A Ripple in the Pond~ Dark Times

OOC Thread: *Post your characters there please* http://www.kh-vids.net/showthread.php?106389-Ripple-in-the-Pond-OOC-Discussion-Character-Lists

Inspired by the new Disney movie Sorcerer's Apprentice and the TV show Merlin.

"Great men and women have always been called. This is your calling."
~Introductions: Part One~​

Long ago, in a primitive world, humans were superstitious about everything. If you didn't say "God bless you" every time you sneeze, a devil entered into your body. Every time you said something unfortunate, you had to knock on wood. Every time someone act suspicious, they were condemned as a witch or wizard and put to death. It has been estimated that up to 200,000 people throughout Europe were put to death for witchcraft during the mid fifteenth century. Many witches were burned alive though in England, hanging was preferred and in Scotland the witch would first be strangled before hanging as an act of mercy.

So this makes it hard for anyone to use magic... especially those who have to use their abilities for their mission: protect the kingdom of Blone.

Four young sorcerer/sorceress apprentices have been chosen to watch over the royal family. Not just any royal family... There's a prophecy that one of the members of the family will lead the enslaved to freedom, and will break through the growing darkness. A great sorcerer who has trained himself for this moment will now train his apprentices to help prepare for the hard times ahead, using what they've learned to protect the members of the royal family while keeping their powers and abilities a secret.

• Why is magic banned from Blone?
  
  Long ago, magical gifts and abilities were abused and used against mankind. Those with power put fear into hearts, and always did what they could to make the world a living nightmare. When the great king of Blone stepped in, he led all the enslaved people of the dark wizards and witches in a revolt and "cast" them out of the land. In order for this to not happen again, the king has issued this decree: "Anyone who is suspicious of witchcraft shall be put to death. No mercy. We don't want to relive the dark times again..." And with the opposing kingdom using dark arts to take over the republic, this doesn't help anyone's cause who has their gifts to be used for good.

"The world is about two things, power and control..."​

~Introductions: Part Two~​

Another kingdom has been robbing other kingdoms, enslaving them and killing off the land a moment at a time. This kingdom's name is Turley. Blone is one of the only kingdoms left standing... but with their king being old, the peace might not last much longer. And the dark forces know this. Another sorcerer is also training four young sorcerers/sorceresses, but these ones are accepted by the king... after all, he's under control. They're planning to crush Blone and the good guys as soon as they have enough power to take over. It's a way of destroy the corrupt world and rebuild a new one... to open the eyes of the blind to see that they can't live without magic. They shouldn't be shunned, they should rule over those who have oppressed them for so long...

"You leave everything behind..."
~Rules~
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1. No godmodding (Even though you have ultimate power and stuff. You know, just get hit every post or so.)
2. No powerplaying. (Ask other people for permission if you feel like you have to powerplay at some parts)
3. No autokill (Get that person's permission and mine as well)
4. Nothing above PG-13. That includes romance and violence
5. I am goddess, and I will add more rules if conflicts come up. I will be fair though.
6. Use proper grammar. Periods and commas are awesome to use, do complete sentences, you know the drill.
7. Make at least 3-7 sentences for each post. If you get Writer's Block, that's okay. Just don't make it a habit.

"If a sorcerer is weak, his magic is weak."​

~List of magic you can use~​

There will be several elements/powers to control. It's up to you to make the spell with them.

Fire
(Example of Spell: Fire ball~ Can control a ball of fire in your hands)

Electricity
(Example of Spell: Plasma Bolt~ Kind of like fire ball, but it's harder to control)

Wind
(Example of Spell: Wind Blast~ Pushes back target with a gust of wind)

Earth
(Example of Spell: Crumbling Earth~ Turns rock to dirt)

Water
(Example of Spell: Slow Water~ Encases target with liquid to make them slow down for a bit )

Illusions:
(This can go to either go to bringing inanimate objects to life, to trapping people in mirrors, to changing appearance to things, making things move with your mind, etc.)

Darkness:
(Example of Spell: Shadow Hands~ Uses shadows to hold a target in place by grabbing onto their shadow)

Apprentices will get five different kinds of spells, mentors will get ten. Only the mentors really need to make a good preview to prove to me they can take on the rolls fairly. You can choose your spell, just explain what each of them do and their strengths and weaknesses. Have a mix and match of the levels of your spells

Like this:

• Level One: Still learning how to control it, sometimes will not work

• Level Two: Will sometimes work, has room for improvement though

• Level Three: Will work no matter what, but again has room for improvement of quality

• Level Four: Successful every time

Remember, there's always a successful counter attack for every successful attack move

• Here's a little Sorcery 101 to show ya how magic works:
  

"Once you step inside, there's no turning back..."​

~Character Skeletons (Please post them on the OOC)~​

Apprentices Layout~

Username:
Name: (Remember, it's midevil times)
Age:
Gender:
Appearance:
Good or Evil:
Personality:
Magic Abilities: (Can have up to five. Make your own spells, choose your own things. Must have one level 1 spell, three level 2 spells, and one level 3 spell. Your spells might advance during the RP. That's up for the mentor to decide though.)
Bio: (At least a paragraph. You don't have to reveal your whole past, just make it so we know who you are exactly)
Extras:
Preview Post:

Mentor Layout~

(Remember, you have a lot of responsibility here. I'm not going to choose just anyone to be a mentor, they have to know what they're doing and work with me with the plot. So if you're willing to do that, show me what you got)

Username:
Name: (Remember, it's midevil times)
Age:
Gender:
Appearance:
Good or Evil:
Personality:
Magic Abilities: (Can have up to ten. Must have at least a few level three spells.)
Bio: (At least a paragraph. You don't have to reveal your whole past, just make it so we know who you are exactly)
Extras:
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Royal Family of Blone Layout~

Username:
Name: (Remember, it's midevil times)
Age:
Gender:
Appearance:
Personality:
Skills: (Sword fighting, anything that's not magical)
Position in the Royal Family: (Oldest, youngest... remember to look at other character profiles before posting)
Bio: (At least a paragraph. You don't have to reveal your whole past, just make it so we know who you are exactly)
Extras:
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"Everything we do is to protect man"
~Accepted Characters~​

Good side:

Mentor~
Username: Terra
Name: Risit Sidus
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Appearance: http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/ArchAwesome1/snow.jpg
Good or Evil: Good
Personality: A very calm person who can keep his cool in the most dire of situations. He’s one who always believes in doing the right thing over doing the easy thing. Risit is wise for his age and often holds an air of authority that can prove to be intimidating to many people. Risit has been considered by many to be a genius and has the uncanny ability to pick up any skill and master it with inhuman speed, something that his father thought would prove frightening if anyone knew him too personally.
Magic Abilities:

Spoiler

• Level 4: Summoning Winds: Allows one to lift objects by pushing a current of air underneath it.
• Level 4: Shadow Hands: Holds a target in place by grabbing onto their shadow.
• Level 4: Plasma Bolt: A burst of electricity sent out from the hands of the user.
• Level 4: Combustion: Can instantly light objects on fire.
• Level 4: Rising Earth: Causes the erruption of rock structures from the ground.
• Level 4: Wind Gust: Summons a violent outburst of wind as if a storm was about, able to knock someone down if they are caught off guard.
• Level 4: Fade Out: Sucks in all the light of an area to place it in complete darkness.
• Level 3: Firebreath: Allows the user to breathe out a wave of fire.
• Level 3: Cleansing Waters: Heals and removes toxins and curses from the chosen target.
• Level 3: Mirror Wall: Returns offensive spells back at the user but has no use against physical attacks.

Bio: Risit’s father was a longtime friend of the royal family of Blone, having been the family’s personal physician for quite some time. He dabbled in the magic arts and passed on what little knowledge he had to his only son, Risit, who had soon shown that he had a natural talent for such teachings. By the time his father passed away Risit had already grown into a masterful sorcerer who had picked up the empty position his father left behind. He had heard of the prophecy several times during his lifetime and had taken in a small group of apprentices.
Extras: Slightly vague bio so it can fit in with just about anything anyone else posts.
Preview Post:

"Hm. I suppose I'll stop and rest for now." Risit closed the leatherbound book he had at his desk, tracing his fingers lightly against the etched markings on it as if they had some sort of tale to tell. He nearly coughed when the large book snapped shut as dust flew from its pages. No matter how many times he cleaned it the book always seemed to be dusty. It was a gift his father had left him before he died. It was possibly the only "official" record of any and every spell devised by sorcerers and other magic users. Risit's specific copy had several pages added as well as multiple notes and corrections written in it by himself, something he did in the few idle hours he had to himself.

Risit pushed himself away from the wooden desk and pinched two fingers against the nearly burnt out candle to extinguish its flame. His eyes hovered over the small mess of candle wax that gathered at the bottom as the candle was now much less than a quarter of its former size. He sighed knowing the he would have to get a new candle. Risit placed the book in a nearby shelf that had a large empty space between his medical books. As soon as it was in place the book's leather binding morphed into a much more humble appearance matching that of its neighboring books. If anyone but himself opened it the book would be filled with nothing by blank pages. It was a spell his father had placed upon it and something he felt no need to elaborate upon. His dark eyes gazed out at the window, the Moon's light reflecting only on the dust that gathered on the glass.

Tomorrow was a day he would not be fond of. Not only was it his own sixteenth birthday but it was also the day that marked one year since his father's death. He had never once believed that he would be able to take his father's place as the royal physician at such a young age and especially he never thought that he would be allowed to fill such an important role. Despite this, the king still required his services and did not mind the fact that he was so young. The sciences came so easily to him...as a matter of fact, everything seemed to be natural for him. Even with his gift for learning at such a high speed he could not help but feel a bit overwhelmed. He had helped his father wis his work before but nobody ever depended on him to get the job done, only his father. Risit sighed once more and sat on his uncomfortable bed. "I should be out having fun, not working. It'd be nice having an apprentice of my own...I could make them do my work for me!" He laughed at the thought. "Yeah, right. Maybe they'll be sorcerers like me." He added in a sarcastic tone.[/COLOR]

Apprentices:
1.
Username: Maka
Name: Eva Rosaline
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Appearance: http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae304/kittensrawr/Anime/WhiteScorceress.jpg
Good or Evil: Good
Personality: Serious almost all the time, rarely smiles, seems cold hearted but she really isn't. Sometimes isn’t afraid to state her own opinions about things, but other times she will keep her mouth shut and not say a word. When she acts kinder and warmer though, it means she trusts that person enough to be their friend. Often seems in deep thought when no one is interacting with her.
Magic Abilities:
Level One: Masquerade~ Property of Illusion: Can change her physical appearance to any form she chooses. She has to be careful though, because either she’ll only stay in that form for a short amount of time, or stay in that form longer than she intended (which it always has a way of timing itself at the wrong time). Also, if she walks by something that shows her reflection, it’ll show who she really is. Sometimes her voice won’t change properly with the form either, so if she was to be a man… She would still have her womanly voice. So as you can see, she’s still working on this one.
Level Two: Fire Spiral~ Property of Fire: Sends a wave of fire at a target from the palm of her hand. Almost looks like a snake when it flies towards the target.
Level Two: Blades of the Blossom Petals~ Property of Illusion: Uses scraps of paper or anything that resembles petals and blows them gently towards a target. What ever she uses turns into petals from spring time blossoms and floats around the target. When she raises her hand up and then extends her hand towards the target, the “blossoms” fly around the enemy, slicing and dicing them. It’s mostly like paper cuts, but they still hurt. Uses as a distraction to flee or send another unsuspecting attack at the target.
Level Two: Healing Warmth~ Property of Fire: Heals aching muscles, disinfects wounds (possibly could mend them without leaving a scar, depending how minor the wound is. Can’t heal a huge gash completely), and is a counter for freezing spells
Level Three: Levitas Verbero~ Property of Electricity: Latin for lighting whip, can create a string of lighting in her hand that can reach up to seven feet and use it as a whip. If a target is touched by it, they’ll receive a nasty shock through their body. This can be easily dodged, if you're not stupid and know when to move out of the way.
Bio: Eva’s parents were falsely accused of witchcraft when she was seven years old, and were executed immediately without trial. Eva was saved from the same fate by Risit, and was taken into his care to be raised to be who she is today. Although she was very young when the whole incident with her parents happened, she’s grown a bitter hatred for royalty and refuse to do anything with them. But since Risit is a physician, Eva is his assistant; which means she’s forced to work with the royalty. She tends to hide her true feelings, since she usually gets in trouble for expressing herself. Since she’s been by Risit’s side, she’s grown her own knack of making positions and other cures on her spare time. Sometimes she shares them with Risit, other times she keeps them to herself.
Extras: Makes her own positions and cures when she’s left to be on her own in Risit’s home. Often day dreams when she’s alone. Likes to watch candles burn just for the fun of it. (She’s strange.)


