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Shader Chao

PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:14 am


User ImageUser Image He strips down a lot onboard the Mushroom~
Name: Itherul (Ith) Raemwheuld
Age: 22

Appearance: Sky blue hair, short and straight that he usually keeps in a small ponytail. Eyes are white, with gray in the pupil and around the iris; his skin is a very pale blue bordering on white. Most people assume he is purebred Webwing. He hides small instruments in this clothing such as his favorite flute and anything else he happens to collect, as well as a myriad of water flasks. Though outwardly he looks bulky, he’s really very slender with wide shoulders, and exactly 6 feet tall. When on the Flying Mushroom, Ith is relaxed enough to shed the ridiculous amount of robes down to just one or two layers, and maybe even take off his hood which hides his obviously Auldelen traits. His clothing is so rediculously concieling, generally one wouldn't be able to tell his race... >> Unless he looked right at them which he doesn't often do.
** Handicap – prone to extreme happiness for short periods of time, though on occasion it’ll last for an undetermined amount of time. Traces of paranoia and his Exalt will not work at all unless he soaks for like, three hours; but he dislikes using it anyway so he doesn't mind. When he's by himself he'll sometimes mumble or hum to himself.

Species: Human, Webwing (Halfling)
Weapon, if any: His flute and a small dagger. I suppose he could also bludgeon a person to death with any other instrument he might happen to have on him, which would be highly amusing.

Star of (if any, requires permission): none
Abilities (if star provides it): none
Profession: Musician on the Flying Mushroom; (secretly Bard).
Social status (noble, peasant, middle class, etc): Peasant.
Sexual orientation: Asexual (which means he just doesn't love you. lol XD)

Personality: Quiet and polite, but generally unfriendly. He doesn’t get offended easily, but he doesn’t like being around strangers. Even when he’s around someone he enjoys the presence of, he still doesn’t talk honestly very much. People who are deemed unusually kind generally become suspicious and he will not associate with them. Just normally kind is fine. He dislikes heat and flying on his own, though he is capable, and the only thing he truly loves is music; he’ll play basically any instrument he can get his hands on, but he will never be without one since he enjoys collecting small musical devices.

Short background/history: After spending a long time hiding in the Elen society, Ith learned the art of being a Bard for the sake of defending himself. When he was younger he feared that hostility from Auldelens towards Halflings would become intense enough to cause him harm, and so he spent five years of his life in a state of constant paranoia bordering scytsophrenic until he had the skills required to be a Bard. When he was fully versed, his paranoia dulled considerably and he once again appeared to be an average Auldelen.

He decided to join the Crew of the Flying Mushroom to get away from people who knew what he was and what he could do, and hoped starting afresh would make his life ‘safer’ and more amusing. He keeps his skills hidden from the crew, but his customary greeting of tapping somone is somewhat suspicious.

During his stage of acute mental illness, he developed an insatiable need for a photographic memory to know what faces go with what sounds, so he never becomes confused between whose harmony belongs to whom, and never fails to record a harmony when he meets or bumps into someone, even if he doesn’t know their face; it’s automatic and driven by fear. Ith considers a persons Harmony to be thier name when he hasn't been told what thier real one is.

Affiliations (relationships, alignment with various societies, et cetera): none, as of yet.
Anything else: Due to being half Human, his skin can last without water as long as he’s taking it into his body every hour or two. He keeps himself hydrated by constantly drinking water, moving as little as he deems possible, and soaking in baths when he has the luxury. He often lies when people ask him if he soaked recently.
PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:39 am


Your profile looks good save a few minor things:

If you want to join the Flying Mushroom, you'll have to ask Angela Celeste, the owner of the idea, if that's all right with her (:

Also, having a harmony as a weapon pretty much leads to exalt, so you need not list that under the weapon category. Instead, you can list what instrument he uses as a bard, maybe? And LoL @ the bludgeoning. XD

Another thing; paranoia and such are fine, but as handicaps, I'm looking for something more physical.

Haha, asexual. XD

I also think that it's a cool idea to have an Auldelen bard (heh, I have one coming up too >.>) only the fact that he's a webwing, a halfling and thusly, very easy to identify as non-human might cause issues.

