Rekaigan

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"It's such an honor to be allowed to interview you, Miss Eloen!" The journalist clapped excitedly as the Bard merely bowed her head in greeting. Handing a page of parchment along with an ink and quill to their mute interviewee, the journalist continued, "As I understand, you are accompanied by some very interesting individuals, and I'd absolutely love to hear your thoughts on them!"

Alya nodded and began to write on the parchment, the interviewer sat patiently with a cheerful grin on their face as the quill feather flicked back and forth. Thankfully the Songstress was a faster scribe than most, handing the parchment back to the journalist in a seemingly record time.

It read:

I apologize for any misinterpretations I may have regarding their character, but I hope to learn more about them as time passes.

Fier is a bard, like myself, however it would seem that patrons don't take to him the way they do for me. His musical abilities are good, but his voice is a great detriment to his performances. He's a good person, perhaps a little reckless.. I think. I believe a duet with him may be nice, provided it stayed instrumental.

Elsie, although she's a healer, I think she might wound people more with her words than they had been with a sword. But I find her quite nice to be around, what she says can be a little amusing at times.

I see Reignald as a very fatherly figure. Perhaps I'm not the only one that thinks that. He's very kind to me. I have heard many things about him from the places I've performed in. That he's ruthless and that he is even a tyrant. I choose not to believe such things, but with time I may see what they mean.

I feel that Rosha needs to value herself more. I've heard once that she believes that she is a mere tool, but I think she is much more than that. I have not spoken to her before, but she seems to be a very hard working person which I see as a great quality.

Ricardo seems to be a 'upbeat' kind of person compared to the others, but I'm not sure if that's how he truly is. I've only heard stories of his feats, and I can't help but be impressed. I am concerned for his well-being as I am with any alchemist though..

R'Ornn.. He's actually quite a delightful fellow despite what people may think of his race. I personally hold no hostility toward Savolins and neither do my parents despite our elvish heritage. I've known of Elves that shun his race, but such people never try to learn what they are truly like. I hope to come to understand them as well, if he will allow me to.

A soft soothing tune played as the journalist read through this letter, their overly excited manner becoming more calm as they listened. It would seem that Alya had decided to play some music while waiting for the interviewer to finish reading what she had written.

Near the bottom of the letter, it read:

I hope everyone gets along.

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o_O are we all going to do party 'Relationship' posts? I wouldn't mind that really, while we wait for the IC.

@71452K

That's up to you. I may or may not write one.

Anyone up for a free roam sci fi space survival?

@TheDarkTemplar
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Katyusha

Katyusha Chaykovsky

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EVA suit

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Age

24

Species

Human

Profession

Engineer/Surveyor

Personality

Katyusha is an intelligent, pragmatic, diligent worker. Dedicated to her profession, Katyusha is less sociable compared to most. This is not to say that she's anti-social or aggressive toward others, she just simply doesn't know how to communicate with them through regular conversation or small talk. If someone was to talk to her about machines and whatever she's working on, Kat will be talking for at least an hour. She doesn't pick up on social cues and is generally quite dense when it comes to such things. She has an easier time talking to her machines than she does talking to people.

Biography

Katyusha lives and breathes engineering. Her parents were engineers, their parents were engineers.. you get the idea. Her family had generations of engineering plastered all over their name. Her homeworld, Olympus III is known for it's exploits in the field of mechanics purely because of her family. As a child, Katyusha was already being trained to become an engineer. Rigorous mathematical tutoring and constant mechanics workshops were what filled her daily schedule. Because of this, Katyusha never really made friends with anyone her age. Most, if not all, her acquaintances were adults who were around her parents ages. The young Chaykovsky heiress had an enormous weight of her shoulders. To succeed her family's legacy and continue it for the rest of her life.. Not that it bothered her, she quite liked engineering anyway.

She was also interested in Geology. Studying the various minerals and compounds that made up the crust and inner most layers of known planets. While her destiny was to become an Engineer, she also wanted to use her knowledge of various materials to create more innovative machinery, which her parents were very impressed with. Dimitri, the Surveyor drone, was Katyusha's first solo project. Although many surveyor drones had been made in the past, Katyusha was determined to create an even better one. Smarter, stronger, versatile. As with any project, she had to push passed failure after failure, but soon enough her galactic partner in crime was created.

