Fantasy 𝑵𝑶𝑫𝑼𝑺 𝑻𝑶𝑳𝑳𝑬𝑵𝑺 — ( cs )

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  nodus tollens

  the realization that the plot of your life doesn't make sense to you anymore: that although you thought you were following the arc of the story, you keep finding yourself immersed in passages you don't understand, that don't even seem to belong in the same genre
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  eikṓn

  these are the details that need to be included in your cs. you're free to add any extra information ♡
  
  
  
  Name: What did the Hellenic people know them as? (Please read)
  
  Alias: Do they go by something different now?
  
  Age: According to the birth year officially listed for them, how old are they? (Eighteen to twenty-eight)
  
  Gender & Pronouns:
  
  Romantic Orientation:
  
  Place of Birth: Which city-state do they originally belong to? (Reference maps: one); they can also belong to nearby cities in the persian / egyptian empire (reference maps: one)
  
  Race & Nationality: E.g. black, mixed, asian, etc & what country / city is their home now?
  
  Occupation: What is their income method?
  
  Religion: Are they still polytheistic; do they follow another god now, if they still believe in one; did they ever have faith in their gods?
  
  Ailments / Disorders / Disabilities: Whatever they're diagnosed with, even if it's only a consequence of their atrophy and the diagnosis made isn't an accurate of what YC's actually like. If none of these apply to YC, feel free to omit this part from your CS
  
  
  
  
  Personality: How would strangers describe them as compared to close friends?
  
  Recast: Rate these traits out of 10 (with 0 being "absolutely not" and 10 being "absolutely") to compare these statistics between their B.C. and current self: strength, intellect, speed, precision, leadership, sociability, composure, courage, resolve, loyalty
  
  Trivia Facts / Headcanons: List at least three
  
  
  
  
  Face Claim: Either a realistic face claim or if you're not a fan of face claims, a moodboard / Pinterest board that depicts YC's "vibe" along with a general description of how they look works too!
  
  Eye Colour: Their real one as well as the colour it used to shine when they used their powers e.g. scarlet for fire, cyan for water, etc
  
  Height & Build:
  
  Body Mods: Tattoos, piercings, etc
  
  Notable Scars / Birthmarks / Amputations:
  
  
  
  
  Teleac: This part is to stay blank; contact the GMs when you're finished with your CS, and we will assign the leftover amount for YC
  
  Endower: Which deity (god / goddess) are they blessed by? (reference lists: one, two, three)
  
  Primary Power: Only one that can cause mental / physical damage or they have near-complete command over e.g. fire / water manipulation, weapon forge, elasticity, etc; must be related to the Athanati's endower
  
  Limitations: E.g. cannot create fire and only manipulate it from an existing source, cannot manipulate fire in rain / humidity, cannot create ice in dry conditions, etc; describe at least three
  
  Secondary Powers: Maximum two that they don't have full command over / can only be used at a small-scale, or are sub-powers that can't cause significant damage e.g. zoolingualism, melodious memory, burning, etc; they must be related to the athanati's endower / primary power
  
  Atrophy: Physical manifestation of the decay of their powers e.g. severe insomnia / cbs for dream-walkers, gangrene / blackening limbs for fire manipulators, poison touch for herbaphonists, etc
  
  
  
  
  Q. What was your relationship like with your birth family / the people who raised you? Do you miss them?
  A. This interview section is to be filled in from your character's perspective
  
  
  Q. What was your relationship like with Yvonne, what did you think of her?
  
  
  Q. Did you ever take the Encinth? If so, what made you and when did you do it, and when did you regain consciousness?
  
  
  Q. Is there a day you've claimed as your birthday, and do you celebrate it?
  
  
  Q. Why did you accept Mrs Rizvi's invite to the Museion University, and how long have you been attending it? Did you have to travel far to get here?
  A. E.g. paranoia, strange occurrences, boredom and to pass time, etc. Some Athanatoi may have accepted the invitation months earlier (maximum four) and some may just be arriving: where does your character fall?
  
  
  Q. Are you excited to see the others again?
  A. To clarify, by "others" we mean the other Athanatoi
  
  
  Q. Are there any moments from your life so far that you hold dear to your heart?
  A. Describe at least one
  
  
  Q. Who's the most important person in your life right now?
  
  
  Q. Self reflect for a moment: how would your past self react to who you've become now?
  
  
  Q. What colour necklace did you receive from Aphrodite and her husband, and where do you keep it?
  
  
  Q. To what extent can you still use your powers?
  A. E.g. can barely conjure a flame, can only levitate light objects, etc
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  absolutely not allowed. if you're posting anything in this thread, it must be a full-fledged character sheet
  
  that being said, if you wish to reserve powers / god(desse)s / face claims, there is a channel in the discord server specifically for that so ahead and join (linked in the "links" tab)! and as long as the powers differ, two or more characters may have the same endower
  
  
  
  
  

  content .βʹ

  
  we cannot stress this enough: misrepresentation of mental or physical disorders / disabilities, cultures and ethnic groups will not be tolerated. do your research!
  
  
  
  
  

  power play .γʹ

  
  gary / mary sues are prohibited; we want imperfect characters with weaknesses and flaws that make them relatable and lovable
  
  
  
  
  

  gm-guides .δʹ

  
  as gms, VALEN T. and i reserve the right to advise players to change certain details of their cs—without bringing unearthly changes to the character's personality or history—if they don't align with our vision of this roleplay
  
  If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact either (or both) of us ♡
  
  
  
  
  

  diversity .εʹ

  
  POC and LGBTQ+ characters from all walks of life are wholeheartedly encouraged: bring in your butch women, effeminate men, polyamorous non-binaries, mixed trans enchantresses, and all your beautifully flawed characters, and let us love them as they are ♡
  
  
  
  
  

  deadline .ζʹ

  
  The current deadline for CS' submission is 31st August (though we will be accepting character sheets afterwards as well) and we will try our best to ensure everyone who applies with a character can go forward with them. Before you post your CS in, please PM both, VALEN T. and I, with a writing sample
  
  As of right now, there is no maximum limit of players who can join, and players can apply with however many characters they'd like, but everyone will start off playing one character because there are a multitude of opportunities to introduce the others as the story progresses! Accepted players can also bring in more characters as the RP continues
  
  
  
  
  

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  We stan visually appealing posts and Pinterest aesthetics / moodboards in this household but they are not part of the requisite. If you plan on using a template, make sure to leave a mobile-friendly spoiler if the code isn't
  
  
  
  
  

  ACCEPTANCE .θʹ

  
  We believe everyone has the ability to create heartfelt characters, so the criteria for player-acceptance for this RP will be based on writing sample, OOC interaction with the others during the application process, and character profile—in that order
  
  
  
  
  

  leaving .ιʹ

  
  Any and all prospective players are free to bow out of the roleplay before it begins but if anything comes up after (or you're going on hiatus), a couple days notice would be much appreciated so we can help give your character(s) a satisfying IC ending

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• welcome
• template
• rules
• links

• nodus tollens
  The realization that the plot of your life doesn't make sense to you anymore: that although you thought you were following the arc of the story, you keep finding yourself immersed in passages you don't understand, that don't even seem to belong in the same genre
• 01

  
  EIKṒN
  These are the details that need to be included in your CS. You're free to add any extra information ♡
  
  
  
  Name: What did the Hellenic people know them as? (Please read)
  
  Alias: Do they go by something different now?
  
  Age: According to the birth year officially listed for them, how old are they? (Eighteen to twenty-eight)
  
  Gender & Pronouns:
  
  Romantic Orientation:
  
  Place of Birth: Which city-state do they originally belong to? (Reference maps: one, two, three); they can also belong to nearby cities in the persian / egyptian empire (reference maps: one)
  
  Race & Nationality: E.g. black, mixed, asian, etc & what country / city is their home now?
  
  Occupation: What is their income method?
  
  Religion: Are they still polytheistic; do they follow another god now, if they still believe in one; did they ever have faith in their gods?
  
  Ailments / Disorders / Disabilities: Whatever they're diagnosed with, even if it's only a consequence of their atrophy and the diagnosis made isn't an accurate of what YC's actually like. If none of these apply to YC, feel free to omit this part from your CS
  
  
  
  
  Personality: How would strangers describe them as compared to close friends?
  
  Recast: Rate these traits out of 10 (with 0 being "absolutely not" and 10 being "absolutely") to compare these statistics between their B.C. and current self: strength, intellect, speed, precision, leadership, sociability, composure, courage, resolve, loyalty
  
  Trivia Facts / Headcanons: List at least three
  
  
  
  
  Face Claim: Either a realistic face claim OR if you're not a fan of face claims, a moodboard / Pinterest board that depicts YC's "vibe" along with a general description of how they look works too!
  
  Eye Colour: Their real one as well as the colour it used to shine when they used their powers e.g. scarlet for fire, cyan for water, etc
  
  Height & Build:
  
  Body Mods: Tattoos, piercings, etc
  
  Notable Scars / Birthmarks / Amputations:
  
  
  
  
  Teleac: This part is to stay blank; contact the GMs when you're finished with your CS, and we will assign the leftover amount for YC
  
  Endower: Which deity (god / goddess) are they blessed by? (reference lists: one, two, three)
  
  Primary Power: Only one that can cause mental / physical damage or they have near-complete command over e.g. fire / water manipulation, weapon forge, elasticity, etc; must be related to the Athanati's endower
  
  Limitations: E.g. cannot create fire and only manipulate it from an existing source, cannot manipulate fire in rain / humidity, cannot create ice in dry conditions, etc; describe at least three
  
  Secondary Powers: Maximum two that they don't have full command over / can only be used at a small-scale, or are sub-powers that can't cause significant damage e.g. zoolingualism, melodious memory, burning, etc; they must be related to the athanati's endower / primary power
  
  Atrophy: Physical manifestation of the decay of their powers e.g. severe insomnia / CBS for dream-walkers, gangrene / blackening limbs for fire manipulators, poison touch for herbaphonists, etc
  
  
  
  
  Q. What was your relationship like with your birth family / the people who raised you? Do you miss them?
  A. This interview section is to be filled in from your character's perspective
  
  
  Q. What was your relationship like with Yvonne, what did you think of her?
  
  
  Q. Did you ever take the Encinth? If so, what made you and when did you do it, and when did you regain consciousness?
  
  
  Q. Is there a day you've claimed as your birthday, and do you celebrate it?
  
  
  Q. Why did you accept Mrs Rizvi's invite to the Museion University, and how long have you been attending it? Did you have to travel far to get here?
  A. E.g. paranoia, strange occurrences, boredom and to pass time, etc. Some Athanatoi may have accepted the invitation months earlier (maximum four) and some may just be arriving: where does your character fall?
  
  
  Q. Are you excited to see the others again?
  A. To clarify, by "others" we mean the other Athanatoi
  
  
  Q. Self reflect for a moment: how would your past self react to who you've become now?
  
  
  Q. What colour necklace did you receive from Aphrodite and her husband, and where do you keep it?
  
  
  Q. Are there any moments from your life so far that you hold dear to your heart?
  A. Describe at least one
  
  
  Q. Who's the most important person in your life right now?
  
  
  Q. To what extent can you still use your powers?
  A. E.g. can barely conjure a flame, can only levitate light objects, etc
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  nomoi
  αʹ. PLACEHOLDER

  
  Absolutely not allowed. If you're posting anything in this thread, it must be a full-fledged character sheet
  
  That being said, if you wish to reserve powers / god(desse)s / face claims, there is a channel in the Discord server specifically for that so ahead and join (linked in the "links" tab)! And as long as the powers differ, two or more characters may have the same endower
  
  
  
  
  

  βʹ. CONTENT

  
  We cannot stress this enough: misrepresentation of mental or physical disorders / disabilities, cultures and ethnic groups will not be tolerated. Do your research!
  
  
  
  
  

  γʹ. POWER PLAY

  
  Gary Stus / Mary Sues are prohibited; we want imperfect characters with weaknesses and flaw that makes them relatable and lovable
  
  
  
  
  

  δʹ. GM-Guides

  
  As GMs, VALEN T. and I reserve the right to advise players to change certain details of their CS—without bringing unearthly changes to the character's personality or history—if they don't align with our vision of this roleplay
  
  If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact either (or both) of us ♡
  
  
  
  
  

  εʹ. DIVERSITY

  
  POC and LGBTQ+ characters from all walks of life are wholeheartedly encouraged: bring in your butch women, effeminate men, polyamorous non-binaries, mixed trans enchantresses, and all your beautifully flawed characters, and let us love them as they are ♡
  
  
  
  
  

  ζʹ. DEADLINE

  
  The current deadline for CS' submission is 31st August (though we will be accepting character sheets afterwards as well) and we will try our best to ensure everyone who applies with a character can go forward with them. Before you post your CS in, please PM both, VALEN T. and I, with a writing sample
  
  As of right now, there is no maximum limit of players who can join, and players can apply with however many characters they'd like, but everyone will start off playing one character because there are a multitude of opportunities to introduce the others as the story progresses! Accepted players can also bring in more characters as the RP continues
  
  
  
  
  

  ηʹ. CODE

  
  We stan visually appealing posts and Pinterest aesthetics / moodboards in this household but they are not part of the requisite. If you plan on using a template, make sure to leave a mobile-friendly spoiler if the code isn't
  
  
  
  
  

  θʹ. ACCEPTANCE

  
  We believe everyone has the ability to create heartfelt characters, so the criteria for player-acceptance for this RP will be based on writing sample, OOC interaction with the others during the application process, and character profile—in that order
  
  
  
  
  

  ιʹ. LEAVING

  
  Any and all prospective players are free to bow out of the roleplay before it begins but if anything comes up after (or you're going on hiatus), a couple days notice would be much appreciated so we can help give your character(s) a satisfying IC ending
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[VALEN T.]

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• wielder of chaos

  axylus

  scion of dinlas
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  basics

  name

  Axylus, scion of Dinlas
  
  
  

  alias

  Carmelo "Miroh" Illescas
  
  
  

  age

  25
  
  
  

  gender

  Demiboy
  
  
  

  pronouns

  He/They
  
  
  

  orientation

  Noviromantic panromantic
  
  
  

  p.o.b.

  Cyrene (Hellenic/Theran colony; located in modern-day Libya)
  
  
  

  race

  Mixed: black and white (Arab-Berber)
  
  
  

  nationality

  (Previously Cuban) American
  
  
  

  occupation

  Singer-songwriter (the type of music he makes is listed in "Consonance") with nearly fifteen-hundred-thousand followers on Instagram
  
  
  

  religion

  Agnostic atheist: he doesn't believe in god but can't say for certain there isn't one. In contrast to his current belief, he used to believe in the Greek gods as he'd conversed directly with them, but he was never particularly fond of any of them
  
  
  

  ailments

  Hypertension
  
  
  

  disorders

  His last psychologist diagnosed him with an unspecified depressive disorder
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  visage

  face claim

  Kahlil Beth
  
  
  

  Eyes

  Dark brown but they would glow a cool slate grey
  
  
  

  height

  5'11"
  
  
  

  build

  He has athletic build and defined muscles due to the routinely scheduled sessions with his gym instructor to keep him fit enough to make shirtless beach and stage appearances
  
  
  

  body mods.

  Septum and ear piercings; used to have a midline tongue piercing but it's long since healed; floral sleeve on his left forearm, tattoo above his right elbow, and one on the same forearm with these words written over each other right beside it
  
  
  

  birthmark

  A patch of hyperpigmentation on the left side of his upper back that he's had tattooed over (with the same light galaxy as in the image)
  
  
  

  scars

  On his abdomen and right bicep that have healed (due to the magic of the Teleac) leaving behind two larger, fibrous scars; several barely noticeable ones he's culminated over the years scattered across his body;
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  persona

  personality

  Strangers would describe him as the charismatic center of attention who extends the first hand to make conversation without any reservations. He's an equal mix of polite and teasing that's sure to keep a crowd captivated. He's assertive during conferences with producers and fellow artists, a checklist of items to have crossed out by the end of the meeting
  
  But then again, we're all entertainers in front of audiences and Miroh's nearly perfected the art of facades and fronts. He knows he's supposed to keep up appearances, in fact, his close friends and colleagues will tell you how reticent he can be: despite being introverted and preferring to work in solitude, he knows he has to mingle and maintain connections to gain recognition in the industry
  
  His manager, the person currently closest to him after he stopped going to therapy, will also point out another fatal flaw of his: he's self-absorbed. Subconsciously, no matter how "altruistic" and "pitiful" he believes himself to be, it's always me, me, me with him. "How do you know?" He'd yelled at her one day, and she'd faced his monsoon thunder with her summer breeze: "Then why are you so reluctant in accepting and improving on it?"
  
