(Closed) Mercedes Thompson Universe RP: Portland-OR

[Diablerie]

Hello!

For a long time I've been wanting to do an RP set in this world and finally, I got the guts to actually do a thread here and see how many were interested.

For those who don't know about these two series that center in the same universe, here is a little info about them:

The Mercedes Thompson Series is a series of urban fantasy novels written by Patricia Briggs that follow the adventures of Mercedes (Mercy) Thompson, a Native American shapeshifter who was raised by Werewolves. The series is set in the Tri-Cities area of Washington state in an alternate world in which Werewolves and certain types of the fae have been forced to reveal themselves to the public.

The Alpha and Omega series revolves around this same alternate world and centers more on the wolves than Mercy herself. ^_^

* If you have any questions please post them or sent them to me and I will answer them as best as I can! ;D

UPDATE:

*We have started with the Group RP!

OOC THREAD
-------> You will find the IC threads in the first post! Please, remember to read the code of conduct and drop a 'Hello!' to let us know you are joining us!

CHARACTERS GALLERY
-----> New characters and NPC have been added and will be added as the time passes on, please stay inform and get to know their histories/power/ etc.

Main Story Plotline:

Different killings are plaguing the city of Portland. The M.O. of the killings vary and all of them imitate a certain supernatural species living in the area. The humans will begin to notice that not a normal killer is doing the killings. All eyes are starting to focus on the Fae and Werewolf communities to the point that they are being blame for the killings. The supernatural hate groups are wanting the head of the killer and will do all they can to put the spotlight on Portland's supernatural species, their objective is to show the whole world the monsters these creatures are.

Different other small plots would be taking place with the characters and their relationships with each other.

------>If you are interested: Create a character sheet and sent it to me for approval! (Remember that it is never too late to join in.)

Characters & Players:

Werewolves

Alpha of the Oregon territory/Rory McGregor/rocknrolla

*Second in command/Victoria “Tori” Tyndall/Kokaine

*Aiming for third in command/Travis Knauff/Hekate

*Fourth in Command/Boris Lint/rocknrolla

*Omega/Cleopatra Selene Harrison (goes by Selene)/Caela

*Dominant/Johnathan “Jimmy” Owens/Kokaine

*Seventh ranked male/Jeremiah Holmes/NPC/Idariel

*Submissive/Devon Harris/Kokaine

*Submissive/Sasha Dupree/Idariel

Walkers

Owl Walker/ Shawnee Dakota Fisher/Kuje

Black Jaguar Walker/Hirano Akiko/Akiko

Wolf Walker/Nizhona Haloki Stormrider/Haloriel

Wolf Walker/Blair Taylor/Codexa

Witches

Gray witch/Rosa Quinn/Haloriel

Fae

Spokes Person & Justice Bringer for the local Fae community/Caileigh Ann Smith/NPC/Hekate

Fae Lord who works for the Gray Lords/Liam Riordan Conlaoch/Idariel

Beast Lord/Accalia (Diana Hunter)/Callie Del Noire

Vampires

Vampire Queen/Macha Mong Ruad 'The Red Queen'/Kokaine

Senior Adviser to the Ruler/Aloysius Breckenridge/Haloriel

Adviser to the seethe ruler/Erikh 'The Adviser' Reicher/Qt

Lone Vampire with alliance to the local seethe/Rosslyn/Caela

Humans

Human EMT with a splash of Fae blood/Araceli Marisol Pereira/Idariel

[undisclosedtoyou]

Would you require potential players to have read the material first?  If not, and if there's a wiki with enough information about the setting, species, etc.  Than I could see myself being interested.

[Diablerie]

Hi undisclosedtoyou!

Awesome question and thank you for asking it!

No, I wouldn't required it, because if the game was to happen it will be focus on our made up characters and the place where we choose for it to happen, than the characters from the series. Of course, I would be really happy if people could read the basic characteristics of each of the species presented in the series since I want it to be based on the universe. (I hope this made sense u_u Too early in the morning right now and my brain is muddled lol)

As for a wiki there is one:
The_Mercedes_Thompson_Series

• Be warned that it goes more into detail on what happens on each book of the series than explaining the species/behaviors/etc.
• However I plan to post very soon the different species/ their behaviors/ who rules them and their status right now in 'our' society.
  
  
  undisclosedtoyou

  If you want to series drop me a message and I could sent to you an email with the books
  
  Hope this help and I really hope you join in! ^_^
  
  

[Diablerie]

WEREWOLVES: (*Information taken from Patricia Briggs site! She is the whole mastermind behind this!)

Things Patty has said concerning the wolfs:
-->Wolf magic doesn't come from the moon, it's internal; part of what makes a werewolf a werewolf.
-->Originally the Weres were all Europeans, they came over with the rest of the immigrants


Werewolf information (General Behavior and the likes):
->They have a tendency to do well in the military and secret government agencies. This does not mean that all of them work for the government, some wolves have jobs as teachers/firefighters/Dentist/etc.

->Despite all the physical benefits they gain, the average lifespan of a werewolf from his first Change until his death is ten years (See below toward why they don't last long...In other cases this isn't true. If a human is more in control of it's werewolf then the person last longer).

->Most werewolves die in dominance fights with other werewolves (this is why most of them don't last long).

-> Werewolves' instincts are inconvenient--that's why they don't tend to live long (See).

->Werewolves are hot-tempered and aggressive, but they aren't of an evil nature.

->Some werewolves can tell if a person is lying (because they have overdeveloped their smell sense, which lets them take in the changes one person may have on their perspiration or scent).

->As werewolves age they gain abilities.

->Werewolves talk as if they and the wolves they shared their skins with were one; some werewolves had nothing more wolfish about them, even in wolf form, than a nasty temper and a need to kill things that ran from them.

->Wolves communicate well without words, it is all in the body movement.

->Werewolves, like their natural brethren, are territorial, and they don't share their hunting ground easily with other predators.

->Werewolves tend to lose their human halves when badly injured, but they can be recalled to themselves by a mate or by a more dominant wolf.

->Wolves are blunt creatures, mostly impatient with the soft-pedaling that the rest of the world considers politeness.


What does the werewolf look like?

->Werewolves usually have markings that are more doglike than wolflike.

->Werewolves are very densely muscled; they tend to have a difficult time swimming even if they want to, because, like chimpanzees, they have too much muscle and not enough fat to float.

->For all their size werewolves still resemble their graceful cousin the timber wolf more than the mastiff or Saint Bernard who are closer to their weight.

->Werewolves can run faster than greyhounds.

->Werewolves' front legs are built more like a bear's or a lion's than a timber wolf's/

->They aren't really built for running, they are built for fighting, and there is a deadly beauty to them that comes out only in battle.

->Cells repaired themselves and removed damage of age, disease and experience (they heal fast).

->Cannot be mistaken for wolves; much bigger and a lot scarier.

->They have strength; semi-retractable claws and inch long fangs.

->Werewolves don't like the heat.

->They are very good at sensing arousal; not just smells, but elevated temperature and increased heart rate.

->Arousal in werewolves tends to bring out the fighting instinct in all nearby males.

->To others they have a distinctive musk-and-mint scent.

When encountering a werewolf do this:
-> Werewolves respect bravado.

-> The trick with werewolves is to never confront them straight on.

-> Werewolves don't take to strangers well. So if you meet one try to introduce yourself nicely!

->Some werewolves can tell if a person is lying (this is because they have overdeveloped their smell sense which let them take in the changes one person may have on their perspiration or scent). So, never lie to a wolf!

->Showing weakness to another is a sign of trust.


If you want to survive a meeting with a werewolf...Don't do this:

-> Never make a werewolf feel cornered; a cornered wolf is a dangerous wolf.

->The trick with werewolves is to never confront them straight on.

->Fear brings violence out in the wolves.

->Never make eye contact with them if you are not ready to take up a fight. If you aren't as dominant as the wolf you are daring, then you could die.


How do you become a werewolf? (Information on the first change and shifting)

->Any person bitten by a werewolf doesn't turn into another werewolf; it takes an attack so vicious that the victim lies near death to allow the magic of the wolf to slip past the body's immune system.

->Most disabilities would be healed by the change.

->Most people don't survive the Change if they're already too sick.

->Usually when a wolf lives through the Change but doesn't survive his first year, it is because the human cannot control the instincts of the wolf.

->Werewolves can take as much as fifteen minutes to shift shape.

->Shifting is not easy or painless at the best of times, and it is worse without the aid of the moon's call (Full moon). The whole magic of shifting leaves them a bit grumpy for a couple of minutes afterward.

->Sometimes the shift helps werewolves heal faster; usually the shift from human to wolf but the other way works as well.

->Females don't survive the change as well as males that is why they aren't as many and they are treated as treasures.

----->Protocol about changing someone into a werewolf:
------->No one can be changed against their will.
------->Second is that no person may be Changed until they have been counseled and passed a simple test to demonstrate that they understand what that Change means.
------->There are occasional attacks by rogue werewolves; it is one of the duties of a pack to kill the rogues and find their victims.

The Effects of Silver:
->Werewolves scar with wounds caused with silver, if not treated fast.

->Prolonged exposure to silver increases sensitivity.

->Silver ammo makes wounds that don't heal fast; there is a chance of bleeding out.

->Silver is harder than lead, and the bullets sometimes blow right through and leave the wolf sick, in pain, and alive.


How to kill a werewolf:

->First and foremost, werewolves are too tough to die easily.

->There aren't many options for them to commit suicide.

->The first popular option to killed a werewolf is death by another werewolf.

->The second is drowning.

Pack Information:
->Packs sometimes take their public name from their leader; more often they find some geographical feature in their territory.

-> Packs usually settle in bigger areas where they can hide better, or, rarely, in smaller places where they can take over.

->Packs only moved into open territory or territory they had killed to take.

->The pack is always aware on some level of the other pack members; they know when one of their own was in distress; they know when one has died

->The average pack is 20-30 wolves; they fluctuate depending on how jobs and moving goes.

->Wolves are added into a pack by passing blood and flesh to a new member from the Alpha.

->Walkers are able to join werewolf packs.

->Traditionally packs are informed and introduced to those who intend to become members.

->As a member of a pack, one is all but immune to enthrallment from outside sources.

->Pack bonds are not built to subdue individuality to the Alpha or enforce behavior of any kind.

->A pack needs all its differences and they find strength in that.

->There are all sorts of protocols they insist upon when a new wolf comes into someone else territory.

--->COMPLEXITIES OF PACK DYNAMICS:

-->It is a matter of safety to always know where you rank in the pack.

-->Pack trouble stays within the pack.

-->Wolves are meant to run in a pack (this does not mean that lone wolfs don't exist).

-->A pack won't accept a wolf who causes too much trouble.

-->Wolves who can't control themselves are eliminated for the safety of the pack.

-->The werewolves are strongly discouraged to discuss the matter of being a werewolf with anyone other than permanent mates; punishment for disobedience is harsh.

-->Werewolves, outside of a well-run pack, will kill the wounded or weak.

-->Once in a pack, only the Alpha or the member can break it.

-->Pack law is necessarily brutal.

-->Packs are dictatorships; the Alpha makes the ruling and all must follow.

-->The 2nd and 3rd position in command of a pack-- in most cases the ranks are so close that there is always some tension between the wolves who held these, especially without the Alpha around.

-->Dominance among werewolves is a combination of force of personality, strength of will, physical ability and a component of other that can't be explained to anyone without the eyes, ears, and nose to sense it-and those with the proper senses wouldn't need it explained; willingness to fight is as close as it can be explained.

--In the best of scenarios, an injured wolf will be protected by his pack mates.

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[Diablerie]

 THE MARROK

Name: Bran Cornick-> In the series. He is the oldest werewolf in the new world and possibly in the old world as well.

->He is made Alpha of all the Alphas and by the power of that, able to take on any other.

->Kills any werewolves who allow the wolf to lead and the man to follow; preventing-mass-slaughter sorts of reasons.

->This status gives him enough power to overrule any alpha's final ruling.

->the Marrok and his pack have oversight of all the werewolves in North America.

ALPHA'S:

->Alphas are uncomfortable outside their own territory and interact badly with other Alphas.

->The only thing it takes to be an Alpha is power, not intelligence or even common sense.

->Alphas, especially the Marrok, never look away when others are watching them.

->Alphas can help control the wolves of newly Changed werewolves.

->The pack is sworn to obedience to the Alpha.

->Penalty for disobeying a direct order from an Alpha is brutal.

->An Alpha never admits weakness in front of the pack.

->Meeting an Alpha on his home territory puts him in a superior position.

->Being an Alpha isn't easy; it's a lot of responsibilty, a lot of work.

->if a pack member is hurt, flesh and blood of the Alpha can help heal him.

->it's not an easy matter to oust an Alpha, in North America, that never happens without the consent of the Marrok. (Though since we don't know if the Marrok will be a character, this may not count.)

->Alphas heal faster then regular wolves due to the power of his pack.

->Strong Alphas can force the change on another wolf.

->They are obsessive control freaks >.>

Dominant Wolves:

->it's hard for a dominant wolf to hurt a submissive wolf--if he's sane--their instincts tell them to protect them.

->Dominant wolves heal faster than submissive wolves.

->When an extremely dominant werewolf meets someone's gaze with his wolf in the fore, even humans bow to their knees.

->Arguing with dominant wolves could have unpleasant results.

->Really dominant wolves can add a push into their voice; like a command.

Submissive Werewolves:

->A submissive werewolf is not incapable of protecting himself: he can fight, he can kill as readily as any other.

->They don't feel the need to fight-not the way a dominant does.

->They are a treasure in a pack; a source of purpose and balance.

->Protecting a submissive is far more rewarding because a submissive will never wait until you are wounded or your back is turned to see if you are truly dominant to them.

->They unite the pack with the goal of keeping them safe and cared for.

Omega Werewolves:

->There are more male Omegas--because there are more male werewolves. The female population of Omegas is not that big.

->Like dominant werewolves, being an Omega was mostly personality when human.

->Omegas serve much the same purpose in a pack as submissives, but more so.

->Not constrained by an instinctive need to obey a more dominant wolf. Omega's are the only wolves who could go against an order made by the Marrok himself if they want to.

->Has all the protective instincts of an Alpha and none of the violent tendencies.

->They don't answer to the pack structure; they are considered to be out of it.

New Werewolves:
->New werewolves have to be taught how to use their senses

->There is a support structure to educate the new wolf, to keep him and everyone around him safe.

->A new werewolf just doesn't stand a chance against the older ones.

->One of the danger signs watched for in a new werewolf was a sudden change in personality or mood that seemed to have no obvious cause, an indication that the beast was gaining control of the human.

->The wolf can supersede the man often in newly Changed wolves; they are vicious, unpredictable, and dangerous even to the people they love.

Lone Wolves

->A lone wolf is considered an outcast.

->A lone wolf is a male that either declines to join a pack or cannot find a pack that will take him in; females are not allowed that option.

->Lone wolves are, in general, an odd bunch, dangerous to themselves an others.

---->Rogue Wolves:
---->A rogue is a wolf who has no official standing.
---->When tracked down a rogue is given the opportunity to join a pack; lone wolf under the Marrok's rules, or killed.

Female Werewolves
->A mated female takes her pack position from her mate, but unmated females were always lower than males unless the male was unusually submissive.

->Unmated females belong to the Alpha.

->Werewolf women can't have children.The change is too hard on the fetus. They miscarry in the third or fourth month.

->Werewolf women miscarry at the first full moon.

->Human women miscarry a little over half of the children they conceive by a werewolf father. They can carry to term only those babies who are wholly human.

Little Facts:

*Wolves stop aging in the mid twenties to thirties, which is when our human bodies start to break down. If a child survives the changed they will age until they reach that number.

*If they don't heal properly bones must be broken for them to heal properly.

*Most packs the males have the authority, but this doesn't mean that it is unspoken for a female to occupy a position of power in a pack.

*Moonstruck:When the moon comes, you can't stop the change. When moonstruck the werewolf would kill anyone near him. Out of control through no fault of their own.

*Moon's Call:When a wolf's voice [maybe the Alpha only] holds the power of the moon. Died away to silence but not an empty silence; more like the deadly quiet that precedes the start of the hunt. Wolves answer to their alpha no matter what during this, even lone wolfs if called on command appear.

*Shadows Spell: Used by packs to conceal fights or kills or anything else they didn't want the rest of the world to know about.


*The Reveal: Not all wolves had to go through this, only the alphas and other powerful wolves. Anyone who decided to do this not only gets the help from the Marrok (even financially) it also awards protection to them. This was done to avoid any blackmail that happen since the technology continued to advance and it was possible that humans would find on their own the truth.

(IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS- PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

[Diablerie]

Walkers

They are shifters who can only change into one certain animal. Up to now the only walker's who have been shown around the series are descendants from Native American tribes who bear the gift. They are supposedly bless by one of the animal gods.

Mercedes Thompson is a Walker-Turns into a Coyote.

Other Walkers can turn into:
*Wolf-They don't need to be bitten (Think of them as normal size wolfs with unnatural color eyes).

*Thunder bird.

*Hawk.

*Lynx & Mountain Cat.

*Bear

And I think it goes on and on, but up to now those are the only walkers we know of.

*Sometimes confused by Skin-walkers, they are different because they do not killed to get their power, they are just born with it.

*Humans do not know they exist, they think of them as myth creatures. Other supernaturals don't know they exist as well, except for some of the werewolves and the vampire community, who once hunted them into extinction for their supernatural abilities.

[Callie Del Noire]

You allowing Faerie or Witchs into the mix?

I figure Sorcerers are out right off.. scarey evil folk. No one rational lets a demonic entity into their body/mind. Scary things happen.

[Diablerie]

Vampires

Who rules them and enforces justice: Lord of the Night/The old one/ The Master *Isn't a known character in the series; he is just mention. Lives in Milan.*

*The vampires never called each other by names since they believe that they could attract evil by that. They give each other titles to address themselves. (Ex: The teacher, The Wizard, The Courtier etc.)

*Some lived within a seethe or coven ( a small palace where a king/queen- always the oldest vampire there- rules them). They can live in peace with the werewolves and other supernaturals since they avoid claim for territories and stay within the safe walls of their home.

*Some vampires may not want to live inside the seethe, so they opt for a space of their own still answering to the king/queen of the territory they live in.

*They drink human blood, though some prefer werewolf blood.

*They die because of the sun or fire, though some powerful vampires have the ability to walk during the day thanks to magic. They can also be decapitated but afterward they need to be burn.

* They can own their menagerie of human feeders. It is a whole process for someone to turn into a vampire, some of it is still unknown though I believe it is the same way as in the movies. Drink until the person is about to die and share your blood with them.

*Like some werewolves when they passed the change they acquire certain abilities or powers. Some can see the future and others can do magic. Some can fly or move from place to place by appearing and reappearing or feed from their donors from a distance or call the dead. The list goes on.

->>>If your master or mistress has a certain talent then it can be possible that it transfers to you.


*They are very powerful and even the werewolves are susceptible to their charm.

*If any vampire breaks the rule establish by the seethe in power, they pay with death.

*Vampires dislike walkers and skin-walkers:They almost exterminate them and all because the walkers can find their secret lairs and homes; they hunted the vampires. Although they don't hunt them anymore since not many are left and none know how to control such powers.

*They need to be invited into a home...They dislike very much religious artifacts; if someone has enough faith in something they can't harm them.

*They are still hiding from the public and will be for a long, long time.

You allowing Faerie or Witchs into the mix?

I figure Sorcerers are out right off.. scarey evil folk. No one rational lets a demonic entity into their body/mind. Scary things happen.

Yes! Faerie and Witches/Wizards and (maybe) Sorcerers (though they don't happen enough) are allowed, I'm going to be posting the species profile in about a few minutes for each. ^.^

Though if many request for the sorcerer not to happen the we can take the sorcerer off :D

[Diablerie]

Faepology  n. The scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of the fae.

What are the Fae?

->The Fae are a vengeance hungry race. You may know them as Faeries, but never ever called them that to their face.


Fae facts (Behavior and the likes):
->The Fae are whimsically evil-which means if you annoy them, you are likely to cease to exist--or wish that you might cease to exist.

->The Fae aren't very organized, and tend to ignore other people's problems.

->They are old creatures and they tend to follow the old laws of their people. They don't take change lightly.

->The Fae are a secretive people, and even the risk of disobeying the Gray Lords' orders is not worth giving up all of their secrets.

-> A lot of Fae are predators by nature, and among the things they like to eat are people. This has been banned though, but it doesn't mean that it does not happen.

->Fae often say things that sound odd to human ears.

->With a Fae it was always a good policy to bring an extra gift in lieu of a "thank you".

->They are cursed with the love of beautiful things and no ability to create them. Not all fae, of course. But many of those that are most deeply steeped in magic give up creative abilities of all kinds

->Fae are not able to tell a lie...but truth and honesty are rather different. They can also detects lies. They are very good at making you think they are saying one thing, when they mean another.

->Fae who are suspected of crimes tend not to survive to need lawyers.

--->What kind of Fae exist?

-----> That is a question that is very tough to answer. There are water fae, forest fae, air fae, fire fae and even what some call 'Gremlins', though the ones who go by that name admit that it's just the closest thing to their nature and are not really Gremlins.

