Sigil

The Legend of Zelda: Decedents of the Hero (OPEN)

@Double

Looking at the size difference in our characters, Cricket could ride on Argon's back like Master Blaster.

The Legend of Zelda: Decedents of the Hero (OPEN)

Good, but one thing I forgot (and will put) is that for a character to be accepted you need 2/3 of us (GM and Co-GMs) to approve before it is accepted.

@Crimson Raven

Going to have to throw a quick OOPS on that one, then. I thought my CS was accepted in the Interest Check, and put it in the CS. Here it is, below, if something's off I'll alter.

Cricket

Name: Cricket

Age: 17 (but looks younger)

Sex: Male

Race: Sheikah (Sheikiri?)

Handedness: Right

Appearance:

Cricket is of average to shortish height and lean, with thick white hair, tawny skin, and wiry muscle. His eyes are his most striking feature, red and very expressive, with three triangles tattooed above and a teardrop tattooed below his left eye. His style of dress is distinctive, combining elements of Kokiri and Sheikah attire, mostly colored black with an extra scarf-like bit around his neck that acts as a half mask when necessary. Cricket’s ears are pierced in three places each with small, simple gold rings. A brown hooded coat covers most everything. This is good because he is generally covered with kunai daggers and two particularly large and nasty blades: Sheikah kodachi. The last two are worn openly. He carries a simple, utilitarian backpack that looks like it is made of tree bark.

Inheritance:
Magic Boomerang – At this time, capable of stunning enemies and retrieving objects. Fast movement, long range. Always returns to Cricket, regardless of those pesky laws of physics.

As he gets better acquainted with the item, upgradable abilities may include manipulation of flight path, attacking multiple targets in one throw, and spontaneous generation of three such boomerangs.

Personality:
In contrast to the reputation of his people, Cricket is warm and friendly, and just a bit of a showoff. When he’s on the clock, however, he’s all business and no emotion. This has caused people to wonder if he has a split personality, and this is exacerbated by his lack of speech. He adores music, either performing or listening to it.

Brief History:

Cricket was born into a clan of Sheikah, living in secrecy in the forests near Kokiri lands. The two peoples were more than a little wary of each other at first, but over time they came to be allies. The Kokiri helped them adapt to the ways of the forest and attune their skills to their new environment, and in return the Sheikah defended their forest and taught them the ways of stealth and martial prowess. In these hard times, sadly, even the innocent must take up arms from time to time. As generations passed, the two cultures diffused, resulting in a more forest-running and musical clan of Sheikah, skilled in the use of Kokiri tools in addition to their own. Deku staves became an easy to make and use weapon alternative, and deku nuts became a staple product.

Cricket received a calling; a bit of wanderlust, if you will. Among his own people, he is just now considered an adult, and as such is allowed to explore the wider world. He is compelled to walk the path of the Hero, such as it is in this day and age, even if the means to the ends aren’t always that heroic (in the classical sense). He believes that there is a great future ahead of him, so long as he follows these compulsions and gut feelings. Curiosity as to where this takes him next drives him forward.

Personal Goal:
To see what he can see, help where he can help, and bring what he learns back to his people.

Three strengths:
1. Extensive stealth training – Sheikah Rule #1: Don’t be seen, don’t be heard.
2. Agility Monster – Fast, dexterous little lunatic, Cricket is an accomplished acrobat and is most proficient with short blades and thrown items.
3. Musically adept – Plays several instruments proficiently, particularly his fiddle. Reads music and can genuinely feel emotion from the notes.

Three weaknesses:
1. Mute – Cricket cannot or does not speak, for reasons unknown by most outside of his clan.
2. Race – Sheikah are distrusted by many, and he cannot hide his appearance short of magic.
3. Apparent Age – Cricket is considered a man by his clan; he is old enough. Unfortunately, he looks like a kid and is often treated as such, even by individuals that can look past his heritage.

