Yankee

Grayscale : A World in Black & White

I went a little simple with it but I think (or at least hope) people can parse out the story.

Old Identity: Cynthia Thomas

[Fallen]

Who am I?

What do you look like?

"I am a princess... no, I... was a princess. Now I am..."

A lonely woman who looks as though she's been locked away in a tower for ages. Her skin is pale and her hair is growing patchy. The beginnings of warts show themselves on the skin of her face. Her eyes are sunken and dark, with old flaking make-up smudged into a stain. Pieces of tarnished metal stick out from her head, remnants of a crown broken long ago and embedded into her scalp. A once beautiful garment is decayed and ragged, smelling of must and rotted flowers. There are small holes torn throughout the dress where gems were sewn in and have since fallen out.

What do you remember?

• "I walked out and no one cared that I didn't come back."
• "They stole from me and called me names."
• "They told me I was stupid and worthless. It's true."
• "It hurts to be alone."
• "He was hurt."
• "He's gone..."
•̷ ̶"̷H̴e̶'̴s̴ ̵g̷o̷n̴e̵.̸"̷
•̵̩̈ ̸̥̮̌͘"̶͈̋H̶͓͍̋̌e̸̗̽̀'̸̟̍̀͜s̸̹͕͑ ̵̻͎̿g̵̛̩̃ȍ̷̘n̵͍̣̍͗e̶͓̤̊̉.̵̧͍͒͐"̷̖͆́
•̷̢̠͔̥̋̈́ ̸̡͈̥̼̪͍̈́͑͆"̸̩̓̐̆̒̃͋H̴̹͊ę̴̖̣̫͓͌̆́̓̂̀'̵̢̡̮̱̫͙͆̚š̴̳̖̣ ̶̱̙̙͚̉̓̑̈́͑͑g̶͔̰͍̮̠͆̕o̴̢̯͒͋͒̇n̶̻̦̖̙͂̾ë̸̹̺̤̪͇̄͒̇.̶̰̓͗"̷̻͈̬̜̽̈̽̑
•̴̨̨̛̫̗̪͎̜̗̃̇́̎͌͝͠ ̷̡͈͈̠͍̦̦̗̺̖̙͙̦͛̓͆͂̃͝ͅ"̴̧̪̹͖͙̈́̇̄̀͗̄̽͗̓̈́͝Ḩ̴̢̘̖̘͎̣͈̙̥̿̊̀̉̔̈̏̃̑́͗͝͝ẽ̴̢̬̤̳̩̮̬̖̺̩͈̀͒͐̕͜͝͝͠ͅͅ'̴̢͕̣̹͓͈̻͔̣̔́̽̀̊̃̒͂͑͠͝s̵̛̠̑͝ ̶̢̨̛̯̼̙̩̙͔̦̭͆̑̽̈́͋̽̈́͑̏͐g̷̨̧͚͕͓̹͓͚̹̻͈̭̺͛̂̅̿͛̾͆͛͊̓̌̿͠o̴̢̼̥͎͙̥̗̥̳̻̹̗̊̂̎̈́͊͋̉͘ǹ̴̨̛̥͍̮͓̘̻̦͇̙́̄̐͗͒͘͝͠͝ē̶̢̡̤̘̠͖͔̯̮̮͎̋͊̎̍̕ͅ.̴̛̗̰̮͆̔̈"̷̮̣̙͙̰̹̟̅̊͂͝


• "I purchased my very own castle."
• "I met him, the one, my prince charming."
• "I invited him to live with me, he accepted."
• "I talked with my sister again, she seems well."
• "He spoils me and tells me he loves me every day. He says I'm a princess."
• "I think we can make it. Everything's going right for once."

You brought something with you, what is it?

"This is... my proof of royalty."

A loyal knight that protect his highness when the prince is away. It's a teddy bear purchased as a one year anniversary present.

Stolen Memories

If you had one wish, what would it be?

"I would reunite with my one true love."

She wants to see him again, in one way or another. Ideally, she would restore her boyfriend to life, but in reality she tried to fulfill this wish by going to where he was instead, leading to her arrival in the Grayscale world.

Who was the most important person in your life?

"It could only ever be him."

