Jokopoko Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 [FONT=Lucida Calligraphy][SIZE=4][b][u][center]The Legend of Zelda[/b] [i]The Eternal Gear[/u][/size] [size=2][b]?The machines of Industry grind forward to the Future." "The Heart of Magic lies in the Past.? ?The Hero will be powerless alone.? The Darkness will arise greater and more terrible than before.? ~*~ ?The land of Hyrule has changed greatly since the days of the Hero of Time. Gone are the simple times in which magic ruled the hearts of the simple folk. Many seasons ago the Goron Race uncovered the powers of technology and were almost instantly transformed from the simplistic Race they had been to champions of Industry.? ?The Hylians, who had long held magic in their hearts, at first opposed this new form of power. Claiming that only the Goddesses had the authority to grant power to a Race and this technology was a wicked practice as it was a wholly mortal creation.? ?The Zora too opposed it because they foresaw the damage it would cause to the nature and beauty of Hyrule. Indeed they despised it so that they closed off their realm to all those in alliance with technology.? ?Eventually the Hylian people and Gorons had struck an accord in which the Hylians would devote their knowledge to the betterment of technology and the Gorons to the creation of it. Soon Hyrule Castle Town had become a bustling City full of all manner of technological innovations from steam powered horseless carriages to soldiers armed with weapons that expelled fire, smoke and lead.? ?Death Mountain, once only known for its Bomb Flowers, is now one huge Industrial site. Inside Dodongo?s Cavern was discovered a new metal that was stronger than any stone, is was this which first put the Gorons on the path of technology. The Gorons City is still their hub but now serves as a plethora of storage areas and workshops for the Goron Engineers.? ?The crater of Death Mountain has also been remade during this Industrial Revolution. It has become a huge assembly line where the Gorons harness the raw lava to power their machines, the Fire Temple now lies forgotten.? ?In recent times strange things have been happening in Hyrule Castle City. With the Temple of Time forgotten, along with the Sages, the Hylians have been without a religion for some time. Recently a disturbing new group has come forth calling themselves ?The Cult of the Machine? who believe that the Goddesses have forsaken Hyrule and all people should turn to machines for guidance from now on.? ?Soon it shall be Princess Zelda?s eighteenth birthday and her father, the King of Hyrule, commissioned a gift to be made for his daughter and so he asked the most talented Hylian Engineer to create it for him. The task fell to Bandam who has created a most wondrous gift for the Princess and has entrusted his faithful Apprentice Link with the task of delivering it to the Castle.?[/b][/center][/SIZE][/FONT] [color=teal][size=1][center]~*~[/center] Welcome one and all to my latest RP, and my first as a moderator ;). Clearly this is a ?Legend of Zelda? RP, but with a difference. The difference being that Hyrule now has an abundance of technology and no longer relies up magic to do things. The Hyrule that this is based in is the same Hyrule as ?Ocarina of Time? so think of it as an alternate universe given that ?Twilight Princess? and ?The Wind Waker? take place here as well. I?ll do a bit more explaining about the lay of the land and things in the Underground thread, that is when I?ve written it. As for sign-ups I have pre-defined character slots, so basically you write the character but its for a position I need filling. [list] [*]Female Hylian friend/companion for Link. [This is the only character I?m specifying a gender for.][/i] [*]Grizzled Hylian Guard/Soldier. [*]Ye olde Hylian Mage. [*]Goron Mechanic. [*]Goron Mechanics assistant. [*]Zora Mage. [*]Two free spots. [Anything from a Kokiri Archer (Des ;)) to a Hylian farm person looking for adventure.] [/list] As I?m running out of things to say in the obligatory OOC bit I shall move swiftly on to the style of application to this RP. I?m going to using both forms of sign-up so basically you?ll be doing a sign-up sheet as well as a character snippet. [center]~*~[/center] [b]Name:[/b] Try and make it sound right to your Race I.E. No Gorons called Dave. [b]Gender:[/b] [b]Age:[/b] This is varied for each character so its not one of those ?We?re all the same age? RPs. Link and his friend will be late teens but the other characters can be well into life. [b]Race:[/b] [b]Appearance:[/b] You can use a classic Zelda character if you wish but be sure to point out what?s different given their access to technology. [b]Personality:[/b] [b]Abilities/Items:[/b] You can have one or both but bare in mind having both will be that they?re both of medium strength. The way this works is, for example, the Mage characters love their magic whereas the techy folks love their items so go with that basis. [b]Weaponry:[/b] This should be easy but also explain about the weapon(s). For example the soldier/guard can have one of those new fangled gun things where as the Goron Mechanic could have an over sized wrench. [b]Background:[/b] Just the usual character history stuff. [center]~*~[/center] For the character snippet I?ll let you decide the situation but I want it to demonstrate various parts of your characters nature, not just their love of fighting or their love of building things. So I hope you all enjoy signing up as well as taking part ^_^.[/size][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakura Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 [B]OOC:[/B] Will edit soon. [COLOR=Navy][B]Name:[/B] Chayne [B]Gender:[/B] Female [B]Age:[/B] 18 [B]Race:[/B] Hylian [B]Appearance:[/B] [URL=http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1746/50nup4nt.jpg]Here[/URL]. She's about 5'5" and weighs 115 lbs, which is about average compared to her height. Her appearance is different to most other Hylians because while both of her parents are Hylian, they had recessive genes which rarely combined and she was born with silver hair instead of the blonde that most exhibit, with a more pinkish hue to her skin than the golden tone of others. [B]Personality:[/B] [B]Abilities/Items:[/B] [B]Grappling Hook:[/B] Chayne carries a grapple and rope which she uses to traverse long gaps. She does so by hooking the grapple around something and using the trailing rope to swing herself across. [B]Flares:[/B] Chayne carries some special arrows that have fuses on them which connect to flares. She can either set the time on it to go off at a certain time, or light it before firing. When the flare does go off it glows a bright red. [B]Weaponry:[/B] [URL=http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/5050/narniabow1vs.jpg]Bow and Arrows[/URL] [B]Background:[/B] Just the usual character history stuff. [B]Character Snippet:[/B][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellerby Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 [FONT=tahoma][center][b][size=4]Goron Mechanics Assistant[/size][/b] [size=3]The Hylian, Tallus[/size][/center][/FONT] [font=tahoma] [B]Name:[/B] [color=#555555]Tallus[/COLOR] [B]Gender:[/B] [color=#555555]Male[/COLOR] [B]Age:[/B] [color=#555555]18[/COLOR] [B]Race:[/B] [color=#555555]Hylian[/COLOR] [B]Appearance:[/B] [url=http://kakashisharingan.weblogger.terra.com.br/img/yondaime.jpg]Here.[/url] [color=#555555]He is about 5'10" tall and weighs near 130 lbs. He usually wears long pants to match his long white jacket (which he takes off most often). Around his waist is a belt filled with all sorts of tools. Wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.[/COLOR] [B]Personality:[/B] [color=#555555]Tallus is a carefree, yet hardworking apprentice. He studies almost all the time, as at times, his tutor can be very strict. However if he isn't working, he tends to let everything go and just relax, smiling the day away. If confronted by other people, he tends to be fairly serious (to impress them). But once he gets to know them, he lets loose.[/COLOR] [B]Abilities/Items:[/B] [color=#555555]Although Tallus has no magical abilities, he has a few useful items that were homemade by himself. [b]Door Opener Plus.[/b] Tallus mose sacred invention, it's a lock pick that does the work for you. You stick the device into any lock, and it moves around until it finds the correct combonation. When it does so, a green light flashes and you can turn it like a key. [b]Trigger Bomb.[/b] Using the energy of the Bomb Flowers, mixed with the Goron's incredible nack for technological inventions, Tallus, with his master, created a Bomb Flower, that could be triggered manually. They called it a Trigger Bomb, as you set the bomb off with a trigger.[/COLOR] [B]Weaponry:[/B] [url=http://www.saxonsquire.com/Irish_Festival_04_001.jpg]A War Hammer[/url] [B]Background:[/B] [color=#555555]When Tallus was a child, he dreamed of travelling to far off lands like the green-clad hero. He was never quite agile enough to fight monsters, so he stuck to what he was best at. Calculations. He didn't know it at the time, but Tallus had been studying a very primitive form of engineering. It was when Tallus was 15 that his master mechanic entered his life. The Goron was visiting Hyrule on a trip to show a certain Hylian Mechanic new things the Gorons discovered. Tallus had been sneakily following him when he was caught. Asking his name, Tallus gave it to him and feared for his life. But the Goron was gentle. He patted Tallus on the head and gave him a wrench. With that, he left. But only to come back one year later. Tallus was 16 and he had already made his first invention. Although it didn't work, it was still decent. He showed it to the Goron and, impressed, the Goron took Tallus under his wing with his parents permission to be his apprentice. Ever since, Tallus has been the Goron Mechanics Apprentice.