- Name: Lyubov "Lou" Temne
- Age: 13
- Appearance:
- Personality:
Lyubov is quite a shy girl. This isn't due to bullying or anything of the sort- she's just had trouble adjusting to the new languages taught in school, and still has an impossibly thick slavic accent. She's prone to hiding behind taller people to try and avoid having to talk, tends to get excited over dead animals, and has trouble sleeping on comfortable beds. All in all, she's weird, even in a town full of mages. Despite this, she's actually just a little girl with priorities skewed by a rustic lifestyle, and is an avid learner as long as nobody is looking directly at her. - Abilities:
Witchcraft-
A form of magecraft heavily focusing on curses, medicine, and familiars, Lyubov's family has practiced witchcraft for centuries. She is capable of causing misfortune to those who wrong her, knows a great deal of healing magic, and a number of spells pertaining to her hair. Lending credence to the originator of her family's art, she knows the spell of the Apple and Saucer, allowing her to view and hear things happening far away.
Broom Flying-
Witch's brooms are a good deal faster than walking, but as primitive flying devices, there are a number of problems. They are both ludicrously unsafe and less efficient than just riding a bike or taking a bus somewhere. Unfortunately, Lyubov doesn't know how to ride a bicycle, and she's not skilled enough to make a whole mortar or carpet fly yet.
Familiar Creation:
Lyubov's specialty is the creation of familiars. From animated dolls to servitors created from deceased animals, she has over three dozen familiars. Rather than the spirits of dead humans, they are given life by forest and house spirits she summons. - History:
Temne is a fairly common surname in Ukraine, referring to families with dark hair. House Temne, on the other hand, is a small clan of witches and warlocks who, like most Slavic witches, claim to have learned their arts from Baba Yaga herself. For centuries, they were content living out in the backwoods of the slavic countries farming chickens. It was in this backwoods community that Lyubov was raised, far from the comforts of civilization and the frequent terror of Eastern European politics. Her only friends were her cousins and the familiars she created en masse from roadkill, forest animals, mice their cats killed, cats that died of old age- what we're getting at is that she has a lot of familiars. Being such a shy girl, she was quite okay with this. It meant she didn't have to talk to anyone scary.
Lyubov no longer has the luxury of hiding, however. Her family got the invitation for her to learn at an actual school via friends of friends of a cousin's family that moved to Kiev. She's been sent off to Fusang alongside her two older cousins, and the three share a small apartment. - Other: Uses her broom made from yew and a sewing kit with needles made of bone and thread made from hair as mystic codes.
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- Name: Arsene Lupin I
- Class: Assassin
- Appearance: "I always look so much younger without the sideburns."
- Personality: Arsene Lupin is everything you'd expect from a French aristocrat- he has impeccable manners, is quite a charmer, speaks courteously, and is a master thief. As one of the progenitors of the Gentleman Thief archetype, Lupin does not steal to gain material wealth but for the thrill of the act itself. The innocent have nothing to fear from his crimes- like Robin Hood, they quite often stand to gain from them. He prefers to steal from those of deplorable character- or those who do not appreciate their art or treasure- and prefers to redistribute what he doesn't keep for himself to those more willing to share and appreciate their valuables. Despite his criminal nature, he's a thoroughly pleasant person, and loves nothing more than making friends and pursuing beautiful ladies. Just don't mention his still-living grandkids.
- Stats:
- Strength: C+
- Endurance: D
- Agility: A
- Mana: E
- Luck: B
- Noble Phantasm: B+
- Class Skills:
Presence Concealment (A) - Personal Skills:
- Charisma (C)- Lupin maintained a sizeable network of criminals. Some say that it still operates today, so great was the loyalty of its members.
- Disengage (A+)- Lupin is an expert in evading the authorities- and pursuers.
- Expert of Many Specializations (A)- Lupin, in order to achieve his criminal ambitions, made a broad study of a number of martial arts, scientific disciplines, and professional skills. These skills include Academia, Eye For Art, Human Observation, Instinct, Lucha Libre, Medical Techniques, Musical SKill, Natural Insight, Ninjutsu, Oriental Martial Arts, Poison Resistance, Yoga, and many more. He can use these skills at a proficiency of B rank.
- Hideout Creation (A)- Lupin created a number of hideouts, each outfitted with what was, for the time, the most cutting-edge of security measures. Snares, traps, warning bells, networks of electric wires and acoustic tubes, moving floors, hidden stairways, escape measures, and other ingenious devices honeycombed these buildings. This lets Lupin not only evade security measures, but also build and improve them.