The man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. In her memories, he appears as a prince come to sweep her away from everything. He lifted her out of the dark depths of her own heart and made her embrace the light in life. He treated her as royalty, and when he died he took life's light back with him.

If you could change something about yourself, what would it be?

"If I was a stronger person, then maybe..."

She would toughen herself up, grow a thicker skin and do her best to deal with everything life threw at her. She would want to be able to stand on her own two feet without needing to lean on anyone, and be able to go on living for herself.

How to make a good prompt?

Bango compiled some good opinions and suggestions as far as how to attract people to your plots. As far as keeping it going, I think having good rapport with your partner goes a long way in that.

Also,

Ok so I realized I have been posting a bit and I promise this is the last one for a while.

@Skyess

No need to worry about this! Anything that brings good faith discussion and activity is good I'd say.

Player XXXX has Joined the Game

Welcome to the guild! Pretty unique intro I think you will fit right in! If you have questions about navigating the site or how to get started, everyone is pretty friendly and willing to help out!

Hello!

Welcome to the guild!

Grayscale : A World in Black & White

Excellent. Quick question for you... that I guess I could have asked in the interest check, whoops.

For character's appearance, it says "how does your character perceive themselves." So I wanted to ask what is the limit here? Since the characters are already in the grayscale world and other people are twisted or janked up, if a character saw themselves as something less or more than human (like a god complex), could they look less than human as well? Or if they considered themselves like a perfectionist, would they look like they had no physical flaws?

Fate/Charonioi Klimakes

Rider

The man who was called 'Bellerophon'

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True Name: Chrysaor
Title: Bellerophon, "Slayer of Enemies"
Class: Rider
Gender: ???
Birth and Death Dates: Age of Gods
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Motivation for the Grail: Agape, Philia, Philautia, Storge... to experience "love."

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Personality:

For a famous, daring hero, Rider is on the sullen side. Bitter memories fill his head, making him slow to trust. However, underneath his apparent guarded exterior, Rider is an optimist who wears his heart on his sleeve. His cool demeanor is a flimsy shield. In this world, anything is possible... if one didn't go through life believing that, their existence would be pitiful indeed. Rider cherishes victory and praise, so he is unafraid to take risks or to seek the easy way out - so long as it will earn him the adoration of his allies. He wants desperately to open his heart to someone, and to be reciprocated, and this desire clashes hard with his past experiences. Will the "love" he finds be conditional again? Will it disappear as soon as he makes a mistake, or says the wrong thing? It's a fine line Rider walks when dealing with people. To find love he will go to any lengths, and to avoid rejection he will do anything. If he senses this is possible with his master, he will make a loyal companion. However, if he senses it is impossible... he may find another hand to feed from. At his core, he must be selfish after all.

Appearance:

A slender hero, delicate enough to ride the picky Pegasus, yet curiously strong enough to lift boulders over his head. Because of his slim frame, sparkling golden eyes and long, flowing purple hair, it is not uncommon for Rider to be mistaken as a woman - even with a height of 172cm. Speaking of his hair, he usually keeps it tied back into a pony tail to control it. He dresses in dark feathers and furs, and his right ear is pierced with a golden bone fragment.

Bio:

This is indeed a twisted version of events. There exists some confusion in the modern world on the lineage of "Bellerophon," some sources even citing the same family tree as the being Chrysaor. These conflating stories are correct: the hero "Bellerophon's" true identity is that of Chrysaor, son of Medusa. "Bellerophon," meaning "slayer of enemies," is nothing more than a title given to the man who angered Olympus and was all but forgotten to history because of it, his true name erased.

Chrysaor was born a winged piglet with golden tusks along his twin brother Pegasus. While Pegasus flew away, Chrysaor was too heavy to fly - he was stuck on the island with only a rotting headless corpse for company. One day during a sorrowful rage, one of Chrysaor's tusks was broken off. The sound was loud and, perhaps taking pity on the beast, his father Poseidon turned him into a man. Chrysaor fashioned his broken tusk into a rudimentary sword and escaped the island.