When Katyusha became independent of her parents, she was stationed at Faren V to assist in their engineering exploits. This was normal for the Chaykovsky family as her extended family was also spread across the systems, furthering technology for everyone.

Equipment

Plasma Welder

Katyusha's weapon is a plasma pistol that doubles as a plasma welder. This weapon has two settings for the aforementioned uses.

Dimitri

Dimitri is a 3ft tall Surveyor drone which was constructed by Katyusha. This autonomous drone possess Katyusha's Matter Manipulator and can use it to greater effect due to it's upgrades. Dimitri's sharp legs allow it to move through almost any terrain, as well as operating as digging tools to break the surface. Dimitri also has a complex learning AI that slowly learns how to socialize through social interaction, although it doesn't really learn much from Katyusha because she's.. mostly awkward.

Relationships

Katyusha is quite close to her family, but not close enough to have a need for constant contact. She can go for months without sending a single message to them, however she does enjoy sending them funny pictures of things. She doesn't really have any relationships outside of familial ones.

Other

• The Chaykovsky family is seen as more of a guild or clan, even though it only consists of Katyusha's huge extended family. Aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.
• Katyusha has a deep love for Orchestral music.
• She wants to turn Dimitri into a massive excavator some time, because it'd be amusing.

Coyote Hustle

Yeva Darbinian

_{@GrizzTheMauler}

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Yeva could understand such a bitter feeling that the Otterkin must have. She was someone who lived life as a mercenary and a gunsmith, so such emotions were commonly seen within her trade. Whether it be from others who hold contempt for her family or just a failed experiment. The silent woman nodded slightly as he bought out his crossbow. She personally didn't see the crossbow as an efficient weapon, but this was coming from a gunsmith with some of the rarest weapons in the continent, of course she'd see it as primitive already. It had it's merits, but it was completely out-classed by any form of steam-powered firearm.

The mute's gaze turned to the door as the World Military marched through the door. Their movements and formation seemed more mechanical than her own machines, which made her chuckle inwardly. As any mercenary would be, she disliked the World Military. Too dogmatic for her tastes. Interestingly, her family usually has weapon deals with them because they make good patrons with their endless money pouches. Yeva raised an eyebrow as one of the men at a table was identified as a Red Fang. As she caught a glimpse of the Goddess Shard, her hand instantly fell onto her pistol, ready to draw. However she didn't. The gunsmith wasn't going to start a fire fight with the Red Fang and the World Military around. If word got to them that a Darbinian was around, they'd most likely pounce. While Darbinians wore their crest with pride, they also steered clear of direct contact with the World Military.

Yeva watched in disbelief as ever shot that the soldiers fired was stopped by an invisible force that the pirate controlled. Could it be the power of the shard or his own? She had heard rumors of such powers in the grapevine, but to witness it was something else. It wasn't long before all the soldiers in the squad were peppered by their own bullets. Although she kept a hand on her pistol, she knew that there was nothing she could do to that man unless she could assassinate him from a fair distance. A position not available to her at this moment, so the waiting game had begun. The killer of the Vice captain seemed familiar to Yeva, but she couldn't quite place a name to it.. 'Logia' she heard. Ah yes, now she remembered. Unfortunately she had very little information beyond the name and their association with the Red Fang.

When she thought that the excitement had died down, a hulk of a thing walked into the tavern. All 7ft of it. She blankly stared at the... Deep sea diver.. thing.. as it ordered a pint and gulped it down in a single swig. Even though it may be a hulking mass, it was a foolish beast. 'How idiotic..' She thought as it started trying to antagonize the Red Fang. It's actions confused Yeva to no end as it's arrival was seemingly as random as it's actions.

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Alya Eloen

"..."

Alya Eloen

Race

Half Elf

Age

33 years old, but looks to be around her early 20's or slightly younger.

