@Wade Wilson I know what Ken would say and he would say, your well being comes first. If you need to rest, please do so. I'm sure Souffle appreciates your honesty and care. You're in school and you're young. We all understand completely. I may come off as persistent sometimes but that's because I'm your pseudo mother on here and it's in my job but at the end of the day your health, sanity, and happiness is far more important to me.
We will be revising the school descriptions, since that's something I quickly wrote up. It's come to my attention the flaw in my system. Plank Sinatra is going to formulate a system where both schools can go on missions but still make sure they are its own level.
#Teamwork
To everyone else. I'm always up for suggestions of what you think can add to the school's world. I'll be creating Great Stables for Students who were gifted a Mount by their parents. I don't think everyone would be gifted a Mount but some would definitely.
I just want to cause a lot of chaos with Lissie (while also finding people she can call family - since I mean, fucked up backstory) and Ceil just wants her father to appreciate her xDD
So I thought I'd like to specify that Lissie will not be OP. I don't know if you guys think her powers are too much or not but honestly, I just went off of Alex's magic lore and gave her focuses. Rather than put "Spellcraft" or "Rituals" - I specified what exactly she will be capable of doing and where her interests in magic lie. I put a type of spellcraft and a type of ritual. The most vague thing in there is potioncraft because I didn't know how to put a name on her interest of learning about plants and herbs and basically being a terrible chef in potion brewing - I mean, she gave herself a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality because of an accident (which shows she's very much a novice). Honestly, being a witch or a warlock - you are capable of doing A LOT more since they are beings of many schools of magic.
Either way, most of that on her list she is not even good at or has not even tried. Keep in mind, Felicity is only 16 and a First Year. She will be the one with the least control - I plan to make far more messes than actually give her success. The one thing she's had the most experience in is drawing magic, but even then, she'll summon only things she's bare witnessed to in her life and if not that, draw a monster from one of her dreams - which could go terribly wrong since they aren't actual reality. The closer to reality her drawings are, the more effective they will be. And half her shit is extremely hard to do. xD Like the advanced doll ritual (not just wanting to put curses, blessings, or minor harm to someone's body), if she wants to really, really, influence their actions - she needs a spider or a frog to slip in their throat (temporary) while they're sleeping - do you know how creepy and hard that is!? LOL.
Technically, if I wanted to I could specify even deeper with Cecily's abilities since I used the general terms of what she can do: Electrokinesis, Aerokinesis, Atmoskinesis
That can easily branch off into more specified abilities - but I decided to go the broad way for her, and a more specific route for Lissie.
My baby Lissie is a homeless first yr with a shitty life story and hardly any control xD, trust me, most of ya'll will turn into her mentors
@HushedWhispers@smarty0114 I do think this collab would require ehem. Someone in particular. Briefly really. I'll PM you two and tell you how Gia will react to this situation.
Standing at 5'4" and weighing 110 pounds, Lissie has a slim built and is as free spirited as they come. Her hair is platinum blonde and rarely up, since she likes her long locks when they're dancing with the wind. Occasionally, when she is in the mood, since everything depends on her mood, she will put her hair up for funsies (not because she's trying to impress someone). Her eyes are a gorgeous baby blue with a hint of light green, depending on the lighting.
When staring at her, one would not think she's the daughter of Hecate, for Lissie comes across as far more innocent and angelic-like. Most people forget one of Hecate's titles are: Mother of Angels. But look-wise, everyone would presume the Goddess of the Moon would have a child of dark hair. Lissie's adopted mother would even 'doll' her up because of how big her eyes were and how her skin resembled that of porcelain. The young girl's mortal father died when she was only a child and although she never physically met her godly parent, Lissie knows Hecate is watching over her. Without a doubt, her godly mother treasures her precious little dove. If it wasn't for her mother, she wouldn't have received mysterious parcels with items she holds dear to her to this day.
