Location: His Apartment - Seattle, Washington Interacting With: The Fuzz
Scott shook his head, grabbing two mugs and pouring cups of coffee for the officers. He knew when to be an ass and this wasn't one of those times. "Nah, I had work a few hours later, came back here and changed into something that wasn't covered in a drunk's vomit." No respectable person, in any occupation, showed up to work covered in puke. It was something that brought them all together - bank tellers and mercs alike. He spotted Olivia out of the corner of his eye, grimacing slightly, but it easily could have been construed as a memory of the ordeal.
I didn't sign up for this bullshit, he thought to himself. It was bad enough there were cops in his place, but now there was a blonde who showed up randomly. She wasn't one of the ones that he had seen earlier - Coffee Princess, Gideon, Claire, or the twins. And given the expression on her face, he doubted she was anything less than confused as hell about all of this as well. Great.
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Walnut's attention was temporarily diverted by a rather phallic exclamation. She arched an eyebrow, still on the floor, as she rose to her feet. The chair-body combo had continued to climb and climb, reaching its apex at a distance that boggled the senses. The comments of the others couldn't hold her attention for long, yet Walnut quickly came to a startling conclusion. The chair might have traveled an enormous vertical distance, but horizontally...Well, it was not nearly as impressive in that regard. Recognizing the danger of becoming the second victim of a chair that evening, Walnut sprung into action - and sprung being the operative word here...
As Walnut tried to take off into a run away from her chair, she still hadn't quite gotten up and she tripped over her own two feet. The silver lining was that she skid forward into the dirt, and without enough time or coordination to get to her feet, Walnut did an awkward shuffle-scoot on her knees to put more distance between herself and her chair. Barely making it to the road before she heard the resounding crash of the fallen chair smashing into her own vacated seat, she felt her face for a moment. Her mask had stayed on throughout the entire ordeal.
She let out a breath, before taking another one deeply as she scrambled to her feet near the others who had hurried off to the side of the road. "Such a remarkable death for an unremarkable person..." Walnut observed quietly, looking at the body that had fallen a few chairs away from her own.
Location: Qasr El Nil Barracks (Infirmary) Skills: N/A
Nora glanced over at Mosi, still aiding her slightly to walk. Despite the vomiting, her own brand was still concealed by the glove. She decided to keep the glove covering it, at least for now. She didn't want to know what sort of infection could set in if it was exposed to the vomit - which she wondered if Mosi would spring another round of it from her stomach. Even if it was just bile, it couldn't be good. "...It's quite alright," Nora said softly. As irritating as it was, it wasn't the worst thing that had happened to her in life and it certainly would not be the last time someone emptied the contents of their stomach onto her. It would happen again, she was sure of it.
As Mosi brought up Neema with the callous remark that she had gotten the inquisition treatment, Nora's blood boiled slightly. It was such a rude and inconsiderate way to speak about a woman who had only just died! She clenched her hand slightly. It was sadly typical of Americans - there was really no respect for the dead. "I would hope that someone is not so cold and unfeeling when they speak of your recent death one day," Nora said simply, as they finally made it to the infirmary. Mahendra was being tended to at the moment and Nora judged that they could wait. Hopefully there would be a change of clothing. Clothing that didn't involve trousers - she hated those things.
@Draven Hello! At the moment I believe we are past the point of accepting new players. However, this arc is nearing its climax/close, so once the next arc begins, would you like to be contacted? (As that will be an ideal point to bring in new people)
Location: Headland: E. Main Street, D9 -> D8 (inside Hordebuster) Skills: Survival
As Jack continued to look out in astonishment at the nun, his mind then took in the conditions they were facing. It was raining all of the sudden and he doubted it'd give them a break from the humidity, as much as he'd want it to. From his years living in the South - only when infested by the Dead - the humidity never really seemed to let up. Sometimes, he wondered if it was because this was Hell - a hot humid land infested with loved ones' animated corpses, ready to devour you without another glance. And if it wasn't Hell, well, Satan ought to be taking notes. There was plenty of material here for him to use.
Maybe she's seen Solovey... Jack wondered to himself quietly. He knew the nun could easily be a trap - seriously, a nun?! Of all people, he didn't anticipate those to be the survivors. But at the same time...Nuns were universally trusted. What if Tatiana was traveling with one - did nuns know how to deliver babies? He hoped to god that Froggy was still with her, but he couldn't ignore this potential lead. And even if she hadn't seen Tati, maybe she'd seen a note Tati had left behind in this area. Anything to point him in the right direction or to keep the spark of hope alive within him.
"Gotcha," Jack said, climbing over towards the door. The minute Riley and Amelia jumped out, he got into position, hoping that his muscles would win the fight against the wind. No, they had to, he reminded himself. They had to for Tatiana and Jamie. They were counting on him - and every little fight he got into, every situation, he had to give it 110%. Anything less would not be enough.
Beatrice Decker
Location: Quincy: House (E9) --> Inside House (C5) Skills: Bow, Scavenging, Stamina
Beatrice was silent as Thana insisted on taking point again - it had been something of a trend and she figured it was Thana's right to decide to do that if she wished. Until she was no longer competent in that role, it was fine with Beatrice. Thana could risk her life, as long as it didn't endanger the rest of them. She considered her a friend and she respected her - the entire reason for that rationality. It wasn't her job to remind Thana of her limits. Not yet, anyways. As she entered the house, bow at the ready, she moved up towards the left as Thana had instructed her. It reminded her of the houses the nice parents would have in the foster system - the ones that would never actually adopt you and send you back the next day like a defective toy.