  He's a realist: he now knows relationships of all natures are fickle and so believes that sharing parts of himself with others, or even "improving" on himself is useless when in just a few more years, he'll have to somehow sever their developed bond, the people he used to know him and his temper, existing no more in the new era
  
  He writes mellow love songs, singing about heartbreak and relationship issues, but his romantic partners will condemn him: he seldom pursues anything serious, but the melodrama's become a part of his life now and he notices and falls in love with the insignificant details of people in the quiet of the library, the tranquility of an open field, the intimacy of meeting eyes with a stranger in a coffee shop. "Do you only use us for inspiration?" Asked his one summer fling. "When will I see you again?" Asked the boy he explored Tokyo nights with
  
  And all of this ties in with the reason he was advised to start therapy in the first place: his unchecked emotions... the sobbing on stage, the agitated door-slamming at the end of a futile meeting, the uncontrolled rage. Sometimes... he spends hours pondering on the question his psychologist asked him on their first meeting: "When did you start experiencing such intense feelings?" How did he internally corrode himself to this degree without even noticing?
  
  
  
  
  

  recast

  Strength

  10

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  6

  Intellect

  6

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  8

  Speed

  9

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  6

  Precision

  9

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  6

  Leadership

  6

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  4

  Sociability

  10

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  5

  Composure

  9

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  5

  Courage

  10

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  6

  Resolve

  7

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  4

  Loyalty

  10

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  5

  
  
  
  
  

  headcanons

  Makeup streaking down his face after a particularly heavy show

  Singing acoustic versions of unreleased songs using masculine pronouns despite not being out to the public

  "Please just fucking leave"

  Referring to himself in feminine pronouns in certain songs and aching because the dysphoria he feels heightens when there are others like him in the room too

  Trips to the convenience store just to get birthday cake and confetti ice cream

  Writing prose in six languages with seamless transitions between the different vernaculars

  Progressively smiling more and more while getting drunk with a group of young adults in the club; taking a spontaneous trip down to the beach with them; waking up before dawn with chattering teeth because everyone fell asleep on the shore

  Holding the microphone stand like a lover

  Journals upon journals filled with happy memories he's been trying to save from over the years; volumes worth of poetry he's written about the B.C.

  Serenading the starry night, sitting cross legged in the balcony

  Roses at his manager's doorstep when she's cross at him

  "Why? Because I was bored"

  Intricate eye shadow looks, blouse sleeves folded up, high waisted trouser

  Floral guitar straps to go with his sleeve tattoo

  
  
  
  
  

  consonance

  You will wash me away, bit by bit — Erode

  Space and time, I wanna fall into your eyes — Tonight

  You've got a fire inside but your heart's so cold — Haunting

  I'll fight 'cause I got nothin' else to get me through the day — Void

  We suit sin: it's sink or swim — Upstairs

  Face up, our's love's craving for some feeling — Easier

  I keep you in my pocket to use — Compass

  The way she shows me I'm hers and she is mine — Cherry Wine

  My words, for sure, too hollow — Movies As Friends

  Tryna keep my skin thin freezing never felt so right — Comatose

  Baby you restore my falling pride — Pride

  Woke up in the morning, morals passed out in the shower — Drunk In Love
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  powers

  teleac

  TBD
  
  
  
  

  endower

  Dinlas, god of hatred and chaos
  
  
  
  

  primary power

  Mass Manipulation: Dinlas was the god of chaos and extended only his powers of altering rules of physics to Miroh
  
  He has the ability to increase or decrease the density of himself and other people/objects by increasing or decreasing the amount of matter packed inside them and controlling how said matter is distributed. For example, in combat, he could increase the density of his hand to make physical blows on his opponent more critical, or he could decrease the mass inside him to be able to walk over water or quicksand
  
  Indirectly, he has inertia inducement as well because, for example, increasing a discus' mass would make it travel farther and its motion would become more difficult to stop manually (unless the energy from it is eventually dissipated and the object comes to rest naturally)
  
  
  
  
  

  limitations

  Neither can he create mass from nothing, nor can he completely destroy mass (i.e. the mass can never be taken to zero, which would mean the object ceases to exist entirely)
  
  He cannot change the size or quantity of existing objects either: even if their mass is altered, they will retain the original size/amount
  
  He must be physically in contact with the object/person he desires to alter the mass/density/inertia of in order for his powers to have affect. If an arrow was shot at him, he could not reduce its inertia (or mass) before it shot him, and it would be futile to do so after it pierces him because the arrow will naturally have dissipated its kinetic energy; he could, however, control the loss of blood due to the impact by decreasing the liquid's density (and therefore pressure), making it flow slower ergo (which would only be effective in the Athanatoi since doing so in any other human being would result in death)
  
  He does not have telekinetic abilities so in the case of a substance/object becoming less dense than air and therefore, floating, he would not hold power over where the substance/object floats off to
  
  If used on the other Athanatoi, the effects of this ability wears off after three hours, maximum
  
  
  
  
  

  secondary powers

  Emotion Influence: Dinlas was the god of hatred who lived his life in pain and agony due to his mother, Aphrodite, rejecting him as her son. There was compassion in him somewhere for he was the divine guardian of Lamark, a city where wounded soldiers would heal
  
  He extended his capability of empathy to Miroh in the form of emotion influence (not to be confused with emotion manipulation). By being in physical contact with someone, he can induce less intense versions of feelings the person may be experiencing e.g. he can replace anger with frustration, fear with apprehension/hesitation, glee with content, depression with melancholy, hatred/disgust with dislike/disapproval, etc
  
  This can be a time consuming process (can take up to half an hour, it depends on how heated the person initially is) and he must be physically connected to the person at all times, even if by a strand of hair. If the connection breaks, there is minimal effect on the target
  
  
  
  
  

  atrophy

  Some would deem it a blessing: apathy, not being able to empathise with the dramaticised emotions of others. And they call it a blessing because they have no idea what living without emotion, without any weight to your soul feels like. Ask Miroh: he's expending, slowly losing the intensity of his own emotions to pay for the ones he transferred into others without any second thoughts back then
  
  His atrophy is the convergence of density of his powers in his heart: empty, making him inert, yet substantial, making eminently reactive at the same time. How: his atrophy is also the negativity oozing from others that latches onto him with its claws dug into his pores; if presented with anger, he'll respond with rage even more explosive; if surrounded by people who're contributing to a stressful mood in the room, it's very likely he'll burst, unable to control his frustration. It's why his concerts are known to be "emotional life experiences": his lyrics are those you feel in your chest, and the feeling is amplified on stage when he's encircled by hundreds of fans who feel the emotion he poured in the writing
  
  The tears on stage have painted him as a sensitive artist but a drawback is the sheer amount of shows he's had to stop midway because he can't control the weight of the sadness once it settles in, weight he takes out on others by yelling, and shouting, and sobbing, and shattering. So no, it's not a blessing, because his soul bleeds so profusely, wanting nothing more than to rid itself of this agony that manifests both, physically and mentally
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  interview

  Q.

  What was your relationship like with your birth family / the people who raised you? Do you miss them?

  
  "My birth parents, yeah. We were six siblings in total—four sisters, two brothers including me—so I guess the household would get pretty chaotic. We were My relationship with my parents... I think it was good? I mean, I don't harbour any ill feelings towards them if that's what you're asking. None that I can still recall, that is
  
  My father was an artisan, I remember. We weren’t poor per-se but- See, my parents were... proud when the priestesses came to get me. My mother cried; my father must've too, later on, but subconsciously I imagine there was a sense of relief because that’s one less mouth to feed, right? No ill feelings, like I said, I can understand
  
  None of my siblings were old enough to understand why I was leaving- Hell, neither was I: only... Eight? Nine, at most. I want to say I regret not being a part of their life and watching them grow up but really, I never even knew them. So... can you really miss a family you barely knew?
  
  Am I being too harsh? I did see my brother and sisters sporadically when we'd visit Cyrene, and suddenly, I was the youngest: it was like they aged five times faster than I did, and that I was regressing while they kept maturing. I don't remember how they died, and I only attended my youngest sister's funeral
  
  I traded my birth family for... another family. Do I miss them? Ask me in a couple more weeks, I might have an answer for you then"
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  What was your relationship like with Yvonne, what did you think of her?

  
  "I bet you we were all in love with her at some point: she had this... magnetic sort of personality, it was only natural she became our beacon, y'know, the person we'd gather round
  
  I liked her a lot. She was fair, and practically raised a bunch of petulant toddlers and rowdy teenagers on her own. It's difficult, I salute her for all the trouble she went through for our sake
  
  I just wish I could show you how passionately I feel about her and everyone else but- but I can't. Like, I know in theory how this should make me feel but I'm just sitting here all stoic- Sorry, sorry, please continue"
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Did you ever take the Encinth? If so, what made you and when did you do it, and when did you regain consciousness?

  
  "Yup, took it sometime after the A.D. began. I remember laying in a cave so no one could find me but woke up again as a nobleman asleep in the saloon. I don’t remember the year, could’ve been the late 1600s or 1300s, I’ve no clue. The change of scenery and culture shock was perhaps the strangest thing: I woke up unaware of my surroundings since I was seeing them for the first time but it's like, my mind already knew what everyone and everything was
  
  Why'd I take it, uh... I don't know, it felt like the only option available to me at the time. Maybe that was because I relied too much on Yvonne for guidance and to tell us what to do that suddenly going on without her just didn't make sense. Honestly, I didn't even think I was going to wake up again but here we are. Sometimes I wish someone would've told me how much worse our situation was going to get over the years so I would've saved the it for... more recent times but. It is what it is, I guess"
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Is there a day you've claimed as your birthday, and do you celebrate it?

  
  "My first name, my location, and my birthday are some things I have to change with every end of a generation. Sometimes more, sometimes less; I was approached by an agent—she's an Agiad—from some company that keep track of and handles these things for me, most likely the others too but I've never heard anything about them from anyone there. I've probably died in the eyes of the public a million times by now
  
  Currently, my birthday falls on the tenth of March, which makes me... an Aries? Or a Pisces maybe, I don't know anything about this zodiac shit. I don't celebrate my 'birth day'—if you can still call it that—but my manager insists we hold parties anyway. Eh, I'm not against that either: I get gifts, I get wishes, you trend on Twitter, what more could I ask for"
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Why did you accept Mrs Rizvi's invite to the Museion University, and how long have you been attending it? Did you have to travel far to get here?

  
  "No, not far: I was in California, it barely took two hours by plane. I've been here two weeks now, and originally, I wasn't planning on coming because things have been going well for me career-wise, and I wasn't ready to leave all that behind for this just yet
  
  But then I thought it was a good idea to play my concert without makeup and with fresh bruises on full display and... I don't know, I guess it was scandalous? There were some club videos released. I haven't checked the articles yet, if there are any, because my manager told me not to search myself up. Apparently, there's some abuse rumours- Yeah, I know, I have no idea how people came to that conclusion
  
  Anyway, none of this paints me in a good light, so then it was decided that me taking a break is the best course of action for the next couple months. Radio silence, y'know, the best way to go about everything in this industry"
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Are you excited to see the others again?

  
  "...I said ask me again in the next couple weeks. I haven't really kept in contact with everyone, and my brain still hasn't fully comprehended the fact that we'll all be together in one room again"
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Are there any moments from your life so far that you hold dear to your heart?

  
  "Oh, yes! See, technically, I have a degree in zoology and wildlife biology; I used to work as a wildlife rehabilitator in Lebanon some time ago. Don't know what prompted the interest but hey, I had all the time in the world and just... went for it. It was the happiest I'd been in a long, long time: my colleagues were all passionate about their job, and there was always a positive environment because the way we encouraged and reacted to the animals' efforts and achievements translated into our personal lives as well. One time, I remember we were called for a dog stuck in a drain and it turned out to be an injured baby deer
  
  We found a Coati once! In Lebanon! I'll always hold those years very close to my heart. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to keep any records—photos and contacts and such—from our previous 'life' so I have no evidence to give you for this but you have to take my word for it
  
  I also went on a road trip with a group of people I didn't know at the start of the two-thousands. I don't even know how I got myself involved with the group. They were strangers to each other, I should mention: none of them spoke each others' languages but we spent almost a whole month together, and I still have the matching anklets we got to commemorate our trip together. I'm in contact with only one of the people from our group: a Slovenian hippie who listens to my music but didn't know who I was. Our interactions were... interesting, she's a nice girl"
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Who's the most important person in your life right now?

  
  "Is it pessimistic or narcissistic if I say 'no one'? I suppose... my manager, Hanne: she looks after me a lot, I'm really grateful for her"
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Self reflect for a moment: how would your past self react to who you've become now?

  
  "Yikes, straightforward, do you have something against me? I mean... That 'past self' and the self I am now are the same people, aren't they, but that's not what you want to hear. I think we were all egotistical. Or at least I was because I thought we were 'better' than the rest due to our progressive mindsets and active efforts to bring changes in society. I didn't know aimlessness back then because we were always busy! So I think in that sense yes, my past self would be very disappointed in how aimless my life's become: no pattern, no goals. And obviously, in terms of physical activity, you can hold the me now in comparison to then: for fuck's sake, we used to participate in the Olympics every time! You can't compete against that!"
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  What colour necklace did you receive from Aphrodite and her husband, and where do you keep it?

  
  "I was presented platinum because of my identity but asked for silver because I was scared. A few of us had their colours changed when they accepted themselves, I wish I'd done so too but anyway, I'm stuck with what I have now. Thankfully, platinum and silver don't look too dissimilar unless you're looking at it very closeup, which is why I don't wear mine anymore. It's in my pocket, always on me, but I'm just not comfortable to wear it publicly. I know no one else can possibly know what it means but it's a personal comfort thing. I will admit, I almost threw it away entirely a few times, especially after this incident in an orphanage with this little boy. I don't like talking about that, but I knew this shit wouldn't work on him, and I almost went 'Well, what's the use then.'"
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  To what extent can you still use your powers?

  
  "Did you save the worst for last? Uh... this is gonna make me sound absolutely useless but I can anchor objects and that's about it: so I could touch a falling feather or leaf, with intention or sometimes even absentmindedly, and it would plummet to the ground. I can't reverse that shit either unless it's on me. And before you ask, no I can't decrease weight anymore although, I can decrease the density of fluid substances still too. Yeah, it's something I fuck around with whenever I get injured, haha
  
  With my emotion powers, uh.... I'm not so sure: I don't think I can control them anymore, instead... they control me? That sounds fucking lame but it is what is. I think they work both ways except this time, my emotions are transmitted into others and what they feel is felt ten times stronger by me. I'm probably wrong though: it probably only goes one way and affects me. Either way, what shit"

code by valen t.

 

[s e v e n]

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• deadly nightshade

  kóneio

  child of thanatos
• null
• do you hear the whispers?

  basics

  name

  Kóneio, Son of Thanatos
  
  
  

  alias

  李明霞 Lǐ Míng-Xiá / Luca
  
  
  

  age

  27
  
  
  

  gender

  gender-fluid (predominantly male)
  
  
  

  pronouns

  he/him , she/her (tends to avoid they pronouns. will mainly go by masc. pronouns but does not mind either. sometimes he/she will inform or correct)
  
  
  

  orientation

  pansexual, demiromantic
  
  
  

  p.o.b.

  borders of Phrygia, Anatolia
  
  
  

  race

  east-asian
  
  
  

  nationality

  taiwanese (previously british)
  Disclaimer: yes, I know his fc is korean, but back then he couldn't have known since...he had not even known his parents and was not born in korea. most likely his father and/or mother had been an inhabitant of gojoseon, but who would have known? the nationality here is his current one, as he is known to move from one place to another rather frequently. the name is made to fit it.
  
  
  

  occupation

  surgeon. a little 'fuck you' to defy his own powers. previously a writer, though he shifts jobs around a few years back. this involves retaking medical school multiple times every time he would move. he writes under multiple pen names, sometimes just published anonymously, and never once showing his face, one of his most famous ones have been titled 'woman in red', published under an anonymous name.
  
  
  

  religion

  ignostic
  
  
  

  disability

  near-nearsighted
• null
• they talk of a new queen rising

  visage

  face claim

  Choi Min-gi
  
  
  

  Eyes

  black. constantly
  
  
  

  height

  5'8
  
  
  

  build

  lean and slender built, with very slight muscle across his arms. he suppose he still try to remain fit for aesthetic purposes and nothing else.
  
  
  

  body mods.

  a tattoo spelling "killer queen" at the back of his neck, a piercing at each ear. a small raven at his left wrist. he dabs make up on his tattoos when going to work.
  