->Gremlins, along with some other Fae, can manipulate metals and are not allergic to them like most of the Fae's are supposed to be. These are very hard to find though.

---->If you meet a Fae, beware of:

---->Talking about them too directly, this lets them listen into the conversation you are having.

----> Asking for favors, not only will it put you in-debt with them but also they may think of it as if you are insulting them.

----> NEVER-EVER-EVER-EVER, say 'Thank you!' to one of them. You might find yourself spirited away to Underhill or worst, a slave for the centuries to come. Saying those words is dangerous, as most  fae take them to be an admission of obligation.

----> Getting on the wrong side with them, always treat them with respect.

----> If you are offer a gift of some sort, remember you have the choice of declining the gift but if the Fae keeps insisting then take it. Do remember: ALL Fae gifts are mixed blessings and never say 'THANK YOU!' (heed my words!).

----->The Fae are not fond of attracting outside attention; it can be dangerous for everyone. Remember this...

How does a Fae look like? (Anatomy, Glamour and such)

->They smell like the four elements that the old philosophers proposed: earth, air, fire, and water, with a healthy does of magic.

->Not all Fae have their organs in exactly the same places that humans do.

->Some of the fae bleed odd colors.

->The Fae change their appearance by magic--glamour, they call it...not entirely sure that the Fae can see through each other's glamour.

->Glamour works best for sight and touch, very good for taste and hearing, but not as well for scent (it can be broken thanks to scent).

-> Few of the Fae are beautiful with their glamour on; beauty doesn't blend in very well. the fae, like werewolves, spent a long time learning to hide in plain sight.

->With enough glamour, a Fae can take on the appearance of any living thing, but something inanimate is harder. They can also used this to hide their real homes from strangers.


The Namesless Ones aka The Gray Lords

* They are the ones who rule all of the Fae. They do justice and are fear by all.

->The Gray Lords are the powerful mages who rule the Fae.

->They are driven to preserve their species; their methods had a strong tendency to be more expedient than fair.

->They are rich and own different law firms around the U.S. and the world.

->They are the ones to decide who comes out and who does not. They also were responsible on killing most of the beast lords for fear of these letting the humans know of their real nature.

->They tend to hate humans and weak fae.

->They are the guardians of some powerful objects.

*Officially, all the fae are out to the public and have been for a long time; but the truth is that the Gray Lords have been very selective about which of them the public gets to know about and which ones might upset the public.

Known Gray Lords:
♆The Sea King: Long pale hair that reached the back of his knees; damp with saltwater and tangled bits of sea plant. Eyes greener than Lincoln green. His skin is several shades paler than his hair. His veins a bluish cast just below his skin. Smelled cold and fishlike and his accent is Merrie old England. Resides in Underhill.

☽-Baba Yaga:Russian/Slavic fae. Baba Yaga is featured in the stories of a dozen countries scattered around Eastern Europe; she's not the hero in most of them; she eats children. Flies in a huge mortar. Can heal mortal wounds.

♐Nemane:Carrion Crow: Is one of the Morrigan, the battle goddesses of the Celts, one of her jobs was delivering the killing blow to the heroes dying in the aftermath of a battle to end their suffering. She is blind and her appearance changes. It's her job to keep the humans safe and she has a high sense of honor; pointless death or wrongful death is an anathema to her. She has celtic lilt on her accent.

♔La Belle Dame Sans Merci: Beautiful and deadly. She loves beautiful things and entraps males under her charm, then kills them. The pulse of her magic holds fascination and lust to those her focus is on.

->>The Reservations: After their coming out the government decided to not only create a Bureau of Fae Affairs (BFA), but also create places where all of them could live as in a way of keeping them under their watch.

--->If a Fae agreed to live on a reservation, he was given a small house and a monthly stipend; their children were given scholarships to good universities.

->Within the reservation the fae do their own law enforcement.

-->The reservations were created on lands where no one else wanted to live in. Most of the fae who live there aren't the powerful among the fae -- but there are a lot of them, more than appear on the government's rolls; there is power in that kind of concentration. They have also fool the government into believing that they are weak and powerless creatures that aren't like the ones from the old myths.

-->There are four reservations. Two are the Walla Walla and the Nevada reservation, the other two are unknown. Thanks to these reservations they Fae have begun a secretive process to open the gate of Underhill (which can be wherever it chooses to be and gives them a lot of power). The reservations were started since the eighty's.


Anti-Fae Societys: Exist .and are out on the open criticizing the Fae. Most groups are civil, others are not.


-Interesting Facts:

*The fae need humans; pure fae do not breed easily, if at all; they need to intermarry in order to keep their race going and they hate humanity for that most of all; they are proud and arrogant and they hate humans because they need them.

* Fae don't consort with the enemy.


(Since there are so many Fae's, I would advise you to let your imagination run a bit wild while following these ideas or go in search of Fae myths and used one of those characters!)

[Diablerie]

GENERAL WITCHCRAFT FACTS

->History/Facts:
->A bad time for all in Europe; the Inquisition had taken a terrible toll a couple of centuries before - and when it was over, the witches started fighting for power; only Napoleon kept them from exterminating each other entirely.

->The only Western European bloodline to survive the power struggle was the Torvalis line, which was interbred with the Gypsies.

->Witches were still born here and there into mundane families, but seldom had a tenth of the power of the old families.

->The Eastern European and Oriental witches had never established the kind of dynasties the Western European witches had, they guarded their spells from each other; so each family tended to specialize. Witches are jealous of each other.

->A witch is born to use magic.

->They are trained in spell usage.

->Witches do things with mind and body.

->Wizards have power over the physical -- and both do magic. The ends are sometimes the same, but the means are different. It's far easier to be a powerful wizard and still be a good person then it is to be a powerful witch.

>>>>Black Witches
->>They used the mind and body; anyone's mind and body; they toyed with things that were alive - or had been alive.

>>>A dark witch gains power from others' pain and suffering.

>>>>>>White Witches

>>>>Most white witches weren't powerful enough to be useful. Not very powerful because witch magic gets its power from death, pain, and sacrifice, and white witches have chosen to eschew that.

(These type of characters are open for working! So, you have some freedom on creating powers and the likes!)

[Diablerie]

I hope these helps! ^.^ If you have decided in choosing one of the races, let me know so I can start doing a character sheet and we start discussing the plot!

If you have more questions, let me know!  ;D If you would like to know more the books let me know!  ::)

[Kokaine]

I love Patricia Briggs, especially the Mercy Thompson series. I would be interested in playing either a dominant female werewolf or a male walker of some sort, depending on what interest this game attracts. ^^

[Diablerie]

I love Patricia Briggs, especially the Mercy Thompson series. I would be interested in playing either a dominant female werewolf or a male walker of some sort, depending on what interest this game attracts. ^^

Yay! ^^

Well that is amazing!

Now that you mention the Walkers, I found this interesting article which I'm going to add later to the one already existing!

Walker Files

Check it out if you want!

*Up to now Caille is interested in playing an old Fae beast lord/lady.

I told him that one of the places I was thinking of to set the story is Portlant, Oregon, because it has that city feel but it is close to the Walla Walla Reservation. If you have another idea toward the setting, please share it! ^_^ If you also have a plot idea then share it as well if you want <3

Oh and the Character Sheet is this one!

Name:

Age:

Appearance:


Personality:


Race and Powers:


Important position (If you have one within your race):

Brief History:

*Gives sparklies things and chocolates to lure you into joining*  ::)

[Kuje]

Yay, another urban fantasy game and in another setting I like.

I'm thinking about a character that is a owl shifter......

[Diablerie]

Yay, another urban fantasy game and in another setting I like.

I'm thinking about a character that is a owl shifter......

Kuje! *Jumps up and down, then gets all serious*

A character totally acceptable if you decided to do it! ^_^

[undisclosedtoyou]

Hi undisclosedtoyou!

Awesome question and thank you for asking it!

No, I wouldn't required it, because if the game was to happen it will be focus on our made up characters and the place where we choose for it to happen, than the characters from the series. Of course, I would be really happy if people could read the basic characteristics of each of the species presented in the series since I want it to be based on the universe. (I hope this made sense u_u Too early in the morning right now and my brain is muddled lol)

As for a wiki there is one:
The_Mercedes_Thompson_Series

• Be warned that it goes more into detail on what happens on each book of the series than explaining the species/behaviors/etc.
• However I plan to post very soon the different species/ their behaviors/ who rules them and their status right now in 'our' society.
  
  
  undisclosedtoyou

  If you want to series drop me a message and I could sent to you an email with the books
  
  Hope this help and I really hope you join in! ^_^
  
  

I just got done reading through all the information you gave, and will definitely look at that wiki later on, and yes you make complete sense, even in the early morning sleepy state you were in!  Expect a PM your way soon :)

I'm thinking of making a submissive male werewolf, but I'm not entirely sure just yet.

[Kuje]

Kuje! *Jumps up and down, then gets all serious*

A character totally acceptable if you decided to do it! ^_^

Knifty. Sure, I'm liking the idea. Grins.

And I meant walker earlier, not shifter.

[Kuje]

Name: Shawnee Dakota Fisher

Age: 22

Appearance: (See pics.) She always wondered if she was really her father's and mother's daughter because unlike the rest of her family, she doesn't have the black hair or the brown skin of her family. However, she never asked and her parents haven't ever talked about it either.

Personality: A little flighty at times. More wise then intelligent, but not to say she's dumb or stupid. Values hearth and home. Cares deeply for her family, and others.

Race and Powers: Walker. Aura reading? And maybe the ability to look into the astral, or sense hidden knowledge? Not sure. We'd have to talk about it....

Important position (If you have one within your race):

Brief History: Growing up on the Chinook reservation in Northwest Oregon, she spent most of her time outdoors, fishing along the coast or helping the tribe when they wanted to get her out from underfoot. It wasn't until she was a teenager that she learned that she could shift into a owl. While out fishing, when she wasn't supposed to be, a storm came through and as she panicked, she shifted to get away from the sinking boat. Now, she tends to keep her ability a secret. Only her mother, father, and grandmother know that she has been touched by Owl. Her mother and grandmother trained her to be able to sense what others can't see because owls are said to be able to sense what others cannot.

Human: http://blackcarrionrose.deviantart.com/art/Native-Dance-The-Dreamer-211392232?q=boost%3Apopular%20native%20american&qo=602
Owl: http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/United_Kingdom/photo400480.htm

[Altair1983]

I would love to get on this I think a wizard would be absolutely fun I was thinking of a True Namer Wizard hope that's alright with you. I would love to discuss this more possibly by private messages her on E!

[Diablerie]

Name: Shawnee Dakota Fisher

Age: 22

Appearance: (See pics.) She always wondered if she was really her father's and mother's daughter because unlike the rest of her family, she doesn't have the black hair or the brown skin of her family. However, she never asked and her parents haven't ever talked about it either.

Personality: A little flighty at times. More wise then intelligent, but not to say she's dumb or stupid. Values hearth and home. Cares deeply for her family, and others.

Race and Powers: Walker. Aura reading? And maybe the ability to look into the astral, or sense hidden knowledge? Not sure. We'd have to talk about it....

Important position (If you have one within your race):

Brief History: Growing up on the Chinook reservation in Northwest Oregon, she spent most of her time outdoors, fishing along the coast or helping the tribe when they wanted to get her out from underfoot. It wasn't until she was a teenager that she learned that she could shift into a owl. While out fishing, when she wasn't supposed to be, a storm came through and as she panicked, she shifted to get away from the sinking boat. Now, she tends to keep her ability a secret. Only her mother, father, and grandmother know that she has been touched by Owl. Her mother and grandmother trained her to be able to sense what others can't see because owls are said to be able to sense what others cannot.

Human: http://blackcarrionrose.deviantart.com/art/Native-Dance-The-Dreamer-211392232?q=boost%3Apopular%20native%20american&qo=602
Owl: http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/United_Kingdom/photo400480.htm

I think she is perfect!  ;D and she is accepted!

[Diablerie]

*Since we are a small bunch, don't be scared of creating other characters! I just ask that if you do please play them! ^_^

[undisclosedtoyou]

Mmm, playing a fey character is so tempting! I mean, I really want to play out a scene where someone says thank you to my character, and pounce on that!

[Diablerie]

Hehehe! Now THAT will be quite awesome!  >:)

[undisclosedtoyou]

Hehehe! Now THAT will be quite awesome!  >:)

That would be funny as hell, I love playing terribly mean characters  >:)

[Haloriel]

Greetings! I have sent over a possible character archetype - I adore this series actually, having read all of the books but the most recent one.  If approved, I shall post her.

[Idariel]

*Since we are a small bunch, don't be scared of creating other characters! I just ask that if you do please play them! ^_^

I've been reading the wikki, and I think I'd like to make an old Fae Lord, probably a forest Fae, as I think the section of Oregon you are thinking of is forested, and a submissive female were wolf ... I'll send you along the character sheets in PMs when I've plowed through a bit more of the Wikki.

[Kokaine]

Alright, here is my character...

Name: Victoria “Tori” Tyndall

Age: 24

Appearance: Tori is an attractive tomboy. She takes good care of her body and cleans up very well when necessary but she is usually dressed very comfortably. She is 5'6” and 135 lbs. She has pale blonde hair, which she likes to dye, and blue eyes.

Personality: Tori is for the most part a friendly person though she doesn't trust easily. She is naturally wary of new people but will warm up quickly if nothing sets off her wolf. She is an active girl who enjoys hanging with the boys whenever she can. She was bitten fairly young so despite her age she has had plenty of time to learn to master her emotions. Her patience is fairly long for a dominant wolf but that does not mean she will tolerate insults or challenges. She possesses strong protective instincts.

Race and Powers: Female werewolf – she shifts a bit faster than the average werewolf, what she lacks in strength (against males) she makes up for with speed and agility

Important position (If you have one within your race): She is a Dominant and is the highest ranked female in the pack (apart from the Alpha's mate if he has one...)

Brief History: Growing up was rather rough for Tori. She participated in a lot of sports to keep away from home when she could but also had to protect her younger sister from their drunk and abusive father. Their mother was too weak to stand up to their father and as a result Tori had little respect for her.

One night, she (age 17) and her sister (age 15) were walking home after a game at the high school when the were attacked by a wolf gone rogue. Neither of the sisters would leave the other behind and as a result both were badly mauled by the beast. Through sheer will power, she was able to hang on as her body knitted itself back together. Her sister, however did not fair so well and died before the change could take hold. The local pack took Tori in, as they were responsible for not taking care of the rogue sooner, and she had been with them ever since.

She's slowly worked her way up the pack's hierarchy, asserting her dominance and taking challenges as they come. Many in the pack learned quickly that she was not to be taken lightly, no matter her size.

Wolf Form

[Haloriel]

Very nice, Kokaine!  I really like her.  Now to post my own character! :D  So many fun games!  ~bounces~

[Haloriel]

Name: Rosa Quinn ( True Name: Róisín Cătălina Torvalis - Quinn)

Age: 24 (appears slightly younger)

Appearance: Long curling hair frames an oval face that seems plain upon first glance due her tendency not to look others in the eye.  Black in colour, it holds a hint of brown and red highlights, flowing in an deliberately unkempt fashion to the middle of her back.  Crystal and glass bead-work is braided into some tendrils where others lay entirely neglected. 

A tip tilted nose is in evidence between cheekbones high, and above unpainted lips in a natural pink that are on the thinner side, but not unpleasant.  It is perhaps in her plainness that she might be one to draw a second, and a third glance, as it is only in being further in her presence that one could ever place the word beautiful to this woman.  Her skin seems as pale as the moon, having an odd softness to it. 

Lithely formed limbs and torso are covered in pleasing curves, with breast, hip and thigh being just somewhat more than average for a woman of her height, which is a very tall five foot eleven and a half.  Her arms, back, and shoulders are covered in ancient runic tattoos of a protective nature that shift to and fro when attempted to be deciphered by an ordinary human, or one only with a slight gift.  She does not recall getting them, and often presents it as a jest.

Though her hair generally covers them, her ears are pointed at the tips to a tiny degree, which is something she finds deeply embarrassing, along with having oddly elongated canines - and as a result, she does not smile and show her teeth even though they are even and white.  She moves with an awkward gait that is at times graceful in its clumsy manner, as if she is trapped in her own body, and never learned to deal with her size.  Her eyes are a dark blue in hue with a hint of spring green that appears when she gets angry, with a gaze that glows a molten silvery blue-green upon casting any magic.

Rosa tends to dress in long cotton skirts with soft button-down shirts in bright colours, jeans with stylish cuts - she loves clothing.  Her ears are pierced with tiny silver stags, and around her neck is a runic charm that she’s had as long as she can remember.  She loves shoes.


Personality & Other Traits: Rosa is a fickle sort, with a sharp mind and a tongue often too quick for her own good.  Some might say she is a foolish sort, but backing down from a fight simply isn’t in her unless she knows she’ll be beaten.  She calls it her witchy-mood to fellow witches and those she finds a comfort.  Her voice is a high, musical one with the soft lilt of Ireland in it, even though her looks are as dark as a sensual gypsy girls.  She is quick to anger and rage, and just as quick to weep and be pleased; mercurial at best would be her manner.

She is known to love to sing and play various instruments. 


Race and Powers: Witch/One quarter blooded Fae (⅛ through both maternal and paternal lines this is unknown).  She has a partial immunity to Fae glamouring, and complete immunity to Vampire glamouring.  Can sense Fae(but does not understand what they are). Truth sight/sound : one cannot lie in her presence without her knowing, Vampires also find themselves unable to lie, but older ones can bend truth; as can older Fae.  She will sense things as truth or lie - which is different from honesty, truth bending will register as truth for the oldest of the Fae and Vampires.  Creation of Illusions and real objects from her song at will, can entrance humans and lesser supernatural types; for those not entranced, they are drawn to her, Has an ability that will lead her to powerful magical objects. Most importantly, she has the power of healing hands, which will only work if the person first wants to be healed, and if they believe in her gift; her healing ability includes the restoration or granting of fertility - though its use will leave her extremely tired for days. 

When inebriated or tired she will leak magic, and tends to smell strongly to super-naturals of fresh air, sunlight, and green magic.  Her truth ability registers to shifters much like their own truth sense.

Important position: Grey Witch, Bard; a grey witch is one that will only do harm in certain circumstances - and fuel their power with their own pain and blood.

Brief History: Rosa, or Róisín as her real name(pronounced Ro’sheen), is a gypsy grey witch of the last remaining Torvalis line of European witches.  Her maternal great-grand father was a full blooded Fae (or See-lie Sidhe), having fought another of his kind to keep Adelina(her witch blooded great-great grandmother) to breed her.  He was killed with cold iron by a human man in devotion to the other Fae that desired Adelina first; she discovered it and it cost him her love.  Adelina cursed the Fae that he remain lonely as she would in her bitterness( human curses, especially witch curses have power in emotion).  She had a daughter of the union between the deceased Fae and herself named Amalia but bound her daughter’s magic so that she would only register as human.  Amalia met and married a human wizard of the Torvalis line as expected, bearing a single female child of the union named Marcela - the birth caused her death.

Marcela was Róisín’s mother, and unknown to herself - one quarter blooded Fae.  In proper gypsy fashion through this, she made her way to Ireland, marrying a quirky stage magician by the name of Niall Quinn - also one quarter blooded Fae(green man/fertility/healing based), and not realising it.  She bore him three children before she died three years ago, and the family moved to the United States when Róisín was a child.  In true traveller form, they lived everywhere.  With the death of her mother, Niall’s will simply seemed to fail and he lives with his eldest son, Mikhail.  Róisín’s elder brothers whom are identical twins - Mikhail and Doyle - work for a powerful law firm back east, choosing to settle - ironically the pair work for one of the firms that are Fae run.

Róisín has found herself wandering somewhat lost, recently having made her way to the city of Portland with the intent to find work as a bartender and singer.

[Kokaine]

Very nice, Kokaine!  I really like her.  Now to post my own character! :D  So many fun games!  ~bounces~

Thanks. Your character is very nice as well. It will be interesting to see how she interacts with the other characters once things get going.^^

[Haloriel]

Indeed!  I'm excited about this game as I don't tend to do modern stuff, having written two sample prompts and a single short story in the genre.

[Kokaine]

I love urban fantasy! Reading or writing... I love, love, love it! ^^

...*is kinda hyper if you couldn't tell*...

[Kuje]

Both your chars are very nice.

I've been a urban fantasy addict for a long time, it's one of my favorite genes now since traditional fantasy is hard to find now.

[Haloriel]

I'm hoping to learn.  I've read a TON of it, just never really written the urban stuff.  Nothing wrong with being hyper, I say! :D :D :D

~blushes~  Thank you, Kuje!  I liked yours, also!  This is shaping up to be fun.  Now if we could get more werewolves of the dominant variety, and some vampires!  Maybe a plain human or two also. :D

[rocknrolla]

I'd like to officially express me interest, whilst I haven't had the satisfaction of reading the lovely Mercedes Thompson novels, I still went through the wiki and Hekate's excellent description for each class. :-)

[Caela]

I love this idea. I will work up a character bio...right now am thinking an Omega wolf but what comes out when I type and what is in my head when I start are not always the same lol.

