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 Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:49 pm
Welcome to the original birthplace of Clytaemnestra This journal is maintained by DareDelvil  Height: 16h Clytaemnestra's StatsSkill level: 45 Power: 15 pts Strength: 11 pts Intelligence: 13 pts Wisdom: 9 pts Courage: 15 pts Luck: 13 pts Speed: 6 pts Agility: 6 pts Adaptability: 9 pts Stamina: 13 pts
Personality: Raised near the dread forests and icy slopes of Casa Tiner, Clytaemnestra has been forged into a creature of steel: cold, hard, sharp and unforgiving. As Commandante of a large herd's militia, she suffers no fool, spares no lawbreaker and privately delights in her - not undeserved - fearsome reputation.
Location: Wherever her duties take her. She has little interest in staying in one place after her work there is done, though between missions she will usually return to her tree for food and rest.
Clytaemnestra's Tree is located in the Northeastern Quadrant 
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 2:32 am
All around the tree, heavy stone boulders have been moved together to create a makeshift wall. More lumps of rock rest within the perimeter, and upon these are scattered grisly remnants of living creatures: bones, horns, teeth, skulls, claws, pelts, hides and feathers, all in no discernable order. Either these are offerings to some mighty god, or they are trophies of war. Given the size of the hoofprints hereabouts, the latter seems more likely.
Thread Map
01 - Intro (picture, stats, brief info)
02 - Alpha Site (tree, contents, rules, credits) <-
03 - Commandante (personnel file, strengths and weaknesses, history, current status)
04 - Intelligence (origins, influences)
05 - Personnel (friends, enemies, those in between)
06 - Comrades (attached personnel, their stats)
07 - Mission Stats (RP logs, writings, inventory, miscellaneous stats)
?? - Classified (all further content)
Laws
- NO POSTING!
- Any communication re: Clytaemnestra should be addressed to Dare's PM box
- Please be polite in your dealings with Dare and literate in your dealings with both Dare and Clytaemnestra
- DO NOT STEAL THE ART, BANNERS OR WRITING
- You may use the format; no credit is required
Credits
- Lines, colouring, concept: Kealdrana Sasaiuni
- Concept: lostlinx
- Character concept, writing, RP, banners: DareDelvil
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:08 am
Name: Clytaemnestra
Rank: Commandante
Alias: "The Commandante"
Gender: Female
Physical Description: 16h, muscular, pale palomino-like colouring with long white mane, brown eyes and black hooves; white horn and wing-hooks; touches of white across the body, white socks and blaze; tan/rust brown wing-leather and rust-like markings over back, on legs and on tails
Personality Overview: Tyrannical - self-possessed, efficient, commanding, powerful, lacking compassion, confident, stalwart, courageous, merciless
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
- Raw power
- Bravery
- Physical stamina
- Intelligence
- Experience
- Influence
- Intimidating presence
- Battle sense
- Reputation
Weaknesses
- Very poor land speed
- Poor flight agility
- Poor flight speed
- Inability to trust
- Need for control
- Lack of true friends
- Reputation
History
- childhood at the foot of Casa Tiner
- mother's death when a group of Ichsa moved in
- killing the stallion who murdered her
- flight to D'ob and Yisi Rishunesafarina
- joining small herd
- rising through the ranks by protecting the weak
- two stallions warring over the right to be her mate
- fire in Yisi near Ryuten (The Burning Times)
- exodus to the northeast with mares and foals
- joining Meleager's herd (they drove the Ichsa group away, but had lost a great deal of mares and were in danger from larger groups)
- joining his small army
- rising through the ranks by being cold and ruthless as well as incredibly strong
- increasing the size of the army
- becoming Commandante
Current Status
IC: Talking to Itzal by the coast (past), leaving Cressida behind in her search for Melantho (present)
OOC: Glad to have a proper journal at last... ^^;;
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:09 am
To: Commandante
Subject: Name Origins
Security: Unclassified
//Message Begin//
Sir,
Research indicates Greek myth of Agamemnon's death may be significant - killed by wife Clytaemnestra. Further information follows.
