Mangrale

Camp Castaway

Cecilia was tempted to observe the campers leaving the bus. But she worried about spotting someone with a considerably altered physical appearance, perhaps someone sensitive about their looks. And what if she couldn't stop looking? What if they saw her staring? What if they then confronted her?

A nervous scratch of her cheek to lead her out of the hypothetical - surely that couldn't possibly happen. She reasoned that there couldn't be any harm in just peeking, so she turned her head to the transit's doors, seeing person after person step off. She didn't want to make any lasting impressions from this bout of curiosity, but she was at least somewhat relieved that none of the few individuals she saw appeared to be "made of rock", nor "majorly cybernetic", nor glowing in some way or fashion. After she noticed a young, seemingly normal, brunette leave the bus, she sighed in relief and resumed waiting as she was before.

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X(10) / Black Mass

“... Goodbye...”

Name:
Lucia / Black Mass

Gender:
Male

Age:
15

Appearance:
In his default form, he is about 5’6” (1.7 meters), with a rather unassuming build that would easily give the impression that he isn’t meant for direct combat. His skin is fair and leans more toward the pale end of the spectrum. He has aimless, short, dark-brown hair usually featuring large multi-tiered bangs and a light-purple eye coloration. He wears a pair of corrective black-rimmed glasses for his innate nearsightedness. He has grown rather attached to a sizable, gray scarf and wears it whenever possible. On the whole, he prefers warm, comfortable clothes of simple make and drab coloring. His numerical designation is located on his forehead, often covered by his aforementioned bangs. His expression is commonly neutral, showing little emotion one way or the other. On rarer occasions, he may be seen as mulling something over or otherwise lost in thought.

Number:
X (10)

Rank:
B

Personality:
On a typical encounter, observers (provided they notice him) will find Lucia as being aloof and standoffish. However, such a demeanor doesn’t stem from feelings of superiority or complete indifference, as though any given individual isn’t worth his consideration, nor is he necessarily shy to the point of outright reluctance towards social interaction.

Lucia’s behavior results from an “upbringing” focused almost exclusively around the training, development, and precautions involved with his powers, leaving his growth in terms of natural mental and behavioral development in a somewhat stunted state by the time he turned fifteen. Still, fundamental aspects of his training were and still are the virtues of concentration and control, so much so that, instead of being prone to destructive tendencies and violent outbursts, Lucia is disposed toward keeping to himself, observing a situation and staying silent until he deems action on his part to be necessary or unless directed to action by someone he recognizes as having authority over him. Otherwise, he will quietly do what he wants at his own pace.

A considerable amount and number of knowledge and concepts that are taken for granted or come naturally to others are relatively unknown to him, thus to be viewed as curiosities rather than facts of life. This has lead to underdeveloped people skills. Although Lucia is capable when it comes to listening and problem-solving, he come off short in regards communicating, relating to others on a personal level, having empathy and working in teams effectively.

As “government weapon” is the only life he’s ever known, Lucia, or “Black Mass” as some science teams refer to him as, really doesn’t mind his lot in life at all. Under the basis of him certainly not being human, therefore having no right to the “life outside” as humans do, and the axiom that others must die for others to live as surely as two things cannot occupy the same space, he has come to remorselessly accept his place, seeing the destruction of humanity’s enemies as his only purpose in life.

Lucia’s relationships with his scientists and handlers are relegated to the professional level. Given the nature of his power, staff members are wary when they’re around him, coming to realize the potential for danger. He has had little to no contact with his fellow bioweapons, although perhaps a few have seen him calmly transported via wheeled, tiltable restraining table.

Likes:
- His scarf
- His restraining table (where he sleeps)
- Pistachios
- Warmth
- Lab coats
- Electricity
- His glasses
- Caterpillars
- Fluffy things
- The sun

Dislikes:
- People repeatedly telling him to speak up
- Loud noises
- Boring nutrient supplements
- The cold
- Earthquakes or other seismic events
- Mentions/offers of corrective eye surgery
- Ice
- Patronization (deliberate or otherwise)
- Sneezing (particularly in the sun)

Description:
Lucia is the latest subject in a long running line of bioweapons research that hit it’s stride in the late 1900s, when the scientists stationed in Dulce, New Mexico, developed a strand of the Hellion Virus, designed to virulently infect living targets in a certain area, in time mutating them into powerful drones that would then proceed to lay waste to the target area’s security measures before a built in insurance measure disposes of the “Hellions” to ensure a clean takeover without endangering soldiers needlessly.