[/COLOR][/font] [size=1]"No! No no no! You're doing it all wrong!" Tallus' stepped back from the toy he had been trying to fix and let his master show him how to fix it. Two days from now, his master would be putting Tallus to the test. A test that would show his true engineering skills. Right now, they were training. "How can you expect to pass if you can't even fix a toy motor boat correctly?!" Tallus shrugged. "I have my own way of doing it!" "Your own way won't cut it when the big guy tests you. Once you get out on your own you can do things your own way. For now you have to do it by the book," Tallus' master stepped back from the toy. "Now try again." Picking up a screwdriver, Tallus walked towards the table and unscrewed the sail. He placed it next to the boat and looked at his teacher who nodded. Continuing along, he flipped the boat upside down and took out four screws that were holding a panel in place. He took off the panel and put down the screwdriver, exchanging it for a pair of tweezers. He slipped the tweezers inside the whole the hole the panel was covering and felt around for a particular wire. [i]Gotcha![/i] he thought, finding the correct wire. He could tell it was the correct one because it was much thinner than the others. "Just as I thought," he said. "The main circuitry wire has come undone. All it needs is to be placed back on the notch." His teacher nodded and Tallus did exactly what he had said needed to be done. Screwing the panel back in place, and re-attaching the sail, he placed the toy boat in a small tub filled with water. Not only did it float, but it also adjusted itself upright when it was knocked over in the water (which is what all the circuitry did). Tallus' teacher patted him on the back and smiled. "You'll pass with flying colours, m'boy."[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrueewok Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Name: Eko Gender: Male Age: 23 Race: Zora Appearance: Pretty much what every zora looks like but with a scar across his back. Personality: Friendly and a bit childish. He had no childhood so refuses to grow up. Abilities/Items: He's a mage so he uses magic. Mainly fire but also uses ice. Weaponry: Carries a halberd and is skilled in wielding it as well as his magic Background: He is the zora kings son but ran away when he was younger and live with the kokiri. This is probably why he's so childish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathsye Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Name- Rune Gender- Male Age- 29 Race-Terminian Appearance- He has tanned skin which make people wonder where he came from He has a cloak with the symbol of a Moon with a face around a red tunic and green pants and boots. His hair is a Brown color and his eyes are purplish. Personality- Rune dipite his rep is a somewhat popular guy. He is seen cutting up with some people in the various bars and even flirting with some of the ladies. He is a nice guy. Abilities/Items- He commands few items of the Industrial era. His cross-bow which has a zoom capablity fires with power but is slow to reload. His cloak is the legendary Roc's Cape which allows him to jump long distances without effort. He also commands some magical properties to a small extent. Weapon- His staff is made of an unknown metal that glows a blueish glow and on one end that is curved Background-. None know where Rune came from or why he is here. He one day wondered out one of the Deepest parts of the Lost Woods. The first to see him was the Kokori folk of the forest but only for a bit before he left to the fields. Now he wonders the fields of Hyrule looking for something that calls to him. A special Item that haunts him and his dreams. Only thing he sees is a figure glowing red and it telling him to find a "Item of great Power". Now he is compelled to seek the Item nonstop. Till, the Industry came then the same figure compelled him to resist the machinations that the Gorons have wrought. (Ohhh! I used a big word!) Since then he has became a bandit attacking the seperate convoys of industrial supplies as the The Moon's Tear Bandit. Character Snippet- A supply convoy is traveling down a road to The Village at the bottom of Death Mountain during the night time. "Hey..." said the gurad. "Are you still concerned about The Moon's Tear? He isn't real." replied the Captian. Just as he said that a Crossbow bolt flew into his shoulder and yelled in pain. "Ahh!" screamed the Guards. Then a blue glow appeared in the darkness and flew towards the guards knocking one on the ground cold. Then rest attacked the area where the glow came from but it flew up and came down in the middle of the troop and quickly dispatched the rest of the guards. "What are you?" said the captian holding bolt inside his shoulder. The glow stood erect as if it was held up with a stick then a face appeared next to it with purplish eyes with a bit of eye shine. "You are the... Moon's Tear..." he managed to say before he was knocked out. The glow of the staff intensified a bit showing the whole of the man's body. He walk over to the wagon that heald the supplies and looked to see if there was any bombs, there were. "Here we go." he lit the fuse of one of the bombs and jumped a far way away before the explosion went off. The explosion was so loud that it echoed through the mountains and the fire lighting then night. "That was a little too easy. Maybe Rune is getting too strong." said Rune as he walked away to the town. -------------------------- OCC- I actually like this one better then my others it makes him more Mysterious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokopoko Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 [color=teal][size=1]Let me get this out of the way before you start getting some sense of hope of getting to this RP. This is addressed to you [b]MomochiZabuza, onetrueewok and Deathsye[/b]. [b]MomochiZabuza:[/b] I am fully aware of what a Gerudo is and I didn't mention them because I could not think of a satisfactory way to have them in this RP. But let me say that this supposed Half-Gerudo/Half Koriri idea scares the hell out of me for one reason, the Koriri are all [b]children[/b] so there are no adult Kokiri. Plus the Koriri aren't even biologically compatible with regular Races, seeing as the Kokiri form is a mask for the Korok form. [b]onetrueewok:[/b] Four words for you: No. Way. In. Hell. [b]Deathsye:[/b] Your character name aside you can't just disregard established Zelda canon. If it says a male Gerudo is born every one hundred years than thats the way it stays, no getting around it. And for the love of all that is good and holy use a spell check/grammar check.[/size][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kre Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 [B]Kokiri Swordsman[/B] Name: Jas Gender: Male Age: 14 Race: Kokiri Appearance:[URL=http://ernesto.chez-alice.fr/thomas/link_h9.jpg]Jas[/URL] He wears green hakamaish pants and no hat so his blonde hair points straight down. Plus he has no shield. He is 4 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 74 pounds. Personality: He's a friendly person and likes talking to people. Making new friends is what he likes doing. He's sarcastic and has a humurous attitude and is hardly serious about anything. When battle starts that's what he conncentrates on the most. And he doesn't like most of the tecnology so he uses a blade. Abilities/Items: His one ability is: [I]Vorpal Slash[/I] : Magic type energy gathers around the sword and he jumps up and brings the blade to the ground smashing a deep crack into it. Weapon: A 4ft sword almost as tall as him. That's pretty heavy for him so he wields it as a two handed Claymore. [URL=http://tbp.smith.dropbear.id.au/tiki/img/wiki_up/Claymore.jpg?nocache=1]Pic[/URL] Background: Jas was born any normal Kokiri and acted like a normal Kokiri. He met up with his guardian fairy Teltal. They became best friends together. The did everything together. Went to the Deku Tree when he was alive, play outside, go to the shop. Everything. One day when Jas was around 10 he wanted to leave the forest and adventure. So he waved good-bye to his friends and left. Only equipped with a Deku shield he traveled to the market and got his sword. Still though every so often he goes back to the forest and visits. OOC: Hope it's ok so far ^.^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 [color=navy][size=1] [b]Name:[/b] Dart Aquarius [b]Gender:[/b] Male [b]Age:[/b] 19 [b]Race:[/b] Zora [b]Appearance:[/b] [URL=http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/Cybernator/DartAquarius.jpg]Dart Aquarius, The Zora Warrior[/URL] [b]Personality:[/b] Dart has a natural confidence about him which is often misconstrued as arrogance. His entire life has been dedicated to becoming a great warrior for his peoples, so he carries with him the mental luggage of a protector and a young man of great ability. This entails a cold logic with a fiery spirit, a combination which often leads him to question his own motivations and decisions. Regardless of either, he always makes sure to accomplish his task. He constantly feels as though he must be correct in all of his choices, and that he cannot allow himself to make a mistake. This, however, is obviously a heavy burden upon such a young person. [b]Abilities/Items:[/b] Dart is a talented warrior, in fact, the greatest warrior amongst the water people of Zora people. He is able to defeat his opponents with his supernatural speed and fluidity of movement. His fighting style is constantly flowing and faster than most can comprehend. He is used to fighting beneath water, and trains as such. Once on land, his speed increases drastically due to the lack of resistance provided by the water. Because of this, on land or in water, Dart is a deadly opponent to face. [b]Weaponry:[/b] [URL=http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/images/ezine/TwinHooks.jpg]Twin Hook Blades[/URL] [b]Background:[/b] Dart was born to noble parents amongst the Zoras. From childhood, his life was dedicated to becoming the great protector of the people, as was his father before him along with the rest of the Aquarius family. Due to his family?s history, Dart took on an immense pride and sense of purpose in completing his warrior training and becoming the best. His childhood was rough and particularly strict due to his training. It was hard, but it payed off. Upon reaching maturity, Dart was entered an annual Zora battle contest to determine the Protector of the Zora High Mages. In hopes to honor his family and to impress his father, Dart entered the contest with nothing more than the intentions of victory. With his patented Hook Blades and his great speed, Dart fought his bravest and was named victor at the end of the day, triumphing over his opponents with ease. Dart had finally realized his dream and bestowed his family with honor by proving himself in combat. It