2.
Username: Of Pride And Other Things
Name: Leo Frenwick
Age: 19
Gender: Male. Fo' sho'.
Appearance: http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h97/Fair_One_Of_The_Last_Dusk/Male Anime/cell2.jpg
Good or Evil: GOOD.
Personality: The boy is quiet and reclusive-he's not one to go out and make friends. With those that he knows, however, he often gets more open and happy. He works hard on his magic, often to the point of collapse in his exercise. He's determined to rise above anonymity in the world that they're in, become someone that people know. He takes his magic seriously and often uses it in conjugation with melee weapons.
Magic Abilities: Level 1: Dark Encasement- Leo surrounds something in a quite hard shell of darkness, often enlarging it or making it completely invisible if it's in a dark place or at night. He enjoys trying to use this with a scythe, his favorite weapon. Level 2: Shadow Partner- While this technique almost always works, he often cannot do much with it-it's when he tries to get advanced that he starts messing up. He shadow detaches and can even peel up off the ground, fighting like a partner or leeching onto the other's shadow, preventing movement. Level 2: Flitting- He can use his shadow to travel, moving from one end to the other, effectively reversing himself. A skill that has limited potential in the day, when one's shadow only extends so far, though extremely useful at night, when his shadow can be considered the darkness around him. Level 2: Dark Link- Leo establishes a bond of shadows with someone, either augmenting their power with his own or taking/recieving power from them to augment his spells. If advanced, he can link with multiple people at once. Has the potential to be an extremely strong skill. Level 3: Dark Pictures- A lot like shadow partner, except Leo has more direct control. As if his shadow is an extention of his body, a kick from Leo's shadow feels like a real kick, a stab feels like a real stab-when Sam makes a shadow puppet dog, that is an actual set of jaws ready to bite someone. With help he can create intricate designs and traps.
Bio: (Leo didn't have a bad childhood. He knows he didn't. He did, however, have a few problems with his shadow early in childhood. It bullied him and hit him, often making him feel sad and depressed. It would never do it in the company of others but it was known to cut and claw the boy's feet whenever he did something the shadow didn't like, or punch and grab his face. It was only around the age of 16 that Leo finally learned how to control his little partner, but by that time people were suspicious of him. It was only through the help of a trained mentor that he learned how to properly exploit and control his powers. Because of the training that started late in his life, Leo has been working hard and advancing at a rapid pace from when he began. Despite his darkness-oriented powers, the boy is very dedicated to the good things in life.)
Extras: He loves art and likes to talk to his shadow when it's feeling friendly. c;
Preview Post: Do I haveeee toooooo?
Fine. :3

"C'mon! C'mon, you can do it!" A deep voice repeated over and over again to himself under his breath as the body it belonged to held a smooth pebble in his hand. The boy's shadow snuck up his arm to wrap it's ethereal hand around the rock, encasing it. Leo focused, then whispered a word and the shadow detached, the pebble...retaining it's shadowy coating. Leo let out a pent-up breath of relief, dropping the blackish-purple thing on the ground. His shadow discreetly took that little chunk of it's being back, and Leo could have exploded with happiness. Even if it was a four inch large pebble, it was the detaching of his shadow that he always had trouble with-now that he'd done this, he could go to bigger things, like a box, a weapon. Wow, things were going his way today! He was so excited that he nearly tripped as he walked, the boy's leather boots scuffing something in the street as he passed by. He paid no attention it it with his brown eyes, black hair falling about his ears and occasionally shifting in the wind. The boy opened his arms wide and looked up at the sky, taking in the warm sunlight and basking in it. Someone bumped into the boy in the street, making him grumble quietly as his happy trance was broken. "Know of a thing called paying attention?!" The boy yelled after the man, growling and turning around on a heel, a little cloud of street dust coming up around his heel. He began walking again, realizing that he should be somewhere. Oh! Yeah! He turned once again, getting ready to walk to the new purpose of his life for the next...well, he didn't know how long, but he was happy to get out of a woodworker's apprenticeship to be guarding some royal family.

Not sure how much I should have written. D:
3. Username: Ruki
Name: Rose Abell
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Appearance: http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r77/vma_92/Characters/asuka111-1.jpg
Good or Evil: Good
Personality: Rose can be rather playful and energetic. She has a habit of being a bit sarcastic at times and can even be rude, but she means well when she comments about things she doesn’t like. Her energetic nature can at times lead her to doing things before thinking. She used to get in a lot of trouble because of this.
Magic Abilities:

• Level One - Plasma Bolt: A blast of electricity escaping from the palms of the user.
• Level Two - Freezing Grip: Allows a person to freeze another person or object with a single touch. However, they can control whether they wants to freeze the entire person’s body or just a body part.
• Level Two - Crumbling Earth: Turns rocks and stone into sand. Useful for causing another to lose their footing or making passageways through walls.
• Level Two - Animation: Brings objects to life for as long as the user's concentration is held on them. The objects will obey the caster. Can bring up to five objects to life.
• Level Three - Shockwave: A burst of wind escaping from the user’s body to push away anything around them.

Bio: Rose had been living in Blone for many years now so she knows the city very well. She had probably moved to Blone when she was only three years old, she can’t be too sure though. Her father was a knight for the king and queen and her mother worked in a flower shop. Rose had an older brother who was about five years older than her and the four of them seemed like any ordinary family. At the age of 11, Rose began noticing odd things about her body that weren’t normal. She figured she must have been imagining things and ignored it for a week until she had touched a ball and froze it. Able to trust her parents, Rose told them about what was happening and they explained to her that on her father’s side, there was a history of sorcerers and sorceress and that it had somehow skipped him. Wanting to keep their daughter safe, they had hid Rose away until several years later when her family was accused of hiding a witch, which was practically true. Rose had quickly taken off before being found and her family were all executed.
Extras: N/A
Preview Post: Light blue eyes stared quietly at a small doll that stood on her dresser. The young girl’s brows furrowed as she concentrated as hard she possibly could to bring that small object to life. For weeks the young girl had been trying to bring a single object to life. “Come on,” she muttered quietly, frustration beginning to build up. She waited another minute before letting out a frustrated sigh. She lazily took a few steps towards her bed and threw herself on to it.

