Alden Marshal
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,420 
Age: 30
Physical Description: Alden is 6 even, with shoulder length messy black hair, and several days worth of beard stubble. He is handsome, with a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a perpetual grin that makes him seem younger than he really is. His bright green eyes, constantly sparkle with barely contained mirth. He has the lithe well muscled body of a swordsmen, and he moves with considerable grace and dexterity.
If one where to take more thorough examination of Alden's eyes they may notice a further detail. Around the outside edge of his iris's there's an intricate series of minuscule grey runes.
Alden rarely removes his shirt, but should someone see him with it off, they would find his body to be covered in scar tissue. Starting from just below his neckline, there is very little space that does not sport some relic of a past injury. A particularly observant person may also note that among these scars, some are a bright scarlet. These scarlet scars form an intricate series of runes hiding among the others.
Those of a more magical bent may be able to decipher the runes in his eyes and on his skin. Identifying them as sigils more commonly found on magical items. The most obvious effect of the runes on his body, are increased speed, strength, and durability.
The runes on his eyes give him the ability to detect magical auras and residue, as well as allowing him to see through low level illusions and glamours. They also maintain his vision regardless of the current light level, and even if there is a sudden shift. His eyes are also capable of dropping into the infrared spectrum in complete darkness.
The rune work on his body enhances his natural strength, speed, endurance, durability, and reflexes to almost super human levels. The effects make him a formidable opponent for most magical creatures though only because they are supplemented by exceptional skill.
This means that all though he is almost super human in a straight contest of strength or speed he would most likely loose to most other magically enhanced humanoids such as vampires or were wolves.
Alden's runes also greatly increase his healing rate allowing him to recover from injuries that would normally take a few months for a person to recover from in a few short weeks. Not only do Alden's runes accelerate healing they also enhance it. A normal persons body will repair itself until it is functioning again then stop, thanks to the runes Alden's body will continues to fix itself until it is in near perfect condition. His healing abilities enhance his already prodigious stamina as it repairs muscle damage and lactic build up and it also increases longevity as he does not accumulate long term damage as most people do.
Finally his body runes provide protection from people attempts to find him magically. Detection spells will be obfuscated their readings on his location being off by about 20 meters. Long distance scrying and tracking spells are only able to narrow down his area to somewhere within a mile radius. It should be noted that these protections can be overcome by someone with sufficient power or ingenuity.
His runes cannot be removed unless they are cut off of his body using an appropriate ritual knife and magic. If the runes are disrupted in any other way they will simply grow back in a few weeks time.
The final thing that only someone versed in rune craft and enchanting would be able to tell is this: The process of these runes being carved into his bodies would have been unbelievably painful. A normal person would have been driven insane or to suicide if they had this happen to them. During the carving process un-directed magical energies would begin to take hold and tear apart your soul. The pain this would not cease until the rune pattern was completed. This means the pain caused would be on a spiritual and physical level of incredible magnitude.
Clothes and Equipment: Read this post for equipment update: http://thefantasysandbox.boards.net/post/27933
A re-paired and enchanted grey cloak, leather armor, twin short swords, bag of candy, full water skin, a few days worth of travel rations, enchanted leather boots, and a brace of throwing knives.
Player's online availability : On and off during the day, more active during evenings (EST)
Registered: Oct 30, 2015 14:59:43 GMT -8
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Post by Alden Marshal on Oct 14, 2016 20:04:45 GMT -8
As oblivious as he was Alden picked up that both Jun and Thaelyn required a few moments to compose themselves. He perhaps should have waited until after dinner to do this, but he didn't want to risk keeping his children up or having them listen in. His study wasn't sound proof and Miss Higgs was off after dinner, leaving him to clean up the kids.
Alden heads downstairs first joining the children at the table. The night's meal is braised lamb with roasted vegetables. When he is asked where Jun and Thaelyn are he gives his kids a gentle smile. "They are just getting up before dinner." This satisfies the children and at Alden's instructions they begin to eat, he didn't know how long Thaelyn or Jun would need, and he didn't want to keep his kids waiting.
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Jun of the Celadine
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,410 
Age: 28
Physical Description: Jun is a human adult, standing 5’4”. She is wiry and fit at approximately 120 lbs. She has olive skin, dark brown hair ending just above her shoulders, and slight epicanthic folds over her dark almond eyes. Her face is squarish with a small chin. Her skin is dotted with battle scars, and her left arm is heavily bandaged due to an unknown affliction.
Clothes and Equipment: Jun possesses a vast collection of seeds, herbs, insects, and scrolls hidden in various pouches in her armor. These serve as reagents for her multitude of spells. Her armor consists of a customized, long-coat style gambeson that is stuffed with a matrix of seeds and plant fibers. Fitted on top is a set of brass-like, enchanted half armor (chest piece, pauldrons, and tassets) which gives off a warm aura. She has an open-faced, burgonet style helmet and coif of the same materials.
Her most notable "weapons" are Blackbean and Resonance. Blackbean is an elephant-sized demon crow which has served with Jun for many years as a mount and as a bodyguard. A minor enchantment allows him to disguise himself as a regular crow. Resonance is an azure blue longsword with a mind of his own. He can intercept minor attacks and can teleport to his owner. He can also use a personal reserve of magic to aid in the casting of a single spell.
Allegiances: Isra
Player's online availability : Frequently
Registered: Mar 27, 2015 22:57:52 GMT -8
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Post by Jun of the Celadine on Oct 15, 2016 8:49:31 GMT -8
Jun sighed. Again, the interview hadn't bothered her nearly as much as she thought it would. But the details were still hard to listen to. Her initial reaction back at the office was rage. She could only imagine what Thaelyn was feeling.
After a few moments Jun decided to follow Thaelyn into the bathroom and, when the opportunity presented itself, put a gentle hand on her shoulders. "It's gonna be alright. Just remember, this story has a happy ending. And you're part of it." She sniffed and wiped her nose on her sleeve as if to signal to Thaelyn that she too was on the verge of tears.
"I think I smell brazed lamb. You know I don't think I've had lamb in a long time!"
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Thaelyn Mortris
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 310
Age: 22
Physical Description: At 5'7", Thaelyn is just above average height for a woman, with a slender build that makes her just shy of willowy. Slight curves and a womanly shape keep her from looking boyish, if only barely. She has long red hair that falls to her knees, and rich crimson eyes that are usually filled with curiosity, set in a face with delicate features.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Thaelyn wears a set of white and blood red armor which is inscribed inside with a complex series of magical runes. This provides her armor with a strength that belies its lightness, as well as serving as a sort of magical buffer that wards off most spells. She also carries a spear, or perhaps it's a staff - she seems to use it as a combination of both, using it both to fight and to channel her own magical abilities.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Aug 15, 2016 12:11:27 GMT -8
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Post by Thaelyn Mortris on Oct 15, 2016 9:01:55 GMT -8
Thaelyn looked at Jun's reflection in the mirror, offering a wan smile.
