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Greetings everyone! This is the Lycanthrope sign-up spot for The Phoenix Lair Roleplay. The layout for this one will be basically the same as the Vampire thread - allow the Table of Contents to assist you.

If I remember correctly, all rpers may sign up for any subfaction of this faction.

As always, send all profiles to me. Hope you guys like this next faction installment! heart

Every field is required unless otherwise stated. No 'N/A's, please.



If you are loyal, put a burning emoticon in the PM and label it 'Here There Be Lions'.





Remember that the price of betraying your faction is death. So you had to get away some how, otherwise you would be dead. If something happened between your character and another player's character, make sure to talk to that roleplayer before you make it so. I want some sort of notice that both of you agreed on it.

If you are a traitor, put a twisted emoticon in your PM and label it 'Never Give Me Lip'.

All profiles are bolded for you.

And remember - Lycanths can change from human to wolf and back at WILL. They are not WEREWOLVES. They do not need the moon to transform. But fighting during a full moon DOES heighten their powers. It also gives their fur a nice glowing sheen. :3

Lycanthropes also have the ability to heal automatically. The only condition is that they must be in their wolf form in order for the wounds to heal. Only under the light of the full moon are they capable of healing in their human forms.

Username: SilentShadowDreamer
Character Name: Talika Underwood
Age: Twenty-four
Bio: Born and raised in one of the smaller Valley clans, Talika had a life so normal and content that it edged towards boring. She had a close friend in Syris, a closer friend and a man she was very close to falling for in Nazim, and the clan itself, and that was all she figured she needed. In short, she was in something of a rut, and would have been happy to remain there forever. When Syris grew ill, she cheerfully volunteered to help look after him. As long as she took care of him, he’d be fine.

Then she went away on a scouting trip for new hunting grounds. It didn’t worry her – she had taken such trips before, and she had asked Nazim to please look after her sick friend while she was away. She was only gone a few days, but by the time she returned, the world had all fallen out from beneath her. Syris, one of the best friends she had, was dead. And rumor held that it was somehow Nazim’s fault. Driven by anger and horror, she blew up at him and took off, unable to face the memories and the conflict as she would have to if she stayed.

That was a few years ago, and her anger and grief have begun to dull. Loneliness has taken the leading edge now, and she wants some answers as to what exactly happened that night, but she can’t…quite…bring herself to go back and talk to Nazim directly. Because she wants to still be angry with him for what she knows he did, and she knows that if she has to look him in the face again, she won’t be able to stay that way much longer.
Persona: Talika, to sum it up in one word, is a sweetheart. A sweetheart who tends towards the emotionally fragile. Gentle and softhearted, she has a hard time turning away from those in need, whether she knows them or not. Those she loves, she’ll stand for with everything she has. Considering how easily devastated she is by betrayal, however, she’s much more open with her heart than perhaps she should be. She’s also terrible at holding a grudge. Unfortunately, she’s the kind of girl who tends to attract the attention of the overprotective, possessive, jealous types – people who will usually end up hurting her, and sooner rather than later. She’s easily pleased and content with very little, which makes her easy to deal with – no diva behavior here.
This girl tends to think of herself as a bit of a coward, and it’s true that she shies away from battle or putting herself in situations where she might get hurt by someone she cares about, but loyalty will win out over her fear of pain every time. Though she’s rather timid and finds it much too easy to become a little too dependent on loved ones with stronger personalities, she has strength of her own – she just hasn’t found it yet.
Weapons/Spells: Though Talika is more inclined to run than to fight, she does have and carry a small double-curved bow for situations when she absolutely must battle. Her lycanthrope form is also a weapon in itself.
Mission in Life: To learn to stand on her own two (or four) feet, without needing support from anyone else.
Quirks: Talika has an unnatural memory for color. Let her study a person for thirty seconds, then get her to close her eyes and describe them to you, and she’ll be able to describe the exact color of their hair, eyes, skin, clothes, and any weapons or accessories they have – but she won’t be able to actually tell you what length their hair was, what type of weapon they had, or what kind of clothes they were wearing. Same thing for places – she can rattle off every color she saw, but never knows what items were in the area, or which item corresponds to which color.
Any Factions or Subfactions She Likes? Why?: Being the peaceful sort, Talika gravitates naturally towards other factions that think the same way. She likes her own faction as well, of course.
Any She Hates? Why?: Talika isn’t too fond of the naturally more aggressive factions – she dislikes battle and arguments, and thus avoids members of factions that enjoy these things.
Theme Song: Loving Ghosts, Vedera
Line of Song that Made You Choose That Song:
“It feels like if I hold my breath, you’ll walk in any second, and tell me it was all a mistake[…]And it haunts me to hold you this close, but hurts me more to let go. That’s why I’m still loving ghosts…”
Lycanthrope Appearance:




Username: Luminol Lights
Character Name: Nazim Zeion
Age: 27
Bio: Nazim was born into your average caring and loving Lycanthrope family. He was an only child though, and maybe that was where the touble began. His mother doted on him shamelessly, and his father turned him into his own little king. That said, he was spoiled. He enjoyed his comfortable life where he was the center of the universe. Nazim grew up like that, happy as can be. He had his posessions and that was that. The young boy especially enjoyed hunting. The thrill and rush it brought him was unparalled. That is, it was unparalled until he reached the age of sixteen. Then something new appeared.

Girls.

They were a considerably more challenging hunt, because each one was different. Sure a lot were painfully similar, and it was easy to capture their hearts, but there were quirks he had to watch out for. It tested his mind as well as his body, and he found that to be immensly enjoyable. So, needless to say, Nazim went through quite a playboy phase. As he got older he did grow out of it, though certain habits were hard to break. He always kept that idea in mind that women were things to be hunted down and then treasured. It was romantic in a caveman sort of way.

Then, he met her. Talika. One could say that it was love at first sight. Immediatly he did all he could to woo her. He spoke to her, listened to each word she said, and did all he could to make her feel special. That was how he got his girls. He made them a queen fit for the king he had practically been raised as. Who wouldn't love that? She sure seemed to. They never really got together though. Little things got in the way. Smalll arguments that made him just want her more. Eventually he seemed to have fallen in the, "Great Friend," category. He didn't worry. It'd be a cinch to get out of.

Or at least, it would have been, had Syris not gotten in the way. Syris had been a good friend to Talika for a long time. He was practically her brother, so naturally she was worried for him when he fell ill. Nazim could have cared less. Really, he wasn't interested in friends so much. A lot of guys annoyed him, especially since they often tried to combat his ego. What could Nazim say though? He was a born Alpha type. He less had friends so much as he had a small posse for looks. A couple of guys who had a mutual understanding that none of them really liked the others, but that they were beneficial to themselves. Still though, whether Nazim liked Syris or not was completely irrelevant. Talika liked him, so Nazim was good to him. He was especially good to him when he was sick. The fact was, you didn't be a jerk to a sick man. It made you even weaker than them. So that was how Nazim felt and acted while around the other.

Until Talika had to go.

Nazim didn't know where she went. She didn't really elaborate. It had just been a last minute thingn and she said it wouldn't last very long. In that time though, she asked him to do one thing, one simple thing: Watch over Syris. Nazim answered without much hesitation. If Talika wanted it, and it would give him more points in her book, of course he would do it. He'd do just about anything, even if it meant looking after some sick pup.

Nazim fully planned to go in there, take care of the guy by feeding him and helping him to the bathroom and crap like that, and then go home. Piece of cake.

Not.

Syris had never liked Nazim, and Nazim could only take guesses as to why. His main guess was the whole brother complex thing. Syris knew of Nazim's old playboy habits and didn't want him to hurt Talika. The time he spent alone with Syris was torturous. He continualy snapped off to him and was rude, but Nazim refused to react. That is, until the last comment. The one that broke the camel's back. The comment that made Nazim fly off in such a blind rage that it wasn't until he came to that he realized what he had done.