had been determined that he was the greatest warrior amongst the Zora, however young he was. With that, he was given the great task and heavy burden of being the Protector of the High Mages, shall they ever need one.... It was not long until his duty was needed, as one of High Mage Elders was called upon to serve in the quest of the Hero of Time, and save the lands from the wicked technologies of the present.... [b]Character Snippet:[/b] Two Zora warriors flowed back and forth beneath the water. One?s name was Dart Aquarius. The other, was Dart?s cousin, Angelus. Dart was armed with his signature hook swords, an heir-loom of his family. His cousin was armed with a large trident, which was another popular weapon amongst Zora warriors, and the taught discipline of his line. The two swam around in the pristine water?s of their home village, stalking one another. They were locked in an intense sparring session, a normal practice of Dart?s family. It was the equivalent to sport or childhood playing for him. He and his cousin we?re close, and this practice was something common for them for the past years. The two continued circling each other in search for an opening. Angelus spotted it first and came at Dart quickly with his trident pointed forwards to lunge. Dart snaked around the attack and kneed Angelus in the rib cage, too close to use his swords. The knee attack caused a distance to come between them as they both rose up in the water slightly. They stared each other down again, then at once, they both rushed for the surface of the water. They leapt into the air simultaneously, weapons drawn. The two connected mid-air, Dart trapping Angelus? trident at the top with the curve of his hook blades. Yanking violently, Dart disarmed his cousin and brought his foot into the chest of Angelus, causing both of them to dive back down into the water. Angelus was harmed, but not seriously. He slowly began gaining back his senses and rubbed at his chest in pain. [b]?Damn it! You win again....?[/b] he sighed in complaint. He looked to Dart in self-frustration. [b] ?Haha! Yes I do!?[/b] Dart began doing a small celebration to himself, swimming around in circles and spinning his blades. He looked to his cousin?s disappointment for a moment afterwards and swam back over to him. [b] ?You?d better go get back your trident... that is if you want to ever beat me...?[/b] He laid a hand on Angelus? shoulder, trying to raise his spirits. [b] ?I doubt that, Dart. You?re the village champ... nothing?s going to change that.?[/b] Angelus was obviously depressed by his lack of standing against Dart. [b] ?Listen. You are a member of the Aquarius family, and the fact that you gave me a, the village champion, a fair fight, should be sign enough for you that you are improving... remember this... a Warrior of the Zora People?s never loses spirit. You carry your pride with you, always...?[/b] [b][center]*********************[/center][/b] [b]OOC:[/b] I'm sorry if it seems a bit short, I don't really have alot to work with right off the bat because there's not a whole lot of history behind the Zora culture. Heh. Hope I did alright.[/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 [FONT=Verdana][center][size=4][B]Goron Mechanic[/B][/size][/center] [LEFT][size=1] [b]Name:[/b] Darogan [b]Gender:[/b] Male [b]Age:[/b] 148 [Given the Goron lifespan, the Hylian equivalent would be in or around 50] [b]Race:[/b] Goron [b]Appearance:[/b] [url=http://hyrulerealm.guardianarchives.com/Official/OoT/Darunia.gif]Darogan[/url], although with less clothing than usual. Given the Goron?s industrialisation, many of the race, Darogan included have taken to wearing clothing or some variant or another, for many smiths, inventors and miners, this was for protection, and this remains the case for Darogan. Given his talent at working metals, Darogan has fashioned himself a suit of protective armour, similar to what?s seen [url=http://zeitgeistglee.250free.com/Vinci.jpg]here[/url] [b]Personality:[/b] Darogan?s personality depends very much upon when you meet him, this isn?t to say he suffer from multiple personality syndrome, rather his personality is dictated by the level of work he has on his plate at that moment in time. Should he be relatively work free, as he has never actually been ?work free?, the Goron mechanic is pleasant, loquacious and will more often than not, try to impart some of his vast wisdom onto to the youngsters in his presence. However, should Darogan be swamped with work and someone should have the misfortune of interrupting him, then may the goddesses protect him/her. Goron?s are known for their exceptional heat tolerance, perhaps this was not only to protect them from the heat of the lava running beneath their home, but also to protect them from particularly furious Gorons like Darogan. [b]Abilities/Items:[/b] [b]Hookshot:[/b] Given his acknowledged dislike for magic, and anything really that pertains to the so-called ?goddesses?, Darogan has always relied on his vast technical aptitude and the results of that aptitude. The most important of these is most certainly the mechanical gauntlet he wears over his right hand and lower forearm, while looking unnecessary to most people, given the Gorons' own latent toughness, it's contains several useful inventions, as well as a number of everyday tools which he finds himself in constant need of. Either way, by far the most useful device housed within his gauntlet is a compressed-air propelled hookshot, capable of carrying the large Goron across considerable distances. [b]Weaponry:[/b] [b]Mini-bomb launcher:[/b] Although not a weaponsmith, Darogan has fashioned methods of protection from harm at the hands of Hyrule's often dangerous flora and fauna, working with his apprentice, Darogan managed to reduce the explosive bomb flower to a powder form. Taking this highly volatile concentrate, Darogan sealed them inside copper and steel casings creating highly explosive "mini-bombs", in order to gain full advantage from this new weapon, Darogan fashioned a launcher capable of propelling the mini-bombs at opponents over great distances. [b]Background:[/b] Darogan has been around a long time, there?s no point for him to try and deny it because he was born before the Goron reawakening to technology. Although only a young man at the time, barely sixteen years of age, Darogan can clearly recall what the Gorons were like before their technical revolution, and he shudders at the thought, it?s not that he didn?t enjoy eating very tasty rocks and dancing as Gorons do, it?s just that it all seemed a little simple for him. The fact that he was of noble birth was even worse, because it meant he had to involve himself in all that, because more than anything e wanted to slip off to Hyrule Castle Town and see the new inventions being busily created there. That all changed however when a strange ore was discovered in Dodongo?s Cave, stronger than any material the Goron?s had ever encountered yet relatively easily worked into the shape of required tools, Darogan quickly saw that change was coming to the Goron nation. Although barely an adult, he championed the use of this metal and established one of the first ore-smelters and forges in the Goron City, soon other Gorons saw the value of this metal and in only a handful of years the technological renaissance of the Goron had come into full force. Dozens of young Gorons became engineers, smiths and inventors and one of the first things to be cast off in the reawakening was the archaic religion of thee goddesses. Within fifteen years, the Gorons had transformed from simple rock-eaters to the most technologically advanced race in Hyrule. This change came with some drawbacks however, as the Zora under a feigned banner of environmental protection closed off their borders to the Gorons, it is generally accepted among the Goron however that real reason behind the move was that Zora?s feared the obvious superiority of technology, something which has driven them ever more into the arms of magic. The Hylians in response attempted to mediate between the two groups, but in the end neither race was interested in further communication, Darogan, being the chief Goron mechanist at the time was the one present for Goron negotiations. Instead the accord was struck that while the Gorons would continue along the path of machines, the Hylians would attempt to further refine the technologies developed as to prevent ecological disasters from taking place. Over the next century the land of Hyrule was transformed by the hand of industry, Hyrule Castle Town and the Goron City became bustling centres of commerce and invention, Death Mountain became a giant metal foundry, worked by hundreds of Gorons night and day drawing valuable ore from the molten streams for use in the forges and workshops. Goron City while once marked only by a trail of rocks, can now easily be distinguished from far off by the continuous steam clouds puffing gently from the city?s chimneys. For one hundred years, Darogan was at the forefront of everything technological, working with other inventors and engineers on new enhancements for the city and it?s people. He was also known for leaving unexpectedly to go visit Hyrule Castle Town and the Hylian inventors there, to see what refinements they had made to Goron technology which could be brought back and incorporated into the next batch. In more recent times however, Darogan has allowed younger inventors to rise to prominence, preferring to occasionally mentor youths who would seek his guidance. Three years ago, while visiting Hyrule again for the first time in nearly a decade, Darogan became aware of a youngster following him, although surprised that the young man would not simply introduce himself, he asked the boy his name. The Hylian replied that his name was Tallus, patting young Tallus on the head, Darogan gave him his wrench and left. While at the time, Darogan had no intention to train Tallus, as up until then he had only instructed Gorons, the incident stuck in his mind. A year later, when Darogan returned to Hyrule on some routine business he sought out the youth to see what had become of him, Tallus presented him with an invention of his own, although it did not work, it was original and showed promise, as did the boy. Darogan told Tallus to pack up his things and asked his parents if the boy might be allowed apprentice under him, astonished that a renowned inventor like Darogan would seek to teach their son, they quickly agreed and the pair returned to Goron City, since then life has been pretty routine, aside from the odd explosion. [b]Character Snippet:[/b] ?