She slowly sat up, raising her hands to her head to rub her temples. Rose let out a quiet groan, her eyes shifting towards the doll she had been trying to bring to life. She lowered her hands down to her lap, slouching her shoulders forward slightly as she sighed out once more. Her head tilted slightly, noticing the small doll twitch. A smile crossed Rose’s lips as she stood up from her bed and walked over to the dresser. “Almost there.”

4.
Username: AndrewTemari101
Name: Arthur Gallios
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Appearance: http://m301.photobucket.com/image/anime boy with blonde hair/jeanie90/Child9.jpg.html?src=www
Good or Evil: Good
Personality: Arthur is a very bright, young boy. He likes to be kind; he believes how you treat others is how they will treat you. Although, he's not afraid to fight for himself and his friends. Occasionally (mostly while he's fighting), he will become very angry for no reason and become more violent than normal. Arthur tries hard to stop himself, but he can't help it.
Magic Abilities:

• [*]Level One: Air Slice (wind) - Slices an enemy with a quick wind strike.
  [*]Level Two: Shatter Storm (wind) - Summons a tornado that charges at the foe then, after about 5 seconds, disperses 360 degrees with a radius of about 20 meters.
  [*]Level Two: Gale Surge (wind) - Wind shoots from his palm and sends the enemy spiraling backwards.
  [*]Level Two: Tornado Spin (wind) - Surrounds himself with razor-sharp wind that spins him and then he charges at the opponent to cut them rapidly.
  [*]Level Three: Vento Drago (wind & illusion) - Summons and controls a wind dragon that attacks the foe with its claws and tail.

Bio: Arthur grew up without a father. He went to war when Arthur was only 2. Although, it didn't matter to him. His mother was a complete sweetheart and a caring person, always there to make him feel better. Because he was surrounded with love 24/7 from his mother, he learned to always try to be optimistic and care for others like his mother did. But when Arthur was 13, his father returned from war with a deadly illness (but he didn't know because the symptoms didn't appear until he got there). It spread to his mother and they both died. This changed Arthur's life forever. The one person who always cared for him was gone like that. Following what he always believed, he bottled his rage and sadness inside him. But every once and a while, he has to release his hidden emotions (that's why he can get very violent now and then).

5. RESERVED

Bad Side:

Mentor~
Username: Terra
Name: Cael Inane
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Appearance: http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/ArchAwesome1/trainer.jpg (Without the pointed ears or sword.)
Good or Evil: Evil
Personality: Cael is a charismatic individual who often plays on the emotions of others to get what he wants. He speaks callously about those who aren't magicly inclined and believes that they should be nothing more than servants to those who can use magic. He harbors a great deal of hatred towards the kingdom of Blone and wishes nothing more but to see it crumble to the ground. Cael often spends his free time devising plans to kill those who would oppose him, especially if they are powerful such as his rival mentor Risit.
Magic Abilities:

Spoiler

• Level 4: Blade of the Inferno: Normally an ability that coats a blade in a blazing fire that could easily put a strain on any other weapon and break it within moments. Cael has mastered this ability to the point where he no longer needs a weapon to use this spell.
• Level 4: Binding Metal: Eight metal shackles tear out from the ground and launch themselves at the target. They have a range of about 10 feet but their speed makes up for it. They restrict movement of the arms and legs. The shackles are weaker if done in grassy or soft-sanded areas and can be broken readily by one with enough physical strength.
• Level 4: Plasma Bolt: Same as Risit's Plasma Bolt.
• Level 4: Frostbite: A technique that will send out several sharp shards of ice from the palm(s) of the user capable of killing those without protection.
• Level 4: (Illusion) Doppleganger: Creates an illusion of anyone of his choosing which can even interact with the surroundings and speak with the exact same voice as the target so long as he has both seen and heard the person before.
• Level 4: Terra Spike: Similar to Rising Earth for the exception that this move is meant to be sheerly offensive. It causes a single rock spike(just a little bigger than the caster) to sprout from the ground at an extreme speed and can even be launched into the sky.
• Level 4: Numbing Touch: With just a simple touch an electrical pulse will render the targeted limb completely limp and numb for a period of time ranging from an hour to even a day with those of weak constitution.
• Level 3: Phantom Punishment: If the user steps on another's shadow or touches it with their own body they can physically harm the target through their shadow. These wounds will appear on where the shadow was touched with varying severity depending on how hard the original contact was. Worst case scenario would include broken bones if the contact was done with a blunt force.
• Level 3: (Illusion) Animation: Suits of armor and other objects can be brought to "life" for a duration of about ten minutes and can be commanded to do just about anything. This power works for up to twenty objects, however those that were brought to life can be "killed" by conventional methods if they are broken or blown apart(as the case with armor).
• Level 3: Wind Torrent: Used both as an offensive and defensive ability. It surrounds the user in a constant stream of upward flowing wind currents capable of deflecting powerful spells as it grows outwards in an expanding radius of nearly 30 meters. The wall moves slowly so it would be easy to move out of the way as it takes a nearly two minutes for it to reach its full size. The wall can cause several shallow wounds if it makes contact(so it won't fatally harm anyone or cause anyone massive blood loss).

