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  1. #1
    Circe's Avatar
    Scene Stats
    Striking Looks
    (Exotic)
    Presence
    Mantle Dry Heat
    Circe

    Merit-Striking Looks (exotic)
    Mein:

    Her skin turns a slate-blue and her hair bone white. The whites of her eyes are blood red, the irises are purple with cat-slit black pupils. The helix of her ears elongate out 2" inches ending in a tip. Her features sharpen and her figure has an unnatural, inhuman litheness that can be intellectually disturbing.
    Scenes

    IDK
    CSbb
    Mask

    Her skin brings to mind Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Asian races, though her high cheek bones and sharp facial structure don't match. Most assume she is of mixed ancestry given the pale blonde hair. Alias Mary Maniscalo.
    Circe Scenes
     
      Rage singing, no work with Ozzy, Shake the shanty
     

    (Warm Welcome)Changeling Spent
    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    An indoor venue at Funderland, the Summer attraction called High Striker is built within a large metal building. It currently features semi mobile bunkers to allow the "arena" to be rearranged at random. These bunkers come in plywood, for greater realism, and inflatable barriers to mix up the lay out quickly.

    The plywood structures are a mixture of partial walls, doorways, single rooms, and small structures that patrons can duck behind. Inflatable structures come in mostly static shapes such as cubes, triangles, X's, and domes. The current arena is surrounded by a safety net, to prevent any unwanted interaction between the players and spectators, staff, or the warehouse's wall/ceiling. The netted arena space is further divided using a mesh curtain to create 3 large arenas for standard play. Lighting levels in the three can be adjusted to a degree so that players can experience their "battle" in daytime or twilight. Spotlights are used to target rule-breakers so there is no argument from the players about who is being called out. Staff monitor the games from scaffolding and a control room.

    One section has the cover cleared out, leaving what appears to be a folding tables and bean bag chairs. What is upon the tables? Pizza boxes, beer, cola, cannolis, chicken wings, a vegetable platter, and the must important thing.

    That important thing was plugged into a orange extension cord, being operated by the Summer Queen. Her stunningbackless dress with its, glowing yellow veins climbing the upon it providing some light to fae eyes.

    Circe wanted the coffee from the Keurig before the new folks started showing up. Caffeine was vital.
    Fairest: Larcenist | WYRD 2| Mantle: Dry Desert Heat |Health: 8 | Willpower: 5 | Glamour: 7

  2. #2
    Cassandra Reeding's Avatar

    Cassandra Moore
    Presence
    (Charismatic)
    Striking Looks
    (Radiant)
    Intelligence
    (Keen)
    Kith Blessing
    (Prismatic Heart)
    Status
    (Entertainment)
    Cassandra Reeding

    Eyes like cut, polished emeralds, waist-length scarlet hair, and glowing prismatic skin that seems to react to her emotional state, however what they mean is anyone's guess.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Wyrd
    •••
    Polychromatic Artist

    Cassandra received the welcome announcement from Circe to have the newer Lost meet up for a little get together. This was a good thing, meeting and speaking with more people in the Freehold, getting to know the other 'noobs'. Well, she knew Gerrit decently, though they needed to speak more. Ethan, on the other hand, she was not very familiar with. As for the Summer Queen, she'd talked briefly with Circe before, but hadn't really gotten comfortable enough to contribute to the conversation. Though, perhaps that was just her anxiety.

    The Polychromatic Artist arrives wearing a long, scarlet gown with sheer sleeves that create a cape like effect. It doesn't cinch at the waist, but it is tailored in just the right way to show off her curves. Her hair is done in a long braid to the side, a few stubborn pieces in the front framing her face. Her opalescent skin refracts constantly changing hues, her expressions more difficult to read if you aren't looking for the right cues. Her mantle manifests as that freezing breeze, constantly following her, however there is a warmth when you are close enough that feels as though you are being touched by rays of sunlight.