  
  

  birthmark

  n/a
  
  
  

  scars

  one single large slice mark over his right chest
• null
• with a wicked smile

  persona

  personality

  over the years, he had learned to not grow attached to anyone, anything. he understood that the world is ever changing, therefore attachments will only bring him down. a hedonist at its purest form, those were his ideals on life: to enjoy everything as he walked, not batting his eyes for a second. this dulls his empathy capabilities horribly, yet perhaps that was the cost of his withering soul. he knew what was right and wrong, and that goes as far as it could be. he seals his past far away where no one could see, surfing through life as a master-less ghoul, no weight upon his back.
  
  on a stranger's perspective, he would have been charming, delightful, and much fun to be around. though his eyes resonate differently, there is an odd sense of tranquility to those who roam beside him (perhaps having to do with having the god of peaceful death as endower), making him rather easy to approach. when his lips smile, his eyes would not. laughs had not felt genuine nor kind. age stirs behind the gaze of a young person, one that have seen centuries of war and death- and gotten used to it. while he still attempts to keep his morality compass in check, there is no guarantee how much of that stays, too.
  
  loyal to no one but himself, some may call him narcissistic. he prefers the term "experienced".
  
  
  
  

  recast

  
  strength: 7 - 5
  intellect: 6 - 9
  speed: 8 - 6
  precision: 10 - 3
  leadership: 4 - 7
  sociability: 2 - 9
  composure: 4 - 7
  courage: 4 - 8
  resolve: 6 - 8
  loyalty: 7 - 2
  
  
  
  

  headcanons

  
  ⚘ a slut for classic rock
  ⚘ his taste buds have grown numb after the years, so he enjoys bland things most
  ⚘ can't stand spicy but does it to 'assert dominance'
  ⚘ used to have long hair until he must cut it for professionalism. for this reason he keeps multi-coloured wigs in his home
  ⚘ his skin had not been so fair in the past, for climate reasons
  ⚘ never had pets in his house ever
  ⚘ once thought of transitioning completely to a woman, before finally understanding the truth of his gender. is now happy with how he is
  ⚘ is married to his motorbike, eyeliner, and sunglasses
  ⚘ leather jacket aesthetic
  ⚘ also fishnet aesthetic
  ⚘ part-times modelling
  ⚘ has a tumblr page most likely
  
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• and toxic fingertips

  powers

  teleac

  4 / 15
  
  
  
  

  endower

  Thanatos, God of Death
  
  
  
  

  primary power

  soul drain. the gentle touch of sweet, sweet death.
  
  
  
  
  
  

  limitations

  must have skin-to-skin contact, and cannot be all at once. he can control the intensity, though not exactly stop it entirely, hence his frequency of wearing gloves. he excuses this behavior as being mysophobic. in the earlier days, this power allows him to take the life of a mortal within the span of seconds, and for athanatoi, to knock them unconscious (as the extent of this power also differs on the strength of each souls and athanatois are...well, not mortal). as of late, his ability to control it have gotten much worse, though the extent to this is unknown as he had not been using it for a while (possibility that everything is shifted downwards, e.g. he can only snip the life of a dying person, hence for a regular individual, the most he could do is knock them unconscious, and his power would not affect an athanatoi. what is for sure, controlling the x variable (that is in charge of the amount of soul drained from a mortal, or how long an athanatoi will be set unconscious/sleeping state) will be much harder, and is capable of fluctuating without his permission. individuals who have been granted this effect, regardless intensity, is known to feel at peace.
  
  also yes, animals are affected.
  
  
  
  
  
  

  secondary powers

  
  - song of the dead: allows to converse with the recently deceased in the form of projections. it differs from each souls, though most spans a few days maximum. further than that can only be allowed if the soul wishing to be summoned is one powerful, and so far no further than ten years back have happened so far. it is assumed that only souls that have yet cross the river of styx are available. he notices that this ability is only accessible when his more feminine identity takes over.
  - wings of ravens: long ago, this has allowed him to conjure a pair of black wings behind his back. now whenever he attempts this, he sneezes feathers. vice-versa, this ability is only accessible when his more masculine identity takes over.
  
  
  
  
  

  atrophy

  intense drowsiness during daytime, regardless of sleep hours. perhaps as this goes on, he might experience narcolepsy. weariness of the senses, eyesight mostly, and now requires him to wear glasses almost all the time. it's possible that this process is an extended version of decaying. perhaps in the end, the last thing death would consume is death itself.
  
• null
• do you hear the shouts?

  interview

  Q.

  WHAT WAS YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIKE WITH YOUR BIRTH FAMILY / THE PEOPLE WHO RAISED YOU? DO YOU MISS THEM?

  
  A. “well, i never remembered having a mother, that was for sure. actually now that i’ve mentioned it, i’ve never met either my biological father nor mother. from the stories i vaguely recall, i might have been abandoned as a baby within the ruins of a temple. a barn. a stranded boat? maybe i was dumped right in the middle of the desert, i can’t really remember. and then someone found me: a self-proclaimed travelling poet with obvious lack of talent. he was the one who raised me, for better or for worse.
  
  me as a child- um. well, children dislike me, that was for sure. so, naturally my father figure became my only friend. growing up with him, he taught me a lot of things, some that i can still vaguely recall. even till that day comes- er, you know what i’m talking about. he made me who i am today. i…i definitely remembered the day he passed. couldn’t remember his face, but i remember how it felt.
  
  do i miss him? well, some days, yes. i guess his memory is the last thing i have, ya know. that makes me feel human."
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  WHAT WAS YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIKE WITH YVONNE, WHAT DID YOU THINK OF HER?

  
  A. "before that, may i ask why you are asking questions about things that occur to me hundreds of years ago? i can barely remember what i’ve eaten yesterday! it’s been ages since i last heard that name. in all honesty, i guess at some point i adored her. who wouldn’t? and i was naive back then, sure. as of now, i would not even trust myself, so why would i trust her?"
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  DID YOU EVER TAKE THE ENCINTH? IF SO, WHAT MADE YOU AND WHEN DID YOU DO IT, AND WHEN DID YOU REGAIN CONSCIOUSNESS?

  
  A. "will you believe me if i say i took it because i was bored? i mean, c’mon. as child of thanatos, i have definitely taken it is all i'm saying. gotta live up the brand, ya get? i don’t remember when i took it exactly, since everyday have felt somewhat the same around those times. when i wake up, i do remember, though. i woke up during the middle of the first world war. how convenient, right? it was as though the smell of death roused me. but really, imagine seeing giant metallic bugs for the first time and flying things going boom boom. though i really do wish i had woke up earlier- would have loved to meet oscar wilde myself. i guess that's one of my biggest regrets."
  
  

  Q.

  IS THERE A DAY YOU'VE CLAIMED AS YOUR BIRTHDAY, AND DO YOU CELEBRATE IT?

  
  A. "oh yes! definitely. you see this tattoo? that’s right boomer, the day queen was born was when i finally felt alive once more. rock on bay-bee!
  
  jokes aside, er- not really i guess? singing happy birthday to me goes bland after the few hundredth time, i don’t know. i mean sometimes i do, sometimes i don’t- who cares amirite."
  
  
  

  Q.

  WHY DID YOU ACCEPT MRS RIZVI'S INVITE TO THE MUSEION UNIVERSITY, AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN ATTENDING IT? DID YOU HAVE TO TRAVEL FAR TO GET HERE?

  
  A. "currently i live in taipei city, so- sort of? i travel a lot though, so it's not that big of a deal. um, i guess it’s just an interesting change is what i would say...if i had not given this question some thought. i guess i’ve just been a bit concerned about some things and the not and it’s been a while since i’ve heard about- well, my kind. i wish to seek answers. and besides, it’s a fresh new adventure out there. i’ve just been here for a month and a bit, it took longer than expected to sort out my files and move.”
  
  

  Q.

  ARE YOU EXCITED TO SEE THE OTHERS AGAIN?

  
  A. “of course. these days there isn’t much stuff that is happening so…yes. any change is better than lounging around all day watching stranger things for the fifth time in a row. heck, i’ll shave myself bald for a change these days, man is the world a boring place.”
  
  

  Q.

  ARE THERE ANY MOMENTS FROM YOUR LIFE SO FAR THAT YOU HOLD DEAR TO YOUR HEART?

  
  A. "will you punch me in the face if i say the date queen was formed? alright, alright- hm. actually, i’ll let you in on this little secret, since you are not exactly a character of this story. i think i’ve fallen in love. once. she had red hair, green eyes- no, trust me, i am not making this up. those years had been the best years of my life. you might expect a tragic ending to this, but really, there was none. she accepted me for who i was and...we got married, i met her family (of course she had to fake my identity), then in the blink of an eye, she got old and died. that was it. we didn’t have kids so for a while, the world belonged to only the two of us. well, that hurts like a bitch, so never doing that again. *cough* alright, next question please.”
  
  

  Q.

  SELF REFL-

  
  A. "oh wait! second best thing that happened in my lifetime is being called to advertise kfc this one time on tv- yes, i had a weird period where i made a living modelling for teenage magazines. that was probably years ago, you wouldn’t remember never mind- next.”
  
  

  Q.

  ...SELF REFLECT FOR A MOMENT: HOW WOULD YOUR PAST SELF REACT TO WHO YOU'VE BECOME NOW?

  
  A. "gee, you aren't my therapist, what's with the deep questions? but if you insist...hm. i guess i am. but i'm also not. how past is past are we talking? some parts of me often wonder: what if i was not chosen? there was a time where i have dreams for the future. a simple one, perhaps. to fall in love, have a family. you can tell i'm just spouting bullshit this time, huh?
  
  nah! i don't regret it. not as often, anyway. i came to accept it, even enjoy it. i get to experience things no mortal could ever, stories that one could only dream of. all without consequences. in the end, is life not about the seeking of pleasure and excitement?
  
  my guess is that my past self would feel disgusted with what i've become now, but jokes on him- you'll come to love it too.”
  
  

  Q.

  WHO'S THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW?

  
  A. "自己. Myself. Moi. That or Freddie Mercury, make your choice."
  
  

  Q.

  WHAT COLOUR NECKLACE DID YOU RECEIVE FROM APHRODITE AND HER HUSBAND, AND WHERE DO YOU KEEP IT?

  
  A. "that is a funny story. you see, obviously i got a platinum. i did not understand then, thought there was a mistake but i just went with it. gut feeling, i don't know. i guess i was used to being viewed weird, a bit more pizzaz wouldn't kill me then. now, i could go on a full on rant about what i feel about gender structure, but that isn't what this is about, is it?
  it's in my safe as of now, but sometimes i wear it for old times' sake."
  
  

  Q.

  TO WHAT EXTENT CAN YOU STILL USE YOUR POWERS?

  
  A. "i think i know that as much as you do. it's not like i go around touching people- is why i wear these gloves just in case *stretches fingers*. sometimes i use it when my patients are inches away from death, grant them a final sense of peace before setting them off. yes, yes, i know, how kind of me yes, you're welcome. but hey, if you're still curious...wanna see for yourself?"
  

code by valen t.

 

[Sylvio]

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• a fox's best friend

  Exadius

  disciple of hermes
• null
• Nothing's Forever

  basics

  name

  Exadius, Disciple of Hermes
  
  
  

  alias

  Dr. Llyod de Sant Martin M.D
  
  
  

  age

  30
  
  
  

  gender

  Cismale
  
  
  

  pronouns

  He/Him
  
  
  

  romantic orientation

  Asexual Biromantic
  
  
  

  p.o.b.

  Tyras (modern-day Ukraine)
  
  
  

  race

  Caucasian (French-Irish mix)
  
  
  

  nationality

  Canadian
  
  
  

  occupation

  Psychiatrist running his own practice. Does freelance drug research for leading pharmaceutical companies
  
  
  

  religion

  Syncretistic Catholic/Hellenistic. Specifically, Exadius incorporates a highly liberalized doctrine of the Catholic faith, rejecting most of its teachings. At the same time he prays to Hermes to thank him for his blessings and dedicate himself as his follower to show his gratitude for the gifts he's been given. He's not sure if there's an end for him or an afterlife but his faith has always kept him going and refuses to abandon it now.
• null
• well maybe me

  visage

  face claim

  Kyle O'Reilly
  
  
  

  Eyes

  Dark brown, turns a lighter shade of brown when using powers.
  
  
  

  height

  6'
  
  
  

  build

  He keeps himself fit while also making sure never to skip arm to leg day.
  
  
  
• null
• In which case

  persona

  personality

  Exadius has seen the world and has a history of being a wealthy intellectual. He spent his days as a traveller, professor, soldier, and financier. He stayed confined in his downtown space where the most elite should be confined to as is how the world has built itself up to be. He's a staunch materialist, always ensuring he has his basic necessities met and taking into account how he behaves is because of his material possessions. That being said he's very blasé about the world around him and does what's best for himself and those he has to take care of such as his patients. He acts humble and modest in most cases but most other times he's more casual and easygoing when he isn't working. He likes cracking a joke or two and making light of situations giving him a sense of wit.
  
  He claimed edge, never touching alcohol after a few days of indulging himself after finding that none of it tastes good. He also doesn't want to risk going down a path of debauchery, relying on alcohol or recreational drugs as a clutch for satisfaction, however he holds nothing against people who indulge in such vices. After all 80% of his current job is dealing with people who use such vices.
  
  Even though he's immortal he knows that there's still how much he has yet to learn despite having a masters in biochemistry, a Ph.D in psychology, and an MD in psychiatry and other degrees he had in the past. Therefore he's a massive bookworm and loves music and art. His library encompasses a wide range of genres including academic literature, art books, political theory, psychological theory, philosophy and fiction. He loves going to art museums and especially concerts. His favorite music genres include indie, folk, rnb, and lo-fi, analyzing its elements.
  
  Exadius loves being a psychiatrist, the unique and shared experiences amongst his many patients help him understand contemporary society and the conditions that cause the distress that they have which helps him when it comes to conducting medical research. Intersecting both elements into each of his practices as well as other outside knowledge that he holds is what makes him enjoy his work and understanding the world.
  
  
  

  recast

  Strength

  5

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  7

  Intellect

  7

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  10

  Speed

  5

  —

  9

  Precision

  9

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  6

  Leadership

  5

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  3

  Sociability

  8

  —

  9

  Composure

  7

  —

  10

  Courage

  4

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  8

  Resolve

  5

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  7

  Loyalty

  9

  —

  4

  
  
  
  
  

  headcanons

  Doesn't indulge in alcohol, drugs, or porn

  Amateur chef

  "Dude I can crush walnuts with my thighs"

  Has different brands of Hot Chocolate from Mexico, Ecuador, Switzerland, Belgium, France, and Italy

  "Yeah my favorite artist is Rothko. How'd you know?"

  "I'm not going to Australia stop asking me."

  "God and Hermes can collectively shame me for having more cheat days than I should. I honestly don't care I need a quarter pounder.

  Will bite an apple and spit in your face and blame you for making him waste an apple

  Has two shrines in his bedroom, one dedicated to Hermes and another to Jesus

  Doesn't recognize Christmas as the birth of Jesus but treats Easter like it is

  Gamer Boy

  White t shirts, jeans, and sunglasses

  "You look like the kind of person to have repressed psychological trauma."

  "COOKIES!"
• null
• I'll wait

  powers

  teleac

  6 / 15
  
  
  
  

  endower

  Hermes, God of thieves, merchants, commerce, shepherds, and athletes. Pschyopomp and divine messenger
  
  
  
  

  primary power

  Mind Reading: As Hermes is also recognized as the divine trickster, Exadius can look into ones head to figure out ones deepest secrets.
  
  
  

  limitations

  Exadius must maintain eye to eye contact in order to access someones mind and he has to concentrate all his mental and physical capabilities for the ability to be effective, causing him to zone out 100% of the time. With excessive use he can get vertigo or going into shock but these are minor conditions compared o his atrophy.
  
  
  

  secondary powers

  Super speed: Hermes has many responsibilities as an emissary of the gods freely moving between the immortal and mortal plane and guiding souls in the afterlife, Hermes makes absolute haste making no haste going from place to place.
  
  That being said, Exadius can travel up to 100 miles an hour if he has to. If he goes passed that however, he exerts his energy and risks serious injury and potential death.
  
  

  atrophy

  Intense use of mind reading especially when used frequently over a wide range of individuals is a lot of memories then that of an average mortal and even some immortals would have. Through looking into the minds of others and recollecting on their identity and memories is enough to delude Exadius of him leading to schizophrenia. Sometimes having memories that never existed or memories of people who never existed, this gives Exadius disassociation, hallucinations, and delusions.
  
  
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  interview

  Q.

  What was your relationship like with your birth family / the people who raised you? Do you miss them?

  
  "Sometimes yeah. My mom was the only person who cared for me. My dad left when I was 6 and my older brother who was already 18 joined a merchant ship as a deckhand and I only interacted with him a few times. She wasn't happy to see the priestess at our doorstep, she was abandoned and her first born whom we thought was what considered halfway across the world at the time and we weren't doing well. There was so much she could do to raise a child on her own and she was ready to do anything for me until the priestess came. I don't know I'm not sure if what they did to her was a blessing or a curse. I try not to think about it.
  
