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Modern Tales of Might and Mayhem

Atticus Fenix AKA Eclipse

Character Name and Age: Atticus Fenix/29
Alias: Eclipse
Appearance:

• Out of Costume: Atticus has white blond hair and ice blue eyes in sharp contrast to what his abilities are capable of. His features are well defined and fairly attractive. He usually dresses in light and comfortable clothing that allows him a lot of movement, he almost always wears sunglasses.
• In Costume: His costume is made up of flexible aramid fiber panels that overlap across vulnerable areas, while leaving joints free to move without too much restriction. Looks wise, it is designed almost like armor out of a fantasy video game with a small shoulder cape and hood. He wears a breathable mesh that covers his lower face as well as a pair of high tech goggles to hide his eyes and allow him to see his enemies when he shrouds a room in shadow and to protect his eyes from light.

Alignment: Hero
Powers:

• Umbrakinesis(Shadow Manipulation)-his abilities are limited to utilizing shadows that are already present, and they only last for a certain amount of time.
  
  • Shadow Constructs-Can solidify shadow into chains to bind, various weapons, extra armor, tendrils that can attack, etc.
  • Create Darkness/Cloaking-Can cause shadow to completely fill a room or block out like allowing him to move freely while his enemies can no longer see. Can also do it on a smaller scale and just cloak himself
  • Darkness Adaptation-Has enhanced senses and stealth capabilities while in the dark, but makes him much more sensitive to light
  • Teleportation-can teleport through shadows, but it is incredibly dangerous as one false move could cause loss of limb or even death
  • Sunlight Sensitivity-the sun is not his friend and generally he keeps himself well covered and wears protective shades when out and about
• Mixed martial arts-specifically Krav Maga which his brother taught him, though he does occasionally add in moves from other disciplines
• Special Operations-Highly trained in infiltration, weapons, and hand to hand
• Tech-carries several different self-made tech devices or weapons that may aid in his fights in the event he exhausts his abilities or encounters someone who can nullify powers.

Personality:

• Character: Overall, Atticus is a fairly amiable guy. He has a good sense of humor, enjoys spending time with his friends, and generally has a zest for life. He can be serious when needed; he has a sharp wit and intelligence that he'll use to his advantage both in and out of costume. He is confident in who he is as a person, but he can be a bit reckless and impulsive sometimes to the point of unintentionally putting himself or others in more danger. He is charismatic near to the point of being manipulative, but overall he means well. He spends most of his days working with his brother, Marcus, teaching martial arts to all ages in less affluent neighborhoods as a way to help kids get off the streets and learn valuable skill and discipline. He genuinely loves his job and the people he works with, which is why he works so hard to keep his identity a secret.
• Hero: As a hero he is much the same way, but a bit more over the top. He greatly enjoys being in the spotlight when it comes to ending a fight, but he isn't above working with other heroes if need be. He can sometimes come off as a bit annoying, but it is clear that he does care for the people he fights for and with. He chooses to gain loyalty through affection and camaraderie rather than punishment or fear. His time working in so many different jobs before he finally settled and opened his own martial arts studio gives him a wide breadth of knowledge about all different kinds of people that allows him to connect with other heroes, civilians, and potentially even villains. His powers and background make him appear more villainous, which he will use to his advantage if necessary.

Status: Identity is secret, he doesn't want to put his brother or business in danger, but while in costume he is more than willing to stand in the spotlight and talk to all manner of people.
Background: Atticus was born with his abilities as was his brother, but that didn't stop his family from being trapped in a less affluent neighborhood overrun by gang activity. His parents constantly fought about anything and everything, so he spent most of his time away from home, mainly at the library or outside with his brother practicing with their abilities or whatever caught their fancy. As he got older he finally concluded that people who play by the rules get screwed and the only way to succeed is to break them. After his brother left to join the military he lost the one person who kept him out of trouble he ended up dragged into one of the gangs; hiding behind a mask of sarcasm and apathy because it was easier than dealing with his problems. Eventually his parents got fed up with him and sent him off to join his brother in the military where he shaped up and lost a lot of the bitterness of home; especially the value of inspiring loyalty and working with a team. He got much of his training in weaponry and martial arts in the time he spent with the military, as well as finally getting the chance to go to school and earn a degree, in engineering specifically. Eventually he joined up with the Spec. Ops where his degree and powers came in handy for the covert missions they did. Thankfully, due to the classification of all of his missions, his identity is still a secret from the public as only his unit and CO's know what he is capable of. After many years both he and his brother left the service and went back to their home town, setting up a martial arts studio for the less affluent neighborhoods so people had a better chance than they did.

