Hoegr Rakki
Established
Roleplay posts: 25
Age: 23
Skills and Abilities: Tracker, pathfinder, animal handling
Biography: A young eddic runelord, a karl, and a survivor of what he believes is Ragnarok. He belongs to an off-shoot of the Varan people known as the Eygor Mjok clan. His best friend in the world is a dog named Fisk.
Allegiances: Twin Cities, Vinya Lhann
Registered: Aug 6, 2023 19:04:39 GMT -5
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Post by Hoegr Rakki on Dec 15, 2023 21:10:26 GMT -5
More than a few times Rakki twirled Uma around, almost to the chagrin of some of the elders. Kids today, always moving so fast.
The joining of the Usqueans magnified the power of the chanting threefold. Dozens of motes of light joined along with them, so many that they began to form shapes and patterns. The largest pattern was a great stag, which moved as a large beast would, galloping and swinging its metaphorical antler head. Perhaps this was the true nature of the spirit of the forest?
Some of the Eygor Mjok women flanked the queen, eager to show their support, and some wanting to learn the Usquean song.
The first joint procession of the tribes would be long remembered, hopefully.
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Mina the Self-Taught Knight
Established
Roleplay posts: 20
Age: 27
Skills and Abilities: Wilderness survival, sword play, medium/heavy armor. Her guardian spirit calls upon randomly selected powers chosen by spirit dice. In the mistborne isles, these powers also require a small sacrifice, such as herbs, a bit of food, or even more esoteric things like time or emotions.
Biography: A former serf who only knew potato farming and couldn't even read. Her life was saved by a dashing rogue who gave his life to protect her. A portion of that man's spirit bonded with her, turning into a guardian spirit. With her newfound power, Mina has decided to pay that kindness forward and help those in need.
One of her early teachers was a Kobold Sorcerer who possessed a similar spirit.
Registered: Dec 15, 2023 17:11:10 GMT -5
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Post by Mina the Self-Taught Knight on Dec 15, 2023 21:42:22 GMT -5
Meanwhile, near the crypts on the outskirts...
"Those are bad right?" Mina called over to the woman.
She decided it was time to draw her long sword.
"You things are... under arrest?" It seemed like the right thing to say, but on whose authority was she arresting them? Were they actually guilty of anything? Digging up bodies and skulking around a village's territory without permission were usually bad things.
Funny that she considered these factors before realizing she was outnumbered. At least it wouldn't be the first time.
She stood her ground and took a short right stance with her sword, protecting the right of her body. Her spirit immediately took her left, also placing itself between the ghouls and the innocent bystander. The woman would likely see nothing, but she might hear a gust of wind and leaves rustling in front of her.
If ghouls could see the spirit, they'd see it bouncing and brandishing fists. Was it some sort of pugilist?
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Vicent Maka - The Gentle Ghoul
Established
Roleplay posts: 33
Age: 42
Appearance: He is a humanoid figure that is tall and thin. His skin is grey and smells like ash. He wears royal robes with the symbol of his people in the center. Underneath he wears only raggedy worn black pants.
Due to his neutral face shape, he looks like he is always smiling to people. However, his does not mean he is happy. When he grins, it's an indication of anger and not happiness.
Equipment: His royal robes and crown are the only thing he keeps on him. His crown is made of wood, that is especially tough.
His robes meanwhile are heavy and durable. They're big enough that he is able to hide his form inside them, to block damage.
Skills and Abilities: Despite being a thin man he has surprising speed and strength. He may not be very durable physically, but he has enough strength to tear into live prey. He uses this as a surprise, to make opponents lower their guard and allow him to strike.
His limbs are also long and flexible, with him being able to move in unnatural looking ways. He uses this flexibility to try and restrain people.
His strongest weapon however is his snake and shark like jaws. His bite is powerful enough to crush flesh, metal and bone. His teeth are thick with sharp serrations and replenish over the course of a few days. He is also able to unhinge his jaw to eat things bigger than normally possible
He also has two magic abilities he has honed.
Firstly he is able to manipulate his own blood. He is capable of solidifying it and transforming it into bone or solid blood. He rarely ever uses this however, and it is more of a last resort.