"I know. It's just hard to hear. To know that the person you love went through something so terrible, to know that they deserve so much better than to have suffered like that because they're a good person." She sniffled and wiped the last of the water from her face before patting it dry with a towel. Then she laughed, hanging the towel up and looping her arm through Jun's.
"Then let's go eat. I'm famished." She tugged Jun with her, downstairs and into the dining room, where she settled in among the children with excitement and kisses bestowed, before digging into the fare. And thanking Miss Higgs for cooking, as she always did.
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Alden Marshal
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,420
Age: 30
Physical Description: Alden is 6 even, with shoulder length messy black hair, and several days worth of beard stubble. He is handsome, with a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a perpetual grin that makes him seem younger than he really is. His bright green eyes, constantly sparkle with barely contained mirth. He has the lithe well muscled body of a swordsmen, and he moves with considerable grace and dexterity.
If one where to take more thorough examination of Alden's eyes they may notice a further detail. Around the outside edge of his iris's there's an intricate series of minuscule grey runes.
Alden rarely removes his shirt, but should someone see him with it off, they would find his body to be covered in scar tissue. Starting from just below his neckline, there is very little space that does not sport some relic of a past injury. A particularly observant person may also note that among these scars, some are a bright scarlet. These scarlet scars form an intricate series of runes hiding among the others.
Those of a more magical bent may be able to decipher the runes in his eyes and on his skin. Identifying them as sigils more commonly found on magical items. The most obvious effect of the runes on his body, are increased speed, strength, and durability.
The runes on his eyes give him the ability to detect magical auras and residue, as well as allowing him to see through low level illusions and glamours. They also maintain his vision regardless of the current light level, and even if there is a sudden shift. His eyes are also capable of dropping into the infrared spectrum in complete darkness.
The rune work on his body enhances his natural strength, speed, endurance, durability, and reflexes to almost super human levels. The effects make him a formidable opponent for most magical creatures though only because they are supplemented by exceptional skill.
This means that all though he is almost super human in a straight contest of strength or speed he would most likely loose to most other magically enhanced humanoids such as vampires or were wolves.
Alden's runes also greatly increase his healing rate allowing him to recover from injuries that would normally take a few months for a person to recover from in a few short weeks. Not only do Alden's runes accelerate healing they also enhance it. A normal persons body will repair itself until it is functioning again then stop, thanks to the runes Alden's body will continues to fix itself until it is in near perfect condition. His healing abilities enhance his already prodigious stamina as it repairs muscle damage and lactic build up and it also increases longevity as he does not accumulate long term damage as most people do.
Finally his body runes provide protection from people attempts to find him magically. Detection spells will be obfuscated their readings on his location being off by about 20 meters. Long distance scrying and tracking spells are only able to narrow down his area to somewhere within a mile radius. It should be noted that these protections can be overcome by someone with sufficient power or ingenuity.
His runes cannot be removed unless they are cut off of his body using an appropriate ritual knife and magic. If the runes are disrupted in any other way they will simply grow back in a few weeks time.
The final thing that only someone versed in rune craft and enchanting would be able to tell is this: The process of these runes being carved into his bodies would have been unbelievably painful. A normal person would have been driven insane or to suicide if they had this happen to them. During the carving process un-directed magical energies would begin to take hold and tear apart your soul. The pain this would not cease until the rune pattern was completed. This means the pain caused would be on a spiritual and physical level of incredible magnitude.
Clothes and Equipment: Read this post for equipment update: http://thefantasysandbox.boards.net/post/27933
A re-paired and enchanted grey cloak, leather armor, twin short swords, bag of candy, full water skin, a few days worth of travel rations, enchanted leather boots, and a brace of throwing knives.
Player's online availability : On and off during the day, more active during evenings (EST)
Registered: Oct 30, 2015 14:59:43 GMT -8
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Post by Alden Marshal on Oct 15, 2016 12:07:14 GMT -8
Dinner, as it usual is at the Marshal household, was something of an event. Six toddlers with six meals, some with less than ideal table manners, meant there was a lot of movement the occasional bits of flying food and insistence that vegetables get eating. Still, despite the evident trouble, there is an undeniable joy in Alden's expression as he tends to his children. It is clear that the horror of his past did not have a claim on his present as he smiles, laughs, and cares for his children. After dinner the children are given more of Jun's fruit treats and they retire to the sitting room, where Jun is told she absolutely must tell them a story.
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Jun of the Celadine
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,410
Age: 28
Physical Description: Jun is a human adult, standing 5’4”. She is wiry and fit at approximately 120 lbs. She has olive skin, dark brown hair ending just above her shoulders, and slight epicanthic folds over her dark almond eyes. Her face is squarish with a small chin. Her skin is dotted with battle scars, and her left arm is heavily bandaged due to an unknown affliction.
Clothes and Equipment: Jun possesses a vast collection of seeds, herbs, insects, and scrolls hidden in various pouches in her armor. These serve as reagents for her multitude of spells. Her armor consists of a customized, long-coat style gambeson that is stuffed with a matrix of seeds and plant fibers. Fitted on top is a set of brass-like, enchanted half armor (chest piece, pauldrons, and tassets) which gives off a warm aura. She has an open-faced, burgonet style helmet and coif of the same materials.
Her most notable "weapons" are Blackbean and Resonance. Blackbean is an elephant-sized demon crow which has served with Jun for many years as a mount and as a bodyguard. A minor enchantment allows him to disguise himself as a regular crow. Resonance is an azure blue longsword with a mind of his own. He can intercept minor attacks and can teleport to his owner. He can also use a personal reserve of magic to aid in the casting of a single spell.
Allegiances: Isra
Player's online availability : Frequently
Registered: Mar 27, 2015 22:57:52 GMT -8
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Post by Jun of the Celadine on Oct 15, 2016 14:11:40 GMT -8
"Uhh ok?!" Jun says as she is corralled into the sitting room, desperately trying to cobble together a story for the children in her mind.
Ok think think think. We knows lots of Land-Tiller stories right? Yah, right! Dad used to tell use stories all the time? ... Why am I having trouble remembering them? I'm blanking. We're blanking. They're starting to sit down. They're starting to sit down. And they are sitting. They are staring at us. Uh, uh...Oh!
As she racked her brain, she eventually came across a tale concerning the founding of an ancient kingdom. Supposedly the story was true. She had read it in an old series of scrolls which were a part of Lady Naoki's collection. It wasn't actually a fairy tale, but it was close enough.
Uh, well, that's technically a historical legend isn't it? So? We'll just throw in some unicorns or something.
A part of her felt less nervous fighting against Alden.
"Uh, ok... Story, story... how about... the Fool who Founded a Republic? Ok, so it goes like this. Uh... once upon a time, in a far off land, there was a man. His name was, Lucius the Fool. He was a very nice man, actually very smart, and he liked to read lots of books. But he didn't like to talk, and he was clumsy, so everyone thought he was stupid. He lived in an ancient kingdom called the Land of Wolves. And this kingdom had a king named Lucius the Superb. But the king was mean, and so were his sons. They used to fight a lot, and Lucius the Superb would send armies to go conquer other kingdoms. The people didn't like them very much."
