Alrighty! I have finished my character, Ambrosia Sanguis, and I made the introductory post. We have officially pushed the ball so it's actually rolling now! lol? Everyone is now free for posting, that has had an accepted CS of course.
We are still open for recruitment so if anyone that hasn't made their CS yet, you are still welcome to join, but I wanted to get this RP started before the interest was lost.
Have fun everyone~!
Also, if anyone has any trouble with posting, contact me or any of the GMs for assistance!
@Lionhearted I mean, I never stated that I was making a character sheet. I was being a slightly-less-than-silent lurker. However, I have been thinking about creating one.
Sorry. Saw your interest and assumed so. If you make one, then just make sure to post it here. If you don't, then you don't.
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So I want to offer some thoughts to y'all for consideration.
With regards to the Weres and their physiology. Considering their healing factor I was thinking that it would not make much sense for Weres to get scars from wounds as they would heal at a faster rate and scaring would not have time to occur. So any light wounds would not leave any scaring, while severe wounds and silver inflicted wounds would scar. The turned Weres would obviously retain their scars from befor the turning, but after would scar as described above. As for the born Weres, they would only scared as described above.
What do you think? It makes more sense to me with their accelerated healing. If we decide to accept this as canon, the accepted Weres might have to alter accordingly their CSs.
I've actually been thinking about this matter as well as I've been reading about scars within were's appearances. To my knowledge, scars are apparent when a wound takes awhile to heal. Depending on the severity of the wound, depends on how apparent the scar is. For werewolves, they regenerate at fast rates, and it mentions that werewolves can even regenerate missing body parts when they reach a primitive age and experience. Thus, the clotting of their blood probably clots at faster rates and a quick recovery, to what would be fatal wounds to a human, would leave no scarring. But, in the cases that a werewolf is severely injured, be it by deep wounds, wolfsbane, silver, etc., they are more likely to scar.
Looking at all the various bios, I'm starting to see that I'm not up to the quality of writing of you guys. I'm not sure yet, but I think I'm out.
Aw, I'm saddened to see a player go like this! If you don't feel comfortable, I definitely don't want to force you, but you are ALWAYS welcome to post a sheet up and participate!
On a side note, I'm going to be really busy for the rest of today and then tomorrow morning. I've been working on my character, as well as a introductory post to get the ball rolling. Thank you so much for the patience everyone!
Her friends call her Viv, Or Vivie. Many people just refer to her as Miss Featherstone.
| {Date of Birth} |
September/18th.
| {Age} |
25 Years Old.
| {Gender} |
Female.
| {Sexuality} |
Straight.
| {Relationship Status} |
Single.
| {Role} |
Witch.
| {Occupation} |
She owns her own Wicca Store. To the mortal Public eye, it's a Pawn Shop. It holds Scrolls for Spells, Potions, Talismans. She even sells antiques to the mortals. Only the Supernatural know, what she truly sells and what the shop is about.
| {Face Claim} |
Katie McGrath.
| {Dialogue Color} |
Violet.
| {Appearance} |
Vivienne is a young beauty, standing at 5'6.5". She weighs about 125lbs. She's very slender and has a beautiful hour glass figure. Her dark raven hair, falls in lush soft curls. She has soft blue eyes. Her eyes tend to have different affects, in one light, they seem almost crystal clear. In another, they seem to have a hint of green. And others find them rather mesmerizing. She has full, plump beautiful lips. And her skin is flawless. It's a rather pale, creamy color.
She almost always, wears her hair down. Occasionally, she will style her hair up into an elegant hairstyle or into a plait. Vivienne likes to wear a head piece, earings and necklace that matches. Usually, they each have some kind of a stone or gem, imbeded within.
Her wardrobe is of rich colors, including Blues, Reds, Purple, Gold and shades of Green. Vivienne is mostly seen wearing dresses with high heel boots or flat shoes, that match. During the cooler days, she wears her jeans and elegant shirts. Nonetheless, she always looks smart and beautiful, in what she wears. And also stylish.