His second magical ability is within his Soul. His necromancy comes from he ability to give pieces of his soul to death things. If he gives a piece of his soul to something he can manipulate their flesh and blood to do his bidding. These pieces always return to him when needed. Revived beings are semiautonomous and follow his every order.
He is capable of giving a piece of his soul to living beings. He is unable to hurt of control people with it however, as it is not strong enough to fight something living.
When a living person is given a piece of his soul he is capable of healing injuries and pain from others. He can pour strength into a person and make them stronger as well.
Registered: Oct 20, 2023 10:37:05 GMT -5
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Post by Vicent Maka - The Gentle Ghoul on Dec 15, 2023 21:59:10 GMT -5
The ghouls grinned, their signature sign of aggression. Unlike most, as grin to them was a sign of aggression and anger. To an outsider they looked like sadistic monsters. Especially as they took a primal stance, on all fours, and sticking close to the ground.
The shadows surrounding them disappeared ,revealing their true appearance. They're had muted pale and grayish colors, their clothes looking like standard Everyman clothing with tunics and pants with no shoes. Their long limbs allowed them to switch comfortably from bipedal to quadrupedal stances.
The ghouls smiled creepily, waiting for the first strike. One ghouls however did not take a stance. He came out of the shadows, his muted bluish skin and his decorated crimson royal cloak making him stand out amongst his gang. He had a sophisticated walk, hands behind his back." Why don't we pretend we never saw each other? My people are very hungry." He said as his helpers began to clank their teeth together.
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Mina the Self-Taught Knight
Established
Roleplay posts: 20
Age: 27
Skills and Abilities: Wilderness survival, sword play, medium/heavy armor. Her guardian spirit calls upon randomly selected powers chosen by spirit dice. In the mistborne isles, these powers also require a small sacrifice, such as herbs, a bit of food, or even more esoteric things like time or emotions.
Biography: A former serf who only knew potato farming and couldn't even read. Her life was saved by a dashing rogue who gave his life to protect her. A portion of that man's spirit bonded with her, turning into a guardian spirit. With her newfound power, Mina has decided to pay that kindness forward and help those in need.
One of her early teachers was a Kobold Sorcerer who possessed a similar spirit.
Registered: Dec 15, 2023 17:11:10 GMT -5
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Post by Mina the Self-Taught Knight on Dec 15, 2023 22:25:29 GMT -5
By the skies of Medan that is creepy as all heck.
Mina... actually heard him, for a moment. The people, creatures, whatever they were, weren't all that aggressive. She got the impression that the ghouls were animalistic. What if they needed carrion to survive? But, she couldn't just let these creatures go around desecrating the graves of her new friends, could she?
"I..." She paused, hesitating, even wavering her sword a little. She was definitely outnumbered, and it felt like her guardian spirit wasn't as powerful as it was before.
"I... don't wanna hurt you guys but..." Mina sighed. She made a curious gesture, flinging her right hand to the side. The ghouls might see two little objects float out of her hand, come to a stop, and fade away. Then she reapplied to and tightened her hand around her sword. She shook her head and chuckled. "I'm sorry. I need to at least be able to say I tried to stop you. You know how it is."
4. Let's hope this works the way I think it does.
Four ethereal lights appeared around Mina. They looked a bit like translucent balloons made of light.
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Vicent Maka - The Gentle Ghoul
Established
Roleplay posts: 33
Age: 42
Appearance: He is a humanoid figure that is tall and thin. His skin is grey and smells like ash. He wears royal robes with the symbol of his people in the center. Underneath he wears only raggedy worn black pants.
Due to his neutral face shape, he looks like he is always smiling to people. However, his does not mean he is happy. When he grins, it's an indication of anger and not happiness.
Equipment: His royal robes and crown are the only thing he keeps on him. His crown is made of wood, that is especially tough.
His robes meanwhile are heavy and durable. They're big enough that he is able to hide his form inside them, to block damage.
Skills and Abilities: Despite being a thin man he has surprising speed and strength. He may not be very durable physically, but he has enough strength to tear into live prey. He uses this as a surprise, to make opponents lower their guard and allow him to strike.
His limbs are also long and flexible, with him being able to move in unnatural looking ways. He uses this flexibility to try and restrain people.