1"Tal vez cuando termine con ellos, te deje lamer la lata," Beatrice quipped to Thalia with a smirk. She had been fluent in Spanish for ages and they were right. Learning a language really was a lifelong gift - it was perfect to antagonize the angrily cute warrior chick in the apocalypse with. Clearly its intended use as well. Her smirk vanished a moment later. She wasn't one for prolonged smiling. Besides, the blasted wind had kicked up and Thana had gotten hurt. It would have been comical, in retrospect - injured by the wind, rather than a human being or a walker.
She continued to walk forward, listening idly to the conversations around her as she headed behind the island countertop and down the hallway, stopping in front of what seemed to be a pantry and beginning her check there, ready to shoot anything that came her way.
1 = Maybe when I'm done with them, I'll let you lick the can
Present Day - The Castle: December 22nd, 12,507 - 9:30 AM
@BlueSky44: Emperor Taj nodded at her, placing a hand on her upper arm and giving her a tight squeeze. It was never easy, dealing with the death of a parent, and she had had to experience it at such a young age. Perhaps it was easier that Valda never really knew her mother - or perhaps that made it all the more difficult. Time had been stolen from her. "I can tell you, Queen Valda, that the device that killed your mother...If it falls into the wrong hands, which I fear it has, it has the potential to shatter the laws of reality as we know...to an extent that even Magyk will fail to undo..."
It was a relatively soft warning, compared to what it could have been. In truth, the device could mean the end of existence itself if used improperly. As for the ghost of Queen Meliscente, she would have little choice but to be in the Queen's Room. A ghost must spent one year and a day at the location of their death - in this instance, the very room that served as Queen Valda's chambers. Whether or not Queen Meliscente would appear, it was hard to say. Yet the odds were slim at best.
@FantasyChic: "He and his family are really old, and I mean really old. His little sister prevents them from aging," Medea answered, only to be followed up by Marya a moment later. "She's cute but a bit annoying, I don't see why Tata lets her do that to everyone but be careful or she might do it to you too...Unless immortality is something you're after." There was a gust of wind and suddenly the girls were dressed for the day in winter tunics and cloaks, their hair brushed out. "Come on, tour time," Marya said with a smirk.
They were pleasantly in the kitchen/living room area. Bruce's Alchemie equipment was set up on the far wall, which the twins looked at with a dismissive wave of their hand. They kept chattering to each other in a foreign language, before they arrived at the door closest to the front door and opened it. "This is where Halley, Astrid, and Nova sleep when they come to see Tata," Marya explained. It was a pretty standard room set up, with a large wardrobe filled with clothes of three different distinct sizes and styles.
The room right next door, as Medea explained, was the room she and Marya slept in. It was rather plainly furnished as well, but the floor was littered with wrappers that seemed to be from stolen FizzFroot and other items. There was a healthy amount of prank items and on the desk were books on witchcraft. There was a single bed that the two of them shared.
@mnkee@KazAlkemi: Asha visibly grimaced as Amarantha brought up the subject of Puck. As far as Asha was concerned, there was nothing to say on the matter. The vile man had died - the scum was removed from the face of the planet. If anything, the shapeshifting family had done them a service. If they had not killed Puck, Asha herself may very well have if he continued much longer. In the Big Wild Land Over the Ocean, such behavior was not tolerated. The abduction of children and forcing them into an army...It was barbaric and inhumane.
Her irritation was only furthered as Lyra apologized for what had transpired. What knight, Asha had to wonder, sided with someone as sick and malicious as Puck? It made her feel queasy and she had to look away from Lyra. "That is correct," Asha said simply to Amaranatha. "He met a far kinder end than he deserved. Leave it at that."
@LadyRunic: Badger looked down at his shoes, wiggling his toes in amazement. His feet ached to do that, but there was no additional pain from the ill fitting garments anymore. The boy teared up slightly at Rhys' kindness. No adult had ever been kind to him before, especially not a stranger...Badger then grimaced a bit as Rhys asked about his friends. "No, sir...They died before the rioting..." Badger mumbled, looking Rhys in the eye as he had been taught.
The commentary about his eye color confused Badger. He didn't actually know the color of his own eyes. The Young Army hadn't been relatively fond of giving mirrors to children so that way they could examine themselves. His friends just told him that he had cool eyes - but witch and wizard eyes? That frightened him. The Young Army thrived on anti-Magyk propaganda, mostly aimed towards wizards. Witches were given a pass, likely due to Puck's sister being the last Wendron Witch Mother.
"I'll stay..." Badger whispered, just as Tom let out a death rattle scream in his confined area.
@KazAlkemi@BlueSky44: Alright, so Cuyler will not realize that's he is speaking to the lost princess of the Land of Long Nights - which is understandable, given that Sylvi is using a false name and not very many know what the royal family of the Land of Long Nights looks like. However, he will notice that one of the windows seems to be brand new on the second floor and there's scuff marks that look fresh on the stones - one of them even seemed to have been hastily replaced. He'll be certain without a doubt that someone snuck into the tower recently (within the last few days).
"Bards aren't real wizards," a ghost scoffed, floating inside of the tower, yet he only Appeared to Sylvi. Cuyler won't be able to see him. Furthermore, Sylvi will need to recite the password to the door in order to let the ExtraOrdinary Wizard know she is requesting admittance during a lock down. Cuyler can also press his badge against the door to cause a similar chain reaction. Either way, one of you let Arya know you want inside!