Modern Tales of Might and Mayhem

Should we post the CS to the OOC or PM it to you?

Annulus: Darkness Rising

I think Balamir is the only one who doesn't have a starter up

Who Likes Superheroes?

I'm always down for superheroes, most of the time OC

The Consortium

Avi Starcaller

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Avi Starcaller

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Character Summary

Name: Avi Starcaller
Aliases: Champion
Age: 38
Species: Centaur
Gender: Male
Occupation/position: Cleric/Medic
Alignment: Neutral Good

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Appearance

Height: A little over 7ft at the top of the head and about 5'5" at the withers
Build:Incredibly solid, like a brick wall, he is not about to be knocked over
Eyes: Dark blue
Hair: Dark blonde
Skin Tone: White base with black leopard spots on the horse body, but a lighter complexion for the human skin
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: Intricate tribal tattoos all up across his arms and his right ear has a piercing with a small amber stone that hangs from it. His whole body is littered with scars from his time in the arena, but there is a particularly long and nasty looking one on his right flank that looks as if it never properly healed.
Personal Style: Avi's personal style is an odd mix of completely relaxed and all business. He is prepared at any time to help out the crew with injuries, but is also usually wearing nothing more than a comfortable linen shirt with a leather belt that has all of his medic's tools. Though, if he is needed for any kind of fighting he has no problem throwing on his old armor, picking up his weapons, and charging in with just as much fervor as the rest of the crew.

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Personality:

Kind * Relaxed * Helpful * Trustworthy * Professional * Intelligent

Relationship Status:Single
Questionnaire:

What first impression do you make?
Well a lot of people seem to be rather intimidated by my size, but once they get to know me, even a small bit, it's pretty obvious that I'm pretty laid back. While I'm not a pushover by any means I see having a good bedside manner as one of the most important parts of my job. However, this kindness shouldn't be taken for leniency or weakness, if my crew mates are under threat all bets are off, and the intimidating size really comes in handy then.

What are you like in a high stress situation?
My job is high stress, especially in the middle of a battle. People come in injured and it's my job to make sure they can get back on their feet as quickly as possible, so I make a point to keep a calm and level head, it won't do anyone any good if I start panicking and can't heal. Besides, if I start to panic, then my patient starts to panic, and that isn't good for either of us now is it.

What are your best and worst qualities?
My best quality would have to be, as I said before, my kind bedside manner, and really just kindness in general. I like to think I'm one of the people on the crew that anyone can come to if they need a little bit of help and don't know who else to go to. I want to help out however I can, whether it be a bit of advice or a healing spell. Worst quality would probably be a bit of recklessness, not as much as when I was younger, but get me drunk and I make no guarantees that someone won't be pulling me off the railing of the ship as I attempt to leap off the side. I try to curb it as much as possible, but who doesn't want a little fun sometimes

What is something about yourself that you would never admit to anyone?
While I don't keep my background a secret, I used to fight in gladiator pits, something I will never tell people is what kind of atrocities I had to commit to stay alive there. While most people would probably shoot back "It was self defense!" it really wasn't, not to me. There's a reason why I decided to become a cleric and a medic, if I can do anything at all to make up for the number of people, innocent and not, that I killed in the pits I'll do it.

What are your dreams?
My dream would be to get free from my past most of all, stop the nightmares that haunt me. Maybe start up my own clinic or temple to Melora. Something that would add some good to the world rather than take it away or add something bad.

How do you want to be seen by others?
I want to be seen as a kind and trustworthy person. More than just an ally but an actual friend to those that I work with, and even to people I may not have known for long. I'm well aware of my shortcomings and I hope that makes me appear honest when a lot of people in this world as more likely to stab you in the back for a few pieces of gold.

How do you see yourself?
On the best days I love what I do and I'm proud of my position and my faith. I can appreciate the person that I have become without dwelling too much on what I had to do to get here. On the worse days I can't help but think I made a mistake keeping myself alive in the arena and that someone in there deserved to live much more than I did.

Do you tend to make snap judgement, or stop and think about things?
I used to make snap judgement, best way to stay alive, but now I know the value of stopping for a bit and figuring out the whole of a situation before deciding what to do. When it comes to healing it's a bit different, as snap decisions can save lives, but with everything else I like to know the whole story, have it all laid out in front of me, before I commit to anything

What haunts you?
As I said, the people I killed in the arena, some of them didn't want to be there any more than I did. They were just as scared as I was, some of them begged for mercy that I didn't give. I still remember all of their faces, I doubt I'll ever be able to forget them. That is something I expect to carry all the way to my grave.