His strongest weapon however is his snake and shark like jaws. His bite is powerful enough to crush flesh, metal and bone. His teeth are thick with sharp serrations and replenish over the course of a few days. He is also able to unhinge his jaw to eat things bigger than normally possible
He also has two magic abilities he has honed.
Firstly he is able to manipulate his own blood. He is capable of solidifying it and transforming it into bone or solid blood. He rarely ever uses this however, and it is more of a last resort.
His second magical ability is within his Soul. His necromancy comes from he ability to give pieces of his soul to death things. If he gives a piece of his soul to something he can manipulate their flesh and blood to do his bidding. These pieces always return to him when needed. Revived beings are semiautonomous and follow his every order.
He is capable of giving a piece of his soul to living beings. He is unable to hurt of control people with it however, as it is not strong enough to fight something living.
When a living person is given a piece of his soul he is capable of healing injuries and pain from others. He can pour strength into a person and make them stronger as well.
Registered: Oct 20, 2023 10:37:05 GMT -5
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Post by Vicent Maka - The Gentle Ghoul on Dec 15, 2023 22:58:33 GMT -5
The ghouls attacked like feral animals, their king staying behind with his eyes closed. Their stance allowed them to run much faster than on two legs. They attacked by slashing with their claws wildly. Their grins didn't falter, they got wider and wider.
Meanwhile the king closed his eyes as he felt a separate presence. A familiar perhaps? He thought about how to pacify the thing before they did anything. He thought for a moment, before deciding to go for his best trick." Have a piece of myself." He said, touching his heart with both hands.
A shard of light separated from his body. It was small and fragile looking, but it quickly flew towards the familiar. This was a trick he used whenever he faced opposing necromancers, leftover bodies without souls, familiars and even beasts.
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Mina the Self-Taught Knight
Established
Roleplay posts: 20
Age: 27
Skills and Abilities: Wilderness survival, sword play, medium/heavy armor. Her guardian spirit calls upon randomly selected powers chosen by spirit dice. In the mistborne isles, these powers also require a small sacrifice, such as herbs, a bit of food, or even more esoteric things like time or emotions.
Biography: A former serf who only knew potato farming and couldn't even read. Her life was saved by a dashing rogue who gave his life to protect her. A portion of that man's spirit bonded with her, turning into a guardian spirit. With her newfound power, Mina has decided to pay that kindness forward and help those in need.
One of her early teachers was a Kobold Sorcerer who possessed a similar spirit.
Registered: Dec 15, 2023 17:11:10 GMT -5
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Post by Mina the Self-Taught Knight on Dec 16, 2023 1:37:35 GMT -5
The spirit rushed forward, ready to go after the king directly. Then it stopped, struck by the soul piece. But it didn't freeze up. Instead it flew back to Mina's side and unleashed a barrage of fists and feet at two of the ghouls, as if trusting Mina to handle the rest. As Mina expected, the spirit's barrage lacked the same impact as it did in her old world, where its fists could effectively drill through a castle wall. Now they seemed barely stronger than a normal man's. But what they lacked in quality they made up for in quantity. The spirit could strike many, many times per second, enough to fill the air with an unnatural buzz. Mina herself was tougher than she looked. Her sword play was quick and precise with an emphasis on defense. She made tight maneuvers and avoided any wild swings to parry the slashes on her end, and she could incorporate kicks and knees in her combos. As soon as she had an opening, she touched one of her floating spheres. The sphere popped. Right before the ghouls could overwhelm her, the earth beneath their feet lurched, which would knock them off balance. But it wouldn't be enough to defeat them. They would be evenly matched for the moment. ... But while the battle was playing out in the background, the king would hear a voice. Man, never ever teach a good kid how to gamble. Biggest mistake of my life.The voice wasn't a woman's. It was a young man's. Sorry buddy, soul's already taken. But if you wanna talk, we can talk. What can I do yah for?The battle continued to rage in the background. But the spirit made no offensive moves against the king, only defensive moves protecting Mina.
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Vicent Maka - The Gentle Ghoul
Established
Roleplay posts: 33
Age: 42
Appearance: He is a humanoid figure that is tall and thin. His skin is grey and smells like ash. He wears royal robes with the symbol of his people in the center. Underneath he wears only raggedy worn black pants.