Arya couldn't help but smile slightly at her apprentice's enthusiasm. It just reminded her more and more of why she had chosen to take Atkin on, rather than anyone with a more traditional Magyk background. He was curious and adventurous - the perfect qualities for a student - and kind and compassionate - something she prized in an individual. The cats still hadn't left him alone, continuing to swarm Atkin as if he was some sort of Cat God or a cat-whisperer. "Yes, but not just any records on mutants," Arya clarified. "My mother told me of the бесконачни каменци when I was a child, as did my Uncle Marcellus. These stories detail stones of power beyond measure...And as silly as it may seem, I believe that Asha the Magykal may have one of these stones." Her thoughts flickered back towards Asha's quick rebuff as to her necklace, despite the immense Magyk and power the purple gem radiated.
"It's been some time since the Big Wild Land sent any representatives to the Castle...Not since early in the reign of Queen Meliscente, after her own mother abdicated the throne - Queen Sarai," Arya added. "So that begs the question - why come now? Queen Meliscente's death I am certain was caused by a Darke Magyk, too faint for me to make out...Yet perhaps Emperor Taj or Asha the Magykal knows more as to Queen Meliscente's death than they are willing to disclose." It struck her as suspicious. If her assumptions were correct, Asha the Magykal had one of the бесконачни каменци. And perhaps, Queen Meliscente had been murdered with one as well...
"Run ever faster, return to your master," Arya recited, undoing Atkin's Magyk on the cats and they all fled the room in a single file line, exiting the 21st and 20th floors of Wizard Tower as they went back to their owners at top cat-speed. Arya had a slight smile on her face as she observed them leave. She then nodded at Atkin, motioning for him to follow her, as she descended the staircase to see Rowland trying to pet the cats before they sped out of the room.
"Rowland, Atkin and I will need to make a trip to the Manuscriptorium before the Moot," Arya explained, though she really had no intention of going to the Moot and trusted that Rowland would get more out of it than she could anyways. Rowland nodded, opening the door so that way they could leave with a twinkle in his eye, before he bent over and whispered into Atkin's ear:
"Be sure to ask Marcellus if he still needs help getting that stick out of his ass, it seems to be rather stuck," Rowland mused, only to catch a disapproving glare from Arya. She didn't want her apprentice to hear that sort of language! He then gave Atkin a wink, nodding encouragingly as he mouthed: Do it!
Myrus Silvers
Location: the Palace - Infirmary
Luckily, Becky was not going to be on her own for much longer. Earlier that morning, she had sent a pair of guards to the Forest, in order to seek out some assistance. Her own supplies were running low and Becky was just one woman. Myrus' condition was a puzzle to her, one that would be better resolved if assisted by another. Besides, this healer came from the Land of Mysteries itself - the Eastern SnowPlains - and perhaps would have an inkling as to what was going on. "Skaoi Silverveil should be here soon," Becky muttered under her breath, attempting to reassure herself.
Luna's information that the family suffered from mental illness every few generations did not help to soothe Becky's nerves. In fact, they inflamed them. She didn't know what was happening to Myrus and the realization that he was at risk for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder...Luna hadn't been clear as to what...well, it was giving Becky a small bit of anxiousness herself. Skaoi Silverveil couldn't come soon enough. "No, I am afraid you may not leave you, Princess Luna," Becky said, looking at her with an understanding air.
Truthfully, however, Luna could leave if she wanted to. Becky couldn't legally keep her there - Luna was the Crown Princess and outranked everyone except for the Queen, the Chief Scribe, the ExtraOrdinary Wizard, and the Castle Alchemist. Myrus seemed to have stilled again in his slumber, still mumbling the same name over and over again in his sleep - "Golds...." It seemed that he was trying to tell them something - maybe Valda or Amarantha would know what to do?
Antonije Magnisky
Location: The Badlands: Port Witch Coven Safe House/Antonije's Observatory
*The Port Witch Coven is where it says Simon's observatory, up in the slate quarries*
Fleur, Witch Mother
Constance Langdon, Adult Witch
Bernice, Adult Witch
Three unnamed adult witches
Marya Magnisky, Young Witch - missing
Medea Magnisky, Young Witch - missing
Jezebel, young witch
Nine unnamed young witches between the ages of 4 and 17
Two unnamed young warlocks between the ages of 4 and 17
italics indicates only the GM can control this NPC
Antonije flinched slightly, taking a step away to avoid Constance's arm as she tried to take his hand. He gave her a sideways look, only to be met with a glare and he shrunk back even more, pulling slightly on his sleeve in an attempt to maximize the portion of his body that was covered up. Constance Langdon, his mother, just rolled her eyes at him, before she nodded at Fleur. "Let me know when you change your mind," she said sweetly, with a bit of a sick smile. "I've heard about...his kind...and well, they say pride comes before they fall. And they're full of pride, bursting with it."
"You do realize two seconds for you is a year for everyone else..." Antonije muttered. People tended to call him Tate. It was easier for them to say than Antonije. And truthfully, he didn't care, since he just wanted to be left alone anyways. They could call him Charlie, as long as they didn't bother him. "And fun fact, two seconds is also about how long you'll pretend you care about my sisters...." he added. He could feel Constance's eyes on him. He didn't think Bruce would actually take care of his siblings - he was wary of that at best.