I'm wondering things like how Elens would trust to hire him to exterminate other Auldelens when he obviously looks like one too. :3 If you want to make him a bard AND an Auldelen, I suggest you try to make his Auldelen roots more subtle and appear mroe human---probably switching to another tribe? Webwings are wonderful, and halflings are too, but together with the job you're giving him its somewhat unrealistic for him.

If you do choose to change tribes, this might be unimportant, but ordinary webwings take one soak a day, two if the area's far too dry. And I'll make sure to add that to worldbuilding because I wasn't clear, haha.


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Shader Chao

PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:14 pm


aerocoryn
Your profile looks good save a few minor things:

If you want to join the Flying Mushroom, you'll have to ask Angela Celeste, the owner of the idea, if that's all right with her (:

Also, having a harmony as a weapon pretty much leads to exalt, so you need not list that under the weapon category. Instead, you can list what instrument he uses as a bard, maybe? And LoL @ the bludgeoning. XD

Another thing; paranoia and such are fine, but as handicaps, I'm looking for something more physical.

Haha, asexual. XD

I also think that it's a cool idea to have an Auldelen bard (heh, I have one coming up too >.>) only the fact that he's a webwing, a halfling and thusly, very easy to identify as non-human might cause issues.

I'm wondering things like how Elens would trust to hire him to exterminate other Auldelens when he obviously looks like one too. :3 If you want to make him a bard AND an Auldelen, I suggest you try to make his Auldelen roots more subtle and appear mroe human---probably switching to another tribe? Webwings are wonderful, and halflings are too, but together with the job you're giving him its somewhat unrealistic for him.

If you do choose to change tribes, this might be unimportant, but ordinary webwings take one soak a day, two if the area's far too dry. And I'll make sure to add that to worldbuilding because I wasn't clear, haha.


I asked her first thing before I even began creating a character, lol! ^^;

I think I mentioned he'll use basically anything in the way of instruments... >> I'll edit that~

Would it not count as physical since he would act kinda twitchy and emotional? From what I understand, emotions in general are looked down upon. I can try to think of something else though if needed.

I know~ D:> I was having troubles with that! I like to think he found someone outside of the religious influence to teach him and keep him hidden, but you're spot on with the issue of his appearance. I would think since he's so obviously frightened of Auldelens, it would be somewhat easier to trust him to fight them, especially since humans (as far as I know?) don't have harmonies.

I read the requirements of webwings, but I was hoping he could be a little less dependand on water since he's not all webwing. Ah! I could make his handicap that his Exalt will not work at all unless he soaks for like, three hours. Very inconvenient for fighting, but helpful for travelling...?? ^^;
PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:57 pm


1.Okeydoke, that's good! I wasn't aware until later today.

2. Put it in the weapon category heart You're doing good, don't worry about it.

3. Emotions in Auldelens, per se, are not looked down upon. Rather, involuntary things---things you don't have control over, are. So, paranoia in general shouldn't be especially awful, but yes, if it causes him to twitch and spasm, it's abnormal and would work well as a handicap.

4. That's actually a very good idea o= Only, yeah, the appearance sounds like it'll be hard to get rid of. Maybe we could have it so that these religious people have somehow let everyone know that he's safe---maybe the fact that he travelled with missionaries and mostly everyone knows who he is could have people trust him.

5. And that sonds like a wonderful handicap, actually! Especially since I think he travels more than he'd exalt :3

So yeah, just think it over and make the necessary changes. I'll make sure to approve once that's done. Also, by asexual, you mean he's not romantically interested in anyone at the moment?


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Shader Chao

PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:30 pm


I was kinda hoping he wouldn't be very well known though, which is a problem unless he was spoken for by someone generally high - like a noble or something. then he could have insta-trust, though underneath, I'm sure everyone would remain suspicious. ^^; Really, I don't know how to go about this whole idea. ;A;

Yeah... |D
PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:44 pm


Yes, see, there's a problem. Graah with webwings being so easy to identify XD

I did think that too---despite what anyone says, everyone else thinks he's some sort of beast still. I think, at the moment, the only real choices are that only the Mushroom know his secret and he's seldom let out (but that's sort of sad) or have him change tribes.