  She was a great woman though. Made the best goat roast like you wouldn't believe, family recipe. She worked in a brothel, always demeaned and treated like absolute dirt. But she was always happy to be at home with me. I was the only thing she was living for and I only had her honestly. I focused more tending our farm, I felt like I owed it to her to be a good kid.
  
  Until I was 12 and the priestess came. My mom protested but she eventually knew there wasn't much she could do.
  
  Sometimes I think about what life would be like with her if I stayed with her. But I guess I'm late a couple thousand years huh?" *laughs*
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  What was your relationship like with Yvonne, what did you think of her?

  
  "My personality is directly influenced by her. She was like an older sister to me. Her witty personality and enthusiasm was honestly super contagious and after spending a lot of time with her I kinda wanted to emulate her.
  
  And in a way I felt like I did. I'm obviously not exactly like her, I'm more wit than I am likable but I am approachable.
  
  But she's great, I'm glad someone like her was taking care of disgruntled toddlers and horny teens."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Did you ever take the Encinth? If so, what made you and when did you do it, and when did you regain consciousness?

  
  Actually.
  
  *Fishes through his briefcase*
  
  I have it right here in this plastic bag. Don't think I ever had a reason to take it. I found it when I was serving with the Canadian Army while fighting in the Netherlands. I wasn't about to sleep through a major conflict and what came after. That'd be boring.
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Is there a day you've claimed as your birthday, and do you celebrate it?

  
  "Yeah actually. So long story, up to the mid 19th century I did less soldiering and took part in a lot of business ventures. Mainly in Europe cause of how profitable it was. I left Greece for Rome after the Punic Wars and continued to make my fortune for as long as a trader. Had a bunch of caravans traveling around Europe. Then Rome collapsed and I just decided to wander around for a bit and started traveling the world, mostly around Europe and North America. I came back to Italy during the middle ages which presented new opportunities for me to get back into commerce. I worked with the Venetians made numerous trips to when it was called Constantinople and now Istanbul for a while. Then when exploration became a thing I mapped trade routes for the Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, and English. Helped set up a few colonies around the world. Then I just... found out that during my commercial ventures I was robbing people of their freedom. Sending them from their homes to work for someone who didn't see them as human. So I quit that for a while and went to being a professor which I was for a bit in the middle ages but settled with that for a while.
  
  When I was teaching in Oxford at one point it was the Industrial Revolution. The economy was changing and life got better to an extent but this brought new problems. People now had to move to cities, crowding them and stuff and it just seemed like ordinary people weren't really benefitting. Until I met a man named Karl Marx, you might've heard of him. He was very compelling when it came to analyzing the conditions that people of that time period faced but reading his work, it was kind of lackluster. That is until you read work by his colleagues and contrarians who had their own takes on the matter. I never met Marx but I had a few discussions with Frederich Engels, Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, Mikael Bakunin and got behind their ideas and explored them a bit. I kept those ideas in the back of my head and I was teaching in Paris in 1871. People weren't happy cause France declared war on Prussia and were getting their asses kicked.
  
  So to make a long story short. Paris got tired of being treated like Dog Shit and formed the Paris Commune, where basically the people controlled everything. They were able to decide their own work hours, gave women more chances at work -- despite not giving them vote -- giving universal education which I actually helped implement and giving homeless people homes on top of other stuff. It only lasted a couple months but hey it was a sign of change that life could be better if ordinary people took control of their own lives. And as time went on May became associated with fighting for the freedom of the working class people and sign of a better world.
  
  And as a disciple of Hermes who prides himself not only on commerce but on being a shepherd, I feel as though that I should look at this event and its influences as an intersection of the concept of shepherding and commerce. People stay together in a flock and a herd because they are stronger together and commerce has always been about financial benefit and creating a commercial system created by the herd is something that as a disciple of Hermes, I should embody and follow. Eventually May would become associated with the doctrines of socialism and worker liberation which is why I treat a random day in May as my birthday.
  
  
  

  Q.

  Why did you accept Mrs Rizvi's invite to the Museion University, and how long have you been attending it? Did you have to travel far to get here?

  
  "Four and a half hours from Toronto is nothing really. Plus I like education, educating and learning are therapeutic for me plus it gives me a chance to use my specialization as a counselor. I know my old anthanatoi friends have gone through a lot, and they need someone who knows that they can come to someone who can relate to them, but who also knows how to help them. I want to utilize the knowledge I have to helping others."
  
  
  

  Q.

  Are you excited to see the others again?

  
  "I dunno. I would say it would be nice to see familiar faces but I'm too used to moving from people to people from generation to generation it seems weird to meet familiar faces. I move on from people a lot. I'm a nomad."
  
  
  

  Q.

  Are there any moments from your life so far that you hold dear to your heart?

  
  "I was actually really excited after I completed by psychiatry residency and was aching to start my own practice. I worked in a hospital for a while and eventually had the money to open my own office and move somewhere in the downtown area. I got to connect with a lot of people, namely my patients, both young and old. I got connected to their stories and was genuinely interested in giving them a shoulder to make their lives better. I guess its what mortals equate to retirement. I spent most of my existence traveling the world, Antarctica was nice. And I was doing almost everything that I thought maybe I should just find a place to settle down for a while. Just stay in one place for a century or so and see how that would turn out like I did once before.
  
  Fell in love a couple times and realized I wasn't into sex. I tried it once back in 210 A.D in Modern-day Denmark and another in 798 A.D in Modern-day Mexico until realizing it just wasn't for me and over the years I had relationships where that wasn't a problem and others where it was. The latter more than the former but what can you do.
  
  In 900 A.D I was in Iceland and spent a century over there cause I liked it there. It was secluded, natural springs, weather was nice, and some good food.
  
  I was a professor in France and England every few centuries studying at Oxford, Montpellier, or Paris depending on what I was feeling. I was really into art, philosophy, physics, music, arithmetic , and medicine and it was nice working as a scholar seeing how those fields evolve and had really smart colleagues. I was even there when Isaac Newton invented Calculus and offered some theories. So you could say I also helped with inventing calculus, you're welcome by the way."
  
  

  Q.

  Self reflect for a moment: how would your past self react to who you've become now?

  
  "I mean I was bound to be like this at some point. I wanted to have something like Iceland again. Settle down for a while. Ever since then I've been almost everywhere learning about finance, culture, language, politics, medicine, martial arts. At some point I was gonna tell myself I was gonna settle down and just take it easy. I've been a traveller my whole life but sometimes it sucks when you leave people behind in other time periods and you're just continuing without them and it gets depressing. So I think past me would've made this choice at some point. Settle down and keep to yourself kinda thing."
  
  
  

  Q.

  What colour necklace did you receive from Aphrodite and her husband, and where do you keep it?

  
  "Silver, I keep it in a safe in my bedroom. Carried that thing everywhere and almost had it stolen from me. That things' like my child.
  
  
  

  Q.

  To what extent can you still use your powers?

  
  "As intrusive as it sounds sometimes I use my mind reading on my clients. I know I use it like its a crutch subverting all my knowledge in psychology but sometimes I do like taking short cuts. It helps me with diagnosis and prescriptions. Especially when I'm working with pharma sometimes the people I work with won't tell me stuff which makes my job harder so I give them results that spite them and just give them a bad look. That's always nice. But I can't really look into someone's past. I tried that once and almost got a bad hemorrhage, my nose would bleed and I would get a killer headache. Like trying to find any thought before the moment I look into someone's head just *snaps fingers* fries my brain.
  
  But I always make sure to do a jog every now and then. Usually at 3 in the morning when no one sees me so I can run like 50 miles an hour which makes my legs like actual steel. Here take a feel."

code by valen t.

 

[AI10100]

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• puppet of war

  alexia

  scion of ares
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• you can destroy

  basics

  name

  Alexia, scion of Ares
  
  
  

  alias

  Currently, Alex Papadopoulou
  
  
  

  age

  27
  
  
  

  gender

  Genderfluid
  
  
  

  pronouns

  she/they
  
  
  

  orientation

  Panromantic asexual
  
  
  

  p.o.b.

  Maroneia, Thrace
  
  
  

  race

  Mixed
  
  
  

  nationality

  Greek
  
  
  

  occupation

  Soldier / Self-defense teacher
  
  
  

  religion

  Agnostic: She knows of the existence of higher beings - such as the gods and goddesses that she once had served - but she is unsure which exist and which she should believe in.
  
  
  

  disorders

  Blind on her left eye
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• my body

  visage

  face claim

  Jade Willoughby
  
  
  

  Eyes

  Brown | Silver
  
  
  

  height

  5'10
  
  
  

  build

  Not obvious by her appearance but Alexia is built like any warrior - full of muscle and scars.
  
  
  

  body mods.

  N/A
  
  
  

  birthmark

  Hyperpigmentation spanning acorss her left shoulder onto the base of her neck
  
  
  

  scars

  Alexia's seen more wars than her brethren - scars litter her body. One nasty scar runs down from her left eyebrow all the way to her chin. Around her left shoulder is a jagged scar and on her sternum is a long horizontal slash. Healing bullet holes can be found on her right leg and hip area.
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• my mind

  persona

  personality

  There is an aura around Alex that automatically makes everyone knows that she's been through many things. She's intimidating at first glance, her entire persona is that of a hardened veteran. Her stares are distant and longing and she gets lost in her own head. The centuries had impacted her worse than most. Her nature was to seek wars, to seek fighting, and to survive them. There was a reason Ares had chosen her - brutality being the only thing in her mind for the longest of times. But as the world changed and wars became more seldom, Alex found herself aimless with not many skills to look towards to.
  
  When you catch her at the correct times, Alex is considered a wise enigma. Older folks gravitate to her to speak with her, finding a kindred spirit from a "younger" person. Younger folk seek her for guidance. When it comes to battle, she is the one to look towards to. But the one thing she has to say is safety - that there is no glory in war. Those who go into war so willingly, those who want to throw their lives away to taste glory and fame are foolish. She feels empathy for those who have no choice but to join the war - she knows how that feels. After all, her entire life was dictated it. War never changes - but it changes everyone who walks into the battlefield.
  
  Alex has learned to take her relationships with mortals at a superficial level. There is no meaning when you see them die before you - it was a tale as old as time. She can only count on her fellow Athanatoi to be alive, but it's been so long since she's seen any of them aside from one. One gets used to it very early when you're involved in wars and you come out the battlefield alone - your team devastated by the disaster but you still live.
  
  Over the years, she has suffered from the mental distress of the war. She distances herself - but that was not all. Most of the time, she's paranoid to a fault. Even in safe spaces, she jumps into action. Every noise grating against her, people walking behind her too close strikes her with fear and adrenaline and it takes all of her willpower to stop her from attacking. Those who know her know better than to tap her from behind if they didn't want to come out with a broken arm. Making their presence known from a distance is ideal so that she is aware that she's not in danger.
  
  
  
  

  recast

  
  

  Strength - 10 : 10​

  Intellect - 5 : 6​

  Speed - 9 : 9​

  Precision - 10 : 10​

  Leadership - 5 : 2​

  Sociability - 4 : 3​

  Composure - 8 : 5​

  Courage - 9 : 10​

  Resolve - 10 : 7​

  Loyalty - 10 : 5​

  
  
  

  headcanons

  
  

  ⚔ Touching her pendant after a war, knowing she will never use it again​

  ⚔ Staring at the mirror, retelling the stories she has collected over the centuries so she doesn't forget​

  ⚔ A longing smile on her face when asked of those who she fought with, turning pained then turning cold​

  ⚔ "How do you believe in them so much when they've left."​

  ⚔ Only feels truly at ease in the middle of the battlefield, surrounded by nothing but bodies​

  ⚔ Misses the feeling of the warmth of another person's embrace​

  ⚔ "Why would I get ink on my body when it will only be marred once again?"​

  ⚔ Weeping as another lover perishes, swearing off such painful relationships, honoring their memory with a bouquet on their graves​

  ⚔ Waking up in the middle of the night, damp with sweat, leaving a battle and entering another​

  ⚔ Watches Disney movies and enjoys how they twist it for the children​

  ⚔ "Ignorance is bliss, isn't it?"​

  ⚔ Does not care for sides, only for the thrill of the war​

  ⚔ Would punch a bastard without fear of repercussion​

  ⚔ Settles grudges with a good 'ole brawl​

  ⚔ Received multiple weapons from Ares as she grew up - most notable one being a longsword practically her size when she was younger which she had immediately started using.
  ⚔ She still has all of Ares' gifts to her, all wonderfully preserved and deadly, displayed in her house in Greece
  ⚔ Settling down but never felt at ease as the flames of war raged within her
  ⚔ Almost injuring someone out of paranoia - eyes wide - only to realize it was just air
  ⚔ "Why couldn't you have been like me? You wouldn't leave me if you were..."
  ⚔ "Let me handle it. I cannot die."
  ⚔ A decorative earring - two stars pierced on the top left of her ear and the earlobe connected by a silver chain. Something she gently touches - her heart only growing heavier and eyes mistier as she does.
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  powers

  teleac

  3 / 15
  
  
  

  endower

  Ares, God of War
  
  
  

  primary power

  Weapon Creation: Ares is the god of war and he extends his preparedeness for every battle no matter what the time to Alex.
  
  The power is simple and straightforward - as with anything involving Ares. Alex can will a weapon into reality and into her hands. For all purposes, the weapon acts like any normal earthly weapon - but it glows in a golden light. Her weapons can be willed to grow even brighter that she uses to blind her opponents or to light her path. It was often said that it was this golden light that could lead them to victory.
  
  
  

  limitations

  
  

  ->Alex has a limit on how many weapons she can make at a same time. She can only make two items out at the same time before she has to dispell one of them. If she doesn't dispell one, no weapon is going to appear in her hands.​

  ->Try as she might, Alex is incapable of making any true ranged weapons. She believes it is because Ares wants her to always be on the frontlines fighting.​

  ->Alex must have used a weapon in true battle for ten times before she is able to summon it. She must also know the intricate designs of said weapon so she must watch as the forging process.​

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  secondary powers

  Danger Sense: Alex is able to feel if she is in any immediate danger - making it nearly impossible for her to get ambushed. She simply gets this dreadful feeling and the general direction of where it has come. From then on, Alex is on her own to stop the danger. This, however, only extends to herself and she cannot feel if her companions are in any danger.
  
  Weapon Expertise: With just a simple touch, Alex gains the ability to be able to wield any weapon with deadly precision and skill. This power extends to any kind of weapon - melee or ranged. This process takes roughly around five minutes of the continuous hold of said weapon.
  
  
  

  atrophy

  Alex's powers always aid her in warfare and keeping her safe at all times. And that, perhaps, is the downfall when the world has gone past its warmongering days. Danger is a lot more hidden now, it lurks in the darkness. Without war to redirect her attention, she has devolved into facing every day like she's in a war.
  
  At every waking moment, Alex feels like people are watching her - waiting for her to let her guard down and attack her. She lives every moment of her life like she's in danger that she's now barely capable of telling which is the real danger and which is not, so unlike what she was so capable of before. This leaves her tired - tired of everything that happens on the godforsaken earth that they now live in.
  
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• but i will not fall

  interview

  Q.

  WHAT WAS YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIKE WITH YOUR BIRTH FAMILY / THE PEOPLE WHO RAISED YOU? DO YOU MISS THEM?

  
  "I'm afraid I cannot say much about my birth family... I can only remember my mother. She was very nice and sweet. She took care of me well... I apologize, I cannot tell you any more for lack of information. I do not know what happened after I was taken away by the priestess. I do not have attachments to my real family. I can only wish that they had told me what had happened to her, or where her gravestone could have been so I can properly pay respects to her."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  WHAT WAS YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIKE WITH YVONNE, WHAT DID YOU THINK OF HER?

  
  "Yvonne... now that's a name I haven't heard from in centuries. You know of her then? How is she? Oh... that's not important right now? I dictate what I find important at any point in time- but fine. I find her an admirable person. I see her as a strong woman and a good leader who was able to keep us all together. She is one of the few who I listen to in battle - who I cannot bear to ignore even as I rampage through the masses. Now, however, I cannot tell you how I can act around her."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  DID YOU EVER TAKE THE ENCINTH? IF SO, WHAT MADE YOU AND WHEN DID YOU DO IT, AND WHEN DID YOU REGAIN CONSCIOUSNESS?

  
  "No. I have no reason to take it. There is no rest for a being such as myself. However, I do keep it on my person at all times."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  IS THERE A DAY YOU'VE CLAIMED AS YOUR BIRTHDAY, AND DO YOU CELEBRATE IT?