Greatest Love:
Good music. Cricket is drawn to it; listening to masterfully composed and performed music is worth as much as gold to him.

Hates the most:
People who are unnecessarily cruel to kindly, chirping crickets. Bastards, all of them.

Ancestor:
Impa, Sage of Shadows and Royal Guardian

Fun Facts:

For some odd reason, crickets seem to like him. He will often walk out into a clearing in the dead of night, sit down, and play short chirps rhythmically on his fiddle. A truly remarkable chorus of the little guys respond, creating an awe-inspiring nocturnal symphony. He is rarely without one or two on him, who appear to know when he needs to be quiet. They seem to take care of themselves. It is unknown why this phenomenon occurs, or if he has some kind of unconscious control over them. Regardless of why, it has served no actual practical purpose thusfar, aside from being fairly impressive and a little creepy. It earned him his public name. His birth name revealed only to his clan, maybe a trusted few.

Cricket doesn’t speak, communicating with hand gestures, facial expressions, and occasionally his music. He is multi-lingual, being familiar with Sheikah, Hylian, Ancient Hylian, and Sheikah hand signs. Good luck getting him to translate for you, though. Sleeps in trees, rafters, or other high places when possible.

Inventory:
Kodachi (2), Kunai (8), Deku Nuts (20), Deku Stick, Finely crafted fiddle (in case), Some rations, large blanket, pen, ink, and papers in a scroll case. Oh yeah, Magic Boomerang.

Rupees: 50

Theme song:

"Shadows", by Lindsey Stirling. I try to imagine the percussion done by rhythmically chirping crickets.



It was a tossup between this and "Danse Macabre". Let me know your opinion on it.

The Legend of Zelda: Decedents of the Hero (OPEN)

Cricket

Name: Cricket

Age: 17 (but looks younger)

Sex: Male

Race: Sheikah (Sheikiri?)

Handedness: Right

Appearance:

Cricket is of average to shortish height and lean, with thick white hair, tawny skin, and wiry muscle. His eyes are his most striking feature, red and very expressive, with three triangles tattooed above and a teardrop tattooed below his left eye. His style of dress is distinctive, combining elements of Kokiri and Sheikah attire, mostly colored black with an extra scarf-like bit around his neck that acts as a half mask when necessary. Cricket’s ears are pierced in three places each with small, simple gold rings. A brown hooded coat covers most everything. This is good because he is generally covered with kunai daggers and two particularly large and nasty blades: Sheikah kodachi. The last two are worn openly. He carries a simple, utilitarian backpack that looks like it is made of tree bark.

Inheritance:
Magic Boomerang – At this time, capable of stunning enemies and retrieving objects. Fast movement, long range. Always returns to Cricket, regardless of those pesky laws of physics.

As he gets better acquainted with the item, upgradable abilities may include manipulation of flight path, attacking multiple targets in one throw, and spontaneous generation of three such boomerangs.

Personality:
In contrast to the reputation of his people, Cricket is warm and friendly, and just a bit of a showoff. When he’s on the clock, however, he’s all business and no emotion. This has caused people to wonder if he has a split personality, and this is exacerbated by his lack of speech. He adores music, either performing or listening to it.

Brief History:

Cricket was born into a clan of Sheikah, living in secrecy in the forests near Kokiri lands. The two peoples were more than a little wary of each other at first, but over time they came to be allies. The Kokiri helped them adapt to the ways of the forest and attune their skills to their new environment, and in return the Sheikah defended their forest and taught them the ways of stealth and martial prowess. In these hard times, sadly, even the innocent must take up arms from time to time. As generations passed, the two cultures diffused, resulting in a more forest-running and musical clan of Sheikah, skilled in the use of Kokiri tools in addition to their own. Deku staves became an easy to make and use weapon alternative, and deku nuts became a staple product.