- Golden Rule (C)- Due to his talents as a master thief, Lupin always lived comfortably on his ill-gotten gains.
- Master of Disguise (A+)- Lupin is capable of disguising himself in ways that seem impossible- he can alter his posture and face in such a way that master detectives- including Sherlock Holmes and Inspector Ganimard- are willing to testify in court that they do not recognize him. Even Magecraft of the highest orders has trouble penetrating these disguises.
- Robust Health (C)- Arsene Lupin discovered the secret of the Fountain of Youth, granting him eternal youth- which may have hastened his demise as his aging enemies sought to pry the secret from him.
- Noble Phantasm(s):
- Name: Phantom Thief
- Rank: EX
- Type: Anti-Treasure/Anti-Gate
- Appearance: n/a
- Effects: Arsene Lupin is a master thief, capable of impossible heists, disguises, and general feats of larceny and deception that surpass the Magecraft of any era. Whether it's stealing Vatican gold by impersonating the Pope, organizing a daring heist while trapped in jail under 24/7 surveillance, breaking out of an impossible prison by swapping places with a random vagrant, or even outwitting Sherlock Holmes himself, Lupin can always find a way to commit the perfect crime.
- Name: The Secret of Sarek, The God Stone
- Rank: B+
- Type: Anti-Unit
- Appearance: A lustrous glowing green jewel atop Lupin's cane, masterfully cut into a rounded shape.
- Effects: The God Stone isn't just a pretty stone- it's an insanely radioactive jewel! The God Stone is capable of firing mana-infused atomic lasers that have catastrophic effects to those it hits- ranging from outright disintegration on a failed END check to basic mana-induced physical and magical pollution. With a specialized filter, it can heal those it hits instead.
- Name: The Iconic Hat, Garder ton Chapeau/Ill-Gotten Gains, The Lupin Collection
- Rank: B+
- Type: Anti-Unit
- Appearance: A number of shelves holding thousands of treasures- both magical and mundane.
- Effects: The Lupin Collection isn't a weapon or ability. Rather, it's a collection of everything Lupin ever stole. Includes Papal Vestments, magical weapons, trinkets from the Age of Gods, antiques, and a key found in the deserts around Mesopotamia. By reaching through his hat, he's able to access this collection remotely.
- Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
- Changes:
- Name: Arsene Lupin I
- Class: Assassin
- Appearance: "I always look so much younger without the sideburns."
- Personality: Arsene Lupin is everything you'd expect from a French aristocrat- he has impeccable manners, is quite a charmer, speaks courteously, and is a master thief. As one of the progenitors of the Gentleman Thief archetype, Lupin does not steal to gain material wealth but for the thrill of the act itself. The innocent have nothing to fear from his crimes- like Robin Hood, they quite often stand to gain from them. He prefers to steal from those of deplorable character- or those who do not appreciate their art or treasure- and prefers to redistribute what he doesn't keep for himself to those more willing to share and appreciate their valuables. Despite his criminal nature, he's a thoroughly pleasant person, and loves nothing more than making friends and pursuing beautiful ladies. Just don't mention his still-living grandkids.
- Stats:
- Strength: C+
- Endurance: D
- Agility: A
- Mana: E
- Luck: B
- Noble Phantasm: B+
- Class Skills:
Presence Concealment (A) - Personal Skills:
- Charisma (C)- Lupin maintained a sizeable network of criminals. Some say that it still operates today, so great was the loyalty of its members.
- Disengage (A+)- Lupin is an expert in evading the authorities- and pursuers.
- Expert of Many Specializations (A)- Lupin, in order to achieve his criminal ambitions, made a broad study of a number of martial arts, scientific disciplines, and professional skills. These skills include Academia, Eye For Art, Human Observation, Instinct, Lucha Libre, Medical Techniques, Musical SKill, Natural Insight, Ninjutsu, Oriental Martial Arts, Poison Resistance, Yoga, and many more. He can use these skills at a proficiency of B rank.
- Hideout Creation (A)- Lupin created a number of hideouts, each outfitted with what was, for the time, the most cutting-edge of security measures. Snares, traps, warning bells, networks of electric wires and acoustic tubes, moving floors, hidden stairways, escape measures, and other ingenious devices honeycombed these buildings. This lets Lupin not only evade security measures, but also build and improve them.
- Golden Rule (C)- Due to his talents as a master thief, Lupin always lived comfortably on his ill-gotten gains.
- Master of Disguise (A+)- Lupin is capable of disguising himself in ways that seem impossible- he can alter his posture and face in such a way that master detectives- including Sherlock Holmes and Inspector Ganimard- are willing to testify in court that they do not recognize him. Even Magecraft of the highest orders has trouble penetrating these disguises.