[Idariel]

I'd like to officially express me interest, whilst I haven't had the satisfaction of reading the lovely Mercedes Thompson novels, I still went through the wiki and Hekate's excellent description for each class. :-)

Yay! Her descriptions are quite wonderful, aren't they? After reading through them I actually started the first novel.

[Idariel]

I love this idea. I will work up a character bio...right now am thinking an Omega wolf but what comes out when I type and what is in my head when I start are not always the same lol.

More wolves! Yay! 

[Haloriel]

Wonderful to see all of the interest!  Wee!  ~bounces from thread~

[Diablerie]

 :o

I am so excited and welcome all! ;D I'm sorry I couldn't get to all of you sooner and all because of real life, but I am here and today, I'll be opening new thread for approved characters for all to read and get to know the other characters!  ;)

[Haloriel]

Yay!  I do know what beginning semester craziness is like! 

Is it ...  O:) ... or more like ...  >:)!?!

[Diablerie]

Hehehehehe

>:) >:) >:) >:)<-Like this lol

[Haloriel]

XD

Well, I'm sure you'll give 'em what for.  ;)

On topic, what character types do you still need, Miss Lady?

[Idariel]

Hehehehehe

>:) >:) >:) >:)<-Like this lol

<hugs> goodness!

Oh! I finished the first book and am off on the second ... they are really good, thank you for drawing my attention to them!

[Diablerie]

<hugs> goodness!

Oh! I finished the first book and am off on the second ... they are really good, thank you for drawing my attention to them!

My pleasure, lady Idariel! ^_^

[Diablerie]

The Character Profiles are up!

All of them are excellent! I really can't wait for us to start and there are some ideas that you guys have shared during your character profiles that can be major plots! ^_^

Up to now we have:

1 Walker

2 Female Wolfs

2 Fae

1 Witch

*Any Race is welcome to be played!


Powerful Positions in need to be fill:

*The Portland Pack Alpha

*The Portland (or all of Oregon)Vampire Seethe Leader (Either Male or Female)

*A powerful Witch who serves all supernatural groups<--Though maybe this one may already be taken.


(I must go, but later on during the evening/night-I will come back! ^_^)

[Kuje]

Cool beans, and yea, I know what it's like to get ready for the semester. Mine starts in about 2 weeks. Brain melt this semester with chemistry and math!

[Bayushi]

Name: Hirano Akiko Age: 22 Appearance: See photo. Akiko is an unnaturally small woman, topping out at four feet and eleven inches, massing a meager ninety-nine pounds. She is rarely seen wearing pants, almost always a skirt (or dress), wearing blouses of one sort or another. If one finds their way under the skirt and blouse, they will find that Akiko does not wear undergarments most of the time. She will, on occasion, wear individual knee stockings, if it is cold. Personality: Quirky and odd, little Akiko has always been both incorrigable and playful, however also tends to avoid social settings. Having immigrated from her maternal family's home town of São Paulo, Brazil, Akiko is finding it difficult to find a new circle of friends. Race and Powers: Walker (Black Jaguar) Brief History: Hirano Suko married a prominent Japanese businessman a year prior to Akiko's birth. Suko decided to remain in São Paulo when she learned she was expecting a child, and bid her husband good bye as he departed on a lengthy business trip in China. When it came time for her deliver her child, Suko travelled to a supposedly revered site over 100km from São Paulo; that not only helped ease child birth, but brought health to the new born as it came into the world. Akiko was raised somewhat strictly by her mother, seeing her father on rare occasions when he was able to come 'home' from business trips or his work in his homeland of Japan. A particularly small child, Akiko was watched over carefully by the small Japanese-Brazilian community where she and her mother resided. At the tail end of her first year at Univeridade de São Paulo, Akiko was walking home when she was stopped by a police man. Getting out, the Police man informed the little woman that her mother had been found killed in her kitchen, and that he needed her to come with him. Instead of taking her to identify her mother's remains, the "police man" drove her outside of the city and proceeded to rough the petite woman up, before tearing her clothing from her and harshly violating the virginal girl. As he stood over her bruised and ravished form, laughing, Akiko's power (that she'd discovered upon reaching puberty) awakened within her, and the nude girl suddenly became an angry large black jaguar. Pouncing upon the shocked rapist, Akiko proceeded to rip the man's throat out. When she finally calmed down enough to shift back into her human form, Akiko took the man's keys and his car, driving back into São Paulo and directly for home. When she stepped into the apartment building, she found her residence blocked off by police tape, but was allowed in by officers to get what she needed. Taking her mother's private stash of cash and jewels, saved for future trouble, Akiko fled to the American Embassy with her passport in hand. Won over by the girl's story of police corruption and her subsequent rape (given how bruised and marked up the small girl was), Akiko was given a visa to the United States, where she later earned a Permanent Residence card (Green Card), working towards a full citizenship. OOC Comment: I live near Portland in real life. I live south, in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, and have been to Portland numerous times (and lived in Vancouver WA (just north of Portland over the Columbia River).

[rocknrolla]

Name: Rory McGregor

Age: Unknown

Appearance: With long flowing hair tied to a braid, and his height towering to over 6'5 Rory can be an intimidating sight for the eyes. His green orbs, chiseled chin and the structure helps the creature to turn into its true form whenever threatened.

Personality: Rory is prone to anger and seethes with rage, and the fact how his past remains a mystery even after five years of becoming an Alpha seems to drive the creature over the edge at times. But bestowed with compassion for those dearest to him, Rory exercises a strict code of justice for all the members of his pack. He often struggles with pride regardless of how often it finds its abode within him or how unnecessary it becomes – Rory shares a deep connection with each and every werewolf of his pack, having spent this amount of time with them had taught the creature a lot.

Rory is an exceptional thinker despite being spontaneous, one thing he learned in the beginning was to hone his instincts in a fight or flight situation when it came to existence and that has served the creature well for all this time.

He is ambitious almost to the edge of foolhardy for whenever a dangerous task shows up, Rory risks himself rather than the other in the line of duty. He has come to care for the clan as he calls it, rather than a pack, in the last two years as he learned more about the members, and feels a close inkling to them in spite of hailing from across the world.

Race and Powers: Werewolf

Important Position: Alpha (Portland)

Brief History: It all began when the werewolf opened his eyes and found himself in a strange city they all referred to as Portland, not knowing where he hailed from, or how he ended up there… the werewolf struggled with his identity for a period of several weeks before another of his kind met and challenged him. An outsider, worse an outcast he was… and instinct took over him which beckoned him to fight and slay, but exercised prudence and ran away only to be chased until the running became tiresome and Rory accepted to be cornered one day.

He slew the Alpha and all those who joined in the fight, and five years later find himself the head of this pack. Judging from his demeanor and accent, he was informed he might have hailed from Scotland, but how the creature ended up across the coast remains a mystery to him. He sees his past coming together in fragmented dreams on lonesome nights, but all for naught when he doesn’t remember a thing in the morn.

Whilst the city life does not perturb the Alpha much, he tries hard to come to grips with it. Whilst an excellent negotiator, Rory makes for a poor diplomat without the knowledge of the city , it scars him like a bad memory, the only one he has got so far.

[Haloriel]

Very nice, RnR! :D

[Kokaine]

Oooooh! Should be interesting to have Rory and Tori interact :P Especially since she joined the pack about 2 years before he showed up. I can see them either getting along really well or not at all.

Btw... my intent was to have her ranked very high in the pack, possibly his 3rd if we don't get more dominant male wolves.

[rocknrolla]

Very nice, RnR! :D

Cheers dove, I'm glad you like it!

Oooooh! Should be interesting to have Rory and Tori interact :P Especially since she joined the pack about 2 years before he showed up. I can see them either getting along really well or not at all.

Btw... my intent was to have her ranked very high in the pack, possibly his 3rd if we don't get more dominant male wolves.

It will be very interesting, Miss Korruption! And I have no problems with that once we have the okay from Hekate. :-)

[Caela]

Working on an Omega Wolf, just trying to work out her background.

[Idariel]

Working on an Omega Wolf, just trying to work out her background.

I'm only part way through book two ... may I ask what an Omega wolf is?

[Caela]

I'm only part way through book two ... may I ask what an Omega wolf is?

I think Hekate has them in her list on the first page. It's more from Briggs other series (which focuses more specifically on werewolves) set in the same world. An Omega wolf basically has all the protective instincts of an Alpha, but none of the need for dominance and violence. They aren't really a part of the pack hierarchy, they stand outside the normal pack structure and are really rare. It's very hard for any wolf to hurt an Omega unless they are totally, batshit, crazy. They have a calming influence on anyone they are around.

The fun quirk with them, is that they don't feel the need to submit to wolves more dominant they are. The Marrock himself could snap an order at them and they could look at him and simply go, "Why?" whereas everyone else would just fall into line. Granted that might not be smart lol, but they could do it.

ETA: From Hekate's breakdown on the first page:

Omega Werewolves:

->There are more male Omegas--because there are more male werewolves. The female population of Omegas is not that big.

->Like dominant werewolves, being an Omega was mostly personality when human.

->Omegas serve much the same purpose in a pack as submissives, but more so.

->Not constrained by an instinctive need to obey a more dominant wolf. Omega's are the only wolves who could go against an order made by the Marrok himself if they want to.

->Has all the protective instincts of an Alpha and none of the violent tendencies.

->They don't answer to the pack structure; they are considered to be out of it.

[Idariel]

The fun quirk with them, is that they don't feel the need to submit to wolves more dominant they are. The Marrock himself could snap an order at them and they could look at him and simply go, "Why?" whereas everyone else would just fall into line. Granted that might not be smart lol, but they could do it.
Like dominant werewolves, being an Omega was mostly personality when human.
->Not constrained by an instinctive need to obey a more dominant wolf. Omega's are the only wolves who could go against an order made by the Marrok himself if they want to.
->Has all the protective instincts of an Alpha and none of the violent tendencies.
->They don't answer to the pack structure; they are considered to be out of it.

Thank you! That's great! I get to play Sasha, an ordinary were-wolf, though new made ... <eyes dance>
I can't wait, we're shaping into a good sized pack. Even if we're mostly ladies, lol.

[JadenMystic]

I'm interested in the witch/wizard. I know nothing about the book series that this is based off of but I'm willing to try my best for whatever you need me for.

[Bayushi]

Was my Walker acceptable?

[Kokaine]

Check here. If your character is listed then it's been accepted.

[Haloriel]

Was my Walker acceptable?

What I was not seeing is where your walker has a clear American Indian(think Blackfeet, Crow, Dakota) bloodline, which is required for walkers (unless you were saying her mother was) - but perhaps I missed it!  Also, Hekate is trying to move things along as quickly as she can - real life is being a boot to the face seems like! :D

I think she said it was something like:

>:) >:) >:) >:) >:)

... Yes.  I believe that was it!

[Callie Del Noire]

Still trying to figure how 'new' to the world my character will be.

[Idariel]

Still trying to figure how 'new' to the world my character will be.

I think, as a 'new' wolf, once we find out if our Alpha is in, that I will chat a bit with those playing dominates an see how new they'd be comfortable with. It would be a lot more work and a closer relation to Tori and/or the Alpha if she is super new, and I don't want to burden them with that if they don't think it will be fun!

But I'd sure love to rp things like her first voluntary change and hunt with the pack!!!!

[Callie Del Noire]

I think, as a 'new' wolf, once we find out if our Alpha is in, that I will chat a bit with those playing dominates an see how new they'd be comfortable with. It would be a lot more work and a closer relation to Tori and/or the Alpha if she is super new, and I don't want to burden them with that if they don't think it will be fun!

But I'd sure love to rp things like her first voluntary change and hunt with the pack!!!!

Well that doesn't help an old Faerie like me. :D

[Idariel]

Well that doesn't help an old Faerie like me. :D

<laughter> Oh! When I saw new to the world, I was immediately thinking were wolf! I do apologize!

I suspect that as school is so crazy, we will only hear from her once a week ...  <eyes dance> You could play a wolf AND a Fae ... that is what I am doing.  O:)

[Haloriel]

I thought your name looked familiar Callie!  I'd forgotten you had expressed interest in Fae at the beginning of the thread!  I'd say have fun with it.  Perhaps a Fae that is knowledgeable of the world but does not at all like the modernity?

[Callie Del Noire]

I thought your name looked familiar Callie!  I'd forgotten you had expressed interest in Fae at the beginning of the thread!  I'd say have fun with it.  Perhaps a Fae that is knowledgeable of the world but does not at all like the modernity?

I think its more like she's very knowledgeable with the supernatural but knows damn little of the modern world..

[Diablerie]

Hello! Hello!

The characters are amazing!  ;D


Hopefully we can start this weekend ^.^ I'm going to be posting here some plot ideas for all of you to decide where exactly do you want to take this rp!

Oh and the rules also! xoxoxoxo

[Idariel]

Hello! Hello!

The characters are amazing!  ;D


Hopefully we can start this weekend ^.^ I'm going to be posting here some plot ideas for all of you to decide where exactly do you want to take this rp!

Oh and the rules also! xoxoxoxo

Yay!! Thank you so much Hekate, I am looking forward to this so much!

[Kokaine]

Hmm... do we need a vamp? I am toying with the idea of making a 2nd character but I'm not sure if I want a walker or a vamp...

[Diablerie]

Hmm... do we need a vamp? I am toying with the idea of making a 2nd character but I'm not sure if I want a walker or a vamp...

You can have as many characters as you want as long as you used them!  ;) Don't want someone with five characters and three of them are dead ^.^

They could also be NPC's with pictures <3

Oh, We don't have any vamps up to now! <3

Yay!! Thank you so much Hekate, I am looking forward to this so much!

*Jumps up and down* Me too! ^_^ I'm finishing up my other charries! :D

[Idariel]

You can have as many characters as you want as long as you used them!  ;) Don't want someone with five characters and three of them are dead ^.^
They could also be NPC's with pictures <3
Oh, We don't have any vamps up to now! <3
*Jumps up and down* Me too! ^_^ I'm finishing up my other charries! :D

Oooh Hekate, you like ... are reading my mind. ON the subject of NPCs:
Hey, I had an idea for our wonderful Wolf Pack …

What if everyone who is running a wolf – and we have four really good characters so far – also put in a short NPC profile for an ordinary, male werewolf? Not a full character work up, but just a quick name and character sketch so our pack has a little more flexibility and is closer to the correct feel?

Something like:

Jeremiah Holmes, male werewolf, 7th ranked male in pack.
Jeremiah -was- about 30 when he was Changed, but of course appears around 20, now much to his disgust. He liked his silver hair, if not the potbelly from his sedentary, computer geek lifestyle in California's Silicon Valley.
Now he does computer consulting for a security firm, and takes care of all the Pack's high tech needs … or wishes … or just gets them the neatest gadget to watch them fight with it.

Jeremiah hates to be called Jerry, is more then willing to over exceed any order he is given, and has a biting, clever personalty. He's not truly mean, but he did make a living in the dog-eat-dog world of high tech corporate espionage.


<grins> I'll go find him a picture, since you'd like them ...

[Idariel]

Hmm... do we need a vamp? I am toying with the idea of making a 2nd character but I'm not sure if I want a walker or a vamp...

Oh Kokaine, the vampires are deliciously scary in this world! I'd vote for that ... just to see it done! :)

[rocknrolla]

I think that's a splendid suggestion, Idariel... for what's a pack if not without pack members? I shall endeavour to work on an NPC profile as well. :-)

[Kokaine]

Will work up a vamp then... but for the sake of filling out the pack I will make another wolf character ... using Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock as his avi :P

I'll also throw in an NPC...

[Idariel]

Will work up a vamp then... but for the sake of filling out the pack I will make another wolf character ... using Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock as his avi :P

I'll also throw in an NPC ...

[/swoon] I love the Rock! I'm so glad you both think it is a good idea!

[Kokaine]

Oooh Hekate, you like ... are reading my mind. ON the subject of NPCs:
Hey, I had an idea for our wonderful Wolf Pack …

What if everyone who is running a wolf – and we have four really good characters so far – also put in a short NPC profile for an ordinary, male werewolf? Not a full character work up, but just a quick name and character sketch so our pack has a little more flexibility and is closer to the correct feel?

Something like:

Jeremiah Holmes, male werewolf, 7th ranked male in pack.
Jeremiah -was- about 30 when he was Changed, but of course appears around 20, now much to his disgust. He liked his silver hair, if not the potbelly from his sedentary, computer geek lifestyle in California's Silicon Valley.
Now he does computer consulting for a security firm, and takes care of all the Pack's high tech needs … or wishes … or just gets them the neatest gadget to watch them fight with it.

Jeremiah hates to be called Jerry, is more then willing to over exceed any order he is given, and has a biting, clever personalty. He's not truly mean, but he did make a living in the dog-eat-dog world of high tech corporate espionage.


<grins> I'll go find him a picture, since you'd like them ...

Yummm... can Tori have him? ;D

[Diablerie]

Yummy Yum Yum!  :o

Idariel that is a great idea!!!!! <3 I'm doing a bitchy female werewolf >.> Because bitchy female werewolfs are fun  ::)

[Idariel]

Yummm... can Tori have him? ;D

Oh, Tori that would be so funny ... she out ranks him ... <eyes dance> that would be a fascinating chase.

Yummy Yum Yum!  :o
Idariel that is a great idea!!!!! <3 I'm doing a bitchy female werewolf >.> Because bitchy female werewolfs are fun  ::)

<laughter> oh, you -liked- the Marok's mate? I can't wait to see what you do!

[Haloriel]

I giggled at this conversation.  YAY this weekend.  AHHHHHH!

Okay done with fan-girl moment.  ~cough cough~

Depending on time I may bring in another or make an npc, but it may not be until after the game starts.  Also, we need like ... a bar or something.  Maybe our Rory could own? :D  Cause my girly is looking for a bar-tending job - and is willing to be an entertainer(singer) for said establishment.  Considering she is also a bard(though that is not known - secret knowledge) it would make sense.  Maybe Idariel's Fae can be part owner?  I could see him being extremely wealthy with as old as he is by now.  Just a thought!

~kermit arms~!

[Idariel]

I giggled at this conversation.  YAY this weekend.  AHHHHHH!
Okay done with fan-girl moment.  ~cough cough~
Depending on time I may bring in another or make an npc, but it may not be until after the game starts.  Also, we need like ... a bar or something.  Maybe our Rory could own? :D  Cause my girly is looking for a bar-tending job - and is willing to be an entertainer(singer) for said establishment.  Considering she is also a bard(though that is not known - secret knowledge) it would make sense.  Maybe Idariel's Fae can be part owner?  I could see him being extremely wealthy with as old as he is by now.  Just a thought!
~kermit arms~!

I know Haloriel! We're all so excited! And did you see the lovely new wolf, too?

Sure, he'd love to own to something ... <ponders> What about one of those nice taverns, that can serve meals too, with a hotel above it? He can have the pent house suite, and we can have whoever wishes have rooms in between? <wicked grin> it would be awesome for your girl to work for him ... <laughter>
oh, does anyone know ... do most of the pack live with the alpha?
And .... <3 Kermit  ... It's not easy, being green

[Haloriel]

Something with a bar/hotel would be brilliant - very elegant - but suitable especially for various types of super-naturals(by word of mouth).  I did see the new wolf!  He was very yummy! :D They can live with the Alpha - but do not have to.  They usually live near, at the least though.

[Caela]

Sorry this took so long to get posted! I was torn between having her be new, or an established part of the pack.

Name: Cleopatra Selene Harrison (goes by Selene)

Age: 153

Appearance: See Pic

Personality: Selene is a calm, serene person who often has a small smile playing at the corners of her lips as if something is always slightly amusing. She is kind and nurturing and highly protective of those around her. She is slow to anger but once her temper flares it is a fearsome thing and it's best to get out of her path.

Race and Powers: Werewolf/Omega. As an Omega she has all the protective instincts of any Alpha, but none of their violent tendencies. She is excellent at calming other wolves and mediating disputes to keep the level of violence in her pack to a minimum. Anything short of an actual fight for ranking can usually be calmed simply by her presence in the room and almost definitely if she actually is close enough to touch those in contention.

Important Position: Omega Wolf, outside the normal ranking within the Pack.

Background: Discovered as a teen by the old Alpha of the Portland pack (who recognized the sweet-tempered human for the Omega she could become), he waited until she was in her mid twenties before actually turning her. In the intervening years he had approached her, gradually revealing who, and what, he was and drawing her into his world, fascinating her with the magic of the Pack, letting her see the pull of the Moon on them until it was her hearts greatest wish to be one of them. She'd gone into the change with her eyes wide open, having had it explained that she might not live through her first moon and having seen the pain that the changes caused but wanting it still.

As a part of the pack she was a natural mediator and something of a counselor. She actually took classes from time to time to help her in those roles earning degrees in Psychology and going to law school as well to learn some of the finer points of mediation. Many of the human rules didn't apply to the wolves in her care, but it gave her a groundwork to start from and build on within their own culture. Loving to learn she is currently working on a double major in Ancient Literature and Physics for no reason other than that the topics interest her, and the long life of a werewolf give her the time to indulge in all the topics she wishes to learn about.


Wolf Form:

[Haloriel]

She's lovely, Caela! :D

[Caela]

Thank you!  ;D She was fun to make, though a bit of a challenge, which actually made her more fun lol.