Cricket received a calling; a bit of wanderlust, if you will. Among his own people, he is just now considered an adult, and as such is allowed to explore the wider world. He is compelled to walk the path of the Hero, such as it is in this day and age, even if the means to the ends aren’t always that heroic (in the classical sense). He believes that there is a great future ahead of him, so long as he follows these compulsions and gut feelings. Curiosity as to where this takes him next drives him forward.

Personal Goal:
To see what he can see, help where he can help, and bring what he learns back to his people.

Three strengths:
1. Extensive stealth training – Sheikah Rule #1: Don’t be seen, don’t be heard.
2. Agility Monster – Fast, dexterous little lunatic, Cricket is an accomplished acrobat and is most proficient with short blades and thrown items.
3. Musically adept – Plays several instruments proficiently, particularly his fiddle. Reads music and can genuinely feel emotion from the notes.

Three weaknesses:
1. Mute – Cricket cannot or does not speak, for reasons unknown by most outside of his clan.
2. Race – Sheikah are distrusted by many, and he cannot hide his appearance short of magic.
3. Apparent Age – Cricket is considered a man by his clan; he is old enough. Unfortunately, he looks like a kid and is often treated as such, even by individuals that can look past his heritage.

Greatest Love:
Good music. Cricket is drawn to it; listening to masterfully composed and performed music is worth as much as gold to him.

Hates the most:
People who are unnecessarily cruel to kindly, chirping crickets. Bastards, all of them.

Ancestor:
Impa, Sage of Shadows and Royal Guardian

Most of the people of Cricket's clan are descended of Impa's family. A few can say they have direct lineage to Impa herself.

Companion:
Cricket is accompanied on his adventures by a fairy who goes by the name of Faye. She has noted that Faye is not her real name. Faye and Cricket aren't fast friends just yet; the fairy is compelled to follow him for her own reasons. Having spent a lot of time observing the Shadow Folk; it has influenced her behavior. She is knowledgeable of the world's lore and the creatures within it, often acting as an adviser to young Cricket.

And yes, she will shout "Hey! Listen!" when angry or excited.

Fun Facts:

For some odd reason, crickets seem to like him. He will often walk out into a clearing in the dead of night, sit down, and play short chirps rhythmically on his fiddle. A truly remarkable chorus of the little guys respond, creating an awe-inspiring nocturnal symphony. He is rarely without one or two on him, who appear to know when he needs to be quiet. They seem to take care of themselves. It is unknown why this phenomenon occurs, or if he has some kind of unconscious control over them. Regardless of why, it has served no actual practical purpose thusfar, aside from being fairly impressive and a little creepy. It earned him his public name. His birth name revealed only to his clan, maybe a trusted few.

Cricket doesn’t speak, communicating with hand gestures, facial expressions, and occasionally his music. He is multi-lingual, being familiar with Sheikah, Hylian, Ancient Hylian, and Sheikah hand signs. Good luck getting him to translate for you, though. Sleeps in trees, rafters, or other high places when possible.

Inventory:
Kodachi (2), Kunai (8), Deku Nuts (20), Deku Stick, Finely crafted fiddle (in case), Some rations, large blanket, pen, ink, and papers in a scroll case. Oh yeah, Magic Boomerang.

Rupees: 50

Theme song:

"Shadows", by Lindsey Stirling. I try to imagine the percussion done by rhythmically chirping crickets.

The Legend of Zelda: Decedents of the Hero (OPEN)

Safe to post in the CS section?

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@Mr_pink

Ok, so as not to bunny Ves's actions in my last post, I have El Sasquatcho grabbing her hand and starting to lead her elsewhere. If she doesn't have a mind to go, or is hesitant because of his excitable personality, I have no problems with our masked protagonist falling on his hairy ass trying to move an obviously stronger individual. Ole.

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The burly luchador, in genuinely high spirits for the first time in a while, decided to take a break from Dance Dance Revolution. This was partly because he was interested in procuring a sweet, fizzy beverage, but also because he wanted others in the yet growing audience to his digitally motivated gyrations to have a chance at winning. This was a place of fun, not combat. Pressing the advantage was not required here.