Her attitude is that of a playful, vibrant child who just wants to enjoy herself, while harnessing her abilities and that shows in her appearance. Rarely do you see her and think something is wrong since she's full of brightness beyond anyone else - always smiling, laughing, and warming others hearts just by being herself.
| Clothing Style |
Being raised by various different types of people, Lissie has obtained a couple of distinct clothing styles, Bohemian chic and sophisticated high-class. Her second family consisted of Gypsies and thieves, while her third family was formal, wealthy, and let a monotheistic religion influence their lives heavily - even though Lissie was living proof that the Greek gods and goddesses existed. She prefers the color palettes of light and dark. A fair amount of her summer dresses are lighter in shade while her clothes provided by her religious family consist of black. Both suit her in her opinion, since she has distinct features that these colors bring out. When she discovered that one of her parents was Hecate, the goddess of Witchcraft, Lissie took it upon herself to wear darker clothes and truly represent her godly mother. With that being said, she will wear her flowing dresses when she's simply enjoying herself and the nature around her - especially since those clothes are far more comfortable than some of her more conservative outfits. Hell, she's changed outside in the woods from one outfit to the next just so she can walk barefoot in the mud and dance around a bonfire.
| Quirks/Oddities/Habits |
✦ Extremely expressive - She's mute, so it makes sense. ✦ Communicates through gestures and drawings. ✦ If she is intrigued - she will go through great lengths to follow her curiosity. ✦ Draws - a lot. ✦ Doesn't mind getting dirty - she's a nature girl at heart.
| Likes & Dislikes |
▲ Her abandoned warehouse art studio - which she always has access to thanks to her magical chalk. ▲ Gifts from her godly mother: Her drawing pads, her pencils, and her chalk - most with magical abilities. ▲ Herbology, Plants, & Gardening ▲ Drawing & Magic ▲ Taking walks in the cemetery ▲ Spirits and stories (ghost and real!) ▲ The Moon and the Stars ▲ Candles and fire ▲ Music boxes and lullabies ▲ Dolls ▼ Violence without a reason ▼ The sound of a gun being shot ▼ Mormons ▼ Corrupted systems ▼ Damaging herself while brewing - which has happened before ▼ People making fun of her that she is a mute ▼ Not knowing all her actions ▼ Her ability to visually recall things vividly, especially the darker moments in her life. ▼ People that cut down her fun time outside ▼ Alcohol
| Fears |
✖ Not finding a place where she belongs - never finding a place to call home. ✖ Never meeting her mother. ✖ Letting her past consume her mind and drive to chase her dreams. ✖ Losing her hands and not being able to draw anymore. ✖ Doing something that will ruin her life forever.
| Personality |
♦ Whimsical ♦ Persistent ♦ Curious ♦ Heedless ♦
♦ Crafty ♦ Forceful ♦ Intrusive ♦ Violent ♦
In an ideal world, maybe Felicity would be normal. Maybe she wouldn't have experienced what she did and maybe she wouldn't have had a life filled with struggle - but life was never ideal. And she was okay with that. Between the years of 14 to 16, Lissie got in a potion brewing accident that did a lot more damage than she truly realizes. It doesn't help that her familiar Ike has not told her that some days she just isn't the same Lissie. Magic can lead to dangerous things especially when you do not have a mentor to teach you half the shit you're doing. This accident led to Lissie having an alter ego (or what we call today, multiple personalities disorder). She only has two and honestly, she doesn't know which one she is more like. Her Aurora side or her Neomah side. Well, she doesn't even know she comes across as two different people. Somewhere in her brain shuts off when Neomah is triggered and whether or not she remembers what is going on, is beyond her. Aurora is her kinder, softer side. The young girl who is playful and just wants to embrace life to the fullest, while Neomah is a creepier, less forgiving side. She becomes a woman, who would go lengths to achieve what she desires - not caring if she puts others in harm's way. Honestly, Felicity can't say, because at the end of the day she is just Lissie and has no idea she has two personalities battling in her inside. Her angel and her demon. It's hard to tell those two sides apart if you're not close to her. Neomah isn't dumb and knows how to put on an act, so it's noticing the faint differences that may help others in the long run.