Constance however smiled approvingly at Fleur's words. There was a reason a child so young had been made Witch Mother. Yet that did not mean she didn't expect him to react with violence, but she had a firm grip on Antonije and would ensure that he did what must be done. She'd make a proper warlock out of him one day - they could use one anyways, since Malekith had died. Antonije's eyes flickered over towards Constance again, his stomach twisting with anger and rage. He was terrified to leave her, as much as he wanted to. And at the same time, he wanted nothing more than to take the Charm from his pocket and throw it at her, setting her aflame.
Name: Antonije Luka Magnisky Darke Name: Ejinotna Age: 17 Birthday: December 12th Birthplace: Eastern SnowPlains Residence: Ramblings Room 847 Gender: Male Culture: Eastern SnowPlains Education: Machinery and Mechanisms - mentored by parents Position: Inventor / Adventurer (Rogue) Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Appearance
Height: 5'11" Weight: 167 pounds Build: Lean Eyes: Brown Hair: Platinum blonde with silver undertones Skin Tone: Alabaster Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: Tattoo of a stylized A (family symbol) on his right bicep; Small and thin scars on his arms; Lengthy scar on his back Personal Style: As an adventurer and an inventor, Antonije is lucky to not be required to wear a specific color type all of the time. Yet it doesn't matter as he adores to wear dark shades. They lend him a bit of natural camouflage in his adventures and travels. And of course, there's just the aesthetic of his pale skin and silver toned hair against the dark black tunic - colloquially called an assassin's tunic - that he just adores. He'll never admit it but he's got a bit of a flair for fashion.
As far as grooming habits go, Antonije is fairly well kempt. He trims his nails regularly, shaves away any forming stubble, and cuts his own hair. His work is messy and dirty enough, so by the time he's done tinkering for the day, he tries to clean himself up as much as he can. He doesn't want to live like a disgusting slob.
Sexuality: Heterosexual Relationship Status: Dating Sylvi the Bard Personality: Antonije is a bit of a lonely soul. The tragedy that killed his parents and then Constance's abuse have caused him to have a lot of underlying anger - though he directs it outwards at the world. He sees the injustice and the violence and death and war and chaos...And it breaks his heart. The world's a filthy place and as much as he wants it to change for the better, that's not within his power. Instead, he focuses his energy on protecting his sisters, the last family he truly has left. They're the end of the Magnisky line, as far as they're aware.
He'll design machines and mechanisms until his heart bursts, finding pleasure in tinkering and creating. While others think that it's silly and dismiss it, pointing at the achievements of Magyk, Antonije is rather traditional and wishes to continue what his family has done for lifetimes. It helps that he is perceptive and clever, able to anticipate a problem before it has even arrived - whether it's predicting a war between factions or realizing the need for a device. He's a good person at his core, even if he himself does not realize it.
Habits: Tapping his fingers, scowling Hobbies: Designing new inventions Fears:
Radiation Poisoning
Losing his sisters
Snakes
Likes:
Flames
The color purple
Machines
Horseback riding
Independence
Wolves
Fashion
Dislikes:
Constance
Witchcraft
Hot climates
Mornings
People touching his machines
Land Wurms
Cards On The Table
General Skills:
Creature Knowledge - (Land Wurms) - The knowledge of how to survive an encounter with a Land Wurm and (ideally) never become consumed by one.
Regional Knowledge - (the Badlands) - The knowledge of how to navigate the hazardous terrain of the Badlands without great trouble. This includes basic survival skills for desert type settings.
Trivia Knowledge - The knowledge of a diverse range of random and unconnected facts. This does not guarantee that the user knows something helpful on the topic of interest, but it is likely that they'll know at least something.
Telepathy - The ability to communicate and interact with another individual's mind. The more education they have / the more intelligent the person, the more difficult it will be to interact with their mind. This skill is not to be confused with Concilium as while that can be taught, telepathy cannot. In a fight against Concilium, the telepath will generally win - all things being held equal.
Mechanical Intuition - The user has an innate talent when it comes to machines and mechanisms, able to practically instinctively know what to do to create a desired effect. This skill can be used as a boost when combined with a machine work skill.
Mechanical Engineering - Steampunk! - The user has immense knowledge and skill in mechanical engineering (the discipline that applies engineering, physics, engineering mathematics, and materials science principles to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems).
Arson - The knowledge of how to set a fire to an intended (usually disastrous) effect. This skill can also be used to make super cool campfires. Wow!
Cultural Skills:
Language (Serbian) - the user has complete fluency, able to read, write, and communicate in this language with ease. This skill includes the ability to mimic a Serbian accent and gives the user an increased chance of understanding other languages from this language family without prior study.
Cultural Knowledge (Eastern Snowplains) - the knowledge of the practices and customs of the Eastern SnowPlains, as well as the general structure of its society and the rules of its major religions.
Country Knowledge (Eastern SnowPlains) - The knowledge of the general geography of the Eastern SnowPlains. This includes the ability to find a path from one location to another, as well as a knowledge of the culture and customs of that country.
Occupational Skills:
Riding - The ability to ride a horse at twice the speed of an unskilled rider. This includes trick riding and basic care for the horse.
Ancient Language (Ancient English) - The ability to read, write, communicate in, and translate an old out of use language. This language must be declared at the time of character creation and cannot be changed.
Persuasion - The ability to convince someone of something, whether it is true or false.