Clytaemnestra was the daughter of Tyndareus and Leda, mortal sister of the half-immortal Helen of Troy and of the famous twins Castor and Pollux (Polydeuces). Her children with Agamemnon (king of Mycenae) were Orestes, Electra, Chrysothemis and Iphigeneia - this last was killed by Agamemnon, sacrificed to the goddess Artemis in order to provide fair winds for the Greek army sailing to Troy. In Agamemnon's ten year absence, Clytaemnestra began an affair with Aegisthus (kinsman of Agamemnon, supposedly raised by a goat - significant?) and had a daughter, Erigone, by him. Upon Agamemnon's return, she persuaded him to commit the crime of hubris (arrogance, thinking oneself greater than the gods) by walking on fine tapestries. Shortly afterwards, while he was bathing, she ensnared him in a cloth and stabbed him to death.
Various threads arise, including the word "aegis" - the shield of the gods, possibly goatskin - and Clytaemnestra as the hand of vengeance, mercilessly striking down her daughter's killer. Clearly daughter Iphigeneia holds more importance than husband. Shall I pursue?
- 13
//Message End//
From: Commandante
To: Research 13
Subject: Re: Name Origins
Security: Unclassified
//Message Begin//
Thirteen,
No further information required on second thread, clear enough as is. First thread investigate: what about the gorgoneion? Where is my snake-maned daemon? Will it assist me in protecting others or is it a trophy for my shield? For that matter, am I to make the aegis from Aegisthus? Personally I believe my hide is the shield, that the herd operates under my aegis, but nonetheless watch his thread closely.
Also, congratulations: you have accidentally named my firstborn daughter.
- C
//Message End//
From: Research Unit 13
To: Commandante
Subject: Re: Name Origins
Security: Unclassified
//Message Begin//
Sir,
Another "snake" arises later in the tale. Son Orestes was represented by a snake in Clytaemnestra's vision. He later killed her. I advise caution.
Regarding your daughter: my thanks. Iphigeneia is an excellent name, and I hope it does not lead her to the same fate as her namesake.
- 13
//Message End//
From: Commandante
To: Research 13
Subject: Re: Name Origins
Security: Unclassified
//Message Begin//
Thirteen,
Glad you approve; be assured it will do no such thing. And if I have any sons, I shall be certain to check them for reptilian qualities.
- C
//Message End//
From: Research Unit 13
To: Commandante
Subject: Baphomet
Security: Unclassified
//Message Begin//
Sir,
Have unearthed description of goat-headed winged creature Baphomet, origins in forced confessions by French Templars circa 1300. Often called a daemon, model for the Devil card in the Major Arcana of the Rider-Waite deck, falsely supposed to be worshipped by Freemasons, later adopted as a symbol by the Church of Satan, and though referred to as male notably has breasts and "one female arm". Various interesting symbolism about his body, as is usual in such depictions.
Significant?
- 13
//Message End//
From: Commandant
To: Research 13
Subject: Re: Baphomet
Security: Unclassified
//Message Begin//
Thirteen,
Almost certainly. Particularly the androgynous qualities. Do you think a pair of twisted horns would suit me?
- C
//Message End//
From: Research Unit 13
To: Commandante
Subject: Colouring?
Security: Unclassified
//Message Begin//
Sir,
As a born soldier, are you deliberately camouflage-printed?
- 13
//Message End//
From: Commandante
To: Research 13
Subject: Re: Colouring?
Security: Unclassified
//Message Begin//
Thirteen,
I like to think so.