[b]Tallus ? Tallus ?! TALLUS ?!![/b]? Darogan sighed, considerably annoyed. ?[b]Where is that boy ?[/b]? The question was directed at himself more so than his apprentice, the Hylian youth was barely a tenth of Darogan?s own age and yet he had proved quite apt in his tutelage, however the boy had a vexing tendency to disappear when his master needed him the most. Removing a hammer from the tool rack to his left, Darogan began pounding away at the piece of ore on the anvil in front of him, gradually it took shape, as flakes of metal were broken off by the hammer. Using the tongs already left next to the anvil, he transferred the shaped metal into a vat of water to cool, a jet of steam shot up, clouding Darogan?s view for a moment, when it cleared, Tallus was standing in the doorway in his night clothes, attempting but failing to stifle a yawn. ?[b]Yes master ?[/b]? Darogan furrowed his brow. ?[b]Tallus, what are you doing in your bed clothes ?[/b]? The boy yawned again, looking surprised. ?[b]Well master, it?s 3 AM, and you sent me to get some sleep nearly five hours ago.[/b]? Scrunching his face, Darogan sighed, his apprentice was right, and this was the third time in a fortnight he?d woken him up in the middle of the night calling for him. He needed to build himself a clock in the workshop so he could keep better track of time, having worked at the same pace for nearly a century and a half, Darogan required relatively little sleep, a few hours every other day was enough, but Tallus needed his rest to keep his mind fresh. ?[b]Sorry, go back to sleep. Take another hour in the morning, I?ll wait.[/b]? Tallus stood still, biting back a question, Darogan had known him long enough now to know his reactions. ?You have a question ?? The boy stared at his feet for a moment before responding. ?[b]Perhaps master you should think about getting some sleep, you?ve not gotten any in nearly a week and you?re starting to look tired.[/b]? Darogan smiled, his apprentice was very observant, and very correct, Darogan hadn?t slept in six days and it was beginning to show. Tallus still stood there, his skills improved every week, eventually he?d become a very great inventor, maybe even better than his master. Darogan looked forward to that day, he was starting to get old and he needed to know that someone would be able to continue after him. ?[b]You?re right Tallus, I do need some sleep. Tell you what, we?ll take tomorrow off and go for a drive somewhere.[/b]? His apprentice?s face lit up, Tallus? greatest aptitude lay in motors and he was particularly fascinated by the steam powered carriage that Darogan kept tinkering on, it wasn?t that such carriages were uncommon, it was just his master?s one was probably the fastest there was. ?[b]I?d like that master, perhaps we could go to Hyrule Castle Town and I could see my parents.[/b]? Darogan smiled. ?[b]Of course, now go to bed, I?ll stay here for a few minutes to clean up the workshop.[/b]?[/size][/LEFT][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Kenso Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 [font=Verdana][color=Red][size=1][size=2][size=1][b]OOC: Now done. Character Snippet can be enhanced if necessary. Name:[/b] Makiru [b] Gender: [/b]Male [b]Age:[/b] 52 (Zoras, like Gorons, appear to have pretty decent life spans, so I'm placing this somewhere between 21 and 26 for a Hylian) [b]Race: [/b]Zora [b]Appearance:[/b] [url="http://hyrulerealm.guardianarchives.com/Official/OoT/Zora.jpg"]Just a typical Zora[/url] The effects of a magical expirement gone wrong, Makiru is actually black in color. The various markings found on Zora are red, a stark contrast on the[/size] [size=1] black, including a line of red down each arm. His number of markings seem to increase as he gains additional magical power. He has yet to determine if this is a trait found in all Zoras not noticed as much due to the similarity of colors between their skin and their markings or if it is unique to him, and another side effect of his magic. He generally wears some sort of clothes when outside the river (which is all the time now), but the type tends to vary greatly. [b]Personality: [/b]Makiru tends to be a little paranoid. Having had multiple magical expirements go wrong due to people sneaking up on him (including the one that left him black), he's constantly on guard, though he actually tends to miss things anyway. He's very fast in everything he does, some say as another side effect of his expirements. He's agile, a quick runner, a sickenly fast swimmer,[/size] [size=1] and all that, but he also talks fast, thinks fast (though not as fast as he talks, which gets him in trouble), and does just about everything else fast. He does not understand the meaning of the word slow. He figures our time in this world is limited, and therefore should not be wasted. When not being overly paranoid (which he generally gets past as long as you introduce yourself to him normally or at least engage in conversation), he's a fairly laid-back, excessively nice guy. He does have a short temper when it comes to anyone who downplays the power of magic compared to technology. This is not to say that he despises technology, unlike most Zoras.[/size] [size=1] Indeed, it fascinates him, and he acknowledges that there are things it can do better than magic, just as there are things that magic can do better than technology (such as his transformative magics). [b]Abilities/Items:[/b] Makiru is a mage, plain and simple. He specializes in finding new spells, and has mastered the art of transmutation magic. He usually uses his magic in more subtle ways, though he will go for a flashy technique when necessary. Fireballs and shards of ice just don't fit him. He doesn't see the point of something that does anything you can already do with a weapon. [/size][/size][/size][/color][/font][left][font=Verdana][color=Red][size=1][size=2][size=1][b]Weaponry:[/b] Who needs weapons when you've got giant bladed[/size] [size=1] fins? OK, that's just what Makiru would like to say. In all reality, he never did get very good with his fin blades, though they work as a last ditch effort and as a shield. Unfortunately for him, it's all he really has, as he currently possesses no weapons. He has seen some multi-part swords that use technology instead of magic that have severely grabbed his attention (think something like Cloud Strife's Advent Children sword on a smaller, more manageable scale, especially as Makiru would like to dual wield, which takes greater advantage of his his agility).[/size][/size][/size][/color][/font][font=Verdana][size=1] [/size][/font][font=Verdana][size=1][color=Red] [/color][/size][/font][font=Verdana][size=1] [/size][/font][font=Verdana][color=Red][size=1][size=2] [size=1][b]Background: [/b]Makiru was born years after the discovery of machines by the Goron, and therefore has actually led a relatively isolated life. When he was younger, things were normal, at least for[/size] [size=1]a Zora. He spent the day swimming, learning, and just hanging out for the most part. Until around age 13 that is. At about that age, he found himself roaming more freely around the Zora world, as though he knew there was something for him to find, that he could feel it pulling him.[/size][/size][/size][/color][/font][font=Verdana][size=1] [/size][/font][/left] [font=Verdana][color=Red][size=1][size=2][size=1] This was when he first stumbled upon the Zora mages. He could only watch in awe as they practiced their arts. Even a simple ball of fire was the greated thing he'd ever seen, and to watch a fellow Zora morph a small amount of water in a dancing flame was beyond anything he could've ever imagined. It was 5 years from that day before he finally got the courage to ask one of the mages of his craft. The elder mage agreed to take Makiru under his fin and began to teach Makiru the basics of magic. Makiru turned out to be a natural, more a sorcerer than a wizard. He caught on quickly, moving to advanced techniques in just over[/size] [size=1]a year. It took only another 4 years for Makiru to reach such an advanced stage that his mentor released him from his apprenticeship forever. Now 23, Makiru was certain there was something more for him, something outside of the Zora world. But it took him another 2 years to actually leave. After all, he was really still just a young one, with another 10 years or so before other Zoras would truly consider him an adult. And the outside world had the hated technology, the people his kind had sworn to never deal with. Once he'd finally gained the courage to go out into the rest of Hyrule, he was very quickly overwhelmed by the wonders of technology. Horseless carriages were wondrous things, though they really weren't as pretty as the horse-drawn ones that were still around. Guns....Guns scared him. Such vicious instruments. They punched through soldiers' armour as though it was made of paper.[/size] [size=1]The thought frightened him, but he could not deny the power associated with them. Electric lights, gun, bombs, horseless carriages. As it all started to sink in (which took a pretty good amount of time, as he had to get over being awestruck first), Makiru actually dropped into a sort of depression...What good was the magic the goddesses had granted them? What use did anyone have for magic when technology could[/size] [size=1]do so much? He returned to the Zoras in this depressed state. The Zora Elders used his depression as further fuel for their campaign against machines. He remained in this state for many long months, until he once again stumbled upon practicing mages. He noticed one's poor attempt at a transmutation spell. That was it! t\That was what magic could do! He'd seen no technology for such abilities. Suddenly, the old Makiru was back. On his own, in his own little study, he starting expirementing. Oh, such expirementing. He quickly started on the unthinkable...Transmuting living creatures. At first it was just flowers, then fish, but then he started on other, bigger things, including a dog. [/size][/size][/size][/color][/font][font=Verdana] [/font][font=Verdana][color=Red][size=1][size=2][size=1] It wasn't long before he was using transmutation spells on himself.