Jun paused for a moment and rolled her eyes around her head as if looking for the next portion of the story on the ceiling. Apparently she found it, because she continued. "Ok, now one day Lucius the Superb was about to go on a great campaign, and he wanted to find out how the battles were going to go. So he sent two advisors to visit a wise old oracle who could see into the future. The two advisors decided to bring Lucius the Fool along so he could carry their stuff. Lucius agreed, because he wanted to see the oracle and stuff. So, they traveled a long way, over big green plains and cold mountain ranges and even a stormy ocean, until they made it to an island. That's where the wise old oracle lived. The oracle looked at them and told them that the campaign would go well at first, but that something terrible would happen and the King would lose his kingdom. She said the next king of the Land of Wolves would be one of them, the man who kissed the world's greatest mother, first."
Jun smiled at herself as the story came easier and easier. "Now the advisors were excited. They figured all they had to do was go home and kiss their own mothers, because everyone thinks their own mother is the best mom in the world. Whoever did it first would be king, and the other would be made a great general. They decided they would figure out who would be who later and started to go home, and of course they made Lucius the Fool carry their stuff. But Lucius had another idea. Just before they made it to their boat, Lucius pretended to trip and fall. Splat!" Jun clapped her hands together horizontally to simulate how Lucius fell. "The advisors knew he was clumsy so they just waited for him to get up. But as soon as Lucius hit the ground, he kissed the dirt. Because he realized that the earth itself was the mother of all life, and therefore the biggest and best mom in the world. And then all three went home."
"Now the advisors told the king that the oracle said everything was going to be ok. And so Lucius the Superb went out and started conquering. At first everything was fine, and his sons, who were military leaders, won a bunch of battles. They came home and started celebrating. They took their armies and partied in the streets, in people's houses, in people's yards. They didn't care about anyone, and the people were unhappy. And then something happened. One of Lucius the Superb's sons went into a lady's house and-" Oh crap. This part's not appropriate for children I forgot! Uh... it's ok, we can fix it. We can fix it! "-erm, while the husband wasn't home. And he stole her... umm... favorite unicorn!" I don't think I've ever heard it be called 'stealing the unicorn' before. Shut up me. "And he ate the unicorn!"
Leaving the children aghast, Jun continued. "And one of the first people to find out, was Lucius the Fool. That's when Lucius decided to stop pretending to be stupid. He ran out into the streets and he cried out, 'Everyone! The son of Lucius the Superb has done something terrible! He rape- wrap- reaped reaped Lady Lucy's favorite unicorn, and he ate it! Not only that, but his armies have been mean to our people. They don't share the spoils of war! They treat us like nothing. And the king doesn't care! I say we stand up to the king and make him say he's sorry for treating us so badly!' [Jun actually stood up and did a faux macho voice; she looked silly but hopefully the kids would laugh] And so Lucius the Fool lead everyone to march to the great big castle and start yelling at the king. There were so many people that even the army and Lucius' the Superb's personal guard were afraid to stop them. They didn't like him either by the way. And so after arguing and yelling all night, everyone in the castle decided to get rid of the king, and make Lucius the Fool their new king!
"Now the story gets better because, like I said, Lucius the Fool was a very nice man. He realized he didn't want to be a normal king. Instead he wanted to share power with the rest of the people, and stop any one person from becoming too greedy. And so, he created a special group of people called a parliament, which lets the King share power with people. Rich people, poor people, smart people, and yes even dumb people, would get to say what they thought. And he made the people promise to always stand up to a bad king, and only listen to a good king. And, well, that's the story of how Lucius the Fool beat Lucius the Superb and became king. And so the Land of Wolves lived happily ever after... well, for like 300 years, then another bad king showed up and took everything over again and they had to get rid of him too... Hmm..." History sucks. "But, yah, how was that? Was that a good story?" Jun said wide eyed and expectantly.
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Thaelyn Mortris
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 310
Age: 22
Physical Description: At 5'7", Thaelyn is just above average height for a woman, with a slender build that makes her just shy of willowy. Slight curves and a womanly shape keep her from looking boyish, if only barely. She has long red hair that falls to her knees, and rich crimson eyes that are usually filled with curiosity, set in a face with delicate features.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Thaelyn wears a set of white and blood red armor which is inscribed inside with a complex series of magical runes. This provides her armor with a strength that belies its lightness, as well as serving as a sort of magical buffer that wards off most spells. She also carries a spear, or perhaps it's a staff - she seems to use it as a combination of both, using it both to fight and to channel her own magical abilities.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Aug 15, 2016 12:11:27 GMT -8
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Post by Thaelyn Mortris on Oct 15, 2016 14:16:42 GMT -8
Thaelyn joined everyone in the sitting room, taking up a spot on the floor with Rawr Rawr on her lap, while Jun got to sit in the Storytelling Chair, as was tradition. She listened closely, occasionally reacting to the story or giving Rawr Rawr a little tickle, grinning as she nuzzled her nose into his soft hair. When the story was over, she applauded, laughing softly.
"Very nice, Jun."
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Alden Marshal
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,420
Age: 30
Physical Description: Alden is 6 even, with shoulder length messy black hair, and several days worth of beard stubble. He is handsome, with a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a perpetual grin that makes him seem younger than he really is. His bright green eyes, constantly sparkle with barely contained mirth. He has the lithe well muscled body of a swordsmen, and he moves with considerable grace and dexterity.
If one where to take more thorough examination of Alden's eyes they may notice a further detail. Around the outside edge of his iris's there's an intricate series of minuscule grey runes.
Alden rarely removes his shirt, but should someone see him with it off, they would find his body to be covered in scar tissue. Starting from just below his neckline, there is very little space that does not sport some relic of a past injury. A particularly observant person may also note that among these scars, some are a bright scarlet. These scarlet scars form an intricate series of runes hiding among the others.
Those of a more magical bent may be able to decipher the runes in his eyes and on his skin. Identifying them as sigils more commonly found on magical items. The most obvious effect of the runes on his body, are increased speed, strength, and durability.
The runes on his eyes give him the ability to detect magical auras and residue, as well as allowing him to see through low level illusions and glamours. They also maintain his vision regardless of the current light level, and even if there is a sudden shift. His eyes are also capable of dropping into the infrared spectrum in complete darkness.
The rune work on his body enhances his natural strength, speed, endurance, durability, and reflexes to almost super human levels. The effects make him a formidable opponent for most magical creatures though only because they are supplemented by exceptional skill.
This means that all though he is almost super human in a straight contest of strength or speed he would most likely loose to most other magically enhanced humanoids such as vampires or were wolves.
Alden's runes also greatly increase his healing rate allowing him to recover from injuries that would normally take a few months for a person to recover from in a few short weeks. Not only do Alden's runes accelerate healing they also enhance it. A normal persons body will repair itself until it is functioning again then stop, thanks to the runes Alden's body will continues to fix itself until it is in near perfect condition. His healing abilities enhance his already prodigious stamina as it repairs muscle damage and lactic build up and it also increases longevity as he does not accumulate long term damage as most people do.
