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Journey of the Planeswalkers (A Magic: The Gathering Role Play) - Applications open!

Kovinth Kai

Name: Kovinth Kai

Titles or Aliases: The Dragonspeaker.

Race: Human.

Home Plane: Tarkir. (Specifically Khan-ruled Tarkir)

Alignment: Chaotic Good.

Color: Blue/Red.

Appearance: Kovinth stands a proud 6'4" taller than most others from his clan. He is also more solidly built, resembling the warriors of Mardu clan more than the monks of the Jeskai Way. He clothes himself in robes similar to the style of the monks he knows, though the colors he has chosen are different form the traditional blues and whites, having been replaced by red and blue to symbolize his most strong mana connections. The robes are lighter than what the Monks of Jeskai normally wear as well, leaving his arms and chest bare. He wears thick leather bracers on each arm, and leather gloves with the fingers removed.Instead of going barefoot, as is the tradition for the Monks, he wears large black boots, thick and heavy.

Background: Kovinth is from a plane that no longer exists for him. A member of the Jeskia Way since birth, he found more interest in the written histories of the clan than in the practices of meditation and balance. He knew of the ancient dragons of Tarkir, as did everyone else, and he enjoyed talking about them and sharing theories with his friend Narset; who later became the Khan of Jeskai. Kovinth was made her ambassador at this point, Narset sent him on diplomatic trips when she was unavailable. He developed a good relationship with the Abzan houses, and brokered an unsteady alliance with the Temur clan. Sultai and Mardu were beyond his reach however. Kovinth used his position to travel the plane of Tarkir, finding dragon artifacts and bones in his journeys. He grew even more fascinated by the majestic creatures, and even helped Narset to discover the Tomb of Ugin, Father of Dragons.

Everything changed for Kovinth upon the arrival of an enemy thought long gone; Sarhkan Vol. The man appeared before Narset, something plaguing his mind and spirit and begged her for help. Narset called Kovinth to follow, and she led the former Mardu general to Ugin's Tomb, Kovinth following close behind. Disaster struck however, when the Khan of Mardu, Zurgo Helmsmasher appeared, cutting down Narstet where she stood and causing Vol to flee. Kovinth engaged the insane Orc, his magic calling forth the bones of long-dead dragons to aid him. It was not enough to stand against the bloodlust however, and as Zurgo raised his sword to strike down the mage, Kovinth found himself... Elsewhere.

He had Walked to the city-Plane of Ravnica, ruled by the Guilds. after spending some time learning of the city, Kovinth discovered Izzet, a Guild ruled over by Niv-Mizzet, a living Dragon. Fascinated by this discovery, Kovinth pledged himself to Izzet, becoming the Guild's archiver. There he met Ral-Zerek, who warned him against showing his Spark to the dragon for fear of becoming the next Guild experiment. Kovinth stayed for a time in Ravnica, but found no evidence of other dragons. He Walked away in the night, determined to find a plane where he could study the beasts.

He soon found his way to Alara, the reborn plane, and into the territory of Jund. Dragons ruled this realm, though they were more beasts than the intelligent species Niv-Mizzet belonged to. Kovinth spend much time there regardless, managing to communicate with the dragons and broker alliances through shows of power. He was taught the language of the Dragons, and honed his power to be able to summon the beasts. He learned his summoning was not just dragons, but also Drakes, Wurms, and other species descended from Dragons.

He spend a brief amount of time on other planes with Dragons, Dominaria, Innistrad, and Kamigawa; where he met four of the five Spirit dragons. Eventually however, he elected to return to Tarkir to document his findings. When he arrived however, he found a world unrecognizable.