- C
//Message End//
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:12 am
Us
FR = Friendly unit
- assist if not on mission code Orange or higher
- protect from harm wherever possible
- provide material aid at price
AL = Ally
- assist if not on mission code Red or higher, regrade those who assist to FR
- protect from harm at cost to self, regrade those who protect from harm to AL
- provide material aid, regrade those who provide material aid to FR
FM = Family
- assist if not on mission code Black, regrade those who assist to AL
- protect from harm at all costs, regrade those who protect from harm to AL
- consider own possessions theirs, regrade those who provide material aid to AL
SO = Significant Other
- as Family
Them
UN = Undecided unit
- approach with civility
- assist if not on mission
- protect from harm by codes HO and above
- provide material aid at price if good reason is presented
HO = Hostile unit
- approach with caution
- do not assist
- do not protect from harm unless good reason is presented
- do not provide material aid
CR = Criminal
- approach with caution
- do not assist or allow others to assist (regrade offenders to CR)
- do not protect from harm unless required alive
- do not provide material aid or allow others to provide material aid (regrade offenders to CR)
- apprehend under direct orders, otherwise if possible and not on mission code Red or higher, regrade those who apprehend to AL
EN = Enemy of the herd
- approach with extreme caution and backup
- hinder if possible, do not allow others to assist (regrade offenders to EN)
- cause harm if possible unless required alive, do not allow others to protect from harm unless required alive (regrade offenders to EN)
- do not provide material aid or allow others to provide material aid (regrade offenders to EN)
- apprehend or destroy under direct orders, otherwise if not on mission code Black, regrade those who apprehend or destroy to AL, unless required alive in which case regrade to UN if appropriate
NM = Nemesis
- approach with extreme caution, extreme prejudice and no backup
- hinder at all costs, do not allow others to assist (regrade offenders to HO)
- cause harm at all costs, do not allow others to protect from harm (regrade offenders to HO)
- destroy possessions, do not allow others to provide material aid (regrade offenders to HO)
- apprehend or destroy at all costs, disregarding all previous orders if necessary, do not allow others to interfere (regrade offenders to HO)
Files
Meleager (AL)
Herdleader, grey Reya stallion, 16h. Occasionally foolish and belligerent. Given to shouting and stamping. No subtlety. Source of mission code SNARE.
Melantho (EN)
Herdleader's firstborn daughter, black Reya mare, 15h2. Occasionally foolish and belligerent. Given to shouting. Little subtlety. Responsible for injuries within unit 5. Apprehending or destroying under mission SNARE.
Aku (EN)
Melantho's ally, black Rit tom, very small. Quick-thinking and perceptive. Highly protective of Melantho. Not to be underestimated. Apprehending or destroying under mission SNARE.
Itzal (FR)
Black and rainbow Aeri stallion, approx 17h. Carefree and childlike. Enjoys playing with waves. Possible source of information.
Storm (EN)
Melantho's ally, dappled palomino Ichsa/Reya cross mare, 16h1. Short-tempered and easy to anger. Viciously protective of Melantho. Appears to have Seer capabilities. Approach with extreme caution.
Cressida (HO)
Gold and white Reya mare, 15h. Searching for mother, white Reya mare of unknown size, possibly sighted south of Shrilal. Lied re: Melantho's whereabouts. Deter if encountered again.
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:36 am
Iphigeneia
Content, content, la di dah.
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:23 am
Current Missions
SNARE - apprehend Melantho and Aku, return to herdlands; otherwise destroy both units
Log Entries and Event Accounts
- History: The Burning Times
- Re: On the Beach
- Re: Face of the Tyrant
- Re: Wanderings
Injuries and Scars
- Left hind leg: deep gash scar, wound improperly healed, impedes movement after long periods of exertion, causes limp of fluctuating severity
Material Possessions
- None
Soundtrack
- Depeche Mode, "Walking In My Shoes" (Well, go on. Try it. See how long you last.)
- Blue Man Group, "Piano Smasher" (Atmospheric with rhythm. Turn up the bass.)
- Rob Zombie, "Dragula" (I'm not sure what I'd call this, but I like it. More bass - are we seeing a pattern here?)
- Nightwish, "Planet Hell" (Oh yes. Welcome to paradise, soldier.)
