundings.
>> Physical Power - Carbuncles may not be that known, but they are definitely not noted for their physical strength. Any other physically stronger being can easily defeat a carbuncle.
>> Crystal - The crystal on their forehead are the source of magic and power of a carbuncle. They may be hard but they can still be broken with enough force. When broken, Helena totally loses her power and has to wait for her crystal to naturally regenerate into its former glory to regain her magic.
>> Knowledge of the World - Helena's kin have been living in secrecy in their own kingdom, only getting bits of news delivered by messengers and scouts. Other beings could use Helena's lack of knowledge of the outside world against her. She will even be prone to culture shock.
>> Princess - She is not a trained fighter nor did she grew up having to fight for her life. She may find herself become stressed out when the pressure of a battle takes over her completely, though she would eventually become more relaxed as she spent more time in the academy.

Extra

She has an English accent :D

---

The Prophecy Recruitment Thread

I'm definitely keeping an eye on this! c:

Arkus Academy

@DrowsyPangolin posted! sorry if my 'today' turned into 'tomorrow' :c

Arkus Academy

---

---

The Osuunese boy slowly nodded. "Yes, that is right. Thank you for taking the time to say it right," he said to Kellin. He really appreciated it that he really tried to speak Haruko's name right. One would be surprised to learn the number of people who would get Haruko's name wrong, even if it was only composed of three simple syllables.

The tour continued on and they were greeted upon scenery upon scenery of wonder and delight, making him even more curious to learn more about this place. However, Haruko still couldn't get his mind off the serene-looking tree by the lake. He felt the breeze caressing his skin, and it took all of his willpower not to sleep on the spot. Other people can cry on command while there were those who are flexible enough to put their foot behind their head; Haruko's useless-but-not-for-him talent was to sleep on the spot in less than thirty seconds. He really trained hard on it.

Haruko looked at Kellin with his eyelids half-closed. "Hm? Oh no. It is the nature of my magic. If anything, I slept for the entire journey here. I have dreamed about lots of things as well. I've touched the clouds, feeling their coolness brush along my hand as I reached out to touch them. I've also seen a nightmare that turned into a rather pleasant dream..." Haruko's mind wandered for a bit and he wore a small dreamy smile on his face.

He saw the same butterfly he saw a while ago fluttering in between him and Kellin. "Even if it were an insect, all living creatures knew the value of resting their tired bodies. But this butterfly cannot afford to sleep yet. It's sole purpose in its life is to mate and lay eggs that contain the next generation of its species. Despite its short life span..." Haruko lifted a finger up and the butterfly landed on it. "...it still must continue on living." He slowly moved his finger outwards and the butterfly used the motion to boost its flight. Haruko watched contentedly as the fluttering insect flew away to fulfill its destiny.

He turned to Kellin. "By the way, the tour has ended and they say we are allowed to go wherever we want. Perhaps you may be hungry and want to go back to the banquet to feast? Maybe you want to visit the Tower of Lights? I will gladly go along with you. As the old saying goes: the world is your oyster."

---

@DrowsyPangolin

Arkus Academy

@DrowsyPangolin alrighty! Sad to see one leave us :( I'll post mine later today

Welcome to Mega City [original universe w/superhumans...]

Natalia was at the kitchen with some of her hero peers. She couldn't believe it; one minute, she was just repeating in her head their cheerleading routine for the upcoming game and the next, she was hanging out in an HQ with a bunch of superpowered teens like her. Nat always thought she was the only one who's... special, someone out of the ordinary. Of course, she knew about other teens with powers around the world, but somehow seeing and talking to them in person was just out of this world.

The Asian girl nibbled on her sandwich while scrolling through her social media. She was trying so hard not to post any pictures regarding her being a...

A hero. Natalia smiled and giggled at herself. She's an honest to goodness heroine now, a person sworn to protect the innocent, to defeat evil, and to inspire people to feel hope. Out of any person out there that could be picked, Arrowcaster chose her to form an all-new superhero team to beat the bad guys and save the day. Nat swore that she'll do her best and give it her all since the day she mistook him for Robin Hood.

She would sometimes glance from her phone to look at her new friends. She watched the green-eyed teen named Neoh dramatically proclaim his love for his brownies and being just dramatical overall. She was so intrigued by him, partly because she couldn't understand most of what he's saying, but she's sure it's something profound.

Then Judah came into the kitchen. Natalia kept her composure, but she sighed dreamily on the inside. Oh, what a man he was. Apart from Arrowcaster, Nat was pretty sure Judah was the only normie -what she called people without superpowers- in their group, save for that weird gauntlet attached to his arm. But it still didn't subtract his hotness points for Natalia.

Just when the girl mustered the courage to talk to him, in came Arrowcaster who was finding volunteers. Natalia raised her hand. "I'm game!", she cheerfully said and walked with him along with Judah.

When they got to their destination, Arrowcaster proudly said something as he revealed what looked like somethings that came directly out of a Power Rangers episode. Nat inclined her head to the side as she listened to Arrowcaster's explanation before she got the message. Oh, he wanted her and Judah to fight these.

"I'll try to get a sense of how they move first so we can come up with a better plan. Be back in a sec," Natalia winked at Judah.

She ran straight towards the robots, flipping to gain momentum before somersaulting over them to land behind them. Now that she got their attention, she waved at Judah. The robots turned to her and attacked her while she splitted, rolled, flipped, and cartwheeled to evade them, all while giggling and laughing excitedly as she observed how fast they reacted and moved.

---

@Omega Man