Climbing - The ability to scale a steep object without falling to an early death (most likely, anyways...)
Cartography - The study and practice of making maps. Users are proficient in communicating spatial information, as well as knowledgeable of minor restorative techniques for damaged maps.
Blend - The ability to blend into a large group of people and effectively disappear, becoming one of many.
Running - The ability to run long distances at speeds greater than those unskilled.
Investigation - The ability to find and use information that others may overlook.
What Is On Your Person:
Clothing - Black hooded assassin's tunic, black python skin boots, belt, brown pants, white undershirt
Fyre-Making Charm
Torch (Unlit)
Hip flask of water
Gears (Various Sizes)
Father's signet ring
Compass
Residence:
Black Stallion (Nadezhda)
Copies of G.M.M.S.'s notes - copies from now lost originals, written in Ancient English
Journals with sketches and ideas - written in Serbian
Spare clothing (various)
Mother's wedding ring
Various tools - mostly forged by his mother
Various machines - mostly unfinished
History
Your Path: The Magnisky family has been tinkering with metal and designs for centuries, millennia even. It was more or less expected that Antonije would do the same - but make no mistake, he loves the work. He fancies himself to be an inventor, a futurist of sorts, even as others perceive him to be just another adventurer. He travels the world, looking for ideas and components for his designs, researching as much as he can about the ancient world that was dominated by machines and mechanisms, rather than Magyk and Alchemie. Inventing, tinkering, learning - it comes to him naturally and if he were forced to stop...He'd rather perish in the flames than live like that.
General History: Antonije, called Tate by those who have difficulty with names from the Eastern SnowPlains, is the oldest of three. Their mother came from an old family of tinkerers, with carefully guarded family secrets and heirlooms. His father was a former scribe, having dedicated his life to the "Revival of Steam." Magyk had replaced machines and mechanisms, a fact that Antonije's parents sought to rectify with their work. With old money and resources to draw upon, as well as rumored land in the Big Wild Land Over the Ocean, the Magniskies continued their work - until there was a catastrophic accident and their factory blew up.
Marya and Medea, Antonije's little sisters, managed to get everyone out in time thanks to their gift of speed. It was an old power that remained in the family, showing up every few generations. Yet with such a violent event, the Emperor of the Eastern SnowPlains could no longer turn a blind eye - what they were doing was against tradition and threatened their way of life. The family elected to leave the country, in order to continue their research, and they obtained ownership of a decrepit observatory in the Badlands of the Small Wet Country Across the Sea.
There Antonije learned the family secrets and traditions, studying Ancient English so he could read copies of notes that went back millennia. He even translated them into Serbian for ease of reference. He studied machinery and mechanics, learning to invent and manipulate his environment to do as he wished without the use of Magyk, whereas his sisters just wanted to run. While it was a new country, they were together as a family and truly wanted for very little.
Tragedy struck again when he was in his teens. A contraption gone wrong took the lives of his parents, destroying many of their family heirlooms and artifacts in the process. His siblings managed to grab Antonije and ensure that he got out - but that was it. They were stranded and alone. Constance, the Port Witch, came to adopt all of them. Yet by the time Antonije's paperwork had been processed with the Port Authority, a stranger named Bruce Banner had adopted his sisters. It was through Bruce's initial neglect that he was able to be reunited with them again, as the twins would run to their old family home in the Badlands and spend time with their brother. Constance never argued against it, even helping the twins obtain admission into the Port Witch Coven.
Thoughts on Queen Meliscente: Antonije doesn't really care about the Queen. As far as he's concerned, it was just a matter of time before someone decided to assassinate her. Power invites challenge - and as much as he pities her successor, it's just the way the world works. No one can change that. It doesn't really matter if it was the Eastern SnowPlains, the Northern Traders, the Big Wild Land Over the Ocean, or even one of the witch factions...The end result would be the same. It's time to move on from fretting over a dead woman.
Extras
Character Quote:
"Normal people scare me."
"If you love someone, you should never hurt them."
"Завежи те проклети идиот!"
Theme Song:Blood Gets Thin - Pete and the Pirates Anything Else: ~included in previous CS~ *By submitting this CS in its completion I am stating I have read all the rules for this Rp and am agreeing to follow them to the fullest with respect and courtesy. I acknowledge that I can and will be removed from the RP without warning if I break a rule or cause problems with my fellow Rpers or the GM.