- Robust Health (C)- Arsene Lupin discovered the secret of the Fountain of Youth, granting him eternal youth- which may have hastened his demise as his aging enemies sought to pry the secret from him.
- Noble Phantasm(s):
- Name: Phantom Thief
- Rank: EX
- Type: Anti-Treasure/Anti-Gate
- Appearance: n/a
- Effects: Arsene Lupin is a master thief, capable of impossible heists, disguises, and general feats of larceny and deception that surpass the Magecraft of any era. Whether it's stealing Vatican gold by impersonating the Pope, organizing a daring heist while trapped in jail under 24/7 surveillance, breaking out of an impossible prison by swapping places with a random vagrant, or even outwitting Sherlock Holmes himself, Lupin can always find a way to commit the perfect crime.
- Name: The Secret of Sarek, The God Stone
- Rank: B+
- Type: Anti-Unit
- Appearance: A lustrous glowing green jewel atop Lupin's cane, masterfully cut into a rounded shape.
- Effects: The God Stone isn't just a pretty stone- it's an insanely radioactive jewel! The God Stone is capable of firing mana-infused atomic lasers that have catastrophic effects to those it hits- ranging from outright disintegration on a failed END check to basic mana-induced physical and magical pollution. With a specialized filter, it can heal those it hits instead.
- Name: The Iconic Hat, Garder ton Chapeau/Ill-Gotten Gains, The Lupin Collection
- Rank: B+
- Type: Anti-Unit
- Appearance: A number of shelves holding thousands of treasures- both magical and mundane.
- Effects: The Lupin Collection isn't a weapon or ability. Rather, it's a collection of everything Lupin ever stole. Includes Papal Vestments, magical weapons, trinkets from the Age of Gods, antiques, and a key found in the deserts around Mesopotamia. By reaching through his hat, he's able to access this collection remotely.
- Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
- Changes:
Alright, how would I need to go about statting out a member of one of the beastman races from the original Dragon Ball?
U R, S U M E R:
The 12th day of the Month of the Ox, 1750BCE - Time: Third Watch of the Day | The Shop of Ea-Nasir
Booster Gold! The self-proclaimed hero of the 25th century! The golden goof! known to the public- adoring and otherwise- as the laughingstock of the Justice League. But there is a secret, kept from all but his closest friend! For Booster Gold spends much of his time traveling through history. But he wasn't there yet. Instead, a man in a strange green suit with a clock for a head stood in a stone building in the bustling coastal metropolis of Ur, and even at the time one of humanity's oldest settlements! He laughed maniacally, gesticulating wildly at a bored-looking merchant with black, curly hair. A collection of crude copper ingots sat on the table before him, glinting in the light as he finally spoke.
"COWER, PRIMITIVE! I, PERCIVAL SUTTER, HAVE MASTERED TIME ITSELF! SOON, ALL OF HISTORY WILL BE ENGRAVED WITH THE NAME OF... DOCTOR TYME!"
The merchant let out a huff as he tapped his fingers, leaning on a hand and raising an eyebrow.
"[I'm standing right here. Can I help you?]"
Doctor Tyme, however, put a gloved hand in the merchant's face. He held out the other, seemingly expecting some form of payment.
“FOR YOU SEE, GREASY UNWASHED MAN, I COME FROM FOUR THOUSAND YEARS HENCE! I COME OFFERING THE SECRETS OF THE FUTURE FOR THE TREASURES OF THE PAST! PAY ME FOR THE SECRETS YOU DESIRE!”
The merchant sighed, rolling his eyes. It was THIS song and dance again.
"[So what, Nanni's sending clowns to get his money back? Look, I got paid to go to the gulf and buy the ingots, and I did. This money is rightfully mine. If he doesn't take them, he can blow it out his ass.]"
"FOR I KNOW THE SECRETS BY WHICH HORSELESS CARRIAGES MOVE! I KNOW THE FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE THAT CREATES BASEBALL! I KNOW WHY THE DINOSAURS DIED, AND WHY THE BREAD ALWAYS LANDS BUTTERED-SIDE DOWN!"
"[Yeah, I can't understand a word you're saying. Your accent is ridiculous.]"
It was then that outside, in an alleyway littered with the garbage of ages past, a golden glow appeared, slowly forming into the shape of a man. One making fingerguns straight ahead.
"Be not afraid, oh dudes most ancient! It's just me, Booster Gold, hero of the 25th Century! No need for applause or worship, unless you're really set on it."
"Um... sir? There's nobody here."
