Born to fight and only that. Ragnor has a deep and almost evil need for blood. Not just to win things. He loves hunting, fighting and killing. He's no fool and often says he knows the world and its horrors. In his eyes, there is no in this world. Love is just a made up concept of girls hoping that one day their rainbow colored prince would take them. He despises the very word. A deep hatred is rooted in him, like a fire. A fire that burns bright when you hand him his daggers. He sees himself as a necessary evil. The bad to keep back the worse.
Poisonous green scales cover his tail. They are rough and pointy. His fins are sharp as needles. A leather belt with an brass buckle. From there up he has the normal, human upper body. He's incredibly muscular, carrying a very prominent six-pack. There's a belt that goes from his right shoulder to his left hip. The belt is often used to carry javelins, a spear or anything else. You could say his face was hansom. With its sharp features and powerful gaze. His ginger-red hair does nothing to soften his outlook. For a matter of fact it is braided in a long tail. A mark of his ancient family. It shows that he is the warrior.
Born among the lucky few. Both of his parents are Naga's making him a pure blood. However, he was the third male child. Useless for marriage. So tradition would have it that he would be trained as a fighter. At first he loathed the dagger fighting style. He preferred to be outside among other mer-people. Playing with his friends in parks and among the fishes. This was forbidden by his parents. Never the less he kept dreaming. In his young life books were an important part. He dreamed of heroes and heroines and fighting epic monsters. He was somewhat of a romantic when he was 12. Despite constantly being told that marriage is duty and love is something that comes out of it, he kept believing he would meet the one. It was on his 15th that he got to know Alaina. A mermaid. He fell for her like granite in water. He would do anything for her hand. Alaine realized this. She abused her 'power' over him. Making him work and do chores for her. Eventually she found a merman who she loved and left Ragnor for him. Devastated, he cried himself to sleep several nights. Until he and the merman met, together with Alaina. Was it an accident of fate, no-one really knows. Nor does anyone except for Ragnor himself know what happened. But when authorities arrived on the scene, Ragnor had killed both Alaina and the merman. He was found guilty. But a last minute appeal from Advisor Arios meant that he would only get a work-sentence. During that sentence Arios approached him in secret. His task was simple. Train and fight. War is coming. And the mer-people need their necessary evils now more than ever.
Destiny's Descend - Mr. DeLaLune's office "So SkyGuard finally sends its message. To bad it's a poor one." Jonathan thought as he read over the broadcast message. 'Evacuating' back to Earth was pretty much delivering them from a warzone straight into a massacre. Those employees wouldn't survive for half a day down on earth. Though UTG must have some skillful personnel among its ranks. Maybe some would be smart enough to abandon SkyGuard and the UTG and join NHU. Though he would have to play that game. SkyGuard would probably demand to hand over the deserters.
On the other hand, what real power did SkyGuard have? Sure, they ruled the skies. And their armies were extremely powerful. But right now those would only destabilize Mars more. And where would they get those UTG officials? Who would be mad enough to try to set up congress in what was just a few hours ago a warzone. Jonathan thought it was insane. But, it was a profitable insanity. Right now there was no centralized authority. In other words, a power vacuum appeared. Destiny's Descend - Control tower "TSDC Dropship 0067. You and the fighters have clearance for Digsite Alpha airspace. You can land on Alpha Digsite Dropsite 1. Have a safe flight." the control tower returned. In the mean time a clearance was marked by light strips. Clearly showing a painted 1 on the metal plating placed on the ground. It was an improvised landing spot, but it would do the job. Destiny's Descend - Mr. DeLaLune's office "Dr. Maison, for what do i own you the honor?" asked Jonathan with his easy, relaxed smile as a hologram of Isabelle appeared in his office. Normally the hologram projector was only used during video conferences. So what she had to say must have been extremely important. "Sir! You will not believe this. The new metal. Its possibilities! The possibilities! It has 10 times the conductivity of gold! She was excited. Very, very excited. Like she just made the discovery of her generation. Though, DeLaLune didn't get her excitement. Doctor, please talk in a language I can- said Jonathan, right before La Fontaine entered his office with a holo-tablet. Jonathan motioned him to come closer.