Bio: Cael comes from a long line of powerful sorcerers(and sorceresses) who had at one point controlled Blone's territories until their downfall. His ancestors had fled to Turley in order to begin anew. Cael had been told many stories of his lineage and that with the aid of the kingdom they belonged to, he would be able to bring about the end of Blone. He has no true reason to hate Blone, he had never lost a friend or relative to the "witch hunts", but still he hates them. He has had many apprentices over the years, several of which were killed by Risit. Cael believes that his current apprentices will fare much better...he has seen to it that they are strong enough to do his bidding.
Extras: Last name is pronounced as, "E-nah-nay". XD
Preview Post: My epic preview post as my other character should cover this. D:

Apprentices:
1.
Username: Twilight_Nobody13
Name: Willow Parenthapaeus
Age: 19
Gender: female
Appearance: http://m16.photobucket.com/image/anime%20female%20mages/MidnightsDragon/Anime/FanMage.jpg.html?src=www
Good or Evil: Evil
Personality: Often cocky about her own powers, she tries to be cold and cares for only herself.
Magic Abilities: ~Level One: Dance of the Dragon (wind and illusion) -- creates a dragon out of wind to slice and dice her enemy (often does not work and is very hard to control)
~Level Two: Wind Rift -- forms a barrier of wind around the user and heals any injuries (example: cannot restore lost limbs and speeds up the healing process of normal wounds to an extent of severity. More severe wounds take more time and energy. A two inch gash would heal within at least four minutes)
~Level Two: Soul Purge (illusion) -- beckons and traps a person's soul within a mirror leaving the body lifeless where it stood. (to be released from the mirror any person would have to crack the mirror. Think being trapped in a glass box)
~Level Two: Blade Dance (illusion) -- animates any sharp weapon in the room to attack for her
~Level Three: Wind Slash (wind) -- sends blades of wind from her fans to slice the enemy
Bio: Willow was raised in the shadow of her elder sister when she started using dark arts. Her wind and her fans became her only company. Abused as a child, Willow formed a strong hatred for her family's love of each other and not her. Willow pushed herself to be better and her eagerness caused a spell she wanted to show off to go haywire and kill her sister. Her family disowned her and she turned to her mentor for family and guidance. Willow took any word she heard from the streets and her mentor seriously and formed a determination to fufil her part in destiny.
Extras: Her fans have knives hidden in them that can be used as an offensive weapon at times.
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Willow stared up at the moon, listening to her mother and father chatise her for another lazy day while her "poor ill" sister had to work. Willow stood and her fans dropped from her sleeves into her hands. Her magic wasn't strong but it would be enough to prove to her parents that she wasn't wasting her time. Seeing her sister return home she decided that her sister needed her strength scared back into her, "Dance of the Dragon." she waved her fans out toward her sister and the wind dragon took form. Willow felt her magic snap at her and jerked back. The wind dragon wildly flying toward her sister and connecting those wind jaws with the poor girl. She fell to the ground, bloodied and battered by the dragon's assult and Willow's parents ran to her, "You fiend! Your sister is dead! Willow, how could you!" Willow stared at her sister's lifeless body, cut up from her wind illusion and dropped to her knees, "I didn't...I hadn't meant to...mother please!" she begged her mother's forgivness and was rewarded with a cold glare, "Leave. I never want to see your murdering witch face here again!" She slapped Willow hard and Willow had no choice but to run. Her bare feet hit the dirt road hard as she ran to her mentor's home.

2. Username: Christmas Angel
Name: Helena Thea
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Appearance: Link
Good or Evil: Evil
Personality: Typically is quiet and blends into the background. Speaks in a quite voice and doesn't show any emotion most of the time. When she uses her powers she normally smiles with a cruel sense of pride and wishes to bring harm with them but is still a quiet person.
Magic Abilities:

Level One: (Electricity) Electric Touch Electricity flows to her hands and shocks whatever she touches. Isn't very strong at the moment, but is enough to cause pain, if nothing more.
Level Two: (Darkness) Dark Immunity A passive skill that protects her from dark magic and some illusions.
Level Two: (Illusion) Insanity Causes someone to see whatever she wants them too as if they are hallucinations. Only lasts for a minute.
Level Two: (Illusion) Blend Creates the illusion of her or someone else/an object being invisible. Doesn't last very long as she focused more on perfecting it first than it's endurance.
Level Three: (Darkness) Shadow Ball Creates a strong concentration of shadows in her hand which she uses as an attack. In the preview post. Is her most used power since it was the first magic she's ever used.

Bio: Was captured and taken in as a slave at the age of three. When she attacked one of the guards with magic she was allowed her freedom in exchange of becoming an apprentice and swearing loyality to the mentor. She did so, but her loyality lies with the mentor more so than the kingdom. Helena learned fast as if she didn't she feared she would return to the life of slavery and would often train until she passed out. Always thinks that she has something to prove and wishes to be the best.
Extras:
Preview Post: The feeling of darkness... It was cold yet it burned. The shadows formed all about Helena's hands and she stared at it with wide eyes. First she was surprised that she managed such a task, but then she felt pride. Helena moved her fingers and watched as the black mist move with them. Her hand then formed a fist and the mist began to try to escape. But soon it all went into her hand and formed a solid orb which grew as her fingers parted. Her first shadowball. She was so young and she had her first shadowball. Perhaps she was getting ahead of herself, but she began to imagine all of the chaos she would bring to the world. And with the thought came a cruel smile and a quite, twisted laugh.

3. Open
4. Open

Royal Family of Blone (Plus other characters, maybe?):

King~Open
Queen~Open

1.
Username: Maka
Name: Madison
Age: 6
Gender: Female
Appearance: http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii237/shirley_hong/Anime/Princess.jpg
Personality: Sweet, bubbly, excited about life, curious almost all the time about different things though. Trouble tends to often find her. When she's sees that a person is sad, she tries different things to make them smile again.
Skills: Not really any since she's so small.
Position in the Royal Family: Youngest daughter
Bio: Madison is one of the last girls born of the royal family. She likes to play hide-and-seek, spend time in the garden, and it seems like she always gets in trouble but she doesn't mean it. Sometimes she'll make others play with her, but other times she'll be her own entertainment.
Extras: N/A

2. Username: Christmas Angel
Name: Elizabeth
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Appearance: Link
Personality: She normally follows the rules, but gets exicted every chance she has at breaking them. Loves the thrill of a chase and playing games. Has a short fuse, but is overall a nice person.
Skills: Sword fighting, close combat
Position in the Royal Family: I wouldn't know... One of the daughters 8D
Bio: Has always been the good daughter and lived her life to please all. But she was then kidnapped and came back broken. After being kidnapped she asked someone from the loyal guard, whom she trusted dearly, to train her how to fight and slowly healed back to her normal self, least, mostly. No one knows about her training and she plans on keeping it like that for the thrill of having a secret. (plus I don't think women really were allowed to fight. There'd be a difference for magic...but yeah.)
Extras: Doesn't like the idea of being protected or magic. Also dislikes nicknames.
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3.
Username: Twilight_Nobody13
Name: Penelope (Penny)
Age: 9
Gender: Female
Appearance: http://img149.imageshack.us/i/sister63dv1.jpg/sr=1
Personality: patient, warm and very sick.
Skills: When Penny's feeling well, she often wields a bow and arrow.
Position in the Royal Family: second to youngest daughter
Bio: Being the second youngest daughter of the royal family, Penny is cherished dearly. When she was born she was stricken ill with a rare illness in which the doctors dubbed she would not live to see her own 16th birthday. Penny holds her younger sister close to her heart and her other siblings just as close. She often has bits of advice to give to her siblings.
Extras: She often is found in bed or sitting outside as she cannot go very far.
Preview Post: My other preview post should do.