Finally his body runes provide protection from people attempts to find him magically. Detection spells will be obfuscated their readings on his location being off by about 20 meters. Long distance scrying and tracking spells are only able to narrow down his area to somewhere within a mile radius. It should be noted that these protections can be overcome by someone with sufficient power or ingenuity.
His runes cannot be removed unless they are cut off of his body using an appropriate ritual knife and magic. If the runes are disrupted in any other way they will simply grow back in a few weeks time.
The final thing that only someone versed in rune craft and enchanting would be able to tell is this: The process of these runes being carved into his bodies would have been unbelievably painful. A normal person would have been driven insane or to suicide if they had this happen to them. During the carving process un-directed magical energies would begin to take hold and tear apart your soul. The pain this would not cease until the rune pattern was completed. This means the pain caused would be on a spiritual and physical level of incredible magnitude.
Clothes and Equipment: Read this post for equipment update: http://thefantasysandbox.boards.net/post/27933
A re-paired and enchanted grey cloak, leather armor, twin short swords, bag of candy, full water skin, a few days worth of travel rations, enchanted leather boots, and a brace of throwing knives.
Player's online availability : On and off during the day, more active during evenings (EST)
Registered: Oct 30, 2015 14:59:43 GMT -8
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Post by Alden Marshal on Oct 15, 2016 21:14:37 GMT -8
The children listen with rapt attention to the story, except little Naoki who frowns a bit. When it is all said and done they applaud and cheer, happy that the story had a happy ending.Little Naoki notes that it didn't go like that in the book she'd read, but fortunately doesn't explain the differences. With story time done it is bath time, Alden asks Thaelyn to take care of the kids well he sees Jun to the door.
"Thanks for bringing those gifts Jun. Come by in a few days and I will give you the next bit of the story and I think I will need one more night after that to finish."
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Jun of the Celadine
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,410
Age: 28
Physical Description: Jun is a human adult, standing 5’4”. She is wiry and fit at approximately 120 lbs. She has olive skin, dark brown hair ending just above her shoulders, and slight epicanthic folds over her dark almond eyes. Her face is squarish with a small chin. Her skin is dotted with battle scars, and her left arm is heavily bandaged due to an unknown affliction.
Clothes and Equipment: Jun possesses a vast collection of seeds, herbs, insects, and scrolls hidden in various pouches in her armor. These serve as reagents for her multitude of spells. Her armor consists of a customized, long-coat style gambeson that is stuffed with a matrix of seeds and plant fibers. Fitted on top is a set of brass-like, enchanted half armor (chest piece, pauldrons, and tassets) which gives off a warm aura. She has an open-faced, burgonet style helmet and coif of the same materials.
Her most notable "weapons" are Blackbean and Resonance. Blackbean is an elephant-sized demon crow which has served with Jun for many years as a mount and as a bodyguard. A minor enchantment allows him to disguise himself as a regular crow. Resonance is an azure blue longsword with a mind of his own. He can intercept minor attacks and can teleport to his owner. He can also use a personal reserve of magic to aid in the casting of a single spell.
Allegiances: Isra
Player's online availability : Frequently
Registered: Mar 27, 2015 22:57:52 GMT -8
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Post by Jun of the Celadine on Oct 15, 2016 21:50:39 GMT -8
Jun is relieved the story went over well. She rubs her forehead against her sleeve and takes a bow. She did give little Naoki a little sneer. "Ya well my version is cuter."
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When she was escorted to the door, she nodded and grinned. "Of course. Thank you for agreeing to this." She would step outside and turn back to Alden. "I uh... You know, you're pretty remarkable. You should be proud." Unlike with Thaelyn she didn't dare hug Alden this time. Not yet anyways. Instead she just looked into his eyes with an admiring twinkle.
After a moment's pause she gestured behind her. "I should go. Take care High Marshall. Oh! One more thing. After I've trained more, would you ever consider giving me a rematch?" That twinkle turned into a fiery look. There might even be a hint of luminescence in her eyes.
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Thaelyn Mortris
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 310
Age: 22
Physical Description: At 5'7", Thaelyn is just above average height for a woman, with a slender build that makes her just shy of willowy. Slight curves and a womanly shape keep her from looking boyish, if only barely. She has long red hair that falls to her knees, and rich crimson eyes that are usually filled with curiosity, set in a face with delicate features.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Thaelyn wears a set of white and blood red armor which is inscribed inside with a complex series of magical runes. This provides her armor with a strength that belies its lightness, as well as serving as a sort of magical buffer that wards off most spells. She also carries a spear, or perhaps it's a staff - she seems to use it as a combination of both, using it both to fight and to channel her own magical abilities.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Aug 15, 2016 12:11:27 GMT -8
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Post by Thaelyn Mortris on Oct 15, 2016 21:54:19 GMT -8
"Thanks for coming by, Jun. Come back soon." No doubt that sentiment was echoed by the children as Thaelyn herded them up to their bathroom for bath and then bed. Bathing six children who were part cat was quite the adventure, but one she'd gotten used to, and it wasn't long before raucous laughter and splashing could be heard as Alden and Jun made their farewells at the door.
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Alden Marshal
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,420
Age: 30
Physical Description: Alden is 6 even, with shoulder length messy black hair, and several days worth of beard stubble. He is handsome, with a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a perpetual grin that makes him seem younger than he really is. His bright green eyes, constantly sparkle with barely contained mirth. He has the lithe well muscled body of a swordsmen, and he moves with considerable grace and dexterity.
If one where to take more thorough examination of Alden's eyes they may notice a further detail. Around the outside edge of his iris's there's an intricate series of minuscule grey runes.
Alden rarely removes his shirt, but should someone see him with it off, they would find his body to be covered in scar tissue. Starting from just below his neckline, there is very little space that does not sport some relic of a past injury. A particularly observant person may also note that among these scars, some are a bright scarlet. These scarlet scars form an intricate series of runes hiding among the others.
Those of a more magical bent may be able to decipher the runes in his eyes and on his skin. Identifying them as sigils more commonly found on magical items. The most obvious effect of the runes on his body, are increased speed, strength, and durability.
The runes on his eyes give him the ability to detect magical auras and residue, as well as allowing him to see through low level illusions and glamours. They also maintain his vision regardless of the current light level, and even if there is a sudden shift. His eyes are also capable of dropping into the infrared spectrum in complete darkness.
The rune work on his body enhances his natural strength, speed, endurance, durability, and reflexes to almost super human levels. The effects make him a formidable opponent for most magical creatures though only because they are supplemented by exceptional skill.
This means that all though he is almost super human in a straight contest of strength or speed he would most likely loose to most other magically enhanced humanoids such as vampires or were wolves.
Alden's runes also greatly increase his healing rate allowing him to recover from injuries that would normally take a few months for a person to recover from in a few short weeks. Not only do Alden's runes accelerate healing they also enhance it. A normal persons body will repair itself until it is functioning again then stop, thanks to the runes Alden's body will continues to fix itself until it is in near perfect condition. His healing abilities enhance his already prodigious stamina as it repairs muscle damage and lactic build up and it also increases longevity as he does not accumulate long term damage as most people do.