"Allow me to explain. This could very well revolutionize modern computers! Imagine the processing power of today. With this metal we could 10 fold that! We could increase data storage! Data transport! Data processing!” the doctor said, and that did catch the attention of both the commander and the CEO. "Say, doctor, could those speeds...network AIs? asked the commander carefully. "It is possible." her hologram told him with a big smile. "Thank you doctor. Please, continue your investigation into this new material. But i want no reports of this substance public. This is our secret. For now." ordered Jonathan, who then ended the hologram call. Immediately after he was handed the commander's holo-tablet. On it a video was ready to play.
Half way through the video Jonathan returned the holotablet. He couldn't watch it anymore. "TSDC wants us to up convoy security. Rightly so I'd say. I've assigned 3 of the new Harasser tanks, 1 of the BeamBlasters and a truck of 8 Exo-Suits to go with the transport towards TSDC. the commander told him in a cool voice. After that, an eerie silence fell over both. They knew something had to be said. Something more. The TSDC was being targeted. SkyGuard was on the ground and Elysium was still burning. How long before NHU would be targeted. Finally the commander broke the silence: "Sir...I got a proposal to up our security with a minimum of long term costs. And with that, he started to tell Jonathan about his plan.
Secure message send from New Horizon... Decrypting... Sent Message to -> CEO Security is updated. But this message is not concerning that. I am here with a proposal. We are corporations above all else. That means we value wealth and profit. These are not inherently bad things. We supply jobs and work and payment for the workers. And in some cases even safety and a place to live. These things are now in danger. And we both know that we are not colonies with standing armies.
My R&D-team has deduced a way to create a very cost-efficient force. But it requires a complete new infrastructure. This message is a request of sponsorship. New Horizon cannot fund the creation of an entire new complex. In return of funding, the security forces would be made available for the TSDC as well. However, the used technology within the complex would remain New Horizon secret. I hope we can make a deal. --Jonathan DeLaLune, CEO
He ducked. And ducked again. He could just see the shine of the metal passing over him. With his shield he pushed forward, trying to knock his opponent over. But his foe was fast and jumped back. The man’s massive, tree trunk like arms lifted the heavy war hammer over his head, ready to deliver a bone shattering slam. But the hammer, so heavy it had to be held by 2 strong arms, was slow. Liandrich could jump out of the way in time. But the very earth beneath him shook. He tried to slash at his enemy. But he lifted his hammer up again, almost hitting Liandrich. The giant of a man swung wide and was able to hit Liandrich’s blade. Who flew away into the sand. Now, Liandrich stood before the heavily armored foe. But he wasn’t going to give up. Instead he took advantage of the opening. With his shield he pushed as hard as he could, knocking the big man over. As quick as he could he unclasped the leather holding his shield to his arm and aimed the sharp edge at the exposed throat of the man. For a second, the tension could be cut with a knife. Until both began to laugh.
“Keep fighting like that and you’ll best your old man someday.” Said a heavy, bearded voice from within the armor. Liandrich threw away his shield and helped the big giant up. “I can already best my old man. I’m quite sure of it. Or else he wouldn’t run from me all the time.” He said laughing. “It is good that you are the crown-prince. If anyone less would have said such a thing they would be hung before dawn.” The giant of man said as he removed his helmet. Revealing what everyone expected. A bald head and big, ginger beard. “You there! Wench! Bring me an ale. And not the piss that farmers drink. And make sure that it’s cold.” Bartrom, the giant, bellowed at a girl nearby. He then made his way to the tables. Leaving Liandrich alone in the sand. In a few days a great tournament would take place here. The tables and tents were placed and built. Cooks making the final preparation before making food for three days non-stop. And in the center, the arena. It would be great, all the great lords would arrive. But more importantly: all the great lords’ sons. Future lords and knights who had to prove themselves in combat. LIandrich never could wait to defeat each and every one again. Establishing his dominance as he did every year.
He walked up the weapons rack and placed the blunted sword in its place. Instead he took the scabbard of his own, trusted sword. He had watched when he was 12 how it was forged. How it was folded over and over again. How it was tempered and how the metal was slammed into shape by rows of hammers. The ringing and burning still filled his head as a happy memory.
@CallaLily I REALLY like the bio. But would it be possible to expand it a little bit. If you compare it with the other 4 bio's in the Characters tab it feels a little bare. Maybe just tell us a little more? Did she learn to cast magic from the sea-witch she grew up with? And what treason was she charged with? What does Abilene do now? Does she just wander the seas or does she have a goal? Does she care to find her biological parents? If you need some help (about the world or something) just ask.