Due to his neutral face shape, he looks like he is always smiling to people. However, his does not mean he is happy. When he grins, it's an indication of anger and not happiness.
Equipment: His royal robes and crown are the only thing he keeps on him. His crown is made of wood, that is especially tough.
His robes meanwhile are heavy and durable. They're big enough that he is able to hide his form inside them, to block damage.
Skills and Abilities: Despite being a thin man he has surprising speed and strength. He may not be very durable physically, but he has enough strength to tear into live prey. He uses this as a surprise, to make opponents lower their guard and allow him to strike.
His limbs are also long and flexible, with him being able to move in unnatural looking ways. He uses this flexibility to try and restrain people.
His strongest weapon however is his snake and shark like jaws. His bite is powerful enough to crush flesh, metal and bone. His teeth are thick with sharp serrations and replenish over the course of a few days. He is also able to unhinge his jaw to eat things bigger than normally possible
He also has two magic abilities he has honed.
Firstly he is able to manipulate his own blood. He is capable of solidifying it and transforming it into bone or solid blood. He rarely ever uses this however, and it is more of a last resort.
His second magical ability is within his Soul. His necromancy comes from he ability to give pieces of his soul to death things. If he gives a piece of his soul to something he can manipulate their flesh and blood to do his bidding. These pieces always return to him when needed. Revived beings are semiautonomous and follow his every order.
He is capable of giving a piece of his soul to living beings. He is unable to hurt of control people with it however, as it is not strong enough to fight something living.
When a living person is given a piece of his soul he is capable of healing injuries and pain from others. He can pour strength into a person and make them stronger as well.
Registered: Oct 20, 2023 10:37:05 GMT -5
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Post by Vicent Maka - The Gentle Ghoul on Dec 16, 2023 11:28:17 GMT -5
The ghouls melted into a mass of shadows caused from the hole they fell into. Using this they quickly hopped around into the darkness of anything an everything, from the shade of a tree to the shadow of the nearby house. They used their speed to slash even faster than before.
The King opened his bag and pulled out a skeleton, with a chest plate and tattered blue cape. It was a dragonkin skeleton but it was young."Take a piece of me." He said, throwing another should shard, triking it right at its skull. It flared to life, it's eyes glowing with two lights. One red like Vincent's and one blue.
The skeleton charged into battle. They opened their mouth and roared, shooting a blast of air aimed at Mina. They spread their wings, which where somehow still covered with skin, and took flight, using air magic to pull them upwards much faster. They blew more blasts of wind from above, but all the while making sure they didn't hit the familiar.
Vincent closed his eyes as he saw saw his influence was already taking hold of the familiar. He wasn't aware of how strong it was but it seemed like they were already being influenced by Vincent's sympathy." Do you feel like you where given a new piece of your whole? Perhaps I can find you a whole new soul to fill the rest of yours. If you allow us to take what we have that is. All we wanted was a delicacy for our people." The King explained, ordering his dragonkin to do another blast of sir.
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Mina the Self-Taught Knight
Established
Roleplay posts: 20
Age: 27
Skills and Abilities: Wilderness survival, sword play, medium/heavy armor. Her guardian spirit calls upon randomly selected powers chosen by spirit dice. In the mistborne isles, these powers also require a small sacrifice, such as herbs, a bit of food, or even more esoteric things like time or emotions.
Biography: A former serf who only knew potato farming and couldn't even read. Her life was saved by a dashing rogue who gave his life to protect her. A portion of that man's spirit bonded with her, turning into a guardian spirit. With her newfound power, Mina has decided to pay that kindness forward and help those in need.
One of her early teachers was a Kobold Sorcerer who possessed a similar spirit.
Registered: Dec 15, 2023 17:11:10 GMT -5
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Post by Mina the Self-Taught Knight on Dec 16, 2023 16:04:38 GMT -5
"Oh I've made a terrible mistake."
She knelt down to tank one of the air blasts, then rolled to the side to right herself and regain her balance. This guy was way too strong. Still, Mina wasn't going to give up easily.
Three more spheres, three more randomized powers. But she knew what they were. Clairvoyance, memory manipulation, illusion. She swung her sword back and popped all three spheres. The world slowed down. She could see and calculate what needed to be done, but only for a moment.