"..." Crestfallen, Booster turned to his floating robot companion and began shadowboxing. "Right, probably for the best, no sense blowing civilization's collective mind with my awesomeness THIS early! So, what's the deal? Chronovore preventing the birth of Christianity? Someone gave a pharaoh a lasergun? Or-"
Booster then saw the giant clock-shaped portal in front of the shop and stared, facepalming. Children were throwing rocks at it curiously, and a dog was sniffing around it. Yeah, this was pretty much Thursday.
"Doctor Tyme's gotten drunk and he's yelling at people again, isn't he."
"Third time's the charm, sir."
Booster sighed and moved aside the beads covering the shop entrance, loosening up his shoulder as Doctor Tyme continued ranting and raving.
"Hey party people! Hope you don't mind if old Booster joins in!"
"[AND THEN THERE'S THIS ASSHOLE!]" the merchant shouted, thrusting his arms at Booster Gold as the drunken supervillain turned and struck a shaky pose. "[At least get the green one out of my store!]"
"BEHOLD, BOOSTER GOLD! FOR YOUR ARCHENEMY HAS DISCOVERED THE MEANS TO TRAVEL THROUGH TIME!"
"The Zeitwaffen rebuilt the nazi time machine?!"
"What? No, it's- I'm Doctor Tyme! We've matched wits dozens of times!"
Booster sighed and rubbed his neck. This talk was always awkward.
"Yeah, I mean, I know that but... "Archenemy" is a bit strong. Usually you're not much of a threat. Fighting you feels... kiiinda like beating up kids on the playground."
"Not much of a threat!? I've ripped the timeline asunder! I have given knowledge of future events to A FILTHY PRIMITIVE! I have used my Time-Tearer to alter the course of history!"
"I mean... yeah, but you're screaming English at a Mesopotamian." Booster had a quick thought, turning to the merchant, speaking up in the local tongue. "[Hey, do you sell apples?]"
"[Ugh, FINALLY someone speaks some sense! But no, sorry, they're out of season.]"
"[Shame, I had this great idea for a joke.] Anyway, Doc, what are you even doing here? You know the court says you're not supposed to time travel when you're drunk."
"I, Doctor Tyme, have been performing a perfectly legal service! I have begun a service... AS A TIME-TAXI!"
"..." Booster looked over to his robot companion and shrugged, walking out of the store and into the street. "I don't believe you. I mean, what kind of clients would even shell out for that?"
Dr. Tyme followed, obviously exasperated and trying to get Booster's attention.
"Hey! Plenty of people!"
"Oh? Name three."
"People like... like Death Man!"
"What, that crazy Yoga guy in the skeleton costume? Pfft, he's barely a supervillain! He's just a jumped-up yakuza."
"And... and... The Mad Mod!"
"Dude, he's just a fashion designer with delusions of grandeur. What, did he ask you to send him to a Miss Universe pageant? Who's the third, Funhaus? Victor Fries? Mr. Polka-Dot?"
"I'll show you, Booster Gold! I'LL SHOW YOU!"
Doctor Tyme charged Booster, going for a hefty right hook. However, Booster stepped out of the drunk's way and threw him back through his own time portal, dusting off his hands with a grin. He pushed them in and began closing the gaping window, much to the astonishment of children present, who he gave a smile and thumbs up to. After darting back into the alley, Booster began programming a very large timejump into his suit with an excited grin.
"Well, you heard him, Skeets! Time's in peril, and there's just one thing to do!"
"Assemble the Linear Men, sir?"
"Wrong! ROAD TRIP!"
Dude, he's not hanging out with gangsters. He's hanging out with the freaking Court of Owls.
Eddy shook Samantha's hand with a smile. He was glad the cues of the artiste held true for the reporter as well. Carrie, on the other hand, had finally run out of potatoes, the spoon still continuing the motions.
"Eh, she's probably just high-strung. But yeah, my uncle does independent films. I know a lot about handling the artsy types. Vanity and artistic integrity, those are what you hit 'em with. Oh, right, uh, introductions."
He picked up his Abra, who blinked twice and went back to snoozing.
"I'm Eddy, and this little glutton is Carrie, she did special effects back on the Trauma lot."
@King Cosmos
"Eh, she's probably just high-strung. But yeah, my uncle does independent films. I know a lot about handling the artsy types. Vanity and artistic integrity, those are what you hit 'em with. Oh, right, uh, introductions."
He picked up his Abra, who blinked twice and went back to snoozing.
"I'm Eddy, and this little glutton is Carrie, she did special effects back on the Trauma lot."
@King Cosmos
No problem chief. Bulleteer and Weeper were just the first things I thought of from the era.
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