Aside from that I like the color formatting. And the picture.
@Miss MermaidHello! You can use the character sheet in the introduction to build your character (press 'view raw' in the upper right corner, find the character sheet and copy it). That way the formatting stays somewhat the same for everyone.
Warloving, impatient and the worst ladies man you can ever imagine. Liandrich never got much attention from his father, the King. After a while he thought that it was because he was not worthy of his attention. Thus Liandrich began to train. And train. And train He got increasingly less patient. He's not very polite, and that much was clearly shown during the latest ball. Where Liandrich was supposed to see who he would want as a fiancé. Saying he was blunt and rude is an understatement. Several girls actually left the dance floor crying. His mother often glared at him for that.
But deep down, he's just uncertain. From the day he was born he had known 2 facts: he will one day lead the kingdom and his father never had time for him. He feels insecure and fears he will not live up to his father, who got the title: 'the Great'. So he's learning and reading and fighting. And while he loves fighting, he would die for his books. But no King that locked himself into his room reading books ever gained honor.
He’s 6”0’ tall (1.82 meters). So he’s pretty tall for his age. He’s also quite muscular. Having fought and trained gave him a slender and agile look. Though the fighting does take a toll. He has a scar just below his chest. A long one. His face though is surprisingly without scars. He prefers to keep his brown, messy hair as short as possible without upsetting his mother. His eyes are a little deeper than usual, casting a shadow around them. His iris is a blackish brown. So dark that most can’t see when the iris stops and the pupil begins.
When Liandrich was born, all the bells in the capital rung. The celebration lasted for quite some time and everyone was happy. But be it fate or misfortune: soon after his birth the Mer-People were spotted again. Some blamed him. And thus his youth began. Almost without a father, for that man never gave him attention. Thus planting the first seeds of what would become David's character. No matter what his mother did, he would never look like her. At the age of 9 he already fought with the boys of half the castle. Everytime a great lord comes with his child, David would fight him. Not because he likes fighting (he does but that wasn't the point) but to establish his dominance. At first he lost. Quite a lot. But he kept pushing himself and at the age of 12 he had fought and jousted with most of the sons of the great lords and even against opponents 5 year older than him. He won most rounds. The daughters of the great lords he didn't even glance at. Literally!
At the ball his behaviour came out. He arrived late and still in his leather armor. This armor is normally worn under the metal plates and chainmail. So the message it was sending was clear: he was just back from training. He stank of sweat and dirt. Never the less the girls wanted to dance with him. He refused them. Until his mother forced him to dance. At which he deliberatly stood on toes, made wrong moves. One girl, as beautiful as she was stubborn, didn't want to stop dancing with him. A few turns later and he 'accidentally' dropped her in a fountain. The day after that was a lot more eventful. A tournament. David fought like a beast in plated armor. He forced the participants to defend themselves first, exhausting them before he delivered the final blow. When he won first place, he was handed a ribbon and was ordered to hand it over to the most beautiful girl. He tied it to his horse.
Arios Ultroch
None
37
Male
Straight
Merman
Pragmatic, smart and charismatic. Arios has become the greatest right hand of the King ever known. He is quite known throughout the Kingdom. He is constantly thinking forward, thinking about how to improve the Kingdom. He is also well educated in history and warfare. Several Cerceans and mer-people would gladly die for him if he asked them to.
But there is a dark side of him. One that can easily be explained in 1 sentence: the ends justify the means. He will do everything, literally everything, to get what he wants. He also has a strange love with war. It's a terrible thing that should be avoided when possible. But, when not avoidable, one should throw himself in it as vicious as possible.
Arios is what all men desire to be. Strong and muscular, yet lean and slender. His tail is a bit shorter than most mermen and lacks the curtain tail of normal mermen. He has the sharp, edged tail of a shark. The scales are a reflective black, beautiful in an odd way. Like some mermen he has some more scales on his upper arms. Another unique feature might be the oddly stone-looking flesh around his left eye. It's not hideous to look at. In fact, it draws one to his eyes, who reflect a deep, beautiful azure color. His hair is simple as it can be. Short and brown. And he prefers to keep it that way.