    She gazes around the arena-like area, looking for familiar faces. At the same time, she takes in the effect of the various pieces that make up the different areas, curious as to what kind of knowledge Circe would be giving. Perhaps something useful for fighting? At the very least, having some food would be nice. She makes her way over to the food table, spotting Circe at the Keurig. Based on their previous conversations, she assumed it would be coffee of some kind. She waits to speak to Circe until she has at least made her coffee. She did take a long moment to take in the beauty of Circe's gown. Gorgeous and glowing, complimenting her exotic looks.

    "Hello, Circe," Cassandra starts with a pleasant smile. There is a brooding anxiety within her though, the nervousness of being around people. She reminds herself that she is actually pretty good with people. For the most part. What was more unnerving was that incredibly dry heat emanating from the Summer Queen overpowering her own, making her feel warmer than she would like. "Thank you for the invite."

  3. #3
    Ram's Avatar

    Attribute (Strength)
    (Barrel Chested)
    Merit (Arcadian Body:Str)
    (Huge Arms)
    Attribute (Dexterity)
    (Bull in a China shop)
    New ID (Andrew Sarcacious)
    Mantle (Summer)
    (+1 Athletics, Sounds of Battle)
    Ram

    Mask
    Six foot, barrel chested, and didn't skip leg day. Ram is a muscle bound behemoth. His face and body are scarred from numerous injuries and his movements look stilted with pain occasionally. Still, his craggy face does soften occasionally.

    Mien
    Ram looks like he could knuckle walk if he wanted. His arms and chest are enormous. More akin to a gorilla than human. His skin is an amalgamation of stony hide with fire cracks running through it and pieces of Fey machinery grafted at the joints. Segmented pieces of metal are bolted to run down his spine legs. Wood covers his skull with willow leaves providing hair, while curved bone horns sprout from the foliage.

    2
    PRE

    Ram wasn’t sure if he counted as a newbie or Summer in this context. He hadn’t heard anything about it before hand, so he kind of assumed newbie.

    He hadn’t dressed up special, which apparently was the wrong choice when he saw the dresses the two women were wearing. Was every occasion supposed to be a formal occasion? Damn, he berated himself again for not doing much clothes shopping.

    “Hey Circe. Cassandra,” he greeted the blue Queen and shifting Winter as he reached the table and reached out for the vegetable tray. Massive fingers dug into the carrots, causing a couple to flee the plate entirely and roll in circles on the table.

    “How are you guys doing?” he asked as he began to munch.
    Render | Strength 6 | Mantle 1 Distant sounds of battle

  4. #4
    Gerrit's Avatar
    New Identity
    (Gerrit Jameson)
    Gerrit

    Mien:
    Leathery scars, bruises and scaly scabs cover the whole hairless body. There is a certain symmetry to the disfigurements, the color of the visible skin ranging from pale pink to purple and dark red. Lately patches of dark blue and black - frostbite - have appeared on his skin and some of the scabs have frozen over and crystalized.
    His right hand shows a copper-coloured, wilted and flaky scar, engulfing most of his palm and the inside of his wrist. Next to frostbite and bruised scars it adds a third layer of wounds bore by the Ogre.

    Mantle:
    Contrast seem to grow slightly more stark around Gerrit, the crisp clearness of a winter morning. Sometimes the sound of ice forming or breaking can be heard in a short, brisk snap. When using Contracts a subtle, biting cold can be felt around Gerrit - pins and needles prick both the Onyx and those close to him.

    Crown:
    Solid, thick panes of clear ice symmetrically arranged around his head with fern frost at the base.
    Active Pledges

    Motley Pledge

    Only a result of 10 on a die is considered a success. Should a given die result in no successes, the failure is considered to be a dramatic failure, though the oathbreaker may spend a point of willpower to negate this, making it a regular failure.
    -Until Oct 5th.

    1
    PRE

    Stonebones Snowskin

    Gerrit has waited for a chance to talk to Circe again since the coronation - she had a sense of humor about her and didn't take herself too serious. He fully expected his roommate to be there - he had to run some errands and he wasn't even sure if Ram had to work before the meeting - but other than that he only had a few hunches.