4.
Username: Twilight_Nobody13
Name: Zero
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Appearance: http://images.sodahead.com/polls/000212459/polls_lelouch___the_black_prince_by_cat_cat_2509_696173_answer_1_xlarge.jpeg
Personality: Secluded and withdrawn, normally sulking and keeping away from his younger sister Penelope
Skills: Sword fighting
Position in the Royal Family: Oldest son
Bio: Zero being the oldest son is often given tasks that keep him away from his siblings. His love for his siblings keeps him away from little Penelope and keeps him stuck to his studies and sword training. His time is divided between royal duties and studying, leaving little time for family and sleep. He's often found dozing while standing.
Extras: Zero rarely speaks his mind and keeps a lot of things to himself.

5.
Username: Maka
Name: Edmund
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Appearance: http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/MewmewRikku/Anime Boys/Through_the_Forest.jpg
Personality: One who trains himself until he gets something right, and does everything he can for his people and his family. Caring for others, has a soft spot for children, rarely gets upset but when he does it's because someone pushed the wrong buttons.
Skills: Able to use a sword and knows how to use throwing knives as well.
Position in the Royal Family: Middle... ish?
Bio: Edmund was a child that barely made it when he was born. He was sickly for the first few months of his life and everyone assumed that he was going to die, but he pulled through and became a healthy toddler. As he grew, he was tutored in the ways of his people and always looked out for the peasants. He tried to help out any one that needed help, sometimes behind his father's back. He tries to not get in the way of his older brother, who's destined to take the throne. He doesn't care, just as long as he can be alive and do what ever he can to do. He also loves his sisters very, very much and tries to help them to be happy
Extras: N/A

Captain of Knights~ Open
Adviser~ Open

 

Eva sat at the makeshift desk, scribbling in a large book she kept all her recipes and other things. Her long black hair was tied back in a French braid that reached down to her lower back and she wore a simple blue dress. Today, the other apprentices were coming so she had to look somewhat decent. She knew some of them rather well, but others she was still getting to know them. Eva sat back in her chair, staring at what she wrote in her book. "Apple Potion... A mixture that will cheer up the spirits of the ill, also tastes a lot like real apples." Eva massaged her forehead and set the quill in the ink well. "Enjoy, your grace," she muttered. She left the book open so that the ink could dry properly, but she didn’t feel like writing anymore. The girl pushed away from the desk and stood up; making her way over to a pot of water that was boiling over the fire. She grabbed a cloth and used it to grasp on the rod that was holding the pot over the fire until it was safe from the flames. She then, with the cloth, took the pot off of the iron rod and carried it over to a cup that was waiting for water to be added to the contents. She poured it in the cup until it was semi-full, and then put the pot to where it was originally.

Eva then set the cloth down and took the steaming up in her hands, using a small spoon to mix the powdered herbs together. "Herbal tea… calms the troubled soul," Eva said quietly to herself as she strode across the rough wooden floor over to one of the few windows in the house. They were somewhat rich, thanks to her mentor’s work so they were able to afford a window. They were set high above the kingdom so they could see almost everything from up here. Eva took a sip of the herbal tea, watching the crowd for the apprentices. "They should be here soon…"


The large door opened slightly and a small figure much smaller than Penelope slipped in. Madison beamed as she came in the room, and then she pushed her six-year-old frame against the heavy door so that it would close again. When the door clicked behind her, Madison walked in the room and curtsied politely (because she was taught to do this first when meeting a guess), and then she couldn't hold back anymore. She ran towards Risit and then slowed down at the last minute so that she wouldn't slam into a man, and then hugged Risit around his leg since she wasn't tall enough to properly hug him. "Morning Risit!" Madison said as she grinned up at the man. "Did you come to help my sister feel better?"

 

Penny opened her eyes and looked at the vial Risit held out ot her. She smiled at him with a great deal of effort, "I don't believe it doesn't taste bad. All my medicine tastes bad...there's just no changing that." Her sunny attitude was souring from her recent turn for the worse. Her head turned to her sister and brown hair fell across her face, "Madison, I see you're still living a vibrant life. Thus is your gift, isn't it." She lifted a small white hand and touched Risit's face before settling on the vial, "If you're lying, I swear I'll muster the strength to get out of his bed and fix you the worst herbal tea you've ever tasted." Her light, tinkling sounding laughter filled the room as she fell into a fit of coughing. Weakly holding the vial like it was her cure, Penny watched Risit with careful brown eyes, that held more intelligence than a nine year old should have. She swallowed the liquid quickly and her eyes lit up with surprise, "Apples? Really, Risit, you've been so very kind to me. I wish I could repay you."

"Willow sat back on her floor, meditation wasn't helping her powers. She pulled out her fans and fluttered them around her, One day...I'll be strong enough to complete what our mentor asks. I'll make him proud. In her mind's eye she could still see her sister lying motionless on the cobblestone of the front path. Willow hadn't meant for her powers to kill her sister. After her mother and father disowned her...she felt this was her purpose now. It was the only thing she could do.

