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  1. #21
    Rhodes's Avatar
    Presence
    (Charming)
    Distinctive Voice
    ((Gravitas))
    Rigid Mask
    Mantle - Chilling breeze, summoning tiny leaves
    Rhodes
    Mein

    Mein: Rhodes has pale whitish skin, elfin ears and deep, overly large emerald eyes. Thin black veins broach the surface of his skin like the roots of a tree emerging from the ground. Dark, broad leaves sprout from his wrists, ankles and temples, spreading around the back of his head. Deep red flowers bloom at the temples and wrists.
    Mantle

    Mantle: A breath of icy wind, the kind that penetrates and sends a chill down the spine. Ash leaves in red, yellow and gold spin into existance around him, caught on the breeze. As the wind blows, unnerving whispers can be heard, always coming from a direction just out of one's field of vision.

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    Flowering

    "Oh, of course," Maxwell smiles. "I always have a soft spot for the classics. Le Morte d'Athur, and all that followed it. The changes from the original French to english, and from there to German... how it almost becomes something else. How writers decades and centuries after add, reimagine, outright remove sections of the tale to twist their own narratives. Fascinating." He sips his drink. "And yourself? What History draws your mind?"

    Cobra Kai? That's the Karate Kid... The words were very neary out of his mouth before he figuratively bit his tongue.

    "Are you?" He asks the Nyx lightly. "I wish you the best of luck darling, if she's as good as you say." It didn't surprise him, though this was the first he recalled hearing of it. Though he knew Sera loved varying up her workout rountines.

    Excpet for one particular one, of course.
    Flowering Fairest, Mantle: An ever-changing, spine-chilling icy wind, creating spinning autumn leaves and haunting whispers.

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  3. #22
    Jacque's Avatar
    Jack
    Striking Looks
    (Handsome)
    Presence
    (Credence)
    Mask of Tranquility
    New Identity
    (Alexander Krait)
    Resources
    Jacque
    Behavior

    Goes by Jack.

    Educated, scholarly, lawyer, scientist.
    Jack's outward demeanor and tone are a baseline of respectful and calculated.

    He actively debates, persuades, negotiates and even at time tries to intimidate, as core skills of any lawyer worth his salt.

    +1
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    "I'm quite the sponge for any facet really," he chuckled in response to Maxwell, "Much like your example, I enjoy researching how history changes little by little whether in sensationalized word of mouth or simply efforts in propaganda."

    His free hand flicked through the air, flowing along with his words, "They say Alexander the Great was unhappy with a particular siege, so in a feat of superhuman strength he scaled the wall ladders and fought the defending forces single-handedly. Legend has it an arrow even punctured his lung, but he still kept going, boosting the morale of his army which turned the tide of the battle."

    At Sonnie's response, it was hard to read if she was trying to pass it off as truth or simply offering it as thick sarcasm, so he merely sighed, "You know... I'm going to hold you to at least two straight answers this evening." Not pressing further on the topic, he asked moved on to a new question, "So did you grow up in California or did you move here at some point in your life?"


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  4. #23
    Sonnie Wu's Avatar
    Sonja "Sonnie" Wu
    Striking Looks
    (Playful)
    Presence
    (Mischievous)
    Dexterity
    (Nimble)
    New Identity
    (Sonja Wu)
    Mantle
    (Spring)
    Mask:

    An alluring young beauty, Sonnie Wu is 5'2" and lean-bodied, with a light, nimble step and eyes that seem to say "Hey, you know what would be fun?" Her reddish-brown hair often seems slightly unkempt, and an amused smile regularly plays on her lips. Sonnie is usually dressed casually or for outdoor activity. She almost always wears a pair of red leather tabi boots.
    Mien:

    To the eyes of Fae, Sonnie's feet are like those of a monkey: Toes as long as fingers, with one on each foot being opposable like a thumb. A long monkey tail protrudes from the base of Sonnie's spine, covered in hair the same shade as her head. It appears to be prehensile, and often moves to react to her mood and dances about when she speaks, like people who "talk with their hands." Finally, her brown eyes turn golden.
    Mundane Equipment:

    Smart phone, messenger bag, quarterstaff, 2 throwing knifes (concealed), 3 goblin fruit (changes by season), mountain bike.
    Hedgespun

    Cloud-Stepping Shoes
    Hedgespun ● +2 Speed

    Riyu Jingu Bang (Staff)
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Damage

    Coin of the Lucky Monkey
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Defense
    Sonnie Wu Scenes
     
      Dreaming, Cloak of the Elements

    +1
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    Wyrd
    ••••
    Steepscrambler

    "Ith grut!" she said to Sera, her mouth full of the fancy appetizer. She paused in her chewing, realizing she was displaying bad table manners (as she often did). Usually, she didn't care, but here Sonnie was trying to seem more elegant than she was. Stress on trying.

    She swallowed her food, daintily dabbed her lips with a napkin, and smiled, "It's ever so lovely."

    "Anyway," she changed the subject, "Yes, I'm gonna teach Sarah some moves. It'll be fun!" There was much nodding following that statement.

    Looking to Alex, the Beast giggled. "Straight answers, huh? Well, I can throw you a bone or two. Here's one: Yes, I grew up in California."
    Spring Mantle (Scent of Flowers and Fruit)

  5. #24
    Seraphina's Avatar
    Seraphina
    Presence
    (Magnetic)
    Striking Looks
    (Enthralling)
    Distinctive Voice
    (Angelic)
    New Identity
    (Sarah Jones)
    Mantle (Spring)
    (In Mini Sheet)
    Seraphina

    Mien

    Softly shimmering gold flakes catch the light whenever she moves, delicate gilded and diamond scales extenuate the luminescent sapphires that are her eyes. The ocean lives in Sera's eyes, perfectly cut sapphires, gleam in the light. Deeper shades always shifting like the tide. The scales trail up to her temples and forehead. Her hair reaches down her back, brushing the back of her calves, spun silver and gold. Perfectly placed streaks of sea green are seen throughout her hair. Very fine diamond dust falls loose from her hair when she moves, reflecting rainbows from the light. The scales on her hands are dulled by the simple fact that her hands are translucent. There was an iridescent scale like skin that pulled delicately up from her ears. The membrane shimmered and created three curly points.
    Seraphina

    Fairest

    Nix/Treasured
    Mantle

    Cherry blossoms gilded in gold bloom from her hair, tumbling down as a warm rejuvenating spring breeze gently kisses the air with the scent of freshly cut grass. The sound of birds singing can be heard as the wildflowers grow and bloom in vibrant colors where she walks, swaying and lively in the breeze.
    Sera's hands and lower legs are translucent while the rest of her has cracks
    Seraphina

    Mask
    A fairly tall woman, roughly 5'11 with long, wavy dark brown hair. Her eyes are an intense, deep bright blue, reminding one of sapphires. Her lips are full and her skin is flawless. With that perfection comes a body that men fawn and drool over, and women envy.

    Health Tracker

    Haunted House
    Items

    Hedgespun Items

    Tear dropped shaped pendant, form fitted waterfall jacket

    Misc.

    -3 to any rolls involving Presence

    Jewelry

    Ring on right ring finger...the gold band matches her gilded golden skin, the blue sapphire matches her eyes and the diamonds her scales
    Seraphina Scenes
      -1 Glamour into Wyrdstone
      Dreaming, -1 WP to analyze, WP to hold Dream together, Dreamscape
      -1 Glamour for Dream Time, -1 WP, WP to Scour Glam to rebuild
     Harden Mask, Forgot to include in orig post, 
     

    +2
    SL
    +2
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    Treasured Nix

    The Treasured absently picks at the appetizer as she follows the conversation. Which seemed to be going well so far. Always a good thing. Especially if Sonnie and Alex hit it off enough to become a couple.