Finally his body runes provide protection from people attempts to find him magically. Detection spells will be obfuscated their readings on his location being off by about 20 meters. Long distance scrying and tracking spells are only able to narrow down his area to somewhere within a mile radius. It should be noted that these protections can be overcome by someone with sufficient power or ingenuity.
His runes cannot be removed unless they are cut off of his body using an appropriate ritual knife and magic. If the runes are disrupted in any other way they will simply grow back in a few weeks time.
The final thing that only someone versed in rune craft and enchanting would be able to tell is this: The process of these runes being carved into his bodies would have been unbelievably painful. A normal person would have been driven insane or to suicide if they had this happen to them. During the carving process un-directed magical energies would begin to take hold and tear apart your soul. The pain this would not cease until the rune pattern was completed. This means the pain caused would be on a spiritual and physical level of incredible magnitude.
Clothes and Equipment: Read this post for equipment update: http://thefantasysandbox.boards.net/post/27933
A re-paired and enchanted grey cloak, leather armor, twin short swords, bag of candy, full water skin, a few days worth of travel rations, enchanted leather boots, and a brace of throwing knives.
Player's online availability : On and off during the day, more active during evenings (EST)
Registered: Oct 30, 2015 14:59:43 GMT -8
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Post by Alden Marshal on Oct 17, 2016 7:54:46 GMT -8
Alden shrugs his shoulders and says with informal bluntness. "Most people a remarkable in one way of the other. You're own story from what I've read is fairly impressive. What I can do, or what I have done doesn't make me proud. I am proud of my children, proud that I am choosing to make a better world, proud that I am getting better." He gives a little shrug his implication is clear, it isn't his past that defines him, it was the choices he was making in the here and now that matter to The High Marshal.
"I might consider a rematch, it's good to keep up my anti-mage skills sharp. Finish your martial training and we can talk, good night Jun." With that, he opens the door for her and lets her out. Then Alden goes to kiss his children good night, before retiring to his bedroom with the woman he loved, he was utterly content with his life.
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Jun of the Celadine
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,410
Age: 28
Physical Description: Jun is a human adult, standing 5’4”. She is wiry and fit at approximately 120 lbs. She has olive skin, dark brown hair ending just above her shoulders, and slight epicanthic folds over her dark almond eyes. Her face is squarish with a small chin. Her skin is dotted with battle scars, and her left arm is heavily bandaged due to an unknown affliction.
Clothes and Equipment: Jun possesses a vast collection of seeds, herbs, insects, and scrolls hidden in various pouches in her armor. These serve as reagents for her multitude of spells. Her armor consists of a customized, long-coat style gambeson that is stuffed with a matrix of seeds and plant fibers. Fitted on top is a set of brass-like, enchanted half armor (chest piece, pauldrons, and tassets) which gives off a warm aura. She has an open-faced, burgonet style helmet and coif of the same materials.
Her most notable "weapons" are Blackbean and Resonance. Blackbean is an elephant-sized demon crow which has served with Jun for many years as a mount and as a bodyguard. A minor enchantment allows him to disguise himself as a regular crow. Resonance is an azure blue longsword with a mind of his own. He can intercept minor attacks and can teleport to his owner. He can also use a personal reserve of magic to aid in the casting of a single spell.
Allegiances: Isra
Player's online availability : Frequently
Registered: Mar 27, 2015 22:57:52 GMT -8
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Post by Jun of the Celadine on Oct 19, 2016 12:14:37 GMT -8
(A few days later)
Jun had returned, once again with magical recording devices, some notes, and a quill. She had also brought more candied fruit, and a special treat for both Alden and Juniper, dangling in a little bag.
She was wearing a sky blue sundress underneath a black coat. There was a spring in her step. She was about to fulfill a promise she had made a while ago to Alden.
Once again she knocked on the door and waited expectantly with a smile.
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Thaelyn Mortris
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 310
Age: 22
Physical Description: At 5'7", Thaelyn is just above average height for a woman, with a slender build that makes her just shy of willowy. Slight curves and a womanly shape keep her from looking boyish, if only barely. She has long red hair that falls to her knees, and rich crimson eyes that are usually filled with curiosity, set in a face with delicate features.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Thaelyn wears a set of white and blood red armor which is inscribed inside with a complex series of magical runes. This provides her armor with a strength that belies its lightness, as well as serving as a sort of magical buffer that wards off most spells. She also carries a spear, or perhaps it's a staff - she seems to use it as a combination of both, using it both to fight and to channel her own magical abilities.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Aug 15, 2016 12:11:27 GMT -8
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Post by Thaelyn Mortris on Oct 19, 2016 14:41:37 GMT -8
Once again, Thaelyn answered the door, and she grinned as she spotted Jun. This time, she took the initiative to step forward and briefly embrace the Marshal before stepping back.
"Welcome again, Jun. Come on in." She led the way back to the sitting room where everyone was gathered, then disappeared into the kitchen to remove some muffins from the oven.
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Alden Marshal
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,420
Age: 30
Physical Description: Alden is 6 even, with shoulder length messy black hair, and several days worth of beard stubble. He is handsome, with a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a perpetual grin that makes him seem younger than he really is. His bright green eyes, constantly sparkle with barely contained mirth. He has the lithe well muscled body of a swordsmen, and he moves with considerable grace and dexterity.
If one where to take more thorough examination of Alden's eyes they may notice a further detail. Around the outside edge of his iris's there's an intricate series of minuscule grey runes.
Alden rarely removes his shirt, but should someone see him with it off, they would find his body to be covered in scar tissue. Starting from just below his neckline, there is very little space that does not sport some relic of a past injury. A particularly observant person may also note that among these scars, some are a bright scarlet. These scarlet scars form an intricate series of runes hiding among the others.
Those of a more magical bent may be able to decipher the runes in his eyes and on his skin. Identifying them as sigils more commonly found on magical items. The most obvious effect of the runes on his body, are increased speed, strength, and durability.
The runes on his eyes give him the ability to detect magical auras and residue, as well as allowing him to see through low level illusions and glamours. They also maintain his vision regardless of the current light level, and even if there is a sudden shift. His eyes are also capable of dropping into the infrared spectrum in complete darkness.
The rune work on his body enhances his natural strength, speed, endurance, durability, and reflexes to almost super human levels. The effects make him a formidable opponent for most magical creatures though only because they are supplemented by exceptional skill.
This means that all though he is almost super human in a straight contest of strength or speed he would most likely loose to most other magically enhanced humanoids such as vampires or were wolves.
Alden's runes also greatly increase his healing rate allowing him to recover from injuries that would normally take a few months for a person to recover from in a few short weeks. Not only do Alden's runes accelerate healing they also enhance it. A normal persons body will repair itself until it is functioning again then stop, thanks to the runes Alden's body will continues to fix itself until it is in near perfect condition. His healing abilities enhance his already prodigious stamina as it repairs muscle damage and lactic build up and it also increases longevity as he does not accumulate long term damage as most people do.