Tarkir had changed drastically in the few short years since he'd left. Dragons had returned, as if they never died off. The Khans were gone, replaced by mirror versions ruled by Elder Dragons. In some cases, such as old Jeskai and old Azban, the dragons and other races lived in harmony; but other places, such as old Sultai, Dragons were feared and worshiped as the highest of all beings. Confused as to how this could happen, Kovinth returned to his old monastery, where he was treated with fear and suspicion, though this was overshadowed in his eyes by the revelation that his old friend Narset was still live here. He spoke with her about what had happened and found that she already knew, and had been told as much by Sarkhan Vol, who claimed to have changed Tarkir. Kovinth spent some more time in Ojutai and Dromoka's broods, learning of the relationship between dragons and humanoid races, before taking his leave, his curiosity having been sated and realizing he no longer had a place in this world.

Kovinth traveled the multiverse for some time, finally landing himself on Orisfal to find a plane in turmoil. The Dragonspeaker has heard rumors of a meet with fellows like himself, and intends to find them in order to offer his services to the plane.

Journey of the Planeswalkers (A Magic: The Gathering Role Play) - Applications open!

Well, if it's decided that you guys want to continue with the RP, and Cloud is still accepting applications, maybe some fresh blood could help move things along? I have ideas for a summoner that I'd like to try out if this hasn't died yet.

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Jedi Templar (ACCEPTING)

ROKA ZALE

Roka listened intently to the eloquent speech Damar shared. The man had some very good points, even if he gave the Council more credit than Roka thought they deserved. And, as Roka himself was unlikely to get near the rallying pair, Damar's word would have to do. He couldn't help himself, however, from a small smile creeping onto his face at the mention of the Dark Side, though he quickly erased it. One of his own failings was that he often forgot that most other Jedi didn't have the same view on the Dark Side as he did, and that passion was not necessarily a stepping stone to it. He nodded as Maalik concluded his thoughts, and smiled at his fellow Knight.

"A very prudent choice, I think. Observers and aide-givers, not solders. I think I'd like to join you, if you'd have me. I was prepared to go to Taris anyway, as I assumed the Council would refuse aide, or as you said, are waiting to see. I already have a reputation with them in situations similar to these, though I admit this is a larger scale than I've ever encountered. If I may advise however, I know your reluctance to engage in battle, and that is a noble goal. However I will not hesitate to engage an enemy about to harm someone. The Mandalorians are ruthless. I would only suggest you consider when or if you would engage them."

Roka shifted his stance a little, his gaze growing distant as he considered the other courses of action Damar had suggested. "It would seem Taris is our first destination, regardless of if we go together or not. However, if the place is too far gone, which I dearly hope is not the case, I do have a ship, a fairly quick one. We could possibly make it to more planets and help fortify them, that seems like a good idea. You are correct, the Jedi should not be an army, a sea of faceless solders. However, we must also consider that if we can help, we should. We all have different strengths, and I think we could at least keep the Mandalorians from progressing too much further.

"And through it all, I think we must also check ourselves frequently, lest we become wrapped up in the idea of glory as the Mandalorians, or as you suspect our brothers over there. Our intentions must be pure in all things; this is a very difficult situation and I believe the Dark Side will take any selfish actions as a chance to begin its corruption."

@Zeroth

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Jedi Templar (ACCEPTING)

ROKA ZALE

A young-looking Knight stood on the promenade, having looked over the gathering with great interest. He pulled his robes more tightly around himself, hating the feeling of the oppressive garments but not looking to cause any unnecessary trouble in these trying times. He scanned the gathered crowd again, searching for any signs of malcontent. There was a sea of emotions to be sure, but all repressed and muted. Not that he expected anything less from the Jedi Order, even if these were the loose cannons. Not for the first time, Roka Zale questioned his own motives; why did he act so differently from the rest of the Jedi? This was part of his process, constantly checking himself to be sure that he was not falling to what some people so naively referred to as the Dark Side.

Taking a deep breath, Roka closed his eyes and began to speak softly to himself, barely above a whisper. A code, much like the Jedi's, but of his own writing. A mantra to keep him centered, to stay on his path.

"There is no light without the dark.

Through passion, I gain focus.

Through knowledge, I gain power.

Through serenity, I gain strength.

Through victory, I gain harmony.

There is no Light Side. There is no Dark Side. There is only The Force."