 

"Shut up! Everything'll be fine! Nothing's gonna happen!" A boy yelled seemingly to himself in the middle of an empty street, walking resolutely towards a house. Because no one was around a voice replied out loud, the ethereal whisper sounding like it came from a ghost. "But what if you get found out?" It asked bothersomely, the shadow putting it's hands on it's hips even though Leo didn't. "They're not gonna find me out if you stop talking!" The boy yelled, the shadow shutting up but making a jabbing pain manifest in the boy's legs. "Stop it! I hate it when you hurt me! You're a horrible shadow!" He muttered as the pain stopped, the shadow folding his arms in mockery of the boy's reciprocal actions. He finally managed to appraoch the abode without attempting to stab his own shadow, knocking respectfully on the door and taking a step back, his shadow watching intently as to who would answer. The boy adjusted himself a little bit as he stood, hands resting by his side and taking solace in the fact that he had a common farming sickle tucked away beneath his clothing that he could fetch at any time. "You sure you got the right house? What if you're at the wrong place?" The shadow said once again, poking itself in the stomach and making a reciprocal effect on the boy. "Stop being discouraging. We're at the right place, I know it!" He muttered back.

 

A white haired female sat in the dark room where only a single candle brought light to it. The room was in the dugeons of the castle that were refurbished for the Mentor's and Apprentices' use and she planned on using it to the fullest. The female was currently reading a large book which pages had been stained with age and yellowed. It was quiet hard to read the faded words, especially in this light, but she somehow managed and refused to light another candle for such a meaningless task. Once she finished reading she closed the book and got to her feet while streching. What she read would come in handy, but she needed someone to actually spar with beforehand and in a to-the-death situation. Overall, she felt as if it was a complete waste of time and shoved the book away from her before then looking around the room for something else to distract her as she waited for the mentor to return.

 

Sighing, Eva set the tea cup on the table and then turned to the door. One of the apprentices were here. Suddenly feeling a little mischievous, she smiled a bit and looked at her hand. The young flesh became withered as Eva concentrated and she felt herself shrinking in height. She forced herself to focus on the image of what she was going to change into instead being distracted by the effects of it. The shrinking stopped, and she felt her skin stop changing. Touching her face, she felt the wrinkles across her face and looked at her hands again. She could guess that she appeared to be a hideous old hag with a big beak-like nose and a hunched back.

Eva chuckled, and was almost surprised by her voice change. Well... that was somewhat an improvement. How long would it last though? Quickly hobbling over to the door, Eva opened it slowly and saw a boy standing on the door step, looking intently at his shadow. "Ah... a young apprentice... Come to see Master Risit? He's out right now, but I have some tea young man if you wish to come in..." Her voice was convincing enough, but she could feel that the charade wasn't going to last much longer. Nothing was changing back just yet though. 'A little longer, come on...'

Madison frowned when Risit had to leave them so suddenly, but she was grateful for the little moment of attention she got from him. He was almost like an uncle to her. After watching Risit leave, Madison turned her attention back to her sister who was still in bed and grinned. "Do you feel better today?" Madison tiptoed so she could somewhat hang on the large bed, and then she pulled herself up with little difficulty. She then scooted over to her sister and sat next to her, almost cuddling her. "At least a little bit?"

 

Penelope smiled after Risit and reached down to touch her sister, "Madison...have you seen Zero lately? You should go find him, make sure he's sleeping, okay? For me?" Her soft brown eyes settled on her and closed. Penny's white hands held the covers tightly around her as she fell asleep without trouble.

Willow stood and nodded to her mentor, "If that's all I have to do, then it shouldn't be a problem." She flapped her fans and fanned her face gently, "Sir...ah, n-never mind. I'll get ready to go then. Thank you." She bowed politely and tucked her fans away in her cloak where they'd be easy to reach.

Zero nodded off into a book. His black clothes and dark brown hair made him seem darker than he normally was. His nose touched the pages and he jerked upright and awake. "I need to stop sleeping while I'm studying." Shaking his head, Zero focused on the page again. His book was describing what history there was about Blone and the other kingdom he refused to think of the name. As oldest, he wished he didn't have to learn all this just to be ready to take over the throne. "But if Elizabeth could take over, it would be different, but the heir must be male...dammit, it's time for training." He jumped up, slapping the book closed, he slowly walked down to the training rooms. He spotted Risit leaving Penelope's room. I hope he treats Penny well. She's so frail now days...

 

Elizabeth was on her way to visit her little sister to see how she was doing when she saw Zero just a little ways down the hall and walking in her direction. She waved to her older brother, seeing that he looked just as tired as ever. "You haven't been sleeping again." She stated with a frown, stopping while she was still a little far away from him and placed her hands on her hips. She also saw Risit leaving Penny's room and gave him only a second's look. Something was off with that way...but she wasn't quite sure what it was.

 

Zero stopped when he Elizabeth addressed him. "Hmm, no, I haven't. I have a lot of duties to do since I'm the oldest Elizabeth." He wanted to ask about Penelope but it wasn't related to his duties so it left his mind. He moved past his sister, believing their conversation finished and headed down to the training rooms.

ooc: short post is so short.

 

Standing in his room alone the knight named Rath looked down at the ground over at what seemed to be shards of metal. Walking over to the shards, Rath kneeled down and looked over at the shards, picking up one of the shards and began to examine it. The shard he held was nothing but a failure to him, a piece of a failed attempted at the recreation of a broadsword. Despite the fact that he was able to give the sword form it was still a failure none the less. It only took a light slash at a wall for the blade to shatter into pieces. A fragile sword is useless. After giving the shards a good examination he cleaned up the shards and threw them away. His room may not have much but he tried to at least clean it. Once he finished he calmly walked outside and gazed outside. It had been a long time since he was ordered by his king to become the apprentice of a sorcerer and ever since then his fighting style relied on a mixture of swordsmanship and magicraft

 

An exasperated sigh escaped a young woman's lips as she quietly walked down an empty path. Her arms waved down at her side as her clear blue eyes stared up at the sky. She had a rather bored look on her face but the way she was walking made it seem otherwise. She was almost strutting, however, Rose slowed down her pace and relaxed her body a little more, soon seeing a house not too far away from where she was. "Half a mile?" she asked herself, huffing out rather loudly.

Refusing to make any of the others wait (assuming most of them were already there), Rose quickened her pace, soon taking off into a light jog. Maybe not all of them are there? The young girl huffed out once more, slowing down once her destination was simply a few feet away. Rose perked an eyebrow, noticing a young male standing just outside the house and an old women standing in front of him. Why is there an old women inside our mentor's home? Walking closer, Rose waved her hand slightly once she felt she was in the old woman's view. "Hello," she greeted, her gaze shifting from the boy to the women.