Finally his body runes provide protection from people attempts to find him magically. Detection spells will be obfuscated their readings on his location being off by about 20 meters. Long distance scrying and tracking spells are only able to narrow down his area to somewhere within a mile radius. It should be noted that these protections can be overcome by someone with sufficient power or ingenuity.
His runes cannot be removed unless they are cut off of his body using an appropriate ritual knife and magic. If the runes are disrupted in any other way they will simply grow back in a few weeks time.
The final thing that only someone versed in rune craft and enchanting would be able to tell is this: The process of these runes being carved into his bodies would have been unbelievably painful. A normal person would have been driven insane or to suicide if they had this happen to them. During the carving process un-directed magical energies would begin to take hold and tear apart your soul. The pain this would not cease until the rune pattern was completed. This means the pain caused would be on a spiritual and physical level of incredible magnitude.
Clothes and Equipment: Read this post for equipment update: http://thefantasysandbox.boards.net/post/27933
A re-paired and enchanted grey cloak, leather armor, twin short swords, bag of candy, full water skin, a few days worth of travel rations, enchanted leather boots, and a brace of throwing knives.
Player's online availability : On and off during the day, more active during evenings (EST)
Registered: Oct 30, 2015 14:59:43 GMT -8
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Post by Alden Marshal on Oct 20, 2016 20:38:10 GMT -8
Jun's arrival would follow a similar pattern as last time, the only difference being that Alden is lightly dozing on the couch. The children's greetings are no less enthusiastic, though they are a tad quieter. The kids didn't want to wake their slumbering father, though it isn't long after she arrives that he cracks an eye. He gets up and stretches and nods.
"Hello Jun."
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Jun of the Celadine
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,410
Age: 28
Physical Description: Jun is a human adult, standing 5’4”. She is wiry and fit at approximately 120 lbs. She has olive skin, dark brown hair ending just above her shoulders, and slight epicanthic folds over her dark almond eyes. Her face is squarish with a small chin. Her skin is dotted with battle scars, and her left arm is heavily bandaged due to an unknown affliction.
Clothes and Equipment: Jun possesses a vast collection of seeds, herbs, insects, and scrolls hidden in various pouches in her armor. These serve as reagents for her multitude of spells. Her armor consists of a customized, long-coat style gambeson that is stuffed with a matrix of seeds and plant fibers. Fitted on top is a set of brass-like, enchanted half armor (chest piece, pauldrons, and tassets) which gives off a warm aura. She has an open-faced, burgonet style helmet and coif of the same materials.
Her most notable "weapons" are Blackbean and Resonance. Blackbean is an elephant-sized demon crow which has served with Jun for many years as a mount and as a bodyguard. A minor enchantment allows him to disguise himself as a regular crow. Resonance is an azure blue longsword with a mind of his own. He can intercept minor attacks and can teleport to his owner. He can also use a personal reserve of magic to aid in the casting of a single spell.
Allegiances: Isra
Player's online availability : Frequently
Registered: Mar 27, 2015 22:57:52 GMT -8
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Post by Jun of the Celadine on Oct 21, 2016 9:11:25 GMT -8
"Oh dear. I didn't mean to wake you." Jun's voice was hushed even though it was too late to not wake up Alden. She tip-toed into the room (again, for no real reason) and deposited all her things on a nearby table, no doubt being swarmed by the kids. "Same deal as before." She said as she opened up the bag of candied fruit. "One piece now and the rest for later, ok?"
She then held up the second pouch and turned to Alden. "When we met in the office the other day I said I'd bring you some special seeds for your garden. They are in this pouch. Maybe if we have time today I can show you and Juniper how to take care of them. Aside from that how are you guys feeling? Are you up for another interview?"
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Thaelyn Mortris
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 310
Age: 22
Physical Description: At 5'7", Thaelyn is just above average height for a woman, with a slender build that makes her just shy of willowy. Slight curves and a womanly shape keep her from looking boyish, if only barely. She has long red hair that falls to her knees, and rich crimson eyes that are usually filled with curiosity, set in a face with delicate features.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Thaelyn wears a set of white and blood red armor which is inscribed inside with a complex series of magical runes. This provides her armor with a strength that belies its lightness, as well as serving as a sort of magical buffer that wards off most spells. She also carries a spear, or perhaps it's a staff - she seems to use it as a combination of both, using it both to fight and to channel her own magical abilities.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Aug 15, 2016 12:11:27 GMT -8
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Post by Thaelyn Mortris on Oct 21, 2016 9:48:26 GMT -8
Thaelyn emerged from the kitchen, a plate of fresh muffins being carried in and placed on a table. Jun's question made her look slightly uncertain, but she nodded. She wasn't going to leave Alden to do this alone.
"Ready if you two are. Oh, help yourself to a muffin, Jun." She plucked one up herself, nibbling on the banana-and-nut goodness.
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Alden Marshal
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,420
Age: 30
Physical Description: Alden is 6 even, with shoulder length messy black hair, and several days worth of beard stubble. He is handsome, with a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a perpetual grin that makes him seem younger than he really is. His bright green eyes, constantly sparkle with barely contained mirth. He has the lithe well muscled body of a swordsmen, and he moves with considerable grace and dexterity.
If one where to take more thorough examination of Alden's eyes they may notice a further detail. Around the outside edge of his iris's there's an intricate series of minuscule grey runes.
Alden rarely removes his shirt, but should someone see him with it off, they would find his body to be covered in scar tissue. Starting from just below his neckline, there is very little space that does not sport some relic of a past injury. A particularly observant person may also note that among these scars, some are a bright scarlet. These scarlet scars form an intricate series of runes hiding among the others.
Those of a more magical bent may be able to decipher the runes in his eyes and on his skin. Identifying them as sigils more commonly found on magical items. The most obvious effect of the runes on his body, are increased speed, strength, and durability.
The runes on his eyes give him the ability to detect magical auras and residue, as well as allowing him to see through low level illusions and glamours. They also maintain his vision regardless of the current light level, and even if there is a sudden shift. His eyes are also capable of dropping into the infrared spectrum in complete darkness.
The rune work on his body enhances his natural strength, speed, endurance, durability, and reflexes to almost super human levels. The effects make him a formidable opponent for most magical creatures though only because they are supplemented by exceptional skill.
This means that all though he is almost super human in a straight contest of strength or speed he would most likely loose to most other magically enhanced humanoids such as vampires or were wolves.
Alden's runes also greatly increase his healing rate allowing him to recover from injuries that would normally take a few months for a person to recover from in a few short weeks. Not only do Alden's runes accelerate healing they also enhance it. A normal persons body will repair itself until it is functioning again then stop, thanks to the runes Alden's body will continues to fix itself until it is in near perfect condition. His healing abilities enhance his already prodigious stamina as it repairs muscle damage and lactic build up and it also increases longevity as he does not accumulate long term damage as most people do.