Roka Zale stood straighter and tilted his head to one side, hearing and feeling a satisfying series of pops run down his neck. This temple always made him tense, even as a child. It's why he spent as little time there as possible. Only luck, or perhaps The Force had him here today, witnessing the rally and the call to arms against the will of the Council. He wanted to join them, if he was being honest with himself. But he was too far from the situation. He didn't know where Alek and Revan's hearts were at.

Just as he resigned himself to a gamble, Roka turned and saw a somewhat familiar face, the Knight who had stepped up to speak with the pair. Perhaps he had some insight... "Excuse me." The shorter Knight said, his antennae perking up as he tried to catch the attention of the Knight who's name, he thought, was Maadik. "It's... Maadik, right? If not, I am deeply sorry for the slight. Knight Zale, is my name, and I was wondering; you spoke with Alek and Revan, correct? I assume the Council plans to do nothing, that seems to be their current stance on most things, but I wonder... Do you think those two are in the right? I mean, clearly we have a responsibility to do something to help Taris, but is their approach the best? Or is there another way? You spoke with them is all, and I'd like the insider opinion."

@Zeroth

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Jedi Templar (ACCEPTING)

Roka Zale

Name: Roka Zale.

Species: Half-Human, Half-Balosar

Gender: Male

Age:28

Rank: Jedi Knight. (Considers himself a Grey Jedi.)

Lightsaber Forms: Form I, Form III, Form VII.

Equipment:

Lightsaber (Blue Blade): saberparts.com/#/configure?code=4.136...

An old XS class freighter called Steadfast.

Appearance: Roka appears younger than he is, due to his Balosar half. His soft features and unkempt dark hair hide an athletic frame. He further hides his appearance with loose robes and keeping slouched to hide his six foot height. As part of his hidden rebellion against an Order he perceives to be too strict, he often wears a set of 'street clothes' under his traditional Jedi robes. At a moments notice he can shed his loose garments and blend into a crowd easily. His normal outfit in that case is a tight red shirt under a brown vest, and a pair of loose pants. Regardless of if he wears his robes or street clothes, Roka wears heavy combat-style boots, his outward rebellion to the Order's rules.

Personality: Roke is generally carefree and easygoing. He presents a very jovial atmosphere, always eager to go new places and make friends there. However Roka can also be very cold as well, and there are few in-betweens. If a person proves that they are untrustworthy, or betrays someone he cares about, Roka will often hold a grudge, being wary of that person for as long as he knows them. Family and friends are very important to him, and he has a strong sense of social justice as well, often doing what he believes to be correct, even going against orders to do so.

Biography: Roka was a bit old to be a Jedi candidate, almost being turned away from the Academy for his age, though he was only ten years old. Because of this late start, he had a closer connection to his parents than most other initiates, with his parents making trips to Coruscant to attempt sneak into the Jedi Acadamy and see their son, though the abundance of Force users meant they rarely got in. However, is parents would find old Holos and books and send them to him to study on his own of old or obscure Force techniques, inadvertently introducing him to the concept of the Dark Side before his teachers could. Though he experimented with the emotion-based abilities, it was more out of a curiosity to learn than a desire for power, and so the Dark Side never really took hold in the boy. Eventually this led to Roka questioning the teachings of the Jedi Order, that the Dark Side "Corrupts absolutely, always turning its practitioners into its slaves, no matter how noble the cause".