[/size] [size=1]At first, they were minor changes, color changes and the like. One of these color change expirements is what left him as he is. He was in the process of dismissing his spell when one of his fellow Zoras startled him. Something went horribly wrong and he surged the power to the spell instead of removing it, and found himself completely unable to remove it at all. He can cast a spell to make him look normal, but he's actually not sure how to make it permanent, and he's also not sure he wants to. However, years later, after much torturous expirementation, many which left him incapacitated for extended times, he managed a full change to Hylian. Makiru was ecstatic. He hated not being in Zora form, but being able to transform himself like that was reason for celebration.[/size][/size][/size][/color][/font][font=Verdana][size=1] [/size][/font][font=Verdana][color=Red][size=1][size=2][size=1] The change to a Hylian was the last straw though. The Zora Elder Mages did not approve of this transmutation magic, and he was exiled from the river. He could return, but never could he cast magic if he did. It wasn't a life Makiru could lead, and so, he went out into the main world of Hyrule. He spends much of his time at Lake Hylia right now, thankful for its abundance of water.[/size][/size][/size][/color][/font][font=Verdana][size=1] [/size][/font][color=Red][size=1][font=Verdana][size=2] [size=1][b]Character Snippet:[/b][/size][/size][/font][font=Comic Sans MS][font=Verdana][size=1] Makiru spared but a single glance back at the river as he walked away. So, this was how it was to be, was it? Well, so be it. To tear away his magic would be to rip what he was from him entirely, so into Hyrule it was. As he walked across Hyrule Field, he glanced around him. Such a huge expanse of land stretched out in front of him... So he did the only thing he could. He started walking. He watched as a horseless carriage headed off towards Lake Hylia from Kakariko Village, warily eyed the long guns resting against the shoulders of the guards standing outside said village (they'd started posting them at the bottom of the stairs too). Well, as long as they weren't pointed at him, he supposed they were OK...He'd have to get used to them after all.... He glanced up at a small bird gliding through the gorgeous blue sky and smiled. Such freedom that little thing had. Even with his magic, he was still stuck on the ground or in the water, at least for now...To soar through the sky would be the ultimate freedom. But there was no machine for it, and no magic truly let you fly (though he'd seen a few spells that could let you float, which was useful for moving large objects, since it worked on them too). For now, he debated. Should he head for the hustle and bustle of Hyrule Town or up Death Mountain to see the inventing process of the Gorons? It really was a difficult decision. But he had no place to stay at either, and he wasn't sure they'd accept a magic-using Zora, even one wishing to learn the wonders of technology, and maybe even to use magic to enhance them... So he, like the horseless carriage, headed off in the direction of Lake Hylia. Even with the visitors it now got regularly, it was a fairly peaceful place, serene and undisturbed. The Zoras had closed off their end shortcut tunnel to it, meaning he would not be bothered, and could comfortably relax under the water as much as he'd like. So off he went, to contemplate.[/size][/font][font=Verdana] [/font] [/font][/size][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Jokopoko Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 [size=1][color=teal]Okay, just the usual update. [b]Sakura:[/b] You get your sign-up finished ASAP. *Finger wag* [b]White:[/b] You're in as the Goron Mechanics assistant, welcome aboard. [b]Deathsye:[/b] This is a prime example of quantity over quality. Your sign-up may be long but that doesn't make it good. One of the big factual errors for me is that you say you were born a few months after Ganon was defeated, then you would be dead seeing as this is set quite some time after OoT. Could you please tell me what one of "Ganons Wraiths" are, I've never heard of them. And as far as I know the Gerudo don't allow any outsider to live with them. On a side note, [b]grammar check[/b]. [b]Rurouni922:[/b] Say it with me now, [b]Kokiri cannot leave the Forest[/b]. Also you're lacking a character snippet. [b]The Boss:[/b] Great sign-up, so that leaves one remaining "free spot" so hurry folks. [b]Gavin:[/b] As it stands you're in as the Goron Mechanic but I would like to see a character snippet. [b]MoyakuKeramushe:[/b] Not to be rude but I'm suprised to see such a good sign-up from a newbie ^_~. Welcome aboard as the Zora Mage. Till next time people.[/size][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Deathsye Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Ok Now I am confuse exactly how long is this after the Oot? You say it was some time after Is it 10 years? 50? 100 or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... JT Darkfire Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 [SIZE=3][B][CENTER]Hylian Mage[/CENTER][/B][/SIZE] [B]Name:[/B] Sebek Gamore [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Age:[/B] 37 [B]Race:[/B] Hylian [B]Appearance:[/B] Standing at 6'4", Sebek is tall and lanky. The youthlful, stubly brown beard on his face contradicts his age. His graying long hair, however, speaks of an older man, one in his eighties. He is a walking oxymoron. [B]Personality:[/B] While Sebek is all for progress, he's still a major advocate of the old ways. Technology intrigues him but he has no talent at mechanics. The Cult of the Machine sickens Sebek in severe ways, seeing as he grew up to stories of heroes and legend. His faith towards the goddesses is unshakable, but he is the last person you'd expect to go crazy over hearing someone else's oppinion. Perhaps that is because he is understanding, perhaps it is because he's senile. Who know's? His eccentricities and strange behavior are often overlooked because of his kind nature. [B]Abilities/Items: [/B] The most basic spells in Sebek's arcane arsenal are simple low level spells of elemental properties; easy to manipulate, but not incredibly powerful. His higher level spells, however, including the "Spell of Sealing," require powerful ingredients and complicated incantations. Other than the previously mentioned spell, his most advanced magic is called "The Rune of Light." This spell, said to be a prayer to the goddesses in a long forgotten language (now dubbed the forgotten language of miracles) is capable of creating a large barrier of light designed to keep evil from entering. However, this barrier has been forgotten since the dawn of this Industrial Age. [B] Weaponry: [/B]A large tome that is simply titled "Majik," it is the compilation of several researched books and scrolls, and was written by Sebek Gamore himself. On page 163 of this book, there is a a complex rune written in the language of miracles. This rune, when read aloud, causes a sturdy rod to rise from the surface. The top of the rod can be unscrewed and used as a knife [B]Background:[/B] Sebek Gamore was a young lad who grew up hearing stories of the goddesses and their great deeds. Thus, he became a devout follower. However, he turned away from his original plan of becomming a priest the first time he saw a traveling troupe of street performers. Among their ranks was a magician, who's simple parlor tricks were more than enough to keep him yearning for more. When he turned 16, Sebek (his original name was Thomas, but he changed it because he thought Sebek sounded much more imaginative and creative) set out to find a master. Unable to find one, he had to take on odd jobs and street performances to feed his arcane addiction (as well as his stomach). The more he learned, the more he wanted to know. He eventually became well known throughout Hyrule Castle City...more for his borderline crazy personality than his talent as a spellcaster. But nonetheless, his talent does receive plenty of recognition. [B]Character Snippet:[/B] "Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Step forward and be amazed!" Sebek began his oh-so-common performance amongst the crowd. Using his skills in simple prestidigitation, he pulled a coin from behind the young man's ear. While scanning the crowd, Sebek's eye's met a young lad, no more than five. A look of fear graced the poor boy's face. "You, kiddo, come here." The little boy looked around a few seconds, made eye contact with Sebek the Magnificent, pointed to himself and mouthed a question. Sebek nodded, and motioned for the child. "First of all, what is your name, young man?" The little boy whispered his response. "I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that." "S-sylvester..." "Thank you, Sylvester. Now, I have just one more question for you...do you know magic?" Sylvester shhok his head sheepishly. "Well, then how about I teach you a little something?" The young boy's eyes lit up, and he smiled. "Very well then, Sylvester, this is what we'll do..