MiddleEarthRoze

The Elder Scrolls: Fruits of Contention - Chapter 1 (Completed)

@POOHEAD189

Finishing up a collab with @Frizan and @Chrononaut. I'm happy for it to be posted guys, unless you want to jump on and add something more. :)

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@Gowi

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Whoops. Well, this is awkward. 3 people wanting Gambit now? I guess I should read all of a roleplay before submitting something, rather than just the character tab and the OP, haha. Ah well - may the best Remy win!

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@Gowi

Hey there! I've been stalking this page for a while now, dithering on whether or not I should make a character. I got him finished, so I figured I may as well go for it - the other character's look awesome, so I couldn't resist.

Remy Etienne LeBeau, 25 (b. 1943)

_{Vigilante - Louisiana, roaming.
Active since approximately Winter, 1967}

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Gambit's always been one of my favourite X-Men, and I've forever been cursing Marvel for their lack of decent movies including him. (X-Men Origins: I'm looking at you.) I do like a lot of his original story, so I'll be keeping certain parts of it. Abandoned at birth, taken in by thieves under the impression he's some sort of Thief Messiah, and then being banished from both the guilds and New Orleans after killing a member of a rival Assassin guild in self defence. Following this, Gambit travels the world, using his skills both as a mutant and a thief to get by. However, as the months pass, control over his kinetic powers becomes much harder, resulting in quite a few accidental injuries and damages. Employing the aid of Mr. Sinister, tissue is removed from Gambit's brain to crank his power level down, thus making it far easier to control.

Following the creation of the mercenary group "The Marauders" and the failed Morlock massacre led by Mr. Sinister, this is where I'll be altering Gambit's story. While saving one Morlock girl (Who later becomes Marrow, a member of the X-Men) and being seriously injured by Sabretooth, Gambit does not join the X-Men after this. Instead he cuts all ties from Mr. Sinister, and while more than aware that his debt is not paid, and the villain would still like to get his hands on him, seeing the Morlock massacre stunned Gambit far too much to be able to continue doing jobs like that. Instead he turned to his old life; stealing and performing mostly harmless heists in order to help others. With The Marauders, police and members of Guilds back in New Orleans still on the lookout for him, Gambit couldn't afford to have too high-flying a lifestyle. Instead most of what he stole went towards the needy on the streets; urchins and gangs of kids that reminded him of his own childhood, who didn't have the skill or nerve to steal for themselves. He also found himself drawn to the social issues going on around him. Being a mutant, Gambit knew of being judged simply for who he was. He found himself on the fringes of civil rights movements and pro-Black rallies, silently attempting to protect those who simply wanted freedom against their oppressors. He could understand that, even when those he helped began to fear him and his strange red eyes. His charitable robberies continued, money being donated to the marginalised groups of America, and the for the needy, bought clothes, food, and anything else they needed. While hardly a perfect man, Gambit always hated to see the innocent or weak suffer.

In recent weeks, news made it's way to Gambit of the Guild situation in New Orleans deteriorating once more. His ex-wife, the brilliant Bella Donna Boudreaux, leader of the Assassin's Guild, has vanished. While having never truly loved the woman as she had him, and having left her a long time ago, Gambit had no means to revisit his old home. But as rumours circled of Russian affiliations within the guilds, and the apparent resurrection of Julien Boudreaux, the brother of Bella Donna and the man responsible for his banishment, Gambit couldn't choose to stay away. He still had friends in New Orleans, and an all out war between the guilds would create more casualties than he was comfortable with. Gambit is now making his way to deep south, hoping to keep his head down and away from the several hits he has out on him.

As for how I'll write him ICly, I think I'll retain most of the Cajun's personality. He's a witty, charismatic charmer with an accent to die for and a penchant for lightening the mood, be it with sarcasm or just plain old jokes. Naturally, all character's have a more serious side, but I'll focusing more on the playfulness we saw a lot of in the X-Men cartoon series. (My God, I loved that show.) This isn't to say his personality is static however; dependant on plot arcs, Gambit may lose some of his cheerfulness.

For character arcs, I'm definitely not opposed to Gambit running into the X-Men, or even joining them; it depends on if people decide to pick up characters from the X-Men and how they're portrayed. I also think the future storylines that Gambit has with Rogue, Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse could prove incredibly interesting. Again, if others were to pick up those characters. Or, if the GM has anything in mind for good old En Sabah Nur and his four horsemen.

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Supporting Cast

Mr Sinister

I shan't say too much about him, as he's a pretty big villain in the Marvel Universe and other's may want to use him or implement him into their own backgrounds. Quite simply, Gambit hasn't paid his debt fully, and Mr. Sinister isn't pleased with that. If he and Gambit were to meet again, it would prove destructive for all in the area, to say the least.