Personality

Alya is not a totally attentive person, yet she still remains quite 'down to earth' to a certain extent. Some might say she's aloof, and some might say she's just a quiet, and shy woman. Neither are wrong nor completely right. Rather than quiet, she cannot speak for she is mute. She has trouble expressing herself due to this, usually prompting her to stop trying if someone doesn't understand her the first time. While she isn't the most trusting of people, she extends kindness towards those she is able to through music. Overall, Alya is generally a peaceful person that spends most of her time playing music. The songstress lives freely, going where the wind may take her.

Backstory

Born a mute, most might say that Alya's parents bardic legacy would be in ruins as their only child was unable to sing as beautifully as they could. However, common folk usually misunderstand that singing is not the only thing that a bard has to offer. While Alya was unable to sing, let alone speak, her ability to learn and play a wide array of instruments was nothing short of fascinating. Her songs, along with her half-elven charm, captured the hearts of many; from local taverns to lavish banquets, Alya performed. Her reputation spreading throughout the land. She is often sought after by suitors for this reason, but the young songstress always shows disinterest as they try to put her on a pedestal

Most wonder how such a peaceful maiden became part of the Virtuous Company, however those who wonder never remember that her parents were already part of the Company, working as entertainers as well as supportive combatants. Very few know that the Eloen family's music carries innate magic that affects those who listen. Influenced by the bard's very soul.

Physical Talents

Alya while excels in the art of music. 'Physical talents' is not really something you'd associate with this diminutive character. At most she's able to keep her balance due to her dancing practice, but other than that, her strength is completely lacking in every way. Due to her Elven heritage, she does possess low-light vision.

Magical Talents

While Alya's innate magic may sound very convenient, it is a very dangerous kind of magic to possess and use. Her mute nature, coupled with natural genius in the art of music has further enhanced this magic. The magic of the 'Song Weaver' is governed by the emotions of the Musician; as the Weaver plays their songs, they slowly mold their listeners emotions to match their own or what they intend, more-so than any other bard. Should a Song Weaver lose control of their magic, it could have devastating consequences for everyone within the earshot of the song. Losing control means to get lost in one's own music; unintentionally hypnotising themselves or suffering a complete mental breakdown. A Song Weaver's music is able to pierce through even the loudest of noises as if to make sure that it's audience is listening. With concentration, this magic can be directed at will.

Song Weaver's Nocturne [Passive] - Due to her innate magic, Alya's music will always affect her listeners more than a normal bard's music would, regardless of whether or not she's casting a spell. Due to her generally peaceful mind, her music usually has a calming effect on her audience, while captivating them nonetheless.

Low-tier

Adagio - Alya plays a reverberating tone, lulling anyone into a calm, docile state. While this may influence most people and animals; those with a strong will and state of mind will be able to resist this song.

Accelerando - An upbeat tune comes with a light-heart and with a light-heart comes fleet of foot. Those affected by this song feel as light as a feather, allowing them to move as quickly as their bodies allow. However, fatigue will strike down those who are too reckless.

Forte - A warrior's ferocity is encouraged by the blow of a warhorn. Their bodies feel stronger and the fury within them boils. Enemies cower before the sound of the horn, their fear leaving them frail and cowering.

Sotto Voce - A hushed tone flows as her allies seemingly vanish from their foe's sight. The music clouds their senses as they begin to hear nothing but muffled noise and see nothing but blurred images.

Mid-tier

Spinto - With a flat note, her sound becomes a force to be reckoned with. Her enemies pushed away as an invisible power strikes them.

Sharp - A high, piercing note she plays, the noise stabbing her enemies ears. Watch as they clutch the sides of their craniums. Their bodies quaking as the sound vibrates through them. Those closest to Alya may as well be deceased.

Equipment

Outside of the clothes on her back and a traveler's cloak, Alya doesn't really bring much on her travels. Of course, she carries her enchanted flute and a warhorn that her parents had entrusted to her. She carries a small satchel that holds her ink pots, quills and pieces of parchment which she may use to communicate with others.