Unfortunately, it was found that normal human physiology is unable to handle the strain, and infected cells would break down before the viral bacteria could rework them. Subjects would die of organ failure and cell saturation making them unsuitable carriers. Incidents involving Patient G, the most promising subject by then, made it apparent that the project, as it stood, was doomed to failure.

However, in studying the Godslayers, it was determined that the right specimen could utilize a form of the virus, becoming an adept instrument of destruction. At the age of three, Lucia was deemed an acceptable candidate and given a new variant of the Hellion Virus, one that carries no infectious properties whatsoever. The operation seemed a success. However, subsequent tests indicated that, despite predictions, not only were Lucia and the virus entering a state of increasing interdependency, but Lucia was found to be in authority over many of the more drastic biological changes, the level, degree and magnitude of which had not been seen in any known subject thus far.

Note: Default/Default Form refers to Lucia's human appearance(s). Altered/Altered Form refers to instances of dark, biological amalgamations that he can shift his body and appendages into.

Enhancements:
For years, the virus has altered Lucia’s cells, changing his genetic makeup. This has granted him considerable increases to some of his base natural attributes (accessible in his default form) as well as some rather unavoidable side effects.

Genetic Prowess: Heightened awareness, faster reaction time, increased speed and strength. None of these are to an excessive degree, but distinctly superior to an average human’s attributes.

Toxic Blood: Although not infectious, his blood has a noxious quality that makes exposure hazardous for most people. Symptoms of contact or prolonged exposure, even to the accompanying pungent fumes, may include lightheadedness, muscle spasms, unconsciousness, and suffocation in closed environments. Sufferers should seek medical attention immediately for these and other conditions.

Poison Immunity: All known poisonous elements (including his own blood) have little to no effect on him.

Mass Regrowth: He is capable of immediately and rapidly healing minor wounds and injuries (default form). For medium level injuries (default form) and minor injuries (altered form), he will need to consume animal tissues/flesh (the fresher the better). For major injuries (default form) and medium to major injuries (altered form), he will need to consume the freshest of meat from medium to large creatures or beings.

Evolution: By devouring the recently deceased tissues/flesh of high caliber beings (certain Fiends and Gods), Lucia can absorb a measure of the power therein, eventually granting him access to additional abilities and upgrades.

Note: The amount of living material required for regrowth and evolution may vary.

Weapons:
Utility Grenades (comes in throwable and munition versions):
- Flashbang Grenade
- Frag Grenade
- Smoke Grenade
- Acid Grenade
- Poison Gas Grenade
- Incendiary Grenade

Note: Lucia can only carry a limited number of grenades and will have to pick and choose on a mission by mission basis.

Scourge: A heavily modified 40x46mm multi-shot grenade launcher, capable of launching suitable ordinances long distances.

Abilities:
Lucia’s abilities develop from his aptitude for manipulating his altered cells, transmogrifying portions of his body to perform a desired task resulting in jagged, dark, charcoal-colored growths nebulously shifting and setting into hardened yet living plates or strands. Essentially, he is a shapeshifter, the visibly altered parts of his body referred to as his “biomatter/blackmatter”, the tools he can generate from which are called “constructs”. Concentration plays a major role in maintaining a single or group of constructs.

Short Sword (Construct): Short, yet swift blades of which Lucia tends to construct multiple of for particular engagements. He employs these sharpened, wide knives to deliver quick and successive damage to his enemies.

Tendril (Construct): A vine-like protrusion amassing from his limbs or elsewhere, capable of extreme range and reaching distant objects for the purposes of pulling to himself or even propelling him towards that object at high speeds.

Blight Mode: For a limited time, Lucia can cause a large portion of his blood to convert into a high level acid, diverting it for use in his constructs. His eyes as well as portions of his biomatter (equivalent to the amount of acid he makes) will change to a bright, glowing, green hue. Any construct he makes will be laced in the caustic solution and cause prolonged acid burns upon contact.