On the road, Chrysaor met with a man fleeing a murder charge. The poor scared man plead of Chrysaor, a stranger, to go to Tiryns in his stead and plead innocence. From here, the traditional legend of "Bellerophon" begins... and ends, when Chrysaor is thrown to Earth after attempting to fly to Olympus, crashing to the ground and losing the god given gift of manhood, his legacy erased and replaced with only a mysterious "slayer of enemies" attributed to it. "Bellerophon" and Chrysaor both never heard from again, suffering alone until death once more.

Basic Equipment: A spear and bow.

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Parameters:
Strength: C
Endurance: D
Agility: B+
Mana: C
Luck: D

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Class Skills:

• Riding A+
  • A high level riding skill due to his taming of the divine beast, Pegasus. Rider is able to expertly handle any vehicle or beast mount, including phantasmal beasts, except for those of the dragon kind.
• Magic Resistance C
  • A resistance built up over his experiences battling magical creatures. Rider resists magic of and under this rank, and can much more easily dodge and deflect magic above it, even with his bare hands.

Personal Skills:

• Divinity E-
  • Although he is related to Poseidon in one way or another and should hold a higher rank in divinity, his gorgon blood and resentment for being betrayed by the gods has caused it to lower substantially.
• Monstrous Strength C
  • A skill held by those with a monstrous background that amplifies one's strength. In close quarters combat, Rider's rank in "strength" is increased by one. Like his mother, the more he relies on this skill, the more Rider resembles his monstrous self.
• Tempestuous Cry B+
  • A skill reflecting both of Rider's identities: loved man, and loathed monster. It is both a promise and a threat. As a human, it is a battle cry that promises victory over the opponent. Drawing people together, it works especially well when fighting on behalf of another. As a beast, it is a mighty roar that paralyzes any who hear it in fear, turning them away. A lonesome evolution of the skill, it even affects allies.
• Beast's Logic C
  • A skill that speeds up one's thought process in battle, but only in regards to killing prey. It does not help with identifying an enemy's weaknesses, instead focusing the mind on taking the enemy out as quickly as possible. This doesn't always mean taking a direct approach, especially for Rider while he retains his human form.

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NOBLE PHANTASMS

True Name: Bellerophon
Title: Bridle of Jealousy
Rank: A+
NP Type: Anti-Army
Range: 2~50
Maximum Number of Targets: 300
Description:

The Noble Phantasm shared with Medusa: mother of Pegasus, and Perseus: usurper of Bellerophon’s legend and the catalyst of Pegasus’ birth. It is the golden bridle gifted to Rider, under the guise of "Bellerophon", in order to control Pegasus and bring out his full potential. Passively, this treasured bridle allows Rider to call upon his brother and summon him into existence. Pegasus is among the most famous and powerful of phantasmal beasts on his own, but when fastened with the golden bridle, his maximum potential is unlocked. It raises Pegasus’ stats, attack and defensive power, speed and destructive capabilities many times over, transforming Pegasus into a comet-like entity able to physically destroy nearly anything.

True Name: Chrysaor
Title: Golden Blade's True Form
Rank: A+
NP Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 1
Maximum Number of Targets: 1
Description:

The golden sword that Rider carries. That in itself would be a hint to his true identity, if he weren't forgotten. The blade is simple in design - a little rough looking even - and the only thing that sets it apart visually from a common sword is it's golden luster. The weapon is one of Chrysaor's tusks, reforged into something more befitting of a hero. The sword itself is strong, much stronger than any mortal weapon or low ranked Phantasms. For those able to sense that kind of thing, the sword gives off a certain feel, as though it were part of a living organism. Of course, that's because it is - and Rider is able to use it with great ease, being that it's literally part of his own body. There is a 'weight' to the sword; every swing brings with it the power of a beast bearing down on it's prey. As such, it boasts a mighty pushing factor, capable of flinging opponents away or pressing down on them as though a pair of tusks with the intent to gore. When not in use, the sword takes the shape of the makeshift golden bone earring.