    That's one. Cassandra's presence was no surprise. She and Circe looked downright stunning - a dress-code not advertised by the announcement. Gerrit went with his go-to outfit: a pair of jeans, a long sleeved shirt and his windbreaker. Better to move in if there were some summery activities planned. Seeing Ram's outfit the Stonebones gave a mental sigh of relief.

    He joined the guests with a smile and a short wave, bevor his hands were buried in his pockets again. "Hello Circe. Thank you for the invite. Beautiful dress - it's no portable foliage, but it'll do." That was over a month ago, I hope she remembers...
    "Hello Cassandra, nice to see you again! Your dress is - just wow." Last stop for the greetings was the Ogre. "Ram, bon appétit!" He smiled broadly at the Render. Wonder if the buffet will suffice.


  5. #5
    Yamiyo Lillich's Avatar
    Yamiyo Lillich
    Striking looks
    (Mesmerizing)
    Presence
    (Unknowing temptress)
    Narcissus’s Blessing
    (Romancer Kith)
    Dexterity
    (Perfect grace and klutziness)
    Mantle (spring)
    (Fresh scent of roses, vanilla and cinnamon.)
    Yamiyo Lillich

    Mien:
    See picture link in signature, make slight adjustments for what your character find appeasing.

    Mask:
    150cm, 41kg/90lbs, small petite woman with an appearance slightly changing for each viewer to always be found appeasing.
    Long well managed hair, agile and dextrous but also slightly klutzy.

    Mantle:
    A fresh air of newly blossomed roses with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Small rose petals dancing behind her, around her ankles and occasionally around her hair.
    Hedgespun equipment

    Hedgespun equipment:

    Hedgespun AnkleBracelet (●)
    + 1 Defense
    Mask: Sturdy glistering silver chain with a pagan knot emblem on it.
    Mien: As if woven by the wind itself.

    Hedgespun level 0:

    Hedgespun Choker (0)
    Mask: Choker.
    Mien: Woven threads of glistering amber with the the sun, moon and star woven from the light they belong to lightly glistening when any form of light hits them.
    Equipment

    Purse
    Small shield: +1 defense, +2 during dodge.
    Lockpicks: +3
    Mirror
    Smartphone - oneplus 7 256gb
    Sewing gear - (various, sheer's, thread's, needles, measuring tape, a couple of buttons, seam ripper)
    Hair/bobby pins
    Zippo lighter
    Ankle bracelet D+1
    A combined personal attack alarm/watch/flashlight - waterproof 160 decibel
    Pepper Spray
    Stun Gun (compact blue streetwise)
    Sunglasses
    MM's
    Doggie treats
    Battle

    Health: 7
    Defense:
    Base: 2,
    Shield+1/2
    Anklet+1
    contract+2
    Total standard: 4/5
    Contract: 6/7
    Dodge: +2

    +2
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Succubus / Incubus Romancer

    Perhaps she was wrong but in her own mind she existed in that fine line between a newbie and more established, so many new ones had arrived after her some to stay and others whom were already gone after a quick stop whilst most of those whom had been here longer than her only had a very short time or years on her.

    Still an event led by the summer Queen seemed like a good chance to get in for, she had spoken about battle training before a field where she were utterly hopeless but still at least she had gotten herself an outfit ready. If this were not to be about that so ohh well at least the summer Queen might enjoy her clothes.

    Appearing in after far to many had already made their appearance, watching over the group for a bit sighing a little they had come in dresses the one attire style that had not been on her mind. Waving to them all as she walks up.
    "Hi there Gerrit nice to see you again, evening Ram how are things going for you? Lovely dress Cassandra, I hope all is well with you?" Memories of how she had last left her still strong in her mind.