  
  "On documents, I am born on the second day of November. I do not celebrate it. Years and centuries melt together when you are alive for so long. Celebrating birthdays is meaningless anyway... I do enjoy the occasional celebratory cake."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  WHY DID YOU ACCEPT MRS RIZVI'S INVITE TO THE MUSEION UNIVERSITY, AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN ATTENDING IT? DID YOU HAVE TO TRAVEL FAR TO GET HERE?

  
  "For me, personally? Curiosity. Living a civilian life is not for me - however, if my fellow Athanatoi are invited as well, then it is more of a reason for me to come. Though I do not intend to stay for very long, I have nothing to study for. But we shall see what happens within the university. Aniketos and I flew from Greece."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  ARE YOU EXCITED TO SEE THE OTHERS AGAIN?

  
  "Yes. I would love to see what my comrades are up to nowadays. Surely, not in any battles, for I've not seen them. Not in Greece, at the very least. They're all brilliant and vibrant people, after all, surely they have adjusted to this world better than Aniketos and I have."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  ARE THERE ANY MOMENTS FROM YOUR LIFE SO FAR THAT YOU HOLD DEAR TO YOUR HEART?

  
  "... That is a weighted question. It was such a long time ago, in between wars and fighting, I had someone to come back to. Every moment with her was something I treasured. But I will not forget the night when we simply laid down on the roof to look at the stars. She asked if there was something beyond the sky we lived under and that, if there was, she would love to reach it someday. At least she has fulfilled her goal of soaring past the sky."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  WHO'S THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW?

  
  "Aniketos. He's my brother, my comrade, and the only person I can trust to not leave me through death."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  SELF REFLECT FOR A MOMENT: HOW WOULD YOUR PAST SELF REACT TO WHO YOU'VE BECOME NOW?

  
  "My past self? You mean the one who still ran with the Athanatoi before we were abandoned by the gods? She'd have mixed feelings, I assume. She'd find comfort in the fact that I'm still heavily involved in fighting and wars..."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  WHAT COLOUR NECKLACE DID YOU RECEIVE FROM APHRODITE AND HER HUSBAND, AND WHERE DO YOU KEEP IT?

  
  "Platinum. At first, I didn't quite understand what it meant. It didn't quite matter to me what color she had given me. And up to now, I still do not care about it. Gender doesn't quite matter to me as much as it does to others. I suppose Aphrodite quickly saw through all of that before I could even comprehend such a concept."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  TO WHAT EXTENT CAN YOU STILL USE YOUR POWERS?

  
  "Daggers. I can make small weaponry without many problems. But anything bigger than that - like spears and halberds. The subtlety is appreciated though. I am still hyper aware of any danger around me - though, one could say, that I'm far too aware at every single turn... unfortunately, this isn't something that benefits me. There are times where I respond to non-existent threats rather than the actual one which has caused many of my injuries. I am not as dependent on them as I once was. I can still learn how to use a weapon but I have to hold it for more than ten or fifteen minutes."
  

code by valen t.

 

[teenage witch]

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• she who disbands armies

  lysistrata

  child of pheme
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• no one told me about her

  basics

  name

  Lysistrata, daughter of Pheme.
  
  
  

  alias

  Estelle Allaire.
  
  
  

  age

  24.
  
  
  

  gender

  Cisfemale.
  
  
  

  pronouns

  She/Her.
  
  
  

  romantic orientation

  Panromantic pansexual.
  
  
  

  p.o.b.

  Neapolis.
  
  
  

  race

  Caucasian.
  
  
  

  nationality

  French.
  
  
  

  occupation

  Tabloid journalist; reporter; blogger. Just like Pheme, her favour is notability and her wrath is destruction via damaging rumour.
  
  
  

  religion

  Agnostic polytheist-- she feels she cannot prove or disprove the existence of a higher being, but believes that if they do exist, there will be a collection rather than one solitary God.
  
  
  

  ailments

  Mild anaemia.
  
  
  

  disorders

  Doctors have speculated that Estelle suffers from amnesia or early-onset dementia, but neither have been officially diagnosed.
• null
• the way she lied

  visage

  face claim

  Katerina Kischuck.
  
  
  

  Eyes

  Wide, blue, and glassy; often rimmed with dark circles.
  
  
  

  height

  5'1.
  
  
  

  build

  Petite in height, of a healthy weight with a relatively hourglass shape. Her pale skin and large eyes can give her a gaunt appearance in spite of her fairly full figure.
  
  
  

  body mods.

  Estelle is terrified of needles, and as such, has been unable to push herself into body modifications. She does, however, have a large collection of faux piercings.
  
  
  

  birthmark

  No notable birthmarks, although she has a distinctive mole on one of her cheeks.
  
  
  

  scars

  Besides the collection people usually accumulate over their lifetime (grazed knees, potato peeler accidents), Estelle has several particularly noticeable keloid scars on her upper left arm. There is also a very faint mark on her right earlobe from the time she attempted to pierce her own ears, only to retreat before she'd even completed half of the job.
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• please don't bother

  persona

  personality

  The best way to describe Estelle would be to refer to her 'chameleon soul'. Nobody can explain who she really is because there's no way of knowing if the persona she presents to you is anything close to her true self. To some, she's hedonistic; she over indulges, and flaunts her wealth, and consumes everything from Moët & Chandon to those around her. Others see her as fragile, a frightened little mouse way in over her head. She can be a nightmare to those she dislikes, pursuing them relentlessly with her vicious gossip until she is satisfied with their fall, but she can also be the guardian angel who rewrites public opinion and salvages the reputation of those who interest her.
  
  After so many years spent playing the parts she felt would benefit her best, Estelle has lost her sense of individuality, her sense of self. Everything she does is for herself, and herself alone; she's selfish and calculating, but only because she feels so alone. There is nobody who will protect her if she stops protecting herself, and sometimes, you have to be ruthless and cut others down to lift yourself up.
  
  Coquettish but haughty. Outgoing but reserved. Naive but intelligent. Cruel but kind. Warm but cold. Nurturing but self-centred. Generous but selfish. Proud but humble. Estelle is a walking contradiction, so many people in one frame, and she's tired of it. So very tired.
  
  But she can't remember how to stop.
  
  
  
  

  recast

  Strength

  6

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  4

  Intellect

  7

  —

  9

  Speed

  8

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  5

  Precision

  5

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  10

  Leadership

  3

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  8

  Sociability

  9

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  10

  Composure

  8

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  6

  Courage

  5

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  3

  Resolve

  6

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  6

  Loyalty

  7

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  2

  
  
  
  
  

  headcanons

  Never staying in one place for long, moving on a whim, chasing action and beauty.

  Champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, diamonds, luxury.

  Long, brightly-coloured nails.

  Always watching, observing, jotting down notes in a tattered book.

  Chewed ends of pens and pencils, traces of ink on glossed lips.

  A love of languages and cultures, of music and theatre.

  The stark contrast of her silent apartment after a night of crowds and parties.

  Wrinkling her nose after tasting something too sour or spicy.

  A collage of photographs and magazine cuttings covering the walls of her home.

  Stopping to pet stray cats, even though she's allergic.

  Quoting everything from cartoons to Shakespeare, obsessing over characters and adopting their traits as her own.

  Sky-high heels to add height so she might be taken more seriously.

  Lipstick stains and crumpled notes from lovers who vanished into the night.

  That glassy look in her eyes that makes them look empty, like nothing is going on behind them.

  
  
  
  
  
  

  consonance

  I never look behind. — Oblivion.

  I'll never soften my grip. — Oh No!

  Her voice was soft and cool. — She's Not There.

  Honesty is a one way gate to Hell. — Cradles.

  Everyone knows that's how you get famous. — The Fear.

  Kiss and tell, loose lips sink ships. — XO.

  Party girls don't get hurt. — Chandelier.
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  powers

  teleac

  6 / 15
  
  
  
  

  endower

  Pheme, goddess of fame, rumour, report, and gossip.
  
  
  
  

  primary power

  While Pheme would repeat what she heard until everyone could hear it loudly, Estelle was blessed with the ability to have people believe her even in the softest of whispers. She can implant memories, whether that means inserting or removing somebody from a memory, altering one, or creating a new one entirely. As a side-effect, she can also produce a phobia by creating a traumatic memory.
  
  
  
  
  

  limitations

  Without memory erasure, a victim may have two memories (the implanted/altered, and the genuine), and may be able to differentiate between the two. Those with powerful minds are much harder to manipulate, particularly if they have psychologically-based abilities themselves. A strong healer may be able to reverse the effects.
  
  
  
  
  

  secondary powers

  Charmspeak, but on a limited level; really, she is just a skilled manipulator, and incredibly persuasive with her lies. Once, she could manifest wings like Pheme's, but it has been a long time since she has been able to harness this ability.
  
  
  
  
  

  atrophy

  Altering memories has taken it's toll on Estelle by making her own mind weaker. Sometimes, she remembers multiple versions of the same event, and can't pick out the real recollection. Other times, she forgets periods of time, and sometimes people, entirely. Her sense of reality is warped, and it's getting to the point where she is unsure of whether or not she can trust her own knowledge.
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  interview

  Q.

  What was your relationship like with your birth family / the people who raised you? Do you miss them?

  
  "My mother died in childbirth, I think I was told. Or maybe it was complications in the aftermath, or maybe she just got tired of having a child and left-- it's difficult to remember. I only know that she was sick, she wasn't ready to take on the strain life can bring. She was young, alone, and ashamed. The talk of the community. I never met my biological father, but I don't think I'd have wanted to.
  
  Because I didn't know my parents, I was raised by an elderly woman. Well, she was elderly to me when I was a child, but in actuality she probably wasn't that old. I remember her as a caricature, though, withered and wise. She was good to me, and I to her. There were others like me, too, abandoned and then rescued. A mismatched litter of strays. It was a peculiar family, but it was home. I knew I belonged, and I had company.
  
  So yes. I think I do miss them, even if I only really miss the security they brought me."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  What was your relationship like with Yvonne, what did you think of her?

  
  "I think we all admired her, I certainly did. But not just for her leadership and her strength, I loved the way everybody would hold onto her every word, how she could capture and hold their attention, how she could articulate her stories so easily; I wanted to be like her. She was inspirational, and not just for the usual reasons we say. Yes, she was brave and kind and good, but she had charisma. If you ask me -- and I know you didn't --, that's the most powerful trait of them all."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Did you ever take the Encinth? If so, what made you and when did you do it, and when did you regain consciousness?

  
  "Oh... Yes, I think so. Well, I certainly don't have it anymore. I couldn't give you any exact dates... Probably sometime around the French Revolution, and I was conscious again by the early 20th century. Just before World War One, I think. I took it because I was tired, and not the sort of tired that a long nap can fix. I mean, come on, I spent all that time unconscious and I still feel the same."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Is there a day you've claimed as your birthday, and do you celebrate it?

  
  "Well, I'm Estelle at the moment, and Estelle Allaire's birthday is Valentine's Day. It's one of the perks of changing yourself every few decades. I like holidays; my birthday used to be Halloween."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Why did you accept Mrs Rizvi's invite to the Museion University, and how long have you been attending it? Did you have to travel far to get here?

  
  "I suppose it's a decent journey, considering I came from Paris, but in comparison to how long I've been around... It wasn't so bad. I've probably been here for the best part of a month. Not the newest, but not the most settled either."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Are you excited to see the others again?

  
  "Maybe? I can't remember some of them. People change a lot over the years, anyway. But it'll be an experience, so I feel like you could say I'm excited, yes."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Are there any moments from your life so far that you hold dear to your heart?

  
  "I got married once. Berlin, 1937. Beautiful ceremony. That's what you're expecting me to say, isn't it? I don't hold that memory dear anymore, considering what came after. I suppose moving to my apartment in Paris is one of my better memories, I loved it there. I very much prefer the modern day. I remember the first time I visited the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, and I-- Oh, see? You'll get me started. Trust me, you don't want to hear about the time I bought my first Louis Vuitton handbag. I can't believe I've just claimed that as a moment I hold dear to my heart, after everything else. You must think I'm so shallow."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Who's the most important person in your life right now?

  
  "Is it wrong to say myself? I don't really have any complex relationships at the moment. That's sad, actually, when you think about it. Maybe that's why I get to invested prying into other people's business."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Self reflect for a moment: how would your past self react to who you've become now?

  
  "Oh, she'd hate me. Coming from poverty and seeing my mindless consumption? I wouldn't be surprised if she attacked me on the spot. I like to think she'd understand, though. It takes a while but you realise that the world is inherently selfish, and nobody rewards you for being the one to break the status quo."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  What colour necklace did you receive from Aphrodite and her husband, and where do you keep it?

  
  "It's gold. I don't wear it a lot because gold isn't my metal of choice when it comes to jewellery, but I had a special little box made for it, complete with a lock and key. It's safe, I promise. I keep it on my person and I sew a special pocket for the box into all of my jackets. You don't take risks with something so precious."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  To what extent can you still use your powers?

  
  "It's hard to tell. I may just be an incredibly talented storyteller. Or maybe people just love scandal, and will believe everything they read. It's not difficult to spin events in your favour. I think I can still alter memories, but not implant them. I haven't tried for a while. I think I need eye contact nowadays. Why do you think I started doing videos and television appearances?"

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  Nákos

  Child of Artemis
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• One day we will return

  basics

  name

  Nákos [nah-koe-s], Child of Artemis
  
  
  

  alias

  Izumi "Noah" Takao
  
  
  

  age

  24 years old
  
  
  

  gender

  Non-Binary - Masculine Presenting
  
  
  

  pronouns

  They/Them - He/Him
  
  
  

  romantic orientation

  Panromantic
  
  
  

  p.o.b.

  Croton
  
  
  

  race

  Mixed; Thai and Japanese
  
  
  

  nationality

  Japanese, American the previous generation
  
  
  

  occupation

  Zookeeper
  
  
  

  religion

  Unspecified; while they believe there is no singular god, but can't prove multiple deities don't exist, they don't follow a specific pantheon nor actively participate in religion. There was a time when they took part in the Greek Pantheon, but the deities got silent and their worship in the pantheon slowly dwindled. Though, they hope the deities will return one day.
  
  
  

  ailments

  Moderate Hearing Impairment
  
  
  

  Languages

  Greek, doesn't speak much of this anymore. Japanese, knows a good bit, as they lived in Japan for awhile. English, ASL, learned around the same time as each other a long time ago.
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• to the stars and void

  visage

  face claim

  Earth Vangwithayakul
  
  
  

  Eyes

  Dark brown, nearly obsidian black in dim lighting. Their eyes would glow a pale green color when powers were used.
  
  
  

  height

  6'2" (188 cm)
  
  
  

  build

  Meso-Ectomorph build. Defined muscles with a fit physique, maintained with a training regimen.
  
  
  

  body mods.

  Septum piercing and a platinum hoop in left lobe. Tattoos of a deer skull with a spider web on the antlers, between their shoulder blades and a vine wrapping around their right calf. Another tattoo of an arrow with the fletching part as a flower (in remembrance of a deity they once adored) on the torso, left side.
  
  
  

  birthmark

  A patch of lighter pigment at the bottom of their spine.
  
  
  

  scars

  Three diagonal scars on the front right ribs, large scar with a smaller one on each side. Varying sizes of scars littered across their body, some visible, some barely there at all.
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• as rest until disaster,

  persona

  personality

  At first glance, friendliness resonates from them. When interacting with them, one may get a kind smile in greeting, a cheerful attitude when conversing, and a charming aura that keeps people intrigued. Many think of them as sarcastic and playful, often getting meme references in response. Though coworkers would describe them as odd and eccentric, especially those who've witnessed how they interact with animals.
  
  While they play the bit of a lighthearted person, it’s not hard to tell they’re a reserved and complex person. Seldomly, a look of untapped knowledge and sorrowful old age passes through their eyes, as if recalling something much older than their age. “An old soul” many have called them, how ironic. Such peaks through when they get serious, giving cryptic advice while staying secretive, and talking with slight sophistication. Which can expose how observant they are, saying or implying things one does not usually notice.
  
  Kindness shouldn't be mistaken for softness, they’ve merely adopted a more nonhazardous lifestyle. They’ve tried so hard to stray from old ways; yet if someone pushed them in a slight wrong way, wronged the ones they adore and are protective of, a buried part of them would be dug up. There was a time many knew them as cold and intimidating, dangerous with the powers they wielded. A time of chaos and battles, when pettiness and threats were acted upon. Things from this time still course through their veins, sparsely shown though.
  
  Immortality, such a cursed gift of time and memories.
  