As the ghouls charged again, for a moment, she and one of the ghouls appeared to trade places. A field of energy erupted from her body, which would cause all the attackers temporary confusion.
Wait... Her clairvoyance allowed her to sense something was amiss. Dirk? Dirk is that you? How?! What's going on?!
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A new soul huh? Well that's a new one. Usually folks like you try taking them away.
Mina was on the ground, pinned by a ghoul. But she managed to kicked it off with both her legs and kip herself back up.
Did you know, she was just a farmer once. A peasant, a nobody. Biggest gamble I ever took in my life. And I lost. But in a way we both won too. I don't need a new soul, buddy. I've got two of them.
Mina threw one of the ghouls over her shoulder and bashed the back of one's head with her sword pommel. She wasn't aiming to kill them either. The spirit then intercepted a blast of wind for her, but some of the concussive force transferred to her body, knocking her to her knees. "Shit."
Heroes are natural gamblers, you know? And they don't quit just because they rolled snake-eyes. But... she's still young. Tsk.
Mina was in a defensive stance, covered in rapidly blackening bruises. She was seething from exhaustion, but still standing. The spirit was by her side.
We'll back off if you do. She can't win, not yet anyways.
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Vicent Maka - The Gentle Ghoul
Established
Roleplay posts: 33
Age: 42
Appearance: He is a humanoid figure that is tall and thin. His skin is grey and smells like ash. He wears royal robes with the symbol of his people in the center. Underneath he wears only raggedy worn black pants.
Due to his neutral face shape, he looks like he is always smiling to people. However, his does not mean he is happy. When he grins, it's an indication of anger and not happiness.
Equipment: His royal robes and crown are the only thing he keeps on him. His crown is made of wood, that is especially tough.
His robes meanwhile are heavy and durable. They're big enough that he is able to hide his form inside them, to block damage.
Skills and Abilities: Despite being a thin man he has surprising speed and strength. He may not be very durable physically, but he has enough strength to tear into live prey. He uses this as a surprise, to make opponents lower their guard and allow him to strike.
His limbs are also long and flexible, with him being able to move in unnatural looking ways. He uses this flexibility to try and restrain people.
His strongest weapon however is his snake and shark like jaws. His bite is powerful enough to crush flesh, metal and bone. His teeth are thick with sharp serrations and replenish over the course of a few days. He is also able to unhinge his jaw to eat things bigger than normally possible
He also has two magic abilities he has honed.
Firstly he is able to manipulate his own blood. He is capable of solidifying it and transforming it into bone or solid blood. He rarely ever uses this however, and it is more of a last resort.
His second magical ability is within his Soul. His necromancy comes from he ability to give pieces of his soul to death things. If he gives a piece of his soul to something he can manipulate their flesh and blood to do his bidding. These pieces always return to him when needed. Revived beings are semiautonomous and follow his every order.
He is capable of giving a piece of his soul to living beings. He is unable to hurt of control people with it however, as it is not strong enough to fight something living.
When a living person is given a piece of his soul he is capable of healing injuries and pain from others. He can pour strength into a person and make them stronger as well.
Registered: Oct 20, 2023 10:37:05 GMT -5
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Post by Vicent Maka - The Gentle Ghoul on Dec 16, 2023 18:10:56 GMT -5
The ghouls where taken aback by the show of strength. Their bodies melted into the shadows once again, this time deciding to try a different tactic. They expanded the darkness of everything around them. It made the floor and battlefield harder to see. The kind melted his own body, still looking to be in deep thought.
The dragonkin skeleton stayed in the air, flying in wavering motions to make themselves harder to hit. Their boats of air where slowing, but becoming much more precise. This skill was one that required concentration.
The ghoul king didn't seem to flatter by what they said, at least not on the surface."Do you see the nightmares that are etched into the side of your bed? Do you wake up every night to the sight of them?" He said cryptically.
Vicent shook his head." Nevermind about that. Don't think too hard about what I just said. Our determination grows as we see her loose. That's the key to our power. Perhaps this can serve as a lesson, should she win. Should she lose. . . Well we can ignore our traditional punishment for losers. We don't want to eat her that badly." He said, summoning his soul once again. Taking another soul piece he shot one of the bags of carved meat.