    Eyes looking towards the summer Queen, a small polite curtsy given to her.
    "I were unsure where I counted on the list, if my appearance here tonight is out of place or one that could be of bother so can I leave if such is your desire otherwise I would be ever so blessed to soak in your wisdom." Watching over the beautiful dress worn by the Queen, it really showed of her beauty.
    Succubus/Romancer Base mien

  6. #6
    Circe's Avatar
    Scene Stats
    Striking Looks
    (Exotic)
    Presence
    Mantle Dry Heat
    Circe

    Merit-Striking Looks (exotic)
    Mein:

    Her skin turns a slate-blue and her hair bone white. The whites of her eyes are blood red, the irises are purple with cat-slit black pupils. The helix of her ears elongate out 2" inches ending in a tip. Her features sharpen and her figure has an unnatural, inhuman litheness that can be intellectually disturbing.
    Scenes

    IDK
    CSbb
    Mask

    Her skin brings to mind Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Asian races, though her high cheek bones and sharp facial structure don't match. Most assume she is of mixed ancestry given the pale blonde hair. Alias Mary Maniscalo.
    Circe Scenes
     
      Rage singing, no work with Ozzy, Shake the shanty
     

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Circe holds up a finger to ask folks to wait. The coffee was finally pouring. Circe lowered her finger as she got her coffee into one of the many disposable cups. "Ah," she sips it with a smile before putting it down to turn upon those who'd arrive.

    Circe spreads her arms wide with a smile, Elder Futhark runes glow upon her dress, "Welcome ta ya all on behalf of Summer! Great ta see brand new faces, visiting the Freehold's places. Glad ya folks could make it and Ram I am doing great now that I have more java in my veins."

    Coffee is returned to her hand quickly. "Thanks Gerrit, but I reserve the wearable foliage fer swimwear," she winks at him.

    And thenk Yamiyo shows up in tactical dress. "Nice tac kit!" Circe gives her a thumbs up in approval. "Oh absolutely cazzo no," she shakes her head then sips her coffee, "What's the point in me being the only one welcoming the noobs? That ain't gregarious of our Freehold. More teachers more knowledge."

    She then asks Yamiyo a question, "Were ya expecting battle training ta be part of this? I mean," she jerks a thumb towards an office, "We can totally do that with the foam whackers or the laser guns, but the food is hot right now so maybe later."

    "So everybody make sure ta gorge yerselves upon the freebies, and make sure ta ask questions ta yer seniors,"
    she sips her coffee empty. Tiny cups. "Because ya know what they say. Better ta learn from others that made mistakes then ta make 'em yerself."
    Fairest: Larcenist | WYRD 2| Mantle: Dry Desert Heat |Health: 8 | Willpower: 5 | Glamour: 7

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  8. #7
    Cassandra Reeding's Avatar

    Cassandra Moore
    Presence
    (Charismatic)
    Striking Looks
    (Radiant)
    Intelligence
    (Keen)
    Kith Blessing
    (Prismatic Heart)
    Status
    (Entertainment)
    Cassandra Reeding

    Eyes like cut, polished emeralds, waist-length scarlet hair, and glowing prismatic skin that seems to react to her emotional state, however what they mean is anyone's guess.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Wyrd
    •••
    Polychromatic Artist

    Cassandra nods, giving Circe her much needed moment to get her coffee today. She smiles politely to Ram, watching as he digs into the carrots which tumble around the table a little bit. She finds it interesting the kinds of food the various members of the Freehold gravitate to. "Hello Ram. It is nice to see you again." We seem to have decent rapport growing. This is good. Rapport with Summer will benefit us in the long run. Circe is an unknown to me though... "I am doing quite well. How are you?"

    Upon receiving the compliment from Gerrit about her dress, she looks down with another pleasant smile, running her fingers along the skirt. She did feel particularly pretty in this one. She looks back up, "Thank you, Gerrit." Her complexion has a hint of pink to it. Who doesn't like compliments?

    When Yamiyo approaches, Cassandra gives, once more, another smile. Her face is going to hurt after this meeting, but it was practically build into her. When one needs to make friends and allies, one needs to be able to connect to people. So, connect she must. "Thank you. Your outfit is very cool. Very ready to kick butt and hide in the shadows. I'm doing well." She wouldn't go into what happened before. She has gotten it out of her system, at least for a little while.