What is your philosophy on life?
Kindness should not need to be earned, it should be given even to those who may not deserve it.

Habits:

• Talking to himself while he's working
• Tapping out rhythms with his hooves

Hobbies:

• Reading
• Playing music

Fears:

• Killing someone innocent
• Being unable to help a crew member
• Going back to the arena

Likes:

• Books
• Music
• Going out drinking with the crew
• His god

Dislikes:

• Killing-unless absolutely necessary
• Threats
• Fighting pits in general

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Information:

General Skills:

• Healing
• Music
• Botany
• Tinkering
• Alchemy

Magical/Speciality Skills:

• Magical Healing/Traditional Healing
• Gladiatorial style combat-if necessary
• Long range combat-guns or spears
• Other magics that are gifted to him from his god

Inventory:

• Medical supplies
• Rifle
• Clothes/Cloak
• Canteen/Rations
• Has armor in quarters, but not on him
• Herbs/Potions

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History:

Summary:
Avi was born on Orilon to the heads of one of the clans of farmers. They were rather tribal in their beliefs and highly respected nature; considering the crops they grew to be gifts from Melora. Avi always expected to grow up and take his father's place in the house, but fate seemed to have a different plan for him. When he was 16, their home, and a few of the neighboring plots, were raided by smugglers and bandits who burned the fields and captured those they could get their hands on, killing those who resisted. Avi is unsure what happened to his parents and siblings that night as the last thing he remembers is watching the fields burn down in front of him. He woke on the smugglers ship with several others from around his home. They took them to one of the more lawless systems, selling to the highest bidder for various different uses, slaves, fighters, etc. Working on the farm his whole life meant he was well built and strong which caught the eye of a master of the gladiator ring that ran fights for money and entertainment.

He spent 10 years suffering in the ring, quickly learning that brutality was the only way one could survive. He did not want to fight, but when you had a choice between that and death it wasn't the most difficult decision. The main thing that kept him going in the ring was that he never lost his faith in his god. Somehow he knew that she would see him through all of this, and she did that, if not in the way he expected. When the pit masters found out he had healing abilities they tasked him with patching up the fighters to keep the fights going longer, but he also made sure that those who could not be saved didn't die in pain. He gained quite a reputation and eventually a following of fighters that no longer wanted to be in the ring. It took them another 2 years before they were able to spark a full rebellion and break out of the pits. It was violent and bloody, but they were free. Once they escaped they took the nearest ship they could and made their way back to the Esari system, all of them going their separate ways.

Avi decided to do what he could to help people, travelling the planets as a healer and missionary for Melora. He did a fair amount of good, but never felt like he was filling the empty spot where his family used to be. While treating someone they told him about this rumor that they had heard about a group called The Consortium, a group of people who live for freedom and adventure. The idea intrigued him so when he had the time he made it to The Summer's Escape, and eventually found himself assigned to The Wayward Maiden.

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Extras

Character Quote: "Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are"
Anything Else: Worships Melora

The Rise of WillowClan

"You're welcome." Duskwing meowed to Spidernose as she watched Fernstar pass by into the medicine cat's den, "I'm sure Blackpelt will take good care of them." She could hear their leader talking to both Sunfur and Moosepaw before she walked back out of the den and jumped onto the stump she used to address the clan. As Fernstar called the meeting Duskwing went to sit nearby her apprentice as Moosepaw walked to the front of the medicine den to listen. She felt a flash of pride for her clan as Blackpelt hopped onto the stump and told them what he had seen. We're a real clan, Starclan has accepted us...she kept her gaze firmly fixed on their leader waiting for whatever other news would come with this announcement.

Stormheart joined up with the rest of the clan as they sat and listened to Fernstar make the announcement. So that means that she and Blackpelt will have to leave soon. He felt slightly nervous, but Brambletail would be in charge while they were gone, and he was certainly capable. Traveling all the way in leafbare wouldn't be pleasant; Stormheart definitely didn't envy his leader, but he certainly respected everything she did to form the clan and keep everyone together. He came back out of his thoughts and continued to listen for any other orders they might be given for their leaders absence.