| Background |
Change is inevitable. Change is something we must experience and accept, for it is important for us to release the past, those things that are hindering our growth, and to accept change. Felicity has had time to read in abundance about her mother, who encouraged her people to let go of what was familiar and to travel into the scary places of one's soul. To say Lissie didn't have a sad, unfortunate life, would be a lie, for most people would not want to continue after experiencing what she went through - but because of her journey, which was never an easy one, she's grown spiritually and feels more in tuned with Hecate.
The fates giveth and taketh away.
Krasimir Dimitrov, a good man, with Bulgarian descent was a survivor of the Bosnian genocide. Do you know how it feels for a peaceful country to descend into an inescapable cage of violence, and so unexpectedly? In Southeastern Europe, Yogoslavia thrived off of Communism until it collapsed in 1991. Krasimir resided in Bulgaria at the time, which was filled with different ethnic groups who've spent many years, since the days of Rome, killing each other. Once the dictator passed on, all the factions (Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks) turned on each other. Krasimir was simply a man with blood that many did not like. The moment things fell apart - nowhere was safe. You could be killed by a life long neighbor (who perhaps, you thought was a friend). It didn't help that the Serbs dominated the police force. Let's just say many Muslims and Croats were sent to death camps and you know where that leads to...
Serbs butchered everyone who wasn't of their kind and the camps led to the massacre of well over 10,000 people (regardless of age or gender). While the Holocaust was done by German soldiers and policemen, more often than not the men were strangers, but the Bosnian genocide was committed by neighbors and coworkers. Sadly, as things go, the bad guys got away with murder and the people who lost so much, just wanted to forget. They needed to forget.
Krasimir somehow survived and found hope in Hecate. He was in a dark place and lost all of his dear loved ones including his wife and children. How was he a guardian of his household if he let his entire family die? He begged for his life to end. He wanted to crush his body and lungs with a rock while laying in the nearby river, squeezing the very breath out of him while being filled with a rush of water. Before he got the chance to, the beautiful Hecate appeared before him. Stories said she was old and horrendous, yet here she was standing before him - fair as ever (and immensely mysterious). She saw in him dedication, heart, and heart-wrenching pain. She saw his need for flaming torches during his cold, lonely nights. The gods and goddesses could not control humanity, they can only see what is to come. He learned from this incomprehensible being that this was only a transition in his life, which would help him grow to be a better man. Within time, while he moved to Macedonia, she made a true and devout follower out of him and in return, he gave her a daughter.
He named his healthy child Felicity, or great happiness, for he hoped this child would fill his empty void in his life and she did. The bright bundle of joy, for four beautiful years, gave her father a reason to live. To this day, Felicity still remembers the lullabies her father use to sing to her. He spent those years reading to her books about her mother, so that his daughter would know who provided both of them a chance for happiness. Along with the pure bliss of being a father once more, he gained a yearning to see Hecate again but no matter how much he called her - she never returned. As long as he had his beautiful daughter, Krasimir would not let sadness or fear rule his life. That was until one night, a group of people ambushed his home. It seemed that the remnants of the genocide and his past followed him to his new home.
Quickly, he hid her under the floor board of the bedroom which had a peephole on it. He told her, "Don't you dear say a word" and she wondered what was going on. She heard the rushing of men with heavy boots and the loud roar exiting their lips. What they were saying... she didn't understand. It was fast. Too fast. She listened to her father being forced to kneel down and him pleading for them to spare him. His hands rose up - surrendering and offering to give them whatever they wanted. She saw the gun move toward his head and then... and then.. her eyes widened as he dropped over the peephole and blood dripped down. Covering her mouth, her blue eyes welling up, her father's blood dripping on her face, and her stomach churning on the inside, she could not let a scream out. Felicity couldn't let anything out.