The meat began to come to life and forming a lumpy humanoid shape. Unlike the dragonkin skeleton, the flesh was being directly controlled by the king. He moved his hands like marionette strings, pulling them mind day and the other.
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Mina the Self-Taught Knight
Established
Roleplay posts: 20
Age: 27
Skills and Abilities: Wilderness survival, sword play, medium/heavy armor. Her guardian spirit calls upon randomly selected powers chosen by spirit dice. In the mistborne isles, these powers also require a small sacrifice, such as herbs, a bit of food, or even more esoteric things like time or emotions.
Biography: A former serf who only knew potato farming and couldn't even read. Her life was saved by a dashing rogue who gave his life to protect her. A portion of that man's spirit bonded with her, turning into a guardian spirit. With her newfound power, Mina has decided to pay that kindness forward and help those in need.
One of her early teachers was a Kobold Sorcerer who possessed a similar spirit.
Registered: Dec 15, 2023 17:11:10 GMT -5
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Post by Mina the Self-Taught Knight on Dec 17, 2023 15:31:15 GMT -5
Mina was able to catch glimpses of the dialogue between her spirit and the ghoul king, using the last of her randomized "Clairvoyance" power.
Her face turned red.
For a hero in training, humility was often the hardest lesson. Of course, she had known humility in the past but... it wasn't an easy thing to go back to. But, Mina could see the writing on the wall. They were barely holding their own against the ghouls themselves, and losing ground against the dragon kin minion. The flesh marionette was likely the king's trump card. If he played that, they were finished.
It would be different if these creatures were hurting anyone but, the dead were just that, dead.
Mina sighed and sheathed her sword. She raised her hands up and took several steps back.
"I concede. I give up. I won't fight you anymore." She said bitterly. "And yah, I know what nightmares are like. I've been haunted by them quite a bit, actually."
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She's not kidding by the way. Anyways, if we're done...
The spirit grabbed a strange, silvery, ethereal object from its chest and tossed it back to the King. It was the king's soul fragment. The spirit then took a protective stance next to Mina, just in case the King refused to accept her surrender. Its soul was loyal and steadfast. They'd ride together or die together, and controlling it would be next to impossible. However, the spirit was reasonable and intelligent. And while its previous owner had loved taking risks, he had also known when to hold the cards and when to fold them.
"So, who or what exactly are you guys?" Mina asked cautiously.
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Uma
Committed
Roleplay posts: 62
Age: 21
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Appearance: Eyes: Violet
Hair: Black
Height: Average (About 5'4")
Build: Athletic
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Equipment: Leather armor
Circlet
Spear
Rucksack filled with whatever she could carry during the flood, rope, cookware, pick axe
The clothing on her back
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Skills and Abilities: Fishing
Hunting
Trapping
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Biography: Uma is one of two fishers left of the Usqueans. She was going to be trained as one of the guardians but the flood happened. She is a quiet girl for the most part, but seems to be the one people run into.
She has been known to frequent the seaside as of late, using her skills to help feed the village that was growing quietly throughout time.
Allegiances: Tana the Tongue Tied
Place of Residence: Trinity Island
Registered: Apr 22, 2021 10:55:05 GMT -5
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Post by Uma on Dec 17, 2023 15:45:20 GMT -5
She was distracted by an odd feeling and pulled back from her friend, looking around until she caught sight of Moir moving toward the forest where they buried the folks who didn't make it. Something was off. She looked to Rakki for a moment and then placed her hand on the hilt of her dagger before parting from the group and heading that way as well as it was part of her duty to protect her people. She had been in line to be one of the guardians, after all.
By the time she reached the outskirts of the cemetery, Moir had disappeared. She was too old and feeble to stop anything and had skirted back round to inform Tana of the particulars while Uma stared at the scene before her. Her hand lifted to her mouth and nose to try and block the smell. What had happened?
There was a burning anger when she saw the opened grave of a friend who'd recently died.
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Vicent Maka - The Gentle Ghoul
Established
Roleplay posts: 33
Age: 42
Appearance: He is a humanoid figure that is tall and thin. His skin is grey and smells like ash. He wears royal robes with the symbol of his people in the center. Underneath he wears only raggedy worn black pants.