 

"Gah!" The boy let out a surprised grunt as he realized who was at the door, his eyes widening a little bit. His shadow spoke the thoughts that were in his head in a loud, overly arrogant tone.
"Who's the old hag? Where's the dame we were supposed to find?" It demanded, Leo letting out a little yelp at the shadow's outburst and digging his heel into the ethereal being.
"Shut up!" He yelled back at it, the shadow folding his arms. "I'm sorry for his behavior. I understand, thank you. I'm not thirsty, but thank you for your hospitality." He frantically tried to apologize for the crude behavior of the spirit, a grumbled complaint coming from the thing.
"It's not like they all don't know about magic." It reminded Leo but the boy ignored it, offering a half-smile. He turned to find another girl approaching, nodding his head respectfully at her as he turned back to the woman.
"Once again, thank you. I'll wait for him, but no tea needed. I'm Leo, by the way." He said with a little smile, stooping his head as he walked into the doorframe. His height was such a burden when he was trying to blend in but it added a good, solid quality to his shadow, one that wasn't as easily dispelled by light as some of the others. He walked inside the warm house and stood off to the side, not wanting to be a burden for whatever the woman was doing. "Do you have any idea of when he'll be back?" Leo quesitoned gently, his shadow resigning to simply following his master's actions.

 

Old lady Eva let the boy come in, and then she noticed the girl behind him. 'Another apprentice...' Eva gestured for the girl to come quickly inside and then stepped away from view away from the doorway, leaving it open for the girl to come inside. As she walked over to the fireplace, her form started to change back rather smoothly. Her skin became smooth, her height returned to her, and she was back to being normal again. "He's away taking care of one of the royal family members," Eva said, her voice youthful again instead of scraggly and hoarse. "He should be back shortly, it was a small check up..."

Seeing that her sister fell asleep, Madison pecked Penelope on the cheek, made sure the covers were nice and snug around her sister, and then she slid off the bed and pulled the big bedroom doors open. She looked down the hallway just in time to see her big brother Zero walking away towards the training room. "ZERO!" Madison quickly sprinted towards him as fast as her little short legs could carry her. Instead of slowing down like she did with Risit, she let her body slap right into her brother's right leg and hugged on it tightly. "Penny told me that you need to sleep, now." Madison looked up at her brother, eyes serious and demanding. Although it was hard to take her seriously since she was a little tyke with big innocent eyes.

OOC: Just a heads up folks, I'm not feeling very well. I'm going to the doctor to get a check-up. So I won't be on for most of the day, and if I have short replies... my head is stuffy and I can't think clearly. Thanks for the patience everyone.

 

Willow hurried her way to the castle. She always thought is loomed above her like a dark shadow. Shivering, she walked through the doors and looked around. Cracking her fingers, Willow flipped out a fan and hid her face behind it as she walked along the halls, searching for her mentor. Her footsteps echoed in the dimly lit corridors and light bounced off her ice blue eyes.

Zero barely moved when Madison clapped onto his leg. Picking her up, he smiled softly, "Did she now...I'll be sure to get some rest after training today Madison. Don't let Penelope's worrying get you down." He set her down on her feet and kissed her forehead lightly. His boots scuffed the halls as he slowly made his way away from his sisters and toward the training rooms. Penelope was worrying Madison about him again. That little girl would never let him be. Even in sickness Penny insisted Zero get sleep. He shut the door softly behind him and leaned against it. He'd noticed Risit looking at him, however briefly and figured the man's thoughts had turned to him being king. Zero felt nervous about being king when his father died but nervousness was easily overcome by ambition. Picking up a sword, he motioned a guard forward and sparred with him.

 

Helena heard the mentor's footsteps and quickly made herself look presentable just in time. She looked over to him with a slight smile, but otherwise her expression was blank. "Of course." It's not like I have anywhere else to be... Helena thought with a slightly bitter tone while keeping her voice monotone. She looked around and wondered how long it'd take for the others to show.


"How cold." Elizabeth muttered to herself so no one would hear. Her sister ran right past her and her brother simply shrugged her off. She knew that he was simply like that, and her sister meant no harm, but she couldn't help but to sigh. It was slightly disappointing. On her way to her room she peeked into Penny's room and saw that she was asleep so Elizabeth closed the door lightly and moved on.

 

Eva turned, seeing that Risit had returned to them. She was back in normal form now, but she knew that Risit caught a glimpse of what she did. 'Hopefully he doesn't scold me again,' she thought grimly. Eva knew that Risit disliked her using magic without his supervision, even though she was getting somewhat a hang of it. Times were dangerous these days though. People with magic were banned. No, they didn't even have that privilege. They were killed. She strode over to the table and picked up her tea cup, taking a sip from it. "They've just arrived," Eva said quietly, walking over to the door and closing it behind the girl that just stepped in. "We weren't waiting for very long..." Finishing up her tea, Eva set the cup down again and took some time to look the two knew arrivals over. The boy seemed like he had great potential for magic, but had trouble controlling it. She saw it through the shadow... 'So his element is darkness...' She then looked over at the girl. She seemed quite ordinary to Eva, but Eva knew for certain that looks could be deceiving. Perhaps the girl was even stronger than herself.

Done looking at the crowd, Eva looked away from the group and turned her attention back on her mentor. "Can I get you anything?" she asked, more to her mentor but to everyone else in the room as well, even though the boy denied her hospitality earlier. She didn't even bother about asking about the royal family or if her potion settled fine with the princess. She didn't care for them. The only people she would ask about were the peasants. She respected them more than she respected the royal family.

Madison sighed out in exasperation. It seemed like no one had the time for her today. Was she doomed to entertain herself again? Hearing soft footsteps walking away from her, she turned to see her older sister walking away down the hallway. Pressing her lips tightly together while deciding what to do, Madison's feet started to move towards her sister, running in a little trot. She didn't know if her sister wanted her company or not, but she didn't want to spend another day alone. Not knowing what else to do, Madison grasped for Elizabeth's hand and started to walk silently beside her.

 

Elizabeth looked down at Madison with a soft smile and continued to walk a little before stopping at the end of the hall. "Hello, Madison. How are you today?" Perhaps my thoughts are selfish... She seems to be lonely. Elizabeth thought sadly, thinking about how she could help brighten up her younger sister's day.