From this day on, she would be known as a mute.
After the execution of Felicity's father, the next morning friends of her father came to visit and found something they didn't expect. They found death. As they stared at Krasimir's dead body laying lifeless on the ground, they heard a faint knock from under him. There they rescued the daughter (allowing her to take her father's books with her) and cared for her as much as they could. Unfortunately, this family were a couple of gypsies and too were hated by many, so their resources were limited. It didn't help that they weren't financially stable, especially with the economic problems happening around them. During her short time with this family, she gained a Bohemian attitude and was able to explore her birthright abilities (since they encouraged her to learn). But her time with them was short lived since providing for an extra mouth became harder and harder for her second family each day. Rather than let her suffer, they made the decision to put her in the care of an Orphanage. Shortly after they left her in the care of new strangers, the Orphanage received a phone call from a family in the USA that described a child with distinct features that they were wondering if they had. Felicity fit what they wanted perfectly - how coincidental. When the family saw a picture of her, they thought that God had blessed them with an angel and they paid for her to come to America near immediately.
She was quickly adopted by Mormons in Utah that had the surname of Underwood. They were staunchly religious and constantly pressured her into their beliefs. Mrs. Underwood was going to burn her father's books and almost did before the fire magically dissipated. Recovering one of her prized treasures, she was thankful she saved most of it and hid it away from the evil people that was her third family. Along with demanding her to draw for them, since they discovered Felicity had a great talent on her hands, she was put through serious abuse (primarily sexual since they didn't want to ruin her beautiful face). Behind her family's back, Lissie received mysterious parcels from her window side and even befriended a raven she named Isaac or "Ike" for short. Having no idea that the raven was her familiar, her mouth dropped when she heard he could talk. A talking bird?! No way! A couple months after her 14th birthday, her Mormon father decided he was going to marry her off to a man in his 40s and lucky for him, she could not verbally disagree. She couldn't say a thing and if she gave him "that look" he would put her in her place. She decided to flee the next morning taking anything and everything she could.
At night, Will-o'-the-wisps would appear and lead her somewhere. Knowing her mother, she didn't question the occurrence. Instead, she followed it and the ghastly lights led her to an abandoned warehouse she would spend the next two years practicing her witchcraft in and learning basic survival skills in the nearby town (selling her drawings for money so she could eat and other little things). A lot of her practice has been on public property but she'd like to believe she's found her specialties in witchcraft. They're raw and need a lot of work, but at least she has a good idea of what she likes to do. It also helped that the Parcels continued to come (and find her). Her abandoned warehouse turned into her own study that no one visited because they believed the building to be haunted.
There was one night she had an accident with potion brewing... after that day, she felt quite different, like not all days she was fully present, you know? Felicity brushed off the accident and continued to teach herself dark magic - having no idea she created something in her that was beyond her control.
When she turned 16th, Ike told her that she should consider going to Olympus Academy. There was only so much she would be able to teach herself. What did she have to lose? No one would suspect she was homeless since she had enough clothes to give off the idea that she came from a fairly wealthy family. This could be her chance to make her mother proud and she was going to... there was no holding back. It was time to accept this new change and go with the winds of life! To Olympus Academy and beyond!
| Extra |
Eris is cool too
| Godly Parent |
Hecate, the goddess of magic, crossroads, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts and necromancy. Known for three paths: guardian of the household, protectress of everything newly born, and the goddess of witchcraft. The Moon Goddess, with kingdoms three-fold: the earth, sea, and sky. Protector of shepherds and sailors. Queen of the Night, both honored and feared as the protectress of the oppressed and those who lived "on the edge". Zeus respects her and Hades treats her as an honored guest when she visits the Underworld. She reminds us of the importance of change.
| Relationship With Godly Parent |
Lissie has never met her mother but she is always being watched and taken care of. Occasionally, she receives parcels. She believes this is her mother making her ready for her and for her to become the holder of her own life. By the time she meets her mother, Lissie hopes she is ready and strong enough for her, becoming the daughter Hecate always wanted.
| Godly Abilities |
Please refer to Alexander Reisender's Character to see the Common Lore of being a Witch or Warlock of Hecate.