Career Statistics
Roleplays completed: 2
Posts made: 12
Average posts per roleplay: 6
Original stats: PWR 15, STR 11, INT 13, WIS 9, CRG 15, LCK 13, SPD 6, AGL 6, ADP 9, STA 13
Stat points earned: 45
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:30 am
We have reached the human lands.
Fire rages through the forest. Someone has caught up a torch from one of the houses and set fire to the undergrowth. As Nequus clash around me, some fleeing the blaze, others charging through them to pursue rivals, I stare into the flames and contemplate.
This is my doing.
I should have chosen one of them. They were both bull-headed, insensitive fools, but I should have chosen one of them. They would have been easy to control - easier, anyway, than they are now, at the head of their two rival factions doing battle for the right to stand at my side. Fools. They will think themselves heroes now.
A branch falls nearby, almost bludgeoning a terrified stallion. I am unmoved. Whoever he may have been before, he is nothing to me now. I have called a group of the most sensible mares together, along with their little ones, and together we will leave the rest of them to the mess they have created. It will not be hard for us to find males elsewhere: so many stallions wish for a harem, and so many of those are willing to give me the control I desire in return for my company. I know my companions feel the same.
The forest is withering at the touch of the fire. All around me, Nequus are killing, screaming, choking, dying. This is my doing, this mayhem, this death, this destruction.
But as I turn and gallop away through the flickering flames, their sharp tongues barely catching upon my body, I care not.
~*~*~*~
Clytaemnestra Says:
As I record this I am surprised at my own willingness to give myself up as a mate in exchange for power. Needless to say, I quickly discovered that my physical might was of greater value to a herd than my pulchritude. Meleager's herd owes a fair portion of its female population to our arrival in his lands some days later, and those who remain of my original party are as loyal to me as ever. I have made sure of that.
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:33 am
Re: On the Beach
~*~*~*~
ERROR: Encounter incomplete. Records and discussion pending.
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:34 am
Clytaemnestra meets Storm, and the two seem to get along well until the subject of Melantho is raised. We learn more about Clytaemnestra's motives, and Storm is unconvinced by them. The Seer leaves angry, and the Commandante, ever the sort to take advantage of a situation, has her followed: she may lead the soldiers to Melantho.
~*~*~*~
Clytaemnestra Says:
It is remarkable to think that such contradictions can be present within a single body. Storm has no patience with me, and yet she somehow puts up with Melantho. She loves the girl, or appears to, and yet she keeps her out in a dangerous world that she knows next to nothing about. She is shrewd, quick-thinking, and yet...she never suspected, I think, that I would have her followed. What an oversight. I suspect she will kick herself when she realises how easily I played her for a fool. And even in doing it, I did not lie to her.
I did not have to lie.
She will lead the stallions directly to Melantho, I hope. If she attempts to intervene I doubt they can overpower her, but I have more in reserve. The moment she stood in my way she became an enemy of the herd. And the herd, under the right leadership, is mighty indeed.
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 2:50 pm
Clytaemnestra meets Cressida shortly after Melantho and Aku have left her company. In the beginning the Commandante is all smiles, but once it becomes apparent that her quarry is becoming more dangerous - and that Cressida has lied about her whereabouts - she reveals the cold steel beneath her comparatively unassuming flesh.
~*~*~*~
Clytaemnestra Says:
A sweet exterior can so often conceal a rotten core. I have never hated liars so much as when they have hidden behind pretty faces. And innocuous faces, at that. I should have killed her, curse my weakness. She is too much like my mother, though: it would only have brought the demons back, and in numbers too great even for me to conquer.
In my spiteful mood, I wished I might have been mistaken about her mother and misled her. Not so now. I hope she finds her dying, as I once did, that she might better understand why Melantho must be kept under close guard - especially now that she might as well be the murderer as the victim. The break of the horn, the gash on his side - whether I like to admit it or not, she has more than just raw talent.
I never thought I would train such a fine killer without intending to. And, I admit, this has become less about protecting her than about seeing just how good she really is...
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