Guise: Lucia can shapeshift to disguise himself as any humanoid he has observed or absorbed, albeit with varying levels of success and only for a few hours at a time. Absorption allows Lucia the most accurate depiction and gives him access to the memories of the victim.

project//Godslayer

That should do it. The most significant changes are the default/altered clarification in the "description" section and a tweak to the "enhancements" and "abilities" sections with a better vision for the future. It'll be a simple thing to put it in with the other CS's but I'll leave it till a little later.

Lucius/Black Mass

“… The sunlight… It hurts my eyes…”

Name:
Lucius / Black Mass

Gender:
Male

Age:
15

Appearance:
In his default form, he is about 5’6” (1.7 meters), with a rather unassuming build that would easily give the impression that he isn’t meant for direct combat. His skin is fair and leans more toward the pale end of the spectrum. He has aimless, short, dark-brown hair usually featuring large multi-tiered bangs and a light-purple eye coloration. He wears a pair of corrective black-rimmed glasses for his innate nearsightedness. He has grown rather attached to a sizable, gray scarf and wears it whenever possible. On the whole, he prefers warm, comfortable clothes of simple make and drab coloring. His numerical designation is located on his forehead, often covered by his aforementioned bangs. His expression is commonly neutral, showing little emotion one way or the other. On rarer occasions, he may be seen as mulling something over or otherwise lost in thought.

Number:
X (10)

Rank:
B

Personality:
On a typical encounter, observers (provided they notice him) will find Lucius as being aloof and standoffish. However, such a demeanor doesn’t stem from feelings of superiority or complete indifference, as though any given individual isn’t worth his consideration, nor is he necessarily shy to the point of outright reluctance towards social interaction.

Lucius’s behavior results from an “upbringing” focused almost exclusively around the training, development, and precautions involved with his powers, leaving his growth in terms of natural mental and behavioral development in a somewhat stunted state by the time he turned fifteen. Still, fundamental aspects of his training were and still are the virtues of concentration and control, so much so that, instead of being prone to destructive tendencies and violent outbursts, Lucius is disposed toward keeping to himself, observing a situation and staying silent until he deems action on his part to be necessary or unless directed to action by someone he recognizes as having authority over him. Otherwise, he will quietly do what he wants at his own pace.

A considerable amount and number of knowledge and concepts that are taken for granted or come naturally to others are relatively unknown to him, thus to be viewed as curiosities rather than facts of life. This has lead to underdeveloped people skills. Although Lucius is capable when it comes to listening and problem-solving, he come off short in regards communicating, relating to others on a personal level, having empathy and working in teams effectively.

As “government weapon” is the only life he’s ever known, Lucius, or “Black Mass” as some science teams refer to him as, really doesn’t mind his lot in life at all. Under the basis of him certainly not being human, therefore having no right to the “life outside” as humans do, and the axiom that others must die for others to live as surely as two things cannot occupy the same space, he has come to remorselessly accept his place, seeing the destruction of humanity’s enemies as his only purpose in life.

Lucius’s relationships with his scientists and handlers are relegated to the professional level. Given the nature of his power, staff members are wary when they’re around him, coming to realize the potential for danger. He has had little to no contact with his fellow bioweapons, although perhaps a few have seen him calmly transported via wheeled, tiltable restraining table.

Likes:
- His scarf
- His restraining table (where he sleeps)
- Pistachios
- Warmth
- Lab coats
- Electricity
- His glasses
- Caterpillars
- Fluffy things
- The sun

Dislikes:
- People repeatedly telling him to speak up
- Loud noises
- Boring nutrient supplements
- The cold
- Earthquakes or other seismic events
- Mentions/offers of corrective eye surgery
- Ice
- Patronization (deliberate or otherwise)
- Sneezing (particularly in the sun)

Description:
Lucius is the latest subject in a long running line of bioweapons research that hit it’s stride in the late 1900s, when the scientists stationed in Dulce, New Mexico, developed a strand of the Hellion Virus, designed to virulently infect living targets in a certain area, in time mutating them into powerful drones that would then proceed to lay waste to the target area’s security measures before a built in insurance measure disposes of the “Hellions” to ensure a clean takeover without endangering soldiers needlessly.