Born as a bastard between a middle-class mermen and a to-be exiled sea witch (who is half-octopus). He was actually the reason why she could stay a little longer in the village, until she gave birth to him. His father never accepted him at birth. So he was send to the orphanage. All the odds were against him, especially when he got dry-scale. A disease so rare that healers did not know what to do. In the best case, it would kill him quickly. In the worst case, he might live but scarred for the rest of his life.
Arios made his own option. 15 years later he swam around the orphanage with his mark. The dry scale like skin around his eye and carried it with pride. He had transformed the once dull orphanage into a fully functioning building where every child loved to be. He organized parties, events and trips to museums and minor expeditions. He also fought, at first to fend of the bullies. But then the bullies became his friends and later, his own fighting gang. He practically ruled the orphanage, to the benefit of even the smallest children.
5 years after that, and Arios left the Orphanage. Though promised he'd return every year. He lived as a basic administrator at the Royal Palace. He began to climb the ranks. Making sharp observations and showing his intelligence whenever possible. It was here that he met Meira. A mermaid also working as administrator. Arios fell in love with her and vowed to do everything he could do in his power to get her. Sadly, she never loved him. She loved someone else, a merman. They actually engaged and married 2 years later. To great sadness of Arios, who felt devastated.
Another 7 years later. Arios had climbed the ranks higher. He was almost on the advisor's council when he got the message. Meira was found dead in her house. Her husband was charged for murder, though no clean evidence pointed at him. He would walk as a free man soon enough. But not if Arios could do anything about it. He gathered his old fighting gang. First he cornered the man alone. The fool did not see Arios as a danger and in a drunken fit confessed the murder. And that he never loved her. "Just another love-crazed woman to use." he said. What happened after that, no-body knows. He never told his friends. But the man's body was never found.
Now Arios is First Advisor of the King. Though the thought of love still brings a bitter taste to his mouth. His father died too recently. Though Arios simply went to claim what was his. His father's horn. A black sea-shell carved with red runes. The shell can summon sharks to devour his enemy. Though Arios doesn't know this yet and hasn't tried the horn yet.
Ragnor, Tetsin
17
Male
Straight
Naga
Born to fight and only that. Ragnor has a deep and almost evil need for blood. Not just to win things. He loves hunting, fighting and killing. He's no fool and often says he knows the world and its horrors. In his eyes, there is no in this world. Love is just a made up concept of girls hoping that one day their rainbow colored prince would take them. He despises the very word. A deep hatred is rooted in him, like a fire. A fire that burns bright when you hand him his daggers. He sees himself as a necessary evil. The bad to keep back the worse.
Poisonous green scales cover his tail. They are rough and pointy. His fins are sharp as needles. A leather belt with an brass buckle. From there up he has the normal, human upper body. He's incredibly muscular, carrying a very prominent six-pack. There's a belt that goes from his right shoulder to his left hip. The belt is often used to carry javelins, a spear or anything else. You could say his face was hansom. With its sharp features and powerful gaze. His ginger-red hair does nothing to soften his outlook. For a matter of fact it is braided in a long tail. A mark of his ancient family. It shows that he is the warrior.
Born among the lucky few. Both of his parents are Naga's making him a pure blood. However, he was the third male child. Useless for marriage. So tradition would have it that he would be trained as a fighter. At first he loathed the dagger fighting style. He preferred to be outside among other mer-people. Playing with his friends in parks and among the fishes. This was forbidden by his parents. Never the less he kept dreaming. In his young life books were an important part. He dreamed of heroes and heroines and fighting epic monsters. He was somewhat of a romantic when he was 12. Despite constantly being told that marriage is duty and love is something that comes out of it, he kept believing he would meet the one. It was on his 15th that he got to know Alaina. A mermaid. He fell for her like granite in water. He would do anything for her hand. Alaine realized this. She abused her 'power' over him. Making him work and do chores for her. Eventually she found a merman who she loved and left Ragnor for him. Devastated, he cried himself to sleep several nights. Until he and the merman met, together with Alaina. Was it an accident of fate, no-one really knows. Nor does anyone except for Ragnor himself know what happened. But when authorities arrived on the scene, Ragnor had killed both Alaina and the merman. He was found guilty. But a last minute appeal from Advisor Arios meant that he would only get a work-sentence. During that sentence Arios approached him in secret. His task was simple. Train and fight. War is coming. And the mer-people need their necessary evils now more than ever.
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