He had attacked and killed a sick man.

The shame was only countered by the singular thought that he had deserved what was coming. That was the only thing that kept him going two days later too, when Talika left. Nazim had wanted nothing more than to explain things to her. She was different to him compared to the other girls that hung around. She was special. So, needless to say, it drove him off a wall when she left. When she left him. Nazim knew how to play the game though, and he would have to play it well to get her back. It was the only thing he could do to console him. So he gave her a few years to cool down. Some time to let the anger wear off. A few years have passed now and she hasn't come back, so he's out looking for her. Oh, and he will find her. He will.

Persona: Nazim's personality is split fifty/fifty. The first half is his good half. It's charming, sweet, fun, and quite hard to resist loving. The other half is not full of such good traits. It is stubborn and determined, which can be helpful, but it is also rude, egotistical, and ever so slightly cruel.
Weapons/Spells: Nazim fights mainly with his claws and teeth, but when he is in his human form he is very adept at hand to hand combat and even boxing.
Mission in Life: Whatever it had once been, it has sense been dwarfed by his mission to capture Talika.
Quirks: Nazim has the unique ability to confuse anyone through long bouts of bamboozling, though ultimately meaningless tangents. His finest moment was temporarily making someone believe that the sky wasn't blue, they simply thought it was to them.
Any Factions or Subfactions He Likes? Why?: He is loyal to his own, naturally, and otherwise doesn't care very much. Nobody's that important to care about.
Any He Hates? Why?: The Vampires, out of teachings within the Faction. The Inus annoy him, but otherwise he is decidedly neutral.
Theme Song: Forgive You-Vedera
Line of Song that Made You Choose That Song:
"Use these days to stay awake and feel the loss of my embrace."
Lycanthrope Appearance:

Other: He will do whatever it takes to find Talika, and he will make her his this time.

Username: Lucky_Tiger
Character Name: Rihara Mera
Subfaction: River
Age: 21
Bio: Rihara left her mother as soon as she could, searching for her own space. She's been searching ever since. Some places seem good, but there's always one or two little things that are wrong. She travels the North, constantly searching, never finding it. She will settle here or there for up to months at a time but always moves on. Rihara herself isn't sure what she's looking for, but is positive that she'll know as soon as she finds it.
Persona: Rihara is rather shy and it tends to make her seem cold and aloof. She prefers to be left to her own devices most of the time. She's optimistic about most things, preferring to look on the bright side. She doesn't take being insulted very well and has a rather nasty temper despite her shyness. When she becomes angry, Rihara loses her shyness, instead focusing on whatever made her mad.
Weapons/Spells: Mostly Rihara uses her natural weapons - Claws and fangs. When she's in her human form though, she tends to use a dagger.
Mission in Life: To find the perfect place for her.
Quirks: Rihira is forever moving - She can't seem to stay still. Even if simply standing, she'll tap her paw or twitch her tail in a continuous fidget.
Any Factions or Subfactions She Likes? Why?: Lycanthropes, River especially as they are her "family". She doesn't mind the humans too much.
Any She Hates? Why?: She has some issues with the Beast Keepers because of them keeping and raising animals that she believes should be free.
Theme Song: Orinoco Flow - Enya
Line of Song that Made You Choose That Song:
"From Bissau to Palau - in the shade of Avalon,"
Lycanthrope Appearance:





Username: Spaniard The Last Angel
Character Name: Xian
Subfaction: River
Age: 28 human years
Bio: A rather lively and adventurous fellow, Xian was raised as part of the River subfaction of the lycan fraction. He spent many of his springs and summers up north and his winters down south, following the river as he pleases. A few years ago, he was traveling along some rivers along the territory of the temple subfaction and fell in love with a beautiful woman. But their subfactions were entirely different. It is in Xian's blood to be constantly moving, where as his lover was bound to the knowledge of the temple subfaction. So, during every winter, Xian traveled back to his lover and made an effort to spend time with her secretly since it is almost unacceptable for one subfaction to mate with another.
Persona: Xian is very charming and fun. He is always on the move and loves to travel to new places. He tries to stay on the positive side of a situation and if not, he isn't afraid to shove his tail up someone's a**.
Weapons/Spells: In his wolf form, Xian only uses his claws and teeth. But in human form he has a collection of shells that he collects in the rivers that he has shaped into daggers. Though, many of them are kept in a pouch at his side and he uses them as throwing spears instead.
Mission in Life: To wander, explore, and live life to its fullest.
Quirks: He can be thinking in someone's best interests, as well as his own at the same time. He also tries not to let anything bring anyone down.
Any Factions or Subfactions He Likes? Why?: None in particular.
Any He Hates? Why?: Xian tries to get along with everyone. He doesn't judge others based on fraction.
Theme Song: There For You- Flyleaf
Line of Song that Made You Choose That Song:
"I want to be there for you, someone you can run to."
Lycanthrope Appearance:

Other: Quite recently, he has convinced his female lover of the temple subfaction to leave the temples and travel with him to explore new things. He hopes she will be very happy traveling with him.

Username: Spaniard The Last Angel
Character Name: Delilah
Subfaction: Temple
Age: 26 human years
Bio: There isn't much to say about Delilah. She was born in the lair of the temple subfaction and has lived there ever since. Since she was small, her parents had taught her the importance of knowledge and so, she can always be seen reading many of the old scriptures; learning about other creatures of the land or other factions. She only ventures out of her territory to visit the nearest river during the winter.
Persona: Delilah is very innocent. Not much of a fighter, she would rather solve a problem with words than result to violence. She takes responsibility for whatever she can manage in hopes of easing tension from her fellow Lycanthrope. She is always very kind and takes harsh words to heart.
Weapons/Spells: Being a member of the temple subfaction, Delilah has no need to fight. From reading ancient scriptures, she is able to learn basic fire magic, though she does not practice it often and uses it as entertainment purposes only.
Mission in Life: To help those who need assistance, no matter their sins.
Quirks: She is very soft in her movements and has a very soft voice. For a lycanth, she is very mousy.
Any Factions or Subfactions She Likes? Why?: Delilah envies the freedom of the River subfaction. Her heart secretly flows in the current with them.
Any She Hates? Why?: None. There is not enough room in Delilah's large heart for hate.
Theme Song: Samba Para Ti- Carlos Santana
Line of Song that Made You Choose That Song: Guitar instrumental. Is very soft and elegant but then picks up an attitude that can only be described in the art of music. Much like Delilah's heart can only be described by the amount of love and effort she puts towards others.
Lycanthrope Appearance:

Other: Shh... don't let anyone know, but, Delilah goes to the closest river every winter to watch the River subfaction migrate. There she meets with her secret lover. But now, he has convinced her to travel with him. She told her pack that she was going to study the world for the benefit of the temple subfaction, so that she would not be marked as a traitor.



Username: zfatal
Character Name: Mesu Visalné
Subfaction: Temple
Age: Looks to be in the teen years, but she's older than that.
Bio: Mesu was born into the pack from proud, loving parents. Both of them adored her--her and her five brothers. Two of those brothers have actually taken the warrior's path, moving on to stay temporarily with some of the other, more combat-orientated subfactions. One travels the land, and does not return often if at all. Of the last two, one lives in the Temple, along with Mesu and their mother. The last brother, along with his father, were murdered by headhunters as they left the sanctuary of the Temple for a short time, most likely on their way to visit one of the often-gone brothers of hers.