    A nod, “Oh, I know she’s as good as I say, which is why I’m looking forward to learning from her.” She had the basics.

    “What has your research shown? Is it one more than the other?”
    curious.

    Chuckling, “From a medical stand point, it is possible, depending on how severe the puncture was. But I can see how it helps make the story more intriguing and the stuff of legends.” Add something that seems impossible and you draw in the audience.

    “Only two? You’re letting her off easy.”
    She jokes with a smirk.

    A light, musical laugh at Sonnie. “I have to agree!” finding the appetizer delicious.
    Treasured/Nix Wyrd●●●●

  6. #25
    Rhodes's Avatar
    Presence
    (Charming)
    Distinctive Voice
    ((Gravitas))
    Rigid Mask
    Mantle - Chilling breeze, summoning tiny leaves
    Rhodes
    Mein

    Mein: Rhodes has pale whitish skin, elfin ears and deep, overly large emerald eyes. Thin black veins broach the surface of his skin like the roots of a tree emerging from the ground. Dark, broad leaves sprout from his wrists, ankles and temples, spreading around the back of his head. Deep red flowers bloom at the temples and wrists.
    Mantle

    Mantle: A breath of icy wind, the kind that penetrates and sends a chill down the spine. Ash leaves in red, yellow and gold spin into existance around him, caught on the breeze. As the wind blows, unnerving whispers can be heard, always coming from a direction just out of one's field of vision.

    +1
    DV
    3
    PRE

    Flowering

    Rhodes nods. "Certain figures have become almost legendary in theri own right. I am curious as to how much it true and how much sensation of his devoted armies."

    He nods in agreement for Sera's question. He was fascinated.

    The Dread Lord decided to let the conversation flow, sampling his own appetiser.

    Delicious.
    Flowering Fairest, Mantle: An ever-changing, spine-chilling icy wind, creating spinning autumn leaves and haunting whispers.

  7. #26
    Jacque's Avatar
    Jack
    Striking Looks
    (Handsome)
    Presence
    (Credence)
    Mask of Tranquility
    New Identity
    (Alexander Krait)
    Resources
    Jacque
    Behavior

    Goes by Jack.

    Educated, scholarly, lawyer, scientist.
    Jack's outward demeanor and tone are a baseline of respectful and calculated.

    He actively debates, persuades, negotiates and even at time tries to intimidate, as core skills of any lawyer worth his salt.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    He looked to Sarah as Sonnie confirmed the teaching, "If I recall correctly, the tenets are strike first, strike hard and no mercy." If anything, it was a mocking clue that he knew her prior answer was dishonest.

    The Lord smiled as Sonnie seemed to enjoy the meal and threw him a straight answer, "Do you ever like travelling?" He looked up to the companions, "How about you two?"

    "It was, though they now attribute his later death back to complications of that injury," he nods at Sera's assessment, "An infection, I believe."


    After a short time, meals start being brought out and placed in front of each guest. As the last plates are delivered, the lights dim and a performer draws attention at the head of the table. He begins weaving a story in great detail, setting the stage for an accompanying performance of illusion and sleight of hand. Unlike common dinner shows, this one was clearly more geared towards a mature audience and showcased a respectable dexterity and agility- at least for a mortal.

    Lights return to the normal setting, and the man bows and thanks the audience. An announcement of a second act was made, following a brief intermission so everyone could focus on their meals.


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  8. #27
    Sonnie Wu's Avatar
    Sonja "Sonnie" Wu
    Striking Looks
    (Playful)
    Presence
    (Mischievous)
    Dexterity
    (Nimble)
    New Identity
    (Sonja Wu)
    Mantle
    (Spring)
    Mask:

    An alluring young beauty, Sonnie Wu is 5'2" and lean-bodied, with a light, nimble step and eyes that seem to say "Hey, you know what would be fun?" Her reddish-brown hair often seems slightly unkempt, and an amused smile regularly plays on her lips. Sonnie is usually dressed casually or for outdoor activity. She almost always wears a pair of red leather tabi boots.
    Mien:

    To the eyes of Fae, Sonnie's feet are like those of a monkey: Toes as long as fingers, with one on each foot being opposable like a thumb. A long monkey tail protrudes from the base of Sonnie's spine, covered in hair the same shade as her head. It appears to be prehensile, and often moves to react to her mood and dances about when she speaks, like people who "talk with their hands." Finally, her brown eyes turn golden.
    Mundane Equipment:

    Smart phone, messenger bag, quarterstaff, 2 throwing knifes (concealed), 3 goblin fruit (changes by season), mountain bike.
    Hedgespun

    Cloud-Stepping Shoes
    Hedgespun ● +2 Speed

    Riyu Jingu Bang (Staff)
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Damage

    Coin of the Lucky Monkey
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Defense
    Sonnie Wu Scenes
     
      Dreaming, Cloak of the Elements

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Wyrd
    ••••
    Steepscrambler

    The finger guns. She gave the to Alex when he made the correct Karate Kid reference. "Ayyyyyy! This guy gets it!"

    "Oh, I used to travel quite a bit. Spent a whole year just wandering. Walking the earth, if you will." Sonnie nodded. "Been all over the country. It was part of my wild, misspent youth."

    Finally, the food! Giddy with anticipation, she paused in bewilderment as she tried to figure out which fork she was supposed to use to eat her chicken.

    Why is there more than one fork? What, is the first one going to wear out or something?

    Thankfully, the illusionist show was a welcome distraction. Sonnie watched it in wide-eyed wonder, and she applauded enthusiastically.

    Oh, man. I hope that was just David Copperfield kinda stuff and not real magic. That guy wasn't fae, was he?
    Spring Mantle (Scent of Flowers and Fruit)

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  10. #28
    Seraphina's Avatar
    Seraphina
    Presence
    (Magnetic)
    Striking Looks
    (Enthralling)
    Distinctive Voice
    (Angelic)
    New Identity
    (Sarah Jones)
    Mantle (Spring)
    (In Mini Sheet)
    Seraphina

    Mien

    Softly shimmering gold flakes catch the light whenever she moves, delicate gilded and diamond scales extenuate the luminescent sapphires that are her eyes. The ocean lives in Sera's eyes, perfectly cut sapphires, gleam in the light. Deeper shades always shifting like the tide. The scales trail up to her temples and forehead. Her hair reaches down her back, brushing the back of her calves, spun silver and gold. Perfectly placed streaks of sea green are seen throughout her hair. Very fine diamond dust falls loose from her hair when she moves, reflecting rainbows from the light. The scales on her hands are dulled by the simple fact that her hands are translucent. There was an iridescent scale like skin that pulled delicately up from her ears. The membrane shimmered and created three curly points.
    Seraphina

    Fairest

    Nix/Treasured
    Mantle

    Cherry blossoms gilded in gold bloom from her hair, tumbling down as a warm rejuvenating spring breeze gently kisses the air with the scent of freshly cut grass. The sound of birds singing can be heard as the wildflowers grow and bloom in vibrant colors where she walks, swaying and lively in the breeze.
    Sera's hands and lower legs are translucent while the rest of her has cracks
    Seraphina

    Mask
    A fairly tall woman, roughly 5'11 with long, wavy dark brown hair. Her eyes are an intense, deep bright blue, reminding one of sapphires. Her lips are full and her skin is flawless. With that perfection comes a body that men fawn and drool over, and women envy.

    Health Tracker

    Haunted House
    Items

    Hedgespun Items

    Tear dropped shaped pendant, form fitted waterfall jacket

    Misc.