The Scroll
Antonije Magnisky
"I like birds, too. They can fly away when things get too crazy."⟢ 🎆Respects ⟡ 🌓Neutral ⟡ 👋Acquaintance ⟡ 🙇It's Complicated ⟣ ⟢ 💛Friend ⟡ 💙Good Friends ⟡ 💜Best Friends ⟡ ❣️Ex-Friends ⟡ 😈Frienemy ⟣ ⟢ 💘Infatuation ⟡ 💓Loves ⟡ 💗Couple ⟡ 💕Basically Family ⟡ 💞Family ⟡ 💔Ex-Lovers ⟣ ⟢ ♨️Tense ⟡ 💀Dislikes ⟡ 😡Hates ⟡ 👿Enemy ⟡ 👹Absolutely Loathes ⟣💀 Queen Valda 💀 "Because making a witch the Queen is a freaking fantastic idea..." Antonije doesn't like witches - and Valda, no matter what happens, will always be one. The flecks of blue in her royal purple eyes are enough proof of that. Whoever decided to give Valda the throne and not her younger, more suited sister Luna, was the largest idiot to walk the planet. It was probably another witch - that would make sense. 😡 Fleur La Mallificum 😡 "Can't she get the hell out of my home?! Who the hell does she think she is?!" Antonije has never been especially fond of the Port Witch Coven, even though they took his siblings in and made it so he could see them more often. But since Fleur is the Witch Mother, she represents that entire Coven - and it pisses him off. Mostly because they use his home as their safe house. Who gave them the bloody right?! ♨️ Bruce Banner ♨️ "He's lame and could level a small village." Antonije's anger hasn't spared Bruce either. He adopted his two siblings, separating them, and then leaves them alone for months at a time. They would've been better off all being adopted by the same person. He'd really like to punch the guy, if he wasn't afraid that Bruce would kill him for doing that. There's also some sadness there as well - if Bruce had adopted him as well, he never would have had to deal with Constance. 💞 Marya Magnisky 💞 "Моја мала сестра." Marya is his little sister. Antonije has always been there to protect her and he always will be. He's not as fast as she is, but he's got the brains to make up for it. If anyone ever hurt her, he'd kill them without question or remorse. They're family and all they have left is each other. 💞 Medea Magnisky 💞 "Моја друга мала сестра." Just like with Marya, Antonije is extremely protective over Medea. He wants her to have the best possible life, trying his best to keep her out of trouble and keep her safe. As much as he wishes she would live with him full time at the Observatory, he knows that it isn't quite possible. She's also one of two witches that he doesn't despise. 👹/💞/👿 Constance Langdon 👿/💞/👹 "I hope she dies screaming." Antonije's relationship with his adoptive mother can only really be described as toxic. Constance adopted him for his talents and gifts, exploiting him through fear and manipulation to do what she wants. The lengthy scar on his back was a punishment for defying her. As much as Antonije wants nothing more than to see her rot, he is afraid to take any action against her. He's terrified of his abuser and what she might to do him or his siblings if he doesn't comply.
The Scroll
Antonije Magnisky
"I care about your feelings more than mine."⟢ 🎆Respects ⟡ 🌓Neutral ⟡ 👋Acquaintance ⟡ 🙇It's Complicated ⟣ ⟢ 💛Friend ⟡ 💙Good Friends ⟡ 💜Best Friends ⟡ ❣️Ex-Friends ⟡ 😈Frienemy ⟣ ⟢ 💘Infatuation ⟡ 💓Loves ⟡ 💗Couple ⟡ 💕Basically Family ⟡ 💞Family ⟡ 💔Ex-Lovers ⟣ ⟢ ♨️Tense ⟡ 💀Dislikes ⟡ 😡Hates ⟡ 👿Enemy ⟡ 👹Absolutely Loathes ⟣ 👋 Rhys Asher 👋 "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." Antonije makes machines for Rhys for one reason: his family. In exchange for a few designs, Rhys has agreed to leave his family out of whatever diabolical plans he's thinking up. The offer had originally been money but Antonije figured this was better - and besides, he's pretty certain Bruce is rich anyways. 👿 Fleur La Mallificum 👿 "She's one of the few people in this world I'm truly afraid of..." He's heard rumors about how much more powerful Fleur has become, how large her new Coven has started to grow - and it terrifies him. What if one day she'll return for his siblings? He doesn't even know if Bruce is strong enough to beat her anymore. He hopes he never sees her again. 💛 Princess Luna 💛 "She's insane." Antonije met the Crown Princess on one of his many walks around the Castle. Due to his gift, he was able to hear the insane voice in her head, yet he never brought it up or mentioned it to her. He enjoys playing card games with her, but hasn't told her much about himself or his personal life. Maybe marrying Tristan will be good for her - a chance to get away from the insanity of her sister's rule. 🌓 Amarantha 🌓 "She likes my machines." Antonije met Amarantha, as he meets most people in the Castle, at a tavern. One thing led to another and she commissioned him to create some designs for her army. Nothing too major - just a grenade or a few hundred or something like that. He's been keeping this secret from Bruce and Тетка, guessing they wouldn't like to hear he's making weapons. But they're to protect the Castle and that protects his sisters, too. 💗 Sylvi the Bard 💗 "I don't really like people." Antonije met Sylvi at the Galloping Cat Tavern - a competitor to the Winking Duck in the northern end of the Ramblings - in January. Although he initially tried to give her a telepathic suggestion to avoid him, not really wanting company, Sylvi ended up sitting near him and the two struck up a conversation. He saw something in her and fell in love, eventually asking her to be his girlfriend. Outside of his family, she's the person he dislikes the least in the world. He calls her Silvija. 💞 Myth the Muse 💞 "Тетка." Antonije knows that Myth is actually trying and while he refuses to call her fiancé anything other than Bruce, he refers to her as Тетка - the Serbian word for aunt. She won't replace his mother by any means, but he is slightly willing to talk to her about his issues. And boy, does he have a lot of issues... 💞/🙇 Bruce Banner 🙇/💞 "He's good to my sisters...At least for now." He still doesn't trust Bruce fully. After neglecting his sisters for a year, Antonije is skeptical that Bruce really wants to make a change. Despite reading his mind and knowing his intentions, the psychological traumas Antonije has gone through prevent him from believing him. He doesn't think of him as his father. He's just Bruce - his sisters' adoptive father. 💞 Marya Magnisky 💞 "Моја мала сестра." Marya is his little sister. Antonije has always been there to protect her and he always will be. He's not as fast as she is, but he's got the brains to make up for it. If anyone ever hurt her, he'd kill them without question or remorse. They're family and all they have left is each other. 💞 Medea Magnisky 💞 "Моја друга мала сестра." Just like with Marya, Antonije is extremely protective over Medea. He wants her to have the best possible life, trying his best to keep her out of trouble and keep her safe. As much as he wishes she would live with him full time at the Observatory, he knows that it isn't quite possible. She's also one of two witches that he doesn't despise. 👹/👿 Constance Langdon 👿/👹 "I hope she dies screaming." Antonije's relationship with his ex-adoptive mother can only really be described as toxic. Constance adopted him for his talents and gifts, exploiting him through fear and manipulation to do what she wants. The lengthy scar on his back was a punishment for defying her. As much as Antonije wants nothing more than to see her rot, he is afraid that one day, she's going to come back and kill him, as well as his siblings.