[Haloriel]

:D You're welcome!

[rocknrolla]

Something with a bar/hotel would be brilliant - very elegant - but suitable especially for various types of super-naturals(by word of mouth).

I concur! Owning an establishment where either the wolves live together or are around one another often is a great idea, it would help tremendously this way for the pack to stay together as a pack!

Yummy Yum Yum!  :o

Idariel that is a great idea!!!!! <3 I'm doing a bitchy female werewolf >.> Because bitchy female werewolfs are fun  ::)

I love the idea of a bitchy werewolf... she would certainly add a lot of ardor to the game. Still thinking on whom I'd like me other pack member to be...

Sorry this took so long to get posted! I was torn between having her be new, or an established part of the pack.

Love your Omega Wolf, Caela - the chemistry between her and the pack will be very fascinating!

[Caela]

Love your Omega Wolf, Caela - the chemistry between her and the pack will be very fascinating!

Thanks RnR! A little calm in the storm that is a Pack, can't be a bad thing. Also, it's going to be fun being the one wolf that can just disregard a direct order if she wants. Like I mentioned before, it may not be the smartest move but it's still fun having the option lol. She won't be bitchy, but she can be a pain when she feels the need to be.  ;D

[Kuje]

If we're going to use the bar idea, I was pondering that my char could waitress there part time while spending the rest of the time on the reservation, being taught her powers by the female side of her family, plus she'd live on the reservation.

[Haloriel]

I was specifically thinking something neutral and owned by Rory McGregor(Portland Alpha) and Liam Conlaoch(secretly ancient Fae) to create an atmosphere that is safe for all Supernatural types, not just wolves: so that would include vampires, and anyone else that wants to be there - and it being situated in conjunction with a fairly posh hotel that is both vampire and shifter safe - I see it as the kind of place also that 'meetings' could be held, where as pack business is only for pack and it wouldn't much make sense for others to be involved in that.

But a neutral place would be fitting! :D  Course we'll have to wait until Hekate tells us what she wants to do as far as threads go. <3

[Idariel]

A little calm in the storm that is a Pack, can't be a bad thing.

That will be great, Caela … and I like that she's protective of our Pack!!

If we're going to use the bar idea, I was pondering that my char could waitress there part time while spending the rest of the time on the reservation, being taught her powers by the female side of her family, plus she'd live on the reservation.

I think that would be marvelous … we can have an entertainer  .. we'll have to put in a lovely, ancient old grand piano … and some private booths were you can close the curtains ... and a fireplace … and at least two secret entrances. <nods>

I concur! Owning an establishment where either the wolves live together or are around one another often is a great idea, it would help tremendously this way for the pack to stay together as a pack!

It will really help RP opportunities if someone is late or booked if we're all sort of around, most of the time … it could say, officially have four stories .. but the fae could have a few hidden stories one above ground and one under ground! That way even a vampire could stay, if they wished. <bounces> oh fun!

I was specifically thinking something neutral and owned by Rory McGregor(Portland Alpha) and Liam Conlaoch(secretly ancient Fae) to create an atmosphere that is safe for all Supernatural types, not just wolves: so that would include vampires, and anyone else that wants to be there - and it being situated in conjunction with a fairly posh hotel that is both vampire and shifter safe - I see it as the kind of place also that 'meetings' could be held, where as pack business is only for pack and it wouldn't much make sense for others to be involved in that.

But a neutral place would be fitting! :D  Course we'll have to wait until Hekate tells us what she wants to do as far as threads go. <3

I particularly like the notion  that Rori and Liam are working together … it will help immensely if they are already uneasy allies, rather then adversaries.

And I don't see any problems with having either a floor or two that was for the Pack -or- a 2nd property behind the first , with small villas an walk ways. A little more space for individual wolves but lots of common territory and close enough to be on hand in a minute or two if there's trouble. There's a double hotel like that in Seattle ... the more normal one, with a restaurant and a pool right on the road .. and behind it, accessed through the drive, the private gated villas with their own outdoorsy park area and so on.

And, oh, yes … all waits upon lady Hekate's pleasure, of course!

[Idariel]

I just ... had too.

I finished the third Mercedes Thompson book this morning, in which we find out a bit more about the rather difficult werewolf Ben ...

and this story demanded to be written! I apologize in advance for the swearing  ... but ... that's how he is!

https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=117525.0

I hope you enjoy it!

[Diablerie]

@Idariel: I love you  ::) *Loves Ben too much*


(I'm here just ninjaing ;) )

Anyways I think that the idea for a bar/ or a place neutral is exciting! I think it's a go!  ;D


A whole story plot I was thinking of we could try was:

A serial killer is killing off humans and imitating different supernaturals while doing so. The human supernatural hate group of the territory are wanting the head of the supposed fae/werewolf killer and are trying to create a huge ruckus to cath the attention of the world wide media so all can see the true face of the monsters.

Oooooh and what do you think of doing the rp on Extreme? Just in case someone wants to do something gory >.>

[Haloriel]

Extreme will do fine, or at the very least in the Non-con section - as I can see the need to keep people of different tastes in mind. :)

[Kuje]

That sounds like a interesting plot indeed, very nice.

I agree, extreme or non-con should work alright.

[Diablerie]

Ladies and Gent, thank you! <3 ^.^

[Haloriel]

You're very welcome, Hekate! <3  O:)

[Caela]

Hekate, just wondering, is my Wolf o.k. or would you like me to tweak her a bit?

[Diablerie]

Eeeep, Caela! I forgot to tell you she was approved  :-[ I'm passing her profile right now! <3

And: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=117573.0<- Our pretty IC thread! ^_^

[Caela]

Eeeep, Caela! I forgot to tell you she was approved  :-[ I'm passing her profile right now! <3

And: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=117573.0<- Our pretty IC thread! ^_^

No need to "Eep" that's why I asked. :D

[Diablerie]

She is already on the gallery! :D <3 ^.^ (Imitated little red) But, my, my, what pretty eyes she has  ::)

Ooooh NPC's can go into the gallery as well, just mark them as NPC.

[Diablerie]

UPDATE: OOC THREAD

Please read the rules and drop in to say hi!  ;)

[Diablerie]

This is the updated information(8/28) that was posted on the first page...

Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide

UPDATE:

*We have started with the Group RP!

OOC THREAD
-------> You will find the IC threads in the first post! Please, remember to read the code of conduct and drop a 'Hello!' to let us know you are joining us!

CHARACTERS GALLERY
-----> New characters and NPC have been added and will be added as the time passes on, please stay inform and get to know their histories/power/ etc.

Main Story Plotline:

Different killings are plaguing the city of Portland. The M.O. of the killings vary and all of them imitate a certain supernatural species living in the area. The humans will begin to notice that not a normal killer is doing the killings. All eyes are starting to focus on the Fae and Werewolf communities to the point that they are being blame for the killings. The supernatural hate groups are wanting the head of the killer and will do all they can to put the spotlight on Portland's supernatural species, their objective is to show the whole world the monsters these creatures are.

Different other small plots would be taking place with the characters and their relationships with each other.

------>If you are interested: Create a character sheet and sent it to me for approval! (Remember that it is never too late to join in.)

Characters & Players:

Werewolves

Alpha of the Oregon territory/Rory McGregor/rocknrolla

*Second in command/Victoria “Tori” Tyndall/Kokaine

*Aiming for third in command/Travis Knauff/Hekate

*Omega/Cleopatra Selene Harrison (goes by Selene)/Caela

*Seventh ranked male/Jeremiah Holmes/NPC/Idariel

*Submissive/Sasha Dupree/Idariel

Walkers

Owl Walker/ Shawnee Dakota Fisher/Kuje

Black Jaguar Walker/Hirano Akiko/Akiko

Witches

Gray witch/Rosa Quinn/Haloriel

Fae

Spokes Person & Justice Bringer for the local Fae community/Caileigh Ann Smith/NPC/Hekate

Fae Lord who works for the Gray Lords/Liam Riordan Conlaoch/Idariel

Beast Lord/Accalia (Diana Hunter)/Callie Del Noire

Vampires

Adviser to the seethe ruler/Erikh 'The Adviser' Reicher/Qt

[Haloriel]

Excellent, Hekate! :D

[Kokaine]

Okay, here is my 2nd character. I have an NPC as well but I'm thinking we may not need him... Though players are welcome to move him about as needed or if in the future someone wants to make him a full PC they are welcome to do so.

Name: Johnathan “Jimmy” Owens

Age: 36

Appearance: 6'6”, 260 lbs, dark hair, dark eyes

Personality: Jimmy is a very by the books kind of guy who places a lot of stock in self control, personal responsibility, and duty. He is immensely protective of those who cannot protect themselves, loyal to the end, and is a true upstanding, moral citizen—the kind of guy who will tell you if you've given him too much change, or will turn in lost money. His temper is a formidable thing when lit and his wolf runs very close to the surface, but he possesses an easy smile and can be quite a nice guy when the situation calls for it.

Race and Powers: Werewolf, dominant

Important Position: He is new to being a werewolf so he holds no position. He possesses the potential to be an alpha in his own right, but likely it will be years before he even thinks of such a thing. Right now he just wants to learn control the wolf.

Background: The son of a Navy Captain and Police officer, Jimmy knew early on that he wanted to do his duty and help protect citizens in one manner or another. He spent his early years in Hawaii where his father was stationed. He was surrounded by lots of family there and he was taught how to be a man of worth early on. At age twelve, his father was transferred to Washington so their family moved, leaving behind the rest of his extended family members. He was given the duty of protecting his two sisters and his mother—even though she was a cop and perfectly capable of handling herself—whenever his father was on deployment. It was a responsibility he took very seriously.

Jimmy found himself in Oregon for college and decided to stay there after graduation to become a police officer in Portland. Unfortunately he was bitten by a wolf—he thought it was a dog bite—while on duty. He learned the truth of his predicament after the next full moon forced his change. After that incident he requested an unpaid leave of absence citing health issues as the reason. For two months now he has dealt with his secret without discovery, however, he knows he needs help. Figuring their must be others with this... affliction... he is now actively searching for them.

Wolf Form

NPC - Devon Harris

Sex/Age: Male/57

Race and Powers: Werewolf, submissive

Appearance: See pic

Devon was once a punk kid who ran “errands” for a for a slimy boss in exchange for protection and a few dollars here and there. One night he made the mistake of following the wrong man and ended up at the mercy of the previous Portland Alpha. Rather than kill him, the Alpha took pity on him and decided to offer the kid a chance to clean himself up and turn his life around. Tired of being in constant danger and doing dirty deeds for his boss, Devon accepted the offer gladly. In exchange for a roof over his head and hot meals he went to school everyday and ran pack errands after school, which were usually harmless tasks like picking up dry cleaning or shopping.

Gradually the Alpha revealed to him the secret of the pack and offered him the chance to make the change if he completed college. Devon was already considered part of the family and he could not see ever being without the Alpha and the pack around him. He again accepted the Alpha's conditions and shortly after his college graduation, he was turned. Now he happily accepts his role in the pack and wears the self-appointed title of 'Procurement Specialist' which means he is in charge of grocery shopping and like errands.

[Diablerie]

Both of them are approved!  ;D

[Callie Del Noire]

I find the name of the 'Neutral' area ironic. :D

[Diablerie]

I find the name of the 'Neutral' area ironic. :D

Hehe, me too!

[Callie Del Noire]

I hope my post wasn't too confusing. Figure she's still sorta shellshocked at all the changes.

[Diablerie]

Nah! I think it was a good a post and you have a reply from me.  ;)

[Caela]

I'll make a second character in a few days. Don't have any just itching to be written so I'm going to take a bit of time and see how we're shaping up storywise and will fill in where it feels like we have gaps. :)

[Diablerie]

I'll make a second character in a few days. Don't have any just itching to be written so I'm going to take a bit of time and see how we're shaping up storywise and will fill in where it feels like we have gaps. :)

Great! I know that when you do a second character that character is going to be pretty cool!

[Callie Del Noire]

Nah! I think it was a good a post and you have a reply from me.  ;)

And she went from feeling sorry for herself to being a bitch. :D Thankee... :D

[Diablerie]

And she went from feeling sorry for herself to being a bitch. :D Thankee... :D

Yay! You like that!  ::)

[Caela]

Looks like we could use a couple more vamps to balance things out a bit so that's what I'm going to make for my second character, hope y'all like her!

Name: Rosslyn

Age: 684 (appears 28ish)

Race: Vampire

Position: None, mostly solitary though she pays the respects due to the Leader of the Seethe

Personality: Rosslyn is quiet and thoughtful which leads many to think she simply has nothing to say or isn't intelligent enough to keep up with the conversation. It's a gross underestimation of her intellect. She is highly intelligent and the years have hones that intelligence to a razors edge. She's the sort of woman who could post a threat to the leadership of the Seethe if she were ambitious enough to want the position but since she doesn't she stays as far out of the political affairs of her "superiors" as possible, not wanting them to see her as an enemy to be done away with. When she chooses to give her friendship she is highly selective and extremely loyal, only outright betrayal will change her loyalties and then beware her wrath.

Background: Few know anything about where the brunette came from. All anyone is sure of is the that she has just the slightest hint of a Scottish burr when she grows agitated and there is no way to be sure if that's because that is where she was born, or if she simply spent a good deal of time there at some point and picked it up. Her past is just that to her, past, and so she doesn't speak of it. No one is even sure if "Rosslyn" is her true name, or simply one she has chosen to serve for a century or two. **It actually IS her name, but she's used others in the past as well so there's no real way to be certain without being bold enough to actually ask...and then she may lie.**

All that's known about her for certain is that she came to Portland about 50 years ago and seems content to live quietly here. Like most older vampires she's acquired enough actual wealth (along with a number of nearly priceless antiques) to live quite comfortably without having to worry about mundane things like a job. She does as she pleases and stays within the rules of the Seethe. Her sense of diplomacy and ability to keep her own counsel makes her a perfect choice to perform as liaison to the different groups in the city and she is, sometimes, called upon for just that purpose when more volatile personalities might exacerbate a situation. 

[Diablerie]

Looks like we could use a couple more vamps to balance things out a bit so that's what I'm going to make for my second character, hope y'all like her!

Name: Rosslyn

Age: 684 (appears 28ish)

Race: Vampire

Position: None, mostly solitary though she pays the respects due to the Leader of the Seethe

Personality: Rosslyn is quiet and thoughtful which leads many to think she simply has nothing to say or isn't intelligent enough to keep up with the conversation. It's a gross underestimation of her intellect. She is highly intelligent and the years have hones that intelligence to a razors edge. She's the sort of woman who could post a threat to the leadership of the Seethe if she were ambitious enough to want the position but since she doesn't she stays as far out of the political affairs of her "superiors" as possible, not wanting them to see her as an enemy to be done away with. When she chooses to give her friendship she is highly selective and extremely loyal, only outright betrayal will change her loyalties and then beware her wrath.

Background: Few know anything about where the brunette came from. All anyone is sure of is the that she has just the slightest hint of a Scottish burr when she grows agitated and there is no way to be sure if that's because that is where she was born, or if she simply spent a good deal of time there at some point and picked it up. Her past is just that to her, past, and so she doesn't speak of it. No one is even sure if "Rosslyn" is her true name, or simply one she has chosen to serve for a century or two. **It actually IS her name, but she's used others in the past as well so there's no real way to be certain without being bold enough to actually ask...and then she may lie.**

All that's known about her for certain is that she came to Portland about 50 years ago and seems content to live quietly here. Like most older vampires she's acquired enough actual wealth (along with a number of nearly priceless antiques) to live quite comfortably without having to worry about mundane things like a job. She does as she pleases and stays within the rules of the Seethe. Her sense of diplomacy and ability to keep her own counsel makes her a perfect choice to perform as liaison to the different groups in the city and she is, sometimes, called upon for just that purpose when more volatile personalities might exacerbate a situation.

Ooooh I like her! *Gives approval stamp*

[Idariel]

NPC:  Araceli Marisol Pereira

Race: Human with splash of Fae blood.

Powers: She is an exceptional EMT-P because her fae blood lets her tell with a touch or sometimes with just a look what is -really- wrong with someone; poison, heart attack, blood clot … she knows without any fancy tests or machines. The downside is … she often only gets such knowledge if the person is about to die, and occasionally she will get such knowledge in a completely random and useless fashion.

Position: EMT-P, small time psychic, and owns small art gallery.

Sex/Age: Female, Divorced, 25

Appearance: She is average height, 5'6, a little skinny and usually smells of a tang of medicine, hint of wood oil, and sandalwood.
Languages: Native – Spanish, fully fluent in Italian and Levantine Arabic (Middle East, mostly from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Israel), Quecha (from Bolivia),  Navajo
Family: Twin sons, Gavyn and Owen, age 8, who alternate between mom and dad's house. Her roommate and Mother-in-law Jayden, and her cousin Nizhona Haloki Stormrider (played by Haloriel).

Character: Arcali is a person who deals with death by living each day to the fullest. She loves art, but has never mastered creating it, adores sensual music (particularly for strings, like the cello) and really, really good food. She lives happily with her former mother-in-law, seeing her sons every week and sometimes every day.
She works hard and plays enthusiastically, just as content attempting to make art as in selling it. She is a bit … determined, and so, despite some 20 years of no to moderate success, she still attends her weekly art class.
She plays the violin in a Latin style.

History: Arcalie grew up in Argentina, reveling in Latin dance, ancient art, languages. Due to her psychic gift, she decided at an early age to study medicine. She dabbled in massage and even did some eastern medicine, however she quickly discovered that in a clinical setting it was difficult to hide her gift. She ended up settling on EMT because everyone is much to busy saving lives to care if her diagnosis is the result of intuition or magic. She came to America to go to school, ended up dropping out of medical school to get married. She settled for twin sons and an AS degree and has never regretted it. She's helped out with the police department in a rather under-the-table way by being offer to 'guesses' as to what killed people that get them started in the right direction before the autopsies are back.

Long character

Arcali Pereira will tell you that she loves art and music because of her Argentinian roots and teases that she is bad at it because of her Egyptian ties.  She LOVES art ... of all kinds ... but can't paint a picture to save her life, and her clay sculptures always look like something from an Apocalypse scenario. Due to her love of art (and loosing the house in the divorce) Arcali owns a small art studio that both offers lessons and displays work for sale.

She lives in a small apartment behind and above her art studio. She has a 'dry room, a 'wet' room and a class room on the main level. Storage, a library, art supplies store and a kiln downstairs. Her mother-in-law works their full time, and is her room mate, much to her ex-husbands teasing dismay.

The divorce was unpleasant but not ugly, and they both get along politely enough. He is happily re-married to a kinder-garden teacher. He teaches high school.

The job that actually pays her bills is her work as an EMT-P, are commonly referred to as simply "paramedics", represents the highest level of EMT, and in general, the highest level of pre-hospital medical provider, though some areas utilize physicians as providers on air ambulances or as a ground provider. Paramedics perform a variety of medical procedures such as fluid resuscitation, pharmaceutical administration, obtaining IV access, cardiac monitoring (continuous and 12-lead), and other advanced procedures and assessments (with associated Applied Science degree).

Araceli is terrible at art and very good as an EMT because of her Fae blood. It inhibits her creativity, but also gives her a subtly terrifying ability to sometimes look at or touch someone and -know- what is wrong … and if they are going to die soon.

[Diablerie]

APPROVED!!!!!!

NPC:  Araceli Marisol Pereira

Race: Human with splash of Fae blood.

Powers: She is an exceptional EMT-P because her fae blood lets her tell with a touch or sometimes with just a look what is -really- wrong with someone; poison, heart attack, blood clot … she knows without any fancy tests or machines. The downside is … she often only gets such knowledge if the person is about to die, and occasionally she will get such knowledge in a completely random and useless fashion.

Position: EMT-P, small time psychic, and owns small art gallery.

Sex/Age: Female, Divorced, 25

Appearance: She is average height, 5'6, a little skinny and usually smells of a tang of medicine, hint of wood oil, and sandalwood.
Languages: Native – Spanish, fully fluent in Italian and Levantine Arabic (Middle East, mostly from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Israel), Quecha (from Bolivia),  Navajo
Family: Twin sons, Gavyn and Owen, age 8, who alternate between mom and dad's house. Her roommate and Mother-in-law Jayden, and her cousin Nizhona Haloki Stormrider (played by Haloriel).

Character: Arcali is a person who deals with death by living each day to the fullest. She loves art, but has never mastered creating it, adores sensual music (particularly for strings, like the cello) and really, really good food. She lives happily with her former mother-in-law, seeing her sons every week and sometimes every day.
She works hard and plays enthusiastically, just as content attempting to make art as in selling it. She is a bit … determined, and so, despite some 20 years of no to moderate success, she still attends her weekly art class.
She plays the violin in a Latin style.

History: Arcalie grew up in Argentina, reveling in Latin dance, ancient art, languages. Due to her psychic gift, she decided at an early age to study medicine. She dabbled in massage and even did some eastern medicine, however she quickly discovered that in a clinical setting it was difficult to hide her gift. She ended up settling on EMT because everyone is much to busy saving lives to care if her diagnosis is the result of intuition or magic. She came to America to go to school, ended up dropping out of medical school to get married. She settled for twin sons and an AS degree and has never regretted it. She's helped out with the police department in a rather under-the-table way by being offer to 'guesses' as to what killed people that get them started in the right direction before the autopsies are back.