Bella Donna Boudreaux

Head of the Assassin's Guild in New Orleans; childhood friend of Gambit's, and also his Ex-wife. Following her brother's death at the hands of Gambit, and his refusal to take her with him in his exile, Bella Donna took up the mantel of leader for her Guild. Over the years, she tried several times to get Gambit back to New Orleans and to her, as she still loved him. Recently, she has gone missing, and is presumed dead - now, a fight for power in New Orleans has begun.

Julien Boudreaux

Bella Donna's older brother. Following the marriage of Gambit and his sister, the union that was to bring peace between the guild's, he refused to let it happen. Challenging his brother-in-law to a duel, the two battled, Gambit winning and accidentally killing Julien as his mutant powers manifested, turning a simple knife thrown at Julien into a kinetically-charged bomb. Gambit was exiled; Julien, presumed dead. However, rumours have spread of his apparent resurrection. Some people believe he never really died, instead faking his death to have Gambit exiled, and then hiding for several years as a soldier in Vietnam. Whatever the cause, the assassin is back, wanting to re-take control, and exact revenge on Gambit.

The Marauders

The super-powered mercenary group created by Mr. Sinister and Gambit's ex-affiliates. After having left the group both injured and disgusted by their actions, animosity remains between the members and Gambit. Notable members include Sabretooth, Vertigo, Prism, Malice, and Riptide, among others.

I'm open to past and future character relations with Gambit; he's bounced around the country quite a bit since leaving New Orleans, so he may have ran into your character's in the past. Message me if you'd care to discuss anything!

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Into The Dark: Mercenaries (Heroes of Fame and Fortune) - Ninlisus Jadan
The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion - Crimson Skies - Naenya (GM)
The Elder Scrolls: Fruits of Contention - Rozalia Éathliel
Overwatch: A New Era - Dr. Virgil Ziegler

Escaping the Blight: A Collaboration of POOHEAD189 & MiddleEarthRoze

The sudden change back to normality - well, not entirely normal - but the sudden calmness was a touch disconcerting for Feri. She didn't buy that he was "okay", although appreciated that he was saying it out loud for a reason. Willing his body to realise that the nightmare wasn't real - and perhaps aiming to calm both Feri and Gideon down as well. Either way, she returned his smile, cheeks flushing under his touch and taking his hands, being pulled up as easily as a mother picking up her fallen babe.

"I slept alright. Had a strange dream about giant sheep, but it was nicer than yours by the sounds of it." Feri replied with a grin; concern still etched in her smile as her eyes searched Rannon's face carefully. While pleasant and more relaxed than before, there was a guarded look to his steely eyes; a certain tightness to his expression. The nightmare must have been frightfully vivid for him.

Breakfast didn't take long to make; a gloopy porridge that didn't do much for the taste buds, but it was warm and filling enough to keep all parties interested. Gideon especially seemed excited about it, bounding around the dying fire-place as he waited for all of the bowls to be filled. Then again, dogs got excited about a lot of things. Stirring her bowl thoughtfully, Feri looked to Rannon; the pair had dusted themselves off from the dirt on the ground, and looked about ready to set on the road again. Not before what Feri assumed was a well-needed chat with Rannon.

"I can't help but worry, you know." She began, thinking back to what he had said earlier. "I know we practically just met, but I can tell you're a good person. If you need to talk through stuff... well, we're stuck with each other until Redcliffe, so you may as well make the most of me." Chuckling lightly, part of her wondered what would happen at Redcliffe. She had no real plans - head to the coast, look for her father? Or to Denerim, to see if any had made it there from Lothering? While both fair plans, she knew what she really wanted to do; go with Rannon, and help bring Loghain to justice. It was what he deserved, and Feri had known people who probably perished at Ostagar, good people who would never see their family again. "Hopefully Rannon wouldn't mind more of my company." She pondered to herself as an afterthought.

