Setting and Bios for Resurgence

[MonthlyJohn]

Something I would like to discuss with everybody is another rule I forgot to mention earlier but I think is import. This would be to keep the real world seperate form the game world. I know sometimes the lines blur and occassionally everyone slips up, but just because you have a fight with someone in the real world does not mean the characters in the game suddenly become upset with each other, and vice versa. I know this is something most people try to do anyway, but some do it better than others and I wanted to reiterate it for anyone that might come that is new to the site. I know it can be especailly frustrating if you feel that another character cheated you and you want to go straight up to the perosn in real life and confront them about it, but most things in a game have a tendency to work themselves out. What does everyone think?

[TempusMage]

Tempus is very patient, but can be angered easily and once angered begins to get moreso quickly and the energy comes from Tempus himself. The fire comes from the energy combusting. Also, it is a supernatural ability.
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[MonthlyJohn]

TempusMage, I understand everything about his power now, but I am still unsure about the patient vs easily angered because they still seem contradictory in nature. Can you give an example?

[TempusMage]

I haven't posted in a while because I have been trying to think of an example, but I cannot. I cannot come up with a way to show him being easily angered and very pateint so I figure I would just pick one or the other, would that work?
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Once a king always a king, but once a night is enough.

[MonthlyJohn]

Perhaps, but that was not my intention, and I hope I have not created a lot of headache for you. I understand that people can be generally calm and patient, but that there are certain circumstances where they become angry quickly, something they are very passionate about. On the other hand, there are some people that are generally very passionate about things, but are very patient in executing their plans or achieving their goals.

One example I could use is Zaulche. Generally he is a very alert and collected individual, but when he learns about unnatural things then he becomes very passionate and can become enraged easily if teased about it. On the other hand, the stereotypical evil dictator in fantasy games are often easily angered and very passionate about their goals (like world conquest), but they are very patient in waiting for their plans to be executed and their goals achieved, possibly taking tens or hundreds of years (like the sniper who can wait patiently in the same spot for their prey for days at a time).

That is what I was trying to understand about your character. Being a patient person and an easily angered person is an oxymoron, because those personalities are in conflict. However, you can have an easily angered person (very passionate) that is patient with their goals (like the evil dictator). Also, you can have a person that is generally patient, but then gets easily riled up about a select topic (such as Zaulche).

That is why I was asking about an example, because I was hoping that if you thought about the circumstances where he would be patient or easily angered then you might realize more about his inherent personality.

Therefore, I do not think it is necessary to pick one or the other, because there is a combination in there, which is what I believe you meant, but you did not mention which personality trait was the more dominant one, which greatly effects your characters overall demeanor.

My apologies, this turned out sounding like a rant, but that was not my intention. I merely hope that I might be able to help you flesh out your character and make him more complete.

[TempusMage]

Well, the way I originaly ment it is the way that you explained Zaulche to be, he can be patient, but can be very riled up (rather than getting angry), but now that you broke it down I'm thinking that Tempus is more dictator-ish. So I'm going to go with that, Tempus is passionate and patient. That works great for me.
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Once a king always a king, but once a night is enough.

[MonthlyJohn]

Alright, that makes sense, especially since you spent some time with Monks. You'll notice in this RPG that Zaulche is less riled up by the unnatural and is more rational about things due to his emotional and mental training with some Monks. It will be interesting to see how your character develops, since Zaulche, Air, and Tempus have somewhat similar personalities with respect to their general outlook on life this time around than before.

[Sonny]

Name: Arcacian

Race: Demonic Human

Gender: Male

Appearance: 6’1 with medium bluish silver hair, strong build and well toned. Eyes the color of blue flames and skin as tan as desert sand. He wears no shirt but has tattoo’s encoating his upper torso and arms. One of a artic wolve and the arms with flames of ice shards. He wears long black pants with holes showing he is of low poverty and with little money. He doesn’t wear shoes for he sees them as only slowing him down.