The sword has no name. Instead, when Rider calls the True Name of the Noble Phantasm, the sword acts as a catalyst to return him to his original form: the monstrous, giant winged boar. The more monstrous Rider has become due to his use of the skill 'Monstrous Strength,' the easier it is to transform into his true self. In his boar form, Rider’s abilities increase as he becomes a phantasmal beast. His strength, endurance, and agility all go up, but his self-image takes a nosedive. Frankly, because the beloved hero "Bellerophon" is his ideal self, Rider dislikes having to rely on this Phantasm. He is still aware of himself and able to follow a master's orders, but the longer he is in his true form the more his sadness and self-loathing rises. He will begin to rage and thrash about as his instincts take over, concerned only with completing his current objective: usually destroying the opponent in the fastest way possible. It is possible to calm him, but doing so is extremely dangerous. It is possible to revert back to human, but if left long enough there is a point of no return when Rider will be unable to return to his human form. He cannot summon Pegasus in this form, as the brothers were only reunited as hero and steed in life.

Fate/Charonioi Klimakes

Rider Submission Ver. 1.2

The man who was called 'Bellerophon'

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True Name: Chrysaor
Title: Bellerophon, "Slayer of Enemies"
Class: Rider
Gender: ???
Birth and Death Dates: Age of Gods
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Motivation for the Grail: Agape, Philia, Philautia, Storge... to experience "love."

---

Personality:

For a famous, daring hero, Rider is on the sullen side. Bitter memories fill his head, making him slow to trust. However, underneath his apparent guarded exterior, Rider is an optimist who wears his heart on his sleeve. His cool demeanor is a flimsy shield. In this world, anything is possible... if one didn't go through life believing that, their existence would be pitiful indeed. Rider cherishes victory and praise, so he is unafraid to take risks or to seek the easy way out - so long as it will earn him the adoration of his allies. He wants desperately to open his heart to someone, and to be reciprocated, and this desire clashes hard with his past experiences. Will the "love" he finds be conditional again? Will it disappear as soon as he makes a mistake, or says the wrong thing? It's a fine line Rider walks when dealing with people. To find love he will go to any lengths, and to avoid rejection he will do anything. If he senses this is possible with his master, he will make a loyal companion. However, if he senses it is impossible... he may find another hand to feed from. At his core, he must be selfish after all.

Appearance:

A slender hero, delicate enough to ride the picky Pegasus, yet curiously strong enough to lift boulders over his head. Because of his slim frame, sparkling golden eyes and long, flowing purple hair, it is not uncommon for Rider to be mistaken as a woman - even with a height of 172cm. Speaking of his hair, he usually keeps it tied back into a pony tail to control it. He dresses in dark feathers and furs, and his right ear is pierced with a golden bone fragment.

Bio:

This is indeed a twisted version of events. There exists some confusion in the modern world on the lineage of "Bellerophon," some sources even citing the same family tree as the being Chrysaor. These conflating stories are correct: the hero "Bellerophon's" true identity is that of Chrysaor, son of Medusa. "Bellerophon," meaning "slayer of enemies," is nothing more than a title given to the man who angered Olympus and was all but forgotten to history because of it, his true name erased.

Chrysaor was born a winged piglet with golden tusks along his twin brother Pegasus. While Pegasus flew away, Chrysaor was too heavy to fly - he was stuck on the island with only a rotting headless corpse for company. One day during a sorrowful rage, one of Chrysaor's tusks was broken off. The sound was loud and, perhaps taking pity on the beast, his father Poseidon turned him into a man. Chrysaor fashioned his broken tusk into a rudimentary sword and escaped the island.

On the road, Chrysaor met with a man fleeing a murder charge. The poor scared man plead of Chrysaor, a stranger, to go to Tiryns in his stead and plead innocence. From here, the traditional legend of "Bellerophon" begins... and ends, when Chrysaor is thrown to Earth after attempting to fly to Olympus, crashing to the ground and losing the god given gift of manhood, his legacy erased and replaced with only a mysterious "slayer of enemies" attributed to it. "Bellerophon" and Chrysaor both never heard from again, suffering alone until death once more.

Basic Equipment: A spear and bow.

---

Parameters:
Strength: C
Endurance: D
Agility: B+
Mana: C
Luck: D

---

Class Skills:

• Riding A+
  • A high level riding skill due to his taming of the divine beast, Pegasus. Rider is able to expertly handle any vehicle or beast mount, including phantasmal beasts, except for those of the dragon kind.
• Magic Resistance C
  • A resistance built up over his experiences battling magical creatures. Rider resists magic of and under this rank, and can much more easily dodge and deflect magic above it, even with his bare hands.