Finally his body runes provide protection from people attempts to find him magically. Detection spells will be obfuscated their readings on his location being off by about 20 meters. Long distance scrying and tracking spells are only able to narrow down his area to somewhere within a mile radius. It should be noted that these protections can be overcome by someone with sufficient power or ingenuity.
His runes cannot be removed unless they are cut off of his body using an appropriate ritual knife and magic. If the runes are disrupted in any other way they will simply grow back in a few weeks time.
The final thing that only someone versed in rune craft and enchanting would be able to tell is this: The process of these runes being carved into his bodies would have been unbelievably painful. A normal person would have been driven insane or to suicide if they had this happen to them. During the carving process un-directed magical energies would begin to take hold and tear apart your soul. The pain this would not cease until the rune pattern was completed. This means the pain caused would be on a spiritual and physical level of incredible magnitude.
Clothes and Equipment: Read this post for equipment update: http://thefantasysandbox.boards.net/post/27933
A re-paired and enchanted grey cloak, leather armor, twin short swords, bag of candy, full water skin, a few days worth of travel rations, enchanted leather boots, and a brace of throwing knives.
Player's online availability : On and off during the day, more active during evenings (EST)
Registered: Oct 30, 2015 14:59:43 GMT -8
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Post by Alden Marshal on Oct 21, 2016 18:18:24 GMT -8
Alden shakes his head as he clambers off the couch. "Don't worry about it Jun, I don't really need naps I just enjoy them." The children swarm for the candy though this time Alden gets his firm glare in before they devour the bag. He accepts the pouch and nods. "That or you can write down some instructions." He then turns to the kids and says with a smile. "Same deal as last time kids, I am going to go talk to Jun for an hour or two then we will be down for dinner."
The High Marshal leads the two women up to his study and gestures them to their chairs. "Alright, where were we... Oh right, I just turned fourteen." The next two hours make what happened previously seem nearly tame by comparison. After he'd received his body his training had been magnified ten fold as had the torture. Once he gets to sixteen he begins to gloss over details, since that was when he began doing jobs, though the list of bodies left in his wake is impressive and there is a record of course. By the time dinner is ready he is up to his twenty-third year. "That's enough for today, I think one more session will finish us off. Good news, besides one last terrible story it gets better from here."
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Jun of the Celadine
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,410
Age: 28
Physical Description: Jun is a human adult, standing 5’4”. She is wiry and fit at approximately 120 lbs. She has olive skin, dark brown hair ending just above her shoulders, and slight epicanthic folds over her dark almond eyes. Her face is squarish with a small chin. Her skin is dotted with battle scars, and her left arm is heavily bandaged due to an unknown affliction.
Clothes and Equipment: Jun possesses a vast collection of seeds, herbs, insects, and scrolls hidden in various pouches in her armor. These serve as reagents for her multitude of spells. Her armor consists of a customized, long-coat style gambeson that is stuffed with a matrix of seeds and plant fibers. Fitted on top is a set of brass-like, enchanted half armor (chest piece, pauldrons, and tassets) which gives off a warm aura. She has an open-faced, burgonet style helmet and coif of the same materials.
Her most notable "weapons" are Blackbean and Resonance. Blackbean is an elephant-sized demon crow which has served with Jun for many years as a mount and as a bodyguard. A minor enchantment allows him to disguise himself as a regular crow. Resonance is an azure blue longsword with a mind of his own. He can intercept minor attacks and can teleport to his owner. He can also use a personal reserve of magic to aid in the casting of a single spell.
Allegiances: Isra
Player's online availability : Frequently
Registered: Mar 27, 2015 22:57:52 GMT -8
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Post by Jun of the Celadine on Oct 21, 2016 18:53:28 GMT -8
"... This is true." She said as she bit into a muffin.
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By now Jun had pretty much resolved herself to withstanding the grisly, morbid tale that was the legendary Sun Marshall Alden. Every twenty minutes or so she tried to rotate from one mind to another using her mind-split training, dulling the effects of the gruesome tale every so slightly. But by the time it was over she was emotionally drained.
"... so, the knife went into the brachiocephalic artery, flew out from underneath the clavicular-" She jotted down the details while muttering in a monotone voice. That's when Alden said that was enough for today. "-Oh thank god." Her head promptly collapsed on the desk. "You know?" She raised a finger up. "I will say this, I've learned more about anatomy and how to kill someone with a clothespin than I ever wanted to know."
With that said, Jun decided to get up and stretch, and possibly fetch Thaelyn a paper bag to hyperventilate in. "Yes, good news, good news would be good."
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Thaelyn Mortris
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 310
Age: 22
Physical Description: At 5'7", Thaelyn is just above average height for a woman, with a slender build that makes her just shy of willowy. Slight curves and a womanly shape keep her from looking boyish, if only barely. She has long red hair that falls to her knees, and rich crimson eyes that are usually filled with curiosity, set in a face with delicate features.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Thaelyn wears a set of white and blood red armor which is inscribed inside with a complex series of magical runes. This provides her armor with a strength that belies its lightness, as well as serving as a sort of magical buffer that wards off most spells. She also carries a spear, or perhaps it's a staff - she seems to use it as a combination of both, using it both to fight and to channel her own magical abilities.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Aug 15, 2016 12:11:27 GMT -8
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Post by Thaelyn Mortris on Oct 22, 2016 8:37:54 GMT -8
Once again, Thaelyn followed Alden and Jun up to the study. And once again, she sat in a chair and wept silently as Alden detailed the horrors he'd been through, the things that he'd done. As he finished, she stood without a word and exited the room, disappearing into the bathroom and closing the door behind her to splash cold water on her face and try to get her emotions under control. She appreciated that Alden wanted her to know what had happened to him, what he'd done, but it was so hard to listen to. Her hands trembled as she rubbed at her wet face and then slid her fingers back through her bangs, dampening the rich crimson strands. Her hands then pressed to either side of the wash basin as she stared into the mirror over it.
"You thought you were an assassin. You're a joke compared to him. Good thing you're not a fighter anymore, huh? Now you're just a housewife without the 'wife' part, raising someone else's kids and keeping a bunch of badasses stocked in weapons and candy." Yes, she was talking to herself. She also sounded slightly disgruntled. And then a smile appeared, and her voice softened as she resumed talking to herself.
"And I wouldn't change it for anything. This is where I belong."
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Alden Marshal
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,420
Age: 30
Physical Description: Alden is 6 even, with shoulder length messy black hair, and several days worth of beard stubble. He is handsome, with a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a perpetual grin that makes him seem younger than he really is. His bright green eyes, constantly sparkle with barely contained mirth. He has the lithe well muscled body of a swordsmen, and he moves with considerable grace and dexterity.
If one where to take more thorough examination of Alden's eyes they may notice a further detail. Around the outside edge of his iris's there's an intricate series of minuscule grey runes.
Alden rarely removes his shirt, but should someone see him with it off, they would find his body to be covered in scar tissue. Starting from just below his neckline, there is very little space that does not sport some relic of a past injury. A particularly observant person may also note that among these scars, some are a bright scarlet. These scarlet scars form an intricate series of runes hiding among the others.