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Doublehex Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 [b]Name[/b]: Ferin Alengar [b]Gender[/b]: Male [b]Age[/b]: 36 [b]Race[/b]: Hyrulian [b]Appearance[/b]: [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/Doublehex/RP/ferin.jpg]The hardened warrior[/url]. Ferin?s mere appearance paints a portrait of his cold and malicious heart. His blonde hair is long and is usually tied into a pig tail. His face, which is unshaven but not dirty, sports a scar that trails down his left eye. It is said that his left eye is actually an enchanted orb that he stole from a genius Zora mage who was foolish enough to wander the outside world alone. Such rumors have yet to be proven, but tales of what he had done with his clawed gauntlet are. Sharp as bear claws and nearly as long, these hand weapons will cause a painful death to anyone who gets too close to them. To hide the ceremonial tattoo of the Gerudo on his neck, which he received when his father sold Ferin to him before his amnesia struck, he wraps a scarlet cloak around his neck. The cloak itself extends into a small cape, which after five years of Ferin?s line of work has been ripped to ribbons. [b]Personality[/b]: If one was to say that Ferin is cold, selfish, barbaric and utterly ruthless, they would only be touching the tip of the iceberg. Ferin gives little head to the cost of life ? his partners on jobs, unless they prove to be a very useful tool or are essential to the success of the said assignment, usually end up as a bloody corpse, thanks to a ?misaimed shot?. He constantly abuses woman, thinking them more as objects of pleasure than actual beings. Despite his cold demeanor, he does have a sense of honor. He always gives his victims an attempt at success before he inflicting the final blow, and will never fight opponents that equal or surpass his combat skills on uneven grounds. [b]Abilities/Items[/b]: Ferin does not rely on accessories that would excel his strength in combat because he sees such items as a foolish waste ? if you need to rely on gadgets to become a capable warrior, then you are not a warrior at all! Thus, the only item he holds on his person was one that was not even born from the Industrial Revolution ? the hookshot, made famous by the exploits of the mythical hero of time. [b]Weaponry[/b]: It is a well known fact that in order to survive in the world, one must be prepared for any and all situations. Kings know it, bandit lords know it, peasant farmers know it, but Ferin has memorized it to such a degree that one could say that it is his philosophy on life. His weapons of choice is a red-stained longsword, but in the odd chance that his weapon falls from his grip, Ferin has on his person two short swords that he would use in a dual wield fashion made infamous by the Zora guardians. On top of these weapons, Ferin typically holds several daggers, a great deal of them the throwing variety, and a light weight crossbow that holds at most five or six bolts. Ferin ensures that all of his weapons are crafted by the Gorons, for he wants nothing less than perfection. [b]Background[/b]: There was a time when Ferin Alengar did not know who he was ? that there was a day when he woke in a Gerudo prison without a name to call himself. So, after he escaped from the desert prison using methods that even the Gerudo would find barbaric, which involved sexual torture, beheadment, and setting straw structures ablaze while civilians were still trapped within, he gave a name to call himself ? Ferin, a Gerudo term for ?demon?, which he was called often in his escape. Upon his ?return? to civilization several months later, Ferin learned that he was apparently the son of some noble who had gone bankrupt after he had lost favor with the king after a scandal involving one of the king?s concubines. If the bar rumors were to be given any credit, Ferin was also sold to the Gerudo tribe in a last ditch attempt by his father to get some considerable wealth in the form of an ancient relic. The tattoo featured on his neck is a product of this. Seeing that his noble heritage would bring him little influence in the Court, Ferin abandoned his respected name all together. He instead created one for himself ? Alengar, a mixture of both the Hyrulian and Gerudo term for blood crafter. The surname would serve him well; for he quickly joined the organization known as the Guild, a somewhat organized collection of bounty hunters, mercenaries, and other soldiers of fortune. From there, Ferin?s reputation as a dark and selfish warrior spread throughout the underworld. He has worked with nearly every type of client possible ? necromancers, Moblins, Gerudos in rare cases, and even the King himself, when the majesty required a certain noble assassinated. His skills in nearly every type of weaponry available, from the conventional sword and battle axe to the more revolutionary weapons of the rifles earned him the title of the weapon master, a title he does personally advertise due to his personal belief that there shall never be no such thing as a ?weapon master?. After all, new weapons are constantly being introduced, and even if by some miracle a being lived to see the end of the world, he could never become an expert in every sort tool of death available. Among his many achievements, without a doubt the most famous was when he, assigned on a job to protect a traveling noble woman, led a small town of no more than forty citizens, only eleven of them being men, in the defense against a raiding party of two hundred Moblins. Using every tool at his disposal, from spare flintlocks to pitchforks, Ferin created a nearly impenetrable wall of flesh, wood and stone that the brutish Moblins could never penetrate. [b]Character Snippet[/b]: Ratsphere breathed heavily, his long, grayed and dried hair flowing behind him as he sprinted across the sewers. For the past five years the quivering man, who with his bucked teeth and meshed nose resembled his namesake all too well, had served the leader of the Syndicate, who had ruled the underworld along with the Guild for the past seventy years. But now, it has fallen ? at long last, the Hyrulian Guard had actually found some stable evidence of the Syndicate?s dark deeds. Even though everyone knew that the Syndicate was behind countless murders and rapes and acts of slaughter on innocent citizens, there was no proof. But thanks to a spy the Guild sent in, the proof was in the spotlight. And thus, the Syndicate was doomed. The Guard, numbering three times that of the Syndicate?s number, charged in with their advanced weaponry and crushed the criminals. Even worst, the spy was trailing right behind him in the sewer air. In his clumsiness, the rat tripped over its own tail, and fell face flat. The spy?s footsteps trailed nearer, and nearer. Soon, he was towering right over the quivering Ratsphere. Behind his cloak, Ferin chuckled softly. ?P-p-please Ferin! W-we can make a deal!? He crawled to his feet in a dishonorable fashion. ?A deal you say?? Ferin almost sounded intrigued by the proposition. ?Yes! A deal! I have many contacts outside of the Syndicate! W-we can work together!? ?Two problems with that, my dear Ratsphere.? Ferin slipped a dagger from his person. ?One, I work alone.? Ratsphere was already running down the sewer hall for his life, but fell dead when a dagger entered his back, and consequently, ended his life. ?Two, you are dead.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Jokopoko Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 [color=teal][size=1]Let's make a quick run down of who is in as of now: White - [b]Tallus[/b], Goron Mechanic Assistant. The Boss - [b]Dart Aquarius[/b], Free Spot #1. Gavin - [b]Darogan[/b], Goron Mechanic. MoyakuKeramushe - [b]Makiru[/b], Zora Mage. JT Darkfire - [b]Sebek Gamore[/b], Hylian Mage. Doublehex - [b]Ferin Alengar[/b], still considering If Sakura finishes her sign-up she shall get the spot of female companion. For now then the spots of Hylian Guard, free spot #2 and the female friend are still open.[/size][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... 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Kenso Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 [font=Verdana][color=Red][size=1][size=2][size=1][b]OOC: Now done. Character Snippet can be enhanced if necessary. Name:[/b] Makiru [b] Gender: [/b]Male [b]Age:[/b] 52 (Zoras, like Gorons, appear to have pretty decent life spans, so I'm placing this somewhere between 21 and 26 for a Hylian) [b]Race: [/b]Zora [b]Appearance:[/b] [url="http://hyrulerealm.guardianarchives.com/Official/OoT/Zora.jpg"]Just a typical Zora[/url] The effects of a magical expirement gone wrong, Makiru is actually black in color. The various markings found on Zora are red, a stark contrast on the[/size] [size=1] black, including a line of red down each arm. His number of markings seem to increase as he gains additional magical power. He has yet to determine if this is a trait found in all Zoras not noticed as much due to the similarity of colors between their skin and their markings or if it is unique to him, and another side effect of his magic. He generally wears some sort of clothes when outside the river (which is all the time now), but the type tends to vary greatly. [b]Personality: [/b]Makiru tends to be a little paranoid. Having had multiple magical expirements go wrong due to people sneaking up on him (including the one that left him black), he's constantly on guard, though he actually tends to miss things anyway. He's very fast in everything he does, some say as another side effect of his expirements. He's agile, a quick runner, a sickenly fast swimmer,[/size] [size=1] and all that, but he also talks fast, thinks fast (though not as fast as he talks, which gets him in trouble), and does just about everything else fast. He does not understand the meaning of the word slow. He figures our time in this world is limited, and therefore should not be wasted. When not being overly paranoid (which he generally gets past as long as you introduce yourself to him normally or at least engage in conversation), he's a fairly laid-back, excessively nice guy. He does have a short temper when it comes to anyone who downplays the power of magic compared to technology. This is not to say that he despises technology, unlike most Zoras.[/size] [size=1] Indeed, it fascinates him, and he acknowledges that there are things it can do better than magic, just as there are things that magic can do better than technology (such as his transformative magics). [b]Abilities/Items:[/b] Makiru is a mage, plain and simple. He specializes in finding new spells, and has mastered the art of transmutation magic. He usually uses his magic in more subtle ways, though he will go for a flashy technique when necessary. Fireballs and shards of ice just don't fit him. He doesn't see the point of something that does anything you can already do with a weapon. [/size][/size][/size][/color][/font][left][font=Verdana][color=Red][size=1][size=2][size=1][b]Weaponry:[/b] Who needs weapons when you've got giant bladed[/size] [size=1] fins? OK, that's just what Makiru would like to say. In all reality, he never did get very good with his fin blades, though they work as a last ditch effort and as a shield. Unfortunately for him, it's all he really has, as he currently possesses no weapons. He has seen some multi-part swords that use technology instead of magic that have severely grabbed his attention (think something like Cloud Strife's Advent Children sword on a smaller, more manageable scale, especially as Makiru would like to dual wield, which takes greater advantage of his his agility).