After his next crushing victory, this time against a young lady some two years his junior, he bowed to her in an exaggerated but graceful manner, sweeping his arms wide and maintaining eye contact with his former opponent. He smiled broadly, and announced to her (and anyone who would hear):

"It was almost a pity, having to see you defeated. You have dance-battled with honor and dignity, Senorita, and for that you have my gratitude. El Sasquatcho shall retire from his position tonight, that others may know the glory of victory in his absence. My Dama Bailarin, should you wish to converse about yourself to El Sasquatcho, you may find him at the Snack Counter of this fine establishment."

Without so much as a backwards glance, he hopped back onto the waist-high guard rail around the DDR footpads and steadied himself. While twisting his body about, he kicked off, launching himself into the air and rotating halfway before hitting the ground. Now facing the assembled crowd, he raised his arms in victory amid their cheers and offered a second showman's bow before moving to locate his companions. He grabbed a small fortune in arcade tickets and began his search.

It wasn't too difficult - finding the nearest Titan. She was over a head taller than anyone else in the building, himself included. In the exuberance of victory, he rapid-fired questions at his new friend and fellow Titan without allowing sufficient time to answer, "Ves! How are you finding your first arcade, eh? What have you gotten into so far tonight? Have you seen where the others have gotten off to? We should get soda and cheap nachos! Snacks are that way! El Sasquatcho is flying on wings of victory tonight! Wings! Do you want to get wings instead? Spicy, smoky, moist and delicioso chicken wings with strangely marbled cheese dressing? Ok, let's go!"

He grabbed her hand and began to lead the tall (and much stronger) Amazon toward the smells of cheap street fare to the side of the establishment.

The Legend Of Zelda: Decendants Of The Heroes

@Crimson Raven

I do like the name Sheikiri, though. Will hesitate to use it again, to avoid confusion.

The Legend Of Zelda: Decendants Of The Heroes

<Snipped quote by Sigil>

I like the idea of the races here, but the two really don't mix well. Also, the history doesn't quite work, the sheikai are guardians of the roaly family only, the are to be seprate from all other races so a half sheikai half korkiri won't work. Plus there is the whole "korkiri cant leave the forest or else they die." there too.

@Crimson Raven

No, no... Cricket isn't a hybrid Sheikah/Kokiri. He's a member of a single Sheikah clan that settled near the Kokiri (clan in hiding) and over time picked up a little local flavor. He's all Sheikah. His youthful looks are just a fluke - he's short, slender, and has a baby face. Cultural diffusion, not interbreeding. I couldn't imagine the amount of alcohol necessary to make that particular coupling happen.

I should really keep the colorful descriptions to a minimum in with the hard stats. Will work on that.

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Giving it a few more hours before I continue my nonsensical ramblings in the arcade. Yay.

The Legend Of Zelda: Decendants Of The Heroes

Submitted for approval:

Cricket

Name: Cricket

Age: 17 (but looks younger)

Sex: Male

Race: Sheikah (Sheikiri?)

Handedness: Right

Appearance:

Cricket is of average to shortish height and lean, with thick white hair, tawny skin, and wiry muscle. His eyes are his most striking feature, red and very expressive, with three triangles tattooed above and a teardrop tattooed below his left eye. His style of dress is distinctive, combining elements of Kokiri and Sheikah attire, mostly colored black with an extra scarf-like bit around his neck that acts as a half mask when necessary. Cricket’s ears are pierced in three places each with small, simple gold rings. A brown hooded coat covers most everything. This is good because he is generally covered with kunai daggers and two particularly large and nasty blades: Sheikah kodachi. The last two are worn openly. He carries a simple, utilitarian backpack that looks like it is made of tree bark.

Inheritance:
Magic Boomerang – At this time, capable of stunning enemies and retrieving objects. Fast movement, long range. Always returns to Cricket, regardless of those pesky laws of physics.