Windfall ☄ A Character-driven Fantasy

Cassius Vance

Cassius Vance

Cassius Vance ● 27 ● He/Him

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^Appearance:

Cassius is lithe and fairly well built, standing at just over 6ft tall. His hair is a jet black with silver-blue eyes. He wears a set of well made armor that is a combination of leather and metal: leather at the joints to keep things flexible and metal to protect vitals. He wears a cloak over it that is lined with fur for when he travels to colder regions. He carries his swords in a sheath on his belt and his shield slung over his back, so he can dual wield or use a shield as the situation requires. He has many different pouches and vials on a belt that carry anything he may need for his hunts.

^Reputation:

Cassius can come off as cold and unfeeling to those who first meet him, as his job always comes before anything else. He is quick to the point and focused on gathering information. However, if one was to meet him off the job while he's relaxing and having a good time they would see that he's fairly open to meeting new people and is pretty quick to laugh or jump into crazy ideas.

^{Reason for Traveling:}

Cassius works as a spellsword all across the whole of Sedaia, mostly working on tracking down monsters that are threatening a city, but he doesn't often turn down any work that happens to come his way. He's done guard jobs, bounty hunting, or traveling to far reaches of the continent for expeditions or otherwise. No part of the continent is off his radar and he will explore all of it if he has the chance.

At present he is working on a job for a wealthy landowner that owns a large estate in The Midlands who has been having some trouble with a magically enhanced beast on one of the large plantations he owns in The Croplands. The beast is more dangerous than others he has tackled previously, or so his employer says. He is in the process of tracking it down, as he is unsure of its exact location, both so he can get paid and to help out the neighboring cities.

^Skills:

• His favored weaponry is longswords and a shield, though he capable of wielding most weapons.
• He practices elemental magics-specifically fire and lightning-that he can imbue his weapons with
• He is fond of woodcarving, riding horses, and is a surprisingly good cook.

^Meta:

Getting to meet up with the other travelers and make connections is going to be a big part of this for him. That being said I'm pretty open to most anything when it comes to drama, complications, etc. I'm mostly in this to make a good story with y'all!

For character progression I think he wants to know that he can be more than just his job, which has kept him traveling for most of his life, and he's never really had a solid connection with anyone for more than a short time. He'd like to know that there's more than just surviving and killing. He loves exploring new lands, but doing it alone isn't always the most enjoyable experience. That being said something else he could probably stand to learn is how to ask for help when a job is too much for one person. I suppose how that comes about is up to you guys!

^Extra:

Cassius worships Palir-mainly for his focus on both danger and safety

Annulus: Darkness Rising

Lucien shifted slightly on the thick branch of the tree he had decided to perch himself in; taking in the beauty of the bright jungle around him. He pushed his hair out of his face with one hand while the other manipulated a small flicker of flame across his fingers. He let out a harsh sigh, contemplating the news that he had heard passing through the Wardens and Paladins of his House. The Walkers were attacking with more and more fervor, and as things stood that meant more people dying without anything being done. Just like them to attack those that couldn't defend themselves. It was the coward's way of instilling fear into people, and was the exact reason why he'd left home to join House Marelda. To stop these kinds of attacks, instead they were only getting worse.

"What do you think of the state of the world right now? Not the best, yeah," he directed towards a large, colorful jungle bird that had settled on a nearby branch. The bird cocked it's head curiously and hopped slightly closer before letting out a loud squawk in response.

It eventually hopped down onto the same branch he sat on. "I'll take that as an agreement," he responded, chuckling slightly as he pulled a piece of fruit out of one of the many pouches on his belt and placed it in front of the bird; leaning back onto the trunk of the tree as the bird pecked at the fruit. He let one leg swing off of the branch and looked up towards the thick canopy above him where he could just see the sky through the massive boughs.

"What do you think the members of the other Houses will be like?" He queried towards the bird as it hopped closer, allowing him to gently stroke it's colorful head with one finger, "it's been ages since members from the other houses have joined up for a mission. That doesn't bode well for what said mission will be though." The bird simply squawked again.

He set another piece of fruit in front of the bird, smiling fondly at the creature he glanced towards the ground and prepared to make his way down. The other Houses should be arriving soon enough, and he wanted to make sure he made it back before that. With nimble movements, from years of practice, he swung down from the branches of the massive tree, using the occasional vine to slow his descent between the branches. He jumped from the lowest branch, which was still several feet off the ground, and let his shoulder take the impact as he tucked into a roll across the soft soil of the jungle floor. He stood up, dusting the dirt off his trousers and tunic he began the walk back to House Marelda; letting the warm air and quiet sounds of the jungle soothe his troubled thoughts for now.