Fortunately, (or unfortunately, depending on who you asked.) Roka was taken in by a fairly open-minded Knight as his Padwan. The two bonded quickly, and the Knight taught Roka not to fear the Dark Side. As the great masters of the Order said, that fear would lead down the path to corruption. It had been Roka's very curiosity and childlike innocence that had saved him in his experimentation, as he knew no fear. This had led to the corrupting influence of the Dark Side to find no root in Roka, though his master did tell him that as he grew older it would be more difficult to keep it at bay. The more the boy learned of the world and of the fear inherent in it, the more it could give the Dark Side room to grow, if he practiced it. His master went to great lengths to keep fear away from Roka, even going so far as to teach the boy a strange combination of lightsaber styles, the defensive-based Form III and the attack-based Form VII, two forms that most Jedi considered mutually exclusive. With these fighting techniques, his master hoped that Roka would find no fear even in the middle of battle, and be able to keep calm and focused. Roka's master taught him of the balance of the Force, and how, though many considered the Dark Side to be in imperfection and imbalance, they were two sides of the same coin. Roka's master imparted unto him the belief that the Dark Side could be utilized for Light, so long as the wielder kept no darkness in themselves for the corrupting influence to take hold of. Soon however, Roka resolved to put those skills away, focusing mainly on the techniques taught and endorsed by the Jedi Order. He came to the belief that the more one used the power of the Dark Side, the easier it would be for it to take hold. He resolved to use that power as a last resort, when no other option was present. However he never could shake the feeling that the Order was too restrictive, especially years later, after his master was expelled from the order for disobeying orders in trying to save a group of innocent people during an insurrection on a backwater world.

Roka Zale earned his Knighthood soon after, and with it a gift from his parents: A decomissioned XS freighter ship, one that they had used in their old smuggling days. He renamed it Steadfast to reflect both his chosen lightsaber styles, and his inner belief that a strong character could overcome any obstacle. With this gift he found himself with more freedom than many other Knights of the Order, and soon developed a reputation as being a wanderer. He would show up where needed, always lending a helping hand in the name of the Jedi Order, even when no help had been sent, or in some cases even asked for. Roka strives to give the Order a good image in the galaxy, even if he believes that their ways are wrong sometimes. He has heard of the events on Taris, but for the moment is waiting to see what develops, staying on Coruscant and trying to find the most opportune time to potentially sneak away and help the war-riddled world.

Other: Roka is learning some unusual Force abilities in addition to the basics, the most notable being Fold Space (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Fold_space) and Force Teleport (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Teleport). Both of these techniques are difficult to master, but Roka is learning some of the basics. Fold Space allows Roka to keep his lightsaber in a safe place, usually in a hidden compartment aboard Steadfast, and teleport it to himself at will. He has to know the precise location of the object he is teleporting, and the precise location of where he's teleporting it. In addition to that, he must have a strong emotional connection to the object, which is why he can only currently teleport his lightsaber. Force Teleport allows him to teleport himself to any location he can see, providing him a distinct advantage in some combat situations. This power is very draining however, and he can only use it once or twice before needing to rest. He is also able to use some very basic Dark abilities, though he only does so as a last resort.

Never Normal - a Superhero Vigilante RP

TURN BACK

Turn Back glared at Wraith even as he listened to Ditch yell at the two of them He fought to hold back the bile he desperately wished to spew at this little punk, especially given the parting jabs she took at him. The obviously fake apology and smile were too much though, and he growled back under his breath "Well at least I can save someone, psycho." He said before turning to Ditch again.

"I have less than no idea how to fight mind control. Hell, I barely have an idea of how to fight darkness. But like I said, I can help the kid. I'll make the call, we can move him somewhere within an hour, probably. If we want him to stay here with Ditch till he wakes up and can tell us what he knows, then fine. But after that, he needs the safety we promised him." Turn Back nodded to Ditch, Omega, and Tank before stepping out of the warehouse again, pulling out his phone and dialing Emma.

Barely a moment later, the phone picked up and Emma's clear voice rang into his ear: "Jason! I thought you were going to be home by now! What happened?! Are you hurt?!"

"Emma, I'm fine. Listen though, I have a... favor. It's about, uh... Business. We found a child. He's maybe 12 or so. He's cold and alone, he's scared. That, uh... That thing that I've been working with the others to get under control? Yeah, this kid came from there. We need to help him."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line as Emma processed all that. Jason sighed and rubbed his temple with his free hand, inwardly cursing the sheer stupidity of the codes his desire to be vague had boxed him into. "Okay..." Emma finally said. "We, uh... I think we still have that air mattress, I can sleep on that... Do we have enough food? Is... Is it safe here?"