Also, I was thinking...I did have one character in the original story that was half webwing. She had this lightish blue hair but her skin was also the color of a normal human being. I think that if Ith wears a hat or some sort of wig, he can walk around unnoticed so long as his hair's not showing. Also, for his eyes, he can wear glasses, probably.

As far as the handicap about his paranoia and happiness, make sure to elaborate on the physical effects of it just so we're safe on that.


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Shader Chao

PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:35 am


I changed his skintone, gave him a hood, and the crew now know that he is a Bard. I won't have him wear glasses I don't think; It's not like he would look someone in the eye anyway, and I figure I can design him a hood that hides his face pretty d- er, gosh darned -good.

I also explained a bit more about his problems. Is it satisfactory?

I could never change his tribe; it would take away who he is, and I already hold a lot of affection for him so I am simply unable to |3 ~ heart
PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:51 am


I have to pipe up because this affects my characters and the crew I wanted to create.

First of all, Angela has already established she's never met a Halfling. I think she's told Heath this twice. So saying she knows about this guy contradicts what's already cannon in the RP. Sorry.>.<

You'll have to find a way to conceal it from them.

Secondly, even if they did know, the crew would never confine him to the ship. Logically,I can't see Angela and Cressie doing this to a fellow Halfling. Angela would flat leave the crew if the others insisted on something like that.

I never wanted the crew to be cruel and honestly, that's just cruel.

It's already been established that the entire crew was off the ship earlier in the RP and Angela was not remotely surprised, nor did she care so inserting someone who's supposed to be there all the time also contradicts her reactions.

So...from my perspective:

1. Angela, at the very least, cannot know he's Halfling.

2. He can't be confined to the ship because it contradicts her other statements and reactions about everyone being gone and because she would never allow this.

(Sorry! I'm not trying to be a pain. I just want to make sure that no one is contradicting the RP or making characters act in a way I very well know they wouldn't.)

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saint aero

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:59 pm


That's certainly true.

At the time. majority of your profile looks well, though with Angie's points on the Mushroom, I feel that your character has several other places he can fit in and that his position on the crew makes things more difficult.

Either he will have to be extremely good at concealing it and assume that no one knows of his halflingness, or he'll have to change to a less noticeable tribe, or he'll likely have to give up his spot with the mushroom crew.
PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:32 am


Oh for the love of- are people really that unaccepting of webwings onboard?! Dx< gah! Okay, I'm changing it one more time. If he's still in trouble because of his freaking race, I just don't care. I'll keep him for myself and use him for my own personal RPs. I will not be a conformist to this racist world!! *nods to self*

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Elen_Gilthoniel
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:38 am


<.< Um...people are against contradicting the RP and having their characters' personalities contradicted and puppeted by the history of your character, yes.

Being a part of a particular group means conforming the boundaries set out by the group. That includes staying true to the idea of the group (not stating something that contradicts that idea), not deciding things for other characters (saying they've done something their creator is not okay with them having done) and not contradicting the RP (saying something that has already been stated otherwise in the RP.

Some ideas within the RP just aren't going to 'freaking' go together. There's nothing wrong with me wanting you to not contradict me. If you want him on the crew, then make sure his history and race FIT with the crew. It's not unreasonable for me to ask that. If you don't want to make him fit, he doesn't HAVE to go on the crew.

Not to be rude, but you're the one who wants him there. So make sure everything works out instead of resisting every change that's suggested.

There are other places for him beside the crew. Areo pointed this out and as much as I'm thrilled to have other crew members, are you sure it's the right place for him? Because if you have issues conforming with things, it might not be. I'm not going to be happy if someone comes in and tries to do a lot of weird things that don't fit the general idea I had for the crew when I created it.

I'm not trying to be rigid but I also don't like having my characters and ideas railroaded by other people and your last comment here makes me a little uncomfortable. :
PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:36 am


Before you say you will change Ith no more, I'll remind you that being in the Mushroom crew was your choice and that no one forced you into it.

But with entering something, you have to have to consider the fact that if you do not accomodate to the idea, you must leave it. You were not the person who created the idea, and first and foremost, you must be aware of what the person (Angie) in charge of the idea feels is comfortable as you are joining their organization. If your character contradicts her idea and you refuse to fix it, you'll have to take him out the Mushroom.