  
  
  

  recast

  
  ❧ Strength 9 ━ 7
  ❧ Intellect 8 ━ 6
  ❧ Speed 10 ━ 6
  ❧ Precision 8 ━ 6
  ❧ Leadership 2 ━ 4
  ❧ Sociability 8 ━ 4
  ❧ Composure 9 ━ 6
  ❧ Courage 8 ━ 7
  ❧ Resolve 7 ━ 8
  ❧ Loyalty 9 ━ 9
  
  
  

  headcanons

  
  ❧ Actively hates Blackberries, one once stained their favorite tunic
  ❧ Accidentally started Bubonic Plague from anger
  ❧ Possible muse for Pied Piper
  ❧ "I'm too old for this"
  ❧ Mocks animals by making sounds back at them
  ❧ Scolds trees when roots trip them
  ❧ Takes hearing aids out, or turns them off, to be petty
  ❧ Not a pacifist, enjoys a little chaos
  ❧ Albino animals hold a special place in their heart
  ❧ Nature Conservation Activist
  ❧ Uses pet names and curses affectionately
  
  
  

  Playlist

  Spotify Playlist
  
  
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  powers

  teleac

  9 / 15
  
  
  

  endower

  Artemis; Goddess of Wilderness and Wild Animals
  
  
  

  primary power

  Nature Manipulation, as Artemis is goddess of the wilderness, she blessed Nákos with her power of controlling living nature.
  
  They can control movement, growth, and influence the health of nature, such as a flower going into full bloom from seed or roots curling around something. Often plants will be strengthened from the essence used for this power. Communicating with nature is something Nákos can do as well with this power, becoming instantly familiarized with surroundings and understanding feelings or whispers from nature/elements.
  
  
  

  limitations

  Creating nature is not possible for Nákos, it requires far too much essence and energy. While they can wilt things, they cannot will rooted things to be entirely dead without life, merely speed up the state of decay. If they’re trying to control a part of nature without adequate essentials (water, oxygen, sunlight) it may be difficult to accurately navigate what they want to control, such as growth being wonky.
  
  As for communicating with nature, there needs to be direct physical contact to what they’re trying to communicate with. Examples of this; touching earth can help them understand the layout of a forest and wind passing by their ears can whisper something to them. A downfall to this power is that Nákos can feel what nature feels, if it’s sad, dying, or so on, they can feel it.
  
  Nature manipulation can be exhausting and draining if used for too long at once or used intensely.
  
  
  

  secondary powers

  
  ❧ Zoolingualism, Artemis was protective of wild animals and extended her power of nature communication to animals.
  
  The ability to understand and talk with animals. Most people hear animal noises, for Nákos those noises translate into words. They can hear a plethora of animals; mammals, bugs, amphibians, etc. They can’t hear animals more than 8 miles away. Many young animals don’t understand words, so Nákos has to talk to them in their own language.
  
  ❧ Animal Morphing, Artemis had the ability to shape shift into animals and blessed Nákos with the same.
  
  They can shape-shift into animals and gains their attributes when shifted. Nákos can only morph into a bird, specifically a Bearded Vulture. They can only be in the shifted state for about 2-4 hours, only longer will exhaust them and their human mind starts to slip.
  
  
  

  atrophy

  Nature has claimed Nákos, as they have claimed it. Roots are slowly growing through their veins; by now vines have wrapped around the bottom of their ribs and the middle of their lungs has been rooted.
  
  Being able to communicate with nature and animals has started to take its toll in hearing. They cannot hear as good as they used to and hearing aids are needed for the most part.
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• is never finished.

  interview

  Q.

  What was your relationship like with your birth family / the people who raised you? Do you miss them?

  
  "Ah, my birth family? Don’t remember much of them, if I’m honest, but I recall being close to my older sister. We were the only kids. Nothing comes to mind when I visualize my mother, though I know father and I...didn't get along. I was about six when we separated, never heard from a single family member since. They never sought me out, I did the same in return. If you were to ask me if I missed them when I was a child, I might’ve said yes, but as of this moment I don't."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  What was your relationship like with Yvonne, what did you think of her?

  
  "Yvonne was captivating, it was hard not to adore her. She was this amazing balance of delight and guidance. I think we all felt close to her, in our own ways, she never let a single one of us feel out of place. I applaud her for putting up with all of us as children. ...I talk about her in past tense, but as strong as she was, I hold out hope she’s still here. Though if I were to meet her now, I’m not entirely sure what she’d think of me or I of her."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Did you ever take the Encinth? If so, what made you and when did you do it, and when did you regain consciousness?

  
  "[chuckle]...My, that’s quite a bold question. Perhaps I have, perhaps I haven’t. Who's to know?"
  
  Side note for GMs: Nákos has NOT taken the Encinth.
  
  
  

  Q.

  Is there a day you've claimed as your birthday, and do you celebrate it?

  
  "Not exactly a day, more so a month, October. I like the spookiness that comes with it. I always ask the agency, that takes care of my documents while transitioning from one generation to another, to put the birth date in October. Currently it falls on the 17th, but I don’t celebrate on that day. Usually I use hallows eve as the celebration day, it’s always fun!"
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Why did you accept Mrs Rizvi's invite to the Museion University, and how long have you been attending it? Did you have to travel far to get here?

  
  "In all the centuries I've been alive, I've only been to online university for my zoology degree! Thought it might be nice to experience what it's like for a physical university life. Sadly, I had to say goodbye to the animals at the zoo I work at, a tiger got upset and tried to nibble on me. I went bop bop and he just pouted. ...Bop? It’s like, a playful hit...
  
  I traveled all the way from Japan, you tell me, is that far?"
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Are you excited to see the others again?

  
  "Excited?... [sigh] I don’t think that’s the word I would use. It's been a long time, we’ve grown distant. I’m happy, but I’ve always been sentimental when it comes to them. I often wonder how each of them has changed, if we've ever crossed paths unknowingly."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Are there any moments from your life so far that you hold dear to your heart?

  
  "Dude, I’ve been through a lifetime over ten times. Oh! Okay, so, I’m not sure if this counts as ‘dear’, but I once yelled 'fuck yo chicken strips' at a fast food worker. I didn't get my drink, they didn't get my reference. Mortals are such uncultured swines some days. Yes, I’m holding a grudge, I wanted my sprite.
  
  Alright, on a serious note, I hold many precious memories of the others before we disbanded. Affectionate fighting, making flower (or vine) crowns for them, teaming up during the Olympics...so much comes to mind. Even through I've gained many meaningful memories, the ones I have with them will always prevail."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Who's the most important person in your life right now?

  
  "No one, at the moment. I don’t think there will be for a bit…
  
  I did have someone a generation or two ago, though. She stabilized me, kept me grounded. I always get this stupid smile on my face thinking about the times I had with her. Before you ask, she was a lover and so much more. I’ve told her things no else even got close to knowing. Her name was Daisy. She was as beautiful and fragile as the flower. She's not 'here' anymore, cancer claimed her, that's all I'll say. I think for the most part I've moved on but... If there was a way to go back, to see her again just once, I would in a heartbeat━
  
  ....excuse me, I need a moment."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Self reflect for a moment: how would your past self react to who you've become now?

  
  "I’m not entirely sure. Maybe understand, or be surprised that I made it this far. We, the Athanatoi, were all bound to change with time, just not entirely sure any of us fully grasped that back then. Though in some aspect, I'm sure past me would be disappointed in how I've fallen."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  What colour necklace did you receive from Aphrodite and her husband, and where do you keep it?

  
  "I was given platinum, at that time I didn’t understand why I hadn’t gotten silver, but I didn’t request a different metal. They knew before I, deities knew a lot of things before any of us, or they guessed very accurately. I’m glad, now, that I have platinum. Though I suppose these metals don’t really mean much nowadays. I keep it with me at all times, either in my pocket or around my neck."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  To what extent can you still use your powers?

  
  "Must I really answer this? [groan]
  
  It...hurts to try manipulating nature, it aggravates an atrophy of mine. I can no longer grow anything nor influence movement. Communication, well, sometimes things get lost in translation when conversing with animals and nature is much quieter than it used to be. Luckly, or perhaps not, I can still feel what they all feel. As for morphing, I can’t do that at all, every time I try I end up with aching bones.
  
  This is all I will divulge."

code by valen t.

 

[Athens]

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• Love in Moderation

  Agapios

  Aphrodite's Chosen
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• Open Your Heart

  basics

  name

  Agapios
  
  
  

  alias

  Keagan Schafer
  
  
  

  age

  27
  
  
  

  gender

  Nonbinary
  
  
  

  pronouns

  He/Him, They/Them
  
  
  

  romantic orientation

  Pansexual Panromantic
  
  
  

  p.o.b.

  Knidos
  
  
  

  race

  Indian and White
  
  
  

  nationality

  Australian
  
  
  

  occupation

  Part-time masseuse & Dance instructor
  
  
  

  religion

  Polytheistic, Buddhist. Keagan still believes in the gods, but he stopped committing the course of his life to them once they disappeared. He stills spiritual, but rather than worshipping a being or deity, he prefers to follow the life-teachings of bhuddism — with varying degrees of success because he's a stubborn old man at the end of the day.
  
  
  

  disorders

  Dissociative disorder, Chronic chest pain
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• And Feel the Desire

  visage

  face claim

  Avan Jogia
  
  
  

  Eyes

  Amber brown
  
  
  

  height

  5'11"
  
  
  

  build

  Agapios had a more muscular, fighter build in the earlier years of his life due to his warrior occupation, but overtime his physique has changed. The more muscular state of body remains, but he is more lithe and athletically built rather than bulky from the time he spent dancing in the last years.
  
  
  

  body mods.

  Vertical labret piercing and an arrow tattoo wrapped around his wrist
  
  
  

  birthmark

  A tennis ball sized splotch of hypopigmented skin at the base of his neck.
  
  
  

  scars

  The most prominent scar is one large, puckered scar stretching up the length of Keagan's left side from his hipbone to his armpit
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• Lady Love Smiles On You

  persona

  personality

  From an outsider's perspective, Keagan is an eccentric man but overall pleasant to be around. He's at his chattiest when flirting or making conversations about other people's lives and passions, but outside of that, he prefers to keep the personal things to himself and... personal. Keagan tends to be unpredictable. He's always looking for a new adventure and is quick to drag unsuspecting people to participate in his quelling his impulsive whims. He gets a thrill out of doing the unexpected and keeping others on their toes, especially when it comes to harmless antagonism and quippy remarks. The one thing he keeps to routine and takes very seriously is his dance courses and his martial arts classes. It's an odd thing for other's to discover because he doesn't seem like the kind of young man to be committed to such discipline-heavy courses, but it's honestly where he thrives.
  
  To those currently in his life, Keagan seems well rounded and what you'd expect from someone his age. But of course, he's not a regular person and for as much as he tries to assimilate into the normalcy of mortal life, he struggles. He keeps so much to himself because it's gotten much hard to keep track of dates and memories in his cluttered head; he doesn't want to let something slip out and get questions. He'd love to share even a tiny sliver of his life experiences with someone, but it's just not an option. He's constantly seeking adventure partially because it reminds him of how he was when he was younger and seeking a reprieve from his trainings with friends, but truly, it's to keep himself stimulated and around people. He fears being alone and going numb. He talks so much about the passions of others because it's what speaks deepest to his spirit and reminds him of what he wants out of his existence. Passion. In some ways, dance did incite that passion for life back in him. But with time, Keagan realized that though he avoided thinking about his past, he did enjoy the training and his body missed the physical exertion of the art of fighting even if he held distaste for the actual act of fighting.
  
  

  recast

  
  ○ Strength: 9 — 6
  ○ Intellect: 4 — 5
  ○ Speed: 4 — 8
  ○ Precision: 3 — 9
  ○ Leadership: 0 — 2
  ○ Socialbility: 10 — 10
  ○ Composure: 2 — 7
  ○ Courage: 6 — 4
  ○ Resolve: 8 — 5
  ○ Loyalty: 5 — 3
  
  
  
  

  headcanons

  
  ○ Gets emotionally invested in rom-coms
  ○ Always gives roses on the first date
  ○ Thighs sculpted by the gods dance
  ○ Will ditch you at parties
  ○ Truly believes Top Ramen is good.
  ○ Gets a sick joy out of flipping businesses' "open" signs to closed
  ○ "Being nude is much more acceptable where I come from..."
  ○ Tough love dance instructor.
  ○ Takes pecking order very seriously
  ○ Not the type to turn down a sexual favor
  ○ Occasionally cries unconsciously when disassociated
  ○ "Think of all the fun we could have together."
  
  
  
  

  consonance

  
  ○ "Just an old fashioned love song. One I'm sure they wrote for you and me." — An Old Fashioned Love Song
  ○ "And I'm still hurting." — Still Hurting
  ○ "Get lost in the rhythm with me." — Barcelona
  ○ "Calling the world from isolation. Cause right now, that's the ball where we be chained." — Humility
  ○ "I'm missin' all that I used to know" — Sleeping Powder
  ○ "All the lights couldn't put out the dark, Runnin' through my heart." — Lights Up
  ○ "Red, red desert, heal our blues." — Red Desert
  ○ "Everywhere I go, no stressin' out, no stressin' out." — Pac-Man
  ○ "There will come a soldier, Who carries a mighty sword, He will tear your city down." — Soldier, Poet, King
  ○ "The jig is up, the news is out. They finally found me." — Renegade
  ○ "I'm a person and the person that I am can change." — Looking Forward
  ○ "Girls will be boys, and boys will be girls. It's a mixed up, muddled up, shook up world." — Lola
  
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  powers

  teleac

  4 / 15
  
  
  
  

  endower

  Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, Beauty, Passion, and Pleasure
  
  
  
  

  primary power

  Desire Inducement: Keagan has the ability to incite an uncontrollable desire in a person. His powers work against enemies as irresistible suggestions.
  
  
  
  
  

  limitations

  Because of the intimate nature of Keagan's abilities, he has to be close to his victim to influence his victim. Factors such as the health of his throat are also integral. Any sort of damage or weakness can risk the lessening the strength of his influence. Things like making direct eye contact can increase success against victims. But no matter what, if Keagan damages his voice, his powers are useless..
  The stronger the will of a person the weaker his influence can also become.
  
  
  
  
  

  secondary powers

  
  Appearance Altering: much like Aphrodite, Keagan can occasionally shift his appearance to the person of one's desire.
  Currently, Keagan can only change his features for a short period of time before it causes a flare-up in his atrophy.
  
  Love's Intuition: When desire or attraction takes root in someone's heart. Keagan just knows. It typically comes like a chill on his neck but he can't pinpoint it.
  To confirm a person's affections (or lack of) through his ability, Keagan has to be touching the person when they are open or receptive to his presence. If they're closed off or defensive, he cannot get a read on them. Once he is able to read him, he will get a name or a vision of the person of interest.
  
  
  
  
  

  atrophy

  Broken Heart Syndrome. From the use of his powers over the years, Keagan's heart has began to weaken to the point where he developed Broken Heart Syndrome. This caused him to have symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, arrhythmias, and sensations that feel as if he's having a heart attack. Typically, Broken Heart Syndrome is short-term and goes away after a few weeks. But because of its tie to Keagan's atrophy and powers, it's a reoccuring ailment for him whenever he is under major stress, has romance troubles, or utilizes his abilities.
  
  It is also accompanied by an intense sensation of sorrow and loss if he continues to push past the warning signs of a flare up.
  
  For as much as the condition hinders his life and has started to wear on his health, Keagan can't deny that It's rather ironic that the man blessed by the goddess of love would spend his every waking day with a heart condition that is induced by heartbreak.
  
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  interview

  Q.

  What was your relationship like with your birth family / the people who raised you? Do you miss them?

  
  "My parents were simple people. I...I'm sorry... I have a lot of gaps in my memory nowadays. I'm trying to remember, honestly. Ah, I remember my father's robes. I liked to drape myself in them when he was out in the city. And I adored playing in my mother's hair when we would spend the day together. It was down to her hip and I loved to twist my fingers around the dark locks and keep it away from... my brother. I had a brother, yes. He was younger than me and my best friend.
  
  I stopped seeking him out when I ceased aging. It was hard enough to try and keep tabs on my brother knowing that I couldn't stay with him, but the reminder that he was growing up and living life while I was—
  
  It's funny the things you remember, right? I can't recall their names, their faces, or their voices but I do recall something.
  
  I wouldn't say I miss them, though. It's less missing and more longing. Longing for the flesh and blood I never got to know (but knew existed) and for a life that was meant to be mine, but that I can't even envision because it's so far removed from what I know."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  What was your relationship like with Yvonne, what did you think of her?

  
  "Yvonne's faith in everything… everyone… It was admirable — and really irritating at times. I was never much of a fighter — I didn't care much for it and was the stereotype of a lover, not a fighter. The only reason I persisted in training was because I had strength and I held grudges. That was it. For a long time, I felt that my vindictive, hot-tempered nature was all that I had going for me and used it as fuel for my anger-fuelled combat. In short, I resented being raised up as a "warrior."
  