"Food's not an issue, I can take care of that. And you and I can take care of him. Look Emma, I'm sorry. This whole thing is so sudden, and I didn't want to drag you into--"

"I'm setting everything up now. He'll have hot food and a place to sleep when you bring him home. Don't worry about dad either. I'll take care of everything Jason, just bring the both of you home safe."

The line went dead and Jason sent up a silent prayer of thanks to his saint of a sister. He headed back into the warehouse and caught Ditch's eye. "There's a place for him. A good one, where he'll be safe. Trust me, the girl taking care of him is an... Angel." He said, hoping Ditch would get the message. He shoved his phone back into his pocket, his hand brushing a foreign object. He sighed at the memory, he'd found Reaper's money clip after going back to scavenge the rest of the cash she'd thrown. He hated the thought of talking to her again, but she had seemed worried about it. Besides, he'd got some good information from it, as his thumb scanned across the engraved 'ZK' in the gold.

Turn Back's eyes caught Reaper near the door, still keeping away from the child. Sighing again, Turn Back sucked it up and headed over to her, pulling the clip out of his pocket as he approached. "Reaper. I found this. Thought you'd want it back." He said, holding out the money clip. He dropped his voice lower as he approached, so nobody else could hear. "I wouldn't toss it around any more if I were you though. Might not be safest, if you know what I mean." He couldn't be 100% sure, but he had a feeling he knew who the girl in front of him was...

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Jedi Templar (ACCEPTING)

Hey guys, I'm sorry for posting a CS and then disappearing. Long story short, my personal life has kind of taken a downward drop, and I'm trying to get that under control. I am still very interested in playing this RP, but will be busy for a little longer. I hope I can still hop in with you guys once I get everything sorted out!

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Jedi Templar (ACCEPTING)

@Rethel34 Okay, I think I fixed all the issues presented. I wasn't sure if you wanted me to nerf the Force abilities or remove them entirely, but what I did was nerf them and put some limits on them to show that Roka isn't very skilled in them. The justification I had for Fold Space was that the man who studied with the Aing-Tii was not a Force user, and even he could use this ability with little effort, and so I figured that someone who is talented would be able to learn it more quickly and better. However, I understand the concern and have made the power less game-breaky.

The mention of his parents is still there but toned down, I'm still not 100% sure it'll work but I'll leave that up to you.

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Jedi Templar (ACCEPTING)

Thank you! Funnily enough, I had found the site you mentioned myself, but my internet had been acting up. All clear now though!

Roka Zale

Name: Roka Zale.

Species: Half-Human, Half-Balosar

Gender: Male

Age:28

Rank: Jedi Knight. (Considers himself a Grey Jedi.)

Lightsaber Forms: Form I, Form III, Form VII.

Equipment:

Lightsaber (Blue Blade): saberparts.com/#/configure?code=4.136...

An old XS class freighter called Steadfast.

Appearance: Roka appears younger than he is, due to his Balosar half. His soft features and unkempt dark hair hide an athletic frame. He further hides his appearance with loose robes and keeping slouched to hide his six foot height. As part of his hidden rebellion against an Order he perceives to be too strict, he often wears a set of 'street clothes' under his traditional Jedi robes. At a moments notice he can shed his loose garments and blend into a crowd easily. His normal outfit in that case is a tight red shirt under a brown vest, and a pair of loose pants. Regardless of if he wears his robes or street clothes, Roka wears heavy combat-style boots, his outward rebellion to the Order's rules.

Personality: Roke is generally carefree and easygoing. He presents a very jovial atmosphere, always eager to go new places and make friends there. However Roka can also be very cold as well, and there are few in-betweens. If a person proves that they are untrustworthy, or betrays someone he cares about, Roka will often hold a grudge, being wary of that person for as long as he knows them. Family and friends are very important to him, and he has a strong sense of social justice as well, often doing what he believes to be correct, even going against orders to do so.