I've suggested several things for you to do for Ith to be acceptable in the crew, and if you refuse to change Ith more than he already is, there are other societies or organizations that would take someone like him. Not to mention that you don't even have to use Ith at all---there are several other places that require more people. I need tons more Elens and Auldelens working for their specific sides, and I actually have a good number of halflings already. But if you will use Ith:

The Mandala Train, for example, serves as a great place for halflings, elens, auldelens, anything. It will be introduced into the plot when people head to Cydonia. And the circus travels as well so you need not worry about staying in one spot. And webwing halfling like Ith would fit there perfectly---I always pictured the Mandala Train as a place that could hide shady people with other identities, so Ith can be a bard if he wants there.

And FYI: there's a lot of racism in DS---of which molds people's ideas and such towards each other. Without it, things would be a lot different.


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Shader Chao

PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 2:02 pm


Angela Celeste
<.< Um...people are against contradicting the RP and having their characters' personalities contradicted and puppeted by the history of your character, yes.

Being a part of a particular group means conforming the boundaries set out by the group. That includes staying true to the idea of the group (not stating something that contradicts that idea), not deciding things for other characters (saying they've done something their creator is not okay with them having done) and not contradicting the RP (saying something that has already been stated otherwise in the RP.

Some ideas within the RP just aren't going to 'freaking' go together. There's nothing wrong with me wanting you to not contradict me. If you want him on the crew, then make sure his history and race FIT with the crew. It's not unreasonable for me to ask that. If you don't want to make him fit, he doesn't HAVE to go on the crew.

Not to be rude, but you're the one who wants him there. So make sure everything works out instead of resisting every change that's suggested.

There are other places for him beside the crew. Areo pointed this out and as much as I'm thrilled to have other crew members, are you sure it's the right place for him? Because if you have issues conforming with things, it might not be. I'm not going to be happy if someone comes in and tries to do a lot of weird things that don't fit the general idea I had for the crew when I created it.

I'm not trying to be rigid but I also don't like having my characters and ideas railroaded by other people and your last comment here makes me a little uncomfortable. :


Actually it wasn't you I was upset with... ^^; I'm sorry it offended you! And it's not being on the Crew that I was angry about; it was the fact that a webwing is so 'bad' for it. I don't understand why being webwing is such a problem? I had already changed him to fit your comment before you replied with this one, so he doesn't look halfling again and no one knows he's a Bard; as was my orriginal intention. (I suppose all for naught if it doesn't work anyway)

I'm more frusterated at myself for not being able to fix it while still keeping him who he is; it saddens me. Also, I would very much dislike him being part of the Mandalla train because there are so many people.

If I'm going to change this character, I would like to ask that Angela be the only one to tell me how; it's just too confusing for my simple mind to please two people at once. I can work with you, but only if I get a little elbow room. I'm not resisting; I just don't know what to do. D:> I will change absolutely anything you like except his race and the fact he's a Bard (They are the very foundation of his character).
PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 2:56 pm


I wouldn't say that webwing is bad for it, if it's done correctly.

As long as he hides it from the crew, he should be fine--and there are numerous ways he can hide and stories he can tell them to keep it secret. In the end, they're a bunch of weirdos and they're probably not going to ask what his deal is anyway. It's not like they do background checks before letting someone on a pirate ship. So I think the way you have him now is okay, I only commented again because your response to Aero sounded like you were fed up with both of us. ^_^;;

The most important things (and I should probably just post it in the thread because it's only mildly implied right now) is that this isn't an evil pirate crew. They're more or less good(ish) people who happen to be smugglers and...well...probably thieves on occasion.

The crew is close knit in the sense that they like each other and watch out for each other but not in the sense that they willingly share their secrets with each other all the time.

And the halflings on board don't automatically know about each other--if he knows anyone on the ship is a halfling, you should clear it it with that character's owner. (But for the record, I don't mind him knowing that Angela is one.)

With his current background and as long as you're okay with the above, he's fine by me--provided he's approved by Aero too.

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Shader Chao

PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:54 am


I was and I'm sorry. ;w;
Thanks for understanding and giving me extra information too~ I think I'll make him clueless as to anyone else for the moment; maybe he'll learn through the RP! xP
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