Felicity's Magical Focuses & Specialties Her magic is strongest at Night
Minor Birthright Abilities
Will-o'-the-wisp: Difficulty level - Medium. The conjuration of atmospheric ghost light, which can lead travelers to safe passage (or not). Truly depends on where Lissie wants to direct people.
Potioncraft: Difficulty level - Hard (requires constant studying). Affinity for an extensive knowledge of "Green Magic", including conventional herbalism, sophisticated botanical science, and potion brewing.
Summon Familiar: Difficulty level - Easy. She can call upon her animal, gifted by her mother, who dual roles as her guide and friend.
Advanced Birthright Abilities
Daughter of Mist: Difficulty level - Expert. Allowing mist to surround her, which allows her to create illusions, false memories, make monsters appear as something else, provide a hidden safe haven and places to hide, and to disguise people. The mist is magical, yet dangerous - being trapped in it for too long will cause one to forget themselves.
Vitalum Vitalis: Difficulty level - Hard. The balancing of the scales between one life force and another. She can transfer her own life force to dead or nearly dead in order to heal them. Lissie may faint. She can also drain life force to give herself more vitality but she would only do that if she must.
Favored Practice - Medium Level (Easiest discipline because of how much she draws) - My pencil is my wand.
Illustrated Reality: The more Lissie understands beings, people, and other things, the better her drawings will appear. With her pad and pencils given to her by her mother, she can draw into existence creatures, objects, and people.
Magical Pencils: Each pencil is capable of different things. The "Animator" bringing things to life, "Permanence" for permanent note-taking (to reflect whatever her photographic memory can think of) but it's also hard to destroy the drawing once it's on paper (and complete). If the paper is destroyed, the image will grab a hold of something else - may it be another paper, a wall, or even a person. She also has ones she has yet to explore like "Mirror Image" pencil which is said she can send an image of the landscape she draws to someone. This may help if she were to get lost and couldn't find her way back home.
Magical Chalk: She has three main ones: "Traveling Study", "Knife", and "Transmutation". One that can conjure up the door to her art studio, another one that cuts through things when she draws a complete shape, and another one that summons a portal that looks like a hole that leads to a black abyss. She has yet to take the chance to see where it leads.
Her weakest and rawest ability:
Marionette Rituals - Dollmaking and Puppetry: In terms of making voodoo dolls, she needs a piece of the person she wants to put harm to - hair is usually the easiest means. However, one doesn't only have to put harm to dolls, she can provide them with good luck by enchanting the doll with spellcraft. Puppetry is an advance form of her doll making where she can influence people, both physically and mentally. However, to go about this ritual an animal such as a spider or a frog (that she has bonded over - doesn't necessarily have to be her familiar) must enter the other person's throat. That gives her more power to influence said person.
To pursue the Marionette Rituals, you must make a doll of yourself and keep it safe. The doll is your contract to partake in the dark magic and becomes an extension of yourself - if it is harmed, you are harmed; However, if it is destroyed, you won't be killed but you will no longer be the same either. Most people are too afraid to find out what would happen once their doll is gone. Some abilities: You are able to see through the doll's eyes and even move the doll around using mental willpower.
I do encourage people to send out PMs :). In a lot of roleplays I've noticed people requesting for messages and it turns into a vicious cycle of no one receiving a message because everyone's waiting for a PM. Take initiative. Be the first to message! Make suggestions! I believe in you!
Also @Altered Tundra@Angel Eyes way ahead of you. I got that done first thing I woke up and saw the message ;P