Other

• Alya is quite short, standing at around 5'2". Her build can be described as 'slim', as she doesn't really have any muscle visible muscle. Her 'feminine assets' are quite lacking as well, but thanks to her elven heritage she remains quite attractive to the majority of potential suitors. Unlike most of the Virtuous Company folk, her skin is quite pale and unscathed as if she were a noblewoman. Under her cloak is a simple leather dress with a pair of leather boots. She's reasoned that she doesn't need to wear anything fancy to where she's going.
• She favours the flute over most instruments.
• Alya is quite famous, known by most of the members in the Virtuous Company as well as the Ruling Council.
• There are times when Alya is able to hear the emotions within someone's very soul as if it had it's own melody, but this rarely occurs.

Fears

Alya fears her own magical power. She fears for the time that she loses control and nobody is there to help her break free of her own curses. On the same coin, she doesn't want to stop playing music nor does she ever want to be separated from her instruments, for she feels that she is nothing without them. This dependency and attachment to her instruments and music makes her vulnerable, but also strong.

Like any other person ill-suited for combat, Alya fears killing and being killed. While blood is spilled around her, she herself does not want to be the one to spill it.

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@Rekaigan

Look here, half-elf wench! I'll best you in a battle of the bards, and you'll be begging me to bring you bountiful basketsworth of my musical prowess for your education! I'm ten times the bard you are, and if you think for even a second that you could take me, you're going to be on the receiving end of a veritable torrent of musical damnation, you hear me!?!

@Kalleth

'...'

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I think it should be done. @zelosse

Alya Eloen

"..."

Alya Eloen

Race

Half Elf

Age

25

Personality

Alya is not a totally attentive person, yet she still remains quite 'down to earth' to a certain extent. Some might say she's aloof, and some might say she's just a quiet, and shy woman. Neither are wrong nor completely right. Rather than quiet, she cannot speak for she is mute. She has trouble expressing herself due to this, usually prompting her to stop trying if someone doesn't understand her the first time. While she isn't the most trusting of people, she extends kindness towards those she is able to through music. Overall, Alya is generally a peaceful person that spends most of her time playing music. The songstress lives freely, going where the wind may take her.

Backstory

Born a mute, most might say that Alya's parents bardic legacy would be in ruins as their only child was unable to sing as beautifully as they could. However, common folk usually misunderstand that singing is not the only thing that a bard has to offer. While Alya was unable to sing, let alone speak, her ability to learn and play a wide array of instruments was nothing short of fascinating. Her songs, along with her half-elven charm, captured the hearts of many; from local taverns to lavish banquets, Alya performed. Her reputation spreading throughout the land. She is often sought after by suitors for this reason, but the young songstress always shows disinterest as they try to put her on a pedestal

Most wonder how such a peaceful maiden became part of the Virtuous Company, however those who wonder never remember that her parents were already part of the Company, working as entertainers as well as supportive combatants. Very few know that the Eloen family's music carries innate magic that affects those who listen. Influenced by the bard's very soul.

Physical Talents

Alya while excels in the art of music. 'Physical talents' is not really something you'd associate with this diminutive character. At most she's able to keep her balance due to her dancing practice, but other than that, her strength is completely lacking in every way.

Magical Talents

While Alya's innate magic may sound very convenient, it is a very dangerous kind of magic to possess and use. Her mute nature, coupled with natural genius in the art of music has further enhanced this magic. The magic of the 'Song Weaver' is governed by the emotions of the Musician; as the Weaver plays their songs, they slowly mold their listeners emotions to match their own or what they intend, more-so than any other bard. Should a Song Weaver lose control of their magic, it could have devastating consequences for everyone within the earshot of the song. Losing control means to get lost in one's own music; unintentionally hypnotising themselves or suffering a complete mental breakdown. A Song Weaver's music is able to pierce through even the loudest of noises as if to make sure that it's audience is listening. With concentration, this magic can be directed at will.

Song Weaver's Hymn[Passive] - Due to her innate magic, Alya's music will always affect her listeners more than a normal bard's music would, regardless of whether or not she's casting a spell. Due to her generally peaceful mind, her music usually has a calming effect on her audience, while captivating them nonetheless.

Low-tier

Adagio - Alya plays a reverberating tone, lulling anyone into a calm, docile state. While this may influence most people and animals; those with a strong will and state of mind will be able to resist this song.