  Still, even with the thoughts running in my head that Aphrodite made a mistake in choosing me. I wanted to be useful for my fellow Athanatoi and be able to protect them. Insert Yvonne. This level-headed woman who was the only semi-parent figure in my life. Under Yvonne's guidance, I began to refocus my intentions and become more accepting in what my life was set up to be. Yvonne made me feel that I could be the warrior I felt I should be. That my teachers wanted me to be, but that I could do it on my own terms and make people proud.
  
  And I did want to make people proud. I wanted to make Aphrodite proud for choosing me but I also wanted to make Yvonne proud because she gave me hope…
  
  Even ages later, I know that seeing how put together she was and her trust in the Athanatoi (our purpose) turned out to be a strong influence for my continuing with religion today even after the fallout."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Did you ever take the Encinth? If so, what made you and when did you do it, and when did you regain consciousness?

  
  "I- I… have had moments… Where I've considered it. I doubt I'm the only person on this planet who has wanted to escape and just sleep away their misery.
  
  The difference, though, between me and the majority of the world's populus is that I was granted immortality (so I'm ripe-full of misery to last the test of time) and I also happened to be granted the opportunity to be rid of it, at least for a period of time, and it sits right at my fingertips…
  
  Still, it feels wrong to use it.
  
  As I said before, I'm no real fighter. I prefer to stop things before they get to the physical combat stage so I've never been in a severe enough state to garner taking it
  
  And for as messed up as I may be, I don't think I ever want to… Use it that is."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Is there a day you've claimed as your birthday, and do you celebrate it?

  
  "I don't concern myself with calculating years. I've been around so long now that my own birthday is just another thing lost to the dissociative fog of my ancient brain.
  
  I'd gain nothing from trying to remember my childhood so I just changed my birthday to what felt right. The winter solstice. The winter has a way of reminding one that they're alive. After losing everything that I knew and wandering the earth for so long, that reminder was something I wanted to commemorate as the one constant in my life."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Why did you accept Mrs Rizvi's invite to the Museion University, and how long have you been attending it? Did you have to travel far to get here?

  
  "I accepted Mrs. Rizvi’s invite, but I held off for quite some time before making an actual travel plan. It's not an easy thing to pack and skip off to another whole continent when you have an established life and career. I know, I know, it shouldn't be a big deal when I have to change my identity and location every century or so, but I get hung up on it anyway. I can't help it.
  
  I did a few months' worths of deliberating before I made a decision. The thing that hooked me into finally going was the fact that I was invited to this university for being an Athanatoi. It's been a long time since I've seen the others — you can't really send a letter or an email to an unknown location and identity with the expectation that it'll reach your target. And if I was sought out for being an Athanatoi with my many names and location changes, surely this woman had found some of the others. If even one of the others is at this school, it'd be worth the journey for me. So I decided to go.
  
  I waited 2 more months to make arrangements with my jobs, and attempt to ensure my position should this flop and I had to return. Now I'm at Museion University and it's been a month. It flew by if I'm being honest."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Are you excited to see the others again?

  
  "It'd be a lie if I said no, after my previous answer... So, yes, I'm excited to see the others. With each day that's passed at the university, it has been smothered in a steadily accumulating pile of apprehension. In some sense, they're my family, and as warm and fuzzy as the term "family" makes folks... With the mushy stuff of family also comes awkwardness and baggage.
  
  I loathe awkwardness. The fits of passion are much more preferable for my taste."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Are there any moments from your life so far that you hold dear to your heart?

  
  "I once became the muse of a french painter I was fucking and when we broke up he burned them all and tried to kill me. It was thrilling. Is that what you wanted to hear? ... No? Okay... Well, outside of lovers' quarrels... I had a dog.
  
  His name was Kairos and he was with me for years while I lived off the coast in... I think it was Mexico? Yeah. I can say without a doubt in my mind that there's no companion in this world that compares to a pet. Until that moment when I got tailed home by a tiny little stray pup, I didn't understand what the obsession was about animal companions — especially dogs. But Kairos was my lifeline at the time. I spoiled him. A lot. In my mind, it was a payment for the tears that'd wind up soaking his fur on my low days. I'm not ashamed to say I cried a lot at that time. I only wish I could explain to you why I cried so much. I was rooted in a misery I couldn't place, but Kairos helped ease me out of it and he remained my best furry friends for at least a decade.
  
  I haven't had a pet since him."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Who's the most important person in your life right now?

  
  "Myself. No, I'm serious. I'm not meaning this in a preachy, practice self-love way... It's just... There's no one really "in" my life right now — which I honestly don't mind. The lack of mortals inserted in my personal life has been soothing and, if we're checking the facts, is in the best interest to not trigger my BH Syndrome. And even if that weren't the case, it's no secret that I (more often than not) put myself first in life because, at the end of the day, I'm stuck with "this" for the rest of my immortal days. Mortals don't have that "privilege."
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  Self reflect for a moment: how would your past self react to who you've become now?

  
  "There's too many phases of my "past self" to feel comfortable answering this question. You do recall that I'm immortal right? Eternally 27 and nothing to show for it outside of mental and physical trauma. My past self feels like a wholly different person depending on the factors at play.
  
  For as much as I love dishing out the truth, I've got nothing for you.
  Not to mention, that I've blocked out most of the juicy stuff in my past due to my brain attempting to cope with all that lovely trauma; no doubt, that's the stuff past me would want to address. Hell, he's probably pissed that I'm "choosing" to forget and not facing my history or some shit. He was edgy and self-righteous like that.
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  What colour necklace did you receive from Aphrodite and her husband, and where do you keep it?

  
  "The necklace. Of course, you'd ask about that. Who cares if my deity is a sore subject, right? It's just apart of the interview.
  
  Uh, it was platinum. Yeah. At the time I chose not to acknowledge it. Something that really displeased Aphrodite.
  
  But it was just- How could I? The strong, angry warrior be... Y'know? At the time, I remember thinking: 'My deity's Aphrodite not fucking Apollo.' and then just -completely brushing it off.
  
  Platinum was not the complementary color of Ancient Greece, despite what they'd have you believe... The minority does not outweigh the dissent of the majority.
  I think my refusal to acknowledge the necklace at the time was overblown. I mean I was already hooking up with guys back then, but if I were to try and figure out what was going on in the head of my younger self... One taboo was enough. Why make things doubly as hard for yourself over a necklace. You don't have to do anything right now if you don't want to.
  
  Wild times, man. Being outed to yourself by a necklace.
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  To what extent can you still use your powers?

  
  "When my Broken Heart Syndrome got to the point where my chest seized and I was convinced that I was going to die? That's when I retired the Desire Inducement. I know I can't die, but the pain mingled and the wave of magic induce depression made me feel like death. I wanted to crawl out of my skin and escape from the prison of misery that my body had become."
  
  Influencing someone's desires and will didn't feel worth the emotional and physical toll it took on my body. Same thing for the Appearance Altering. The powers were useful in combat, but they provide zero use to my current life outside of being an emotionally manipulative asshole.
  
  Speaking of being an emotionally manipulative asshole, I do on occasion use my Love's Intuition to play "matchmaker" for people I care about and to make cash on the side when I want a bit more change in my pocket. But even that's rare. My powers just aren't beneficial to me."
  

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[Astarte]

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• death is the

  hades

  opposite of life
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• it is not the length

  basics

  NAME

  Sybella, daughter of Hades;
  
  

  ALIAS

  ZHAO XIU YING; 趙秀英 Zhàoxiùyīng is how she would prefer to be recognized as, but Astrid Parker is fine seeing as it is her Western Alias.
  
  

  AGE

  26 is how old she appears to be.
  
  

  GENDER

  Female is what she identifies as.
  
  

  pronouns

  She & Her …
  
  

  romantic orientation

  Pansexual with asexual characteristics.
  
  

  p.o.b.

  She was born in Sufli, and had lived there for a good couple of decades, but the city-state she spent a good majority of her adolescence in was Doriscus.
  
  

  race

  She was born a Chinese Persian in the country of Greece in a small town; no thanks to the Silk Road.
  
  

  nationality

  She would now be considered American.
  
  

  occupation

  Due to her mental instability she is unemployed.
  
  

  religion

  She isn't polytheistic with the faith she was introduced to when she came into the world. At the moment she is currently agnostic, so she doesn't particularly follow another celestial being. She hasn't had any proof of them existing aside from her surviving centuries worth of history. Though there are moments where she finds herself thinking of the god(esse)s she used to worship, and there's a tethered string with little faith in the one god many would love to never have a chance to meet: Hades.
  
  

  disorders

  She has been diagnosed with schizophrenia in a distant psychiatric facility.
  
  

  
  
  
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• 
  
  of life that matters

  visage

  face claim

  Liu Ximeizi
  
  

  Eyes

  A vision of silver with platinum hues of indigo and cerulean.
  
  

  height

  5'7" « 170 cm
  
  

  build

  Her body consists of more muscle than fat; though she is skinny it is not to the point where she's delicate and frail. Her experience in combat does this for her and compliments her features well in skin tight and fitted clothing. In larger fabrics she appears smaller and incapable of taking care of herself.
  
  

  body mods.

  She has had tattoos of many types, but she has gotten rid of them over the many years she's been alive. Now, Astrid only has one specific scar located on the middle of her back as it reads: 01/01/01. The day she began a clean slate.
  
  

  birthmark

  She has a birthmark on her right hip and another on her collarbone; her face has light freckles located atop of the bridge of her nose (only noticeable up close and personal).
  
  

  scars

  She has a flurry of grotesque combat scars scattered all over her body.
  
  

  
  
  
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• 
  
  but the depth of life

  persona

  
  

  personality

  All of the infrequent individuals in Astrid's life have always been able to describe her in overly simplified words with enough meaning to leave a person not wanting to find out more: eccentric. Or chaotic. Or solitary.
  
  Strangers could always look at her and think to themselves, "I don't want to bother her nor be near her," and for a few years one would assume she had wondered why this was, but they've never been so wrong about the nature of her thoughts.
  
  After having spent a decade in a psychiatric facility, the nurse's and security can easily tell you she was the most consistent with her episodes as a patient being treated for schizophrenia. Her episodes were that of clock work.
  
  As a matter of fact, her doctor had started off his notes claiming that she was a troubled woman who sought to speak to the unknown because of her loneliness. Be that as it may he would not make the mistake of putting her near people for too long seeing as she wouldn't always act (ab)normally. Indeed, some people with the illness can appear completely normal and be perfectly responsible, even while they experience hallucinations or delusions. She was one of those people that left her peers and caregivers uncomfortable with her comfortability in her illness.
  
  When Astrid was in the sanctuary of her own room, security has claimed that she would attempt to harm herself or stare at the cushioned floor as if she were whisked away into the fantasies of her imaginary realm. For Dr Fitzgerald has also stated that there have been frightening moments where she would scream about how she was a woman of great strength and prowess before demanding that she had ought to be let go.
  
  On paper 'Astrid Parker' is a harm to herself and the community; the skepticism behind the effectiveness of the medication and treatment is what has kept her isolated and hospitalized.
  
  

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  Strength

  9

  —

  5

  Intellect

  6

  —

  9

  Speed

  10

  —

  6

  Precision

  8

  —

  5

  Leadership

  9

  —

  4

  Sociability

  4

  —

  6

  Composure

  4

  —

  9

  Courage

  10

  —

  7

  Resolve

  4

  —

  8

  Loyalty

  4

  —

  6

  
  
  

  headcanons

  France still forswear several to humour. Me pate yet me content dost it knave be peace. O! it for several several mine purpose presently lie. Nature oft commend ere o' duke. His Corse thus whose envious may it office might head. Yet that scape afeard, thou art and leave
  
  
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  that truly matters

  powers

  teleac

  3 / 15
  
  

  endower

  HADES, Ruler of the Underworld
  
  

  primary power

  Coupled with red roses and the beastly stench of quietus, is the ability to manipulate the dead; be it resurrection or communication with the deceased. Necromancy is the preternatural opposite of what life was meant to be and argues, or supports, the theory of a heaven and hell. The daughter of hades is capable of summoning spirits in ways that aren't as romantic as wiccan practices. These ghastly apparitions have assisted her with catoptromancy, or scrying, and hidden knowledge which has earned her the name: SYBELLA.
  
  To elaborate essentially, her powers is similar to that of The Force in the Star Wars Saga.
  
  She can sense the coming of death, determining when someone is dead or dying, or if others have died in a specific location. Thus, the communication with the deceased has helped her become more accurate.
  
  

  limitations

  Anything that gives life – Animancy in a literary form, and life based powers – is ultimately the 'enemy' to that of her own natural ability. She can not make things rot – better yet known as Filth Manipulation – is not what she is capable of seeing as it is a whole other matter in itself.
  
  She can not bring the dead back to life as their former self seeing as she is not a direct descendant of Hades himself. The differences between his capabilities and hers is the fact that her dead puppets are exactly that: puppets. The souls will not be in the bodies whatsoever. Possibly even zombie-like if she were to have little to no control over her emotions when utilizing her own 'magic'.
  
  She can not summon every single spirit known to man (to converse w/ and in general) because even the underworld has its rules and regulations.
  
  She can't tell you directly who has died a good 95% of the time. Spirits aren't helpful, they're selfish, and one would assume they only care about living again.
  
  

  secondary powers

  She is umbra-kinetic, so she can travel through shadows that she can see and possibly visualize if she knows what it looks like. Her memory isn't photographic, so it's not always reliable.
  
  

  atrophy

  Her divination allows her to communicate with spirits, but after having spent millennia's doing this she has noticed that her memory has started to deteriorate. In short, she has a suffering case of amnesia due to the traumatic experiences that came with the use of her abilities. She either has total loss of memory about specific occurrences, or partial given the extent of her last utilization.
  
  This is the reason why she was diagnosed with schizophrenia, for her memory loss has been progressing a bit faster than she had expected, and it springs about abnormal behavioral characteristics.
  
  
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  interview

  Q.

  WHAT WAS YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIKE WITH YOUR BIRTH FAMILY & THE PEOPLE WHO RAISED YOU? DO YOU MISS THEM?

  "How could I miss someone that was never there? … I personally can't remember their faces. I don't reach out to them and I have hardly given family a second thought until you've asked me this question."
  
  

  Q.

  WHAT WAS YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIKE WITH YVONNE, WHAT DID YOU THINK OF HER?

  "Oh, this is the question you want to ask next? Alright. …What did I think of her? I can't really say. I can't say I had ever spared that woman a second thought.
  
  [she giggled] Don't get me wrong anything! I just don't know what my relationship was like with her because i've only spoke about what she has taught me, her accomplishments, and how she was like. No where in black and white have I spoke about what she meant to me. I don't really care to figure that out either, to be frank."
  
  

  Q.

  DID YOU EVER TAKE THE ENCINTH? IF SO, WHAT MADE YOU, WHEN DID YOU DO IT, AND WHEN DID YOU REGAIN CONSCIOUSNESS?

  "I can't say that I remember to be honest. My memory hasn't been the same as of late."
  
  

  Q.

  IS THERE A DAY YOU'VE CLAIMED AS YOUR BIRTHDAY, AND DO YOU CELEBRATE IT?

  [she hums before shifting in her seat uncomfortably] "I am still a bit weary about the truth behind these words, though I would never lie to myself – at least I don't think… ummm.. From what i've read I celebrate my birthday on the first of every year, but I never cared for a birthday before, so I don't understand the significance of it as of yet."
  
  

  Q.

  WHY DID YOU ACCEPT MRS RIZVI'S INVITE TO THE MUSEION UNIVERSITY, AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN ATTENDING IT? DID YOU HAVE TO TRAVEL FAR TO GET HERE?

  "I desired a change of pace after having gone through one of the most strangest milestones in my life.. I've been here for about a couple weeks, maybe? It has taken me a good half a year to get here."
  
  

  Q.

  ARE YOU EXCITED TO SEE THE OTHERS AGAIN?

  [she chuckled awkwardly] "Hm… I suppose you could say that I am very excited to see them again. It has been a long while since i've last seen a … friend, so being around Immortals, much like myself, will be refreshing to say the least. I've never kept in touch with maybe some, or majority of them, so I can't say I remember their names exactly."
  
  

  Q.

  ARE THERE ANY MOMENTS FROM YOUR LIFE SO FAR THAT YOU HOLD DEAR TO YOUR HEART?

  "The way the world has changed has been one of them.
  