@POOHEAD189

▲ OVERWATCH: A New Era. ▼ (Overwatch Roleplay)

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_{Location: Talon HQ, LA
Interacting with: Genji @Jacobite}

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姐さん
<sub>You caught me just as ᴠᴀʟᴋʏʀɪᴇ was sending me on a mission! I've been looking forward to getting one all week, but since it's for you... (๑•̀ㅁ•́๑)✧

I will do my best to breakaway and assist ᴇᴀ𝚜ᴛᴡᴏᴏᴅ. The world would be a darker place without his cowboy cosplay. This one's on the house if I manage to get there in time to be of assistance, although you could buy me a drink next time I'm in town~

I hope we meet again sooner rather than later, S. And be careful. I don't like the group you're running with.</sub>

- 源

The light "ping" sound of a new message drew Sombra's survey of the many screens in front of her, puzzled glare being replaced with a smirk at Genji's reply. First of all, she still had no idea what that word meant. Translation online was a shaky thing to trust to start with, so she was pretty sure he didn't mean to call her "a wife". Or, at the very least, that wasn't the real translation of the word - either way, she doubted Genji fully understood her own nickname for him, so she was happy to be in the dark about it. A snort of laughter escaped from her at the rest of the first sentence. Sombra knew quite a bit about the prestigious Dr. Ziegler; about both of them, actually. She was more than aware that Mercy wasn't as "holier-than-thou" and innocent as she pretended to be, and as for her much darker cousin, Sombra was sure there were even more skeletons in his closet. Although having only just come back, and flying under the UN's radar, Sombra actually found herself to be disappointed at the lack of activity from Overwatch. Nothing like what they were before; she remembered hearing the stories as a kid, and was expecting something more. Perhaps it was their lack of a competent leader? Or maybe just because the majority of the old ones hadn't answered the call, from what she knew of from her contacts?

<sub>TO: Conejo
Oh, refusing to do the Angel's chores for little old me? You'll get a slapped wrist for that one. I guess I'll have to buy you several drinks if all goes well - not that I mind. You've always been a fun drinking partner; you last longer than the cowboy at least.
I'll keep you posted on McCree's status. Try not to get shot, okay? You're no good to me full of bullet holes.

-S</sub>

Sombra purposefully ignored his comment about her own safety, a gentler smile adorning her face as she read the message over again. She'd never pegged Genji as a worrier, but in her opinion, it was sweetly misplaced in this situation. Talon had about a handful of competently active agents at the moment, so she had no concerns at where she was. Reyes was too busy building up some kind of evil master-plan to even pay attention to her possible disloyalty; not that she'd made it obvious, that was. She did as she was told, as long as it benefited her in some way. In this instance, however... no matter what Sombra told herself, it wasn't all about power. McCree was fun, and would be no use to anyone dead. Besides, the last thing she wanted was for some two-bit merc to get their hands on that amount of money for killing an amigo of hers. They didn't deserve such a hunting prize; and the aid she'd just called in would make sure they realised that. Carson City was going to be even more of a bloodbath now.

"Wait..." The muttered word left her lips suddenly as she leaned forwards, staring intensely at one of her screens. Maximising and enhancing the page, she watched the small, 10 second CCTV clip on a loop as she peered at one specific corner. The footage was grainy, and with the endless flashes of gun muzzles and dust kicked up into the air, it was almost, almost impossible to see anything. But there, taking down one of the mercs. A flash of white hair, a battered jacket, and a very familiar visor. The blurred image of a "76" on the gunman's back was clear for only a moment before a ricocheted bullet hit the camera, knocking out it's feed. But Sombra didn't have to see anymore than that. That was Soldier: 76, a vigilante who had taken to the streets some years back; and to a select few, better known as...

"Jack Morrison." Sombra whispered, a wicked, yet almost child-like grin appearing on her face. "Ohoho! Things just got twice as interesting now!" Settling back into her chair, she sent off her message to Genji with a laugh, deciding not to tell him about the old Overwatch leader being present. Perhaps it would make for a pleasant surprise for him.

Into The Dark: Mercenaries (Heroes of Fame and Fortune)

@Tangletail

There is a Drabarian there, another new recruit. Kayden - the Captain - is human, alongside another human Allard stood with him. Also with them is Lis, a female half-dwarf.

Into The Dark: Mercenaries (Heroes of Fame and Fortune)

@BCTheEntity

*narrator voice*
Will Lis and Nuva join forces to fight the evil troll? Or will the pair turn against each other on the battlefield?! Find out next week, in Heroes of Fame and Fortune! XD

The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion - Crimson Skies

@Leidenschaft@BurningCold@Leos Klien

I know some of you have a post in the works, but I'm going to need it done in the next few days, preferably before Sunday so I can post for Naenya and get things moving along. I think we've tarried in this dreaded realm too long, and our friends on the outside must be itching to join us! :)

Into The Dark: Mercenaries (Heroes of Fame and Fortune)

@Tangletail

I think you may have made a typo in your most recent post?

"No… probably what set that off was walking in just when a short stock dwarf, whom he could only assume the captain, had openly announced that his intention was to kill a thief"

Unless I'm mis-reading, you see to have mistaken Kayden for a dwarf, when he's a human. :)