Accelerando - An upbeat tune comes with a light-heart and with a light-heart comes fleet of foot. Those affected by this song feel as light as a feather, allowing them to move as quickly as their bodies allow. However, fatigue will strike down those who are too reckless.

Forte - A warrior's ferocity is encouraged by the blow of a warhorn. Their bodies feel stronger and the fury within them boils. Enemies cower before the sound of the horn, their fear leaving them frail and cowering.

Sotto Voce - A hushed tone flows as her allies seemingly vanish from their foe's sight. The music clouds their senses as they begin to hear nothing but muffled noise and see nothing but blurred images.

Mid-tier

Spinto - With a flat note, her sound becomes a force to be reckoned with. Her enemies pushed away as an invisible power strikes them.

Sharp - A high, piercing note she plays, the noise stabbing her enemies ears. Watch as they clutch the sides of their craniums. Their bodies quaking as the sound vibrates through them.

Equipment

Outside of the clothes on her back and a traveler's cloak, Alya doesn't really bring much on her travels. Of course, she carries her favoured flute and a warhorn that her parents had entrusted to her. She carries a small satchel that holds her ink pots, quills and pieces of parchment which she may use to communicate with others.

Other

• Alya is quite short, standing at around 5'2"
• She favours the flute over most instruments.
• Alya is quite famous, known by most of the members in the Virtuous Company as well as the Ruling Council.

Fears

Alya fears her own magical power. She fears for the time that she loses control and nobody is there to help her break free of her own curses. On the same coin, she doesn't want to stop playing music nor does she ever want to be separated from her instruments, for she feels that she is nothing without them. This dependency and attachment to her instruments and music makes her vulnerable, but also strong.

Like any other person ill-suited for combat, Alya fears killing and being killed. While blood is spilled around her, she herself does not want to be the one to spill it.

_Shhh...

Coyote Hustle

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Sorry sorry, I've been pretty busy! I'll get a post up tonight tomorrow night!

Mahou Hīrō

_{@Guess Who}

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Hanako was enjoying herself as she rained destruction down onto the small creatures below.. Suddenly she felt her rocket tilt backward slightly as a Kamen Rider grabbed onto it's tail fin. She stumbled slightly before regaining her balance relatively quickly. The girl looked down at the 'Hero' with an expression of disdain. She now understood why Master Izumi hated these guys so much. Never minding their own business. "What the fuck are you doing?! Fuck off or I'll kill you!" She growled, jumping off her rocket and onto a newly summoned one. The missile that the Kamen Rider had been holding onto suddenly ran out of gas, it's engine spluttering as it plummeted onto the street below. Upon hitting the ground, the ballistic would create a much larger crater compared to the one's Hanako was currently making.

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As she made her way to the city center, it became apparent that a large monster was being formed by the blobs. It wasn't long before a massive horror of a beast started to destroy the buildings around it. Such a beast would enjoy a greeting in the form of Thermobaric explosives. Hanako grinned wildly as two 30-barrel multi-rocket launchers materialized. "Preevyet~" she laughed as the missiles began to fire out in succession. As the rockets exploded upon impacting the beast boar, the explosions became more akin to massive fireballs as the incendiary fuel set alight, burning the monster.

Heroes of Beacon - the Next Chapter

Grimm Studies 100101111

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Llyr had no choice but to wait for his Steel Cephalopod to cut through the thick roots. As another three roots struck out, he managed to sidestep one of them, and deflect another with his cane. The third one, however hit him cleanly in the stomach, sending him flying into one of the wooden posts that was scattered around the arena. He calmly got up from the rubble, dusting himself off. Normally he would've charged straight for the head, but it was requested that he help the others.. Not that he could really do that at the moment. Fortunately, the blades finally cut through the roots, dismembering them. Letting go of the now damaged roots, the Faunus' weapon latched onto the three roots that had come back to attack him once more.

Why didn't he just tie them together like shoe laces? Wouldn't that be amusing~

Taking the three roots, he slowly started weaving them together around one of the wooden pillars. His Steel Cephalopod creaked and shuddered as the roots struggled against his iron grip, but alas it's struggles seemed futile at best.