Unfortunately, it was found that normal human physiology is unable to handle the strain, and infected cells would break down before the viral bacteria could rework them. Subjects would die of organ failure and cell saturation making them unsuitable carriers. Incidents involving Patient G, the most promising subject by then, made it apparent that the project, as it stood, was doomed to failure.

However, in studying the Godslayers, it was determined that the right specimen could utilize a form of the virus, becoming an adept instrument of destruction. At the age of three, Lucius was deemed an acceptable candidate and given a new variant of the Hellion Virus, one that carries no infectious properties whatsoever. The operation seemed a success. However, subsequent tests indicated that, despite predictions, not only were Lucius and the virus entering a state of increasing interdependency, but Lucius was found to be in authority over many of the more drastic biological changes, the level, degree and magnitude of which had not been seen in any known subject thus far.

Note: Default/Default Form refers to Lucius's human appearance(s). Altered/Altered Form refers to instances of dark, biological amalgamations that he can shift his body and appendages into.

Enhancements:
For years, the virus has altered Lucius’s cells, changing his genetic makeup. This has granted him considerable increases to some of his base natural attributes (accessible in his default form) as well as some rather unavoidable side effects.

Genetic Prowess: Heightened awareness, faster reaction time, increased speed and strength. None of these are to an excessive degree, but distinctly superior to an average human’s attributes.

Toxic Blood: Although not infectious, his blood has a noxious quality that makes exposure hazardous for most people. Symptoms of contact or prolonged exposure, even to the accompanying pungent fumes, may include lightheadedness, muscle spasms, unconsciousness, and suffocation in closed environments. Sufferers should seek medical attention immediately for these and other conditions.

Poison Immunity: All known poisonous elements (including his own blood) have little to no effect on him.

Mass Regrowth: He is capable of immediately and rapidly healing minor wounds and injuries (default form). For medium level injuries (default form) and minor injuries (altered form), he will need to consume animal tissues/flesh (the fresher the better). For major injuries (default form) and medium to major injuries (altered form), he will need to consume the freshest of meat from medium to large creatures or beings.

Evolution: By devouring the recently deceased tissues/flesh of high caliber beings (certain Fiends and Gods), Lucius can absorb a measure of the power therein, eventually granting him access to additional abilities and upgrades.

Note: The amount of living material required for regrowth and evolution may vary.

Weapons:
Utility Grenades (comes in throwable and munition versions):
- Flashbang Grenade
- Frag Grenade
- Smoke Grenade
- Acid Grenade
- Poison Gas Grenade
- Incendiary Grenade

Note: Lucius can only carry a limited number of grenades and will have to pick and choose on a mission by mission basis.

Scourge: A heavily modified 40x46mm multi-shot grenade launcher, capable of launching suitable ordinances long distances.

Abilities:
Lucius’s abilities develop from his aptitude for manipulating his altered cells, transmogrifying portions of his body to perform a desired task resulting in jagged, dark, charcoal-colored growths nebulously shifting and setting into hardened yet living plates or strands. Essentially, he is a shapeshifter, the visibly altered parts of his body referred to as his “biomatter/blackmatter”, the tools he can generate from which are called “constructs”. Concentration plays a major role in maintaining a single or group of constructs.

Short Sword (Construct): Short, yet swift blades of which Lucius tends to construct multiple of for particular engagements. He employs these sharpened, wide knives to deliver quick and successive damage to his enemies.

Tendril (Construct): A vine-like protrusion amassing from his limbs or elsewhere, capable of extreme range and reaching distant objects for the purposes of pulling to himself or even propelling him towards that object at high speeds.

Blight Mode: For a limited time, Lucius can cause a large portion of his blood to convert into a high level acid, diverting it for use in his constructs. His eyes as well as portions of his biomatter (equivalent to the amount of acid he makes) will change to a bright, glowing, green hue. Any construct he makes will be laced in the caustic solution and cause prolonged acid burns upon contact.

Guise: Lucius can shapeshift to disguise himself as any humanoid he has observed or absorbed, albeit with varying levels of success and only for a few hours at a time. Absorption allows Lucius the most accurate depiction and gives him access to the memories of the victim.