Personal Skills:

• Divinity E-
  • Although he is related to Poseidon in one way or another and should hold a higher rank in divinity, his gorgon blood and resentment for being betrayed by the gods has caused it to lower substantially.
• Monstrous Strength C
  • A skill held by those with a monstrous background that amplifies one's strength. In close quarters combat, Rider's rank in "strength" is increased by one. Like his mother, the more he relies on this skill, the more Rider resembles his monstrous self.
• Tempestuous Cry B+
  • A skill reflecting both of Rider's identities: loved man, and loathed monster. It is both a promise and a threat. As a human, it is a battle cry that promises victory over the opponent. Drawing people together, it works especially well when fighting on behalf of another. As a beast, it is a mighty roar that paralyzes any who hear it in fear, turning them away. A lonesome evolution of the skill, it even affects allies.
• Beast's Logic C
  • A skill that speeds up one's thought process in battle, but only in regards to killing prey. It does not help with identifying an enemy's weaknesses, instead focusing the mind on taking the enemy out as quickly as possible. This doesn't always mean taking a direct approach, especially for Rider while he retains his human form.

---

NOBLE PHANTASMS

True Name: Bellerophon
Title: Bridle of Jealousy
Rank: A+
NP Type: Anti-Army
Range: 2~50
Maximum Number of Targets: 300
Description:

The Noble Phantasm shared with Medusa: mother of Pegasus, and Perseus: usurper of Bellerophon’s legend and the catalyst of Pegasus’ birth. It is the golden bridle gifted to Rider, under the guise of "Bellerophon", in order to control Pegasus and bring out his full potential. Passively, this treasured bridle allows Rider to call upon his brother and summon him into existence. Pegasus is among the most famous and powerful of phantasmal beasts on his own, but when fastened with the golden bridle, his maximum potential is unlocked. It raises Pegasus’ stats, attack and defensive power, speed and destructive capabilities many times over, transforming Pegasus into a comet-like entity able to physically destroy nearly anything.

True Name: Chrysaor
Title: Golden Blade's True Form
Rank: A+
NP Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 1
Maximum Number of Targets: 1
Description:

The golden sword that Rider carries. That in itself would be a hint to his true identity, if he weren't forgotten. The blade is simple in design - a little rough looking even - and the only thing that sets it apart visually from a common sword is it's golden luster. The weapon is one of Chrysaor's tusks, reforged into something more befitting of a hero. The sword itself is strong, much stronger than any mortal weapon or low ranked Phantasms. For those able to sense that kind of thing, the sword gives off a certain feel, as though it were part of a living organism. Of course, that's because it is - and Rider is able to use it with great ease, being that it's literally part of his own body. There is a 'weight' to the sword; every swing brings with it the power of a beast bearing down on it's prey. As such, it boasts a mighty pushing factor, capable of flinging opponents away or pressing down on them as though a pair of tusks with the intent to gore. When not in use, the sword takes the shape of the makeshift golden bone earring.

The sword has no name. Instead, when Rider calls the True Name of the Noble Phantasm, the sword acts as a catalyst to return him to his original form: the monstrous, giant winged boar. The more monstrous Rider has become due to his use of the skill 'Monstrous Strength,' the easier it is to transform into his true self. In his boar form, Rider’s abilities increase as he becomes a phantasmal beast. His strength, endurance, and agility all go up, but his self-image takes a nosedive. Frankly, because the beloved hero "Bellerophon" is his ideal self, Rider dislikes having to rely on this Phantasm. He is still aware of himself and able to follow a master's orders, but the longer he is in his true form the more his sadness and self-loathing rises. He will begin to rage and thrash about as his instincts take over, concerned only with completing his current objective: usually destroying the opponent in the fastest way possible. It is possible to calm him, but doing so is extremely dangerous. It is possible to revert back to human, but if left long enough there is a point of no return when Rider will be unable to return to his human form. He cannot summon Pegasus in this form, as the brothers were only reunited as hero and steed in life.

Video Games: The General Discussion & Community Thread

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Grayscale: Psych/Horror/Drama

Interested! I already have a character forming in mind.