Long character

Arcali Pereira will tell you that she loves art and music because of her Argentinian roots and teases that she is bad at it because of her Egyptian ties.  She LOVES art ... of all kinds ... but can't paint a picture to save her life, and her clay sculptures always look like something from an Apocalypse scenario. Due to her love of art (and loosing the house in the divorce) Arcali owns a small art studio that both offers lessons and displays work for sale.

She lives in a small apartment behind and above her art studio. She has a 'dry room, a 'wet' room and a class room on the main level. Storage, a library, art supplies store and a kiln downstairs. Her mother-in-law works their full time, and is her room mate, much to her ex-husbands teasing dismay.

The divorce was unpleasant but not ugly, and they both get along politely enough. He is happily re-married to a kinder-garden teacher. He teaches high school.

The job that actually pays her bills is her work as an EMT-P, are commonly referred to as simply "paramedics", represents the highest level of EMT, and in general, the highest level of pre-hospital medical provider, though some areas utilize physicians as providers on air ambulances or as a ground provider. Paramedics perform a variety of medical procedures such as fluid resuscitation, pharmaceutical administration, obtaining IV access, cardiac monitoring (continuous and 12-lead), and other advanced procedures and assessments (with associated Applied Science degree).

Araceli is terrible at art and very good as an EMT because of her Fae blood. It inhibits her creativity, but also gives her a subtly terrifying ability to sometimes look at or touch someone and -know- what is wrong … and if they are going to die soon.

[Kokaine]

Name: Macha Mong Ruad (Goes by Macha or The Red Queen)

Age: Old enough that she's forgotten how old she is and likely there aren't many others around to remember.

Appearance: Standing a mere 5 foot 2 inches she is petite--though if one were to call her small or short to her face she might relieve them of the burden of living with such poor manners--with well proportioned curves that have lured and blinded many a fool through the ages. Her smooth pale skin is framed by deep red waves that fall down her back while silver-gray eyes perch above a slim nose and perfectly formed lips. Her style of dress has adapted with the times though she still retains a strong hint of Celtic roots in her accent and the tattoos that cover her arms, back and chest. There are rumors about that hint at witchcraft but she neither confirms nor denies this. During the best of times she is able to feign humanity well enough to pass, but at the worst of times she appears something entirely other.

Personality: Macha is wholly unpredictable. Her moods ebb and flow with a startling fluidity that makes her a wild card at any given moment, though those close to her have learned to pick up the very subtle cues in her posture and demeanor. Thankfully she has been in a mostly peaceful period as of late, with her 'episodes' being fewer and farther in between. There are times when she can be the sweetest of creatures, possessing a rather girlish giggle, and there are other times when she is so filled with rage that all in her path cringe and quickly flee. Her mind is sometimes a truly chaotic place, yet she walks the fine line between sanity and insanity so gracefully... at least she thinks so.

She possesses a keen intellect that is at times obscured by her overwhelming 'otherness' and occasional spaciness. She does not suffer fools and will quickly weed out the weak and useless. To those who mind their manners and serve her loyally she gives her protection and will keep them safe, for a powerful seethe is a credit to her is it not? She is very observant, and always aware of what goes on around her, no matter how distracted she may seem. She is both fascinated and repelled by humans and their ways and often enjoys playing with them to stave off boredom. She 'collects' unique beings and prefers to keep young pretty people in her menagerie.

Race and Powers: Vampire. Long in age, The Red Queen possesses an array of beneficial abilities that have aided her at one time or another, though no one being could provide you with a complete list—something she has made sure of.

She is blessed/cursed with the gift of sight, a remnant from her mortal life that has been twisted by her vampiric nature for sure. Past, present, future—she sees all though none are distinctive. Her gift is not easily controlled and does not come when called (at best she can stifle the visions for a while but she will pay for putting them off). Instead it may be triggered by certain events and almost always by blood and while in such a state she is rather dangerous to any near her.

She can withstand sunlight though for how long is unknown since she avoids it at all costs. She can fly though doesn't, possesses exceptional senses, moves faster than most vampires which has helped her stay alive more than once in her long years, and of course possess a particularly strong gift of glamour.

Important position: Queen of the Portland Vampire Seethe

Brief History: Macha Mong Ruad. Is she 'the' former High Queen of Ireland? Or perhaps something older? No one is sure, not even she. The past is the past and best left to lay in peace... although perhaps it is merely that she has forgotten more of the past than she can remember? One can't be sure. There are whispers a plenty though none to her face for fear of her wrath. Plenty have tried to usurp her and end her existence only to meet their own end. Her reputation is well known and both fear and grudging respect accompany it.

She lives comfortably in the modern age and has done much to see to the safety and well being of those she considers hers. While she does rule her seethe as a true Queen should, she does not place a strangle hold on them but instead allows them freedom to flourish or perish as they will—as long as none of the rules are broken. Her ultimate goal is unknown but for now she is content to build her power base and keep the vampires off the mortal radar. She plays nice with the Fae and the Wolves who share her city but if you asked her on a good day...or perhaps a bad one, Portland belongs to the vampires.

[Diablerie]

Name: Macha Mong Ruad (Goes by Macha or The Red Queen)

Age: Old enough that she's forgotten how old she is and likely there aren't many others around to remember.

Appearance: Standing a mere 5 foot 2 inches she is petite--though if one were to call her small or short to her face she might relieve them of the burden of living with such poor manners--with well proportioned curves that have lured and blinded many a fool through the ages. Her smooth pale skin is framed by deep red waves that fall down her back while silver-gray eyes perch above a slim nose and perfectly formed lips. Her style of dress has adapted with the times though she still retains a strong hint of Celtic roots in her accent and the tattoos that cover her arms, back and chest. There are rumors about that hint at witchcraft but she neither confirms nor denies this. During the best of times she is able to feign humanity well enough to pass, but at the worst of times she appears something entirely other.

Personality: Macha is wholly unpredictable. Her moods ebb and flow with a startling fluidity that makes her a wild card at any given moment, though those close to her have learned to pick up the very subtle cues in her posture and demeanor. Thankfully she has been in a mostly peaceful period as of late, with her 'episodes' being fewer and farther in between. There are times when she can be the sweetest of creatures, possessing a rather girlish giggle, and there are other times when she is so filled with rage that all in her path cringe and quickly flee. Her mind is sometimes a truly chaotic place, yet she walks the fine line between sanity and insanity so gracefully... at least she thinks so.

She possesses a keen intellect that is at times obscured by her overwhelming 'otherness' and occasional spaciness. She does not suffer fools and will quickly weed out the weak and useless. To those who mind their manners and serve her loyally she gives her protection and will keep them safe, for a powerful seethe is a credit to her is it not? She is very observant, and always aware of what goes on around her, no matter how distracted she may seem. She is both fascinated and repelled by humans and their ways and often enjoys playing with them to stave off boredom. She 'collects' unique beings and prefers to keep young pretty people in her menagerie.

Race and Powers: Vampire. Long in age, The Red Queen possesses an array of beneficial abilities that have aided her at one time or another, though no one being could provide you with a complete list—something she has made sure of.

She is blessed/cursed with the gift of sight, a remnant from her mortal life that has been twisted by her vampiric nature for sure. Past, present, future—she sees all though none are distinctive. Her gift is not easily controlled and does not come when called (at best she can stifle the visions for a while but she will pay for putting them off). Instead it may be triggered by certain events and almost always by blood and while in such a state she is rather dangerous to any near her.

She can withstand sunlight though for how long is unknown since she avoids it at all costs. She can fly though doesn't, possesses exceptional senses, moves faster than most vampires which has helped her stay alive more than once in her long years, and of course possess a particularly strong gift of glamour.

Important position: Queen of the Portland Vampire Seethe

Brief History: Macha Mong Ruad. Is she 'the' former High Queen of Ireland? Or perhaps something older? No one is sure, not even she. The past is the past and best left to lay in peace... although perhaps it is merely that she has forgotten more of the past than she can remember? One can't be sure. There are whispers a plenty though none to her face for fear of her wrath. Plenty have tried to usurp her and end her existence only to meet their own end. Her reputation is well known and both fear and grudging respect accompany it.

She lives comfortably in the modern age and has done much to see to the safety and well being of those she considers hers. While she does rule her seethe as a true Queen should, she does not place a strangle hold on them but instead allows them freedom to flourish or perish as they will—as long as none of the rules are broken. Her ultimate goal is unknown but for now she is content to build her power base and keep the vampires off the mortal radar. She plays nice with the Fae and the Wolves who share her city but if you asked her on a good day...or perhaps a bad one, Portland belongs to the vampires.

Hehehehe Very nice  ;D

[Diablerie]

Will be updating character/player list today! ^.^

[mainsnoires]

Hello all,
I'd be interested in joining this group if there is still room inside. I do not know much of the Mercedes Thompson universe, but all the things I've read in this thread and the resources mentioned have picked my curiosity greatly. Let me know if joining is still possible and if certain type of characters are needed.

[Diablerie]

Hello all,
I'd be interested in joining this group if there is still room inside. I do not know much of the Mercedes Thompson universe, but all the things I've read in this thread and the resources mentioned have picked my curiosity greatly. Let me know if joining is still possible and if certain type of characters are needed.

Hey, Darling!

The group is still open for members so please don't hesitate on creating a character sheet and posting it here or sending it to me!

As for characters you can be whatever you want to be, though we would like to see more fae/walkers/vampires and werewolves are always fun to have, though with this race we are looking for submissives right now! ^.^

Hope to hear from you soon!

[mainsnoires]

Thank you for your reply Hekate,
I am preparing a character sheet and will probably make a male vampire. I will post the CS soon and may take some liberty with his background. So do not hesitate in telling me if I cross boundaries.

[Diablerie]

Thank you for your reply Hekate,
I am preparing a character sheet and will probably make a male vampire. I will post the CS soon and may take some liberty with his background. So do not hesitate in telling me if I cross boundaries.

Very awesome! Can't wait to read your CS! ^.^

[mainsnoires]

Name: The Hand, Gabriel de Nevers

Age: Born during the night of the Saint Barthelemew in France, 1572, which makes him 438 years old.

Appearance:

Gabriel is 6 foot tall, well built with short blond hair and brown eyes turning fully black (iris included) when Gabriel releases his beast. His skin is quite pale, and blue veins may become visible when he has not fed for a certain period of time. He wears a dark short leather jacket, a black shirt, black jeans, but can also be seen in designer suits. He has no problem showing nudity.
The tattoo of a handprint is present on his left shoulderblade. The significance of this artwork is directly related to his role into the Washington State Vampire Seethe.

Personality: Gabriel is a man who rarely loses his calm. he is observant and able to decipher from a general attitude, the state of mind of an individual.
He has gone, during his life as a more-than-mortal, through ages of war, and felicity all the same. His experience speaks for himself in period of trouble, as he participated to the early Europeans wars, the World Wars before joining the West and finding shelter next to the Vampire Lord reigning over the Washington State Vampire Seethe.
He served his Lord for decades and has been one of his most faithful follower until recently. Due to an intense disagreement with his Lord, Gabriel chose to leave the Washington State Vampire territory and avoid a certain death. He is rather secretive concerning this last episode of his life and will rarely speak about it.
He is a master tactician and learned the arcane of politics, intrigue and lies within royal European courts.

Gabriel is an accomplished soldier, able to use many types of guns or rifles. The weapon he uses with the most talent and with which he is the most impressive is the one-handed sword.
The calm and control Gabriel shows makes of him a very dangerous being, capable of killing without remorse using a direct or indirect method. His entourage always feared the day he would lose his temper, which seemed to have happen the day he chose to leave his Seethe.

Race and Powers: Vampire.

Ancient, Gabriel has several powers he can display.
He can disappear and reappear at reasonable distance. This type of movement corresponds in fact to "flash-steps", a movement that is so fast that it seems -to the human eye- that Gabriel's silhouette fades away only to reappear somewhere else.

Gabriel can read into the mind of his victims when he feeds over them.

Gabriel can track his prey after two blood exchanges.

Gabriel is able to charm, exert a strong fascination due to his old lineage.

Important position: None in particular

Brief History:
Saint Barthelemew's night, 1572, Paris, France.
Even today, people living in Europe are shivering when this date is mentioned. A collective memory maybe ? The ancient sensation of fear, the smell of blood and the vision of the streets of an immense city flooded by blood and dead bodies laying everywhere. The reasons why so many killings happened at that time are still multiple and a mystery. Catholics slaughtered Protestants for Power.. this was probably the starting point of these events.. however, afterwards, the killings got out of control and innocent people were hunted down without distinction for their religion.
This was when Gabriel was turned. An innocent person, at the wrong place, at the wrong time.
In reality, the group of Vampire who sired him was at the origin of these terrible nights.
First they intrigued in the darkness to make Catholics believe they were going to be attacked by Protestants, before spreading the murders to the rest of the Capital. In the end, while Protestant were unprepared, they were murdered, and the Vampires had initiated a war of religion where both camps would slaughter each others. During that time, the Vampires would feed as they pleased and turn eventually the ones they were most fond of.

After he was turned, Gabriel stayed on his own for ages. He lived in hiding as a solitary Vampire. To survive, he chose to go into lands where wars were common fact. Thus, he visited several part of Europes and knows different languages from French to German or Slavonic. He acquired a solid experience in battle and was able to reveal his beast and satiate his thirst without being noticed.
Eventually he left for the "New World" after the end of World War II, and joined the Vampire Seethe in Washington State. He acquired an important status and reputation there, becoming one of the Hands of the Vampire Lord, ie the one he would call onto to solve critical situations.

That is until he was assigned with a task that didn't go as expected and after a furious discussion with his Lord, he decided to leave his Seethe and Washington State.

At this period of his life, he only wants to find some peace. He holds no grudge against Human, Faes or wolves, and even though he doesn't like them, he doesn't give a damn about Walkers.

[Haloriel]

He's lovely, mainsnoires!  I'm sure Miss Hekate will see it as soon as she can, and let you know! :D  Comparing him to our other vampires (I presently have the only other male) he's the second youngest - there are four in play: the Red Queen, my Aloysius, Rosslyn, and the Duchess.  Gabriel presently sits between the Duchess and Rosslyn for age - and his powers are perfectly acceptable (I've read the entire series).  History also looks good.  So exciting to have another vampire!

[Diablerie]

Name: The Hand, Gabriel de Nevers

Age: Born during the night of the Saint Barthelemew in France, 1572, which makes him 438 years old.

Appearance:

Gabriel is 6 foot tall, well built with short blond hair and brown eyes turning fully black (iris included) when Gabriel releases his beast. His skin is quite pale, and blue veins may become visible when he has not fed for a certain period of time. He wears a dark short leather jacket, a black shirt, black jeans, but can also be seen in designer suits. He has no problem showing nudity.
The tattoo of a handprint is present on his left shoulderblade. The significance of this artwork is directly related to his role into the Washington State Vampire Seethe.

Personality: Gabriel is a man who rarely loses his calm. he is observant and able to decipher from a general attitude, the state of mind of an individual.
He has gone, during his life as a more-than-mortal, through ages of war, and felicity all the same. His experience speaks for himself in period of trouble, as he participated to the early Europeans wars, the World Wars before joining the West and finding shelter next to the Vampire Lord reigning over the Washington State Vampire Seethe.
He served his Lord for decades and has been one of his most faithful follower until recently. Due to an intense disagreement with his Lord, Gabriel chose to leave the Washington State Vampire territory and avoid a certain death. He is rather secretive concerning this last episode of his life and will rarely speak about it.
He is a master tactician and learned the arcane of politics, intrigue and lies within royal European courts.

Gabriel is an accomplished soldier, able to use many types of guns or rifles. The weapon he uses with the most talent and with which he is the most impressive is the one-handed sword.
The calm and control Gabriel shows makes of him a very dangerous being, capable of killing without remorse using a direct or indirect method. His entourage always feared the day he would lose his temper, which seemed to have happen the day he chose to leave his Seethe.

Race and Powers: Vampire.

Ancient, Gabriel has several powers he can display.
He can disappear and reappear at reasonable distance. This type of movement corresponds in fact to "flash-steps", a movement that is so fast that it seems -to the human eye- that Gabriel's silhouette fades away only to reappear somewhere else.

Gabriel can read into the mind of his victims when he feeds over them.

Gabriel can track his prey after two blood exchanges.

Gabriel is able to charm, exert a strong fascination due to his old lineage.

Important position: None in particular

Brief History:
Saint Barthelemew's night, 1572, Paris, France.
Even today, people living in Europe are shivering when this date is mentioned. A collective memory maybe ? The ancient sensation of fear, the smell of blood and the vision of the streets of an immense city flooded by blood and dead bodies laying everywhere. The reasons why so many killings happened at that time are still multiple and a mystery. Catholics slaughtered Protestants for Power.. this was probably the starting point of these events.. however, afterwards, the killings got out of control and innocent people were hunted down without distinction for their religion.
This was when Gabriel was turned. An innocent person, at the wrong place, at the wrong time.
In reality, the group of Vampire who sired him was at the origin of these terrible nights.
First they intrigued in the darkness to make Catholics believe they were going to be attacked by Protestants, before spreading the murders to the rest of the Capital. In the end, while Protestant were unprepared, they were murdered, and the Vampires had initiated a war of religion where both camps would slaughter each others. During that time, the Vampires would feed as they pleased and turn eventually the ones they were most fond of.

After he was turned, Gabriel stayed on his own for ages. He lived in hiding as a solitary Vampire. To survive, he chose to go into lands where wars were common fact. Thus, he visited several part of Europes and knows different languages from French to German or Slavonic. He acquired a solid experience in battle and was able to reveal his beast and satiate his thirst without being noticed.
Eventually he left for the "New World" after the end of World War II, and joined the Vampire Seethe in Washington State. He acquired an important status and reputation there, becoming one of the Hands of the Vampire Lord, ie the one he would call onto to solve critical situations.

That is until he was assigned with a task that didn't go as expected and after a furious discussion with his Lord, he decided to leave his Seethe and Washington State.

At this period of his life, he only wants to find some peace. He holds no grudge against Human, Faes or wolves, and even though he doesn't like them, he doesn't give a damn about Walkers.

OOOOOOH LOVELY!

Approved and welcome to the game! ^.^

[Haloriel]

Yay!  Welcome, mainsnoires! :D

[mainsnoires]

Thank you Haloriel and Hekate for this warm welcome ! *hugs*
I'll be sure to check the IC thread before posting, btw is there a place to start or is it open to anyone to join any thread ?

[Haloriel]

Mainsnoires:

I've sent you a detailed PM on events and a general how-to type deal. :D  Just marking this here so it does not seem as though there has been no reply!

~waltzes away~

[Diablerie]

Hey mainsnoires!

You charrie will be going into the approved gallery today as well as your pretty self in our player list!

You can create as many character or npc's you like, as long as you stick with them!  ;D

[Caela]

It get's very damned old hearing "I'm busy, I'm busy, I'm busy!" and then taking a look and seeing plenty of posts, they are just too busy to write for the thread YOU are waiting for! I count 11 full posts in the last week and a plethora of mindless chatter along with it, don't tell me you're busy when you clearly have time. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. /rant

Sorry...needed to vent. This is a pet peeve. I don't mind if a muse isn't playing nice, but don't tell me you're busy and then be posting a storm elsewhere, I hate being lied to./ REALLY ending rant now.

Will have posts up for Selene and Rosslyn tonight. Meant to get them done during the day but...well I have too much fun playing with the little one lol. Right now dinner is cooking and she's in a touch of trouble though because she doesn't want to pick up her toys. They WILL be picked up before she gets her dinner because I'm a mean mommy that way. :)

Hope everyone's having a good Monday!

ETA: The rant has NOTHING to do with this game, there's just too much crossover in some of my other games to rant there lol.

[Diablerie]

It get's very damned old hearing "I'm busy, I'm busy, I'm busy!" and then taking a look and seeing plenty of posts, they are just too busy to write for the thread YOU are waiting for! I count 11 full posts in the last week and a plethora of mindless chatter along with it, don't tell me you're busy when you clearly have time. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. /rant

Sorry...needed to vent. This is a pet peeve. I don't mind if a muse isn't playing nice, but don't tell me you're busy and then be posting a storm elsewhere, I hate being lied to./ REALLY ending rant now.

Will have posts up for Selene and Rosslyn tonight. Meant to get them done during the day but...well I have too much fun playing with the little one lol. Right now dinner is cooking and she's in a touch of trouble though because she doesn't want to pick up her toys. They WILL be picked up before she gets her dinner because I'm a mean mommy that way. :)

Hope everyone's having a good Monday!

ETA: The rant has NOTHING to do with this game, there's just too much crossover in some of my other games to rant there lol.

*HUGS*

I know what you mean, love <3 *Gives many sparklies and chocolates* >:( That makes me want to spank many people!

[Haloriel]

It get's very damned old hearing "I'm busy, I'm busy, I'm busy!" and then taking a look and seeing plenty of posts, they are just too busy to write for the thread YOU are waiting for! I count 11 full posts in the last week and a plethora of mindless chatter along with it, don't tell me you're busy when you clearly have time. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. /rant

Sorry...needed to vent. This is a pet peeve. I don't mind if a muse isn't playing nice, but don't tell me you're busy and then be posting a storm elsewhere, I hate being lied to./ REALLY ending rant now.