Though Mesu rarely thinks of life outside of the Temple, she is of an open mind. That, along with what information she's read from books, has convinced her that she could survive out there. This is the folly of the inexperienced, however.
Persona: There is nothing special about Mesu. She is intelligent and level-headed, but has a tendency to get worked up over stress. She can be quirky and even babbles at times, much to her own embarrassment.
Weapons/Spells: Mesu's claws and teeth are weapons in their own right, but physical combat is not her, or any Temple Lycanthrope's, specialty. Mesu is learned in magic, although it is doubtful she'll ever be a master magus. Her abilities center around less combat-oriented things, such as illusory spells, divination, or the manufacturing of magical charms. Little stuff, essentially.
Mission in Life: Mesu doesn't have one. She doesn't often give thought to her own desires--simply moving along, like a twig in a roaring river of life, is suitable for her.
Quirks: This particular lycanthrope wishes that she had wings. She would never attempt to muck with her own genetics with magic, so this is more of a yearning than, say, a life-mission, but still.
Any Factions or Subfactions She Likes? Why?: Most of them, because she finds the outside world interesting.
Any She Hates? Why?: Headhunters, because they hunt lycanthropes. Vampires, Mesu is not fond of.
Theme Song: TBA
Line of Song that Made You Choose That Song: TBA
Lycanthrope Appearance:

Username: -_Athenas Slave_-
Character Name: Apollo
Subfaction: Sogen
Age: 21
Why Did He Betray the Faction?: When he was 18, he over heard a group of guys in their pack talking about Artemis in a very descriptive, sexual way, plotting ways to lead her away from the pack and do unspeakable things to her. He took anger to this, and attacked them all. He left them on the verge of death. The leader of the pack did not take this lightly. With no one to back up his story, he was forced to flee.
How Did He Escape?: He ran. Simple as that. He ran into the forest, and lost himself in the trees.
What Does He Do Now?: He wanders aimlessly with nowhere to call home.
Weapons/Spells: Small daggers he made himself out of stone. He had the ability to project his thoughts into others minds, but now he's never near any one to do so.
Mission in Life: Gain forgiveness from his sister. This may prove difficult, for he cannot get close enough to her to explain his position.
Quirks: Like his sister, he had always fought to keep his human form during full moons. [It was normally to keep her company but now it's just a habit he can't break]
Any Factions or Subfactions He Likes? Why?: He is not partial to any. He generally remains indifferent.
Any He Hates? Why?: Sogen [all but his sister] for not believing his story.
Theme Song: Fold Your Hands Child - Cobra Starship
Line of Song that Made You Choose That Song:
"Fold your hands child, and walk straight now. Go on and take your best shot. They can never find our secret hiding spot."
Lycanthrope Appearance:

Other: Named for the god of the sun, sickness, and healing. Artemis and Apollo are identical in appearance in their wolf forms, being they are twins.


Username: Hellz Kirara
Character Name: Hikaru Konoe
Subfaction: Cavern
Age: 18
Why Did She Betray the Faction?: She constantly was spending time out of the cave, getting used to the light too much and causing her to have bad vision in the cave. The light world fascinating her more then the caves ever could. She constantly misbehaved and eventually she went way over the line and nearly killed one of her pack, mistaking them for a nice sweet treat due to her crappy night vision.
How Did She Get Away?: While everybody was asleep she snuck away from her pack - she knew the way well enough to avoid the guards and get to the exit. She went for the nearest place she saw when she was out, a forest.
What Does She Do Now?: She roams around, loving the freedom of the outside world and looking for somebody to make her friend.
Weapons/Spells: One Katana and several smaller daggers
Mission in Life: To find somebody, anybody to hang with and to explore as much of the outside world as possible
Quirks: Very hyper at times, and can have some characteristics that might be signs of ADD or ADHD
Any Factions or Subfactions She Likes? Why?: Any subfaction/faction that doesn't live in caves. (in other words gets along with just about everybody)
Any She Hates? Why?: Doesn't really hate anybody or anything
Theme Song (optional): Boulevard of broken dreams
Line of Song that Made You Choose That Song):
"Sometimes i wish some one out there would find me till then i walk alone"
Lycanthrope Appearance:

Other:She searchers for somebody to hang with, anybody, but so far has been alone.