    Cassandra walks over to the table, grabbing herself a slice of pizza. She wasn't worried about eating non-healthy food. Life is too short to worry too much about perfect eating habits. "So, Circe, considering us noobs over here, what do you think is an important thing to be aware of given the state of things? What are things we should be most aware of?" She figured she might as well get to the point.

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  10. #8
    Ram's Avatar

    Attribute (Strength)
    (Barrel Chested)
    Merit (Arcadian Body:Str)
    (Huge Arms)
    Attribute (Dexterity)
    (Bull in a China shop)
    New ID (Andrew Sarcacious)
    Mantle (Summer)
    (+1 Athletics, Sounds of Battle)
    Ram

    Mask
    Six foot, barrel chested, and didn't skip leg day. Ram is a muscle bound behemoth. His face and body are scarred from numerous injuries and his movements look stilted with pain occasionally. Still, his craggy face does soften occasionally.

    Mien
    Ram looks like he could knuckle walk if he wanted. His arms and chest are enormous. More akin to a gorilla than human. His skin is an amalgamation of stony hide with fire cracks running through it and pieces of Fey machinery grafted at the joints. Segmented pieces of metal are bolted to run down his spine legs. Wood covers his skull with willow leaves providing hair, while curved bone horns sprout from the foliage.

    2
    PRE

    Hey, Gerrit. Yeah. Summer Queen knows how to bring the feast,” he said with a smile towards the Larcenist while stealing an additional treat. He wasn’t sure what the pastry was but it looked good.

    He gave Yamiyo a curious look when he saw her appear. And with that outfit. He wondered vaguely if she’d tried to make sure it looked good as well as practical. Though he wasn’t entirely sure why she was here.

    “Hello, Yamiyo. Things are going alright,” he said after she spoke. He supposed noob was a relative term.

    Turning back to Circe, he folded his huge arms over his barrel chest and waited expectantly for her to take the lead.
    Render | Strength 6 | Mantle 1 Distant sounds of battle

  11. #9
    Gerrit's Avatar
    New Identity
    (Gerrit Jameson)
    Gerrit

    Mien:
    Leathery scars, bruises and scaly scabs cover the whole hairless body. There is a certain symmetry to the disfigurements, the color of the visible skin ranging from pale pink to purple and dark red. Lately patches of dark blue and black - frostbite - have appeared on his skin and some of the scabs have frozen over and crystalized.
    His right hand shows a copper-coloured, wilted and flaky scar, engulfing most of his palm and the inside of his wrist. Next to frostbite and bruised scars it adds a third layer of wounds bore by the Ogre.

    Mantle:
    Contrast seem to grow slightly more stark around Gerrit, the crisp clearness of a winter morning. Sometimes the sound of ice forming or breaking can be heard in a short, brisk snap. When using Contracts a subtle, biting cold can be felt around Gerrit - pins and needles prick both the Onyx and those close to him.

    Crown:
    Solid, thick panes of clear ice symmetrically arranged around his head with fern frost at the base.
    Active Pledges

    Motley Pledge

    Only a result of 10 on a die is considered a success. Should a given die result in no successes, the failure is considered to be a dramatic failure, though the oathbreaker may spend a point of willpower to negate this, making it a regular failure.
    -Until Oct 5th.

    1
    PRE

    Stonebones Snowskin

    Good to see Circe was in the mood to joke around even today. That makes a Monarch so much more approachable. And the image of the Fairest in swimwear was a decidedly welcome one.


    When he saw Yamiyo, Gerrit tensed up. Relax, remember what Cassandra said? It's just her thing. The outfit also helped and the Ogre eased up - a little bit. He even managed a smile. "Hello, yes nice to see you again."
    Maybe this is the kind of exposion-therapy needed?