Due to his neutral face shape, he looks like he is always smiling to people. However, his does not mean he is happy. When he grins, it's an indication of anger and not happiness.
Equipment: His royal robes and crown are the only thing he keeps on him. His crown is made of wood, that is especially tough.
His robes meanwhile are heavy and durable. They're big enough that he is able to hide his form inside them, to block damage.
Skills and Abilities: Despite being a thin man he has surprising speed and strength. He may not be very durable physically, but he has enough strength to tear into live prey. He uses this as a surprise, to make opponents lower their guard and allow him to strike.
His limbs are also long and flexible, with him being able to move in unnatural looking ways. He uses this flexibility to try and restrain people.
His strongest weapon however is his snake and shark like jaws. His bite is powerful enough to crush flesh, metal and bone. His teeth are thick with sharp serrations and replenish over the course of a few days. He is also able to unhinge his jaw to eat things bigger than normally possible
He also has two magic abilities he has honed.
Firstly he is able to manipulate his own blood. He is capable of solidifying it and transforming it into bone or solid blood. He rarely ever uses this however, and it is more of a last resort.
His second magical ability is within his Soul. His necromancy comes from he ability to give pieces of his soul to death things. If he gives a piece of his soul to something he can manipulate their flesh and blood to do his bidding. These pieces always return to him when needed. Revived beings are semiautonomous and follow his every order.
He is capable of giving a piece of his soul to living beings. He is unable to hurt of control people with it however, as it is not strong enough to fight something living.
When a living person is given a piece of his soul he is capable of healing injuries and pain from others. He can pour strength into a person and make them stronger as well.
Registered: Oct 20, 2023 10:37:05 GMT -5
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Post by Vicent Maka - The Gentle Ghoul on Dec 17, 2023 15:56:43 GMT -5
The ghouls hissed, but the kind stomped his boot." Back down, we care reaching a compromise. Give them your upmost respect." He said, calming his guards. They stood up on two, now looking more composed and less feral.
As they dusted themselves one of them saw the soul fragment." You talked to them? Very well King." The young lady said, fixing her hair.
The king tried to frown, but his mouth shape didn't allow him to do it too much." We are boogiemen but we are also called ghouls. Me and my people are descendants of humans, one that separated long ago and became something new." He said, pointing at his limb shape and mouths.
"Long ago we where a barbaric species, but my family decided to put an end to it by uniting many tribes together and starting as new age. We have moved past those old traditions of hunting our own flesh and blood, and now we eat the dead." He explained, playing the mass of flesh back into the bag." Those old cravinds didn't die, and it may take many generations before they do."
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Mina the Self-Taught Knight
Established
Roleplay posts: 20
Age: 27
Skills and Abilities: Wilderness survival, sword play, medium/heavy armor. Her guardian spirit calls upon randomly selected powers chosen by spirit dice. In the mistborne isles, these powers also require a small sacrifice, such as herbs, a bit of food, or even more esoteric things like time or emotions.
Biography: A former serf who only knew potato farming and couldn't even read. Her life was saved by a dashing rogue who gave his life to protect her. A portion of that man's spirit bonded with her, turning into a guardian spirit. With her newfound power, Mina has decided to pay that kindness forward and help those in need.
One of her early teachers was a Kobold Sorcerer who possessed a similar spirit.
Registered: Dec 15, 2023 17:11:10 GMT -5
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Post by Mina the Self-Taught Knight on Dec 19, 2023 16:02:22 GMT -5
Mina took in the words of the ghoul king, and felt some measure of guilt. That guilt was quickly upset by the fact that she was talking to flesh eaters who had just gotten through kicking the crap out of her. Torn between two instincts, she struggled to reply. She stood there, her face bitter.
"I'm... I'm sor-"
Her spirit suddenly raised its head, alert to a presence coming from the village. Two presences. Several presences. Mina sensed this as well and turned to the ghoul king. She wasn't sure if she was about to do the right thing or not, but it wasn't the first gamble she'd taken today.
"I accepted defeat, so by my honor, allow me to warn you. There are other warriors and mages in the village. Some are stronger than me. And I can feel people coming. You should go."
She hesitated a bit, then raised a hand. "Oh, but before you go, my name is Mina. And... and I want a rematch someday." She smirked briefly before becoming stern again.