Will have posts up for Selene and Rosslyn tonight. Meant to get them done during the day but...well I have too much fun playing with the little one lol. Right now dinner is cooking and she's in a touch of trouble though because she doesn't want to pick up her toys. They WILL be picked up before she gets her dinner because I'm a mean mommy that way. :)

Hope everyone's having a good Monday!

ETA: The rant has NOTHING to do with this game, there's just too much crossover in some of my other games to rant there lol.

~pats~  I do understand having fun with the little ones! :D  And toys, ahhh.  My son and I cleaned up all of his - only to have me catch him dumping out a whole bucket minutes after.  GRR, LOL.

[Caela]

*HUGS*

I know what you mean, love <3 *Gives many sparklies and chocolates* >:( That makes me want to spank many people!

Thanks Hekate! I just needed to blow off a little steam. :)

~shares the sparklies but keeps the chocolate for ME lol~

~pats~  I do understand having fun with the little ones! :D  And toys, ahhh.  My son and I cleaned up all of his - only to have me catch him dumping out a whole bucket minutes after.  GRR, LOL.

Ouch! Mine has done that before then when I give her the evil "Mommy look" she give me the cutest lil grin and I end up laughing at her. She still has to pick them back up but she doesn't usually get into much trouble. She's too cute sometimes. On an up note, she DID get the toys picked up, though telling her she couldn't have food until it was done was needed to motivate her lol...Sometimes I swear she is all stomach though you wouldn't know it to look her!

[Idariel]

It get's very damned old hearing "I'm busy, I'm busy, I'm busy!" and then taking a look and seeing plenty of posts, they are just too busy to write for the thread YOU are waiting for! I count 11 full posts in the last week and a plethora of mindless chatter along with it, don't tell me you're busy when you clearly have time. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. /rant
Sorry...needed to vent. This is a pet peeve. I don't mind if a muse isn't playing nice, but don't tell me you're busy and then be posting a storm elsewhere, I hate being lied to./ REALLY ending rant now.
Will have posts up for Selene and Rosslyn tonight. Meant to get them done during the day but...well I have too much fun playing with the little one lol. Right now dinner is cooking and she's in a touch of trouble though because she doesn't want to pick up her toys. They WILL be picked up before she gets her dinner because I'm a mean mommy that way. :)
Hope everyone's having a good Monday!
ETA: The rant has NOTHING to do with this game, there's just too much crossover in some of my other games to rant there lol.

<HUGS> you're a darling, Caela ... and all I can is you must be scaring them, so that they are nervous of posting for you, because you are a delightful writer with lovely characters!!!!
As to playing with your little on!!! OOH, bless you, my dear! That should -always- come first!!! Even if you are mean and make her pick up her toys <giggles>.

[rocknrolla]

NPC: Stuart Doe (For the Rogue Wolf Hunt)

Race: Werewolf (Rogue)

Position: N/A

Sex/Age: Male, 19

They say time heals all wounds, but such was not the case in Stuart’s life – the sun arose and sank upon him in the same manner as it does on the people’s life that go through their everyday. So when Stuart was convicted and found guilty of manslaughter of a fellow student in his high school, nobody dared to pay heed as to why the young man committed the heinous crime in the first place... they all seemed concerned with setting an example so others won’t plummet to the depths that he did.

Having been bullied throughout his life by one father and then another, he thought if he progressed far enough he’d be able to go further and leave all the pain behind, all he had to do was study and work hard. But something snapped inside the young lad when the bullies followed him there too... so the man had no remorse when he killed them, when the murders were conducted in the gruesome way he can manage.

The precincts and the jails were another matter; each day he met new people and faced his demons anew, but now the kid had nothing to lose. He waited simply for the time to pass when one day they brought a drunk in – disorderly conduct, they said. Stuart comforted him, having known this calamity that befell his actual father... the menace called alcohol, he tried to talk to the man and the time passed. They both fell asleep; if it wasn’t for the razor sharp sensation upon his thigh, Stuart would have never woken up until daytime, but he managed to fight off the creature which was in the drunk’s place. The officers ran in and shot the animal several times before finally killing it... Stu was sent to the hospital.

His own transformation was swift; instead of fighting the creature, Stuart welcomed it... until one day a few weeks ago he became whole, and escaped from the hospital where the doctors still tried to wonder why his wounds would not heal. Now he runs into the night, and preys upon anyone he can lay his fangs on – the man named Stuart is long gone, in its stead... walk a ravenous beast intent upon punishing the world for what she did to him. He will hunt, he will conquer... and he will chew, until he devours the world and or the world devours him.

Wolf Form

[Haloriel]

Ack!  RnR I am so torn, because he's attractive LOL.  Very, very nice.  I can imagine some of the ladies will want to save the poor guy haha.

[Callie Del Noire]

I think Diana would enjoy hunting him.. but as yet she's not been invoked/involved. I think she's only heard, maybe, in passing about the murder.

[rocknrolla]

Ack!  RnR I am so torn, because he's attractive LOL.  Very, very nice.  I can imagine some of the ladies will want to save the poor guy haha.

It would not have been fair everybody wanting the rogue animal dead - thank you very kindly, dearie... I'm glad you like!

[Idariel]

Aww he's just a kid!
And you know Sasha won't want him hurt. She really doesn't want anyone to kill anybody.
It will be a wonderful RP, dealing with the whole shift of morality. If you don't know -why- the whole pack comes across as a bunch of casual killers! That's going to take some adjusting to, for Sasha.

[Kuje]

Hey Hekate,

I was pondering making a npc/second character and I was thinking of having her a witch but one who is a bit out of touch with modern times because she was taken/trapped in faerie, not realizing how much time had passed while she was held in faerie..... How she escaped from faerie, that could be part of her plot, letting it be worked out sooner or later... I could also see her using more dark powers due to what happened to her in faerie, which twisted her into the dark path.

If that's alright with you, I could write up the char sheet.

[Haloriel]

Hey Hekate,

I was pondering making a npc/second character and I was thinking of having her a witch but one who is a bit out of touch with modern times because she was taken/trapped in faerie, not realizing how much time had passed while she was held in faerie..... How she escaped from faerie, that could be part of her plot, letting it be worked out sooner or later... I could also see her using more dark powers due to what happened to her in faerie, which twisted her into the dark path.

If that's alright with you, I could write up the char sheet.

To be plain as far as plot and general knowledge of gaming - I personally think a Black Witch (as the Grey Witch is my own personal creation not within the books that I asked permission to craft) is not nearly as useful as a Wizard at this time - or good, White Which would be! :D  A plot with a character trapped in Underhill could be workable - so long as you a good way for the character to have escaped - Aes Sídhe do not let go of their prizes without a fight.  Being out of touch with modern times could be an intriguing hook - so long as the general history of where the character has come from is well considered/appreciated. :)

A wizard - that is nicely powerful without the worry of corruption would fill the same niche - and also open up new and interesting areas to plot in - that does not require additional training or anything else like the rest of the witch-ling characters do at this time would be a well rounded and smart choice for a character, in my personal opinion - having run games, and read the entire series - plus having a lot of background study on the Irish Fae.  I hope this has given you something to consider, Kuje! :D

[Kuje]

To be plain as far as plot and general knowledge of gaming - I personally think a Black Witch (as the Grey Witch is my own personal creation not within the books that I asked permission to craft) is not nearly as useful as a Wizard at this time - or good, White Which would be! :D  A plot with a character trapped in Underhill could be workable - so long as you a good way for the character to have escaped - Aes Sídhe do not let go of their prizes without a fight.  Being out of touch with modern times could be an intriguing hook - so long as the general history of where the character has come from is well considered/appreciated. :)

A wizard - that is nicely powerful without the worry of corruption would fill the same niche - and also open up new and interesting areas to plot in - that does not require additional training or anything else like the rest of the witch-ling characters do at this time would be a well rounded and smart choice for a character, in my personal opinion - having run games, and read the entire series - plus having a lot of background study on the Irish Fae.  I hope this has given you something to consider, Kuje! :D

I wouldn't mind making her a white witch either. Originally that was what I had in mind but..... I kind of switched it around a bit, knowing that being trapped in faerie for so long had twisted her. Uh, but having her a white witch is still find with me, maybe she just knows some black spells/powers due to her time in faerie and she only uses them when she feels there is no other choice but she'd suffer the consequences of doing so. I could kind of see her now as a bit like Rachel Morgan from Kim Harrison's novels but without all the demon influence. :) If you've read Kim's books that is.

And as a pagan, I can draw tons of history from egypt, the celtic isles, etc. :) So, having her come from irish/celtic lands work for me. I originally was thinking of making a Norse elf, either a light or dark elf, but then decided to make a witch instead. Grins. So, I'm open to making her a white witch to. It was in the back of my mind that she probably came from medieval celtic lands. As for how she escaped, as I said, right now it's open to whatever but that would explain why she's as old as she is. Time in faerie works differently.

[Idariel]

I wouldn't mind making her a white witch either. And as a pagan, I have tons of history from egypt, the celtic isles, etc. :) So, having her come from irish/celtic lands work for me. I originally was thinking of making a Norse elf, either a light or dark elf, but then decided to make a witch instead. Grins. So, I'm open to making her a white witch to. It was in the back of my mind that she probably came from medieval celtic lands. As for how she escaped, as I said, right now it's open to whatever but that would explain why she's as old as she is. Time in faerie works differently.

Nice Kuje!!!!
You may want to make the character sheet and submit it here, so that you don't have to wait an extra week to get approval. I remember Hekate saying we needed more witches and wizards! OOh go Egypt, they are so cool. I gave Celi a splash of Egyptian blood just cause its so cool.

[Callie Del Noire]

I want to make a 'smith' type character. :D

[Idariel]

I want to make a 'smith' type character. :D

OOo neat you should! Liam can handle metals but only so i could give him lightening powers and have him live amongst humans, but he doesn't work them!!!

You could make us an nice brawny smith!

[Kuje]

Nice Kuje!!!!
You may want to make the character sheet and submit it here, so that you don't have to wait an extra week to get approval. I remember Hekate saying we needed more witches and wizards! OOh go Egypt, they are so cool. I gave Celi a splash of Egyptian blood just cause its so cool.

Thanks. :) Yea, I was pondering another character only because right now, Shawnee tends to have to be the go between on everyone and I'm feeling a bit left behind because all the pack and fae have their threads/replies. LOL.

[Haloriel]

I wouldn't mind making her a white witch either. Originally that was what I had in mind but..... I kind of switched it around a bit, knowing that being trapped in faerie for so long had twisted her. Uh, but having her a white witch is still find with me, maybe she just knows some black spells/powers due to her time in faerie and she only uses them when she feels there is no other choice but she'd suffer the consequences of doing so. I could kind of see her now as a bit like Rachel Morgan from Kim Harrison's novels but without all the demon influence. :) If you've read Kim's books that is.

And as a pagan, I can draw tons of history from egypt, the celtic isles, etc. :) So, having her come from irish/celtic lands work for me. I originally was thinking of making a Norse elf, either a light or dark elf, but then decided to make a witch instead. Grins. So, I'm open to making her a white witch to. It was in the back of my mind that she probably came from medieval celtic lands. As for how she escaped, as I said, right now it's open to whatever but that would explain why she's as old as she is. Time in faerie works differently.

Indeed, time does run slippery in Faerie - this is nice.  Rather than a white witch - I would just say a female wizard - there is nothing that says wizards have to be male if you really want a female character.  It would give you the power of something like the black without the angsty waaahmbulance that goes with ...~grins~  I'm pleased to see your fine historical grasp here.  That's all I was thinking (its my specialisation).  Norse would be very cool - we have no Norse.  If you can write it, by all means go for it!

...As to Smiths ... all I could think of was ...:

Mister Anderson ...  My name is NEO PET!

Don't kill me please ... ~runs~

[Kuje]

Indeed, time does run slippery in Faerie - this is nice.  Rather than a white witch - I would just say a female wizard - there is nothing that says wizards have to be male if you really want a female character.  It would give you the power of something like the black without the angsty waaahmbulance that goes with ...~grins~  I'm pleased to see your fine historical grasp here.  That's all I was thinking (its my specialisation).  Norse would be very cool - we have no Norse.  If you can write it, by all means go for it!

Nods. I might have missed something, and I could have since I have the alpha/omega books in my to be read stacks, but I don't recall any wizard type characters being talked about/used in any of the Mercy novels. But as I said, I could have overlooked them or maybe they're in the alpha/omega novels. So, I'm not really sure what powers the wizards have except for the brief char info that was posted way back when we started. But a wizard works for me just as much.

[Haloriel]

Nods. I might have missed something, and I could have since I have the alpha/omega books in my to be read stacks, but I don't recall any wizard type characters being talked about/used in any of the Mercy novels. But as I said, I could have overlooked them or maybe they're in the alpha/omega novels. So, I'm not really sure what powers the wizards have except for the brief char info that was posted way back when we started. But a wizard works for me just as much.

The wizard stuff on the first page is directly from Patti's Forums, however - there is not much beyond that - so it would be ... in a large degree your own creation! :D

[Kuje]

The wizard stuff on the first page is directly from Patti's Forums, however - there is not much beyond that - so it would be ... in a large degree your own creation! :D

Ah, so that's why it doesn't ring any bells since they really haven't been used much in the novels. Okies. Knifty, that sounds pretty nice then.

[Haloriel]

Indeedly. :D

[Kuje]

Name: Tanith

Age: Looks 20ish. (Decades to centuries old)

Appearance: (see pic. )

Personality: Originally she was content and enjoyed life but being trapped in Faerie for who knows how many decades or centuries, she saw many things that the fey did to each other and to humans that were either taken or found their way into Faerie. Being a pet, basically, to the fey that was her owner, her contentment and enjoyment of life was beaten out of her and she has scars from knives, whips, and other instruments of torture on all parts of her body to prove it. Her owner never marked her face, neck, or hands though. As she learned how to use more and more of her powers, she grew less timid and now she's not as afraid of anyone who wants to harm her except when she is around fey. Tanith does not hesitate to mouth off or harm anyone that she feels is insulting her or wanting to harm her or even when the mood strikes her to do so.

Race and Powers: Wizard. A natural control over the elements but with a stronger focus on using fire but she can use the other elements but not as strongly. Plus some skill in sex magick due to being tutored in that type of magick by her fey owner.

Important position (If you have one within your race):

Brief History: Born centuries ago on one of the Celtic islands after the Roman's had invaded and controlled the islands. While out gathering herbs for a spell to help her minor, but growing, powers, she accidentally stepped into a ring of mushrooms and found herself transported to Faerie. While being held captive, basically, her fey owner tutored her in how to use her powers because he wanted to use her power against other fey and to protect his court. Not only did he use her power but she was also one of his mistresses, so he used her body when he wanted to make sure that she knew that she existed only because he wanted her to exist but he also used her when he wanted her to create spells using sex magick since she could focus some of their energy during sex.

When around other fey, she tries to hide how she wants to submit to them because she has had decades to learn that she is only a human play thing for any powerful fey and even if she mouths off or tries to have an attitude around them, her torment by her fey owner is burned into her psyche.

Her black cat was a gift from her owner and originally it was used as another way to control her but surprisingly, the two have become close companions. Secretly, Tanith had devised a spell that allows her to communicate with Cath, using it as her familiar.

[Diablerie]

Approved! *rubs hands together* >:)

[Kokaine]

Haha... hope the Queen never runs across her... One of the Red Queen's hidden talents would make Tanith irresistible to her. O:)

[Haloriel]

That's lovely, Kuje.  I adore that pic. :)

[Kuje]

Thanks. Yea, I saw that pic earlier and that got my muse going, making me want to write a character using the pic.

[rocknrolla]

(First and foremost - thanks to lovely Haloriel for all her help with the format and the class explanation. Thanks to lovely Idariel as well, for inspiring me enough to work on this!)



"You've been drinkin' my blood, and I've been licking your wounds...

... I'll shave off the pitch now, to the scope of your tune."

True Name

Abu Laqaf Dani’aal

Name: Lucky Danielson

Appears: 32

True Age

861 years old

Musical Inspiration:

Airbourne ~ Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast
Metallica ~ The Thing That Should Not Be
Monster Magnet ~ Space Lord
Metallica ~ Wherever I May Roam
Aerosmith/Run DMC ~ Walk This Way
Megadeath ~ Holy War... the Punishment Due

Appearance: (Made some changes to his outlook and appearance throughout the years as evident through the pictures)

Race and Powers: Vampire

Flash Bolt: Lucky can ‘flash’ to short distances in quick succession, he served as a Saracen blade master during the Crusades, intermingled with his vampire self the creature can be deadly with a blade. He keeps a short sword on his self at all times.

Trick N’ Time: The man’s existence is governed by gambits and tricks – he enjoys making deals for things he cannot get otherwise with people he would not fight. He is sly and extremely diplomatic.

Memory Altering: On account of his age, wisdom and experience the vampire is capable of changing the occurance of an event in the victim’s mind.

Flight: Lucky is capable of flying and flashing from one place to another, but to do it constantly is a huge drain on the vampire’s resources.

Important Position: Head and Chairman of the Conglomerate “Needful Things” in Manchester, England. A hub and safe haven for species of all types that are offered harbour in exchange for services rendered, whose front is excavating artefacts, oil drilling and ship breaking/dry docking facilities all over Europe and Africa

History:

Sent as an attaché to his envoy, Saladin – Nuruddin also tasked Dani’aal with defensive manoeuvres and guarding the diplomat should anything go awry. As history had it, Saladin ended up controlling Egypt before the Crusading wars and Dani’aal was right at his side through thick and thin.

Laqaf learnt the way of sword at a young age of fourteen; when conscriptions were made he brought his best foot forward to be made part of the Turkish auxiliary that would chase the foreigners out of land. He proved himself to Nuruddin, his former Master by coming to his Captain’s aid when they were cut off from the rest of the army – and later on to Saladin, who barely survived a Heshashin (assassin) assault whilst laying siege to the former Egyptian territories who would not promise allegiance to him.

From the battle of Jacob’s Ford till the siege of Jerusalem, Dani’aal arose in rank and if it wasn’t for his abduction at the night of the victory, the man – like all his equals – would have ceased to exist. But hell had a special place for men like him and the atrocities he committed during war. He was abducted a few miles outside Jerusalem by a Templar contingent. Closer look and three nights spent in their midst proved they were more than just knights. He was used as vessel night after another, drained to reveal what they already knew, but she had mercy over him in their absence as he laid awaiting his death. Fed and nourished, she was his angel with fangs and bleeding eyes... until the next morning when the search party arrived that killed her and his captives.

As history wrote of new victors and the defeated, Dani’aal struggled to survive until he came upon more Templars who arrested him on sight, being similar creatures as Dani’aal they refused to part with him ‘lest he carry the ‘gift’ back to Saladin, and change the tide of war. The man was taken all the way across Europe where he lived in their captivity for decades until the order was disbanded, and the remainder of their units ‘purged’.

Dani’aal was a free man – for years he fed and lived by his lonesomeness until the man wished for a coven like the Seethes that were sprouting in the region. So one after another he shared his curse with people and made them a part of himself, until he got caught up in the politics and lost his coven, this is where he disappeared in history only to emerge a couple hundred years later during the American revolutionary wars.

Part of the Hessian contingent, once more Dani’aal – now known as Danielson – found himself on the wrong side of the conflict. Defeated, he returned back to the Britain and attempted to begin a coven once again. This time the man made sure not to get involved in any political struggle until the Industrial Age began, and being a man who valued readiness now, he made full use of the new era, and ended up making his business what it is today.

For the last few years he has found himself in America once more in search of an artefact that may remove the curse he suffers from. Back home his coven thinks he is in search of something truly magnificent, but Lucky knows enough is enough – thus the vampire’s search brings him to present day Portland.

[Kokaine]

Oded... *has distinctly un-ladylike thoughts* Oh my... so yummy *fans self*

[Diablerie]

(First and foremost - thanks to lovely Haloriel for all her help with the format and the class explanation. Thanks to lovely Idariel as well, for inspiring me enough to work on this!)



"You've been drinkin' my blood, and I've been licking your wounds...

... I'll shave off the pitch now, to the scope of your tune."

True Name

Abu Laqaf Dani’aal

Name: Lucky Danielson

Appears: 32

True Age

861 years old

Musical Inspiration:

Airbourne ~ Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast
Metallica ~ The Thing That Should Not Be
Monster Magnet ~ Space Lord
Metallica ~ Wherever I May Roam
Aerosmith/Run DMC ~ Walk This Way
Megadeath ~ Holy War... the Punishment Due

Appearance: (Made some changes to his outlook and appearance throughout the years as evident through the pictures)

Race and Powers: Vampire

Flash Bolt: Lucky can ‘flash’ to short distances in quick succession, he served as a Saracen blade master during the Crusades, intermingled with his vampire self the creature can be deadly with a blade. He keeps a short sword on his self at all times.

Trick N’ Time: The man’s existence is governed by gambits and tricks – he enjoys making deals for things he cannot get otherwise with people he would not fight. He is sly and extremely diplomatic.