The Scroll
Antonije Magnisky
"It's a goddamn filthy world we live in."⟢ 🎆Respects ⟡ 🌓Neutral ⟡ 👋Acquaintance ⟡ 🙇It's Complicated ⟣ ⟢ 💛Friend ⟡ 💙Good Friends ⟡ 💜Best Friends ⟡ ❣️Ex-Friends ⟡ 😈Frienemy ⟣ ⟢ 💘Infatuation ⟡ 💓Loves ⟡ 💗Couple ⟡ 💕Basically Family ⟡ 💞Family ⟡ 💔Ex-Lovers ⟣ ⟢ ♨️Tense ⟡ 💀Dislikes ⟡ 😡Hates ⟡ 👿Enemy ⟡ 👹Absolutely Loathes ⟣🙇 Arya Rincewind 🙇 "I don't know if she is the darkness or if I am." Antonije found Arya wandering the Ramblings in a daze. He tried to help her remember who she was, but she refused to listen to him, wanting nothing to do with her past life. Now, the two of them have banded together in order to save the Castle - to clean the streets that are running red with blood. 👿 Fleur La Mallificum 👿 "She's one of the few people in this world I'm truly afraid of..." He's heard rumors about how much more powerful Fleur has become, how large her new Coven has started to grow - and it terrifies him. What if one day she'll return for his siblings? He doesn't even know if Bruce is strong enough to beat her anymore. She did save his life from Chthon, so he knows that he owes her one... He just hopes she doesn't come to collect that debt. 💛/🌓 Princess Luna 🌓/💛 "She's insane." Antonije met the Crown Princess on one of his many walks around the Castle. Due to his gift, he was able to hear the insane voice in her head, yet he never brought it up or mentioned it to her. He used to play card games with her, but he hasn't really seen her in ages and has made little to no effort to reach out to her. 🌓 Amarantha 🌓 "She likes my machines." Antonije met Amarantha, as he meets most people in the Castle, at a tavern. One thing led to another and she commissioned him to create some designs for her army. Nothing too major - just a grenade or a few hundred or something like that. He's been keeping this secret from Bruce and Тетка, guessing they wouldn't like to hear he's making weapons. But they're to protect the Castle and that protects his sisters, too. 💗 Sylvi the Bard 💗 "I don't really like people." Antonije met Sylvi at the Galloping Cat Tavern - a competitor to the Winking Duck in the northern end of the Ramblings - in January. Although he initially tried to give her a telepathic suggestion to avoid him, not really wanting company, Sylvi ended up sitting near him and the two struck up a conversation. He saw something in her and fell in love, eventually asking her to be his girlfriend. Outside of his family, she's the person he dislikes the least in the world. He calls her Silvija. He hasn't told her his secret yet - something that threatens their relationship but he knows that she wouldn't understand. 💞 Myth the Muse 💞 "Тетка." Antonije knows that Myth is actually trying and while he refuses to call her fiancé anything other than Bruce, he refers to her as Тетка - the Serbian word for aunt. She won't replace his mother by any means, but he once was willing to talk to her about his issues. After Chthon briefly possessed him, that changed. He's kept himself closed off from her. It's for her safety. 💞/🙇 Bruce Banner 🙇/💞 "He's good to my sisters... If anything happens to them, I'll kill him." He still doesn't trust Bruce fully. After neglecting his sisters for a year, Antonije is skeptical that Bruce really wants to make a change. Despite reading his mind and knowing his intentions, the psychological traumas Antonije has gone through prevent him from believing him. He doesn't think of him as his father. He's just Bruce - his sisters' adoptive father. Antonije briefly lived with Bruce and Myth, but has since gotten his own place in the Ramblings. 💞 Marya Magnisky 💞 "Моја мала сестра." Marya is his little sister. Antonije has always been there to protect her and he always will be. He's not as fast as she is, but he's got the brains to make up for it. If anyone ever hurt her, he'd kill them without question or remorse. They're family and all they have left is each other. She's also one of two witches that he doesn't despise. 💞 Medea Magnisky 💞 "Моја друга мала сестра." Just like with Marya, Antonije is extremely protective over Medea. He wants her to have the best possible life, trying his best to keep her out of trouble and keep her safe. He used to want her and her sister to live with him, but now his life is too dangerous for them. They would try to get involved, try to help him, and it could get them killed. He won't let that happen. 👹/👿 Constance Langdon 👿/👹 "She's on the list." Antonije's relationship with his ex-adoptive mother can only really be described as toxic. Constance adopted him for his talents and gifts, exploiting him through fear and manipulation to do what she wants. The lengthy scar on his back was a punishment for defying her. As much as Antonije wants nothing more than to see her rot, he is afraid that one day, she's going to come back and kill him, as well as his siblings. He intends to kill her first.