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Hoegr Rakki
Established
Roleplay posts: 25
Age: 23
Skills and Abilities: Tracker, pathfinder, animal handling
Biography: A young eddic runelord, a karl, and a survivor of what he believes is Ragnarok. He belongs to an off-shoot of the Varan people known as the Eygor Mjok clan. His best friend in the world is a dog named Fisk.
Allegiances: Twin Cities, Vinya Lhann
Registered: Aug 6, 2023 19:04:39 GMT -5
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Post by Hoegr Rakki on Dec 19, 2023 16:05:35 GMT -5
The procession continued around the Village of Ma'ar. By now there were probably over a hundred people. With the blessing of the forest spirits, good fortune would befall the land for seasons to come. The constellation of the great stag bounced and bucked, and even howled, though it produced no actual sound.
Rakki was a little bit worried about Uma, so he made a click and a whistle. And so Fisk went after her while he continued to attend to the procession. He still had his duties to his people after all.
The pooch ran and ran and quickly caught up to Uma. Recognizing the scent of death, his hairs stood up. Feeling Uma's sorrow and anger, Fisk started barking in alarm.
Then, picking up an even odder scent, he growled in a specific direction...
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Vicent Maka - The Gentle Ghoul
Established
Roleplay posts: 33
Age: 42
Appearance: He is a humanoid figure that is tall and thin. His skin is grey and smells like ash. He wears royal robes with the symbol of his people in the center. Underneath he wears only raggedy worn black pants.
Due to his neutral face shape, he looks like he is always smiling to people. However, his does not mean he is happy. When he grins, it's an indication of anger and not happiness.
Equipment: His royal robes and crown are the only thing he keeps on him. His crown is made of wood, that is especially tough.
His robes meanwhile are heavy and durable. They're big enough that he is able to hide his form inside them, to block damage.
Skills and Abilities: Despite being a thin man he has surprising speed and strength. He may not be very durable physically, but he has enough strength to tear into live prey. He uses this as a surprise, to make opponents lower their guard and allow him to strike.
His limbs are also long and flexible, with him being able to move in unnatural looking ways. He uses this flexibility to try and restrain people.
His strongest weapon however is his snake and shark like jaws. His bite is powerful enough to crush flesh, metal and bone. His teeth are thick with sharp serrations and replenish over the course of a few days. He is also able to unhinge his jaw to eat things bigger than normally possible
He also has two magic abilities he has honed.
Firstly he is able to manipulate his own blood. He is capable of solidifying it and transforming it into bone or solid blood. He rarely ever uses this however, and it is more of a last resort.
His second magical ability is within his Soul. His necromancy comes from he ability to give pieces of his soul to death things. If he gives a piece of his soul to something he can manipulate their flesh and blood to do his bidding. These pieces always return to him when needed. Revived beings are semiautonomous and follow his every order.
He is capable of giving a piece of his soul to living beings. He is unable to hurt of control people with it however, as it is not strong enough to fight something living.
When a living person is given a piece of his soul he is capable of healing injuries and pain from others. He can pour strength into a person and make them stronger as well.
Registered: Oct 20, 2023 10:37:05 GMT -5
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Post by Vicent Maka - The Gentle Ghoul on Dec 19, 2023 20:49:22 GMT -5
The ghouls melted into the shadows, grabbing their king and pulling him into the darkness." It was certainly a fine battle he gave you." Vicent said, looking at the skeletal dragonkin he had by his side. The skeleton looked down, as if it was sad and tired. The king sighed, scratching his messy hair.
"Perhaps I can reason with them. I managed to quell your worries after all. If they are reasonable people then I sure hope I can have a word with them. We are closer to human than we appear to be, no?" The king politely said, having become a dark mass of black nothingness. It was so dark that light didn't seem to bounce off of him or his people.
A few of the shadows seemed to writhe. They were the other ghouls." Humans, elves and even goblins do not like us. Is it wise to try and reason with them?" One of his female subjects said, rising from the dark into a humanoid form.
"I think we can, if not then I can always share a piece of my heart." He said, summoning his soul into the palm of his hand." I have been training this ability since my last encounter with humans. I hope it can be as useful as it was here."
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