Memory Altering: On account of his age, wisdom and experience the vampire is capable of changing the occurance of an event in the victim’s mind.

Flight: Lucky is capable of flying and flashing from one place to another, but to do it constantly is a huge drain on the vampire’s resources.

Important Position: Head and Chairman of the Conglomerate “Needful Things” in Manchester, England. A hub and safe haven for species of all types that are offered harbour in exchange for services rendered, whose front is excavating artefacts, oil drilling and ship breaking/dry docking facilities all over Europe and Africa

History:

Sent as an attaché to his envoy, Saladin – Nuruddin also tasked Dani’aal with defensive manoeuvres and guarding the diplomat should anything go awry. As history had it, Saladin ended up controlling Egypt before the Crusading wars and Dani’aal was right at his side through thick and thin.

Laqaf learnt the way of sword at a young age of fourteen; when conscriptions were made he brought his best foot forward to be made part of the Turkish auxiliary that would chase the foreigners out of land. He proved himself to Nuruddin, his former Master by coming to his Captain’s aid when they were cut off from the rest of the army – and later on to Saladin, who barely survived a Heshashin (assassin) assault whilst laying siege to the former Egyptian territories who would not promise allegiance to him.

From the battle of Jacob’s Ford till the siege of Jerusalem, Dani’aal arose in rank and if it wasn’t for his abduction at the night of the victory, the man – like all his equals – would have ceased to exist. But hell had a special place for men like him and the atrocities he committed during war. He was abducted a few miles outside Jerusalem by a Templar contingent. Closer look and three nights spent in their midst proved they were more than just knights. He was used as vessel night after another, drained to reveal what they already knew, but she had mercy over him in their absence as he laid awaiting his death. Fed and nourished, she was his angel with fangs and bleeding eyes... until the next morning when the search party arrived that killed her and his captives.

As history wrote of new victors and the defeated, Dani’aal struggled to survive until he came upon more Templars who arrested him on sight, being similar creatures as Dani’aal they refused to part with him ‘lest he carry the ‘gift’ back to Saladin, and change the tide of war. The man was taken all the way across Europe where he lived in their captivity for decades until the order was disbanded, and the remainder of their units ‘purged’.

Dani’aal was a free man – for years he fed and lived by his lonesomeness until the man wished for a coven like the Seethes that were sprouting in the region. So one after another he shared his curse with people and made them a part of himself, until he got caught up in the politics and lost his coven, this is where he disappeared in history only to emerge a couple hundred years later during the American revolutionary wars.

Part of the Hessian contingent, once more Dani’aal – now known as Danielson – found himself on the wrong side of the conflict. Defeated, he returned back to the Britain and attempted to begin a coven once again. This time the man made sure not to get involved in any political struggle until the Industrial Age began, and being a man who valued readiness now, he made full use of the new era, and ended up making his business what it is today.

For the last few years he has found himself in America once more in search of an artefact that may remove the curse he suffers from. Back home his coven thinks he is in search of something truly magnificent, but Lucky knows enough is enough – thus the vampire’s search brings him to present day Portland.

Approved! ^_^

[Haloriel]

Oh oh ... Oh.  I adore that man.  :D <3 <3 <3

I won't even pretend my thoughts are remotely lady like. :D

[Caela]

You guys keep making more yummy mens!!! Had to make another girl myself to keep up! Heheheh...yes I AM greedy! Hekate, let me know what you think...she is totally tweakable!

Name: Morgana Nimue Elaine Blake

Age: 27

Race: 3/4 Fae
            Powers: She sees the truth, very little glamour, fae or vampire, works on her without her consent and lying to her is nearly impossible. Even the half truths that many older Fae delight in ring as false in her ears, not that she bothers telling them that, sometimes you can learn as much from what people are trying not to tell you as from what they actually say. She has an affinity for fire and while she can't call it into being, if it is there it is her's to control as she wills and won't burn her flesh.

Important Position: None

History: Born to a 1/2 Fae mother (who clearly had a soft spot for Arthurian legend) and a full Fae (though lesser, not noble Fae) Father, she grew up on one of the Fae Reservations. She grew up around children like herself, children with gifts and powers similar to her own. She never had the sense of not belonging but was instead fairly popular in their small town. She was raised with an abiding sense of who and what she was, and what she is, is Fae. She doesn't consider her human blood as much of a part of herself beyond the facts that it ground her into the human world and, according to the doctors on the Fae Reservation, it has made her more fertile than most full Fae. A fact that she likes knowing but now one she worries herself with at the moment, and doesn't plan to for a long time.

When she reached 18 she used her status as part-Fae, and the excellent grades she'd always managed in school despite seeming to be a bit of a party girl, to earn a scholarship to Yale Law. She specialized in contract law and arbitration and when she graduated in the top two percent of her class she took a job with a small, but prestigious, law firm in the Portland area and never even thought of looking back to her reservation though she does have a portion of her pay set aside and donated to her old school every year.

She's been in Portland for only a couple of years and has enjoyed the city immensely. She resides in her own townhouse and blends in with the human population. While she feels drawn to Diana's Refuge, able to clearly see it for the haven it is, she has also avoided it, not wanting to get involved in the Fae politics that she know surround the place. How not when it's owned by a Fae Lord?

Now though her curiosity is getting the better of her and she knows she'll have to step foot past those doors soon or have that curiosity drive her mad.

[Haloriel]

Hehe, I like her. :D  ~chuckles softly~  Very nice to have more good Fae.  Edit: Breckenridge will find her name ... either amusing, or it will annoy him. :D

[Caela]

Hehe, I like her. :D  ~chuckles softly~  Very nice to have more good Fae.

lol...She's young, she hasn't had centuries, yet, to become jaded, bored, and arrogant. Plus she was raised in the human world, even if it was on a Fae reservation and while she might carry a bit of noble Fae blood on her mother's side...most of her Fae heritage is from her father who wasn't a noble so she wasn't taught that arrogance from birth either. :D

I wanted her drawn to them, but different too.

[Haloriel]

Indeed, and I liked that you did that! :D

[Callie Del Noire]

I like her.. of course I don't see anything Diana has to offer. She's not established as the older Fae or even interested in building a power base per se.. I WANT to interact with her but I don't see how to do it.

[Caela]

I like her.. of course I don't see anything Diana has to offer. She's not established as the older Fae or even interested in building a power base per se.. I WANT to interact with her but I don't see how to do it.

There a reason Diana couldn't just be curious? After all she's been imprisoned for how long and now, here's this Fae child, raised in a strange land with strange ways....odd to say the least, and certainly something new. Morgana would certainly appreciate a friend whose not entirely embroiled in all the politics she's specifically stayed away from the Refuge to avoid.

[Callie Del Noire]

There a reason Diana couldn't just be curious? After all she's been imprisoned for how long and now, here's this Fae child, raised in a strange land with strange ways....odd to say the least, and certainly something new. Morgana would certainly appreciate a friend whose not entirely embroiled in all the politics she's specifically stayed away from the Refuge to avoid.

Well shes' about to wander off and get into trouble, and given your character's role as a 'lawyer' she might know Diana from contact negotiations. Or she simply feels the power that Diana has been invoking over the last few hours.

[Caela]

Well shes' about to wander off and get into trouble, and given your character's role as a 'lawyer' she might know Diana from contact negotiations. Or she simply feels the power that Diana has been invoking over the last few hours.

Actually I like that idea. Her feeling all that power, sensing the direction it's coming from. As close as we are to wrapping up Day One though, I think that power surge will be what finalizes the decision in her mind and she will be at the Refuge the evening of Day Two.

Well if Hekate likes her too that is!

[Callie Del Noire]

Actually I like that idea. Her feeling all that power, sensing the direction it's coming from. As close as we are to wrapping up Day One though, I think that power surge will be what finalizes the decision in her mind and she will be at the Refuge the evening of Day Two.

Well if Hekate likes her too that is!

Well I'm sure that she could follow the 'scent' of power if she was curious. Diana is on the hunt, odds are she won't sleep and will be stalking thoughout the town trying to get a feel for a city like Portland and find the trail of the rogue. See where he's been and get an idea of his patterns.

[Caela]

Well I'm sure that she could follow the 'scent' of power if she was curious. Diana is on the hunt, odds are she won't sleep and will be stalking thoughout the town trying to get a feel for a city like Portland and find the trail of the rogue. See where he's been and get an idea of his patterns.

Hmmmm, she could come across Morgana on her hunt. Could have her placed somewhere Diana comes across her. A park, holding communion with sprites or something. Diana's path could cross her. Perhaps Diana could feel a pulse of Morgana's power and check it out while hunting for the Rogue?

If Hekate approves her, I'll start her in the Forest Park thread, having a little bonfire, playing with her powers on a lovely night, enjoying the pulse of power from everything Diana is doing at the Refuge. :D If Diana is hunting a Rogue werewolf, the Park seems like a logical place for her to end up eventually and for them to cross paths.

[Kuje]

Oh man Caela, if she was in the park the night Tanith ripped a hole from Underhill to the park, that had to be very interesting to experience.

[Caela]

Oh man Caela, if she was in the park the night Tanith ripped a hole from Underhill to the park, that had to be very interesting to experience.

She'd have felt it, but she's not going to know what it is other than a massive power surge!

[rocknrolla]

Oded... *has distinctly un-ladylike thoughts* Oh my... so yummy *fans self*

Fishy, fishy, fishy... ~Pokes the aquarium~ XD

Oh oh ... Oh.  I adore that man.  :D <3 <3 <3

I won't even pretend my thoughts are remotely lady like. :D

Hehehe... I'm glad you like!

You guys keep making more yummy mens!!! Had to make another girl myself to keep up! Heheheh...yes I AM greedy! Hekate, let me know what you think...she is totally tweakable!

You're looking for people to play with her?!?!?!

Mr. Danielson is well gutted!

[Diablerie]

You guys keep making more yummy mens!!! Had to make another girl myself to keep up! Heheheh...yes I AM greedy! Hekate, let me know what you think...she is totally tweakable!

Name: Morgana Nimue Elaine Blake

Age: 27

Race: 3/4 Fae
            Powers: She sees the truth, very little glamour, fae or vampire, works on her without her consent and lying to her is nearly impossible. Even the half truths that many older Fae delight in ring as false in her ears, not that she bothers telling them that, sometimes you can learn as much from what people are trying not to tell you as from what they actually say. She has an affinity for fire and while she can't call it into being, if it is there it is her's to control as she wills and won't burn her flesh.

Important Position: None

History: Born to a 1/2 Fae mother (who clearly had a soft spot for Arthurian legend) and a full Fae (though lesser, not noble Fae) Father, she grew up on one of the Fae Reservations. She grew up around children like herself, children with gifts and powers similar to her own. She never had the sense of not belonging but was instead fairly popular in their small town. She was raised with an abiding sense of who and what she was, and what she is, is Fae. She doesn't consider her human blood as much of a part of herself beyond the facts that it ground her into the human world and, according to the doctors on the Fae Reservation, it has made her more fertile than most full Fae. A fact that she likes knowing but now one she worries herself with at the moment, and doesn't plan to for a long time.

When she reached 18 she used her status as part-Fae, and the excellent grades she'd always managed in school despite seeming to be a bit of a party girl, to earn a scholarship to Yale Law. She specialized in contract law and arbitration and when she graduated in the top two percent of her class she took a job with a small, but prestigious, law firm in the Portland area and never even thought of looking back to her reservation though she does have a portion of her pay set aside and donated to her old school every year.

She's been in Portland for only a couple of years and has enjoyed the city immensely. She resides in her own townhouse and blends in with the human population. While she feels drawn to Diana's Refuge, able to clearly see it for the haven it is, she has also avoided it, not wanting to get involved in the Fae politics that she know surround the place. How not when it's owned by a Fae Lord?

Now though her curiosity is getting the better of her and she knows she'll have to step foot past those doors soon or have that curiosity drive her mad.

*Get's the Scarlett nudes*  ;)

APPROVED!

[Caela]

Woot! Thanks Hekate!

[Kokaine]

For your approval Hekate:

'The Four' – Vampire NPCs

Name: Sebastian Huges, 'The Ripper'
-is often called deartháir beag/little brother by Macha
-is sometimes rudely referred to as 'The Jack of Hearts'

True Age / Apparent Age: 151 / 28

Appearance: See pic. 5'10", 165 lbs, has tattoos down his arms, and almost always wears gloves.

Race and Powers: Vampire. Beyond the usual enhanced speed, strength, and senses, Sebastian's most valuable gifts lie in his exceptional hands. He can perform sleight of hand tricks that can fool even the supernaturally gifted if they only rely upon their eyes and his aim with blade or firearm is near perfect as long as he is able to accurately envision the target's end point. He has inherited a touch of his maker's uncontrollable sight, which is accessed through the touch of his hands but is unclear and comes as it wills. He also is able throw his voice considerable distances.

About: Dubbed 'The Ripper' mostly due to the timing of his change and his preferred method of killing (though he was actually in America with Macha at the time of the Whitechapel Murders), Sebastian is a rather amiable fellow for a vampire. His dream was to be a surgeon in life but unfortunately that dream was crushed when he developed a certain reputation. Shamed and discouraged, he instead found success as a magician... though success is a bit generous considering Macha discovered him when he attempted to relieve her of her jewelery at knife point one evening.

Very laid back, Sebastian finds amusement in just about anything and goes through his existence with a certain amount of glee not usually associated with Vampires. It is easy to see that he serves his Queen with every fiber of his being—not only because to do less would mean his end as it did the others before him, but because it was she that first showed him the inherent beauty that lay in death and freed him from his foolish mortal ways.

He is forbidden from ever touching her skin with his hands.

Name: Kanti, 'The Blind Priestess'

True Age / Apparent Age: 234 / 30

Appearance: See pic. 5'5" tall, very curvy build.

Race and Powers: Vampire. Possesses a flawless memory and exceptional senses, despite being well and truly blind. Has the ability to see magic and even read magic signatures.

About: In her mortal life, Kanti—her name chosen, not given—had begun to go blind at an early age. This was completely unacceptable to her and in searching for a cure she became obsessed with possessing eternal youth and immortality along with restored eyesight.

She is the only one of the Four to have sought out vampires intentionally, she knew they would either kill her while she was still young and possessing the last of her sight, or possibly give her that which she craved most.

Hearing of a mortal who knew far too much of their kind, Macha fully intended to kill the woman. However, upon first meeting, Kanti greeted Macha and appealed to her vanity and interest in things 'unique'. Possessing an impressive knowledge of the Arcane as well as a large collection of treasures, Macha at first drew Kanti to her menagerie with the intent of keeping her only as long as her blood would last but the woman had a knack for proving herself indispensable. Though her eyesight got better over time, upon her turning she woke to find her normal sight gone completely, instead leaving her with the ability to see shadows with no detail except where magic is involved.

Name: Yoichi, 'Kyūbi no Kitsune' (Nine-tailed fox)

True Age / Apparent Age: 304 / 32

Appearance: Stands near 6'6" tall, with broad shoulders, and lean musculature. Has black eyes and black hair that falls down his back to his waist.

Race and Powers: Vampire. The Kitsune possesses exceptional reflexes, and received the gift of exceptional speed from his maker though his strength is only average for one of his kind/age. However, in addition to the usual perks, Yoichi is a Master of shadows: he can call or disperse the shadows, has a form of teleportation that allows him to travel in the shadows, and can hide within them, cloaking his form or anything he is touching within them. He can also shapeshift into the form of a black fox (more the size of a medium-large dog) with red eyes. Is Shinobi/Ninja and well versed in their ways.

About: It is said that some generations back, his great-great-great grandfather was visited by a Kitsune in disguise and that they fell in love. If tales are true then she gave him great fortune in the form of the 9 sons that she bore. After the birth of her ninth she disappeared, said to have been called back to serve her true master after revealing her nature to her beloved husband. Indeed Yoichi's family was blessed with fortune until his father ruined it by dabbling in magics he knew nothing of, bringing a demon down upon him.

Yoichi was born of violence and brutality, and after his mother died he was sent to live with her relatives and taught in the ways of the Shinobi. A quiet man of great patience and intelligence, he took quickly to his craft and earned the name Kitsune for his crafty ways and seeming invincibility. When he was fully grown, he took up a quest for vengeance, seeking his father who had somehow managed not to be consumed entirely by his demon rider. The Queen, seeking to be rid of the demon infestation that would threaten her hunting grounds, offered him the power to be able to take on his father in exchange for eternity at her side. Holding a part of his father's taint, it was not a deal he could refuse.

Name: Tatianna Vizzini

True Age / Apparent Age: 41 / 26

Appearance: See pic. 5'9" tall.

Race and Powers: Vampire. Heightened strength, speed, and senses. Though she is not yet sure how, she is able to take the edge off of Macha's madness/mood swings for a short periods of time. Powers still developing.

About: Tatianna was born in California to wealthy parents but quickly grew bored with her spoiled lifestyle. Tired of being pampered and coddled, she developed a rather large streak of recklessness and while she was attending school in Portland that streak unfortunately led her directly into the path of the Queen on a hunt. Luckily, Macha was taken with her instantly... more in the way a cat watched a bird in fascination but still, it saved her life. There was/is something about the woman that calls to the Red Queen, something that soothes yet inspires hunger all the same and so Macha protects her in a way she does few others.

Tatianna aims to take the Arch Duchess' place as the Queen's lady in waiting and lover.

Human in Thrall

Name: Eddie Castro

Age: 23

Race and Powers: Human with a touch of fae. He has the ability to completely be-spell people with his dancing.

Appearance: 6ft tall, 175lbs, usually has a very thin goatee, and has a three tattoos.

About: Originally hailing from Miami, Florida, Eddie found himself in Portland after some seriously bad choices left him and his mother constantly ducking thugs out to get him. After his mother was attacked they packed up and moved clear across the country. He promised his mother he was going to do better this time and while he started out with the best of intentions, he quickly fell back into the dangerous lifestyle that had drawn him originally.

Unable to take it, his mother kicked him out the day he turned 18 and told him not to call her until he got his life together.  He couldn't blame her, but things haven't been easy for him on his own. He has mostly broken free of gang life, though he is constantly tempted back in, and now works as a male exotic dancer at night, while taking classes during the day.

One night when he was working, Macha came into the club (she is the owner, though she doesn't advertise it) with Sebastian. She watched him as he danced, drawn in and yet very conscious of the rest of the audience's reaction to him. She decided then and there that he would be hers. Something to which he had no objection.

[rocknrolla]

What's that Boris? Miss Vizzini and the blind priestess are mouthwatering? Yep... that makes the two of us! :D

[Caela]

The final call is Hekate's but could I ask for a little more info on the characters please? Basic personality types and maybe why they'd be drawn to Portland. Help's us figure out the best way to fold them into the game. :)

[Caela]

Totally ok of course! Sorry if I sounded pushy, that wasn't my intention in the least.

[Haloriel]

I also recommend Patti's website forums to help you. :)  Lots of information there.  Here is a link.  As to the last character - there are no dragons in this mythos. <3  I love that you picked a white which for one of yours on hold - we really need one!  Lets see ...

As to types of wolves, it would help if we had another submissive, if you could stand it, rather than a dominant. :)  But yes, as Caela said, work out reasons as to why your lovely Inuit girl has come to Portland.  As an example, my walker - whom is Navajo and Argentinian - came from the Phoenix area for work and school - and had been a member of the pack down there most of her life - and has now been here for a year as a member of the Portland pack for a year. :)

I mean, Portland is a pretty neat place so its not so difficult to work out as to why.  I recommend taking a look at our Approved Character Gallery to know what we want the bios to look like, in addition.  Lastly, a super welcome to you!  If you have questions do not hesitate to ask, as both Caela and I - Hekate and Idariel have read most, if not all (as in my case) of the books.

[Haloriel]

Yes'm.  We are all here ... LOL!

[Caela]

oooh oooh... Idareil too??? *cries* I miss her!!!  Idk about the sub... it would have to be a good reason.. lol.. everyone wants to be an alpha... but living an alpha life makes it hard to be one even in stories...XD... thanks so much for the tips.. I will be back :D

lol Not everyone wants to be an alpha! My wolf isn't either actually. She's an Omega and is actually outside the regular pack structure so she doesn't really count in that regard lol. My vampire is a loner and doesn't crave the power of leadership at all so much as she wants the vampy leaders to leave her to her own devices for the most part, and my Fae girl might have the power to be a top dog in a few hundred years but right now she's still young and shiny and innocent (mostly) and couldn't be anything but submissive in terms of power structure.

Sometimes it's nice not to be an Alpha. As far as this game goes, being a submissive doesn't mean you have to be all meek and mild either. It really just means you don't have the instinctive violence that plagues the Dominant/Alpha wolves. ANY wolf has to take a direct order from their Pack Leader, it is instinctual and instant unless it is something like his ordering them not to challenge him for rank. The exceptions are those wolves that are just bugshit crazy and the rare Omega that crops up now and then. Submissive wolves in this game are still WOLVES and just as dangerous as anyone, even the Alpha's, in a fight, the biggest difference is they don't have the instinctive urge to fight and get into pissing contests over rank (and give Selene raging headaches!) but are a natural source of calm and stability for a Pack. A Pack that doesn't have an Omega can still increase the stability of it's Alpha's by having a lot of submissives to help soothe those natural urges to fight.