Biography: Roka was a bit old to be a Jedi candidate, almost being turned away from the Academy for his age, though he was only ten years old. Because of this late start, he had a closer connection to his parents than most other initiates, with his parents making trips to Coruscant to attempt sneak into the Jedi Acadamy and see their son, though the abundance of Force users meant they rarely got in. However, is parents would find old Holos and books and send them to him to study on his own of old or obscure Force techniques, inadvertently introducing him to the concept of the Dark Side before his teachers could. Though he experimented with the emotion-based abilities, it was more out of a curiosity to learn than a desire for power, and so the Dark Side never really took hold in the boy. Eventually this led to Roka questioning the teachings of the Jedi Order, that the Dark Side "Corrupts absolutely, always turning its practitioners into its slaves, no matter how noble the cause".

Fortunately, (or unfortunately, depending on who you asked.) Roka was taken in by a fairly open-minded Knight as his Padwan. The two bonded quickly, and the Knight taught Roka not to fear the Dark Side. As the great masters of the Order said, that fear would lead down the path to corruption. It had been Roka's very curiosity and childlike innocence that had saved him in his experimentation, as he knew no fear. This had led to the corrupting influence of the Dark Side to find no root in Roka, though his master did tell him that as he grew older it would be more difficult to keep it at bay. The more the boy learned of the world and of the fear inherent in it, the more it could give the Dark Side room to grow, if he practiced it. His master went to great lengths to keep fear away from Roka, even going so far as to teach the boy a strange combination of lightsaber styles, the defensive-based Form III and the attack-based Form VII, two forms that most Jedi considered mutually exclusive. With these fighting techniques, his master hoped that Roka would find no fear even in the middle of battle, and be able to keep calm and focused. Roka's master taught him of the balance of the Force, and how, though many considered the Dark Side to be in imperfection and imbalance, they were two sides of the same coin. Roka's master imparted unto him the belief that the Dark Side could be utilized for Light, so long as the wielder kept no darkness in themselves for the corrupting influence to take hold of. Soon however, Roka resolved to put those skills away, focusing mainly on the techniques taught and endorsed by the Jedi Order. He came to the belief that the more one used the power of the Dark Side, the easier it would be for it to take hold. He resolved to use that power as a last resort, when no other option was present. However he never could shake the feeling that the Order was too restrictive, especially years later, after his master was expelled from the order for disobeying orders in trying to save a group of innocent people during an insurrection on a backwater world.

Roka Zale earned his Knighthood soon after, and with it a gift from his parents: A decomissioned XS freighter ship, one that they had used in their old smuggling days. He renamed it Steadfast to reflect both his chosen lightsaber styles, and his inner belief that a strong character could overcome any obstacle. With this gift he found himself with more freedom than many other Knights of the Order, and soon developed a reputation as being a wanderer. He would show up where needed, always lending a helping hand in the name of the Jedi Order, even when no help had been sent, or in some cases even asked for. Roka strives to give the Order a good image in the galaxy, even if he believes that their ways are wrong sometimes. He has heard of the events on Taris, but for the moment is waiting to see what develops, staying on Coruscant and trying to find the most opportune time to potentially sneak away and help the war-riddled world.

Other: Roka is learning some unusual Force abilities in addition to the basics, the most notable being Fold Space (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Fold_space) and Force Teleport (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Teleport). Both of these techniques are difficult to master, but Roka is learning some of the basics. Fold Space allows Roka to keep his lightsaber in a safe place, usually in a hidden compartment aboard Steadfast, and teleport it to himself at will. He has to know the precise location of the object he is teleporting, and the precise location of where he's teleporting it. In addition to that, he must have a strong emotional connection to the object, which is why he can only currently teleport his lightsaber. Force Teleport allows him to teleport himself to any location he can see, providing him a distinct advantage in some combat situations. This power is very draining however, and he can only use it once or twice before needing to rest. He is also able to use some very basic Dark abilities, though he only does so as a last resort.

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Jedi Templar (ACCEPTING)

Hello! I'm curious, are you still accepting players for this RP? I've been looking for a good Star Wars themed RP to get into, but I'd like to know before starting to write a CS.

(Also, if the answer is yes, does anyone have a good site they use to design a lightsaber? I'm having trouble finding a place.)