    Get. Over. It. So he pushed it to the back of his mind, trying not to look directly at Yamiyo for now. The Summer Queen's suggestion for later activities was a welcome change of topics. He kind of missed the physical activity, and there was no harm in pretend-fighting. "I mean, when in Rome do as the Romans. I'd be up for a battle training later on."


    When Circe offered, he took a slice of pizza and just listened. Cassandra seemed to have a feeling about what to ask for and while there have been several introductions to this Freehold already it never hurt to get new takes on old information. He gravitated near Ram and took a bite now and then.


  12. #10
    Yamiyo Lillich's Avatar
    Yamiyo Lillich
    Striking looks
    (Mesmerizing)
    Presence
    (Unknowing temptress)
    Narcissus’s Blessing
    (Romancer Kith)
    Dexterity
    (Perfect grace and klutziness)
    Mantle (spring)
    (Fresh scent of roses, vanilla and cinnamon.)
    Yamiyo Lillich

    Mien:
    See picture link in signature, make slight adjustments for what your character find appeasing.

    Mask:
    150cm, 41kg/90lbs, small petite woman with an appearance slightly changing for each viewer to always be found appeasing.
    Long well managed hair, agile and dextrous but also slightly klutzy.

    Mantle:
    A fresh air of newly blossomed roses with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Small rose petals dancing behind her, around her ankles and occasionally around her hair.
    Hedgespun equipment

    Hedgespun equipment:

    Hedgespun AnkleBracelet (●)
    + 1 Defense
    Mask: Sturdy glistering silver chain with a pagan knot emblem on it.
    Mien: As if woven by the wind itself.

    Hedgespun level 0:

    Hedgespun Choker (0)
    Mask: Choker.
    Mien: Woven threads of glistering amber with the the sun, moon and star woven from the light they belong to lightly glistening when any form of light hits them.
    Equipment

    Purse
    Small shield: +1 defense, +2 during dodge.
    Lockpicks: +3
    Mirror
    Smartphone - oneplus 7 256gb
    Sewing gear - (various, sheer's, thread's, needles, measuring tape, a couple of buttons, seam ripper)
    Hair/bobby pins
    Zippo lighter
    Ankle bracelet D+1
    A combined personal attack alarm/watch/flashlight - waterproof 160 decibel
    Pepper Spray
    Stun Gun (compact blue streetwise)
    Sunglasses
    MM's
    Doggie treats
    Battle

    Health: 7
    Defense:
    Base: 2,
    Shield+1/2
    Anklet+1
    contract+2
    Total standard: 4/5
    Contract: 6/7
    Dodge: +2

    +2
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Succubus / Incubus Romancer

    Smiling a bit, sadly hidden by her mask as she softly waves her hands.
    "Bella regina elfica I am still not that old here myself, this is merely my third season so I am really not that experienced." Then again who knew where the summer Queen drew her lines?

    Spinning around to show her outfit more properly.
    "Thank you, we did have some talks about combat training so better to be prepared." Shrugging a bit. "And if not I did hope you would like it, you know I would wear nearly any outfit if you enjoyed it." The advantage with it never really being you people saw, never any real reason to feel any shame over your appearance.

    Removing her mask as she talks with the artist.
    "Thank you, it's lucky that I expanded my apartment recently so that I got some extra closet space." Far to much clothes shopping lately. "It's nice to hear that you're doing well, are you starting to get settled and find your ease in the community here?" That was always a good start.

    "That's perfect Ram, maybe later we could try a second attempt at the toss?" It had still been a fun first part, but more than that she worried of how much he had seemed to blame himself and wanted him to know that she were never angry or sad over the fall at all. It had happened and small things like that happened nothing more to it, he had been kind to indulge her whim.

    A kind look towards Gerrit.
    "Are you getting settled all right? If there is anything I can do to help don't be afraid to give me a call or text." Eyes looking around wondering if Ethan would show up, even if it would be unintentional so would that mean all courts were here and worked on getting their relations between the courts stronger amongst the newer members of them all, still being the newest spring in the city herself so did that part feel extra important.
    Succubus/Romancer Base mien

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