Viv, always wears her Talisman. A necklace, that she always has on her neck.
| {Habits & Quirks} |
Vivienne's eyes glow a yellow-orangey color, when she uses potent magic.
She has a tendency to click her tongue, or whistle if she's deep in thought. For some odd reason, it helps her think.
When she flirts, she flicks her dark locks behind her shoulder. It's been known to have charming affect on the other gender.
Vivienne uses her right hand a lot, wether it's for Scrying, writing, every day tasks like handing someone something or gesturing, during a magical spell. If she uses left, it throws her off.
| {Hobbies} |
Reading. Vivienne always has a book in her hands. Either a book about magic, or just an ordinary book from the Library. Art. She's quite a good artist. But would not consider being a professional. She has a long way-away from that. Inventing new spells and potions.
| {Likes} |
Most of her fellow witches/warlocks. They're almost like family. Wine. In Particular, she prefers red. Flirting, with handsome men. Learning new spells, potions. She never knows, when something new can come in handy. Cooking. She likes to experiment with her cooking. Summer and Autumn. They are her favorite seasons. Nature. As a Witch, she feels in-tune with mother nature and it's creations. Especially the elements. Music. She prefers Classical, like Mozart. She finds it rather relaxing. Swimming.
| {Dislikes} |
Other Witch Covens and Hunters. Bugs and Critters. They are annoying little things, that get in her hair. But sometimes make useful ingredients for potions. People that get on her nerves. War. She thinks it's pointless and wastes the potential of life. Dark Chocolate. She finds that particular variation is too bitter for her. Outsiders, that are out to cause harm. Arrogant, Selfish people. She doesn't get on well with those. Especially if someone thinks they're better than her. That sets her teeth on edge. As she finds it insulting.
| {Fears} |
Not that she would ever admit it, but she fears the Voodoo Coven. Ageing and Death. She loves life and beauty. To grow old and eventually die, is a scary thought for her. She'd much rather prefer Immortality. The wrath of Vampires and Werewolves. Their temper and rage, is not something pleasant to witness.
| {Secrets} |
She turned her sister's boyfriend, to stone. After the truth came out, that he cheated on her. Vivienne has secretly, helped out a few stray Werewolves, in the past.
| {Abilities} |
Vivienne like most witches, has a spells and potions at her disposal. She's quite good at brewing potions, elixers and even poison...although, she does not brew poison that often. Only and mainly, by request if her costumers/or fellow witches and warlocks desire it for some reason.
She works in the field of Elemental Magic. Whilst she has displayed power/ability over Earth, Air, Water, Ice and Fire. Her most potent ability seems to be that of control Ice. There are variety of ways and effects, that her spells and magic create when controlling that particular element.
Vivienne also likes to experiment with new potions and spells. Some are quite effective, some not so much.
| {Limitations} |
The more powerful a spell is; it drains more of her energy. She's learning to build up her tolerance slowly, but on occasion does need a little rest after very potent spells.
When her experimenting is concerned. It can be quite dangerous. At times,her spells and potions have a different affect then intended. Whilst some of her ideas may be somewhat genius, it is not yet perfected.
Vivienne can be influenced, by a Vampire's Compulsion; if she is not wearing her talisman. Her talisman protects her from a Vampire's influence. But it cannot repel every darker forces of dark magic.
| {Personality} |
♦ Intelligent ♦ Cunning ♦ Creative ♦ Bitter ♦
Vivienne is a bit of a mystery. Her personality seems to change as quick as the weather. Whilst she is capable of being kind and generous; it does not happen that often. To most people, she's cold and bitter. Only those whom really know her, and get past that cold exterior see her nicer side. If she doesn't trust someone, she's not particularly nice to them. But will still show some kind of respect, even if it's a little.