[/size][/size][/size][/color][/font][font=Verdana][size=1] [/size][/font][font=Verdana][size=1][color=Red] [/color][/size][/font][font=Verdana][size=1] [/size][/font][font=Verdana][color=Red][size=1][size=2] [size=1][b]Background: [/b]Makiru was born years after the discovery of machines by the Goron, and therefore has actually led a relatively isolated life. When he was younger, things were normal, at least for[/size] [size=1]a Zora. He spent the day swimming, learning, and just hanging out for the most part. Until around age 13 that is. At about that age, he found himself roaming more freely around the Zora world, as though he knew there was something for him to find, that he could feel it pulling him.[/size][/size][/size][/color][/font][font=Verdana][size=1] [/size][/font][/left] [font=Verdana][color=Red][size=1][size=2][size=1] This was when he first stumbled upon the Zora mages. He could only watch in awe as they practiced their arts. Even a simple ball of fire was the greated thing he'd ever seen, and to watch a fellow Zora morph a small amount of water in a dancing flame was beyond anything he could've ever imagined. It was 5 years from that day before he finally got the courage to ask one of the mages of his craft. The elder mage agreed to take Makiru under his fin and began to teach Makiru the basics of magic. Makiru turned out to be a natural, more a sorcerer than a wizard. He caught on quickly, moving to advanced techniques in just over[/size] [size=1]a year. It took only another 4 years for Makiru to reach such an advanced stage that his mentor released him from his apprenticeship forever. Now 23, Makiru was certain there was something more for him, something outside of the Zora world. But it took him another 2 years to actually leave. After all, he was really still just a young one, with another 10 years or so before other Zoras would truly consider him an adult. And the outside world had the hated technology, the people his kind had sworn to never deal with. Once he'd finally gained the courage to go out into the rest of Hyrule, he was very quickly overwhelmed by the wonders of technology. Horseless carriages were wondrous things, though they really weren't as pretty as the horse-drawn ones that were still around. Guns....Guns scared him. Such vicious instruments. They punched through soldiers' armour as though it was made of paper.[/size] [size=1]The thought frightened him, but he could not deny the power associated with them. Electric lights, gun, bombs, horseless carriages. As it all started to sink in (which took a pretty good amount of time, as he had to get over being awestruck first), Makiru actually dropped into a sort of depression...What good was the magic the goddesses had granted them? What use did anyone have for magic when technology could[/size] [size=1]do so much? He returned to the Zoras in this depressed state. The Zora Elders used his depression as further fuel for their campaign against machines. He remained in this state for many long months, until he once again stumbled upon practicing mages. He noticed one's poor attempt at a transmutation spell. That was it! t\That was what magic could do! He'd seen no technology for such abilities. Suddenly, the old Makiru was back. On his own, in his own little study, he starting expirementing. Oh, such expirementing. He quickly started on the unthinkable...Transmuting living creatures. At first it was just flowers, then fish, but then he started on other, bigger things, including a dog. [/size][/size][/size][/color][/font][font=Verdana] [/font][font=Verdana][color=Red][size=1][size=2][size=1] It wasn't long before he was using transmutation spells on himself.[/size] [size=1]At first, they were minor changes, color changes and the like. One of these color change expirements is what left him as he is. He was in the process of dismissing his spell when one of his fellow Zoras startled him. Something went horribly wrong and he surged the power to the spell instead of removing it, and found himself completely unable to remove it at all. He can cast a spell to make him look normal, but he's actually not sure how to make it permanent, and he's also not sure he wants to. However, years later, after much torturous expirementation, many which left him incapacitated for extended times, he managed a full change to Hylian. Makiru was ecstatic. He hated not being in Zora form, but being able to transform himself like that was reason for celebration.[/size][/size][/size][/color][/font][font=Verdana][size=1] [/size][/font][font=Verdana][color=Red][size=1][size=2][size=1] The change to a Hylian was the last straw though. The Zora Elder Mages did not approve of this transmutation magic, and he was exiled from the river. He could return, but never could he cast magic if he did. It wasn't a life Makiru could lead, and so, he went out into the main world of Hyrule. He spends much of his time at Lake Hylia right now, thankful for its abundance of water.[/size][/size][/size][/color][/font][font=Verdana][size=1] [/size][/font][color=Red][size=1][font=Verdana][size=2] [size=1][b]Character Snippet:[/b][/size][/size][/font][font=Comic Sans MS][font=Verdana][size=1] Makiru spared but a single glance back at the river as he walked away. So, this was how it was to be, was it? Well, so be it. To tear away his magic would be to rip what he was from him entirely, so into Hyrule it was. As he walked across Hyrule Field, he glanced around him. Such a huge expanse of land stretched out in front of him... So he did the only thing he could. He started walking. He watched as a horseless carriage headed off towards Lake Hylia from Kakariko Village, warily eyed the long guns resting against the shoulders of the guards standing outside said village (they'd started posting them at the bottom of the stairs too). Well, as long as they weren't pointed at him, he supposed they were OK...He'd have to get used to them after all.... He glanced up at a small bird gliding through the gorgeous blue sky and smiled. Such freedom that little thing had. Even with his magic, he was still stuck on the ground or in the water, at least for now...To soar through the sky would be the ultimate freedom. But there was no machine for it, and no magic truly let you fly (though he'd seen a few spells that could let you float, which was useful for moving large objects, since it worked on them too). For now, he debated. Should he head for the hustle and bustle of Hyrule Town or up Death Mountain to see the inventing process of the Gorons? It really was a difficult decision. But he had no place to stay at either, and he wasn't sure they'd accept a magic-using Zora, even one wishing to learn the wonders of technology, and maybe even to use magic to enhance them... So he, like the horseless carriage, headed off in the direction of Lake Hylia. Even with the visitors it now got regularly, it was a fairly peaceful place, serene and undisturbed. The Zoras had closed off their end shortcut tunnel to it, meaning he would not be bothered, and could comfortably relax under the water as much as he'd like. So off he went, to contemplate.[/size][/font][font=Verdana] [/font] [/font][/size][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokopoko Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 [size=1][color=teal]Okay, just the usual update. [b]Sakura:[/b] You get your sign-up finished ASAP. *Finger wag* [b]White:[/b] You're in as the Goron Mechanics assistant, welcome aboard. [b]Deathsye:[/b] This is a prime example of quantity over quality. Your sign-up may be long but that doesn't make it good. One of the big factual errors for me is that you say you were born a few months after Ganon was defeated, then you would be dead seeing as this is set quite some time after OoT. Could you please tell me what one of "Ganons Wraiths" are, I've never heard of them. And as far as I know the Gerudo don't allow any outsider to live with them. On a side note, [b]grammar check[/b]. [b]Rurouni922:[/b] Say it with me now, [b]Kokiri cannot leave the Forest[/b]. Also you're lacking a character snippet. [b]The Boss:[/b] Great sign-up, so that leaves one remaining "free spot" so hurry folks. [b]Gavin:[/b] As it stands you're in as the Goron Mechanic but I would like to see a character snippet. [b]MoyakuKeramushe:[/b] Not to be rude but I'm suprised to see such a good sign-up from a newbie ^_~. Welcome aboard as the Zora Mage. Till next time people.[/size][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathsye Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Ok Now I am confuse exactly how long is this after the Oot? You say it was some time after Is it 10 years? 50? 100 or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Darkfire Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 [SIZE=3][B][CENTER]Hylian Mage[/CENTER][/B][/SIZE] [B]Name:[/B] Sebek Gamore [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Age:[/B] 37 [B]Race:[/B] Hylian [B]Appearance:[/B] Standing at 6'4", Sebek is tall and lanky. The youthlful, stubly brown beard on his face contradicts his age. His graying long hair, however, speaks of an older man, one in his eighties. He is a walking oxymoron. [B]Personality:[/B] While Sebek is all for progress, he's still a major advocate of the old ways. Technology intrigues him but he has no talent at mechanics. The Cult of the Machine sickens Sebek in severe ways, seeing as he grew up to stories of heroes and legend. His faith towards the goddesses is unshakable, but he is the last person you'd expect to go crazy over hearing someone else's oppinion. Perhaps that is because he is understanding, perhaps it is because he's senile. Who know's? His eccentricities and strange behavior are often overlooked because of his kind nature. [B]Abilities/Items: [/B] The most basic spells in Sebek's arcane arsenal are simple low level spells of elemental properties; easy to manipulate, but not incredibly powerful. His higher level spells, however, including the "Spell of Sealing," require powerful ingredients and complicated incantations. Other than the previously mentioned spell, his most advanced magic is called "The Rune of Light." This spell, said to be a prayer to the goddesses in a long forgotten language (now dubbed the forgotten language of miracles) is capable of creating a large barrier of light designed to keep evil from entering. However, this barrier has been forgotten since the dawn of this Industrial Age. [B] Weaponry: [/B]A large tome that is simply titled "Majik," it is the compilation of