104 IC posts, 3 months, and plenty of shenanigans later and we have finally completed Act 1 of our very first story arc! Training is over and it's time to put those skills to the test on their very first mission in Serbia! I am so excited to see how the cast interacts as a team, as well as the addition of some new faces. Here's to a great Act 2 and many more posts to come!!!
Present Day - The Bus - Somewhere Over the Atlantic Ocean: August 30th, 2020 - 12:00 P.M.
Rewards
If you received a skill reward, please edit it into your CS within 48 hours or it will be considered lost in a drunken haze. Skills indicate where they should be placed as well.
Griffin Lee:
Perception (General World Skill)
Power Control: Level 2
Maria Smith:
Pistols (Specialty Skill)
Power Control: Level 2
Niah Bautista:
Agility (General World Skill)
Power Control: Level 2
Sami Rhodes:
Combat First Aide (General World Skill)
Power Control: Level 2
Sparky:
Stunt Driving (General World Skill)
Power Control: Level 2
Dominika Novikova:
Shield Combat (General World Skill)
Power Control: Level 2
Tinley Abercrombie:
Mentorship (General World Skill)
Power Control: Level 2
Cassandra Reed:
Stamina (Specialty Skill)
Power Control: Level 2
Dominika Novikova
Location: the Lounge (Level Two) Skills: Dimensional Energy Perception (Passive)
Please specify what level and what area your character is on
Novikova was sitting in the lounge, having found a pair of headphones and plugged them into her phone, listening to one of her favorite songs - Paranoid by Black Sabbath. The remastered version, of course. She tapped her foot quietly, thinking about the events of the last week. Captain America had been more interested in giving her and Abercrombie traditionally combat training, with Tinley offering to mentor her some as well. She had gotten better by the end of the week, yet she couldn't help but despise the image those two had in their mind that she was some weak and delicate thing.
She clenched her hand. There wasn't a lot of earth on this plane - mostly just tracks of dust that people had tracked in with their feet - yet she could feel them. They were too distant to do much of anything with and she let it go. Five different people had left the program in one way or another - Hale had gone with a team to Canada to look in on an old facility as a favor to Dr. Jiang, as rumors of activity had popped up on S.H.I.E.L.D.'s radar. Kelley had returned from his mission to Eastern Europe, just in time to be sent along with Hale on the Canadian mission. Val had gone home due to a family emergency and both Nikolova and Rivera were, tragically perhaps, deceased.
It had been enough of a loss in numbers for Fury to reabsorb Team Beta into Team Alpha - something Novikova privately realized had been his intention all along. A few different names had been thrown around S.H.I.E.L.D. command as to what to call them - Phase Three didn't seem to do them justice. Of all of them, Novikova found the Secret Warriors to be the absolute worst - yet it seemed to be what Fury had decided fit them best.
They had received some new members, of course - ones experienced in the field and with their powers. Agents Blake, Vasyutin, and Renroir had all joined. The command structure remained largely the same. Agent Kennedy was in charge of them all, assisted by Agent Reed. Agent Abercrombie would lead the team in the field. And the rest would follow her command.
Director Fury
Location: C.O.'s Office (Level Three)
Fury wasn't actually on the Bus. No, in reality he was back at the Triskleion, sorting out the latest crisis. Yet the C.O.'s office had a private television, making it ideal for a live conversation between him and the upper command agents. Of course, its privacy had also caused two others on the Bus to choose to use it for some...less than respectable purposes, causing Fury to sigh and inform them that he could damn well see them fucking over there. That was a mess he'd have to deal with later. It was against S.H.I.E.L.D. policies but he had bigger fish to fry at the moment than worry about who Agent Raynor chose to have sex with.
"Let's cut to the chase," Fury said, as soon as Agents Kennedy, Reed, and Abercrombie were in the room. "As I hope you all know, since otherwise I clearly need to hit you over the head with briefing reports instead of just sending them along, Lucia von Bardas was elected as Serbia's prime minister. She's from the Latveria region - a fucked up place that we believe is now exporting tech based weapons to some of the greatest pains in our asses. And the Cheeto in charge won't do shit about it. Intel says that we are just weeks away from Von Bardas sending advanced tech to the Ghost, the Vulture, the Brotherhood...You name it, she supplies them. Your mission is to shut down the weapon trade covertly, since I don't have to remind you that one fucking tweet and we could all be out of work, even if it is to save the world."
"At least Jakobsen wouldn't fuck around with stuff like this..." Kennedy muttered. The man had his flaws, that was for certain, but he was the best one currently running for office. And he doubted that Jakobsen would just sit around and do nothing while von Bardas was arming the criminals of the world with high powered weapons. He rubbed his hand for a moment. It had been a while since he had been to Serbia. Last time he was there, he was human - he had a normal life. And then, thanks to Isotope E, that all had changed...
"Well he hasn't been elected yet, unless I need to remind you how to use a calendar, Kennedy," Fury pointed out without a trace of humor in his voice or face - but on the inside he was cracking up. "Shut it down. Lethal force is authorized if necessary, but I'd like to avoid a nuclear war. I don't have enough Advil to make that headache go away."
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