As he gets better acquainted with the item, upgradable abilities may include manipulation of flight path, attacking multiple targets in one throw, and spontaneous generation of three such boomerangs.

Personality:
In contrast to the reputation of his people, Cricket is warm and friendly, and just a bit of a showoff. When he’s on the clock, however, he’s all business and no emotion. This has caused people to wonder if he has a split personality, and this is exacerbated by his lack of speech. He adores music, either performing or listening to it.

Brief History:

Cricket was born into a clan of Sheikah, living in secrecy in the forests near Kokiri lands. The two peoples were more than a little wary of each other at first, but over time they came to be allies. The Kokiri helped them adapt to the ways of the forest and attune their skills to their new environment, and in return the Sheikah defended their forest and taught them the ways of stealth and martial prowess. In these hard times, sadly, even the innocent must take up arms from time to time. As generations passed, the two cultures diffused, resulting in a more forest-running and musical clan of Sheikah, skilled in the use of Kokiri tools in addition to their own. Deku staves became an easy to make and use weapon alternative, and deku nuts became a staple product.

Cricket received a calling; a bit of wanderlust, if you will. Among his own people, he is just now considered an adult, and as such is allowed to explore the wider world. He is compelled to walk the path of the Hero, such as it is in this day and age, even if the means to the ends aren’t always that heroic (in the classical sense). He believes that there is a great future ahead of him, so long as he follows these compulsions and gut feelings. Curiosity as to where this takes him next drives him forward.

Personal Goal:
To see what he can see, help where he can help, and bring what he learns back to his people.

Three strengths:
1. Extensive stealth training – Sheikah Rule #1: Don’t be seen, don’t be heard.
2. Agility Monster – Fast, dexterous little lunatic, Cricket is an accomplished acrobat and is most proficient with short blades and thrown items.
3. Musically adept – Plays several instruments proficiently, particularly his fiddle. Reads music and can genuinely feel emotion from the notes.

Three weaknesses:
1. Mute – Cricket cannot or does not speak, for reasons unknown by most outside of his clan.
2. Race – Sheikah are distrusted by many, and he cannot hide his appearance short of magic.
3. Apparent Age – Cricket is considered a man by his clan; he is old enough. Unfortunately, he looks like a kid and is often treated as such, even by individuals that can look past his heritage.

Greatest Love:
Good music. Cricket is drawn to it; listening to masterfully composed and performed music is worth as much as gold to him.

Hates the most:
People who are unnecessarily cruel to kindly, chirping crickets. Bastards, all of them.

Ancestor:
Impa, Sage of Shadows and Royal Guardian

Fun Facts:

For some odd reason, crickets seem to like him. He will often walk out into a clearing in the dead of night, sit down, and play short chirps rhythmically on his fiddle. A truly remarkable chorus of the little guys respond, creating an awe-inspiring nocturnal symphony. He is rarely without one or two on him, who appear to know when he needs to be quiet. They seem to take care of themselves. It is unknown why this phenomenon occurs, or if he has some kind of unconscious control over them. Regardless of why, it has served no actual practical purpose thusfar, aside from being fairly impressive and a little creepy. It earned him his public name. His birth name revealed only to his clan, maybe a trusted few.

Cricket doesn’t speak, communicating with hand gestures, facial expressions, and occasionally his music. He is multi-lingual, being familiar with Sheikah, Hylian, Ancient Hylian, and Sheikah hand signs. Good luck getting him to translate for you, though. Sleeps in trees, rafters, or other high places when possible.

Inventory:
Kodachi (2), Kunai (8), Deku Nuts (20), Deku Stick, Finely crafted fiddle (in case), Some rations, large blanket, pen, ink, and papers in a scroll case. Oh yeah, Magic Boomerang.

Rupees: 50

Theme song:

"Shadows", by Lindsey Stirling. I try to imagine the percussion done by rhythmically chirping crickets.



It was a tossup between this and "Danse Macabre". Let me know your opinion on it.