Annulus: Darkness Rising

Lucien Lorelei

Name | Lucien Lorelei
Age | 24
Gender | Male
Appearance | Lucien is around 6ft even with a lithe and muscular build. He is reasonably tanned due to spending time out in the sun practicing his abilities in safe places, but the thick canopy of the jungle around House Marelda provides a decent amount of shade. His hair is a light auburn and he frequently has to push it out of his face as it is a bit shaggy. His eyes are a light gray-blue and he has a smattering of freckles across his cheeks and nose. Both of his arms are littered with thin burn scars from mishaps with his abilities as he was learning to control it.
Attire | He prefers looser fit clothing that allows for freedom of movement. Loose fit trousers with a long tunic over top that is secured around the waist with a leather belt where he hangs some of the more compact things he needs for travel. He has arm wraps that cover the scars across his arms and most of the time wears similar cloth wraps around his feet instead of shoes; he will wear boots for extended travel though. He wears mostly shades of greens and browns that blend in with the jungle best.
Armament/Gear | Even in battle he prefers a wide range of movement, so he sticks to leather bracers, greaves, and a sleeveless leather chestplate to keep all of his joints free. He has a whip and several small pouches and vials that he carries on his belt, and in a sheath across his back he has two well crafted scimitars.
Alignment | Altruist
Personality/Habits | Lucien is a fairly free spirit. He enjoys exploring the jungle and getting to know the other people of the House. He is quick to smile and is rather charismatic, especially when it comes to meeting new people. He wants to do what he believes is best for himself and the world around him; even if it means fighting for it. Despite his willingness to leap into battle he abhors unnecessary cruelty of any kind, especially towards the innocent or unarmed. He is caring and rather stubborn, and he is more than willing to help out any of the Tyros that need a bit of guidance. Occasionally he will feel that he needs a break from the world around him, like he did when his father died; when this feeling strikes he likes to climb into the tallest part of any tree he can find and let the wonders of nature take his mind off things.
Affinity | Ars Terrata
Favored Abilities |

✴Elemental Weapons-With careful manipulation of the elements, mostly his favored fire, he can wreathe his swords in a biting flame. If he chooses to he can also use precise movements to manipulate the elements with his weapons, such as sending a forceful blast of air across a battlefield with a crack of his whip.
✴Fire Manipulation-Fire is his favored element despite its destructive nature. He can manipulate it in various ways such as causing an existing flame to grow or shrink, create blasts of fire, or redirect blasts of enemy fire, so long as they aren't too powerful. Each manipulation causes a different amount of strain depending on the difficulty.
✴Flight-The most difficult and strenuous ability that he is still working on perfecting. He can carefully manipulate the air around him to allow for flight, though it is incredibly taxing to do even on himself, let alone multiple people.

Other Skills/Talents | Lucien is incredibly capable when it comes to using his favored weapons, namely his scimitars, and is also confident in his ability to fight hand to hand if it comes down to it. He has also found that he is rather proficient at the alchemical arts-creating various potions and poisons from the abundance of unique plants that grow in the jungle.

Background |Lucien grew up in a rather large village, not quite a bustling city, but certainly enough foot traffic to see plenty of new and interesting people. His mother worked as an alchemist of sorts, and he took to helping her around her shop before he discovered his runic capabilities. His father served with the Brotherhood, House Marelda specifically, as he had several connections within the House. He would come home in between battles or missions and trained Lucien in combat; teaching him more and more over the years, and helping him learn to control his abilities once he discovered them. When he wasn't learning from his parents he liked to spend his time running the streets of his village with some of the other kids, or exploring as far away from the safety of the city as he dared. He especially liked trying to convince the various animals he came across to come close enough for him to touch.

When he was a bit older, after news of a battle reached their home, he and his mother waited for his father to come home. He never did. Lucien spent a lot more time in the fields and sparse forest that surrounded their village, trying to work out the sadness and anger he felt. Eventually he decided he needed to do something about the state of the world, he didn't want anyone else losing a loved one like he did. A bit of an idealistic dream, but he's determined to make it real. He knew the vague location of House Marelda thanks to his father telling him stories of the jungle whenever he came home. His mother, though concerned about losing her son, let him leave to find The Brotherhood. Once he did he took immediately to the training they gave him, and thanks to his father's instruction, he was able to rise fairly quickly to the rank of Paladin. With that rank he hopes to help stop the darkness that is slowly taking over their world.

Annulus: Darkness Rising

This looks really intriguing! I'm spending time with my mom at present, but I'll get a CS posted ASAP