    -3 to any rolls involving Presence

    Jewelry

    Ring on right ring finger...the gold band matches her gilded golden skin, the blue sapphire matches her eyes and the diamonds her scales
    Seraphina Scenes
      -1 Glamour into Wyrdstone
      Dreaming, -1 WP to analyze, WP to hold Dream together, Dreamscape
      -1 Glamour for Dream Time, -1 WP, WP to Scour Glam to rebuild
     Harden Mask, Forgot to include in orig post, 
     

    +2
    SL
    +2
    DV
    5
    PRE

    Treasured Nix

    A simple nod as Rhodes spoke, she had nothing to add to what was said.

    Sapphire blink and look between Sonnie and Alex, not sure what they were referring to. Maybe a movie? But she’d rather not bring attention to her lack of knowledge. And elects to ask Sonnie later.

    “Traveling? I love it!” she exclaims, “I’ve been to pretty much every state, and recently got to travel out of the country for the first time.” A smile to Rhodes as she rests a hand on his. Paris was special for many reasons.

    “Ah, infection will certainly do that. Especially in times where infections were not understood.” Amazing how far medicine and science had come.

    The Nix watches and listens to the performer with clear excitement and interest. And applauds as the show comes to an end. At least for now.

    “That was wonderful!”


    Picking up her napkin and placing it her lap, she picked up her dinner fork next.
    Treasured/Nix Wyrd●●●●

  11. #29
    Rhodes's Avatar
    Presence
    (Charming)
    Distinctive Voice
    ((Gravitas))
    Rigid Mask
    Mantle - Chilling breeze, summoning tiny leaves
    Rhodes
    Mein

    Mein: Rhodes has pale whitish skin, elfin ears and deep, overly large emerald eyes. Thin black veins broach the surface of his skin like the roots of a tree emerging from the ground. Dark, broad leaves sprout from his wrists, ankles and temples, spreading around the back of his head. Deep red flowers bloom at the temples and wrists.
    Mantle

    Mantle: A breath of icy wind, the kind that penetrates and sends a chill down the spine. Ash leaves in red, yellow and gold spin into existance around him, caught on the breeze. As the wind blows, unnerving whispers can be heard, always coming from a direction just out of one's field of vision.

    +1
    DV
    3
    PRE

    Flowering

    An eyebrow arches as he looks, amused, between Alex and Sonnie. "I was reasonably certain Cobra Kai was The Karate Kid." It was fine now, the joke was out there.

    Rhodes watches the show. It was amusing slight of hand, classic use of mirrors. Even if he didn't know the exact method, the principles of a stage illusionist were there rather than anything more sinister.

    As the fading hand rests on his, the Dread Lord relaxes and smiles. "Yes... We'd been thinking of taking a trip for some time, and I arranged for us to go to Paris. Fascinating city. We visited the Eiffel Tower, Louvre... Explored several side streets and local restaurants..." He looks lovingly at Sera. "It was wonderful. I'd been away to a few places on the Africal coast when I was young, but always wanted to see more of Europe. I thought we might try Rome next." A smile, more relaxed and genuine than the ones before.

    The Fairest selects the correct utensil without missing a beat, and delicately begins on his meal.
    Flowering Fairest, Mantle: An ever-changing, spine-chilling icy wind, creating spinning autumn leaves and haunting whispers.

  12. #30
    Jacque's Avatar
    Jack
    Striking Looks
    (Handsome)
    Presence
    (Credence)
    Mask of Tranquility
    New Identity
    (Alexander Krait)
    Resources
    Jacque
    Behavior

    Goes by Jack.

    Educated, scholarly, lawyer, scientist.
    Jack's outward demeanor and tone are a baseline of respectful and calculated.

    He actively debates, persuades, negotiates and even at time tries to intimidate, as core skills of any lawyer worth his salt.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    A huff of amusement as he was on the receiving end of Sonnie's finger guns, "Well, obviously you came back to Cali but where would you say was your second favorite place you've been?"

    He smiled at the couple sharing their recent trip, "I'm jealous you got to visit the Louvre. I hear the Mona Lisa is actually quite small in person?" The ending inflection alluding that he was looking for confirmation.

    He picked at his beef with satisfaction before looking to his guests, "How is everything tasting?"


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