Vivienne is well educated, and intelligent young woman and witch for that matter. Her intelligent comes with her crafty, creativeness. Always looking for some new ways to improve, spells, potions ect. She enjoys the fun with the experimenting. Her creativeness, has helped people on several occasions...when of course, it went right.
However, at times she can be rather scheming and cunning. If there's something she wants, she will do whatever it'll take to get her hands on it. Even if it means, a few hurt feelings and loyalties betrayed. Often, she gets what she wants, through her flirtatious skills and beauty. If that fails, she has a spell or two up her sleeve. She's one young witch not to be messed with.
| {Place of Origin} |
She was born and raised in Salem, Massachusetts.
| {Background} |
Born during a cool September Evening. Vivienne was the youngest daughter of Sapphire and Leonard Featherstone. The younger sister of her two brothers Marco and Phillip. Vivienne also had one sister, Lucy. They seemed like the typical, happy family in Salem. Her parents still quite young, having had her two elder brothers aged 19 and 21. Lucy was born, when her parents were 23. Her parents were now 26 when Vivienne was born. Her parents happy and in love, supportive and doting on their three children. Her two elder brothers, annoying like big brothers are. But protective. Even if she and her brothers argued a lot, the three stuck together. They were inseparable growing up.
Whilst Vivienne also had a close relationship with her sister, the pair seemed to bicker more often. Sibling Rivalry, of sorts.
There was nothing, out of sorts about the family. Every so often, there were rumors circling around that Vivienne's grand-mother was a witch. But the young girl, didn't take notice of the rumors. Not being a believer in the Supernatural. She and her family,always viewed grand-mother Elizabeth, as a healer. A wise, old lady with knowledge that not many had. But to others, she was a 'Witch.'
But Vivienne did not realize, there was some truth to those rumors going around.
One day, when she was 15. That's when it happened. Her parents had got into an argument, with her and her elder brother Marco. As the pair had been out late, in the village exploring after their bed-hours. Her parents had been furious, having been worried sick. The argument, made her feel uneasy and rather annoyed. She thought she was old enough by now, to not have a curfew that ended at 8pm. The argument, had caused the reveal of her powers.
Vivienne had ended up setting the couch on fire. She had no idea how it happened. It was so quick; it felt like a simple thought and boom...the couch was burning. Her parents were shocked, her brother horrified...and Vivienne herself stunned and confused. The rest of her family, seemed to be shocked and slightly scared of Vivienne. None of them were believers of magic and witch-craft. Scared of what her parents and siblings might do. Vivienne ended up running away to her grandmother. She felt like Elizabeth, was the one person she could turn to. A part of her, thinking that those rumors might be true.
After a very very long night, talking to her grand-mother. Vivienne learned, that she is a Witch. Just like her grand-mother. It seemed like Vivienne was blessed with the gift of Elements. At First, Vivienne did not want to believe it and accept it. She tried to deny her heritage, what she was meant for. For about half a year, Vivienne was very reluctant to admit what she was. But her abilities, on occasion showed up again.
One instance was, during the Summer Holidays. Vivienne heard her elder sister and her boyfriend arguing. Her elder sister was highly upset. It seemed like her boyfriend was lying about something. And it turned out, that Lucy had been cheated on. Vivienne felt angry; she felt the need to protect her sister from heart-ache. And without meaning to...she turned Lucy's boyfriend into stone with her magic.
In that moment, she realized she could not run from what she was forever. Going to her grand-mother again. She told her about the incident, worried about what damage she could cause. Her grand-mother understood her concern and worries. Revering the magic, Vivienne put Lucy's boyfriend; erasing his memory of the incident. Elizabeth then soon began to teach Vivienne the ways of Witch-craft; teaching her basic scrying abilities, spells and potions that would come in handy. But also control over her abilities.