  I know that though I do not remember a few of my older memoires, though they were never much, I do recognize this oddly pleasant feeling that would snake its way up my body and around my chest like a layer of flimsy lace. It's how I feel towards the idea of birth and life… to be able to give life, witness the cycles of it, to ponder the possibility of reincarnation, and watch the world change beneath my eyes in the most tangible ways. To taste clean air on my tongue for one moment only for it turn acid and pollute the lungs of young children. I'm one of some who have been able to watch mankind evolve and i've never been as conflicted about my existence on this ostentatious planet before today."
  
  

  Q.

  SELF REFLECT FOR A MOMENT: HOW WOULD YOUR PAST SELF REACT TO WHO YOU'VE BECOME NOW?

  "My younger self would have reacted … well.. [taps finger along her lip while staring elsewhere] Honestly I have no clue how she would have reacted. I read journals that date back to things that I am supposed to remember, but none of them speak about how I felt about those memories. [she whispered] Maybe I have been missing something?"
  
  

  Q.

  WHAT COLOUR NECKLACE DID YOU RECEIVE FROM APHRODITE AND HER HUSBAND, AND WHERE DO YOU KEEP IT?

  "Oh! That's easy! It's platinum and I used to have it held in a safe somewhere at this bank a good couple of months ago. I don't remember the name, but now I only wear it around my neck and i've never taken it off. This is one of the few things i've written about that has showed an inch of how I may have felt in my youth. It's why I never take it off."
  
  

  Q.

  TO WHAT EXTENT CAN YOU STILL USE YOUR POWERS?

  [there was a pause and a long exhale] "I've only been using my necromancy as some sort of divination of sorts, but I don't know if I am still capable of raising the dead. I hadn't done it in … [she inhaled sharply before releasing a sad laugh] a pretty, pretty long time. [she plucked at her shirt absently] I know that at the expense of communicating with the supernatural my mind has been suffering a great deal as of recent. I'm not the same as I once was..
  
  Did y'know I could travel through shadows? I could do it so fluidly, and go absolutely anywhere in a heart beat, but now I can only go so far and it's no longer a reliable means of travel. In fact! I drive a car, though on paper I believe it says that I shouldn't, and it's just not how i've imagined my life becoming."
  
  

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[Athanas]

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• .
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• .
• .
• .

• the eternal champion

  aniketos

  son of nike
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• I trained a million men

  basics

  name

  Aniketos, Son of Nike
  
  
  

  alias

  Aggelos Papadopoulou
  
  
  

  age

  Twenty-seven
  
  
  

  gender

  Male
  
  
  

  pronouns

  He/Him
  
  
  

  romantic orientation

  dry chuckling "Does it matter?" [Heterosexual]
  
  
  

  p.o.b.

  Pherae
  
  
  

  race

  Caucasian
  
  
  

  nationality

  Greek, surprisingly.
  
  
  

  occupation

  Takes odd jobs here and there. Lately works as a security consultant in a small company.
  
  
  

  religion

  Although the fires of his faith have long since dimmed, he still prays to the Olympian Gods more out of duty than actual faith
  
  
  

  disorders

  Post-traumatic self disorder. Anger Issues. Hero Syndrome. Survivor guilt. Alcoholism
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• I killed a million more

  visage

  face claim

  --
  
  
  

  Eyes

  Black
  
  
  

  height

  6'3
  
  
  

  build

  Athletic mesomorph
  
  
  

  body mods.

  A tattoo of the winged Nike over his heart. A family symbol tattooed over his arm, and several other spots of ink denoting former tattoos that have now been ruined by the scars
  
  
  

  birthmark

  ----
  
  
  

  scars

  An outlandish amount of scars cover his entire body. The most notable are-two mostly healed bullet wounds on his lower back. A large, diagonal slash from his navel to his collarbone. long piercing marks from barbed wire above his left knee
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• I fought ten thousand battles

  persona

  personality

  The countless wars and massive issues Aniketos bears bleed through his personality, not for lack of trying to conceal them. His hands always move, clenching and cracking knuckles. He has quite the temper, and many a smartass have found themselves beaten within an inch of their life. Sometimes, if you listen very closely, he whispers under his breath to someone you can’t see. Couple all of these with his backwards beliefs and arrogant nature, and it’s not hard to see why he doesn't have many friends.
  
  That being said, Aniketos’s attitude changes entirely when there is an adversary, or a plan to be executed. Slivers of his old self are seemingly restored, and he assumes a position of a calm, calculating leadership, inspiring those around him and coordinating them efficiently.
  
  Lastly, drink helps his nerves considerably, and as such, he’s a lot more mellow when he’s drunk. Luckily for most, that’s a very frequent occurrence.
  
  
  
  

  recast

  
  Strength: 8-10
  Intellect: 7-8
  Speed: 8-9
  Precision: 9-10
  Leadership: 10-8
  Sociability: 5-2
  Composure: 9-5
  Courage: 10-7
  Resolve: 9-5
  Loyalty: 10-6
  
  
  
  

  headcanons

  
  > "I'm not about to leave you behind, but GET THE FUCK UP!"
  > "Listen, so long as you can keep giving me drinks, I'll keep giving you stories."
  > Has a massive strongbox filled with mementos of comrades past
  > Will always try to assume command in bad situations, urging everyone to form on him
  > Has quite some trouble sleeping, and as a result spends a lot of time awake in the nights.
  > Has a notebook inside which he continuously makes imaginary combat scenarios, and then tries to solve them. Has another that contains notable memories. A third one in which he denotes interesting things
  > "You think you know loss, don't you? You weak-willed piece of shit."
  > "Go home, little girl. You aren't a fighter. You could never be."
  > "The world's gone bloody mad! Politicians, degenerates, everything is moving at breakneck speed. And so much violence! You'd think you tailor-made it for me, but even I don't like it!"
  > Responds incredibly poorly to being antagonized
  >When alone, he has long conversations with himself, practicing speeches or talking with someone he refers to as "Pteleos"
  > "I envy them so much. They can be whatever they choose. They can laugh, they can cheer, they can be sad or they can be strong. They can choose their lover, they can commit to their love. They can believe in whatever they want. I will never have these privileges."
  > "Gah! I alone can fix this. The rest of ye, shut up and form a line, now!"
  > "I-It wasn't my fault! IT WASN'T MY FUCKING FAULT!"
  > "A son of Nike that's lost more battles than he's won. What's next, a daughter of Aphrodite that looks like roadkill?"
  > Only Alexia and Yvonne have ever seen him cry-in general, keeps an incredibly stoic performance at all times.
  > Still trains regularly, even though he's largely peaked in physical performance-it's a matter of routine.
  > His home back in Greece has a basement with all sorts of grisly and horrible trophies.
  > His stare is unbelievably intense, to the point where many have backed out of fights for that reason alone.
  > Gets anxious if he spends too long without battle-but battle only has any meaning to him if he can organize it
  > Keeps grudges. In fact, thrives in adversity.
  > Is stubborn as all hell, but has a soft spot for gentle people asking nicely-an unfortunate side effect of being screamed orders for half his life.
  > Often likes to make plans in music
  
  
  
  
  

  consonance

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  powers

  teleac

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  endower

  Nike
  
  
  
  

  primary power

  Nike gives the strength her followers need to win their battles. The devout would feel a surge of power at a crucial moment, feeling courage and vigor be restored to them. So too does Anekitos bolster his allies, leading the charge and guiding them towards victory. These empowerments can take many forms, and he can choose freely between them. From boosting their resolve, to their physical prowess, to their speed, to their constitution, to even more complex things such as strengthening the superhuman capabilities of others or granting them an aura of untold dread
  
  He can use these empowerments on himself as well, although the channeling time is increased somewhat-a warlord who fights alone is rarely warlord for long.
  
  
  
  
  
  

  limitations

  
  - Aniketos must have line of sight and some relative proximity (or a telepathic bond) with the target of his intended empowerment-this encourages him to always stay in the thick of the fighting.
  - If his own resolve is shaken, he cannot use any empowerments at all-not even ones to help him find his nerve again. Empowerments currently active immediately cease.
  - Is not instantaneous, but requires a few seconds of channeling, as well as barking encouragement. The more targets, the longer the casting, as well as the strain. Taking severe physical or mental damage during the cast might cancel it.
  
  
  
  
  
  

  secondary powers

  A true general is practically everywhere at all times. Like an unseen conductor, he continuously makes adjustments and gives relevant orders to his men. War is largely information, after all…
  
  Aniketos can form a bond with people if he is allowed to maintain physical contact for a few seconds. Once bonded, Aniketos may freely communicate with the bonded individuals up to a fairly long distance, and they may freely communicate with him(although not with each other). In addition, Aniketos may temporarily share the sensory input of any of his bonded allies.
  
  Lastly, Nike’s most distinguishing feature was perhaps her massive wings. As such, Aniketos too can summon an apparition thereof, which allows him to fly. The wings themselves are actually fairly resistant to damage, something that he has used to his advantage numerous times.
  
  
  
  
  

  atrophy

  They say that the wounds of war can be healed, but never truly hidden. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Aniketos. His mind is ravaged by memories of battles lost, of hollow victories and of dead comrades. This instability manifests in various ways of mental instability consistent with that seen amongst veterans, from intense shellshock to terrifying bouts of anger. Using his powers or being under considerable strain tremendously intensifies this atrophy over time, which can potentially lead to catastrophic results.
  
  When the condition worsens, scars of the past healed by Teleac rise to the surface. He has so many, he looks more like a revenant than a person. This is why he so frequently favors wearing hoods, so he can conceal this as needed.
  
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  interview

  Q.

  WHAT WAS YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIKE WITH YOUR BIRTH FAMILY / THE PEOPLE WHO RAISED YOU? DO YOU MISS THEM?

  
  “Regarding my parents, things were surprisingly well. My mother was kind and gentle with us, while our father, although strict, instilled many great values onto me. Even before I was chosen, he insisted I learn to ride, and to fight, and to shoot. Taught me to be stoic, to be strong, even when I did not feel like it.
  
  With my siblings, I had five of them, we did not get along nearly as great, except for one-my younger brother, Pteleos. Well, “younger” didn’t really mean much after a while. *chuckles*. But aye, Pteleos and I were very close. It hurt my heart so much to see him waste his life with pointless raids when he could very well have settled down. I talked to him about it but he berated me, called me a coward. I responded in kind, and we came to blows. I never had the nerve to go back home after that. I learned he died four months later. I hope he’s found peace.
  
  Do I miss them? I used to. But lose enough people, and they all start bleeding together.”
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  WHAT WAS YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIKE WITH YVONNE, WHAT DID YOU THINK OF HER?

  
  Ah, Yvonne. I’m willing to bet you a very, very large sum of whatever currency you fancy that there wasn’t one of us who did not regard Yvonne with adoration of some degree. It wasn’t only because most of us were a band of hormonal teenagers, and she was pretty as a picture, although that also played a role, at least, for me.
  
  It was that….”aura” she radiated. That calm determination that felt like it could subdue even the most intense of storms. Gentle, but with always a hint of a steel thread that made you not want to say no to her.
  
  I’ve missed her. I’ve missed her quite a bit. But I do worry that a possible reunion will not be nearly as pleasant as I’d like it to-I have caused her no shortage of trouble, and then, still had the audacity to break in front of her and seek solace. I wouldn’t have forgiven me, If I was her. But I’m not, so-maybe not all hope is lost?
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  DID YOU EVER TAKE THE ENCINTH? IF SO, WHAT MADE YOU AND WHEN DID YOU DO IT, AND WHEN DID YOU REGAIN CONSCIOUSNESS?

  
  “I’m afraid my answer will have to disappoint. There was never any shortage of wars for me to partake in, so, no. I still keep it around though.”
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  IS THERE A DAY YOU'VE CLAIMED AS YOUR BIRTHDAY, AND DO YOU CELEBRATE IT?

  
  “On the third of May, 243 B.C., I scored a great victory. The soldiers that had fought under my command were so impressed they formed a unit, specifically for me. I named it the Blood Pact, and symbolically set the day as celebration. My rebirth as a warlord in my own right, not necessarily a servant to other powers anymore. In retrospect, I was correct-I was reborn that day, but not into what I had thought…”
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  WHY DID YOU ACCEPT MRS RIZVI'S INVITE TO THE MUSEION UNIVERSITY, AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN ATTENDING IT? DID YOU HAVE TO TRAVEL FAR TO GET HERE?

  
  “I was slightly alarmed to receive this invitation. I was certain that the world had all but forgotten about us. Hell, the world has pretty much forgotten about everyone and everything-things are going too fast for any semblance of continuity. But ultimately, I sat down and thought about it, and figured, it couldn’t be that bad. Might as well start learning things about this new world since I’m not about to leave it.”
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  ARE YOU EXCITED TO SEE THE OTHERS AGAIN?

  
  “You sure enjoy trick questions, don’t you? Well...Yes and no. We’re still family, and I...I used to enjoy their company. But at the same time they...it’s been millenia. Many things have happened since then. They have some things to answer for, and I have some things to apologize for."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  ARE THERE ANY MOMENTS FROM YOUR LIFE SO FAR THAT YOU HOLD DEAR TO YOUR HEART?

  
  “...Okay, now I’m definitely sure you’re intentionally asking hard questions. Μπαστάρδι. Anyway… Aye, I can remember a couple.
  
  There was that time, right after the battle of Marathon. You know of it? I lead a regiment there. It was glorious. We defeated an army so many times our number...a brilliant tactical maneuver! And with so few losses, too! So, we gathered up the loot for a few hours, passed around some women, and...we spent the entire night cheering and singing and enjoying the spoils of war. I can’t remember another time when victory had tasted so sweet.
  
  ...What, you want another one? Fine. See, that one came much later. I was in Volos. My mood, which had been steadily getting fouler, had reached a boiling point, as it was a...troubling time. But then, this girl, Elpida, she was called, she-oh, you’re wondering who she is. Uhh, she and I...We… It’s complicated. Let’s not talk about it-. The important bit is that she seemed vigorous despite all we’d been through. She always had an absolutely admirable thirst for life. She insisted I follow her. I...always had trouble saying no to her, so, I did as she asked. She had us walking for almost an hour. And just as I’m ready to yell at her and turn back, we arrive at a small pier, overlooking the Aegean. We lie down on the rocks, and she insists I take off my armor-I rarely did, with how many bandits were roving, but I obliged. She wraps her arms around me and then begins to sing, ever so softly-she had a voice like a muse, you know-. And all my anger, all my sadness just… vents right out. I can’t really describe the feeling. The stars, the clouds, her voice, her embrace, the distant sound of birds seeking shelter for the night...Everything was so serene and beautiful. I dozed off eventually. I think it was the last time I can remember that my sleep was untroubled.
  
  Yeah, now you’ve gone and made me sad, asshole. I’m going to-Fuck it, just, spit out the rest of the questions."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  WHO'S THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW?

  
  “Alexia. She understands what I am and does not judge me for it. She has been a stout ally and battle-sister for as long as I've known her. Gah, “battle sister” sounds so bloody stupid…”
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  SELF REFLECT FOR A MOMENT: HOW WOULD YOUR PAST SELF REACT TO WHO YOU'VE BECOME NOW?

  
  “He’d be ashamed, and with damn good reason too. I failed at Pydna. I failed in rousing the Gods from their absence. I failed in keeping the Athanatoi together after Yvonne hightailed it. I failed in keeping the Blood Pact together. I-I’ve failed. I’m a child of Nike and I’ve had nothing but hollow victories and crushing defeats for the past two millennia. This is not how this was supposed to be. I was meant to be a bloody champion! I was meant to be an unstoppable force! I…”
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  WHAT COLOUR NECKLACE DID YOU RECEIVE FROM APHRODITE AND HER HUSBAND, AND WHERE DO YOU KEEP IT?

  
  “Silver. I thought it was meant to be different for men and women, but...there were three colors. That was confusing as all ‘ell, but, you can’t really pry a Goddess for information, can you?
  
  Honestly, I’d have preferred Iron or Steel. Silver does not match with well with men, as does most jewelry. In the absolute chaos of the modern world, this fact seems lost, but...it’s still a fact. Anyhow, I still keep it amongst my other stuff in a pouch. Still might need it, and it remains a gift."
  
  
  
  
  

  Q.

  TO WHAT EXTENT CAN YOU STILL USE YOUR POWERS?

  
  “Well, let’s see...The empowerments are not that influential anymore. The one that granted strength used to make the wielder powerful as a cyclops, now you can just swing a little harder. Same rules for pretty much all of them, all around, and some of the more complex ones, such as the rage of the Minotaur or the flame aura, I cannot give at all.”
  
  “Regarding the telepathy, I can’t bond with more than two, maybe, three people anymore, and the messages they can send to and from are brief. I can only share their vision one at a time, and for barely two dozen seconds.”
  
  “Regarding the wings, I’m almost completely unable to use em at all. I can summon them very briefly to make leaps, or for slightly longer if i intend to glide and land safely, but...yeah, you get the idea."
  

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