several researched books and scrolls, and was written by Sebek Gamore himself. On page 163 of this book, there is a a complex rune written in the language of miracles. This rune, when read aloud, causes a sturdy rod to rise from the surface. The top of the rod can be unscrewed and used as a knife [B]Background:[/B] Sebek Gamore was a young lad who grew up hearing stories of the goddesses and their great deeds. Thus, he became a devout follower. However, he turned away from his original plan of becomming a priest the first time he saw a traveling troupe of street performers. Among their ranks was a magician, who's simple parlor tricks were more than enough to keep him yearning for more. When he turned 16, Sebek (his original name was Thomas, but he changed it because he thought Sebek sounded much more imaginative and creative) set out to find a master. Unable to find one, he had to take on odd jobs and street performances to feed his arcane addiction (as well as his stomach). The more he learned, the more he wanted to know. He eventually became well known throughout Hyrule Castle City...more for his borderline crazy personality than his talent as a spellcaster. But nonetheless, his talent does receive plenty of recognition. [B]Character Snippet:[/B] "Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Step forward and be amazed!" Sebek began his oh-so-common performance amongst the crowd. Using his skills in simple prestidigitation, he pulled a coin from behind the young man's ear. While scanning the crowd, Sebek's eye's met a young lad, no more than five. A look of fear graced the poor boy's face. "You, kiddo, come here." The little boy looked around a few seconds, made eye contact with Sebek the Magnificent, pointed to himself and mouthed a question. Sebek nodded, and motioned for the child. "First of all, what is your name, young man?" The little boy whispered his response. "I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that." "S-sylvester..." "Thank you, Sylvester. Now, I have just one more question for you...do you know magic?" Sylvester shhok his head sheepishly. "Well, then how about I teach you a little something?" The young boy's eyes lit up, and he smiled. "Very well then, Sylvester, this is what we'll do..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doublehex Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 [b]Name[/b]: Ferin Alengar [b]Gender[/b]: Male [b]Age[/b]: 36 [b]Race[/b]: Hyrulian [b]Appearance[/b]: [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/Doublehex/RP/ferin.jpg]The hardened warrior[/url]. Ferin?s mere appearance paints a portrait of his cold and malicious heart. His blonde hair is long and is usually tied into a pig tail. His face, which is unshaven but not dirty, sports a scar that trails down his left eye. It is said that his left eye is actually an enchanted orb that he stole from a genius Zora mage who was foolish enough to wander the outside world alone. Such rumors have yet to be proven, but tales of what he had done with his clawed gauntlet are. Sharp as bear claws and nearly as long, these hand weapons will cause a painful death to anyone who gets too close to them. To hide the ceremonial tattoo of the Gerudo on his neck, which he received when his father sold Ferin to him before his amnesia struck, he wraps a scarlet cloak around his neck. The cloak itself extends into a small cape, which after five years of Ferin?s line of work has been ripped to ribbons. [b]Personality[/b]: If one was to say that Ferin is cold, selfish, barbaric and utterly ruthless, they would only be touching the tip of the iceberg. Ferin gives little head to the cost of life ? his partners on jobs, unless they prove to be a very useful tool or are essential to the success of the said assignment, usually end up as a bloody corpse, thanks to a ?misaimed shot?. He constantly abuses woman, thinking them more as objects of pleasure than actual beings. Despite his cold demeanor, he does have a sense of honor. He always gives his victims an attempt at success before he inflicting the final blow, and will never fight opponents that equal or surpass his combat skills on uneven grounds. [b]Abilities/Items[/b]: Ferin does not rely on accessories that would excel his strength in combat because he sees such items as a foolish waste ? if you need to rely on gadgets to become a capable warrior, then you are not a warrior at all! Thus, the only item he holds on his person was one that was not even born from the Industrial Revolution ? the hookshot, made famous by the exploits of the mythical hero of time. [b]Weaponry[/b]: It is a well known fact that in order to survive in the world, one must be prepared for any and all situations. Kings know it, bandit lords know it, peasant farmers know it, but Ferin has memorized it to such a degree that one could say that it is his philosophy on life. His weapons of choice is a red-stained longsword, but in the odd chance that his weapon falls from his grip, Ferin has on his person two short swords that he would use in a dual wield fashion made infamous by the Zora guardians. On top of these weapons, Ferin typically holds several daggers, a great deal of them the throwing variety, and a light weight crossbow that holds at most five or six bolts. Ferin ensures that all of his weapons are crafted by the Gorons, for he wants nothing less than perfection. [b]Background[/b]: There was a time when Ferin Alengar did not know who he was ? that there was a day when he woke in a Gerudo prison without a name to call himself. So, after he escaped from the desert prison using methods that even the Gerudo would find barbaric, which involved sexual torture, beheadment, and setting straw structures ablaze while civilians were still trapped within, he gave a name to call himself ? Ferin, a Gerudo term for ?demon?, which he was called often in his escape. Upon his ?return? to civilization several months later, Ferin learned that he was apparently the son of some noble who had gone bankrupt after he had lost favor with the king after a scandal involving one of the king?s concubines. If the bar rumors were to be given any credit, Ferin was also sold to the Gerudo tribe in a last ditch attempt by his father to get some considerable wealth in the form of an ancient relic. The tattoo featured on his neck is a product of this. Seeing that his noble heritage would bring him little influence in the Court, Ferin abandoned his respected name all together. He instead created one for himself ? Alengar, a mixture of both the Hyrulian and Gerudo term for blood crafter. The surname would serve him well; for he quickly joined the organization known as the Guild, a somewhat organized collection of bounty hunters, mercenaries, and other soldiers of fortune. From there, Ferin?s reputation as a dark and selfish warrior spread throughout the underworld. He has worked with nearly every type of client possible ? necromancers, Moblins, Gerudos in rare cases, and even the King himself, when the majesty required a certain noble assassinated. His skills in nearly every type of weaponry available, from the conventional sword and battle axe to the more revolutionary weapons of the rifles earned him the title of the weapon master, a title he does personally advertise due to his personal belief that there shall never be no such thing as a ?weapon master?. After all, new weapons are constantly being introduced, and even if by some miracle a being lived to see the end of the world, he could never become an expert in every sort tool of death available. Among his many achievements, without a doubt the most famous was when he, assigned on a job to protect a traveling noble woman, led a small town of no more than forty citizens, only eleven of them being men, in the defense against a raiding party of two hundred Moblins. Using every tool at his disposal, from spare flintlocks to pitchforks, Ferin created a nearly impenetrable wall of flesh, wood and stone that the brutish Moblins could never penetrate. [b]Character Snippet[/b]: Ratsphere breathed heavily, his long, grayed and dried hair flowing behind him as he sprinted across the sewers. For the past five years the quivering man, who with his bucked teeth and meshed nose resembled his namesake all too well, had served the leader of the Syndicate, who had ruled the underworld along with the Guild for the past seventy years. But now, it has fallen ? at long last, the Hyrulian Guard had actually found some stable evidence of the Syndicate?s dark deeds. Even though everyone knew that the Syndicate was behind countless murders and rapes and acts of slaughter on innocent citizens, there was no proof. But thanks to a spy the Guild sent in, the proof was in the spotlight. And thus, the Syndicate was doomed. The Guard, numbering three times that of the Syndicate?s number, charged in with their advanced weaponry and crushed the criminals. Even worst, the spy was trailing right behind him in the sewer air. In his clumsiness, the rat tripped over its own tail, and fell face flat. The spy?s footsteps trailed nearer, and nearer. Soon, he was towering right over the quivering Ratsphere. Behind his cloak, Ferin chuckled softly. ?P-p-please Ferin! W-we can make a deal!? He crawled to his feet in a dishonorable fashion. ?A deal you say?? Ferin almost sounded intrigued by the proposition. ?Yes! A deal! I have many contacts outside of the Syndicate! W-we can work together!? ?Two problems with that, my dear Ratsphere.? Ferin slipped a dagger from his person. ?One, I work alone.? Ratsphere was already running down the sewer hall for his life, but fell dead when a dagger entered his back, and consequently, ended his life. ?Two, you are dead.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokopoko Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 [color=teal][size=1]Let's make a quick run down of who is in as of now: White - [b]Tallus[/b], Goron Mechanic Assistant. The Boss - [b]Dart Aquarius[/b], Free Spot #1. Gavin - [b]Darogan[/b], Goron Mechanic. MoyakuKeramushe - [b]Makiru[/b], Zora Mage. JT Darkfire - [b]Sebek Gamore[/b], Hylian Mage. Doublehex - [b]Ferin Alengar[/b], still considering If Sakura finishes her sign-up she shall get the spot of female companion. For now then the spots of Hylian Guard, free spot #2 and the female friend are still open.[/size][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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