Those of a more magical bent may be able to decipher the runes in his eyes and on his skin. Identifying them as sigils more commonly found on magical items. The most obvious effect of the runes on his body, are increased speed, strength, and durability.
The runes on his eyes give him the ability to detect magical auras and residue, as well as allowing him to see through low level illusions and glamours. They also maintain his vision regardless of the current light level, and even if there is a sudden shift. His eyes are also capable of dropping into the infrared spectrum in complete darkness.
The rune work on his body enhances his natural strength, speed, endurance, durability, and reflexes to almost super human levels. The effects make him a formidable opponent for most magical creatures though only because they are supplemented by exceptional skill.
This means that all though he is almost super human in a straight contest of strength or speed he would most likely loose to most other magically enhanced humanoids such as vampires or were wolves.
Alden's runes also greatly increase his healing rate allowing him to recover from injuries that would normally take a few months for a person to recover from in a few short weeks. Not only do Alden's runes accelerate healing they also enhance it. A normal persons body will repair itself until it is functioning again then stop, thanks to the runes Alden's body will continues to fix itself until it is in near perfect condition. His healing abilities enhance his already prodigious stamina as it repairs muscle damage and lactic build up and it also increases longevity as he does not accumulate long term damage as most people do.
Finally his body runes provide protection from people attempts to find him magically. Detection spells will be obfuscated their readings on his location being off by about 20 meters. Long distance scrying and tracking spells are only able to narrow down his area to somewhere within a mile radius. It should be noted that these protections can be overcome by someone with sufficient power or ingenuity.
His runes cannot be removed unless they are cut off of his body using an appropriate ritual knife and magic. If the runes are disrupted in any other way they will simply grow back in a few weeks time.
The final thing that only someone versed in rune craft and enchanting would be able to tell is this: The process of these runes being carved into his bodies would have been unbelievably painful. A normal person would have been driven insane or to suicide if they had this happen to them. During the carving process un-directed magical energies would begin to take hold and tear apart your soul. The pain this would not cease until the rune pattern was completed. This means the pain caused would be on a spiritual and physical level of incredible magnitude.
Clothes and Equipment: Read this post for equipment update: http://thefantasysandbox.boards.net/post/27933
A re-paired and enchanted grey cloak, leather armor, twin short swords, bag of candy, full water skin, a few days worth of travel rations, enchanted leather boots, and a brace of throwing knives.
Player's online availability : On and off during the day, more active during evenings (EST)
Registered: Oct 30, 2015 14:59:43 GMT -8
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Post by Alden Marshal on Oct 22, 2016 12:32:18 GMT -8
Once again Alden heads downstairs first to let the ladies collect themselves. He wasn't completely oblivious to the pain his story was causing them, and he understood why. It wasn't a pleasant tale and he wished he could spare Tahelyn the retelling, but he thought she should know it directly from him. He was certain reading about it after the fact would somehow make it worse, that was just his gut instinct. Once he's downstairs he makes sure the children wash their hands and get set at the table. After dinner there would be enough sunlight left for Jun to give a quick gardening lesson to him and the children if she was up to it.
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Jun of the Celadine
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,410
Age: 28
Physical Description: Jun is a human adult, standing 5’4”. She is wiry and fit at approximately 120 lbs. She has olive skin, dark brown hair ending just above her shoulders, and slight epicanthic folds over her dark almond eyes. Her face is squarish with a small chin. Her skin is dotted with battle scars, and her left arm is heavily bandaged due to an unknown affliction.
Clothes and Equipment: Jun possesses a vast collection of seeds, herbs, insects, and scrolls hidden in various pouches in her armor. These serve as reagents for her multitude of spells. Her armor consists of a customized, long-coat style gambeson that is stuffed with a matrix of seeds and plant fibers. Fitted on top is a set of brass-like, enchanted half armor (chest piece, pauldrons, and tassets) which gives off a warm aura. She has an open-faced, burgonet style helmet and coif of the same materials.
Her most notable "weapons" are Blackbean and Resonance. Blackbean is an elephant-sized demon crow which has served with Jun for many years as a mount and as a bodyguard. A minor enchantment allows him to disguise himself as a regular crow. Resonance is an azure blue longsword with a mind of his own. He can intercept minor attacks and can teleport to his owner. He can also use a personal reserve of magic to aid in the casting of a single spell.
Allegiances: Isra
Player's online availability : Frequently
Registered: Mar 27, 2015 22:57:52 GMT -8
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Post by Jun of the Celadine on Oct 22, 2016 22:10:38 GMT -8
A gardening lesson was just the sort of thing Jun needed. Of course, this would be no ordinary gardening lesson!
Jun took the kids, Alden, and Thaelyn if she would join them, out to their garden, and pulled out the special bag of seeds.
A colorful assortment of objects was starting to become the general trend as Jun revealed the contents to the open air. These were special seeds which had been taken from the Va'nei magical flower field, the festival ground which had played host to the Grand Food Festival. These seeds needed to be planted like regular seeds. But unlike regular seeds, they would grow much, much faster, and have some rather unique and interesting properties.
She picked some soft loamy soil and dug a little hole with her finger. The hole went down a precise depth, and she picked a blue seed and planted it. She then covered the seed and watered and fertilized it a precise amount. Then she instructed the children to do the same with the others. The various seeds needed slightly different treatments. Some needed to be placed further away from the others, and some needed a bit more water than the others, and some needed to be planted deeper. Jun kept a particularly close eye on Juniper and Little Naoki, half expecting them to be more proficient at their little project.
It only took a few minutes before the seeds began to sprout. Yes, of course, they were magic seeds. The various colors represented different resulting flowery blooms. They ranged from a ferocious starburst of red and yellow to drooping, bell-like blues and purples. Every color of the rainbow was represented at least thrice over.
The best part was their properties. Some of them were capable of magnifying the flavors of food greatly. Others were medicinal. And some had silly effects like cause people's mouths to glow chromatically when consumed.
There was an unfortunate catch. The seeds were very resource heavy. It look a lot of energy to make the plants bloom in such a short amount of time. The soil in which they were used quickly dried and caked, and the blooms themselves were hot to the touch and needed time to cool off before they could be used. Of course, all it would take was some water and extra fertilizer or an infusion of earthworms to restore the soil.
Jun then revealed that most of the seeds were actually small, hard rhizomes which could be harvested from the ground to make more seeds. Some of them were legitimate seeds of course, to be produced by the plant if left unattended for a few days inside peculiar fruiting bodies.
With all that said and done, Jun decided to take a moment to extol the virtues of perfectly ordinary, non-magical seeds, for they were the progenitors of these magical seeds and the foundation of all life. Generally fruit that took a long time to grow was also much tastier. The sweet dates in the treats she'd brought, for instance, took many years to produce. Magical seeds were the result of the bond between sapient, magically inclined beings and the natural world as it was.
The lecture probably went over the children's heads. But that was ok. Jun enjoyed herself. And it was easier than coming up with a story!
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