Camp Castaway

... Honestly, does anyone really need to point out how "The Great and Careless" is out of line and @KatherinWinter has been very agreeable and hospitable to all of us? I didn't think so. Keep up the good work.

Camp Castaway

The two half doors at the front of the bus folded to their respective sides under the sound of compressed air and, upon the driver's instruction, passengers began to file out. Cecilia hoisted her backpack over shoulder, stepping down from the intimidating transport. Upon seeing who she assumed to be the camp counselors, she was momentarily unsure what to do. After a friendly wave to the two of them, she decided to wait near the bus as more campers disembarked, anticipating a kind of group orientation.

Camp Castaway

When Cecilia entered the bus, she quickly and semi-awkwardly made it to her seat at the front, settling her backpack on her lap. This wasn't very usual for her, but she would spend the next mile in thought. The camp flyer only gave so much information and her father specifically and repeatedly warned her to be careful, saying that a fair number of campers may not only have dangerous powers, but may also not know to control them - and that's not even considering the unstable (mentally or otherwise). It was a caution that she didn't pay mind to until she saw the bus. Unlike any she had seen, it had been apparently modified - from the thick, heavy chassis to the armored, almost impenetrable hull.

Now, in her seat, she tapped the reinforced half-inch thick glass of the window. Moving this hulk of a bus would be a daunting task, even for her. Cecilia tried to "reign in" her imagination regarding the kind of people it would take to call for this level of precaution. But maaaybe a long bus ride isn't the best place to start making friends, she thought, looking out to the ever passing scenery outside. She won't always have a view like this.

project//Godslayer

Blacklight Black Mass is good to go, but I would like some clarification on the difference between his Default and Altered forms that you bring up in the enhancements section. It also seems to me like you aren't leaving all that much room for his power to grow (especially if you are planning on him developing Devastors later on), so it may be prudent for him to only start with one or two constructs.

@Sarcelle Renard

I deserved that first bit. Anyway, I'm unsure whether you'd want me to clarify matters in a PM or not. But I'll leave that to your discernment. For now, I'll get started.

I suppose I was a bit implicit with his "forms". I just meant that "default" would refer to his "human" appearance/appendages and "altered" would refer to the black "prototypical" amalgamations from which he shapeshifts. If that makes sense, I'll point that out directly in the CS.

Among other things, his likely number - the fact that he most assuredly isn't one of the first nine - is something that I've kept in mind up until now. So I tried to just focus on the three constructs, "tendril" for low-level interaction and high-level mobility, "chain rod" for basic mid-range offense, and the "blade" for advanced short-range offense. And since we're on the subject: the grenade launcher would be for long range support.

The "devastators", or the ability to write off whole swaths of anything, wasn't that high on my list of must-haves, especially considering that I didn't think it proper for a non-alpha (not of the beginning nine) to develop powers to such a degree, no matter how freaky the substance he was exposed to was.(Well that kind got away from me) But, if you insist, I'd have to at least keep... "blade" and leave the other two for later, if that's alright.

Camp Castaway

I see that the IC has started. I will definitely jump in tomorrow if that's alright.

project//Godslayer

@Rune_Alchemist Thanks. The CS isn't necessarily final, so it's fine if he has concerns.

Camp Castaway

Cecilia

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Name:
Cecilia Curtis

Age:
15

Ability:
Kinetikinesis - the ability to create,shape and manipulate kinetic energy. She can transfer kinetic energy from one object to another, increasing its force. With direct contact, she can turn an object’s potential energy into kinetic energy, making it explosive. Alternatively, she can make a target immobile or unable to stop if in motion.

Personality:
Naturally caring but possessing excellent analytical abilities. Cecilia is very much an introvert. Despite this she has well developed people skills, making relationships come fairly easily to her. She takes each new day and event as they come, excited at the new possibilities they present. Though enthusiastic, she can be a bit of a perfectionist at times, often taking her responsibilities personally.

Bio:
Cecilia’s mother disappeared when she was still a baby, her powers developing when she was in elementary school. She would live many of the following years on the road with her father, traveling via RV from one school to another, not staying in one place very long. Her mother was the subject of many arguments (Cecilia being unconvinced that he’s telling her everything). Despite this, she trusts him and is eager to take life one day at a time.

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