Personality: Calm and humours but mean and self-centered until trusted
Brief History: Not knowing much about his past, Arcacian has wander for most of his life with a sole memory of him and his friends in his old village of Narcia. They were playing with death, summoning demonic creatures and using black magic. The last thing he remember was being taken over by a demonic spirit of water. Slowly gaining control of his new powers he wanders looking for items to his lost past.

Powers: Hydrokinesis and Flight*

Skills: Arcacian found the power of the water demon quite useful, not only healing wounds from battle but also creating weapon with the water that freezes. A skilled swordsmen.

Talents: Great sneaking skills, for he only fights when he needs to , and excellent lying skills.

Items: A water pouch always filled with water

*- this was a trait past down from his village

[MonthlyJohn]

Welcome Sonny. Hmm... A demonic human, that is interesting. I don't think I have played with a character that was taken over by a demon, only those already born half-demon.

Does anything in his appearance besides his hair color and demeanor lend itself to show that he is demonic?

He apparently loses his black magic casting abilities after he is taken over, but does he retain any of his black magic sensitivities (can he relearn those type of spells, or are they gone forever)? Also, you say he was taken over, but that he is learning to control his powers. Does that mean that his will is stronger than the demons, or is the demon willingly allowing him to use its powers? In fact, in that respect, is he actually himself, or is he now a combination of the demon and human (basically, is the demon and human both vying for control of the body, or did the demon and human merge)?

Sorry about all the questions, just trying to understand your character better, since this is a type I have not role played with. I don't think there should be any problems with interacting with Zaulche, since demons are not unnatural, though your sneaky nature is inherently suspicious. I suppose with you being of water affinity and Tempus being fire affinity Zaulche will be taking on more of an earth affinity role.

Anyway, it is good to see another person here, now we can still move the story along while I wait for Aaron, since I am kind of stuck until he responds, since I am in a conversation with him.

Hope you enjoy your stay!

[Sonny]

Yes, He does show his demonic traits when he gets into a rage. The demon other then that has learned to...live i guess with Arcacian until needs be that he wants out. The reason for this is because without a host, Acacian, the demon cannot stay within this world. The black magic which was refered to earlier, is something that Arcacian has forgotten in time. After his fall in with this demon he didnt want to risk anymore.

Hope that's enough if not ask away

[MonthlyJohn]

Ah, I think I get it. So your character used black magic to summon the demon, but the demon cannot exist on this plane by itself. Therefore, as punishment for summoning it the demon took over your character's body in order to continue living. That makes sense, luckily you summoned a demon and not a devil, or it would have just killed your character instead.

Does your character ever worry that the demon might stop being dormant and attempt a more aggresive hold over your character's body?

Also, does your character suffer any penalties for using the demonic supernatural abilities, such as a shortened lifespan because the demon is comsuming you, or anything like that?

[Sonny]

Well he has prolonged life due to the fact that the demon doesnt want to die in a sense. Making him appear alot younger then he actually is and yes he worries about it all the time that one day he will not be able to do anything and the demon will take over. hence the dream at the very beginning of total darkness encarsirating him. But when it comes to his powers they seem pretty natural...while he was younger it took a its tole on him making him extremely sic at times but now he is older and grown use to it, sometimes depending on what he is trying to do he gets a lil nacius.

[MonthlyJohn]

Ah, I think I understand then. Your powers become easier to use as you sync better with the demon. We will just need to make sure we never have to go to a 'lower' dimension, since if we make it back to where the demon came form he might leave your body, which would do damage based on how much time you live with the demon inside you (possibly even killing you if you spend a few decades with the demon).

As far as I can tell though this adventure is not headed in that direction, so there should be nothing to worry about.

[Sonny]

alright thxs so now TOO THE STORY!!!!!! DUN DUN DUUUUNNNNNNNN =D YIPPPPIEEEEE

[MonthlyJohn]

Lol, well I'll get back to the story once Aaron posts.

Although I could have heard Tempus due to my half-elven ears, I have already taken my action for the time being. I have to wait for Air to either reply or act before I can go, since jumping up and leaving after I asked him a bunch of questions would probably be rude and suspicious.