O.k., going to shut up now because I am rambling.

Oh! Last thing, being a submissive wolf as far as pack structure, doesn't have to mean they are submissive sexually, just in case that was part of what was tweaking you about the idea of writing one.

/runs off to another thread so she stops rambling.

[Kuje]

Indeed Caela, and if you think about it, my two characters act as submissives to Liam. Course, Shawnee is just a smart ass, so she tends to annoy Liam but you're right, being submissive for the pack doesn't mean that the char is weak, it just means they're not the top leaders.

[Kokaine]

*snickers* Sexually Devon is a switch, not a full out submissive... he is also not weak or a pushover, he's just very sensitive to pack energy and tends to get a little anxious when the fighting/violence breaks out. But he has all the same instincts and urges of his pack, just things are a bit muted when it comes to violence outside of a hunt.

I think Tori is only as Dominant and high ranked as she is purely out of stubbornness. :P

[Haloriel]

Aww. <3 But I love your rambles, Caela.  You can ramble with me any time ... I mean ... ~cackle~!

Don't mind me, I am in a goof mood tonight. <3  But yes.  I would say the only dominant characters I really have are still bound to obey others. :D

Roisin is definitely not dominant - but she can be stubborn and she's young.  Aloysius is old - but is first loyal to his Queen - even if it does not look like it LOL ... Nizhona turns off like a switch rather like Samuel - actually - but is very bound to Rory and knows her limits.  She doesn't hold any true rank in the pack at the present due to plot reasons ...  >:)

... Mikhail is probably my only character not bound below anyone but the Grey Lords.  ~wicked grin~  Did I happen to mention today that Victoria is sexy? :D  Devon is adorable!

~drags Caela away for special rambles in a nice closet~

Okay evil moment done.  Cookies anyone? <3

[Kokaine]

*Laughs* I do so love your evil moments, Haloriel.

Victoria will be pleased to know someone thinks she's sexy :P And Devon knows he's adorable, wait til he starts using it on purpose. O:)

Make sure you bring Caela back coherent! Jimmy will be upset if Selene disappears on him.

*takes a cookie*

All my characters answer to someone except for Macha... and she's Nucking Futs so its kinda scary that she's in charge, hehe. Jimmy isn't YET bound to anyone... he probably could fight Rory's order if he wanted to. But there's not a good reason for him to do so with his wolf so new. :-)

[Caela]

Hehehe...I am coherent!

Working on Selene but she is being a pest tonight. Just sits back in my head looking at Jimmy going, "yummyyummyyummyyummy!!!" Trying to tell her that's not helpful just makes her giggle!

On the other hand, Kokaine, would you mind if Rosslyn jumps ahead of Macha in posting? She is chomping at the bit on me lol.

Sometimes I hate it when they get ideas of their own!!

[Kokaine]

Hehehe...I am coherent!

Working on Selene but she is being a pest tonight. Just sits back in my head looking at Jimmy going, "yummyyummyyummyyummy!!!" Trying to tell her that's not helpful just makes her giggle!

Guess that's better than Jimmy trying to talk with his mouth full O:)

On the other hand, Kokaine, would you mind if Rosslyn jumps ahead of Macha in posting? She is chomping at the bit on me lol.

Sometimes I hate it when they get ideas of their own!!

Tis fine by me ^^  Macha is going to release her anyhow... she's distracted by her own feelings so you can have Rosslyn just extract herself from Macha's embrace. She requires a whole shift in mindset to write as opposed to the other characters so she it taking a bit... besides she keeps telling me she feels her Kitsune coming so I have to wait until Hekate pops back in and gives the okay on the NPCs. :)

[Haloriel]

LOL.  You guys are great. :D  And by all means.  Do post ... Breckenridge is having a drink in the Red Parlour ... Muhaha. :D

And thank you.  My evil is tailor made for the best shenanigans ever.   8-) 

That's right ... work those shades.  Mmm-hmm. :D  Lol.  Nucking Futs.  AHAHAHA.  Still giggling ... LOL.

Omg Kitsune ... /moan.  Holy heck woman! :D  Also when mine are approved - Noelle is sort of a back and forth fixture at the Seethe - as she works for Breckenridge - and Macha would know her pretty well.  I've not decided if she lets the vampires nibble or not.  We'll have to play that out very carefully.

[Kokaine]

Hehe...Glad to hear you like Kitsune, he'll be out and about a lot ^^

The vampires are open to play with other races if they are willing, or a player is willing to let their character be taken. >:) And they each have their own style *snickers*

[Haloriel]

:D Likewise with my own NPC's ... ~giggle~

[Caela]

Guess that's better than Jimmy trying to talk with his mouth full O:)

Tis fine by me ^^  Macha is going to release her anyhow... she's distracted by her own feelings so you can have Rosslyn just extract herself from Macha's embrace. She requires a whole shift in mindset to write as opposed to the other characters so she it taking a bit... besides she keeps telling me she feels her Kitsune coming so I have to wait until Hekate pops back in and gives the okay on the NPCs. :)

Thanks hun.

[Idariel]

oooh oooh... Idareil too??? *cries* I miss her!!!  Idk about the sub... it would have to be a good reason.. lol.. everyone wants to be an alpha... but living an alpha life makes it hard to be one even in stories...XD... thanks so much for the tips.. I will be back :)

aww !! so sweet! I haven't been much in the Storyteller's cafe as I've been a bit sick this month, all sorts of silliness going on, and I know I don't have time for the monthly challenge, it would just make me sad to go peek there! <hugs> I'm even really behind here, but everyone is so kind to me!! Poor Kuje and Haloriel too have waited over a week for my posts!

Caela wrote: Oh! Last thing, being a submissive wolf as far as pack structure, doesn't have to mean they are submissive sexually, just in case that was part of what was tweaking you about the idea of writing one.
That's very true, and its also true that they aren't weak physically! My lovely submissive is 5'11 and once trained will be a capable fighter – but she'll never love it, and always only fight when she must.
If you read the lovely job Lady Kaine (kokaine) is doing with Devon, our other Pack Submissive, you'll see that they aren't weak, or cowards!! Devon is going to get to defeat the Rogue Wolf in a fight, and everything!

Working on Selene but she is being a pest tonight. Just sits back in my head looking at Jimmy going, "yummyyummyyummyyummy!!!" Trying to tell her that's not helpful just makes her giggle!

<giggles> this is just what Jeremiah did the other day. ALL he wanted to do was just look at Tori and go “Mine, all mine!”

lol, I'm up...XD.  As an alpha, you are even more bound than any of the others to provide and lead the pack in all things, so it's not about power etc.   

In this  world, being Alpha has a very specific meaning … it means you lead a werewolf Pack, and answer only to the Marrok. That is why Jimmy merely is presented as having a powerful enough wolf to be a 'potential' alpha. So you could not be an actual one, since we have an Alpha (Rory).
In addition, females are not permitted to be Alphas, they are rare in werewolves and precious; Tori is allowed her place in the Dominance rankings only as a special favor from the Marrok, in order to help protect her as she was very young when she was changed.
We have a lot of dominate wolves, and so far it has been requested that only more submissives apply for the pack.
In this game world, I do not believe that there are any other weres, besides Wolves.

You could be a walker, which would side-step the whole Dominate/Submissive thing, or you could simply be a Fae who could turn into a tiger or a dragon. <grin>

You could even be a crazy Fae who could turn into a tiger or  dragon who thought she really was a were and ought to be permitted to join the wereowlf pack! <giggles> wouldn't that give everyone fits, from Rory to Liam to Miss Calliegh Smith … Miss Smith is the Grey Lord's hatchet man, and the reason all the local Fae control themselves … she's the limit on our power!!

Maybe I should try and switch my intro character (as this wonderful conversation above is why I didn't not elaborate too much on any just yet) and start out as another, if it is okay with everyone.  I would rather be "rogue" or a loner to start out than a team submissive.... and Yea...I'm weird....

You do not want to be a rogue … a rogue will be killed or forced to join. There are Lone Wolves, but females are once again not permitted to go Lone Wolf. So … I think you would be happier as a Walker! Did you get the chance to read through Hekate's wonderful notes on walkers?

I'm afraid you also can't start playing until you get approval, my dear!! But we'll try to get you through this; tell you what, Haloriel and I will put together a character sheet template, stolen from all the lovely approved characters, so you know just what we need!! We'll post it right here both for you and so that others can see if we forgot anything! And … I'll put a spot for Scent <grin> since so many supernaturals can smell so well.

Oh! About walkers .. they need to have some Native American blood … that is part of their mythos, that they are the children of the actual Great Spirits, like Wolf and Coyte and so on.
https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=116182.msg5057014#msg5057014
Here is that lovely post of Hekate, that goes over what exists in this lovely, complex world!

I am a dom/dom gamer/writer and there are times when all doms, per say, switch and move their energy is a more submissive manner for specific reasons and later, once comfortable, I can gently slip into a more submissive character. 

Hmm … perhaps we weren't clear? It isn't a matter of sexual preferences, at all; or even a matter of assertiveness, (although Sasha is shy, you needn't take her as a template) it is a matter of not having violent tendencies, not needing to be in charge and in control at all times!! 
But if large and in charge is how you roll, my dear, then please consider my ideas of how you might use those lovely pictures and fit your comfort zone as well!! 

We'll hash out a basic character sheet for you as fast as possible!! Then I'll peak one more time at your character list, but I can tell you right now that what we most need is your human white witch!!

[WhiteTigerForever]

Thanks Idariel.. you, as always are so kind.. *hugs*..

I am very very aware of the pack mind and mentality of the wolves... lol, my 2nd primary spirit guide is an arctic female alpha... lol and my primary is a Siberian Tiger... I understand and live through their guidance and eyes in rl.. lol.   You might like Desna someday if you read it.. :D 

Thanks guys and you are all awesome.  I suppose if where my comfort zone for writing doesn't fit into the bigger picture that is needed here, perhaps this simply just may be a matter of, "it's just not the right one for me"... nbd... and thanks..

Fae are the short form for the modern interpretation of Fairies, and they are not shape shifters as much as size shifters, being spirits of the East and of Air...

Witch in rl for over 15 years.. lol.. :D  Thanks again guys! 

[Haloriel]

As there has been eight pages of chatter, I thought links to the original posts might help future folks interested in this game!

Werewolves begin here!

Our Portland Alpha is Rory McGregor - played by RocknRolla.
Nice guy, for a controlling ... dominating ... Ahem.

Walkers begin here!
These are Native American - which means groupings like: Sioux, Navajo, Ojibwe, Seminole, Aleutian, Iroquois, Salish ... First Nations folks, not European, not Asian (I specify this as not everyone even has a clue what 'Native American' means - and we must consider that. <3).

Vampires Here!

Of which we have a Queen and her name is Macha. Also known as Nucking Futs.  But I wouldn't say that to her face if I were you.  >:)

And we have our Fae here!

Our leads with Fae are Liam Conlaoch and Caileigh Ann Smith. Aside from the mysterious and never seen Grey Lords.

And our magical humans! :D The Witches, Wizards, and Sorcerers in the world!

Example of a fine Wizard, the lovely Tanith!

And character sheet is reprised below! Do add pictures (of a reasonable size please) above and below, or to the left and right with BBC code if you wish!

Character Template Inside - Click for Goodies

Name:(Insert name here)

True Name

True Name:(Insert True Name Here)

Sex/Age:(Insert Sex/Age/Apparent Age here)

Occupation:(This is your actual job, like, what you do!)

Appearance: (Give a few paragraphs of appearance here)

Personality & Other Traits: (This is optional, but helps the rest of us know where your character stands on a basic level)

Race and Powers: (Give your race - Fae, Human, Were, Walker and then powers here - flying, what have you.)

Scent:(Technically Optional but a cool section all things considered!)

Important position(This is if within your race you have a position of rank - this is rare, generally.)

Brief History:(This is your history - give us a few paragraphs on where your character has been in life and why they are now in the Portland area - or how they have lived in the Portland area if local.)

[Idariel]

Yay! Great job, Haloriel thank you for putting this all in one place! <3
Lol and for finding Hekate's Character sheet!!

<hugs WTF> Whatever you feel will be comfortable for you, sweetie ... The Mercedes Thompson world is lovingly detailed in Patricia Brigg's novels, and doesn't always use the same meanings for words as you might have come across in other places!

[Diablerie]

For your approval Hekate:

'The Four' – Vampire NPCs

Name: Sebastian Huges, 'The Ripper'
-is often called deartháir beag/little brother by Macha
-is sometimes rudely referred to as 'The Jack of Hearts'

True Age / Apparent Age: 151 / 28

Appearance: See pic. 5'10", 165 lbs, has tattoos down his arms, and almost always wears gloves.

Race and Powers: Vampire. Beyond the usual enhanced speed, strength, and senses, Sebastian's most valuable gifts lie in his exceptional hands. He can perform sleight of hand tricks that can fool even the supernaturally gifted if they only rely upon their eyes and his aim with blade or firearm is near perfect as long as he is able to accurately envision the target's end point. He has inherited a touch of his maker's uncontrollable sight, which is accessed through the touch of his hands but is unclear and comes as it wills. He also is able throw his voice considerable distances.

About: Dubbed 'The Ripper' mostly due to the timing of his change and his preferred method of killing (though he was actually in America with Macha at the time of the Whitechapel Murders), Sebastian is a rather amiable fellow for a vampire. His dream was to be a surgeon in life but unfortunately that dream was crushed when he developed a certain reputation. Shamed and discouraged, he instead found success as a magician... though success is a bit generous considering Macha discovered him when he attempted to relieve her of her jewelery at knife point one evening.

Very laid back, Sebastian finds amusement in just about anything and goes through his existence with a certain amount of glee not usually associated with Vampires. It is easy to see that he serves his Queen with every fiber of his being—not only because to do less would mean his end as it did the others before him, but because it was she that first showed him the inherent beauty that lay in death and freed him from his foolish mortal ways.

He is forbidden from ever touching her skin with his hands.

Name: Kanti, 'The Blind Priestess'

True Age / Apparent Age: 234 / 30

Appearance: See pic. 5'5" tall, very curvy build.

Race and Powers: Vampire. Possesses a flawless memory and exceptional senses, despite being well and truly blind. Has the ability to see magic and even read magic signatures.

About: In her mortal life, Kanti—her name chosen, not given—had begun to go blind at an early age. This was completely unacceptable to her and in searching for a cure she became obsessed with possessing eternal youth and immortality along with restored eyesight.

She is the only one of the Four to have sought out vampires intentionally, she knew they would either kill her while she was still young and possessing the last of her sight, or possibly give her that which she craved most.

Hearing of a mortal who knew far too much of their kind, Macha fully intended to kill the woman. However, upon first meeting, Kanti greeted Macha and appealed to her vanity and interest in things 'unique'. Possessing an impressive knowledge of the Arcane as well as a large collection of treasures, Macha at first drew Kanti to her menagerie with the intent of keeping her only as long as her blood would last but the woman had a knack for proving herself indispensable. Though her eyesight got better over time, upon her turning she woke to find her normal sight gone completely, instead leaving her with the ability to see shadows with no detail except where magic is involved.

Name: Yoichi, 'Kyūbi no Kitsune' (Nine-tailed fox)

True Age / Apparent Age: 304 / 32

Appearance: Stands near 6'6" tall, with broad shoulders, and lean musculature. Has black eyes and black hair that falls down his back to his waist.

Race and Powers: Vampire. The Kitsune possesses exceptional reflexes, and received the gift of exceptional speed from his maker though his strength is only average for one of his kind/age. However, in addition to the usual perks, Yoichi is a Master of shadows: he can call or disperse the shadows, has a form of teleportation that allows him to travel in the shadows, and can hide within them, cloaking his form or anything he is touching within them. He can also shapeshift into the form of a black fox (more the size of a medium-large dog) with red eyes. Is Shinobi/Ninja and well versed in their ways.

About: It is said that some generations back, his great-great-great grandfather was visited by a Kitsune in disguise and that they fell in love. If tales are true then she gave him great fortune in the form of the 9 sons that she bore. After the birth of her ninth she disappeared, said to have been called back to serve her true master after revealing her nature to her beloved husband. Indeed Yoichi's family was blessed with fortune until his father ruined it by dabbling in magics he knew nothing of, bringing a demon down upon him.

Yoichi was born of violence and brutality, and after his mother died he was sent to live with her relatives and taught in the ways of the Shinobi. A quiet man of great patience and intelligence, he took quickly to his craft and earned the name Kitsune for his crafty ways and seeming invincibility. When he was fully grown, he took up a quest for vengeance, seeking his father who had somehow managed not to be consumed entirely by his demon rider. The Queen, seeking to be rid of the demon infestation that would threaten her hunting grounds, offered him the power to be able to take on his father in exchange for eternity at her side. Holding a part of his father's taint, it was not a deal he could refuse.

Name: Tatianna Vizzini

True Age / Apparent Age: 41 / 26

Appearance: See pic. 5'9" tall.

Race and Powers: Vampire. Heightened strength, speed, and senses. Though she is not yet sure how, she is able to take the edge off of Macha's madness/mood swings for a short periods of time. Powers still developing.

About: Tatianna was born in California to wealthy parents but quickly grew bored with her spoiled lifestyle. Tired of being pampered and coddled, she developed a rather large streak of recklessness and while she was attending school in Portland that streak unfortunately led her directly into the path of the Queen on a hunt. Luckily, Macha was taken with her instantly... more in the way a cat watched a bird in fascination but still, it saved her life. There was/is something about the woman that calls to the Red Queen, something that soothes yet inspires hunger all the same and so Macha protects her in a way she does few others.

Tatianna aims to take the Arch Duchess' place as the Queen's lady in waiting and lover.

Human in Thrall

Name: Eddie Castro

Age: 23

Race and Powers: Human with a touch of fae. He has the ability to completely be-spell people with his dancing.

Appearance: 6ft tall, 175lbs, usually has a very thin goatee, and has a three tattoos.

About: Originally hailing from Miami, Florida, Eddie found himself in Portland after some seriously bad choices left him and his mother constantly ducking thugs out to get him. After his mother was attacked they packed up and moved clear across the country. He promised his mother he was going to do better this time and while he started out with the best of intentions, he quickly fell back into the dangerous lifestyle that had drawn him originally.

Unable to take it, his mother kicked him out the day he turned 18 and told him not to call her until he got his life together.  He couldn't blame her, but things haven't been easy for him on his own. He has mostly broken free of gang life, though he is constantly tempted back in, and now works as a male exotic dancer at night, while taking classes during the day.

One night when he was working, Macha came into the club (she is the owner, though she doesn't advertise it) with Sebastian. She watched him as he danced, drawn in and yet very conscious of the rest of the audience's reaction to him. She decided then and there that he would be hers. Something to which he had no objection.

The coven has my seal of approval and I can't wait to meet them! ;)

[Bayushi]

I submitted a Fae for your approval, Hekate.

Should be interesting for our Kitsune, >:), given the Fae I concocted's background and 'sub-type'.

O:)

[Haloriel]

I submitted a Fae for your approval, Hekate.

Should be interesting for our Kitsune, >:), given the Fae I concocted's background and 'sub-type'.

O:)

Send the Fae to me, please, Akiko. :)

[Bayushi]

Send the Fae to me, please, Akiko. :)

It was sent, hun. Sorry.

[Haloriel]

It was sent, hun. Sorry.

'Tis all good. :)

[Haloriel]

As there has been nine pages of chatter, I thought links to the original posts might help as a reminder!

Werewolves begin here!

Our Portland Alpha is Rory McGregor - played by RocknRolla.
Nice guy, for a controlling ... dominating ... Ahem.

Walkers begin here!
These are Native American - which means groupings like: Sioux, Navajo, Ojibwe, Seminole, Aleutian, Iroquois, Salish ... First Nations folks, not European, not Asian (I specify this as not everyone even has a clue what 'Native American' means - and we must consider that. <3).

Vampires Here!

Of which we have a Queen and her name is Macha. Also known as Nucking Futs.  But I wouldn't say that to her face if I were you.  >:)

And we have our Fae here!

Our leads with Fae are Liam Conlaoch and Caileigh Ann Smith. Aside from the mysterious and never seen Grey Lords.

And our magical humans! :D The Witches, Wizards, and Sorcerers in the world!

Example of a fine Wizard, the lovely Tanith!

And character sheet is reprised below! Do add pictures (of a reasonable size please) above and below, or to the left and right with BBC code if you wish!

Character Template Inside - Click for Goodies

Name:(Insert name here)

True Name

True Name:(Insert True Name Here)

Sex/Age:(Insert Sex/Age/Apparent Age here)

Occupation:(This is your actual job, like, what you do!)

Appearance: (Give a few paragraphs of appearance here)

Personality & Other Traits: (This is optional, but helps the rest of us know where your character stands on a basic level)

Race and Powers: (Give your race - Fae, Human, Were, Walker and then powers here - flying, what have you.)

Scent:(Technically Optional but a cool section all things considered!)

Important position(This is if within your race you have a position of rank - this is rare, generally.)

Brief History:(This is your history - give us a few paragraphs on where your character has been in life and why they are now in the Portland area - or how they have lived in the Portland area if local.)