Growing older, Vivienne soon started to learn new things on her own. After she opened up her own Wicca Store. She met more fellow Witches and Warlocks. Both, old and new at their craft. But her grand-mother, still being her mentor and guide every now and again. Despite Vivienne's growing confidence and experimentation. She's a witch, finding her purpose and enjoying the magical world, she has been opened up too.
Actually, voodoo is African in origin. It would rise around the 17th century, and has its foundation in West African religions. Shamanism is more Native American. As for whether or not necromancy is among Voodoo practices... well, most practitioners are highly respectful of the spirits, be they departed lives, or as patrons of the world’s aspects. But, just like many things, it is the user who determines what that power is used for.
Voodoo is ritualistic, and involves communication with spirits. It should not be considered evil or dark.
I see. Shame on me for my terrible source material. Lol.
While it shouldn't be considered evil or dark, it is often misconceived as so because of how it's portrayed by media and such. Also, some of their spells can be considered dark, which is why I mentioned that there are spells that fall underneath a blurred line between voodoo and dark magic. But then again, there's always a blurred line, no matter which branch of magic is being discussed -- but often times, voodoo is more commonly related.
@Lionhearted Thank you for accepting Devin :) I shall add him to the character tab and add in the sword skill. I think he could have taken it up as an interest and it might come in handy somehow, as he has other form of protection. If an occasion should rise up and he might need it.
As for Vivienne. The major witch coven, she dislikes is the Voodo Coven. There are some witches, that she likes outside of her own coven. Her opinion about the other supernaturals...well it's debatable...as it's bound to change every now and again.
I can certainly change the shop round a bit, with the scrolls. Her shop would also be open to believers and practitioners of magic, not just witches. But to the public, she could sell the antiques like you suggested...and maybe some form of tokens or talisman's, for good luck. but her shop can be open just for the Supernaturals, if preffered.
I see, perhaps her shop lies away from the voodoo coven and those from the voodoo coven know not to enter because of the rivalry that they have? I think it'd be cool if you opened it up to believers and practitioners! Granted, Salem is a place in which people go to learn, discover, and invest in things supernatural for their own interest, which could give good business! But perhaps, to the real witches, they know that there's offered products such as potions, scrolls, reagents for spells, talismans, enchanted items, etc. This is something that we can discuss, but for now you can just place Vivienne in the Character Tab since everything else looks good!
I don't believe necromancy falls under druidism. More like under voodoo.
Also the concept of witches under the guise of church people, though largely exaggerated, is not that far fetched. The Church did use pagan hollidays as base for it's own to better supplant the old practices. Christmas and Halloween being the two largest and internationally recognizable that I can offer as an example. I'm not sure as well about the larger scale of penetration though. A single Saint and profit here and there, maybe. Let's not forget Pope Joan, the female Pope. She certainly managed to penetrate way over to the top.
That's definitely arguable with categorizing necromancy, that's why it is, in and of itself, it's own branch of magic. Druidism does have aspects and ideologies of promoting life and survival, giving them spells of healing. Though they do believe in an afterlife, so pulling those that are already dead is a debatable topic. I apologize for placing it within the wrong category. Voodoo does revolve around more ritualistic, Native American spellcraft, even implementing spells to raise zombies(which is totally necromancy), but there is a blurred line between black magic and voodoo magic. In all honesty, pure necromancy falls under black magic, and possibly voodoo magic. Somewhere within that gray area.
While the idea of witch guised as a saint could be formed, I believe it'll just add confusion to the roleplay.
Hmmmm, I planned to make a Witch that intruded on Werewolf territory in a innocent way with the nature dynamic that I was going to run with. If this is the case then, I'll just make a Native American Witch which should be fairly more mundane that the previous two ideas that I had going. Hopefully thats fine ^^
While faeries and such do promote innocence, I believe that your witch could intrude on werewolf territory innocently still! I think it'd be interesting for a wolf pack to befriend a druidic witch. It's actually very fitting since the wolves and the druid both have a love for the wilderness! But just go with whatever you feel happiest playing! That also follows the guidelines of course...
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