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In the Name of the Empress

Lekkuen said
I'm a little confused by Mordecai and his families names though. Seem very European for people born and raised within Zhu Shang, and presumably not mixed with any outside species.

Okay, I'll go find some better names *scurries off*

UPDATE: Okay, the easternmost language I could find that could be written in the Latin alphabet was Turkish. How about Su Bükücü, and his wife Kar? (Su=Water, Kar=Snow) The children would be: Girl=Ciy(dew) and Boy=Dalga(wave)?

Dreamweavers

My CS

Name: Joseph Carpenter
Age: 14
Gender: Male
Appearance:
Personality: Quiet. He doesn't involve himself much with people in the waking world.
History: He had a fairly regular childhood, grew up with married parents. He was never one of the 'cool' kids at school, and retreated inside himself whenever someone made fun of him. It was from this that his love of the dream world arose.
Thoughts: Battles. Yes, battles between omnipotents. What else needs to be said?
Dreams: Joseph enjoys manipulating liquids in dreams. He sometimes summons dream characters to battle for fun. Recently, he has attempted to communicate with others through the dream world. The rest has yet to be revealed :D

The Fall of Jerusalem

Yeah, I think you're right. So long as the invasion starts quickly, as some RPs can drag on too long in the opening scene.

The Fall of Jerusalem

Marduk said
Accepted! Glad to have you aboard.

Thanks :D

Marduk said
So guys, a quick poll before I write the IC tomorrow.Do you want to start DURING the breach of the walls and flee the city, or some time before and begin at a more leisurely pace?

I dunno. I'll wait to see what others think before I decide.

In the Name of the Empress

My CS

Character Sheet

Full Name: Su Bükücü

Alias: None yet

Title: Elder Shaman (to lower ranking Water Shamans), Water Shaman (to outsiders), Master (to his students)

Race: Xerin

Gender: Male

Age: 63

Height: 71 inches, or 5 foot 9

Weight: 11 stone

Tail Count (If Xerin): 7

Home Town and kingdom: City, The North (capital of the Water Shamans)

Occupation: Elder Water Shaman, Teacher of Water manipulation

Family: Wife - Kar, Son - Dalga, Daughter - Ciy

Social Status: A new face amongst many of the Zhu, he has come from the North to find new freshwater and possibly to forge alliances.

Affiliations: The Water Shamans

Appearance:

Personality: A wise, knowledgeable man, Su is always ready to assist those in need. He is kind and generous, but his mood can change quickly if aroused.

Personal Philosophy summed up in 1-2 sentences: Su believes that all things are predestined, and that therefore all things were meant to be. However, he does not believe we should go blindly, abusing our surroundings, but live in harmony with them.

Training: Extensive training in the art of Water manipulation

Magical proficiency: With 7 tails (the number required to become an Elder Shaman) Su is skilled in the art of Hydrokinesis, but has learned little of other magical techniques.

Chi proficiency and Techniques: Su's Chi is blue in constantly changing shades, due to his long years studying Water. He uses Water manipulation extensively, and has perfected his techniques is both offence and and defence.

Weapons/Gear: Su carries two Water Scabbards, which contain liquid Water. He takes them everywhere he goes, so as to never be caught without the use of his magical skills.

Skills: Water manipulation, Healing. See video for his fighting abilities.

Other abilities: Although he relies almost entirely on Hydrokinesis to fight, he has some skill with a bow.

Weaknesses: He occasionally experiences mood swings, a side effect of studying the ever-shifting sea. One moment, he can be calm and collected, the next, furious.

Back story: Su always had a love for the beauty of water, a trait he inherited from his parents. The entire Bükücü family left the Zhu kingdom when he was very young, heading for the North, the fabled headquarters of the Water Shamans. Su progressed quickly, and rose to the rank of 'Elder' upon turning 30. He is now returning to his birthplace to find new water to protect, and possibly to forge new friendships with the Empire.

Other: To be continued...

Note: Su is based off the character Master Pakku from Avatar: The Last Airbender. I do not own him or the series. I have included many differences between them, however.

In the Name of the Empress (martial arts fantasy and sci fi roleplay)

Okay then.

Will go and do my CS now *runs off*

Dreamweavers

Okay, I have time now :D

Can I join please? This sounds like an interesting roleplay. Is it similar to Inception?

In the Name of the Empress (martial arts fantasy and sci fi roleplay)

Yep...definitely powerful!

If you read a few posts back, you may know that my character will probably be a mainly water-manipulation-magic based Shaman, who relies totally on his, well, Chi I suppose, and doesn't carry weapons at all. He carries two scabbards filled with water instead of swords. Which is basically the opposite of your character. I will be interesting to find out if they will be enemies or friends :D

And Lekkuen, is there any kind of group or organisation amongst the Zhu (and/or all their sub-species) that are campaigning for equal rights for males? I know that they're not exactly oppressed, but they don't seem to be on the same level?.

The Fall of Jerusalem

Name: Mordecai of Galilee
Age: 63
Gender: Male
Race: Human, Galilean, Messianic Jew (a Jew converted to Christianity)
Personality: A wise, knowledgeable, almost Gandalf-like figure, Mordecai believes that all things are ordained by God, and therefore obtains a deep peace - what will be will be.
Appearance:

Mordecai dresses in simple grey or brown robes, and carries an ornate oaken staff at all times. Not one to fuss over special, so-called religious garments, he knows that God does not judge people by their clothing, but by their actions and whether they accept Him. He sports a long, grey beard and hair. His body, once strong, is slowly declining as he ages.

Skills: He is skilled in basic 'magics' - as a descendant of an Early Church elder, he had retained the gifts of healing and small miracles (these were genuine gifts to Early Church members mentioned in the Bible). He is also proficient with a bow, and uses his staff as a club in close combat.

Equipment: Ornate Oaken staff, bow, a quiver full of arrows, assorted healing tinctures and remedies.

Background & History: Mordecai became a Messianic Jew at an early age, along with the rest of his family. He left his home in Galilee after repeated raids by Saracens, and headed for Jerusalem. There, he kept his religion hidden from the Muslim authorities, and met in secret with other Christians and Messianic Jews at night. He later married one of these, a kindly lady by the name of Naomi, and fathered four children. So far, the two eldest sons have been killed in the Crusades, forced to fight by the rulers of Jerusalem. His wife, daughter and youngest son are currently living in hiding with him, and hope to escape the city and join the Crusaders.

I hope I got the history stuff correct, but I know for a fact there were Christians and converted Jews living in hiding in Jerusalem at the time of the Crusades - albeit very few in number.

Medieval 'Historical' Fantasy - Middle East

Thanks :D Will do.